HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 1101 approving an agreement among the SBRA, SBRC and the St. Joseph County Airport Authority for the operation and management of Blackthorn Golf Course and authorizing the execution thereofY
RESOLUTION NO. 1101
A RESOLUTION OF THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
P APPROVING AN AGREEMENT AMONG
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF
WHEREAS, the St. Joseph County Airport Authority ( "Airport ")
is the owner of approximately 189 acres of real property situated in
northwest St. Joseph County, Indiana, in an area commonly known as
the Airport Economic Development Area ( "Airport Land "); and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority is the owner
of approximately 81 acres of real property situated in northwest St.
Joseph County, Indiana, in an area commonly known as the Airport
Economic Development Area ( "Redevelopment Land "); and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment Commission is desirous of
constructing, equipping and establishing an 18- or 19 -hole public
play, first class golf course, clubhouse, maintenance building and
related facilities ( "Blackthorn ") over and upon the combined Airport
Land and Redevelopment Land ( "Golf Course Site ") to be funded with
proceeds from the issuance and sale of lease rental revenue bonds in
the approximate amount of $5.5 million; and
WHEREAS, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and South
Bend Redevelopment Commission (collectively "Redevelopment ") are
desirous of acquiring the Airport Land in order to allow for the
construction of Blackthorn; and
WHEREAS, as evidenced by its Resolution 92 -6, adopted
September 24, 1992, Airport is desirous of conveying the Airport Land
to Redevelopment in order to allow for the construction of Blackthorn
in consideration of Redevelopment and Airport entering into an
agreement with the Airport for the joint operation and management of
Blackthorn; and
WHEREAS, as evidenced by its Resolution 67, adopted
September 29, 1992, the South Bend Redevelopment Authority is
desirous of acquiring the Airport Land in order to allow for the
construction of Blackthorn in consideration of Redevelopment and
Airport entering into an agreement with the Airport for the joint
operation and management of Blackthorn; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7, the Interlocal Cooperation Act,
authorizes one or more governmental entities to exercise, jointly or
by one of the entities on behalf of the others, powers that may be
exercised by such units severally; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable, advantageous, and in the public
interest that Redevelopment and Airport enter into the Agreement
among the South Bend Redevelopment Authority, the South Bend
Redevelopment Commission, and the St. Joseph County Airport Authority
for the Operation and Management of Blackthorn Golf Course
( "Agreement "), attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, substantially similar resolutions have or will be
approved by the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and St. Joseph
County Airport Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, AND PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION UNDER I.C. 36 -1 -7, THE INDIANA
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AS FOLLOWS:
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Section I. That the South Bend Redevelopment Commission has
considered and hereby approves the joint and cooperative operation
and management of Blackthorn as contemplated by the Agreement.
Section II. That the South Bend Redevelopment Commission
hereby authorizes its President to enter into the Agreement in form
and substance the same as or substantially similar to that of the
Agreement attached hereto.
Section III. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Adopted at the regular meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission held Z 1992 at 1308 County City Building,
South Bend, Indiana 46601.
ATTEST:
Michael Donoho, Secretary
JPM /C:Res -GOLF
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Paula N. Auburn, President
AN AGREEMENT AMONG THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
FOR THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
BLACKTHORN GOLF COURSE
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this day
of , 1991, by and among the South Bend Redevelopment
Authority, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission (collectively
referred to as "Redevelopment ") and the St. Joseph County Airport
Authority ( "Airport ");
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Airport is the owner of approximately 189 acres
of real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, in an area
commonly known as the Airport Economic Development Area, and more
particularly described at Exhibit "A," attached hereto ( "Airport
Land "), and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment is the owner of approximately 81
acres of real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, in an
area commonly known as the Airport Economic Development Area,
( "Redevelopment Land "); and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment is desirous of constructing,
IL equipping and establishing an'18- or 19 -hole public play, first class
golf course, clubhouse, maintenance building and related facilities
( "Blackthorn ") over and upon the combined Airport Land and
Redevelopment Land ( "Golf Course Site ") to be funded with proceeds
from the issuance and sale of lease rental revenue bonds in the
approximate amount of $5.5 million; and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment is desirous of acquiring the Airport
Land in order to allow for the construction of Blackthorn; and
WHEREAS, the Airport is desirous of conveying the Airport
Land to Redevelopment in order to allow for the construction of
Blackthorn; and
WHEREAS, Redevelopment is desirous of entering into an
agreement with the Airport for the joint operation and management of
Blackthorn in consideration of the conveyance of the Airport Land to
Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, I.C. 36 -1 -7, the Interlocal Cooperation Act,
authorizes one or more governmental entities to exercise, jointly or
co by one of the entities on behalf of the others, powers that may be
exercised by such units severally; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable, advantageous, and in the
public interest to enter into an Agreement for joint and cooperative
action as contemplated hereby.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the conveyance
of the Airport Land to Redevelopment and of the mutual covenants and
promised contained herein, and pursuant to the authority granted the
parties under I.C. 36 -1 -7, Redevelopment and Airport agree as
follows:
1. PREAMBLE
Redevelopment and Airport, individually and jointly, confirm
their commitment to economic development within the County of St.
