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SERVICES Agreement No. 20-387
STANDARD AGREEMENT AGREEMENT NUMBER PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER(if applicable)
STD 213(Rev.03/2019) 18-NPLH-12658
1.This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACTOR'S NAME
The Villages at Paragon, LP, County of Fresno, and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
2.The term of this Agreement is:
START DATE
Upon HCD Approval
THROUGH END DATE
Thirty(30)Years from Effective Date
3.The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$3,616,466.00
4.The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits,which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
EXHIBITS TITLE PAGES
Exhibit A Authority, Purpose and Scope of Work 5
Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 1
Exhibit C* State of California General Terms and Conditions GTC-04/2017
Exhibit D NPLH Program General Terms and Conditions 17
Exhibit E Special Conditions 2
TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES ATTACHED 25
Items shown with an asterisk(`),are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this agreement as if attached hereto.
These documents can be viewed at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN EXECUTED BY THE PARTIES HERETO.
CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership,etc.)
See Attached
CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
See Attached See Attached See Attached See Attached
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
See Attached
CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
See Attached See Attached
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME
Department of Housing and Community Development
CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP
2020 W. El Camino Ave., Suite 130 Sacramento CA 95833
PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING TITLE
Synthia Rhinehart Contracts Manager,
Shaun Singh For Business&Contract Services Branch
CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
11/11/2020
California Department of General Services Approval (or exemption, if applicable)
Exempt per; SCM Vol. 1 4.04.A.3(DGS memo dated 6/12/1981)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA The Villages at Paragon, LP
STANDARD AGREEMENT County of Fresno
STD 213(Rev. 06/03) Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
CONTRACTOR Page 2 of 3
The Villages at Paragon, LP
a California limited partnership
By: Silvercrest, Inc.
a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
Its: Man G�a Partner
By: Date:
Preston Prince
Secretary/Director
By: The Villages at Paragon AGP, LLC
a California limited liability company
Its: Administrative General Partner
By: Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
a California Government Housing Authority
Its: Sole a err/Ninag r
By: I -ft4lL Date:
Preston 11rince
CEO/Executive Director
Address:
1331 Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93721
Housing Authori f the Ci of Fresno
a California ubli o y cor rate and politic
By Date: /IJ
Preston Prince
CEO/Executive Director
Address:
1331 Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93721
STATE OF CALIFORNIA The Villages at Paragon, LP
STANDARD AGREEMENT County of Fresno
STD 213 (Rev. 06/03) Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
CONTRACTOR Page 3 of 3
County of Fresno
a CBiif'ur Ills\'iUU1lty
By
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Ernest Buddy Mendes
Chairman, Board of Supervisors, County of Fresno
ATTEST:
BERNICE E. SEIDEL
Address: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County o Fresno,State of California
2281 Tulare Street By_
Fresno, CA 93721 Deputy
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
Page 1 of 5
EXHIBIT A
AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF WORK
1. Authority
Pursuant to the Government Code Section 15463, Part 3.9 of division 5 (commencing with section
5849.1) of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and Section 5890 of the Welfare and Institutions
Code all as amended and in effect from time to time, the state of California (the "State") has
established the No Place Like Home Program (the"Program"). Pursuant to Section 5849.5 of the
Welfare and Institutions Code, the State has issued Guidelines governing the Program (the
"Guidelines").
This Standard Agreement, STD 213, (the"Agreement" or"Contract") is the result of the Sponsor's
application (the "Application")for funding under the Program pursuant to:
A. Section 5849.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code;
B. The Program Guidelines dated July 17, 2017; and,
C. The Notice of Funding Availability (the "NOFA") dated October 15, 2018 and as amended
on October 30, 2018.
2. Purpose
In accordance with the authority cited above, Sponsor's Application was made to the State for
financial assistance from the Program (the "Loan"), for the purpose of assisting in the
development, operation and maintenance of a Rental Housing Development(as defined in section
3 hereof) (the "Development) on certain real property (the "Property") as described in the
Application and the Project Report. The Application, including all representations made therein,
and the Project Report (as defined in section 3 hereof) are hereby incorporated in this Agreement
by this reference. The financial assistance from the Program shall be in the form of a permanent
loan to the County, Sponsor, or its approved affiliate (the "Borrower" as defined in section 3
hereof), as owner of the Development. The purpose of the Loan is to ensure that the Development
is constructed, owned, managed, maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements
of the Program, the requirements of the Guidelines, and the representations of the Application,
and to ensure that certain residential units therein shall be occupied by eligible households at
affordable rents as defined in the Guidelines for the full term of the Loan, regardless of sale or
transfer of the Property or prepayment of the Loan. To further effect this purpose, if Sponsor or
Borrower is an entity other than the Sponsor identified in the Application, HCD (as defined in
section 3 hereof) may require the Sponsor to enter into a sponsor operating guaranty (the
"Sponsor Operating Guaranty") as a condition of closing the Loan.
By entering into this Agreement and thereby accepting the award of Program Loan funds, the
Sponsor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, the NOFA, this
Agreement, the representations contained in the Application, the Project Report and the
requirements of the authorities cited above.
No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT A
3. Definitions
Capitalized terms herein shall have the meaning of the definitions set forth in the Guidelines, the
UMR's and in this Exhibit A as follows:
A. "Rental Housing Development" (the "Development") refers to the residential rental
"Affordable Housing Development" described in the Application and meeting the criteria
set forth in the Project Report providing the affordable housing units, as described therein,
in consideration of the No Place Like Home Loan (the "NPLH Loan"). The Rental Housing
Development shall meet all criteria as set forth in the Guidelines.
B. "Agreement" refers to this Standard Agreement.
C. "Borrower", or "Ultimate Borrower" refers to the borrowing entity and owner of the
Development. The Sponsor, or Development Sponsor, determined by HCD as having
sufficient capacity and experience to develop, own and operate the Development, or its
wholly controlled affiliate shall have continuing control of the Development. The Borrower
structure shall not have more levels of organization than are allowed in accordance with
UMR Section 8313.2.
