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NA <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />NA <br />Funding Source: <br />Tax Increment Financing, pay-as-you-go. <br />Recommendation: <br />This project enhances the City of Ramsey's economic base by securing the operation of a Fortune 500 company's <br />manufacturing facility within Ramsey, Minnesota for the foreseeable future. The Life Fitness facility currently <br />generates significant property taxes (about $150,000 annually) and significant jobs (greatest number of jobs in <br />Ramsey, about 300 FT and about 100 PT. Life Fitness is nearly out of space to grow on their existing site in <br />Ramsey. <br />By completing the currently proposed project, the City of Ramsey will see significant tax base and job growth into <br />the foreseeable future (Expansion #1 and Expansion #2). Additionally, the City would see the removal of a blighted <br />and vacant building located on highly visible intersection. This effort accomplishes the Ramsey EDA's three major <br />goals: job creation (26+ plus jobs over two years), tax base creation ($73,873 total property taxes, Expansion #1 <br />only), and improvement to the quality -of -life within our community (removal of a blighted building). <br />By not completing this project, it would be logical for Life Fitness to consider a new, long-term, location for their <br />manufacturing facility. Additionally, the Health Quest property would likely remain in its current state for the <br />foreseeable future. <br />Staff recommends moving forward with this proposed project; and supporting the motions outlined in this case. <br />Action: <br />Motion to recommend the City Council: <br />Adopt the attached Resolution to Modify Development District 1, Establish TIF District 15, and Adopt a Plan for <br />TIF District 15. <br />--and-- <br />Finalize and adopt the attached Development Agreement between the City of Ramsey and Brunswick Corporation. <br />Notes: the title of the Development Agreement will change to TIF Agreement. The Council will review this <br />case on 09/22. Staffwelcomes suggested amendments and comments to the TIF Plan and TIF Agreement. <br />Ehlers will be at this meeting to answer questions. Included in your case a summaries for both the TIF Plan <br />and TIFAgreement—Staffrecommends the EDA concentrate their time on the summaries. <br />Attachments <br />Background (July EDA Meeting MEMO) <br />TIF Plan (summary) <br />TIF Plan (full document) <br />TIF Agreement (summary) <br />TIF Agreement (full document) <br />Resolution <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />