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August 07, 2001
City of Salem
Planning Department
.City Hall
Salem,MA 01970
Fax. 978-740-0404
The following is a copy of the 2001 Certified ProjecUExceptional Opportunity Annual
Report for your files.
Please do not hesitate to contact us,if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Thermal Circuits. Inc.
Shirley A n
Controll
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I. CONTACTINFORWTION.
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Business Name: Ther t i s_ Inc.
Address: One Technology Way
City/State/Zip: Salem, 14A 01970
Contact Person: An ony a n, res en 1r ey X. Gaghdri, Md. roller
Telephone: Wi j745-1162
Fax: (978)741_3420
Date Project Was Certified by the SACC:
2. NEW HIRES AT PROJECT LOCATION(Only Permanent Full-Time Jobs):
FY2001 Hires(7/1/2000 through 6/30/2001): 1
Number of FY2001 Hires ThatReside in the Economic Target Area: 0
Total Hires(Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/2001): 56
Number of Total Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area: 30
Average Wage of Employees Hired since Date ofEACC Certification:S 8.11
3. TOTAL IAWESTMENTAT PROJECT LOCATION.-
FY2001 Investment('7/1f2000through6/302001): S 37,861 -
Total Investment(From Date of Certification by SACC through 6/302001):$ 3,923.541--
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4. STATE BENEFITS:
Amount of 5%EOA Tax Credit Claimed: FY2001 $ 0 Total $ 0
Amount of 10%Abandoned Building Tax Deduction Claimed in FY2001: $ 0
S. LOCAL BENEFITS:
Type of Incentive Received(circle onSTA
FY2001 Property Taxes Paid to MuniciEs, 21.152.86
FY2001 Property Taxes Exempted tTA: St a fini xA
Total Taxes Paid to Municipality sin $ in ano_na.
Total Taxes Exempted by Municipality sinceDate of Certification: $ 171.186.21
6. CERTIFIED PROJECT STATUS:
(Please print or type) What is the status of the expansion project described in your Certified Project
Application or Tax Increment Financing Agreement?(Please Attach Separate Description)
"Completed"
7. AUTHORIZATION.-
I, (print or Type name and title) Shirley A. Gagnon, Controller
hereby certify that the information within this Annual Reporting Form i�true and accurate; and reflects
the project's job creation and investment.
08/07/01
Signature) (Date)
8. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FOIRUVI B AUGUST 31, 2001 TO:
George K.Mazareas,Director of Economic Assistance
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council
10 Park Plaza-Suite 3720
Boston,MA 02116
Tel: (617)973-8610; Fax: (617)973-8797
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Planning Department
City Hall
Salem,MA 01970
Fax_ 978-740-0404
The following is a copy of the 1999 Certified Project/Exceptional Opportunity Annual
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Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
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Shirleyagnon
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1. CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Business Name: Tha.,nar f ycul Yrs, Tne_
Address: One Technolo&v Way
City/State/Zip: Salem, MA 01970
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President/Shirley A. Gagnon, Controller
Telephone: (978)745-1162
Fax: (978)741-3420
Date Project Was Certified by the EACC: 03/30/95
2. NEW HIRESAT PROJECT LOCATION(Only Permanent Full-Time Jobs):
FY99 Hires(711/1999 through 6/30/2000): 1
Number of FY99 Hires That Reside m the Economic Target Area:
Total Hires(Date of Certification by EACC tbrough 6/3011999): ss
Number of Total Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area: 30
Average Wage of Employees Hired since Date of EACC Certification:S 7.85 Ky.
3. TOTAL INVESTMENTATPROJECTLOCATION..-
FY99 Investment(7/111999 through 6/30/2000): S 41,671.-
Total Investment(From Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/2000):S 3,885,680.
4. STATE BENEFITS:
Amount of 5%EOA Tax Credit Claimed FY2000 S 0 Total S 0
Amount of 10%Abandoned Building Tax Deduction Claimed in FY2000: $ 0
5. LOCAL BENEFITS:
Type of Incentive Received(circle oneTIF r STA
FY2000 Property Taxes Paid to Muni ci S Si 7,505.61
FY2000 Property Taxes Exempted Due TIF r STA: S 18,125.96
Total Taxes Paid to Municipality since f Certification: S 22,647-22
Total Taxes Exempted by Municipality since Date of Certification: $IJI,
6. CERTIFIED PROJECT STATUS:
(Please print or type) What is the status of the expansion project described in your Certified Project
Application or Tax Increment Financing Agreement?(Please Attach Separate Description) completed
7. AUTHORIZATION.-
I, (print or type name and title) Shirley A. Gagnon, Controller
hereby certify that the information within this Annual Reporting Form is true and accurate, and reflects
the projects job creation and investment ,
08/30/00
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8. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FO BYAUGUST 31, 2000 TO:
George K. Mazareas,Director of Economic Assistance
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council
10 Park Plaza-Suite 3720
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 973-8610; Fax: (617)973-8797
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August 24, 1999
City of Salem
Planning Department
City Hall
Salem,MA 01970
Fax: 978-740-0404
The following is a copy of the 1999 Certified ProjecV&ceptional Opportunity Annual
Report for your files.
