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1- PHONE: 315.435.3770 FAX: 315.435.3669 ONGOVED.COM Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2023 8:30 AM Call to Order the Regular Meeting of the Agency A. Approval of Minutes: March 23, 2023 B. Treasurer’s Report C. Payment of Bills D. Conflict of Interest Action Items:
Cydney Johnson and Elizabeth Dreyfuss Representative: Patrick Hogan, Chair, OCIDA Board
RPNY Solar 4, LLC is proposing a 2.75MW community solar energy generating facility that will be located on approximately 12.4 acres of a 41.9 acre parcel in the Village of Minoa. 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 to authorize adoption of SEQRA determination. b. A resolution of the Board authorizing the financial assistance the Agency will provide. Agency benefits requested include exemptions from certain real property taxes, real estate transfer taxes, sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes. Representative: Anthony Bell, Permitting Manager, RPNY Solar 4, LLC Page1
PBFF Drakes LLC is proposing to construct a residential apartment complex on an approximately 22.1 acre parcel which complex will consist of six (6) three-story apartment buildings totaling approximately 34,000 square feet and containing twenty-seven (27) apartments and sixty garages. The project will also include the construction of a clubhouse totaling approximately 3,000 square feet for use by the residents, a maintenance building totaling approximately 2,000 square feet and tweleve disconnected buildings each containing five (5) garages. The applicant is requesting exemptions from, real property taxes, real estate transfer taxes, sales and use taxes and mortgage recording taxes.
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board to authorize a public hearing.
Representative: Tim Fitzgerald, PBFF Drake’s Legal Counsel, Harris Beach
Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board authorizing a contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. in an amount of $ 193,600 for engineering services and support in connections with White Pine Commerce Park.
Representative: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director, OCIDA 5. YMCA of Greater Syracuse, Inc. Project (3101-02-08A) (Modification Meeting Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Tax-Exempt Variable Rate Civic Facility Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Greater Syracuse, Inc. Project, Series 2003A (Reissued) Agency Action Requested:
a. A resolution of the Board approving certain Bond modifications.
Representative: Robert Petrovich, Executive Director, OCIDA Adjourn 2 Page2
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Regular Meeting Minutes March 23, 2023 A regular meeting of the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency was held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 335 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York in the large conference room Floor 2M.
Patrick Hogan called the meeting to order at 8:34 am with the following:
PRESENT:
Patrick Hogan Janice Herzog Susan Stanczyk Kevin Ryan
ABSENT:
Fanny Villarreal
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director Nate Stevens, Treasurer Nancy Lowery, Secretary Svetlana Dyer, Assistant Secretary Karen Doster, Recording Secretary Alexis Rodriguez, Assistant Treasurer Len Rauch, Economic Development Jeff Davis, Barclay Damon Law Firm Amanda Fitzgerald, Barclay Damon Law Firm Matthew Pelligra, Office of Economic Development Mike Lisson, Grossman St. Amour Breanah Lane, Grossman St. Amour Rich Dausman, Cryomech, Inc.
Ilari Savola, Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Paul Reichel, Bond Schoeneck & King Anthony Bell, RPNY Solar 4, LLC Rob Panasci, RPNY Solar 4, LLC Stephanie Loucas, RPNY Solar 4, LLC Jake Clay, RPNY Solar 4, LLC Michelle Molinet, J.W. Didado Electric, LLC John Sidd, Hancock & Estabrook Christine Stevens, VIP Structures JoAnne Getman, VIP Structures Ken Bush, County Legislature Rick Moriarty, Post Standard Matt Mulcahey, Channel 3 News Dennis Harmor, Channel 9 News Conor Wright, Channel 9 News Chris Bianchi, Syracuse City School District APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – FEBRUARY 9, 2023 Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved the regular meeting minutes of February 9, 2023. Motion was carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2023. Patrick Hogan stated there are several PILOT payments to the municipalities and asked for a separate report on the money sent out to the different entities. Nate Stevens stated yes. Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2023. Motion was carried.
Nate Stevens gave a brief review of the Payment of Bills Schedule #479.
Janice Herzog asked about the $1,350 payment to the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. Robert Petrovich stated it is an annual membership in support of the Downtown Committee making sure they achieve their mission of making downtown vibrant and interesting. He stated we wanted to be supportive of that and have been supportive in the past.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved the Payment of Bills Schedule #479 for $91,423.65 and PILOT payments to Onondaga County for $116,979.93, Village of Baldwinsville for $92,618.00, Town of Clay for $4,286.00, Town of Van Buren for $21,539.00, Town of DeWitt for $35,981.62, Town of Cicero for $4,227.00, Town of Lysander for $49,326.00, City of Syracuse for $2,040.96, Syracuse City School District for $7,389.73, North Syracuse School District for $26,251.00, Liverpool School District for $53,941.00, East Syracuse Minoa School District for $178,085.53, Baldwinsville School District for $328,643.00, Town of Lafayette for $2,908.00, Lafayette School District for $$9475.00, Onondaga County for $15,864.00, City of Syracuse for $7,475.00, City of Syracuse School District for $13,998.00, Town of Salina for $4,584.00, Village of Liverpool for $4,538.00 and Liverpool School District for $31,677.00. Motion was carried.
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The Conflict of Interest was circulated and there were no conflicts reported.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved the 2022 Audit of the Agency. Motion was carried.
Robert Petrovich stated Cryomech has been before the Board on many occasions expanding, growing and doing a great job in the space of cryogenic computing. He stated they have been a great business in the community and supportive of everything we are trying to do with respect to White Pine and Micron. He stated we are very pleased to have them here this morning. Rich Dausman introduced Ilari Savola with Bluefors. He stated Cryomech is in the process of being acquired by Bluefors, a Finnish company who started in 2008 and has been a partner of theirs for 15 years. He stated currently they are about 400 employees and are integral in quantum computing which is what is spurring the growth at Bluefors as well as Cryomech. He stated Cryomech is a sole supplier to Bluefors. He stated it is a partnership in their opinion that will really guarantee them another 60 years of manufacturing here in Syracuse, Town of DeWitt. He stated they are going to be a great partner and they are excited about their future. Patrick Hogan asked if Cryomech is before the Board today because they are required to inform the IDA Board on a new partnership. Robert Petrovich stated yes and said it is the title as well as codifying and blessing the transaction between Cryomech and Bluefors. He stated the Agency has a lease/leaseback and benefit package with Cryomech that Bluefors is going to take over. Jeff Davis stated items 2 and 3 on the agenda are both for Cryomech. He stated item 2 on the agenda is the 2019 project that has already closed on the lease/leaseback transaction and item 3 on the agenda the Board recently approved but that lease transaction has not yet closed so we are doing this as two separate resolutions.
3 Robert Petrovich stated item 3 on the agenda is the latest expansion by Cryomech. Janice Herzog asked if the Cryomech team they already have will all stay in place. Rich Dausman stated the entire leadership team stays in place and nothing really changes from their plans for the future for growth. He stated it is business as usual.
Susan Stanczyk asked if they expect any expansions. Rich Dausman stated yes and right now they are pushing the building out and adding another 35,000 square feet. He stated they are currently 76,000 square feet. He stated they purchased the land behind them so they have room to grow even further. He stated Bluefors has a large customer base in the US so they will probably have service, stock room and spare parts. He stated further out there has been some high level discussions of possibly bringing some manufacturing from Finland to the US but that is to be determined. He stated their biggest struggle is finding people to join them. Janice Herzog asked if there was an employee increase with the expansion. Rich Dausman stated yes. He stated they are at 171 employees now and have 24 job openings. Nate Stevens stated the October 2022 project had employment goals of retention of 166 jobs and creation of 15 jobs.
Janice Herzog asked if there is still the common goal of local labor. Rich Dausman stated yes. Janice Herzog stated this transition is a great testament to what they have done with the company and it’s exciting.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution consenting to the sale and assignment of the right, title and interest in a certain project facility by Cryomech, Inc. to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution approving the sale and assignment of the right, title and interest in a certain project facility by Cryomech, Inc. to Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies Inc. Motion was carried. 4
Anthony Bell stated RPNY Solar 4 is proposing a 2.75 megawatt AC community solar project in the Village of Minoa, Town of Manlius. He stated they have obtained all of their local approvals from the jurisdictions. He stated they went through a planned development district (PDD) process for the local zoning and that was approved the end of last year. He stated they have all their permits and entitlements for their building permits which they are in the process of applying for in the next few months. He stated they have obtained their PILOT support letters from the town, village, county and East Syracuse School District as part of the application requirements. He stated this project is hopeful to start construction on Q2 of this year.
