MARICOPA COPS 2016 - FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT (2).DOC
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SQUIRE DRAFT 05/02/16 When recorded return to: Timothy E. Pickrell, Esq. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP 1 E. Washington Street, 27th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Exemption Claimed: (602) 528-4000 A.R.S. Section 42-1614.B.1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT by and between U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as trustee as Lessor and MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, as Lessee Dated as of _______ 1, 2016 relating to $___________ Maricopa County, Arizona Certificates of Participation Series 2016 010-8219-4674/2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “First Amendment”), dated as of _______ 1, 2016, by and between U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as lessor (the “Lessor” or “Trustee”) and MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, as lessee (the “Lessee” or the “County”); WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Lessor and the Lessee have previously entered into a Lease-Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2015 (the “Original Lease-Purchase Agreement”), as amended by this First Amendment (collectively, the “Lease” or “Lease-Purchase Agreement”) with respect to the property described in Exhibit A to the Original Lease-Purchase Agreement; and WHEREAS, in connection with the execution of the Original Lease-Purchase Agreement, the County and the Trustee entered into a Trust Agreement, dated as of June 1, 2015 (the “Original Trust Agreement” and, as subsequently supplemented and amended, the “Trust Agreement”), pursuant to which the Trustee executed and delivered $185,580,000 principal amount of Certificates of Participation, Series 2015 (the “2015 Certificates”); and WHEREAS, there are currently outstanding $185,580,000 aggregate principal amount of 2015 Certificates; and WHEREAS, the Trust Agreement permits the execution and delivery of “Additional Certificates,” on a parity with the 2015 Certificates, and permits the supplementation and amendment of the Trust Agreement and the Lease-Purchase Agreement to facilitate such an execution and delivery; and WHEREAS, in addition to the 2015 Certificates, the County has caused the Maricopa County Public Finance Corporation, an Arizona nonprofit corporation (the “Corporation”) to issue Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2007A (the “Series 2007A Bonds”) pursuant to a Trust Indenture, dated as of June 1, 2001, as supplemented (the “2001 Indenture”), between the Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor trustee (the “2001 Trustee”); and WHEREAS, the County has determined that it is advisable to refund and redeem the outstanding Series 2007A Bonds listed in Exhibit B attached to the First Supplement to Trust Agreement described herein (the “Bonds to be Refunded”); and WHEREAS, in consideration of the County’s agreement to amend and restructure the term of its obligations under the Lease-Purchase Agreement, the Trustee is willing to execute and deliver Additional Certificates in a principal amount of $__________ to be denominated “Certificates of Participation, Series 2016” (the “2016 Certificates”) to refund and redeem the Bonds to be Refunded and use the remainder of the net proceeds of the 2016 Certificates to pay costs of executing and delivering the 2016 Certificates; and 010-8219-4674/2 WHEREAS, in connection with the execution and delivery of the 2016 Certificates, it is therefor necessary for the Lessor and the County to enter into this First Amendment; and WHEREAS, upon execution and delivery of the 2016 Certificates, all the conditions for execution and delivery of Additional Certificates under the Trust Agreement will have been met; and WHEREAS, the County and the Trustee have, simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this First Amendment, entered into a First Supplement to Trust Agreement (the “First Supplement to Trust Agreement”); NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE TO AMEND THE LEASE- PURCHASE AGREEMENT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1.1 Defined Terms. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall the meanings set forth in the Original Lease-Purchase Agreement as previously amended or, if not defined therein, in the Trust Agreement. SECTION 1.2 Execution and Delivery of 2016 Certificates. In consideration of the County’s agreement to restructure the term of its obligations under the Lease-Purchase Agreement and to refund and redeem the Bonds to be Refunded, the parties agree that the 2016 Certificates shall be executed and delivered in a principal amount of $__________. SECTION 1.3 Deposit of Monies. On the Closing Date for the 2016 Certificates, there shall be deposited with the Trustee the net proceeds of sale of the 2016 Certificates, which proceeds shall be deposited as provided in Sections 2.6 and 3.2 of the First Supplement to Trust Agreement for disbursement pursuant thereto. SECTION 1.4 Term. The Term of the Lease-Purchase Agreement extends to December 1, 2035, subject to extension and earlier termination as provided in Section 4.2 thereof and as otherwise provided in the Lease-Purchase Agreement. SECTION 1.5 Lease Payments and Lease Payment Dates. Exhibit B of the Lease- Purchase Agreement is hereby amended by substituting therefor Exhibit B attached to this First Amendment, setting forth the Lease Payments and Lease Payment Dates under the Lease, and representing the total of payments shown on Exhibit B-1 and Exhibit B-2 attached to this First Amendment. SECTION 1.6 Leased Property. The Leased Property consists of the properties described in Exhibit A attached to this First Amendment. SECTION 1.7 Certain References. The provisions in Sections 10.1 through 10.5 of the Original Lease-Purchase Agreement, which refer to certain sections in the Original Trust Agreement, regarding prepayment of the 2015 Certificates, shall hereafter be deemed to refer also to the analogous prepayment provisions in the Trust Agreement regarding the 2016 Certificates. 2 010-8219-4674/2 SECTION 1.8 Tax Covenants. The Lessee covenants (a) that it will take or cause to be taken all actions that may be required of it for the interest on the 2016 Certificates to remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, (b) that it will not take or authorize to be taken any actions which would adversely affect such exclusion and (c) that it, or other persons acting for it, will, among other acts of compliance, (i) apply the proceeds of the 2016 Certificates in compliance with Arizona law and the Trust Agreement, (ii) restrict the yield on investment property, (iii) make or cause to be made timely and adequate payments to the federal government as provided in Section 8.8 of the Trust Agreement, (iv) maintain books and records, and (v) refrain from certain uses of proceeds and, as applicable, of property financed with such proceeds, all in such manner and to the extent necessary to assure such exclusion of the interest on the 2016 Certificates under the Code. An officer of the Lessee shall take any and all such actions, make such rebate payments or potential payments and make or give such reports and certifications as may be appropriate to assure such exclusion of the interest. The Lessee covenants that it will use, and will restrict the use and investment of the proceeds of the 2016 Certificates in such manner and to such extent, if any, as may be necessary, so that (a) the 2016 Certificates will not (i) constitute an arbitrage bond, a private activity bond or a hedge bond under Sections 141, 148 or 149 of the Code, or (ii) be treated other than as bonds to which Section 103(a) of the Code applies, and (b) the interest on the 2016 Certificates will not be treated as a preference item under Section 57 of the Code. Any officer of the Lessee having responsibility with respect to the execution and delivery of this First Amendment shall, alone or in conjunction with any other officer, employee or agent of or consultant to the Lessee, be authorized (a) to make or affect any election, selection, designation, choice, consent, approval, or waiver on behalf of the Lessee with respect to the Lease-Purchase Agreement or the Certificates as the Lessee is permitted or required to make or give under the federal income tax laws, including, without limitation thereto, any of the elections provided for in Section 148(f)(4)(C) of the Code or available under Section 148 of the Code, for the purpose of assuring, enhancing or protecting favorable tax treatment or status of the interest on the 2016 Certificates or assisting compliance with requirements for that purpose, reducing the burden or expense of such compliance, reducing the rebate amount or payments of penalties, or making payments of special amounts in lieu of making computations to determine, or paying, excess earnings as rebate, or obviating those amounts or payments, as determined by that officer, which action will be in writing and signed by the officer, (b) to take any and all other actions, make or obtain calculations, make payments, and make or give reports, covenants and certifications of and on behalf of the Lessee, as may be appropriate to assure the exclusion of the interest on the 2016 Certificates from gross income for federal income tax purposes, and (c) to give one or more appropriate certificates of the Lessee, for inclusion in the transcript of proceedings for setting forth the reasonable expectations of the Lessee regarding the amount and use of all the proceeds