D. "Sponsor" or "Development Sponsor" refers to the entity or entities that made the
Application to the Department for the Award for the "Affordable Housing Development"
and identified as "Contractor" on page 1 to this Agreement (STD 213). "Sponsor" also
includes any affiliate or assignee of the Sponsor approved by the Department and
undertaking all the obligations of the Sponsor hereunder (e.g., the Borrower). In the case
of joint applicants, "Sponsor" shall refer to each applicant or the approved assignee of
such applicant. Each joint applicant shall be jointly and severally liable for all obligations
of a Sponsor as set forth herein.
The Villages at Paragon, LP("LP") is an affiliate of Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
("Corp"). Corp was awarded the NPLH Loan funds pursuant to the award letter, dated
June 14, 2019. The Department acknowledges that the LP will be considered the Ultimate
Borrower of the NPLH Loan funds and as such will execute the NPLH Loan documents
as described in section 39 of Exhibit D. For the purposes of this Standard Agreement, LP
and Corp will be collectively referred to herein as "Sponsor". As such, the LP and Corp
shall be jointly and severally liable for all the obligations of a Sponsor as set forth herein.
Performance satisfactory to the Department by the LP of any duties and obligations under
this Standard Agreement, and any other agreements as required by the Department, by
either the LP or Corp will be deemed as performance by the Sponsor.
At a minimum, the sponsor-controlled general partner must perform the substantial
management duties identified in Board of Equalization Rule 140.1(a)(10)as items(A), (H),
(1) and (K).
No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT A
E. "Department" or "HCD" refers to the Department of Housing and Community
Development.
F. "Guidelines" refers to the NPLH Guidelines dated July 17, 2017.
G. "Project Report" refers to the HCD staff report presented to and approved by the
Department's Internal Loan Committee. The Project Report sets forth the project criteria
as approved by the Department at the time of the award of Program Loan funds. The
information set forth in the project report may be amended only upon HCD's written
approval.
H. "Performance Milestones" refers to the development schedule and/or milestones
proposed by the Sponsor at time of application and as set forth in the Project Report.
I. "Program" refers to the No Place Like Home Program (NPLH).
J. "TCAC" refers to the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
K. Any reference to a specific "Section" or "section" of the Guidelines shall initially refer to
that specific numbered section of the Guidelines adopted on and dated July 17, 2017.
Notwithstanding, if and when the Department amends any portion of the Guidelines, all
references herein to any such portion of the Guidelines shall be deemed to refer to the
updated version of the Guidelines, either in whole or in part, as may be applicable. To the
extent that any Guidelines section or sections (Section or Sections) provision is or are
amended, and thereafter receive(s) a new Guidelines section number(s), any reference
herein to the old Guidelines section(s) number(s) shall be interpreted to refer instead to
the Guidelines section(s)that is (or are) intended to replace the content and substance of
the former Guidelines section(s).
4. Scope of Work
The Scope of Work ("Work")for this Agreement shall consist of the development and construction
of the Development identified in the Award Letter. The Development is to be developed and
constructed by the Sponsor, or by a developer on behalf of the Sponsor, as provided in the
Application and shall meet the criteria set forth in the Project Report.
Further, the Sponsor shall take such actions, pay such expenses and do all things necessary to
complete the Development as identified in the Award Letter and described in the Project Report
in accordance with the schedule for completion set forth therein and the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
All written materials or alterations submitted as addenda to the original Application and the Project
Report and which are approved in writing by a Division of Financial Assistance Program Manager
or higher Department official, as appropriate, are part of the Application and are hereby
incorporated as part of the Agreement.
No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT A
HCD reserves the right to review and approve all Work to be performed by the Sponsor in relation
to this Agreement. Any proposed revision of the Work must be submitted in writing for review and
approval by HCD. Any approval shall not be presumed unless such approval is made by HCD in
writing.
5. Evidence of Point Generating Activities
Based on the points awarded to its Application, Sponsor assures the Department of the existence
or planned aspects of all point generating activities as detailed in the Project Report.
At the request of the Department, Sponsor shall provide further and additional evidence sufficient
to demonstrate the existence and/or completion of the items for which the Sponsor's Application
received points. Failure to provide such evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the
Department may result in a reevaluation of the Application and the reduction or cancellation of
the award, require repayments of any disbursed Program funds, and result in the disencumbrance
of Program funds awarded.
6. Performance Milestones
Sponsor shall ensure the completion of the Performance Milestones set forth in the Project
Report, by the designated dates. Sponsor may apply to the Department for an extension of these
timelines based on good cause shown and best efforts and assurances from the Sponsor for
timely completion of the remaining Performance Milestones.
7. State Coordinator
The coordinator of this Agreement for the state is the Program Manager for the No Place Like
Home, Division of Financial Assistance. Any notice, report, or other communication required by
this Agreement shall be mailed by first class mail to the State Program Manager at the following
address:
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Financial Assistance — NOFA Unit
P.O. Box 952054
Sacramento, California 94252-2054
No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT A
8. Sponsor Contract Coordinator
The Sponsor's Contract Coordinator for this Agreement is listed below. Unless otherwise
informed, any notice, report, or other communication required by this Agreement shall be mailed
by first class or emailed to the contact at the following address:
Sponsor: The Villages at Paragon, LP
Name: Preston Prince, CEO/Executive Director
Address: 1331 Fulton Mall
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone No.: 559 443-8475
Email Address: pprince fresnohousing.org
Sponsor: Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
Name: Preston Prince, CEO/Executive Director
Address: 1331 Fulton Mall
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone No.: 559 443-8475
Email Address: pprince fresnohousing.org
Sponsor: County of Fresno
Name: Ernest Buddy Mendes, Chairman
Board of Supervisors
Address: 2281 Tulare Street, Room 301
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone No.: 559 600-2198
Email Address: Clerk-BOS(a)co.fresno.ca.us
No Place Like Home (NPLH)
Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. Terms of Loan
A. Principal Amount
The principal amount of the Loan shall be the lesser of:
1) the principal amount as stated in the Application; or,
2) the amount later approved by the Department as consistent with the requirements
of the Guidelines.
B. Interest and Payment
The Loan shall bear interest at the rate and be payable as provided in section 200 of the
Guidelines and under the terms of the Department's promissory note to be executed at
loan closing. The Loan may not be prepaid without the prior written consent of the
Department.