Patrick Hogan stated this is not RPNY’s first project across the country. Anthony Bell stated they have a portfolio north of 60 megawatts and active projects across the country. He stated in New York alone they have 2 active projects, 3 under construction or starting construction very soon and another 6 along various stages of development.
Patrick Hogan asked if the company is based out of San Francisco. Anthony Bell stated the company’s headquarters is in San Francisco but he is not from San Francisco.
Patrick Hogan asked if the company manages all the projects. Anthony Bell stated they are an owner-operator so they develop, construct and operate through the life of the project. He stated they are not a solar developer who gets entitlements and approvals then sells to a construction company and operator. He stated they own and operate all the projects in their portfolio. Patrick Hogan asked if the company is assuring the Board that they are using local labor for this project. Anthony Bell stated yes.
Patrick Hogan stated if an issue comes up and you can’t find local labor then you come before the Board for a waiver. Anthony Bell stated they are aware, fully committed to adhering to that policy and an attestation letter was signed by the president and founder to that affect. He stated he believes what happened last time they were before the Board was an unfortunate misstep on their part where they tried to communicate too much too early before they had actually done any of their labor due diligence. He stated they were trying to be transparent and forthright before 5 they understood anything. He stated they have learned from that and their current labor and materials sourcing is still undergoing but it is his understanding from talking to their prime EPC contact that it is going very well on the local labor front.
Robert Petrovich stated he wants to make sure the applicant is aware that the Agency is very keyed in because there are construction jobs but there are no permanent jobs and we always find that to be a source of concern. He stated every project has construction jobs and the fact that solar projects don’t have permanent jobs, it is even more important to make sure the local access policy is adhered to. He stated the Agency is not adverse to waivers but there needs to be a case made for a waiver that is compelling and not just that it’s difficult to find people. He stated the whole purpose of getting benefits from this Board is that local labor is used and skills and training are advanced to that labor shed so that they can grow and prosper as well. He stated he wants to make that point on the record. Anthony Bells stated understood.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a public hearing for the RPNY Solar 4, LLC project. Motion was carried. Rob Panasci stated he is the attorney for the applicant and he has represented some of the developers in the past so he understands the waiver requirement. He stated a question they have for the Board is tree clearing and in order to meet some of the conditions for DEC there is a potential for bat habitat in this area. He stated you can only cut trees from November to March 31 and they want to start to start construction in Q2. He stated in order to do that they are asking for some consideration to allow for the applicant to cut trees before the approval. He stated they would like to cut some trees before an approval is made. Robert Petrovich stated there is a but- for provision and it is understood that minor earth work and very limited site prep in order to stage equipment has been looked upon as being ok in the past. He stated what needs to be explained to the Board is are they clear cutting the entire site or are they removing a couple of trees here and there. He stated that has a bearing on what the ask is.
Jeff Davis asked if the Village of Minoa building permit says they can start tree clearing or not. He stated he understands they want to start construction in Q2 and asked if the building permit is a triggering item because that might be a start of construction that this Board needs to consider or is this site prep work done in advance that does not trigger a building permit at the local level and therefore falls in the category Mr. Petrovich was just saying. Rob Panasci stated they were only going to cut the trees and get them so they don’t have to worry about the bat habitat. He 6 stated there was going to be no other site prep done. He stated the idea was to make sure they were cut before bats can nest in there. Anthony Bell stated they forwarded a figure they prepared and of the proposed project area it is 14% or 1.8 acres of trees. He stated it is not the entire site and certainly not clear cutting. He stated the trees in question are thin, not dense so even the 1.8 acre is an over estimate.
Robert Petrovich asked if they are operating near or within a designated wetland area to do this. Anthony Bell stated none of the areas are wetlands.
Robert Petrovich stated he thinks we should take a deeper dive into this and his recommendation is not to take action on this and staff will follow up with counsel unless counsel feels we are in a position to grant it now. Jeff Davis stated it is not a request for a resolution being passed but he thinks it should be reviewed and get back to them.
Rob Panasci asked what more can they provide to the Board. Jeff Davis stated as of now answering the question on what the position the Village of Minoa may be because they need the right building permit. Rob Panasci stated ok.
Patrick Hogan asked Mr. Petrovich if there is a concern with the state. Robert Petrovich stated they are obviously looking for projects that would advance regardless of IDA benefits but the whole but-for conversation comes into focus and he would rather avoid that issue. Patrick Hogan stated he assumes the tree cutting company is not out of state. Anthony Bell stated no.
Robert Petrovich stated Barclay Damon is conflicted out and John Sidd is representing the Agency as conflict counsel.
Michele Molinet stated they need a sales tax abatement increase because of material pricing escalations throughout the project from the beginning of exception until they are through with construction.
7 Patrick Hogan stated the Board has been hearing this from a lot of companies.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing an increase the J.W. Didado Electric, LLC Project sales and use exemption. Motion was carried.
OPEN MEETINGS LAW – VIDEOCONFERENCING Jeff Davis stated at the last meeting it was discussed that the State has authorized participation of Boards by video conference. He stated the Board has always been able to participate or call in but they couldn’t vote. He stated now a board member can call in and vote on an action provided that certain things were done; A) there is a quorum of people in the room and B) there has to be an extraordinary circumstance as determined by the Chair, staff and counsel as to why that person is unable to attend. He stated an example is if somebody had Covid and wanted to participate in the meeting. He stated they can call in and if there is a quorum in the room they could vote and their vote would count towards the vote on the project. He stated in order to establish a policy to do that we had to go through the governance committee at the last meeting who reviewed it and referred it to the full board. He stated the public hearing was done and now the policy is back before the Board to adopt. He stated it is a tool in the tool chest the Board can utilize it consistent with what the state allows for participation.
Nancy Lowery stated no one attended the public hearing and there were no comments. Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the use of videoconferencing as permitted by Section 103-a of NYS Open Meetings Law. Motion was carried.
Robert Petrovich stated there are a number of homes on Burnet Road the Agency owns as part of the preparation of White Pine for the Micron project. He stated we are at a juncture now where we are going to be advancing toward demolition of those homes during the construction season. He stated we are trying to facilitate a doing good opportunity by creating a path for Habitat for 8 Humanity to enter the property and take out certain doors, fixtures, windows, cabinetry etc. He stated they don’t demolish, take roofs off, remove siding or things like that but they can use and repurpose things for the community at a deep discount. He stated we wanted to create that opportunity for them to do that and in order to do that we need to put forward an explanatory statement that is pushed out for a 90 day waiting period. He stated once we get past the 90 days of notification we can then proceed with Habitat to effect that outcome.
Jeff Davis stated we are dealing with the state statutes in terms of disposition of property that we own so we need to go through procedural steps to do that. He stated he is contacting Habitat for Humanity to do some of the steps that need to happen on that side. He stated this is the preliminary step that gets things rolling so we can make this a good deed.
Patrick Hogan asked if we will require the Agency to be named as an additional insured by Habitat. Jeff Davis stated yes and Habitat typically has volunteer organizations that do volunteer days for Habitat for Humanity so they would be covered under insurance provisions through Habitat for Humanity. He stated they will go out and determine what houses they want to do. Patrick Hogan stated the Agency owns the houses and what is in them. Jeff Davis agreed. Patrick Hogan stated in essence we are gifting public property. Jeff Davis agreed and the Agency is disposing of materials in a way that is in essence a gift.
Robert Petrovich stated having Habitat come in and take some of the materials out, the expectation is it will reduce our demolition cost because some of the material will already be gotten rid of through a deconstruction process with Habitat. He stated there will be less for the demolition contractor to take off site and dispose of.
Patrick Hogan stated he knows it has to be done legally but there is no doubt Habitat for Humanity is a great organization and his inclination is let’s do it. Robert Petrovich stated to the extent we can do it within the guiderails of policy and statute, staff will do that. Kevin Ryan asked if there is an environmental survey on each property to see if there is any hazardous material or asbestos. Robert Petrovich stated it is a prerequisite of doing demolition in order to get the permit that you have done a pre demolition survey. Jeff Davis stated one of the 9 resolutions the Board passed was authorizing steps to engage with a contractor to do a scope of work to do that exact thing.
Kevin Ryan stated he thinks we should do this because we need to get things done and if there is a 90 day waiting period to satisfy the requirements, let’s move it.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Kevin Ryan, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing preparation and transmittal of an explanatory statement with respect to the potential sale of certain property on Burnet Road, White Pine Commercial Park. Motion was
carried.
