Ordinance 2014-36 UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 2014-36
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
by and between
THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
and
WM. WRIGLEY, JR. COMPANY
Passed by the City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois
This 12`x'day of August, 2014
Published in pamphlet form by the
authority of the Mayor and City Council
of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall
County,Illinois on October 23, 2014.
Ordinance No. 2014-.3(0
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
by and between
THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
and
WM. WRIGLEY,JR. COMPANY
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City") is a duly organized and validly
existing non home-rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of
Illinois of 1970 and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company("Wrigley") is in the business of manufacturing
gum, mints, hard and chewy candies and lollipops with production facilities in forty (40)
countries, including one in the City; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley has approached the City to propose that it expand its facility
located at 2800 North Route 47 in the City (the "Yorkville Facility") on the condition that it
receives certain incentives deemed necessary to make the cost of operation of the Yorkville
Facility competitive with Wrigley's other facilities; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley has operated its Yorkville Facility since 1995 and is one of the
largest employers in the City, currently employs 300 employees, and has been a significant asset
to the City; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley had advised the City that as a result of the expansion of its
Yorkville Facility no less than seventy-five (75) full-time jobs shall be added thereby expecting
the total work force to number 375 employees; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City (the "Corporate Authorities") have
reviewed the business operation of Wrigley and the current number of employees at the
Yorkville Facility and have concluded that the expansion of Wrigley's operations would
substantially increase job opportunities for the citizens of the City; provide for economic
development thereby enhancing the tax base of the City and the other taxing districts; and, add to
the wealth and prosperity of the City and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 511-1-1, et seq. (the
"Code"), as from time to time amended, and more specifically, Sec. 8-1-2.5 (the "Act"), the
Corporate Authorities are empowered to "appropriate and expend funds for economic
development purposes, including, without limitation, the making of grants to any other
governmental entity or commercial enterprise that are deemed necessary or desirable for the
promotion of economic development within the municipality"; and,
WHEREAS, the City is prepared to provide economic assistance to Wrigley as
authorized by Section 8-1-2.5 of the Code through the reduction of certain permit fees, plan
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review fees and also rebate certain utility taxes imposed by the City on the provision of electric
services and the supply of natural gas, all as set forth in the Economic Incentive Agreement by
and between the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and Wm. Wrigley, Jr.
Company, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to Section 200/18-165 of the Illinois
Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.) to abate real estate taxes in order to attract new
businesses and/or to induce the expansion of existing commercial or industrial businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the City is prepared to undertake an abatement of real estate taxes as set
forth in the Agreement for Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company Abatement of Real Property Taxes, by
and among the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, a Delaware corporation and the Bristol-Kendall Fire
Protection District, Yorkville Community Unit School District 115, Kendall County Forest
Preserve District, Wabonsee Community College, Bristol Township, Bristol Road District,
Yorkville Library, Kendall County and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the
United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. The above recitals are incorporated and made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. The Economic Incentive Agreement by and between the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois and Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, attached hereto and
made a part hereof, is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute and deliver said Agreement.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and
publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
I o� day of -AU C-)U5-F , A.D. 2014.
CITY CLERK
CARLO COLOSIMO KEN KOCH
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI LARRY KOT V
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER JOEL FRIEDERS
ROSE ANN SPEARS DIANE TEELING
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Approve �b�y me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
19 day of tPAGUST , 2014.
"'�t
MAYOR
Attest:
CITY CLERK
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ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE AND WRIGLEY
THIS ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT dated as of the *4-1, day of
060)_) ✓ , 2014, is by and between the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County,
Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereafter the "City") and Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, 1132 W.
Blackhawk Drive, Chicago IL 60642-2404 a Delaware corporation (hereafter"Wrigley").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City is a non-home-rule municipality pursuant to the Illinois Municipal
Code and Article VII, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley is in the business of manufacturing gum, mints, hard and chewy
candies and lollipops with production facilities in forty (40) countries, including one in the City;
and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley has approached the City to propose that it expand its facility
located at 2800 North Route 47 in the City (the "Yorkville Facility") on the condition that it
receives certain incentives deemed necessary to make the cost of operation of the Yorkville
Facility competitive with Wrigley's other facilities; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley has operated its Yorkville Facility since 1995 and one of the
largest employers in the City and currently employing 300 employees and has been a significant
asset to the City; and,
WHEREAS, Wrigley had advised the City that as a result of the expansion of its
Yorkville Facility no less than seventy-five (75) full-time jobs shall be added thereby expecting
the total work force to number 375 employees; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City (the "Corporate Authorities") have
reviewed the business operation of Wrigley and the current number of employees at the
Yorkville Facility and have concluded that the expansion for Wrigley's operations would
substantially increase job opportunities for the citizens of the City and provide for economic
development thereby enhancing the tax base of the City and the other taxing districts, and, add to
the wealth and prosperity of the City and its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 511-1-1, et seq. (the
"Code"), as from time to time amended, and more specifically, Sec. 8-1-2.5 (the "Act"), the
Corporate Authorities are empowered to "appropriate and expend funds for economic
development purposes, including, without limitation, the making of grants to any other
governmental entity or commercial enterprise that are deemed necessary or desirable for the
promotion of economic development within the municipality"; and,
WHEREAS, the City is prepared to provide economic assistance to Wrigley as
authorized by Section 8-1-2.5 of the Code through the reduction of certain permit fees, plan
review fees and also rebate certain utility taxes imposed by the City on the provision of electric
services and the supply of natural gas, all as hereinafter set forth.
WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to Section 200/18-165 of the Illinois
Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq.) to abate real estate taxes in order to attract new
businesses and/or to induce the expansion of existing commercial or industrial businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the City is prepared to undertake an abatement of real estate tax as set forth
in the Agreement for Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company Abatement of Real Property Taxes (the "Tax
Abatement Agreement"), by and among the Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, a Delaware corporation
and the Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District, Yorkville Community Unit School District 115,
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Kendall County Forest Preserve District, Wabonsee Community College, Bristol Township,
Bristol Road District, Yorkville Library, Kendall County and the City (collectively, the "Taxing
Bodies"), attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation. The representations and recitations set forth in the preambles
hereto are material to this Economic Incentive Agreement and are hereby incorporated into and
made a part hereof as though fully set forth in this Section I and said representations and
recitations constitute the understandings of the City and Wrigley.
Section 2. Wrigley's Commitments to the City.
A. On or before December 31 , 2014, Wrigley shall have delivered to the City for
approval, plans and specifications for the expansion of approximately 150,000 square feet to the
Yorkville Facility, and, if necessary, an application for any zoning variance which may be
necessary as a result of such expansion to the existing structure. The preparation of the plans and
specifications, including but not limited to, architectural and engineering drawings; the
construction of the expansion to the Yorkville Facility; all improvements to the existing structure
required as a result of the expansion; and, all landscaping and signage hereinafter shall be
collectively referred to as the "Project".
B. On or before December 31, 2014, Wrigley shall have obtained all permits and
licenses as necessary to proceed with the Project and shall have commenced construction of the
expansion on or before December 31, 2014.
C. On or before December 31, 2015, Wrigley shall have completed the Project in
accordance with all ordinances, laws, regulations of the City, State of Illinois and federal
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government and all permits and licenses issued in connection with the Project (collectively the
"Legal Requirements").
D. Upon completion of the Project in accordance with the Legal Requirements,
Wrigley covenants and agrees to employ an additional seventy-five (75) during the term of this
Economic Incentive Agreement.
Section 3. The City's Commitment to Wrigley.
A. In consideration of Wrigley's execution of this Economic Incentive Agreement,
the City shall waive the following fees:
1. The building permit fee for an addition to a commercial structure in the
amount of$500 plus $ .20 per square foot;
2. The plumbing inspection fee for an addition to a commercial structure in
the amount of$135;
3. The plan review fee for an addition to a commercial structure over
200,000 cubic feet I the amount of $650.00 plus $6.50 per 10,000 cubic
feet;
4. The fire protection system plan review fee in the amount of $115 per
10,000 square feet of floor area; and,
5. The fire sprinkler plan review fee in the amount of $450 plus $.60 per
sprinkle over 500.
B. Upon satisfaction of the commitments of Wrigley as hereinabove set forth in
Section 2, and so long as no notice of default has been issued and is outstanding, the City agrees
to annually rebate to Wrigley the following utility taxes for a period five (5) years the first year
commencing on the anniversary of the date of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
expansion to the Yorkville Facility:
1. The lesser of. twenty-five percent (25%) of the electric utility taxes
received annually by the City over and above $53,000; or$13,250.
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2. The lesser of: seventy-five percent (75%) of the Gas Utility Taxes
received annually by the City over and above $1,500; or$1,125.
C. In consideration of Wrigley's execution of this Economic Incentive Agreement,
the City hereby approves the Tax Abatement Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby
incorporates all of its terms and conditions as if fully restated herein. Upon approval of this
Agreement by the City and the execution by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized to execute and deliver said Tax Abatement Agreement.
D. The City further agrees that it shall not take any action to recoup gas utility taxes
and electric utility taxes unpaid by Wrigley for any year prior to 2014.
Section 4. Semi Annual Reports to the City.
Wrigley has agreed, pursuant to the Tax Abatement Agreement, to provide
documentation on compliance with the employment, wage rate and fringe benefit requirements
for employees employed at the Yorkville Facility, to the Kendall County Administration For and
in consideration of this Economic Incentive Agreement, Wrigley further agrees to send a copy of
such documentation to the City.
Section S. Term.
This Economic Incentive Agreement shall commence upon its execution and, unless
terminated earlier pursuant to Section 10 hereof, shall terminate the later of. (i) the third
anniversary following the final rebate of taxes as provided in Section 3 hereof or (ii) the third
anniversary following the final rebate of real estate taxes pursuant to the Tax Abatement
Agreement.
Section 6. Force Majeure.
Time is of the essence of this Economic Incentive Agreement; provided, however, a party
shall not be deemed in material breach of this Economic Incentive Agreement with respect to
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any obligations arising from this Economic Incentive Agreement on such party's part to be
performed if such party fails to timely perform the same and such failure is due in whole or in
part to any strike, lock-out, civil disorder, severe weather conditions, wet soil conditions, failure
or interruptions of power, riots, insurrections, acts of terrorism, war, fuel shortages, accidents
casualties, floods, earthquakes, fires, acts of God, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight
embargoes, or similar causes beyond the reasonable control of such party ("Force Majeure"). If
one of the foregoing events occurs or either party claims that such an event occurred, the party to
whom such claim is made shall investigate and consult with the party making such claim, and the
party to whom such claim is made shall grant any extension for the performance of the
unsatisfied obligation equal to the period of the delay, which period shall commence to run from
the time of the commencement of the Force Majeure; provided that the failure of performance
was reasonably caused by such Force Majeure.
Section 7. Wrigley Indemnification.
Wrigley shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers and employees
against all injuries, deaths, losses, damages, claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and
expenses (including any liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses and reasonable attorney's
fees) which may arise directly or indirectly from the failure of Wrigley, or any contractor,
subcontractor, agent, or employee thereof (so long as such contractor, subcontractor, agent, or
employee thereof is hired by Wrigley) to timely pay any contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or
materialman, from any default or breach of the terms of this Economic Incentive Agreement by
Wrigley; or from any negligence or reckless or willful misconduct of Wrigley or any contractor,
subcontractor, agent, or employee thereof(so long as such contractor, subcontractor or agent or
employee is hired by Wrigley). Wrigley shall, at its own cost and expense, appear, defend, and
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pay all charges of attorneys, costs, and other expenses arising therefrom or incurred in
connection therewith. If any judgment shall be rendered against the City, its agents, officers,
officials, or employees in any such action, Wrigley shall have no obligation whatsoever, with
respect to any acts of negligence or reckless or willful misconduct on the part of the City or any
of its officers, agents, employees, or contractors.
Section 8. Waiver.
Any party to this Economic Incentive Agreement may elect to waive any remedy it may
enjoy hereunder, provided that no such waiver shall be deemed to exist unless the party waiving
such right or remedy does so in writing. No such waiver shall obligate such party to waive any
right or remedy hereunder, or shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of other rights and remedies
provided said party pursuant to this Economic Incentive Agreement.
Section 9. Severability.
If any section, subsection, term, or provision of this Economic Incentive Agreement or
the application thereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of said section, subsection, term, or provision of this Economic
Incentive Agreement, or the application of same to parties or circumstances other than those to
which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby.
Section 10. Notices.
All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, or other instruments required or
permitted by this Economic Incentive Agreement shall be in writing and shall be executed by the
party, or an officer, agent, or attorney of the party, and shall be deemed to have been effective as
of the date of actual delivery, if delivered personally, or as of the third (3rd) day from and
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including the date of posting, if mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
with postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
To the Developer: Anthony Gedeller
Vice President &Treasurer
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
930 West Evergreen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
With a copy to : Brian Pardo
Factory Director
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
2800 North Route 47
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
To the City: Bart Olson, City Administrator
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
With a copy to: Kathleen Field Orr
Kathleen Field Orr & Associates
53 West Jackson Boulevard
Suite 964
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Section 11. Remedies—Liability.
(A) If, in the City's judgment, Wrigley is in material default of this Economic
Incentive Agreement, the City shall provide Wrigley with a written statement indicating any
failure on Wrigley's part to fulfill its obligations under this Economic Incentive Agreement. The
City may not exercise any remedies against Wrigley in connection with such failure until sixty
(60) days after giving such notice. If such default cannot be cured within such sixty (60) day
period, such period shall be extended for such time as is reasonably necessary for the curing of
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the same, so long as Wrigley diligently proceeds with such cure; if such default is cured within
such extended period, the default shall not be deemed to constitute a breach of this Economic
Incentive Agreement. A default not cured as provided above shall constitute a breach of this
Economic Incentive Agreement. Any failure or delay by the City in asserting any of its rights or
remedies as to any default or alleged default or breach shall not operate as a waiver of any such
default or breach of any rights or remedies it may have as a result of such default or breach.
(B) If Wrigley materially fails to fulfill its obligations under this Economic Incentive
Agreement after notice is given by the City and any cure periods described in paragraph (A)
above have expired, the City may elect to terminate this Economic Incentive Agreement or
exercise any right or remedy it may have at law or in equity, including the right to specifically
enforce the terms and conditions of this Economic Incentive Agreement.
(C) If prior to completion of Wrigley's obligations pursuant to Section 3 hereof, any
voluntary or involuntary petition or similar pleading under any section of any bankruptcy or
insolvency act shall be filed by or against Wrigley; or any voluntary or involuntary proceeding in
any court or tribunal shall be instituted to declare Wrigley insolvent or unable to pay Wrigley's
debts; or Wrigley makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or a trustee or receiver is
appointed for Wrigley or for the major part of Wrigley's property; the City may elect, but is not
required to, terminate this Economic Incentive Agreement with or without notice, to the extent
permitted by law and enforceable under applicable federal bankruptcy laws.
(D) If, in Wrigley's judgment, the City is in material default of this Economic
Incentive Agreement, Wrigley shall provide the City with a written statement indicating in
adequate detail any failure on the City's part to fulfill its obligations under this Economic
Incentive Agreement. Wrigley may not exercise any remedies against the City in connection
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with such failure until sixty (60) days after giving such notice. If such default cannot be cured
within such sixty (60) day period, such period shall be extended for such time as is reasonably
necessary for the curing of the same, so long as the City diligently proceeds with such cure; if
such default is cured within such extended period, the default shall not be deemed to constitute a
breach of this Economic Incentive Agreement. A default not cured as provided above shall
constitute a breach of this Economic Incentive Agreement. Any failure or delay by Wrigley in
asserting any of its rights or remedies as to any default or any alleged default or breach shall not
operate as a waiver of any such default or breach of any rights or remedies it may have as a result
of such default or breach.
