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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-03-17-08-01 Dormir, LLC/ERA - Tax AbatementN Sponsors:, Councilors Sharp and-Carter RESOLUTION CC 03-17-08-01 RESOLUTION ("RESOL,13? M ) OF THE"COiVIi N COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA IIESIGNATING 615 `VEST CARMEL DRIVE AS AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA NVHEREA5, LC. 6-1:1212.1 :authorizes partial abatement-o(personal Property taxes attributable to:.the installation of new qualifying:information technology, telee6nihiun catiaiis, laboratory equipment, and research & developinent egwpinent, and WHEREAS, I.C.-6-I.1-12.1 empoNvers the Common Council of the City"ofCarmel,.Indiana (the""Council'-) to designate an area•as,an EconomicFRevitalization Area (ERAS')',,determine the duration of, the abatement period(s) for?such Property and,impase,other reasonable conditions; and WI3EREAS;.a Designation Application (as defined in I.C. 6.1.1-12.1-1) has-heretofore been. filed with.the Couiicil'b,y Dornrir,,LCC'("the,Compmy"), and such Designation Application requests that-the real "estate located at.6t5 West-Carmel Drive, Carmel; Indiana and-legally described. therein (the"Site").be designated as,an FRA-, and WHEREAS, the Company will own the Site:for their-new ,operations,facility, provided that the Company is able to,obtain personal property tax deductions as authorized byI,C. 6-1.1.12_.1; and WHEREAS, the Coiiipairy seeks to have the Council'aathotize personal property tax deductions in connection with the?qualifying investment related to theansiallation°of:new information technplogy, teleconan7unications, laboratory, and research & de-Velopmerit.equipment, and WHERE-AS the'Coimcil has reyiewed sirefi Designatiaii Application together with the Company's' Statementof Benefits (Form "SB-1) and'now desires to take actions hu•einaftcr serfortlr. NOW, T11EIZEFORE; based upon,a,review of tfie`Design5[ion-A5plication and Statement of Bcnefits (Form SI3-1) heretofomfiled by thc,Conrpany, the Council hereby makes the following findings: FrNDING L The Site,is,or.lias become undesirible-for nornaaldevelopment due to the foflownig;economic conditions: (a) Tf e Site has experieAced.a lack -of:devclopnient and growth over recent years, (b) Vacancy rates for office space,in the area and•an;ahundance'of sublease opportunities=evidence an oversupply ofoffice, space -in the in the geographic, area where the?Sife is,locatcd (the "Corridor"). (c) The Company"s proposed development of the site as an expansion of its corporate headq"u ffters is, ' consistdntwith the,site's existing zoning,and represcnts.a superior, use+•for theasite. (d) The Site is zoned for and generally suitable for use as an office development; however, there is a lack of demand for office building developments in the Corridor due to the economic conditions currently present. (e) The Company's plans to install new personal property and make real estate improvements will result in an addition to the Corridor's overall assessed value within an accelerated time period. FINDING 2. The proposed development of the Site by the Company meets the parameters set forth in Council Resolution No. CC-02-05-01-02. FINDING.3. The estimate of the cost and assessed value of the Company's proposed development of the.Site isreasonable for projects of a similar nature. FINDING 4. The estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed (i.e., approximately 161 FTEs over the initial ten-year period) can be reasonably expected to result from the Company's proposed development of the Site. FINDING 5. The estimate of the annual salaries (i.e., average of greater than $58,000 per annum) of those individuals who will be employed can be reasonably expected to result from the Company's proposed re-development of the Site. FINDING 6. The estimate of the cost and assessed value of the new information technology, telecommunications, laboratory, and research & development equipment, is reasonable for a project of this type. FINDING 7. With respect to the new information technology, telecommunications, laboratory, and research & development equipment, the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed (i.e., approximately 161 FTEs over the initial ten-year period) can be reasonably expected to result from the development of the Site and installation of the new personal property. FINDING 8. The estimate of the annual salaries (i.e., average of greater than $58,000 per annum) of those individuals who will be employed can be reasonably expected to result from the development of the Site, the installation of the new personal property. FINDING 9. The Company will be active corporate citizens involved in and committed to the city of Carmel. FINDING 10. The Company's expanded corporate headquarters in Carmel is consistent with the goals and vision established by the city of Carmel and Hamilton County Alliance. FINDING 11. Other benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the Company's proposed development of the site and installation of the new personal property. FINIJ NG 12. The totality of benefits is sufficient io justify persoinal,property tax deductions` herein described. NOW,4HFREFORE,,BE IT "RESOLVED THAT, a.legal description of the previously declared ERA has;been.attached'hereto as ExhibitA. BE IT FURTHER,RESOLVED THAT, the Site is hereby declared an ERA for purposes of granting,personal -property tax_ abatement-in support:of the expansion of the Company's corporate headquarters, the installation of new information technology,;telecomiitunications, laboratory, and research & development equipment. BE IT FURTHER.RESOLVED THAT;. the number of years for which the Coinpany,is entitled to a deduction'for investments made in new.infotmation-technology, telecommunications, laboratory, and research &development equipment; pursuant:to LC'. 