Amend .09 Distressed Counties loan agreement with ELCPDA BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO 19-395
AMENDMENT TO THE 09 DISTRESSED COUNTIES
LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND
THE EAST LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2009, Lewis County resolved to provide 09 Distressed Counties
funding to the East Lewis County Public Development Authority (ELCPDA) in the
aggregate amount of $600,000 00 for the purpose of funding the Packwood Business
Park, Phase II This funding came in the form of a grant in the sum of $300,000 00, and
also a loan from Lewis County to the ELCPDA in the amount of $300,000 00 , and
WHEREAS, The ELCPDA has a remaining balance due to Lewis County of $246,647 72
on the 2009 loan, and
WHEREAS, in order to assist the ELCPDA with maintain its financial viability, both Lewis
County and the ELCPDA agree to an amended repayment agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED The pending December 1, 2019 scheduled
payment to Lewis County shall be suspended as to both principal and interest.
Beginning in 2020, and for the next five years, thereafter the ELCPDA shall make
interest only annual payments to Lewis County in the amount of $4,932 95 Thereafter,
the ELCPDA shall resume making annual payments in the amount of $23,322 91,
consisting of both principal and interest, until such time as ELCPDA's debt obligation to
Lewis County is satisfied in full
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 30th day of December, 2019
APPROVED AS TO FORM BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Eric Eisenberg Robert C. 'Jackson
By Eric Eisenberg, Robert C Jackson, Chair
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester, Edna J Fund, Commissioner
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AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LEWIS COUNTY AND
THE EAST LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
This amendment to the Loan Agreement between Lewis County and the East Lewis County
Public Development Authority("ELCPDA") dated October 26, 2009, is now made and entered into
by Lewis County and the ELCPDA as to the conditions for repayment of monies loaned pursuant to
said loan agreement.
I.
PURPOSE
On June 22, 2009, Lewis County resolved to provide funding to the ELCPDA in the
aggregate amount of$600,000 00 for the purpose of funding the Packwood Business Park, Phase II.
This funding came in the form of a grant in the sum of$300,000 00, and also a loan from Lewis
County to the ELCPDA in the amount of$300,000 00 (said loan was made from the Distressed
Counties Fund, 09% funding category)
In order to allow the ELCPDA to secure addition funding from other sources, on March 7,
2011 Lewis County consented to an assignment of Lessee's nght in lease agreement and
assignment of rents for collateral purposes between the Lending Network and the ELCPDA. This
assignment of Lessee's right in lease agreement and assignment of rents for collateral purposes was
subsequently transferred to Craft3, which is the current assignee.
The ELCPDA has a remaining balance due to Lewis County of$246,647 72 on the 2009
loan, and in order to assist the ELCPDA with maintain its financial viability,both Lewis County
and the ELCPDA agree to an amended repayment agreement as set forth herein below.
II.
ELCPDA'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Upon approval of application by the Lewis County Commissioners, ELCPDA agrees that:
1 The pending December 1, 2019 scheduled payment to Lewis County shall be suspended
as to both principal and interest. Beginning in 2020, and for the next five years
thereafter, or until the above-referenced loan obligation to Craft3 is satisfied in full,
whichever occurs first, ELCPDA shall make interest only annual payments to Lewis
County in the amount of$4,932.95 Thereafter, the ELCPDA shall resume making
annual payments in the amount of$23,322.91, consisting of both principal and interest,
until such time as ELCPDA's debt obligation to Lewis County is satisfied in full.
2. ELCPDA shall exercise its best efforts to generate revenues, and shall actively recruit
suitable tenants in furtherance of this goal. The ELCPDA shall furnish semi-annual
progress reports to the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners that describe in
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detail its efforts to secure suitable tenants and generate revenue. Failure to provide
progress reports or sufficient report information shall constitute a material breach of this
agreement.
3 ELCPDA shall remain in full compliance with repayment of ELCDPA's above-
referenced debt to Craft3
4 At such times as the Lewis County Board of Commissioners deems necessary for
reasonable cause, ELCPDA shall permit the County to inspect and audit all pertinent
books and records of ELCPDA. The books and records are to be made available at
reasonable times at such reasonable location as County selects. At Lewis County's
request, the applicant shall supply County with, or shall permit County to make a copy
of, any books and records and any portion thereof.
5 ELCPDA shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and lawful order of public authorities applicable to these debt obligations
and to its overall operations.
III.
FUTURE SUPPORT
Lewis County makes no commitment to future support and assumes no obligation for future
support of the activity contracted for herein, except as expressly set forth in this Contract.
IV.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Washington. The parties hereby agree that any legal action under this Agreement shall be
brought in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for Lewis County
V.
EFFECT OF BREACH
In the event that the ELCPDA breaches this agreement, then the repayment terms as set
forth in the original loan instrument shall again become operative in full force and effect.
No waiver of any breach of any covenant or agreement contained herein shall operate as a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the same covenant or agreement or as a waiver of any breach of
any other covenant or agreement, and in case of a breach by either party of any covenant, agreement
or undertaking,the non-defaulting party may nevertheless accept from the other any payment or
payments or performance hereunder without in any way waiving its right to exercise any of its
rights and remedies provided for herein or otherwise with respect to any such default or defaults
that were in existence at the time such payment or payments or performance were accepted by it.
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VI.
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law,ELCPDA agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the
County and its departments, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and volunteers,
harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not
limited to court costs, attorney's fees and alternative dispute resolution costs, for any personal
injury, for any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death and for any damage to or destruction of any
property(including the loss of use resulting therefrom) which(i) are caused in whole or in part by
any act or omission, negligent or otherwise, of the ELCPDA, its employees, agents or volunteers, or
(ii) are directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with performance of this
Agreement. This indemnification obligation of the ELCPDA shall not apply in the limited
circumstance where the claim, damage, loss or expense is caused by the sole negligence of the
County This indemnification obligation of the ELCPDA shall not be limited in any way by the
Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, RCW Title 51, or by application of any other workmen's
compensation act, disability benefit act or other employee benefit act, and the ELCPDA hereby
expressly waives any immunity afforded by such acts The foregoing indemnification obligations of
the ELCPDA are a material inducement to County to enter into this Agreement, are reflected in the
consideration set forth herein, and have been mutually negotiated by the parties.
VII.
SEVERABILITY
Any portion of this Agreement which is held by a competent tribunal to be invalid or
otherwise unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability
without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
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Dated this 364—day of , 2019
Approved as to Form BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LE _ COUNTY, WASHING •N
Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney
Deputy Pros•cuting Attorney , Rob; C Jackson, Chair
Gary Stamper,Vice-Chair
Edna J Fund, C issioner
Rieva Lester, C-M€
Clerk of the Board
East Lewis County Public Development Authority.
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BOCCAGENDAITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 19-395 BOCC Meeting Date: Dec 30, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Amendment to the 09 Distressed Counties Loan Agreement between Lewis County and the East
Lewis County Public Development Authority
Contact: Becky Butler Phone: 360-740-1198
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
Description:
Amendment to the 09 Loan agreement between Lewis County and the East Lewis County Public
Development Authority (ELCPDA)
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Erik Martin Pending
Kevin McDowell Approved
PA's Office Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Arny Davis and Rodney Reynolds East Lewis County PDA