6. EDSR 06-17-2013 Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION
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TO ITEM NUMBER
Economic Development Authority 6.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
June 17, 2013 Clay Wilfahrt,Assistant Director of
Economic Development
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Consider Tax Abatement Application and make Brian Beeman,Director of Economic
recommendation to City Council for Preferred Powder Coating Development
REVIEWED BY
Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director,
CODD
ACTION REQUESTED
Consider Tax Abatement Application and make recommendation to City Council.
Option 1 -Tax abatement in the amount of$680,895, as recommended by Ehlers and Associates
Option 2 -Tax abatement in the amount of$1,153,878, as requested by the applicant.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Preferred Powder Coating has submitted an offer to purchase 10.36 acres of land from the city for$1.67
per square foot excluding approximately one acre of land that is unbuildable due to a utility easement, for
a total cost of$680,895.07.
Preferred Powder is requesting tax abatement of$1,153,878 dollars over 12 years.
Staff has evaluated Preferred Powder's application and has scored it as a 38 out of a possible 45 points
which qualifies it as a"highly desirable"project based on the city's project priorities.
Upon approval by the city and county, the EDA will be reimbursed the $680,895 market value of the land
through a city and county tax abatement. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and
consider the abatement application on July 1, the county has held a public hearing and plans to consider
the abatement application on July 9 with land use review is expected on July 15.
Because the proposed financial assistance exceeds $150,000, a Business Subsidy Agreement is required by
state statute. The Business Subsidy Agreement will require the applicant to create a minimum of 8 jobs
and retain their existing 24 jobs. They will need to retain the jobs for a minimum of one year. All of the
jobs must pay wages greater than $12.19 per hour. Preferred Powder stated that they intend to pay an
average wage of$15 per hour.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In accordance with the city's Tax Abatement Policy, Ehlers and Associates, Inc. completed a but for analysis
and financial projection for the tax abatement project. They concluded that at an estimated market value
of$4,100,000, the project will generate enough abatement revenue to repay the EDA within 10.5 years at
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4%interest and in 8 years at no interest. There is no minimum assessment agreement establishing a
minimum market value to guarantee repayment in the 8-year term. The interest rate charged is at the
discretion of the Council,but capped at 4%.
Ehlers compared the project with and without abatement. Without abatement, the return on equity
would be -1.88%,or not sustainable. They recommend an abatement amount in the amount of$680,895
to buy down the land which would give them an 11.55%return on equity which is considered acceptable.
The resulting gap between this recommendation and the original request is $472,983.
At the request of the applicant, staff has retained Springsted for a second opinion on the amount of
necessary tax abatement. Unfortunately, the final analysis is not expected before the June 17 EDA
meeting . Staff's recommendation is based on the Ehlers findings. Should Springsted's findings differ
significantly from Ehlers, the item could be brought back to the EDA in a special meeting.
However,independent of the second opinion, the EDA may consider additional assistance,by policy as
outlined in the Tax Abatement Policy, Section V. Project Qualifications:
V. The City will consider the use of Tax Abatement assistance for projects that may not meet the but for and job
creation criteria, but rather would be considered as a "location incentive': These projects may result in other public
benefits such as a significant tax base increase, the creation of higher payingjobs(at least twice the minimum hourly
rate stated in the Ciy's Business Subsidy Policy), and is likely to assist in the marketing and attraction of
additional desired developments.
e. The project shall comply with all provisions set forth in the Minnesota Tax Abatement Law, State Statues
469.1812 to 469.1815, as amended.
f The project must be consistent with the Ciy s Comprehensive Plan,Land Use Plan, and Zoning Ordinances.
g. The project shall serve at least two of the following public purposes:
• Job creation or job retention.
• Significantly increase the tax base.
• Enhancement or diversification of the city's economic base.
• Development or redevelopment that will spur additional private investment in the area.
• Fulfillment of defined city objectives, such as those identified in the Economic
Development Strategic Plan or the City's Comprehensive Plan, among others.
• Removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site."
The items in bold are deemed to be met.
Staff can support tax abatement for the larger amount for a number of reasons,including:
1) Without support,the project will not go forward,based on statements of the applicant.
2) Tax abatement is administered as a Pay As You Go.
3) Upon construction, there will be a large,industrial building in the new development.
4) As the first such project,Preferred Powder should generate interest,momentum, and additional
investment toward the eventual build out of the area.
5) Changes to the economy and banking rules have limited the ease at which a property owner can
obtain private financing.