(E) In addition to any other rights or remedies, a party may institute legal action
against the other party to cure, correct, or remedy any default, or to obtain any other remedy
consistent with the purpose of this Economic Incentive Agreement, either at law or in equity,
including, but not limited to, the equitable remedy of an action for specific performance;
provided, however, no recourse for any claim under or upon any obligation contained in this
Economic Incentive Agreement shall be had against the City, its officers, agents, attorneys,
representatives, or employees, in any amount or in excess of any specific sum agreed to be paid
by the City pursuant to this Economic Incentive Agreement; and no liability, right, or claim at
law or in equity shall be attached to or incurred by the City, its officers, agents, attorneys,
representatives, or employees in any amount in excess of any specific sums agreed by the City to
be paid hereunder, and any such claim is hereby expressly waived and released as a condition of
and as consideration for the execution of this Economic Incentive Agreement by the City.
(F) The rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by a party
of one or more such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise, at the same time or
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different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or for any other default by
the other party.
Section 12. Repayment.
In the event a default has been declared pursuant to Section 11 hereof, Wrigley covenants
and agrees to repay the City all utility taxes rebated to it pursuant to Section3 hereof within thirty
(30) days of receipt of a demand from the City.
Section 13.Amendment.
This Economic Incentive Agreement, and any exhibits attached to this Economic
Incentive Agreement, may be amended only in a writing signed by all parties with the adoption
of any ordinance or resolution of the City approving the amendment, as provided by law, and by
execution of the amendment by the parties or their successors in interest. Except as otherwise
expressly provided herein, this Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, and
discussions relative to the Project.
Section 14. Assignment.
This Economic Incentive Agreement may not be assigned without the written consent of
the City, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 15. Counterparts.
This Economic Incentive Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized officers on the above date .
United City of Yorkville, an Illinois municipal
corporation
By: '/L IN,,&
Mayo
Attest:
City Clerk
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company,
a Delaware Corpora 'on
By:
Kevin Fitzpatri c
VP Supply Chain orth
Attest:
9A� S,-- A,
Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Agreement for Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
Abatement of Real Property Taxes
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AGREEMENT FOR
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
AGREEMENT FOR
Wm. Wrigley,Jr. Company
ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into by and between WA Wrigley, Jr. Company, a
Delaware corporation, being hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant", and specific taxing
bodies within Kendall County including the County of Kendall, the United City of Yorkville,
Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District, Yorkville Community Unit School District 115, Kendall
County Forest Preserve District, Waubonsee Community College, Yorkville Library, Bristol
Township, and Bristol Road District,hereinafter collectively referred to as the"Taxing Bodies",
individually referred to as the"Taxing Body";
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Taxing Bodies have the power to abate real estate property taxes
pursuant to Section 200/18-165 of the Illinois Property Tax Code, as amended (35 ILCS 200/18-
165); and
WHEREAS The property of any commercial or industrial firm currently located in the
taxing district that expands -a facility or its number of employees at an existing facility is
qualified to request a real estate tax abatement that shall not exceed a period of 10 years and the
aggregate amount of abated taxes for all taxing districts combined shall not exceed $4,000,000
pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/18-165(a)(1)(C);and
WHEREAS, Taxing Bodies may enter into intergovernmental cooperation agreements
pursuant to Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution of 1970, and the
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act(5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.);and
WHEREAS, the Taxing Bodies believe that it is in the best interest of each, their
residents and taxpayers to attract new and diverse commercial and industrial businesses within
their boundaries, and encourage their growth and expansion in order to stimulate job creation and
increase the assessed valuation within their boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is the fee simple owner of the Property, described in "Exhibit
A"below;and
WHEREAS, the Applicant intends the Property to be used as a factory which is
considered a commercial or industrial purpose; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant agrees and shall be responsible for ensuring the compliance of
tenants, affiliates, assignees, and sub-contractors using the property and structures thereof, with
the terms of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises each to the other made, as
hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, IT IS HEREBY UNDERSTOOD
AND AGREED by and between the parties as follows:
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I. ADOPTION OF PREAMBLES
The foregoing preambles are hereby incorporated into this Agreement as if fully
restated in this Paragraph I.
II. AGREEMENT TO GRANT REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
The Taxing Bodies agree to provide real estate property tax abatements to commercial
and industrial firms in accordance with Section 200/18-165 of the Illinois Property Tax
Code, and in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
III. TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT
A. Definitions:
For the purposes of this Agreement:
Applicant Statement shall refer to the Tax Abatement Applicant Summary
Statement, attached hereto and incorporated herein as"Exhibit B"
Estimated Market Value shall be provided by the Applicant on the Applicant
Statement and shall be the estimated valuation of the Property once the property has
become Fully Assessed.
Real Estate Property Taxes shall mean all taxes levied or extended upon the
Property and any improvements to the Property, including the taxes now existing or
which may in the future exist.
Fully Assessed shall mean the Applicant has received an occupancy permit for the
facility.
Fully Operational shall refer to the period of time after the Applicant has
commenced business operations on the Property and jobs have been created, as
represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement. The Applicant must
continue to occupy and conduct business on the Property at all times for the Property
to be considered"Fully Operational".
Tax Year shall mean from January 1 through December 31 of a given year.
Default shall refer to a situation where the Applicant has not met its obligations under
this agreement and thus the obligations of the Taxing Body(s) are extinguished and
the Agreement is terminated. In such a Default, Applicant agrees to and shall repay
the terminating Taxing Body(s) in full the amount of money equal to all the Real
Estate Property Taxes on the property that were previously abated by the Taxing
Body(s)pursuant to this Agreement.
