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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRNK Investments, LLC - DA_MAA - (RECORDED)12.15.2025 2026-01055 RECORDED:01/26/2026 09:33:53 AM RECORDING FEE:$112.00 REVENUE TAX:$ COMBINED FEE:$112.00 SANDIE L.SMITH,RECORDER BLACK HAWK COUNTY,IOWA l±M o-c eoto 715 r rh4Jberry.54. (c��(e�loo �A 5003 Prepared By:Austin J. McMahon, Lange&McMahon. PLC,222 1st St. E., Independence, IA (319)334-4488 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This Development Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of C--e-tYr. 2025, by and between RNK Investments, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company (the "Company") and the City of Waterloo, Iowa (the "City"). RECITALS A. In furtherance of the objectives of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, as amended (the "Urban Renewal Act"), City is engaged in carrying out urban renewal project activities in an area known as the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area ("Urban Renewal Area"). B. Company is willing and able to finance development and improvements on the real property shown in Exhibit (the "Property"), which is located in the Urban Renewal Area. C. City considers economic development within the City a benefit to the community and is willing for the overall good and welfare of the community to provide financial incentives so as to encourage that goal; and the City further believes that the project is in the vital and best interests of the City and that the project and such incentives are in accordance with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws and requirements under which the project has been undertaken and is being assisted. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Sale of Property; Title. Subject to the terms hereof, City shall convey the Property (Exhibit A) to Company in its as-is condition for the sum of $60,000.00 (the "Purchase Price"). Conveyance shall be by quitclaim deed, free and clear of all encumbrances arising by or through City except: (a)easements, servitudes, conditions and restrictions of record; (b) general utility and right-of-way easements on sending the Property; and (c) restrictions imposed by the City zoning ordinances and other applicable law. City makes no representation or warranty as to the condition of the Property or its suitability for Company's purposes. Company is responsible to conduct its own due diligence and inspections. City shall have no duty to convey title to Company until Company delivers to City reasonable and satisfactory proof of financial ability to undertake and carry on the Improvements (defined below), which may take the form of a lending commitment letter. Company shall, at its own expense, prepare an updated abstract of title, or in lieu thereof Company may, at its own expense, obtain whatever form of title evidence it desires. City shall provide any title documents it has in its possession, including any abstracts, to assist in title review. If title is unmarketable or subject to matters not acceptable to Company, and if City does not remedy or remove such objectionable matters in timely fashion following written notice of such objections from Company, Company may terminate this Agreement without further obligation and return the abstract of title to City. 2. Improvements by Company. As part of Phase 1, Company shall develop or construct a 12,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on one or more lots of the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 1 Improvements" or "Phase 1''). For Phase 2, Company shall develop or construct a 9,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 2 Improvements" or"Phase 2"). Phase 3, which Company shall the option of completing, shall consist of the development or construction of a 15,000 to 20,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 3 Improvements" or "Phase 3")(the Phase 1 Improvements, Phase 2 Improvements, and Phase 3 Improvements shall collectively be referred to herein as the "Improvements"). Company agrees that the Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the urban renewal plan applicable to the Property, and all applicable City, state, and federal building codes and shall comply with all applicable City ordinances and other applicable law. City may require that Company submit specific building designs and site plans for City's review and reasonable approval. Company will use its best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the Improvements may be lawfully constructed, including but not limited to final permit inspections. The Property, the Improvements, and all site preparation and development-related work to make any of the Property usable for Company's purposes as contemplated by this Agreement are collectively referred to as the "Project." 3. Construction Plans. Company agrees that it will cause the Improvements to be constructed on the Property in conformance with construction plans (the "Plans") that have been submitted to the City. Company agrees that the scope and scale of the Improvements to be constructed shall not be significantly less than the scope and scale of such improvements as detailed and outlined in the Plans. If any material modification in the scope, scale or nature of the Plans is proposed, Company shall submit modified Plans (the "Modified Plans") to the City for review. Modified Plans shall be subject to approval by the City as provided in this Section. City shall approve the modified Plans in writing if: (a) the Modified Plans conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) the Modified Plans conform to the terms and conditions of the urban renewal plan; (c) the Modified Plans conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and City permit and design review requirements; (d) the Modified Plans are adequate for purposes of this Agreement to provide construction to provide for the construction of the Improvements, and (e) no Event of Default under the terms of this Agreement has occurred; provided, however, that any such approval of the Plans or Modified Plans pursuant to this Section shall constitute approval for the purposes of this Agreement only and shall not be deemed to constitute approval or waiver by the City with respect to any building, fire, zoning or other ordinances or regulations of the City, and shall not be deemed to be sufficient plans to serve as the basis for the issuance of a building permit if the Plans or Modified Plans are not as detailed or complete as the plans otherwise required for the issuance of a building permit. The Plans or Modified Plans must be rejected in writing by City within thirty (30) days of submission or shall be deemed to have been approved by the City. If City rejects the Plans or Modified Plans in whole or in part, Company shall submit new or corrected Plans or Modified Plans within thirty (30) days after receipt by Company of written notification of the rejection, accomplished by a written statement of the City specifying the respects in which Company's Plans or Modified Plans fail to conform to the requirements of this Section. The provisions of this Section relating to approval, rejection and resubmission of corrected Plans or Modified Plans shall continue to apply until they have been approved by the City, provided, however, that in any event Company shall submit Plans or Modified Plans which are approved by City prior to commencement of construction of additional or modified Improvements. Approval of the Plans or Modified Plans by the City shall not relieve Company of any obligation to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the provision of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, nor shall approval of the Plans or Modified Plans by City be deemed to constitute a waiver of any Event of Default. Approval of Plans or Modified Plans hereunder is solely for purposes of this Agreement and shall not constitute approval for any other City purpose nor subject the City to any liability for the Improvements as constructed. 4. Timeliness of Construction; Possibility of Reverter. The parties agree that Company's commitment to undertake the Project and to construct the Improvements in a timely manner constitutes a material inducement for the City to convey the Property to Company and that without said commitment City would not do so. A. Deadlines to Commence and Complete Phase 1. Company must obtain all required permits or licenses and begin development or construction of the Phase 1 Improvements within six (6) months from the date that the City conveys the Property to Company (the "Phase 1 Commencement Date"). Company must Substantially Complete development or construction of the Phase 1 Improvements within fourteen (14) months from the date of conveyance (the "Phase 1 Completion Deadline"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Substantially Completed" means the date on which the Improvements have been completed to the extent necessary for the City to issue a certificate of occupancy relating thereto and the City has verified that any Project element for which no permit was necessary has been Substantially Completed. All deadlines are subject to Unavoidable Delays as described below. The City's Community Planning and Development Director may, but shall not be required to, consent to an extension of time of up to six (6) months for the construction of the Improvements. Any additional or longer extensions will require approval and consent of City Council. B. Deadline to Complete Phase 2. Company must obtain all required permits or licenses and begin development or construction of the Phase 2 Improvements within sixty months (60) months from the date that the City conveys the Property to Company (the "Phase 2 Commencement Date"). Company must Substantially Complete development or construction of the Phase 2 Improvements within seventy-four (74) months from the date of conveyance (the "Phase 2 Completion Deadline"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Substantially Completed" means the date on which the Improvements have been completed to the extent necessary for the City to issue a certificate of occupancy relating thereto and the City has verified that any Project element for which no permit was necessary has been Substantially Completed. All deadlines are subject to Unavoidable Delays as described below. The City's Community Planning and Development Director may, but shall not be required to, consent to an extension of time of up to six (6) months for the construction of the Improvements. Any additional or longer extensions will require approval and consent of City Council. C. Completion of Phase 3. Company is not required to complete the Phase 3 Improvements, but if Company undertakes and Substantially Completes the Phase 3 Improvements within sixty months (60) of Substantial Completion of the Phase 2 Improvements, then the City shall pay to Company $60,000.00, subject to the terms of this Agreement. D. Events Triggering Termination and/or Reverter of Title. If Company does commence or does not Substantially Complete development or construction of the Improvements in accordance with the deadlines stated above, then, subject to Unavoidable Delays, then City may terminate this Agreement as set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, and City shall then have no further obligation to Company under this Agreement. If development has commenced within the required period, as the same may be extended, and is subsequently stopped or delayed as a result of extreme weather such as ice, ground freezing, and other conditions that restrict construction, as well as an Act of God, war, civil disturbance, court order, labor dispute, fire, pandemic, governmental mandates (local, state or federal), delays in City approvals, or other cause beyond the reasonable control of Company (each an "Unavoidable Delay"), the requirement that construction be completed by the Phase I Completion Deadline or the Phase II Completion Deadline, as applicable, shall be tolled for a period of time equal to the period of Unavoidable Delay. If City terminates this Agreement, in accordance with the terms contained in this Agreement, City shall have no further obligations to Company under this Agreement, including but not limited to, any legal or equitable obligation to reimburse Company for any costs expended by Company with respect to the Project or to compensate Company for any value added to the Property by any Improvements. In connection with termination of the Agreement as set forth herein, City may demand reimbursement of any sums paid to or for the benefit of Company in connection with the Project, in addition to exercising any other available remedies. 