HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS-1999-073-R-99•
10/21 /99, 10/26/99
73-R-99
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing City Manager to Negotiate
a $25,000,000.00 Payment Guaranty in Favor of
Harris Trust and Savings Bank to enable
AHC Evanston, LLC to borrow $25,000,000.00 for the
Construction of the Church/Maple Parking Garage
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has determined that the southern portion of the
Research Park should be redeveloped with commercial activities; and
WHEREAS, the Northwestern University Evanston Research Park Board issued
Requests For Proposals for the redevelopment of the southern portion of the Research
Park; and
• WHEREAS, said Requests For Proposals set forth a desired development
project to include a multi -screen cinema, a hotel, retail, commercial, a senior center and
public parking garage; and
WHEREAS, AHC Evanston, LLC, an Illinois LLC, was designated as the
developer pursuant to 96-R-97 and 16-R-98; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 68-R-98 the City entered into a
Redevelopment Agreement with AHC Evanston, LLC, an Illinois LLC, for the Research
Park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 75-R-98 a First Amendment was made to the
Redevelopment Agreement; and
•
1
73-R-99
WHEREAS, pursuant to 30-R-99, a Second Amendment was made to the •
Redevelopment Agreement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement as amended AHC
Evanston, LLC, is to build as part of the Public Development a Parking Garage known
as the Church/Maple Parking Garage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Resolution 34-R-99 did authorize the
City Manager to enter into a Construction Agreement with AHC Evanston, LLC for the
aforesaid parking garage; and
WHEREAS, AHC Evanston, LLC has requested the Harris Trust and Savings
Bank to make a credit facility available in the aggregate amount not to exceed
$25,000,000:00 in order to construct the Church/Maple Parking Garage; and •
WHEREAS, Harris Trust and Savings Bank is unwilling to make such credit
facility available and enter into a loan agreement with AHC Evanston, LLC unless the
City of Evanston executes and delivers a Payment Guaranty to the Bank; and
WHEREAS, the Payment Guaranty in the amount of $25,000,000.00 is essential
to the availability of the $25,000,000.00 construction koan for the Church/Maple Parking
Garage Construction Project; and
WHEREAS, the Church/Maple Parking Garage is essential to the success of the
Development as proposed in the Redevelopment Agreement as Amended from time to
time; and
WHEREAS, the Church/Maple Parking Garage is necessary to provide off street is
E
73-R-99
• parking for the aforesaid Development and 'or various office buildings and proposed
Hotel in the Research Park: and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Redevelopment Agreement the City will
purchase Church/Maple Parking Garage; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that construction on the Church/Maple Parking
Garage commence forthwith in order that the City fulfill its obligations under the
Redevelopment Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
• negotiate a $25,000,000.00 Payment Guaranty with Harris Trust and Savings Bank to
enable AHC Evanston, LLC to borrow $25,000,000.00 for the construction of the
Church/Maple Parking Garage.
SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner pr� d by law.
��. Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Adopted: fi c` - ' �' ` ! 1. 1999
•
3
EXHIBIT A
PAYMENT GUARANTY
�J
This Pavment Guarantv ( this "Guaranty is made as of the day of October. 1999. by
the CITY OF EVANSTON. a municipal corporation (the "Guarantor"). in favor of HARRIS TRUST
AND SAVINGS BANK. an Illinois banking corporation (the "Bank"). All capitalized terms
appearing herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in that certain
Construction Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith between Borrower and the Bank
(such Construction Loan Agreement, as it may be from time to time amended, modified or
supplemented is hereinafter referred to as the "Loan Agreement").
WHEREAS, AHC Evanston, L.L.C., a limited liability company (the
"Borrower") is the owner of certain property located in Evanston, Illinois, more particularly
described in the ;.Mortgage, together with any improvements now existing or to be constructed
thereon (collectively. the "Mortgaged Premises");
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested the Bank to make a credit facility available to the
Borrower in the aggregate not to exceed $25,000,000 (the "Loan"), which Loan will be
evidenced by that certain term promissory note made by the Borrower dated as of the date hereof
and payable to the Bank in the principal amount of S25,000.000 (as the same may be from time
to time amended. modified or restated and any notes issued in renewal. replacement or
substitution therefor. hereinafter referred to as the "Note
WHEREAS. the Bank is unwilling to make the Loan and enter into the Loan Agreement .
unless the Guarantor executes and delivers this Guaranty to the Bank;
Now. THEREFORE, for value received and in consideration of advances made or to be
made or credit given or assumed or to be given to the Borrower by the Bank from time to time
under the Loan Agreement, the Guarantor hereby absolutely. irrevocably and unconditionally
guarantees to the Bank the full and prompt payment to the Bank at maturity and at all times
thereafter of any and all principal. interest. indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of every kind
and nature of the Borrower to the Bank. howsoever evidenced. whether now existin, or hereafter
created or arising, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent. or joint or several, and
howsoever owned. held or acquired. in respect of the Loan Agreement (collectively herein
referred to as the "Ohlil;utions"). The Guarantor further agrees to pay all reasonable expenses,
IeL*al and/or otherwise (InCIIICIIIILlT court costs and reasonable attorney* fees) paid or incurred by
the Bank in endeavoring_ to Culled or ellforcc the Obli�_ations. ur an% part thereof. and in
protecting_. ilefendin-' ur enforcing_ this Guaranty in any liti�,atlon. bankruptcy or In`olvency
proceedings or otherwise.
This Guaranty is given on and SUNect to the f0110wir1 additional terns, and C011,11tion;:
SF.( 1-1 N 1. DI.F-I`I F10NS.
A[I capitalized term` used in thi. Guaranty without definition shall ha%C the ntc:anings •
a.crihed to them in the Loan Agreenleni.
9798143 01 02
1501988. EMR
10120i99
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS OF GUARANTOR.
• Section 2.1. Guarantor is a duly organized and validly existing rP
municipal corporation
P
under the laws of the State of Illinois and this Guaranty does not. and the performance or
observance by the Guarantor of any of the matters and things herein provided for will not.
contravene any provision of law or constitute an event of default or an event which, with the
lapse of time, the giving of notice or both would constitute an event of default under anv
indenture, loan agreement. mortgage, lease, guaranty or other agreement to which Guarantor is a
party or by which it is bound. y y
Section 2.2. Guarantor has all necessary power to carry on its business and has full right.
power and authority to enter into this Guaranty and perform the transactions contemplated
hereby.
Section 2.3. Ali financial statements of the Guarantor heretofore delivered to Bank in
connection with the loan are true and correct in all material respects and truly and accurately
reflect in all material respects the financial condition of Guarantor as of the date thereof and for
the periods covered thereby.
Section 2.4. Except as heretofore disclosed in writing to the Bank, there is no litigation
or governmental proceedings pending, or. to the best knowledge and belief of the Guarantor,
threatened, against the Guarantor which, if adversely determined, would result in anv material
adverse change in the financial condition or properties, business or operations of the Guarantor.
•
SECTION 3. COVENANTS.
The Guarantor agrees that. so long as anv or all of the Oblivations are outstanding or the
Note remains unsatisfied or anv amount remains unpaid to the Bank under anv of the provisions
hereof. except to the extent compliance in any case is waived in writing by the Bank or to the
extent noncompliance is immaterial to the performance of the Guarantors obligations hereunder
or the Guarantor pays to the Bank the Obligations:
Section 3.1. Guarantor «ill preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence as a
municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Illinois and will not amend or modify its
fcharterl in any manner which might materially ad�-ersely affect the interests of the Bank
hereundel-. Guarantor �� ill preserve and keep in force and effect all licenses. permits and
franchises rccluired for [he proper conduct of its business. Guarantor .shall maintain no
suhsidiaries.
Sectivir 3.2. Guarantor «ill duly pay and discharge all taxes. rates. assessments. fees and
governmental charges up0n or against it. or against its properties. in each case before penalties
accrue thereon. unless anal to the extent that the same are being contested in `good faith and by
a►ppropria►te prok:cedin_g..
0
SECTION 4. LIABILITY ABSOLUTE AND liNCONDITIONAL. •
Section 4.1. This Guaranty :hall be a continuing, absolute and unconditional Guaranty.
and shall remain in full force and effect. until the Note shall have been paid in full and any a id
all Obligations shall be fully paid or the Obligations shall have been satisfied. In the event that
any payment on account of the Obligations is ever required to be returned by the Bank for any
reason (including, without limitation bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower, of the
Guarantor or any other obligor) or is set aside, recovered or rescinded the Obligations to which
such payment was applied shall for the purposes of this Guaranty be deemed to have continued
in existence, notwithstanding such application. and this Guaranty shall be enforceable as to such
of the Obligations as fully as if such application had never been made. The bankruptcy or
insolvency of Guarantor shall not terminate this Guaranty. This is a guaranty of payment.
Section 4.2. The Guarantor shall remain liable as principal, notwithstanding any act or
thing which might otherwise operate as a legal or equitable discharge of the Guarantor, until any
commitment of the Bank to extend credit under the Note pursuant to the Loan Agreement shall
have expired, the Note shall have been paid in full and any and all obligations of the Borro" er
under the Loan Agreement shall be fully paid or the Obligations shall have been satisfied.
Section 4.3. The liability of Guarantor hereunder shall in no way be affected or impaired
by (and the Bank is hereby expressly authorized to make from time to time, without notice to the
Guarantor. but upon written agreement of the Borrower), any sale, pledge, surrender.
compromise, settlement, release, renewal, extension, indulgence, alteration, substitution, •
exchange, chance in, amendment. modification or other disposition of the Obligations, either
express or implied, or of the Note, Loan Agreement, vlortgage or Additional Collateral
Documents. The Guarantor hereby waives receipt of notice of the creation and existence of the
Obligations. The liability hereunder shall in no wise be affected or impaired by any acceptance
by the Bank of any security for or other guarantors of the Obligations. or by any failure. neglect
or omission on the part of the Bank to realize upon or protect any of the Obligations or any
collateral or security therefor. or to exercise anv lien upon or right of appropriation of any
monevs. credits or property of Borrower. possessed by the Bank toward the liquidation of the
Obligations. or by any application of payments or credits thereon. The Bank shall have the
exclusive riLht. in accordance with the Loan Agreement. to determine how, when and what
application of payments and credits. if any. shall be made on the Obligations or any part of it.
All cli%idends or other payment. received from the Borrower. or on account of the Obligations
from %�hatsoeyer 101.11-ce. shall he taken and applied as payment in gross. zinc[ this Guaranty shall
apply to and secure and ultimate balance that hall remain owing to the Bank. This is a guaranty
of' pad. ment and in order to hold Guarantor liable hereunder. there shall he no obligation on the
part of the: Bank. at an\, time. to resort for pa%meat to the Borrower or to any other person. their
properties or estates. or to resort to any collateral security. property. liens or other riy_hts or
renieeliCs whatsoeycr. and the Bank shall ha%e the right to enforce this Guaranty irrespective of
whether or not other proceedin`_N or steps are pending seekln�_ to resort to or realization upon or
front .uiy of* the foreLoinll.
.i•rrtimi 4.4. `The`liahilit\ of the Guarantor hereunder .hall not be affected or impaired by •
an% in�andity or unenf01'CCah1ht% of the Note. Loan Agreement. NlorLLIage or Additional
• Collateral Documents or by any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or
equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor.
Section 4.5. All diligence in collection. protection or enforcement and all presentment,
demand. protest and/or notice, as to anyone and everyone, whether or not the Borrower or the
Guarantor, or others, of dishonor and of default and of non-payment and of the creation and
existence of the Obligations and of any security and collateral therefor, and of the acceptance of
this Guaranty, and of any and all extensions of credit and indulgence hereunder, are hereby
expressly waived. Unless and until the full amount owing to the Bank on the Loan has been
paid. the Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any claim or other right which it may now or
hereafter acquire against the Borrower that arises from the existence. payment, performance or
enforcement of the Guarantor's obligations hereunder, including, without limitation, any right of
subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification, or any right to
participate in any claim or remedy of the Bank against the Borrower whether or not such claim,
remedy or right arises in equity, or under contract, statute or common law, including without
limitation, the right to take or receive from the Borrower directly or indirectly, in cash or other
property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim or
other rights. No act of commission or omission of any kind or at any time, upon the part of the
Bank in respect to any matter whatsoever. shall in any way affect or impair this Guaranty.
Section 4.6. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing under the Loan Agreement
and the Bank so elects bv written notice to the Guarantor, the full amount of the Obligations shall
• be and become immediately due and payable from the Guarantor (and the Guarantor hereby
agrees to immediately pay the same) whether or not the Loan has become immediately due and
payable from the Borrower and without regard to any constraints on or impediments to the
ability of the Bank to accelerate the maturity of such indebtedness after the occurrence and
continuance of an Event of Default or any agreements by the Bank limiting recourse to assets of
the Borrower. Repeated and successive demands may be made on the Guarantor hereunder.
Section 4.7. The Guarantor will not exercise or enforce anv right of exoneration.
contribution. reimbursement. recourse or subrogation available to the Guarantor against any
person liable for payment of the Loan. or as to any security therefor. unless and until the full
amount owinu to the Bank on the Loern has been paid, and the payment by the Guarantor of any
amount pursuant to this Guaranty shall not in any wise entitle the Guarantor to any right, title or
interest (whether b� waw of subrogation or otherwise) in and to the Loan or any proceeds thereof
or arlw SCCL11-11V theref01- LIIIICsti and until the full amount owing_ to the Bank on the Loan has been
Paid.
Section 4.(ti. Guarantor hereby waives an% and all defences. claims and discharges of the
Born0WCI_. or any ether obligor. pertaining to the Obligation.,. except the defense of discharge by
pay nient in full. Without limiting the ,enerality of the fore�_oim,_. to the extent permitted by
applicahle law. the Guarantor swill not assert. plead or enforce against the Bank any defense of
waiver. release, dicchan:e in hankruptcy. statute of limita1101l'�. re .1; jiuliC(IM. statute of frauds.
• anti-LIefieieney statute. fraud. incapacity, minority. usurw. illc�_allty ur unenforceability which
Ina% he available to the Borrower- or anv other person liable in respect of any of the Obligations.
In- an, setoff available against the Bank to the Borrower or anv such other person. a Nether or not
--1-
on account of a related transaction. Upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default
(as def�7ed in the Loan agreement), the Bank may elect, at its option and in its sole discretion, to •
non -judicially or judicially foreclose against any real or personal property security it holds for
the Lo..n or any part thereof or exercise any other remedy against the Borrower or any security.
Guarantor acknowledges that if the Bank elects to foreclosure non -judicially upon real property
constituting security for the Loan, Guarantor would, but for the waiver contained herein, have a
defense to liability under this Guaranty because such action would destroy Guarantor's
subrogation rights against the Borrower. Guarantor hereby knowingly, expressly and
specifically waives such defense and agrees that neither the non judicial nor judicial foreclosure
by the Hank will release or limit the liability of Guarantor to the Bank, even if the effect of that
action is to deprive Guarantor of the right to collect reimbursement from the Borrower for any
sums paid to the Bank. Guarantor further agrees that Guarantor shall be and remain liable for
any deficiency in the payment of the Obligations remaining after foreclosure of the Mortgage or
any other action thereunder or under any additional Collateral Document.
SECTION 5. REINSTATEMENT.
Section 5.1. In the event that a bankruptcy or similar proceeding is instituted by or
against Borrower or Guarantor within one year of the date of the satisfaction of this Guaranty,
and the foreclosure deed. deed in lieu of foreclosure or any amount paid on account of the Loan
or this Guaranty is set aside. recovered or rescinded. this Guaranty shall be reinstated and shall
guarantee payment of any Obligations set aside, recovered or rescinded until such amount is paid
in full. •
SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS.
Section 6.1. This Guaranty and every part hereof shall be binding upon Guarantor and
upon the successors and assigns of Guarantor and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its
successors and permitted assigns including any subsequent holder of the Loan or any part
thereof. This Guarantv may only be changed by an instrument in writing signed by the party
a`aa:nst v.-hom enforcement hereof :s so'uzht. if any provision hereof :s unen.for'ceable. such
provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such unenforceability without invalidating the
remaining, provisions hereof.
Section 6.2. TH15 GUARANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED UNDER THE
\w s of: THE STA-IT OF IL.I.INOIS WITHOUT REG:\Rl) TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Section 6.3. The Guarantor authorizes the Bank at any time in its discretion to alter any
of the terms of the Loan with the written agreement of the Borrower. to take and hold any
security for the Loan and to accept additional or substituted security. to subordinate, compromise
Lilly Security. to release. substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers. and to assign
this Guaranty in whole or in part. The Bank may take anv of the foregoing actions upon any
terms and conditions as the Bank may elect. without giving notice to the�Guarantor or obtaining,
the con"ent of the Guarantor and without affecting_ the liability of the Guarantor to the Bank. •
-5-
Section 6.4. Guarantor assumes full responsibility for keeping fully informed of the
• financial condition of the Borrower and all other circumstances affecting the Borrower's ability
to perform its obligations to the Bank and agrees that the Bank will have no duty to report to the
Guarantor any information which the Bank receives about the Borrower's financial condition or
any circumstances bearing on its ability to perform.
Section 6.5. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the
Bank may elect to foreclose or exercise other remedies against any real or personal property
security it holds for the Obligations or any part thereof or exercise any other remedy against the
Borrower or any such collateral security. No such action by the Bank will release or limit the
liability of Guarantor to the Bank, even if the effect of that action is to deprive Guarantor of the
right to collect reimbursement from the Borrower for any sums paid to the Bank.
Section 6.6. Anv notice which the Guarantor or the Bank desires, or are required to give
hereunder, shall be given in accordance with the Loan Agreement. Any notice to the Guarantor
shall be sufficient if sent to the Guarantor in care of the Borrower at the address set forth in the
Loan Agreement.
Section 6.7. This Guaranty. together with the Note, Mortgage, Loan Agreement and the
Additional Collateral Documents, constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby and all prior understandings with respect thereto,
whether written or oral. shall be of no force and effect.
• Section 6.8. The descriptive headings of the various sections or parts of this Guaranty
are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaninc, or construction of any of the provisions
hereof.
•
Section 6.9. Tim:: is of the essence of this Guaranty.
Section 6.10. All references herein to monetary amounts are references to U.S. Dollars.
Section 6.11. This Guaranty shall be in addition to and not in substitution for any other
Ruaranty issued by the Guarantor in connection with the Loan Agreement and the rights and
remedies of the Bank shall be unaffected by the existence of another�guaranty.
-6-
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the Guarantor as of the •
date first above written.
CITY OF EvAINSTON, a municipal corporation
By:
Printed Name:
Its:
LJ
•
-7-
•
•
VI.a ELECTRONIC -LkIL
Eugene F. Reardon
A-rthur Hill & Co., L.L.C.
Five Revere Drive
Suite 300
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Herbert D. Hill, Esq.
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue — Suite 4500
Evanston. Illinois 60201
October 21, 1999
Max Rubin
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Elinois 60201
Re: Harris Trust and Savings Bank
S25,000,000 Credit Facility to
AHC Evanston, L.L.C.
Gentlemen:
We enclose for your comment and review drafts of the followinc, documents:
1. Construction Loan Agreement;
.'. Payment Guaranty.
3. Completion Guaranty; and
4. Cluain= Checklist.
Since the enclosed have yet to be reviewed by the Bank. they remain subject to further
modifications by the Bank. Please direct all questions and comments to the undersigned at
l'_.ti-15.3-EIS.
Very truly yours.
CHAPNIAN AND CUTLER
Eric M. Roberson
E`1R:pk
1:ncl0>u1'cS
• cc: Dennis W. ROUrke (w/encls. — via messenger)
Jame R. Thcis<. Jr. (w/encls.)
980037.01.01
1501998/EMR
CONSTRUCTION LOAD! AGREEMENT
by and between
AHC EVANSTON, L.L.C.
and
HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK
dated as of October —, 1999
•
.7
979771.01.03
1501998.'EMR
10/20i 99
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• SECTION HEADING PAGE
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS........................................................................ 1
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES...........................................8
Section
2.1.
