HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 13-25RESOLUTION NO. 13-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY
AIRPORT AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT,THE PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY
AIRPORT AUTHORITY AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS
AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGREEMENT AND THE PHOENIX -MESA
GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
LOAN AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO IMPLEMENT
ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS TO FULFILL THE AGREEMENT
OBLIGATIONS.
WHEREAS,the United States government announced its intent
to close Williams Air Force Base ("Williams")located at Power
and Williamsfield Roads, Mesa, Arizona, as an operating location
of the United States Air Force no later than September 30, 1993;
and
WHEREAS, Williams had existing aviation facilities suited to
be acquired,developed and operated as a civilian airport
facility pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S.")§ 28-
8521, et seq.;and
WHEREAS,Maricopa County and the cities and towns of Apache
Junction, Queen Creek, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler were interested
in the redevelopment of the base as a passenger and cargo
airport; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to this interest,on or about August 7,
1992,these public entities entered into two intergovernmental
agreements setting forth the purpose and goal statement for the
reuse of Williams and a transitional management plan, operating
agreement and ownership structure of the facility,both
agreements being effective from September 1,1992 through
September 30, 1993; and
WHEREAS,during the pre -base closure transitional time
period,the City of Apache Junction decided not to further
participate in this public partnership; and
WHEREAS,the original Joint Powers Airport Authority
Agreement ("JPAAA")was created and entered into as of May 19,
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1994,by and among the cities and towns of Gilbert,Mesa and
Queen Creek; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement dated
May 22, 2006 the Gila River Indian Community and City of Phoenix
were added as members of the JPAAA; and
WHEREAS,in 2009, the 2006 members entered into an amended
agreement establishing the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
(the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction now desires to become a
meaningful proprietor and member of the airport authority along
with the other members; and
WHEREAS,the Authority desires to amend and restate the
agreement to include Apache Junction as a member of the Airport
Authority; and
WHEREAS, Apache Junction's inclusion in the Authority will
provide another financial partner to help develop the airport
facilities; and
WHEREAS,Apache Junction's inclusion will also assist the
City in being aware of airport operations and directives,and
will also allow the City to have a voice in how aviation
operations will be handled which affect the economic vitality of
the community; and
WHEREAS,the City of Apache Junction,pursuant to the
authorizing documents, shall be responsible to pay an annual fee
of $130,000, with a onetime $400,000 facilities contribution, all
of which amounts are considered a repayable loan over the life of
the Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:The Mayor is authorized to execute the Phoenix-
Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Airport Authority Agreement, Amendment No. 1 to the Phoenix -Mesa
Gateway Airport Authority Amended and Restated Intergovernmental
Agreement and the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority and City
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of Apache Junction Loan Agreement, as set forth in Attachments A,
B and C.
SECTION II:City staff is authorized to take any and all
necessary steps to effectuate the purpose, intent and obligations
of the partnering agreements referenced herein and to pay any and
all amounts due under the terms of the loan agreement.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE
2013.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE
2013.
S.-INSALACO
Mayor
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
1C 4 6 -P 7 / 3
R. JOEL STERN
City Attorney
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PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS
AIRPORT AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Joint Powers Airport Authority Agreement (the
"Agreement") establishing and continuing the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (the "Airport
Authority"), is made and entered into as of day of , 2013, pursuant to Arizona
Revised Statutes Section 28-8521, et seq., by and among the Town of Gilbert, an Arizona municipal
corporation ("Gilbert"), the City of Mesa, an Arizona municipal corporation ("Mesa"), the Town of Queen
Creek,an Arizona municipal corporation ("Queen Creek"),the Gila River Indian Community
("Community"),a ,the City of Phoenix,an Arizona municipal corporation
("Phoenix"), and the City of Apache Junction, an Arizona municipal corporation ("Apache Junction")
(collectively and individually, "Members" or "Member").
The parties to this Agreement agree as follows:
Section 1 Recitals.
1.1.The United States closed Williams Air Force Base ("Williams")as an
operating location of the United States Air Force ("USAF").
1.2 Williams had existing aviation facilities that are suited to be operated and
developed as an airport facility pursuant to the joint powers airport authority powers found in Arizona
Revised Statutes ("A.R. S.") Section 28-8521,et seq.
1.3 The original joint powers airport authority agreement was made and entered
into as of 19th day of May, 1994, by and among the Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek and recorded
on May 19,1994, as Instrument No. 94-0400695, official records of Maricopa County, Arizona.
1.4 Through the original joint powers airport authority agreement, it was the desire
of Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek that the joint powers airport authority agreement take the place of and
cancel the Intergovernmental Agreement (Williams Air Force Base- Management and Operation) that was
recorded on December 14,1992 at Recorder's No. 92-0712408 in the records of Maricopa County,
Arizona, the substance of which was incorporated in the original joint powers airport authority agreement.
1.5 By entering into the original joint powers airport authority agreement,the parties
to that agreement desired to establish a joint powers airport authority to develop, reuse, operate, and
maintain the existing Williams aviation facilities.Upon establishment of the joint powers airport
authority, the new facilities were known as the Williams Gateway Airport Authority.
1.5.1 Via 1995 and 2006 Amendments to the original joint powers airport
authority agreement, the Community and Phoenix were added as Members of the Airport Authority,
respectively.
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1.5.2 Via 2009 Amendment, the legal name of the entity was changed to the
Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.
1.6 Apache Junction desires to become a Member of the Airport Authority.
1.7 The parties agree, pursuant to the adoption of this Agreement, that Apache
Junction shall be a Member of the Airport Authority, effective as of July 1, 2013.
Section 2 Formation of Authority.
2.1.Upon approval and execution of this Agreement by all the parties,a
joint powers airport authority called the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority is formed with all
parties as Members pursuant to A.R.S. Section 28-8521, with all powers granted to it under Arizona law.
Section 3 Board of Directors and Officers.
