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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, October 27, 2020
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Consent Agenda:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will
be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion, unless a member of the
Council or City Manager requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items
removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of the formal
items. Approval by the Council of the Consent Agenda items means that the
recommendation of the City Manager is approved along with the terms and conditions
described in the agenda supporting documentation.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B.ID 20-0445 Action to approve the October 13 and October 20, 2020 City Council
minutes.
10/13/2020 Minutes
10/20/2020 Minutes
Attachments:
4. Items removed from Consent Agenda.
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
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5. Open Forum/Presentations/Reports:
5.A.ID 20-0441 Presentation: 21st Annual Butler Human Rights Award
Press ReleaseAttachments:
5.B. Open Forum.
At this time, any member of the public may request time on the agenda for an item not
listed. Items are typically scheduled for the end of the meeting; however, very brief
announcements or invitations will be allowed at this time.
5.C. SDSU Student Association Report.
6. Contracts/Change Orders:
6.A.RES 20-084
Action on Resolution 20-084, a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1
for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex Renovation Project, Clark
Drew Construction, Inc.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
6.B.RES 20-085 Action on Resolution 20-085, a Resolution Approving a Development
Agreement between the City of Brookings and Linchpin Corporation for the
Development of the Armory Property.
Memo
Resolution
Development Agreement
Map
TIF Guidelines
Preliminary Floorplan
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
7. Ordinance First Readings:
The title of the Ordinance is read. No vote is required on the first reading of an
Ordinance. Public Comment and Council discussion is permitted. The date for the
second reading is announced.
7.A.ORD 20-023 Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 20-023, an Ordinance
Rezoning Lots 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 Block 1, Fox Run Addition, from a
Residence R-2 Two-Family District, Residence R-1D Single-Family /
Residence R-2 Two-Family District, and Residence R-1D Single-Family
District to a Residence R-3 Apartment District (Generally located south of
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20th Street South and east of Fox Run Trail). Public Hearing: November
10, 2020.
Memo
Ordinance
Notice
Planning Commission Minutes
Current Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Attachments:
8. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
8.A.ID 20-0444 Public Hearing and Action on a request for an On-Off Sale Malt License for
Agua Fresh, Sinan Taskin, owner, for 420 Main Avenue, legal description:
Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition.
Memo
Legal Notice
Map
Attachments:
Action: Open & Close Public Hearing, Motion to Approve, Roll Call
8.B.RES 20-086 Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 20-086, a Resolution authorizing
the City Manager to enter into an Operating Agreement for an On-Off Sale
Wine License for Agua Fresh, Sinan Taskin, owner, 420 Main Avenue,
Brookings, SD, legal description: Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition.
Memo
Resolution
Operating Agreement
Legal Notice
Map
Attachments:
Action: Open & Close Public Hearing, Motion to Approve, Roll Call
8.C.ORD 20-022 Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 20-022, an Ordinance
Establishing a Public Works Department.
Memo
Ordinance
Existing Organizational Chart
Proposed Organizational Chart
Job Advertisement
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
10/13/20 City Council read into the record
10/13/20 City Council approved
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8.D.ORD 20-028 Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 20-028, an Emergency
Ordinance Amending Emergency Ordinance 20-010, as previously
amended, to Extend and to Comprehensively Adopt Provisions to Address
a Public Health Crisis and to Revise Certain Measures which are
Necessary for the Immediate Preservation of the Public Health, Safety and
Welfare of the City and are Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Memo
Ordinance
Threshold Report
Phasing Plan
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
10/20/20 City Council read into the record
9. Other Business:
9.A.ID 20-0446 COVID-19 Update.
9.B.ID 20-0396 City of Brookings Progress Report.
10. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any issue at a future meeting only.
Items cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required
stating the issue, requested outcome, and time. A majority vote is required.
11. Executive Session
ID 20-0448 Executive Session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, for discussing the
qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public
officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term,
employee, does not include any independent contractor.
Action: Motion to enter into Executive Session, Voice Vote
Action: Motion to exit Executive Session, Voice Vote
12. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Keith Corbett, Mayor; Patty Bacon, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Leah Brink, Joey Collins, Ope Niemeyer, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick Wendell
Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
View the City Council Meeting Live on the City Government Access Channel 9.
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The complete City Council agenda packet is available on the city website: www.cityofbrookings.org
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
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Brookings, SD 57006
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File #:ID 20-0445,Version:1
Action to approve the October 13 and October 20, 2020 City Council minutes.
Attachments:
10/13/2020 Minutes
10/20/2020 Minutes
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Brookings City Council
October 13, 2020 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM,
at the City & County Government Building Chambers with the following City Council
members present: Mayor Keith Corbett and Council Members Holly Tilton Byrne, Leah
Brink, Patty Bacon, Joey Collins, Nick Wendell, and Oepke Niemeyer. City Attorney
Steve Britzman, City Manager Paul Briseno, and City Clerk Bonnie Foster was also
present.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by
Council Member Bacon, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and
Collins.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B. Action to approve the September 22, 2020 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on appointments to City Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
Human Rights Commission, College Student Representative: appoint Shedrick Flournoy
(term expires 5/1/2021); Public Arts Commission, SDSU School of Design
Representative: appoint Brian Rex (term expires 1/1/2023); Sustainability Council:
appoint Louis Hesler (term expires 1/1/2023).
New/Promoted City of Brookings Employees. Brookings Police Department: Jonny
Weinrich was promoted from Patrol Officer to Patrol Sergeant. Information Technology
Department: Don Goff has been hired as the new Information Technology Department
Manager.
Proclamation. A Proclamation on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
was presented to Mark Sternhagen, representative of the Brookings Committee for
People who have Disabilities.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, National Disability Employment Month is commemorating its 75th
Anniversary of educating about disability employment issues and celebrate the many
and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities,
WHEREAS, NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability
Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the
grassroots level across the nation every year. Employers of all sizes and in all industries
are encouraged to participate in NDEAM.
WHEREAS, Workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including people with
disabilities, are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong
economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Keith W. Corbett, Mayor of the City of Brookings, do hereby
proclaim October 2020 as
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
And I call upon employers, schools and other community organizations in Brookings to
observe this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to advance its
important message that people with disabilities are equal to the task throughout the
year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have placed the Seal of the City of Brookings, State of
South Dakota, this 13th day of October, 2020.
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
City of Brookings / Brookings County Settlement Agreement. City Attorney Steve
Britzman provided an overview of the Settlement Agreement with Brookings County on
the Brookings County Detention Facility Project. The City of Brookings received a ruling
from the Circuit Court this year on the Brookings County Detention Facility. In July, the
City sought to proceed with litigation efforts through the South Dakota Supreme Court.
In August, City Council passed resolution 20-066 withdrawing the Supreme Court
appeal. The resolution authorized the City Manager to execute a settlement agreem ent
and release to terminate the litigation.
Open Forum. Bradley Walker expressed concerns and urged the City Council to allow
businesses to return to 100% occupancy with the requirement of masks and social
distancing.
SDSU Student’s Association Report. Hattie Seten, SDSU Students Association
President, provided an update on SDSU happenings to the City Council and public.
Resolution 20-079. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by
Council Member Brink, that Resolution 20-079, a Resolution Awarding Bids on 2020-
2021 Contractor Snow Removal Equipment Contracts, be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne,
and Collins.
Resolution 20-079 - Resolution Awarding Snow Removal Equipment Contracts
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Snow Removal Equipment on
Thursday, October 2, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Brookings City & County Government Center;
and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Snow Removal
Equipment:
Four (4) Motor Graders with Wings: Two bids were received. 1) Bowes Construction,
Inc., CAT, $185.00/hour; and 2) Bowes Construction, Inc., CAT w/ Wing, $200.00/hour.
One (1) 3- to 6-Yard Loader: Six bids were received. 1) Winter Contracting LLC, 644K,
4.50 cubic yards, $184.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, LLC, 624K, 3.50 cubic yards,
$145.00/hour; 3) Bowes Construction, CAT, 5.00 cubic yards, $220.00/hour; 4) Bowes
Construction, CAT, 4.00 cubic yards, $190.00/hour; 5) Bo wes Construction, CAT, 3.00
cubic yards, $170.00/hour; and 6) Timmons Construction, Inc., Hyundai 757, 3.30 cubic
yards, $155.00/hour.
Four (4) Loaders with Reversible Blades: One bid received. 1) Bowes Construction,
CAT, $210.00/hour.
Ten (10) End-Dump Trucks: Thirteen bids were received. 1) DeBoer Construction,
#102, 28.00 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, Inc., #14, 23.00 cubic
yards, $122.00/hour; 3) DeBoer Construction, #101, 23.00 cubic yards, $125.00/hour; 4)
Bowes Construction, Inc., #26, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 5) Bowes
Construction, Inc., #27, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 6) Bowes Construction, Inc.,
#29, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 7) Bowes Construction, Inc., #30, 22.70 cubic
yards, $130.00/hour; 8) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #19, 22.80 cubic yards,
$135.00/hour; 9) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #20, 22.80 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 10)
Prussman Contracting, Inc., #22, 22.20 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 11) Timmons
Construction, Inc., #4, 22.20 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 12) Prussman Contracting, Inc.,
#21, 20.60 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; and 13) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #23, 19.50
cubic yards, $135.00/hour.
Four (4) Side-Dump Trucks: Four bids were received. 1) Winter Contracting, LLC, #10,
34.00 cubic yards, $138.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, LLC, #12, 32.00 cubic yards,
$138.00/hour; 3) DeBoer Construction, Inc., #103, 34.00 cubic yards, $150.00/hour; and
4) DeBoer Construction, Inc., #104, 34.00 cubic yards, $150.00/hour.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved the following bids be accepted:
Four (4) Motor Graders with Wings: Two bids were received. 1) Bowes Construction,
Inc., CAT, $185.00/hour; and 2) Bowes Construction, Inc., CAT w/ Wing, $200.00/hour.
One (1) 3- to 6-Yard Loader: Six bids were received. 1) Winter Contracting LLC, 644K,
4.50 cubic yards, $184.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, LLC, 624K, 3.50 cubic yards,
$145.00/hour; 3) Bowes Construction, CAT, 5.00 cubic yards, $220.00/hour; 4) Bowes
Construction, CAT, 4.00 cubic yards, $190.00/hour; 5) Bowes Construction, CAT, 3.00
cubic yards, $170.00/hour; and 6) Timmons Construction, Inc., Hyundai 757, 3.30 cubic
yards, $155.00/hour.
Four (4) Loaders with Reversible Blades: One bid received. 1) Bowes Construction,
CAT, $210.00/hour.
Ten (10) End-Dump Trucks: Thirteen bids were received. 1) DeBoer Construction,
#102, 28.00 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, Inc., #14, 23.00 cubic
yards, $122.00/hour; 3) DeBoer Construction, #101, 23.00 cubic yards, $125.00/hour; 4)
Bowes Construction, Inc., #26, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 5) Bowes
Construction, Inc., #27, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 6) Bowes Construction, Inc.,
#29, 22.70 cubic yards, $130.00/hour; 7) Bowes Construction, Inc., #30, 22.70 cubic
yards, $130.00/hour; 8) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #19, 22.80 cubic yards,
$135.00/hour; 9) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #20, 22.80 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 10)
Prussman Contracting, Inc., #22, 22.20 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 11) Timmons
Construction, Inc., #4, 22.20 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; 12) Prussman Contracting, Inc.,
#21, 20.60 cubic yards, $135.00/hour; and 13) Prussman Contracting, Inc., #23, 19.50
cubic yards, $135.00/hour.
Four (4) Side-Dump Trucks: Four bids were received. 1) Winter Contracting, LLC, #10,
34.00 cubic yards, $138.00/hour; 2) Winter Contracting, LLC, #12, 32.00 cubic yards,
$138.00/hour; 3) DeBoer Construction, Inc., #103, 34.00 cubic yards, $150.00/hour; and
4) DeBoer Construction, Inc., #104, 34.00 cubic yards, $150.00/hour.
Resolution 20-080. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by
Council Member Brink, that Resolution 20-080, a Resolution Awarding Bids on 2020-
2021 Snow and Ice Removal Road Salt, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and
Collins.
Resolution 20-080 - Resolution Awarding Snow and Ice Removal Road Salt
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Snow and Ice Removal Road Salt on
Thursday, October 2, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Brookings City & County Government Center;
and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids:
Johnson Feed, Canton, SD, $74.00/ton
Blackstrap, Inc., Neligh, NE, $74.30/ton
Mills and Miller, Brandon, SD, $78.00/ton
Central Salt, Lyons, KS, $86.01/ton
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved the bid for Snow and Ice Removal Road Salt be
awarded to Johnson Feed, Canton, SD in the amount of $74.00/ton.
City General Employee Contract. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell,
seconded by Council Member Brink, that the City General Employee Contract be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink,
Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and Collins.
Police Department Union Contract. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell,
seconded by Council Member Bacon, that the Police Department Union Contract be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink,
Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and Collins.
Resolution 20-081. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Action on Resolution 20-081, a Resolution authorizing
the Execution of a Real Estate Sale Acquisition Agreement. be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton
Byrne, and Collins.
Resolution 20-081 - Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a
Real Estate Sale Acquisition Agreement
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as follows:
Whereas, the City of Brookings desires to purchase the following described property:
Approximately 3.48 Acres in the Southeast ¼ of the McClemans Addition to the City of
Brookings, County of Brookings, State of South Dakota.
Whereas, the property has been offered to the City and the City of Brookings has
prepared a proposed Real Estate Acquisition Agreement, the terms of which are
satisfactory to the City of Brookings.
Now, Therefore, It Is Hereby Resolved the City Council of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota, as follows:
A. That the City acquire title to the above-described real property pursuant to a Real
Estate Sale Acquisition Agreement with Prairie Meadow, Inc., Mike McClemans
and Kathy McClemans; and
B. That the Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and City Manager are authorized to
execute the documents required to complete this transaction in accordance with
this Resolution.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 20-022. An introduction and first reading was held on
Ordinance 20-022, an Ordinance Establishing a Public Works Department. Second
Reading: October 27, 2020.
A motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded by Council Member
Wendell, to hold additional discussion on Ordinance 20 -022, an Ordinance
Establishing a Public Works Department, at an upcoming Study Session. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell,
Tilton Byrne, and Collins.
Ordinance 20-021. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 20-021, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 51, Subdivision Regulations, pertaining to Information Required for a
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell,
seconded by Council Member Brink, that Ordinance 20-021 be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton
Byrne, and Collins.
Resolution 20-082. A public hearing was held on Resolution 20 -082, a Resolution
giving approval to certain Storm Drainage Improvements; giving approval to the
Issuance and Sale off a Revenue Bond to Finance, Directly or Indirectly, the
Improvements to the Facilities; approving the Form of the Loan Agreement and the
Revenue Bond and Pledging Revenues and Collateral to Secure the Payment of the
Revenue Bond; and creating Special Funds and Accounts for the Administration of
Funds for Operating of the System and Retirement of the Revenue Bond. (State Avenue
Watershed Improvement Project). A motion was made by Council Member Brink,
seconded by Council Member Wendell, that Resolution 20-082 be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell,
Tilton Byrne, and Collins.
Resolution 20-082 - Resolution Giving Approval To Certain Storm Drainage
Improvements; Giving Approval To The Issuance And Sale Of A Revenue Bond To
Finance, Directly Or Indirectly, The Improvements To The Facilities; Approving The
Form Of The Loan Agreement And The Revenue Bond And Pledging Revenues And
Collateral To Secure The Payment Of The Revenue Bond; And Creating Special Funds
And Accounts For The Administration Of Funds For Operating Of The System And
Retirement Of The Revenue Bond. (State Avenue Watershed Improvement Project)
Whereas, one of the purposes of SDCL Chapter 9-40 (the “Act”) as found and
determined by the Legislature is to provide for financing the acquisition, maintenance,
operation, extension or improvement of any system or part of any system for the
collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and other domestic, commercial and
industrial wastes; or any system for the control of floods and drainage; or any
combination thereof, together with extensions, additions, and necessary appurtenances;
and,
Whereas, a municipality is authorized by Section 6 of the Act to issue revenue bonds to
defray the cost of extensions, additions and improvements to any utility previously
owned and is authorized to pledge the net income or revenues from the net income or
revenues from the system in accordance with Section 15 of the Act; and,
Whereas, the City of Brookings (the “City”) currently operates a storm drainage system
for the control of floods and other storm water drainage and has determined that
improvements to the storm drainage system are necessary for the conduct of its
governmental programs and qualifies as an improvement, extension or addition to its
storm drainage, and has determined that improvements to the storm drainage system
are necessary for the conduct of its governmental programs and qualifies as an
improvement, extension or addition to its storm drainage system; and,
Whereas, the City has determined to issue its revenue bonds to finance the
improvements to its storm drainage system for the purpose of storm water management
(the “System”) and has applied to the South Dakota Conservancy District (the “District”)
for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan to finance the improvements;
Whereas, the City shall adopt rates and charges to be pledged, segregated and used
for the payment of the Revenue Bond.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City as follows:
SECTION 1. Definitions. The terms when used in this Resolution shall have the
following meanings set forth in this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
All terms used in this Resolution which are not defined herein shall have the meanings
assigned to them in the Loan Agreement unless the context clearly otherwise requires.
“Act” means South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 9-40.
“Loan” means the Loan made by the South Dakota Conservancy District to the City
pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement and as evidenced by the Revenue Bond.
“Project” means the City of Brookings State Avenue Watershed Improvement Project.
“Revenue Bond” means the revenue bond or bonds issued the date of the Loan
Agreement by the City to the South Dakota Conservancy District to evidence t he City’s
obligation to repay the principal of and pay interest and Administrative Expense
Surcharge on the Loan.
“System” means the City’s system of collection and management of storm water
drainage.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Necessity and Findings.
2.1. Declaration of Necessity. The City hereby declares and determines it is necessary
to construct and finance improvements to its System described as the Project.
2.2. Findings. The City does hereby find as follows:
2.2.1. The City hereby expressly finds that if the Project is not undertaken, the System
will pose a health hazard to the City and its inhabitants, and will make the City unable to
comply with state and federal law.
2.2.2. Because of the functional interdependence of the various portions of t he System,
the fact that the System may not lawfully operate unless it complies with State and
federal laws, including SDCL Chapter 34A-2, and the federal Clean Water Act, and the
nature of the improvements financed, the City hereby finds and determines that the
Project will substantially benefit the entire System and all of its users within the meaning
of Sections 15 and 17 of the Act.
2.2.3. The City hereby determines and finds that for the purposes of the Act, including,
in particular, Sections 15 and 17 of the Act, that only the net income from the system as
improved financed by the Revenue Bond, be pledged for its payment.
SECTION 3. Authorization of Loan, Pledge of Revenue and Security.
3.1. Authorization of Loan. The City hereby determines and declares it necessary to
finance up to $850,000 of the costs of the Project through the issuance of bonds
payable from the net revenues of the system and other funds secured by the City. The
City hereby determines that because the Revenue Bond is issued in co nnection with a
financing agreement described in SDCL 46A-1-49, pursuant to Section 15 of the Act no
election is required to issue the Revenue Bond.
3.2. Approval of Loan Agreement. The execution and delivery of the Revenue
Obligation Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”), the form of which is on file with the
City Finance Officer (the “Finance Officer”) and open to public inspection, between the
City as Borrower and the District, are hereby in all respects authorized, approved and
confirmed, and the Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver the Loan Agreement in the form and content attached hereto, with
such changes as the attorney for the City deems appropriate and approves, for and on
behalf of the City. The Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby further authorized and
directed to implement and perform the covenants and obligations of the City set forth in
or required by the Loan Agreement. The Loan Agreement herein referred to and made a
part of this Resolution is on file in the office of the Finance Officer and is available for
inspection by any interested party.
3.3. Approval of Revenue Bond. The issuance of a revenue bond in a principal amount
not to exceed $850,000 as determined according to the Loan Agreement in the form
and content set forth in Appendix B attached to the form of Loan Agreement (the
“Revenue Bond”) shall be and the same is, in all respects, hereby authorized, approved,
and confirmed and the Mayor, Finance Officer, and other appropriate officia ls shall be
and are hereby authorized and directed to execute and seal the Revenue Bond and
deliver the Revenue Bond to the District, for and on behalf of the City, upon receipt of
the purchase price, and to use the proceeds thereof in the manner set forth in the Loan
Agreement. The Mayor and Finance Officer are hereby authorized to approve the final
terms of the Revenue Bond and their execution and delivery thereof shall evidence that
approval. The Revenue Bond shall be issued under the authority of SDCL Chapter 9-40
and SDCL Chapter 6-8B, and the provisions of the Act are hereby expressly
incorporated herein as provided in Section 19 of the Act.
3.4. Pledge of Revenues. The Revenue Bond together with the interest thereon, shall
not constitute a charge against the City's general credit or taxing power, but shall be a
limited obligation of the City payable solely out of the Project Debt Service Account,
which payments, revenues and receipts are hereby and in the Loan Agreement pledged
and assigned for the equal and ratable payments of the Revenue Bond and shall be
used for no other purpose than to pay the principal of, interest and Administrative
Surcharge on the Revenue Bond, except as may be otherwise expressly authorized in
the Loan Agreement (including the purpose of securing Additional Bonds issued as
permitted by the terms thereof). The City hereby irrevocably pledges to the South
Dakota conservancy District all income and revenues of the System, including, without
limitation, fees, charges to users of the System, penalties and hook-up fees, sign-up
fees, proceeds of business interruption insurance, proceeds from the sale of property
constituting part of the System and investment income on all such revenues, but only to
the extent that the revenues exceed the amounts necessary to operate and maintain the
System, provided there shall be excluded from this pledge the proceeds of any federal
or state grant or loan, and the investment income therefrom, to the extent such
exclusion is a condition of such grant or loan. The City covenants and agrees to charge
rates for all services from the System or establish charges or rates which will be
sufficient to provide for the payments upon the Revenue Bond issued hereunder as and
when the same become due, and as may be necessary to provide for the operation and
maintenance and repairs of the System, and depreciation, and the Rate Ordinance shall
be revised from time to time so as to produce these amounts. The City hereby reserves
the right to determine on a periodic basis the appropriate allocation of operation and
maintenance expenses, depreciation, repair and reserves associated with the facilities
financed with the Revenue Bond, provided that such determination of allocable
operation and maintenance expenses shall in no event abrogate, abridge or otherwise
contravene the covenant of the City set forth in this Section 3 or any other covenant or
agreement in the Loan Agreement.
SECTION 4. Rates, Certification, Segregation and Review.
4.1. Rates and collection There shall be charged rates for each fiscal year which shall
ensure that its Net Revenues Available for Debt Service will equal at least 110% of its
System Debt Service for such fiscal year.
4.2. Certification. In each fiscal year, or as soon as practicable, and in any event by
the date of the delivery of the unaudited financial statements required in the Loan
Agreement, the City shall (a) calculate its Net Revenues Available for Debt Service and
System Debt Service for the fiscal year, and (b) certify such figures to the South Dakota
Conservancy District. The certification described in clause (b) of the preceding sentence
shall be substantially in the form of the certificate attached as Appendix E to the Loan
Agreement. If the City fails to meet the Rate Covenant set forth in Section 6.4 of the
Loan Agreement, the City shall supply the District with quarterly reports on the actions it
is taking to correct its coverage deficiency until it delivers an annual coverage certificate
showing compliance with the first sentence of this Section.
4.3. Segregation. The Finance Officer shall set up bookkeeping accounts in
accordance with South Dakota Legislative Audit guidelines for the segregation of the
revenue.
4.4. Periodic review. The storm sewer drainage fees shall be reviewed from time to
time, not less than yearly, and shall be modified in order to produce such funds as are
necessary and required to comply with the Loan Agreement’s rate covenant and to pay
principal of, interest and Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bond when due. The
rates may be set by ordinance or resolution in accordance with this Section. The rate
ordinance or resolution shall be necessary for the support of government and shall be
effective upon passage.