Please do not hesitate to contact us,if you have any questions..
Very truly yours,
Thermal Circuits,Inc.
Shirley A agnon
Controll
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ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
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Busnless Name: Thermal Circuita, Ina.
Address: Ong Technningp Way
City/State/Zip: Salem, MA 01970
Contact Person: Anthony A. Itlein, President Shirley A. Gagnon, Controller
Telephone: 978-745-1162
Fax: - -
Date Project Was Certified by the EACC: . .03z3Q-95
2. )YEW HIRES AT PROJECT LOCATION(Only Permanent FuU--Time Jobs):
FY99 Hires(7/1/98 through 6/30/99): Z
Number of FY99 Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area 0
Total Hires(Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/99): 52
Number of Total Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area: I7o
Average Wage of Employees Hired since Date of EACC Certification: S 7 g l•
3. TOTAL INVESTMENTATPROJECTLOCATION:
FY99 Investment(7/1/98 through 6/30/99): S 1,343.320,.
Total Investment(From Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/99): S 3,844,009.
4. STATE BENEFITS:
Amount of 5%EOA Tax Credit Claimed: FY99 S n Total S n
Amount of 10%Abandoned Building Tax Deduction Claimed in FY99: S n
S. LOCAL BENEFITS:
Type of Incentive Received (circle one): TIF or STA
FY99 Property Taxes Paid to Municipality: S 16Q1
FY99 Property Taxes Exempted Due to TIF or STA: S_ 44 ana �o
Total Taxes Paid to Municipality since Date of Certification: $ 5.141.61
Total Taxes Exempted by Municipality since Date of Certification: S 133,458.39
6 CERTIFIED PROJECT STATUS.•
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Application or Tax Increment Financing Agreement?(Please Attach Separate Description)
7. AUTHORIZATION.-
I,(print or type name and title) Shirley A, Gagnon, Controller
hereby certify that the information within this Annual Reporting Fords truielhilaccurate, and reflects
the project's job creation and investment
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8. PLEASE RETURN COMPLE . FO YFRIDAY,AUGUST 20, 1999 TO.-
George
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Economic Assistance Coordinating Council
10 Park Plaza-Suite 3720
Boston,MA 02116
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July 30, 1998
City of Salem
Planning Department
City Hall
Salem, MA 01970
Fax. 978-740-0404
The following is a copy of the 1998 Certified Project/Exceptional Opportunity Annual Report for
your files.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Shirley A. gnon .
Controller
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FISCAL YEAR 1998
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
ANNUAL REPORTING FORM
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Address: One Technology Way
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President/Shirley A. Gagnon, Controller
Telephone: 1-978-745-1162
Fax:
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Fax: 1-978-741-3420
NEWHIRESAT PROJECT LOCATION: (Count Only Permanent Full--Time Jobs)
FY98 Hires(7/1/97 through 6/30/98): 17
Number of FY98 Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area: 7
Total Hires(Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/98): 50
Number of Total Hires That Reside in the Economic Target Area: 29
Average Wage of Employees Hired Since Date of EACC Certification: $ 7.31
TOTAL INVESTMENTAT PROJECT LOCATION.•
FY98 Investment(7/1/97 through 6/30/98): $ 133,967.
Total Investment(Date of Certification by EACC through 6/30/98): $2,500,619,
STATE BENEFITS:
Amount of 5%EOA Credit Claimed: FY98$ 0 Total$ 0
Amount of 10% Abandoned Building Tax Deduction Claimed in FY98: $ 0
LOCAL BENEFITS:
FY98 Property Taxes Paid to Municipality: $ 1,726.93
FY98 Property Taxes Exempted Due to Tax Increment Financing or Special Tax
Assessment: $ 44,473.
Total Taxes Paid to Municipality Since Date of Certification: $ 3,450.40
Total Taxes Exempted By Municipality Since Date of Certification: $ 88,949.
What is the status of the expansion project described in your Certified Project
Application or Tax Increment Financing Agreement? (Please Attach Separate
Description) **Note: New addition in process of being built.
Please return this form by August 1, 1998 to:
Sean Calnan,Director
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council
Massachusetts Office of Business Development
436 Dwight Street-Room B-40
Springfield,MA 01103
Tel: (413) 784-1580; Fax: (413)739-9175
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August 21 , 1997
City of Salem
Planning Department
City Hall
Salem, MA 01970
Fax: 508-740-0404
The following is a Copy of the 1997 Certified Project/Exceptional Opportunity
Annual Report, for your files.