3.1.Upon execution of this Agreement,each Member shall appoint one
representative to act with the authority of the appointing Member for the purpose of implementing
this Agreement.Each Member shall also designate at least one alternate representative to act with
the authority of the appointing Member in the absence of the representative.The appointed
representative and all alternates shall be duly elected or appointed members of the governing body of
the appointing Member.Notice of such appointment and of any subsequent replacement appointment
shall be delivered in writing to the other Members of the Airport Authority.
3.2 The appointing authority as to each Member shall be each Member's respective
governing body.
3.3 Each representative so appointed shall be a Director on the Board of Directors
of the Airport Authority.The Board of Directors shall consist of only the representatives appointed
by the Members of the Airport Authority.In the absence of the representative or alternate
representatives,any representative of the Member governing body attending Board meetings or
otherwise implementing this Agreement is presumed to act with the authority of the Member
governing body.
3.4 The Board of Directors may establish a fixed time,date and place for
regularly scheduled meetings.Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman on no
less than 24 -hours' notice to the public, and each Director, either personally or by mail or by facsimile
or by telephone.Notice of meetings of the Board shall be provided and meetings shall be conducted in
accordance with the Arizona open meeting law, A.R.S. Section 38-431,et seq.Nothing herein shall
prohibit the holding of an emergency session on less than 24 -hours' notice in accordance with the
provisions of the Arizona open meeting law.A Board Member may attend a Board meeting via
electronic means,including telephonic conference.The Board may conduct a telephonic Board
meeting so long as such telephonic meeting is conducted in accordance with the provisions of the
Arizona open meeting law.
3.5 A majority of the membership of the Board of Directors shall constitute a
quorum.A quorum shall be necessary to conduct the business of the Board.If a quorum is lost at
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any meeting of the Board of Directors, the remaining Directors present at the meeting may recess the
meeting from time to time,without notice other than an announcement at the meeting, until a quorum
shall be present.
3.6 The Board of Directors shall annually choose from its Directors a Chairman, a
Vice Chairman and a Secretary, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The
Board of Directors at any time may appoint such other officers and agents as it shall deem necessary
who shall hold their offices at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and who shall exercise such
powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board.
3.7 The Chairman, or in the Chairman's absence, the Vice Chairman, shall preside
at all meetings of the Board of Directors.In the absence of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the
Secretary shall preside at the meeting of the Board of Directors.
3.8 The Secretary shall see that the minutes of all meetings of the Board of
Directors are kept.
Section 4 Airport Authority Staff.
4.1 The Board of Directors shall employ an Executive Director and approve an
annual budget for such other managers and staff as the Executive Director shall deem necessary to
manage and conduct the operations,maintenance and development of the airport facilities in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and policies and procedures approved by the Board
of Directors.The Executive Director shall report directly to the Board of Directors and shall supervise
the Auport Authority Staff.
Section 5 Ownership of Airport Facilities.
5.1 Upon conveyance by the USAF to the Airport Authority, title to all or a portion
of the certain aviation facilities, both real and personal property, formerly owned and operated by the
USAF at Williams situated in the County of Maricopa, State of Arizona ("Airport Facilities"), shall be held
by the Airport Authority.
5.2 The Airport Authority may acquire or convey real and personal property from
time to time.
5.3 Development, reuse, operation, and maintenance of the Airport Facilities shall
be overseen by the Board of Directors and shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement and policies and procedures developed hereunder.
5.4 Each Member agrees that should said Member withdraw from the Airport
Authority pursuant to Section 10,effective upon such withdrawal, any ownership rights of said
Member in the Airport Facilities shall also terminate.A Member shall not be deemed to have
withdrawn from the Airport Authority simply by virtue of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to
Section 13.Each Member hereto also agrees to execute upon withdrawal any and all documents
necessary to evidence and effectuate such withdrawal.
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Section 6 Repayment of Funds Advanced by Members of the Airport Authority.
6.1.The Airport Authority recognizes that payments previously made by Members
of the Airport Authority shall be considered loans and shall be reimbursed to such Members by the
Airport Authority at such time as the Airport Authority's Board of Directors deems appropriate.In
addition, the Airport Authority recognizes that any future payments made to the Airport Authority by
the Members shall be considered loans and shall be reimbursed to the Members by the Airport
Authority at such time as the Airport Authority's Board of Directors deems appropriate.
Section 7 Powers of the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.
The Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority,acting through the Board of Directors,
may:
7.1 Own,operate,and maintain property and facilities related to aviation,air
navigation, and aerospace.
7.2 Own and lease property and facilities that are not related to aviation,air
navigation, and aerospace.
7.3 Prescribe user fees and charges.
7.4 Operate facilities and construct improvements.
7.5 If authorized by the Members, exercise the right of eminent domain in the
names of the Members.
7.6 Engage employees and consultants.
7.7 Enter into contracts, leases, and development agreements.
7.8 Enter into agreements with the State of Arizona, any political subdivision of the
State, or the federal government.
7.9 Prepare and receive annual operating budgets.
7.10 Borrow money and issue revenue bonds,and issue other financial
obligations incurred for the purposes of this Section and authorized under A.R.S. Section 28-8521,et
seq.
7.11 Sue and be sued.
7.12 Exercise incidental powers as may be necessary to the exercise of the powers
prescribed in this Section and under A.R.S.Sections 28-8527 and 28-8529, and to implement the
responsibilities, goals, and purpose of the Airport Authority.
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Section 8 Voting Rights.
8.1 Each Member of the Board of Directors is entitled to one vote, and a motion
will carry if supported by a majority of the quorum unless a Member requests that a weighted vote
be taken.If a weighted vote is requested, then the following shall apply:
8.1.1 Each Member of the Board of Directors is entitled to a weighted vote
equal to that Member's cumulative investment as a percentage of the total investment made by all
current Members beginning in 1993 when the initial Intergovernmental Agreement Group was
formed.
8.1.2 If any Member's weighted vote calculated under this Section 8 exceeds
50%, then the weighted vote for that Member shall be deemed equal to the sum of the weighted vote of
all the other Members combined. In the event of such a weighted vote calculation, each Member's
weighted vote shall be proportionately adjusted in order to provide that the weighted vote of all Members
equals 100% combined.