Joseph. In furtherance of the promotion of economic development in
St. Joseph County, Redevelopment intends to construct, equip and
establish Blackthorn which will serve as attractive infrastructure to
the Blackthorn Corporate Center, to be located adjacent thereto.
Redevelopment and Airport undertake hereby the operation and
management of Blackthorn.
In consideration of the execution of this Agreement, and the
payment of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), the receipt of such sum,
and the sufficiency of the entire consideration is hereby
acknowledged by Airport, Airport shall convey title to the Airport
Land to Redevelopment under the terms and conditions set forth below.
2. DEFINITIONS
(a) "Agreement" shall mean this agreement, entered into
this day of , 1992, by and among Redevelopment
and Airport.
(b) "Airport" shall mean the St. Joseph County Airport
Authority, a municipal corporation organized under and operating
pursuant to I.C. 8 -22 -3, and having its offices at 4477 Terminal
Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46628.
(c) "Airport Land" shall mean approximately 189 acres of
real property situated in St.,Joseph County, Indiana, in an area
commonly known as the Airport Economic Development Area, and more
particularly described at Exhibit "A," hereto.
(d) "Blackthorn" shall mean the 18- or 19 -hole public play,
first class golf course, clubhouse, maintenance building and related
facilities as described by the plans and specifications approved by
Redevelopment.
(e) "Blackthorn Expenses" shall mean all expenses relating
to the operation and maintenance of Blackthorn, including but not
limited to those identified at Exhibit "B," hereto, and including all
semi - annual lease payments, as identified at Exhibit "C," hereto.
(f) "Blackthorn Revenues" shall mean all revenues relating
to the operation and maintenance of Blackthorn, including but not
limited to those identified at Exhibit "D," hereto.
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(g) "Bonds" shall mean lease rental revenue bonds in the
approximate amount of $5.5 million, issued by the South Bend
Redevelopment Authority to finance the construction, equipping and
establishment of Blackthorn.
` (h) "Closing" shall mean the consummation of the purchase
fir+ and sale of the Airport Land in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement upon completion of all conditions precedent herein required
to the reasonable satisfaction of Redevelopment's counsel.
(i) "Contractor" shall mean the professional(s) retained by
Redevelopment under the Management Agreement to undertake operate and
maintain Blackthorn.
(j) "Deed" shall mean the general warranty deed conveying
title to the Airport Land from the Airport to Redevelopment.
(k) "Golf Course Site" shall mean the Redevelopment Land
together with the Airport Land, and more particularly described at
Exhibit "B," attached hereto.
(1) "Joint Committee" shall mean and refer to the six (6)
member committee having the rights and obligations as are set forth
in Section 10 herein. The membership of the Joint Committee shall be
composed of a total of two (2) members selected annually by
Redevelopment from their membership; a total of two (2) members
selected annually by Airport from its membership; the Executive
Director of the Department of Economic Development for the City of
South Bend; and the Executive Director of the Michiana Regional
Airport.
(m) "Management Agreement" shall mean.the contract between
Contractor and Redevelopment governing the operation and maintenance
of Blackthorn by Contractor, on behalf of Redevelopment, and
embodying the operational and maintenance standards established by
the Joint Committee.