6-LIA2.1 shall be tan(10). BE IT FURTHER;RESOLVED-THAT, the Carmel City"-Council,, shall; have the•right to reduce the length:ofand/or-end the, economic revitalization area designation :period granted for the site should the Company ,andlora subsequent owner of the;Company not:fulfill commitments made to the city of Carmel regarding,the amount:of capital investment, job ci-eation/ketention and average annual salary'level& BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, in the event,the Company is sold to anew owner, the new owner of the company shall, appear before the Carmel City Council within 90 days of closing on-the purchase of the company to presentdriformation regarding the. plans for the company's operations in the city of Cartel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the deductions authorized.hcrein are contingent upon the designation of the'ERA,prior to, the installation -new infuriation technology, telecommunications, laboratory, and rescarch:& development equipment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT,, if the Site is-located in an allocation area (as defined in.I.C. 36-4-14-39, or I.C. 3677-1.5.1;26),; an application for the property tax deductions approved herein shall also be snhjecfto the approvai`of the commission that designated the allocation area as required-under I.C. 64.1-12J, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this Resolutionshall be filed with the Hainilton County Assessor as required by I.C. 6-1,1-12.1. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT notice-of the adoption of and the substance of this Resolution shall be-published-in accordance with I.C.'5-3-1 and that such notice shall beAn the=form attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B; Adopted bythe Common Council of the City of Carmel,' Indiana this ?? day of N_X_ n 2008, bya vote of-7 ayes and 0 nays. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CA I P siding Offifey ?Q Richard L. Sharp, Kresiaen}-'I-xQTempore E. Carter ATTEST: Kevin Ride W. Eric Seid Presented by me to the Mayor of the city of Carmel, Indiana this (ca*day of n!Sjp x a'_ 2008, at la al P.m. n - Diana L. Cordray, IAMC Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana this I g+'-day of 6S? ovvc?. 2008, atlQrZS'- P.m. ATTEST: Diana L. Cordray, IAM , Clerk-Treas er Prepared by: Larry Gigerich, Managing Director Ginovus 8888 Keystone Crossing; Suite 1450 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 317/819-4426 (telephone) 317/819-0888 (facsimile) Richard@Ginovus.com (E-Mail) v? ames Brainard, Mayor EXHIBIT A A LAND BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING AND LAND LOCATED AT 615 WEST CARMEL DRIVE, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA ,2008 PAGE 1 OF 3 TRACT 2A: PART OF BLOCK 3 OF THE CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK,'THE PLAT OF WHICH WAS. RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 1986, IN PLAT BOOK 13 AS PAGES 74-75, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 3 (THE NEXT FOUR COURSES ARE-AL40NG SAID BLOCK 3): 1) THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST 371.45 FEET TO A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 970.00 FEET, THE, RADIUS POINT OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 08 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 167.49 PEET TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 18 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 06 SECONDS EAST FROM SAID RADIUS POINT, SAID POINT ALSO LIES, ON A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF 14HICH-BEARS SOUTH 18 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 32.36 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH 68 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST FROM SAID RADIUS POINT; THENCE.SOUTH 21 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 321.85 FEET TO.A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 620.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 68. DEGREES 46 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 79.94 BEET TO'A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 76 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST FROM SAID RADIUS POINT; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES ...09 MINUTES 16.SECONDS WEST 31.06 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 370.47 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK WHICH LIES SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 490.58 FEET OF SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST 490.