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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017 07-10 EDAPResolution Approving a First Amendment to the Contract for Development for Property located at 6250 Earle Brown Drive. (Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites) EDA Meeting July 10, 2017 Agenda Item 4.A BACKGROUND On March 28, 2016, the Economic Development Authority adopted Resolution No. 2016-09, a Resolution Accepting Rudra Management’s Letter of Intent for Development of Lot 2, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm 2nd Addition and Authorizing the Preparation of a Development Agreement (Phase II Embassy PUD). The resolution authorized the following actions: 1.The Executive Director execution of the Letter of Intent with Minnesota Hospitality Inc. for the development of a 4 story 83 room Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites consistent with the conceptual development plans of the approved with the 2013 PUD amendment. 2.To proceed with the negotiations for the sales of this site, excluding the portion of the lot containing the pond and trail, for $100,000, without provisions for a 10 year Tax Abatement Plan, as initially approved in 2007 for the Phase I and II development. 3.To proceed with the preparation of a development agreement with terms, conditions, and actions necessary for the conveyance and development of Lot 2, Block 1, Brooklyn Farms 2nd Addition. BACKGROUND CONTINUED •On May 23, 2016, the EDA approved Resolution No. 2016-14, Resolution Approving a Contract for Private Development (Brooklyn Center Hotel Group, LLC Embassy Suites Phase II). •September 26, 2016 – EDA conducts public hearing to announce the terms and conditions associated with the conveyance of a portion of 6250 Earle Brown Drive to the Brooklyn Center Hotel Group, LLC - for development of a new 82-Room Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel; EDA adopts Resolution No. 2016-21. •On November 4, 2016 the conducts a public hearing to conducted a public hearing to convey the pond parcel to the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), the owner of Earle Brown Heritage Center •On November 15, 2016, the closing with Brooklyn Center Hotel Group for the development of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel is completed. First Amendment to the Contract for Development (Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel) •The amendment revises the commencement date for construction to start from December 15, 2016 until November 15, 2017 and substantial completion no later than October 30, 2018 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Economic Development Authority consider approval/adoption of a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Contract for Development for the Property located at 6250 Earle Brown Drive.