SECTION 5. Additional Bonds. As permitted by Sections 8 and 9 of the Act, Additional
Bonds payable from revenues and income of the System may be issued, as permitted in
the Loan Agreement, and no provision of this Resolution shall have the effect of
restricting the issuance of, or impairing the lien of, such additional parity bonds with
respect to the net revenues or income from the extensions, additions or improvements.
The City shall have the right to issue additional bonds secured by a lien subordinate to
the lien from the Revenue Bond pursuant to the Loan Agreement.
SECTION 6. System Fund Accounts. For the purpose of application and proper
allocation of net income of the System and to secure the payment of principal,
Administrative Surcharge and interest on the Revenue Bond, the following mandatory
asset segregations shall be included in the sewer system account of the City and shall
be used solely for the following respective purposes until payment in full of the principal
of and interest on the Revenue Bond:
6.1. System Revenue Account. There shall be deposited periodically into the System
Revenue Account the net revenues as defined in Section 17 of the Act derived from the
operation of the System collected pursuant to the Ordinances and resolutions of the City
of Brookings, South Dakota (collectively the “Rate Ordinance”). Moneys from the
System Revenue Account shall be transferred periodically into separate funds and
accounts as provided below.
6.2. System Debt Service Account. Out of the revenues in the Syste m Revenue
Account, there shall be set aside no later than the 25th day of each month into the
account designated System Debt Service Account, a sum sufficient to provide for the
payment as the same become due of the next maturing principal of, interest and
Administrative Surcharge on the Revenue Bonds and any reserve determined by the
City’s governing body to be necessary. The amount set aside monthly shall be not less
than one-third of the total principal, interest, and Administrative Surcharge payable on
the following January 15, April 15, July 15 or October15 and if there shall be any
deficiency in the amount previously set aside, then the amount of such deficiency shall
be added to the current requirement.
6.3. Depreciation Account. There shall be established a General Depreciation Account.
Out of the revenues of the System Revenue Account there shall be set aside each
month into the General Depreciation Account an amount determined by the Common
Council to be a proper and adequate amount for repair and depreciation of the System.
6.4. System Surplus Account. There shall be established the System Surplus
Account. Revenues remaining in the System Revenue Account at the end of any fiscal
year after all periodic transfers have been made therefrom as above required, shall be
deemed to be surplus and shall be transferred to the System Surplus Account. If at any
time there shall exist any default in making any periodic transfer to the System Debt
Service Account, the Common Council shall authorize the Cit y Finance Officer to rectify
such default so far as possible by the transfer of money from the System Surplus
Account. If any such default shall exist as to more than one account or fund at any time,
then such transfer shall be made in the order such funds and accounts are listed above.
When not required to restore a current deficiency in the System Debt Service Account,
moneys in the System Surplus Account from time to time may be used for any of the
following purposes and not otherwise:
a) To redeem and prepay the Revenue Bond when and as such Revenue Bond
becomes prepayable according to its terms;
b) To pay for repairs of or for the construction and installation of improvements or
additions to the System; and, if the balances in the Project Debt Service Account
and the Project Depreciation Account are sufficient to meet all payments required
or reasonably anticipated to be made there from prior to the end of the then
current fiscal year, then:
c) To be held as a reserve for redemption and prepayment of any bonds of the
System which are not then but will later be prepayable according to their terms;
or
d) To be used for any other authorized municipal purpose designated by the
Common Council.
e) No moneys shall at any time be transferred from the Project Surplus Account or
any other account of the Fund to any other fund of the City, nor shall such
moneys at any time be loaned to other municipal funds or invested in warrants,
special improvements bonds or other obligations payable from other funds,
except as provided in this Section.
SECTION 7. Approval of Paying Agent/Registrar. The Revenue Bond shall be payable
at the office of U.S. Bank National Association, St. Paul, Minnesota, hereby designated
as paying agent and registrar.
SECTION 8. Approval of Bond Counsel. Meierhenry Sargent LLP is hereby retained as
Bond Counsel with respect to the Revenue Bond.
SECTION 9. Tax Matters. The Interest on the Revenue Bond shall be excludable from
gross income for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (“the Code”) and applicable Treasury Regulations (the
“Regulations”).
SECTION 10. Covenants. The City hereby covenants and agrees with the District and
other owners of the Revenue Bond as follows:
10.1. The City will punctually perform all duties with reference to the Project, the System
and the Revenue Bond required by the constitution and laws of the State of South
Dakota and by this Resolution.
10.2. The City agrees and covenants that it will promptly construct the improvements
included in the Project.
10.3. The City covenants and agrees that pursuant to Sections 25 through 27 of the
Act, the lawful holders of the Revenue Bond shall have a statutory mortgage lien upon
the Project and the extensions, additions and improvements thereto acquired pursuant
to the Act, until the payment in full of the principal, interest and Administrative
Surcharge on the Revenue Bond, and the City agrees not to sell or otherwise dispose of
the System, the Project, or any substantial part thereof, except as provided in the Loan
Agreement and shall not establish, authorize or grant a franchise for the operation of
any other utility supplying like products or services in competition therewith, or permit
any person, firm or corporation to compete with it in the distribution of water for
municipal, industrial, and domestic purposes within the City.
10.4. The City covenants and agrees with the District and other owners of the Revenue
Bond that it will maintain the System in good condition and operate the same in an
efficient manner and at a reasonable cost, so long as any portion of the Revenue Bond
remains outstanding; that it will maintain insurance on the System for the benefit of the
holders of the Revenue Bond in an amount which usually would be carried by private
companies in a similar type of business; that it will prepare, keep and file records,
statements and accounts as provided for in this Resolution and the Loan Agreement.
The Revenue Bond shall refer expressly to this Resolution and the Act and shall state
that it is subject to all provisions and limitations thereof pursuant to Section 19 of the
Act.
SECTION 11. Depositories. The Finance Officer shall cause all moneys pertaining to
the Funds and Accounts to be deposited as received with one or more ba nks which are
duly qualified public depositories under the provisions of SDCL Ch. 4-6A, in a deposit
account or accounts, which shall be maintained separate and apart from all other
accounts of the City, so long as any of the Bonds and the interest thereon shall remain
unpaid. Any of such moneys not necessary for immediate use may be deposited with
such depository banks in savings or time deposits. No money shall at any time be
withdrawn from such deposit accounts except for the purposes of the Funds and
Accounts as authorized in this Resolution; except that moneys from time to time on
hand in the Funds and Accounts may at any time, in the discretion of the City’s
governing body, be invested in securities permitted by the provisions of SDCL 4 -5-6;
provided, however, that the Depreciation Fund may be invested in such securities
maturing not later than ten years from the date of the investment. Income received from
the deposit or investment of moneys shall be credited to the Fund or Account from
whose moneys the deposit was made or the investment was purchased, and handled
and accounted for in the same manner as other moneys therein.
SECTION 12. Consent to Appointment. In the event of mismanagement of the Project, a
default in the payment of the principal or interest of the Revenue Bond, or in any other
condition thereof materially affecting the lawful holder of the Revenue Bond, or if the
revenues of the Project are dissipated, wasted or diverted from their proper application
as set forth in the Loan Agreement, Revenue Bond, or herein, the City hereby consents
to the appointment of a receiver pursuant to Section 33 of the Act, and agrees that the
receiver will have the powers set forth therein, and in Sections 34 and 35 of the Act to
operate and administer the Project, and charge and collect rates as described therein.
SECTION 13. Severability. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this
Resolution, the Loan Agreement, the Revenue Bond, or any other Loan Document shall
be held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not
affect any of the other provisions of this Resolution or said Loan Agreement, Revenue
Bond, or any other Loan Document.
SECTION 14. Repeal of Resolution. At such time as the Project Revenue Bond is
defeased or paid in full, this Resolution and the special charge or surcharge shall
automatically be repealed without any further action of the City.
SECTION 15. Authorization of City Officials. The Mayor, Finance Officer, City Attorney
and City officials shall be and they are hereby authorized to execute and deliver for and
on behalf of the City any and all other certificates, documents or other papers and to
perform such other acts as they may deem necessary or appropriate in order to
implement and carry out the actions authorized herein.
SECTION 16. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect on the 20 th day
following its publication, unless suspended by a referendum.
Resolution 20-083. A public hearing was held on Resolution 20 -083, a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Operating Agreement for an On -Sale
Liquor Operating Agreement for Gonz Productions, Inc., dba Main Street Pub, Garner
Hansen, owner, 408 Main St.: legal description: Block 7, Lot 5, Original Plat Add ition. A
motion was made by Council Member Brink, seconded by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, that Resolution 20-083 be approved. Public Comment: Garner Hansen, Kirk
Simet, Tim Hogan, and Jesse Lee. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and Collins.
Resolution 20-083 - Gonz Productions, Inc., dba Main Street Pub
On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City
Council hereby approves a Lease Agreement for the Operating Liquor Management
Agreement for Liquor between the City of Brookings and Gonz Productions, Inc., dba
Main Street Pub, Garner Hansen, owner, for the purpose of a liquor manager to operate
the on-sale establishment or business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 408
Main Avenue: legal description: Block 7, Lot 5, Original Plat Addition.
Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager be authorized to execute
the Agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be for a period of five (5) years and
renewal for another five (5) years.
COVID-19 Update. City Manager Paul Briseno provided an update on COVID-19 to the
City Council and public.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by Council
Member Collins, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:33 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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ATTEST: Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
__________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Brookings City Council
October 20, 2020 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a Study Session and Special Meeting on Tuesday,
October 20, 2020 at 5:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center
Chambers with the following City Council members present: Mayor Keith Corbett; City
Council Members Patty Bacon, Nick Wendell, Joey Collins, Leah Brink, Holly Tilton
Byrne, and Ope Niemeyer. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman
and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Action to approve the agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell,
seconded by Council Member Bacon, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne,
and Collins.
Discussion on Ordinance 20-010 Renewal. Discussion was held on Ordinance
20-010 Renewal, which expires November 7, 2020. Presentations were given by the
following: Bonny Specker, Director SDSU EAM Program, Klint Willert, Superintendent of
Brookings School District, Jason Merkley, President and CEO of Brookings Health
System, Barry Dunn, SDSU President, Daniel Scholl, SDSU Vice President of Research
and Economic Development, Amy Hockett, Sanford Director of Clinic Operations for
Brookings Clinic, Patrick Siegling, Avera Director of Clinic Operations, and Kelsey
Doom, Brookings Chamber CEO.
Discussion on Public Works Department Establishment. City Manager Paul
Briseno discussed with the City Council the recommendation to establish a Public
Works Department to develop a more cohesive department with coordinated efforts of
services for the community. The department would contain the functions of engineering,
stormwater, airport, snow removal, mosquito control, street maintenance, fleet, landfill
and refuse collection.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 20-028. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 20-028, an Emergency Ordinance Amending Emergency Ordinance 20-010,
as previously amended, to Extend and to Comprehensively Adopt Provisions to Address
a Public Health Crisis and to Revise Certain Measures which are Necessary for the
Immediate Preservation of the Public Health, Safety and Welfare of the City and are
Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of
Brookings, South Dakota. Public Comment: Kristin Heismeyer, Amy Hanley, Nancy
Bohlen, Nancy Beech, Bill Alsaker, Cole Sartell, Melodie Lichty, Jael Thorpe, Bradley
Walker, Verna Longville, Kyra Wurm, Teresa Hollmon, and Elizabeth Wika. Second
Reading: October 27, 2020.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Bacon, to enter into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m., pursuant to SDCL
1-25-2, for discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness
of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term,
employee, does not include any independent contractor. And for consulting with legal
counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending
litigation or contractual matters, with the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, City
Clerk, Susan Rotert, Human Resources Director, Erick Rangel, Chief Financial Officer,
and Steve Landon, Employment Law Attorney, present. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Brink, to exit Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by Council
Member Brink, that this meeting be adjourned at 10:37 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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ATTEST: Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
__________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 20-0441,Version:2
Presentation: 21st Annual Butler Human Rights Award
Summary:
Dianne Nagy is the 2020 recipient of the Butler Human Rights Award.
Attachments:
Press Release
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Dianne Nagy Receives 21st Annual Butler Human Rights Award
The Dorothy and Eugene T. Butler Human Rights Award is named after the Butlers in
recognition of their lifelong advocacy in human rights issues on the local, regional, national
and international levels. The annual award recognizes significant volunteer efforts on behalf of
human rights.
This year’s recipient is Dr. Dianne Nagy who is being recognized for demonstrating quiet yet
determined commitment to inclusivity in the City of Brookings for many years in many ways.
Dr. Nagy is humble, always working behind the scenes to further humanitarian causes within
our city (and beyond). She keeps planning teams and organizational members mindful of their
missions, and keeps event attendees focused on their shared purpose. She leads with quiet
passion and clear vision. She models inclusivity, treating everyone with kindness and speaking
with compassionate candor, unafraid to address “the tough stuff.”
“Dianne’s tireless willingness to engage others on issues of human rights is a leavening agent
in the dough of our community,” stated Phyllis Cole-Dai who along with Nagy and others
created the Brookings Interfaith Council in 2010.
In 2016, Nagy petitioned the Human Rights Commission to publicly reaffirm the city’s
commitment to equity and social justice and then was one of the primary drafters of the
resulting City of Brookings Resolution of Inclusivity which was adopted by the City Council. As a
result, the HRC created an inclusivity team, on which Dianne served. This team worked for
over a year with the Brookings Public Schools to promote inclusive programming. This led to
the formation of a formal district-level inclusivity committee with representatives from each
school and an administrative team.
In the spring of 2017, Nagy, on behalf of the Brookings Interfaith Council, submitted a
successful mini-grant to purchase “Welcome, Neighbor” signs for community residents. The
grant was matched by the HRC enabling the purchase of 240 signs that now are visible
throughout Brookings.
Ruth Harper, 2016 Butler award recipient, stated “Sometimes it is more important to
consistently show up and involve others than to offer large donations; sometimes it is the
quiet but insistent voice that has the greatest resonance for justice. Dianne Nagy makes
Brookings a more accepting, affirming, humane community.”
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 20-084,Version:1
Action on Resolution 20-084, a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Bob Shelden
Athletic Field Complex Renovation Project, Clark Drew Construction, Inc.
Summary:
This resolution will approve Change Order No. 1 for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex
Renovation Project. The change order will increase the contract by $45,063.74 for contracted soil
hauling, chain link fence replacement, bullpen pitching mound slope changes, and a waterline
connection. The change order will be funded from the $300,000 project contingency. To date no
contingency has been utilized.
Background:
This project is the renovation of the Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex. The project involves field
lighting, plaza and grandstand replacement, playing field renovation with synthetic turf infield,
fencing, comprehensive site drainage, storm water controls and parking area reconstruction. The
project is scheduled to be completed by May 2021.
Initially the Street Dept. staff was utilized to assist in the trucking of excess soil from the site. In order
to hit project schedule milestones it was determined that additional trucks would be required to
remove the soil in order to keep the project on the established timeline.
Additional chain link fencing was needed for the project after the school district had the tennis court
area removed. The original design had incorporated the existing tennis court fence into the fencing
plan.
The bullpen pitching mound slopes were modified at the request of staff to improve safety for all
users. It was recommended that the slopes be changed to better accommodate a wide variety of age
groups that may potentially use those areas.
A different waterline connection than what was specified was added to the project at the request of
BMU. It was discovered upon excavation that the planned pipe connection point was in poor
condition.
The total cost of the above change order items will be an increase of $45,063.74 to the contract
which will be paid for from $300,000 project contingency funds. The contingency funds are not
included within the original contract price but held separately.
The change order summary is as follows:
Original Contract Price:$2,830,500.00
Increase from Previously Approved Change Order:$ 0.00
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order:$2,830,500.00
Increase of this Change Order (No. 1):$ 45,063.74
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Contract Price Incorporating This Change Order:$2,875,563.74
Fiscal Impact:The contract will increase by $45,063.74 which will be funded by the $300,000 project
contingency fund.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution as presented.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
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City Council Agenda Memo
From: Dusty Rodiek, Parks & Recreation Director
Council Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: Change Order No. 1 for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field
Complex Renovation Project, Clark Drew Construction, Inc.
Person(s) Responsible: Dusty Rodiek, Parks & Recreation Director
Summary:
This resolution will approve Change Order No. 1 for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field
Complex Renovation Project. The change order will increase the contract by $45,063.74
for contracted soil hauling, chain link fence replacement, bullpen pitching mound slope
changes and a waterline connection. The project has a $300,000 contingency fund
that’s recommended for the unexpected change order. The fund has not been utilized.
Background:
This project is the renovation of the Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex. The project
involves field lighting, plaza and grandstand replacement, playing field renovation with
synthetic turf infield, fencing, comprehensive site drainage, storm water controls and
parking area reconstruction. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 2021.
Item Details:
Initially the Street Dept. staff was utilized to assist in the trucking of excess soil from the
site. In order to hit project schedule milestones it was determined that additional trucks
would be required to remove the soil in order to keep the project on the established
timeline.
Additional chain link fencing was needed for the project after the school district had the
tennis court area removed. The original design had incorporated the existing t ennis
court fence into the fencing plan.
The bullpen pitching mound slopes were modified at the request of staff to improve
safety for all users. It was recommended that the slopes be changed to better
accommodate a wide variety of age groups that may potentially use those areas.
A different waterline connection than what was specified was added to the project at the
request of BMU. It was discovered upon excavation that the planned pipe connection
point was in poor condition.
The total cost of the above change order items will be an increase of $45,063.74 to the
contract which will be paid for from projects $300,000 contingency fund.
The change order summary is as follows:
Original Contract Price: $2,830,500.00
Increase from Previously Approved Change Order: $ 0.00
Contract Price Prior to this Change Order: $2,830,500.00
Increase of this Change Order (No. 1): $ 45,063.74
Contract Price Incorporating This Change Order: $2,875,563.74
Legal Consideration:
SDCL 5-18B-19 allows for a change order up to $250,000 for this size of contract. The
change order proposed is within the change order limit allowed by statute.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
This change order allows the project to stay on schedule, provide the necessary
fencing, improve safety and establish a solid waterline connection in a critical area.
Financial Consideration:
The contract will increase by $45,063.74 which will be funded by the projects $300,000
contingency fund. To date the contingency has not been utilized.
Options and Recommendation:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Amend
3. Deny
4. Move to a Study Session
5. Do nothing
Staff recommends approval of the resolution as presented.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Resolution 20-084
Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 for the Bob Shelden Athletic Field
Complex Renovation Project, Clark Drew Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for the
Bob Shelden Athletic Field Complex Renovation Project.
Construction Change Order Number 1: Adjustment for contracted soil removal
transport, chain link fencing, bullpen slope modification and waterline connection
creating an increase of $45,063.74 to the contract.
The contingency identified for the Bob Shelden renovation contains $300,000.
Passed and approved this 27th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
________________________________
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 20-085,Version:1
Action on Resolution 20-085, a Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Brookings and Linchpin Corporation for the Development of the Armory Property.
Summary:
Action to approve a development agreement between the City of Brookings and Linchpin Corporation
for the redevelopment of the Armory and construction of a hotel and parking ramp. Linchpin
Corporation was selected by the City Council as the preferred development team in November 2019
after completing the Request for Proposals.
Background:
Over the course of five years, city staff, City Council, Brookings Historic Preservation Commission,
State Historical Preservation Office, and a task force have made recommendations and reports on
the Armory. Additionally, Request for Proposals were received in 2016 for repurposing the site, and
green space alternatives were developed.
At the City Council’s 2018 Strategic Goal Session, the determination of the Works Progress
Administration (WPA) Armory building was listed as a priority. The City Council determined more
accurate cost estimates were needed on building demolition and rehabilitation of the existing
structure. Banner was hired to conduct a building evaluation and provide updated cost estimates.
Upon completion of the Banner Evaluation Report, another attempt ensued to see if there was
interest from the private sector for an adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the Armory. A letter of interest
was issued by the City on January 29, 2019. Four responses were received from the private sector.
A Request for Qualifications was issued on June 25, 2019 and four responses were received. All four
responders were invited to proceed to the Request for Proposal phase and two development teams
submitted responses to the RFP.
The Armory Review Team, consisting of city staff and members of the Brookings Historic
Preservation Commission, interviewed the teams on October 31 and November 1, 2019. On
November 26, 2019, the City Council approved moving forward with Linchpin Corporation on a
development agreement.
Linchpin Corp. submitted a concept whereby the exterior Armory structure would be restored and the
interior modifications would consist of office/commercial space, meeting space, and restaurant and
lounge. The boutique hotel will consist of 60-70 rooms above a two level parking garage with 90
parking stalls. The proposal is a two phase construction project with the Armory renovations
occurring in phase I carrying a renovation cost of $3.36 million. Phase II consists of the hotel and
parking garage with an estimated cost of $12.3 million. The total cost of the project would be
approximately $15.7 million.
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Fiscal Impact:
The City will front the costs of the Armory roof repairs (estimated at $130,000) and be reimbursed
through tax increment.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the development agreement.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Development Agreement
Map
TIF Guidelines
Preliminary Floorplan
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City Council Agenda Memo
From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Council Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: Armory Development Agreement
Person(s) Responsible: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary:
Action to approve a development agreement between the City of Brookings and
Linchpin Corporation for the redevelopment of the Armory and construction of a hotel
and parking ramp. Linchpin Corporation was selected by the City Council as the
preferred development team in November 2019 after completing the Request for
Proposals.
Background:
Over the course of five years, city staff, City Council, Brookings Historic Preservation
Commission, State Historical Preservation Office, and a task force have made
recommendations and reports on the Armory. Additionally, Request for Proposals were
received in 2016 for repurposing the site, and green space alternatives were developed.
At the City Council’s 2018 Strategic Goal Session, the determination of the Works
Progress Administration (WPA) Armory building was listed as a priority. The City
Council determined more accurate cost estimates were needed on building demolition
and rehabilitation of the existing structure. Banner was hired to conduct a building
evaluation and provide updated cost estimates.
Upon completion of the Banner Evaluation Report, another attempt ensued to see if
there was interest from the private sector for an adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the
Armory. A letter of interest was issued by the City on January 29, 2019. Four
responses were received from the private sector. A Request for Qualifications was
issued on June 25, 2019 and four responses were received. All four responders were
invited to proceed to the Request for Proposal phase and two development t eams
submitted responses to the RFP.
The Armory Review Team, consisting of city staff and members of the Brookings
Historic Preservation Commission, interviewed the teams on October 31 and November
1, 2019. On November 26, 2019, the City Council approved moving forward with
Linchpin Corporation on a development agreement.
Linchpin Corp. submitted a concept whereby the exterior Armory structure would be
restored and the interior modifications would consist of office/commercial space,
meeting space, and restaurant and lounge. The boutique hotel will consist of 60-70
rooms above a two level parking garage with 90 parking stalls. The proposal is a two
phase construction project with the Armory renovations occurring in phase I carrying a
renovation cost of $3.36 million. Phase II consists of the hotel and parking garage with
an estimated cost of $12.3 million. The total cost of the project would be approximately
$15.7 million.
Item Details:
The City and Linchpin Corporation have been working on a development agreement
throughout 2020 as part of the negotiation process. The development agreement
recognizes a three phase approach to the project:
Phase I: Due Diligence Period
Phase II: Armory Renovations/Construction
Phase III: Hotel and Parking Ramp Construction
The key components of the City’s obligation in the development agreement are as
follows:
Responsible for the costs of repairing the roof of the Armory. (TIF eligible
expense).
Waiving of the disposal costs at the landfill associated with th e hazardous
materials abatement and remediation.
Creation of two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts, one for Phase II and one
for Phase III.
Creation of Business Improvement District #2 on the hotel.
Approval of alcohol license(s) upon completed application.
Transfer of the property for $0.00.
Use of the west parking lot and south side of 3rd Street parking for construction
staging.