relating to the 2016 Certificates and the property financed with such proceeds, the facts, circumstances and estimates on which they are based, and other facts and circumstances relevant to the tax treatment of the 2016 Certificates. SECTION 1.9 Ratification of Original Lease-Purchase Agreement, as Amended. The Original Lease-Purchase Agreement by this First Amendment, is hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects. 3 010-8219-4674/2 SECTION 1.10 Binding Effect. This First Amendment shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Lessor and the Lessee and their respective successors and assigns. SECTION 1.11 Severability. In the event any provision of this First Amendment shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision hereof. SECTION 1.12 Execution in Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. SECTION 1.13 Applicable Law. This First Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State. SECTION 1.14 Captions. The captions or headings in this First Amendment are for convenience only and in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of any provisions or Section of this First Amendment. SECTION 1.15 Cancellation of Contracts. As required by the provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes Section 38-511, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Lessee may cancel any contract, without penalty or further obligation, made by the Lessee if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating the contract on behalf of the Lessee is, at any time while the contract or any extension of the contract is in effect, an employee of any other party to the contract in any capacity or a consultant to any other party of the contract with respect to the subject matter of the contract. The cancellation shall be effective when written notice from the Lessee’s Board of Supervisors is received by all other parties to the contract unless the notice specifies a later time. All parties represent that to the best of their knowledge, no basis exists for the Lessee to cancel this First Amendment pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 38-511 as of the date hereof. The Lessor covenants not to employ as an employee, an agent or, with respect to the subject matter of this First Amendment, a consultant, any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting or creating this First Amendment on behalf of the Lessee within 3 years from execution of this First Amendment, unless a waiver of Arizona Revised Statutes Section 38-511 is provided by the Lessee’s Board of Supervisors. SECTION 1.16 Certain Warranties and Certifications from the Lessor. To the extent applicable under Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 41-4401, the Lessor, in its capacity as Lessor under the Lease-Purchase Agreement and as Trustee under the Trust Agreement, including its subcontractors who work on the Lease-Purchase Agreement or the Trust Agreement, warrants compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees and compliance with the E verify requirements under A.R.S. § 23-214(A). The breach by the Lessor of the foregoing shall be deemed a material breach by the Lessor of the Lease-Purchase Agreement and the Trust Agreement and may result in the termination of its role as Trustee under the Trust Agreement and as Lessor under the Lease-Purchase Agreement and its replacement with a successor in such capacities, to the extent permitted by the Trust Agreement. The Lessee retains the legal right to randomly inspect the papers and records of the Lessor to ensure that the Lessor is complying with the above-mentioned warranty. The Lessor shall keep 4 010-8219-4674/2 such papers and records open for random inspection by the Lessee during normal business hours. The Lessor shall cooperate with the random inspections by the Lessee, including granting the Lessee entry rights onto its property to perform such random inspections and waiving its respective rights to keep such papers and records confidential. [Remainder of page left blank intentionally] 5 010-8219-4674/2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessor has caused this First Amendment to be executed in its corporate name by its duly authorized officers, and the Lessee has caused this First Amendment to be executed in its name by its duly authorized officers, as of the date first above written. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Lessor By: Vice President MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, as Lessee By: Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: By: Clerk, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM: SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (US) LLP, Bond Counsel By: Timothy E. Pickrell [Signature page of First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement] 010-8219-4674/2 STATE OF ARIZONA ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On this, the ______ day of ________, 2016, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Keith Henselen, who acknowledged himself to be an Vice President of U.S. Bank National Association, a national association, and that he, as such officer, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of the association by himself as such officer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. Notary Public My Commission Expires: _____________________ [Notarization page of First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement] 010-8219-4674/2 STATE OF ARIZONA ) ) ss. County of Maricopa ) On this, the ______ day of ________, 2016, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared Clint L. Hickman, who acknowledged himself to be Chair of the Maricopa County, Arizona Board of Supervisors, and that he, as such officer, being authorized so to do, executed the foregoing First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of said county by himself as such officer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal. Notary Public My Commission Expires: _____________________ [Notarization page of First Amendment to Lease-Purchase Agreement] 010-8219-4674/2 EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF LEASED PROPERTY General Description: South Court Tower Legal Description: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA, STATE OF ARIZONA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A boundary located over a portion of Madison Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 2nd Avenue between Madison and Jackson Streets, and Block 62, all as described in the plat of the Original Townsite of Phoenix, recorded in Book 2 of Maps, page 51, and a portion of that vacated right of way of 2nd Avenue as described in Docket 11093, page 702, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, situated in the Northwest quarter of Section 8, Township 1 North, Range 3 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Maricopa County, Arizona, being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at a brass cap in handhole at the intersection of First Avenue and Madison Street, from which a brass cap in handhole and the intersection of First Avenue and Jackson Street bears South 00°12’21” East, a distance of 380.18 feet; THENCE South 89°51’53” West, along the centerline of Madison Street a distance of 50.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the boundary herein described; THENCE South 00°12’21” East, along the western right of way line of said 1st Avenue, a distance of 340.17 feet to the northern right of way line of said Jackson Street; THENCE South 89°52’42” West, along the northern right of way line of said Jackson Street, a distance of 400.05 feet to the western right of way line of said 2nd Avenue; THENCE North 00°11’50” West, along said western right of way line, a distance of 190.12 feet; THENCE North 89°48’10” East, a distance of 38.90 feet; THENCE North 00°11’50” West, a distance of 149.95 feet to said centerline of Madison Street; THENCE North 89°42’57” East, a distance of 11.10 feet; THENCE North 89°51’53” East, a distance of 350.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Prior to the closing of the lease transaction, the foregoing legal description may become: Lot 1, SOUTH COURT TOWER as such Final Plat is approved by the City of Phoenix and recorded in Maricopa County Records. A-1 010-8219-4674/2 EXHIBIT B AMENDED SCHEDULE OF LEASE PAYMENTS RELATING TO 2015 AND 2016 CERTIFICATES FOLLOWING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF 2016 CERTIFICATES Series 2015 Series 2016 Aggregate Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest 06/15/16 $ 4,289,500.00 $ $ $ $ 12/15/16 4,289,500.00 06/15/17 $90,625,000 4,289,500.00 12/15/17 2,123,875.00 06/15/18 94,955,000 2,123,875.00 Total $185,580,000 $17,116,250.00 $ $ $ $ B-1 010-8219-4674/2 EXHIBIT B-1 AMENDED SCHEDULE OF LEASE PAYMENTS RELATING TO 2015 CERTIFICATES FOLLOWING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF 2016 CERTIFICATES The following are the Lease Payments to be paid pursuant to the Lease-Purchase Agreement relating to: Maricopa County, Arizona Certificates of Participation Series 2015 Principal Interest Total Date Component Component Lease Payments 06/15/16 $4,289,500.00 $ 4,289,500.00 12/15/16 4,289,500.00 4,289,500.00 06/15/17 $90,625,000 4,289,500.00 94,914,500.00 12/15/17 2,123,875.00 2,123,875.00 06/15/18 94,955,000 2,123,875.00 97,078,875.00 Total $185,580,000 $17,116,250.00 $202,646,392.00 B-1-1 010-8219-4674/2 EXHIBIT B-2 Maricopa County, Arizona Certificates of Participation Series 2016 Principal Interest Total Date Amount Component Lease Payments 06/15/16 $ $ $ 12/15/16 06/15/17 12/15/17 06/15/18 Total $ $ $ B-2 010-8219-4674/2