B. Amount and Duration:
The Applicant shall commence construction of an addition to their existing facility on
the Property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. The Taxing Bodies shall, pursuant to 35 MCS 200/18-165 as it may be
amended subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement, each take any and all
action necessary to abate their portion of the new Real Estate Property Taxes
attributed to the approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 for the addition to the
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existing facility for five consecutive tax years after the addition to the facility is fully
assessed and fully operational as follows:
1. First Tax Year: Fifty(50)percent of the Real Estate Property Taxes attributed to
the approximate market value of $5,375,000.00 for the addition to the existing
facility shall be abated for the First Tax Year when the addition to the facility is
fully assessed and fully operational and the amount of initial jobs have been
created as represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement ("First Tax
Year").
2. Second Tag Year: Fifty(50)percent of the Real Estate Property Taxes attributed
to the approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 for the addition to the existing
facility shall be abated for the Second Tax Year when the addition to the facility
is fully assessed and fully operational and the amount of initial jobs have been
created as represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement("Second Tax
Year").
3. Third Tax Year: Fifty (50) percent of the Real Estate Property Taxes attributed
to the approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 for the addition to the existing
facility shall be abated for the Third Tax Year when the addition to the facility is
fully assessed and fully operational and the amount of initial jobs have been
created as represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement ("Third Tax
Year").
4. Fourth Tax Year: Fifty(50)percent of the Real Estate Property Taxes attributed
to the approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 for the addition to the existing
facility shall be abated for the Fourth Tax Year when the addition to the facility is
fully assessed and fully operational and the amount of initial jobs have been
created as represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement ("Fourth Tax
Year").
5. Fifth Tax Year: Fifty(50)percent of the Real Estate Property Taxes attributed to
the approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 for the addition to the existing
facility shall be abated for the Fifth Tax Year when the addition to the facility is
fully assessed and fully operational and the amount of initial jobs have been
created as represented by the Applicant on the Applicant Statement ("Fifth Tax
Year").
The aforesaid abatements shall not extend to taxes levied for school district debt
services (Bond and Interest). Taxes for school district debt services shall be extended
over the subject property by the County Clerk as levied by applicable Bond
resolutions.
Taxing Bodies shall not be obligated to abate property taxes if the addition to the
facility fails to be"fully assessed"and/or"fully operational"within the First, Second,
Third, Fourth, and Fifth Tax Year. Further, Taxing Bodies shall not be obligated to
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abate property taxes if the addition to the facility does not become "fully assessed"
and/or "fully operational" within three years of the date of this Agreement. Taxing
Bodies agree, however, that they shall not file undervaluation complaints with the
Board of Review,Property Tax Appeal Board or the Circuit Court during the time the
Applicant receives the tax abatement.
The aggregate amount of abated taxes for all taxing districts combined shall not
exceed$4,000,000 pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/18-165(a)(1)(C). Should it be determined
that the aggregate amount abated has exceeded the statutorily allowable amount, the
remaining abatement allowances shall cease to be extended and all duties of the
Taxing Bodies under this agreement shall cease.
C. Applicant Cooperation:
Prior to the abatement of Real Estate Property Taxes taking effect, the Applicant
shall,no later than March 1 of a given year, submit documentation on forms provided
by the Kendall County Administrative Office demonstrating that the facility has
become Fully Operational.
Should the Applicant fail to provide the information specified in this Agreement or
access required (provided such Taxing Body executes Applicant's confidentiality
agreement prior to entering the Property), and should such failure continue for more
than thirty (30) days after written notice, any Taxing Body may terminate their
obligation under this Agreement,unless a written request has been made by Applicant
within thirty(30) days of the above Notice in which Applicant requests an additional
thirty (30) days to provide the information or access. Upon written request by the
Applicant, the Supervisor of Assessments shall grant Applicant an additional thirty
(30)days to provide the information or access. Upon any herein outlined termination,
the Applicant agrees to and shall repay the terminating Taxing Body(s) in full the
amount of money equal to all the Real Estate Property Taxes on the property, which
were previously abated by the Taxing Body(s)pursuant to this Agreement.
Should a material intentional misrepresentation be discovered regarding Applicant's
Application and Applicant Summary Statement, the Applicant shall be in default of
this Agreement, which shall result in the termination of the Agreement. Upon such
termination, the Applicant agrees to and shall repay the terminating Taxing Body(s)
in full the amount of money equal to all the Real Estate Property Taxes on the
property, which were previously abated by the Taxing Body(s) pursuant to this
Agreement.
D. Estimated Market Value
The Applicant has represented, and the Parties agree,that the addition to the Property
will have an approximate market value of$5,375,000.00 when fully improved and
assessed. The Applicant has represented, and the Parties agree, that the Property as a
whole will have an approximate market value of$13,497,180.00 when fully improved
and assessed. The Supervisor of Assessments and the Bristol Township Assessor shall
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not assess the Property improvements, partial or otherwise, until the City of Yorkville
issues an occupancy permit to the Applicant.
E. Tax Objections and Assessment Appeals:
Except in the case of a typographical or ministerial error, and except for the
conditions described in the second paragraph of this Section E, the Applicant agrees
not to file an objection to the Real Estate Property Taxes levied by the Taxing Bodies,
not to tender payment under protest, nor to file any appeal of the assessment of the
Real Estate Property Taxes on the Property for any year in which the Applicant is
granted an abatement pursuant to Paragraph III.B., nor for any of the next three tax
years after the final year of abatement. This paragraph shall permit and result in the
mandatory dismissal of any objections, assessment appeals, or protests made by the
Applicant or its representative for any year in which abatement has been provided
pursuant to Paragraph III.B.