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If approved, this will add an additional 5-6 years at no interest, and exceed the statutory maximum of 20
years at 4%interest.
The construction project will cost an estimated$6,822,696. Public financing will include:
• Elk River Tax Abatement (land purchase) $340,448 (requested)
• Sherburne County Tax Abatement (land purchase) $340,448 (requested)
• EDA Microloan (equipment) $100,000
• EDA Forgivable Loan (construction) $200,000
• Gap requested abatement(city) $236,491.50
• Gap requested abatement (county) $236,491.50
Total public financing $1,453,879 (21% of project cost)
If the EDA recommends approval, the City Council will hold a public hearing on July 1 and consider the
abatement application. Pending approvals, staff expects to close on the abatement and all other city
financing and the land sale in late July. Preferred Powder plans to begin construction in August.
ATTACHMENTS
• EDA Tax Abatement Policy and Guidelines
• Tax Abatement Application and Review Worksheet
• Ehlers memo dated June 13, 2013
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City of
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Tax Abatement
Policy & Application
Amended: May 2006
Amended:August 2002
Adopted: April 10,2000
City of Elk River
Economic Development Division
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River,MN 55330
763.635.1040
Table of Contents
I. Policy Purpose 3
II. Difference Between Tax Abatement &
Tax Increment Financing 3
III. Objectives of Tax Abatement 3
IV. Policies for the Use of Tax Abatement 4
V. Project Qualifications 5
VI. Subsidy Agreement & Reporting Requirements 6
VII. Application Process for Tax Abatement 7
City of Elk River 7
Application to Other Jurisdictions 7
VIII. Application for Tax Abatement 8
Applicant Information 8
Project Information 9
Public Purpose 9
Sources &Uses 10
Additional Documentation and Checklist 11
IX. Sample But-For Analysis 12
X. Application Review Worksheet 13
XI. City of Elk River Business Subsidy Policy 15
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I. POLICY PURPOSE
For the purposes of this document, the term `CCity"shall include the Elk River City Council,Economic
Development Authority, and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the City of Elk River's position relating to the
use of Tax Abatement for private development above and beyond the requirements and
limitations set forth by State Law.This policy shall be used as a guide in the processing
and review of applications requesting Tax Abatement assistance.The fundamental
purpose of providing Tax Abatement in Elk River is to encourage desirable development
or redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for the assistance provided through
the Tax Abatement.
The City of Elk River is granted the power to utilize Tax Abatement by Minnesota
Statutes,Sections 469.1812 to 469.1815 (the"Minnesota Tax Abatement Act"),as
amended. It is the intent of the City to provide the minimum amount of Tax
Abatement,as well as other incentives,at the shortest term required for the project to
proceed. Preference is given to projects in which the total amount of Tax Abatement
request includes participation from the county. The City reserves the right to approve or
reject projects on a case by case basis,taking into consideration established policies,
project criteria,and demand on city services in relation to the potential benefits from the
project. Meeting policy criteria does not guarantee the award of Tax Abatement to the
project.Approval or denial of one project is not intended to set precedent for approval
or denial of another project.
II. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TAX ABATEMENT AND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
The primary difference between Tax Abatement and Tax Increment Financing(TIF) is
the way in which the dollars are awarded to the project. When TIF is awarded to a
project by the city, the other taxing jurisdictions (the school district and the county) are
required to contribute their portion of the increased taxes to the project. Conversely,
when Tax Abatement is requested,each political subdivision has the option of granting
its portion of the increased taxes to the project. Subsequently,the dollars generated for
the project with Tax Abatement are generally less than the dollars generated with TIF.
III. OBJECTIVES OF TAX ABATEMENT
As a matter of adopted policy,the City will consider using Tax Abatement to assist
private development projects to achieve one or more of the following objectives:
• To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer
stable employment and/or attractive wages and benefits as defined in the City's
Business Subsidy Policy.
• To enhance and diversify the City of Elk River's economic base.
• To encourage additional unsubsidized private development in the area,either
directly or indirectly through"spin off" development.
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• To facilitate the development process and to achieve development on sites
which would not be developed without Tax Abatement assistance.
• To remove blight and/or encourage redevelopment of commercial and
industrial areas in the city that result in high quality redevelopment and private
reinvestment.
• To offset increased costs of redevelopment (i.e. contaminated site clean up)
over and above the costs normally incurred in development.
• To create opportunities for affordable housing.