2. Invoicing and Payment
A. All loan proceeds used to finance capital costs of Assisted Units in the Development (the
"Permanent Loan Proceeds") shall be disbursed through an independent escrow/title
company. The Department shall prepare and submit instructions to the escrow holder,
detailing the requirements for the release of Loan proceeds to the Borrower. The
Permanent Loan Proceeds do not include funds awarded for a Capital Operating Subsidy
Reserve (COSR) pursuant to Guidelines section 209.
B. The Permanent Loan Proceeds shall be released through escrow upon the Sponsor's, or
its assignee's, submittal of the Request for Funds form and the satisfaction of the terms
of the award letter and this Agreement. HCD reserves the right to retain 10 percent of the
approved loan proceeds pending receipt and acceptance of the cost audit and any
remaining loan closing checklist items.
C. COSR proceeds, if awarded, will be held by the Department and disbursed annually
pursuant to Guidelines section 209.
3. Payees
The authorized Payee(s) is/are as specified below:
Payee Name: The Villages at Paragon, LP $3,616,466
NPLH- Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, Amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT D
NPLH PROGRAM GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Effective Date, Commencement of Work and Completion Dates
This Agreement is effective upon approval by all parties and the Department, which is evidenced
by the date signed by the Department on page one, Standard Agreement, STD 213 (the"Effective
Date"). The Sponsor agrees that the construction of the Development has not commenced as of
the deadline for submittal of applications set forth in the Notice of Funding Availability. The
Sponsor agrees that the Work shall be completed as specified in this Agreement, the Project
Report, incorporated herein by reference, and subject to the Agreement expiration date specified
on page 1, number 2, of this Agreement (STD 213), unless a written request for an extension is
submitted and written approval by the Department, is provided within 90 days prior to the
termination date of the Agreement. Any extension to the termination date shall require an
amendment to this Agreement executed by all parties.
2. Termination
The Department may terminate this Agreement at any time for cause by giving at least 14 days'
notice in writing to the Sponsor. Cause shall consist of violations by the Sponsor of any terms
and/or special conditions of this Agreement, including but not limited to:
A. Failure of the Loan to close on or before the Loan closing deadline as stated under
"Timing" in these General Conditions.
B. Failure of the Sponsor to satisfy in a timely manner each of the conditions set forth in these
General Conditions, Special Conditions set forth in Exhibit E of this Agreement and the
award letter.
C. Determination by the Department that: (a) any material fact or representation made or
furnished to the Department by the Sponsor in connection with the Application, or the
award letter have been untrue or misleading at the time that such fact or representation
was made known to the Department, or subsequently becomes untrue, or(b)the Sponsor
shall have concealed any material fact from the Department related to the Application or
the Development.
D. Filing a petition by Sponsor, or any affiliate or general partner of Sponsor, for relief under
the Bankruptcy Code; the filing of any pleading or an answer by Sponsor, or any general
partner of Sponsor, in any involuntary proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code; a general
assignment by Sponsor, or any affiliate or general partner of Sponsor, for the benefit of
creditors; or the filing of an application for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian
or liquidator of Sponsor or any of its property, or any affiliate or general partner of Sponsor
or any of its property.
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT D
E. Failure of Sponsor, or any general partner of Sponsor, to effect a full dismissal of any
involuntary petition under the Bankruptcy Code that is filed against Sponsor, or any
general partner of Sponsor, or in any way restrains or limits Sponsor, or any general
partner of Sponsor, or the Department regarding the Loan or the Development, prior to
the earlier of the entry of any court order granting relief sought in such involuntary petition,
or 30 days after the date of filing of such involuntary petition.
F. Attachment, levy, execution, or other judicial seizure of any portion of the Development,
or any substantial portion of the other assets of Sponsor, or any general partner of
Sponsor, that is not released, expunged, bonded, discharged, or dismissed within 30 days
after the attachment, levy, execution, or seizure.
G. Pendency of any proceeding challenging the legal existence or authority of Sponsor, or
any general partner of Sponsor, or any proceeding challenging the legality of the
Development.
H. Failure of Sponsor to close the Department approved construction financing on or before
the date indicated under "Timing" in these General Conditions. Any reference in this
Agreement to "construction" shall include rehabilitation construction, if applicable.
I. The Department has been notified of a reduction in or elimination of Program bond
proceeds.
3. Timing
A. The Sponsor shall close the construction financing approved by the Department and
commence construction of the Development in accordance with the development
schedule set forth in the Project Report. Upon the Department's request, the Sponsor
shall promptly provide evidence of recorded deeds of trust for all construction financing,
payment of all construction lender fees, issuance of building permits (a grading permit
does not suffice to meet this requirement) and notice to proceed delivered to the
contractor. If no construction lender is involved, and the project is receiving low-income
housing tax credits, evidence must be submitted that the equity partner has been admitted
to the ownership entity, and that an initial disbursement of funds has occurred.
B. This Agreement shall expire on date specified on page 1, number 2, of this Agreement
(STD 213).
4. Disputes
Applicable law, including the Department's and the Program's statutes, rules, regulations, and
Guidelines shall apply and be enforced in the event of any conflict that becomes apparent to the
Department at any time, notwithstanding the Department's preliminary prior review of Project
documentation at the time of construction loan closing.
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT D
5. Consent
The parties agree that wherever the consent or approval of the Department or the Sponsor is
required under this Agreement, such consent or approval will not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed, unless the same is specified as being in that party's sole discretion or other words of
similar import.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION LOAN REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, the following conditions require compliance
prior to the close of the construction loan(s) for the Development (construction loan includes a
rehabilitation loan):
6. Site Control
The Sponsor shall have 100% control of the land at time of application and through permanent
loan closing, and such control shall not be contingent on the approval of any other party. The
status and nature of the Sponsor's title and interest in the property shall be subject to the
Department's approval. Site control may be evidenced by one of the following:
A. Fee title;
B. A leasehold interest on the project property with provisions that enable the lessee to make
improvements on and encumber the property provided that the terms and conditions of
any proposed lease shall permit compliance, prior to loan closing, with all Program
requirements;
C. An enforceable option to purchase or lease which shall extend through the anticipated
date of the Program award as specified in the NOFA;
D. An executed disposition and development agreement right of way, or irrevocable offer of
dedication to a Public Agency;
E. An executed encroachment permit for construction of improvements or facilities within the
public right of way or on public land;
F. An executed agreement with a public agency that gives the Sponsor exclusive rights to
negotiate with that agency for acquisition of the site, provided that the major terms of the
acquisition have been agreed to by both parties; or
G. A land sales contract or other enforceable agreement for the acquisition of the property.
H. Other forms of site control that give the Department assurance (equivalent to A-G above)
that the applicant or developer will be able to complete the Project and all housing
designated in the application in a timely manner and in accordance with all the
requirements of the Program.