ENGINEERNG SERVICES – CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION Robert Petrovich stated this is part of the review process that is going to be necessary with respect to the White Pine Micron project in support of the IDA in review of SEQR related activities across the White Pine site in order to advance the project for construction. He stated as the Board will recall an RFP had been issued to engineering firms to provide service to the Agency, not unlike our legal firms and others. He stated this is a proposal that was received from JMT and staff is requesting the Board’s authorization to engage in this contract. He stated the $4,250,000 will be a pass through and will be billed by the consultant to the Agency, then the Agency will bill Micron and Micron will reimburse the Agency.
Jeff Davis stated as requested this is a flat fee process taking us through December 31, 2025 which is an outlier date. He stated the Board needs a consultant to help us review the environmental stuff that is going on by the applicant at the site when their application is fully submitted and they are prepared to move forward. He stated this is lining us up for that. Susan Stanczyk asked if there are extensions built into that resolution. Jeff Davis stated no and anything beyond that date would be a different request.
Jeff Davis stated JMT has worked with the Board during the generic environmental impact process so they have a lot of institutional knowledge with regard to the site and its development to the point that we completed the generic environmental impact statement process. He stated JMT does not have a conflict while some of the engineering firms in our stable have a conflict 10 that could present a concern. He stated their proposal was important to us in terms of another firm starting from scratch or it likely would be a higher number.
Janice Herzog asked if we would want to revise the action item to say this is a pass through item for the public record. Robert Petrovich stated it will be in the public record through the minutes. Jeff Davis stated the completed application provided to the Board states they are responsible for paying all engineering and legal services. He stated this is consistent with the application they are signing and submitting but because this is a pass through expense they are not paying it directly to JMT or anyone else. He stated the Agency has to do it through a resolution process. Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a contract with JMT of New York, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,250,000 for engineering services to provide planning, environmental and engineering support in connection with development of White Pine Commerce Park. Motion was carried.
ENGINEERNG SERVICES – CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION Robert Petrovich stated this resolution is to engage the services of Barton & Loguidice to help us with planning and environmental engineering related to the Caughdenoy Industrial Park which was formally known as White Pine South. He stated this is to master plan for the approximately 105 acres that the Agency owns south of Route 31 in support of supply chain or other advance manufacturing microelectronic projects that would come to the area as a result of micron. Patrick Hogan stated this is consistent with the vision of the County Executive as well as this Board. Robert Petrovich stated yes. He stated staff is looking at this as a springboard off of the success we have had at Hancock Industrial Park and there is potentially one parcel left there. He stated it has been a raging success. He stated we think it is a no brainer here being proximal to Micron and supply chain companies are going to want to locate here. He stated we are trying to figure out whether to have one or two larger pads for development or 4, 5 or 6 pads of development that would be occupied by supply chain companies. He stated part of the $15,000 is to figure that out and what is the best use for programming in support of supply chain. 11 Jeff Davis stated consistent with what the site presents to us, it has an easement that comes across it for OCWA and other things, having an engineering firm come in and lay that out as to what needs to be happen with easement and site features will be important for staff to go out and market the site to other companies.
Upon a motion by Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Barton and Loguidice in an amount of $15,000 for engineering services to provide planning, environmental and engineering regarding Caughdenoy Industrial Park. Motion was carried.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING SERVICES – CONTRACT AUTHORIZAITON Robert Petrovich stated consistent with legal, engineering and other services we RFP for and hiring a stable of firms to help us with various marketing public relation aspects of what this Board does and what this office advances on behalf of economic development, through the RFP process we have stable of firms we can work with. He stated staff has done a review and submitted some proposals from different firms and the recommendation from staff is that ABC Creative would be the best firm to facilitate marketing and PR particularly given the fact that there is a lot activity going on with respect to White Pine and Micron. He stated obviously what this office has already engaged in but other projects that are significant and coming to the area, we feel it is best to have a coordinated and focused message about what the Board is doing, what the IDA is doing, what the economic development office is doing in supporting economic development and the County Executive’s agenda across the entire area. He stated it is staff’s recommendation that we retain ABC. He stated the office has worked with other firms but we feel ABC is going to meet our needs with respect to programming, with respect to social media and taking a hard look at our website. He stated it’s time for us to step up and do something like the Binghamton IDA website who ABC is working with now.
Patrick Hogan asked if the website would be just for Micron. Robert Petrovich stated it will be the IDA website with dropdowns to get information about Micron as necessary. He stated it is more of a holistic marketing and PR approach that we are going to take. He stated we are going to look at potentially doing some interviews, blogs and different things. He stated we are taking the first step on this journey and we need to figure out where that is going to take us but we are excited about this and long overdue.
12 Susan Stanczyk asked what happened to the contract to redesign the website. Nate Stevens stated we successfully updated the website and it was built to simply transmit and hold required information. He stated our role is very different from a public relations perspective. He stated now it is time to consider things like Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn presence and integrating these things into one service.
Susan Stanczyk asked if the contract has expired. Nate Stevens stated he believes so. Janice Herzog stated it is important to have access to that because staff goes out on the road for potential prospects.
Robert Petrovich stated one of the things that has hamstrung us is the fact that our collateral materials and our ability to push people to a website where they can get details and substantive information on what we are trying to do, what their needs would be and be able to bring that together to have a project here. He stated we are a little bit one arm behind the back but never the less successful and this will take us to another level.
Patrick Hogan stated now with Micron this is critical to have independent information that comes from us that is factual because there is a lot of misinformation out there.
Upon a motion by Kevin Ryan, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing a contract with ABC Creative Marketing Group in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for public relations/marketing services for OCIDA to communicate the Agency’s objectives. Motion was carried.
Robert Petrovich stated the access agreement has been requested by Micron to allow them to get on the White Pine site on or about May 1 to commence a geotechnical investigation that will provide information to them beyond what the Agency did on a preliminary nature so they can advance their foundation designs and other critical infrastructure that needs to go in the ground in support of the ultimate design and construction of the fab complex. He stated staff has been 13 with counsel working to negotiate an access agreement that certainly protects the IDA but also allows them to advance their information gathering. He stated they are going to be working on the main campus, west of Burnet Road, on the geotechnical investigation. He stated the geotechnical investigation will probably be taking them anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks to complete. He stated they are eager to get started and we want to be helpful to facilitate them getting on the site.
Jeff Davis stated in addition to geotech they are doing inspections and due diligence which is consistent with the environmental review done previously. He stated it is a Type 2 action under SEQR and companies are allowed to go out and do inspections and due diligence on properties like this, including geotech. He stated there are some small areas of wetlands delineation they need to complete and some other items they need to accomplish as part of what they are doing for their environmental review. He stated they need people to walk around the site and look at various things. He stated this access agreement is specific. He stated it is specific to various scopes of work they have created and they need to accomplish in order to complete their due diligence and inspections. He stated it requires them to have insurance that protects the IDA. He stated it requires them to provide the Agency notice as to when they are going out. He stated it is not the commencement of construction. He stated it is due diligence work they need to do like any other applicant would need to do on land they are looking to locate a facility on. Kevin Ryan asked if the access agreement has been negotiated and drafted yet. Jeff Davis stated the access agreement has not been reviewed by Micron yet but it has been prepared on the Agency side. He stated some mapping needed to be provided to them which was just received yesterday. He stated they have provided us with the relative scopes in the areas they need to go on the property. He stated this is consistent with other agreements prepared by the Agency. Robert Petrovich stated generally speaking the Access Agreement has a sunset of July 31 but if necessary, appropriate and reasonable we would be willing to extend that in order for them to accomplish the remainder of the work they need to do.
Susan Stanczyk asked if the Board is voting on executing the agreement. Jeff Davis stated yes but because this is property OCIDA owns and people will be coming on to it, we thought it would be appropriate to come to the Board to authorize the access and have this discussion. He 14 stated it is not commencement of construction and it really is necessary and required due diligence.
Upon a motion Janice Herzog, seconded by Susan Stanczyk, the OCIDA Board approved a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an access agreement with Micron in connection with development of White Pine Commerce Park. Motion was carried.
Upon a motion by Susan Stanczyk, seconded by Janice Herzog, the OCIDA Board adjourned the meeting at 9:34 am. Motion was carried.