• To contribute to the implementation of other public policies,as adopted by the
city from time to time,such as the promotion of quality urban or architectural
design,energy conservation,and decreasing capital and/or operating costs of
local government.
• To significantly increase the City of Elk River's tax base.
IV. POLICIES FOR THE USE OF TAX ABATEMENT
a. Tax Abatement assistance will be provided to the developer upon receipt of
taxes by the City,otherwise referred to as the pay-acyougo method. Requests
for up front financing will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
b. Any developer receiving Tax Abatement assistance shall provide a minimum
of ten percent (10%) owner cash equity investment in the project.
c. Tax Abatement will not be used in circumstances where land and/or
property price is in excess of fair market value.
d. Developer shall be able to demonstrate a market demand for a proposed
project.
e. Tax Abatement will not be utilized in cases where it would create an unfair
and significant competitive financial advantage over other projects in the
area.
f. Tax Abatement shall not be used for projects that would place extraordinary
demands on city services or for projects that would generate significant
environmental impacts.
g. The developer must provide adequate financial guarantees to ensure
completion of the project,including,but not limited to:minimum assessment
agreements,letters of credit,personal guaranties,and etcetera.
h. The developer shall adequately demonstrate, to the City's sole satisfaction,an
ability to complete the proposed project based on past development
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experience,general reputation,and credit history,among other factors,
including the size and scope of the proposed project.
i. For the purposes of underwriting the proposal,the developer shall provide
any requested market, financial,environmental,construction plans or other
data requested by the City or its consultants.
j. Tax Abatement proposals shall not be used to support speculative office
projects. Speculative projects are defined as those projects which have pre-
leasing agreements or letters of intent for less than 50%of the available
space.
In addition,leasable office projects must meet the following guidelines:
1. Evidence of the 50% occupancy must be reported to the Director of
Economic Development six months following an issued Certificate of
Occupancy.
2. Of the occupants certified at the six month period, 50% of the jobs
must be considered"new"jobs to the City of Elk River,meaning jobs
not located in the City at any time prior to occupying space in the
project.
3. Business retention jobs will be considered on a one-for-one match to
job creation only in cases where job loss is specific and demonstrable in
accordance with the MN Business Subsidy Law. Evidence may include
documentation that the company will have to close involuntarily,or the
company has received an attractive offer to move to another state or
community.
k. All Tax Abatement proposals shall optimize the private development
potential of a site.
V. PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS
All Tax Abatement projects considered by the City of Elk River must meet each of the
following requirements:
a. The project shall meet at least one of the objectives set forth in Section III of
this document.
b. The use of Tax Abatement will be limited to:
• Industrial development,expansion,redevelopment,or
rehabilitation;or
• Commercial redevelopment or rehabilitation;or
• Research and development facilities that satisfy Business Park
zoning requirements;or
• Office facilities with a minimum new construction of 25,000
square feet;or
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• Residential development and redevelopment may be eligible for
Tax Abatement under a separate set of policies and only with the
recommendation of the HRA.
c. The developer shall demonstrate that the project is not financially feasible
but for the use of Tax Abatement. Evaluation of the project's financial
feasibility without Tax Abatement shall be provided by the City's financial
advisor on all requests of over$25,000 total public investment.
d. The City will consider the use of Tax Abatement assistance for projects that
may not meet the but for and job creation criteria,but rather would be
considered as a"location incentive". These projects may result in other
public benefits such as a significant tax base increase,the creation of higher
paying jobs (at least twice the minimum hourly rate stated in the City's
Business Subsidy Policy),and is likely to assist in the marketing and attraction
of additional desired developments.
e. The project shall comply with all provisions set forth in the Minnesota Tax
Abatement Law,State Statues 469.1812 to 469.1815,as amended.
f. The project must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan,Land
Use Plan,and Zoning Ordinances.
g. The project shall serve at least two of the following public purposes:
• Job creation or job retention.
• Significantly increase the tax base.
• Enhancement or diversification of the city's economic base.
• Development or redevelopment that will spur additional private
investment in the area.
• Fulfillment of defined city objectives, such as those identified in the
Economic Development Strategic Plan or the City's Comprehensive
Plan,among others.
• Removal of blight or the rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site.
VI. SUBSIDY AGREEMENT & REPORTING REQUIRMENTS
All developers/businesses receiving Tax Abatement assistance from the City of Elk
River shall be subject to the provisions and requirements set forth by the City's
Business Subsidy Policy as amended and attached as Section XI of this document,
and Minnesota State Statute 116J.993 (the"Minnesota Business Subsidy Law").