5. Reverter of Title; Indemnity. If City terminates this Agreement, prior to Company beginning construction activity, then Company agrees that it shall, at its own expense, promptly execute all documents, including but not limited to a special warranty deed, or take such other actions as the City may reasonably request to effectuate said reverter and to deliver to City title to that part of the Property Company has not yet begun construction upon, free and clear of any lien, claim, charge, security interest, mortgage or encumbrance (collectively, "Liens") arising by or through Company. Concurrently with delivery of the deed, Company shall also deliver to City the abstract of title. Company shall pay in full, so as to discharge or satisfy, all Liens on or against the Property conveyed back to City. In the alternative, Company shall instead pay City thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)for each acre of the Property it does not transfer back to the City. In connection with any reverter of title, Company shall not be entitled to, or otherwise recover any amounts paid to City to acquire property or other amounts it expended for the Improvements, Project, or other activities. Appointment of Attorney in Fact: If Company fails to deliver such documents, including but not limited to a special warranty deed, to City within thirty (30) days after written demand by City, then City shall be authorized to execute, on Company's behalf and as its attorney-in-fact, the special warranty deed or other documents required by this Section, and for such limited purpose Company does hereby constitute and appoint City as its attorney-in-fact. Company further agrees that it shall indemnify City and hold it harmless with respect to any demand, claim, cause of action, damage, or injury made, suffered, or incurred as a result of or in connection with the Project, Company's failure to carry on or complete same, or any Lien or Liens on or against the Property of any type or nature whatsoever that attaches to the Property by virtue of Company's ownership of same. The foregoing indemnity shall include the cost of removing any improvements constructed by Company and reverting the Property to substantially the same condition as of the date of conveyance, but shall not include any consequential damages or perceived damages such as lost opportunities for another user. If City files suit to enforce the terms of this Agreement and prevails in such suit, then Company shall be liable for all legal expenses, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys'fees, incurred by City. Company's duties of indemnity pursuant to this Section shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement for any reason. 6. No Encumbrances; Limited Exception. Until the Improvements are Substantially Completed, Company agrees that it shall not create, incur, or suffer to exist any Liens on the Property, other than such mortgage or mortgages as may be reasonably necessary to finance Company's completion of the Improvements and of which Company notifies City before Company executes any such mortgage. Company may not mortgage the Property or any part thereof for any purpose except in connection with financing of the Improvements. 7. Utilities. Company will be responsible for extending water, sewer, telephone, telecommunications, electricity, gas and other utility services to any location on the Property. Company will be responsible for payment of any associated connection fees other than water connection fees, which will be paid by City. 8. Minimum Assessment Agreement. Company acknowledges and agrees that it will pay when due all taxes and assessments, general or special, and all other charges whatsoever levied upon or assessed or placed against the Property. Company further agrees that prior to the date set forth in Section 2 of the Minimum Assessment Agreement (the "MAA"') attached hereto as Exhibit "B"' it will not seek or cause a reduction in the taxable value for the Property as improved pursuant to this Agreement, which shall be fixed for assessment purposes, below the amount of $1,000,000.00 when the Phase I Improvements are completed (the "Phase I Minimum Actual Value") and below $1,500,000.00 when the Phase II Improvements are completed (the "Phase II Minimum Actual Value), through: (a) Willful destruction of the Property, the Improvements, or any part of either; (b) a request to the Assessor of Black Hawk County; or (c) any proceedings, whether legal, or equitable, with any administrative body or court within the City, Black Hawk County, the State of Iowa, or the federal government. Company agrees to execute and deliver the MAA concurrently with its execution and delivery of this Agreement. 9. Tax Rebates. Provided that Company has Substantially Completed the Improvements before the Phase I Completion Deadline or the Phase II Completion Deadline, as applicable, and subject to the other terms of this Agreement, including any extensions for Substantial Completion, City agrees to rebate property tax (with the exceptions noted below) with respect to the Improvements (as related specifically to the Phase I Improvements or Phase II Improvements), as follows: Year One through Year Five: 50% rebate each year for any taxable value added by the completed Improvements (each such payment is a "Rebate") over the initial base value of$32,153.00. Each Rebate is payable in respect of a given property tax fiscal year(a "Fiscal Year")only to the extent that(a) Company has actually paid general property taxes due and owing for such Fiscal Year and (b) the city council has made an appropriation for the payment of the Rebate. To receive a Rebate for a given Fiscal Year, Company must, within twelve (12) months after the due date of the last installment of the property taxes for the respective Fiscal Year (i.e., the "March Installment"), submit a completed Rebate request to City on the form provided by or otherwise satisfactory to City. A failure to timely submit a request for a Rebate for a Fiscal Year will result in a forfeiture of the right to request a Rebate for such Fiscal Year. City agrees to consider a completed application for a Rebate within sixty (60) days after submission of the application to City. The taxable value of the Property as a result of the Improvements must be increased by a minimum of 10% and must increase the annual tax by a minimum of $500.00. Rebates shall not be paid based on any special assessment levy, debt service levy, or any other levy that is exempted from treatment as tax increment financing under the provisions of applicable law. The first Fiscal Year in respect of which a Rebate may be given ("Year One") shall be the first full Fiscal Year for which the assessment is based upon the completed value of the Improvements (it is understood that the Phase I Improvements and the Phase II Improvements will each have their own "Year One" for purposes of triggering when a Rebate will accrue to and be paid to the Company) and not based on a prior Fiscal Year for which the assessment is based solely upon (x) the value of the Property, or upon (y) the value of the Property and a partial value of the Improvements due to partial completion of such Improvements or a partial Fiscal Year. Substantial Completion of the Phase 3 Improvements is not a condition precedent or requirement of Company's receipt of tax rebates. 10. Limitations on Payment of Rebates and Other Payments. A. Each payment to Company by City contemplated under this Agreement, including but not limited to, Rebates, is subject to annual appropriation by the city council each fiscal year. The term "Rebate" shall include any and all payments from City to Company under this Agreement. City has no obligation to make any payments to Company as contemplated under this Agreement until the city council annually appropriates the funds necessary to make such payments. The right of non-appropriation reserved to City in this paragraph is intended by the parties, and shall be construed at all times, so as to ensure that City's obligation to make future payments of Rebates shall not constitute a legal indebtedness of City within the meaning of any applicable constitutional or statutory debt limitation prior to the adoption of a budget which appropriates funds for the payment of that installment or amount. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or by City's bond counsel to create, or result in the creation of, such a legal indebtedness of City, the enforcement of the said provision shall be suspended, and the Agreement shall at all times be construed and applied in such a manner as will preserve the foregoing intent of the parties, and no Event of Default by City shall be deemed to have occurred as a result thereof. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any circumstance is so suspended, the suspension shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the suspended provision. To this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable. B. City shall have no obligation to make a payment of a Rebate to Company if at any time during the term hereof City fails to appropriate funds for payment or City receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that the use of Tax Increments resulting from the Property and Improvements to fund a Rebate payment to Company, as contemplated under Section 11 above, is not, based on a change in applicable law or its interpretation since the date of this Agreement, authorized or otherwise an appropriate urban renewal activity permitted to be undertaken by City under the Urban Renewal Act or other applicable provisions of the Code, as then constituted or under controlling decision of any Iowa court having jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof, or City's ability to collect Tax Increment from the Improvements and Property is precluded or terminated by legislative changes to Iowa Code Chapter 403. Upon occurrence of any of the foregoing circumstances, City shall promptly forward notice of the same to Company. If the circumstances continue for a period during which two(2) annual Rebate payments would otherwise have been paid to Company under the terms of this Agreement, then City may terminate this Agreement, without penalty or other liability to City, by written notice to Company. C. For purposes of this Agreement, "Tax Increments" shall mean the property tax revenues on the Improvements and Property received by and made available to City for deposit in an account maintained under this Agreement, the provisions of Iowa Code§ 403.19 and the ordinance governing the Urban Renewal Plan. 11. Conditions to City Funding. A. The complete or initial funding by City of the Rebates and other Project commitments shall be deemed an agreement of the parties that the applicable conditions to disbursement of funds shall, as of the date of such funding, have been satisfied or waived. If the conditions set forth in this Section are not satisfied at a Rebate disbursement date, this Agreement shall terminate unless a new disbursement date is established by amendment to this Agreement. The termination of this Agreement shall be the sole remedy available to City or Company if, for whatever reason, a condition set forth in this is not satisfied at a Rebate payment date, it being understood that each party shall nonetheless incur costs and liabilities prior thereto for which they alone are responsible. City and Company each expressly assumes all responsibility for the costs and liabilities they may each so incur prior to a Rebate payment date and agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless therefrom. B. It is recognized and agreed that the ability of the City to perform the obligations described in this Agreement, including but not limited to the Rebate payments, is subject to completion and satisfaction of certain separate city council actions and required legal proceedings relating to the expansion of a tax increment financing (TIF) district, including the holding of public hearings on the same. Further, all the obligations of City under this Agreement are subject to fulfillment, on or before each Rebate payment date, of each of the following conditions precedent: (i) The representations and warranties made by Company and in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Rebate disbursement date with the same force and effect as if made at such date. (ii) Company shall be in material compliance with all the terms and provisions of this Agreement. (iii)There has not been, as of the Rebate disbursement date, a substantial change for the worse in the financial resources and ability of Company, or a substantial decrease in the financing commitments secured by Company for construction of the Improvements, which change(s) makes it likely, in the reasonable judgment of the City, that Company will be unable to fulfill its covenants and obligations under this Agreement. 12. Additional Covenants of Company. In addition to the other promises, covenants and agreements of Company as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, Company agrees as follows with respect to each phase of Improvements: A. Company agrees during construction of the Improvements and thereafter until the MAA termination date to maintain, as applicable, builder's risk, property damage, and liability insurance coverages with respect to the Improvements in such amounts as are customarily carried by like organizations engaged in activities of comparable size and liability exposure, and shall provide evidence of such coverages to the City upon request. B. Until the Improvements are Substantially Completed, Company shall make such reports to City, in such detail and at such times as may be reasonably requested by City, as to the actual progress of Company with respect to construction of the Improvements. However, in no event shall Company be required to submit a report more frequently than once every thirty (30) day period. C. During construction of the Improvements and thereafter until the MAA termination date Company will cooperate fully with the City in resolution of any traffic, parking, trash removal or public safety problems which may arise in connection with the construction and operation of the Improvements. D. Company will comply with all applicable land development laws and City and county ordinances, and all laws, rules and regulations relating to its businesses, other than laws, rules and regulations where the failure to comply with the same or the sanctions and penalties resulting therefrom, would not have a material adverse effect on the business, property, operations, or condition, financial or otherwise, of Company. E. Until the MAA termination date Company will maintain, preserve and keep the Property, including but not limited to the Improvements, in good repair and working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and from time to time will make all necessary repairs, replacements, renewals and additions. F. The Property will have a taxable value as set forth in the MAA and any amendments thereto, and Company agrees that the minimum actual value of the Property and completed Improvements as stated in the MAA and any amendments thereto will be a reasonable estimate of the actual value of the Property and Improvements for ad valorem property tax purposes. Company agrees that it will spend enough in construction of the Improvements that, when combined with the value of the Property and related site improvements, will equal or exceed the assessor's minimum actual value for the Property and Improvements as set forth in the MAA and any amendments thereto. G. Until the MAA termination date Company agrees that it will make no conveyance, lease or other transfer of the Property or any interest therein that would cause the Property or any part thereof to be classified as exempt from taxation or subject to centralized assessment or taxation by the State of Iowa. H. Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, when due, all real property taxes and assessments payable with respect to any and all parts of the Property conveyed to it. Until the MAA termination date, Company agrees that(1) it will not seek administrative review or judicial review of the applicability or constitutionality of any Iowa tax statute or regulation relating to the taxation of real property included within the Property that is determined by any tax official to be applicable to the Property or to Company, or raise the inapplicability or constitutionality of any such tax statute or regulation as a defense in any proceedings of any type or nature, including but not limited to delinquent tax proceedings, and (2) it will not seek any tax deferral, credit or abatement, either presently or prospectively authorized under Iowa Code Chapter 403 or 404, or any other state law, of the taxation of real property included within the Property. 13. Representations and Warranties of City. City hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. City is not prohibited from consummating the transaction contemplated in this Agreement by any law, regulation, agreement, instrument, restriction, order or judgment. B. Each person who executes and delivers this Agreement and all documents to be delivered hereunder is and shall be authorized to do so on behalf of City. 14. Representations and Warranties of Company. Company hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. It is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization and is duly qualified and in good standing under the laws of the State of Iowa. B. It has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted, and to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. C. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Company and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties hereto, is in full force and effect and is a valid and legally binding instrument of Company that is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally. D. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not prevented by, limited by, in conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of any contractual restriction, evidence of indebtedness agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which Company is now a party or by which it or its property is bound, nor do they constitute a default under any of the foregoing. E. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Company in any court or before any arbitrator or before or by any governmental body in which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision which could materially adversely affect the business (present or prospective), financial position, or results of operations of Company or which in any manner raises any questions affecting the validity of the Agreement or Company's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. F. The financing commitments, which Company will proceed with due diligence to obtain, to finance the construction of the Improvements will be sufficient to enable Company to successfully complete construction of the Improvements as contemplated in this Agreement, subject to additional costs incurred due to Unavoidable Delays. 15. Indemnification and Releases. A. Company hereby releases City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the "indemnified parties") from, covenants and agrees that the indemnified parties shall not be liable for, and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the indemnified parties against, any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person occurring at or about the Property arising after Company's lease or acquisition of the same or resulting from any defect in the Improvements. The indemnified parties shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the persons or property of Company or its directors, officers, employees, contractors or agents, or any other person who may be about the Property or the Improvements, due to any act of negligence or willful misconduct of any person, other than any act of negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any such indemnified party or its officers, employees or agents. B. Except for any Willful misrepresentation, any willful misconduct, or any unlawful act of the indemnified parties, Company agrees to protect and defend the indemnified parties, now or forever, and further agrees to hold the indemnified parties harmless, from any claim, demand, suit, action or other proceedings or any type or nature whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever that arises or purportedly arises from (1) any violation of any agreement or condition of this Agreement (except with respect to any suit, action, demand or other proceeding brought by Company against the City to enforce its rights under this Agreement), or (2) the acquisition and conditions of the Property and the construction, installation, ownership, and operation of the Improvements, or(3) any hazardous substance or environmental contamination located in or on the Property. C. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 16. Obligations Contingent. Each and every obligation of City under this Agreement is expressly made subject to and contingent upon City's completion of all procedures, hearings and approvals deemed necessary by City or its legal counsel for amendment of the urban renewal plan applicable to the Property and/or Project area, all of which must be completed within 90 days from the date this Agreement is approved by the City council. If such completion does not occur, then any conveyance, benefit or incentive of any type provided by City hereunder within said 90-day period is subject to reverter of title, revocation, repayment or other appropriate action to restore such property, benefit or incentive to City, and Company agrees to cooperate diligently and in good faith with any reasonable request by City to effectuate the restoration of same, or failing such restoration Company agrees to be liable for same or for the fair value thereof, plus interest on any sums owing at the rate of 5% per annum commencing with the date of demand for payment, if said payment is not remitted to City within 30 days. 17. No Assignment or Conveyance. Company agrees that it will not sell, convey, assign or otherwise transfer its interest in the Property prior to completion of the Project, whether in whole or in part, to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of City. Reasonable grounds for the City to withhold its consent shall include but are not limited to the inability of the proposed transferee to demonstrate to the City's satisfaction that it has the financial ability to observe all of the terms to be performed by Company under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Company may assign the Property to an affiliate of Company without prior approval of City provided (i)the assignee assumes the obligations of Company under this Agreement, (ii)the assignee shall receive all Rebates payable as of and after the date of assignment, and (iii) Company provides written notice of assignment to City within five (5) business days after execution of assignment and (b) Company may mortgage the Property to a lender as security for financing of Project improvements, but for no other purpose. 18. Default. The following shall be "Events of Default" under this Agreement, and the term "Event of Default" shall mean any one or more of the following events that continues beyond any applicable cure periods: A. Failure by Company to cause the construction of the Improvements to be commenced and completed pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement; B. Transfer by Company of any interest (either directly or indirectly) in the Improvements, any part of the Property, or this Agreement, without the prior written by statute. Waiver as to any particular default, or delay or omission in exercising any right or power accruing upon any default, shall not be construed as a waiver of any other or any subsequent default and shall not impair any such right or power. The remedies available to the City shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 20. Materiality of Company's Promises, Covenants, Representations, and Warranties. Each and every promise, covenant, representation, and warranty set forth in this Agreement on the part of Company to be performed is a material term of this Agreement, and each and every such promise, covenant, representation, and warranty constitutes a material inducement for City to enter this Agreement. Company acknowledges that without such promises, covenants, representations, and warranties, City would not have entered this Agreement. Upon breach of any promise or covenant, or in the event of the incorrectness or falsity of any representation or warranty, City may, at its sole option and in addition to any other right or remedy available to it, terminate this Agreement and declare it null and void. 21. Performance by City. Company acknowledges and agrees that all of the obligations of City under this Agreement shall be subject to, and performed by City In accordance with, all applicable statutory, common law, or constitutional provisions and procedures consistent with City's lawful authority. All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of City contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of City and not of any governing body member, officer, employee or agent of City in the individual capacity of such person. 22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. No rights or privileges of any party hereto shall inure to the benefit of any contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or any other person or entity, and no such contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or other person or entity shall be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 23. Notices. Notice under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person, by overnight air courier service, by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and addressed: (a) If to City, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, Attention: Mayor, with copies to the City Attorney and the Community Planning and Development Director. (b) If to Company, Ron Koelker, 13557 Sharwood Court, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 Delivery of notice shall be deemed completed upon: (i) the date of delivery when delivered in person, (ii) one (1) business day following deposit for overnight delivery to an overnight air courier service which guarantees next day delivery, (iii) three (3) business days following the date of deposit if mailed by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or (iv) when transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail so long as the sender obtains electronic confirmation that such transmission was successful.A party may change the address for giving notice by any method set forth in this Section. 24. No Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement shall, or shall be deemed or consent of City except as security for financing of Improvements or the Project; C. Failure by Company to pay, before delinquency, all ad valorem property taxes levied on or against any of the Property; D. Failure by any party hereto to substantially observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement; E. Company (1) files any petition in bankruptcy or for any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under the federal bankruptcy law or any similar state law; (2) makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (3) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (4) is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent; or if a petition or answer proposing the adjudication of Company as a bankrupt or its reorganization under any present or future federal bankruptcy act or any similar federal or state law shall be filed in any court and such petition or answer shall not be discharged or denied within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; or a receiver, trustee or liquidator of Company, or part thereof, shall be appointed in any proceedings brought against Company and shall not be discharged within ninety (90) days after such appointment, or if Company shall consent to or acquiesce in such appointment; or(5)defaults under any mortgage applicable to any of Property. F. Any representation or warranty made by Company in this Agreement, or made by Company in any written statement or certificate furnished by Company pursuant to this Agreement, shall prove to have been incorrect, incomplete or misleading in any material respect on or as of the date of the issuance or making thereof. 