Please do not hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.
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Thermal Circuits Inc. One Technology Way TeChhOlogy Park SalOm, Massachusetts 01970-7000
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1997 CERTIFIED PROJECT/"EXCEPTIONAI, OPPORTUNTTY"
" A AL REPORT
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Address: One Technology Way, Technology Park, Salem, M. 01970-7000
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein/Shirley A. Gagnon
Phone: 608-745-1162 Fax: 508-741-3420
The Thermal Circuits, Incro £ed project/"exceptional opportunity" was approved
on 03-30-95
NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED AS A RESULT OF CERTIFIED PROJECT/
"EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY":
FY97 Total to Date New Aires
(7)1/96619om) (61301" Living in ETA"
Full-time Permanent Positions 5 33 22
Part-time Permanent Positions 1 6 4
Temporary Positions (if applicable) _ 2 4
Construction Jobs (if applicable)
TOTAL JOBS CREATED 8 a7 27
Total Amount of Private Investment in Certified Project/"Exceptional Opportunity":
$_376,133. Total in FY97 (7/1/96-6/30/97)
$ 2,366,652. Total To Date in Certified Projects (as of 6/30/97)
Real Estate Taxes paid to the municipality in FY97 for the Certified Project: $ 1 ,723.47
Money saved by the company from local real estate tax incentive (Tax Increment
Financing or the Special Tax Assessment) in FY97:
Have you used any training programs in FY97 as a part of the Certified
Project/"Exceptional Opportunity"?
Yes No x
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If yes, please describe what training programs your company used this past
year:
Please Return By August 25, 1997 to the EACC, attn: Sean Caltum
MA Office of Business Development, c/o STCC, One Armory Square, Building 20, Room 108,
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105, Phone: (413)784-1580, Fax: (413) 739-9175
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1996 CERTIFIED PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT
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The ertified project was approved on 03-30-95
NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED AS A RES!':T OF CE.9TIFIED PROJECT:
FY96 -o Date New Hires
p11/96-6/30/961 IBI3a/96Y Living in ETA• a
Full-time Permanent Positions
Part-time Permanent Positions 1 1
Temporary Positions (0 applicable) 2 2 1
Construction Jobs (if applicable)
TOTAL JOBS CREATED 8 0 e
Total Amount of Private Investment in Certifiod Project
$ 1,89n,519_ Total in FY96 (7/1/95--6/30196)
$ _Total To Dcte in Ce tified Project las of 6130/96) �^^"
Real Estate Taxes paid to the municipality in FY9S-for the Certified Project: S 1to,476.25
Money saved by the company from I3c=! r±s! es*^22 tax incentive (Tax Increment Financing i or the Special
Tax Assessment) in FY96: $ 1.QAC An rox_
Have you used any training programs in FY96 as a part of the Certified Project?
Yes O No YX
If yes, please describe what training programs your company used this past
year:
Please Return by AunustY3, 7996 to the EACC, artn: Xaren Baptista
One Ashburton Place, Suite 2701, Boston, MA 02108. Far: 617 7274797
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' 1995 CERTIFIED PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Business Name:
Address: 4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA. 01970
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Phone: 508-745-1162 Fax: 508-741-3420
The Thermal Circuits, certified project was approved on 03-30-95
NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED AS A RESULT OF CERTIFIED PROJECT:
FY95 Total To Date New Hires
(7/7/946/30/95) (6/30195) Living in ETA'
Full-time Permanent Positions 23 23 14 _
Part-time Permanent Positions 4 4 3
Temporary Positions (if applicable)
Construction Jobs (if applicable)
TOTAL JOBS CREATED 27 27 17
• = Your ETA includes the following communities: Salem/Beverly
Total Amount of Private Investment in Certified Project
Note: Approximately $1,550,000. to be
$ 75,0.0.0:, Total in FY95 (7/1/94-6/30/95) "invested" between 6-30-95 -
3-31-96
S 10.0.,000. Total To Date in Certified Project (as of 6/30/95)
Real Estate Taxes paid to the municipality in FY95 for the Certified Project: S 0'
Money saved by the company from local real estate tax incentive (Tax Increment Financing or the Special
Tax Assessment) in FY95: $ 0
Note: Target completion date of new 32,000 sq. ft. facility is 3/96
Have you used any training programs in FY95 as a part of the Certified Project?