Legal Consideration:
City Attorney Steve Britzman and Jim Wiederrich, attorney with Woods, Fuller, Shultz *&
Smith have worked with the attorney representing Linchpin Corporation on the
development agreement and have provided review and edits throughout the process.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
The Armory adaptive reuse is consistent with Goal 1 under Existing/New Amenities of
the City Council Strategic Plan.
Financial Consideration:
The City will front the costs of the Armory roof repairs (estimated at $130,000) and be
reimbursed through tax increment.
Options and Recommendation:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Approve with amendment(s)
3. Deny
4. Move the item to a work session
5. Do nothing
Staff recommends approval of the development agreement as presented.
Supporting Documentation:
Memo
Resolution
Development Agreement
Map
TIF Guidelines
Preliminary Floorplan
Resolution 20-085
A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Brookings and Linchpin Corporation, for the Development of the Armory Property
in the City of Brookings
Whereas, the City of Brookings is the owner of the Armory Building and adjacent
parking lot located at 221 Main Avenue; and
Whereas, one of the goals of the City of Brookings’ Strategic Plan for Economic
Development is to assist new business expansion within the downtown central business
district, and particularly to encourage renovation; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings selected Linchpin Corporation, a private development
company, through a competitive process as the preferred developer of the Armory
property; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has negotiated a Development Agreement with Linchpin
Corporation to form a public-private partnership to oversee the redevelopment,
construction, marketing, recruitment, build-out, and overall development of the Armory
property.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota that the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Brookings and
Linchpin Corporation be approved, together with the terms and conditions included
therein, for the comprehensive development of the Brookings Armory property.
Adopted this 27th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
This Development Agreement, dated (insert date here), (the effective date of this Agreement),
is entered into between the City of Brookings, a South Dakota municipal corporation (the
“City”), and, Linchpin Corporation, a South Dakota corporation, (the “Developer”). This
Agreement refers to City and Developer collectively as the “Parties” and singularly as a “Party”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City is the owner of real property located within the City of Brookings at 221 Main
Avenue, and legally described as:
Lot 1, Front Street Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota.
hereinafter referred to as “the Property;” and
WHEREAS, in order to strengthen the public planning process and to encourage private
participation in comprehensive planning, City has solicited proposals for development of the
Property and has selected Developer to develop the Property, pursuant to this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on November 26, 2019, the City Council voted to enter into with Developer a
development agreement for the Adaptive Reuse/Redevelopment of the Historic Armory Building
located on the Property (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Developer has presented to City a development proposal for a commercial
development, to include the completion of Developer’s due diligence activities for the Project
(the “Phase 1” portion of the Project), the reconstruction of the Armory Building located on the
east one-half (approximately) of the Property (the “Armory Property”) into office, retail and
hotel amenity spaces (the “Phase 2” portion of the Project), and the construction of a Hotel (the
“Phase 3” portion of the Project) to be located on the west one-half (approximately) of the
Property (the “Hotel Property”); and
WHEREAS, the parties agree the Project is a three-phased development, the development costs
will be financed by Developer, a portion of the development costs will be repaid over time
through the use of property tax increment financing generated from the Project, and City will
have approval over all development plans of the Project prior to Developer commencing
construction of each of Phase 2 and Phase 3; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement permits Developer to proceed with its due diligence, inspections,
design, pre-leasing and financing with assurance that, subject to the conditions of this
Agreement, the Project may proceed and be completed as agreed upon by the Parties; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is intended to: (1) minimize uncertainty in planning for, and
securing orderly development of the Project; (2) provide the certainty necessary for Developer to
make significant investments in public infrastructure, building renovations and other
improvements; (3) assure the timely and progressive installation of necessary improvements; (4)
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provide public services appropriate for each Phase of the Project’s development; (5) establish
phasing for the orderly and measured build-out of the Project consistent with the desires of City
and Developer so the Property may be developed in a manner consistent with the development
objectives of City, as set forth in the City’s request for proposals; (6) allow development to occur
at a pace that will assure integration of the Project into the existing community; and (7) provide
significant public benefits to City that City would not necessarily receive without this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for the benefits to City, Developer desires to receive from City (1) the
assurance it may proceed with this Project in accordance with the existing land use plan, city
ordinances, and the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, and (2) the benefits
afforded Developer under this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, City agrees Developer may utilize a Related Party, or more than one Related Party,
for all or part of the work contemplated by this Agreement, with “Related Party” meaning any
party related to Developer by one of the relationships described in Section 267(b) of the United
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any party controlled by or under common
control with Developer;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Developer and City agree to the foregoing recitals and as follows:
1. PHASED DEVELOPMENT.
A. Description of Phases.
The Parties anticipate and agree the development of the Property will occur in a phased and
staged manner. Phase 1 consists of the due diligence activities contemplated by this Agreement
during the Due Diligence Period, as identified in Section 3. Presuming Developer does not
provide notice of termination as is allowed in Section 3, Developer will proceed with Phase 2 of
the Project by purchasing the Armory Property and Armory Building in their “as is” condition.
Developer will, thereafter, be responsible for any operating and renovation expenses involving
the Armory Property and Armory Building, unless otherwise agreed with City in writing. Phase
2 of development will consist of renovations to the Armory Building located on the Armory
Property, with Phase 2 of the Project consisting of 5-6 leasable office suites, public
event/conference space (as requested/required in the Armory redevelopment RFP), Proposed
Restaurant with bar/lounge, and back-of house spaces required to support such event/conference
spaces and dining establishment.
Developer will be allowed a Hotel Due Diligence Period (defined below) in connection with
Phase 3. Phase 3 of the Project will consist of improvements to the Hotel Property, which is
currently a paved parking lot. Phase 3 will consist of the construction of a hotel (the “Hotel”),
containing lobby, circulation cores connecting the Armory and Hotel spaces, Parking structure
(the “Parking Ramp”) for approximately 90 conventional spaces (assuming self-park, not
counting increases for valet parking configurations), approximately 60-70 hotel rooms, with
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proposed fitness, amenity, and back-of-house support spaces necessitated by the proposed
franchise requirements. The final square footage and room counts in Phase 3 will depend on
historic preservation review and any unique height limitations imposed by the city, state, or other
authority having jurisdiction with regards to the project.
The current design plans for the Project, as of the date of this Agreement, are set forth in the
attached Exhibit B.
2. PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE.
A. Schedule Milestones.
Subject to satisfaction of Armory Sale Conditions and Hotel Sale Conditions contained in this
Agreement, the preliminary proposed schedule for the Project is as follows:
a. Execution of this Development Agreement: November 20, 2020.
b. Completion of Armory Initial Due Diligence Period by Developer: 8 months
from execution of Development Agreement.
c. Completion of the Armory Supplemental Due Diligence Period by Developer,
if Developer exercises an option to extend the Due Diligence Period pursuant
to Section 3.
d. Phase 2 Armory Property and Armory Building transfer within 30 days of
completion of the Due Diligence Period.
e. Commencement of construction of the renovations for the Armory Building
within 30 days following the transfer to Developer of title to the Armory
Property and Armory Building.
f. Completion of Phase 2 construction/development: 12 months from
closing/final possession of the Armory Building.
g. Completion of Hotel Due Diligence by Developer: 20 months from execution
of Development Agreement.
h. Phase 3 Hotel Property transfer within 30 days of completion of the Hotel Due
Diligence Period.
i. Commencement of construction of the Hotel and Parking Ramp within 30
days following the transfer to Developer of the Hotel Property.
j. Completion of Phase 3 construction/development: 18 months from the date of
closing on the Hotel property.
3. DUE DILIGENCE.
A. Due Diligence Period.
Following execution of this Agreement, Developer will have a period of time to perform its due
diligence activities, to inspect the Property, to complete the 11.1 Historic Preservation Review
(as contemplated by SDCL 1-19A-11.1), to arrange equity commitments and financing, and to
fully satisfy all Armory Sale Conditions contained in this Agreement. Developer will have until
July 1, 2021 to perform the due diligence activities and determine if the Armory portion of the
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Project will proceed (“Armory Initial Due Diligence Period”). If Developer is pursuing its due
diligence activities in good faith and with diligent efforts, as is reasonably determined by City,
Developer may, at its option, by written notice to City no later than (June 1, 2021, request an
extension for a supplemental due diligence period (the “Armory Supplemental Due Diligence
Period”). If Developer requests and is granted the Armory Supplemental Due Diligence Period
with which to complete its due diligence activities for the Armory Property, then the Armory
Supplemental Due Diligence Period and the Armory Initial Due Diligence Period are collectively
referred to as the “Armory Due Diligence Period.” If Developer does not request or is not
granted the Armory Supplemental Due Diligence Period, then the Armory Initial Due Diligence
Period will be the Armory Due Diligence Period. City will have unilateral authority to accept or
reject Developer’s request for an extension of the Armory Initial Due Diligence Period, but such
authority will be exercised in a reasonable fashion and will seek to minimize to Developer any
material detriment. During the Armory Due Diligence Period, Developer will have access to the
Armory Property for any inspections. During the Armory Due Diligence Period, Developer
agrees to maintain the Armory Property as nearly as possible in its pre-inspection condition, and
Developer will pay for and be responsible for any damages to the Armory Property during this
Armory Due Diligence Period which are caused by a negligent act of Developer or its
employees, agents, consultants, contractors or subcontractors in performance of Developer’s due
diligence activities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City agrees Developer’s due diligence
activities may require testing of the physical conditions of the Armory Property including, but
expressly not limited to, testing of existing physical conditions of the Armory Building.
However, except for the Armory roof, Developer will restore to its pre-due diligence condition
the Armory Building and the Property, ordinary wear and tear excepted. It is acknowledged and
agreed Developer will selectively remove portions of the existing ceiling in the Armory to allow
Developer to inspect the structural conditions for the roof and floor framing. Developer will not
be obligated to restore such removed portions, or other inspection-related construction or
demolition, back to the pre-due diligence condition.
The parties acknowledge and agree Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Project are separate, distinct, and
the success of Phase 2 is not dependent on the successful completion of Phase 3. The parties
intend and agree for purposes of this Agreement, Developer will not be required to finalize all
plans, financing, permitting, etc., for the Hotel and Parking Ramp construction prior to the
commencement of Phase 2, including the Armory Sale to Developer. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if Developer decides, during the Armory Due Diligence Period, to not proceed with
Phase 2, Developer will forfeit the right to proceed with Phase 3.
Developer will have a second due diligence period (the “Hotel Due Diligence Period”) after the
commencement of Phase 2 of the Project to complete its due diligence activities for the Hotel
Property. Developer will have until June 1, 2022 to perform its due diligence activities and
determine if the Hotel portion of the Project will proceed. During the Hotel Due Diligence
Period, Developer will undertake to meet and satisfy all of the Hotel Sale Conditions and other
requirements under this Agreement in connection with Phase 3 of the Project, including without
limitation, (i) finalization of the Hotel and Parking Ramp construction plans, (ii) Developer’s
submission, and City’s approval of any necessary, or reasonably requested, zoning or other land
use regulation changes or exceptions in connection with Phase 3, and (iii) Developer’s obtaining
from City tax increment financing for Phase 3.
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B. Due Diligence Activities.
Further, due diligence activities may include, but are not limited to the following:
(i) Developer’s physical testing of the Property, including structures on the Property
and environmental testing of the Property.
(ii) Developer’s completion of site analysis work, including but not limited to,
engineering studies, environmental analysis, and 11.1 Historic Preservation
Review.
(iii) Developer’s finalization of the Developer’s Development Plan.
(iv) Developer’s submission, and City’s approval of any necessary, or reasonably
requested, zoning or other land use regulation changes or exceptions.
(v) Obtaining from City tax increment financing under two separate applications, one
for Phase 2 and one for Phase 3.
(vi) Other necessary activities as mutually agreed by the parties.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Developer may arrange and
commence work to repair the Armory roof and undertake any and all necessary hazardous
material abatement at the Armory during the Armory Due Diligence period. Prior to the
commencement of the roof repair and Hazmat Abatement, Developer will provide City with a
separate fixed price bid or not to exceed guaranteed maximum price for the cost of the repair of
the Armory Building roof, which cost is to be reimbursed by City. The total cost of the Armory
Building roof may be included in the TIF for Phase 2, and in that event, will be the first cost
reimbursed by the taxes collected therefor. Developer will be responsible for contracting for and
arranging such Hazmat Abatement, subject to City waiving dumping/disposal fees incurred by
Developer in connection with the disposal of hazardous material at the City’s landfill to the
extent disposal at the City’s landfill is allowed under applicable laws.
C. Access to Property.
For purposes of Developer’s access to the Property during the Armory Due Diligence Period and
the Hotel Due Diligence Period, City agrees Developer will be considered a tenant of City in
connection with Developer’s rights and obligations during the Armory Due Diligence Period and
the Hotel Due Diligence Period. To that end, City will cooperate with Developer to allow
Developer to seek “Tenant Improvement” financing in connection with any activities of
Developer during the Armory Due Diligence Period and the Hotel Due Diligence Period,
provided City incurs no obligation to make improvements during Developer’s “tenancy,” and the
Property remains free and clear of all mortgages, mechanics’ liens, judgements, security interests
and other encumbrances of any kind.
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D. Termination During Due Diligence Periods.
Should the results of Developer’s activities described in this Section be not satisfactory to
Developer, then, prior to the expiration of the Armory Due Diligence Period, Developer must
notify City in writing of the failure to satisfy Developer’s Armory Due Diligence requirements
and Developer’s election to terminate this Agreement, in which case this Agreement will become
null and void, except for the provisions of Sections 3, 21, 22, 23, 28 and 32. If Developer has
not given to City notice of termination by the end of the Armory Due Diligence Period, then
Developer will be obligated to complete all Armory Sale Conditions and proceed to complete the
Project.
Should the results of Developer’s activities in connection with the Hotel Due Diligence Period be
not satisfactory to Developer, then Developer must notify City in writing of the failure to satisfy
Developer’s Hotel Due Diligence requirements and Developer’s election to terminate Phase 3 of
the Project. Developer’s termination of Phase 3 of the Project will render all terms and
conditions of this Agreement in connection with Phase 3, null and void, except for the provisions
of Sections 3, 21, 22, 23, 28 and 32. Developer’s termination of Phase 3 of the Project will not
impact Developer’s or City’s obligations under this Agreement in connection with Phase 2 of the
Project.
4. SALE OF ARMORY PROPERTY AND ARMORY BUILDING.
A. City’s Sale Obligations.
Upon Developer’s successful completion of the Armory Sale Conditions, as defined in Section
4.C, City agrees to convey to Developer the Armory Property and the Armory Building. The
conveyance will be made subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. City will utilize
SDCL 9-27-36, SDCL 9-27-37, and SDCL 9-54-1 to facilitate the transfer of the Armory
Property and Armory Building for economic development purposes. The Parties intend and
agree the provisions of this Agreement will constitute covenants which will run with the Armory
Property and Armory Building, and the burdens and benefits of this Agreement will bind and
inure to all successors in interest to the Parties. Accordingly, the terms of this Agreement may
be recorded, as an attachment to an affidavit or by other means acceptable to the Register of
Deeds, in the Brookings County Office of the Register of Deeds, as covenants running with the
Armory Property and Armory Building.
B. Consideration/Purchase Price for Armory Property and Armory Building.
Developer agrees to acquire, and City agrees to convey to Developer, the Armory Property and
Armory Building for and in consideration of the terms and agreements of this Agreement. No
cash consideration will be payable for the Armory Property and Armory Building.
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C. Sale Conditions for Armory Property and Armory Building.
City will not be obligated to sell to Developer, and Developer will not be obligated to purchase
from City, the Armory Property and Armory Building, unless during the Armory Due Diligence
Period Developer has completed, and City has approved, in its sole discretion, all of the
following requirements (the “Armory Sale Conditions”):
(i) Developer has not given notice of termination of this Agreement during the
Armory Due Diligence Period.
(ii) Developer has provided documentation confirming Developer, or its Related
Parties, has the equity and loan financing required to complete Phase 2.
(iii) Developer has provided Developer’s Development Plan confirming use of the
space within the Armory Building, the design and construction schedules
therefore, and the proposed ownership, leasing and management arrangements for
the Armory Building.
(iv) Developer has provided to City the Armory Building construction documents, as
defined by the American Institute of Architects or the Engineers Joint Contract
Documents Committee and meeting the requirements of Section 12.A.
(v) Developer has until the closing date on the sale of the Armory Building and the
Armory Property to meet the requirements and fulfill Developer’s obligations
under this Agreement and the Development Plan.
(vi) Developer has provided one or more fixed price bids or guaranteed maximum
prices for completion of Phase 2, exclusive of the cost of repairing the Armory
Building roof.
(vii) There are not pending any third party lawsuits or claims, or governmental
investigations, actions or proceedings, against Developer and its Related Parties
that would have a material adverse impact upon the Project or the Property.
(viii) Developer has obtained for Phase 2 all permits, historical building approvals, tax
increment financing, and other licenses, and approvals required in order to
commence and complete construction for the renovation of the Armory Building.
(ix) Developer has disclosed the identities and obligations of all Related Parties in
connection with Phase 2.
(x) Developer has obtained payment and performance bonds for the full cost of the
bids or guaranteed maximum prices have been obtained for Phase 2.
(xi) Developer has applied for, and City has awarded, tax increment financing for
Phase 2.
(xii) This Agreement will not be or have been subject to a pending or adverse
referendum as described in Section 11.
(xiii) Developer is not in default of its obligations under this Agreement.
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5. SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTY.
A. City’s Sale Obligations.
Upon Developer’s successful completion of the Hotel Property Sale Conditions, as defined in
Section 5.C, City agrees to convey to Developer the Hotel Property. The conveyance will be
made subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. City will utilize SDCL 9-27-36,
SDCL 9-27-37, and SDCL 9-54-1 to facilitate the transfer of the Hotel Property for economic
development purposes. The Parties intend and agree the provisions of this Agreement will
constitute covenants which will run with the Hotel Property, and the burdens and benefits of this
Agreement will bind and inure to all successors in interest to the Parties. Accordingly, the terms
of this Agreement may be recorded, as an attachment to an affidavit or by other means
acceptable to the Register of Deeds, in the Brookings County Office of the Register of Deeds, as
covenants running with the Hotel Property.
B. Consideration/Purchase Price for Hotel Property.
Developer agrees to acquire, and City agrees to convey to Developer, the Hotel Property for and
in consideration of the terms and agreements of this Agreement. No cash consideration will be
payable for the Hotel Property.
C. Sale Conditions for Hotel Property.
City will not be obligated to sell to Developer, and Developer will not be obligated to purchase
from City, the Hotel Property, unless during the Hotel Due Diligence Period, Developer has
completed, and City has approved, in its sole discretion, all of the following requirements (the
“Hotel Sale Conditions”):
(i) Developer has not given notice of termination of this Agreement during the Hotel
Due Diligence Period.
(ii) Developer has provided documentation confirming Developer, or its Related Parties,
has the equity and loan financing required to complete Phase 3.
(iii) Developer has provided documentation confirming Developer or the Hotel franchisee
has the equity and loan financing required to complete Phase 3.
(iv) Developer has provided Developer’s Development Plan confirming use of the Hotel
and Parking Ramp, the design and construction schedules therefore, and the proposed
ownership, leasing and management arrangements for the Hotel and Parking Ramp.
(v) Developer has provided the Hotel and Parking Ramp construction documents, as
defined by the American Institute of Architects or the Engineers Joint Contract
Documents Committee, and meeting the requirements of Section 12.A.
(vi) Developer has, as of the closing date on the sale of the Hotel Property, met all of the
requirements of and fulfilled Developer’s obligations under this Agreement and the
Development Plan.
(vii) Developer’s hotel franchise or other similar arrangement for construction and
operation of the Hotel, as approved by City, remains in full force and effect.
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(viii) Developer has received City’s approval for the establishment of a second business
improvement district for Phase 3, separate from the general business improvement
district for the maintenance of the Parking Ramp.
(ix) Developer has provided one or more fixed price bids or guaranteed maximum price
for completion of Phase 3.
(x) There are not pending any third party lawsuits or claims, or governmental
investigations, actions or proceedings, against Developer and its Related Parties that
would have a material adverse impact upon the Project or the Property.
(xi) Developer has obtained for Phase 3 all permits, historical building approvals, and
other licenses, and approvals required in order to commence and complete
construction for the Hotel Project.
(xii) Developer has disclosed the identities and obligations of all Related Parties.
(xiii) Developer has obtained payment and performance bonds for the full cost of the bids
or guaranteed maximum prices have been obtained for Phase 3.
(xiv) Developer is not in default of its obligations under this Agreement.
(xv) Developer is not in default of its obligations under any engineering, architectural,
construction or other contract for the renovation of the Armory Building for Phase 2.
(xvi) Developer and its Related Parties are not in default of their equity and financing
commitments for the renovation of the Armory Building for Phase 2.
(xvii) This Agreement will not be or have been subject to a pending or adverse referendum
as described in Section 11.
(xviii) Developer has applied for, and City has awarded, tax increment financing for Phase 3.
6. SALE REQUIREMENTS.
A. City to Provide Marketable Title.
Developer’s obligation to purchase the Property pursuant to this Agreement is contingent upon
City providing to Developer marketable title to the Property by warranty deeds, which warranty
deeds only contain easements, rights-of-way and restrictions of record acceptable to Developer.
7. CLOSING COSTS.
A. Responsibilities of Parties.
Developer and City agree to equally split the cost of title insurance search fees and premiums for
owner’s policies of title insurance, and all closing costs of the closing agent associated with the
sale and transfer of the Property from City to Developer. Developer will pay all title insurance
fees for endorsements requested by Developer and any lender policy of title insurance.
8. DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS.
A. General Description of Developer’s Obligations.
Developer understands and agrees to the following obligations:
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(i) Complete site development and environmental assessment of the Property.
(ii) Confirm the applicable land use regulations and develop the Property consistent
with all applicable regulations.
(iii) Complete the analysis of necessary public and private infrastructure and
street/utility improvements, and pay for the improvements required, all in
accordance with this Agreement and Developer’s proposal for the Property.
(iv) Pay the usual and customary building permit fees.
(v) Pay the usual and customary application and development fees of City.
(vi) Pay all Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessments of the
Property desired by Developer or required by applicable laws.
(vii) Submit two applications for the use of tax increment financing, one for each of
Phase 2 and Phase 3, and adhere to applicable terms and conditions of the duly-
approved tax increment development agreements to be negotiated with City.
(viii) Procure goods and services for architectural services, engineering services and
construction and renovations of the Armory Building, Hotel and Parking Ramp,
and construct the Project in accordance with this Agreement and Developer’s
proposal for development of the Project.
(ix) Cause, at Developer’s cost, the plat to be prepared and filed for the separation of
the Armory Property from the Hotel Property.
B. Improvements.
Developer will develop the Property in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, any amendments to this Agreement and pursuant to Developer’s
Development Plan as, from time-to-time, may be approved by City. Developer’s failure to
comply with any term or condition of, or fulfill any obligation of, Developer under this
Agreement, any amendments to this Agreement or Developer’s Development Plan as may have
been approved pursuant to this Agreement, will constitute a default by Developer under this
Agreement.
C. Developer’s Obligations to Pay for Improvements.
Except for the waiver of landfill fees by City for the disposal of hazardous material at City’s
landfill site, and the cost of repairing the roof of the Armory Building, as approved by City
pursuant to Section 9.A (vii) of this Agreement, Developer will be responsible, at its sole cost
and expense, to pay for and make the improvements to the Property.