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT D
I. If the Sponsor's interest in the property is a leasehold, the lease must provide adequate
security for the Program Loan and comply with the requirements of the Uniform Multifamily
Regulations ("UMR"), Section 8316. The Sponsor shall provide a copy of the ground lease
for the Department's approval and review of its compliance with UMR Section 8316. The
lessor and lessee will be required to sign the Department's standard form Lease Rider and
Estoppel Agreement, unless the lessor agrees to sign the Program Loan documents as
required by the Department and encumber all its interest in the Development. Where the
lessee and the lessor are affiliated or related private parties, both the lessee and the lessor
must execute the Program Loan documents so as to encumber both the leasehold and
fee interests in the Development.
7. Title Report
The Sponsor shall provide a current title report for the real property on which the Development is
located. If the Sponsor's interest in the property is leasehold, then the Sponsor shall provide a
current title report for the leasehold interest and the fee interest.
8. Site Inspection
The Department reserves the right, upon reasonable notice, to inspect the Development site and
any structures or other improvements thereon to determine whether the Development site meets
the requirements of the Program Guidelines and the criteria set forth in the Project Report. If the
Department reasonably determines that the site is not acceptable for the proposed Development
in accordance with the Guidelines, the Department reserves the right to rescind the Award and
the Loan.
9. Adaptability and Accessibility
The Sponsor and the Development shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws
regarding adaptability and accessibility in the design, construction and rehabilitation of residential
projects for persons with disabilities.
10. Physical Needs Assessment
If the Development involves rehabilitation of existing units, the Sponsor shall provide a post-
rehabilitation physical needs assessment acceptable to the Department, in accordance with
instructions provided by the Department.
11. Reserve Study
Upon request by the Department, Sponsor shall provide an independent, third-party replacement
reserve study acceptable to the Department.
12. Development Budget
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department, prior to the close of any construction
financing, the Sponsor shall provide to the Department for its review and approval, a copy of the
construction Iender(s)' approved development budget.
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep Date: 01/24/2020
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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EXHIBIT D
13. Reasonable Development Costs
Sponsor shall provide to the Department evidence that total development costs are reasonable
and necessary for the proposed improvements. To verify cost reasonableness, the Department
may require qualified third-party verification of costs, evidence of the competitive bidding of major
trades and real estate appraisals. Where the Development is a component of a larger
development, the Sponsor shall submit to the Department for its approval, a development cost
sharing breakdown for the entire development which covers all development costs for each of the
individual components of the entire development and includes a discrete development budget for
the Development consistent with the budget in the Application and Project Report. Eligible costs
for Developments are limited to costs as specified in Guideline Section 200(a) and (b) .
14. Cost Savings
If, upon completion of the Development, the total development funding sources exceed the total
development costs, the Department will share costs in accordance with UMR Section 8313.1.
15. Sponsor Control of Development
Sponsor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Department that the Sponsor identified in the
Application and who demonstrated the requisite experience, pursuant to Section 202(e) of the
Guidelines, in the application process, has and will retain full control over the development,
construction, ownership and management of the Development through control of the borrowing
entity by the Sponsor either directly as Borrower, or as a managing general partner of Borrower,
or as the member/manager of the general partner of the Borrower. At a minimum, the sponsor-
controlled general partner must perform the substantial management duties identified in Board of
Equalization Rule 140.1(a)(10) as items (A), (H), (1) and (K).
The same control requirement applies to any Borrower organized as a limited liability company.
The failure to demonstrate the requisite control of the borrowing entity by the Sponsor may result
in significant delay in the processing, or potentially the cancellation, of the Program Loan. The
Sponsor which demonstrated the requisite experience of owning and developing affordable rental
housing, shall execute the Department's Sponsor Operating Guaranty to ensure that the Sponsor
has the resources and experience to develop, own and manage the Development. The
organizational structure of the Borrower, including the control and ownership by the Sponsor or
Sponsors, and any changes thereto, must be reviewed and approved by the Department and
must comply with all Program requirements.
16. Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA)
If the Borrower is a limited partnership, the Department neither approves nor disapproves the
LPA, but may require changes if necessary to ensure, among other Program requirements,
appropriate sponsor control, and that the term of the LPA is equal to or greater than the term of
the Department's loan documents. In the event of any conflict between the LPA and the
Department's loan documents and regulations, the Department's loan documents and regulations
shall control.
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17. Relocation Plan
If there is or will be any residential or commercial displacement directly or indirectly caused by
the Development, the Sponsor shall provide a relocation plan conforming to the requirements of
State laws and the regulations adopted by the Department in California Code of Regulations, Title
25, Section 6000 et seq. The Development budget shall contain sufficient funds to pay all costs
of relocation benefits and assistance as set forth in the relocation plan accepted by the
Department. Should a relocation plan not be required, Sponsor must provide documentation for
Department approval that there are no relocation requirements.
18. Architect Contract
The Sponsor shall enter into a contract with an architect to provide professional services for the
Development. The contract shall require an architect to supervise the construction work, conduct
periodic site visits, prepare periodic inspection reports, verify the validity of the construction
contractor's payment requests, prepare or review change orders, and, upon completion of
construction, provide the certification described in paragraph 31 of these General Conditions.
19. Appraisals
If the property for the Development is being purchased, the Sponsor shall provide an appraisal
acceptable to the Department of the as-is value of the property, prepared by a qualified, licensed
appraiser who is approved by or otherwise acceptable to the Department.
20. Non-Department Financing
The Sponsor shall qualify for and obtain the financial assistance, loans and grants described in
the Application for both the construction and permanent periods. Final terms and conditions of
the non-Department financing must substantially conform to the terms and conditions of the
Sponsor's Program Loan Application. The terms and conditions of all financing shall be subject
to the Department's review and approval.
21. Senior Loan Terms and Disclosures
The terms of loan(s) in a lien position senior to the Program Loan must comply with all the
underwriting standards of UMR Sections 8310 and 8315.