8.1.2.1 By way of example and not limitation, if a Member's weighted
vote is calculated at 68% under Section 8.1.1, that Member's weighted vote would then be deemed to be
50%, with the remaining Members holding a proportionate share of the remaining 50% of the total
weighted vote.
8.1.3 A two-thirds majority is required for a motion to carry.
8.2.Weighted voting may not be invoked for votes being taken regarding
modifications to the approved airport layout plan and airport master plan, or for adjustments to the
percentage contributions or the amounts of each Member contribution to the annual budget.
Section 9 Operating Budget.
9.1 The fiscal year of the Airport Authority shall run from July 1 to June 30.
9.2 The Board of Directors shall, by April 1 of each fiscal year, recommend to the
Members of the Airport Authority an annual operating budget for the Airport Authority for the next
fiscal year and shall state the amounts of each Member contribution or proportion of the Airport
Authority's annual operating budget to be provided by each Member.At least thirty (30) days before
the annual budget is recommended to the Members of the Airport Authority by the Board of
Directors, the Board may consider adjustments to the amounts of each Member contribution or
percentage contributions of each Member.Adjustments to the amounts of each Member
contribution or percentage contributions of any Member must be approved by a unanimous vote.
9.3 By June 15 of each year, the Board of Directors shall, if necessary due to the
addition or withdrawal of Members, have decided by a unanimous vote on the amounts of each
Member contribution or a reallocation of the percentage contributions among the Members or have
assigned each Member its pro rata increase or decrease in contribution.
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9.4 The governing bodies of the Airport Authority's Members, including any new
Members admitted pursuant to Section 11 shall approve and adopt the operating budget recommended by
the Board, as may be revised pursuant to Section 9.3, by June 30 of each year or withdraw from the
Airport Authority pursuant to Section 10.
9.5 The Board of Directors may from time to time recommend to the Members of
the Airport Authority amendments to the approved and adopted operating budget.The governing
bodies of the Members shall approve amendments to the operating budget or withdraw from the Airport
Authority pursuant to Section 10.
9.6 The Airport Authority shall adopt and periodically amend a reuse and
development plan and a capital improvements plan.Expenditures for or by the Airport Authority
shall be consistent with these plans.In addition,expenditures by the Airport Authority shall be
limited to those items that directly relate to or benefit the operation and development of the Airport
Facilities and the Airport Authority.
Section 10 Withdrawal From Airport Authority.
10.1.No Member shall have the right to withdraw from the Airport Authority during
the term of this Agreement except as provided in this Section.
10.2 At least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the withdrawal deadline,a
Member that intends to withdraw from the Airport Authority must provide a written notice of intent
to withdraw to the Members of the Airport Authority, but if a Member provides a notice of intent to
withdraw between one hundred twenty (120) and one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the withdrawal
deadline, then other Members may submit notices of intent to withdraw up to thirty (30) days prior to
the withdrawal deadline. The withdrawal deadline shall be February 28 of each fiscal year.
10.3 The withdrawing Member shall pay its pro rata annual budget allocation for
the current fiscal year and its pro rata share of any outstanding obligations to which the withdrawing
Member has obligated itself.Any obligations of the withdrawing Member shall remain outstanding
until fully paid and satisfied.
Section 11 Admission To Airport Authority.
11.1.A city, town,county or American Indian Community may be admitted to the
Airport Authority upon:(1) written request to the existing Members of the Airport Authority prior
to February 1 of each fiscal year;(2) the unanimous approval of the existing Members of the Airport
Authority no later than June 30 of each fiscal year but after recommendation of the annual budget to the
Members of the Airport Authority;and (3)execution, acknowledgement, and deliverance to the
Airport Authority of such instruments as the Members may deem necessary or advisable to effect the
admission of such city,town, or county as an additional Member, including (without limitation) the
written acceptance and adoption by such city, town, county or American Indian Community of the
provisions of this Agreement.
11.2 The fiscal obligations of a new Member are not effective until the beginning
of the new fiscal year.
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11.3 The parties acknowledge that Gilbert,Mesa,and Queen Creek waived all
notice and procedural requirements for admission of the Community when it became a Member of
the Airport Authority, effective July 1, 1995.
11.4 The parties hereby waive all notice and procedural requirements in this
Agreement for admission that may apply to the admission of Apache Junction when it becomes a
Member effective July 1, 2013.
Section 12 Effective Date.
12.1.This Agreement shall become effective (the "Effective Date") on the later of
its filing with the Arizona Secretary of State and the Maricopa County Recorder in accordance with
Section 19 hereof.
Section 13 Termination of Airport Authority.
13.1.This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless modified or
terminated by written agreement of a majority of the Members of the Airport Authority.This
Agreement shall also be deemed terminated should all parties hereto have exercised their right to
withdraw from the Airport Authority in accordance with Section 10 of this Agreement.
13.2 Notwithstanding the right to withdraw set forth in Section 10,each party
hereto agrees to remain a Member of the Airport Authority and to be bound by this Agreement for at
least one year after the Effective Date.
13.3 Unless otherwise agreed to by a majority of the Members of the Airport
Authority, upon termination of this Agreement:
13.3.1 If one Member agrees to assume ownership of the Airport Facilities
and agrees to assume the financial obligations of all Members,then the Airport Authority shall
transfer title of the Airport Facilities to such Member.
13.3.2 If no Member agrees to assume ownership of the Airport Facilities
and the financial obligations of all Members,and if the State of Arizona agrees to assume such
ownership and financial obligations,then the Airport Facilities shall be transferred to the State of
Arizona.
13.3.3 If the State of Arizona refuses to assume ownership of the Airport
Facilities, then the Airport Facilities shall revert to the United States of America.
Section 14 Annual Report to Legislature.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Airport Authority shall annually
present a report of the activities of the Airport Authority to the State House of Representatives, Ways
and Means Committee, and the State Senate Finance Committee.