D. City’s Applications.
City agrees it will accept for processing, review and action, all completed applications for
zoning, special permits, development permits, tentative maps, subdivision maps, tax increment
financing applications, liquor license applications, business improvement district proposals, and
other submissions for this Project in accordance with its customary procedures and this
Agreement; provided, however City will exercise any and all commercially reasonable efforts to
ensure that Developer, or its assigns, is able to purchase and/or obtain a full restaurant liquor
license and, as one may become available under the City’s allocation or apportionment
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procedures, an “on-sale” liquor license City will inform Developer, upon request, of the
necessary submission requirements pertaining to permit applications, and will review
Developer’s applications and schedule the applications for review or hearing by the appropriate
authority. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City is not bound to approve any and all applications,
permits, plans and other submissions, all of which must be completed to City’s satisfaction. If
Developer is not able to obtain all approvals, permits and other consents required, in Developer’s
sole opinion, Developer’s sole remedy will be to terminate this Agreement during the Armory
Due Diligence Period or the Hotel Due Diligence Period, as applicable. After the Armory Due
Diligence Period or the Hotel Due Diligence Period, as applicable, provided Developer has not
terminated this Agreement in accordance with this Agreement, Developer will not be allowed to
terminate this Agreement, and must amend its plans as required in order to obtain City’s
approvals, permits and other consents.
E. Condition of Property.
Developer will be allowed to make inspections of the Property as part of Developer’s due
diligence activities. DEVELOPER’S PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY WILL BE ON AN
“AS-IS WITH ALL FAULTS” BASIS WITH ANY AND ALL PATENT AND LATENT
DEFECTS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
OF THE PROPERTY, AND DEVELOPER WILL NOT RELY ON ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER FROM CITY AS TO ANY MATTERS CONCERNING THE CONDITION
OF THE ARMORY BUILDING OR PROPERTY.
9. CITY OBLIGATIONS.
A. City understands and agrees to the following obligations:
(i) Assist Developer with the documentation required by SDCL Ch. 11-9 and the
City’s TIF Policy, including but expressly not limited to the TIF Project Plans for
Phase 2 and Phase 3, consistent with this Development Agreement.
(ii) Assist Developer with the filing of liquor license applications consistent with this
Development Agreement.
(iii) Assist Developer with the documentation required under SDCL Ch. 9-55 and
Brookings City Ordinances in connection with the establishment of a business
improvement district in connection with Phase 3 of the Project.
(iv) Transfer to Developer the Armory Building and Armory Property, consistent with
the terms and conditions this Agreement.
(v) Upon the transfer of the Armory Building and Armory Property, City will provide
to Developer access to the Hotel Property, without any additional payments or
other consideration being provided by Developer, for purposes of construction
staging and other uses related to Developer’s construction under Phase 2 of this
Agreement. Developer will have the authority to fence off all or a portion of the
Hotel Property for such purposes.
(vi) City will provide to Developer access to the public parking area on the south side
of 3rd Street, without any additional payments or other consideration, for purposes
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of construction staging and other uses related to Developer’s construction under
Phase 3 of the Project. Developer will have the authority to fence off all or a
portion of the public parking area for such purposes.
(vii) It is acknowledged and agreed by the Parties the roof of the existing Armory
building experienced certain property damage in the summer of 2019. City will
be responsible for paying the costs to restore the roof to watertight and “like new”
condition. Restoration will occur during the Armory Due Diligence Period, or
during Phase 2. Developer will be responsible for arranging and contracting for
the work on the roof to be completed; provided, however, City will fund the costs
to bring the roof back into the watertight and “like new” condition. The total cost
of the Armory Building roof may be included in the TIF for Phase 2, and in the
event, will be the first cost reimbursed by the taxes collected therefor. City will
not be responsible for costs and expenses in excess of the costs approved by City
during the Armory Due Diligence Period.
(viii) Developer will be responsible for paying for any and all hazardous material
abatement and removal costs (“Hazmat Abatement”) in connection with the
Armory Building. To that end, Developer will be responsible for contracting for
and arranging such Hazmat Abatement, subject to City waiving dumping/disposal
fees incurred by Developer in connection with the disposal of hazardous material
at the City’s landfill to the extent disposal at the City’s landfill is allowed under
applicable laws.
(ix) Signing the plat which will separate the Armory Property from the Hotel
Property.
10. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (“TIF”).
As an incentive to development of the Property, tax increment financing (“TIF”) for this
Project will be available under the following terms and conditions, and consistent with the
City’s Tax Increment Finance District Guidelines, dated January 13, 2009, and attached
hereto as Exhibit A (“TIF Policy”).
a. Developer may apply for tax increment financing pursuant to City’s TIF Policy
governing the application and use of tax increment financing and must pay the
applicable application fees. City agrees to expeditiously process said applications and
approve mutually agreeable tax increment finance plans for the tax increment
districts, provided applicant meets City’s and state of South Dakota’s tax increment
financing requirements. The parties agree, a tax increment district will be applicable
for Phase 2, and a separate tax increment district will be applicable for Phase 3.
b. Developer must pay for and finance all development, construction, and Project costs
identified in the Tax Increment Project Plans, as that term is defined in SDCL 11-9-1
and referenced in the TIF Policy, with reimbursement to Developer subject to receipt
of future tax increment proceeds from the TIF districts. The Tax Increment Project
Plan must describe the eligible costs to be reimbursed from tax increment proceeds
and the aggregate maximum amount and duration for which tax increment proceeds
may be reimbursed.
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c. As stipulated in the TIF Policy, properties in a certified tax increment district are not
eligible for the Brookings County’s discretionary property tax formula until the
district is de-certified.
d. The application for Phase 2 will be filed and approved during the Armory Due
Diligence Period, with the commencement of the TIF period being timed so as to
optimize the use of the TIF funding.
e. The application for Phase 3 may be filed and approved during the Hotel Due
Diligence Period with the commencement of the TIF period being timed so as to
optimize the use of the TIF funding.
f. The City’s obligation to reimburse Developer for any costs identified in a Tax
Increment Project Plan will be terminated in the event City approval of a tax
increment district and tax increment financing is referred by the voters and the voters
do not approve the tax increment district and tax increment financing.
11. REFERENDUM.
A. Impact of Successful Referendum.
The Parties acknowledge the lack of a successful referendum on the City Council’s approval of
this Agreement is a condition precedent to the performance of this Agreement by both parties.
Briefly stated, the condition precedent concerns the right of the public to petition for referendum
concerning this Agreement. A referendum is viewed by City as unlikely. City’s obligation to
sell to Developer the Property, along with this Agreement, will be terminated if the City
Council’s decision to sell the Property is referred by the voters and the voters do not approve this
Agreement. “Referred” means a Petition to Refer, signed by the requisite residents, which
Petition to Refer is filed and the voters of the City, at an election, vote to nullify the decision of
City to sell to Developer the Property. In the event of a successful referral, City’s obligation to
sell Property pursuant to this Agreement will be null and void. This condition precedent will be
met at the later of the expiration date of any referendum period if there is no referendum (20 days
after the publication of the Resolution approve this Agreement), or the date following the
election canvassing if there is a referendum election, and this Agreement is approved at the
referendum election. However, a referendum decision by voters which does not approve this
Agreement will permit City and Developer to terminate the Project at no cost or liability to either
Party. A referendum is not likely, but all government real estate transactions are subject to the
possibility of a referendum.
12. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
A. Form of Construction Documents.
Developer agrees to prepare, at Developer’s expense, architect or engineer-stamped construction
documents as defined by the American Institute of Architects or the Engineers Joint Contract
Documents Committee for each of Phase 2 and Phase 3 as set forth in Sections 4.C (iv) and
5.C (v). Site plans will be prepared for the Armory Property and the Hotel Property containing
such improvements, and will be drawn to scale addressing zoning, platting, and applicable
subdivision regulations. Such construction documents will include, but not be limited to, lots
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and block design, street layouts, easements and rights-of-way dedications, water systems,
sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, electrical systems and lines, natural gas systems
and lines, and telecommunication systems, street lighting, curb and gutter, signage, and other
infrastructure deemed necessary by City. The Parties agree the street system will be public
streets.
13. UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION/RELOCATION.
A. Developer’s Obligations for Utilities.
Developer will be responsible for costs associated with utility improvements and/or relocation of
existing utilities consistent with plans and specifications to be approved by City as necessary for
the development and construction of the Project. Developer agrees to solicit, encourage, and
utilize all reasonable and prudent means to employ or contract with local contractors, vendors,
and service providers for these purposes.
14. PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS.
A. Construction Documents/Financing.
Developer will be responsible for construction documents suitable for construction, and be
responsible for overall financing of improvements for Phase 2 and Phase 3 improvements
associated with an adaptive reuse/redevelopment of the Property.
B. Phase 2 Improvements.
Phase 2 improvements must be consistent with the restoration of the exterior shell and features of
the existing Armory Building and associated interior renovations must be consistent with
providing professional office, retail, convention/meeting space, restaurant/lounge, and/or back-
of-house operations space associated with a hotel and/or convention space.
C. Phase 3 Improvements.
Phase 3 improvements must consist of improvements associated with construction of a multi-
story Hotel and associated parking by way of a Parking Ramp to accommodate the needs of the
Hotel, convention space and offices as well as additional parking spaces to be made available to
the public.
15. SIGNAGE.
A. Developer Signage.
Developer will be allowed to install signage advertising the Project following execution of this
Agreement with the design, number, and locations mutually agreed upon by both Parties. Any
signage must follow applicable signage ordinances, and permits and fees will be Developer’s
responsibility.
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16. RULES, REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL POLICIES.
A. Applicability of Rules, etc.
For the term of this Agreement, the rules, regulations, ordinances and official policies governing
the permitted uses of land, the density and intensity of use, applicable to the development of the
Property, including the zoning of the Property and the maximum height and size of proposed
buildings (but not construction standards), will be those rules, regulations, ordinances and
official policies in force on the effective date of this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided
in this Agreement, to the extent any future changes in the zoning ordinance or any future rules,
ordinances, regulations or policies adopted by City purport to be applicable to the Property, but
are inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement
will prevail, unless the Parties mutually agree to amend or modify this Agreement. To the extent
any future changes in the zoning ordinances or any future rules, ordinances, regulations or
policies adopted by City are applicable to the Project and are not inconsistent with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, such future changes in the zoning ordinances or such future rules,
ordinances, regulations or policies will be applicable to this Project.
B. State and Federal Laws.
This Section will not preclude any requirements of Developer to comply with City rules,
ordinances, regulations or policies which are required by state or federal laws or regulations. In
the event state or federal laws or regulations enacted after the date of this Agreement prevent or
preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement, or require changes in plans
or permits approved by City, this Agreement may be modified, extended or suspended as may be
necessary to comply with such state or federal laws or regulations or the regulations of any other
governmental jurisdiction. To the extent any actions of federal or state agencies have the effect
of preventing, delaying or modifying development of the Project, City will not in any manner be
liable for any such prevention, delay or modification of said development. Developer is
required, at its cost and without cost to or obligation on the part of City, to comply with such
development restrictions
C. Health/Safety/Physical Risk Codes, etc.
Nothing herein may be construed to limit the authority of City to adopt and apply codes,
ordinances and regulations which have the legal effect of protecting persons or property from
conditions which create a health, safety or physical risk.
D. Compliance with Construction Standards.
All construction documents and plans for the Project must comply with the rules, regulations and
design guidelines in effect at the time the construction, improvements, and plans are approved.
Laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies governing the design,
improvement and construction standards and specifications applicable to public improvements to
be constructed by Developer will be those in force and effect at the time the applicable permit
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approval for the construction of such improvements is granted. If no permit is required for the
public improvements, the date of permit approval will be the date the improvement plans are
approved by City or the date construction for the public improvements is commenced, whichever
occurs first.
E. Uniform Codes Applicable.
This Project will be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the International
Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes, in effect at the time of approval of
the appropriate building, grading, encroachment or other construction permits for the Project.
All infrastructure improvements will be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the
codes delineated herein in effect at the start of construction of such infrastructure.
F. Public Hearings.
This section may not be construed to limit the authority or obligation of City to hold necessary
public hearings, to limit discretion of City or any of its officers or officials with regard to laws,
ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, and official policies which require the exercise of
discretion by City or any of its officers or officials, provided their respective actions may not
conflict with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
17. RESTAURANT LICENSES.
A. License Guidelines/Applications.
Both parties understand and agree some businesses seeking to locate in the Project may apply for
various types of restaurant alcoholic beverage or malt beverage licenses for their respective
business that may be available. The processing of these applications must follow established
procedures pursuant to city and state regulations.
18. PERFORMANCE METRICS; REVIEWS BY CITY.
A. Specific Development Obligations.
Developer and City have agreed the development of the Property by Developer is subject to
certain specific development obligations, described herein. These specific development
obligations, together with the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, provide the
incentive and consideration for City entering into this Agreement.
B. Development Timing.
Developer will be obligated to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement at those
times specified in this Agreement. The parties acknowledge Developer cannot, at this time,
predict with certainty when or the rate at which plans, specifications, and reviews will be
developed and/or completed. As a result, City agrees to exercise reasonable discretion with
respect to deadlines and other milestone with respect to Developer and the Project such that
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City’s actions will seek to minimize detriment to Developer and the Project. In addition, City
will, if Developer meets the requirements set forth in Section 3.A, approve the extension of the
Armory Due Diligence Period to include the Armory Supplemental Due Diligence Period.
Similarly, with respect to Phase 3 and the Hotel Due Diligence Period, City will approve
extensions of such deadlines to minimize detriment to Developer and the Project. It is
acknowledged as of the date of this Agreement, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a material
adverse effect on the hotel and hospitality industry and, as such, Developer’s Hotel Due
Diligence Period may need to be extended until such time as current economic environments for
the hotel and hospitality industry become more favorable.
C. Quarterly Review.
Developer will provide to City, during each of the Phases, a quarterly report as to the status of its
progress with respect to the Project, and the City Manager will, when such reports are provided,
review the status of the Project and evaluate the extent of good faith substantial compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Development Plan. Such periodic review
will be limited in scope to compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the
Development Agreement.
Developer must demonstrate good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and the Development Agreement, and must provide such information as may be
reasonably requested by the City Manager, and take those actions necessary to restore
compliance with this Agreement and the Development Agreement, as determined by the City
Manager to reestablish compliance with this Agreement and the Development Agreement.
If, following such review, the City Manager is not satisfied that Developer has demonstrated
good faith compliance with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Development
Agreement, or for any reason, the City Manager refers to the City Council the matter along with
recommendations for possible action, Developer will be provided, in writing at least 10 business
days in advance of the matter coming before the City Council, a summary of the reasons for such
referral to the City Council. Developer will be afforded reasonable opportunity to rebut such
reasons and will be provided a reasonable opportunity to appear before the City Council, should
Developer so choose.
Failure of City to conduct a quarterly review will not constitute a waiver by City of its rights to
otherwise enforce the provisions of this Agreement and the Development Agreement. Nor will
Developer have or assert any defense to such enforcement by reason of any such failure to
conduct a quarterly review.
19. WARRANTIES.
A. Warranties of City.
City, as the seller of the Property, hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Developer, as the
buyer of the Property, the following:
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a. City is the fee-owner of the Property with full authority to sell and transfer to
Developer the Property.
b. There is currently no action or proceeding pending against City pertaining to the
Property.
c. To the best of City’s knowledge, there are no unrecorded contracts, leases, easements,
or other agreements, or claims of any third party, affecting the use, title, occupancy or
development of the Property.
d. Each and every undertaking and obligation of City under this Agreement will be
performed by City in a timely manner.
e. To the best of City’s knowledge, City has made to Developer all required property
disclosures required by law as to all wells, private sewer systems, and aboveground or
underground storage tanks located on the Property.
f. Immediately upon execution of this Agreement, City agrees to provide to Developer
any and all environmental reports and analysis in its possession pertaining to the
Property.
g. City warrants there are no outstanding special assessments or taxes encumbering the
Property.
h. Upon the signing and delivery of this Agreement, this Agreement will be legally
binding upon City and enforceable against City in accordance with all of its
provisions.
i. The transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized through
appropriate action of City and the City Council and, as a result of such actions, City,
by and through the Mayor and Clerk, are authorized, directed, and empowered to sign
this Agreement and perform all of City’s obligations under this Agreement.
B. Warranties of Developer.
a. Developer is duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing pursuant to
the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation, and is duly qualified to do
business and is in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the Property is
located.
b. Developer is authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement and perform
all of its obligations under this Agreement.
c. Upon the signing and delivery of this Agreement, this Agreement will be legally
binding upon Developer and enforceable against Developer in accordance with all
of its provisions.
d. The person signing this Agreement on behalf of Developer has been duly
authorized to sign and deliver this Agreement on behalf of Developer.
e. Developer has not committed any act or permitted any action to be taken which
would adversely affect its ability to fulfill its material obligations under this
Agreement.
f. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, and the performance of
Developer’s obligations under this Agreement, will not violate or breach, or
conflict with, the terms, covenants or provisions of any agreement, contract, note,
mortgage, indenture or other document of any kind whatsoever to which
Developer is a party.
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20. DEVELOPER’S INSURANCE.
A. Liability Insurance.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must keep and maintain in full force and effect a policy
of commercial general liability insurance insuring all operations of Developer in or about the
Property for bodily injury and property damage liability for limits of liability not less than: (a)
$1,000,000 each occurrence (combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage); (b)
$1,000,000 for personal injury liability; and (c) $1,000,000 general aggregate. The policy must
insure against any and all liability of Developer and City with respect to the Property. The
policy must name City as an additional insured by endorsement.
B. Property Insurance on the Armory Building.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must keep and maintain in full force and effect a policy
of property insurance on the insurable improvements comprising the Armory Building, once title
has been transferred to Developer.
C. Builder’s Risk Insurance.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must obtain, keep and maintain builder’s risk insurance
policies equal to the cost of the improvements to be made to the Armory Building and the cost of
the construction of the Hotel.
D. Property Insurance on Personal Property.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must keep and maintain in full force and effect a policy
of insurance covering all of the items compromising Developer’s equipment and personal
property. City has no responsibility for loss or damage to the same.
E. Worker’s Compensation Employer’s Liability Insurance.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must keep and maintain during the term of this
Agreement, worker’s compensation insurance as required under South Dakota law, and
employer’s liability insurance in an amount not less than $500,000 each accident, $500,000
disease each employee, and $500,000 disease policy limit, covering all employees employed by
Developer.
F. Business Auto Insurance.
Developer, at its sole cost and expense, must keep and maintain business auto liability insurance
for the combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 for owned, non-owned and leased
vehicles.
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G. Certificate of Insurance.
Developer will cause to be delivered to City a certificate of insurance with regard to the policies
required under this Section 20, and which provide, by endorsement, the insurance policies will
not be canceled without at least 30 days’ notice to City.
H. Developer’s Failure to Maintain Insurance.
In the event Developer fails to keep in effect any of the insurance as required under this Section
20, and the failure continues for 15 days following receipt by Developer from City of notice of
the failure, City may, at its sole option, obtain the insurance, and the reasonable premium or
other reasonable expenses incurred until Developer provides evidence of insurance will be due
immediately upon Developer’s receipt of City’s invoice.
I. Assignees.
Any assignment of Developer’s responsibilities under this Agreement will require the assignee
comply with these insurance requirements.
21. INDEMNIFICATION BY DEVELOPER.
A. Developer’s Indemnification Obligations.
Developer will fully INDEMNIFY, DEFEND and HOLD HARMLESS City and its elected
officials, employees, the Mayor, council members, representatives and agents (the “Indemnified
Parties”) from and against any and all costs, claims, liens, damages, losses, expenses, fees, fines,
penalties, proceedings, actions, demands, causes of action, liability and lawsuits, bodily injury or
death of persons and property damage, resulting from or related to (i) Developer’s negligence,
willful misconduct or criminal conduct for activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement and
thereafter, including any such acts or omissions of Developer, Developer’s Related Parties, and
their respective members, managers, agents, officers, representatives, employees, consultants,
sub-consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors of any tier and suppliers of any
tier while in the exercise or performance of their rights or duties under this Agreement and
thereafter. The provisions of this indemnification obligation are solely for the benefit of the
Indemnified Parties and not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to
any person or entity. Developer, as appropriate, will promptly advise City in writing of any claim
or demand against the Indemnified Parties related to or arising out of Developer’s activities
under this Agreement and thereafter and will complete the investigation and defense of such
claim or demand at Developer’s cost to the extent required in this section. City will have the
right, at its option and expense, to participate in such defense with attorneys of its choice,
without relieving Developer of any of its obligations under this Section. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein, Developer will be under no obligation to defend, indemnify, or hold
harmless City from any claims, liabilities, causes of action, judgments, costs or expenses of any
kind, if such claim, liability, causes of action, judgment, cost or expense arises from or relates to
the negligent, willful misconduct or criminal conduct of the Indemnified Parties.
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B. City’s Indemnification Obligations.
City will fully INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, and HOLD HARMLESS Developer and its owners,
employees and agents, from and against any and all costs, claims, liens, damages, losses,
expenses, fees, fines, penalties, proceedings, actions, demands, causes of action, liability and
lawsuits, bodily injury or death of persons and property damage, resulting from or related to
City’s negligence, willful misconduct or criminal conduct for activities undertaken pursuant to
this Agreement and thereafter, including any such acts or omissions of City, City’s elected
officials, employees, the Mayor, council members, representatives and agents. City, as
appropriate, will promptly advise Developer in writing of any claim or demand against
Developer related to or arising out of City’s activities under this Agreement and thereafter and
will complete the investigation and defense of such claim or demand at City’s cost to the extent
required by this section. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, City will be under no
obligation to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless Developer from any claims, liabilities, causes
of action, judgments, costs or expenses of any kind, if such claim, liability, causes of action,
judgment, cost or expense arises from or relates to the negligent, willful misconduct or criminal
conduct of Developer.
22. DEFAULT; REMEDIES; TERMINATION.
A. General Provisions.
Subject to extensions of time by mutual consent in writing, failure or unreasonable delay by
either Party to perform any term or provision of this Agreement will constitute a default. In the
event of default or breach of any terms or conditions of this Agreement, the Party alleging such
default or breach will give the other Party not less than thirty (30) days’ notice in writing
specifying the nature of the alleged default and the manner in which said default may be
satisfactorily cured. During any such thirty (30) day period, the Party alleged to be in default
will not be considered in default for purposes of termination of this Agreement or the institution
of legal proceedings.
After notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day period, if such default has not been cured or is
not being diligently cured in the manner set forth in the notice, the other Party to this Agreement
may at its option:
1. Terminate this Agreement; and/or
2. Institute legal or equitable action to cure, correct or remedy any default, including
but not limited to an action for specific performance of the terms of this
Agreement;
B. Developer’s Default; Enforcement.
In the event of a material default on the part of Developer, no building permit will be issued or
on other approvals granted, for any structure to be reconstructed or constructed on the Property
pursuant to this Agreement, unless such default is cured. Developer will cause to be placed in
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any covenants, conditions and restrictions applicable to the Property, or in any ground lease or
conveyance of the Property, the express provision the provisions of this Agreement must be
performed by any such lessee or grantee.
C. Enforced Delay, Extension of Times of Performance.
If either Party is rendered unable wholly or in part by Force Majeure Event (as defined below) to
carry out its obligations under this Agreement, such Party must notify the other Party of the
existence and cause of the Force Majeure Event. The obligations of such Party under this
Agreement that are affected by such Force Majeure Event, only so far as they are affected by
such Force Majeure Event, will be suspended during the continuance of the Force Majeure Event
and the affected Party must use its commercially reasonable efforts to remedy the cause of such
Force Majeure Event in a reasonably timely manner; provided, however, the milestone dates set
forth in Section 2 of this Agreement will not be extended due to any Force Majeure Event, unless
mutually agreed upon in writing by the Parties. If a Force Majeure Event extends for a period of
one hundred and twenty (120) days or more, then the other Party will have the right, in its sole
discretion, to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party. It is understood
and agreed the settlement of strikes or lockouts will be entirely within the discretion of the
affected Party and the foregoing requirement that any Force Majeure Event must be remedied
with all reasonable dispatch will not require the settlement of strikes or lockouts by acceding to
the demands of the opposing party when such course is inadvisable at the discretion of the
affected Party.
