R-97-08-14-13O - 8/14/1997ATTEST;
LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -08 -14 -130
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 312, Tax Code, V.A.T.S.,
as amended, and as authorized by Resolution No. R- 96- 06- 13 -10D,
dated June 13, 1996, the City entered into an amendment to a tax
abatement agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc., regarding
property in Reinvestment Zone No. ; and
WHEREAS,the City, the Williamson County Commissioners Court,
and Tellabs Opeations, Inc., intended for the agreement to include
the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS,the parties desire to amend the agreement to include
language evidencing their intentions; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City that certain Amendment No. 2 to the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc.
RESOLVED this 14th day of August, 1997.
CHARLES CUI/PE9PER, MAYOR
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC.
This Amendment No. 2. is entered into this the � - 1 day of A'I'QUS7 1997 to
amend that certain amendment authorized by City of Round Rock Resolution No. R -96-
06-13-10D on June 13, 1996, and by order of the Williamson County Commissioners
Court on December 10, 1996, which amended that certain previously entered into Tax
Abatement Agreement dated August 10, 1995, to abate certain property taxes of Tellabs
Operations, Inc., for the Tax Years 1996 - 1999, inclusive.
WHEREAS, it was the intention of all parties that said above referenced Tax
Abatement Agreement was to include the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to include language in said Agreement evidencing
their intentions; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby do mutually agree to amend said
Agreement as follows:
1. That Section 7, "Portion of taxes abated ", is amended to read as follows:
7. Portion of taxes abated. Subject to the terms and conditions
of the Agreement, and subject to the rights of the holders of any
outstanding bonds of the City and County, a portion of ad valorem real
property taxes and personal property taxes assessed against the Premises
otherwise owed to the City and County shall be abated. City and County
hereby acknowledge that they are not aware of any terms or conditions of
any outstanding bonds which would invalidate this Agreement. Said
abatement shall be an amount equal to the below- stated percentages
assessed upon the increased value of the Premises and Improvements
over the value in the year in which the Tax Abatement Agreement was
originally executed (i.e. 1995), and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement and all applicable state and local regulations. The percentage
of abatements are as follows:
Tax Year 1996
Tax Year 1997
Tax Year 1998
Tax Year 1999
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0% abatement
90% abatement
60% abatement
30% abatement
These abatements shall be for three (3) tax years beginning January
1, 1997
2. Section 10, "Events of Default. ", shall be amended to read as follows:
10. Events of default. In the event that (1) the Improvements for
which an abatement has been granted are not completed in accordance
with this Agreement or (2) Owner allows its ad valorem real or personal
property taxes owed the City or County to become delinquent and fails to
timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and/or contest
of any such ad valorem real or personal property taxes; or (3) Owner
breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then this
Agreement shall be in default. In the event that the Owner defaults in its
performance of (1), (2), or (3) above, then the City or County shall give the
Owner written notice of such default and if Owner has not cured such
default within thirty (30) days of said written notice, this Agreement may be
terminated by the City or County by written notice to Owner. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery or certified
mail to:
Grace Tyson
Accounting Manager
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
As liquidated damages in the event of default and in accordance
with Section 312.205, Tax Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, all taxes which
otherwise would have been paid to the City and County without the benefit
of abatement (without the addition of penalty, but interest will be charged
at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as determined by Section 33.01
of the Tax Code) shall become a debt owed by Owner to the City and
County and shall be due, owing and paid to the City and County within
sixty (60) days of the expiration of the above mentioned applicable cure
period. The City and County shall have all remedies for the collection of
the recaptured tax revenue_as provided generally in the Tax Code for the
collection of delinquent property taxes.
3. Retroactive application. It is the intentions of the parties that this Amendment No. 2,
shall be effective as of the effective date of the original Tax Abatement Agreement, as
if this amendment was fully written therein at such time.
Witness our hands this
day of , 1997.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
2.
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
, County Clerk
CHARLES CULPEPPER, MAYOR
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
3.
,COUNTY JUDGE
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC.
, ITS
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DATE: August 12,1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, August 14,1997
Item: 13.0. Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Tax Abatement Agreement with
Tellabs.Operations, Inc.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
The attached Amendment No. 2 with Tellabs Operations, Inc. darifies for the
Williamson County Appraisal District our intention to include personal property
in this agreement.
Mayor
Charles Culpepper
Mayor Ptotem
Earl Palmer
Council Members
Robert Stluka
Rod Morgan
Rick Stewart
Martha Chavez
Remy Joseph
City Manager
Robert L Bennet; Jr.
City Attorney
Stephan L Sheets
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
221 Fast Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
512 -218 -5400
July 16, 1996
Tellabs Operations
attn: Delaney Mullan
Operations Controller
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, TX 78664
re: Amended Tax Abatement Agreement
Dear Mr. Mullan:
Enclosed are three original documents that require signatures. After these
contracts have been signed, return them to me and I will forward them on
to Williamson County for Judge Doerfler's signature. A completed original
will be returned to you for your records.
Please call if you have any questions.
erely,
Mona Ryan, Pl g Technician
Planning and Community Development
City of Round Rock, Texas
enc: 3 original contracts
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Fax: 512-218-7097
1-800-735-2989 TDD 1- 800-735 -2988 Voice
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AMENDED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
This Amended Tax Abatement Agreement ( "Agreement ") is entered
into by and between the City of Round Rock, Texas, a home rule city
and municipal corporation of Williamson County, Texas, duly acting
herein by and through its Mayor, hereinafter referred to as "City ";
Williamson County, duly acting herein by and through the County
Judge, hereinafter referred to as "County "; and Tellabs Operations,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, duly acting by and through its
President or any Vice President, hereinafter referred to as "Owner ".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on the 10th day of August, 1995, the City Council of
the City of Round Rock, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. G- 95- 08- 10 -12A
establishing Reinvestment Zone No. 10, City of Round Rock, Texas for
commercial /industrial tax abatement, hereinafter referred to as
"Ordinance No. G- 95- 08- 10 -12A ", as authorized by Chapter 312, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S. as amended, hereinafter referred to as the "Code "; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted Ordinance No. G- 93- 12- 09 -9G, which
Ordinance adopted appropriate guidelines and criteria governing
reinvestment zones and tax abatement agreements to be entered into
by the City as contemplated by the Code; and
WHEREAS, the contemplated use of the Premises as hereinafter
defined) and Improvements (as hereinafter defined) as well as the
terms of this Agreement are consistent with encouraging development
in said Reinvestment Zone No. 10 in accordance with the purposes for
its creation and are in compliance with Ordinance No. G- 93- 12 -09 -9G
and the guidelines and criteria adopted by- the City and all
applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, the Improvements constitute a major investment within
Reinvestment Zone No. 10 that will substantially increase the
appraised value of property within the zone and will contribute to
the retention or expansion of primary and secondary employment within
the City and County; and
WHEREAS, the City and County find that there will be no
substantial adverse effects on the provision of governmental services
or on their tax bases and that the planned use of the Premises will
not constitute a hazard to public safety, health, or welfare; and
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto previously entered into that one
certain Tax Abatement Agreement, dated the 10th day of August, 1995;
and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend said agreement to provide
that the first year for tax abatement shall be 1997 rather than 1996;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. Property subject to Agreement. The property to be the
subject of this Agreement shall be that property included within
Reinvestment Zone No. 10 which is more fully described in Exhibit "A"
which is made a part hereof and shall be hereinafter referred to as
the "Premises."
2. Construction of Improvements. The Owner shall promptly
commence construction of its facility as described in Exhibit "B" on
the Premises (said facility hereinafter referred to as
"Improvements ".) The total construction cost of the Improvements is
approximately Two Million and no /100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00), which
Improvements are to be substantially complete on or about April 1,
1996; provided that Owner shall have such additional time to complete
the Improvements as may be required in the event of "force majeure"
if Owner is diligently and faithfully pursuing completion of the
Improvements. For this purpose, "force majeure" shall mean any
contingency or cause beyond the reasonable control of Owner
including, without limitation, acts of God or the public enemy, war,
riot, civil commotion, insurrection, governmental or de facto
governmental action (unless caused by acts or omissions of Owner),
fires, explosions or floods, and strikes. The date of completion of
the Improvements shall be defined as the date a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued by the City.
3. Completion of Improvements. The Owner agrees and covenants
that it will diligently and faithfully in a good and workmanlike
manner pursue the completion of the Improvements as a good and
valuable consideration of this Agreement. Owner further covenants and
agrees that all construction of the Improvements will be in
accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations
or valid waiver thereof. In further consideration, Owner shall
thereafter, from the date a Certificate of Occupancy is issued until
the expiration of this Agreement, continuously operate and maintain
the Premises as a manufacturing /office facility.
4. Provision of jobs. The Owner agrees and covenants that it
will provide and /or retain at least 402 jobs on the Premises from the
completion date of the Improvements throughout the term of this
Agreement.
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The Owner shall provide to the City and County annual manpower
reports in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and made a part
hereof, within sixty (60) days following the end of each calendar
year.
Regardless of anything contained herein to the contrary, the
failure by Owner to provide the number of jobs set out in the above
schedule shall not be considered an event of default as defined in
paragraph l0below unless the number of jobs actually provided is less
than seventy -five percent (75 %) of the number set out in the
schedule. If the actual number of jobs provided at the end of any
year is less than the scheduled number but is seventy -five percent
(75 %) or more, then the percentage of tax abatement for the following
year as provided in paragraph 7 below shall be reduced. The
percentage of tax abatement shall be reduced by the same percentage
that the actual number of jobs bears to the sdheduled number of jobs.
By way of illustration, if on December 31, 1997 Owner has provided
ten percent (10 %) fewer jobs than is required, then its abatement
shall be reduced by ten percentage points (i.e. the 90% abatement
shall be reduced ten percentage points to an 80% abatement.) Failure
of the Owner to provide at least seventy -five percent (75 %) of the
number of jobs required by this Agreement shall be considered an
event of default.
6. Application for tax abatement. The Owner agrees and
covenants that the attached application for tax abatement (Exhibit
"C") is a part of this Agreement, and Owner further warrants that the
information provided in that application is true and correct. If any
materially false or misleading information is provided in said
application, City or County shall have the discretion to declare this
Agreement to be in default and City and /or County shall be entitled
to the remedies provided for in paragraph 10.
7. Portion of taxes abated. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and subject to the rights of the
holders of any outstanding bonds of the City and County, a portion
of ad valorem real property taxes from the Premises otherwise owed
to the City and County shall be abated. City and County hereby
acknowledge that they are not aware of any terms or conditions of any
outstanding bonds which would invalidate this Agreement. Said
abatement shall be an amount equal to the below- stated percentages
assessed upon the increased value of the Premises and Improvements
over the value in the year in which this Agreement is executed, in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable state
and local regulations. The percentage of abatements are as follows:
Tax Year 1997 90% abatement
Tax Year 1998 60% abatement
Tax Year 1999 30% abatement
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These abatements shall be for three (3) tax years beginning
January 1, 1997.