(n) "Redevelopment" shall mean the South Bend Redevelopment
Authority, a municipal corporation established under and operating
pursuant to I.C. 36 -7 -14.5, and having its offices at 1200
County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601, and /or, as
appropriate, the South Bend Redevelopment Commission, governing body
of the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, established
under and operating pursuant to I.C. 36 -7 -14, and having its offices
at 1200 County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
(o) "Redevelopment Land" shall mean approximately 81 acres
of real property situated in St. Joseph County, Indiana, in an area
commonly known as the Airport Economic Development Area.
(p) "Surplus" shall mean the annual balance remaining at
the end of each fiscal year after all Blackthorn Expenses, including
but not limited to those identified at Exhibit "B," hereto, relating
to the operation and maintenance of Blackthorn, and including all
semi - annual lease payments and reserves accumulated for future lease
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payments, as identified at Exhibit "C," hereto, are deducted from all
Blackthorn Revenues, including, but not limited to those revenues
identified at Exhibit "D," based on a to fiscal year.
3. TITLE TO AIRPORT LAND
(a) State of Title to be Conveyed. At the Closing, Airport
shall convey to Redevelopment, its nominees, successors or assigns,
by general Warranty Deed, good and merchantable and insurable fee
simple title with the possibility of reverter, as provided herein, to
the Airport Land free from all liens, encumbrances, restrictions,
rights -of -way and other matters, excepting only the "permitted
exceptions" described as follows: (1) the lien of general real
estate taxes not yet due and payable; (ii) liens or encumbrances of
a definite or ascertainable amount and which will be paid and
discharged in full by or for Airport at or prior to the Closing;
(iii) zoning ordinances and easements of record, if any, which have
been approved by Redevelopment and which do not prevent or materially
interfere with Redevelopment's intended use of the Airport Land; and
(iv) liens, encumbrances and restrictions of record as shown on the
Title Commitment issued by the Abstract & Title Corporation on ,
1992 under Commitment No. 96979J -66, that are approved and accepted
by Redevelopment.
(b) Title Insurance Commitment and Policy.
(i) Redevelopment has procured a preliminary binder of
title insurance at its sole expense. Redevelopment is aware of any
encumbrances, restrictions, easements, rights -of -way, zoning
ordinances, and other matters of record and accepts the Airport Land
subject to the same as identified in such preliminary binder. At the
Closing, a Policy of Title Insurance or an endorsement to the Title
Commitment shall be issued to Redevelopment insuring Redevelopment's
fee simple interest in the Airport Land, as of the date of Closing,
in the state required by Section 4(a) above, with all general
exceptions deleted, and subject only to the "permitted exceptions ".
Redevelopment shall pay for all charges and costs of such Title
Insurance Policy.
(ii) Redevelopment waives such title defects or
objections and elects to proceed to acquire the Airport Land without
any abatement of the Purchase Price and to take title to the Airport
Land subject to such defects or objections.
4. RESTRICTIONS UPON USE OF AIRPORT LAND
(a) Agreements of Redevelopment. In order to protect and
provide for the future expansion, growth and development of the
Michiana Regional Airport, which borders the Airport Land,
Redevelopment agrees and the Deed shall state that Redevelopment and
its successors and assigns shall:
1. Devote the Airport Land only to use for the
operation of a public golf course, or other recreational use as
may be approved by the Airport, in writing.
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2. Unless otherwise approved in writing by Airport, at
no time use or suffer the use of any or all of the Airport Land
be used for commercial, residential, office, industrial, or other
similar use.
3. At no time construct, erect, or suffer, any
structure on the Airport Land in excess of feet in height.
(b) In addition, Redevelopment agrees and the Deed shall
state that:
1. The provisions of Indiana Code 34- 1 -52 -5 shall be
applicable to the Airport Land conveyed to Redevelopment herein
and that Redevelopment, its successors and assigns shall not
initiate or support action in any court or before any
governmental agency if the purpose of the action is to claim or
allege that the public use airport operations or any of the
operations or any of the operation's appurtenances are a private
use or a public nuisance: Provided, however, that this
prohibition shall be effective only so long as the public use
airport operations is operated in accordance with the rules of
the Indiana Department of Transportation, Division of
Aeronautics, or its successor, and there is no significant change
in the hours of operation of the public use airport operation,
and the public use airport operations are not operated in a
negligent manner.