For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Force Majeure Event” means any event or
circumstance that is outside the reasonable control of a Party, such acts of God, epidemics
(subject to the provisions set forth below), landslides, mudslides, explosions, fires, storms,
hurricanes, tornados, high-water washouts, lightning, earthquakes, severe or unusual weather
conditions, floods or similar cataclysmic event, infectious cow diseases of a contagious nature,
acts (or failure to act) of governmental authorities, acts of public enemy, wars, armed conflict,
blockades, civil disturbance or insurrections, riots, acts or threats of terrorism, sabotage,
lockouts, strikes or other labor issues/difficulties or industrial disturbances (suffered by a Party),
governmental actions such as the enactment of statutes, laws or regulations frustrating the
purpose of this Agreement or the Project, , pandemics, changes in law, failure to obtain or
changes in authorizations or permits, interruptions in supply of any utilities, emergencies at the
Project, and any other cause or causes, whether of the kind herein enumerated or otherwise, not
within the reasonable control of such Party.
D. Third Party Litigation.
In the event litigation is initiated by any third party that challenges any of the approvals for the
Project and an injunction or temporary restraining order is not issued, Developer may submit to
City a written request to have the term of this Agreement suspended during the pendency of said
litigation. The suspension will commence upon approval by City of the suspension of this
Agreement. The suspension will terminate upon the earliest date on which either a final order is
issued upholding the challenged approvals or the litigation is dismissed with prejudice by or
against all plaintiffs. In the event a court enjoins either City or Developer from taking actions
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with regard to the Project as a result of such litigation that would preclude either Party from
enjoying the benefits provided by this Agreement, then the deadline for any approval provided
for under this Agreement will be automatically suspended during the period of time such
injunction or restraining order is in effect.
E. Attorney’s Fees.
If a Party becomes in default of its obligations under this Agreement, the other Party will be
entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees incurred due to the default and enforcement of remedies
hereunder and under applicable law.
23. DEFAULT-REVERSION.
A. Developer’s Termination Costs.
In no event will City be responsible for paying Developer’s Termination Costs, as defined in this
Section 23.A. If the results of Developer’s due diligence activities are not acceptable to
Developer, in Developer’s sole discretion, and Developer elects to not proceed with Phase 2
and/or Phase 3, and instead decides to terminate this Agreement during the Armory Due
Diligence Period or with respect to Phase 3, the Hotel Due Diligence Period, then Developer’s
Termination Costs, defined below, will be solely Developer’s cost with no contribution by City.
“Termination Costs” include all of Developer’s costs and expenses in completing its due
diligence activities, and Developer’s attorneys’ fees in the negotiation of this Agreement, in
completing due diligence activities and in terminating this Agreement for any reason other than
City’s default.
B. City’s Reacquisition Rights.
If, after transfer of the Armory Property, or any portion thereof, by City to Developer, there is a
material default or the Armory portion of the Project is not completed for any reason and such
default or failure continues after a reasonable period for Developer to cure the default, City may,
but is not obligated to, elect to acquire from Developer the Armory Property. If, after transfer of
the Hotel Property, or any portion thereof, by City to Developer, there is a material default or the
Hotel portion of the Project is not completed for any reason and such default or failure continues
after a reasonable period for Developer to cure the default, City may, but is not obligated to, elect
to acquire from Developer the Hotel Property. As applicable, City will have the right to
reacquire from Developer the Armory Property or Hotel Property, or any portion thereof, without
compensation to Developer. The reacquisition will be subject to the rights of any mortgage,
security interest, mechanic’s lien, tax lien or judgment lienholder. City’s right to reacquire the
Armory Property will expire upon the substantial completion of Phase 2. The City’s right to
reaquire the Hotel Property, will expire upon the issuance of an occupancy permit for the Hotel.
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C. City’s Reacquisition Costs.
In the event City elects to exercise its right to reacquire from Developer the Property, or any
portion thereof, Developer will be required to pay the following expenses (the “Reacquisition
Costs"):
i. All costs required to remove mechanics’ liens, tax liens and judgement liens,
exclusive of any judgments of foreclosure upon a mortgage or security interest.
ii. All costs required for City to reacquire the Property, or any portion thereof,
including, but not limited to, closing costs, title search and premium fees, and
filing fees for recording the deed and satisfactions of liens to the extent removed.
iii. City’s attorneys’ fees incurred in pursuing and completing the reacquisition of the
Property, or a portion thereof.
D. Instruments of Service; Indemnity.
As between Developer and City during the Armory Due Diligence Period, Developer is
and will remain the sole and exclusive owner of all construction plans, studies, surveys,
models, sketches, drawings, specifications and other similar materials (the “Instruments
of Service”) in connection with the Armory portion of the Project. City may not, for any
reason, use, alter, copy, maintain, or otherwise modify the Instruments of Service. In the
event City desires to purchase the Instruments of Service from Developer, Developer will
be entitled to payment from City for the value of the Instruments of Service. In the event
City re-acquires the Property, City will have a limited, irrevocable, and non-exclusive
license to use the Instruments of Service solely and exclusively for the purposes of
construction, using, maintaining, altering and adding to the Armory portion of the
Project. Developer will in its agreement with the architect include this provision.
As between Developer and City during the Hotel Due Diligence Period, Developer is and
will remain the sole and exclusive owner of all construction plans, studies, surveys,
models, sketches, drawings, specifications and other similar materials (the “Instruments
of Service”) in connection with the Hotel portion of the Project. City may not, for any
reason, use, alter, copy, maintain, or otherwise modify the Instruments of Service. In the
event City desires to purchase the Instruments of Service from Developer, Developer will
be entitled to payment from City for the value of the Instruments of Service. In the event
City re-acquires the Property, City will have a limited, irrevocable, and non-exclusive
license to use the Instruments of Service solely and exclusively for the purposes of
construction, using, maintaining, altering and adding to the Hotel portion of the Project.
Developer will in its agreement with the architect include this provision.
However, In the event City alters the Instruments of Service without the author’s written
authorization or uses the Instruments of Service for any other project without retaining
the authors of the Instruments of Service, City releases Developer, any Related Party and
any other person or entity providing services or work for any of them, from all claims and
causes of action arising from or related to such uses. City, to the extent permitted by law,
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further agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Developer, an y Related Party and
any other person or entity providing services or work for any of them, from all costs and
expenses, including the cost of defense, related to claims and causes of action asserted by
any third person or entity to the extent such costs and expenses arise from City’s
alteration or use of the Instruments of Service.
24. EFFECTIVE DATE; TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT.
A. Impact of Termination.
The effective date of this Agreement will be the date of execution of this Agreement by City.
The term of this Agreement will commence upon the effective date and will be in effect until
certificates of occupancy are issued by City for the Armory Building, Hotel and Parking Ramp,
unless the same is terminated, modified or extended by circumstances set forth in this Agreement
or by mutual consent of the Parties. Following the expiration of the term, this Agreement will be
deemed terminated and of no further force and effect, except for the provisions of Sections 3, 21,
22, 23, 28 and 32.
25. EARLY TERMINATION.
A. Termination Rights.
This Agreement will become null and void upon either of the following occurrences:
a. Mutual consent of both parties.
b. Prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period Developer has given to City
written notice Developer has terminated this Agreement.
26. GOOD FAITH; MUTUAL COOPERATION.
A. Instruments and Actions by City.
At any time, and from time-to-time before and after the execution of this Agreement, City
will, at the request of Developer, and without further consideration, promptly execute,
acknowledge and deliver such further instruments, and take such further actions as
Developer may reasonably request in order for Developer to complete Developer’s
obligations under this Agreement. However, no such instruments or actions will impose
upon City any burden or obligation which is in excess of any burden or obligation
specifically imposed upon City pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
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B. Instruments and Actions by Developer.
At any time, and from time-to-time before and after the execution of this Agreement,
Developer will, at the request of City, and without further consideration, promptly
execute, acknowledge and deliver such further instruments, and take such further actions
as City may reasonably request in order for City to complete City’s obligations under this
Agreement. However, no such instruments or actions will impose upon Developer any
burden or obligation which is in excess of any burden or obligation specifically imposed
upon Developer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
27. COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND.
A. Covenants Are Continuing.
All provisions of this Agreement will be enforceable as equitable servitudes and constitute
covenants running with the land. Each covenant to do, or refrain from doing, some act with
regard to the development of the Property; (a) is for the benefit of and is a burden upon the
Property; (b) runs with the Property and each portion thereof; and (c) is binding upon each Party
and each successor in interest during ownership of the Property or any portion thereof.
28. NOTICES.
A. Notice Requirements.
All notices, requests, demands or other communications required or permitted under this
Agreement must be in writing and delivered either: (i) personally; (ii) by certified or registered
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; (iii) by a recognized overnight courier service
(such as Fed Ex); or (iv) by email transmission made during normal business hours with a copy
to follow by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid or by overnight
courier service, addressed as follows:
City: Paul Briseno
City Manager
City of Brookings
520 Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
With a copy to: Steve Britzman
521 6th Street, #104
Brookings, SD 57006
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Developer: Angela Boersma
President
Linchpin Corporation
414 Main Avenue, Suite 3
Brookings, SD 57006
With a copy to: Tommy Johnson
Boyce Law Firm
300 S. Main Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
29. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
A. Merger of Terms.
This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between City and Developer. There are no
other covenants, agreements, promises, terms, provisions, conditions, undertakings or
understandings, either oral or written between the Parties concerning the Property, other than
those set forth herein. No subsequent agreement, or any amendments thereto, will be binding
upon City or Developer unless it is in writing and signed by both Parties.
30. AMENDMENTS.
A. Amendment Requirements.
This Agreement may be amended from time to time by mutual consent of the Parties. The
Parties acknowledge refinement and further implementation of the Project may demonstrate that
certain changes may be appropriate with respect to the details and performance of the Parties
under this Agreement. The Parties desire to retain a certain degree of flexibility with respect to
the details of the Project and with respect to those items covered in the general terms of this
Agreement. If and when the Parties find clarifications, changes or minor adjustments are
necessary or appropriate, they will effectuate such clarifications, changes or minor adjustment
through a written amendment approved signed by Developer and City.
31. ASSIGNMENT.
A. Developer May Not Assign.
Other than is specifically contemplated herein, this Agreement may not be assigned by
Developer to another entity or person without the prior written approval of City, which approval
may not be unreasonably withheld, provided:
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(i) The assignee has the financial ability to meet the obligations proposed to be assigned
and to undertake and complete the obligations of this Agreement affected by the
assignment; and
(ii) The proposed assignee has adequate experience with commercial developments of
comparable scope and complexity for the portion of the Project that is the subject of
the assignment.
(iii) The assignee assumes all of Developer’s obligations under this Agreement, and
Developer will remain liable for all obligations under this Agreement.
B. Assignment to Related Party.
Developer may assign this Agreement, or any part of this Agreement, to a Related Entity without
City’s consent. However, Developer will remain liable for all obligations under this Agreement,
unless city, in its sole discretion, permits Developer to be released from any or all obligations
under this Agreement.
32. LAW GOVERNING.
A. Law and Venue.
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of
South Dakota. Venue with respect to any litigation related to this Agreement will be in Circuit
Court, Third Judicial Circuit, Brookings County, South Dakota.
33. BINDING EFFECT.
A. Persons Bound.
All provisions of this Agreement are hereby made binding upon personal representatives, heirs,
successors, and assigns of the Parties.
IN WITNESS THERETO, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the effective date.
{Signature pages follow}
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CITY:
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
By:
ATTEST: Keith Corbett, Mayor
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF BROOKINGS )
On this _________ day of ______________________, 2020, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Keith Corbett, Mayor of the City of Brookings, known to me to be the
person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the above and foregoing instrument, and acknowledge
to me that she/he executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission expires _________________________.
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DEVELOPER:
LINCHPIN CORPORATION
By:
Angela Boersma
Its President
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF BROOKINGS )
On this _________ day of ______________________, 2020, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared Angela Boersma, President of Linchpin Corporation, known to me to
be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the above and foregoing instrument, and
acknowledge to me that she/he executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission expires _________________________.
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EXHIBIT A
TIF Policy
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EXHIBIT B
Design Plans
3rd StreetFront StreetMain Avenue221 Main AvenuePublic ParkingPublic ParkingArmory
Guidelines for the Use of
Tax Increment Finance
-City of Brookings, South Dakota-
Adopted by the City Council: January 13, 2009
Guidelines for the Use of
Tax Increment Finance
-City of Brookings, South Dakota-
Purpose of these Guidelines:
These guidelines are established to outline the City‟s position governing the intended use of
tax increment financing (TIF) as an economic development tool for development. These
guidelines operate within the parameters of SDCL 11-9 as amended; and shall be used as a
procedural framework for considering applications for its use. The fundamental purpose of
tax increment financing in Brookings is to encourage desirable development or
redevelopment that would not otherwise occur but for the assistance provided through TIF.
It shall further be the intent of TIF use to be for the shortest duration possible to achieve
the City‟s desired results for the specific project. The City reserves the right to approve or
reject projects on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration established policies, project
criteria, existing ordinances, and demand on city services in relation to the potential benefits
from the project. Meeting the criteria does not guarantee the award of TIF to the project.
Approval or denial of one project is not intended to set precedent for approval or denial of
another project. Each project is unique and must stand on its own merits.
Section I: Objectives governing the use of TIF
The City will consider using TIF to assist private and public development projects provided
Item (8) in this Section and one additional of the following public purpose objectives are
satisfied.
1) To retain local jobs and/or increase the number and diversity of jobs that offer
stable employment and/or attractive wages and benefits. These jobs should be at
the level sufficient to being considered a living wage/head-of-household income, and
be considered primary jobs.
2) To encourage the redevelopment of deteriorated, contaminated, designated
“brownfield”, or otherwise blighted real property through the investment of TIF
funding; to result in an appreciably higher level of quality redevelopment and private
reinvestment.
3) To stimulate economic development in Brookings by assisting projects that promote
the long term economic vitality of the community; and contributes to the fulfillment
of the City‟s development or redevelopment objectives.
4) To stimulate increased private investment in areas that would have otherwise
remained undeveloped or under-developed and which will, in the long term, provide
a significant source of additional tax revenues to all taxing jurisdictions.
5) To encourage additional unsubsidized private development in the area, either directly
or indirectly through “spin-off” development.
6) To stimulate the construction of safe and affordable housing units for low and
moderate income residents and expand the general housing stock. (The latest
available housing plan/survey, and information from South Dakota Housing
Development Authority should be used as the primary guideline for determining
affordability levels.)
7) To offset increased costs of redevelopment over and above the costs normally
incurred in development.
8) To facilitate the development process and to achieve development on sites which
would not otherwise be developed BUT FOR the use of TIF. Use of TIF shall be
considered a financing means of last resort as determined by the City Council.
9) To support and assist in the implementation of the City‟s Comprehensive Plan.
10) To broaden and expand the tax base to the benefit of all taxing jurisdictions.
11) To support redevelopment efforts that enhance and preserve unique urban features
including but not limited to the downtown central business district, historic districts,
entryway features and amenities, and public assembly areas.
12) To the extent permitted by law, tax increment proceeds may be used to finance
eligible city-owned projects and improvements within the district as deemed
necessary by the City Council.
Section II: General guidelines governing the use of TIF
1) The City of Brookings will comply with all requirements of SDCL 11-9 as
amended. The City will undertake a comprehensive analysis to ensure the
proposed project satisfies the “BUT FOR” criteria. The project must
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Council, that it is not economically
feasible without the use of TIF.
2) The City of Brookings will use tax increment financing only when a clearly
identified city development objective is served and only to the degree necessary
to accomplish that development objective.
3) Tax increment financing will only be used in cases where the City has the
financial capacity to provide the needed public assistance, the Council deems it
fiscally prudent to provide such assistance, and the developer can clearly
demonstrate the development will be able to meet it‟s financial and public
purpose obligation.
4) The financing method of TIF districts shall be a “pay-as-you-go” method whereby
the applicant fronts the costs and will be reimbursed by the City over time as
increment becomes available. The developer shall be considered the borrower
under „pay-as-you-go” and the City shall not be liable for debt. As an alternative,
the City Council may consider the issuance of bonded indebtedness through tax
increment bonds only when unique circumstances determine “pay-as-you-go” is
not feasible.
5) As a condition of using TIF, applicants agree to waive their right to use the
discretionary formula. The discretionary formula provides a financial incentive
in addition to the use of tax increment. Using the discretionary formula lessens
the availability of increment needed to finance the project.
6) Only those public improvements and redevelopment costs directly associated
with, or needed to service the proposed development plan or project, should be
financed through tax increment proceeds.
7) The amount of increment remitted to the developer shall not exceed the amount
in the approved project plan as adopted by the City Council; and shall be only
for the lesser of either actual or budgeted expenditures in the approved plan.
8) The duration of the tax increment district shall be determined in the approved
project plan as adopted by the City and shall terminate at such time as the
sufficient increment has been generated pursuant to the approved project plan.
In the event sufficient increment has not been generated by the time of the
scheduled decertification of the district, the developer shall be responsible for
any shortfall.
9) Tax increment expenditures shall only be made for items directly related to, and
ancillary to, a bona fide public purpose or public benefit as determined
exclusively by the City Council.
10) The City shall advertise for competitive bids for construction of the project, shall
hold the construction contract, and shall make payments to the contractor with
reimbursements from the applicant for pay-as-you-go projects, or from the bond
fund for bonded indebtedness funds. The City shall not make any payments to
the contractor until the applicant has made sufficient deposits to the City to
cover the contractor payments for pay-as-you-go projects.
11) All development proposals should seek to maximize the amount of private
investment per dollar of public assistance. Public assistance as a percentage of
total development costs will be determined for each project as part of the review
and compared to other development projects or subprojects of similar scope and
magnitude whenever possible.
12) The City may, on a case-by-case basis, establish public purpose requirements
specific to an application that must be met for the project. Such requirements
shall be described in the project plan, development agreement, or other binding
document between the City and the applicant, which may be in addition to the
scope of applicable city ordinances or policies. Such items which may be
included and if included would require performance by the Applicant may
include but are not limited to: prescribed valuation of a home or building,
acreage or building sizes, wages, number of jobs created/retained, building
materials affecting appearance, landscaping, signage, property valuation increases,
sales tax generating capacity, historic preservation, environmental improvements,
transportation improvements, blight remediation, parking improvements, etc.
13) Applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that sufficient market
demand exists for the proposed project. TIF shall not be used to support
speculative projects.
14) Applicant must provide adequate financial guarantees to constitute a minimum
of 10 percent equity investment cash infusion by Applicant into the overall
project. Private lender financing and TIF shall not be counted toward the 10
percent equity requirement.
15) Applicant must provide adequate financial and legal guarantees to ensure
completion of the project, including, but not limited to letters of credit,
performance bonds, and personal guarantees.
16) For the purposes of underwriting the proposal, the applicant shall provide any
requested market, financial, environmental, or other data pertaining to the
proposed TIF project requested by the City or its consultants.
17) The project must be consistent with the City‟s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning
Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, Land Use Plan, and any other duly-adopted
master plans affected by the use of Tax Increment Financing.
18) The applicant shall adequately demonstrate, to the City‟s sole satisfaction, an
ability to complete the proposed project based on past development experience,
general reputation, and credit history, among other factors, including the size and
scope of the project.
19) The City may reject the use of TIF if it determines the project would place an
extraordinary demand on city services or if the project that would have
significant detrimental impacts on the health, safety, or general welfare of the
community.
20) The City may consider amendments to either the district boundaries after a
district is certified, or to the previously-adopted project plan. Amendments may
be necessary to accommodate changes to desired public purpose outcomes.
21) The final interest rate and terms on the TIF Note shall be determined by the City
Council and incorporated into the Development Agreement.
Section III: Economic Analysis and Risk Assessment Process
1) Proposed uses of tax increment will be subject to rigorous economic analysis and
risk assessment. This analysis will be conducted by the TIF Review Staff Team
through their review process. The analysis may include review and assessment
by consultants. (The TIF Review Staff Team shall consist of: City Manager (or
designee), City Finance Officer, City Engineer, Community Development
Director, Planning/Zoning Administrator, BEDC Economic Development
Director.)
2) The analysis and assessment of all proposed uses of tax increment will address
the following questions as part of the standard format for reports to the City
Council.
i. What is the public purpose of the financial assistance for this project?
ii. Why is there a financial need for public investment and/or subsidy?
iii. What is the total cost of the project?
iv. What is the appropriate level of public participation?
v. What are the risks associated with the project?
vi. What are the alternative plans for managing the risk?
vii. How does the proposed project finance plan compare with
previously approved comparable projects?
viii. What is the project‟s impact on other publicly financed projects?
3) The results of the Economic Analysis and Risk Assessment will be presented to
the City Planning Commission and City Council at a time consistent with the
schedule provided in Section V. The report shall identify any elements of the
proposed project that are not in conformance with this policy.
4) Applicants shall pay a TIF application fee as determined by City resolution as a
means of cost recovery for time and resources involved with approval of a TIF
project. The fee shall be due and payable as part of the application process in
Section V, Step 3. The process outlined in Section V shall not proceed until this
amount has been paid in full. Applicants shall pay the fees associated with the
Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor who shall be retained by the City for review
of the TIF project. Applicants shall pay direct costs associated with processing
the TIF application including but not limited to postage, hearing notices, surveys,
platting, engineering, copying, legal fees, appraisals, recording fees, etc. Such
costs shall not be the responsibility of the City.
5) The City may require periodic reports on the financial and developmental
performance of the TIF district during the term of the district.
Section IV: Eligible costs of tax increment revenue
The City reserves the right to further restrict eligible costs as enumerated in state law in this
section as well as for each TIF project. Private buildings, structures, utilities or other
private-use improvements are not eligible for TIF assistance. Development costs that are
eligible for reimbursement with tax increment revenues are listed below.
Property acquisition
Elimination of slum and blighted conditions on property/land clearance
Soils corrections
Site preparation/clearing and grading of land
Removal of hazardous wastes or remediation of site contamination
Construction of capital public improvements such as:
Streets Curb and gutter
Storm drainage utilities/ponds Wastewater utilities
Water utilities Sidewalks/trails/pathways
Landscaping improvements Signage & traffic controls
Lighting Public parking lots
Organizational costs
Capitalized interest/finance charges
Professional service costs
Imputed administrative costs
Relocation costs
Other costs permitted by state law as may be prescribed in the TIF project plan.
Section V: Tax Increment Finance application and approval process
Each step must be approved before the project can move to the next step. The project shall
be terminated for failure to meet the requirements of each step unless each step is
satisfactorily completed or the step is modified to the satisfaction of the City in order to
advance to the next step.
1) Applicant submits pre-application for TIF project to Community Development
Director. (Attachment 1)
2) City Council reviews pre-application to assess viability/feasibility of project.
3) Applicant submits full application, including application fee, to Community
Development Director. (Attachment 2)
4) TIF Review Team undertakes review of the application and project.
5) Project Plan is written by Review Team, Bond Counsel, & Financial Advisor.
6) Notices of a Public Hearing before Planning Commission are distributed.
7) Planning Commission holds public hearing; approves the district boundaries and
project plan.
8) TIF Review Team develops Development Agreement.
9) City Council approves district boundaries and Project Plan.
10) City Engineer and Community Development Director give final approval of
development plans.
11) City Council approves Development Agreement.
12) City advertises for bidders for the construction of the project.
13) City staff holds bid opening, City Council awards contract for construction.
14) City Engineer gives contractor notice to proceed with construction.
15) City forwards appropriate records to Dept. of Revenue and County Officers.
16) Review/evaluation of project performance. (Attachment 3)
NOTE: In the event the TIF Review Team rejects the project in Step 4, the applicant may
appeal to the City Council. The TIF Review Team shall provide the applicant a list of
deficiencies as justification for any rejection of the project.