With respect to the three years following the final year of abatement, if the Supervisor
of Assessments or Board of Review establishes an assessed value based upon a
market value greater than the Estimated Market Value of the Property, the Applicant
may seek a reduction through the assessment appeal process;provided, however, that
the Applicant agrees not to seek and hereby waives the right to be granted, a
reduction to an assessed value which would represent a market value valuation of less
than the Estimated Market Value of the addition to Property as set forth in section D
above.
F. Employees:
The Applicant has represented on the Applicant Statement that 75 initial additional
jobs will be created on the Property by June 2016. The Applicant shall maintain the
wage rates and fringe benefits for said employees pursuant to the figures provided by
the Applicant in the Kendall County Applicant Statement for Tax Abatement and Tax
Abatement Request Summary as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
The Applicant shall provide the Taxing Bodies with documentation of compliance
with employment, wage rate and fringe benefit requirements by sending the
documentation to the Kendall County Administrator. Further, to verify compliance
with the Property Tax Abatement Agreement, a business must submit a payroll
summary with listing of either the first name or initial of the employees or a listing of
the employees' ID number along with job titles, salaries, benefits, county of
residence, and hiring dates on an annual basis to the Kendall County Office of
Administrative Services. Said documentation shall be provided no later than March 1
following the date when the facility has been fully assessed and on or before March 1
for each full tax abatement year.
Should the Applicant fail to substantially meet the requirements set forth in "Exhibit
B", (1) for the number of employees, or (2) for the wage rates and/or fringe benefits,
or (3) fail to provide the information and documentation as set forth above, Wrigley
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will have sixty(60) days to cure the defect. If no cure occurs within sixty(60) days,
any Taxing Body may terminate their obligation under this Agreement. Upon such
termination, the Applicant agrees to and shall repay the terminating Taxing Body in
full the amount of money equal to all the Real Estate Property Taxes on the property,
which were previously abated by the Taxing Body pursuant to this Agreement.
G. Compliance with Applicable Laws:
Applicant agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulatory requirements and to secure such licenses as may be required for its
employees and to conduct business in the state, municipality, county and location.
Such obligation includes, but is not limited to, environmental laws, civil rights laws,
prevailing wage and labor laws.
The Applicant, its officers, employees, and agents agree not to commit unlawful
discrimination and agree to comply with all applicable provisions of the Illinois
Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the
Americans with Disabilities Act,the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section
504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, and all applicable rules and regulations.
The Applicant shall not violate any environmental performance standard or
environmental or building code, ordinance, rule, or regulation of the United States of
America, State of Illinois, the County of Kendall, or United City of Yorkville.
During the Tax Years that are subject to abatement under Section III.B., should the
Applicant receive notice of any such violation and fail to cure the violation and fail to
cure the violation within sixty (60) days of the written notice, any Taxing Body has
the right to terminate the tax abatements.
H. Termination:
To terminate its respective tax abatement pursuant to the terms of this Agreement,
each Taxing Body shall provide notice to the Applicant in writing or by written
agreement of the respective Taxing Body and the Applicant. The Indemnification
sections of this Agreement shall survive termination of this agreement.
IV. BINDING PARTIES
A. Guarantee of Authorization:
Each party signing this Agreement represents, warrants, and guarantees to all the
other parties that:
(1) They are authorized to execute this Agreement upon behalf of the parry for whom
they signed this instrument;
(2) All action necessary, including, but not limited to corporate resolutions,
ordinances and notices, to make this Agreement a lawful and binding agreement
upon that party has been taken;
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(3) The performance of the transactions contemplated by the provisions of this
Agreement, and the execution, issuance, delivery and performance of this
Agreement to be executed and delivered by the Taxing Bodies and the Applicant
have each been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each.
B. Effective Date:
This Agreement shall not be effective until all of the parties to this Agreement have in
fact signed this Agreement and the effective date of this Agreement shall be the latest
date that any one party actually signs and dates this Agreement.
C. No Assignment or Transfer:
The abatement is specifically granted to the Applicant and may not be assigned or
transferred. In the event that the Applicant ceases operation or transfers title of the
property without consent of the taxing districts, the abatement shall immediately
terminate and the Taxing Bodies shall have the right to require the Applicant to repay
the total sum of all previously abated taxes.
D. Early Closure of Applicant's Abated Facility:
The Applicant agrees that by signing this agreement they will remain Fully
Operational at the Property for a term of at least three full years beyond the
termination of the final tax abatement year. Should the Applicant cease operation of
the facility within three (3) years from the termination date of the abatement period,
the Taxing Bodies shall have the right to require the Applicant to repay the total sum
of all previously abated taxes.
Should the subject property cease to be operated during the outlined abatement years
and at least three(3) full years beyond the termination of the final tax abatement year,
as originally intended and described by the Applicant Summary Statement attached as
Exhibit B, the abatement shall immediately terminate and the Taxing Bodies shall
have the right to require the Applicant to repay the total sum of all previously abated
taxes.