No subordination may limit the Department's remedies and must comply with UMR Section 8315.
Balloon payments are not allowed on senior debt, except as provided pursuant to UMR section
8310. Senior loans are prohibited from including call option language in the terms of the loan
other than is reasonable in case of default, nor may Sponsor be required to remarket Bonds prior
to expiration of the senior loan. Financial instruments on senior loans (including but not limited
to swaps, collars, and interest rate hedges) must extend for the full term of the senior loan and
cannot be required to be renewed or extended prior to the end of the full term.
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Sponsors must obtain an interest rate cap on any interest rate that is not fixed for the full term of
the senior loan. The interest rate at the cap must not jeopardize project feasibility. Interest rate
resets, renewals, extensions of letters of credit, or other senior loan provisions, must not require
the Sponsor to re-qualify.
All payments, lender fees, bond fees, issuer fees, trustee fees, letter of credit fees, swaps fees,
hedge fees, enhancement fees, credit facility and liquidity fees, and other fees, charges and costs,
in addition to principal and interest payments, must be fully disclosed to the Department in the
loan closing transaction summary and in the operating budget.
The Department's lien shall not be subordinated to the liens of a lender affiliated with an entity
that has an ownership interest in the Project unless a covenant, regulatory agreement, or similar
instrument is recorded senior to the lender's documents that includes the provisions of UMR
Section 8310(f).
22. Environmental Conditions
The Sponsor shall provide a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment ("ESA") for the
Development, in conformance with ASTM Standard Practice E 1527, evaluating whether the
Development is affected by any recognized environmental conditions. In the event the Phase I
ESA indicates evidence of recognized environmental conditions and the Sponsor desires to
proceed with the Development, the Sponsor shall provide the Department with a Phase II report
and such further reports as required by the Department in a form acceptable to the Department.
Any remediation work to be performed shall be subject to Department approval. The Sponsor
shall also provide an asbestos assessment and a lead-based paint report for the Department's
approval if the Development involves rehabilitation or demolition of existing improvements.
23. Article XXXIV
All Projects shall comply with Article XXXIV, Section 1 of the California Constitution ("Article
XXXIV"), as clarified by the Public Housing Election Implementation Law (Health & Safety Code,
§§ 37000 — 37002). Prior to construction loan closing, the Sponsor shall submit documentation
which shows, to the Department's satisfaction, that the Project complies with or is exempt from
Article XXXIV.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE REQUIREMENTS
24. Construction Phase Information
If requested by the Department, the Sponsor shall provide the Department information during the
construction period including but not limited to all change orders and modifications to the
construction documents, all inspection reports prepared by the Development architect and other
consultants, and information relative to Development income, expenses, occupancy, relocation
benefits and expenses, contracts, operations and conditions of the Development. Upon written
notice to Sponsor, Department may require its advance written approval of all future change
orders and modifications.
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Deviations from the plans and specifications which have the effect of reducing the quality, life or
utility of a specified item or system must receive the prior written approval of the Department.
Should change orders be submitted to the Department for its approval, they shall be deemed
accepted if not rejected in writing within 10 business days of receipt by the Department. Sponsor
shall not authorize or approve any change orders rejected by the Department.
25. Inspection
The Department and any authorized representative of the Department shall have the right, during
construction and thereafter, to enter upon and inspect the construction of the Development. Such
right to inspect shall include, but shall not be limited to, the right to inspect all work done, all
materials and equipment used or to be used, and all books and records, including payroll records,
maintained in connection with the construction work. Such right of inspection shall be exercised
in a reasonable manner. The Department shall have no affirmative duty to inspect the
Development and shall incur no liability for failing to do so. Once having undertaken any
inspection, neither the Department, nor any representative of the Department shall incur any
liability for failing to make any such inspection properly, or for failing to complete any such
inspection. The fact that such inspection may or may not have occurred shall not relieve the
Sponsor, the contractor, the construction lender, the architect, the structural engineer, the locality
or anyone else of any obligation to inspect the Development.
26. Updated Information
Sponsor shall provide the Department updated documentation for any change in the information
previously provided relating to the Program Loan, including updated sources and uses and
income information. All changes shall be subject to Department approval. However, if the
Development is changed in any way as to make it ineligible under the Guidelines, then the
Program Loan commitment will be cancelled, and all Program Loan funds awarded to the Sponsor
shall be disencumbered.
27. Evidence of Existence of Application Selection Criteria
Upon request, Sponsor shall provide to the Department evidence of the existence of the
amenities, services, improvements, features and characteristics of the Development which were
included in the Application and as set forth in the Project Report and awarded points under
Section 205 of the Guidelines in the Department's rating of the Application.
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28. Signage
Sponsor shall place signs on the construction site for the Work stating that the Department is
providing financing through the NPLH Program in an appropriate location(s), typeface and size
containing the following message:
NAME OF PROJECT: The Villages of Paragon
THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE
BY FINANCING FROM
NO PLACE LIKE HOME PROGRAM
THROUGH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The sign shall be maintained in a prominent location visible and legible to the public through
construction completion. If the job sign includes the acknowledgment and/or logo of one or more
other public lenders, the Department acknowledgment and logo shall also be displayed in a similar
size and layout. Copies of the Department logo can be obtained by contacting the Department
Contract Manager.
Upon installation of the sign, the Sponsor shall submit a digital photograph thereof to the
Department to verify compliance with these signage requirements.
29. Photographs
The Sponsor will provide the Department, upon request, with copies of any photographs that may
be taken of the Development by or on behalf of the Sponsor or the Development's architect. The
Sponsor will provide an acceptable written consent and release agreement authorizing use of
said photographs, all at no expense to the Department.
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION
30. Relocation Plan Implementation Report
The Sponsor shall provide a report, in a form acceptable to the Department, summarizing the
actions taken and identifying all Sponsors of relocation assistance and benefits, and the amounts
paid, and benefits provided, to or on behalf of each Sponsor.
31. Architect Certification
Where required by the Department, the Sponsor shall cause the Development architect(s)or other
appropriate professional to certify to the Department, in form acceptable to the Department, that
all construction is completed in accordance with the "as-built" plans and specifications and in
compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws relating to disabled accessibility.