8. Right of inspection. The Owner further agrees that the City
and County, their agents and employees shall have the right to enter
upon the Premises at any reasonable time to inspect the Improvements
in order to determine whether the construction of the Improvements
is in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable Federal,
state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations or valid waiver
thereof. After completion of the Improvements, the City and County
shall have the continuing right to enter upon and inspect the
Premises at any reasonable time to determine whether the Premises are
thereafter maintained and operated in accordance with this Agreement
and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations. If the City or County determine that a violation of a
Federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation exists on the
Premises, the City or County may, in addition to any other authorized
enforcement action, provide to the Owner written notice of such
violation. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Owner shall have
ten (10) days from the date of the notice to cure or remedy such
violation. If the Owner fails or refuses to cure or remedy the
violation within the ten (10) day period, the Owner is subject to the
forfeiture, at the discretion of the City and /or County, of any right
to any tax abatement for a portion of the period or the entire period
covered by this Agreement. In addition, the failure or refusal to
cure or remedy the aforesaid violation shall be considered a default
of this Agreement under paragraph 10.
9. Additional assessed value of the Premises. The Owner agrees
and covenants that upon completion of the Improvements, the Premises
shall contain additional assessed value of not less than
$4,500,000.00.
Owner shall provide to the City and County a statement of the
value of taxable real property, personal property and equipment
within sixty (60) days following completion of the Improvements. The
City and /or County shall have the option of conducting an appraisal
by an appraiser acceptable to City and /or County to verify the value
of said property and equipment. If the value determined is one
hundred and five percent (105 %) or more of the value certified by the
Owner, then the Owner shall bear the cost of the appraisal; otherwise
the cost shall be borne by the City or County requesting such
appraisal. The taxable value shall be determined on a uniform and
equal basis of assessment by the methods used by the Williamson
County Tax Appraisal District.
10. Events of default. In the event that (1) the Improvements
for which an abatement has been granted are not completed in
accordance with this Agreement or (2) Owner allows its ad valorem
taxes owed the City or County to become delinquent and fails to
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timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and /or
contest of any such ad valorem taxes; or (3) Owner breaches any of
the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then this Agreement shall
be in default. In the event that the Owner defaults in its
' performance of (1), (2), or (3) above, then the City or County shall
give the Owner written notice of such default and if the Owner has
not cured such default within thirty (30) days of said written
notice, this Agreement may be terminated by the City or County by
written notice to Owner. Such notice shall be in writing and shall
be delivered by personal delivery or certified mail to:
12. Authorizations.
Delaney Mullan
Operations Controller
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
As liquidated damages in the event of default and in accordance
with Section 312.205,' Tax Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, all taxes which
otherwise would have been paid to the City and County without the
benefit of abatement (without the addition of penalty, but interest
will be charged at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as
determined by Section 33.01 of the Tax Code) shall become a debt owed
by Owner to the City and County and shall be due, owing and paid to
the City and County within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the
above mentioned applicable cure period. The City and County shall
have all remedies for the collection of the recaptured tax revenue
as provided generally in the Tax Code for the collection of
delinquent property taxes.
11. Agricultural land. It is understood and agreed by the City,
County, and the Owner that if the Premises have been designated and
taxed as agricultural land pursuant to Chapter 23, Subchapter C, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S., this Agreement shall not be effective and no
abatement will be granted until Owner has removed the agricultural
use designation and all taxes due pursuant to Section 23.55, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, (roll back taxes) have been paid.
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a) City. This Agreement was authorized by Resolution of
the City Council at its council meeting on the 13th day of June,
1996, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City.
b) Commissioners Court. This Agreement was authorized by
Resolution or Order of the Williamson County Commissioners Court
at its meeting on the day of , 1996, authorizing the
County Judge to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
c) Tellabs. This Agreement was authorized by Tellabs
Operations, Inc. pursuant to authority granted by its Board of
Directors on the 26th day of July, 1995, whereby the Vice
President was authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf
of Tellabs Operations, Inc., a copy of which authorization is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D ".
13. Miscellaneous provisions.
a) City and County representations. The City and the County
each represent and warrant that the Premises does not include
any property that is owned by a member of their respective
councils or boards, agencies, commissions, or other governmental
bodies approving, or having responsibility for the approval of,
this Agreement.
b) Agreement binds successors. The terms and conditions of
this Agreement are binding upon the successors and assigns of
all parties hereto.
c) Assignment. This Agreement cannot be assigned by Owner
unless written permission is first granted by the City and
County, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
provided however, Owner may assign its rights under this
Agreement to an entity which is wholly owned by Owner. No
assignment shall be approved if the assignor or assignee are
indebted to the City or County for ad valorem taxes or other
obligations.
d) Owner acting independently. It is understood and agreed
between the parties that the Owner, in performing its
obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the City
and County assume no responsibilities or liabilities in
connection therewith to third parties.
e) Owner's Indemnity. During the term of this Agreement,
Owner agrees to indemnify and hold City and County harmless from
any and all kinds of claims, losses, damages, injuries, suits,
or judgments which may accrue to Owner, City, County, or third
parties arising out of Owner's failure to perform this
Agreement.
f) Venue. This Agreement is performable in Williamson
County, Texas, and venue for any suit arising hereunder shall
be in Williamson County, Texas.
Witness -our hands this 13th day of June, 1996.
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ATTEST:
JOANNE LAND, City Secretary
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
CHARLES CULPEPPER, Mayor
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT
John Doerfler, County Judge
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC.
By:
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, its
EXHIBIT "A"
Page 1 of 1
Property Description
Lot 2, AmorRon Park II 9a replat of Lot 5, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section One and Lot 6, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section Two) a subdivision located
in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas according to the
map or plat of record in Cabinet K, Slide 16, Plat Records
Williamson County.
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Therefore
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 96- 06- 13 -10D
WHEREAS, the City previously entered into a Tax Abatement
Agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc. ( "Tellabs ") pursuant to
Resolution No. R - 95 08 10 - 13A, and
WHEREAS, Tellabs has requested that the Tax Abatement
Agreement be amended to provide that the first year of tax
abatement is 1997 rather than 1996, and
WHEREAS, the Council is agreeable to such amendment, Now
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS,
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City an Amended Tax Abatement Agreement with Tellabs,
a copy of such agreement being attached hereto and incorporated
herein for all purposes.