2. That Redevelopment, its successors and assigns shall
not initiate or support action in any court or before any
governmental agency if the purpose of such operation is to
interfere with, restrict, or reduce the operation of the Michiana
Regional Airport or the use of the Michiana Regional Airport by
any aircraft as relating to the landing and takeoff of aircraft
generating high noise levels.
3. That Redevelopment, its successors and assigns promise,
covenant and warrant that they, their successors and assigns,
will not hereinafter use or permit or suffer the use of the
Airport Land in such a manner as to create electrical
interference with radio or electronic navigational airport or
aircraft aids so as to create any interference with radio
communication between any installation or installation of any
type of lights which would interfere with night aircraft
operations or make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between
airport lights, and others, or as to impair visibility in the
vicinity of the Michiana Regional Airport or as to otherwise
endanger the landing, taking off or maneuvering of aircraft at
the Michiana Regional Airport.
(c) Enforceability of Covenants. Redevelopment and the
Airport agree that the covenants of this Section shall be binding for
the benefit of and shall be enforceable by:
1. The Airport;
2. the County of St. Joseph;
3. their successors and assigns.
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The covenants shall be enforceable against:
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or political
Redevelopment;
its successors and assigns;
the City of South Bend;
its successors and assigns;
any other necessary individual, corporation, entity
subdivision.
(d) Beneficiaries of Covenants. Redevelopment and the
Airport agree that the Airport, the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Joseph County, and their successors and assigns shall be deemed
beneficiaries of the covenants in this Section. The Deed shall state
that the covenants shall run with the Airport Land and in favor of
Airport, the County of St. Joseph, and their successors and assigns.
Specifically, the Deed shall contain the following provisions,:
Conditions Subsequent to Transfer; Possibility of
Reverter; Grantee's Covenants and Restrictions
Upon Use
a) This conveyance is made as long as the
premises are devoted only to use for the operation
of a public golf course, or other recreational use
as may be approved by the grantor or its
successors or assigns, in writing.
b) The grantee, and those whose title is derived
from the grantee, covenant that they shall:
1. Devote the premises only to use for the
operation of a public golf course, or other
recreational use as may be approved by the grantor
or its successors or assigns, in writing.
2. Unless otherwise approved by grantor in
writing, at no time use or suffer the use of any
or all of the premises for commercial,
residential, office, industrial, or other similar
use.
3. At no time construct, erect, or suffer,
any structure on the premises in excess of
feet in height.
c) The provisions of Indiana Code 34- 1 -52 -5
IL shall be applicable to the premises hereby
conveyed to grantee herein and that grantee, its
successors and assigns shall not initiate or
support action in any court or before any
governmental agency if the purpose of the action
is to claim or allege that the public use airport
operations or any of the operations or any of the
operation's appurtenances are a private use or a
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public nuisance: Provided, however, that this
prohibition shall be effective only so long as the
public use airport operations is operated in
accordance with the rules of the Indiana
Department of Transportation, Division of
Aeronautics, or its successor, and there is no
significant change in the hours of operation of
the public use airport operation, and the public
use airport operations are not operated in a
negligent manner.
d) That grantee, its successors and assigns
shall not initiate or support action in any court
or before any governmental agency if the purpose
of such operation is to interfere with, restrict,
or reduce the operation of the Michiana Regional
Airport or the use of the Michiana Regional
Airport by any aircraft as relating to the landing
and takeoff of aircraft generating high noise
levels.
e) That grantee, its successors and assigns
promise, covenant and warrant that they, their
successors and assigns, will not hereinafter use
or permit or suffer the use of the premises hereby
conveyed and in such a manner as to create
electrical interference with radio or electronic
navigational airport or aircraft aids so as to
create any interference with radio communication
between any installation or installation of any
type of lights which would interfere with night
aircraft operations or make it difficult for
flyers to distinguish between airport lights, and
others, or as to impair visibility in the vicinity
of the Michiana Regional Airport or as to
otherwise endanger the landing, taking off or
maneuvering of aircraft at the Michiana Regional
Airport.
f) Title to the premises shall revert to the
grantor or its successors or assigns should the
premises not be devoted only to use for the
operation of a public golf course, or other
recreational use as may be approved by the grantor
or its successors or assigns, in writing or if the
premises are not used by grantee or are abandoned
by grantee.
g) The covenants contained herein, run with the
land and in favor of grantor, and may be enforced
by grantor, its successors and assigns, or the
County of St. Joseph.