Organization and Existence.......................................................8
Section
2.2.
Power and Authority...............................................................8
Section
2.3.
Contracts and Agreements; No Default.........................................9
Section
2.4.
Financial Statements...............................................................9
Section2.5.
Plans..................................................................................9
Section
2.6.
Construction.........................................................................9
Section
2.7.
Governmental Requirements and Use...........................................9
Section2.8.
Permits.............................................................................
10
Section2.9.
Utilities............................................................................
10
Section2.10.
Access..............................................................................
10
Section
2.11.
Environmental Representations and Warranties .............................
10
Section
2.12.
Americans with Disabilities Act ................................................
11
Section
2.13.
Margin Stock......................................................................
1 I
Section2.14.
ERISA..............................................................................
11
Section2.1
-5.
Title................................................................................
11
•
Section
Section
2.16.
2.17.
Purpose........................................
Purpose ....................................
11
11
Section
2.18.
Year 2000 Compliance..........................................................
11
Section2.19.
Litigation..........................................................................
12
SECTION3.
COVENANTS .......................................................................
12
Section
3.1.
Preservation of Existence.......................................................
12
Section3.2.
Taxes...............................................................................
12
Secti.o.^.
3.3.
Financial Reports ............................................ .....................
I3
Section
3.4.
Insurance..........................................................................
13
Section
3.5.
Damage to and Destruction of the Improvements ...........................
15
Section
3.6.
Eminent Domain..................................................................
17
Section
3.7.
Payment of Expenses............................................................
17
Section
3.8.
Mechanics" Lien Claims.........................................................
18
Section
3.9.
Contractors and Subcontractors................................................
IS
Section
3.10.
Diliy_ent Prosecution of Construction ..........................................
IS
Section
3.1 1.
Change Orders....................................................................
18
Section
3.121.
Correction of Defects in Construction .........................................
19
Section
3. 13.
Other Contracts...................................................................
19
Section
3.14.
Inspection and Cooperation.....................................................
19
Section
3.1 �.
I=urtherAssurances...............................................................
20
•
Section
3.16.
Burdensome Contracts with Affiliates .........................................
20
Section
3. 17.
F,alenlents.........................................................................
20
Section 3.18. Independent Consultant.......................................................... 20
Section
3.19.
Americans with Disabilities Act ................................................
20
Section
3.20.
Environmental Covenants.......................................................
20
Section
3.21
Compliance with Agreements ..................................................
21
Section3.22.
ERISA.............................................................................
22
Section
3.23.
Distributions......................................................................
22
Section
3.24.
Year 2000 Assessment...........................................................
22
Section
3.25.
Indebtedness......................................................................
23
Section3.26.
Liens................................................................................
23
Section
3.27.
Construction Commencement Date ............................................
23
SECTION4.
LNTEREST..........................................................................
23
Section
4.1.
Interest Rate Options.............................................................
23
Section
4.2.
Applicable Interest Rates ........................................................
24
Section
4.3.
Minimum LIBOR Portion Amounts ..........................................
24
Section
4.4.
Computation of Interest.........................................................
24
Section
4.5.
Manner of Rate Selection.......................................................
24
Section
4.6.
Change of Law....................................................................
25
Section
4.7.
unavailability of Deposits or Inability to Ascertain Adjusted
LIBOR.........................................................................
25
Section
4.8.
Taxes and Increased Costs ......................................................
25
Section
4.9.
Change in Capital Adequacy Requirements ..................................
26
Section
4.10.
Funding Indemnity...............................................................
27
Section
4.11.
Lending Branch...................................................................
27
Section
4.12.
Discretion of Bank as to Manner of Funding .................................
27
SECTION5. PAYMENTS........................................................................ 28
Section
3.1.
Place andApplication............................................................
28
Section
5.2.
Voluntary Prepayments...........................................................
28
Section
5.3.
Notations and Requests..........................................................
28
Section
5.4.
Upfront Fee........................................................................
24
SECTION 6.
DISBURSE.NIENT OF THE LOAN .................................................
28
Section
6.1.
AnlOUnt of Advances............................................................
28
Section
6.21.
%Icthod of DlsbUrsenlent........................................................
_9
Section
fi.?.
111�,ufflClent C�(pital to Complete ...............................................
29
Section
6.4.
Final Construction Disbursement ..............................................
30
SECTION 7.
CONDITIONS PRECEDF`T TO FIRS"r ADVANCE OF THE LOAN .............
30
Section7.1.
..................................................................................
30
SECTION
CONDITIONS PRECFDENT -1-0 SUBSEQUENT ADVANCES ...................
) 3
SectionS.
I
..................................................................................
;
•
•
•
M
•
•
0
SECTION 9.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES .........................................
35
Section9. 1.
Defaults ...........................................................................
35
Section 9.2.
Non -Bankruptcy Defaults.......................................................
37
Section 9.3.
Bankruptcy Defaults.............................................................
38
SECTION 10.
GENERAL CONDITIONS...........................................................
39
Section 10.1.
No Waiver, Rights Are Cumulative ............................................
39
Section 10.2.
Waivers, Modifications and Amendments ....................................
39
Section 10.3.
Limited Benefit to Third Parties ................................................
39
Section 10.4.
Time Is of the Essence...........................................................
39
Section 10.5.
Non -Business Days..............................................................
40
Section10.6.
Notices.............................................................................
40
Section 10.7.
Governing Law...................................................................
41
Section 10.8.
Successors and Assigns..........................................................
41
Section 10.9.
Counterparts.......................................................................
41
Section 10.10.
Entire Understanding............................................................
41
Section 10.11.
Survival of Covenants, Indemnities, Etc ......................................
41
Section 10.12.
Partial Invalidity.................................................................:
42
Section10.13.
Headings...........................................................................
42
Section 10.14.
Severability of Provisions.......................................................
42
Section 10.15.
Construction.......................................................................
42
Section 10.16.
Brokers.............................................................................
42
Section 10.17.
Controlling Document...........................................................
43
Section 10.18.
No Joint Venture.................................................................
43
SignaturePas!e................................................................................................ 44
EXHIBITA
— PRO.NIISSORN, NOTE
EXHIBIT B
— REQUEST FOR ADVANCE
EXHIBIT(--
— PROTECT BUDGET
CONSTRUCTION LOAN AGREEMENT
AHC EVANSTON, L.L.C.
Hams Trus! and Savings Bank
I l 1 %Vest .Monroe Street
Chicaeo.Ill�nois 60603
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersianed. AHC Evanston. L.L.C.. a limited liability company (the
"Borrower..). has applied to you for your commitment to extend credit to the Borrower in the
amount and for the uses and purposes hereinafter set forth (the "Loan"). This Construction Loan
Agreement ("Agreement") is executed and delivered by you and by the Borrower to set forth the
terms and conditions to be applicable to said extension of credit and the representations and
warranties to be made to you in connection therewith. You are hereinafter referred to as the
"Bank. "
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
•
Unless the context otherwise requires. the following terms shall for all purposes of this
Agreement have the meanings herein specified and the following definitions shall be equally
applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any of the terms herein defined.
ADM Requirements" is defined in Section 2.12 hereof. •
1
"Additional Collateral Documents" shall mean (in each case. as amended from time to
time) an Assiannient of Leases and Rents on the Mortgaged Premises executed by the Borrower.
an Environmental Indemnity Agreement of the Guarantor and the Borrower in favor of the Bank.
an ADA Indemnity Agreement of the Guarantor and the Borrower in favor of the Bank, a
Security .agreement executed by the Borrower. a Collateral Assignment of Permits. Licenses and
Authorizations executed by the Borrower. a Collateral Assignment of Pians aad Spec►ficativti�
executed by the Borrower. a Collateral Assignment of Construction Contracts executed by the
Borrower. a Collateral Assignment of Management. vlaintenance and Other Contracts executed
by Bo1TOwer. [a Collateral Assignment of [architect's] Agreement executed by Borrower]. a
Collateral Assignment of Enulneer's A�_reement executed by Borrower. a Completion Guaranty
execu[ed by the Guarantor. (the "Completion Guar6mtk ") and a Payment Guaranty executed by
Guarantor (the Guarantk ") each of which shall be satisfactory to the Bank in form and
substance.
"Adjuved LIBOR" shall niean a rate per annum determined b% the Bank in accordance
with the f0110WIn_ tiMrmuta:
ALIjusted LIBOR = LIBOR •
100% - Reserve Percentage
"Reserve Percentage " shall mean, for the purpose of computing the Adjusted
• LIBOR, the maximum rate of all reserve requirements (including, without limitation, any
marginal emergency, supplemental or other special reserves) imposed by the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System (or any successor) under Regulation D on
Eurocurrency liabilities (as such term is defined in Regulation D) for the applicable
Interest Period as of the first day of such Interest Period, but subject to any amendments
to such reserve requirement by such Board or its successor, and taking into account any
transitional adjustments thereto becoming effective during such Interest Period. For
purposes of this definition, LIBOR Portions shall be deemed to be Eurocurrency
liabilities as defined in Regulation D without benefit of or credit for prorations,
exemptions or offsets under Regulation D.
"LIBOR" shall mean, for each Interest Period, (a) the LIBOR Index Rate for such
Interest Period, if such rate is available, and (b) if the LIBOR Index Rate cannot be
determined, the arithmetic average of the rates of interest per annum (rounded upwards, if
necessary, to nearest 1/100 of 1%) at which deposits in U.S. Dollars in immediately
available funds are offered to the Bank at 11:00 a.m. (London, England time) two (2)
Business Days before the beginning of such Interest Period by three (3) or more major
banks in the interbank eurodollar market reasonably selected by the Bank for a period
equal to such Interest Period and in an amount equal or comparable to the applicable
LIBOR Portion scheduled to be outstanding from the Bank during such Interest Period.
"LIBOR Lrde.v Rate" shall mean, for any Interest Period, the rate per annum
• (rounded upwards, if necessary. to the next higher one hundred -thousandth of a
percentage point) for deposits in U.S. Dollars for a period equal to such Interest Period,
,yhich appears on the Telerate Page 3750 as of 11:00 a.m. (London, England time) on the
day two (2) Business Days before the commencement of such Interest Period.
"Telerate Page _i i0" shall mean the display designated as "Page 3750" on the
Telerate Service (or such other page as may replace Page 3750 on that service or such
other service as may be nominated by the British Bankers' Association as the information
venclor for the purpose of displaying British Bankers' Association Interest Settlement
Rates for U.S. Dollar deposits).
"Affiliate" shall mean any person. firm, corporation or entity (herein collectively called a
"Person ") directly or indirectly controlhmz or controlled b%. Or under direct or indirect common
control 11Ith. another Peron. A Person .hull he deenled to control another Person for the
purposes of this definition if such first Person possesses. directly or indirectly. the power to
direct. or cause the direction of. the management and policies of the second Person. whether
throu�,il the: ownership of voting, securities. common directors. trustees or officers. by contract or
other%%ise.
lrrlircrhlc ;blcrr ;i►r " shall mean Oc�- with respect to Domestic Rate Portions and 1.12517c
With re.pe t to LIBOI: Portions.
•
["Architect" shall mean , or such [Architect] as reasonably
acceptable to the Bank and the Guarantor.] •
%Arthur Hill" shall mean Arthur Hill & Co., L.L.C.. a limited liability
company.
"Business Day" shall mean any day other than a- Saturday or Sunday on which the Bank
is not authorized or required to close in Chicago. Illinois and, when used with respect to LIBOR
Portions, a day on which the Bank is also dealing in United States Dollar deposits in London,
England.
"CERCLA" shall mean the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986. 42 U.S.C. §§9601 et seq., and any future amendments.
["Change of Control" shall occur when any one of the following has occurred:
(i) Arthur Hill ceases to be the principal member of the Borrower; or (ii) any portion of
the interest of any member of Arthur Hill is sold, transferred, encumbered or conveyed
without the consent of Bank.]
"Change Order" shall mean any amendments or modifications to the Plans, including as
such any acceptance or approval of any extra cost alternate or option included in any of such.
"Code " shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any successor statute thereto. •
["Completion Date" shall mean •)
"Completion of Improvements" shall. mean (i) subject to Section 3.8 hereof. lien free
completion of all work to be done on the Improvements pursuant to the Plans, as evidenced by
receipt by the Bank of a certificate to that effect from the [Architect] and the Consultant. (ii)
payment of substantially all costs incurred in connection therewith, and (iii) the issuance of
certificates of occupancy for all ;pace then constructed.
("Construction Commencement Date" shall have the definition set forth in the
Garage Construction Agreement.]
"Con �n uctrnrr Cots" shall mean the costs of all labor- and materials necessary to
complete the physical construction of the improvements in accordance with the Plans and any
Chirn_e Orders permitted hereunder.
"Consultant" shall mean , or such other consultant as may be
nurtu;illy ag-Ced upon b% the Bank: and the Borrower.
"1)unrcr,r.," sh.rll n►can .ill dama�_es including. without limitation. punitive dama`es.
li,rhilities, casts. expenses. Iossc:,. diminutions in yaluc. fines. penalties. demands. claims. cost
I'CC0 %ry actions. lawsuits. administratiyc proceedings. orders. response action. removal and
remedial costs, compliance costs, investigation expenses, consultant fees, attorneys' and
paralegals' fees and litigation expenses.
• "Default" shall mean any event or condition the occurrence of which would.. with the
passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, constitute r-a Event of Default.
"Default Rate" shall mean for each Portion the rate per annum determined by adding
3.O i to the Domestic Rate as from time to time in effect.
"Domestic Rate" shall mean for any day the greater of.
(1.) the rate of interest announced by the Bank from time to time as its prime
commercial rate. or equivalent, as in effect on such day, with any change in the Domestic
Rate resulting from a change in said prime commercial rate to be effective as of the date
of the relevant change in said prime commercial rate; and
(ii) the sure of (x) the rate determined by the Bank to be the average (rounded
upwards, if necessary, to the next higher 1/100 of 1%) of the rates per annum quoted to
the Bank at approximately 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) (or as soon thereafter as is
practicable) on such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately
preceding Business Day) by two or more Federal funds brokers selected by the Bank for
the sale to the Bank at face value of Federal funds in an amount equal or comparable to
the principal amount owed to the Bank for which such rate is being determined, plus
(y) 1/2 of 1% (.50%).
• "Domestic Rate Portion " is defined in Section 4.1 hereof.
Engineer" shall mean Walker Parking Consultants/Engineers. Inc.
"Environmental Claim" shall mean any investigation, notice, violation, demand,
allegation, action. suit, injunction, judgment, order, consent decree. penalty, fine, lien.
proceeding or claim (,whether administrative, judicial or private in nature) arising (a) pursuant to.
or in connection with an actual or alleged violation of. any Environmental Law, (b) in connection
with any Hazardous Niatetial. (c) from any abatement. removal. remedial. corrective or response
action in connection with a Hazardous Material. Environmental Law or order of a governmental
authority or (el) from an% LIctual or a leged dama�,e. injure. threat or harm to health. Safety.
natural re�,ource> or the em irmiment.
"Elivirolmrental Law- shall mean any current or future Legal Requirement pertaining to
(a) the protection of health, safet% and the indoor or outdoor environment. (b) the conservation.
management or use of natural resources and wildlife. (c) the protection or use of Surface water or
"I'ollndwater. (d) the mamwement. manufaCture, POSSeS;ion, pretence. use, ?cn�ration.
transportation. treatment. storage. disposal. Release, threatened Release, abatement. removal.
renlediation or handlln�_ Of. Or ezpOSUre to. anv Hazardous Material or (c) pollution (includin,
an, Release to air. land. surface water or �,roundwater). and any amendment. rule. reLallation.
• Odle;- Or directive issued thereunder.
-4 -
"ERISA " shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended. or any successor statute thereto.
"Estimated Total Cost of Completing the Improvements" shall mean as of any given date,
the then total --ost of completing construction of the Improvements pursuant to the Plans and any
Change Orders permitted under the terms of this Agreement, including the then estimated Other
Project Costs which remain unpaid. The Estimated Total Cost of Completing the Improvements
shall be determined by the Bank in rood faith in the exercise of its reasonable judgment.
"Events of Defatdr" shall mean those events set forth in Section 9.1 hereof.
"G.-LAP" shall mean generally accepted accounting principles as in effect from time to
time. applied by the Borrower on a basis consistent with the preparation of the Borrower's most
recent financial statements furnished to the Bank pursuant to Section 3.3 hereof.
"Garage Construction Agreement" shall mean that certain Public Parking Garage
Construction Agreement dated as of August 4, 1999 between the Borrower and the Guarantor.
"General Contractor" shall mean and "General
Contract" shall mean the contract with the General Contractor for the construction of the
Improvements.
"Gotiernmerttal Booty" shall mean the United States. the State of Illinois and any political
subdivision thereof and any agency, department, commission, board, bureau or instrumentality of
any of them which exercises jurisdiction over the Mortgaged Premises, the construction thereon, •
the use of improvements thereon. the availability of ingress or egress thereto or the use of gas,
water. electricity or sewerage facilities therefor.
"Governmental Requirements" shall mean anv material lacy. ordinance. order, rule or
regulation of a Governmental Bode.
Guarantor" shall mean the City of Evanston. a municipal corporation.
"Hazardous Material- shall mean any substance. chemical, compound, product, solid,
I_as. liquid. waste. byproduct. pollutant. contaminant or material which is hazardous or toxic. and
inclttdc-s. without limitation. (a) asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl, and petroleum (including
crude 011 or any fraction thereof) and (b) any material classified or re�Ullated as "hazardous" or
"toxic or words of like import pursuant to ttn Environmental Law.
"f/cr:ar�ln�rs MWerial AL't1'VirV" shall mean anv activity, event or ocCunrence involving a
H.rzardous Material. except any activity. event or occurrence in the normal course of business
that is in strict compliance with the applicable Environmental Laws, including,. without
limitation. the manufacture. possession. presence. use, generation. transportation,Ctreatment.
str�ra`e. disposal. Relea>e. threatened Release, abatement, removal, remediation, handling, of or
corrcctr,e or response action to anv Hazardous Nlaterial. •
-5-
Improvements " shall mean the work to be performed pursuant to the Plans consisting of
the construction of a five -level 1,392 stall parking structure of approximately 501,300 square
• feet. together with storm water detention facilities. grading. road pavement, landscaping, curbs.
gutters sidewalks, electrical, telephone and any other utility equipment. lines. pipes and facilities
to be located on the Real Property.
"Interest Period" shall mean, with respect to any LIBOR Portion, the period
commencing on, as the case may be, the creation, continuation or conversion date with respect to
such LIBOR Portion and ending [1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6J months thereafter as selected by the
Borrower in its notice as provided herein provided that all of the foregoing provisions relating to
Interest Periods are subject to the following:
(i) if any Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a
Business Day, that Interest Period shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day,
unless the result of such extension would be to carry such Interest Period into another
calendar month in which event such Interest Period shall end on the immediately
preceding Business Day:
(i.i) no Interest Period may extend beyond the Termination Date; and
(ill) the interest rate to be applicable to each Portion for each Interest Period
shall apply from and including the first day of such Interest Period to but excluding the
last day thereof.
• For purposes of determining an Interest Period, a month means a period starting on one day in a
calendar month and ending on a numerically corresponding day in the next calendar month.
provided, hovvever, if an Interest Period begins on the last day of a month or if there is no
numerically corresponding day in the month in which an Interest Period is to end, then such
Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such month.
"Legal Requirement" shall mean any treaty. convention, statute, law. regulation.
ordinance. license. permit, governmental approval. injunction. judgment. nrder cnne, nt �ecr?e
or other requirement of any governmental authority, whether federal, state. or local.
"LIBOR Portion" is defined in Section 4.1 hereof.
Loan Amount" .hall me.rn [$25,000,000.1
-Loan Documents- shall rnean this A�_reement. the Note. the `tort`gage. the Additional
Collateral DOCtrrnen[S and each other instrument or document to be delivered hereunder or
thereunder or otherwise in connection there%%ith.