RESOLVED this 13th day of June, 1996.
�
HARLES CUL E KR, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AMENDED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
This Amended Tax Abatement Agreement ( "Agreement ") is entered
into by and between the City of Round Rock, Texas, a home rule city
and municipal corporation of Williamson County, Texas, duly acting
herein by and through its Mayor, hereinafter referred to as "City ";
Williamson County, duly acting herein by and through the County
Judge, hereinafter referred to as "County "; and Tellabs Operations,
Inc., a Delaware corporation, duly acting by and through its
President or any Vice President, hereinafter referred to as "Owner ".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on the 10th day of August, 1995, the City Council of
the City of Round Rock, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. G- 95- 08- 10 -12A
establishing Reinvestment Zone No. 10, City of Round Rock, Texas for
commercial /industrial tax abatement, hereinafter referred to as
"Ordinance No. G- 95- 08- 10 -12A ", as authorized by Chapter 312, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S. as amended, hereinafter referred to as the "Code "; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted Ordinance No. G- 93- 12- 09 -9G, which
Ordinance adopted appropriate guidelines and criteria governing
reinvestment zones and tax abatement agreements to be entered into
by the City as contemplated by the Code; and
WHEREAS, the contemplated use of the Premises (as hereinafter
defined) and Improvements (as hereinafter defined) as well as the
terms of this Agreement are consistent with encouraging development
in said Reinvestment Zone No. 10 in accordance with the purposes for
its creation and are in compliance with Ordinance No. G- 93- 12 -09 -9G
and the guidelines and criteria adopted by the City and all
applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, the Improvements constitute a major investment within
Reinvestment Zone No. 10 that will substantially increase the
appraised value of property within the zone and will contribute to
the retention or expansion of primary and secondary employment within
the City and County; and
WHEREAS, the City and County find that there will be no
substantial adverse effects on the provision of governmental services
or on their tax bases and that the planned use of the Premises will
not constitute a hazard to public safety, health, or welfare; and
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto previously entered into that one
certain Tax Abatement Agreement, dated the 10th day of August, 1995;
and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend said agreement to provide
that the first year for tax abatement shall be 1997 rather than 1996;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. Property subject to Agreement. The property to be the
subject of this Agreement shall be that property included within
Reinvestment Zone No. 10 which is more fully described in Exhibit "A"
which is made a part hereof and shall be hereinafter referred to as
the "Premises."
2. Construction of Improvements. The Owner shall promptly
commence construction of its facility as described in Exhibit "B" on
the Premises (said facility hereinafter referred to as
"Improvements ".) The total construction cost of the Improvements is
approximately Two Million and no /100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00), which
Improvements are to be substantially complete on or about April 1,
1996; provided that Owner shall have such additional time to complete
the Improvements as may be required in the event of "force majeure"
if Owner is diligently and faithfully pursuing completion of the
Improvements. For this purpose, "force majeure" shall mean any
contingency or cause beyond the reasonable control of Owner
including, without limitation, acts of God or the public enemy, war,
riot, civil commotion, insurrection, governmental or de facto
governmental action (unless caused by acts or omissions of Owner),
fires, explosions or floods, and strikes. The date of completion of
the Improvements shall be defined as the date a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued by the City.
3. Completion of Improvements. The Owner agrees and covenants
that it will diligently and faithfully in a good and workmanlike
manner pursue the completion of the Improvements as a good and
valuable consideration of this Agreement. Owner further covenants and
agrees that all construction of the Improvements will be in
accordance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations
or valid waiver thereof. In further consideration, Owner shall
thereafter, from the date a Certificate of Occupancy is issued until
the expiration of this Agreement, continuously operate and maintain
the Premises as a manufacturing /office facility.
4. Provision of jobs. The Owner agrees and covenants that it
will provide and /or retain at least 402 jobs on the Premises from the
completion date of the Improvements throughout the term of this
Agreement.
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The Owner shall provide to the City and County annual manpower
reports in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "E" and made a part
hereof, within sixty (60) days following the end of each calendar
year.
Regardless of anything contained herein to the contrary, the
failure by Owner to provide the number of jobs set out in the above
schedule shall not be considered an event of default as defined in
paragraph 10below unless the number of jobs actually provided is less
than seventy -five percent (75 %) of the number set out in the
schedule. If the actual number of jobs provided at the end of any
year is less than the scheduled number but is seventy -five percent
(75%) or more, then the percentage of tax abatement for the following
year as provided in paragraph 7 below shall be reduced. The
percentage of tax abatement shall be reduced by the same percentage
that the actual number of jobs bears to the scheduled number of jobs.
By way of illustration, if on December 31, 1996 Owner has provided
ten percent (10 %) fewer jobs than is required, then its abatement
shall be reduced by ten percentage points (i.e. the 90% abatement
shall be reduced ten percentage points to an 80% abatement.) Failure
of the Owner to provide at least seventy -five percent (75 %) of the
number of jobs required by this Agreement shall be considered an
event of default.
6. Application for tax abatement. The Owner agrees and
covenants that the attached application for tax abatement (Exhibit
"C ") is a part of this Agreement, and Owner further warrants that the
information provided in that application is true and correct. If any
materially false or misleading information is provided in said
application, City or County shall have the discretion to declare this
Agreement to be in default and City and /or County shall be entitled
to the remedies provided for in paragraph 10.