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Section 15 Governing Law.
This Agreement and the obligations of the Members hereunder shall be interpreted,
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.The court with the original
jurisdiction for causes of action arising under this Agreement is the United States District Court for the
State of Arizona. The Community agrees to, and does hereby waive its sovereign immunity from the
jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the State of Arizona in any action arising under this
Agreement brought by or against the Community.The Community further agrees to accept and be
bound by,thereby waiving its sovereign immunity from,a judgment or order which is final
(because either the time for appeal thereof has expired or the judgment or order is issued by a court
or other entity having final appellate jurisdiction over the matter is not subject to collateral attack) by
any such court or any court or entity having appellate jurisdiction over any such court in any such
action.The Community waives its sovereign immunity to the enforcement of any such final judgment
against it without limitation.The Community hereby designates the Community's Governor as the
appropriate party for the purposes of service of process.If the United States District Court for the
State of Arizona fmds that it does not have jurisdiction in any action arising under this Agreement
brought by or against the Community, then the Parties agree that the action shall be adjudicated through
arbitration in the State of Arizona as follows:
i.)the parties shall attempt to agree upon one arbitrator with expertise on the
subject matter of the dispute;
ii.)if the parties are unable to agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select an
arbitrator within ten (10) days of the commencement of the arbitration and the two (2) arbitrators shall
mutually appoint a third arbitrator within twenty (20) days of their appointment.If the two arbitrators are
unable to agree on the appointment of a third arbitrator within twenty (20) days, the third arbitrator shall
be appointed by the American Arbitration Association; and
iii.)the arbitrator(s) shall confer with the parties immediately after appointment to
determine an arbitration schedule including whether and to what extent discovery is required.The
arbitrator(s) may set the matter for an evidentiary hearing or oral argument, or may dispose of the
dispute based upon written submissions only. The decision of the majority of the arbitrator(s) shall be
final, binding,and unappealable.Such decision shall be enforceable in United States District Court
for the State of Arizona.The cost of arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties. The parties shall
bear their own costs and attorney's fees associated with their participation in the arbitration unless the
decision of the arbitrator shall specify otherwise.
Section 16 Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing approved and
signed by all of the Members.
Section 17 Legal Counsel Review.
This Agreement shall be submitted to the legal counsel for each party hereto prior to
its execution by said party, in order to determine whether this Agreement is in proper form and is
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within the powers and authority granted under the laws applicable to said party.Attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference is a copy of said written determination of each party's legal counsel.
Section 18 Notices.
All notices or demands upon any party to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered in
person or sent by mail as follows:
Town of Gilbert
50 East Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Attention:Town Manager
City of Mesa
20 E. Main Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Attention:City Manager
Town of Queen Creek
22358 South Ellsworth Road
Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
Attention:Town Manager
Gila River Indian Community
Administrative Offices
P.O. Box 97
Sacaton, Arizona 85147
Attention:Lieutenant Governor
City of Phoenix
3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Suite 3300
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Attention:Aviation Director
City of Apache Junction
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
Attention:City Manager
Section 19
A completely executed copy of this Agreement shall be filed with the Arizona Secretary
of State,the Maricopa County Recorder, and the City Clerk, or the Town Clerk, as appropriate, of
each other party hereto.
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Section 20 Remedies.
In the event of any violation or threatened violation by any party to this Agreement, of
any of the terms, restrictions, acknowledgements, covenants or conditions of this Agreement, the other
parties hereto shall be entitled to full and adequate relief by injunction and all other legal and equitable
remedies.
Section 21 Cancellation.
This Agreement may be canceled pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes,Section
38-511.
Section 22 Approving Action.
Copies of appropriate action by ordinance,resolution or otherwise authorizing the
respective parties to enter into this Agreement are attached hereto as Exhibit A.The Agreement
may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered, shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one of the same
instrument.
Section 23 Federal Aviation Administration.
The parties recognize that contributions by Phoenix will be obtained from its Aviation
Department.Those contributions are subject to review by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Nothing herein requires any Member to contribute funding contrary to the Federal Aviation
Administration's policies and procedures.
Section 24 Bond Ordinances.
Notwithstanding any of the provisions in this Agreement, no Member assumes any
obligation in connection with this Agreement that will have priority over or parity with any bond
issued by each Member in its individual capacity.
Section 25 Audit Records.
The parties, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Comptroller of the United States,
or any duly authorized representative reserves the right, at reasonable times, to audit and/or copy the
Airport Authority's books and records directly pertinent to this Agreement.Nothing herein requires the
Airport Authority to create or maintain any records that the Airport Authority does not maintain in the
ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Agreement to be
effective as provided in Section 12.
Attest:TOWN OF GILBERT
By By
Town Clerk John Lewis, Mayor
Attest:CITY OF MESA
By By
City Clerk Scott Smith, Mayor
Attest:TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK
By By
Town Clerk Gail Barney, Mayor
Attest:GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
By By
Gregory Mendoza, Governor
Attest:CITY OF PHOENIX
By By
City Clerk David Cavazos, City Manager
Attest:CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION
By
City Clerk
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Insalaco-, Mayor
DETERMINATION OF LEGAL COUNSEL
The amended and restated Joint Powers Airport Authority Agreement has been reviewed
by the undersigned attorneys who have determined that it is in proper form and within the power and
authority granted under the applicable laws of each party.
Date Gila River Indian Community
Attorney
Date Gilbert Town Attorney
Date Mesa City Attorney
Date Phoenix City Attorney
Date Queen Creek Town Attorney
1
Date Apache Junction City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
[Ordinance, Resolution or Minutes Approving JPAA Agreement]
(Attached)
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PhxMesa GatewayAirport
RESOLUTION NO. 13-31
WHEREAS, the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority ("Authority"), a joint powers airport authority,
was formed pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8521 et seg.for the purpose of, among other things,
redeveloping portions of the former Williams Air Force Base as a civilian airport known as the Phoenix-
Mesa Gateway Airport ("Airport"); and
WHEREAS, the statutory provisions governing the Authority, and the current Amended and Restated
Joint Powers Airport Authority Agreement, as amended, dated May 22, 2006, provide for the process by
which cities and towns may request and be added as Members of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction has formally requested that it be considered for addition as a
Member of the Authority;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport
Authority as follows:
The Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors hereby recommends
to its Members that the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Amended and
Restated Joint Powers Airport Authority Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated as if fully set forth herein,be approved,and upon approval by the
Members and the City of Apache Junction, the City of Apache Junction join the
Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority as its newest Member.