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VII. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR TAX ABATEMENT
A. CITY OF ELK RIVER
1. Applicant submits the completed application along with a non-
refundable$5,000 application deposit. The application deposit will
be used toward the cost of services provided in the evaluation of
financial feasibility and preparation of legal documents and
agreements. Projects that demand professional services in excess of
the initial deposit shall be required to reimburse the City for the
additional expenses.
2. City staff reviews the application and completes the Application
Review Worksheet.
3. Results of the Worksheet are submitted to the appropriate governing
authorities (EDA or HRA) for recommendation to the City Council
of approval or denial of the request.
4. If preliminary approval is granted,all necessary notices,resolutions
and agreements are prepared by City staff and/or consultants.
5. Public hearing(s) on the proposed request are held.
6. The City Council grants final approval or denial of the request.
B. APPLICATIONS TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS
It is recommended that applicants intending to seek Tax Abatement from
Sherburne County and/or School District 728 make their applications to
those bodies concurrent with their application to the City of Elk River. For
more information on applying for Tax Abatement through Sherburne
County and/or School District 728,contact:
Sherburne County Administrator
763-241-2701
School District 728 Superintendent
763-241-3400
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VIII. APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name of Corporation/Partnership
Address
Primary Contact
Address
Phone Fax Email
Brief description of the corporation/partnership's business,including history,principal
product or service:
Brief description of the proposed project:
Attorney Name
Address
Phone Fax Email
Accountant Name
Address
Phone Fax Email
Contractor Name
Address
Phone Fax Email
Engineer Name
Address
Phone Fax Email
Architect Name
Address
Phone Fax Email
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B. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. The project will be:
Industrial: New Construction Expansion Redevelopment/ Rehab.
Office/research facility that conforms to Business Park zoning standards
Commercial Redevelopment/Rehabilitation
Other
2. In addition to the City of Elk River,applicant is requesting Tax Abatement from:
Sherburne County School District 728
3. The project will be:_Owner Occupied Leased Space
4. Project Address
Parcel Identification Number(s)
5. Site Plan and Construction Plans Attached: Yes No
6. Total Amount of Tax Abatement Requested: $ over years.
City Portion: Annual$ Total$
County Portion: Annual$ Total$
ISD 728 Portion: Annual$ Total$
7. Current Real Estate Taxes on Project Site: $
Estimated Real Estate Taxes upon Completion: Phase I $
Phase II $
8. Construction Start Date:
Construction Completion Date:
If Phased Project: Year % Completed
Year % Completed
C. PUBLIC PURPOSE
It is the policy of the City of Elk River that the use of Tax Abatement should result
in a benefit to the public. Please indicate how this project will serve a public
purpose.
Job Creation/Retention Number of existing jobs
Number of jobs created by project
Average hourly wage of jobs created/retained
New industrial development which will result in additional private
investment in the area.
_Enhancement and/or diversification of the City of Elk River's economic base.
The project contributes to the fulfillment of the City's Economic Development
Strategic Plan.
Removal of blight.
_Rehabilitation of a high profile or priority site.
Significantly increase the City's tax base.
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D. SOURCES & USES
SOURCES NAME AMOUNT
Bank Loan $
Other Private Funds $
Owner Cash Equity $
Fed Grant/Loan $
State Grant/Loan $
EDA Micro Loan $
Tax Abatement $
ID Bonds $
TOTAL $
USES AMOUNT
Land Acquisition $
Site Development $
Construction $
Machinery&Equipment $
Architectural&Engineering Fees $
Legal Fees $
Interest During Construction $
Debt Service Reserve $
Contingencies $
TOTAL $
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E. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND CHECKLIST
Applicants will also be required to provide the following documentation:
A) Written business plan,including a description of the business,
ownership/management,date established,products and services,and
future plans
B) Financial Statements for Past Two Years
Profit&Loss Statement
Balance Sheet
C) Current Financial Statements
Profit&Loss Statement to Date
Balance Sheet to Date
D) Two Year Financial Projections
E) Personal Financial Statements of all Major Shareholders
Profit&Loss
Current Tax Return
F) Letter of Commitment from Applicant Pledging to Complete
During the Proposed Project Duration
G) Letter of Commitment from the Other Sources of Financing,
Stating Terms and Conditions of their Participation in the Project
H) Non-refundable application deposit of$5,000
I) Construction Plans and Itemized Project Construction Statement
J) Attach the following documentation as Exhibits
Exhibit A—Corporation/Partnership Description
Exhibit B—Description of Project
Exhibit C—List of Shareholders/Partners
Exhibit D—But-For Analysis
Exhibit E—List of Prospective Lessees
Exhibit F—Legal Description and PID Number(s)
Note:All Major shareholders will be required to sign personal guarantees and a minimum
assessment agreement if up front financing of the project is required.