7. Portion of taxes abated. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and subject to the rights of the
holders of any outstanding bonds of the City and County, a portion
of ad valorem real property taxes from the Premises otherwise owed
to the City and County shall be abated. City and County hereby
acknowledge that they are not aware of any terms or conditions of any
outstanding bonds which would invalidate this Agreement. Said
abatement shall be an amount equal to the below - stated percentages
assessed upon the increased value of the Premises and Improvements
over the value in the year in which the Tax Abatement Agreement was
originally executed (i.e., 1995), and in accordance with the terms
of this Agreement and all applicable state and local regulations. The
percentage of abatements are as follows:
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Tax Year 1996
Tax Year 1997
Tax Year 1998
Tax Year 1999
4
0% abatement
90% abatement
60% abatement
30% abatement
These abatements shall be for three (3) tax years beginning
January 1, 1997.
8. Right of inspection. The Owner further agrees that the City
and County, their agents and employees shall have the right to enter
upon the Premises at any reasonable time to inspect the Improvements
in order to determine whether the construction of the Improvements
is in accordance with this Agreement and all applicable Federal,
state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations or valid waiver
thereof. After completion of the Improvements, the City and County
shall have the continuing right to enter upon and inspect the
Premises at any reasonable time to determine whether the Premises are
thereafter maintained and operated in accordance with this Agreement
and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations. If the City or County determine that a violation of a
Federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation exists on the
Premises, the City or County may, in addition to any other authorized
enforcement action, provide to the Owner written notice of such
violation. For the purposes of this Agreement, the Owner shall have
ten (10) days from the date of the notice to cure or remedy such
violation. If the Owner fails or refuses to cure or remedy the
violation within the ten (10) day period, the Owner is subject to the
forfeiture, at the discretion of the City and /or County, of any right
to any tax abatement for a portion of the period or the entire period
covered by this Agreement. In addition, the failure or refusal to
cure or remedy the aforesaid violation shall be considered a default
of this Agreement under paragraph 10.
9. Additional assessed value of the Premises. The Owner agrees
and covenants that upon completion of the Improvements, the Premises
shall contain additional assessed value of not less than
$4,500,000.00.
Owner shall provide to the City and County a statement of the
value of taxable real property, personal property and equipment
within sixty (60) days following completion of the Improvements. The
City and /or County shall have the option of conducting an appraisal
by an appraiser acceptable to City and /or County to verify the value
of said property and equipment. If the value determined is one
hundred and five percent (105 %) or more of the value certified by the
Owner, then the Owner shall bear the cost of the appraisal; otherwise
the cost shall be borne by the City or County requesting such
appraisal. The taxable value shall be determined on a uniform and
equal basis of assessment by the methods used by the Williamson
County Tax Appraisal District.
10. Events of default. In the event that (1) the Improvements
for which an abatement has been granted are not completed in
accordance with this Agreement or (2) Owner allows its ad valorem
taxes owed the City or County to become delinquent and fails to
timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and /or
contest of any such ad valorem taxes; or (3) Owner breaches any of
the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then this Agreement shall
be in default. In the event that the Owner defaults in its
performance of (1), (2), or (3) above, then the City or County shall
give the Owner written notice of such default and if the Owner has
not cured such default within thirty (30) days of said written
notice, this Agreement may be terminated by the City or County by
written notice to Owner. Such notice shall be in writing and shall
be delivered by personal delivery or certified mail to:
As liquidated damages in the event of default and in accordance
with Section 312.205, Tax Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, all taxes which
otherwise would have been paid to the City and County without the
benefit of abatement (without the addition of penalty, but interest
will be charged at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as
determined by Section 33.01 of the Tax Code) shall become a debt owed
by Owner to the City and County and shall be due, owing and paid to
the City and County within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the
above mentioned applicable cure period. The City and County shall
have all remedies for the collection of the recaptured tax revenue
as provided generally in the Tax Code for the collection of
delinquent property taxes.
11. Agricultural land. It is understood and agreed by the City,
County, and the Owner that if the Premises have been designated and
taxed as agricultural land pursuant to Chapter 23, Subchapter C, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S., this Agreement shall not be effective and no
abatement will be granted until Owner has removed the agricultural
use designation and all taxes due pursuant to Section 23.55, Tax
Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, (roll back taxes) have been paid.
12. Authorizations.
Delaney Mullan
Operations Controller
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
a) City. This Agreement was authorized by Resolution of
the City Council at its council meeting on the 13th day of June,
1996, authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf
of the City.
b) Commissioners Court. This Agreement was authorized by
Resolution or Order of the Williamson County Commissioners Court
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at its meeting on the 10 day of ,Du.- , 1996, authorizing the
County Judge to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
c) Tellabs. This Agreement was authorized by Tellabs
Operations, Inc. pursuant to authority granted by its Board of
Directors on the 26th day of July, 1995, whereby the Vice
President was authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf
of Tellabs Operations, Inc., a copy of which authorization is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D ".
13. Miscellaneous provisions.
a) City and County representations. The City and the County
each represent and warrant that the Premises does not include
any property that is owned by a member of their respective
councils or boards, agencies, commissions, or other governmental
bodies approving, or having responsibility for the approval of,
this Agreement.
b) Agreement binds successors. The terms and conditions of
this Agreement are binding upon the successors and assigns of
all parties hereto.
c) Assignment. This Agreement cannot be assigned by Owner
unless written permission is first granted by the City and
County, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
provided however, Owner may assign its rights under this
Agreement to an entity which is wholly owned by Owner. No
assignment shall be approved if the assignor or assignee are
indebted to the City or County for ad valorem taxes or other
obligations.
d) Owner acting independently. It is understood and agreed
between the parties that the Owner, in performing its
obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the City
and County assume no responsibilities or liabilities in
connection therewith to third parties.
e) Owner's Indemnity. During the term of this Agreement,
Owner agrees to indemnify and hold City and County harmless from
any and all kinds of claims, losses, damages, injuries, suits,
or judgments which may accrue to Owner, City, County, or third
parties arising out of Owner's failure to perform this
Agreement.
f) Venue. This Agreement is performable in Williamson
County, Texas, and venue for any suit arising hereunder shall
be in Williamson County, Texas.