Passed and adopted by the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority this 17th day of June 2013.
A I-11,ST:
C L E R Y *111E f l i6 /CHAIR
APPROVED AS TO FORM/ 1
L./— I/
ATTORNE
AMENDMENT NO. 1
to the
AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
(PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY)
THIS AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (this "Amendment No.1"), amending that certain
Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement, dated May 22, 2006, and filed with the
Arizona Secretary of State on July 20, 2006 (the "2006 IGA") is entered into as of the 1st day of
July, 2013 (the "Effective Date"), by and among the PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT
AUTHORITY, an Arizona joint powers airport authority (the "Authority" or "PMGAA"), the
TOWN OF GILBERT,an Arizona municipal corporation,as a Member of the Authority
("Gilbert"),the CITY OF MESA,an Arizona municipal corporation,as a Member of the
Authority ("Mesa"), the TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK, an Arizona municipal corporation, as a
Member of the Authority ("Queen Creek"), the GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY as a
Member of the Authority (the "Community"), the CITY OF PHOENIX, an Arizona municipal
corporation, as a Member of the Authority ("Phoenix") and the CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
an Arizona municipal corporation ("Apache Junction"), collectively the "Parties" or "Members."
RECITALS
A.Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, the Community and Phoenix are Members of the
Authority pursuant to the Amended and Restated JPAAA dated May 22, 2006, filed with the
Arizona Secretary of State on July 20, 2006 (the "2006 PMGAA Agreement").
B.The Authority was established pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S."),
Section 28-8521,et seq.for the purposes of acquiring, developing and operating an airport and
related facilities (the "Airport Facilities") located on a portion of the property formerly known as
Williams Air Force Base (the "Base Property"), now known as the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway
Airport (the "Airport").
C.Apache Junction has requested and the Authority and its Members have approved
Apache Junction as a Member of the Authority, by adopting, along with Apache Junction, the
Amended and Restated Joint Powers Airport Authority Agreement dated
and filed with the Arizona Secretary of State on ("2013 PMGAA
Agreement").
D.The Authority, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, the Community and Phoenix entered
into the 2006 IGA to add Phoenix as a Member of the Authority and to establish Phoenix's
financial contribution to the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.
E.To date,Mesa,Gilbert,Queen Creek,the Community and Phoenix have
contributed more than $80 million to the operation, maintenance and development of the Airport.
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F.Apache Junction intends to become a meaningful proprietor, along with the other
Members of the Authority,which are also meaningful proprietors of the Authority,by
participating as a Member of the Authority.
G.The Authority is interested in adding another financial partner to help develop the
Airport and the Airport Facilities.
H.The Authority,Gilbert,Mesa,Queen Creek,the Community,Phoenix,and
Apache Junction desire to amend the 2006 IGA to recognize Apache Junction as a Member of
the Authority and to establish Apache Junction's financial contribution to the Authority.
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated
herein by reference, the following mutual covenants and conditions, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto
agree to the terms of Amendment No. 1 as follows, all other terms and conditions of the 2006
IGA to remain in full force and effect:
Section 1.Apache Junction Agreement
Apache Junction hereby agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in the
2006 IGA. Upon the approval of all Parties to this Amendment No. 1, all references to "parties"
or "party" or "members" or "member" in the 2006 IGA shall include Apache Junction.
Section 2.Development of Authority's Budget.
2.1 Each Member shall contribute funds for the PMGAA annual (operating and
capital) budget as approved by the Authority's Board of Directors pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 of
the 2013 PMGAA Agreement.
2.2 For fiscal year 2014, in addition to its annual Member contribution for fiscal year
2014, Apache Junction will contribute a one-time payment of $400,000 to the Authority.This
investment will evidence Apache Junction's meaningful participation in the Authority,the
proprietor of the Airport.
2.3 Apache Junction will commit a minimum of $130,000 as its annual Member
contribution for fiscal years 2014-2018.
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Section 3.Notices.
Section 15 of the 2006 IGA is amended to include the following information:
City of Mesa
20 E. Main Street
Mesa, Arizona 85201
Attention:City Manager
City of Apache Junction
300 East Superstition Boulevard
Apache Junction, Arizona 85119
Attention: City Manager
Section 4.Approving Action of Amendment.
4.1 Copies of appropriate action by ordinance, resolution or otherwise authorizing the
respective Parties approving this Amendment No.1 are attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5.Counterparts.
5.1 This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in any number of counterparts, all such
counterparts shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument,and each of said
counterparts shall be deemed original hereof.
Section 6.Affirmation of 2006 IGA.
6.1 Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 1, the provisions of the
2006 IGA are hereby affirmed and remain in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have approved and executed this Amendment No.
1 to be effective as of the date set forth above.
Attest:PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
By By
Board Secretary Scott Smith, Chairperson
Attest:TOWN OF GILBERT
By By
Town Clerk John Lewis, Mayor
Attest:CITY OF MESA
By By
City Clerk Scott Smith, Mayor
Attest:TOWN OF QUEEN CREEK
By By
Town Clerk Gail Barney, Mayor
Attest:GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
By By
Gregory Mendoza, Governor
Attest:CITY OF PHOENIX
By By
David Cavazos, City ManagerCity Clerk
Attest:
By
City Clerk
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DETERMINATION OF LEGAL COUNSEL
The foregoing Amendment No. 1 has been reviewed by the undersigned attorneys who
have determined that, with respect to their respective clients only, it is in proper form and within
the power and authority granted under the applicable laws of each party.