19. Remedies. A. Default by Company. Whenever any Event of Default in respect of Company occurs and is continuing, the City may terminate this Agreement upon a 30- day written notice. Upon termination, City may exercise any and all remedies available at law, equity, contract or otherwise for recovery of any sums paid by City to Company before the date of termination or to recover ownership of the Property as set forth in this Agreement. B. Default by City. Whenever any Event of Default in respect of City occurs and is continuing, Company may take such action against City to require it to specifically perform its obligations hereunder. Before exercising such remedy, Company shall give 30 days' written notice to City of the Event of Default, provided that by the conclusion of such period the Event of Default shall not have been cured, or if the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within 30 days and City shall not have provided assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Company that the Event of Default will be cured as soon as reasonably possible. C. Remedies under this Agreement shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy given under this Agreement or existing at law or in equity or construed to, create or constitute any joint venture, partnership, agency, employment, or any other relationship between the City and Company nor to create any liability for one party with respect to the liabilities or obligations of the other party or any other person. 25. Amendment, Modification, and Waiver. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any condition, provision, or term of this Agreement shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the party or parties to be bound or by the duly authorized representative of same, and specifying with particularity the extent and nature of the amendment, modification, or waiver. Any waiver by any party of any default by another party shall not affect or impair any rights arising from any subsequent default. 26. Severability; Reformation. Each provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase, and word of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any portion of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, the offending provision or part thereof shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. If, for any reason, a court finds that any portion of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as Written, but that by limiting such provision or portion thereof it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be written, and shall be construed and enforced, as so limited. 27. Captions. All captions, headings, or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and/or reference, and they shall in no way be construed as limiting, extending, or describing either the scope or intent of this Agreement or of any provisions hereof. 28. Interpretation. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that the parties hereto and their respective attorneys have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of each and every provision of this Agreement. 29. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. 30. Counterparts. This may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. 31. Entire Agreement.This Agreement,together with the exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, discussions, understandings, or agreements, whether oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. 32. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Development Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the date set forth above. CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA RNK INVESTMENTS, LLC _ _lam By: L &_LL,vr Z 2 By: 7 Quentin M. Hart, Mayor Ron Koelker Attest: K Iley Fe hle, City Clerk EXHIBIT A Description Lots 27, 28, and 29 of the Waterloo Air and Rail Park 4th Addition, City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. EXHIBIT B MINIMUM ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT This Minimum Asses§ment Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of A.c.c.excl , 2025 and among the CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA ("City") and RNK Investments, LLC ("Company"), and the COUNTY ASSESSOR of the BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA ("Assessor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on or before the date hereof the City and Company have entered into a development agreement(the "Development Agreement") regarding certain real property (the "Property"), described in Exhibit "A" thereto, located in the City; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that pursuant to the Development Agreement, the Company will undertake the development of an area within the City and within the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan area, including the construction of certain Improvements as described in the Development Agreement (the "Minimum Improvements") on the Property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Codes 403.6, as amended, the City and the Company desire to establish a minimum actual value for the Property and the Minimum Improvements to be constructed thereon by Company pursuant to the Development Agreement, which shall be effective upon substantial completion of the Project and from then until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the terms herein and which is intended to reflect the minimum actual value of the land and buildings as to the Project only; and WHEREAS, the City and the Assessor have reviewed the preliminary plans and specifications for the Minimum Improvements which the parties contemplate will be erected as a part of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements made by each other, do hereby agree as follows: 1. Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements by Company, the minimum actual taxable value which shall be fixed for assessment purposes for the Property and Minimum Improvements to be constructed thereon by Company as a part of the Project shall not be less than $1,000,000.00 at the completion of the Phase I Improvements, and $,1500,000.00 at the completion of the Phase II Improvements (collectively the "Minimum Actual Value" based on which Phase has completed) until termination of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that construction of the Minimum Improvements will be substantially completed by the date set forth in the Development Agreement, and in any case if the Minimum Improvements are not substantially completed by December 31, 2026, the parties agree to execute an amendment to this Agreement that will extend the date specified in Section 2 below. 2. The Minimum Actual Value herein established shall be of no further force and effect, and this Minimum Assessment Agreement shall terminate, on December 31, 2037. The Minimum Actual Value shall be maintained during such period regardless of: (a) any failure to complete the Minimum Improvements; (b) destruction of all or any portion of the Minimum Improvements; (c) diminution in value of the Property or the Minimum Improvements; or (d) any other circumstance, whether known or unknown and whether now existing or hereafter occurring. 3. Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, when due, all real property taxes and assessments payable with respect to all and any parts of the Property and the Minimum Improvements pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and the Development Agreement. Such tax payments shall be made without regard to any loss, complete or partial, to the Property or the Minimum Improvements, any interruption in, or discontinuance of, the use, occupancy, ownership or operation of the Property or the Minimum Improvements by Company or any other matter or thing which for any reason interferes with, prevents or renders burdensome the use or occupancy of the Property or the Minimum Improvements. 4. Company agrees that its obligation to make the tax payments required hereby, to pay the other sums provided for herein, and to perform and observe its other agreements contained in this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional obligations of Company (not limited to the statutory remedies for unpaid taxes) and that Company shall not be entitled to any abatement or diminution thereof, or set off therefrom, nor to any early termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever. 5. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive the Company's rights under Iowa Codes 403.6, as amended, to contest that portion of any actual value assignment made by the Assessor in excess of the Minimum Actual Value established herein. In no event, however, shall the Company seek or cause the reduction of the actual value assigned below the Minimum Actual Value established herein during the term of this Agreement. Nothing herein shall limit the discretion of the Assessor to assign at any time an actual value to the land and Minimum Improvements in excess of the Minimum Actual Value. 6. Company agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not: (a) seek administrative review or judicial review of the applicability or constitutionality of any Iowa tax statute relating to the taxation of property contained as a part of the Property or the Minimum Improvements determined by any tax official to be applicable to the Property or the Minimum Improvements, or raise the inapplicability or constitutionality of any such tax statute as a defense in any proceedings, including delinquent tax proceedings; or (b) seek any tax deferral, credit or abatement, either presently or prospectively authorized under Iowa Code Chapter 403 or 404, or any other state law, of the taxation of real property, including improvements and fixtures thereon, contained in the Property or the Minimum Improvements; or (c) request the Assessor to reduce the Minimum Actual Value; or (d) appeal to the board review of the city, county, state or to the Director of Revenue of the State of Iowa to reduce the Minimum Actual Value; or (e) cause a reduction in the actual value or the Minimum Actual Value through any other proceedings. 7. This Agreement shall be promptly recorded by the City with the Recorder of Black Hawk County, Iowa. The City shall pay all costs of recording. 8. Neither the preambles nor provisions of this Agreement are intended to, or shall be construed as, modifying the terms of the Development Agreement. 9. Each provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase, and word of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any portion of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, the offending provision or part thereof shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. If, for any reason, a court finds that any portion of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as written, but that by limiting such provision or portion thereof it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be written, and shall be construed and enforced, as so limited. 10. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties, including but not limited to future owners of the Project property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Minimum Assessment Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the date det forth above. [signatures on next page] CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA RNK INVESTMENTS, LLC By: at—r2A. ---A7 By: /4? -Quentin M. Hart, Mayor Ron er Attest: Kelley Fel le, City Clerk REAL BRITNI C PERKINS STATE OF IOWA ) 2 P�,s COMMISSION NO. 845529 * MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ) SS. -IOWA io A' JANUARY 27, 2026 COUNTY OF BLACK HAWK ) On this f ' ay of , 2025 , before me, a notary public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Quentin M. Hart and Kelley Felchle, to me personally known, who being duly sworn ho being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, a municipal corporation, created and existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the seal of said municipal corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority and resolution of its City Council, and said Mayor and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said municipal corporation by it and by them voluntarily executed. ubli • STATE OF /01A)4._ BAILEY JONES S S,COUNTY OF Commission Number 835625 MyC.� �I ) tonwnission Expires r MO November 1001, 2027 Subscribed and sworn before me on //--/f— f,7a , by Ron Koelker as (title) of RNK Investments, LLC. Notary Public ,� CERTIFICATION OF ASSESSOR The undersigned, having reviewed the plans and specifications for the Minimum Improvements to be constructed and the market value assigned to the land upon which the Minimum Improvements are to be constructed for the development, and being of the opinion that the minimum market value contained in the foregoing Minimum Assessment Agreement appears reasonable, hereby certifies as follows: The undersigned Assessor, being legally responsible for the assessment of the property described in the foregoing Minimum Assessment Agreement, certifies that the actual value assigned to that land and improvements upon completion shall not be less than One Million and 00/ 100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) at the completion of the Phase I Improvements, and One Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/ 100 Dollars ($,1500,000.00) at the completion of the Phase II Improvements (collectively the"Minimum Actual Value"based on which Phase has completed 1,500,000.00) until termination of this Minimum Assessment Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof, subject to adjustment as provided in said agreement. 