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5. AIRPORT'S WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
Airport hereby warrants and represents as follows:
(a) Compliance With Laws. Airport has not received any
notice of, nor does it have any actual knowledge of, any violation of
any law, ordinance, code or regulation with regard to zoning
affecting the Airport Land. Airport has not received any notice,
does not have any actual knowledge of or information as to any
existing or threatened condemnation or other legal action of any kind
affecting the Airport Land.
(b) No Assessments. Airport has not received any notice
of, nor does it have any actual knowledge of, any actual or
contemplated special assessments against the Airport Land, or
reassessments for general real estate tax purposes affecting the
Airport Land.
(c) State of Title. Airport owns fee simple marketable
title to the Airport Land subject only to the exceptions permitted
hereunder.
(d) Mechanics /No Materialmen's Liens. Airport has ordered
no material, labor or services which could result in the filing of
any mechanics' or materialmen's lien against the Airport Land.
(e) Closing Documents. Airport agrees to prepare the
documents and instruments identified in Subsection 6(e) promptly upon
notification by Redevelopment that all conditions precedent set forth
in Section 8 have been performed or waived. Airport shall also
furnish to Redevelopment such proof of authority as reasonably
requested by Redevelopment or the Title Company authorizing Airport
to enter into and consummate this transaction.
6. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Airport and Redevelopment agree that the conveyance of the
Airport Land is subject to the satisfaction of the following
contingencies and conditions, except those set forth in 6.(f),
wherein the separate dates for performance of the conditions therein
described are established, prior to , 1992, and if not so
satisfied this Agreement shall, at the option of either Redevelopment
or Airport, be cancelled and rescinded. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Redevelopment may, at its option, waive any of the
conditions or contingencies set forth in this Section 6 and proceed
to receive the Airport Land from Airport.
(a) Representations and Warranties. All warranties and
representations given by Airport herein, shall be true and correct
and not have been breached on and as of the date of Closing as if
made on that date.
(b) Removal of Airport's Property. Airport shall have
removed, at no expense to Redevelopment, all equipment, personal
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property and other items of any kind or nature from the Premises,
except fixtures and other items permanently affixed to the Premises,
except only for those items to remain as a part of the Premises as
herein described.
(c) Title Commitment. Redevelopment shall have received
the Title Commitment.
(d) Improvements. The Airport Land and all buildings and
improvements located thereon will at the Closing be in the same
condition and repair as of the date hereof, reasonable wear and tear
excepted.
(e) Deed. Redevelopment has received the form and content
of a deed conveying the Airport Land to Redevelopment, and all other
documents and instruments required to effect the conveyance of the
Airport Land and the agreements of the parties herein set forth.
(f) Bond Sale. Redevelopment shall have been issued and
sold the Bonds, and such Bond sale shall have taken place on or
before October 30, 1992.
7. REAL ESTATE TAXES
Airport shall assume all real property taxes and any general
and /or special assessments which may be imposed or which may have
accrued, if any, on or before the date of Closing, including, but not
limited to, 1991 taxes payable in 1992, 1992 taxes payable in 1993,
including interest and penalties, if any.
S. CLOSING.
(a) Provided all conditions set forth in Section 6 hereof
or elsewhere herein have been satisfied or waived, within the time
period therein required, and subject to Section 18 herein, the
Closing shall take place at such time and date within fifteen (15)
days thereafter as agreed between Redevelopment and Airport, unless
extended in writing by mutual agreement of the parties hereto. The
Closing shall occur at the offices of Redevelopment's counsel, or at
such other place as agreed by Redevelopment and Airport. In the
event all the conditions precedent to be performed by Airport have
not been satisfied by October 15, 1992, this Agreement may be
cancelled, at the option of Redevelopment, without obligation or
liability to either party hereto. In the event all conditions
precedent to be performed by Redevelopment have not been satisfied by
October 30, 1992, this Agreement may be cancelled at the option of
the Airport, without obligation or liability to either party hereto.
(b) Each party shall be responsible for its costs and
expenses in accordance with the obligations or conditions to be
performed by each respective party hereto, except as expressly set
forth herein.