Yes ❑ No 1X
If yes, please describe what training programs your company used this past
year:
Please Return by August 10, 1995 to the EA CC atm: Kasen tiste
One Ashburton Place, Suite 2 10 1, Boston, MA 02708; Fax: 617 727-8797
March 10, 1995 Salem Economic Opportunity Area
SECTION 3
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
Instructions: This application form should be completed by businesses seeking project
certification. Businesses may be eligible for project certification if the business controls a
facility which is located or which intends to locate or expand its operations in an ECA. The
business must obtain municipal approval for the project prior to submitting the application
form to the EACC.
The application should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. The pages should be indexed and
numbered. Please submit ten (10) copies of the completed application and ten (10) copies of
all other required application materials to Karen S. Baptiste, Director of Economic
Assistance, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, One Ashburton Place, Room
2101, Boston, MA 02108.
PART A: APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Name and address of business submitting application:
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
4 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
2. Name and address of project (if different from business):
This project involves the construction of a new manufacturing facility for Thermal
Circuits at 58 Swampscott Road in Salem.
3. Location of ETA: Beverly & Salem Regional ETA
4. Location of EOA: Salem EOA
5. Nature and Purpose of Project:
Nature of Project: Thermal Circuits, a Salem manufacturer of heaters and heater.
assemblies, intends to purchase a four-acre development parcel and construct a new,
26,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area in*0
1 ' Salem. The building will be constructed to allow for future expansion. [According to
the Salem Zoning Ordinance, the maximum allowable foot print (ground floor) is
78,408 square feet. The maximum height is 50 feet. Thus, depending on the first floor
height, three to four stories could be added. If four stories are constructed, the
maximum allowable building size would be 313,632 square feet (4 floors, each 78,408
square feet).]
The company will continue to operate its current facility at Jefferson Avenue for at
least two years, possibly longer.
Purpose of Project: For Thermal Circuits, the purpose of this project is to increase its
manufacturing capability. The company must expand its operations to continue to
serve its customers and grow.
For the City, the purposes of this project are: to retain a growing manufacturer in the
City; save 81 jobs and promote the opportunity to generate new jobs; expand the
City's tax base and begin the development of an industrial park off of Swampscott
Road.
The industrial park— approximately 29 acr s of undeveloped, industrially-zoned land-
consists of six development parcels. Therm Circuits will be the first company to
locate in the park. Construction of a road and infrastructure to serve the entire area
will accompany development of Thermal Circuits' new facility. This infrastructure
development —to be paid for with federal Community Development Block Grant
funds and with a Community Development Action Grant from the Executive Office
of Communities and Development—will open the entire area for development.
PART B: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is the proposed project an expansion of an existing business that is currently
located in the EOA? Yes. Thermal Circuits currently operates a facility at 4
Jefferson Avenue in Salem. The company will construct a new plant at Swampscott
Road in Salem but will continue to operate its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years after construction of the new plant
2. Is the proposed project a new facility to be located within an EOA after the date
of this application? Yes.
(a) Is this the applicant business'first facility in the Commonwealtb? No.
(b) How many new permanent full-time employees will be employed by the applicant
business at the new facility? Approximately 12 new permanent, full-time
employees will be hired in the first year and assigned to the new plant.
Thereafter, approximately nine to 12 new employees per year will be hired and
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(c) (i) Will the project result in the replacement or relocation of any permanent,full-
time employees who work in existing facilities located in the Commonwealth? If
yes, where are the facilities located and how many permanent full-time employees
will be replaced or relocated?. When the new facility is complete, approximately
60 of Thermal Circuits' 81 current employees will be assigned to the new plant.
Approximately 21 current employees will remain in the facility at 4 Jefferson
Avenue in Salem. We anticipate that 12 new employees will be hired and
assigned to the new facility in the first year. Thereafter, approximately nine to
12 new employees per year will be hired and assigned to the new facility.
(ii)Provide documentation demonstrating that you are not seeking project
certification or relocation for any portion of the project that is attributable to the
replacement or relocation of permanent full-time employees of an existing facility
already located in the Commonwealth.
This project allows for the continued growth of Thermal Circuits and is more
than simply the relocation of employees from one facility to another. As the
answer to question c shows, some employees will be reassigned to the.new
facility. However,this project generates jobs as well.
To meet current orders and obligations, Thermal Circuits must keep both
plants in operation. In time, it will be more efficient to move all operations to
the new, modern facility off of Swampscott Road. The new facility will be
built to allow for expansion. We expect that in years to come, Thermal
Circuits will expand the building size beyond 26,000 square feet.
The reassignment of employees from the existing plant to our new facility will
be smooth and convenient. The new facility is located just 1.5 miles from the
Jefferson Avenue plant. Many of the employees who walk to work will
continue to be able to do so. Those who rely on public transportation will also
continue to be served.
It is important to note that the City of Salem has agreed to fund a reuse study
for the existing Jefferson Avenue facility. This study will examine
redevelopment options for the site. Both the City of Salem and Thermal
Circuits are committed to pursuing a productive reuse of the Jefferson Avenue
facility when Thermal Circuits vacates the building.