[".Major Subcontracts" is defined in Section 3.9 hereof.]
• ".blorti,u" shall ntccut the Construction Mortgage and Security A`Treemcnt with
Assk_nment ol' Rents heannL, even date herewith. as amended from time to time, made by the
M
Borrower, securing the Loan and encumbering the fee simple interest of the Borrower in the
Mortzaged Premises. •
"111ort;a,ed Premises" shall mean the property pledged to the Bank as security for the
Loan consisting of that parcel of land described in the Mortgage (the "Real Properrv"), located
in Evanston. Illinois, and all improvements thereto and all income therefrom, all built or to be
built in accordance with the Plans.
"Note" shall mean the promissory note of the Borrower, the form of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A. payable to the order of the Bank.
"Other Project Costs" shall mean and include all of the costs to be incurred in
connection with the construction of the Improvements or as expenses of holding and maintaining
the Mortgaged Premises during the period from the date hereof to the maturity date of the Note
and which are identified with dollar amounts appearing opposite them on the Project Budget,
other than the entries thereon identified as Construction Costs.
"PBGC" shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
"Permitted Delays" shall have the meaning set forth in the Garage Construction
Agreement.
"Phase I Site Assessment- shall mean that certain Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment, dated prepared by •
"Plans" shall mean the final plans and specifications for the construction of the
Improvements on the Mortgaged Premises prepared by the [Engineer] and approved as required
herein and all amendments and modifications thereof made in accordance with this Agreement.
"Porrio ns" is defined in Section 4.1 hereof.
"Project Budget" shall mean the budget attached hereto as F i-hihir C. n, P, y be amended
from time to time in accordance with this Agreement.
"RCR.A " shall mean the Solid Waste Disposal Act. as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recov ery Act of 1976 and Hazardous and Solid Waste .amendments of 1984.
42 U.S.C. §§6901 et vey.. and any future amendments.
("Redevelopment :agreement" shall mean that certain Redevelopment Agreement
beh►een the Borrower and the Guarantor dated October 23. 1998, as amended by that
certain First amendment to Redevelopment Agreement dated November 23, 1998, as
further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Redevelopment agreement dated
,Tune 7, 1999.1
"Releaw" shall mean anv spilling. leaking_. pumping,, pouring_. emitting_, emptying, •
di�charging. injecting. escaping,, leaching. migration. dumpin`,, or disposing Into the indoor or
-7-
outdoor environment. including, without limitation. the abandonment or discarding of barrels,
drums. containers. tanks or other receptacles containing or previously containing any Hazardous
• Material.
"Termination Date" shall mean 2002.
"Title Company- shall mean Chicago Title Insurance Company, or any other title
insurance company mutually acceptable to the Bank and the Borrower.
"Year 2000 Problem" means any significant risk that computer hardware, software, or
equipment containing embedded microchips essential to the business or operations of the
Borrower or any of its subsidiaries will not, in the case of dates or time periods occurring after
December 31, 1999, function at least as efficiently and reliably as in the case of times or time
periods occurring before January 1, 2000, including the making of accurate leap year
calculations.
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES.
The Borrower represents and warrants as follows:
Section 2.1. Organization and E.ristence. The Borrower is a duly organized and validly
existing limited liability company under the laws of the State of , is authorized to
conduct business in the State of Illinois, and this Agreement does not, and the performance or
observance by the Borrower of any matters and things herein provided for will not, contravene
• any provision of law, anv covenant, indenture or agreement of or affecting the Borrower or its
property, or of its articles of organization or operating agreement. The copies of the articles of
organization and operating agreement under which the Borrower is organized heretofore
delivered to the Bank are true and correct. are in all respects what they purport to be, and are in
full force and effect and have not been amended or modified in any respect. except for such
amendments and modifications as have been heretofore furnished to the Bank. [The members
of Arthur Hill are .]
Section 2.2. Power and Authority. The Borrower has all necessary right. power and
authority to carry on its present business and has full right, power and authority to enter into this
A-reement. make the borrowings herein provided for. issue the Note. execute and deliver the
.%IortL,a`_e and those Additional Collateral Documents to be executed by it. and to pledge the
Murtgaged Premises and otherwise perform and consummate the transactions contemplated
hereby and this A`reement does not. and the performance or observance by the Borrower of any
of the matters and things herein provided for will not. constitute an event of default or event
which with the lapse of time. the giving_ of notice or both would constitute an event of default
under any indenture, loan agreement. mortgage, lease. guaranty or other agreement to which the
Borron%er is a party or by which it is bound.
Section 2. 1. Co,ttructs and No Def ndt. All contracts, agreements.
• consents, walven. (10CUMCIIIS and writings of every kind or character to which the Borrower is a
party relating_ to the Mortgaged Premises ()r which have at any time been delivered to the Bank
M
pursuant to any of the provisions of this Agreement are valid and enforceable against the
Borrower and to the Borrower's knowledge are enforceable against all other parties thereto, and
to the Borrower's knowledge in all respects are what they purport to be and to the Borrower's •
knowledge to the extent that anv such writing shall impose any obligation or duty on the
Borrower or constitute a waiver of any rights which the Borrower might otherwise have, said
writinJ shall be valid and enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms. To the
Borrower's' knowledge, the Borrower is in full compliance with all of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement. the Note. the Mortgage, and the Additional Collateral Documents and no Event
of Default has occurred and is continuing with respect thereto and no event has occurred and is
continuing which jxith the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both would constitute such an
Event of Default. y
Section 2.4. Financial Statements. All financial statements and data heretofore
delivered to the Bank by the Borrower and Guarantor in connection with the Loan are true and
correct and in all material respects truly and accurately reflect the financial condition of the
Borrower and Guarantor as of the dates thereof and for the periods covered thereby. Since the
date of the latest of such financial statements delivered to the Bank there has been no material
adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower or Guarantor, nor any
changes to the Borrower or Guarantor except those occurring in the ordinary course of business.
There is no Iiti Qation or governmental proceeding pending or to the Borrower's knowledge
threatened against the Borrower or Guarantor which if adversely determined would result in any
material adverse change in the financial condition or properties, business or operations of the
Borrower or Guarantor or would affect the right or ability of the Borrower to construct the
Improvements.
Section 2.5. Plans. The Plans have been approved to the extent required by applicable
law given the applicable stage of construction or any restrictive covenant on the Mortgaged
Premises by all Governmental Bodies and the beneficiary of any such covenant, respectively.
Section 2.6. Co►.ist►-uctiwi. All construction. if any, heretofore performed on the
Improvements has been performed in a fit and workmanlike manner and substantially in
accordance with the Plans. all such construction is free from structural rlefects and no viniatinn
of any Governmental Requirement exists with respect thereto.
Section 2.7. Governmental Requirements and Use. The construction of the
lmprcwemcnts in accordance with the Plans and the Improvements themselves when so
con�,tructcd will not violate anv Governmental Requirement with respect thereto. The
anticipated use of the Improvements. complies in all material respects, with all applicable
ordinances. regulations and restrictive covenants affecting the `lort�_a`=td Premises and the
Inipt'o%ernents and all reiluirements of such use which can be satisfied prior to completion of
construction and arc within the Borrower's control have: been satisfied.
Sectio►r 2.,S. pet-r►rits. All permits, consents. approvals or authorizations b,. or
rc li.trations. declarations. wvithholdings of objection or filings with am Governmental Body
nccc,s<ary in connection kith the valid execution. deli\c:ry and performance of this ;\Lrecment. •
the \otc. the -Moru-,zwe and the ,-additional Collateral Documents or presently nece,,sary for the
-9-
construction of the Improvements have been obtained, are valid, adequate and in full force and
effect or will be obtained prior to the commencement of construction of the applicable stage of
• the Improvements.
Section 2.9. L titities. All utility services necessary for construction and for the
operation of the Improvements (including water supply, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, gas
and/or electric and telephone facilities) for their intended purpose are provided for in the Plans
and will be located in a dedicated street/right-of-way or easement appurtenant to the Real
Property, and to the Borrower's knowledge the providing of all such utility services necessary
for the construction and operation of the Improvements is not subject to the consent or
withholding of objection of any Governmental Body or. if so subject, such consent or
withholding of objection will have been obtained prior to commencement of construction.
Section 2.10. Access. All roads, easements and other necessary modes of ingress or
egress to the Nlortgaaed Premises necessary for the full utilization of the Improvements for their
intended purpose have been completed or obtained or the necessary rights -of -way therefor have
been acquired or will be acquired prior to the first disbursement of Loan proceeds hereunder and
all necessary steps have been taken, or prior to the first disbursement of Loan proceeds hereunder
will be taken. by the Borrower or the appropriate Governmental Body to ensure the complete
construction and installation thereof.
Section 2.11. Ent-ironntental Representations and Warranties. The Borrower represents
and warrants that: (i) except as set forth in the Phase I Site Assessment, to the Borrower's
knowledge, the Borrower and the Mortgaged Premises comply with all applicable Environmental
• Laws: (h) the Borrower has obtained all governmental approvals required for its operations and
the Mortgaged Premises by any applicable Environmental Law; (iii) the Borrower has not, and
has no knowledge of any other person who has, caused any Release, threatened Release or
disposal of any Hazardous .Material at. on or about the Mortgaged Premises and, to the
knowledge of the Borrower. the Mortgaged Premises is not adversely affected by any Release.
threatened Release or disposal of a Hazardous Material originating or emanating from any other
property except as set forth in the Phase I Site Assessment: (iv) to the Borrower's knowledge, the
Mortgaged Premises does not contain and has not contained any: (1 ► underground stora`e tanK,
(2) amounts of asbestos containing building material, (3) any landfills or dumps, (4) hazardous
waste management facility as defined pursuant to RCRA or any comparable state law, or (5) site
on or nominated for the National Priority List promulgated pursuant to CERCLA or any state
renleelial priority list promulgated or published pursuant to any comparable stag law; (y) the
Borrower has conducted no Halzardous Material Activity at the Mortgaged Premises: (vi) to the
Borrower's knowledLe. the Borrower has no liability for response or corrective action, natural
resource; damage or other harm pursuant to CERCLA. RCRA or any comparable state law with
respect to the Mortgaged Premise,: (yii) to the Bon-ower'; knowledge, the Borrower is not
subject to. has no notice or knowledge of and is not required to give any notice of any
Environmcntal Claim in%olvin,, the Borrower or the NlortgaLed Premises, and there are no
conditions or occurrence: at the Nlort�,aged Premises which could reasonably he anticipated to
form the basis for an Ens iron€nen(al Claim against the Borrower or the )vlortgaged Premises; and
•yiii) to the Borrower's knowled�,e. the :Ndortira�-,ed Premises is not Subject to any imminent.
restriction on the raw ner,hip. occupancv. use or transferability of the Nilortgagcd Premises in
connection with any (1) Environmental Law or (2) Release, threatened Release or disposal of a
Hazardous Material.
Section 2.12. Americans with Disabilities Act. The Improvements, pursuant to the Plans. •
comply in all material respects with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any rules or
regulations issued under or pursuant thereto and any laws. rules or regulations of the State of
Illinois covering the same or similar subject matter (the "ADA Requirements
Section 2.13. Margin Stock. The Borrower is not engaged in the business of extending
credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation
U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), and no part of the proceeds of the
Loan will be used to purchase or carry any margin stock or extend credit to others for the
purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin stock.
Section 2.14. ERISA. The Borrower is in compliance in all material respects with ERISA
to the extent applicable to it and has received no notice to the contrary from the PBGC or any
other governmental entity or agency, and no reportable event (as defined in ERISA) which could
result in a material accumulated deficiency under ERISA or a material liability to the PBGC has
occurred and is continuing.
Section 2.1 5. Title. The Borrower has good and marketable title to the Mortgaged
Premises subject only to the Permitted Exceptions (as defined in the Mortgage).
Section 2.16. Purpose. The Loan is being made for the purpose of carrying on a business, •
professional or commercial activity.
(Section 2.17. Single Purpose, Sole Asset. The Borrower is a single purpose entity
whose sole purpose is the ownership of the Mortgaged Premises and construction of the
Improvements and whose sole asset is the Mortgages Premises.]
Section 2.18. Year 2000 Compliance. The Borrower has conducted a comprehensive
review and assessment of the computer applications of the Borrower and its subsidiaries and has
made inquiry of their material suppliers, service vendors (including data processors) and
customers. with respect to any defect in computer software. data bases.- hardware, controls and
peripherals related to the occurrence of the: year 2000 or the use at anv time of anv date which is
heforC. on and after December ,1. 1999. in connection there« ith. Based on the foregoing
revic ��. <<tisessnrent and inquiry. the; Borrower believes that no ,uch defect could reasonably be
e:.tp«tCd to have: a material adverse effect on the business or financial affairs of the Borrower (or
of the Borrower and its subsidiaries taken on a consolidated basis).
Section '.19. Liti;ation. There is no litigation or governmental proceeding* pending, or, to
they beet knowle ck-,c of the Borro%e e:r. threatened against the Borrower or the Guarantor and which
it adversely determined would result in anv material adverse change: in the financial condition or
hroh�rtic,. husiness or operations. of they Borrower or Guarantor or would affect the m!ht or
ahility of Borrower to construct the Improvements. 0
The foregoing representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery of
this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect until the indebtedness evidenced by the
vote has been fully paid and satisfied. the Bank has no further commitment to advance funds
hereunder and the MortaaQe is to be released of record by the Bank. All representations,
warranties and covenants made by the Borrower herein and in J- 1 certificates or other documents
delivered pursuant hereto are material and shall conclusively be deemed to have been relied upon
by the Bank notwithstanding any prior or subsequent investigation by the Bank and the right to
any action thereon shall survive all advances hereunder and the fulfillment of all other
transactions and deliveries contemplated hereby as long as any amount or obligation. shall remain
outstanding hereunder. The request for any advance under this Agreement by the Borrower or
on its behalf shall constitute a certification that the aforesaid representations and warranties are
true and correct as of the date of such request, except to the extent any such representation or
warranty shall relate solely to an earlier date.
SECTION 3. COVENANTS.
From and after the date hereof and so long as any amount remains unpaid on the Note or
any commitment remains outstanding hereunder, the Borrower covenants and agrees that:
Section 3.1. Preservation of Existence. The Borrower will preserve and maintain its
existence as a limited liability company under the laws of the State of and will not
amend or modify the agreements under which the Borrower is formed without the prior written
consent of the Bank. The Borrower will not permit any change to occur in the ownership or
management of the Mortgaged Premises or the ownership of member interests in the Borrower
• without the prior written consent of Bank.
Section 3.2. Taxes. The Borrower will pay, or cause to be paid, when due and before
any penalty attaches all general taxes and all special taxes. special assessments. water charges,
drainage and sewer charges and all other charges of any kind whatsoever, ordinary or
extraordinary. which may be levied, assessed, imposed or charged on or against the Mortgaged
Premises and Will. upon written request. exhibit to the Bank official receipts evidencing such
payments. The Borro«er may contest any such tax or assessment pursuant to and in acccrdancc
with the terms of the Mortgage.
Section 3.3. Financial Rej)orts. The Borrower will maintain a standard system of
accounting, in accordance with GAAP and shall furnish to the Bank and its duly authorized
r�pr�.entatiyes such ultormation respecting the financial condition. business affairs and
operations of the Borrower and Guarantor as the Bank may reasonably request-. and %vthout any
request. shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Bank:
(a) as soon as available. and in any event within ninety (90) clays after the
Close of fiscal year of the Borrower and the Guarantor a copy of the consolidated and
consolidatine unaudited financial statements of the Borrower and the Guarantor certified
to by an officer of each and one hundred twenty ( 120) days after the close of the fiscal
scar of the Burrower and Guarantor, a copy of the consolidated and consolidatin.,
• unauditCd financial statements of the: Borrower statement of operations and accumulated
-12-
net revenues and a statement of cash flows of the Borrower and the Guarantor for such
period and accompanying notes thereto and full disclosure of all contingent liabilities, all
in reasonably detail showing in comparative form the figures for the previous fiscal year, •
accompanied by a certificate from an officer of each to the effect that the financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP on a tax basis consistently
applied and present fairly, in accordance with GAAP on a tax basis. the consolidated
financial condition of the Borrower and Guarantor, as of the close of each party's fiscal
year and the results of operations for the fiscal year then ended and that an examination
of such accounts in connection with such financial statements has been made in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards on a tax basis and. accordingly,
such examination included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing
procedures as were considered necessary under the circumstances;
(b) as soon as available, and in any event within fifteen (15) days after the end
of each month, a construction progress report on the Improvements; and
(c) promptly after knowledge thereof shall have come to the attention of any
responsible officer of the Borrower or the Guarantor. written notice of any threatened or
pending litigation or governmental proceeding against the Borrower or the Guarantor
which, if adversely determined, would materially adversely affect the financial condition,
properties, assets. business or operations of the Borrower or the Guarantor or of the
occurrence of anv Default or Event of Default hereunder.
Section 3.4. Insurance. The Borrower will, at its expense, maintain or cause to be •
maintained the following insurance with good and responsible insurance companies reasonably
satisfactory to the Bank:
(a) Builders' Risk. The Borrower will insure. or cause to be insured. the
Improvements. all property (whether real. personal or mixed) incorporated therein and all
materials and supplies delivered to the Mortgaged Premises for use in connection with
construction of the Improvements and all equipment to be used for that purpose under
insurance policies in builders' risk form with standard non-contributory mortgage clauses
providing that any loss is to be adjusted with, and any recovery payable to, Bank as its
interest may appear. Following completion of the Improvements, said builder's risk
policy shall be replaced with all -perils property acceptable to the Bank in an amount at
least equal to the full replacement value of the Improvements. All such policies shall be
in such amount,. contain Such coverages and insure a`_aimt Such risks as shall be
reasonably satistactory to Bank. Without limitin-_ the generality of the fore`_oin_. the
Improvements and all materials, supplies and equipment shall be insured to an amount
equal to lOOcc of the full insurable value thereof ( actual replacement value without
deduction for depreciation) at all times against loss or damage by fire. lightning,
windstorm, explosion. theft and such other risks as are usually included under extended
covera�-e. The Borrower shall exhibit to the Bank from time to time upon request (and. in
aeIC1111 11 thereto. without request no less frequently than annually) evidence that the
amount of said huilclers risk policy is sufficient to provide coveraue in the; amount of the
full insurable value of all Improvements, materials, supplies and equipment then in place
on the tilortgaged Premises.
• (b) Liability and Other Insurance. The Borrower will procure and maintain
insurance against such perils and risks (exclusive of the perils and risks insured against
under the coverage provided in subpart (a) of this Section 3.4) as the Bank shall
reasonably request and, without any such request, will procure and maintain
comprehensive general liability insurance, contractor liability insurance, statutory
workmen's compensation and occupational disease insurance, insurance against statutory
structural work act liability and flood insurance (if any improvements on the Mortgaged
Premises consisting of building or parking facilities are in an area designated by a
Governmental Body as having special flood hazards). All such insurance shall be
maintained under policies containing such provisions and coverages and being in such
amounts as are reasonably approved by the Bank, which policies shall name the Bank as
an additional insured thereunder. The Borrower shall cause the General Contractor, the
Engineer and the [Architect] to procure professional liability insurance covering the
design and construction of the Improvements in such amounts and with such coverages as
shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Bank.
(c) Policv Provisions. All insurance maintained or caused to be maintained
by the Borrower shall be maintained with good and responsible insurance companies,
shall provide that no cancellation, material change or reduction thereof shall be effective
until at least thirty (30) days after receipt by the Bank of written notice thereof, shall
provide that losses are payable notwithstanding any acts or omissions of the Borrower,
• shall contain no deductible provisions which have not been reasonably approved by the
Bank and shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Bank in all other respects.
(d) Renewal Policies. The Borrower will deliver to the Bank an original
certificate and a photocopy of any policy required under the provisions of this Section 3.4
i or. if coverage is provided under a master policy. a photocopy of such policy and an
assigned certificate of insurance) and will cause renewal certificates to be delivered
thereto promptly following_ renewal of any such policies.
(e) adjustment of Loss. Borrower hereby authorizes the Bank. at the Bank's
option, to adjust and compromise any losses under any insurance afforded, but unless the
Bank elects to adjust the losses as aforesaid. said adjustment and/or compromise shall be
made by the Borrower. subject to the final reasonable approval of the Bank in the case of
losses exceeding_ SiO.000.
(f) .-tdditionul Policies. The Borrower shall not take out or maintain separate
insurance concurrent in kind or form or contributing_ in the event of loss with any
insurance required hereinabove.
(-_r ;VO1 c kt—ardiaw Insurance. Unless Borrower provides the Bank with
C%idence of the insurance covera_e required by this Agr«nient. the: Bank 111ay purchase
• insuru�cc from an unaffiliated insurance company licensed to cto business in Illinois at
-14-
Borrower's expense to protect its interests in the collateral for the Loan. This insurance
may. but need not, protect Borrower's interests. The coverage that the Bank purchases
may not pay any claim that Borrower makes or any claim that is made against Borrower •
in connection ,with such collateral. Borrower may later cancel any insurance purchased
by the B nk, but only after providing the Bank with evidence that Borrower has obtained
insurance as required by this Agreement. If the Bank purchases insurance for the
collateral. Borrower will be responsible for the costs of such insurance, including interest
and any other charges the Bank may impose in connection with the placement of the
insurance. until the effective date of the cancellation or expiration of the insurance. The
costs of the insurance may be added to Borrower's total outstanding Loan balance or
obligatio:,. The cost of the insurance may be more than the cost of insurance Borrower
may be able to obtain on its own.
Section 3.5. Damage to and Destruction of the Improvements.
(a) Notice. In the case of any material damage to or destruction of all or part of the
Improvements, the Borrower shall promptly give notice thereof to the Bank generally describing
the nature and extent of such damage or destruction.
(b) Restoration. Upon the occurrence of any such damage to or destruction of the
Improvements. the Borrower shall, upon demand by the Bank. cause same to be restored,
replaced or rebuilt as nearly as possible to their value, condition and character immediately prior
to such damage or destruction. Such restoration, replacement or rebuilding shall be effected
promptly and, if the Improvements are not yet completed, the Borrower shall notify the Bank if it •
appears that such restoration, replacement or rebuilding may delay completion of the
Improvements beyond the Completion Date.
(c) Application of Insurance Proceeds. Net insurance proceeds received by the Bank
under the provisions of this Agreement or any instrument supplemental hereto or thereto or any
police or policies of insurance covering the Improvements or any part thereof shall be applied by
the Bank at the option of the Bank as and for a prepayment on the Note (whether or not the same
is then due or otherwise adequately secured) or to restoring the Improvements (in which event
the Bank shall not be obligated to see to the proper application thereof nor shall the amount so
released or used be deemed a payment of the indebtedness evidenced by the Note). If the Bank
elect: to use or the Borrower is permitted to use insurance proceeds to restore the Improvements
the Bank ma%- do all necessary acts to accomplish that purpose including using funds deposited
b% the Bo►ro:cer with it and advancing additional funds. all such additional funds to constitute
part of the indebtedness secured by the Nlortga-e. If the Bank elects to restore the Improvements
or elects to make the insurance proceeds available to the Borrower or the Borrower is entitled to
use the insurance proceeds pursuant to the provisions of this Section 3.5(c) for the purpose of
effecting such a restoration, any excess of insurance proceeds above the amount necessary to
complete such restoration shall be applied as and for a prepayment on the Note. Notwithstanding
the forevoina provisions. the Bank a�_rees that net insurance proceeds shall be made available to
the Borrmver for the restoration of the portion of the tMortgaged Premises damaged or destroyed
if the Bank requires the Mortgaged Premises to be rebuilt and written application for such use is •
made: within thirty 110) day,, of receipt of such proceeds and the following conditions are
-15-
satisfied: (i) the Borrower has in effect business interruption insurance covering the income to
be lost during the restoration period as a result of the damage or destruction to the Mortgaged
Premises or provides the Bank with other evidence reasonably satisfactory to it that the Borrower
has cash resources sufficient to pay its obligations during the restoration period (including its
obligation to pay interest on the Loan during the period of the
(ii) no Default or Event
of Default shall have occurred and be continuing (and if such an event shall occur during
restoration the Bank may, at its election, apply any insurance proceeds then remaining in Bank" hands to the reduction of the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and the other indebtedness
secured by the Mortgage), (iii) the Borrower shall have submitted to the Bank plans and
specifications for the restoration which shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Bank; (iv) the
Borrower shall have submitted to the Bank fixed price contracts with good and responsible
contractors and materialmen covering all work and materials necessary to complete restoration
and providing for a total completion price not in excess of the amount of insurance proceeds
available for restoration, or, if a deficiency shall exist, the Borrower shall have deposited the
amount of such deficiency with the Bank; (v) the restoration will, in the reasonable judgment of
the Bank, be completed not later than the Termination Date; (vi) the effect of the damage to or
destruction of the Mortgaged Premises giving rise to receipt of the insurance proceeds is not to
terminate or give the Borrower the option to terminate the Garage Construction Agreement; and
(vii) the Borrower shall have obtained a waiver of the right of subrogation from any insurer
under such policies of insurance who at that time claims that no liability exists as to the
Borrower or the insured under such policies. Any insurance proceeds to be released pursuant to
the foregoing provisions shall at the option of the Bank be disbursed from time to time at
reasonable intervals as restoration progresses to pay for restoration work completed and in place
and such disbursements may at the Bank's option be made directly to the Borrower or to or
through anv contractor or materialman to whom payment is due or to or through a construction
escrow to be maintained by the Title Insurer acceptable to the Bank. The Bank may impose such
further conditions upon the release of insurance proceeds (including the receipt of title insurance)
as are customarily imposed by prudent construction lenders to insure the completion of the
restoration work free and clear of all liens or claims for lien. All title insurance charges and
other reasonable costs and expenses in connection with the release of such insurance proceeds
shall be promptly paid by Borrower and if not so paid shall constitute so much additional
indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be payable upon demand with interest at the Default
Rate. The Bank may deduct any such costs and expenses from insurance proceeds at any time
standing in its hands.
Sections 1.6. Eminent Doinaltt.
(a) X()tice. The Borrimer k%lll ,give the Bank prompt written notice of the <<ctual or
threatened commencement of any proceedings by any Governmental Body for the purpose of
taking or othenyise affecting by condemnation, eminent domain or otherw*.N (ct "Tctl in3 ") all or
any part of the Mortgaged Premises. including any easement therein or appurtenance thereto or
severance of any part thereof zinc[ change in grade of streets and will deliver to the: Bank copies
of any and all papers served in connection with any such proceedings.
(h) . sAi"ioirr 1. Of Clcrint, Power nf, ;lttorlev to Collect. Etc. -\m and all awards
• hereteIfore or hereafter nlael'e or to be made to the present and all suhsecluent owner,, of the
-1 h-
,lortQased Premises. by any Governmental Body for taking or affecting the whole or any part of
the Mortgaged Premises. the Improvements. or any easement therein or appurtenance thereto
(including any award from the United States Government at anv time after the allowance of the
claim therefor. the ascertainment of the amount thereof and the issuance of the award for
payment thereon are hereby collaterally assigned by the Borrower to the Bank and the Borrower
hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Bank its true and lawful attorney in fact with full
power of substitution for it and in its name, place and stead to collect and receive the proceeds of
any such award granted by virtue of any such Takina, to hold the same as such collateral and to
give proper receipts and acquittances therefor.
(e) Effect of Condemnation and .application of .Awards. In the event that any material
adverse condemnation proceedings are commenced by any Governmental Bodv or other person
to take or otherwise affect a material portion of the Mortgaged Premises, the Improvements or
any easement therein or appurtenance thereto, the Bank's commitment to make further advances
hereunder shall, at its option, cease and the Bank shall apply the proceeds of any award made in
such proceedings as and for a prepayment on the indebtedness evidenced by the Note,
notwithstandingthefact that said indebtedness may not then be due and payable or is otherwise
adequately secured. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the proceeds of such award shall be made
available to the Borrower upon compliance by the Borrower with the same requirements as set
forth in Section 3.5(c) hereof. In the event that any proceeds of such award shall be made
available to the Borrower for restoring the portion of the Nlortgaged Premises remaining after a
Taking, the Borrower hereby covenants to restore the remaining portion of the Mortgaged
Premises to be of at least equal value and of substantially the same character as prior to such
Taking. all to be effected in accordance with plans and specifications to be first submitted to and
approved by the Bank.
Section 3.7. Pavntent of Ecpenses. The Borrower will pay all costs. expenses and fees
u incrred by the Bank in connection with the preparation and enforcement of this Agreement and
the other instruments and documents contemplated hereby or arising out of or incurred in
connection with any of the transactions contemplated hereby or in connection with any
proceedings (including probate and bankruptcy proceedings) to which the Bank becomes a party
or in which it intervenes which may affect or relate to the Loan, security or the collateral security
therefor and. without limiting the generality of the foregoing. will pay all taxes, filing.
rc_istration and recording expenses (including stamp taxes. if any). all title insurance and survey
char_es. all escrow fcc. and expenses. the reasonable fees and expenses of the Consultant and
an, ether Consultants Or appriw ers hired by the Bank to perform services described in this
Agreement. the Bank, attorneys I'ees twhich attorney, nlay be enlplo\ee, ul the Bank or
special counsel to the Bank) and Court costs incurred by the Bank in connection with this
tran�,aCUon. II1Cllldln`' Other fees and cost: incurred in connection with the enforcement of this
a�,reenlent. the Note. the Nfortgave and the additional Collateral Documents or arising out of
Claims or actions brou�-'ht or filed b% or against the Bank arising_ out of the transactions
contemplated by this ai?reenlent cult[ the Borrower hereby indemnifies and saves the Bank
harrrlle» front and tin."( any and all CO'4-s. exxpenses. judgments. awarck and liabilities incurred
h% it in connection with the transactions Contemplated hereby unless Causecl by the Bank's
�yillful nlisconduCt or �-,roa nee-lH-lence. •
-17-
Section 3.8. Mechanics' Lien Claims. The Borrower will not suffer or permit to exist
any mechanics' lien claims asserted against the Mortgaged Pr.;mises or the Improvements and
will promptly discharge same in the event of the filing thereot: provided however. that nothing
herein contained shall prohibit the Borrower from contesting anv such liens or claims for lien in
good faith if it shall have furnished the Title Company with such security or indemnity as the
Title Company requires in order to insure the Bank over and against such contested lien.
Section 3.9. Contractors and Subcontractors. The Borrower will, if the Bank at any
time so demands, submit copies of contracts of or a list of any or all proposed contractors,
subcontractors, contracts and subcontracts with persons who are to perform services or furnish
labor and materials for items included in the Improvements or as Other Project Costs with a
value in excess of [$500,000] ( "Major Subcontracts ") to the Bank for its reasonable approval.
Section 3.10. Diligent Prosecution of Construction. The Borrower will cause the
construction of the Improvements to be prosecuted with diligence and continuity in a good and
workmanlike manner in accordance with the Plans and in accordance with sound building and
engineering practices. applicable Governmental Requirements, ADA Requirements and the
requirements of this Agreement and to substantially complete same on or before the Completion
Date (subject to Permitted Delays), free and clear of all liens or claims for liens for material
supplied or labor or services furnished in connection with the construction of the Improvements,
subject to its right to contest same pursuant to and in accordance with the Mortgage and this
Agreement.
Section 3.11. Change Orders. The Borrower will not execute or authorize the execution
of or permit the execution of any Change Order without the prior written approval of the Bank
not to be unreasonably withheld: provided, however, that such Change Orders may be made
without such prior written consent if (i) the Change Order does not exceed [$ ] and the
aggregate cost of all unapproved Change Orders does not exceed [$ .100 the Change
Orders will not result in a material change in the size. appearance or usefulness of the
Improvements for their intended purposes or reduce the overall quality of the Improvements,
(III) in the case of Change Orders increasing Construction Costs, the increased costs resulting
therefrom, when taken together with the increased costs resulting from all other Change Orders
theretofore entered into increasing Construction Costs will not exceed the amount shown on the
Project Budget for construction contingencies. or an amount equal to the increased cost resulting
therefrom has been deposited with the Bank pursuant to Section 6.3 hereof or Guarantor has
agreed to pay the co,t of Such Change Order and (iv) said Change Order will not cause the then
I �i>tiniated Total Cu,t of Completing the Improvements to exceed the then undisbursed portion of
the Loan Amount plus the: amount of the Borrower's funds then on deposit with the Bank
pursuant to Section h.3 hereof or Guarantor has agreed to pay the cost of such Change Order..
The foregoing to the contrary notwithstandI . no Change Order shall be executed without the
prior written consent of the Bank it the same would materially alter the basis for computing
payments due the General Contractor or would materially reduce the scope of the work to be
performed by the General Contractor or contractors. The authorization of .Iny such Change
Order by or on behalf of the Borrower shall constitute a representation from the Borrower to the
• bank that the f0regmng condition> have been satisfied. "The Bank shall have the right at any time
to reCluire receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it sho%%Ing compliance with the
- l 5-
conditions preceder.: to Change Orders permitted by this Section 3.11 as a condition precedent to
the making of any --tch Change Order. The Borrower shall promptly notify the Bank of all extra
and increased costs as soon as the same are known or reasonably anticipated. The Consultant
shall promptly receive copies of all Change Orders.
Section 3.12. Correction of Defects in Constriction. The Borrower will. upon demand by
the Bank, commence and diligently correct any structural defect in the Improvements of a
material nature or any material departure from the Plans not approved by the Bank or authorized
by any other provisions of this :agreement. The disbursement of funds hereunder shall not
constitute a waiver of the Bank's right to require compliance with this covenant with respect to
any such defects or departures from the Plans not theretofore objected to by the Bank.
Section 3.13. Other Contracts. The Borrower will, if the Bank so requests, provide the
Bank with copies of any and all contracts and agreements for the performance of work included
within the Project Budget and will not enter into any contracts or agreements for the performance
of any such work if the contract price therefor would cause the total cost for such work to exceed
the amount budgeted therefor in the Project Budget unless the amount of such excess shall have
been deposited with the Bank pursuant to Section 6.3 hereof.
Section 3.14. Inspection and Cooperation. The Borrower will permit the Bank or its
representatives at all reasonable times and as often as the Bank may reasonably request to inspect
the Improvements and the materials to be used in the construction thereof, to examine all detailed
plans and drawings which relate to construction of the Improvements and to examine and copy
all books and account records and other papers relating to the Mortgaged Premises and the
construction of the Improvements and will cause the General Contractor to cooperate with the
Bank to enable it to exercise its rights hereunder.
Section 3.15. Fu rther.-lssuran •es. The Borrower will at any time and from time to time
upon request of the Bank take or cause to be taken any action and execute, acknowledge. deliver
or record any further documents. opinions, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements or
other instruments which the Bank in its reasonable discretion deems necessary or appropriate to
carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to preserve, protect and perfect the security
intended to be created and preserved in the Mortgaged Premises and to establish, preserve and
protect the security interest of the Bank in and to any personal property owned by the Borrower
installed in. furnished to or used or intended to be used in connection with the construction of the
Inlprovements or the operation thereof.
Section 3.10. Burdensome Contracts ►t,•ith Affiliates. The Borrower will not. without the
Bank's written consent. enter into anv contract. a�_Treement or business arrangement vvith an
.-affiliate on tenw, and condition: which are less favorable to them than Would be usual and
cus10111ary in ,inlrlar contracts. a�jecrllents or business arrangenlents between persons not
affiliated with each other.
SCL-11011 1.l1. 1:(menients. Borrower shall not terminate or release. and shall remain in
co,n►pliance with. all ea•eFile nt, and conlunon use agreements benefiting, the MurtgLI''Ll Premises. •
_ 19-
Section 3.18. Independent Consultant. The Bank shall have the right to appoint an
independent Consultant at the reasonable expense of the i,orrow-r to assist the Bank in analyzing
• the Plans. the Project Budget and construction schedule. to conduct monthly compliance
inspections, approve requests for advances of the Loan. perform such other services as may.
from time to time. be reasonably required by the Bank. and to prepare reports regarding all of the
above for the Bank.
Section 3.19. Americans with Disabilities Act. The Mortgaged Premises, pursuant to the
Plans. do. and at all times shall. comply in all material respects with the ADA Requirements.
The Borrower herebv indemnities and saves harmless the Bank, its officers, directors.
employees. agents. successors or assigns from and against anv and all losses. claims, discharges,
penalties. costs and/or expenses (including attorneys' fees and court costs), fines, injuries and
penalties they may incur as a result of the failure of the Mortgaged Premises to so comply with
the ADA Requirements.
Section 3.20. Environmental Covenants. The Borrower shall at all times do or cause to be
done the following: (i) comply with, and maintain the �Iortjaged Premises in material
compliance with, all applicable Environmental Laws; (i.i) require that each tenant and subtenant,
if any. of the Mortgaged Premises or any part thereof comply with all applicable Environmental
Laws. (iii) obtain and maintain in full force and effect all governmental approvals required by
anv applicable Environmental Law for operations at the MMortgaged Premises: (iv) cure any
violation by it or at the Mortgaged Premises of applicable Environmental Laws; (v) not allow the
presence or operation at theMortgagedPremises of any (1) landfill or dump or (2) hazardous
• waste management facility or solid waste disposal facility as defined pursuant to RCRA or any
comparable state law: (vi) not manufacture. use. generate. transport, treat, store, release, dispose
or handle any Hazardous Material at the Lortgaged Premises except such Hazardous Material
used in the ordinary course of business that is in strict compliance with the applicable
Environmental Laws: (vii) within 10 btlSineSs days notify the Bank in writing of and provide any
requested documents upon learning of any of the following in connection with the Borrower or
the Mortgaged Premises: (1) any�liability for response or corrective action. natural resource
darlla�-_e or other harm pursuant to CERCLA. RCRA or any comparable state law: (2) any
Environmental Claim. Q) any violation of an Environmental Law or Release, threatened Release
or disposal of a Hazardous Material: (4) any restriction on the ownership. occupancy. use or
transferability arising pursuant to any (x) Release. threatened Release or disposal of .a Hazardous
Substance or (v) Environmental Law: or (5) an,. environmental. natural resource. health or safety
ConditIOn: (viii) Conduct at its expense any Investlgation. auLly. sampling. testing, abatement.
Cleanup. l'Cnloyal. I'Cn1CdKIL1011 Or other response action neccs,ar\ to rCn101,C. rCtlledlate. clean llp
or abate any Release. threatened Release or disposal of a Hazardous Material as required by any
applicable Environmental Law with respect to the Mortgaged Premises: Ox) abide by and
obser',c ariv restrictions on the use of Mortgaged Premises Imposed by any governmental
.ul1hk)1_It% as set forth in a deed or other instrunlent affectinL� the Borrower's interest therein:
m promptly provide or otherwise make available to the Bank any requested environmental
FCOIFLI lotlrernln,-, the Mort-Ta`aed Premiscs which the Born)wcr possesses or car; reasonably
))Main: ( xi) perform. satisfy. and implement any operation or nrtlrite nancc actions required by
• '111� _)��'CI'11111elllal all[hoI'I[y >I" Et1VIrUnlllentul L,I« ��ith respect to the Mortgaged Premises, or
111,: laded in any no further action letter or covenant not to sue: Issued by any governmental
-'I0-
authority under any Environmental Law with respect to the Mortgaged Premises: and (xii) from
time to timL upon the w itten request of the Bank. timely provide at the Borrower's expense a
report of an environmental assessment of scope. form and depth (including. where appropriate. •
invasive soi or groundwater sampling) by a consultant reasonably acceptable to the Bank as to
any matter ror which notice is provided pursuant to the above requirements or which may be
reasonably believed by the Bank to form the basis of an Environmental Claim in connection with
the Mortgaged Premises. If such a requested environmental report is not delivered within
75 days after receipt of the Bank's request, then the Bank may arrange for the same, and the
Borrower hereby grants to the Bank and its representatives access to the Mortgaged Premises and
a license to undertake such an assessment (including. where appropriate. invasive soil or
Qround%vater sampling). The costs of any assessment arranged for by the Bank pursuant to this
provision shall be payable by the Borrower on demand.