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32. Cost Certification
At the request of the Department, the Sponsor shall submit a Development cost certification
audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with the requirements of the
Department and TCAC, if applicable. The Sponsor (and the developer or builder if there is an
identity of interest with the Sponsor) shall keep and maintain records of all construction costs not
representing work done under the construction contract and to make such records available for
review by the Department.
33. Recorded Notice of Completion
The Sponsor shall provide to the Department a certified copy of any Notice of Completion for the
Development recorded in the county in which the Development is located.
PROGRAM LOAN CLOSING REQUIREMENTS
The Department shall not be obligated to close or fund the Program Loan unless the Sponsor has
complied with and satisfied all the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, the NOFA, this Agreement,
representations made in the Application and the criteria set forth in the Project Report, all in a manner
satisfactory to the Department in its sole discretion, on or before the earlier of the Program Loan Closing,
the Program Loan closing deadline or such earlier time, all as indicated herein.
34. Development Construction
The Development shall be constructed in compliance with the plans and specifications, subject
to any change order(s) accepted by the Department where such acceptance is required.
35. Title Insurance
The Sponsor shall provide an updated title report and an ALTA As-Built Survey acceptable to the
Department. The Sponsor shall provide a pro forma ALTA lender's policy of title insurance if
requested by Department. The Sponsor shall ensure the issuance to the Department of an ALTA
lender's policy of title insurance. The condition of title, insurer, liability amount, form of policy and
endorsements shall be subject to the approval of the Department. Such endorsements shall
include, but not be limited to a CLTA endorsement 100, and may include, but shall not be limited
to, CLTA endorsements 105, 110.9 and 116 (modified for apartments). The policy shall insure
that the Sponsor holds good and marketable fee simple title (or leasehold, if approved by
Department) and that the Department holds a fee mortgage (or leasehold) lien on the
Development,free and clear of all encumbrances, encroachments, other interests and exceptions
to title other than as shall have been previously approved in writing by the Department. The
Department's Deed of Trust and Regulatory Agreement and the other loans indicated under
"Permanent Funding" in the Application shall have the lien priority as indicated in the Application.
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36. Sponsor's Status
The Sponsor shall provide the Department with copies of all organizational documents, including
but not limited to, partnership agreements, operating agreements, corporate documents, and
related documents and agreements, as required by the Department. As of the date of the
Program Loan closing, the Sponsor and Borrower shall be a duly organized and validly existing
limited or general partnership, corporation, limited liability company, nonprofit public benefit
corporation, or other valid legal entity under California law. The Sponsor or Sponsor-controlled
Borrower has and shall have the authority to enter into the Program Loan and related loan
documents.
37. Prevailing Wage Compliance
Where applicable, prevailing wage rates shall be paid with respect to the construction work, as
the term is defined in the Standard Agreement, performed in connection with the Development.
Prior to closing the Program Loan, a certificate signed by the general contractor(s) and the
Sponsor is required, certifying that prevailing wages have been, or will be, paid in conformance
with Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and that labor records shall be maintained and made
available to any enforcement agency upon request.
38. Insurance
The Sponsor shall obtain and maintain for the term of the Program Loan hazard and liability
insurance for the Development in accordance with the Department's requirements, including flood
insurance if applicable. The Department shall be named as a loss payee or an additional insured
on all such policies. Such policies also shall provide for notice to the Department in the event of
any lapse of coverage and in the event of any claim thereunder. The Sponsor shall provide
evidence satisfactory to the Department of compliance with these insurance requirements.
39. Program Loan Documents
The Sponsor shall enter into this Standard Agreement with the Department, which shall govern
the encumbrance by the Department of the funds to be used to fund the Program Loan. In
addition, the Sponsor shall enter into a Regulatory Agreement(s)with the Department, governing
certain matters related to the use, operation and occupancy of the Development, including, but
not limited to, the imposition of certain low income occupancy requirements, regulation of rents
on the low income units, audits and other financial controls and reserve requirements,
management oversight by the Department, compliance with federal and state laws, and other
Department requirements. In addition to the Regulatory Agreement(s), the loan shall be
evidenced by a Promissory Note and secured by a Deed of Trust. The Regulatory Agreement
shall be recorded prior to the Department's Deed of Trust. The Sponsor shall execute and enter
into additional agreements and documents, as the Department may deem reasonable and
necessary to meet the NPLH requirements and the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The
Sponsor and any affiliate of the Sponsor which demonstrated the requisite experience of owning
and developing affordable rental housing, shall execute the Department's Sponsor Operating
Guaranty to ensure that the Sponsor has the resources and experience to develop, own and
manage the Development.
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40. Restrictions on Transfer and Change of Ownership
The Sponsor shall not, without the prior written approval of the Department: a) sell, transfer,
convey, encumber, hypothecate or pledge any of the Development or the Development property,
or any portion or interest in either of them; b) discharge or replace any general or managing
partner if Sponsor is a partnership, or amend, modify or add to its partnership agreement except
that the Sponsor may sell or transfer limited partnership interests without the Department's
approval; c) if Sponsor is a limited liability company: change the manager(s), amend, modify or
add to its operating agreement or management structure; d) wind up, liquidate or dissolve its
affairs or enter into any transaction of merger or consolidation; or e) change the organizational
structure of the Sponsor.
41. Rental Subsidy Contract
The Sponsor shall provide the Department with complete copies of all contracts and amendments
thereto, regarding rental subsidies to be provided to tenants residing in the Development.
42. Substitution of Rent or Social Service Subsidy
Sponsor may substitute a source of funding equivalent to the original rent or social service
subsidy. The amount, terms and conditions of the new source of funding must provide an
equivalent or greater level of subsidy to the project, acceptable to the Department.
43. Final Certificate of Occupancy
The Sponsor shall provide a final certificate of occupancy (or an equivalent form of occupancy
certification or approval) issued by the local agency having jurisdiction over such certificates.
44. Environmental Conditions Remedial Work
All remedial work on recognized environmental conditions shall be completed prior to loan.
closing. The Sponsor shall provide the Department with an environmental update/operations and
maintenance plan if remedial work was required with evidence of lead-based paint and/or
asbestos-containing materials remediation if applicable.
45. Reserve Accounts
The Sponsor shall establish and maintain reserve accounts as required by the Department and
as further described in the Regulatory Agreement. All withdrawals shall require prior written
approval from the Department, as provided in the Regulatory Agreement.