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9. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT
In the event Redevelopment or Airport breaches or defaults
under any of the terms of this Agreement, the rights of the party not
in default shall be limited to the right to recover costs and
expenses incurred in the performance of the Agreement to the time of
breach, and shall not include the right to compel specific
performance of this Agreement.
10. MANAGEMENT OF BLACKTHORN
(a) Redevelopment and Airport hereby establish the Joint
Committee to oversee the management and operation of Blackthorn, as
provided herein.
(b) Redevelopment and Airport acknowledge their intent that
Blackthorn be managed and operated in a highly profession, efficient
and businesslike manner, by professionals experienced and qualified
in the operation of a first class, full service golf facility. it is
the intent of Redevelopment and Airport to retain the services of
Contractor, through the Management Agreement, to provide for the
professional operation and management of Blackthorn.
(c) Joint Committee. The membership of the Joint Committee
shall be composed of a total of two (2) members selected annually by
Redevelopment from their membership; a total of two (2) members
selected annually by Airport from its membership; the Executive
Director of the Department of Economic Development for the City of
South Bend; and the Executive Director of the Michiana Regional
Airport. The staff of the City of South Bend, Department of
Redevelopment shall serve as staff to the Joint Committee. The
responsibilities and authority of the Joint Committee shall commence
immediately.
(d) Governance of Joint Committee
(1) The Joint Committee will be subject to and
governed in accordance with provisions of this Agreement.
(2) The Joint Committee shall meet from time to time,
as necessary to carry out its responsibilities and purposes
hereunder, and shall publish notice of its meetings and conduct its
meetings in accordance with the provisions of I.C. 5- 14 -1.5.
(3) A simple majority of the Joint Committee
membership shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Joint
Committee. The act of the majority of the members present and voting
at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the
Joint Committee.
(d) Responsibilities of Joint Committee
(1) Conduct its business and affairs for the benefit
of Redevelopment and Airport.
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(2) Provide policy direction and oversight concerning
the operation and management of Blackthorn.
(3) Review the Blackthorn budget and make
recommendations concerning the budget to Redevelopment.
(4) Establish standards for the operation and
management of Blackthorn.
(5) Review and approve the selection of the Contractor
by Redevelopment.
(6) Approve Management Agreement between Redevelopment
and Contractor governing the operation and management of
Blackthorn.
(6) Review, annually, the operations and management of
Blackthorn and the performance of the Contractor under the
Management Agreement.
(8) Review and approve the annual Blackthorn audit
prepared by Redevelopment and submitted to the Joint Committee,
as provided herein.
(9) Accept grants and gifts from Redevelopment and
Airport, the United States of America, the State of Indiana,
other units of general local government, and from any unit,
private corporation, partnership, association or individual:
Provided, however, that no gift or grant may be accepted from any
individual receiving services or from any member of the
professional or clerical staff or the South Bend Department of
Economic Development: Provided, further, that any grant or gift
received by the Joint Committee shall be transferred to
Redevelopment, for deposit with the Controller of the City of
South Bend for use as directed by the donee or grantee.
(10) In general, exercise all powers which now or
hereafter may be conferred by law upon the Joint Board for
purposes of carrying out the purposes of this Agreement.
11. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) Financial and fiscal authority and responsibility for
all funds received and administered in connection with this
Agreement, shall, on a day to day basis, be vested in the City of
South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, with the Auditor or
Controller of the City of South Bend responsible for the receipt,
disbursement, and accounting of all Joint Committee funds.
(b) The staff of the City of South Bend, Department of
Redevelopment shall serve as unpaid staff to the Joint Committee.
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(c) Revenues, Expenses and Surpluses from the Operation of
Blackthorn
(i) Redevelopment and Airport agree that the flow of
funds concerning the operation and maintenance of Blackthorn is
ce generally described at Attachments "B," "C," and "D," hereto,
which is made a part hereof.
(ii) The operation and management of Blackthorn, and
Blackthorn Expenses, shall be funded from the Blackthorn Revenue.
(iii) Blackthorn shall operate on a fiscal year
commencing and ending — . The annual operating
budget for Blackthorn shall be approved o or before such time as
provided by law. Prior to submission to and approval of the
budget, Redevelopment shall submit the proposed annual operating
budget to the Joint Committee for its review and recommendation.
(iv) Redevelopment shall provide [periodic] cash flow
statements to the Joint Board and Airport.