Section 3.21 Compliance with Agreements. The Borrower will fully and completely
comply with all of the conditions of the Garage Construction Agreement and the Redevelopment
Agreement and will not suffer or permit to exist any conditions which would constitute grounds
for the termination of the Garage Construction Agreement or the Redevelopment Agreement
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it is agreed that any provision of this
Agreement or the Mortgage authorizing the Borrower to take any action or permitting any such
action to be taken whether with or without the prior approval of Bank shall be subject to the
condition precedent that the taking of such action will not violate the terms of the Garage
Construction Agreement or the Redevelopment Agreement and the Borrower by taking any such
action or requesting approval from the Bank to the taking of any such action shall be deemed to
have warranted to the Bank that such action will not violate the terms of the Garage Construction •
Agreement or the Redevelopment Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein, the
Borrower agrees that it will not consent to the termination or material amendment or
modification of the Garage Construction Agreement or the Redevelopment Agreement or any
provisions thereof without the prior written consent of the Bank and will not waive compliance
with anv of the terms and conditions thereof. The Borrower has delivered to the Bank certified
copies of the Garage Construction Agreement or the Redevelopment Agreement.
Section 3.22. CRiS.-l. The Borrower shali promptly pay and dischaugc an ouii,aiiuus and
liabilities arising under ERISA of a character which if unpaid or unperformed might result in the
imposition of a lien against any of this property or assets. The Borrower shall promptly notify
the Bank of the occurrence of an\ Reportable Event (as defined in ERISA) which might result in
the termination by PBGC of am employee benefit plan covering, any officers or employees of
the Borrower. any benefit. of are. or are required to be. �,uaranteed bv PBGC (a "Fleur")
or of receipt of any nou,:e from PBGC of its intention to seek termination of any such Plan or
appointment of a tru<tee therefor. The Borrower shall notify the Bank of the Borrower's
intention to terminate or withdraw from any Plan and shall not terminate any such Plan or
withdraw therefrom unless it shall be in compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this
A�_,reenlent after effect to any liability to PBGC resulting= from such termination or
Section 3.'3. 1)i :,ihurir,,;,. The Borrrn%er %gill not male any di�,tribution, (�%hcthcr of •
ca.h or property). including, WithOut linlitatiorl a return of equity capital. profit,, or cash flow. or
-21-
any other payments of any kind or character to its members or any Affiliate of the Borrower or
• its members without the prior written consent of the Bank: provided. however. that the foregoing
shall not be deemed to restrict or prevent payment of property management. leasing,
development, construction administration, loan placement, and brokers' fees which do not
exceed market costs as set .forth in the Project Budget at the times permitted by Section 6.1
hereof.
Section 3.24. Year 2000 Assessment. The Borrower shall make all reasonable efforts to
complete substantially all programming required to permit the proper function, in and following
the year 2000, of computer systems and equipment containing embedded microchips that are
(i) operated directly by Borrower or its agents or supplied by others. and (ii) necessary to permit
the Borrower to conduct its business without material adverse effect. The cost to the Borrower
of such reprogramming and testing and of the reasonably foreseeable consequences of a Year
2000 Problem will not result in an Event of Default or a material adverse effect on the Borrower
or the operation of the Mortgage Premises. The computer and management information systems
operated directly by the Borrower are and, with ordinary course upgrading and maintenance, will
continue for the term of this Agreement to be sufficient to permit the Borrower to conduct its
business without material adverse effect.
Section 3.25. Indebtedness. The Borrower will not incur, issue. assume. create or have
outstanding any Indebtedness other than trade pavables, deferred taxes. equipment leases and the
Loan. The term "Indebtedness " shall mean all indebtedness created. assumed or incurred in any
manner by the Borrower representing money borrowed and all obligations of the Borrower with
isrespect to letters of credit, banker's acceptances and other extensions of credit whether or not
representing obligations for borrowed money.
Section 3.26. Liens. The Borrower will not pledge, mortgage or otherwise encumber, or
subject to or permit to exist upon or be subjected to any lien or charge. the Mortgaged Premises
or any assets or property of any kind or character at any time owned by the Borrower other than:
(a) liens, pledges or deposits in connection with workmen's compensation,
unemployment insurance, oid-age benefits or sociai security obligations, taxes, assessments,
statutory obligations or other similar charges. good faith deposits in connection with contracts or
leases to which the Borrower is a party or other deposits required to be made in the ordinary
course of business. inchoate liens of mechanic: and materialmen. and interests of le,sors under
c.rpitalized e(luirment lease•: provided in each case. that the obligation secured is not overdue or.
if Werduc. is bein`` contested in `food flilth by appropriate proceedings %�hich prevent
Cnf0rCC►11Cnt of the; nuutcr under contest. and that the obligation is not for borrowed money and
further provided that if the lien is on the Nlortga-ed Premises. the same is permitted by the
�lort_a«e;
(b) the :NiortLIage and Additional Collateral Documents in fa%or of the Bank;
• (c) othcr liens expressly permitted h\ the `Mortgage-
(d) liens heing contested in accordance with Section 1.8 h;•reot.
Section 3.27. Construction Commencement Dates. The Construction Commencement
Date shall be not later than
•
SECTIO` 4. INTEREST.
Section 4.I. Interest Rate Options. Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this
Section 4 portions of the principal indebtedness evidenced by the Note ("Portions") shall, at the
option of the Borrower, bear interest with reference to the Domestic Rate (the "Domestic Rate
Portion ") or with reference to the Adjusted LIBOR applicable to an Interest Period ( "LIBOR
Portion "). Portions may be converted from time to time from one basis to another. All of the
indebtedness evidenced by the Note which is not a LIBOR Portion shall constitute a single
Domestic Rate Portion. Anythins contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall
not be more than five (5) LIBOR Portions outstanding at any one time. The Borrower hereby
promises to pay interest on each Portion at the rates and times specified in this Section 4.
Section 4.2. Applicable Interest Rates.
(a) Domestic Rate Portion. The Domestic Rate Portion shall bear interest at a rate per
annum determined by adding the Applicable Margin to the Domestic Rate as in effect from time
to time. provided that if a Domestic Rate Portion or any part thereof is not paid when due
(whether by lapse of time, acceleration or otherwise) such Portion shall bear interest, whether
before or after judgment. until payment in full thereof at the Default Rate. Interest on the
Domestic Rate Portion shall be payable monthly in arrears on the last day of each month in each
year (commencing with the month during which the first advance is made hereunder) and on the •
Termination Date. Anv change in the interest rate on the Domestic Rate Portion resulting from
a chance in the Domestic Rate shall be effective on the date of the relevant change in the
Domestic Rate.
(b) LIBOR Portions. Each LIBOR Portion shall bear interest for each Interest Period
selected therefor at a rate per annum determined by adding the Applicable Margin to the
Adjusted LIBOR for such Interest Period, provided that if any LIBOR Portion is not paid when
due (whether by lapse of time. acceleration or otherwise) such Portion shall bear interest,
whether before or after judament. until payment in full thereof through the end of the Interest
Period then applicable thereto at the rate per annum determined by adding 3.0% to the interest
rate «hich Would otherwise be applicable thereto. and effective at the end of such Interest
Period such LIBOR Portion shall autonlatically be converted into and added to the applicable
DomeNtIc Rate; P01-110n and ,hall thereafter bear interest at the interest rate applicable to such
Dunie,,tic Rate Portion after default. Interest on each LIBOR Portion shall be due and payable
monthly in arrears. on the last day of any Interest Period applicable thereto and. if an Interest
Period is Ionaer than three; 0 ► months. then at the end of each three (?) month period and at the
end Of such Interest Period. and upon full payment of the Note. Interest after maturity (Miethe:r
by lapse of tinge. acceleration or otherwise) shall be clue and payable upon demand.. The
Bo nneer shall nolll\" the Bang: on or before 11:00 a.m. (Chica_O time) on the third Business
Uav hrecedin!T the end of an Interest Period applicable to a LIBOR Portion whether such
LIBOR Purtimi is to continue as a LIBOR Portion. in which event the Borrower shall notify the •
Bang. Of the new lntere'�[ PCHOd .elected therefor. and in the event the. Borrower shall fail to so
notify the Bank. such LIBOR Portion shall automatically be converted into and added to the
applicable Domestic Rate Porion as of and on the last day ._,f such Interest Period.
•
Section 4.3. Minimum LIBOR Portion ,-Amounts. Each LIBOR Portion shall be in an
amount equal to S500.000 or such greater amount which is an integral multiple of S 100.000.
Section 4.4. Computation of Interest. All interest on the Note shall be computed on the
basis of a year of 360 days for the actual number of days elapsed.
Section 4.5. Manner of Rate Selection. The Borr )wer shall notify the Bank by 11:00
a.m. (Chicago time) at least three (3) Business Days prior to the date upon which the Borrower
requests that any LIBOR Portion be created or that any part of the applicable Domestic Rate
Portion be converted into a LIBOR Portion (such notice to specify in each instance the amount
thereof and the Interest Period selected therefor). If any request is made to convert a LIBOR
Portion into a Domestic Rate Portion or into a different LIBOR Portion, such conversion shall
only be made so as to become effective as of the last day of the Interest Period applicable
thereto. In the event that the Borrower shall fail to so notify the Bank to convert a LIBOR
Portion. such LIBOR Portion shall automatically be converted into and added to the Domestic
Rate Portion as of and on the last day of the relevant Interest Period. All requests for the
creation. continuance and conversion of Portions under this Agreement shall be irrevocable.
Such requests may be written or oral and the Bank is hereby authorized to honor telephonic
requests for creations. continuances and conversions received by it from any person the Bank in
good faith believes to be an authorized representative without the necessity of independent
• investigation. the Borrower hereby indemnifying the Bank from any liability or loss ensuing
from so acting.
Section 4.6. Change of Law. ;notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement or
the Note. if at any time the Bank shall determine in good faith that any change in applicable
laws. treaties or regulations or in the interpretation thereof makes it unlawful for the Bank to
create or continue to maintain any LIBOR Portion. it shall promptly so notify the Borrower and
the obligation of the Bank to create. continue or maintain any such LIBOR Portion under this
Agreement shall terminate until it is no longer uniawful for the Bank to create, continue ui
maintain such LIBOR Portion. The Borrower, on demand. shall. if the continued maintenance of
anv such LIBOR Portion is unlawful. thereupon prepay the outstanding principal amount of the
affected LIBOR Portion. togTether with all interest accrued thereon and all other amounts payable
to the Bank with respect thereto under this Agreement: hroi•ided, ho►l,et,er, that the Borrower
n1w, elect to cunlert the: principal atllount of the affected Portion into another t\pe of Portion
a�-ailable hereunder. ,uhject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Sec-tiojt 4.7. Um wailuhiliti- of Deposits or Inability to Iscertuin Adjusted LIBOR.
Notwithstanding-, an% other provision of this Agreement or the vote, if prior to the
commencement of any Interest Period. the Bank ,hall determine in good faith that deposits in the
amount of any LIBOR Portion scheduled to he outstanding_ dUringSUch Interest Period are not
readi1% available to the Bank in the relevant market or, by reason of circumstance, affecting the
• telekant market. tdCLluatC and reasonable means do not eXist for ascertaining; .-adjusted LIBOR.
then the Bank Nhall promptly g_i%e notice thereof* to the: Borrower and the ohli`_atiiin of the Bank
-3-I-
to create. continue or effect by conversion any such LIBOR Portion in such amount and for such
Interest Perm d shall terminate until deposits in such amount and for the Interest Period selected
by the Borrower shall again be readily available in the relevant market and adequate and •
reasonable means exist for ascertaining .-adjusted LIBOR.
Section 4.8. Tares and Increased Costs. With respect to any LIBOR Portion, if the
Bank shall determine in good faith that any change in any applicable law, treaty, regulation or
guideline (in:,luding. without limitation. Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System) or anv new law, treaty. regulation or guideline, or any interpretation of any of
the foregoing by any governmental authority charged with the administration thereof or anv
central bank or other fiscal, monetary or other authority having jurisdiction over the Bank or its
lending branch or the LIBOR Portions contemplated by this Aareement (whether or not having
the force of law), shall:
(i) impose, increase, or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit or
similar requirement against assets held by, or deposits in or for the account of, or loans
by, or any other acquisition of funds or disbursements by, the Bank which is not in any
instance already accounted for in computing the interest rate applicable to such LIBOR
Portion:
(h) subject the Bank, any LIBOR Portion or the Note to the extent it evidences
such a Portion to any tax (including, without limitation. any United States interest
equalization tax or similar tax however named applicable to the acquisition or holding of
debt obligations and anv interest or penalties with respect thereto), duty, charge, stamp •
tax. fee. deduction or withholding in respect of this :agreement, any LIBOR Portion or
the Note to the extent it evidences such a Portion, except such taxes as may be measured
by the overall net income or gross receipts of the Bank or its lending branches and
imposed by the jurisdiction, or�any political subdivision or taring authority thereof. in
which the Banks principal executive office or its lending branch is located:
(111) chan'_e the basis of taxation of payments of principal and interest due from
the Borrower to the Bank hereunder or under the Nuie to file exLcrtt ii cvluerice� any
LIBOR Portion (other than by a change in taxation of the overall net income or gross
receipts of the Bank): or
(iy) impose on the Bank any penalt, with respect to the foregoinLl_ or anv other
condition re�_,arding this A-recment. an% LIBOR Portion. or its disbursement, or the Note
to the extent it evidences any LIBOR Portion:
and tilt: Bank shall determine in :good faith that the result of any of the foregoing is to increase
the cog (whether by incurring a cost or adding to a cost) to the Bank of creating or maintainine
any LIBOR Portion hereunder or to reduce the amount of principal or interest received or
receivable by the Bank (without benefit of. or credit for. any prorations. exemption. credits or
other offsets available under any such laws. treaties, regulations. �_uidelines or interpretations
thereof). then the Borrower shall pay on demand to the Bank from time to tlnie as specified by i
the Bank such additionZil amounts as the Bank shall reasonably determine are sufficient to
-25-
compensate and indemnify it for such increased cost or reduced amount. If the Bank makes such
a claim for compensation. it shall provide to the Borrower a certificate setting forth the
• computation of the increased cost or reduced amount as a result of any event mentioned herein in
reasonable detail and such certificate shall be conclusive if reasonably. determined.
Section 4.9. Change in Capital Adequacy Requirements. If the Bank shall determine
that the adoption after the date hereof of any applicable law, rule or regulation regarding capital
adequacy, or any change in any existing law, rule or regulation regarding capital adequacy, or
any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority, central
bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration of any such law,
rule or regulation regarding capital adequacy, or compliance by the Bank (or any of its branches)
with any request or directive regarding capital adequacy (whether or not having the force of law)
of any such authority, central bank or comparable agency, has or would have the effect of
reducing the rate of return on the Bank's capital as a consequence of its obligations hereunder or
for the credit which is the subject matter hereof to a level below that which the Bank could have
achieved but for such adoption, change or compliance (taking into consideration the Bank's
policies with respect to liquidity and capital adequacy) by an amount deemed by the Bank to be
material, then from time to time, within fifteen (15) days after demand by the Bank, the
Borrower shall pay to the Bank such additional amount or amounts reasonably determined by the
Bank as will compensate the Bank for such reduction.
Section 4.10. Funding Indemnity. In the event the Bank shall incur any loss, cost or
expense (including, without limitation, any loss (including loss of profit), cost or expense
• incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of deposits or other funds acquired or
contracted to be acquired by the Bank to fund or maintain any LIBOR Portion or the relending or
reinvesting of such deposits or other funds or amounts paid or prepaid to the Bank) as a result of:
•
(1) any payment. of a LIBOR Portion on a date other than the last day of the
then applicable Interest Period for any reason. whether before or after default. and
whether or not such payment is required by any provisions of this Agreement: or
(ll) any failure by the Borrower to crcatc. iOrrow, conainuc or :,:::.Ct b
conversion a LIBOR Portion on the date specified in a notice Riven pursuant to this
Agreement:
then upon the denuutd of the Bank. the Borrower shall pay to the Bank ,uch amount as will
r'eirllhlrrtie the B.►nk fur ,urh lug,. cast 01- expense. If the Bank such c► rcinlhtlr,�ement. it
shall provide; to the Borrower a certificate setting, forth the computation of the loss. cost or
expense giving, rise to the request fur reimbursement in reasonable detail and such certificate
shall he conclttsiVe if reasonably determined.
Section 4.11. Lendin, Branch. The Bank may. at its option. elect to make, fund or
maintain LIBOR Port-Wris hereunder at such of its hranches or offices a, the Bank nmv from time
to tinic elect.
-�fl-
Section 4.12. Discretion oj' Bank as to ttllanner of Funding. Notwithstanding any
provision of this Agreement to the contrary. the Bank shall be entitled to fund and maintain its •
funding of all or any part of the Note in any manner it sees tit, it being understood, however, that
for the purposes of this Agreement all determinations hereunder shall be made as if the Bank had
actually funded and maintained each LIBOR Portion during each Interest Period applicable
thereto through the purchase of deposits in the relevant market in the amount of such LIBOR
Portion. having a maturity corresponding to such Interest Period, and, in the case of any LIBOR
Portion, bearing an interest rate equal to the LIBOR for such Interest Period.
SECTION 5. PAYMENTS.
Section 5.1. Place and Application. All payments of principal, interest and fees shall be
made to the Bank at its office at 111 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 (or at such
other place for the account of the Bank as the Bank may from time to time in writing specify to
the Borrower) in immediately available and freely transferable funds at the place of payment on
or before 12:00 Noon (Chicago time) on the date of payment. All payments shall be paid in full
without setoff or counterclaim and without reduction for and free from any and all taxes, levies,
imposts, duties. fees, charges, deductions, withholdings, restrictions or conditions of any nature
imposed by any government or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof.
Section 5.2. Voluntary Prepayments. The Borrower shall have the privilege of
prepaying the dote in whole or in part (but if in part. then in a minimum amount of S100,000 or
such greater amount which is an integral multiple of S100,000) at any time upon three (3)
Business Days' prior notice to the Bank (such notice if received subsequent to 11:00 a.m. •
(Chicago time) on a given day to be treated as though received at the opening of business on the
next Business Day), by paying to the Bank the principal amount to be prepaid and (i) accrued
interest on the Note to the date of prepayment, and (h). any amounts due to the Bank under
Section 4.10 hereof. Prepayments shall be applied first to the Domestic Rate Portion and then to
LIBOR Portions in order of their maturity. Any amounts prepaid may not be reborrowed.
Section 5.3. Notations and Requests. All advances made against the Note, and the rates
of interest applicable to the Loan shall be recorded by the Bank on its books or at its option
endorsed on the reverse side of the Note by the Bank and the unpaid principal balance and rates
so recorded or endorsed by the Bank shall. absent manifest error. be prima facie evidence in any
court or other proceeding_, brow*ht to enforce the `cite of the principal amount remaining unpaid
thereon and the interest rates applicahle thereto.
.)ration 5.4. (JI)p-ont Fee. The Borrower ,hall pay to the Bank ( i) the ,um of S31.250 at
clo,�im_, as and for a non-refundable fee for the Loan ,vhich shall he deemed earned and payable
Upon execution of this ALreement: and (ii) the sum of .125q/ of the Loan Amount (whether or
not out,tandinL,) on each ;even (7) month anniversary of the Loan clOiM_ until the earlier of (a)
the Loan repayment and cancellation or (b) the Termination Date.
E
-27-
SECTION 6. DISBURSEMENT OF THE LOAN.