Date Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Attorney
Date Gilbert Town Attorney
Date Mesa City Attorney
Date Queen Creek Town Attorney
Date Gila River Indian Community Attorney
Date Phoenix City Attorney
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Date Apache Junction City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
TO
AMENDMENT NO. 1 to the
2006 IGA
[Approving Action]
See following pages.
A-1
phxmesaGatewayAirport
RESOLUTION NO. 13-32
WHEREAS, the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority ("Authority"), a joint powers airport authority,
was formed pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8521 et seq.for the purpose of, among other things,
redeveloping portions of the former Williams Air Force Base as a civilian airport known as the Phoenix-
Mesa Gateway Airport ("Airport"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority and its Members desire to memorialize and set forth the terms and conditions
for adding the City of Apache Junction as the newest Member of the Authority, and to update and continue
the ongoing commitment of the Members related to the development of the Airport;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport
Authority as follows:
The Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors hereby approves
Amendment No.1 to the Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement
(Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority),attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Passed and adopted by the Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority this 17th day of June 2013.
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LOAN AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is effective ,2013 by and between the
City of Apache Junction,an Arizona municipal corporation ("Lender")and Phoenix -Mesa
Gateway Airport Authority,an Arizona joint powers airport authority ("Borrower"or
"Authority"), collectively the "Parties".
1.PURPOSE.
a.The City of Mesa, the Towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek, the Gila River
Indian Community,and the City of Phoenix (collectively,"Member Governments')
formed the Authority to redevelop the airport facilities at the for=Willidms Air
Fare Rage. ("Base").Prior to the formation of the Authority, the City of Mesa and
the Towns of Gilbert and Queen Creek participated in the redevelopment of the Rage
through participation in the Intergovernmental Agreement Group which consisted of
the Member Governments, the Cities of Apache Junction and Chandler, and Maricopa
County ("IGA Group").
b.Since the federal government closed the Base in 1993,the Member
Governments have made periodic loans to the Authority or the IGA Group for capital
and operating purposes,or have directly paid expenses associated with the
redevelopment of the airport facilities at the Base.
c.The Member Governments desire by this Agreement to document the
previous loans and payments made for redevelopment of the airport facilities at the
Base, as well as to establish a framework for future loans to the Authority, in order to
comply with the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 1996 and the
Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenue issued by the Federal
Aviation Administration on February 16,1999 at 64 Federal Register 7696.
2.DEFINITIONS AND PRELIMINARY MATTERS.
a."Governmental Authority"shall refer to the authority of the United
States, the State of Arizona, any political subdivision thereof, any city and town and
any agency, department, commission, board, bureau or instrumentality of any of them.
b."Laws"shall refer to any law,ordinance,order,rule,regulation or
requirement of a Governmental Authority.
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c."Loan"or "Loan(s)"shall refer to any loan of money from Lender to
Borrower under this Agreement, which Loans will be evidenced by one or more Notes.
d."Note" or "Note(s)"shall refer to the Promissory Note or Notes signed by
Borrower in favor of Lender in the stated principal amount of each Loan.Notes will be
substantially in the form of Exhibit A.
e.Borrower's address for notices shall be:
Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
Attn: Director of Finance
5835 S. Sossaman Road
Mesa, Arizona 85212
f.Lender's address for notices shall be:
City of Apache Junction
Attn:City Manager
300 E. Superstition Blvd.
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
3.THE LOANS.From time to time, Lender may make one or more Loans to Borrower
and Borrower may accept the Loans upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.All such
Loans shall be evidenced by a promissory note substantially in the form of the Note attached as
Exhibit A.Lender will advance the Loan funds to be disbursed from time to time pursuant to the
terms and disbursement procedures set forth herein.Disbursements shall be used by Borrower
only for purposes authorized by applicable Laws.
4.CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO ADVANCING FUNDS.Loans made by Lender
are subject to Borrower satisfying each of the conditions precedent:
a.Before advancing any funds, Lender shall have received the following, all in
form, scope and substance satisfactory to Lender in Lender's sole discretion:
(1) The signed Note that evidences the Loan.
(2) A copy of the approved and executed Resolution of the Borrower
showing that the Board of Directors of Borrower has authorized Borrower to
enter into this transaction and sign this agreement and all documents related
hereto and designating the representative of Borrower who shall sign this
Agreement and all related agreements on behalf of Borrower.
(3) Such other information or documentation or agreements as Lender
may require.
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b.No default shall exist under this Agreement or any Note that arises under this
Agreement.
c.All the requirements for the disbursements set forth herein shall have
been satisfied.
5.GENERAL DISBURSEMENT PROCEDURES.Provided that Borrower has
complied with the applicable provisions of this Agreement, all disbursements shall be requested
and made by a written invoice, which invoice states the amount to be disbursed and the desired
date of disbursement.If the invoice is consistent with the Authority's Board -approved budget,
and such budget has been approved by the Lender's governing body, Lender shall disburse the
invoiced amount to Borrower.Disbursements will not be made by Lender if Borrower has not
fully complied with all covenants and agreements herein or if there is any default hereunder or
under the Note, or if any representation or warranty made by Borrower in this Agreement is not
true and correct as of the date of disbursement.So long as Lender is acting in good faith Lender
shall not be liable for any error, omission, irregularity or action taken with respect to any
disbursement.
6.BORROWER'S COVENANTS.Borrower shall pay all costs and expenses
required to satisfy the provisions of this Agreement.Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Borrower shall pay:
a.All reasonable costs and expenses of Lender incurred in the exercise of any
rights or remedies of Lender hereunder; and
b.All reasonable costs, charges, and expenses agreed to be paid by Borrower and
incurred in connection with the closing or disbursement of the Loan or the
implementation of this Agreement, or payable pursuant to this Agreement.