46. Operating Reserve Account
The Sponsor shall fund an operating reserve account in accordance with Section 8308 of the
UMRs and subject to the requirements thereof. The specific amount of the Operating Reserve
Account shall be set forth in the Regulatory Agreement.
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47. Replacement Reserve Account
The Sponsor shall establish a replacement reserve account in accordance with Section 8309 of
the UMRs. The replacement reserve account shall be funded by monthly deposits from operating
income or a combination of operating income and development sources as indicated in the
Regulatory Agreement. The amount of the monthly deposits may be adjusted, as determined by
the Department, in its sole discretion, based on reserve studies performed by an independent
third party at the Sponsor's expense as requested by the Department or as based on other reliable
indicators of future reserve needs.
48. Capitalized Reserve Accounts
If Program funds are used to fund a reserve account, the Department shall disburse such funds
in a manner to ensure the proper funding of the reserve. The proceeds of the Program Loan may
be used to capitalize only the operating reserve account and in an amount required by UMRs
Sections 8308 and Section 209 of the Guidelines. Proceeds of the Program Loan may not be
used to capitalize rental subsidy reserves, except as authorized in accordance with the above-
mentioned sections.
49. CaIHFA and HUD Funded Projects
Projects subject to the HUD Section 811 and 202 programs or receiving a permanent loan from
CaIHFA shall not be subject to Program reserve requirements during the time such projects are
regulated by HUD or CaIHFA and the Sponsor complies with the applicable CaIHFA or HUD
reserve requirements.
50. Asset Management and Compliance Requirements
The Sponsor shall obtain the Loan Closing Checklist in the course of closing the NPLH loan, and
must submit all documents required, for the Department's approval, including but not limited to
the following (in a format provided or approved by the Department): a)a proposal for management
agent with management agent's qualifications attached; b) a management contract; c) a
management plan; d) a template residential tenant lease; e) an initial-year operating budget and
Schedule of Rental Income (SRI); and f) property hazard and liability insurance in accordance
with the then-current HCD Insurance Guidelines. Prior to close of the Program Loan, the Sponsor
shall obtain the Department's review and approval of the above-mentioned items a) through f)
and any additional documents required by the Department.
Furthermore, the Sponsor shall be provided links to HCD's Asset Management and Compliance
webpage, which, in conjunction with the Regulatory Agreement, sets forth the obligations and
requirements for the use, operation and occupancy of the Development, including but not limited
to: annual reporting requirements which include but are not limited to budgets, SRIs, and
supportive housing services plans; audit requirements; and other obligations as determined (and
may be amended from time to time) by the Department and noted on the webpage.
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51. Supportive Services
The County shall ensure that the supportive service requirements of Section 203 of the Program
Guidelines are met. The County must provide mental health services, and coordinate the
provision of or referral to other supportive services, including but not limited to substance use
treatment services, to NPLH tenants for a minimum of 20 years. The County's obligations
pursuant to this requirement shall begin when a Project receives its certificate of occupancy, or
other evidence of Project completion for Projects already occupied.
52. Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan and Fair Housing Compliance
Sponsor shall develop and implement an affirmative fair housing marketing plan satisfactory to
the Department. Appropriate aspects of the initial plan shall be incorporated into the ongoing
management plan to ensure positive outreach and informational efforts to those who are least
likely to know about and apply for assisted units in the Development. Sponsor is encouraged to
refer to HUD's guidelines for Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans. Sponsor shall comply
with all state and federal fair housing laws. At the Department's election, Sponsor must submit
an attorney's opinion acceptable to the Department describing the intended occupancy
restrictions and how they comply with the Unruh Civil Rights Act in the California Civil Code and
the Fair Employment and Housing Act in the California Government Code. Occupancy
restrictions must be carried out in a manner which does not violate state or federal fair housing
laws.
53. Identification of Elderly and Veteran Units
If applicable, Sponsor must submit a report that specifically identifies the number of units rented
to the elderly. The report must also specifically identify the number of units rented to military
veterans.
54. TCAC and Other Regulatory Agreements
The Sponsor shall provide the Department with a copy of the TCAC Regulatory Agreement if the
Development budget includes tax credits and any other regulatory agreements pertaining to the
Development.
55. Property Tax Exemption
Unless expressly waived in writing by the Department, Sponsor shall provide evidence of eligibility
for property tax exemption for the Development and a copy of the tax exemption application to
the local tax assessor(s).
56. Compliance with State and Federal Laws, Rules, Guidelines and Regulations
The Sponsor agrees to comply with all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations that pertain
to construction, health and safety, labor, fair employment practices, equal opportunity, and all
other matters applicable to the Development, the Sponsor, its Contractors or Subcontractors, and
any loan activity.
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57. Change of Conditions
The Department reserves the right to re-underwrite the Development based on new information
or funding sources. Particular attention will be paid to the continued feasibility of the Development
and the maintenance of the security position of the Program Loan. If the new information
demonstrates a reduction or elimination of financing gap being addressed by the Program Loan,
the Department will reduce the amount of the Loan Request stated in the Application and the
amount of the Award accordingly.
If the Department has underwritten the Program Loan using CaIHFA or HUD requirements and
the Development subsequently does not utilize the CaIHFA or HUD financing, the Program Loan
will be re-underwritten by the Department using Program requirements. In the event the
Department determines the Development is no longer financially feasible, the Award and any loan
commitment issued by the Department may be revoked.
58. Investor Commitments
If the Development will be receiving an allocation of tax credits from TCAC, the Sponsor shall
provide the Department with a copy of all tax credit investor commitments, including referenced
financial projections and any amendments.
59. Restricted Units
All units designated in the Application approved by the Department as restricted units that are not
also assisted units, shall be restricted on a long-term basis by a public agency at the income and
rent levels shown in the Application. Similarly, all units designated in the Application as restricted
units and that are not also assisted units, shall be restricted on a long-term basis by a public
agency to the designated target population.
60. Asset Management Fees
Asset management, partnership management, and similar fees shall be in compliance with UMR
Section 8314(a)(1)(B).