• Section 6.1. Anwwu of Advances. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, the Bank
shall. from time to time (but not more often than once per month). advance the Loan Amount to
the Borrower in accordance with the Project Budget upon ten (10) Business Days' prior written
notice. No advances of the Loan shall be made on or after the Termination Date. All advances
of the Loan Amount shall be made against and evidenced by the promissory note of the
Borrower in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Note "). The Note shall be dated the date
hereof and be expressed to bear interest as set forth in Section 4 hereof. The Borrower agrees
that the amount showing on the vote from time to time on the books and records of the Bank
shall be prima facie correct, absent manifest error. The Bank agrees that it will not transfer or
assign the Note without first endorsing thereon a reference to the unpaid principal balance
thereof as of the time of transfer and concurrently advising the Borrower in writing of such
unpaid principal amount.
The Bank's obligation to advance Loan proceeds shall be subject to the satisfaction of the
appropriate conditions to such disbursements contained in Sections 7.1 and 8.1 of this
Agreement and, if applicable, the Bank's approval of any reallocation by the Borrower in favor
of costs savings among Project Budget line items or from contingency to line items.
In no event shall any advance to pay Construction Costs exceed the amount then due
contractors or subcontractors for work completed and in place plus materials stored on site in
which the Bank has a perfected first security interest (less the retainage provided in the General
Contract which retainage shall not be paid until completion of all work by the relevant contractor
or subcontractor to the reasonable satisfaction of the Bank and receipt of a final lien waiver
therefrom). The Bank shall have no obligation to advance for materials not yet incorporated into
the Improvements. The amount of each advance for Other Project Costs shall in no event exceed
the amount of Other Project Costs then due and unpaid. Unless the Bank has approved a
reallocation based on cost savings or disbursement of contingencies, no advance for any line
item shall be made if it will cause the total advance for such item to exceed the amount shown
therefor on the Project Budget. Development fees shall be paid over the term of the Loan
consistent with Lhe Project Bud�et.
Section 6.2. Method of' Disbursement. :advances to be made hereunder shall be made
directly to and throtlgh a construction escrow to be established and maintained with the Title
Company containing_ terns: Ztnd conditions rea,,onably satisfactory to the Bank. The Borrower
irrevocably authurlzrs the Bank at any time or front 6111c to time. upon 110LICe to tilt: Borrower, to
adyancC funds to itself for the purpose of paying, any sums then clue the Bank from the Borrower
in respect of the Loan.
Section 6.3. Inuilticieltt Cu1>rtcll to C0 111plete. It at any time the Bank reasonably
do ermines that (a) the then Estimated Total Cost of Completing, the Improvements is more than
the ,unl of (1) the uncli,hurscd portion of the Loan. plus (ii) the amount Of any funds of the
. Borrower then on deposit with the Bank pursuant to this Section or (b) the Loan is not "in
balance" on a line Item by line Item basis, then the Bank shall have no obh,,ation to make any
further :Iclyancc, hCI-CLIMIC'1- .Ind the Borrower covenant, and agrees that within ten ( 10) days of
the mailing of written notice of such deficiency it will deposit funds with the Bank in an amount
sufficient to cur the deficiency. all funds so deposited with the Bank to be held by it as
collateral securit-: for the Loan and disbursed for the payment of costs for which Loan proceeds is
may be requester.'. under Section 6.1 hereof prior to the disbursement of any further proceeds of
the Loan.
Section 6.4 Final Construction Disbursement. Prior to the final Loan disbursement
with respect to construction work. Completion of Improvements shall have occurred and the
following documents and items shall be submitted to Bank and approved by Consultant. as
necessary:
(a) As Built Sun,ey: Three (3) copies of a sun-ey prepared by a registered
surveyor in accordance with current ALTA/ASCM standards showing all Vof the
Improvements in place. The survey shall also include a narrative metes and bounds
description of the boundary of the Real Property, the areas of the Real Property and of the
Improvements, the location and dimensions of any easements, and the dimensions of the
Improverents. The surveyor must include on the survey a signed narrative statement in
certification of the existence or non-existence of any encroachments from, or onto, the
Real Property and must include the date of the survey, the surveyor's registration number
and seal and be certified to the Bank and the Title Company.
(b) Certifications: A certification from the Engineer and [Architect] that all
on -site and off -site improvements required to be constructed have been completed in
accordance with the approved Plans. •
(c) Plans and Specifwatio,is: Two (2) sets of detailed Plans plus all Change
Orders must be submitted to Bank. They must be approved and identified as such in
writing by Borrower. the [Architect] and the Engineer. The two (2) sets must include
plans and specifications for architectural. structural. mechanical, plumbing. electrical and
site development (including storm drainage. utility lines and landscaping) work.
(d) Lien WaWers: Subject to Section 3.3 hereof, a fiiiai affidavit fiorill t1►�
General Contractor: and final lien releases or waivers (substantially in a form approved
by Bank) by the [Architect]. General Contractor. and all subcontractors, materialmen.
and other parties who have supplied labor. materials. or services for the construction of
the lmprovements. or who otherwi,,e might be entitled to Claim contractual. `tatutory or
Con`CItUtiorial lien against the .10ortLIaged Premise.
SECTION 7. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO FIRST ADS':\NCE OF THE LOAN.
St,c•tinn 7./. The Bank .shall not be obil-ated to make the first advance hereunder
unles it has received the following. all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Bank
and it. Counsei. at least five (5) Business Dais prior to the reLlueted disbur,�ement duce the
first advance:
i a i the Nate:
•
(b) the Nlortoage;
• (c ) uh—_ Additional Collateral Documents:
(d) a,.,.- UCC financing statements requested by the Bank:
(e) opinions of Borrower's counsel and Guarantor's counsel;
(f) certified articles of agreement and operating agreement of the Borrower;
(g) copies of the certified resolutions. incumbency certificate and good
standing certificate of the Borrower and Guarantor:
(h) such documents, opinions, acknowledgments, consents and assurances,
including certified articles of formation, good standing certificates, resolutions, members'
consents, trust agreements, partnership agreements and opinions of counsel, as the Bank
shall deem reasonably necessary or appropriate to evidence the capacity and authority of
the Borrower and Guarantor and their constituents and all other parties to the transactions
contemplated hereby to enter into said transactions and be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and all other agreements delivered to the Bank in
connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and evidencing the fact that all
such documents shall be the valid and binding obligations of the parties thereto,
enforceable in accordance with their terms;
• (1) such documents, opinions, withholdings of objection and assurances as the
Bank shall reasonably deem necessary or appropriate to evidence the truthfulness of the
representations and warranties contained in Section 2 hereof and the observance and
performance of _he covenants contained in Section 3 hereof. including without limitation
such evidence u;� the Bank deems reasonably necessary to indicate complete compliance
with all Governmental Requirements with respect to the construction of the Improve-
ments and the us,- thereof for their intended purposes and entered into in accordance with
the tcr��s of thi:.-,grecment .r o the extent that such consents or w thhvldiryr,lof
may be obtained prior to completion of construction and such evidence as the Bank may
deem necessary or appropriate to evidence the availability of all utilities, including water,
sewers. `Tas 11:;�_! electricity. as may be necessary to construct the Improvements in
accordance %% ir.h the Plans and to use said [mprovements in accordance with their
intended
j ► .1 1:ummi[file [it from the Title Company stating_ that it is prepared to issue
its standard I 9y' form of ALTA mort�_agee's construction loan title policy in the Loan
Amount with a pendinL_ disbursements endorsement. such policy (1) showing_ title; to the
Mort�_a�_ed Pre:;;ises in the Borrower. (u) insurim! the Mortgage as a first lien without
encr(�achment< 01- pri()r rights of others on the Mortgaged Premises. subject only to
current gencr.tl real estate taxes and assessments not yet due and payable. the
• dishu1_1e1lent o :he Loan. standard objections which cannot he cured until completion of
the (I)OWidt'd that no exception for platters of survey or mechanics' or
-30-
materialmen's liens or rights to liens shall appear. subject to Section 3.3 hereof), the
Permitted Exceptions (as defined in the Mortgage) and such other exceptions and
objections as are satisfactory to the Bank in its discretion (or which have been fully •
insured by the Borrower) and (iii) containing such endorsements as the Bank may
reasonably require. including. without limitation, an ALTA Endorsement Form 3.0, a
Comprehensive Endorsement 1 and an endorsement deleting the creditor's rights
exclusions from coverage:
(k) such additional documents, opinions. comments or withholdings of
objection as may be required by the Title Company in order to provide the insurance to
be afforded to the Bank pursuant to subsection 0) of this Section 7.1;
(1) such Uniform Commercial Code searches as the Bank may require;
(m) a complete and current ALTA survey of the Mortgaged Premises (not
older than six (6) months) certified to the Bank and the Title Company prepared by an
independent registered Illinois land surveyor in accordance with 1997 ALTA/ACSM
Minimum Standard Detail Requirement and reasonably satisfactory to the Bank and
showing thereon the location of the perimeter of the Mortgaged Premises by courses and
distances, the lines of the streets abutting the Mortgaged Premises and the width thereof,
the on -site Improvements to the extent constructed and the relation of the on -site
Improvements by distance to the perimeter of the Iviortgaged Premises, and the
established building lines and the street lines, all encroachments and the extent thereof in
feet and inches upon the Mortgaged Premises indicating that the on site Improvements to •
the extent constructed are within the lot and building lines of the Mortgaged Premises and
indicating whether the Mortgaged Premises are in a flood plain;
(n) original certificates .and copies of policies of insurance required by the
Bank under Section 3.4 hereof:
(o) e� idence of the availability of utilities to the Mortgaged Premises:
(p) a soil test report and a certification from a registered engineer or surveyor
that the portion of the Mortgaged Premises on which any of the Improvements will be
siwated is not in a flood plain or designated as flood prone by any Governmental Body
or. alternativel%. evidence of appropriate flood insurance:
(cl► a site plan for the Mortgaged Premise::
(r) an en%'iron►nental. hazardous waste and toxicity report reasonably
acceptable to the Bank showing_ the absence of any hazardous material or toxic waste on
the MortL'a�_ed Premises:
�,► one copy of the Plans and any Change Orders with respect thereto with
evidence of appropriate �,overntile ntat approvals thereon given the applicahle stake of •
cuna1'uct101l (,:ertifiecl by the JArchitectl that the Plans conform to all applicable building
and zoning laws and with the requirements of any covenants, conditions or restrictions of
record) together with an agreement executed by the [Architect] that the Plans may be
used by the Bank. without cost to the Bank or additional fees to the (architect] and as
and when necessary in the construction of the Improve m---nts:
(t) certified copies of all building and other permits. licenses, leases,
franchises, agreements and authorizations currently required in connection with the
construction and intended use of the Mortgaged Premise,,:
(u) executed copies of the fixed price construction contract with the General
Contractor and all contracts with the [Architect] and Engineer together with agreements
from the General Contractor, [Architect] and Engineer to perform under such contracts
for the benefit of the Bank and containing such other agreements as the Bank may
reasonably request;
(v) a list of the architects, engineers, major contractors and major
subcontractors for the Mortgaged Premises as well as such financial information
regarding the General Contractor, [Architect], Engineer and such other architects,
engineers, contractors and major subcontractors as the Bank reasonably requests;
(w) certified copies of all annexation agreements, management agreements,
development agreements, leasing agreements, or other agreements to which the Borrower
is a party executed in connection with the construction. operation, use or occupancy of
the Mortgaged Premises,
(x) the Project Budget. approved by the Consultant;
(v) a detailed construction schedule. approved by the Consultant. showing a
trade -by -trade breakdown of the estimated periods of commencement and completion of
construction of the Improvements:
(z) construction loan. escrov., '—reement:
(aa) the commitment fee referred to in Section 5.4 hereof:
hh► acceptable financial statements of the Guarantor and the Borrower: and
(cc) a certificate from the [Architect] and Engineer and a letter from the
appropriate Governmental Bodies certifying that the intended use of the Mortgaged
Premises is permitted under the current zoning ordinance applicable to the %lort-med
Premises.
0
SECTION 8. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SUBSEQUENT ADVANCES.
Section 8.1. The Banks obligation to make each advance of the Loan. including the
- . is
first advance. sha.l also be subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions (provided, that
advances shall be made no more frequently than once per month):
(a. No Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing
under this agreement. the vote, the Mortgage or any additional Collateral Document; v
(b) The Bank shall have received at least ten (10) Business Days prior to the
requested date of disbursement a Request for Advance executed by the Borrower in the
form attached hereto as Exhibit B and all representations and certifications contained
therein shall be true and correct;
(c) The Bank shall have received contractors' sworn statements and
subcontractors' sworn statements requested by the Bank (which statements shall include
a statement of changed or extra construction costs) and waivers of lien covering all work
for which the previous advance has been made to a date specified therein, all in
compliance with the mechanics' lien laws of Illinois, together with such invoices,
contracts or other supporting data as the Bank may reasonably require to justify the
advance, including disclaimers from suppliers of fixtures and equipment of any purchase
money security interest therein; provided, however, that if the Loan is to be advanced
through an escrow, such information shall be furnished to the escrow anent with a copy
thereof to the Bank;
•
(d) The Bank shall have received from the Consultant a report authorizing
payment of the amount requested for Construction Costs and any other construction
items. indicating that construction has progressed to the point indicated. that all work
completed to date has been done in a fit and workmanlike manner and in accordance with
the Plans and any Change Orders permitted hereby. and, if requested by the Bank,
certifications from the [architect] and/or the Engineer to such matters as the Bank may
require:
(e) The Bank shall have received a sworn statement from the Borrower stating
the amount of Other Project Costs to be included in the requested advance. a
-disbursennew request sunimati. " and copies of invoices and such other documents as
the Bank nwv require to Support the full amount of Other Project Cost. to he included in
the requested advance:
(f) The Bank shall have received from the Title Company an endorsement to
the title insuranCe commitment to be furnished pursuant to subsection (j) of Section 7.1
hereof indicatim-that since the last advance there has been no chamze in the state of title.
no defects. liens or encumbrances and no survey exceptions not theretofore approved by
the Bank and %%hick shall have the effect of increasin i the amount of the commitment by
the amount Of the advance being made:
(a) The Bank shall have received certified copies of (i) General Contract and.
if requested Major Subcontracts and (ii) all items required by this Agreement to be
• obtained prior to the construction of any Improvements for which the advance is
requested. as of the date of such request for advance: and
(h) If the Bank shall have received written notice of the Construction
Commencement Date.
SECTION 9. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES.
Section 9.1. Defaults. Any one or more of the following shall constitute an "Event of
Def7uIt
(a) Default in the payment when due of principal of or interest on the Note
(whether at the stated maturity thereof or at any other time provided for in this
Agreement); or
(b) Default in the payment for a period of five (5) days following written
notice of the failure to pay when due of all or any fee or amount payable by the Borrower
to the Bank hereunder or under the Note. the Mortgage or any Additional Collateral
Document, or
(c) Default in the observance or performance of any covenants set forth in
• Sections 3.4. 3.27 or 6.3 hereof; or
(d) Default in the observance or performance of any other covenant,
condition, agreement or provision hereof or of the Note, Mortgage or any Additional
Collateral Document which is not remedied within thirty (30) days after the earlier of (i)
the date on which such failure first became known to any officer of the Borrower or (ii)
written notice thereof to the Borrower by the Bank or, if such default is incapable of
being cured within such thirty (30) day period, the Borrower shall have undertaken.
within such p�rlod. and shall he Higently ca*rying forward, all sterns % hirh are necessan
or desirable to remedy such condition as are approved by the Bank in its sole discretion
and shall have cured such default within an additional sixty (60) days; or
(e) .env representation or warranty made by the Borrower or the Guarantor
herein or in the Note. or any .-additional Collateral Documents or in any
statement or certificate furnished pursuant hereto or thereto. or in connection with any
extension of credit made hereunder, proves untrue in any material respect as of the date
of the issuance or making thereof and shall not be made �-iood within thirty (30) days after
notice thereof to Borrower by Bank or. if such default is incapable of being cured within
such thirty (30) day period. the Borrower shall have undertaken. within such period, and
shall be dili�,entiv carrving forward. all steps which are necessary or desirable; to remedy
such condition as are approved by the Bank in its sole discretion and shall have cured
• such default within an additiomd sixty (60) days: or
-3-1-
(f) The Improvements in the reasonable judgment of the Bank are not or
cannot be completed on or before the Completion Date subject to Permitted Delays; or
(g) The Borrower is unable to satisfy any condition of its right to the receipt
of an advance hereunder for a period in excess of thin (30) days other than as a result of
Permitted Delays: or
(h) Work on the Improvements shall have been abandoned or work on the
Improvements shall have ceased for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days unless such
cessation is a result of Permitted Delays which do not extend for more than sixty (60)
days; or
(1) The Title Company refuses to issue the endorsement provided for in
Section 8.1(f) hereof because of a change in the state of title or a survey exception and
the Borrower is unable to correct the condition giving rise to the refusal and procure
issuance of the endorsement within thirty (30) days of notice of any such refusal given to
the Borrower by the Bank or. if such default is incapable of being cured within such
thirty (30) day period.. the Borrower shall have undertaken, within such period, and shall
be diligently carrying forward, all steps which are necessary or desirable to remedy such
condition as are approved by the Bank in its sole discretion and shall have cured such
default within an additional sixty (60) days: or
(j) The Borrower or the Bank is notified by any Governmental Body or
official that the Improvements do not or will not comply with any Governmental
Requirements and the deficiency is not corrected within sixty (60) days after such
notification; or
(k) The Mortgaged Premises or any portion thereof is sold, transferred.
encumbered or conveyed in any manner whatsoever without the prior written consent of
the Bank or a Change of Control has occurred; or
(1) Any event occurs or condition exists which is specified as an event of
default under the dote, the Mortgage or any Additional Collateral Document; or
(m) Work on the Improvements shall not have been commenced by sixty (60)
clays after the first disbursement of the Loan: or
(n) Any judgment or judgments. writ or writs or warrant or warrants of
attachment or any similar process or processes in an aggregate amount in excess of
[$250,0001 shall be entered or filed against the Borrower or Guarantor or against any of
their respective property or assets and remains unsatisfied. unyacated, unbonded or
unstayed for a period of sixty (60) days. or
(p) digsolution or termination of the existence of the Borrower or the
Guarantor. or
•
•
(q) the Borrower or the Guarantor shall (i) have entered involuntarily against
it an order for relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code. as amended, and if
• instituted against the Borrower or the Guarantor are c .,nsented to or are not dismissed
within sixty (60) days after such institution, (ii) not pay without contest. or admit in
writing its inability to pay. its debts generally as they become due. (iii) make an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, (iv) apply for. seek. consent to, or acquiesce in,
the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee, examiner, liquidator or similar official
for it or any substantial part of its property or assets, (v) institute any proceeding seeking
to have entered against it an order for relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code, as
amended, to adjudicate it insolvent, or seeking dissolution, winding up, liquidation,
reorganization. arrangement, adjustment or composition of it or its debts under any law
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors or fail to file an
answer or other pleading denying the material allegations of any such proceeding filed
against it, (vi) take any action in furtherance of any matter described in parts (i) through
(v) above, or (vii) fail to contest in good faith any appointment or proceeding described in
Section 9.1(r) hereof;
(r) a custodian, receiver, trustee, examiner, iiquidator or similar official shall
be appointed for the Borrower or the Guarantor or any substantial part of any of their
respective property or assets, or a proceeding described in Section 9.1(q)(v) shall be
instituted against the Borrower or the Guarantor. and such appointment continues
undischarged or such proceeding continues undismissed or unstayed for a period .of sixty
(60) days:
• (s) an event of default occurs under the Redevelopment Agreement or the
Garage Construction Agreement.
Section 9.2. iVon-Bankruptc-,• Defaults. When anv Event of Default described in
subsection (a) through (p). both inclusive. of Section 9.1 has occurred and is continuing:
(a) The Bank's commitment to make anv additional advances hereunder shall.
at its option. terminate.