(v) Within days of the end of the fiscal
year, Redevelopment shall provide to the Joint Committee and
Airport, an audit showing all revenue and expenses for Blackthorn
for the fiscal year, and identifying any Surplus.
(vi) Within thirty (30) days of the approval by the
co Joint Committee of the annual Blackthorn audit, Redevelopment
shall deliver to Airport payment of one -half (1/2) of the
Surplus.
(d) Airport reserves the right to review the books and
records of the Blackthorn operation at any time upon reasonable
notice and in a reasonable manner.
(e) Redevelopment and Airport agree that Airport shall not
have any financial responsibility whatsoever concerning the
management or operation of Blackthorn. This shall include but not be
limited to any responsibility for any net operating loss, deficits in
operation of Blackthorn or any other financial risk associated with
or related to the operation of Blackthorn.
(f) Redevelopment does hereby agree to indemnify and hold
Airport harmless as to any liability, claim, demand, loss, damage or
action of any kind or nature whatsoever relative to the operation
and /or management of Blackthorn.
12. NOTICES
All notices, elections, requests and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given
when personally delivered or when deposited in`the United States
mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered, or when delivered to
a nationally recognized overnight courier service with guaranteed
next business day delivery and addressed as follows (or to such other
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person, or to such other address, of which any party hereto shall
nave given written notice as provided herein):
IF TO REDEVELOPMENT: South Bend Redevelopment Authority
1200 County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46601
WITH A COPY TO: Richard A. Nussbaum, II
South Bend City Attorney
1400 County -City Building
South Bend, Indiana 46501
IF TO AIRPORT: St. Joseph County Airport Authority
4477 Terminal Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46628
Attention: John Schalliol
13. INDIANA RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY TRANSFER LAW
Airport and Redevelopment acknowledge that the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement are not subject to the provisions of
the Indiana Responsible Property Transfer Law (Ind. Code 13- 7- 22.5 -1,
et seq.).
14. SALE OF BLACKTHORN
The sale or other disposition of Blackthorn by Redevelopment
shall be made only upon the affirmative vote of two - thirds of the
Joint Committee, Redevelopment. The terms and conditions of any such
sale shall also require the affirmative vote of two - thirds of the
Joint Committee, South Bend Redevelopment Authority and Airport.
15. TERM
(a) This agreement shall terminate on the earliest of the
following dates: (1) September 30, 2042, (2) the sale of Blackthorn,
as provided herein, (3) the cessation of the operation of Blackthorn.
(b) Prior to the termination of this Agreement the Joint
Committee may elect to extend the term of this Agreement, by the
adoption of substantially similar resolutions by the governing bodies
of Redevelopment and Airport, approving the extension of the Joint
Committee and the amendment of this Agreement, and authorizing the
executives of Redevelopment and Airport to execute the amendments to
this Agreement.
(c) During the duration of this Agreement, neither
Redevelopment nor Airport may take any action to terminate the Joint
Committee or this Agreement, except as provided herein.
16. AMENDMENT
Changes and amendments to this Agreement shall be make only
upon the affirmative vote of two - thirds of the Joint Committee and
approval of Redevelopment and Airport.
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17. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Survival of Agreement. The representations, warranties
and covenants of Airport herein contained (or in any other document
executed by Airport to effect the transaction herein intended) shall
survive the Closing and remain in force and effect thereafter.
(b) Agreement Binding. This Agreement shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the Airport and Redevelopment
and their respective successors and assigns.
(c) Headings and Captions. The several headings and
captions of the Sections and Subsections used herein are for
convenience or reference only and shall, in no way, be deemed to
limit, define or restrict the substantive provisions of this
Agreement.
(d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement of Redevelopment and Airport with respect to the
purchase and sale of the Airport Land superseding any prior or
contemporaneous agreement with respect thereto.
(e) Cooperation. Redevelopment and Airport shall use their
best efforts and shall cooperate fully with each other to carry out
and effectuate the purchase and sale of the Airport Land and the
operation and maintenance of Blackthorn in accordance herewith and
the satisfaction and compliance with all of the conditions and
requirements set forth herein. Wherever the approvals of
Redevelopment or Airport as herein set forth are so required, such
approvals shall not unreasonably be withheld.
