2026-034 - Approving a residential tax abatement and economic development agreement with Kyle Thomas as a part of the 5 in 5 Housing Infill Redevelopment Program for LCAD #15451, City of Paris

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5.7 As damages in the event of default, and in accordance with the requirements and discretionary provisions of Section 312.205 of the Tax Code of the State of Texas, all taxes which otherwise would have been paid to the City without the benefit of abatement, including taxes on those dwelling units constructed and completed according to the terms of this Agreement, together with interest to be charged at the statutory rate for delinquent taxes as determined by Section 33.01 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas, with all penalties and attorney's fees permitted by the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and the Tax Code of the State of Texas, shall be recaptured and will become a debt to the City and shall be due, owing, and paid to the City within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the above-mentioned applicable cure period as the sole remedy of the City, subject to any and all lawful offsets, settlements, deductions, or credits to which Owner may be entitled. VI. Additional Terms applicable to both the Economic Development Agreement and the Tax Abatement Agreement A. No Conflict of Interest. 6.1 The Owner represents and warrants that neither the Property nor the Improvements include any real or personal property that is owned or leased by a member of the Paris City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission or any member thereof having responsibility for approval of this Agreement. B. Conditions. 6.2 The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. 6.3 It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Owner, in performing its obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the City assumes no responsibility or liability in connection therewith to third parties; and Owner agrees to release, indemnify and hold the City its elected officials, officers, employees and attorneys harmless from any claims, lawsuits, damages, costs or attorney's fees related to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed among the parties that the City, in performing its obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the Owner assumes no responsibility or liability in connection therewith to third parties. C. Compliance Provisions 6.4 The Owner agrees that the City, its agents and employees, shall have reasonable right of access to any and all records concerning Owner's investment in the Improvements for the purpose of conducting an audit of the Improvements. Any such audit shall be made only after giving the Owner notice at least fourteen (14) days in advance and will be conducted in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with Owner's property. Upon request, the Owner will provide the City with a detailed list of all Improvements, including a list of materials used and cost thereof. 6