1� 2L - Z ctG Date A or for Black Hawk County, Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ss. COUNTY OF BLACK HAWK Subscribed and sworn to before me on /(J(VI U.Qr b J aW 6 by T.J. Koenigsfeld, Assessor for Black Hawk County, Iowa. 3 LEXI SCHNEIDER COMMISSION NO.869089 * * MY COMMISSION EXPIRES (�p /Dvva NOVEMBER 21,2028 Notary Public Prepared By:Austin J. McMahon, Lange&McMahon, PLC,222 1st St. E., Independence, IA (319)334-4488 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT This Development Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this day of G�h� I ,� 2025, by and between RNK Investments, LLC, an Iowa limited liability company (the "Company") and the City of Waterloo, Iowa (the "City"). RECITALS A. In furtherance of the objectives of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, as amended (the "Urban Renewal Act"), City is engaged in carrying out urban renewal project activities in an area known as the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area ("Urban Renewal Area"). B. Company is willing and able to finance development and improvements on the real property shown in Exhibit A(the "Property"), which is located in the Urban Renewal Area. C. City considers economic development within the City a benefit to the community and is willing for the overall good and welfare of the community to provide financial incentives so as to encourage that goal, and the City further believes that the project is in the vital and best interests of the City and that the project and such incentives are in accordance with the public purposes and provisions of applicable State and local laws and requirements under which the project has been undertaken and is being assisted. AGREEMENT NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Sale of Property; Title. Subject to the terms hereof, City shall convey the Property (Exhibit A) to Company in its as-is condition for the sum of $60,000.00 (the "Purchase Price"). Conveyance shall be by quitclaim deed, free and clear of all encumbrances arising by or through City except: (a)easements, servitudes, conditions and restrictions of record; (b) general utility and right-of-way easements on sending the Property; and (c) restrictions imposed by the City zoning ordinances and other applicable law. City makes no representation or warranty as to the condition of the Property or its suitability for Company's purposes. Company is responsible to conduct its own due diligence and inspections. City shall have no duty to convey title to Company until Company delivers to City reasonable and satisfactory proof of financial ability to undertake and carry on the Improvements (defined below), which may take the form of a lending commitment letter. Company shall, at its own expense, prepare an updated abstract of title, or in lieu thereof Company may, at its own expense, obtain whatever form of title evidence it desires. City shall provide any title documents it has in its possession, including any abstracts, to assist in title review. If title is unmarketable or subject to matters not acceptable to Company, and if City does not remedy or remove such objectionable matters in timely fashion following written notice of such objections from Company, Company may terminate this Agreement without further obligation and return the abstract of title to City. 2. Improvements by Company. As part of Phase 1, Company shall develop or construct a 12,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on one or more lots of the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 1 Improvements" or "Phase 1"). For Phase 2, Company shall develop or construct a 9,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 2 Improvements" or"Phase 2"). Phase 3, which Company shall the option of completing, shall consist of the development or construction of a 15,000 to 20,000 square foot (approximately) commercial building and incidental infrastructure or features, such as landscaping, water detention, paving, signage, and parking, on the Property in accordance with this Agreement, including but not limited to, Section 3 (collectively referred to as the "Phase 3 Improvements" or "Phase 3")(the Phase 1 Improvements, Phase 2 Improvements, and Phase 3 Improvements shall collectively be referred to herein as the "Improvements"). Company agrees that the Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the urban renewal plan applicable to the Property, and all applicable City, state, and federal building codes and shall comply with all applicable City ordinances and other applicable law. City may require that Company submit specific building designs and site plans for City's review and reasonable approval. Company will use its best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, in a timely manner, all required permits, licenses and approvals, and will meet, in a timely manner, all requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations which must be obtained or met before the Improvements may be lawfully constructed, including but not limited to final permit inspections. The Property, the Improvements, and all site preparation and development-related work to make any of the Property usable for Company's purposes as contemplated by this Agreement are collectively referred to as the "Project." 3. Construction Plans. Company agrees that it will cause the Improvements to be constructed on the Property in conformance with construction plans (the "Plans") that have been submitted to the City. Company agrees that the scope and scale of the Improvements to be constructed shall not be significantly less than the scope and scale of such improvements as detailed and outlined in the Plans. If any material modification in the scope, scale or nature of the Plans is proposed, Company shall submit modified Plans (the "Modified Plans") to the City for review. Modified Plans shall be subject to approval by the City as provided in this Section. City shall approve the modified Plans in writing if: (a) the Modified Plans conform to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) the Modified Plans conform to the terms and conditions of the urban renewal plan; (c) the Modified Plans conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and City permit and design review requirements; (d) the Modified Plans are adequate for purposes of this Agreement to provide construction to provide for the construction of the Improvements, and (e) no Event of Default under the terms of this Agreement has occurred; provided, however, that any such approval of the Plans or Modified Plans pursuant to this Section shall constitute approval for the purposes of this Agreement only and shall not be deemed to constitute approval or waiver by the City with respect to any building, fire, zoning or other ordinances or regulations of the City, and shall not be deemed to be sufficient plans to serve as the basis for the issuance of a building permit if the Plans or Modified Plans are not as detailed or complete as the plans otherwise required for the issuance of a building permit. The Plans or Modified Plans must be rejected in writing by City within thirty (30) days of submission or shall be deemed to have been approved by the City. If City rejects the Plans or Modified Plans in whole or in part, Company shall submit new or corrected Plans or Modified Plans within thirty (30) days after receipt by Company of written notification of the rejection, accomplished by a written statement of the City specifying the respects in which Company's Plans or Modified Plans fail to conform to the requirements of this Section. The provisions of this Section relating to approval, rejection and resubmission of corrected Plans or Modified Plans shall continue to apply until they have been approved by the City, provided, however, that in any event Company shall submit Plans or Modified Plans which are approved by City prior to commencement of construction of additional or modified Improvements. Approval of the Plans or Modified Plans by the City shall not relieve Company of any obligation to comply with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, or the provision of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, nor shall approval of the Plans or Modified Plans by City be deemed to constitute a waiver of any Event of Default. Approval of Plans or Modified Plans hereunder is solely for purposes of this Agreement and shall not constitute approval for any other City purpose nor subject the City to any liability for the Improvements as constructed. 4. Timeliness of Construction; Possibility of Reverter. The parties agree that Company's commitment to undertake the Project and to construct the Improvements in a timely manner constitutes a material inducement for the City to convey the Property to Company and that without said commitment City would not do so. A. Deadlines to Commence and Complete Phase 1. Company must obtain all required permits or licenses and begin development or construction of the Phase 1 Improvements within six (6) months from the date that the City conveys the Property to Company (the "Phase 1 Commencement Date"). Company must Substantially Complete development or construction of the Phase 1 Improvements within fourteen (14) months from the date of conveyance (the "Phase 1 Completion Deadline"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Substantially Completed" means the date on which the Improvements have been completed to the extent necessary for the City to issue a certificate of occupancy relating thereto and the City has verified that any Project element for which no permit was necessary has been Substantially Completed. All deadlines are subject to Unavoidable Delays as described below. The City's Community Planning and Development Director may, but shall not be required to, consent to an extension of time of up to six (6) months for the construction of the Improvements. Any additional or longer extensions will require approval and consent of City Council. B. Deadline to Complete Phase 2. Company must obtain all required permits or licenses and begin development or construction of the Phase 2 Improvements within sixty months (60) months from the date that the City conveys the Property to Company (the "Phase 2 Commencement Date"). Company must Substantially Complete development or construction of the Phase 2 Improvements within seventy-four (74) months from the date of conveyance (the "Phase 2 Completion Deadline"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Substantially Completed" means the date on which the Improvements have been completed to the extent necessary for the City to issue a certificate of occupancy relating thereto and the City has verified that any Project element for which no permit was necessary has been Substantially Completed. All deadlines are subject to Unavoidable Delays as described below. The City's Community Planning and Development Director may, but shall not be required to, consent to an extension of time of up to six (6) months for the construction of the Improvements. Any additional or longer extensions will require approval and consent of City Council. C. Completion of Phase 3. Company is not required to complete the Phase 3 Improvements, but if Company undertakes and Substantially Completes the Phase 3 Improvements within sixty months (60) of Substantial Completion of the Phase 2 Improvements, then the City shall pay to Company $60,000.00, subject to the terms of this Agreement. D. Events Triggering Termination and/or Reverter of Title. If Company does commence or does not Substantially Complete development or construction of the Improvements in accordance with the deadlines stated above, then, subject to Unavoidable Delays, then City may terminate this Agreement as set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, and City shall then have no further obligation to Company under this Agreement. If development has commenced within the required period, as the same may be extended, and is subsequently stopped or delayed as a result of extreme weather such as ice, ground freezing, and other conditions that restrict construction, as well as an Act of God, war, civil disturbance, court order, labor dispute, fire, pandemic, governmental mandates (local, state or federal), delays in City approvals, or other cause beyond the reasonable control of Company (each an "Unavoidable Delay"), the requirement that construction be completed by the Phase I Completion Deadline or the Phase II Completion Deadline, as applicable, shall be tolled for a period of time equal to the period of Unavoidable Delay. If City terminates this Agreement, in accordance with the terms contained in this Agreement, City shall have no further obligations to Company under this Agreement, including but not limited to, any legal or equitable obligation to reimburse Company for any costs expended by Company with respect to the Project or to compensate Company for any value added to the Property by any Improvements. In connection with termination of the Agreement as set forth herein, City may demand reimbursement of any sums paid to or for the benefit of Company in connection with the Project, in addition to exercising any other available remedies. 