The undersigned certifies that all information provided in this application is true and correct
to the best of the undersigned's knowledge. The undersigned authorizes the City of Elk
River to check credit references,verify financial and other information, and share this
information with other political subdivisions as needed. The undersigned also agrees to
provide any additional information as may be requested by the City after the filing of this
application.
Applicant Name Date
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IX. SAMPLE BUT-FOR ANALYSIS
WITH NO WITH
TAX ABATEMENT TAX ABATEMENT
SOURCES AND USES SOURCES AND USES
SOURCES SOURCES
Mortgage 9,600,000 8,667,000
Equity 2,400,000 2,400,00
Tax Abatement 0 933,000
TOTAL SOURCES 12,000,000 12,000,000
USES USES
Land 1,500,000 1,500,000
Site Work 300,000 300,000
Soil Correction 468,000 468,000
Demolition 100,000 100,000
Relocation 65,000 65,000
Subtotal Land Costs 2,433,000 2,433,000
Construction 6,750,000 6,750,000
Finish Manufacturing 250,000 250,000
Subtotal Construction Costs 7,000,000 7,000,000
Soft Costs 350,000 350,000
Taxes 35,000 35,000
Finance Fees 850,000 850,000
Project Manager 542,000 542,000
Developer Fee 540,000 540,000
Contingency 250,000 250,000
Subtotal Soft Costs 2,567,000 2,567,000
TOTAL USES 12,000,000 12,000,000
Income Statement Income Statement
Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft. Sq. Ft. Per Sq. Ft.
Rent-Space 1 100,000 $8.00 800,000 100,000 $8.00 800,000
Rent-Space 2 25,000 $8.50 212,500 25,000 $8.50 212,500
Rent-Space 3 25,000 $9.00 225,000 25,000 $9.00 225,000
Other 0 $0.00 0 0 $0.00 0
1,237,500 1,237,500
Mortgage 20 Term 1,051,646 20 Term 949,439
9.00% Interest 9.00% Interest
9,600,000 Principal 8,667,000 Principal
Net Income 185,854 288,061
Total Return on Equity 7.74% 12.00%
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X. TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION REVIEW WORKSHEET
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF
1. The project meets the criteria set forth in Section V of the Tax Abatement policy.
a) Meets at least one of the objectives in Section III.
b) Demonstrates need for Tax Abatement with the but for analysis.
c) Consistent with all city plans and ordinances.
d) Serves at least two public purposes as defined in Section V(g).
2. Ratio of Private to All Public Investment in Project: Points:
$ Private Investment 5:1 5
$ Public Investment 4:1 4
Ratio Private: Public Financing 3:1 3
2:1 2
Less than 2:1 1
3.Job Creation in the City of Elk River: Points:
Number of new jobs as a result of the project. 25+ 5
Number of existing/retained jobs 20+ 4
Total 15+ 3
10+ 2
Less than 10 1
4. Ratio of Public Investment to Job Creation: Points:
$ Public Investment $8,000 or less 5
Number of new jobs created/retained $10,000 or less 4
$ of Public Investment per new job $12,000 or less 3
$15,000 or less 2
Over$15,000 1
5.Wage Level of new jobs created/retained Points:
Minimum hourly wage Over$21/ hour 5
of jobs created/retained: $18-21 / hour 4
$14-17 / hour 3
$10-13 / hour 2
Under$10 / hour 1
6. Project size: Points:
The project will result in the construction 40,000+ 5
of square feet 30,000+ 4
20,000+ 3
10,000+ 2
10,000 or less 1
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7. Market Value/Tax Base Generation: Points:
The project will result in a per square foot Industrial Commercial
estimated market value(land and building) $80/sf+ $110/sf+ 5
of $70/sf+ $100/sf+ 4
$60/sf+ $90/sf+ 3
$50/sf+ $80/sf+ 2
$40/sf+ $70/sf+ 1
8.Type of Project: Points:
100% Owner Occupied 5
Mix Owner Occupied&Investment 4
Investment Property 3
9. Use: Points:
Industrial or Business Park Project 5
Commercial Rehabilitation/Redevelopment 4
10. Likelihood that the project will result in Points:
unsubsidized, spin-off development. High 5
Moderate 3
Low 1
Sub -Total Points: of a possible 45 points.