_________________________________ Nancy Lowery, Secretary 15
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Revenue / Expense / Income Current Period Current YTD Amount Change to Budget Operating/Non-Op Revenue 515,427 1,481,781 1,472,880 8,901 Administrative Expense 69,201 148,926 816,000 (667,074) Operating/Program Expense 91,566 275,265 656,880 (381,615) Net Ordinary Income 354,660 1,057,590 - 1,057,590 Current Assets Current YTD Prior YTD Total Cash 4,665,662 3,119,651 Less Pass Through Received - - Available Cash 4,665,662 3,119,651 Receivables 722,839 167,163 Grant Reimbursements - - Total 5,388,501 3,286,814 Receivables 0-120 days 722,839 > 120 days Total 722,839 Page18 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss March 2023
Income
2116.1 Agency Fees 387,601.90 2116.2 Application Fees 10,000.00 2116.3 WPCP Agency Fee 111,111.11 Total 2116 Fees 508,713.01
2660 FTZ 5,500.00 Total 2655 Other Operating Revenue 5,500.00 Total 500 Operating Revenue 514,213.01
2401 Interest Income 1,213.63 501.2 Other Non-Operating Revenue 19,833.85 Total 501 Non-Operating Revenue 21,047.48
528.003 OHB Redev LLC Funds Pass Thru 1,867.00 Total 534 Pilot & Pass Thru Revenue 1,867.00 550 WPCP Pass Thru Revenue 306,565.66 Total Income $843,693.15 GROSS PROFIT $843,693.15 Expenses
6401.1 D&O Insurance 6,148.00 Total 6401 Insurance 6,148.00 6407 Administrative Expense 69,200.68 6408 Meeting Expenses 170.64 6409 Conference Attendence 825.56 6410 Office Expense 3,221.48 6411 Memberships / Sponsorships 1,360.00 Total 6400 Operating Expense 80,926.36
6460 IDA General Legal 4,515.00 6470 WPCP Development 57,940.88 6480 Roth Legal 697.50 Total 6450 Barclay Damon 63,153.38 Total 6440 Legal Fees 63,153.38 Page19 Accrual Basis Friday, April 7, 2023 02:03 PM GMT-04:00 1/2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Profit and Loss March 2023
6510.7 WPCP Marketing 13,684.39 Total 6510 White Pine Commerce Park 13,684.39 6530 800 Hiawatha Blvd. West 6530.3 Engineering 3,002.50 Total 6530 800 Hiawatha Blvd. West 3,002.50 Total 6500 Agency Program Expenses 16,686.89
6606 OHB Redev LLC Funds Pass Thru 1,867.00 Total 6605 Pilot & Pass Thru Expenses 1,867.00 Total 6600 Non-Operating Expenses 1,867.00 Total Expenses $162,633.63 NET OPERATING INCOME $681,059.52 NET INCOME $681,059.52 Page20 Accrual Basis Friday, April 7, 2023 02:03 PM GMT-04:00 2/2 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2023
Current Assets Bank Accounts 200 Cash 0.00 200.1 Cash - M & T Checking 3,780,895.06 200.2 Cash - M & T Money Maker Savings 893,674.88 200.4 Destiny USA Restricted Cash -8,957.82 210 Petty Cash 50.00 Total 200 Cash 4,665,662.12 Total Bank Accounts $4,665,662.12 Accounts Receivable 380 Accounts Rec.
380.6 A/R Fees, Lease & PILOT 2,061,755.58 Total 380 Accounts Rec. 2,061,755.58 Total Accounts Receivable $2,061,755.58 Total Current Assets $6,727,417.70 Fixed Assets
101 White Pines Commerce Park 25,831,128.37
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 2,954.34 Total 101 White Pines Commerce Park 27,640,827.24 106 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 Page21 Accrual Basis Friday, April 7, 2023 02:03 PM GMT-04:00 1/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2023
Total 100 Land 28,897,172.74
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 $34,982,100.74 Other Assets 240 Blue Sky Redevelopment 1,641.76 Total Other Assets $1,641.76 TOTAL ASSETS $41,711,160.20
Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 300 WPCP Pass Thru Payable 901,381.57 Total Accounts Payable $901,381.57 Other Current Liabilities 600 Accounts Payable 0.00 600.1 Due to Related Party - OED 148,925.54 600.102 Due to BD WPCP 42,216.66 600.204 OHB Redev LLC Funds 341,550.50 600.205 Exp Pay Prev Period 13,521.03 600.206 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 26,088,187.09 600.31 Accrued Interest - OC Note Payable 2,129.00 Total 600.3 Onondaga County Loan 26,090,316.09 Total 600 Accounts Payable 26,662,122.16
603 PILOT Pass Thru 1.01 Total 601 PILOT and Pass Thru Payable 1.01
631.15 Salina -0.81 Total 631.1 Towns -0.81 Page22 Accrual Basis Friday, April 7, 2023 02:03 PM GMT-04:00 2/3 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2023
Total 631 Due to Other Governments -0.81 Total Other Current Liabilities $26,662,122.36 Total Current Liabilities $27,563,503.93 Total Liabilities $27,563,503.93 Equity 3900 Equity Unreserved 9,735,808.53 3901 Equity-Investment Fixed Assets 2,345,838.63 463 Reserve For Contracts 368,811.84 465 Equity - Unreserved 4,017.16 Net Income 1,693,180.11 Total Equity $14,147,656.27 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $41,711,160.20 Page23 Accrual Basis Friday, April 7, 2023 02:03 PM GMT-04:00 3/3
PAYMENT OF BILLS - SCHEDULE #480 April 13, 2023
1. CRYSTAL ROCK* $ 47.72 Inv#22976721, 3-19-23 2. PARK STRATEGIES** $ 5,000.00 Inv#'s 16587901, 16587902, April-March 2023 3. NATIONWIDE** $ 33.00 Commecial Liability Insurance Premium Acct#7J2551 4. ONONDAGA CIVIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION $ 492.83 1st Quarter 2023 Copier Reimbursement 5. FEDEX $ 16.60 Inv#8-079-76627 6. BARCLAY DAMON LLP $ 13,682.35 OHB Redev LLC, Inv#5228687 7. BARCLAY DAMON LLP $ 2,595.00 Roth Steel and IDA Legal TOTAL $ 21,867.50 *Ratification of Check dated March 27, 2023 **Ratification of Checks dated April 3, 2023 Page24 RPNY Solar 4, LLC Project Summary Draft 3/20/2023 1. Project RPNY Solar 4, LLC 2. Project Number 3101-23-1A 3. Location 5986 Clemons Rd 4. School District East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District
5. Tax Parcel(s) 005.-10-01.0 Village Village of Minoa 7.Total Project Cost $ 7,126,990 8. Total Jobs 0 Land $ - 8A. Job Retention 0 Site Work $ 1,015,340 8B: Job Creation 0 Building $ 2,041,423 (Next 5 Years) Furniture & Fixtures $ - Equipment $ 2,779,079 Equipment Subject to NYS Production $ - Exemption Engineering/Architecture Fees $ 102,400 Financial Charges $ 367,000 Legal Fees $ 200,000 Other- Solar Installation Labor $ - Cost Benefit Analysis RPNY Solar 4, LLC Project Description Fiscal Impact ($) Abatement Cost $ 462,256 Sales Tax $ 222,326 Mortgage Tax $ 46,723 Property Tax Relief (PILOT) $ 193,206 New Investment $ 7,292,876 PILOT Payments $ 352,333 Project Wages (10 years) $ - Construction Wages $ 435,300 RPNY Solar 4, LLC is proposing a 2.75 MW Solar energy system farm located on 12.4 acres in the Village of Minoa. Employee Benefits (10 years) $ - Project Capital Investment $ 6,505,242 New Sales Tax Generated $ - Page25 RPNY Solar 4, LLC LLC- Draft 3/17/2023 A) PILOTS Estimate Table Worksheet Current Revenue Generated by Parcel $ 2,574 Expected Revenue from the Parcel if no project occurred $ 82,436.70 Projected Year 1 Revenue to be generated as a result of the project: $11,000 Total Project Cost $ 7,126,990.26 OCIDA Estimate of Project Value $ 694,769.80 Projected MW to be generated 2.75 Scheduled PILOT Payments $ 352,333.30 Full Tax East Syracuse-Minoa Year Onondaga County Manlius Village of Minoa Total PILOT Payment without Net Exemption Central School District