5. Reverter of Title; Indemnity. If City terminates this Agreement, prior to Company beginning construction activity, then Company agrees that it shall, at its own expense, promptly execute all documents, including but not limited to a special warranty deed, or take such other actions as the City may reasonably request to effectuate said reverter and to deliver to City title to that part of the Property Company has not yet begun construction upon, free and clear of any lien, claim, charge, security interest, mortgage or encumbrance (collectively, "Liens") arising by or through Company. Concurrently with delivery of the deed, Company shall also deliver to City the abstract of title. Company shall pay in full, so as to discharge or satisfy, all Liens on or against the Property conveyed back to City. In the alternative, Company shall instead pay City thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)for each acre of the Property it does not transfer back to the City. In connection with any reverter of title, Company shall not be entitled to, or otherwise recover any amounts paid to City to acquire property or other amounts it expended for the Improvements, Project, or other activities. Appointment of Attorney in Fact: If Company fails to deliver such documents, including but not limited to a special warranty deed, to City within thirty (30) days after written demand by City, then City shall be authorized to execute, on Company's behalf and as its attorney-in-fact, the special warranty deed or other documents required by this Section, and for such limited purpose Company does hereby constitute and appoint City as its attorney-in-fact. Company further agrees that it shall indemnify City and hold it harmless with respect to any demand, claim, cause of action, damage, or injury made, suffered, or incurred as a result of or in connection with the Project, Company's failure to carry on or complete same, or any Lien or Liens on or against the Property of any type or nature whatsoever that attaches to the Property by virtue of Company's ownership of same. The foregoing indemnity shall include the cost of removing any improvements constructed by Company and reverting the Property to substantially the same condition as of the date of conveyance, but shall not include any consequential damages or perceived damages such as lost opportunities for another user. If City files suit to enforce the terms of this Agreement and prevails in such suit, then Company shall be liable for all legal expenses, including but not limited to, reasonable attorneys'fees, incurred by City. Company's duties of indemnity pursuant to this Section shall survive the expiration, termination or cancellation of this Agreement for any reason. 6. No Encumbrances; Limited Exception. Until the Improvements are Substantially Completed, Company agrees that it shall not create, incur, or suffer to exist any Liens on the Property, other than such mortgage or mortgages as may be reasonably necessary to finance Company's completion of the Improvements and of which Company notifies City before Company executes any such mortgage. Company may not mortgage the Property or any part thereof for any purpose except in connection with financing of the Improvements. 7. Utilities. Company will be responsible for extending water, sewer, telephone, telecommunications, electricity, gas and other utility services to any location on the Property. Company will be responsible for payment of any associated connection fees other than water connection fees, which will be paid by City. 8. Minimum Assessment Agreement. Company acknowledges and agrees that it will pay when due all taxes and assessments, general or special, and all other charges whatsoever levied upon or assessed or placed against the Property. Company further agrees that prior to the date set forth in Section 2 of the Minimum Assessment Agreement (the "MAA"') attached hereto as Exhibit "B"' it will not seek or cause a reduction in the taxable value for the Property as improved pursuant to this Agreement, which shall be fixed for assessment purposes, below the amount of $1,000,000.00 when the Phase I Improvements are completed (the "Phase I Minimum Actual Value") and below $1,500,000.00 when the Phase II Improvements are completed (the "Phase II Minimum Actual Value), through: (a) Willful destruction of the Property, the Improvements, or any part of either; (b) a request to the Assessor of Black Hawk County; or (c) any proceedings, whether legal, or equitable, with any administrative body or court within the City, Black Hawk County, the State of Iowa, or the federal government. Company agrees to execute and deliver the MAA concurrently with its execution and delivery of this Agreement. 9. Tax Rebates. Provided that Company has Substantially Completed the Improvements before the Phase I Completion Deadline or the Phase II Completion Deadline, as applicable, and subject to the other terms of this Agreement, including any extensions for Substantial Completion, City agrees to rebate property tax (with the exceptions noted below) with respect to the Improvements (as related specifically to the Phase I Improvements or Phase II Improvements), as follows: Year One through Year Five: 50% rebate each year for any taxable value added by the completed Improvements (each such payment is a "Rebate") over the initial base value of$32,153.00. Each Rebate is payable in respect of a given property tax fiscal year(a "Fiscal Year")only to the extent that(a)Company has actually paid general property taxes due and owing for such Fiscal Year and (b) the city council has made an appropriation for the payment of the Rebate. To receive a Rebate for a given Fiscal Year, Company must, within twelve (12) months after the due date of the last installment of the property taxes for the respective Fiscal Year (i.e., the "March Installment"), submit a completed Rebate request to City on the form provided by or otherwise satisfactory to City.A failure to timely submit a request for a Rebate for a Fiscal Year will result in a forfeiture of the right to request a Rebate for such Fiscal Year. City agrees to consider a completed application for a Rebate within sixty (60) days after submission of the application to City. The taxable value of the Property as a result of the Improvements must be increased by a minimum of 10% and must increase the annual tax by a minimum of $500.00. Rebates shall not be paid based on any special assessment levy, debt service levy, or any other levy that is exempted from treatment as tax increment financing under the provisions of applicable law. The first Fiscal Year in respect of which a Rebate may be given ("Year One") shall be the first full Fiscal Year for which the assessment is based upon the completed value of the Improvements (it is understood that the Phase I Improvements and the Phase II Improvements will each have their own "Year One" for purposes of triggering when a Rebate will accrue to and be paid to the Company) and not based on a prior Fiscal Year for which the assessment is based solely upon (x) the value of the Property, or upon (y) the value of the Property and a partial value of the Improvements due to partial completion of such Improvements or a partial Fiscal Year. Substantial Completion of the Phase 3 Improvements is not a condition precedent or requirement of Company's receipt of tax rebates. 10. Limitations on Payment of Rebates and Other Payments. A. Each payment to Company by City contemplated under this Agreement, including but not limited to, Rebates, is subject to annual appropriation by the city council each fiscal year. The term "Rebate" shall include any and all payments from City to Company under this Agreement. City has no obligation to make any payments to Company as contemplated under this Agreement until the city council annually appropriates the funds necessary to make such payments. The right of non-appropriation reserved to City in this paragraph is intended by the parties, and shall be construed at all times, so as to ensure that City's obligation to make future payments of Rebates shall not constitute a legal indebtedness of City within the meaning of any applicable constitutional or statutory debt limitation prior to the adoption of a budget which appropriates funds for the payment of that installment or amount. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or by City's bond counsel to create, or result in the creation of, such a legal indebtedness of City, the enforcement of the said provision shall be suspended, and the Agreement shall at all times be construed and applied in such a manner as will preserve the foregoing intent of the parties, and no Event of Default by City shall be deemed to have occurred as a result thereof. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any circumstance is so suspended, the suspension shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the suspended provision. To this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable. B. City shall have no obligation to make a payment of a Rebate to Company if at any time during the term hereof City fails to appropriate funds for payment or City receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that the use of Tax Increments resulting from the Property and Improvements to fund a Rebate payment to Company, as contemplated under Section 11 above, is not, based on a change in applicable law or its interpretation since the date of this Agreement, authorized or otherwise an appropriate urban renewal activity permitted to be undertaken by City under the Urban Renewal Act or other applicable provisions of the Code, as then constituted or under controlling decision of any Iowa court having jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof, or City's ability to collect Tax Increment from the Improvements and Property is precluded or terminated by legislative changes to Iowa Code Chapter 403. Upon occurrence of any of the foregoing circumstances, City shall promptly forward notice of the same to Company. If the circumstances continue for a period during which two(2) annual Rebate payments would otherwise have been paid to Company under the terms of this Agreement, then City may terminate this Agreement, without penalty or other liability to City, by written notice to Company. C. For purposes of this Agreement, "Tax Increments" shall mean the property tax revenues on the Improvements and Property received by and made available to City for deposit in an account maintained under this Agreement, the provisions of Iowa Codes 403.19 and the ordinance governing the Urban Renewal Plan. 11. Conditions to City Funding. A. The complete or initial funding by City of the Rebates and other Project commitments shall be deemed an agreement of the parties that the applicable conditions to disbursement of funds shall, as of the date of such funding, have been satisfied or waived. If the conditions set forth in this Section are not satisfied at a Rebate disbursement date, this Agreement shall terminate unless a new disbursement date is established by amendment to this Agreement. The termination of this Agreement shall be the sole remedy available to City or Company if, for whatever reason, a condition set forth in this is not satisfied at a Rebate payment date, it being understood that each party shall nonetheless incur costs and liabilities prior thereto for which they alone are responsible. City and Company each expressly assumes all responsibility for the costs and liabilities they may each so incur prior to a Rebate payment date and agree to indemnify and hold each other harmless therefrom. B. It is recognized and agreed that the ability of the City to perform the obligations described in this Agreement, including but not limited to the Rebate payments, is subject to completion and satisfaction of certain separate city council actions and required legal proceedings relating to the expansion of a tax increment financing (TIF) district, including the holding of public hearings on the same. Further, all the obligations of City under this Agreement are subject to fulfillment, on or before each Rebate payment date, of each of the following conditions precedent: (i) The representations and warranties made by Company and in this Agreement shall be true and correct as of the Rebate disbursement date with the same force and effect as if made at such date. (ii) Company shall be in material compliance with all the terms and provisions of this Agreement. (iii)There has not been, as of the Rebate disbursement date, a substantial change for the worse in the financial resources and ability of Company, or a substantial decrease in the financing commitments secured by Company for construction of the Improvements, which change(s) makes it likely, in the reasonable judgment of the City, that Company will be unable to fulfill its covenants and obligations under this Agreement. 12. Additional Covenants of Company. In addition to the other promises, covenants and agreements of Company as provided elsewhere in this Agreement, Company agrees as follows with respect to each phase of Improvements: A. Company agrees during construction of the Improvements and thereafter until the MAA termination date to maintain, as applicable, builder's risk, property damage, and liability insurance coverages with respect to the Improvements in such amounts as are customarily carried by like organizations engaged in activities of comparable size and liability exposure, and shall provide evidence of such coverages to the City upon request. B. Until the Improvements are Substantially Completed, Company shall make such reports to City, in such detail and at such times as may be reasonably requested by City, as to the actual progress of Company with respect to construction of the Improvements. However, in no event shall Company be required to submit a report more frequently than once every thirty (30) day period. C. During construction of the Improvements and thereafter until the MAA termination date Company will cooperate fully with the City in resolution of any traffic, parking, trash removal or public safety problems which may arise in connection with the construction and operation of the Improvements. D. Company will comply with all applicable land development laws and City and county ordinances, and all laws, rules and regulations relating to its businesses, other than laws, rules and regulations where the failure to comply with the same or the sanctions and penalties resulting therefrom, would not have a material adverse effect on the business, property, operations, or condition,financial or otherwise, of Company. E. Until the MAA termination date Company will maintain, preserve and keep the Property, including but not limited to the Improvements, in good repair and working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and from time to time will make all necessary repairs, replacements, renewals and additions. F. The Property will have a taxable value as set forth in the MAA and any amendments thereto, and Company agrees that the minimum actual value of the Property and completed Improvements as stated in the MAA and any amendments thereto will be a reasonable estimate of the actual value of the Property and Improvements for ad valorem property tax purposes. Company agrees that it will spend enough in construction of the Improvements that, when combined with the value of the Property and related site improvements, will equal or exceed the assessor's minimum actual value for the Property and Improvements as set forth in the MAA and any amendments thereto. G. Until the MAA termination date Company agrees that it will make no conveyance, lease or other transfer of the Property or any interest therein that would cause the Property or any part thereof to be classified as exempt from taxation or subject to centralized assessment or taxation by the State of Iowa. H. Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, when due, all real property taxes and assessments payable with respect to any and all parts of the Property conveyed to it. Until the MAA termination date, Company agrees that(1) it will not seek administrative review or judicial review of the applicability or constitutionality of any Iowa tax statute or regulation relating to the taxation of real property included within the Property that is determined by any tax official to be applicable to the Property or to Company, or raise the inapplicability or constitutionality of any such tax statute or regulation as a defense in any proceedings of any type or nature, including but not limited to delinquent tax proceedings, and (2) it will not seek any tax deferral, credit or abatement, either presently or prospectively authorized under Iowa Code Chapter 403 or 404, or any other state law, of the taxation of real property included within the Property. 13. Representations and Warranties of City. City hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. City is not prohibited from consummating the transaction contemplated in this Agreement by any law, regulation, agreement, instrument, restriction, order or judgment. B. Each person who executes and delivers this Agreement and all documents to be delivered hereunder is and shall be authorized to do so on behalf of City. 14. Representations and Warranties of Company. Company hereby represents and warrants as follows: A. It is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization and is duly qualified and in good standing under the laws of the State of Iowa. B. It has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and as presently proposed to be conducted, and to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. C. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Company and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties hereto, is in full force and effect and is a valid and legally binding instrument of Company that is enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally. D. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not prevented by, limited by, in conflict with, or result in a violation or breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of any contractual restriction, evidence of indebtedness agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which Company is now a party or by which it or its property is bound, nor do they constitute a default under any of the foregoing. E. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Company in any court or before any arbitrator or before or by any governmental body in which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision which could materially adversely affect the business (present or prospective), financial position, or results of operations of Company or which in any manner raises any questions affecting the validity of the Agreement or Company's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement. F. The financing commitments, which Company will proceed with due diligence to obtain, to finance the construction of the Improvements will be sufficient to enable Company to successfully complete construction of the Improvements as contemplated in this Agreement, subject to additional costs incurred due to Unavoidable Delays. 15. Indemnification and Releases. A. Company hereby releases City, its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents (collectively, the "indemnified parties") from, covenants and agrees that the indemnified parties shall not be liable for, and agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the indemnified parties against, any loss or damage to property or any injury to or death of any person occurring at or about the Property arising after Company's lease or acquisition of the same or resulting from any defect in the Improvements. The indemnified parties shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the persons or property of Company or its directors, officers, employees, contractors or agents, or any other person who may be about the Property or the Improvements, due to any act of negligence or willful misconduct of any person, other than any act of negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any such indemnified party or its officers, employees or agents. B. Except for any Willful misrepresentation, any willful misconduct, or any unlawful act of the indemnified parties, Company agrees to protect and defend the indemnified parties, now or forever, and further agrees to hold the indemnified parties harmless, from any claim, demand, suit, action or other proceedings or any type or nature whatsoever by any person or entity whatsoever that arises or purportedly arises from (1) any violation of any agreement or condition of this Agreement (except with respect to any suit, action, demand or other proceeding brought by Company against the City to enforce its rights under this Agreement), or (2) the acquisition and conditions of the Property and the construction, installation, ownership, and operation of the Improvements, or(3) any hazardous substance or environmental contamination located in or on the Property. C. The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 16. Obligations Contingent. Each and every obligation of City under this Agreement is expressly made subject to and contingent upon City's completion of all procedures, hearings and approvals deemed necessary by City or its legal counsel for amendment of the urban renewal plan applicable to the Property and/or Project area, all of which must be completed within 90 days from the date this Agreement is approved by the City council. If such completion does not occur, then any conveyance, benefit or incentive of any type provided by City hereunder within said 90-day period is subject to reverter of title, revocation, repayment or other appropriafe action to restore such property, benefit or incentive to City, and Company agrees to cooperate diligently and in good faith with any reasonable request by City to effectuate the restoration of same, or failing such restoration Company agrees to be liable for same or for the fair value thereof, plus interest on any sums owing at the rate of 5% per annum commencing with the date of demand for payment, if said payment is not remitted to City within 30 days. 17. No Assignment or Conveyance. Company agrees that it will not sell, convey, assign or otherwise transfer its interest in the Property prior to completion of the Project, whether in whole or in part, to any other person or entity without the prior written consent of City. Reasonable grounds for the City to withhold its consent shall include but are not limited to the inability of the proposed transferee to demonstrate to the City's satisfaction that it has the financial ability to observe all of the terms to be performed by Company under this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) Company may assign the Property to an affiliate of Company without prior approval of City provided (i)the assignee assumes the obligations of Company under this Agreement, (ii)the assignee shall receive all Rebates payable as of and after the date of assignment, and (iii) Company provides written notice of assignment to City within five (5) business days after execution of assignment and (b) Company may mortgage the Property to a lender as security for financing of Project improvements, but for no other purpose. 18. Default. The following shall be "Events of Default" under this Agreement, and the term "Event of Default" shall mean any one or more of the following events that continues beyond any applicable cure periods: A. Failure by Company to cause the construction of the Improvements to be commenced and completed pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement; B. Transfer by Company of any interest (either directly or indirectly) in the Improvements, any part of the Property, or this Agreement, without the prior written consent of City except as security for financing of Improvements or the Project; C. Failure by Company to pay, before delinquency, all ad valorem property taxes levied on or against any of the Property; D. Failure by any party hereto to substantially observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or performed under this Agreement; E. Company (1) files any petition in bankruptcy or for any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution, or similar relief under the federal bankruptcy law or any similar state law; (2) makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; (3) admits in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (4) is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent; or if a petition or answer proposing the adjudication of Company as a bankrupt or its reorganization under any present or future federal bankruptcy act or any similar federal or state law shall be filed in any court and such petition or answer shall not be discharged or denied within ninety (90) days after the filing thereof; or a receiver, trustee or liquidator of Company, or part thereof, shall be appointed in any proceedings brought against Company and shall not be discharged within ninety (90) days after such appointment, or if Company shall consent to or acquiesce in such appointment; or(5)defaults under any mortgage applicable to any of Property. F. Any representation or warranty made by Company in this Agreement, or made by Company in any written statement or certificate furnished by Company pursuant to this Agreement, shall prove to have been incorrect, incomplete or misleading in any material respect on or as of the date of the issuance or making thereof. 19. Remedies. A. Default by Company. Whenever any Event of Default in respect of Company occurs and is continuing, the City may terminate this Agreement upon a 30- day written notice. Upon termination, City may exercise any and all remedies available at law, equity, contract or otherwise for recovery of any sums paid by City to Company before the date of termination or to recover ownership of the Property as set forth in this Agreement. B. Default by City. Whenever any Event of Default in respect of City occurs and is continuing, Company may take such action against City to require it to specifically perform its obligations hereunder. Before exercising such remedy, Company shall give 30 days' written notice to City of the Event of Default, provided that by the conclusion of such period the Event of Default shall not have been cured, or if the Event of Default cannot reasonably be cured within 30 days and City shall not have provided assurances reasonably satisfactory to the Company that the Event of Default will be cured as soon as reasonably possible. C. Remedies under this Agreement shall be cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy given under this Agreement or existing at law or in equity or by statute. Waiver as to any particular default, or delay or omission in exercising any right or power accruing upon any default, shall not be construed as a waiver of any other or any subsequent default and shall not impair any such right or power. The remedies available to the City shall survive any termination of this Agreement. 20. Materiality of Company's Promises, Covenants, Representations, and Warranties. Each and every promise, covenant, representation, and warranty set forth in this Agreement on the part of Company to be performed is a material term of this Agreement, and each and every such promise, covenant, representation, and warranty constitutes a material inducement for City to enter this Agreement. Company acknowledges that without such promises, covenants, representations, and warranties, City would not have entered this Agreement. Upon breach of any promise or covenant, or in the event of the incorrectness or falsity of any representation or warranty, City may, at its sole option and in addition to any other right or remedy available to it, terminate this Agreement and declare it null and void. 21. Performance by City. Company acknowledges and agrees that all of the obligations of City under this Agreement shall be subject to, and performed by City In accordance with, all applicable statutory, common law, or constitutional provisions and procedures consistent with City's lawful authority. All covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of City contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the covenants, stipulations, promises, agreements and obligations of City and not of any governing body member, officer, employee or agent of City in the individual capacity of such person. 22. No Third-Party Beneficiaries. No rights or privileges of any party hereto shall inure to the benefit of any contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or any other person or entity, and no such contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or other person or entity shall be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of any of the provisions of this Agreement. 