Pursuant to the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/18-183, Should the Applicant
entirely relocate the business facility from the applicable taxing district during the
outlined abatement years, or within three (3) full years beyond the termination of the
final tax abatement year, the abatement benefit for the remainder of the term is
cancelled and Applicant must repay all abatements it received from the Taxing
Bodies under this Agreement. The repayment must be made within 30 days of the
violation, and the Taxing Bodies will have no obligation to make future abatements
under this agreement.
E. Successors of Taxing Bodies:
This Agreement shall be binding upon the Taxing Bodies, their successors, and their
assigns,notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph C.
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F. Communication Requirements:
All notices, requests, demands, waivers and other communications shall be in writing
and shall be considered duly given three days following dispatch when deposited by
mail, certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the party
entitled to receive such notices at the addresses listed in"Exhibit U.
Each party may designate a new place or places, or a new person or persons, for
notice purposes, by providing thirty days written notice to all other parties.
G. Applicable Law:
This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced according to the statutes, case law
and Constitution of the State of Illinois regardless of the later legal residence or
domicile of any of the Taxing Bodies or the Applicant. Venue shall be the Circuit
Court of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit, Kendall County, Illinois. The parties
hereto waive any claim or defense that such venue is not convenient or proper.
H. Indemnification:
It is understood and agreed between the parties to this Agreement that the Applicant,
in performing its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, is acting independently and
apart from any other party to this agreement. The Taxing Bodies that are parties to
this Agreement assume no responsibility or liability for actions resulting from this
Agreement or for any and all claims, suits and causes of action of any nature
whatsoever arising out of the Applicant's obligations hereunder.
As such, the Applicant receiving the abatement agrees to indemnify, hold harmless
and defend, with counsel of the Taxing Bodies own choosing, the Taxing Bodies and
their past, present and future board members, elected officials, insurers, employees,
and agents (the "Indemnitees") from, and against such claims, damages, demands,
expenses, liabilities and losses of any nature whatsoever resulting from this
agreement, including, but not limited to those resulting from: (1) The construction,
improvement and development activities of Applicant, its agents, contractors, and
subcontractors with respect to the development or improvement of its property; and
(2) Applicant's performance or alleged failure to perform its obligations pursuant to
this Agreement; except to the extent such claims, damages, demands, expenses,
liabilities and losses arise by reason of the negligence, gross negligence or willful or
wanton act or omission of the Taxing Bodies. The obligation to indemnify created
hereunder extends to indemnifying the Taxing Bodies from any claims for monetary
relief seeking a refund of any monies abated under the terms of this agreement.
The Taxing Bodies'participation in their defense shall not remove Applicant's duty to
indemnify, defend, and hold them harmless, as set forth above. The Taxing Bodies do
not waive their defenses or immunities, including those under the Local Government
and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act(745 ILCS 10/1 et seq.), by reason
of indemnification. Indemnification shall survive the termination of this contract.
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I. Severability:
If any clause in this Agreement is deemed to be void or unenforceable, such clause
shall be severed and the remaining provisions in this Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect.
J. Entire Agreement/Amendment:
This Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties and there are no
other promises or conditions in any other Agreement whether oral or written. This
Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties and
may not be modified except in writing acknowledged and signed by all the Taxing
Bodies and the Applicant.
K. Counterparts:
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including facsimile signatures),
each of which shall be deemed to be an original and each of which shall constitute
one and the same Agreement.
L. Captions and Paraganh Headings:
Captions and paragraph headings are for convenience only and are not,a part of this
Agreement and shall not be used in construing it.
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Wm.Wrigley,Jr. Company
BY:
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Authorized O c Date
ATTESTED:
a4qa�<
thorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
The County of Kendall
BY:
7/i1
A71pzed Officer Date
ATTESTED:
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Authorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
The United City of Yorkville
BY:
AW�j '44 �ql
Authorizer f is Date
r
ATTESTED:
9- JA(
Authorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Yorkville Community Unit School District#115
BY:
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Authonz cer Date
ATTESTED:
Authorized Officer
Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Kendall County Forest Preserve District
BY:
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Au o ' d O cer 115ate
ATTESTED:
uth d Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Waubonsee Community College
BY:
Authorized O ficer Date
ATTESTED:
Aulborized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Bristol Township
BY:
Authorized Officer Date
ATTESTED:
uthorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Bristol Road District
BY:
A thWdOfficer Date`
ATTESTED:
Authorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District
BY:
Aajt &,u g- 14
Authorized cer Date
ATTESTED:
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Authorized Officer Date
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THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT by their signature acknowledges that they have read
and understand this Agreement and intend to be bound by its terms.
Yorkville Library
BY:
Authorized Officer Date
ATTESTED:
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Authorized Officer Date
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AGREEMENT
FOR
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
EXHIBIT "A"
Commonly known as: 2800 North Route 47, Yorkville,Illinois 60560
Permanent Index No.:
02-16-300-009
Legal Definition:
THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST V4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE
7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 47, EXTENDED SOUTHERLY WITH THE
CENTER LINE OF CANNONBALL TRAIL (COUNTY ROAD NO. 10); THENCE NORTH
06 DEGREESE 58 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE, 1471.90 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING
NORTH 06 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID EATERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 270.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF CURVE IN SAID EASTERLY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE, BEING A CURVE WITH A RADIUS OF 9609.34 FEET, CONCAVE TO THE
WEST, A DISTANCE OF 596.83 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 54
SECONDS EAST 1202.53 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 06
SECONDS EAST 1037.77 FEET; THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 54
SECONDS EAST 86.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 06 SECONDS
EAST 450.26 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 54 SECONDS WEST
683.63 FEET; THENCE NORTH 06 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 366.26
FEET; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST 403.28 FEET;
THENCE NORTH 83 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST 108.00 FEET; THENCE
SOUTH 83 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 54 SECONDS WEST 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
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AGREEMENT
FOR
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
EXHIBIT`B"
Please see attached document titled Applicant Summary Statement.