(b) The Bank mays by notice in writing to the Borrower. declare the principal
of and interest on the Note to be forthwith due and payable and thereupon the Note.
including both principal and interest. and all fees. charges and other amounts payable
hereunder. under the Note. the `lortgaLe and the .additional Collateral DUCuments. shall
be and become immediately clue and payable without presentment. demand or further
notice of ariv kind.
(c) The Bank may offset any indebtedness. obligations or liabilities o��ed to
the Borrower against an,,, indebtedness. obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the
Bank.
• (d) the Bank may enforce anv and all rUlhts and remedies mailable to it under
the Note. the Mortgage or the Additional Collateral�DOCUrnents or under applicable ILI%V.
-i6-
(e) The Bank shall have the right, but not the obligation. to take possession of
the %Iortgag.d Premises. together with all materials. equipment and improvements
•
thereon. whether affixed or not. and perform any and all work and labor necessary to
complete the Improvements substantially in accordance with the Plans or with such
changes therein as the Bank deems appropriate to complete the work or protect and
preserve the Improvements and for that purpose, the Bank shall have the right to expend
sums in addition to the Loan Amount and all such additional sums shall constitute
indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank and shall be entitled to the benefit of the
security afforded by the %Mortgage and the Additional Collateral Documents. The
Borrower. to implement _the rights of the Bank hereunder. irrevocably constitutes and
appoints the Bank its true and lawful attorney in fact with full power of substitution for it
and in its name, place and stead to take any and all actions the Bank deems necessary or
appropriate to complete construction of the Improvements and to protect and preserve
same and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, irrevocably authorizes the
Bank as follows: to use the funds of the Borrower at any time coming into its hands, any
funds which may remain unadvanced hereunder and any funds or other collateral then on
deposit with the Bank pursuant to Section 6.3 hereof. for the purpose of completing the
Improvements in the manner contemplated hereby or in such manner as the Bank deems
reasonably appropriate to enhance the value of the Mortgaged Premises; to employ such
contractors. subcontractors, avents, architects and inspectors as shall be necessary or
appropriate for said purposes: to enter into, alter, amend or modify any and all contracts,
agreements or documents in connection with the construction of the Improvements or the
furnishing of labor and materials in connection therewith; to pay, settle. compromise or
•
collect all existing accounts or claims arising in connection with the construction of the
Improvements. including all claims which are or may become liens against the
Mortgaged Premises: to take all actions it may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate
in connection with title to the Mortgaged Premises: to execute all applications.
certificates or instruments which may be requested or required under any contract or by
anv Governmental Body. to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in
connection with the construction of the Improvements. and to do any and every act with
respect t0 construction of the In:pro`:en:ents and the operation. use an-1 ni inten'_Inc?
thereof which the Borrower may do in its own behalf, provided. however. that the Bank
agrees. as a personal covenant available only to the Borrower. not to use the power of
attornc% granted hereunder until after the occurrence of an E%ent of Default as set forth
herein.
Src-tion 9.BaitkruptcY Dcf ttdt.s- When and Event of Default descrthed in
subsecti0il (cl) or (r) of Section 9.1 has occurred and is continuing, then the Note. including both
principal and interest, and Lill fees. charges and other amounts payable hereunder. under the Note.
the Mortgage and the Additional Collateral Documents. shall Immediately become due and
pa}able without presentment, demand. protest or notice of any kind. and the obligations of the
Bank to extend further credit pursuant W anv of the terms hereof shall imnlc;diatel� terminate. In
ildL1111 11, the Bank nia% exercise an` and :Ill remedies a�ailahle to it hereunder. under the Note.
the or the Additional Collateral DOCUfllentti OI' under applicable law. •
- I7-
SECTION+ 10. GENERAL CONDITIONS.
• Section 10.1. No 66aiver, Rights Are Cumulative. The rights and remedies granted to the
Bank and the holder of the Note hereunder shall be in additiontoand cumulative of any other
rights or remedies any of them may otherwise have under the Note.. tortgage and Additional
Collateral Documents, or any document or documents executed in connection therewith or
available under applicable law. All of the covenants, warranties and representations of the
Borrower herein shall be in addition to and cumulative of all other covenants, representations
and warranties of the Borrower contained in, or provided for in, any other instrument or
document now or hereafter executed and delivered by the Borrower to or in favor of the Bank.
No delay or failure on the part of the Bank or on the part of the holder of the Vote in the exercise
of any power or right shall operate as a waiver thereof nor as an acquiescence in any default nor
shall any single or partial exercise of any power or right preclude any other or further exercise
thereof or the exercise of any other power or right.
Section 10.2. Waivers, Modifications and Amendments. Neither this Agreement nor any
provision hereof may be changed, waived, terminated or discharged orally, but only by an
instrument in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the change, .waiver,
termination or discharge is sought and. without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no
advance of loan proceeds hereunder shall constitute a waiver of any of the conditions of the
Bank's obligation to make further advances nor in the event the Borrower is unable to satisfy any
such condition shall any such waiver have the effect of precluding the Bank from thereafter
declaring such inability to be an Event of Default hereunder. No notice to or demand on the
Borrower in anv case shall entitle the Borrower to any other or further notice or demand in
similar or other circumstances.
Section 10. 3. Limited Benefit to Third Parties. This A`reement is for the sole and
exclusive benefit of the Borrower and the Bank and all conditions of the obligation of the Bank
to make advances hereunder are imposed solely and exclusively for the benefit of the Bank, its
successors and its assigns and no other person shall have standing to require satisfaction of such
Conditions in accordance %vith thC:r terms or be entitled to assume that the Bank will refr_ise to
make advances in the absence of strict compliance with any and all thereof and no other person
shall under any circumstances be deemed to be a beneficiary of such conditions. anv or all of
%%hich may be freely valved in eehole or in part by the Bank at any tinge if it in its sole discretion
deems it adyi,able to do o. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing. the BL:nk shall not
hake: Line duty or ubliyatiotl to an,�unc to 11,certain that funds advanced hereunder arc used to pay
the: cost of constructing_ the Improyemenis or to acquire material, and supplies to be used in
connection ihet_eu ith or to pay costs of owning. operating* and maintaininL* same.
Section 10.4. Time Is of file Essence. -link; is of tilt; essence; of this A,_zreement.
Sertiml 10.5. Xmi-Bmitic sN Days. If any payment rtgtlired to be trade hereunder or in
rc`pect of the Note be:collles due and [)Enable Oil a clay which is not a Business Dag, the due date:
• of .uch pclynlcnt .hull be <xtcneicel to file next sucec ecling bank Day oil which date such
pay ment shall be due and payable;. In the disc of ally payment of principal falling due on a day
Which is not a BuNiness Day. interest on such principal ,hall continue to accrue: during such
-38-
extension at the rate per annum then in effect, which accrued amount shall be due and payable on
the next scheduled date for the payment of interest. •
Section 10.6. Notices. Except as otherwise specified herein. all notices hereunder shall be
in writing (including. without limitation, notice by telecopy) and.shall be given to the relevant
party at its addressor telecopier number set forth below, or such other address or telecopier
number as such party may hereafter specify by notice to the other given by United States
certified or registered mail, by telecopy or by other telecommunication device capable of
creating a written record of such notice and its receipt. Notices hereunder shall be addressed:
to the Borrower at:
AHC Evanston, L.L.C.
c/o Arthur Hill & Co., L.L.C.
Five Revere Drive
Suite 300
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Attention: Eugene Reardon, Vice President
Telephone:
Telecopy:
With a copy to:
.attention:
Telephone:
Telecopy:
w the Bank at:
•
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
I I I West Monroe Street
Chicm,o. Illinois 60603
ALLenUOIl: Dennis W. Rourke
Telephone: (312) 461-6762
Telecopy: (312) 461-2968
-39-
•
With a ropy -to:
Chapman and Cutler
I I 1 West Monroe Street
Chicago. Illinois 60603
Attention: James R. Theiss, Jr.
Telephone: (312) 845-3891
Telecopy: (312) 701-2361
Each such notice, request or other communication shall be effective (i) if given by telecopier,
when such telecopy is transmitted to the telecopier number specified in this Section and a
confirmation of such telecopy has been received by the sender, (ii) if given by mail, five (5) days
after such communication is deposited in the mail, certified or registered with return receipt
requested, addressed as aforesaid or (iii) if given by any other means, when delivered at the
addresses specified in this Section; provided that any notice given pursuant to Section 4 hereof
shall be effective only upon receipt.
Section 10.7. Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and duties of the parties
hereto shall be construed and determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois.
• Section 10.8. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon the
Borrower and its successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its
successors and assigns. including any subsequent holder of the Note. Any party hereto may
assign its rights hereunder to any other party; provided, however, that the Borrower may not
assign its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Bank The Bank may
syndicate. sell portions. but not all. of the Loan by assignment (including all rights and duties of
the Bank) or sell participations in the Loan to other financial institutions. provided that the Bank
shall retain full responsibility for administration of the Loan and any assignee shall be subject to
the reasonable approval of the Borrower and shall be a financial institution with a credit rating
equal to or better than, the Bank.
Section 10.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
COUnterparts. and by different parties hereto on separate counterpart signature pages. and all such
counterpart. taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 10.10. Eniire Understanding. This Agreement. together with the dote. Mortgage
and the.Addiuonal Collateral Documents. constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with
respect to the transactions contemplated hereby. and all prior understandings with respect
thereto. whether written or oral, shall be of no force and effect.
• Section 10.//. Sunvilai of`Co►•etimit.c. Indemnities, Etc. All covenants. representations and
Wcu'r<<nucs made herein or in any statement or certificate delivered to the Bank pursuant to any of
the provi,,lons hereof aN well as all indemnities and other provisions relative to reinlburscnlent to
the Bank of anunlnts sufficient to protect the yield of the Bank with respect to the Loan
including_. but not limited to. Sections 4.9 and 4.10 hereof. shall survive the making of the Loan
-40-
and shall continue in full force and effect until the obligations of the Borrower hereunder and the •
indebtedness evidenced by the Note have been fully paid and satisfied, the Bank has no further
commitment to advance funds hereunder and the `lortaage has been released -of record by the
Bank.
Section 10.12. Partial Invalidity. If any term of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid
or unenforceable. such i,= shall be deemed to be severable and the validity of the other terms of
this Agreement shall in no way be affected therebv.
Section 10.13. Headin;s. The descriptive headings of the various Sections or parts of this
Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part of this Agreement for any other purpose.
Section 10.14. Severability of Provisions. Any provision of this Agreement which is
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such
unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof or affecting the validity or
enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction. All rights, remedies and powers
provided in this Agreement, the Note, the Mortgage and the Additional Collateral Documents
may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable
mandatory provisions of law, and all the provisions of this Agreement, the Note, the Mortgage
and the Additional Collateral Documents are intended to be subject to all applicable mandatory
provisions of law which may be controlling and to be limited to the extent necessary so that they
will not render this Agreement. the Note. the Mortgage or the Additional Collateral Documents •
invalid or unenforceable.
Section 10.1 5. Construction. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement, the Note, the Mortaaae and the Additional Collateral Documents shall not be
construed more favorably in favorofone than the other based upon which party drafted the
same. it being aeknovOedged that all parties hereto contributed substantially to the negotiation of
this Agreement, the Note, the Mortgage and the Additional Collateral Documents. Nothin-
contained herein shall be deemed or construed to permit any act or omission which is prohibited
by the terms of the Note. the Mortaaee or the ,additional Collateral Documents. the covenants
and agreements contained herein being in addition to and not in substitution for the covenants
and agreements contained in the vote, the Mortgage and the Additional Collateral Documents.
Sc-crio n 10.l0. Brokcr . The Borrower and the Bank hereby represent and warrant that no
hrokers or firlller'S were used in connection with procuring the financing contemplated hereby
and the Borrower hereb,, a`=rees to indemnify and gave the Bank harmless from and a`ainst any
zinc[ all liabilities. losses. costs and expenses (includin`, attorneys' fees or court costs) suffered or
incurred by the Bank as a result of any claim or assertion by any party that it is entitled to
compen,,ation in connection with the financing, contemplated hereby.
Section 10.17. Co„rnrollinr Document. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of
thi: A\ _,reement and the Note. \lort_,age or Additional Collates Documents. the provisions of •
this ;\_ereement shall control and �,overn the contlicting pro% i.ions of the Note. 'vlorwa�,e or
.-additional Collateral Document,.
-4 1-
• Section 10.18. No Joint Venture. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein
contained. the Bank by entering into this Agreement or by taking any action pursuant hereto, will
not be deemed a partner or joint venturer with the Borrower and the Borrower agrees to hold the
Bank harmless . from any damases and expenses resulting from such a construction of the
relationship of the parties hereto or any assertion thereof.
-42-
Executed and delivered at Chicano. Illinois as of this day of October. 1999.
AHC EVANSTON, L.L.C., a limited
liability company
By:
Printed Name:
Its:
Accepted and agreed to as of the date last above written.
HaRRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK
By: •
Printed Name: Dennis W. Rourke
Its: Vice President
•
-43-
• EXHIBIT A
PROMISSORY NOTE
Chicano. Illinois
S25.000.000.00 October—, 1999
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned. AHC EVA STON. L.L.C., a
limited liability company (the "Borrower"). hereby promises to pay to the order of H ARRIS
TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK (the "Bank"). at its office at I 1 I `Vest Monroe Street, Chicago,
Illinois. the principal sum of U.S. Twenty Five Million and No/100 Dollars (U.S.
$25,000,000.00) (or so much thereof as may be advanced by the Bank) on the Termination Date
(as defined in the Loan Agreement).
The Borrower promises to pay interest (computed on the basis of a year of 360 days for
the actual number of days elapsed) at said office on the balance of principal from time to time
outstanding and unpaid hereon from the date hereof until the maturity thereof (whether by lapse
of time. acceleration or otherwise) at the rates and times specified in the Loan Agreement
hereinafter identified.
The Borrower promises to pay interest to the holder hereof on overdue principal for the
period after the date on which such principal becomes due and payable until payment in full
thereof. at the Default Rate (as defined in the Loan Agreement).
This Note is issued under the terms and provisions of a Construction Loan Agreement
bearinz even date herewith. as amended from time to time (the "Loan ,agreement") between the
Borrower and the Bank. and this vote and the holder hereof are entitled to all of the benefits
provided for by said Loan Agreement or referred to therein. Voluntary prepayments may be
made hereon only at the times. in the events. on the terms and in the manner provided in said
f.nan Agreement.
Payment of this Note is secured by. inter alia. that certain Construction Mortgage and
Securit% Agreement with Assivnment of Rents bearinu even date herewith. as amended from
U111C tk_> UI11C (the ",�lurr�et,e'�) from the Borrower pled�_in�_ certain real estate in Evanston.
flhlloi. as sc:curitV for Harris Trutt and Savings Bank. This Note may become or be cieclared due
prior it) its expressed mMurity upon the occurrence of an Event of Default as specified in said
Loan A`reement or ilortga`,e
The BcnTOwer hereby wanes presentment for payment. notice of dishonor. protest and
notice of protest.
0
This Note shall tz- governed and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the
State of Illinois without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.
AHC EVANSTON, L.L.C., a limited
liability company
By:
Printed Name:
Its:
•
•
0
L_J
EXHIBIT B
REQUEST FOR ADVANCE
(AHC Evanston, L.L.C.)
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
111 NVest Monroe Street
Chicaeo. Illinois 60603
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We refer to that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated as of October ,, 1999
between us and you (the "Loan Agreement"). This certificate is delivered to you as one of the
inducements for an advance of loan proceeds in the amount of $ which will
bring the total unpaid principal balance of the Note to S
In order to induce you to make this advance, we hereby represent and certify as follows:
. 1. No Default or Event of Default, has occurred or is continuing under the
Loan Agreement. Note. Mortgage or any Additional Collateral Document.
?. The proceeds of the requested advance will be used solely for the purposes
indicated on the attached schedule, all of which are permitted under the terms of the Loan
Agreement and such proceeds shall be used to pay for costs or payments due for services
or materials actually rendered or furnished in connection with the desi�_n and construction
of the Improvements.
3. The portion of the Loan remaining to be disbursed is sufficient to pay the
presently Estimated T Utal COST of CoMpictinu the Improveit►cants.
4. The Project Budget remains accurate as of this date, except for such
chant*es as have been previously reported to you or as arc described on an attachment to
this certificate.
5. All work performed to date on the Improvements has been perforated in a
fit and «orkrnanlike manner and. except to the extent deviations therefrom are permitted
by the Lein Agreement. in accordance with the Plans.
1]
All capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings herein as they have in the
Loan Agreement.
AHC EvANSTON, L.L.C., a limited
liability company
By:
Printed Name:
Its:
•
-1-
• EXHIBIT C
THE PROJECT BUDGET
•
COMPLETION GUARANTY •
This Completion Guaranty ( this "Guaranty") is made as of the Jay of October.
1999. by the CITY OF EVANSTON. a municipal corporation (the "Guarantor"). in favor of
HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK. an Illinois banking, corporation (the "Bank"). All
capitalized terms appearing herein and not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in
that certain Construction Loan Agreement dated of even date herewith between Borrower and
the Bank (such Construction Loan Agreement, as it may be from time to time amended, modified
or supplemented is hereinafter referred to as the "Loan Agreement").
WHEREAS, AHC Evanston. L.L.C., a limited liability company (the
"Borrower"). is the owner of certain property located in Evanston, Illinois, more particularly
described in the vlortgage, together with any improvements now existing or to be constructed
thereon (collectively, the "Mort -aged Premises
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested the Bank to make a credit facility available to the
Borrower in the aggregate sum not to exceed $25,000,000 (the "Loan "), which Loan will be
evidenced by that certain term promissory note made by the Borrower dated as of the date hereof
and payable to the Bank in the principal amount of S25,000.000 (as the same may be from time
to time amended. modified or restated and any notes issued in renewal, replacement or
substitution therefor, hereinafter referred to as the 'Wore "); .
WHEREAS, the Bank is unwilling to make the Loan and enter into the Loan Agreement
unless the Guarantor executes and delivers this Guaranty to the Bank:
NOW. THEREFORE. for value received and in consideration of advances made or to be
made or credit given or assumed or to be Lyiven to the Borrower by the Bank from time to time.
the Guarantor. hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantees to the Bank
(1) satisfactory and timely completion of the Improvements in a good and workmanlike manner
prior to the Completion Date in substantial accordance with the Plans and the Loan Agreement
free and clear of all mechanic's and materialmen's liens and claims (the obligation of the
Guarantor set forth in this clause (1) is herein called the "Completion Obligation") and
(10 payment by Borrower of all amounts necessary to balance the Project Budget pursuant to the
Lean \ireement. includln_� w ithuut limitation. the payment of all interest due and unpaid on the
Note :Ind the replenishment of any Interest line item set forth in the Project Budgy,et (the
obli`ation of Guarantor ,et forth in this clause (11) is called the "Balancing Obligation"). The
Completion Obligation and Balancing, Obligation are herein together called the "Obligations".
The Guarantor further agrees to pay all reasonable expenses, le -,al and/or otherwise (including
Court cots and attorney*, fees) paid or in.:urred by the Bank in endeavoring to collect or enforce
the Obligations. or any part thereof. and in protecting,, defending or enforcing this Guaranty in
any litigation. hankruptc% or insolvency proceedings or otherwise.
979816 0! 02
1501998 Er,1R
10120, 99
>S This Guarantv is given on and subject to the following additional terms and conditions:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
All capitalized terms used in the Guaranty without definition shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in the Loan Agreement.
SECTION 2. REPRESENTATIONS OF GUARANTOR.
Section 2.1. Guarantor is a duly organized and validly existing municipal corporation
under the laws of the State of Illinois and this Guaranty does not, and the performance or
observance by the Guarantor of any of the matters and things herein provided for will not,
contravene any provision of law or constitute an event of default or an event which, with the
lapse of time, the giving of notice or both would constitute an event of default under any
indenture, loan agreement, mortgage, lease, guaranty or other agreement to which Guarantor is a
party or by which it is bound.