23. Notices. Notice under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person, by overnight air courier service, by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, and addressed: (a) If to City, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa 50703, Attention: Mayor, with copies to the City Attorney and the Community Planning and Development Director. (b) If to Company, Ron Koelker, 13557 Sharwood Court, Dyersville, Iowa 52040 Delivery of notice shall be deemed completed upon: (i) the date of delivery when delivered in person, (ii) one (1) business day following deposit for overnight delivery to an overnight air courier service which guarantees next day delivery, (iii) three (3) business days following the date of deposit if mailed by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or (iv) when transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail so long as the sender obtains electronic confirmation that such transmission was successful.A party may change the address for giving notice by any method set forth in this Section. 24. No Joint Venture. Nothing in this Agreement shall, or shall be deemed or construed to, create or constitute any joint venture, partnership, agency, employment, or any other relationship between the City and Company nor to create any liability for one party with respect to the liabilities or obligations of the other party or any other person. 25. Amendment, Modification, and Waiver. No amendment, modification, or waiver of any condition, provision, or term of this Agreement shall be valid or of any effect unless made in writing, signed by the party or parties to be bound or by the duly authorized representative of same, and specifying with particularity the extent and nature of the amendment, modification, or waiver. Any waiver by any party of any default by another party shall not affect or impair any rights arising from any subsequent default. 26. Severability; Reformation. Each provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase, and word of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any portion of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, the offending provision or part thereof shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. If, for any reason, a court finds that any portion of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as Written, but that by limiting such provision or portion thereof it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be written, and shall be construed and enforced, as so limited. 27. Captions. All captions, headings, or titles in the paragraphs or sections of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and/or reference, and they shall in no way be construed as limiting, extending, or describing either the scope or intent of this Agreement or of any provisions hereof. 28. Interpretation. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared by counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that the parties hereto and their respective attorneys have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of each and every provision of this Agreement. 29. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. 30. Counterparts. This may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. 31. Entire Agreement.This Agreement, together with the exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, discussions, understandings, or agreements, whether oral or written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. 32. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Development Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the date set forth above. [signatures on next page] CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA RNK INVESTMENTS, LLC cTh By: i ,. By: Quentin M. Hart, Mayor Ron Koelker jek/AAAttest. K Iley Fe hle, City Clerk EXHIBIT A Description Lots 27, 28, and 29 of the Waterloo Air and Rail Park 4th Addition, City of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa. EXHIBIT B MINIMUM ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT This Minimum Assessment Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this c'41h day of Ze,,,,C.e 1 { , 202 , and among the CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA ("City") and RNK Investments, LLC ("Company"), and the COUNTY ASSESSOR of the BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA ("Assessor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, on or before the date hereof the City and Company have entered into a development agreement (the "Development Agreement") regarding certain real property(the "Property"), described in Exhibit "A" thereto, located in the City; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that pursuant to the Development Agreement, the Company will undertake the development of an area within the City and within the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan area, including the construction of certain Improvements as described in the Development Agreement (the "Minimum Improvements") on the Property (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Codes 403.6, as amended, the City and the Company desire to establish a minimum actual value for the Property and the Minimum Improvements to be constructed thereon by Company pursuant to the Development Agreement, which shall be effective upon substantial completion of the Project and from then until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to the terms herein and which is intended to reflect the minimum actual value of the land and buildings as to the Project only; and WHEREAS, the City and the Assessor have reviewed the preliminary plans and specifications for the Minimum Improvements which the parties contemplate will be erected as a part of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the promises, covenants, and agreements made by each other, do hereby agree as follows: 1. Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements by Company, the minimum actual taxable value which shall be fixed for assessment purposes for the Property and Minimum Improvements to be constructed thereon by Company as a part of the Project shall not be less than $1,000,000.00 at the completion of the Phase I Improvements, and $,1500,000.00 at the completion of the Phase II Improvements (collectively the "Minimum Actual Value" based on which Phase has completed) until termination of this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that construction of the Minimum Improvements will be substantially completed by the date set forth in the Development Agreement, and in any case if the Minimum Improvements are not substantially completed by December 31, 2026, the parties agree to execute an amendment to this Agreement that will extend the date specified in Section 2 below. 2. The Minimum Actual Value herein established shall be of no further force and effect, and this Minimum Assessment Agreement shall terminate, on December 31, 2037. The Minimum Actual Value shall be maintained during such period regardless of: (a) any failure to complete the Minimum Improvements; (b) destruction of all or any portion of the Minimum Improvements; (c) diminution in value of the Property or the Minimum Improvements; or (d) any other circumstance, whether known or unknown and whether now existing or hereafter occurring. 3. Company shall pay, or cause to be paid, when due, all real property taxes and assessments payable with respect to all and any parts of the Property and the Minimum Improvements pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and the Development Agreement. Such tax payments shall be made without regard to any loss, complete or partial, to the Property or the Minimum Improvements, any interruption in, or discontinuance of, the use, occupancy, ownership or operation of the Property or the Minimum Improvements by Company or any other matter or thing which for any reason interferes with, prevents or renders burdensome the use or occupancy of the Property or the Minimum Improvements. 4. Company agrees that its obligation to make the tax payments required hereby, to pay the other sums provided for herein, and to perform and observe its other agreements contained in this Agreement shall be absolute and unconditional obligations of Company (not limited to the statutory remedies for unpaid taxes) and that Company shall not be entitled to any abatement or diminution thereof, or set off therefrom, nor to any early termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever. 5. Nothing herein shall be deemed to waive the Company's rights under Iowa Code§ 403.6, as amended, to contest that portion of any actual value assignment made by the Assessor in excess of the Minimum Actual Value established herein. In no event, however, shall the Company seek or cause the reduction of the actual value assigned below the Minimum Actual Value established herein during the term of this Agreement. Nothing herein shall limit the discretion of the Assessor to assign at any time an actual value to the land and Minimum Improvements in excess of the Minimum Actual Value. 6. Company agrees that during the term of this Agreement it will not: (a) seek administrative review or judicial review of the applicability or constitutionality of any Iowa tax statute relating to the taxation of property contained as a part of the Property or the Minimum Improvements determined by any tax official to be applicable to the Property or the Minimum Improvements, or raise the inapplicability or constitutionality of any such tax statute as a defense in any proceedings, including delinquent tax proceedings; or (b) seek any tax deferral, credit or abatement, either presently or prospectively authorized under Iowa Code Chapter 403 or 404, or any other state law, of the taxation of real property, including improvements and fixtures thereon, contained in the Property or the Minimum Improvements; or (c) request the Assessor to reduce the Minimum Actual Value; or (d) appeal to the board review of the city, county, state or to the Director of Revenue of the State of Iowa to reduce the Minimum Actual Value; or (e) cause a reduction in the actual value or the Minimum Actual Value through any other proceedings. 7. This Agreement shall be promptly recorded by the City with the Recorder of Black Hawk County, Iowa. The City shall pay all costs of recording. 8. Neither the preambles nor provisions of this Agreement are intended to, or shall be construed as, modifying the terms of the Development Agreement. 9. Each provision, section, sentence, clause, phrase, and word of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any portion of this Agreement shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, the offending provision or part thereof shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. If, for any reason, a court finds that any portion of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable as written, but that by limiting such provision or portion thereof it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision or portion thereof shall be deemed to be written, and shall be construed and enforced, as so limited. 10. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties, including but not limited to future owners of the Project property. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Minimum Assessment Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the date det forth above. [signatures on next page] CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA RNK INVESTMENTS, LLC By: By: %"‘ Quentin M. Hart, Ma or Ron Koe ker Attest: Kelley Fel le, City Clerk P�^1- BRITNI C PERKINS STATE OF IOWA ) Z P";,,,s9 * CO MISSIOSIONN O.84552 SS. *gym' JANUARY 27,2026 COUNTY OF BLACK HAWK ) iowA On this lay of PCtiitbe 2026, before me, a notary public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Quentin M. Hart and Kelley Felchle, to me personally known, who being duly sworn ho being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, a municipal corporation, created and existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the seal of said municipal corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said municipal corporation by authority and resolution of its City Council, and said Mayor and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said municipal corporation by it and by them voluntarily executed. ubli • STATE OF id wk. ) SS. ' BAILEY JONES COUNTY OF LA nil ComMy mission Number 9 3sa2s Ink dominion 7 • Subscribed and sworn before me on ///f--,00 4 , by Ron Koelker as Qh,, (title) of RNK Investments, LLC. No ary Public CERTIFICATION OF ASSESSOR The undersigned, having reviewed the plans and specifications for the Minimum Improvements to be constructed and the market value assigned to the land upon which the Minimum Improvements are to be constructed for the development, and being of the opinion that the minimum market value contained in the foregoing Minimum Assessment Agreement appears reasonable, hereby certifies as follows: The undersigned Assessor, being legally responsible for the assessment of the property described in the foregoing Minimum Assessment Agreement, certifies that the actual value assigned to that land and improvements upon completion shall not be less than One Million and 00/ 100 Dollars ($1,000,000.00) at the completion of the Phase I Improvements, and One Million Five Hundred Thousand and 00/ 100 Dollars ($,1500,000.00) at the completion of the Phase II Improvements (collectively the"Minimum Actual Value"based on which Phase has completed 1,500,000.00)until termination of this Minimum Assessment Agreement pursuant to the terms hereof, subject to adjustment as provided in said agreement. Date Assessor for Black Hawk County, Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF BLACK HAWK ) Subscribed and sworn to before me on by T.J. Koenigsfeld, Assessor for Black Hawk County, Iowa. Notary Public