3. Does the proposed project involve the renovation and reuse of an abandoned
building? No.
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4. Local Employment - How many residents of the ETA are expected to be employed
in a new permanent full-time jobs at the project? What actions will you take to
recruit employees from among residents of the ETA? Thermal Circuits expects that
most (perhaps 80%) of its new hires will be from Salem. The company plans to
advertise only in the Salem Evening News.
5. Affirmative Action - describe your affirmative action goals and recruitment
techniques that will be used to fill the newly created jobs. See the attached sheet for
Thermal Circuits' hiring policy. The company currently employs 18 minorities out of
81 total employees.
6. Agreement Between the Business and Area banks - If the business has entered into
any agreement with area banking institutions relating to the business' intention
to deposit funds in these banks and the banks' intentions to commit a portion of
such deposits to fund loans to businesses in the EOA,pursuant to the
Massachusetts Capital Access Program, established by M.G.L. c. 23A, Section 57,
provide documentation of such agreement or agreements. No such agreement
exists.
7. Economic Benefits of Project Certification - Provide a description of the benefits
that are anticipated for the business and the project, if the project is certified.
Benefits to Thermal Circuits
• The company will receive approximately $232,000 in local property tax benefits
over 10 years.
• The construction of a 5975,000 plant will entitle the company to $48,750 in
state investment tax credits.
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• The company will receive additional state investment tax credits as a result of
investment in equipment.
• Construction of a new facility will enable Thermal Circuits to increase sales by
46% by 1998.
• The City of Salem has agreed to finance a study of the reuse of the Jefferson
Avenue facility. This study will help the company to identify parties interested
in redeveloping the building and enhance the company's ability to sell this real
estate.
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Benefits to the City of Salem:
• This project retains 81 jobs in Salem and adds 40 more.
• The City has agreed to a 10-year tax increment financing plan with Thermal
Circuits. Nevertheless, this project immediately generates $39,000 in additional
tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels surrounding the Thermal
Circuits plant.
• Thermal Circuits will maintain operations at its existing Jefferson Avenue
facility for at least two years, continuing to generate revenue for the City.
• After all local property tax abatements expire, this project will generate $76,456
per year in property tax revenues.
• Thermal Circuits plans to maintain its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years, providing tax revenue for the City.
• Prior to Thermal Circuits' move of all operations to its new facility, the City
will conduct a reuse study to determine the most productive redevelopment
plan for the Jefferson Avenue facility, taking steps to ensure that the building
does not remain vacant for long.
8. Likelihood of Increasing Employment Opportunities for Residents of the Project
ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or studies which demonstrate
that:
(a) the business has the intention and capacity to achieve the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
(b) taking into consideration existing economic conditions, the proposed project is likely
to succeed in creating and retaining the anticipated level of new permanent full-
time jobs for residents of the project area.
Thermal Circuits is in the third year of an original business plan. This plan has been
revised (upward) on two occasions during this time. Forecasts have been met or
exceeded each year. This record of fast growth suggests that the company has both the
intention and capacity to continue to fulfill our sales and employment forecasts. The
company expects that 80 percent (possibly more) of these jobs will go to Salem
residents.
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GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Year Sales Total Employment
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 m 63
1994 $4.45 m 72
1995 $5.13 m (estimated) 85 (estimated)
1996 $5.75 m (estimated) 95 (estimated)
1997 $6.50 m (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 $7.48 m (estimated) 120 (estimated)
9. Other Benefits to the Project ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or
studies demonstrating any additional benefits (i.e. reduction of blight, reuse of
abandoned buildings, clean up contaminated land, job training, provision dayeare,
etc.)
As the first company to make a commitment to locate in the vacant area off of
Swampscott Road, Thermal Circuits is the catalyst for development of a six-parcel
industrial park. To develop this industrial park and serve Thermal Circuits' new
facility, a road and infrastructure will be constructed, opening a total of six parcels for
development. Thus this project encourages the following economic spin-offs:
• Development of an industrial park. This project will enable the City to
offer environmentally clean, industrially zoned land to firms interested
expanding within or relocating to Salem.
• Expansion of commercial tax base. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that development of all six industrial parcels will
generate $260,000 in property tax revenues annually.
• Generation of jobs. Development of an industrial park has the potential
to create 750 to 1,000 jobs.
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PART C: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
This project is not a real estate project.
PART D: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
1. Documentation of Municipal Approval — Attached are resolutions passed by the
Salem City Council endorsing this application for project certification and the Tax
Increment Financing plan negotiated by the City and Thermal Circuits.
2. Duration of Project Certification --The City of Salem approves this project for 10
years, as the attached City Council resolutions show.