(f) Authority. Redevelopment and Airport represent that
the individuals acting to sign this Agreement have authority to bind
such party and that this Agreement will constitute a valid binding
agreement, of the respective parties, enforceable with its terms.
(g) Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights of the
parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Indiana.
18. CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement is conditioned upon the sale of the Bonds and
any and all approvals by any agency whatsoever necessary to proceed
with the sale and issuance of the Bonds and with this purchase by
Redevelopment. Should, for whatever reason, the Bond sale not take
place, and /or such approvals as are deemed necessary by Redevelopment
to the consummation of this purchase and /or Bond sale not be
forthcoming or not be forthcoming in time to comply with the terms of
this Agreement, this Agreement shall be of no effect and neither
party shall have recourse against the other party with respect to the
terms or intent of this Agreement.
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19. TERMINATION
This Agreement shall terminate (1) upon the sale or other
disposition of Blackthorn, under the conditions provided herein,
unless otherwise determined by the circumstances of such sale or
disposition, or (2) upon the affirmative two - thirds vote of
Redevelopment and Airport.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned cause this Agreement to
be executed and herein affix their signatures this day
of , 1992.
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
James Hughes, President
LLoyd Taylor
STATE OF INDIANA )
)SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, appeared
James Hughes and Lloyd Taylor, known by me to be the President
and , respectively, of the St. Joseph County Airport
Authority, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Agreement
this day of , 1992.
My Commission Expires: , Notary Public
in and for St. Joseph County, IN
ATTEST:
Donald K. Fewell, Secretary
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Joseph Wroblewski
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STATE OF INDIANA )
)SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, appeared
Joseph Wroblewski and Donald K. Fewell, known to me to be the
President and Secretary, respectively, of the South Bend
Redevelopment Authority, and acknowledged the execution of the
foregoing Agreement this day of , 1992.
My Commission Expires: Notary Public
in and for St. Joseph County, IN
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Paula N. Auburn, President
Michael Donoho, Secretary
STATE OF INDIANA )
)SS:
COUNTY OF ST. JOSEPH )
Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County, appeared
Paula N. Auburn and Michael Donoho, known to me to be the President
and Secretary, respectively, of the South Bend Redevelopment
Commission, and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Agreement
this day of , 1992.
My Commission Expires:
JPM /INTERLK
, Notary Public
in and for St. Joseph County, IN
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EXHIBIT B - EXPENSES
FOOD & BEVERAGE
MERCHANDISE
GOLF CARTS AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Course Supplies
Maintenance Supplies
Tools
Fuels /Oils /Lubes
Fertilizers
Chemicals
Lake Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Irrigation Repair
Sand, Gravel, Soils
Seed, Sod
Maintenance Uniforms
Professional Development
Dues /subscriptions
Contract Services
Utility - Electric
Utility - Water
Building Maintenance
Cart Path Repair
Drainage
Course Landscaping
Travel
Contingency
Golf Carts
GOLF OPERATION PAYROLL
Golf Pro /Manager
Assistant Pro(s)
Shop Clerk Hours
F &B Supervisor
Janitorial
Food Service Hours
Cart Boy Hours
Starter Hours
GOLF OPERATION OTHER
Insurance
Legal /Accounting
Payroll Service
Telephone
Advertising
Dues /Subscriptions
Printing
Property Taxes
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ft
Misc. Taxes /Licenses
Clubhouse Maintenance
Clubhouse Utilities
Office Supplies
Food Service Supplies
Pro Shop Supplies
Bank Charges
Professional Development
Data Processing
Golf Staff Uniforms
Contract Services
Handicapping Service
Travel
Security
Janitorial
Trash Removal
Clubhouse Landscaping
Parking Lot Maintenance
Contingency
MAINTENANCE PAYROLL
Superintendent
Foreman Hours
Full Time Hours
Part Time Hours
Overtime Hours
GOLF SCHOOL
School Director
Staff Expense
Advertising
F &B Expense
Merchandise Expense
MANAGEMENT FEE - FIXED
MANAGEMENT FEE - INCENTIVE
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PROPERTY TAXES
SEMI - ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT
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I -HOLE ROUND FEES
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GOLF CARTS
RANGE
FOOD & BEVERAGE
MERCHANDISE
OTHER INCOME
GOLF SCHOOL (NET)
Mini School Fees
Full School Fees
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EXHIBIT D - REVENUES