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.� -- bA Kendall County Property Tax Abatement
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_ Applicant Summary Statement
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191841
Name of Company:Wm.Wrigley Jr.Company
Corporate Address: 1132 W.Blackhawk Drive,Chicago IL 60642-2404
Company Contact Person:Kevin Fitzpatrick
Address: 1132 W.Blackhawk Drive,Chicago IL 60642-2404
Phone:312-212-7788
Fax: 312-212-7975
Proposed Location in Kendall County:2800 North Route 47,Yorkville,Illinois 60560
PIN#: 02-16-300-009
Estimated Market Value of Expansion(Land&Structures) $5,375,000.00
(Once construction is complete and facility is operational)
Size of Expansion: 146,000 square feet
Size of Current Facility: 215,000 square feet
Size of Site: 300 acres
New Full-time Associates to be Hired: 75
Current#of Associates: 300
Salary Range for new Employees: $56,697 to$137,'60
Average#of years Yorkville Associates have worked for Mars: 19 Years
Benefits Offered to all Full-Time Employees: Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pension Plans
Disability
Life Insurance
About the Project:
Wm.Wrigley Jr.Co.recently announced it will strengthen its presence in its home state by adding production
of Skittles,one of the world's most popular candy brands,in its Yorkville facility. Wrigley will invest approximately
$50 million to expand its Yorkville factory by 2016. This $50 million investment will include the expansion of the
existing site, construction of a new manufacturing line, updating of site equipment, and hiring 75 new full-time
Associates.
County of Kendall Tag Abatement
Applicant Summary Statement
Wrigley will break ground on the expansion in the summer of 2014 and start production by the end of 2015.
The project's construction will include structural work, architectural work, HVAC equipment and installation, fire
protection, plumbing, additional packaging space, building electrical and power distribution, and general site
improvements. See attached for a site map.
Wrigley's Yorkville plant has been a strong contributor to the community for more than 20 years, and
manufactures some of Wrigley's most beloved brands including Juicy Fruit,Doublemint and Life Savers. The plant
employs over 300 Associates who have worked an average of 19 years for Mars Inc.
Yorkville Associates are actively involved members in their communities,volunteering their time to Adopt-a-
Highway, the United Way, the Kendall County Food Pantry, the Yorkville Senior Center, Project Angel Tree, and
Habitat for Humanity.
About Wrigley:
Wrigley is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum,
mints,hard and chewy candies, and lollipops. Wrigley's world-famous brands—including Extra®,Orbit®,
Doublemint®, and 5TM chewing gums, as well as confectionery brands Skittles®, Starburst®,Altoids®and
Life Savers®—create simple pleasures for consumers every day. With operations across 50 countries and
distribution in more than 180 countries, Wrigley's brands bring smiles to faces around the globe.The
company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,employs approximately 17,000 associates globally,and
operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated.Based in McLean,Virginia, Mars has net sales of more than
$33 billion, six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley,Food,Drinks, Symbioscience,
and more than 72,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference
for people and the planet through its performance.
I, Kevin Fitzpatri ck, certify that I am an official of the applicant business with authority to make application for a
property tax abatement,that I have read this application and that the application and any attachments hereto are true
and correct. I further understand that inaccurate information or misrepresentations may be cause for rejection of the
application: I further understand that failure to implement these representations will be sufficient basis for
term nation of the atement greement and repayment of any taxes,which have been abated.
Signature Date
Vice President,Supply Chain North America
Title
KENDALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES I ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT
111 W.FOX STREET,ROOM 316,YORKVILLE,IL 60560
PHONE:630.385.3000 FAX: 630.553.4214 E-Mail kendalledc(ko.kendall.il.us
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AGREEMENT
FOR
Wm. Wrigley,Jr. Company
ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAXES
EXHIBIT"C"
Contact and Address for Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company:
Anthony Gedeller
Vice President& Treasurer
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
930 West Evergreen Avenue
Chicago,IL 60642
W. 312-205-2924
Anthony.Gedetter@Wrigley.com
Brian Pardo
Factory Director
Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company
2800 North Route 47
Yorkville,IL 60560
W. 630.553.4740
C. 630.605.0271
Brian.Pardo@Wrigley.com
Contacts and Addresses of All Taxing Bodies:
County Administrator
Kendall County
111 West Fox Street
Yorkville,IL 60560
State's Attorney
Kendall County
807 West John Street
Yorkville,IL 60560
City Administrator
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville,IL 60560
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Fire Chief
Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District
103 East Beaver Street
Yorkville,IL 60560
President
Waubonsee Community College
47 Waubonsee Drive
Sugar Grove,IL 60554
Superintendent
Yorkville Community Unit School District#115
797 Game Farm Road
Yorkville,IL 60560
Township Supervisor
Bristol Township
9075 Corneils Road
Bristol,IL 60512
Road Commissioner
Bristol Road District
9075 Corneils Road
Bristol,IL 60512
Director
Forest Preserve
110 West Madison Street
Yorkville,IL 60560
Director
Yorkville Library
902 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
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