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 4.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. TRACT 2C: PART OF BLOCK 3 OF THE CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, THE PLAT OF WHICH WAS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, 'INDIANA ON NOVEMBER 20TH, 1986 IN PLAT BOOK 13 AS PAGES 74-75, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 3 (THE NEXT FIVE COURSES ARE ALONG SAID BLOCK), 1) THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 1116.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; 2) THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 683.28 FEET; 3) THENCE ALONG THE Legal Description Page 2 of 3 SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK NORTH 88 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST 362.77 FEET TO A POINT ON A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 20.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH BEAM NORTH 01 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 44 SECONDS WEST; 4) THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAIB CURVE 31.79 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST; 5) THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG Tilt EAST LINE OF SAID BLOCK NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST 656.48 FEET; THENCE SOUTH'89 DBGREES-53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 382.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 5.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. TRACT 2B: PART OF BLOCK 3 OF THE FINAL SECONDARY PLAT-BLOCK 3 CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK AS PER FINAL SECONDARY PLAT OF BLOCK 3, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGES 74-75 AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL SECONDARY PLAT OF CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGES 65-71, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 3 THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID BLOCK SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 490.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID LINE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 626.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST 382.33 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID BLACK; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE NORTH 00 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 12 SECONDS WEST 469.06 FEET TO A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 620.00 FEET, THE RADIUS POINT OF WHICH BEARS NORTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS EAST; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID, CURVE 150.94 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 76 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST OF SAID RADIUS POINT; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 09•MINUTES 16 SECONDS 'WEST 31.06 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 48 SECONDS WEST 370.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT 3: BLACK 8 OF THE FINAL SECONDARY PLAT - BLOCK 8 IN CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK AS PER FINAL SECONDARY PLAT OF BLACK 8, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGE 76-77 AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL SECONDARY PLAT OF CARMEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGES 65-71, IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA. EXHIBIT A - CONT'D TRACT 4? AND 7, 'cs,, i?oo tia 1 )ARY PLAT OF CA ER' 24.; 1986, AN ,GE 65-71 AND T :E AND TECHNOLO 3ER 20,. 1986 IN )ARY PLAT '-,BLO 'sR 24, 1986 AND '76-77. 2 CLCORDED- NOVEMBER. 2D; 1986 ,„ YN PLAT HOOK FINAL SECONDARY PLAT -'BLOCK 3'CARMELFARK,DATED OCTOBER 24', 1986• AND; RECORDED ,AT BOOK: -13, PAGES 74-75 AND THE, FINAL e CARNEL SCIENCE AND TE6HN6LOGY PARK DATED CORbED NOVEMBER 20, 1986, IN PLAT BOOK 13, EXHIBIT IB' NOTICE Ol<ADOPTION,REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF A TEN-YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX,ABATEMENT FOR DORMIR,,LLC CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS;EXPAN5ION`PROJECT LOCATED AT 615 11 WEST CARMEL, DRIVE, CARMEL,,INDIANA , 2008 PAGE -1 OF I Notice is herebygivewthat'the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana did on the. of 2008 adopt a'Resolution.approving a ten-year personal property tax abatement far Dormir, LLC for its investment in its corporate headquarters expansion project to be located 615 West Carmef Drive, Carmel, Indiana. This Resolution; which affects the following described property located in the City of Carmel,. Indiana: 615'West Carmel Drive, Clay Township; Hamilton County, was adopted following the filing of information by'Dormir;.LLC,.and the previous approval of the designation of property located at'61.5 West Cannel-Drive as an-Economic Revitalization Area for-the purpose of,securing an abatement of property taxes,pursuant'to Indiana Code Section 671.1.12.1 relative to the installation of new iiiformation technoiogy`equipment_; telecommunications