10.90% 8.42% 57.70% 22.99% 100.00% 2022-2023 $ 282.69 $ 218.38 $ 1,496.69 $ 575.95 $ 2,573.71 1 $ 1,198.75 $ 926.04 $ 6,346.77 $ 2,528.44 $ 11,000.00 $ 5,041.55 $ (5,958.45) 2 $ 1,222.72 $ 944.57 $ 6,473.70 $ 2,579.01 $ 11,220.00 $ 5,142.38 $ (6,077.62) 3 $ 1,247.18 $ 963.46 $ 6,603.18 $ 2,630.59 $ 11,444.40 $ 5,245.23 $ (6,199.17) 4 $ 1,272.12 $ 982.73 $ 6,735.24 $ 2,683.20 $ 11,673.29 $ 5,350.13 $ (6,323.16) 5 $ 1,297.56 $ 1,002.38 $ 6,869.95 $ 2,736.86 $ 11,906.75 $ 5,457.14 $ (6,449.62) 6 $ 1,323.52 $ 1,022.43 $ 7,007.34 $ 2,791.60 $ 12,144.89 $ 5,566.28 $ (6,578.61) 7 $ 1,349.99 $ 1,042.88 $ 7,147.49 $ 2,847.43 $ 12,387.79 $ 5,677.60 $ (6,710.18) 8 $ 1,376.99 $ 1,063.73 $ 7,290.44 $ 2,904.38 $ 12,635.54 $ 5,791.16 $ (6,844.39) 9 $ 1,404.53 $ 1,085.01 $ 7,436.25 $ 2,962.47 $ 12,888.25 $ 5,906.98 $ (6,981.27) 10 $ 1,432.62 $ 1,106.71 $ 7,584.97 $ 3,021.72 $ 13,146.02 $ 6,025.12 $ (7,120.90) 11 $ 1,461.27 $ 1,128.84 $ 7,736.67 $ 3,082.15 $ 13,408.94 $ 6,145.62 $ (7,263.32) 12 $ 1,490.49 $ 1,151.42 $ 7,891.41 $ 3,143.80 $ 13,677.12 $ 6,268.53 $ (7,408.58) 13 $ 1,520.30 $ 1,174.45 $ 8,049.24 $ 3,206.67 $ 13,950.66 $ 6,393.90 $ (7,556.76) 14 $ 1,550.71 $ 1,197.94 $ 8,210.22 $ 3,270.81 $ 14,229.67 $ 6,521.78 $ (7,707.89) 15 $ 1,581.72 $ 1,221.90 $ 8,374.43 $ 3,336.22 $ 14,514.27 $ 6,652.22 $ (7,862.05) 16 $ 1,613.36 $ 1,246.33 $ 8,541.91 $ 3,402.95 $ 14,804.55 $ 41,859.88 $ 27,055.32 17 $ 1,645.63 $ 1,271.26 $ 8,712.75 $ 3,471.01 $ 15,100.64 $ 42,697.07 $ 27,596.43 18 $ 1,678.54 $ 1,296.69 $ 8,887.01 $ 3,540.43 $ 15,402.66 $ 43,551.01 $ 28,148.36 19 $ 1,712.11 $ 1,322.62 $ 9,064.75 $ 3,611.23 $ 15,710.71 $ 44,422.03 $ 28,711.33 20 $ 1,746.35 $ 1,349.07 $ 9,246.04 $ 3,683.46 $ 16,024.92 $ 45,310.47 $ 29,285.55 21 $ 1,781.28 $ 1,376.05 $ 9,430.96 $ 3,757.13 $ 16,345.42 $ 46,216.68 $ 29,871.26 22 $ 1,816.90 $ 1,403.57 $ 9,619.58 $ 3,832.27 $ 16,672.33 $ 47,141.02 $ 30,468.69 23 $ 1,853.24 $ 1,431.65 $ 9,811.97 $ 3,908.92 $ 17,005.78 $ 48,083.84 $ 31,078.06 24 $ 1,890.31 $ 1,460.28 $ 10,008.21 $ 3,987.09 $ 17,345.89 $ 49,045.52 $ 31,699.62 25 $ 1,928.11 $ 1,489.48 $ 10,208.38 $ 4,066.84 $ 17,692.81 $ 50,026.43 $ 32,333.62 $ 38,396.28 $ 29,661.48 $ 203,288.87 $ 80,986.67 $ 352,333.30 $ 545,539.57 $ 193,206.27 Page26 Renewable Properties, LLC
San Francisco, CA 94114 www.renewprop.com
Mr. Robert Petrovich Onondaga County IDA 335 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor Syracuse, NY 13202 RE: RPNY Solar 4 PILOT Application Dear Mr. Petrovich, Renewable Properties is pleased to submit an updated Application for Benefits for our RPNY Solar 4, AKA “Clemons Road,” Solar Project for your review and consideration. The Clemons Road Solar Project (Project) is small- scale, 2.75 MWac community solar energy generating facility that will be located on approximately 12.4 acres of a 41.9-acre parcel. The subject parcel is located at 5986 Clemons Road in the Village of Minoa, NY; (APN 005.-10-01.0). The Project company has entered into a long-term lease agreement with the property owner, RC Raimondo Properties, LLC. The Project will generate 2.75 megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) emission-free, clean, renewable power.
The Project will utilize approximately 6,427 modules and roughly 22 string inverters which convert the sun’s energy into usable AC power. Single-access tracking technology will be utilized to allow the modules to efficiently track the sun throughout the day and maximize the efficiency of solar collection. The modules will be mounted on a steel racking system, which will be anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. During the construction period, the Project will create up to 30 full-time construction jobs. We are aware of OCIDA’s local labor requirements and are working with our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) prime contractor towards the 100% local labor requirement.
RPNY Solar 4 requests this PILOT because our financial modeling indicates the Project would not be feasible otherwise. Although projects of this size offer outsized community benefits, their relatively small footprint mean less of an ability to take advantage of the economies of scale available to larger projects. For those reasons, a $4,000/MW PILOT is essential to bringing this opportunity and benefits to Onondaga County. It should be noted that tax revenue from community solar systems have a 100% net benefit to the tax base. The Project will not burden municipal resources in any manner and therefore the tax proceeds generated from the existence of the Project have a 100% reduction on municipal expenses. Moreover, the Project will still pay any applicable special district taxes. It is respectfully submitted that almost no other applicant or taxpayer/use can make that representation. PILOT payments with a 2% contractual escalator will total $ 11,000/year for base year up to $17,692 in year 25 for a total of $352,333 in payment in lieu of taxes. Letters of support for the proposed PILOT have been obtained from the Village of Minoa, the Town of Manlius, the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, and the Onondaga County Legislature and have been attached to this application.
Page27 Renewable Properties, LLC
San Francisco, CA 94114 www.renewprop.com We appreciate the Board’s comments at the February 9, 2023 meeting regarding the original application. The Project is committed to using to using local labor and has removed the request for a waiver at this time. We look forward to your review of this application and welcome any comments or questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Anthony Bell Permitting Manager Application Materials Enclosed:
Cc:
Robert Panasci, Esq., Young Sommer Stephanie Loucas, Renewable Properties Nancy Lowery, OCIDA Page28
1. In accordance with Section 224-a(8)(d) of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law, the Agency has identified that any “financial assistance” (within the meaning of Section 858 of the General Municipal Law) granted by the Agency to the Applicant consisting of sales and use tax exemption benefits, mortgage recording tax exemption benefits and real property tax exemption benefits, constitutes “public funds” within the meaning of Section 224-a(2)(b) of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law and such funds are not excluded under Section 224-a(3) of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law. The Agency hereby notifies the Applicant of the Applicant’s obligations under Section 224-a (8)(a) of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law. 2. 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.
3. 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.