7.BORROWER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.As of the date
hereof and the date of each disbursement of funds hereunder, Borrower represents and warrants,
which representations and warranties shall survive the making of any disbursements hereunder,
that:
a.Existence.Borrower is duly created, validly existing, in good standing,
with full power and authority to own property, borrow money and consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.
b.No Breach.The consummation of the transaction hereby contemplated and
performance of this Agreement and the Security Documents will not result in any breach
of, or constitute a default under any mortgage, deed of trust, lease, bank loan or security
agreement,corporate charter,bylaws,partnership agreement,or other instrument to
which Borrower or any shareholder of Borrower is a party or by which Borrower or they
may be bound or affected.
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c.Request for Funds.Each invoice for Funds shall be true and accurate and
the submission of same or the receipt of the funds so requested shall constitute a
reaffirmation of the representations, warranties and covenants contained herein.
d.No Default.There is no default on the part of Borrower under this Agreement
or the Note and no event has occurred and is continuing which with notice or the passage
of time or both would constitute a default under any provision thereof.
e.Compliance with Agreement.Borrower has complied fully and in a timely
manner with all covenants, agreements and conditions set forth herein, and will continue
to do so at all times during the continuance of this Agreement.
8.DEFAULTS.Each of the following events shall constitute an "Event of Default"
hereunder:
a.Any representation or warranty contained herein, or any representation to
Lender concerning the financial condition or credit standing of Borrower that proves
to be false or misleading in any material respect.
b.The breach of any other covenant or agreement of Borrower contained
herein that is not fully cured within ten days after written notice thereof to Borrower.
c.The occurrence of any default or event of default under, or the breach of
any covenant,warranty,promise or representation of Borrower contained in this
Agreement or in the Note.
d.Any failure to pay any principal or interest payable under the Note as and
when the same shall become due .and payable or the failure to pay any other amount
due under the Note or this Agreement as and when such amount shall become due and
payable.
e.The voluntary or involuntary filing by Borrower of any proceeding under
the federal bankruptcy laws now or hereafter existing or any other similar statute now or
hereafter in effect; the entry of an order for relief under such laws with respect to
Borrower or guarantor of the Loan; or the appointment of receiver, trustee, custodian
or conservator of all or any part of the assets of Borrower.
Notwithstanding any provision in this Paragraph 8 to the contrary, the Borrower and
the Lender shall extend the payment due date in any Note if the Borrower has insufficient
operating revenue with which to make the payment due or if it is otherwise advisable to
extend the payment due date, and such extension shall not constitute an Event of Default.
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9.REMEDIES.
a.Acceleration.Upon the happening of any one or more Events of Default,
the entire unpaid principal balance of the Note, together with all accrued and unpaid
interest,and all other amounts due thereunder,shall,at the option of Lender and
without prior demand or notice to Borrower, become immediately due and payable.
In addition,Lender may, at its option, and without prior demand or notice, upon the
happening of any one or more Events of Default (without regard to the obligation to
give notice or the expiration of time for the cure of such default) terminate in whole
or in part any further obligation of Lender to make disbursements hereunder.
Notwithstanding the exercise of either one or both of the foregoing remedies set forth in
this paragraph, Lender may make any disbursements after the happening of any Event
of Default without thereby waiving such default or its right to demand payment of
the Note or to exercise any remedy hereunder or under the Note,and without
liability to make any other or further disbursements hereunder.
b.Remedies are Cumulative.All remedies of Lender provided for herein
are cumulative and shall be in addition to any and all other rights and remedies
provided or available at law or in equity, or in any other instruments or documents
relating to the Loan.No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy of Lender
hereunder shall preclude any further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other or
different right or remedy.
c.Lender's Expenses.Borrower shall pay promptly to Lender,reasonable
attorneys' fees and all other reasonable costs and expenses paid or incurred by Lender in
enforcing or exercising its rights or remedies under this Agreement, whether or not
any suit or action is instituted.
10.GENERAL CONDITIONS.
a.No Waiver;Consent.To be effective, waivers of any covenant, term or
condition contained herein must be in writing and shall not be construed as a waiver of
any other or subsequent breach of any covenant, term or condition.No waiver of any
default or breach of Borrower hereunder shall be implied from any delay or omission
by Lender to take action on account of such default.The consent of approval by
Lender, or Lender's failure or refusal to give its consent or approval, to or of any act
by Borrower shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary Lender's consent or
approval to or of any subsequent or other act.
b.No Third Parties Benefited.This Agreement is made and entered into for
the sole protection and benefit of Lender and Borrower, their successors and assigns,
and shall not be deemed to create any trust funds unless expressly stated herein, and
no other persons or entities shall have right of action hereon or rights to the Loan funds
at any time.
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c.Miscellaneous.Whenever the context and construction so require,all
words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural, and
vice versa,and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter and the
neuter shall include the masculine and feminine.The captions of the Articles and
sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not define or
limit any of the terms or provisions hereon.All exhibits attached hereto or referred to
herein are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
d.Notices.All notices required to be given hereunder shall be delivered or
mailed by first-class United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and
addressed to the Parties at their respective addresses set forth in Section 2(e) and (0.
Such addresses may be changed by either Party by notice to the other Party given in the
same manner as above provided.Borrower agrees to forward to Lender, without delay,
any notices, letters or other communications delivered to Borrower naming Lender as
addressee.
e.Applicable Law.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
f.Successors and Assigns.The terms hereof shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Parties hereto; provided, however,
that Borrower shall not assign this Agreement or any monies to be advanced
hereunder,or assign or delegate any of its rights,interests,duties or obligations
hereunder,in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Lender, and any
such assignment (whether voluntary or by operation of law) without said consent shall,
at Lender's option, be void and of no force or effect and shall constitute a breach hereof.
g.Time.Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement and
every provision hereof.
h.Advances.All sums advanced, paid or expended by Lender under the terms
of this Agreement in excess of the face amount of the Note shall be considered as and
shall be an additional loan to Borrower which shall bear interest at the rate set forth in
the Note and shall be due and payable by Borrower, without notice, upon advancement,
payment or expenditure of the same by Lender.
i.Severability.Invalidation of any one or more of the provisions of this
Agreement shall in no way affect any of the other provisions hereof,which shall
remain in full force and effect.
j.Amendments.This Agreement may not be modified or amended except
by a written agreement signed by the party asserted to be bound thereby.
k.Attorneys'Fees.In the event of any suit or other proceeding between
the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, the prevailing party
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(as determined by the court or other Governmental Authority before which such suit or
other proceeding is concluded)shall,in addition to such other relief as may be
awarded,be entitled to recover attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs of investigation as
actually incurred.