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Witness our hands this 13th day of June, 1996.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
CHARLES CUL'P.— ER, Mayor
EST:
J NNE LAND, City Secretary
ATTEST:
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CAROL Sliv,,) , SECaorAgy
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT
TELLABS
By:
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Doerfler, County Judge
ERATIONS, INC.
, its ViccAes■du+,i -
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EXHIBIT "A"
Page 1 of 1
Property Description
Lot 2, AmorRon Park II 9a replat of Lot 5, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section One and Lot 6, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section Two) a subdivision located
in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas according to the
map or plat of record in Cabinet K, Slide 16, Plat Records
Williamson County.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Page 1 of 1
Property Description
Lot 2, AmorRon Park II 9a replat of Lot 5, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section One and Lot 6, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section Two) a subdivision located
in Round Rock, Williamson County,'Texas according to the
map or plat of record in Cabinet K, Slide 16, Plat Records
Williamson County.
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Lot 2, AmorRon Park II 9a replat of Lot 5, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section One and Lot 6, Bradford 21
Limited Business Park, Section Two) a subdivision located
in Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas according to the
map or plat of record in Cabinet K, Slide 16, Plat Records
Williamson County.
EXHIBIT "A"
Page 1 of 1
Property Description
EXHIBIT "B"
Description of Improvements
To Be Constructed
A 40,000 square foot addition and related waste water detention pool. Addition
to be constructed using tilt wall method and used for the purpose for manufacturing
telecommunication products.
EXHIBIT "C"
APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
This is to certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct. The
signers hereof are authorized to make these statements on behalf of the applicant.
The filing of this document acknowledges familiarity and conformance with
guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatement. This application will become part
of the agreement which shall be enforceable and binding on the applicant. False
representations will be grounds for terminating the agreement. Any such false
statements shall be considered a default which renders the agreement void. This
application should be filed with the City Manager of the City of Round Rock, 221
East Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664.
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION.: DATE: 7 -13 -95
Company Name: Tellabs Operations, Inc.
Address: 601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
II. PROJECT INFORMATION•
A. Description of area to be designated as reinvestment zone: (attach map)
AmorRon Park II, Lot 2
B. Description of eligible improvements (real property) to be constructed:
A 40,000 square foot tilt wall expansion attached to the current
structure, constructed on Lot 2 of AmorRon Park II.
C. Current assessed value:
As of the 1994 Tax Statement appraised value of land is $1,127,190.
Improvements appraised at $2,522,200.
D. Estimated value of eligible improvements:
$2,000,000 or $50.00 per square foot. (Value of real property)
$2,500,000 (Value of personal property)
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E. Description of ineligible (taxable) property to be included in project:
Lot 2 of AmorRon Park II and equipment listed in Exhibit "C" Schedule 1.
F. Estimated value of ineligible property:'
Lot 2 of AmorRon Park II: $1,127,190
See Exhibit "C" Schedule 1 for detail equipment
Book Value. Total value of $2,173,164.83
G. Estimated value of site as of January 1 preceding abatement agreement:
Land: $1.127.190
Improvements: $2.522.200
Personal Property: $5.557.880
H. This project is:
( ) A New Plant (X) An Expansion ( )A Modernization
If Modemization:
Estimated economic life of existing plant: N.th, years
Added economic life from modernization: N/A years
I. Tax abatement requested:
90% of eligible property for year 1.
60% of eligible property for year 2.
30% of eligible property for year 3.
III. F.CDNOMIC INFORMATION•
A. Construction Estimates:
Commencement Date:
August 14, 1995
Completion Date:
April 1, 1996
# of Construction jobs
15 Per Day
B. Estimated number of jobs to be created:
1 December 31, 1996
2. December 31, 1997
3. December 31, 1998
Page 2
C. Other estimated taxes generated by project:
Sales Tax: 0
Other (Identify): 0
D. The proposed reinvestment zone is located in:
City: Round Rock
County: Williamson
School District: Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD)
Other Taxing Water Control & Improvement District #3 of Williamson,
jurisdictn: Milam and Lee Counties
Signat tQuthorized Company Official ..
Delaney Mullan Operations Controller
Printed Name and Title of Authorized
Company Official
Company Representative to be contacted:
Name: Delaney Mullan
Address: 601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock Texas 78664
Telephone No: (5121 21 8 - 571 0
Title: Operations Controller
Upon receipt of the application, the City of Round Rock may also require copies of
the latest annual stockholders report, audited financial statements, bank references,
and any other information required to evaluate the application.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
VERIFICATION
FO ; 1 , the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally
appeared Operations
,Eyngy -n1 i Pr (t itle) of Tel labs Operations, Inc.
(Owner), being : • e duly sworn on his oath deposed and said that he is duly
qualified and authorized in all respects to make this affidavit; that he has read the
above and foregoing Application For Tax Abatement; and that every statement
contained in the Application is within his knowledge and true and correct.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME on the g day of)\t , ,
199. to certify which witness my hand and official seal. Q
Notary Public, State of Teas`
Printed Name: ,11.../, csov 3 (7u, d'>r.
My Commission Expires: L.5414/97
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(2) 70' Roller Conveyors
(16) Flow Conveyor Racks (cost included w/ #1)
Pallet Jacks
Work Tables
(3) Desks
SUBTOTAL
EXHIBIT "C" Schedule 1
Tellabs Operations, Inc.