11. Bonus Points Bonus Points:
The project will be 100%Pay-asyougo Tax Abatement 3 points
The project contributes to the goals of Energy City. 2 points
• Product promotes sensible use of energy, OR
• Project utilises significant energy efficient design&/or
materials in construction.
Total Points:
Overall project desirability: High 45-38 points
Moderate 37-29 points
Low 28-20 points
Not Eligible 19-0 points
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experience to Preferred Powder Coating. Derek and Scott utilize state-of-the-
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art ERP(Enterprise Resource Planning)software to ensure all of the
organizational functions are integrated into one system that produces real-time
access to the system's data.
Currently we occupy 73,000 square feet of warehouse space and have added
the Preferred Sign and Graphics division as well as the Preferred License Plate
Frame division.
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• Service&Capabilities When we powder coat metal,we electrostatically apply a dry coating of
• 'Iexlures&1'hushes pigment to a product,then cure it under heat to allow the pigment to spread and
form an even-coated finish.
Unlike conventional liquid paint,powder coating does not require toxic solvent
to keep the pigment in a liquid suspension form.thereby eliminating the need
for using,storing,and disposing of harmful chemicals.
In addition.powder coating creates a more durable finish that is tougher and
lasts longer than conventional paint.Preferred Powder Coating focuses on
quality and customer service during the entire powder coating process.
Our work features:
• Cost-effective finish-With assistance in product development to deliver
the best finishing process for your budget.Conveyor line with auto guns
or Batch systems available to meet most production needs,
• Full service-From pre-treatment and wash,to application,light
assembly in-house silk screen inspection,anti-skid applications,
packaging,logistics,and documentation.
• Quality control-Preferred provides fiill-scale documentation tailored to
your exact quality control standards.
• Quick turnaround-From prototypes to production runs,our large-scale
production area enables us to turn around your project quickly.
• Short-term storage-Our warehouse allows us to easily receive,store,
track and ship your products.
• Expansive capabilities-Preferred is able to handle high-or low-volume
production for customers.
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• Employment Preferred Powder Coating is committed to providing cost-competitive work by
• kinks using state-of-the-art equipment with an emphasis on customer service.
Preferred Powder Coating is a"green"company dedicated to the development
and utilization of ISO fundamentals grounded in our core values.
Vision statement
Preferred strives to become a respected local,regional and national resource in
the metal powder coating industry.We will endeavor to preserve our natural
environment while providing high-quality,cost-effective services for our
customers.Our employees will stay current with the latest methods and be
encouraged to develop their skills and creativity. Preferred's top-caliber
customer service will be the foundation on which will continue to build and
expand our business.
Our values
Several key values serve as a foundation for all that we do at Preferred Powder
Coating.
Environmental preservation and conservation-Our work is done in an
environmentally sensitive manner.Powder coating.unlike liquid coatings,do
not produce hazardous solid waste or hazardous air pollutants.
Employee safety-The safety and health of our employees is critically
important.We aim to have a healthy.safe workplace by providing necessary
training,well-maintained equipment,and employee accountability on the job.
Teamwork-Each employee is entitled to respect for their talents and is
appreciated as a critical part of the Preferred team.
Being accountable-All employees will take responsibility for errors and team
from their mistakes.Important information gathered from errors will be input
into past master files to ensure there will not be repeatable mistakes.
Positive attitude—Negativity is not welcome in our workplace.Employees
should maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with fellow employees
and our customers.
Valuing education—Our company supports employees who choose to pursue
new educational opportunities.Additional training benefits the entire company
and leads to a more productive workplace.
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Being innovative-Employees are encouraged to think of new and innovative
ways to improve service,cost and quality for our customers.
Taking initiative—Our employees can feel empowered to be self-motivated
and strive to achieve goals in their professional and personal lives.
Valuing relationships-Maintaining relationships with our customers is a
critically important part of our business.They must be built with a sense of
mutual respect and courtesy,with a focus on the needs of the customer.
Honesty—Preferred employees will conduct themselves in an honest and
trustworthy manner with all clients and fellow employees.