4. If the OCIDA Board approves benefits, it is the company’s responsibility to obtain and submit all necessary forms and documents.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 Page29 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 10. This Application was adopted by the OCIDA Board on January 18, 2022.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 2 Page30 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: Click here to enter text. RPNY Solar 4, LLC
Applicant/ Project Operator Address: 879 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone: (415) 710-3834 Fax: (415) 366-2952 Website: renewprop.com E-mail: stephanie@renewprop.com Federal ID#: 85-4235858 NAICS: 23 State and Year of Incorporation/Organization: __________________________________________ New York 2020 Owner (if different from Applicant/Project Operator): ______________________ Owner Address: Federal ID#:
State and Year of Incorporation/Organization:
List of stockholders, members, or partners of Owner:
________________________________________________________________________________ B) Individual Completing Application:
Name:
Title: Stephanie Loucas Address:
Vice President of Development
Phone: (415) 710-3834 Fax: N/A E-mail: stephanie@renewprop.com Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 1 Page31 C) Company Contact (if different from individual completing application):
Name: Anthony Bell Title: Permitting Manager Address: 879 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Phone: 801-557-7971 Cell Phone: 801-557-7971 E-mail: anthony@renewprop.com D) Company Counsel:
Name of Attorney: Rob Panasci Firm Name: Young Sommer LLC Address: Executive Woods, Five Palisades Drive, Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 518.438.9907 Ext. 251 Cell Phone:
E-mail: rpanasci@youngsommer.com E) Business Organization (check appropriate category):
☐ Corporation ☐Partnership ☐ Public Corporation ☐Joint Venture ☐ Sole Proprietorship ☐Limited Liability Company ☐ Other (please specify):
Year Established: 2020 State in which Organization is established: New York F) List all stockholders, members, or partners with % of ownership greater than 5%: Name % of ownership Wildcat Renewables, LLC 100% Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 2 Page32 G) Applicant Business Description:
Estimated % of sales within Onondaga County: ________________________________________ 55 Estimated % of sales outside Onondaga County but within New York State: 45 Estimated % of sales outside New York State but within the U.S.: 0 Estimated % of sales outside the U.S.: 0 (*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 Page33
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: 5986 Clemons Rd Legal Address (if different):
City: Village/Town: Village of Minoa Zip Code: 13057 School District: East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District Tax Map Parcel ID(s): 005.-10-01.0 Full Market Value: ________________ $64,600 Footage of Existing Building: _________________ N/A 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:
☐ i) a description of your Company’s background, customers, goods and services and the principal products to be produced and/or the principal activities that will occur on the Project site;
☐ (ii) the size of the Project in square feet and a breakdown of square footage per each intended use;
☐ (iii) the size of the lot upon which the Project sits or is to be constructed; ☐ (iv) the current use of the site and the intended use of the site upon completion of the Project;
☐ (vi) describe your method for site control (Own, lease, other).
Lease Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 4 Page34 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.
Not Applicable 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.
See attached project narrative 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? _______________________________________________________ The Project has been approved by the Planning Board and Village Board Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 5 Page35 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 Page36
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 0 - 0.00% 0 Site Work/Demo $1,015,340.34 - 87.14% $1,015,340.34 Building Construction 43.20% & Renovation $2,041,422.72 - $2,041,422.72 Furniture & Fixtures 0 - 0.00% 0 Equipment* $2,779,079.20 - 7.57% $2,779,079.20 Engineering/Architect $102,400.00 - 9.47% $102,400.00 sFinancial Charges $367,000.00 - 0.00% $367,000.00 Legal $200,000.00 - 0.00% $200,000.00 Other 0 - 0.00% 0 Management/Developer Fees $621,748.00 - 0.00% $621,748.00 Total Project Cost $7,126,990.26 - 27.88% $7,126,990.26 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 $ $7,126,990.26 Project refinancing: estimated amount (For refinancing of existing debt only) $0 Sources of Funds for Project Costs:
1. Bank Financing $ _______________
2. Equity (excluding equity that is attributed to grants/tax credits) $ 897,239.26 3. Tax Exempt Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ _______________ 0 4. Taxable Bond Issuance (if applicable) $ 0 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 7 Page37
and tax credits) $ 0 -Identify each state and federal grant/credit:
$ $ $ 6. Total Sources of Funds for Project Costs $ _______________ $7,126,990.26 C) Employment and Payroll Information *Full Time Equivalent (FTE) is defined as one employee working no less than 40 hours per week or two or more employees together working a total of 40 hours per week.
☐Yes ☐No If yes, provide number of FTE jobs at the facility:
Estimate the number of FTE jobs to be retained as a result of this Project: 0 Estimate the number of construction jobs to be created by this Project: 30 (est.) Estimate the average length of construction jobs to be created (months): 4 Months Current annual payroll at facility: N/A Please list, if any, benefits that will be available to either full and/or part time employees:
N/A Average annual benefit paid by the company ($ or % salary) per FTE job: N/A Amount or percent of wage employees pay for benefits: N/A 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:
N/A Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 8 Page38 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) NA 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 NA 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): Seeking PILOT of $4,000/MW for 25 years ☐ Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption (.75% of amount mortgaged): 46,723.13 ☐ Sales and Use Tax Exemption (4% Local, 4% State): $222,326.34 ☐ Tax Exempt Bond Financing (Amount Requested): 0 ☐ Taxable Bond Financing (Amount Requested): 0 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 9 Page39 F) Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption Benefit Calculator: Amount of mortgage that would be subject to mortgage recording tax:
Mortgage Amount (include sum total of construction/permanent/ bridge financing): $ 6,229,751.00 Estimated Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption Benefit (product of mortgage amount as indicated above, multiplied by .0075): $ 46,723.13 G) Sales and Use Tax Benefit Calculator: Gross amount of costs for goods and services that are subject to State and local Sales and Use Tax – said amount to benefit from the Agency’s Sales and Use Tax exemption benefit:
$ 2,779,079.20 Estimated State and local Sales and Use Tax Benefit (product of 8% multiplied by the figure, above) (This should match the amount in section “E” on page 9, this calculation only exists to help you with your estimate):
$ 222,326.34 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 10 Page40
Section IV of this Application will be: (i) completed by IDA Staff based upon information contained within the Application, and (ii) provided to the Applicant for ultimate inclusion as part of this completed Application prior to the completed application being provided to the OCIDA Board.
A) PILOTS Estimate Table Worksheet OCIDA estimate of current value New construction and renovation costs OCIDA estimate of increase in value OCIDA estimated value of completed project OCIDA estimate of taxes that would have been collected if the project did not occur Scheduled PILOT payments PILOT Exemption County Local School Total Full Tax Net Exemption Year % PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT Payment Amount Amount Amount w/o PILOT
Estimates provided are based on current property tax rates and assessment value (current as of date of application submission) and have been calculated by IDA staff.
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For Retail Retail Projects Only Only Tax 1. Will the cost of the retail portion of the Project exceed one-third of the total project cost?
☐Yes ☐No 2. Is the Project located in a distressed area? A distressed area is a census tract that has a) a poverty rate of a least 20% or at least 20% of households receiving public assistance, and (b) an unemployment rate of least 1.25 times the statewide unemployment rate for the year to which the date relates.
☐Yes ☐No 3. Is the Project likely to attract a significant number of visitors from outside of the economic development region?
☐Yes ☐No 4. Is the predominate purpose of the Project to make available goods or services which would not, but for the Project, be reasonably accessible to the residents of the Town, City, County or Village of where the Project will be located. ☐Yes ☐No Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 12 Page42
Please complete the following as an addendum: P X, an 1. Describe the reasons why the Agency’s financial assistance is necessary. Describe how the Project would be affected if these benefits were not provided. [see Section II (C)]
☐ Yes, please provide a copy of the lease ☐ No, purchased the property. Please provide documentation.
3. Has the applicant provided written communication to the affected taxing jurisdictions notifying them of its intent to construct a renewable energy project?
☐ Yes ☐ No 4. Has the applicant received a letter of support for the megawatt cost to be used as a basis for the PILOT from the town, city or village where the Project is located?
☐ Yes. Please provide copy.
☐ No 5. Has the applicant received a letter of support for the megawatt cost to be used as a basis for PILOT from the school district?
☐ Yes. Please provide copy.
☐ No
☐ Yes ☐ No, if not, have you reached out to the town assessor to discuss a subdivision or slash parcel? Explain: ___________________________________________ Yes- we've been coordinating with the Town Assessor through the PDD approval prcess 7. Will the applicant enter into a decommissioning plan with the host community, including financial assurance the plan can be executed?
☐ Yes, explain.
☐ No *PLEASE SEE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR OCIDA SOLAR GUIDANCE & BEST PRACTICE Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 13 Page43 OCIDA Solar PILOTs Guidance and Best Practice OCIDA SOLAR PILOTs GUIDANCE AND BEST PRACTICE To be placed on the OCIDA meeting agenda, proposed solar projects must provide OCIDA with the following in advance of the Project’s first OCIDA meeting:
1. Fully completed OCIDA application.
2. Copy of Environmental Assessment Form.
3. A SEQR resolution approved by a local municipality indicating municipality will be lead agency, the type of action (I, II, or unlisted) and, if completed, the SEQR determination made by the municipality.
4. Copies of your zoning applications submitted to the local municipality.
5. Verification of parcel subdivision process with the town (if the entire parcel will not be used for the solar project).
6. A statement clarifying whether the applicant will lease or purchase the real property on which the Project is situated. If leased, provide a copy of the proposed or executed lease. If lease parcel is less then entire parcel then see 5 above.