Location: Texas
Ineligible Property for Tax Abatement
SMT
FINISHED GOODS
BOOK VALUE
@ 6/30/95
Board Prep Table $4,573.38
Board Transfer Conveyors $108,208.00
Screen Printer $225,314.00
Fuji GL -V Adhesive Dispensing Machine $137,690.00
Fuji CP6 Placement machine $583,790.00
Fuji 1P3 Placement machine $576752.00
BTU Reflow Oven $137,619.00
Cam/Alot Liquid Dispensing Machine $37,244.00
Eyelet Machine (Rivet) $7,318.00
Rework Area - Table, Sierra Rework Machine $48,089.00
Cabinets $6,140.00
Hand Insertion Slide Lines $4,742.00
Electrovert Wave Solder Machine $213,606.00
Touchup Slide Lines $4,742.00
Test Sets $26,317.68
Stencil Cleaner $41,580.00
8 Desks' $0.00
SUBTOTAL $2,163,725.06
$7,420.37
$2,019.40
$0.00
$0.00
$9,439.77
GRAND TOTAL $2,173,164.83
I, Carol Coghlan Gavin, hereby certify that I am the duly elected Secretary and
keeper of the records of Tellabs Operations, Inc. ( "Corporation ") a Delaware
corporation and that the following resolution was duly adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Corporation on July 26, 1995, and remains in full force and effect.
RESOLVED, that the President and any Vice President of the
Corporation be and hereby are authorized and empowered
to enter into a contract for tax abatement with the City of
Round Rock, Texas, in the name and on behalf of the
Corporation, upon such terms and conditions as may be
agreed upon between such officers and said City of Round
Rock, Texas.
I also certify that the following individuals are duly elected officers
of the Corporation as indicated below:
Richard T. Taylor, Vice President
and General Manager
Carol Coghlan Gavin, Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: July 27, 1995
Exhibit D
Secretary's Certificate
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Signature
lla (,tEl{I mow'
Si atu
By: cZ`utt
Carol Cog
Gavin
EXHIBIT "E"
MANPOWER REPORT
I, of
(Owner) do certify that on December 31, 19_ there were full time employees
at
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON 5
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, on this day personally
appeared of (Owner),
being by me duly sworn on his oath deposed and said that he is duly qualified and
authorized in all respects to make this affidavit; and that every statement contained
in the Manpower Report is within his knowledge and true and correct.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME on the day
of , 19 , to certify which witness my hand and official
seal.
Notary Public, State of Texas
Printed Name:
My Commission Expires:
Date: June 11, 1996
Subject: City Council Meeting June 13, 1996
Item: 10.D. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an
amended tax abatement agreement with Tellabs, Inc.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
This agreement is being amended due to additional assessed value. This new
assessed value exceeds the original estimates by $2.1M.
Specifically, building improvements were estimated at $2M, but actual
expenditures were $2.6. Total equipment was estimated at $2.5M, but now
Tellabs expects to spend $4M.
WHEREAS,in accordance with Chapter 312, Tax Code, V.A.T.S.,
as amended, and as authorized by Resolution No. R- 96- 06- 13 -10D,
dated June 13, 1996, the City entered into an amendment to a tax
abatement agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc., regarding
property in Reinvestment Zone No. ; and
WHEREAS,the City, the Williamson County Commissioners Court,
and Tellabs Opeations, Inc., intended for the agreement to include
the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS,the parties desire to amend the agreement to include
language evidencing their intentions; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City that certain Amendment No. 2 to the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc.
RESOLVED this 14th day of August, 1997.
ATTEST:
LAND, City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -08 -14 -130
CHARLES C PER, MAYOR
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC /
This Amendment No. 2. is entered into this the �`f day of ( 1997 to
amend that certain amendment authorized by City of Round Rock Resolut n No. R -96-
06-13-10D on June 13, 1996, and by order of the Williamson County Commissioners
Court on December 10, 1996, which amended that certain previously entered into Tax
Abatement Agreement dated August 10, 1995, to abate certain property taxes of Tellabs
Operations, Inc., for the Tax Years 1996 - 1999, inclusive.
WHEREAS, it was the intention of all parties that said above referenced Tax
Abatement Agreement was to include the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to include language in said Agreement evidencing
their intentions; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby do mutually agree to amend said
Agreement as follows:
1. That Section 7 "Portion of taxes abated ", is amended to read as follows:
7. Portion of taxes abated. Subject to the terms and conditions
of the Agreement, and subject to the rights of the holders of any
outstanding bonds of the City and County, a portion of ad valorem real
property taxes and personal property taxes assessed against the Premises
otherwise owed to the City and County shall be abated. City and County
hereby acknowledge that they are not aware of any terms or conditions of
any outstanding bonds which would invalidate this Agreement. Said
abatement shall be an amount equal to the below- stated percentages
assessed upon the increased value of the Premises and Improvements
over the value in the year in which the Tax Abatement Agreement was
originally executed (i.e. 1995), and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement and all applicable state and local regulations. The percentage
of abatements are as follows:
Tax Year 1996
Tax Year 1997
Tax Year 1998
Tax Year 1999
These abatements shall be for three (3) tax years beginning January
1, 1997.
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0% abatement
90% abatement
60% abatement
30% abatement
2. Section 10 "Events of Default. ", shall be amended to read as follows:
10. Events of default. In the event that (1) the Improvements for
which an abatement has been granted are not completed in accordance .
with this Agreement or (2) Owner allows its ad valorem real or personal
property taxes owed the City or County to become delinquent and fails to
timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and /or contest
of any such ad valorem real or personal property taxes; or (3) Owner
breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then this
Agreement shall be in default. In the event that the Owner defaults in its
performance of (1), (2), or (3) above, then the City or County shall give the
Owner written notice of such default and if Owner has not cured such
default within thirty (30) days of said written notice, this Agreement may be
terminated by the City or County by written notice to Owner. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery or certified
mail to:
Grace Tyson
Accounting Manager
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
As liquidated damages in the event of default and in accordance
with Section 312.205, Tax Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, all taxes which
otherwise would have been paid to the City and County without the benefit
of abatement (without the addition of penalty, but interest will be charged
at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as determined by Section 33.01
of the Tax Code) shall become a debt owed by Owner to the City and
County and shall be due, owing and paid to the City and County within
sixty (60) days of the expiration of the above mentioned applicable cure
period. The City and County shall have all remedies for the collection of
the recaptured tax revenue as provided generally in the Tax Code for the
collection of delinquent property taxes.