Section 2.2. Guarantor has all necessary power to carry on its business and has full right.
power and authority to enter into this Guaranty and perform the transactions contemplated
hereby.
• Section 2.3. All financial statements of the Guarantor heretofore delivered to Bank in
connection with the loan are true and correct in all material respects and truly and accurately
reflect in all material respects the financial condition of Guarantor as of the date thereof and for
the periods covered thereby.
Section 2.4. Except as heretofore disclosed in writing to the Bank. there is no litigation
or governmental proceedings pending. or. to the best knowledge and belief of the Guarantor.
threatened, against the Guarantor which. if adversely determined, would result in any material
adverse change in the financial condition or properties. business or operations of the Guarantor.
SECTION 3. COVENANTS.
The Guarantor agrees that. so lon,_ as anv or all of the Obligations are outstanding or the
.Note remains unsatisfied or any amount remains unpaid to the Bank under ir,%- of the provisions
hereof. except to the extent compliance in anv case is waived in -,vritin- hs .he Bank or to the
extent noncompliance IN immaterial to the performance of the Guarantor's ob igations hereunder
or the Guarantor pay, to the Bank the Obligations:
.Section 1.1. Guarantor will preserve and keep in full force and effect its exi,tence as it
municipal corporation under- the laws of the State of Illinois and will not amend or modify its
[charted in any manner which nl[Lht materially adversely affect the interests of the Bark
hereunder. Guarantor «ill preserve and keep in force and effect all licenses, permits and
franchises required for the proper conduct of its business. Guarantor shall maintain no
,uhsidicufie,.
Section 3.2. Guarantor %gill duly pay and discharge all taxes. rates. assessments, fees and
governmental charges upon or against it. or against its properties. in each case before penalties
accrue thereon. unless and to the extent that the same are being contested in Good faith and by
appropriate proceedings.
SECTION 4. LIABILITY .'ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL.
Section 4.1. This Guaranty shall be a continuing,, absolute and unconditional Guaranty,
and shall remain in full force and effect, until the vote shall have been paid in full and any and
all Obligations shall be fully paid or the Obligations shall have been satisfied. In the event that
any payment on account of the Obligations is ever required to be returned by the Bank for any
reason (including,, without limitation bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower, of the
Guarantor or any other obligor) or is set aside, recovered or rescinded the Obligations to which
such payment was applied shall for the purposes of this Guaranty be deemed to have continued
in existence, notwithstanding such application, and this Guaranty shall be enforceable as to such
of the Obligations as fully as if such application had never been made. The bankruptcy or
insolvency of the Guarantor shall not terminate this Guaranty. This is a guaranty of payment and
performance.
Section 4.2. The Guarantor shall remain liable as principal, notwithstanding any act .or
thing, which might otherwise operate as a legal or equitable discharge of the Guarantor, until any
commitment of the Bank to extend credit under the Note pursuant to the Loan Agreement shall •
have expired. the Note shall have been paid in full and any and all obligations of the Borrower
under the Loan Agreement shall be fully paid or the Obligations shall have been satisfied. and
without regard to increases in the cost of labor and materials, chances in the Plans, delays in
construction resulting from any cause whatsoever whether or not foreseeable and the Guarantor
hereby agrees to indemnify and save the Bank harmless from and against any and all liabilities.
losses. costs or expenses which the Bank may suffer or incur as a result of the Improvements not
being_ timely completed as herein above required.
Section 4.3. The liability of the Guarantor hereunder shall in no wav he affected or
impaired by (and the Bank is hereby expressly authorized to make from time to time. without
notice to the Guarantor. but upon written agreement of the Borrower). any sale. pledge,
surrender. compromise. settlement, release, renewal. extension, indulgence. alteration.
substitution. exchan�_e. change in. amendment. modification or other disposition of the
Obli_:rtions. either express or implied. or of the Note. Lean Agreement. *vlortgage or Additional
Collateral Documents. The Guarantor hereby waives receipt of notice of the creation and
existence of the Obligations. The liability hereunder shall in no wise be affected or impaired by
any acceptance by the Bunk of any security for or other guarantors of the Obligations. or b�, any
failure. neglect or omission on the part of the Bank to reallZc upon or protect any of the
Obli__aliom or any collateral or security therefor. or to exercise anv lien upon or right of
appropriation of any moneys, credits or property of Borrower. possessed by the Bank toward the
11qu1dati0n of the Obligations. or by any Z►pplication of payments or credits thereon. The Bank .
shall hayc the exclusive rid=ht. in accordance with the Loan Agreement. to determine how. when
and %%hat application of payments and credits. if any. shall be made on the Obligations or any
part of it. All dividend . or other payments received from the Borrower. or on account of the
• Obligations from whatsoever source, shall be taken and applied as payment in gross, and this
Guaranty shall apply to and secure any ultimate balance that shall remain owing to the Bank.
cr
This is a guaranty of payment and performance and in order to hold the Guarantor liable
hereunder. there shall be no obligation on the part of the Bank, at any time, to resort for payment
to the Borrower or to any other person, their properties or estates. or to resort to any collateral
security. property, liens or other rights or remedies whatsoever, and the Bank shall have the right
to enforce this Guaranty irrespective of whether or not other proceedings or steps are pending
seeking to resort to or realization upon or from any of the foregoing.
Section 4.4. The liability of the Guarantor hereunder shall not be affected or impaired by
any invalidity or unenforceability of the Note, Loan agreement. Mortgage or Additional
Collateral Documents or by any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a legal or
equitable discharge or defense of a guarantor.
Section 4.5. All diligence in collection, protection or enforcement and all presentment,
demand, protest and/or notice, as to anyone and everyone, whether or not the Borrower or the
Guarantor, or others, of dishonor and of default and of non-payment and of the creation and
existence of the Obligations and of any security and collateral therefor, and of the acceptance of
this Guaranty. and of any and all extensions of credit and indulgence hereunder, are hereby
expressly waived. The Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any claim or other right which it
may now or hereafter acquire against the Borrower that arises from the existence, payment,
performance or enforcement of the Guarantor's obligations hereunder, including, without
limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification,
or any right to participate in any claim or remedy of the Bank against the Borrower whether or
not such claim. remedy or right arises in equity, or under contract, statute or common law,
including without limitation. the right to take or receive from the Borrower directly or indirectly,
in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of
such claim or other riLhts. No act of commission or omission of any kind or at any time, upon
the part of the Bank in respect to any matter whatsoever. shall in any way affect or impair this
Guaranty.
Section 4.6. If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing under the Loan Agreement,
the full amount of the Balancing Obligation (after credit for the undisbursed portion of the Loan)
shall be and become immediately due and payable from the Guarantor (and the Guarantor hereby
a�tree. to 1r11111edlately pay the same) whether or not the Loan has become immediately due and
Payable from the Borr(-mer and %%ithout regard to any constraints on or inlpedInlents to the
ahilit\. of' the Bank to accelerate the maturity of such indebtedness after the occurrence of an
Event of Default or any agreements by the Bank limiting recourse to assets of the Borrower and
the Guarantor. Repeated and successive demands may be made on the Guarantor hereunder.
Section -4. -. The Guarantor Will not exercise Or enforce any right of exoneration.
contribution. reimhursement. recourse or suhro`*ation available to the Guarantor zu ainst anv
• person liable fair payment t)f the Loan. or as to ,Illy sCclarlty thCrCfor. unlCss and until the full
amount owin`_ to the Bank on ,he Loan has hecn paid. and the payment by the Guarantor of any
anuulnt pursuant to this Cuaranty shall not in any wise entitle the Cillarantor to any right. title or
interc,,t (whcthcr by %%a% of suhrogation or otherwise) in and to the Loan or any proceeds thereof
-4-
or any security therefor unless and until the full amount owing to the Bank on the Loan has been •
paid.
Section 4.8. The Guarantor hereby waives any and all defenses. claims and ('i.scharges of
the Borrower. or any other obligor, pertaining to the Obligations. except the defense of discharge
by payment in full. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to the extent permitted by
applicable law. the Guarantor will not assert, plead or enforce against the Bank any defense of
waiver, release. discharge in bankruptcy, statute of limitations, res judicata, statute of frauds,
anti -deficiency statute. fraud, incapacity. minority. usury. illegality or unenforeeability which
may be available to the Borrower or any other person liable in respect of any of the Obligations.
or anv setoff available against the Bank to the Borrower or any such other person. whether or not
on account of a related transaction. The Guarantor agrees, that the Guarantor shall be and remain
liable for any deficiency in the payment of the Obligations remaining after foreclosure of the
Mortgage or any other action thereunder or under any Additional Collateral Document.
SECTION 5. GUARANTOR'S OBLIGATIONS.
Section 5.1. If for any reason: (a) the Borrower shall abandon construction of the
Improvements for thirty (30) days: (b) the Borrower shall fail to complete the Improvements
within the maximum time allowed under the Loan Agreement and in the manner and in
accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement and pay all costs thereof; (e) the Bank or its
nominee takes possession of the Mortgaged Premises prior to the completion of the
Improvements by reason of any Event of Default under the Loan Agreement; or (d) the right of
Borrower to receive any other or further disbursements or advances under the Loan Agreement
shall be terminated: then. in any such event, the Guarantor agrees to promptly (upon receipt of
notice from the Bank) assume all responsibility for the completion of the Improvements and, at
the Guarantor's own cost and expense. except as hereafter provided in its Section 5.1: (1) cause
the Improvements to be completed in a good and workmanlike manner and in accordance with
the Loan Agreement and the Plans and/or plans and specifications submitted to the Bank free and
clear of all mechanic's and materialmen's liens and claims ( provided that the Guarantor may. in
accordance with the Loan Agreement. obtain satisfactory title insurance coverage over any such
liens or claims): and (ii) pay all costs and expenses. except as hereafter provided in its
Section 5.1 in connection with the construction of the Improvements. The Bank shall. if
requested by the Guarantor. make available to the Guarantor all Loan funds not subject to stop
notice or other legal impairment which have not at such tiny been disbursed b% the Bank and
%khich have been dc,�i,!nated for payment of construction costs and usher construction -related
costs in the Lean ,A zreement. subject to conditions precedent to such disbursement set forth
therein (other than the absence of a default). it being under<tood that no disbur;,enlent shall be
nulde to the Gtarantor if such disbursement would cause an imbalance in any line item in the
Project Budget and such fund. shall only be made available if the Guarantor has cured all
default: under the Loan A geement capable of beings cured b% the Gtr.u•antor and the Loan is in
balance on a line item basis. No amount of the Loan shall be advanced to the Guarantor
IlereUnder out of undishursed amount; allocated to interest or for the pa%nlent of costs not paid
by Guarantor and no di.hursement of the Lean shall be made unless repayment of the same will
he secured by .1 first lien on the Nlortgaged Premises and the other security covered by the
`lortL,aL,e and Additional Collateral Documents and the Title Company shall have insured the
-5-
amounts so disbursed as a first lien on the Mortgaged Premises with no exception for mechanic's
liens or other exceptions not permitted by the Loan Agreement unless the Bank has at the time
obtained title to the Mortgaged Premises and other collateral covered by the Mortgage and
Additional Collateral Documents in which event the condition to disbursement shall be receipt of
title insurance over mechanic's liens and claims for lien arising out of the completion of the
Improvements. Notwithstanding -anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Bank shall have
the right. but not the obligation. to complete construction of the Improvements in accordance
with the Loan Agreement.
Section 5.2. In the event that a bankruptcy or similar proceeding is instituted by or
against Borrower or the Guarantor within one year of the date of the satisfaction of this
Guarantv. and the foreclosure deed, deed in lieu of foreclosure or any amount paid on account of
the Loan or this Guaranty is set aside, recovered or rescinded, this Guaranty shall be reinstated
and shall guarantee payment of any Obligations set aside, recovered or rescinded until such
amount is paid in full.
SECTION 6. MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.1. This Guaranty and every part hereof shall be binding upon the Guarantor
and upon the successors and assigns of the Guarantor and shall inure to the benefit of the Bank
and its successors and assigns including any subsequent holder of the Loan or any part thereof.
This Guaranty may only be changed by an instrument in writing signed by the party against
• whom enforcement hereof is sought. If any provision hereof is unenforceable, such provision
shall be ineffective to the extent of such unenforceability without invalidating the remaining
provisions hereof.
Section 6.2. THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED UNDER THE
LAWS OF ILLINOIS WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICTS OF LAW.
Section 6.3. The Guarantor authorizes the Bank at any time in its discretion to alter any
of the terms of the Loan with the written agreement of the Borrower. to take and hold anv
security for the Loan and to accept additional or substituted security. to subordinate. compromise
any security, to release. substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers. and to assign
this Guaranty in whop or in part. The Bank may take any of the foregoing actions upon any
terms and condition, as the Bank may elect. without viving notice to the Guarantor or obtaining_
the con,cnt of the Guarantor and %yithout affectin`, the�ltability of the Guarantor to the Bank.
St-ction 6.4. The Guarantor assumes full responsibility for keeping fully informed of the
financial condition of the Borro%%er and all other circumstances affecting, the Borrowers ability
to perform its obligations to the Bank and agrees that the Bank will have no duty to report to the
Guaranwr any information which the Bank receives about the Borro�%er's financial condition or
any circumstances bearim, nn its ability to perform.
• SeL11 „ r h.i. Upon the occurrence and durim, the continuance of an Event of Default. the
Bank may elect to foreclose or e.xerci,,e other remedies against any real or personal property
security it hold, fur the Obligations or any part thereof or exercise anv other remedy against the
-6-
Borrower or any such collateral security. No such action by the Bank will release or limit the •
liability of the Guarantor to the Bank. even if the effect of that action is to deprive the Guarantor
of the right to collect reimbursement from the Borrower for any sums paid to the Bank.
Section 6.6. Any notice which the Guarantor or the Bank desire, or are required to give
hereunder, shall. be given in accordance with the Loan Agreement. Any notice to the Guarantor
shall be sufficient if sent to the Guarantor in care of the Borrower at the address set forth in the
Loan Agreement.
Section 6.7. This Guaranty, together with the Note, Mortgage. Loan Agreement and the
Additional Collateral Documents, constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect
to the transactions contemplated hereby and all prior understandings with respect thereto,
whether written or oral, shall be of no force and effect.
Section 6.8. The descriptive headings of the various sections or parts of this Guaranty
are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions
hereof.
Section 6.9. Time is of the essence of this Guarantv.
Section 6.10. All references herein to monetary amounts are references to U.S. Dollars.
Section 6.11. Subject to the Liability Amount limitation, this Guaranty shall be in is
addition to and not in substitution for any other guaranty issued by the Guarantor in connection
with the Loan Agreement and the rights and remedies of the Bank shall be unaffected by the
existence of another guaranty.
-7-
• IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by the undersigned as of the
date first above written.
•
CITY OF EVAI STON, a municipal corporation
By:
Printed Name:
Its:
-8-
CLOSING CHECKLIST
HARRIS TRUST AND SWINGS BANK
$25,000,000 CONSTRUCTION LOAN TO
aHC Ev ANSTON, L.L.C.
DOCUMENT
PARTY RESPONSIBLE
L
Construction Loan Agreement (9797711
C&C
2.
Promissory Note
C&C
3.
Construction Mortgage and Security
C&C
Agreement with Assignment of Rents
(9798261
4.
Assi.anment of Leases and Rents (9798211
C&C
5.
Completion Guaranty of the City of
C&C
Evanston ("City") [9798161
6.
Environmental Indemnity Agreement
C&C
(a) Borrower ( 1
(b) Guarantor ( 1
7.
ADA Indemnitv Agreement
C&C
(a) Borrower 1 ]
(.b) Guarantor ( 1
8.
Security Agreement (.. ___... _ _ ._ _1
C&C
9.
Collateral Assignment of Permits.
C&C
Licenses and Approvals ( I
10.
Collateral Assignment of Plans and
C&C
Specifications f I
it.
Collateral Assignment of Construction
C&C
Contracts (. y . ..
12.
Collateral Assignment of Architect's
C&C
Agreement ( 1
Pu1.merit Guaranty of Cite [9798141
C&C
14.
UCC FinancinL, Statements/Exhibit A
C&C
15.
1 1
Opinion of Counsel
Borrower
16.
Collateral Assignment of Nlana�gyement.
C&C
Maintenance anal Other Contracts
I
STATUS
See Exhibit A to
Loan Agreement
CJ
•
979187 01 03
1501998 E r,1 R
10i 20/99
17.
Collateral Assignment of Engineer's
Agreement
C&C
II.
CERTIFICATES. AUTHORIZATIOtiS AND ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
DOCU.NIENT
PARTY RESPONSIBLE STATUS
1.
Certified copy of Operating Agreement of
Borrower
Borrower
?.
Certified copy of Articles of Organization (
Borrower
of Borrower/Charter of Guarantor
13.
Good Standing Certificate of Borrower
Borrower
4.
Certified copy of Resolution of Borrower
Borrower
5.
Guarantor Authorization (Ordinance)
Borrower
6.
Certificate of Existence of Borrower
Borrower
17.
UCC/Jud.ement Lien Searches (Borrower)
HTSB
III.
ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTATION AND SHOWINGS
•
IDOCUMENT
PARTY RESPONSIBLE STATUS
1.
ALTA Title Insurance Policy with
Borrower
Endorsements (Zoning 3.0. Compre-
hensive, Tax Parcel, Revolving Credit and
Last Dollar)
'.
ALTA Survev
Borrower
3.
Casualty. Builder's Risk and Liability
Borrower
Insurance
14.
Fiood Certification
Borrower
5.
Phase I Environmental Reports (tivith
Borrower
reliance letter)
16.
Market/Feasibility Studies
Borrower
7.
Evidence of Proper Zoning_
Borrower See Title Policv
S.
Evidence of Availability of Utilities
BOITower
9.
Permits. License-; and .-Authorizations +
Borrower
It).
Arc:hitect'.s Avreement/Contractor's/ I
Borrower
En.uineer's ALreements
I .
A�_reemcnts with Contractor. Architect and
C&C/Borrower
Engineer to honor contractual cNILations
•
112.
ti)r hencfit of Bank
Final Protect Burl_*et I
Burrower
I'.
PI-MCCt SChedule
Borrower
14. Plans and Specifications
15. Site Plan
16. Certified copy of Redevelopment
Agreement
17. Consultant's Reports
18. Financial Statements of Borrower and
Guarantor
19. Certified copy of Public Parking Garage
Construction Agreement
IV. ADDITIONAL SHOWINGS
DOCUMENT
1. Pavment of Commitment Fee ($31,250)
2. C&C Le --al Fees
Borrower
Borrower
Borrower
HTSB
Borrower
Borrower
PARTY RESPONSIBLE
Borrower
Borrower
STATUS
•
•
•
-3-
0 Borrower:
AHC Evanston. L.L.C.
c/o Arthur Hill & Co., L.L.C.
Five Revere Drive
Suite 300
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
Attention: Eugene Reardon, Vice President
Phone:
FAX:
E-mail: ahcrseftr@aol.com
Borrower's:
Counsel:
Herbert D. Hill, Esq.
City of Evanston
2100 Ridae Avenue
Suite 4500
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847-866-2937
Fax: 847-328-2980
• E-mail: herbhill@aol.com
HTSB:
C&C:
•
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
I I I West Monroe Street
Chicano, Illinois 60603
Attention: Dennis W. Rourke, Vice President
Phone: 312.461.6762
Fax: 312.461 2968
Chapman and Cutler
I I I West Nklonroe Street
Chica�zo. Illinois 60603
Attention: Eric %I. Roberson
Phone: 312.845.3485
Fax: 312.701.2361 (General)
_3 12.5 16.1485 (Desktop Fax)
E-mail: rober,,on@chapman.com
ME
Guarantor:
City of Evanston
100 Ridse Avenue
Evanston Illinois 60201
Attention: Max Rubin
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail: vp60@aol.com
•
0
-5-