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• Industries Served Premium powder coating
Preferred Powder Coating works with a variety of industries that require
premium powder services for their quality products.The use of our high-
quality facility helps their products stand out from the crowd.We specialize in
the following:
• Aeronautics
• Air Purification
• Agriculture
• Athletic equipment
• ATV
• Automotive
• Computer
• Construction
• Die casting
• Foundry castings
• Hangars and shelving
• Hardware
• Medical Equipment
• OEM
• Point-of-purchase displays
• Recreational
• Retail
• Sheet metal
• Wire products
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11 March 2013
Elk River Economic Development Authority
Suzanne Fischer, EDA Executive Director
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
RE: Letter of Commitment for Elk River Forgivable Loan Application
Dear Ms. Fischer,
This letter is my official pledge of commitment to complete my approximately 70,000 square foot
building for Preferred Powder Coating no later than November 2013.
I am hoping to break ground on this project in August of 2013.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Annie
Deckert, Decklan Group, at 612-564-0795.
I appreciate your time.
Respectfully,
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Dan Bosshart
Vice President of Operations, Preferred Powder Coating, LLC.
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ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE-ALTERNATIVE NO.1
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
TOTAL TOTAL
ITEM SPEC. UNIT ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
NO. REF. DESCRIPTION UNIT COST QUANTITY COST
1 2021.501 MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM $15,000.00 1 $15,000
2 2104.501 REMOVE CURB LIN FT $3.00 156 $468
3 2104.604 SALVAGE CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQ YD $50.00 44 $2,200
4 2105.501 COMMON EXCAVATION(EV)(P) CU YD $5.00 16,727 $83,635
5 2105.505 MUCK EXCAVATION CU YD $6.00 2,013 $12,078
6 2105.521 GRANULAR BORROW(LV) CU YD $9.00 8,962 $80,658
7 2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 5 TON $12.50 3,590 $44,875
8 2357.502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GALLONS $3.00 524 $1,572
9 2360.501 TYPE SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE(2,B) TON $68.00 1,171 $79,628
10 2360.501 TYPE SP 12.5 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE(2,5) TON $65.00 1,489 $96,785
11 2411.507 CONCRETE FLUME EACH $400.00 2 $800
12 2411.618 MODULAR BLOCK RETAINING WALL SQ FT $20.00 4,130 $82,600
13 2531.501 CONCRETE CURB&GUTTER DESIGN B612 LIN FT $11.00 2,366 $26,026
14 2531.507 6"CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SO FT $4.00 1,000 $4,000
15 2531.604 7"CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER SQ YD $40.00 64 $2,560
16 2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM $500.00 1 $500
17 2571.501 INFILTRATION POND PLANTINGS LUMP SUM $20,000.00 1 $20,000
18 2573.502 SILT FENCE,TYPE MACHINE SLICED LIN FT $3.00 3,407 $10,221
19 2573.530 STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION EACH $500.00 1 $500
20 2573.602 TEMPORARY ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EACH $1,000.00 1 $1,000
21 _ 2575.502 WETLAND SEED MIX WITH COVER CROP ACRE $5,000.00 1.2 $6,000
22 2575.505 SODDING TYPE LAWN SQ YD $3.50 3,510 $12,285
23 2575.532 FERTILIZER TYPE 1 POUND $1.00 220 $220
24 2582.502 4"SOLID LINE YELLOW-PAINT LIN FT $0.50 2,100 $1,050
25 2501.515 24"RC PIPE APRON EACH $750.00 1 $750
26 2503.541 15"RC PIPE SEWER DESIGN 3006 CL V LIN FT $28.00 116 $3,248
27 2503.541 24"RC PIPE SEWER DESIGN 3006 CL III LIN FT $48.00 22 $1,056
28 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING STORM SEWER EACH $500.00 1 $500
29 2506.502 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPECIAL 1 EACH $1,000.00 1 $1,000
30 2506.502 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPECIAL 2 EACH $1,500.00 2 $3,000
31 _ 2506.502 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN SPECIAL 3 EACH $2,000.00 1 $2,000
32 2506.502 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE DESIGN 48-4020 EACH $1,500.00 1 $1,500
33 2506.516 CASTING ASSEMBLY EACH $500.00 2 $1,000
34 2511.501 RANDOM RIPRAP CLASS II-FIELD STONE CU YD $80.00 35 $2,800
35 2503.602 PIPE PLUG EACH $100.00 1 $100
36 2503.602 6"X6"PVC WYE SDR 26 EACH $200.00 1 $200
37 2503.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EACH $500.00 1 $500
38 2503.602 6"CLEANOUT ASSEMBLY EACH $750.00 _ 1 $750
39 2503.603 6"PVC SANITARY SERVICE PIPE SDR 26 LIN FT $20.00 80 $1,600
40 2503.608 DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS POUND $3.00 464 $1,392
41 2503.608 6"WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 LIN FT $28.00 442 $12,376
42 2503.608 8"WATERMAIN DUCTILE IRON CL 52 LIN FT $33.00 102 _ $3,366
43 2504.602 6"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH $1,300.00 1 $1,300
44 2504.602 8"GATE VALVE AND BOX EACH $1,800.00 1 $1,800
45 2504.602 CONNECT TO EXISTING WATERMAIN EACH $500.00 1 $500
46 2504.602 HYDRANT EACH $3,200.00 1 $3,200
47 2504.603 HYDRANT RISER LIN FT $545.00 1 $545
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Clay Wilfahrt—Assistant Director of Economic Development
From; Mark Ruff- Ehlers
l x ; June 13, 2013
Subject: Preferred Powder Coating—Tax Abatement Request
Preferred Powder Coating is proposing to purchase approximately 10.36 acres of land
from the City and construct a new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility on the site.
They have requested $1,153,878 in the form of a land write down ($680,895) and
additional assistance ($472,983) through a City/County tax abatement. You have
requested that we review the project to determine what level of assistance is
appropriate for the project.
We have assumed that the City and County would only abate the taxes generated from
the construction of the building and not the existing land, as has been the past practice
of the City. We prepared tax abatement runs for the project with the following
assumptions:
1. The City and County will abate the increased taxes from the new development
(new building value only, land value is not abated) for up to a 12 year term.
2. Base value of land is approximately $815,900 per the County Assessor.
3. Value of the land and building after completion is approximately $5 million ($50
per s.f. of building for assessor's market value).
4. No inflation in value assumed over the term of the abatement.
Based upon these assumptions, the annual tax abatement generated is as follows:
City $41,775
County $45,132
Total $86,907
Based upon this, the total abatement estimated to be generated over the twelve (12)
year term is $1,042,083 which is approximately $111,000 less than what the developer
has requested, without factoring in interest to the calculations.
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LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE Offices also in Wisconsin and Illinois fax 651-697-8555 Roseville,MN 55113-1122
toll free 800-552-1171
Clay Wilfahrt
Preferred Powder Coating
June 12, 2013
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If the business paid for all proposed development costs, without any tax abatement
assistance, the total development costs would be $6,822,695. Based upon the terms of
financing for the first mortgage for the building and equipment and repayment of the
City's $100,000 micro loan, the developer would not achieve a reasonable return on the
equity they are proposing to invest.
If the City sells the land to the developer for $1, then the total development costs
decrease to $6,141,801. Based upon the same assumptions for financing terms for a
lower mortgage, the developer is able to obtain a market return of just under 12%.
Based upon our analysis, it would be appropriate to provide the developer with a land
write down for the project.
In order for the City to repay itself for the investment in the land ($680,895), we have
run several options without inflation and up to the statutory maximum a City can charge
in interest (4%). Based upon this, following is the payback period of the City's
investment and the amount of interest paid to the City:
Present Value of Future Value of
Years for Land
Repayment Abatement in Year Abatement in Final Total Interest
Repayment
Option of Final Land Year of Land Paid to City
($680,895) Payment Payment
0%Interest 8 $ 695,255 $ 695,255 $ -
1%Interest 8.5 $ 696,002 $ 738,709 $ 42,707
2%Interest 9 $ 691,605 $ 782,162 $ 90,557
3% Interest 9.5 $ 682,594 $ 825,616 $ 143,022
4% Interest 10.E $ 696,561 $ 912,523 $ 215,962
It is at the City's discretion as to how much interest they want to charge, if at all. It
should be noted that if the City desires to provide additional assistance to the
development above and beyond a land write down, the amount should not exceed the
maximum abatement estimated.
If the City did provide additional assistance of $1,153,878, the numbers of years
required to provide the assistance is as follows at varying interest rates:
Repayment
Years to Generate Fuil Request
Option
0%Interest 13 to 14
1%Interest 14 to 15
2%Interest 16 to 17
3%Interest 1St°19
4%Interest More than Statutory maximum of 2)yea
Clay Wilfahrt
Preferred Powder Coating
June 12, 2013
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It is important for the City to determine if the additional assistance will be a pay-as-you-
go arrangement with the business/developer. If so, the priority of payment between the
land write-down back to the City and the business/developer would need to be
negotiated.
Please contact me at 651-697-8505 with any questions.