Retroactive application. it is the intentions of the parties that this Amendment No.
2, shall be effective as of the effective date of the original Tax Abatement
Agreement, as if this amendment was fully written therein at such time.
2.
Witness our hands this 1 (J day of
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
3.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
CHARLES CULPEPPER, MAYOR
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC.
,ITS Director of
Treasury Services
DATE: August 12,1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, August 14,1997
Item: 13.0. Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Tax Abatement Agreement with
Tellabs Operations, Inc.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
The attached Amendment No. 2 with Tellabs Operations, Inc. clarifies for the
Williamson County Appraisal District our intention to include personal property
in this agreement.
WHEREAS,in accordance with Chapter 312, Tax Code, V.A.T.S.,
as amended, and as authorized by Resolution No. R- 96- 06- 13 -1OD,
dated June 13, 1996, the City entered into an amendment to a tax
abatement agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc., regarding
property in Reinvestment Zone No. ; and
WHEREAS,the City, the Williamson County Commissioners Court,
and Tellabs Opeations, Inc., intended for the agreement to include
the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS,the parties desire to amend the agreement to include
language evidencing their intentions; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the City that certain Amendment No. 2 to the Tax
Abatement Agreement with Tellabs Operations, Inc.
RESOLVED this 14th day of August, 1997.
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. R- 97 -08 -14 -130
E LAND, City Secretary
CHARLES CU PER, MAYOR
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
AMENDMENT NO. 2
TO
TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC..
This Amendment No. 2. is entered into this the id day of 1997 to
amend that certain amendment authorized by City of Round Rock Resolut n No. R -96-
06-13-10D on June 13, 1996, and by order of the Williamson County Commissioners
Court on December 10, 1996, which amended that certain previously entered into Tax
Abatement Agreement dated August 10, 1995, to abate certain property taxes of Tellabs
Operations, Inc., for the Tax Years 1996 - 1999, inclusive.
WHEREAS, it was the intention of all parties that said above referenced Tax
Abatement Agreement was to include the abatement of personal property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to include language in said Agreement evidencing
their intentions; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby do mutually agree to amend said
Agreement as follows:
1. That Section 7, "Portion of taxes abated ", is amended to read as follows:
7. Portion of taxes abated. Subject to the terms and conditions
of the Agreement, and subject to the rights of the holders of any
outstanding bonds of the City and County, a portion of ad valorem real
property taxes and personal property taxes assessed against the Premises
otherwise owed to the City and County shall be abated. City and County
hereby acknowledge that they are not aware of any terms or conditions of
any outstanding bonds which would invalidate this Agreement. Said
abatement shall be an amount equal to the below- stated percentages
assessed upon the increased value of the Premises and Improvements
over the value in the year in which the Tax Abatement Agreement was
originally executed (i.e. 1995), and in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement and all applicable state and local regulations. The percentage
of abatements are as follows:
Tax Year 1996
Tax Year 1997
Tax Year 1998
Tax Year 1999
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0% abatement
90% abatement
60% abatement
30% abatement
These abatements shall be for three (3) tax years beginning January
1, 1997.
2. Section 10, "Events of Default. ", shall be amended to read as follows:
10. Events of default. In the event that (1) the Improvements for
which an abatement has been granted are not completed in accordance
with this Agreement or (2) Owner allows its ad valorem real or personal
property taxes owed the City or County to become delinquent and fails to
timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest and /or contest
of any such ad valorem real or personal property taxes; or (3) Owner
breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, then this
Agreement shall be in default. In the event that the Owner defaults in its
performance of (1), (2), or (3) above, then the City or County shall give the
Owner written notice of such default and if Owner has not cured such
default within thirty (30) days of said written notice, this Agreement may be
terminated by the City or County by written notice to Owner. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal delivery or certified
mail to:
Grace Tyson
Accounting Manager
601 Jeffrey Way
Round Rock, Texas 78664
As liquidated damages in the event of default and in accordance
with Section 312.205, Tax Code, V.A.T.S., as amended, all taxes which
otherwise would have been paid to the City and County without the benefit
of abatement (without the addition of penalty, but interest will be charged
at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as determined by Section 33.01
of the Tax Code) shall become a debt owed by Owner to the City and
County and shall be due, owing and paid to the City and County within
sixty (60) days of the expiration of the above mentioned applicable cure
period. The City and County shall have all remedies for the collection of
the recaptured tax revenue as provided generally in the Tax Code for the
collection of delinquent property taxes.
3. Retroactive application. It is the intentions of the parties that this Amendment No.
2, shall be effective as of the effective date of the original Tax Abatement
Agreement, as if this amendment was fully written therein at such time.
2.
Witness our hands this / day of
ATTEST:
ATTEST:
3.
, 1997.
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
CHARLES U P PPER, MAYOR
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
TELLABS OPERATIONS, INC.
ITS Director of
Treasury Services
DATE: August 12,1997
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting, August 14,1997
Item: 13.0. Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Tax Abatement Agreement with
Tellabs Operations, Inc.
Staff Resource Person: Joe Vining
Staff Recommendation: Approval
The attached Amendment No. 2 with Tellabs Operations, Inc. clarifies for the
Williamson County Appraisal District our intention to include personal property
in this agreement.