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URA Res. 26-01 Approving an IGA between the Town of Avon and Avon URA concerning the Remittance of Tax Increment Revenue from The Summit Development Through 2033A Avon COLORADO RESOLUTION 26-01 APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF AVON AND THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE REMITTANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE FROM THE SUMMIT DEVELOPMENT THROUGH 2O33 WHEREAS, the Avon Urban Renewal Authority ("AURA") was established by the Town of Avon pursuant to Resolution 07-20 and in accordance with § 31-25-101, et seq., C.R.S., to promote redevelopment, economic revitalization, and investment within designated urban renewal plan areas; and, WHEREAS, the Town subsequently adopted the West Town Center Investment Plan ("WTCI Plan"), within which The Summit development is located; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the Urban Renewal Law and the WTCI Plan, AURA is authorized to receive and retain tax increment revenue generated from property located within the urban renewal area; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to The Summit Development Agreement, the Town has committed substantial public investment in the project, including $6,000,000 for the construction of the commercial community space, adjacent patio, and dedicated parking spaces, and $4,000,000 toward the acquisition of sixteen (16) Community Housing Deed Restrictions; and, WHEREAS, the Town has also supported various public improvements and public benefits associated with The Summit, including contributions toward the pedestrian connection and dedication of land for completion of the Civic Plaza; and, WHEREAS, the Town and AURA have negotiated an Intergovernmental Agreement whereby AURA agrees to remit to the Town the tax increment revenues generated by The Summit through December 31, 2033; and, WHEREAS the purpose of the Intergovernmental Agreement is to reimburse -the Town for its -- investment in public improvements, public amenities, community housing, and other public benefits associated with The Summit project; and, WHEREAS, the AURA finds that approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement promotes the health, safety, and welfare of the Town by supporting community housing, public improvements, economic development, and the effective use of public resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON that the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Town of Avon and the Avon Urban Renewal Resolution 26-01 July 28, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Authority Concerning the Remittance of Tax Increment Revenue Through 2033, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved. ADOPTED July 28, 2026, by the AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY By: _ � W, Tamra N. Underwood, Chairwoman Resolution 26-01 July 28, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Attest: � / Miguel Jauregui �NOFA�p� SEAL: to...•° O LORA� Exhibit A INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO AND THE AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, CONCERNING THE REMITTANCE OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE UNTIL 2033 This Intergovernmental Agreement concerning the Remittance of Tax Increments (the "Agreement") is entered into on July 28, 2026 by and between the Town of Avon, Colorado ("Town"), a home rule municipality organized under the laws of the State of Colorado, and the Avon Urban Renewal Authority ("Authority") a Authority organized pursuant to C.R.S. § 31- 25-101 et. seq., individually referred to as Party and collectively as Parties. RECITALS WHEREAS, the Town is a home rule municipality duly organized and existing under Article XX of the Colorado Constitution and the Town of Avon Home Rule Charter of 1978 ("Charter"); and WHEREAS, the Authority is a Colorado urban renewal authority established in accordance with§ 31-25-101, et. seq. ("URA Act"), with the purpose of promoting development of properties within adopted urban renewal plan areas for the prevention of blight and for the promotion of economic development and revitalization within adopted plan areas; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 07-20 Council established the Avon Urban Renewal Authority and subsequently adopted the West Town Center Investment Plan ("WTCI Plan"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the URA Act and the WTCI Plan, the Authority has the ability and authority to collect and retain the District Tax Increment Revenue derived from taxes imposed on The Summit property which is within the boundaries of the Authority; and WHEREAS, GP Avon Developer, LLC, is a limited liability company who is entering into a Development Agreement with the Town for the development of a 164-unit residential project and an approximate 4,000-square foot commercial community space located on the approximately 1.7-acre real property located within the Town of Avon herein referred to as "The Summit;" and WHEREAS, pursuant to such Development Agreement, the Town is contributing $6,000,000 for the construction on the commercial community space, adjacent patio and dedicated parking spaces and is contributing $4,000,000 towards the purchase of 16 Community Housing Deed Restrictions; and WHEREAS, The Summit development is within the WTCI Plan boundary limits; and WHEREAS, Article XIV, Section 18 of the Colorado Constitution and Sections 29-1-203 and 29-1-203.5, et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, encourage governments to make the most IGA — Town of Avon -Avon Avon Urban Renewal Authority The Summit —Tax Increment Remittance July 28, 2026 Page 1 of 4 Exhibit A efficient and effective use of their powers and responsibilities by cooperating and contracting among themselves, including forming a political subdivision to provide any public improvements, functions, services, or facilities that the governments can each provide individually; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined that it is in the best interests of the Authority and Town and the taxpayers that the tax increments received from The Summit be remitted back to the Town through December 31, 2033, to reimburse the Town for its significant investment in public benefits, public improvements and Community Housing units at The Summit. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed by and between the Parties hereto as follows: AGREEMENT Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish that the Avon Urban Renewal Authority commits to remitting any tax increments generated by The Summit property or development to the Town until 2033, the last year the Authority is projected to receive the full tax increment. Section 2. Collection and Remittance of Tax Increment. The tax increment revenue received by the Authority derived from taxes imposed on The Summit property through 2033 are hereby authorized and approved to be remitted to the Town, to reimburse the Town for its investment in public improvements and investments, including the Community Space, contribution to the Pedestrian Connection, dedication of land for the competition of the Civic Plaza, and the acquisition of Community Housing Deed Restrictions at The Summit, as described in The Summit Development Agreement, dated July 28, 2026. Section 3. Governmental Immunity. Notwithstanding any provision in the Agreement, the Authority and Town are relying on and do not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Amended and Restated Agreement, the monetary limitations or any other rights, immunities, defenses, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, §24-10-101, et seq., C.R.S., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to the Authority and Town or its officers or employees. Section 4. Lia . biBly. In the event the Town is named as a party in any legal action related to this Agreement and the Town's collection the incremental tax remittance, the Authority shall select legal counsel to represent the Town in such action. Such action shall be vigorously defended against, the Town shall be consulted as to all significant decisions involved in the action, and the action shall not be compromised or settled without the Town's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Authority's liability shall be limited to those amounts not covered by the insurance carried by the Town. Under no circumstances shall the Authority be liable to the Town for special, punitive, indirect, or consequential damages suffered by the Town arising out of or in connection with the Agreement or any lawsuit brought under this Section. IGA — Town of Avon -Avon Avon Urban Renewal Authority The Summit —Tax Increment Remittance July 28, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Exhibit A Section 5. Term of Agreement. The Parties have determined that this Agreement, along with all of its terms, conditions, shall go into effect as of June 9, 2026, once approved by all Parties, and shall be in effect through December 31, 2033, the last year the Authority is projected to receive the full tax increment. Section 6. Enforcement. This Agreement and the terms and provisions hereof may be enforced by either Party hereto and their successors and assigns. In the event legal or administrative proceedings are brought against any Party for the purpose of such enforcement, the prevailing Party shall recover from the non -prevailing Party all costs associated therewith, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees. Section 7. Miscellaneous Provisions. 7.1 This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the Parties. 7.2 No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed, or will constitute, a waiver of any other provision, whether or not similar, nor will any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. 7.3 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter thereof and shall be binding upon the Parties, their officers, employees, agents, and assigns, and may not be assigned by any Party without the express written consent of the other Party. 7.4 In the event that any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or their application shall be held invalid as to any person, entity, or circumstance by any court having competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement and the application in effect of its terms or conditions to such persons, entities, or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and this Amended and Restated Agreement shall be interpreted as if such invalid term or condition is not contained herein. 7.5 By execution of this Agreement, the undersigned each individually represent that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement and that the subject Party shall be bound by the signatory's execution of this Agreement. 7.6 The Parties to this Agreement do not intend to benefit any person not a party to this Agreement. No person or entity, other than the Parties to this Agreement, shall have any right, legal or equitable, to enforce any provision of this Agreement. 7.7 The laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to Colorado laws regarding conflicts of law, shall govern the construction, interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. Venue for any dispute arising out of or relating to the Agreement shall be in the State of Colorado District Court for Eagle County. IGA — Town of Avon -Avon Avon Urban Renewal Authority The Summit — Tax Increment Remittance July 28, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A 7.8 The section headings in this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of any part of this Agreement. 7.9 This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which, together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. The Parties consent to the use of electronic signatures and agree that the transaction may be conducted electronically pursuant to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, §24-71.3- 101, et seq., C.R.S. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first written above. TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO, by and through its Town Council 1441 BY: ATTEST: amra N. Underwood, Mayor Miguel Casanueva n Clerk AVON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY BY: ATTEST: Tam N. Underwood, Chairperson Mi, IGA — Town of Avon -Avon Avon Urban Renewal Authority The Summit —Tax Increment Remittance July 28, 2026 Page 4 of 4