61. Sponsor Representations
A. Sponsor represents and warrants that as of the date of this Agreement, the Sponsor is a
duly organized and validly existing entity under California law and the person signing this
Agreement on behalf of Sponsor has the authority to act on behalf of and bind the Sponsor
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
B. Sponsor represents and warrants that as of the date of the Program Loan closing, the
Sponsor is a duly organized and validly existing limited partnership under California law
and that such limited partnership will have the authority to enter into the Program Loan
and related loan documents.
C. Sponsor further represents and warrants that as of the date of the Program Loan closing,
the person(s) executing the Program Loan documents will have full authority to act on
behalf of and bind the Sponsor in accordance with the terms of those documents.
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62. Survival of Obligations
The obligations of the Sponsor as set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Program Loan
closing, and the Sponsor shall continue to cooperate with the Department and perform acts and
provide documents as provided herein.
63. Litigation
If any provision of this Agreement, or an underlying obligation, is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, at the sole discretion of the Department, shall not affect
any other provisions of this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect. Therefore, the provisions of this Agreement are, and shall be, deemed severable.
The Sponsor shall notify the Department immediately of any claim or action undertaken by or
against it which affects or may affect this Agreement or the Department and shall take such action
with respect to the claim or action as is consistent with the terms of this Agreement and the
interests of the Department.
64. Obligations of Sponsor with Respect to Certain Third-Party Relationships
The Sponsor shall remain fully obligated under the provisions of this Agreement notwithstanding
its designation of any third party or parties for the undertaking of all or any part of the Development
with respect to which assistance is being provided under this Agreement. The Sponsor shall
comply with all lawful requirements of the Department necessary to ensure the completion,
occupancy and use of the Development in accordance with this Agreement.
65. Waivers
No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to be a waiver of any prior or subsequent
breach. The failure of the Department to enforce at any time the provisions of this Agreement or
to require at any time performance by the Sponsor of these provisions shall in no way be
construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor to affect the validity of this Agreement or the right
of the Department to enforce these provisions.
66. Audit/Retention and Inspection
A. The Department, its representatives or employees, or its delegatee shall have the right to
review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to performance of the Agreement. Sponsor
shall provide the Department or its delegatee with any relevant information requested and
shall permit the Department or its delegatee access to its premises, upon reasonable
notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and
inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material. Sponsor further
agrees to maintain such records for a minimum period of four years after final payment
under the Agreement, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated.
B. At any time during the term of this Agreement, the Department may perform or cause to
be performed a financial audit of any and all phases of the Development. At the
Department's request, the Sponsor shall provide, at its own expense, a financial audit
prepared by a certified public accountant.
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C. The audit shall be performed by a qualified State, Department, local or independent
auditor. The Agreement for audit shall include a clause which permits access by the
Department to the independent auditor's working papers.
D. If there are audit findings, the Sponsor shall submit a detailed response to the Department
for each audit finding. The Department will review the response and, if it agrees with the
response, the audit process ends, and the Department will notify the Sponsor in writing.
If the Department is not in agreement, the Sponsor will be contacted in writing and will be
informed as to the corrective actions required to cure any audit deficiencies. This action
could include the repayment of disallowed costs or other remediation.
E. If so, directed by the Department upon termination of this Agreement, the Sponsor shall
cause all records, accounts, documentation and all other materials relevant to this
Agreement to be delivered to the Department as depository.
67. Reporting Requirements
Upon Department's request, the Sponsor shall provide to the Department any and all necessary
data that it is legally and factually able to provide that is required to be reported pursuant to the
most recently adopted Program Guidelines.
68. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be construed with and be governed by the laws of the State of California.
All references to codes refer to the California Codes.
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EXHIBIT E
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The following Special Conditions are applicable to this Standard Agreement:
1. Upon the request of the Department, the Sponsor shall provide updated financial documents
including, but not limited to the development budget, development sources and uses, schedule of
rents and unit mix, operating budget and 20-year cash-flow analysis, which are acceptable to the
Department and demonstrate compliance with all applicable Program regulations or guidelines
and the Uniform Multifamily Regulations (UMR).
2. All proposed changes to the project, including but not limited to project financing, rents and unit
mix, scope of work to be performed or Borrower's organizational structure must be submitted to
and approved by the Department in writing.
3. The Project has not fully satisfied all the NPLH Supportive Housing Project requirements specified
in the NOFA and application. Prior to occupancy, the Sponsor shall submit for Department
approval documentation, including, but not limited to, tenant selection procedures demonstrating
compliance with UMR § 8305 and Housing First requirements as set forth in Welfare and
Institutions Code § 8255(b) and documentation supporting a supportive services plan sufficient to
meet the needs of the target population.
4. Prior to permanent loan closing, the Sponsor shall provide a post-rehabilitation Physical
Needs Assessment (PNA) or Capital Needs Assessment (CAN), prepared by a qualified third-
party, in accordance with Fannie Mae Guidelines, which includes a Replacement Reserve Study
covering the term of the Program loan and is acceptable to the Department.
5. Prior to demolition of the structures currently present on the site, all lead-based paint shall be
removed or encapsulated as required to comply with federal lead safety regulations. In addition,
all asbestos-containing material shall be removed or encapsulated in compliance with federal and
State regulations.
6. Other Departmental Funding. In the event the Project is or has been awarded additional
Departmental funding, any and all such funding will be cross-defaulted to and among one another
in the respective loan or, where applicable, grant documents. A default under one source of
Departmental funding shall be a default under any and all other sources of Department funding in
the Project.
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/20
The Villages at Paragon, LP
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno
County of Fresno
18-NPLH-12658
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7. Prior to permanent loan conversion and the funding of the NPLH Loan, Sponsor shall provide
evidence satisfactory to the Department that the Sponsor identified in the application and who
demonstrated the requisite experience, pursuant to Section 202(e) of the Guidelines, in the
application process, has and will retain full control over the development, construction,
ownership and management of the Development through control of the borrowing entity by the
Sponsor either directly as Borrower, or as a managing general partner of Borrower, or as the
member/manager of the general partner of the Borrower. At a minimum, the sponsor-controlled
general partner must perform the substantial management duties identified in Board of
Equalization Rule 140.1(a)(10) as items (A), (H), (1) and (K).
NPLH-Competitive Allocation
NOFA Date: 10/15/2018, amended 10/30/2018
Approved Date: 11/18/2019
Prep. Date: 01/24/20