equipment, laboratory-equipment, research & development equipment, computer hardware and computer,sbftwarc. Such Resolution.previously approving such 'property as an 'Economic Revitalization Area and such Resolution approving a ten=year personal property tax abatement-for Dormir, LLC were provided by.the Common Council'of the City of Carmel, Indiana on, the day of 2008. Furthermore; the Resolution.states that on the _,day of „ 2008.at 6 p.m. in the Council.Chamber Room located at One Civic-Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032, the Common Council met to hear public.comment frorn;persons'intere4ed in these: pfoce.edings and make a determination about approving a-ten-year.personal property•tax abatement: for Dormir; LLC for its investment in new information technology equipment, telecommunications. equipment, laboratory gquipment, research & development equipment, computer Mrdw&e and computer software. A description of information related to Dormir, LLC's project an d a copy of such Resolution are available for inspection in the Hatniiton County Assessor's•Office, Suite 214,33 North.9*,Street, Noblesville; Indiana 46060. >?' STATEMENT OF BENEFITS g? •Jyi% PERSONAL PROPERTY Stale Form 51764 (R I 1-06) ?=-? Prescribed by the Department o(Local Government Finance INSTRUCTIONS: FORM SB-1 / PP PRIVACY NOTICE The cost and any specific individual's salary information is confdenW the balance of the tiling is public record par IC 5-1.1-12.1-5,1 12.1-5,110 and i, This statement must be submitted to the body designating the Economic Revitalization Area prior to file public hearing if the designating body requires information from the applicant in making its decision about whethorto designate an Economic RevitalizalionArea. Ot9erwise this statoment muse be submitted to the designating body BEFORE a persodinstalls the new manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment. and/orlogistical dis istution equipment and/or inforrnarion technology equipment for which the poison wishes to claim a deduction. "Proiects-planned or committed to after July 1, 1967. and areas designated alter July 1, 1987, require a STATEMENT OF BENEFITS. (IC G-1:7-72:1) 2. Approval of the designating body (City Council, Town Board, County Council, etc.l must be obtained prior to installation of the new manufacturing equipment and/or research and development equipment and/or logistical distribution equipment and/or information. technology equipment. BEFORE a deduction may be approved 3. To obtain a deduction, a person must file a certified deduction schedule with the person's personal property return on a certified deduction schedule (Form 703-ERA) with the township assessor of the township where the properly is situated. The 103-ERA must fie filed between March 1 and May 15 of the assessment year in which new manufacluring equiprnenl and/or research and development equipment andior logistical distribution equipment andior information technology equipmeni is installed and fully functional. unless a filing extension has habit obtained. A person who obtains a filing extension must fife the form between March I and the extended due date of chat year. a. Property owners whose Statement of Benents was approved after June 30. 9991, must submit Form CF-t / PP annually to show compliance with the Statenlenrol'Sereffts. (IC G-i.1-12..?-5761 5. The schedules established under IC 6-1. 1-12.1-4.5rd) and (e) apply to equipment installed after March 1. 2001. For equipment installed prior to March 2. 2001, the schedules and statutes in effect at the time shall continue to apply. (IC 6-1.1-12. i-4-5(g and (g)) SECTION •- Name of taxpaver Dormir, LLC Address of la. payer rournbor and street, city, starts, and ZIP cede) 615 West Carmel Drive, Suite 900, Indiana 46032 Effective 4/08 suite number is 130). Name of contact person Telephone number Craig Hittle, Vice President of Finance (317) 706-1080 Name of desronating body ( Resolution number Is) City of Carmel Common Council Location of oropeny County DLGF taxing district number 615 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46033 Hamilton 29-023 Description of manufacturing'equipment andlor research and development equipment 1 ESTIMATED andlor logistical distribution equipment and/or information technology equipment. (use additional sheels if necessary) START DATE I COMPLETION DATE I Dormir,. LLC plans to invest $695,000 in personal Manufacturing Equipment property to include an estimated $215,000 in research R R D Equipment 02/01/2008 02/2812012 and development. equipment and $480,000 in IT and Logist Dist Equipment computer equipment necessary to support growth. IT Equipment 102/01/2008 02/2812012 D'PROJECT Cu item number Salaries Number retained Salaries Number additional Salaries 41 2,545,608.00 141 12,545,608.00 161 9,250,176.00 SECT16N 4 ESTIMATED TOTAL COSTAND VALUE OF PROPOSED PROJECT" , MANUFACTURING NOTE: Pursuant to IC 5-1.1-72.1-5.7 (d) (2) the EQUIPMENT R 1, D EQUIPMENT 'L GIST DIST IT EQUIP N EQUIPMENT I COST of ;he properly Is coCOST I ASSESSED bALLE COST ASS VA V COST ASSESSED COST VALUE Current values I I I Plus estimated values of proposed protect 216,000.00 ? - I I 1480,00000 I Less values of any property being replaced 1 1 I I ,'let estimaled values upon completion of project 1215.000.00 1 1 (480,000.00 Estimated solid waste converted (pounds) 0.00 Estimated hazardous waste converted (pounds) 0.00 Other benefits' sEcndNG TAXPAYER CERTIFICATION' I hereby certify that the representations in this statement are true. Signawm of auutorr_ad'reurr°?' L???Ti 'Title VP of Finance D: le signed (morifh, day, year) l ?ZZ /08- We have reviewed our prior actions relating to the designation of this economic revitalization' area and find that the applicant meets the general standards adopted in the resolution previously approved by this body. Said resolution, passed under IC 6-1. T-12.1-2.5, provides for the following limitations as authorized under IC 6-1.1-12.1-2. A . The designated area has been limited to a period of time not ;o exceed calendar year ' (see below). The date this designation expires e T he type of deduction that is allowed in the designated area is limited to: ? Y ? N 1. Installation of new manufacturing equipment; e s o 2. Installation of new research and development. equipment ? Yes ? N o 3. Installation of new logistical distribulion equipment. ?Ye s ? N o Installation of new information technology equipment; ? Yes ? N o C. The amount of deduction applicable to new manufacturing equipment is limited to5 cost with an assessed value of 5 D. The amount of deduction applicable to new research and development equip ment is limited to 5 _ _ _ cost with an assessed value of 5 . E . The amount of deduction applicable to new logistical distribution equipment is limited to S cost with an assessed value of 5 F. The amount of deduction applicable to new information technology equipment is limited to S cost with an assessed value of G. Other limitations or conditions (specii9J H. The deduction for new manufacturing equipment ani new research and development equipment andfor new logistical distribution equipment andfor new information te chnology equipment installed and first claimed eligible for deduction on or after July t, 2000, is allowed for: ? 1 year ?6 ;,ears " For ERA's established prior to July 1, 2000, onlv..a ? 2 years ? 7 years 5 or 10 year schedule may be deducted. ?3 years ?8 years ?4years ?9years ? 5 years " ? 10 year .. Also we have reviewed the information contained in the slatemenl of benefits and find.thal the estimates and expectations are reasonable and have determined that th,,, totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction described above. Approved: Telephone number Date signed (monrb, day, yea:) 511 -a 4 3 ated body De P - 40 AN-, ' If the designating body limits the time period during which an area. is an economic revitalization area, it does not limit the length of time a taxpayer is entitled to receive a deduction to a number of years designated under IC 6-11-12.1 ? 1.5' CITY OF CARMEL JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR Seplember 19: 2007 Mr. Timothy Miller CEO DORMIR, LLC clo Grnovos 8888 Keystone Crassing Suite 1450 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, Dear,Mr. Miller. the Gity of CarmeLis.most pleased to have the opportunity to work: with DORMIR, LLC-,tegaidingthe:proposeid location of its. new corporate headquarters facility irt.Garme1jitclima, We have enjoyed working with your sites-selection consultant, Ginovus to identify the most tneaiimgfiil 'ways we can assist with your proposed'. project., It is ourunderstanditig that DORMIR, LLC is contemplating a capital investment of approximately $4 million (including building leasc,ebsts); and the creation ofapproximately 161,newjobs (average annual, salary level of approximately S5 1,000.00, plus benefits) in the city of Carmel by December'31,.2012..In supgorCrif the proposed'locadom!of your -hew corporate headquarters•facility, the,City of Carmel _makes,the fol[_owingcarnniitments',ia support of the project 1. The City of,Carmel will. provide;a,ten;year personal property tak abatement iiisupporf of the capital investment eligible for tax abatement made by DORNIM, LLC;in?. support. of the proposed new,corporate headquarters facility;°and; 2.. The.CityuCCarmel will'provide spppo3 t,for.and participate in a public announcement of DORMIR, LLC7s proposed new corporate'headquarters faci€ityshould Came]; Indiana be selected for the project. Please note that final approval is required'from the Carmel City Council for,property tax abatement. The City of Carmel will f6vide your company and Ginovus with all necessary technical-'assistance throughout die approval process. The City of Carmel greatly appreciates the;opportunity to work.with DORMIR, LLC,• We are very pleascd:that your company is copsidering the location of ifs new corporate headquarters facility in our,community: If you have. any questions, and/or comments, please dD not hesitate to givetnc a call. Thank you for your consideralitim Ver/truly yours rr ? C?_oL11L James Brainard Mayor Cc: -Members of the-Carmel?City Council Larry Gigench„Managing Director, Ginovus ONE CtVIC.SrvunxE, CARVEL, IN 46032 OFTKE.317S571.•240.1 FAS 317:844.3498' E6id13. jhrai19ai @Cantiel:irr:g0v