Attachment 1: Pre-application
Tax Increment Finance Policy
-City of Brookings, South Dakota-
Department of Community Development
Applicant Name and Address: Date:________
Proposed project location: (Address, legal description) Attach a map
Current zoning: _____ Zoning Change to accommodate proposed project: _____
Project Description:
Improvements to be financed by TIF:
Estimated cost of total project and TIF-eligible expenses:
Current status of development: (platted, zoned, engineered, designed, etc.)
--------------------------------------- FOR CITY USE ONLY-----------------------------------
Staff Review Comments:
Recommend to go to City Council for Section V; Step 2: ___YES ___NO
If NO, what are the deficiencies?
Community Development Director:________________________ Date:______
Attachment 2: TIF Application
Tax Increment Finance Policy
-City of Brookings, South Dakota-
Department of Community Development
THIS SECTION WILL BE WRITTEN AFTER THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVES THE OVERALL POLICY
Attachment 3: Evaluation/project performance
Tax Increment Finance Policy
-City of Brookings, South Dakota-
Department of Community Development
THIS SECTION WILL BE WRITTEN AFTER THE COUNCIL
APPROVES THE OVERALL POLICY
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 20-023,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 20-023, an Ordinance Rezoning Lots 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12 &
13 Block 1, Fox Run Addition, from a Residence R-2 Two-Family District, Residence R-1D Single-
Family / Residence R-2 Two-Family District, and Residence R-1D Single-Family District to a
Residence R-3 Apartment District (Generally located south of 20th Street South and east of Fox Run
Trail). Public Hearing: November 10, 2020.
Summary:
The applicant is seeking approval of a rezoning request of 6 residential lots to R-3 Apartment District.
Background:
The property is located south of 20th Street South and east of Fox Run Trail. The rezoning request is
to clear up a split zoning on one residential lot and rezoning the adjacent 5 residential lots to create
consistency with setbacks.
The zoning of the area was established when the property was contained in larger tracts of land. As
the subdivision process ensued with the layout of lots, Lot 11 laid out across two zoning districts. The
adjacent residential lots are zoned R-1D and R-2. The applicant would like to rezone all 6 residential
lots to a R-3 Apartment District to create the same setbacks on each parcel. The Comprehensive
Plan shows the future land use of this area as Medium to High Density Residential and the R-3
District is an appropriate zoning district.
The lots meets the requirements of the Residence R-3 Apartment District regulations. The property
is bordered by R-1B zoning to the north across 20th Street South, R-3 to the east, R-3 and R-1C to
the west, and R-2 to the south. The requested R-3 District is appropriate for a medium or high
density residential development.
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission voted 6 - 0 recommending approval of the rezoning proposal. The
Development Review Team (DRT) and staff recommend approval of the rezoning request.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Notice
Planning Commission Minutes
Current Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
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From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: Rezoning Request for Lots 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13, Block 1,
Fox Run Addition, from Residence R-1D Single-Family
District, Residence R-1D Single-Family / Residence R-2
Two-Family District, Residence R-2 Two-Family District to a
Residence R-3 Apartment District (Generally located south
of 20th Street South and east of Fox Run Trail)
Person(s) Responsible: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary:
The applicant is seeking approval of a rezoning request of 6 residential lots in the Fox
Run Addition to a R-3 Apartment District.
Background:
The property is located south of 20th Street South and east of Fox Run Trail. The
rezoning request is to clear up a split zoning on one residential lot and rezoning the
adjacent 5 residential lots to create consistency with setbacks.
The zoning of the area was established when the property was contained in larger tracts
of land. As the subdivision process ensued with the layout of lots, Lot 11 laid out across
two zoning districts. The adjacent residential lots are zoned R-1D and R-2. The
applicant would like to rezone all 6 residential lots to a R -3 Apartment District to create
the same setbacks on each parcel. The Comprehensive Plan shows the future land use
of this area as Medium to High Density Residential and the R-3 District is an appropriate
zoning district.
The lots meet the requirements of the Residence R-3 Apartment District regulations.
The property is bordered by R-1B zoning to the north across 20th Street South, R-3 to
the east, R-3 and R-1C to the west, and R-2 to the south. The requested R-3 District is
appropriate for a medium or high density residential deve lopment.
Item Details:
The rezoning amendment will create a consistent zoning along the east side of Fox Run
Trail and will create uniformity with the front yard setbacks along this street frontage.
Legal Consideration:
None
Strategic Plan Consideration:
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan ’s Future Land Use
Map, which identifies this area as Medium to High Density Residential.
Options and Recommendation:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Approve as amended
3. Deny
4. Move the item to a work session
5. Do nothing
The Planning Commission voted 6 – 0 recommending approval of the rezoning. The
Development Review Team (DRT) and staff recommend approval of the rezoning.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Notice
Planning Commission Minutes
Current Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Ordinance 20-023
An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Within the City Of Brookings
Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
Section 1. That the real estate situated in the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State
of South Dakota, described as follows, to-wit:
Lot s 8A - 13, Block 1, Fox Run Addition (south of 20th Street South and east of Fox
Run Trail) from Residence R-1D Single-Family/Residence R-2 Two-Family District
and Residence R-2 Two-Family District to Residence R-3 Apartment District
In accordance with Section 94-7 of Article I of the Code of Ordinances of Brookings, South
Dakota, as said districts are more fully set forth and described in Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 2. The permitted use of the property heretofore described be and the same is
hereby altered and changed in accordance herewith pursuant to Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 3. All sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
First Reading October 27, 2020
Second Reading and Adoption November 10, 2020
Published November 13, 2020
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON PETITION TO REZONE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That Anita Thomas submitted a petition to rezone the
following described real estate in the City of Brookings and Brookings County, South
Dakota:
Lots 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 1, Fox Run Addition in City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota from Residence R-1D Single-
Family/Residence R-2 Two-Family District and Residence R-2 Two-Family
District to Residence R-3 Apartment District (Generally located South of 20th
Street South and east of Fox Run Trail)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the City
Council at 6:00 PM on November 10, 2020, in the Chambers Room on the third floor of the
Brookings City & County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings, South
Dakota.
Any person interested may appear and be heard in this matter.
Dated this 30th day of October, 2020.
Bonnie Foster
City Clerk
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
October 6, 2020
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on
Tuesday October 6, 2020, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of
the City & County Government Center. Members present were Ashley Biggar, James Drew,
Greg Fargen, Gregg Jorgenson, Jacob Mills, Lee Ann Pierce, and Aiken. Absent were Jason
Meusburger and Eric Rasmussen. Also present were Community Development Director Mike
Struck, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Deborah Steichen owner of RFP Beneficiaries, Joanne
Anderson, David Kneip, Kyle Rausch, Ron Borchardt, and Paul Moriarty.
Drew recused himself.
Item #4b – Anita Thomas submitted a petition to rezone Lots 8A, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block 1,
Fox Run Addition in City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota from a Residence R-2
Two-Family District, Residence R-1D Single-Family/Residence R-2 Two-Family District, and
Residence R-1D Single-Family District to a Residence R-3 Apartment District (Generally
located south of 20th Street South and east of Fox Run Trail).
(Fargen/Mills) Motion to approve the rezone request. All present voted aye. MOTION
CARRIED.
Summary of Discussion:
Item #4b – This rezone request is for 6 lots in the Fox Run Addition. The use will remain as a
twinhome development. The R-3 District has a 20 foot setback. The Comprehensive Plan has
this area designated as medium or high density area. Drew representing the applicant, explained
that they do plan to continue with the twinhome development and the 20 foot setback in the R-3
District is more suitable for the development. Mills is concerned with the 20 foot front yard
setback and then with a sidewalk is this do-able. Struck explained that the 20 foot setback is
pretty minimal, but can be done. Oversized vehicle could have issues with being parked over the
sidewalk. Struck also explained that setbacks are minimums and the developers can use a larger
setback.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 20-0444,Version:1
Public Hearing and Action on a request for an On-Off Sale Malt License for Agua Fresh, Sinan
Taskin, owner, for 420 Main Avenue, legal description:Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition.
Summary:
The City of Brookings has received an application for an On-Off Sale Malt License for Agua Fresh,
420 Main Avenue, Sinan Taskin, owner. All required documents have been submitted for this
application.
Background:
A public hearing and action by the local governing body is required. The On-Off Sale Malt License
would be effective November 2020, and then subject to an annual renewal. If approved, the
application would be forwarded to the State Department of Revenue for final action and issuance of
the license.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Legal Notice
Map
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: New Malt License for Agua Fresh
Person(s) Responsible: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary:
The City of Brookings has received an application for an On -Off Sale Malt License for
Agua Fresh, 420 Main Avenue, Sinan Taskin, owner. All required documents have
been submitted for this application.
Video Lottery is not being requested at this time. At such time Video Lottery is
requested, a public hearing and City Council action will be required
Background:
A public hearing and action by the local governing body is required. The On -Off Sale
Malt License would be effective November 2020, and then subject to an annual
renewal. If approved, the application would be forwarded to the State Department of
Revenue for final action and issuance of the license.
Item Details:
Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 6-42 of the City Code of Ordinances pertains to the
Application Review Procedure. The city council shall review all applications submitted
to the city for available on-sale alcoholic beverage agreements and for all alcoholic
beverage licenses in accordance with SDCL Chapter 35 -2 (SDCL 35-2-1 et seq.) and in
accordance with the following factors:
1) Type of business which applicant proposes to operate: on -sale alcoholic
beverage operating agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses may
not be issued to convenience grocery stores, gas stations, or other stores where
groceries or gasoline are sold unless it can be established that minors do not
regularly frequent the establishment.
2) The manner in which the business is operated: on-sale alcoholic beverage
operating agreements and alcoholic beverage licenses may not be issued to
establishments which are operated in a manner which results in minors regularly
frequenting the establishment.
3) The extent to which minors are employed in such a place of business: on-sale
alcoholic beverage operating agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage
licenses may not be issued to convenience grocery stores, gas stations, or other
stores where groceries or gasoline are sold and which regularly employ minors.
4) Adequacy of the police facilities to properly police the proposed location: The city
council shall inquire of the city manager whether the police department can
adequately police the proposed location.
5) Other factors: The hours that business is conducted shall be considered by the
city council in its review of applications for on-sale alcoholic beverage operating
agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses.
(Code 1996, § 5-20)
State Law reference - Local license approval, SDCL 35-2-1.2.
SDCL 35-2-1.2. Applications submitted to local governing body--Fee--Approval or
disapproval. Any applicant for a new retail license, except as set forth in § 35-2-1.1, or
the transfer of an existing license shall submit an application to the governing body of
the municipality in which the applicant intends to operate, or if outside the corporate
limits of a municipality, to the governing body of the county in which the applicant
intends to operate. The applicant shall submit the required fee with the application. The
governing body may approve the application for a new retail license or the transfer of an
existing license if the governing body considers the applicant suitable to hold the license
and the proposed location is suitable.
The governing body may disapprove an application for a new retail license or the
transfer of an existing license issued under subdivision 35 -4-2(4), (6), or (13) if:
1) The approval of the application permits a person, corporation, or business entity
to possess more than one-third of the licenses available to be issued in the
jurisdiction; and
2) The governing body determines that possession of more than one -third of
licenses available is not in the public interest.
Any application for the reissuance of a retail license may be approved by the municipal
or county governing body without a hearing unless in the past year the licensee or one
or more of the licensee's employees have been subjected to a criminal penalty for
violation of the alcoholic beverage control law or the license has been suspended.
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 5.0206, 5.0305; SL 1945, ch 21, § 1; SL 1951, ch 11; SDC Supp
1960, § 5.0204 (14); SL 1961, ch 14; SL 1964, ch 9; SL 1965, ch 12; SDCL §§ 35-4-32,
35-4-33, 35-6-15; SL 1971, ch 211, § 13; SL 2008, ch 37, § 140; SL 2011, ch 171, § 1;
SL 2017, ch 164, § 1; SL 2018, ch 213, § 12.
Legal Consideration:
None
Financial Consideration:
The On-Off Sale Malt License would be effective November 2020, and is subject to an
annual renewal.
Options and Recommendation:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Amend
3. Deny
4. Refer to a Study Session
5. Do nothing
Staff recommends approval.
Supporting Documentation:
Legal Notice
Map
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On-Off Sale Wine and On-Off Sale Malt License –
Agua Fresh Food
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council in and for the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, on October 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, will meet in
regular session to consider an application for an On-Off Sale Wine License and
an On-Off Sale Malt License for Agua Fresh Food, Sinan Taskin, owner, 420
Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 11A, Block 7,
Original Plat Addition. At which time and place all persons interested will be
given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota, this 16th day of October, 2020.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Published time(s) at an approximate cost $ .
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120 MAIN AVE S
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Distr ict 4001
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Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 20-086, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an Operating Agreement for an On-Off Sale Wine License for Agua Fresh, Sinan Taskin, owner,
420 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, legal description: Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition.
Summary:
The City of Brookings has received an application for an On-Off Sale Wine License for Agua Fresh,
420 Main Avenue, Sinan Taskin, owner. Legal description: Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition.
An operating agreement is required for Wine Licenses. This Resolution allows the City Manager to
enter into the first five years of the 10-year agreement, effective through 2025.
Background:
A public hearing and action by the local governing body is required for all alcohol licenses. This
license would be effective until December 31, 2020 and then subject to an annual renewal. If
approved, the application would be forwarded to the State Department of Revenue for final action
and issuance of the license.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Operating Agreement
Legal Notice
Map
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement for Agua Fresh
Person(s) Presenting: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary:
The City of Brookings has received an application for an On -Off Sale Wine License for
Agua Fresh, 420 Main Avenue, Sinan Taskin, owner. Legal description: Block 7, Lot
11A, Original Plat Addition. An operating agreement is required for Wine Licenses.
This Resolution allows the City Manager to enter into the first five years of the 10 -year
agreement, effective through 2025.
Background:
A public hearing and action by the local governing body is required. This license would
be effective until December 31, 2020 and then subject to an annual renewal. If
approved, the application would be forwarded to the State Department of Revenue for
final action and issuance of the license.
Item Details:
Chapter 6, Article 2, Section 6-42 of the City Code of Ordinances pertains to the
Application Review Procedure. The city council shall review all applications submitted to
the city for available on-sale alcoholic beverage agreements and for all alcoholic
beverage licenses in accordance with SDCL 35-2 and in accordance with the following
factors:
1) Type of business which applicant proposes to operate: on -sale alcoholic
beverage operating agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses may
not be issued to convenience grocery stores, gas stations, or other stores where
groceries or gasoline are sold unless it can be established that minors do not
regularly frequent the establishment.
2) The manner in which the business is operated: on-sale alcoholic beverage
operating agreements and alcoholic beverage licenses may not be issued to
establishments which are operated in a manner which results in minors regularly
frequenting the establishment.
3) The extent to which minors are employed in such a place of business: on -sale
alcoholic beverage operating agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage
licenses may not be issued to convenience grocery stores, gas stations, or other
stores where groceries or gasoline are sold and which regularly employ minors.
4) Adequacy of the police facilities to properly police the proposed location:
The city council shall inquire of the city manager whether the police department
can adequately police the proposed location.
5) Other factors: The hours that business is conducted shall be considered by the
city council in its review of applications for on-sale alcoholic beverage operating
agreements and on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses.
Legal Consideration:
None
Strategic Plan Consideration:
None
Financial Consideration:
This license would be effective until December 31, 2020 and then subject to an annual
renewal.
Options and Recommendation:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as presented
2. Amend
3. Deny
4. Move to a Study Session
5. Do nothing
Staff recommends approval.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Operating Agreement
Legal Notice
Map
Resolution 20-086
Agua Fresh
On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City
Council hereby approves a Lease Agreement for the Operating Management
Agreement for Wine between the City of Brookings and Agua Fresh, Sinan Taskin,
owner, for the purpose of a manager to operate the on-sale establishment or business
for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 420 Main Avenue: legal description: Block
7, Lot 11A, Original Plat Addition.
Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager be authorized to execute
the Agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be for a period of five (5) years and
renewal for another five (5) years.
Passed and approved this 27th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
WINE OPERATING AGREEMENT
Agua Fresh
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY OF
BROOKINGS, a municipal corporation of the State of South Dakota, hereinafter referred
to as the “City” and Sinan Taskin, owner, Agua Fresh, hereinafter referred to as
“Manager.” The City and Manager are referred to as the “parties” herein.
WITNESSETH;
WHEREAS, the City has been issued an on-sale alcoholic beverage license and is
engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an Operating Agreement on a limited basis
with the Manager for the purpose of operating an on-sale establishment or business for
and on behalf of the City pursuant to law, and
WHEREAS, the Manager has offered to have facilities in which to ope rate said on-sale
establishment solely upon the premises hereinafter described.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I.
This Agreement is made and entered into on a limited basis between the parties hereto
to allow the Manager to operate a retail on-sale premises, pursuant to and in
accordance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement in accordance with all
State laws and City Ordinances now in effect and as may be enacted in the future.
II.
The Manager shall be individually responsible for all operating expenses of said on-sale
establishment, including but not limited to utilities, taxes, insurance, and license fees, if
any.
The Manager shall furnish all equipment and fixtures necessary to operate the
establishment.
III.
The on-sale establishment shall be located upon real property in the City of Brookings,
South Dakota, described as:
Lot 11A, Block 7, Original Plat Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County,
South Dakota
IV.
The Manager shall dispense only alcoholic beverages supplied by the Municipal Off-
Sale establishment.
V.
This Agreement shall be in full force and effect for a period of five (5) years, with the
Manager having the option and privilege of a five (5) year extension, subject to the
approval of the governing body of the City of Brookings.
VI.
Either the Manager or the City may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ninety
(90) days written notice served by either party upon the other. The City reserves the
right to immediately suspend or revoke this Agreement without ninety (90) days written
notice for alcohol related violations in accordance with the provisions of Resolution No.
25-88 or any amendments thereto or for any late payments for alcoholic beverages
supplied by the Municipal Off-Sale Establishment to be sold on the premises of
Manager.
VII.
The Manager shall receive as full compensation for its services rendered, the net profit
from the on-sale establishment under its management, and the sole profit to be derived
by the City shall be the markup hereinafter set forth on alcoholic beverages furnished by
the municipality to the Manager for the purposes of resale on the premises as above
described.
VIII.
The Manager shall pay to the City for all alcoholic beverages sold by the City to the
Manager for resale on the above-described premises, the actual cost of distilled spirits
and wine supplied by the City, plus eleven percent (11%) in excess of such cost; the
Manager shall pay to the City for all malt beverages sold by the City to the Manager fo r
resale on the above-described premises, the actual cost of malt beverages, plus ten
percent (10%) in excess of such cost. The actual cost shall include cost price and
transportation charges. The markup percentages provided in this Agreement are
subject to change by the City of Brookings. In the event markup percentages are
changed by Ordinance, then the markup percentages provided by City Ordinance shall
supercede the markup percentages provided herein. The Manager further agrees that if
either of the markup percentages shall be increased at any time by the City, the
Manager shall pay the markup as so increased.
IX.
A complete and detailed record shall be maintained by the City of all alcoholic
beverages supplied to the on-sale Manager and such alcoholic beverages so supplied
shall be evidenced by pre-numbered invoices prepared in triplicate showing the date,
quality, brand, size, and actual cost of such item, and such invoice shall bear the
signature of the authorized representative of the on -sale Manager or its authorized
representative. One copy thereof shall be retained by the Municipal off -sale
establishment, one copy shall be retained by the on-sale establishment, and one copy
shall be filed with the City Clerk. All copies shall be kept as perma nent records and
made available for reference and audit purposes. The Manager also agrees to maintain
a complete record of all alcoholic beverages received from the City.
X.
In consideration of the covenants herein contained, the Manager agrees to pay the
CITY OF BROOKINGS, Five Hundred, and no/100 Dollars ($500.00), constituting the
Annual License Fee on or by the 1st day of November of each year thereafter as long as
this agreement shall remain in force and effect. The payment of the Annual Renewal
License Fee will not extend the term of this Operating Agreement beyond the term
provided therein. The Manager further agrees that if the annual fee shall be increased
at any time by the legislature, the Manager shall pay the amount of any such increase.
XI.
The Manager agrees to keep the premises in a neat, clean and attractive appearance,
and Manager further agrees to operate said on-sale establishment only on such days
and at such hours as permitted by state law and city ordinances.
XII.
The Manager shall have the right to return, at any time, alcoholic beverages received
from the City which are eligible to be returned and to receive in return any deposit made
for such alcoholic beverages; in the event of termination of the business, all unused
alcoholic beverages, which may be resold without discount may be returned to the City
and the Manager shall be reimbursed for the cost of such alcoholic beverages.
XIII.
The Manager agrees to abide by the credit policies of the City and acknowledges, by
execution of this Agreement, receipt of a copy of the credit policies of the City. The City
reserves the right to change or terminate its credit policies at any time, but shall be
required to provide written notice to Manager prior to the effective date of the change or
termination date of the credit policies.
XIV.
The Manager agrees to furnish the City upon demand, evidence of payment of the
following:
A. All salaries of on-sale employees;
B. Social Security and withholding taxes on said employees;
C. Worker’s Compensation insurance premiums covering said employees;
D. Unemployment taxes on the payrolls of said employees;
E. General liability insurance protecting both the City and the Manager against
claims for injury or damages to persons or property, said policy to have
general liability limits of at least Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.00) single limit, and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) aggregate,
and a limitation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for damage to
property. The general liability insurance limits are subject to change and
Manager agrees to change limits of insurance if required by the City;
F. Rent and utility bills; and
G. Any and all miscellaneous expenses, including taxes.
XV.
The Manager agrees to observe all Federal and State laws and ordinances of the City
of Brookings.
XVI.
The City covenants and agrees to furnish the on -sale license to Manager pursuant to
the terms and conditions of this Operating Agreement and the terms and conditions of
the on-sale license.
XVII.
The City has the right to make inspections and investigations of the premises during the
hours of operation, and make audits and examinations of the records of the Manager
relating to the on-sale establishment.
XVIII.
It is further specifically understood and agreed that the waiver of the rights of the City
under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuous waiver, and any violation or
breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Manager shall constitute a separate and
distinct offense and grounds for immediate termination and revocation of this
Agreement.
XIX.
This agreement shall not be assignable to another person or location without the written
consent of the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement which is
effective this 27th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, South Dakota
A Municipal Corporation
By:
ATTEST: Paul Briseno, City Manager
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
MANAGER
By:
By:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
On-Off Sale Wine and On-Off Sale Malt License –
Agua Fresh Food
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council in and for the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, on October 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brookings
City & County Government Center Chambers, 520 Third Street, will meet in
regular session to consider an application for an On-Off Sale Wine License and
an On-Off Sale Malt License for Agua Fresh Food, SinanTaskin, owner, 420
Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 11A, Block 7,
Original Plat Addition. At which time and place all persons interested will be
given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota, this 16th day of October, 2020.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Published time(s) at an approximate cost $ .
B rook ings County, SD
Developed by
Par cel ID 404050070001100
Sec/T wp/Rng --
Pr oper ty Address 420 MAIN AVE
BROOKINGS
Alter na te ID n/a
Class NADC
Acr ea ge n/a
Ow ner Address KIND HO LDINGS LLC
120 MAIN AVE S
BROOKINGS SD 57006
Distr ict 4001
Br ief T ax Descr iption O RIGINAL PL AT ADDN, L OT 11A BLK 7 12,344 SF
(Note: Not to be used on leg a l documents)
Date created: 10/22/2020
Last Data Uploa ded: 10/22/2020 8:05:41 AM
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Government Center, 520
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Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 20-022,Version:2
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 20-022, an Ordinance Establishing a Public Works
Department.
Summary:
The City Manager is recommending a reorganization with the establishment of a Public Works
Department to develop a more cohesive department with coordinated efforts of services for the
community. The department would contain the divisions of Engineering, Solid Waste, and Streets.
This recommendation does not add any new employees and has no impact on the General Fund.
The restructuring allows for a future savings in salaries with a reduction of departments/directors.
Background:
The City of Brookings currently has fifteen (15) direct departments, directors or divisions which report
to the City Manager. The current structure does not allow for effective and efficient management.
When open positions occur, staff is tasked with determining the greatest use of operational
resources. The current structure has been in place since 2000.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund and no additional full time equivalents (FTE) necessary. Any
salary augmentation for the Public Works Director’s salary will be compensated from the Solid Waste
Enterprise Fund.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Existing Organizational Chart
Proposed Organizational Chart
Job Advertisement
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City Council Agenda Memo
From: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Council Meeting: October 13, 2020 / October 27, 2020
Subject: Public Works Department Establishment
Person(s) Responsible: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Summary:
The City Manager is recommending a reorganization with the establishment of a Public
Works Department to develop a more cohesive department with coordinated efforts of
services for the community. The department would contain the divisions of Engineering,
Solid W aste, and Streets. This recommendation does not add any new full time
equivalents and has no impact on the General Fund. The restructuring allows for a
future savings in salaries with fewer departments/directors.
Background:
The City of Brookings currently has fifteen (15) direct departments, directors or divisions
that report to the City Manager. The existing organizational chart is attached to this
memo. The current structure does not allow for effective and efficient management.
When open positions occur, staff is tasked with determining the greatest use of
operational resources. The current structure has been in place since 2000, with the
exception of the Community Development Department addition. No legislative action
was taken formally to incorporate this department.
Discussion:
The City Manager is recommending the creation of a Public Works Department and
establishment of the attached proposed City Organizational Chart. Approval of the
organizational shift will decrease the number of departments and directors to eleven
(11).
Currently, the City has two open positions in the Streets Department. The addition of a
Public Works Department and Director is developed from one of the open positions.
This action does not add any additional employees and salary shift is augmented with
enterprise revenues. This equates to no impact to the General Fund. No additional
Sales Tax or Property Tax is required for this transition.
The reorganization adjusts the Solid Waste, Streets, and Engineering Directors to a
Manager salary classification. The existing Solid W aste and Engineering Directors
would maintain their existing title and salary until a future transition occurs from
retirement. The newly created Public Works Department would contain the functions of
engineering, stormwater, airport, snow removal, mosquito control, street maintenance,
fleet, landfill and refuse collection.
More importantly, the change allows for greater collaboration between all divisions
which can naturally share resources, communication, and planning. The attainment of a
professional Public Works Director is critical in assuring success in development of a
sustainable operations and infrastructure. The American Public Works Association
(APWA) states the centralization of regulatory functions into faster, friendlier, and flatter
department is essential in today’s tough economy “where governmental efficiency is
measured by the ability of its regulatory departments to innovate and function
cohesively as a single unit.” APWA is a resource for Public Works Professionals.
Attached to this memo is a proposed job advertisement, which further details the role of
Public Works and professional criteria sought for the director position. South Dakota
and peer cities were engaged to provide best practices for the development of a Public
Works Department. In total, ten (10) South Dakota cities and six (6) peer college town
Public Works job descriptions, department, and organizational structures were
reviewed.
Legal Consideration:
There are no legal considerations at this time.
Financial Consideration:
There is no impact to the General Fund and no additional full-time equivalents (FTE)
necessary. Any salary augmentation for the Public Works Director’s salary will be
compensated from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. The proposed salary range for the
Public Works Director would be a range 41 which is $97,714-$131,914. The reduction
of Solid Waste, Engineering, and Street Directors to managers drops the positions
range to 35 which is $77,569-$104,719. It’s proposed that existing individuals in the
Solid W aste and Engineering Departments would not be financially impacted and
change would occur with future transitions.
Options and Recommendations:
City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as recommended
2. Amend
3. Deny
4. Refer to a Study Session for further discussion
5. Do nothing
Staff recommends approval of the proposed reorganization.
Supporting Documentation:
Memo
Ordinance
Existing Organizational Chart
Proposed Organizational Chart
Job Advertisement
Ordinance 20-022
An Ordinance Establishing City Departments
Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
Whereas the City Charter (2.12 (1)) details the requirement of an ordinance to establish,
or abolish any city department.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council establishes the following City of
Brookings Departments:
City Attorney, City Clerk, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Human
Resources, Library, Parks, Police, and Public Works.
All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
First Reading: October 13, 2020
Second Reading: October 20, 2020
Published:
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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The City of Brookings is an inclusive, diverse, connected community that fuels the
creative class, embraces sustainability and pursues a complete lifestyle. We are
committed to building a bright future through dedication, generosity and authenticity.
BRING YOUR DREAMS.
ABOUT BROOKINGS
Brookings is a safe, family-friendly, and vibrant community with many amenities you would find in a larger city, but with
the comfort of a small town. With a population of 23,773, the City of Brookings is the fourth largest city in South Dakota
and encompasses a total area of 13.5 square miles. It is the seat of government for Brookings County (population
34,135). The City of Brookings has experienced significant growth with a 25% population increase since the 2005
census. Located in the heart of the I-29 corridor with an estimated 530,000 annual visitors, the City of Brookings is just
minutes from the Minnesota border and less than an hour drive to the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls.
.
THE COMMUNITY What really makes Brookings a special
place is its unique neighborhoods, tree-
lined streets, its leisurely pace of living, lack
of crowds and congestion, and its genuine
and friendly people. The City of Brookings
boasts exceptional, well-maintained public
parks, trails and recreational venues that provide
a great place to have a picnic, play disc golf, or
just play. Miles of biking trails throughout the City of
Brookings provide entertainment for the entire family connecting
parks, neighborhoods, schools and other civic amenities. The city provides an abundance of
attractions and activities such as the Dakota Nature Park, Children’s Museum of South Dakota,
South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center, South Dakota Agricultural
Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center of South Dakota, Downtown at Sundown, summer
concert series and Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Brookings is a city with an extraordinary quality of life, booming job market and
outstanding school system. Niche ranked Brookings School District as
the #2 Best & Safest School District in South Dakota for 2017-18.
In total, the Brookings School District has a growing enrollment
serving over 3,400 students and is currently the seventh
largest school district in South Dakota.
Brookings is home to South Dakota State University
(SDSU), the largest institution of higher education
in the state (with an enrollment of over 11,000
students). SDSU creates a youthful and energetic
atmosphere and offers residents exciting Division
I college athletics, as well as a multitude of
cultural, educational and recreational activities.
The City has excellent healthcare resources, one of
the nation’s lowest crime rates and is located in the
lowest cost state for doing business. Brookings Health
System, is a non-profit, city-owned health organization
offering a full range of inpatient, outpatient, surgery,
home health and extended care services. Clinical services
are provided by Avera Medical Group and Sanford Health.
In addition, Brookings has one of the best tax climates in the country
with no personal property or personal income tax, no inheritance or corporate
income tax, and no state income tax. More families are choosing Brookings for its safe,
friendly, entrepreneurial, and progressive environment.
The City of Brookings
operates under the
Council-Manager form of government, which was adopted in 1999. A Home
Rule Charter City, under South Dakota Law, the City is governed by a Mayor and
six Council Members, all elected at-large for three-year overlapping terms. The
Mayor and City Council appoint the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney,
who is retained on a part-time contractual basis. The City Manager serves as
the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and is directly responsible to the City
Council for all day-to-day operations, the financial condition and practices of
municipal government and selects, appoints and directs all departments of the
City as provided by the city charter.
The City operates with a Leadership Team of 11 department directors, all
of which the City Manager has direct oversight, in a collaborative and open
environment where people work together across departments striving to provide
excellent customer service. The Leadership Team includes: Assistant
City Manager, City Clerk, City Attorney, Community
Development, Chief Financial Officer, Fire, Human
Resources, Library, Parks/Recreation &
Forestry, Police, and Public Works.
Many departments are assisted by
citizen advisory boards, which
provide a valuable service as
a liaison between the public
and City government.
In addition, the City of
Brookings has established
semi-autonomous
enterprise functions, which
are governed by appointed
boards for Brookings
Municipal Utilities (BMU),
which manages electric,
water, wastewater, internet,
cable television, and telephone
operations; and the municipal
Brookings Health System, which
includes a 49-bed acute care hospital,
79-bed skilled nursing home, clinics and
congregate senior apartments. The City currently
employs 145 personnel and has a total budget of $54
million ($16.8 General Fund) for fiscal year 2021.
CITY GOVERNMENT
#1Best College Towns in S.D. (Travel Pulse, 2019)
#1Best Cities to Live in S.D. (Chamber of Commerce, 2019)
#7 Most Arts-Vibrant Small Cities in the U.S. (SMU Data Arts, 2019)
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National Micropolitan Success Story (Walton Family Foundation, 2018)
#25Best Cities for Entrepreneurs in America (Livability/Entrepreneur, 2017)
#16 Best Performing Micropolitans in the Country (Policom, 2020)
#1Best Places to Live in S.D (Niche, 2018, 2017, 2016)
#8
Top College Towns in America (Schools.com, 2017)
#2 Safest Cities in S.D. (Alarms.org, 2018)
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We are a
welcoming and
inclusive community.
Bring your dreams!
OUR VISION
Our community expects great things from city employees. Every employee adds value to the City of Brookings
through distinct skill sets and essential services. Individuals are chosen to be part of the team because of
the core values and attributes they possess. Together, through servant leadership, we help shape the community
to create a lasting legacy for all to reflect on with pride. As a team, we assist in “achieving dreams.”
To provide high
quality of life through
exceptional services
and proactive solutions.
Our organization operates
through honest, service-oriented
leadership with core values of
integrity, accountability,
and innovation.
OUR MISSION
PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
OUR VALUES
POSITION OVERVIEW THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
WHAT WE DO IS BIGGER THAN US.
The City of Brookings is seeking qualified applicants to lead the newly
created Public Works Department. The position acts as a key partner in
helping the City Manager and City’s leadership team shape the City’s
organizational culture and implementing the City’s mission and vision.
This professional employee will focus on the combination of physical
assets, management practices, policies and personnel necessary for
government to provide and sustain structures and services essential to
the welfare and acceptable quality of life for Brookings residents. The
Public Works Department is the largest City department comprised of
the streets, fleet, engineering, stormwater, airport, refuse collection,
and landfill divisions. The department contains 32 staff members
and functions with a budget of approximately $5 million in operations
and $4 million in capital annually. Brookings has 242 miles of street
maintenance and has a rating of B- for its transportation system.
Stormwater continues to be a major dialogue for the town as it
continues to shape Brookings future. This department is responsible
for 52.8 miles of stormwater pipe, and 1768 stormwater structures.
The selected individual must bring a desire to build individuals up,
promote leadership opportunities and provide positive leadership. The
organizations core values are to operate through honest, service-oriented
leadership with core values of integrity, accountability, and innovation.
The City’s mission is to provide high quality of life through exceptional
services and proactive solutions. All members of the organization live
to foster a welcoming and inclusive community where all can bring their
dreams! Brookings employees know they are not just making decision
that impact people today; they are making decisions that will affect
generations to come in a positive manner.
• Outstanding leadership qualities that will bring strength, stability, and long term credibility
to the position with a strong focus on customer service and building solid relationships with
internal and external stakeholders through proactive solutions.
• Provide leadership that builds teams as well as inspires, motivates, and empowers staff
to achieve established goals.
• Ability to ensure sustainable and best practices are a priority that encompasses all aspects
of investing in the long- term good of the community through capital improvement and operations.
This means making decisions that are simultaneously beneficial for the environment, residents,
development, economy, community character, overall quality of life and more.
• Executing ability that utilizes a holistic approach requiring everyone from the Public Works
Director to residents and from across divisions, cities and counties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as solid presentation and organization abilities.
• Will create an open, collaborative, and successful working relationship with the City Manager,
leadership team, elected officials, community stakeholders, State and Federal officials, representatives
of the media and the public.
• The principles and practices of Public Works administration, budgeting, personnel administration,
contract management, and risk management.
• A hands on understanding of municipal government or other organizations of similar complexity.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to analyze problems and solutions and take appropriate actions and deal effectively with
complex and sensitive issues.
• Work tactfully in a sometimes highly scrutinized environment while remaining patient,
approachable, and self-confident.
• Be a sustainability leader with big picture thinking, strong communication skills, and keen
peripheral vision.
• Enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced, robust environment, and be able to address day-to-day operations
with common-sense and a cooperative approach to decision-making and problem solving.
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 20-028,Version:2
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 20-028, an Emergency Ordinance Amending Emergency
Ordinance 20-010, as previously amended, to Extend and to Comprehensively Adopt Provisions to
Address a Public Health Crisis and to Revise Certain Measures which are Necessary for the
Immediate Preservation of the Public Health, Safety and Welfare of the City and are Necessary to
Slow the Community Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Summary:
The current ordinance (Phase 3) is set to expire November 7th. Based on threshold metrics an
extension is warranted of the ordinance regulating bars, restaurants, salons, retail and requires face
coverings for indoor businesses and indoor public spaces. Further discussion is desired of Council to
determine if specific regulation should be augmented. Brookings is in substantial spread with all
triggers met but hospitalization. Staff recommends renewal of the existing ordinance and any
amendments.
Background:
On September 2nd City Council renewed the existing 20-010 ordinance that requires bars,
restaurants, casinos, grocery, retail, and fitness businesses to operate at half capacity and all
employees are required to wear face coverings at all times. The ordinance has other requirements
outlined.
September 8th Council approved an amendment that mandated face coverings where social
distancing could not be achieved for indoor businesses and public places. A resolution was passed
further detailing the implementation of the mask mandate.
The City collaborated with many local professionals to develop a weekly report to monitor COVID 19
within Brookings. The guiding document considers metrics of control, testing and hospitalization.
Additionally, an ordinance phasing was created based on previous ordinances. The transition
between these phases is guided by the weekly data. Currently the City of Brookings is in Phase
three (3) which is moderate.
<https://www.cityofbrookings.org/699/Guidelines-Ordinance-Information>
Recommendation:
City Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Threshold Report
Phasing Plan
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City Council Agenda Memo
From: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Council Meeting: October 27, 2020
Subject: Ordinance Renewal 20-010 & Mask Mandate
Person(s) Responsible: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Summary:
The current ordinance (Phase 3) is set to expire November 7th. Based on threshold
metrics an extension is warranted of the ordinance regulating bars, restaurants, salons,
retail and requires face coverings for indoor businesses and indoor public spaces.
Brookings is in substantial spread with all triggers met but hospitalization. Staff
recommends renewal of the existing ordinance and any amendments desired by
Council.
Background:
On September 2nd City Council renewed the existing 20-010 ordinance that requires
bars, restaurants, casinos, grocery, retail, and fitness businesses to operate at half
capacity and all employees are required to wear face coverings at all times. The
ordinance has other requirements outlined.
September 8th Council approved an amendment that mandated face coverings where
social distancing could not be achieved for indoor businesses and public places. A
resolution was passed further detailing the implementation of the mask mandate.
The City collaborated with many local professionals to develop a weekly report to
monitor COVID 19 within Brookings. The guiding document considers metrics of
control, testing and hospitalization.
Discussion:
Metrics within the guiding document have been triggered to a degree. Brookings has
seen an ebb and flow over the past few weeks of cases and percentage positive . The
state of South Dakota Department of Health now provides a report of regional
hospitalization and capacity.
A work session was held October 20th to allow City Council discussion of the ordinance.
Additional insight was given from local professionals including Bonny Specker Director
of EAM Program, Jason Merkley President and CEO of Brookings Health System, Amy
Hockett Sanford RN Clinic Director, Patrick Siegling Avera Clinic Director, Barry Dunn
SDSU President, and Klint Willert Superintendent of Brookings School District.
A renewal of ordinance 20-010 and face coving ordinance is recommended. In
summary the renewal defines requirements of businesses and residents:
Restaurants/Bars
• Maximum of ten (10) customers or 50% occupancy, whichever is greater
o Occupancy capacity posted at front entry
• Groups of ten (10) or less and six (6) feet apart
• Cleaning of high touch areas/materials between users
• Screening employees recommended
• Employees required to wear masks
• Cleaning of used spaces before and after each customer
• No self-serve buffets or salad bars
• No sharing of condiments unless wiped between use
Grocery, Casino, Gyms, and Recreational Facilities
• Cleaning of equipment after use by customer and/or employee
• Maximum of ten (10) customers or 50% occupancy
o Occupancy capacity posted at front entry
• Employees of Grocery stores will wear masks
• Protective measures/operations will be provided
Salons/Barber Shops
• Customers six (6) feet spacing & recommend service by appointment-only
• Employees will wear masks
• Clean equipment before and after each customer
• Adequate social distancing for waiting customers
Face Covering required if adequate social distancing cannot be achieved
• Required for all indoor businesses and indoor public spaces
• Required for all City permitted events
• Exceptions include children under 5, medical conditions, religious place, educational
units, certain non-profits, organized sports activity that have an approved plan
Administrative exemptions allow for requested flexibility.
Businesses and residents who violate sections of this ordinance will be subject to fines.
Legal Consideration:
There are no legal considerations at this time.
Financial Consideration:
There are no financial considerations at this time.
Recommendation:
City Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance.
Options:
City Council has the following options:
1. Approve as recommended
2. Deny
3. Refer to a Work Session for further discussion
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Threshold Report (uploaded Oct 19)
Phasing Plan
Ordinance 20-028
An Emergency Ordinance Amending Emergency Ordinance 20-010, as
previously amended, to Extend and to Comprehensively Adopt Provisions to
Address a Public Health Crisis and to Revise Certain Measures which are
Necessary for the Immediate Preservation of the Public Health, Safety and
Welfare of the City and are Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
I.
Be It Ordained and Enacted by the Council of the City of Brookings, State o f South
Dakota, as follows:
Whereas, the City of Brookings has the authority pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and
SDCL 9- 32-1 to pass ordinances for the purpose of promoting the health, safety
and general welfare of the community, and to do what may be necessary for the
promotion of health or the suppression of diseases; and
Whereas, COVID-19 has been confirmed in more than 100 countries, including the
United States; and
Whereas, COVID-19 is a continuing global pandemic. United States Supreme Court
Chief Justice Roberts stated in a 2020 decision “people may be infected but
asymptomatic, [and] they may unwittingly infect others”; and
Whereas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health
Organization, medical associations and scientific associations suggest individuals wear
a face covering to slow the spread of COVID-19; and
Whereas, Ordinance 20-010, as amended, is intended to slow the rise of positive cases
and slow down the rate of infection, and therefore bears a real and substantial
relationship to public health because the measures are recognized to be the best
available procedures to slow the rate of transmission of COVID-19; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings and many states and communities across the
country have already implemented White House recommendations by restricting
occupancy at bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and other indoor and outdoor
venues where people congregate until the public health emergency is over; and
Whereas, the failure to successfully implement social distancing would likely result
in higher numbers of infected individuals and has the potential to overwhelm the
capacity of the City's health care providers; and
Whereas, it is important that control measures, including requiring face masks in
indoor places, continue to be taken to reduce or slow down the spread of COVID -19
in order to protect the health and safety of the City's residents, especially for seniors
and those with underlying health conditions that make them particularly vulnerable
to COVID-19; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has been utilizing Ordinance 20-010, as amended,
to address the COVID-19 public emergency in the City of Brookings, and
Whereas, based on the number of cases in Brookings County, the relatively small
number of hospitalizations in the City, and the available modeling, the City Council
believes the social distancing and face covering restrictions should be continued
given the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the City and State, and
Whereas, this Emergency Ordinance is intended to adopt, in comprehensive form,
the emergency measures and restrictions set forth in Emergency Ordinance 20-
010, as previously amended.
Now Therefore, Be It Ordained, by the City Council of Brookings that:
1. Any businesses identified in Ordinance 20-005 may reopen to serve
patrons on-site pursuant to the conditions established in this resolution.
2. Businesses within the City of Brookings which are open to the public
shall observe the following guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19:
a) Establish a minimum six-foot distance between any tables, chairs,
and barstools. This provision does not need to be observed
between members of the same household.
b) All businesses shall collaborate with the City to identify their
occupancy allowance and post it in a conspicuous location outside
the building.
c) Restaurants, bars, and casinos shall be limited to a maximum of ten
(10) customers or a capacity of one-half(½) of their maximum
posted capacity, whichever is greater. Capacity will be posted at
the front of the business.
d) All restaurants, food trucks and bars shall disinfect or dispose of
all menus before and after use by each customer. Condiment
containers shall be cleaned/disinfected between each group and
shall not be shared among multiple groups. Salad bars and self-
service buffets shall not be permitted.
e) Grocery stores, retail businesses, recreation and fitness
businesses shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) customers
or a capacity of one-half(½) of their maximum posted capacity,
whichever is greater. Capacity will be posted at the front of the
business.
f) Require social distance spacing while waiting for service or entry
into a business. Spacing may be accomplished by requiring people
to remain in their vehicles.
g) Clearly marked one-way shopping aisles in grocery and retail
stores.
h) In retail and grocery businesses, install a plexiglass, or similar
divider where physically possible between the cashier and
customer.
i) Require employees to wash hands at regular intervals.
j) Restaurant and bar (those businesses with an alcoholic
beverage license) staff and employees must wear a mask
which covers the employee's nose and mouth.
k) In casinos, video lottery machines must be cleaned and
disinfected between each customer.
I) Employees of hair salons, nail and tanning salons, spas and
barber shops wear masks which cover their nose and mouth
during customer contact times. Customer seating must be at least
six (6) feet apart.
m) In gyms and fitness facilities, any equipment and/or exercise
mats
must be cleaned or disinfected between each use.
n) Customer seating in theaters and similar businesses shall be
reduced to allow for social distancing with certain seats marked
as "not available due to social distancing guidelines" to ensure
compliance.
o) Businesses shall post publicly a regular cleaning and
disinfecting schedule, specific to each business.
p) Hand sanitizer locations readily available for public use
should be made available at grocery stores and retail
businesses.
q) Enhanced cleaning/disinfecting requirements should be used for
motel and hotel rooms.
r) Seating for large gatherings shall be reduced to comply with a six-
foot minimum distance between attendees.
s) Businesses are encouraged to conduct daily employee
screenings for illness.
t) Businesses are encouraged to post signage outside of their facility
that encourages customers to not enter if they are not feeling well
or have COVID-19 symptoms.
u) Businesses are encouraged to develop risk mitigation strategies
for restrooms or other areas where social distancing
requirements are likely to be compromised.
v) Certain businesses (e.g. gym, recreation facilities, casinos, etc.)
are encouraged to have customers wipe down their
equipment/machines before and after use. However, it will still
be the responsibility of the business to ensure proper cleaning
and disinfecting is occurring.
w) Businesses, particularly salons, barber shops, and spas are
encouraged to provide service on an appointment-only basis to
ensure proper social distancing and hygiene practices are met.
x) Masks required at city-sanctioned events. Masks which cover a
person's nose and mouth are required for all persons attending
or working at events which require a City permit when a minimum
of six- foot distance cannot be maintained or achieved.
The provisions of Resolution 20-076 are incorporated herein, and provide
as follows:
3. All persons in the city shall cover their mouth and nose with a mask or
other face
covering when they are in the following situations:
a) When inside, or in line to enter, any indoor public space;
b) When obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings,
including but
not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory,
physician or
dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank, unless directed otherwise
by
an employee thereof or a health care provider;
4. Waiting for or riding on public transportation or while in a taxi, private car
service, or ride-sharing vehicle;
5. The following individuals are exempt from wearing masks or other face
coverings:
a) Persons age five years or under-children age two years and under in
particular should not wear a face covering because of the risk of
suffocation;
b) Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability
that
prevents wearing a face covering-this includes persons with a medical
condition for whom wearing a face covering could obstruct breathing or
who
are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a face
covering without assistance;
c) Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, or when communicating with
a
person who is deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the
mouth is
essential for communication;
d) Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to the
person
related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal
regulations or
workplace safety guidelines;
e) Persons who are obtaining a service involving the nose or face for
which
temporary removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the
service;
f) Persons who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that
offers
food or beverage service, while they are eating or drinking, provided
they
maintain a 6-foot distance between individuals (not including
individuals who
reside together or are seated together) with only infrequent or
incidental
moments of closer proximity;
g) Athletes and participants who are engaged in an organized sports
activity
that allows athletes to maintain a 6-foot distance from others with only
infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity;
h) Persons who are engaged in an activity that a professional or
recreational
association, public regulatory entity, medical association, or other
public health oriented entity has determined cannot be safely
conducted while
wearing a mask or other face covering and where other protections
and
precautions are established and utilized;
i) Persons attending educational institutions where the public and private
schools through 12th grade, colleges, and universities have
implemented
protections.
j) Persons engaged in church and religious places of worship which may
implement their own protections.
6. In addition to the specific requirements listed above, businesses shall
operate
in a manner consistent with CDC guidelines and any applicable state
regulations and the Governor's Executive Orders.
7. The City encourages all members of the public within the City of
Brookings to
continue to follow the CDC guidelines and recommended hygiene
practices, including, but not limited to engaging in social distancing,
and wearing masks when outside their homes wherever possible.
8. Businesses can request, in writing, administrative exceptions from the
City that allow them to modify the strict compliance with these
requirements so long as their proposal contains alternative means to
implement social distancing or hygiene requirements. The City will not
approve exceptions which completely exempt a business from
implementing social distancing, or from following the CDC guidelines.
9. Any business entity, owner, or supervising manager of any business
that is not in compliance with these regulations, or an approved
alternative plan pursuant to Section 5. above, shall be in violation of
Ordinance 20- 010, as amended by this Ordinance.
10. Pursuant to this ordinance, the City Council may by resolution modify
the mandatory closures and enact revised restrictions on public
gatherings and public movements it deems necessary to address the
current public health emergency. Any revised measures and
restrictions, adopted by resolution shall be for a specific duration and
shall be periodically reviewed to ensure the continued necessity of
such restrictions or closures.
11. The restrictions set forth herein do not apply to the following entities,
which have their own specific COVID-19 restrictions:
a. Health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate
care facilities, and correctional facilities.
b. Crisis shelters, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, or other
similar institutions.
c. Any emergency facilities necessary for the response to the
current public health emergency or any other community
emergency or disaster.
d. Official meetings of the city, schools, county, or state.
e. The operations and meetings of any state or federal courts.
f. Educational institutions where the public and private schools through
12th grade, colleges, and universities have implemented protections.
g. Places of worship.
h. Any and all polling places, including absentee voting and Election Day
(November 3, 2020) polling places, as well as all locations for
processing absentee ballots and counting ballots on November 3,
2020. All polling places for absentee and Election Day voting shall
remain open at all times.
12. This ordinance shall remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) days, at
which time it shall be automatically repealed unless specifically
readopted for an additional period of time by the City Council. Any
dates identified in this ordinance may be adjusted at any time within the
sixty (60) day period covered by this ordinance by a resolution of the
City Council.
13. Enforcement - Violation of this Resolution may result in a fine, and
multiple violations may result in further enforcement procedures,
including legal and equitable action to enforce this Ordinance for the
safety of the public.
14. Until the 2nd Reading of this ordinance is completed, approved
and published, Ordinance 20-010, as amended, shall set forth
the applicable measures deemed necessary to slow the spread
of Coronavirus in the City of Brookings. Ordinance 20-010, as
amended, shall remain in effect for an additional period of sixty (60)
days, at which time it shall be automatically repealed unless
specifically readopted for an additional period of time by the City
Council. Any dates identified in this ordinance may be adjusted at
any time within the sixty (60) day period covered by this ordinance.
15. Face Masks/Face Coverings Required. Within the City of Brookings,
all persons except those under the age of five (5) and those with a
medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that makes it
unreasonable for the individual to maintain a face covering, must
wear a face mask/face covering in indoor businesses and indoor
public places where six (6) foot
social distancing cannot be achieved or maintained. A "face
covering" or "mask" must be worn to cover the nose and mouth
completely, and can include a paper or disposable face mask, a cloth
mask, a scarf, a bandanna, or neck gaiter.
II.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that pursuant to SDCL 9-19-13, this ordinance is
adopted to address a public health emergency and is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare of the City and shall
become effective immediately upon passage and publication.
Dated this ____ day of ___________, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS:
(SEAL)
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
For week ending October 16, 2020
Summary of Brookings COVID-19 Public Health Thresholds
Week Ending 10/16/2020
1. Is the epidemic controlled? No
2. Is the health system able to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases that may arise after adapting some
measures? Yes, probably
3. Is the public health surveillance system able to detect and manage the cases and their contacts, and identify a
resurgence of cases in Brookings?
a. Mitigation Level: No, 3-5 times more testing is needed
b. Suppression Level: No, test positivity is 26%-36%, which is far from the 3% test positivity needed for
suppression.
c. Approximate time to receive test results: 2-3 days
DATA:
1. Is the epidemic controlled? Rt evaluated weekly. If Rt is <1.0 for 14 days or longer this would be a ‘yes’, otherwise
it would be a ‘no’.
Rt has exceeded 1.0 for 8 of the last 14 days. Below are the Rt based on number of cases in Brookings for 106 days
ending on 10/16/20.
Rt for the most recent 14 days (based on data from the prior week):
Based on Data for Week Ending: Brookings South Dakota
10/3 0.93 1.14
10/4 0.90 1.12
10/5 0.90 1.08
10/6 0.90 1.06
10/7 0.97 1.28
10/8 0.70 1.19
10/9 1.01 1.31
10/10 1.39 1.38
10/11 1.73 1.42
10/12 1.85 1.44
10/13 2.14 1.44
10/14 2.19 1.33
10/15 2.29 1.35
10/16 2.01 1.30
Notes:
• The closer Rt is to 0, the sooner transmission control will be attained.
• Super spreader events are not predicted by Rt and can rapidly affect transmission trajectories.
--------- July ---------|------- August -------|---------Sept---------|-----Oct ---
For week ending October 16, 2020
2. Is the health system able to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases that may arise after adapting some
measures? Evaluate hospital bed and ICU availability and determine whether an increase of 20% in the number of
cases can be absorbed within the health system. If health system can absorb increase than ‘yes’, otherwise ‘no’.
Yes. Two different case numbers were used including new cases in the past seven days and current number of
active cases. These numbers were multiplied by either the overall statewide hospitalization rate or by using
current age-specific hospitalization rates applied to age distribution of Brookings cases based on the most recent
data provided by the Department of Health. For both numbers, an additional 20% was added as recommended by
the WHO and is given below in parentheses.
Based on: Hospitalization Rate Age-adjusted Hospitalization Rates
Anticipated admissions based on new cases in past seven days 13 (16) 17 (20)
Anticipated admissions based on active cases 17 (20) 22 (26)
As of 10/16/20, new cases in past seven days = 202 and active cases = 261. SD overall hospitalization rate = 6.4% (10/15/20).
Age specific hospitalization rates as of 10/15/20 and age distribution of Brookings cases as of 10/14/20 (see daily data report for percentages).
Brookings Health System has a surge capacity of 80 beds and the personnel to handle 45 beds. Based on current
census, Brookings Health System felt they could probably handle the anticipated number of admissions (n = 13-22
new admissions).
3. Is the public health surveillance system able to detect and manage the cases and their contacts, and identify a
resurgence of cases? Evaluate whether the mitigation and suppression levels of testing are being met.
Mitigation level of testing uses the total number of tests completed in Brookings in the previous seven days and
determines whether it is equal to or greater than the total number of new cases identified plus ten times the
number of new cases. The number of tests completed does not include targeted testing (i.e., public health
surveillance or sentinel testing in nursing homes or on campus).
Suppression level of testing is being met when the percentage of positive test results in the previous seven days is
equal to or less than 3.0%. If mitigation and suppression levels of testing are being met than this would be ‘yes’,
otherwise it would be ‘no’.
Mitigation & Suppression Levels of Testing. Testing data for the previous seven days:
Total # of
cases
Ten times
number of
new cases:
Tests needed to meet
mitigation level:
Tests completed
(mitigation):
% Test Positivity
(suppression)
Brookings Health System Dashboard as of 10/13/20: *
Brookings 202 2,020 2,222 610 26%
South Dakota Department of Health Dashboard as of 10/16/20: **
Brookings 202 2,020 2,222 556 36%
South Dakota 4,590 45,900 50,490 12,837 36%
* Brookings data are based on number of tests completed, not the number of people tested, and may include tests on Brookings County non-
residents. Data for a particular date are not reported until all test results are back.
** Includes sentinel surveillance tests (e.g., nursing homes, first responders, etc.) and is based on number of people tested, not the number of
tests and includes only Brookings residents.
Approximate time to receive test results as of 10/16/20 (Brookings): 2-3 days
For week ending October 16, 2020
Brookings COVID-19 Thresholds
Overview of Public Health Criteria Used to Control Transmission of COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) uses three criteria for consideration in adjusting public health and social
measures related to COVID-19 and suggests measures that can be used for evaluating these criteria1:
1. Epidemiology - Is the epidemic controlled?
2. Health System Capacity - Is the health system able to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases that
may arise after adapting some measures?
3. Public Health Surveillance - Is the public health surveillance system able to detect and manage the cases
and their contacts, and identify a resurgence of cases?
The various measures suggested by the WHO for evaluating the above criteria are given at the end of this
summary as an Appendix. The ones given below are those that are locally available.
Epidemiology
The key measure for assessing whether the epidemic is controlled is the effective reproduction number (Rt). Rt
represents the number of secondary cases for each infectious case and a value below 1 is the best indication
that the epidemic is controlled and declining. The closer Rt is to 0, the sooner transmission control will be
attained. The Rt depends on factors related to the number of susceptible individuals and their potential contact
with infectious persons. It should be noted that superspreader events are not predicted by Rt and can rapidly
affect transmission trajectories.
A Rt of less than 1 for at least two weeks is used to indicate the epidemic is controlled. An algorithm is available
that will calculate an estimate for Rt if case surveillance data are available.2
Brookings Measure: Is the epidemic controlled? Rt evaluated weekly. If Rt is <1.0 for 14 days or longer this
would be a ‘yes’, otherwise it would be a ‘no’.
Health System Capacity
A key measure for assessing whether the health system is able to cope with a resurgence of cases is that the
number of new cases requiring hospitalization is smaller than the estimated maximum hospital and ICU bed
capacity of the health system (i.e. the health system can cope with new hospitalizations without becoming
overwhelmed while maintaining delivery of essential health services). One of the criteria used is that the health
system can absorb or expand to cope with at least a 20% increase in COVID-19 case load.
Brookings Measure: Is the health system able to cope with a resurgence of COVID-19 cases that may arise
after adapting some measures? Evaluate hospital bed and ICU availability and determine whether an
increase of 20% in the number of cases can be absorbed within the health system. If health system can
absorb increase than ‘yes’, otherwise ‘no’.
1 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/public-health-criteria-to-adjust-public-health-and-social-measures-in-the-context-of-covid-19
2 https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/178/9/1505/89262
For week ending October 16, 2020
Public Health Surveillance
There are several criteria listed under public health surveillance, including surveillance systems, case
investigation and contact tracing. Many of these measures are not known at a county level; however, the
number of tests and test positivity are known. The Harvard Global Health Institute has established targets for
assessing the adequacy of testing at both the mitigation level and the suppression level:3
Mitigation level testing: Mitigation focuses on reducing the spread of the virus through broad testing of
symptomatic people, tracing and testing a recommended 10 contacts per new case, isolating positive contacts,
social distancing, mask-wearing or stay-at-home orders as necessary. Testing targets for mitigation is set as the
sum of symptomatic cases and 10 times the number of cases (to cover the contacts) and does not include
targeted testing (sentinel testing of nursing homes, schools, etc.).
Suppression level testing: Suppression allows a community to quickly find and isolate new cases before they
lead to a wider outbreak, with an aim of keeping new case levels at or near zero. A test positivity rate of 3% or
less can be used as an indicator of progress towards suppression level testing. Suppression level testing requires
testing of asymptomatic people in high-risk environments including nursing homes, colleges, etc.
Brookings Measure: Is the public health surveillance system able to detect and manage the cases and their
contacts, and identify a resurgence of cases? Evaluate whether mitigation and suppression levels of testing
are being met using the total number of tests completed and test positivity in Brookings during the previous
week and approximate length of time for test results to received back in the clinics.
For mitigation level of testing the number of tests completed should be equal to or greater than the total
number of new cases identified plus ten times the number of new cases. For suppression level testing, the
test positivity should be 3% or less.
It will be noted whether the mitigation and suppression levels of testing are being met, as well as the
approximate length of time between samples being submitted by local labs and test results being received.
Additional notes
Caveats regarding the data:
• The number of cases by day that are used in calculating Rt are based on the numbers posted to the
SDDOH dashboard. These dates are not the date symptoms appeared and not necessarily the date the
test sample was obtained or the test was conducted; they are the date that the test results were
reported to SDDOH. This is the best information that is available.
• The number of tests conducted in Brookings are not the number of individuals tested, but the number of
tests performed, which may include repeated testing of the same individual.
Committee Members: Bonny Specker, MS, PhD (epidemiologist), Chris Chase, DVM, PhD (virologist), Gary
Gackstetter, DVM, MPH, PhD (epidemiologist), Amy Hockett, RN (Sanford Brookings Clinic Manager), Adam
Hoppe, PhD (cell biologist, immunologist), Victor Huber, PhD (virologist, immunologist), Jason Merkley
(President, Brookings Health System), Natalie Thiex, MPH, PhD (epidemiologist, toxicologist), Xiuging Wang, PhD
(virologist, cell biologist)
3 https://globalepidemics.org/testing-targets/
For week ending October 16, 2020
APPENDIX: Criteria recommended by the WHO4
Table 1. WHO Criteria for Epidemiological Control
Epidemiological Criteria Explanation
Decline of at least 50% over a 3-week period since the
latest peak and continuous decline in the observed
incidence of confirmed and probable cases °
This indicates a decline in transmission equivalent to a halving time of
three weeks or less since the latest peak, when the testing strategy is
maintained or strengthened to test a greater % of suspected cases.
Less than 5% of samples positive for COVID-19, at least
for the last 2 weeks, ° assuming that surveillance for
suspected cases is comprehensive
The % positive samples can be interpreted only with comprehensive
surveillance and testing of suspect cases, in the order of 1/1000
population/week
Less than 5% of samples positive for COVID-19, at least
for the last 2 weeks°, among influenza-like-illness (ILI)
samples tested at sentinel surveillance sites
Through ILI sentinel surveillance, a low % of positive samples indicates
low community transmission*
At least 80% of cases are from contact lists and can be
linked to known clusters
This indicates that most transmission chains have been identified,
offering the opportunity for follow-up. This may be limited by the fact
that the information will certainly not have been collected at the height
of the epidemic.
Decline in the number of deaths among confirmed and
probable cases at least for the last 3 weeks °
This will indicate, with an approximately 3-week lag-time, that the total
number of cases is decreasing. If testing has decreased, then the
number of deaths in probable cases will be more accurate.
Continuous decline in the number of hospitalization and
ICU admissions of confirmed and probable cases at least
for the last 2 weeks°
This indicates, with an approximately 1-week lag-time and providing
that the criteria for hospitalization have not changed, a decline in the
number of cases.
Decline in the age-stratified excess mortality due to
pneumonia
When pneumonia cases cannot be systematically tested, a decline in
the mortality of pneumonia would indirectly indicate a reduction in the
excess mortality due to COVID-19.
* Trend evaluation requires that no changes occurred in testing or measurement strategy
° 2-week period corresponds to the maximum incubation period and is the minimum period on which to assess changes in trends.
Table 2. WHO Criteria for Health System Capacity
Health System Criteria Explanation
All COVID-19 patients can be managed according to
national standard
This indicates that the health system has returned to a state where all
conditions (staff, beds, drugs, equipment, etc.) are there to provide the
same standard of care that existed before the crisis.
All other patients with a severe non-COVID-19 condition
can be managed according to national standard
There is no increase in intra-hospital mortality due to
non-COVID-19 conditions
The health system can absorb or can expand to cope
with at least a 20% increase in COVID-19 case load
This indicates that the system would be sustainable even if it had to
absorb a surge in cases resulting from loosening public health and social
measures. This includes sufficient staff, equipment, beds, etc.
An Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) focal point is
available in all health facilities (1 full-time trained IPC
focal point per 250 beds) and at district level
This indicates strong capacity for coordination, supervision and training
on IPC activities, including in primary health facilities.
All health facilities have screening for COVID-19 This is for ensuring that all patients who come to a facility are assessed
for COVID-19 in order to prevent health associated infections.
All acute health facilities have a mechanism for isolating
people with suspected COVID-19
The health system has sufficient capacity to isolate all patients with
COVID-19
4 https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/public-health-criteria-to-adjust-public-health-and-social-measures-in-the-context-of-covid-19
For week ending October 16, 2020
Table 3. WHO Criteria for Public Health Surveillance
Public Health Surveillance Criteria Explanation
Public Health Surveillance Systems
New cases can be identified, reported, and data
included in epidemiological analysis within 24 hours
A surveillance system for COVID-19 is in place that is geographically
comprehensive and covers all persons and communities at risk.
Comprehensive surveillance includes surveillance at the community level,
primary care level, in hospitals, and through sentinel surveillance sites for
influenza and other respiratory diseases, where they exist.
Immediate reporting of probable and confirmed cases
of COVID-19 is mandated within national notifiable
disease with requirements
This indicates that appropriate public health policies are in place for
immediate notification of cases of COVID-19 from all health facilities.
Enhanced surveillance is implemented in closed
residential settings and for vulnerable groups
This indicates that public health authorities have identified populations
who live in residential settings or are vulnerable and that enhanced
surveillance is put in place for these populations.
Mortality surveillance is conducted for COVID-19
related deaths in hospitals and in the community
This indicates the ability to rapidly and reliably track the number of deaths
related to COVID-19. Where possible, medical certificate of death for
COVID-19 deaths should be issued. Other approaches for mortality
surveillance may be considered, such as reports from religious centres or
burial sites.
The total number of laboratory tests conducted for
COVID-19 virus is reported each day
Knowing the testing denominator can indicate the level of surveillance
activity and the proportion of tests positive can indicate the intensity of
transmission among symptomatic individuals.
Case Investigation
Public health rapid response teams are functional at all
appropriate administrative levels
A measure of the capability to rapidly investigate cases and clusters of
COVID-19.
90% of suspect cases are isolated and
confirmed/released within 48 hours of symptom onset
This indicates that investigation and isolation of new cases is sufficiently
rapid to minimize the generation of secondary cases.
Contact Tracing
At least 80% of new cases have their close contacts
traced and in quarantine within 72 hours of case
confirmation
These indicate that the capacity to conduct contact tracing is sufficient for
the number of cases and contacts.
At least 80% of contacts of new cases are monitored
for 14 days
Contacts should be contacted each day during the 14-day period and
ideally no more than two days should elapse without feedback from a
contact.
Information and data management systems are in
place to manage contact tracing and other related
data
While contact tracing data can be managed on paper at a small scale, large-
scale contact tracing can be supported by electronic tools such as the
Go.Data contact tracing software.
PHASE 4/NEW NORMAL
No Current Ordinance
Businesses/Organizations
Individuals
High Risk Individuals
PHASE 1/SEVERE
Stay at Home Ordinance: 20-006
Businesses/Organizations
Individuals
High Risk Individuals
CURRENT COVID-19 PHASE QUICK GUIDE
PHASE 2/HIGH
Ordinance: 20-005
Businesses/Organizations
Individuals
High Risk Individuals
PHASE 3/MODERATE
Ordinance: 20-010
Businesses/Organizations
Individuals
High Risk Individuals
• Essential business/organization operations only.
• Non-Essential work from home required.
• Follow CDC guidelines.
• Social distancing, masks, barriers, disinfecting requirements are outlined in ordinance.
• Stay at home except for essential activities required.
• Non-Essential work from home required.
• Limited travel required.
• Do not gather/congregate
• Follow CDC guidelines
• Same requirements as individuals.
• Practice extra COVID-19 prevention vigilance.
• Remain vigilant with hygiene practices and CDC recommendations.
• Bars, restaurants, salons, indoor entertainment facilities. etc. closed to public.
• Follow CDC guidelines.
• Social distancing, masks, barriers, disinfecting requirements are outlined in ordinance.
• Stay at home if sick or vulnerable.
• Limited travel recommended.
• Do not gather/congregate
• Follow CDC guidelines recommended
• Same requirements as individuals.
• Extra COVID-19 prevention vigilance recommended.
• Remain vigilant with hygiene practices and CDC recommendations.
• 50% occupancy.
• Work from home suggested.
• Follow CDC guidelines
• Social distancing, masks, shields, disinfecting requirements are outlined in ordinance.
• Stay at home except for essential activities recommended.
• Work from home suggested
• Gathering/congregating not recommended
• Follow CDC guidelines recommended
• Same requirements/recommendations as individuals.
• Extra COVID-19 prevention vigilance recommended.
• Remain vigilant with hygiene practices and CDC recommendations.
• 100% occupancy.
• Resume normal operations with recommendations.
• Resume normal social interactions.
• Remain vigilant with hygiene practices and CDC recommendations.
• New safety regulations to be determined
• Resume normal gatherings and activities.
• Resume normal social interactions.
• Resume normal travel.
• Remain vigilant with hygiene practices and CDC recommendations.
• New safety regulations to be determined
• Remain vigilant with preventative measures recommended.
• Follow CDC recommendations
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 20-0446,Version:1
COVID-19 Update.
Summary:
City Manager Paul Briseno will provide a regular update on COVID-19 to the City Council and
members of the public.
Background:
7/14/2020 City Council Minutes excerpt: “Council Items for Future Discussion. A motion was
made by Council Member Brink, seconded by Council Member Bacon, that a standing item to
discuss the current status of COVID-19 be added to future City Council Agendas. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Brink, Bacon, Wendell, Tilton Byrne, and Collins.”
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Government Center, 520
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Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 20-0396,Version:1
City of Brookings Progress Report.
Summary:
Jacob Meshke, Assistant City Manager, will provide a progress report highlighting the City’s
activities/projects.
Attachments:
Presentation (to be loaded following the Council Meeting)
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Executive Session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, for discussing the qualifications, competence,
performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or
employee. The term, employee, does not include any independent contractor.
SDCL 1-25-2. Executive or closed meetings--Purposes--Authorization--Violation as misdemeanor.
Executive or closed meetings may be held for the sole purposes of:
1.Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public
officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term, employee, does not
include any independent contractor;
2.Discussing the expulsion, suspension, discipline, assignment of or the educational program of
a student or the eligibility of a student to participate in interscholastic activities provided by the
South Dakota High School Activities Association;
3.Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed
or pending litigation or contractual matters;
4.Preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee
representatives;
5.Discussing marketing or pricing strategies by a board or commission of a business owned by
the state or any of its political subdivisions, when public discussion may be harmful to the
competitive position of the business; or
6.Discussing information listed in subdivisions 1-27-1.5(8) and 1-27-1.5(17).
However, any official action concerning such matters shall be made at an open official meeting. An
executive or closed meeting shall be held only upon a majority vote of the members of the public
body present and voting, and discussion during the closed meeting is restricted to the purpose
specified in the closure motion. Nothing in § 1-25-1 or this section prevents an executive or closed
meeting if the federal or state Constitution or the federal or state statutes require or permit it. A
violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1965, ch 269; SL 1980, ch 24, § 10; SL 1987, ch 22, § 1; SL 2014, ch 90, § 2; SL 2019,
ch 2, § 1.
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