7. A supporting document from the School District and the Town Board outlining the agreed upon cost per megawatt to be used as a basis for the PILOT. OCIDA cannot create the PILOT schedule without this information.
8. Absent a showing otherwise by the Company, deemed acceptable by the Agency in the sole and absolute discretion, the Company must close with the Agency on a project prior to consideration of any requested organizational structure or project entity ownership changes. You will receive a draft Cost Benefit Analysis and a Draft PILOT schedule from this office. You may use these documents as your Project progresses through the OCIDA approval process. OCIDA staff are available to update these two documents as needed.
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Please complete the following as an addendum:
1. Describe the reasons why the Agency’s financial assistance is necessary. Describe how the project would be impacted if these benefits were not provided. [see Section II (C)] 2. Is the Project being built in a blighted area? Please describe.
3. Is the Project fulfilling an unmet need in the area? Please explain.
4. Please provide a market study documenting a need for such housing.
5. Is there support from local government officials for the Project and for the financial assistance being requested from the Agency? Please provide written documentation.
6. Is the Project considered infill in a populated area? Please explain.
8. Is there additional county infrastructure necessary to service the Project? If, yes, please explain. 9. Is the Project part of a larger mixed-use development? Please describe.
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* Minimum Fee to be applied to all project receiving OCIDA benefits is 1% of the Total Project Cost (TPC) ACTIVITY FEES COMMENTS N Non- refundable Application Fee (All projects $1,000 Due at time of except Solar Projects) application Non-refundable Application Fee (Solar $10,000 Projects Only) L Legal Deposit (All projects except Solar $2,500 Due at time of Projects) application S Legal Deposit (Solar Projects Only) $5,000 Minimum Fee of 1% of TPC 1. Sales and Use Tax Exemption .01 X TPC Due at closing
3. PILOT is an additional fee .0025 X TPC (total .0125) Bonds Due at closing B Bond refinancing and refunding .0025 of TPC A Agency Legal Fees .0.
Fe Fee for first $20 million .0025 X of the project cost or bond Due at closing amount Fe Fee for expenses above $20 million ..
.0 .00125 X of project cost or bond amount . Amendment or Modification of IDA U Up to but not to exceed 5% of Agency Due at time of documents, including but not limited to name Fee as noted on the Cost Benefit Request or organization change, refinancing, etc. Analysis at time of project approval. Consent to the amendment or modification ofLe Attorney fees determined by OCIDA IDA documents prior to closing on the project Legal Representative.
shall be given at OCIDA’s sole and absolute discretion.
OCIDA reserves the right to modify this schedule at any time and assess fees and charges in connection with other transactions such as grants of easement or lease or sale of OCIDA-owned property. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 17 Page47
Information to be Provided by Companies: Each Company agrees that to receive benefits from the Agency it must, whenever requested by the Agency or required under applicable statutes or project documents, provide and certify or cause to be provided and certified such information concerning the Company, its finances, its employees and other topics which shall, from time to time, be necessary or appropriate, including but not limited to, such information as to enable the Agency to make any reports required by law or governmental regulation.
Please refer to the OCIDA Uniform Tax Exemption Policy. (add hyperlink) I have read the foregoing and agree to comply with all the terms and conditions contained therein as well as policies of the Onondaga County Industrial Agency.
Name of Applicant Company _________________________________ RPNY Solar 4, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Aaron Halimi, President Date: ______________
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Agency Board Members
Agency Officers/Staff 1. Robert M. Petrovich, Executive Director
Agency Legal Counsel & Auditor 1. Jeffrey Davis, Esq., Barclay Damon LLP 2. Amanda Fitzgerald, Esq., Barclay Damon LLP 3. Michael G. Lisson, CPA, Grossman St. Amour Certified Public Accountants PLLC The Applicant has received from the Agency a list of members, officers and staff of the Agency. To the best of my knowledge, no member, officer or employee of the Agency has an interest, whether direct or indirect, in any transaction contemplated by this Application, except as hereinafter described: Name of Applicant Company _________________________________ RPNY Solar 4, LLC Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: _________________________________ Aaron Halimi, President Date: ______________
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Aaron Halimi (Name of CEO or other authorized representative of
Applicant) confirms and says that he/she is the ____________________ President (title) of ____________________ RPNY Solar 4, LLC (name of corporation or other entity) named in the attached Application (the “Applicant”), that he/she has read the foregoing Application and knows the contents thereof, and hereby represents, understands, and otherwise agrees with the Agency and as follows:
A. First Consideration for Employment: In accordance with §858-b (2) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that if the Project receives any Financial Assistance from the Agency, except as otherwise provided by collective bargaining agreements, where practicable, the Applicant will first consider persons eligible to participate in WIA programs who shall be referred by the CNY Works for new employment opportunities created as a result of the Project.
B. Other NYS Facilities: In accordance with §862 (1) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that projects which will result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the project occupant 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 project occupant within the state is ineligible for Agency Financial Assistance, unless otherwise approved by the Agency as reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the project in its respective industry or is reasonably necessary. C. Annual Sales Tax Filings: In accordance with §874(8) of the New York General Municipal Law, the Applicant understands and agrees that if the Project receives any sales tax exemptions as part of the Financial Assistance from the Agency, the Applicant agrees to file, or cause to be filed, with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the annual form prescribed by the Department of Taxation and Finance, describing the value of all sales tax exemptions claimed by the Applicant and all consultants or subcontractors retained by the Applicant.
D. Outstanding Bonds: The Applicant understands and agrees to provide on an annual basis any information regarding bonds, if any, issued by the Agency for the project that is requested by the Comptroller of the State of New York.
E. Employment Reports: The Applicant understands and agrees that, if the Project receives any financial assistance from the Agency, the Applicant agrees to file with the Agency, at least annually or as otherwise required by the Agency, reports regarding the number of people employed at the project site, salary levels, contractor utilization and such other information (collectively, “Employment Reports”) that may be required from time to time on such appropriate forms as designated by the Agency. Failure to provide Employment Reports within 30 days of an Agency request shall be an Event of Default under the PILOT Agreement between the Agency and Applicant and, if applicable, an Event of Default under the Agent Agreement between the Agency and Applicant. In addition, a Notice of Failure to provide the Agency with an Employment Report may be reported to Agency board members, with said report being an agenda item subject to the open meetings law. Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 20 Page50 F. Prevailing Wage: The Applicant understands and agrees that, if the Project receives any financial assistance from the Agency, the Applicant shall determine whether the Project is a “covered project” pursuant to Section 224-a of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law and, if applicable, the Applicant shall comply with Section 224-a of Article 8 of the New York Labor Law; and the Applicant further covenants that the Applicant shall provide such evidence of the foregoing as requested by the Agency.
G. Absence of Conflicts of Interest: The Applicant has received from the Agency a list of the members, officers and employees of the Agency. No member, officer or employee of the Agency has an interest, whether direct or indirect in any transaction contemplated by this Application, except as hereinafter described in Section X.
H. Compliance: The Applicant understands and agrees that it is in substantial compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax, worker protection, and environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
I. The Applicant understands and agrees that the provisions of Section 862(1) of the New York General Municipal Law, as provided below, will not be violated if financial assistance is provided for the proposed Project:
§ 862. Restrictions on funds of the Agency. (1) No funds of the Agency shall be used in respect of any project if the completion thereof would result in the removal of an industrial or manufacturing plant of the project occupant 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 project occupant located within the state, provided, however, that neither restriction shall apply if the agency shall determine on the basis of the application before it that the project is reasonably necessary to discourage the project occupant from removing such other plant or facility to a location outside the state or is reasonably necessary to preserve the competitive position of the project occupant in its respective industry.
J. The Applicant confirms and acknowledges that the owner, occupant or operator receiving financial assistance for the proposed Project is in substantial compliance with applicable local, state, and federal tax, worker protection and environmental laws, rules and regulations.
K. The Applicant confirms and acknowledges that the submission of any knowingly false or knowingly misleading information may lead to the immediate termination of any financial assistance and the reimbursement of an amount equal to all or part of any tax exemption claimed by reason of the Agency’s involvement in the Project.
L. The Applicant confirms and hereby acknowledges that as of the date of this Application, the Applicant is in substantial compliance with all provisions of Article 18-A of the New York General Municipal Law, including, but not limited to, the provision of Section 859- a and Section 862(1) of the New York General Municipal Law.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 21 Page51 M. The Applicant and the individual executing this Application on behalf of Applicant acknowledge that the Agency and its counsel will rely on the representations and covenants made in this Application when acting hereon and hereby represents that the statements made herein do not contain any untrue statement of a material fact and do not omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement contained herein not misleading. N. The OCIDA has the right to request and inspect supporting documentation regarding attestations made on this application.
O. Hold Harmless Agreement: Applicant hereby releases Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency and the members, officers, servants, agents and employees thereof (the "Agency") from, agrees that the Agency shall not be liable for, and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Agency harmless from and against any and all liability arising from or expense incurred by: (A) the Agency's examination and processing of, and action pursuant to or upon, the attached Application, regardless of whether or not the Application or the Project described therein or the tax-exemptions and other assistance requested therein are favorably acted upon by the Agency; (B) the Agency's acquisition, construction, and/or installation of the Project described therein and (C) any further action taken by the Agency with respect to the Project, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all cause of action and attorney's fees and any other expenses incurred in defending any suits or action which may arise as a result of any of the foregoing. If, for any reason, the Applicant fails to conclude or consummate necessary negotiations, or fails, within a reasonable or specified period of time, to take reasonable, proper or requested action, or withdraws, abandons, cancels or neglects the Application, or if the Agency or the Applicant are unable to reach final agreement with respect to the Project, then, and in the event, upon presentation of an invoice itemizing the same, the Applicant shall pay to the Agency, its agents or assigns, all costs incurred by the Agency in the process of the Application, including attorney's fees, if any.
Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 22 Page52 Name of Applicant Company:
Signature of Officer or Authorized Representative:
� Name & Title of Officer or Authorized Representative: Aaron Halimi Date: -------
COUNTY OF ONONDAGA ) ss.;
----------------, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
Aaron Halimi 1. That I am the President (Corporate Officer) of RPNY Solar 4, LLC (Applicant) and that I am duly authorized on behalf of the Applicant to bind the Applicant. 2. That I have read and attached Application, I Know the contents thereof, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this Application and the contents of this Application are true, accurate and complete (Signature of Officer) Subscribed and affirmed to me und�Walties of perjury this .2-tJ day o'f'__:'20� End of Application Rev 1.18.22 Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency Page 23 Page53 Renewable Properties, LLC
San Francisco, CA 94114 www.renewprop.com RPNY Solar 4, LLC
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San Francisco, CA 94114 www.renewprop.com RPNY Solar 4 Clemons Road Solar Project Project Narrative & Description Project Site The Clemons Road Solar Project (Project) is small-scale community solar energy generating facility that will be located on approximately 12.4 acres of a 41.9-acre parcel. The subject parcel is located at 5986 Clemons Road (APN 005.-10-01.0) in the Village of Minoa, NY, and is currently vacant with no active uses. The Project’s parent company, Wildcat Renewables, LLC, has entered into a long-term lease agreement with the property owner, RC Raimondo Properties, LLC (copy of lease agreement attached), which will be transferred to RPNY Solar 4, LLC. The Project will generate 2.75 megawatts (MW) of alternating current (AC) emission-free, clean, renewable power.
The Applicant RPNY Solar 4, LLC is an affiliate and subsidiary of Wildcat Renewables, LLC, a subsidiary of Renewable Properties, LLC. Renewable Properties is a national developer, financier, owner, and operator of community solar PV and energy storage projects across the county. The company currently has a development pipeline of over 600 megawatts across 12 states, with over a dozen projects in development or operating in New York alone.
Municipal Approvals A full environmental assessment form (FEAF) was completed by the Project team and submitted to the Town of Manlius in December of 2021 (FEAF attached). The Village of Minoa Board of Trustees declared their intent to serve as SEQRA lead agency, classified the Project as an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA and declared to conduct an uncoordinated SEQRA review of the Unlisted Action at their meeting on February 4, 2022. At their September 6, 2022, meeting, the Village of Minoa Board of Trustees issued a Negative Declaration of Significant Adverse Impact as SEQRA lead agency for the proposed Project (a copy is attached). The Project was approved to be rezoned as a Planned Development District (PDD) allowing for solar development on approximately 14.2 acres of the larger, 41.9-acre parcel (PDD graphic included). The Project received Site Plan approval from the Village of Minoa Board of Trustees on October 17, 2022 (approving resolutions attached).
Project Description The Project will interconnect to National Grid’s existing electrical distribution system, which is located on site. The power generated from this facility will be sold to consumers via the state's Community Distributed Generation program (commonly called community solar). This program allows customers to directly offset their energy use with local solar power while saving money on their electrical bills. According to National Energy Laboratory, only 27% of all homes in the United States can install solar panels. This statistic indicates 73% of the country's population is denied access to renewable energy. Community solar provides utility savings and renewable energy access to businesses and residents that cannot install solar panels on their building because of a lack of financial means, or because of a physical barrier to installation. Community solar lowers the barriers of access to renewable energy, making it attainable for all local residents. The Project will generate an estimated 4,842,000 kWhrs of pollution-free electricity annually, supplying roughly 432 local residences. Additionally, the Project will generate community solar credits for ninety cents on the dollar which will be credited it to residents’ utility invoices. Both residential and commercial customers can take advantage of the savings.
The Project will utilize approximately 6,427 modules and roughly 22 string inverters which convert the sun’s energy into usable AC power. Single-access tracking technology will be utilized to allow the modules to Page56 Renewable Properties, LLC
San Francisco, CA 94114 www.renewprop.com efficiently track the sun throughout the day and maximize the efficiency of solar collection. The modules will be mounted on a steel racking system, which will be anchored into the ground using driven steel piers. The Project will provide electric utility cost savings for Onondaga County residents and businesses. The Project will also result in increased revenues to the county and local municipal tax base, payments to the local hospitality industry, purchase of local supplies and goods, and lease revenues to the participating landowner.
During the construction period, the Project will create up to 30 full-time construction jobs. We are aware of OCIDA’s local labor requirements and are working with our engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) prime contractor towards the 100% local labor requirement.
OCIDA Benefits Statement RPNY Solar 4 requests this PILOT because our financial modeling indicates the Project would not be feasible otherwise. Although projects of this size offer outsized community benefits, their relatively small footprint mean less of an ability to take advantage of the economies of scale available to larger projects. For those reasons, a $4,000/MW PILOT is essential to bringing this opportunity and benefits to Onondaga County. It should be noted that tax revenue from community solar systems have a 100% net benefit to the tax base. The Project will not burden municipal resources in any manner and therefore the tax proceeds generated from the existence of the Project have a 100% reduction on municipal expenses. Moreover, the Project will still pay any applicable special district taxes. It is respectfully submitted that almost no other applicant or taxpayer/use can make that representation. PILOT payments with a 2% contractual escalator will total $ 11,000/year for base year up to $17,692 in year 25 for a total of $352,333 in payment in lieu of taxes. Letters of support for the proposed PILOT have been obtained from the Village of Minoa, the Town of Manlius, the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District, and the Onondaga County Legislature and have been attached to this application.
We are excited to work with the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency and advance this Project through to commercial operation.
Sincerely,
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585.232.5135 / 585.232.4652 fax www.bergmannpc.com
APPLICANT:RPNY SOLAR 4, LLC
PROJECT CONTACT LIST DRAWING INDEX
OWNER: ARCHITECT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: APPROVED BY: 3/23/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS - RC RAIMONDO PROPERTIES, LLC - TBD - TBD C000 COVER SHEET 4/14/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS - 46 PIER 7 CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129 4/22/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS C001 GENERAL NOTES 6/2/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS OWNER 8/30/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS C002 AREA PARCEL PLAN 10/13/2022 REVISED PER VILLAGE COMMENTS DATE:
APPROVED BY:
APPLICANT: MECHANICAL ENGINEER: - RENEWABLE PROPERTIES, LLC - TBD C005 SITE PLAN
AND ITS AFFILIATE:
RPNY SOLAR 4, LLC C006 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - 879 SANCHEZ ST DATE:
- CONTACT: STEPHANIE LOUCAS C008- C011 DETAILS I- DETAILS IV APPROVED BY: - PHONE: 415-710-3834
CIVIL ENGINEER: - BERGMANN DATE: - 280 EAST BROAD STREET SUITE 200 APPROVED BY:
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:
- TBD - CONTACT: DAVID PLANTE - PHONE: 585.232.5135 DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DATE:
1" - 1000' PROJECT TOPOGRAPHIC MAP: 1" - 1000' APPROVED BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE: SITE LOCATION SITE LOCATION 01/01/2012 3:50:15 PM
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