PART E: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Name(s) of the business(es) intending to take advantage of state tax incentives
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Federal Employer Identification #: 042282863
Address: 4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Phoned (508) 745-1662
Fax: (508) 741-3420
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Type of organization (check that which applies):
Corporation _X_For profit _S Corp Non-profit
Business Trust _Partnership _General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest: Thermal Circuits is committed to locating in the
industrial park to be developed off of Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The
company has hired architects to draw plans for the new facility and has begun to work
with the land owner and the City of Salem to expedite the development and
permitting processes.
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2. A -If a corporation,please list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of said
corporation, and any person and/or corporation with a f nancial interest of five percent or
greater in said corporation:
The following are officers and directors and owners of the company:
David M. Abbott, Chairman
72 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810 -
Anthony A. Klein, President
35 Lexington Circle
Swampscott, MA 01907
John J. Kellogg, Treasurer
27 Ledge Rock Road
Concord, MA 01742
3. Please provide the name, address, phone number and contact person for any
organization which may own or control the applicant organization, or who are
affiliated with the applicant business organization. Not applicable..
4. Certificate of Good Standing-Please provide proof of good tax standing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a Certificate of Good Standing, which is.a
letter issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To obtain a copy of a
Certificate of Good Standing Please see Attachment 1 of this application.
We filed our request for a Certificate of Good Standing with the Department of
Revenue on February 23, 1995.
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
WHEREAS,Thermal Circuits, Inc. has applied for designation as a Certified Project under the
Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of
Massachusetts General laws;
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. meets the minimum standards of the Economic Development
Incentive Program and the local economic development goals and criteria established as
part of the documents creating the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area and
the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS,the proposed certified project is located at 58 Swampscott Road, tax parcel # 763.
The.legal description of this are is as follows and is within the boundaries of the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30)feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty(350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four .
and 30/100 (1034.30)feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners,.dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
WHEREAS the City of Salem has agreed to offer Thermal Circuits,Inc. a Tax Increment
Financing Agreement;
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits,Inc. will invest approximately $975,000 to construct a new
manufacturing facility and will retain 81 jobs and create approximately 40 new
permanent, full-time jobs for residents of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic
Target Area, and the City within three years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council approves the Certified
Project application of Thermal Circuits, Inc., and forwards said application for certification to the
Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval and endorsement.
Adopted this day of �G?�C� 199,6 by the Salem
City Council.
_Zz �z/�ZU.r�e-14— Date
Neil J. HarAngton, M or
Attest:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Service
Certt6este Unit
215 First Street
Cambridge,MA 02142 March 13, 1995
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
4 JEFFERSON AVENUE
SALEM, IVIA 01970
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
It is hereby certified by the Commissioner of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
as of the above date, that the above named corporation is a domestic corporation organized
in Massachusetts on October 5, 1961 and that said corporation is in good standing with
respect to any and all returns due and taxes payable to the Commonwealth under General
Laws, Chapter 62C, and the statutes referred to in Section 2 thereof.
This certificate does not certify the corporation's standing as to unemployment insurance taxes
under G.L.Ch. 151 a or taxes under any other provisions or law.
No. 23352
B
Deputy Chief,
Taxpayer Assistance Bureau
THIS IS NOT A WAIVER OF LIEN ISSUED UNDER GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 62C, SECTION 52,
AND CANNOT BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
5349 - 32976
Mitchell Adams Mark McQuillen
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
I. LOCATION
A. Economic O12nortuni1y Are : Salem EOA
B. Municipality: City of Salem
C: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone:
Attached are: general location map,parcel by parcel map, property lines, all
thoroughfares public rights of way and easements, land use and zoning map, and
the location of proposed private project.
Common description of TIF Zone: The proposed Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is
located off of 58 Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The tax parcel is #763.
The legal description of this TIF Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
. hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84)feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51)feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY,by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40)feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
D. Narrative Description of TIF Zone --Needs . Problems and Opportunities:
Designation of this TIF Zone meets the needs of, solves problems for and creates
opportunities for both Thermal Circuits and the City of Salem.
• Meeting the needs of Thermal Circuits: A rapidly growing manufacturer
of heaters and heater assemblies, Thermal Circuits can no longer continue
to operate in its antiquated,three-story, 20,000 s.f. manufacturing facility
at 4 Jefferson Avenue in Salem. To meet customers' orders and continue
to grow,the company must expand into a modem, one-floor, 26,0000 s.f.
facility with room for further expansion. The tax benefits offered through
the Commonwealth's Economic Development Incentive Program and this
TIF plan will enable the company to invest in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Meeting the needs of the City of Salem: To improve its ability to retain
and attract new business,the City of Salem must gain,a competitive
advantage over other communities with better highway access and more
land available for development. The ability to offer tax increment
financing, beginning with this proposal, will help Salem to retain existing
industry and attract new companies to the City.