L Representation by Counsel.The firm of Gust Rosenfeld, PLC, an Arizona
professional association,and its attorneys (collectively "Borrower's Counsel")have
represented only Borrower in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein.Borrower's Counsel advises Lender that Lender should obtain
separate legal counsel to advise Lender with respect to this Agreement and the
transaction contemplated herein.Borrower's Counsel represents and may continue to
represent Borrower in connection with other legal matters of Borrower unrelated to this
Agreement and loan transaction. The Parties consent to Borrower's Counsel representing
only the interests of Borrower in connection with this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein.
m.Survival.The terms, conditions,agreements,covenants,representations
and warranties contained in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of
each Note.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have signed this Loan Agreement as
of the date first above written.
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Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority,
an Arizona joint powers airport authority
By:
Its:
"Borrower"
City of Apache Junction,
an Arizona municipal corporation
By:
Its:Mayor
"Lender"
Attest:
By:
Apache Junction City Clerk
Exhibit A
PROMISSORY NOTE
$530,000.00 Mesa, Arizona
June 30, 2013
For value received, Phoenix -Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, an Arizona joint powers
airport authority ("Maker"), promises to pay to the order of the City of Apache Junction ("Lender"),
the principal sum of Five Hundred Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($530,000.00), or so much
thereof that has been advanced from Lender to Maker during the year ending June 30, 2014, together
with interest as provided below. The repayment terms are as follows:
No payments of principal or interest will be due hereunder until June 30, 2034 (the
"Maturity Date"), at which time all amounts unpaid hereunder will be due and
payable in full. Beginning on July 1, 2014,interest shall accrue on the unpaid
principal balance outstanding at an annual fixed rate equal to three percent (3%) per
annum compounded annually (the "Interest Rate").Notwithstanding anything herein
to the contrary, if the Interest Rate hereunder exceeds the maximum rate allowed by
law, the applicable rate of interest hereunder shall automatically be reduced to the
maximum rate of interest allowed by applicable law.
Notwithstanding the Maturity Date set forth above,if Maker has insufficient operating
revenue with which to make the payment due pursuant to this Note or it is otherwise advisable to
extend the Maturity Date, Maker and Lender shall extend the Maturity Date to a future mutually
agreeable date.
All amounts payable hereunder shall be paid in lawful money of the United States of
America.Maker shall have the option of prepaying this Note, in full or in part, at any time without
penalty.All amounts due hereunder will be payable at the offices of Lender at 300 East Superstition
Boulevard, Apache Junction, Arizona 85119, or such other place as Lender may from time to time
designate in writing to Maker.
The entire unpaid principal, interest, and all other amounts due hereunder shall become
immediately due and payable at the option of Lender without presentment or demand or any notice to
Maker or any other person obligated hereunder, upon default in the payment of any of the principal
or any amount due hereunder when due, or upon Maker's default under the Loan Agreement (the
"Loan Agreement") between Lender and Maker dated June 30, 2013, or if any event occurs or
condition exists which authorizes the acceleration of the Maturity Date hereof under any other
agreement made by Maker in favor of Lender.
In the event that garnishment, attachment, levy, execution, foreclosure, forfeiture, or notice of
sale is issued or commenced against any of the property or assets of Maker, or in the event Maker
shall become insolvent or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or an insolvency
proceeding be instituted against Maker, such event shall be deemed a default hereunder and Lender
may declare this Note immediately due and payable ten (10) calendar days after written notice to
Maker if the default is not cured within the ten (10) calendar day period.
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If this Note is not paid when due or if any other event of default occurs hereunder, Maker
promises to pay all costs of enforcement and collection and preparation therefor,including
reasonable attorneys'fees,whether or not any action or proceeding is brought to enforce the
provisions hereof (including, without limitation, all such costs incurred in connection with any
bankruptcy, receivership, or other court proceedings (whether at the trial or appellate level).
If Lender fails to exercise any option hereunder, it shall not constitute a waiver of Lender's
right to exercise the same in the event of any subsequent default or in the event of the continuance of
any existing default after a demand for strict performance hereof.
All notices provided for herein shall be validly given if in writing and delivered personally or
sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, to Maker at 5835 S. Sossaman Road, Mesa, Arizona 85212,
or to such other address as Maker may from time to time designate in writing delivered to Lender.
Notice given by mail as set out above shall be deemed delivered at the time and on the date the notice
is mailed.
This Note is issued in connection with the Loan Agreement.
Time is of the essence of this Note and of each and every term and provision hereof.The
sole place of venue for any proceeding to enforce collection of this Note shall be Maricopa County,
Arizona.
Maker and Lender (by its acceptance hereof) hereby agree that any controversy or claim
arising out of this Note, or the breach of this Note, shall be determined and decided by binding
arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Financial
Disputes Arbitration Rules.Maker and Lender further agree that judgment on the arbitration award
shall be entered, executed, enforced, and/or satisfied in Federal Court in the District of Arizona.
Each party agrees that it will abide by and perform any award rendered by the arbitrators.Maker and
Lender further agree that any controversy noted above shall be submitted to a three -member
arbitration panel.The panel shall consist of arbitrators appointed by the parties and a neutral
arbitrator selected in accordance with the Commercial Financial Disputes Arbitration Rules for the
American Arbitration Association.
THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO CONFLICT OF
LAWS PRINCIPLES.
PHOENIX -MESA GATEWAY AIRPORT
AUTHORITY, an Arizona joint powers airport
authority
By:
Its:Chairman of the Board
"MAKER"
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