• Solving problems for the City and Thermal Circuits: Approval of this TIF
Zone and TIF Plan will enable Thermal Circuits to construct a new facility
in Salem, solving the operational problems that stem from the company's
cramped, antiquated plant. Approval of this project solves a problem for
the City as well. Without designation as a TIF Zone,the land that makes
up the TIF will not be developed through ordinary market forces. Public
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March 10, 1995
investment and creative economic development tools are necessary to
promote the development of one of the few remaining industrially zoned,
environmentally clean areas of the City of Salem.
• Creating opportunity for Thermal Circuits: Once in its new facility,
Thermal Circuits will be able to continue its record of impressive growth.
GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Year Sales Total Employment
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 in 63
1994 $4.45 in 72 -
1995 $5.13 in (estimated) 85 (estimated)
1996 $5.75 in (estimated) 95 (estimated)
1997 $6.50 in (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 $7.48 in (estimated) 1 120 (estimated)
• Creating opportunity for the City of Salem: Designation of this TIF Zone
and approval of this TIF plan will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
retaining jobs, creating new jobs, expanding the City's tax base and
making the City a more competitive location for business. All of these
benefits are described in more detail in SECTION III: TIF ZONE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
• Creating opportunity for the City of Salem outside of this TIF Zone:
Development of a new Thermal Circuits plant within this TIF Zone will
serve as a catalyst for future development on the land surrounding the new
facility. The Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is one of six vacant industrial
parcels available at what will become a 29-acre industrial park. The City,
using a state grant and Federal funds, will construct a road and
infrastructure to serve all of these industrial parcels. This road
construction and the tax incentives available through the Economic
Development Incentive Program will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
enable the development of the remaining five parcels and the creation of a
small industrial park, generate jobs for area residents and expand the City's
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March 10, 1995
tax base significantly.
E. Property owners within the proposed TIF Zone: The property owner within the
TIF Zone is Thermal Circuits, Inc.
II. TIME
The TIF Plan and TIF Zone described here will be in effect for a period of 10 years.
III. TIF ZONE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A
& B Economic Opportunities and Economic Benefits to the Community: Approving
the proposed TIF Zone will create the following economic opportunities and
benefits:
1. It will enable Thermal Circuits, a rapidly growing manufacturer of heaters
and heater assemblies,to remain in Salem and develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing facility.
2. Retains 81 jobs in Salem.
3. Generates jobs: Thermal Circuits expect to hire at least 15 new employees
in the Spring of 1995 and more 40 to 60 employees during the next three
years.
4. Increases property tax revenue in the short term: During the time that
Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually
increase, even as the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of
Salem's Board of Assessors estimates that the project immediately
generates $39,000 in additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for
the parcels surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
5. Increases property tax revenue in the long term: After Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan expires,the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
6. Generates interest in Salem as a competitive location for business. If
successfully approved, Salem's first TIF plan will demonstrate that the
City can offer economic development tools to retain business. Success
here will invite the interest of firms located outside of the City.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
C: PROPOSED AND POTENTIAL LAND USES
Thermal Circuits will construct a 26,000 s.f. manufacturing and office facility within the
proposed TIF Zone.
D. ZONING IN THE TIF ZONE
The TIF Zone is currently zoned for business park development.
E. No part of the proposed TIF Zone is a hazardous waste disposal site.
IV. TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A. Planned Private Project: Thermal Circuits will develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing and office facility in the proposed TIF Zone.
Budget for Project:
ITEM COST
Land acquisition $ 50,000
Grading $ 50,000
Paving $ 45,260
Utilities $ 60,000
Parking lot lights $ 8,000
Contingency (less real estate) 10% $ 17,600
Engineering.(less real estate) 4% $ 7,000
Supervision $ 10,000
New building construction $975,000
Total $1,222,860
Relevant business plans:
Time schedule for development: Construction will be completed and the
company will occupy its new facility on September 1, 1995.
Expected increases in job creation: The company will add 15 new jobs in
the Spring of 1995 and expects to add 40 to 60 new jobs over the next
three years. Given the company's recent strong growth,these are
conservative estimates of job creation, according to company officials.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
Estimates of tax revenue: During the time that Thermal Circuits' TIF
Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as the
company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant. After Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan
expires,the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
B. Planned Public Projects: The City of Salem will direct a Community
Development Action Grant of$260,000 to construct a road and infrastructure
from the existing Swamspcott Road to the TIF Zone(the site of Thermal Circuits'
new plant.) This road will serve three of the six development parcels that make
up the industrial park under development off of Swampscott Road. The City will
use CDBG funds to enable the completion of a road to serve the remaining three
parcels. This infrastructure development will create a small industrial park.
Budeet:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for$384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance & Demolition $141,272.
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees(3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies(10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
V. FINANCING FOR TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A., Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: Amount:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ .962,860
Total $1,222,860
B. Anticipated Financing for Construction of Road and Infrastructure:
Source: Amount
Community Development
Action Grant $268,553 (for construction of road and
infrastructure of 700 linear feet)
Community Development $299,910 (for construction of road and
Block Grant infrastructure of 800 linear feet)
C: Detailed Projection of Costs of Public Construction:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for$384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance & Demolition $141,272
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees (3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies (10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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March 10, 1995
D. Will betterments be used to finance any public-private projects now or within the
proposed life of the TIF Plan? Yes. The portion of the new road and
infrastructure paid for with CDBG funds will be repaid to the City over time as
the landowner, Fafard Real Estate, sells the remaining parcels served by that road.
E. If Betterments or Special Assessments are a part of the TIF Plan:
L Schedule for defrayal of construction costs: Costs will be defrayed as the
land owner sells the remaining five lots for development.
2. Agreement of all participating parties in the betterment: Please see the
attached Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of the
City of Salem, Thermal Circuits and Fafard Real Estate.
F. Describe how private projects will be financed:
Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: unt:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ 962,860
Total $1,222,860
Thermal Circuits is weighing financing proposals from several banks.
VI. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
A. Authorization to use TIF: The attached City Council resolution authorizes the
City of Salem to use TIF in the Salem EOA. Also attached is a City Council
resolution approving this TIF Plan for Thermal Circuits.
B. Amount of proposed tax increment exemptions from 12rol2a1y taxes and applicable
criteria: As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years. Also, see the description of the
proposed TIF Plan in part D of this section.
C. Maximum percentage of public project costs that can be recovered through
betterments or special assessments in lieu of the incremental real estate taxes:
About 53 percent of the cost to develop a 1,500 foot road($299,910 of the
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March 10, 1995
$568,463 project cost)will be repaid through betterment fees assessed on the
landowner as the five remaining development parcels are sold.
D. TIF exemption from property taxes:
1. The term of exemption is 10 years.
2. Calculation of exemption:
The base valuation of the land that makes up the proposed TIF Zone is
now approximately $1,300. Construction of the new plant will lead to a
new valuation of approximately $38,479. The increment,therefore, is
$37,179. The exemption package works as follows:
YEAR THERMAL CIRCUITS PAYS
1 Only the base tax bill of$1,300.'
2 Only the base tax bill of$1,300.'
3 12.5%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
4 25.0%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
5 37.5 %of the increment, plus base tax bill.
6 50.0%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
7 62.5% of the increment,plus base tax bill
8 75.0%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
9 87.5%of the increment, plus base tax bill.
10 100%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years.
NOTE: In years one and two, Thermal Circuits will continue to operate its
existing facility at 4 Jefferson Avenue, paying property taxes of
$12,212.90 per year. Also note that during the time that Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as
the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
3. The effective date of increment exemption is July 1, 1995 or upon
approval by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is
later.
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March 10, 1995
VIL APPROVAL OF TIF PROJECTS
TIF projects are approved by the Salem City Council. The Mayor and his staff are
responsible for negotiating TIF Plans and, after Council approval, executing those plans.
Evidence of local approvals of the proposed TIF Zone and TIF Plan are provided here in
the form of a resolution passed by the Salem City Council on Thursday,March 9, 1995.
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THERMAL CIRCUITS
97YEAR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Value now $47,000 This is the value of the property in its current, undeveloped state.
Base tax bill $1,551
Value after plant built $1,400,000
Increment in value $1,353,000
TIF is applied to the increment.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551
Thermal Pays $1,551 - Thermal Pays $1,551 Tax on increment $5,581 Tax on increment $11,162 Tax on increment $16,743
Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Pays $7,132 Thermal Pays $12,713 Thermal Pays $18,294
Thermal Saves $39,068 Thermal Saves $33,487 Thermal Saves - $27,906
Thermal pays base tax bill. Thermal pays base tax bill.
Thermal pays taxes on 12.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 25%of Thermal pays taxes on 37.5%o
increment plus base tax bill. increment plus base tax bila. increment plus base tax bill.
Year Year Year Year Year 10
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Thermal Pays $46,200
Tax on increment $22,325 Tax on increment $27,906 Tax on increment $33,487 Tax on increment $39,068 Thermal Saves $0
Thermal Pays $23,876 Thermal Pays $29,457 Thermal Pays $35,038 Thermal Pays $40,619
Thermal Saves $22,325 Thermal Saves $16,743 Thermal Saves $11,162 Thermal Saves $5,581
Thermal pays taxes on 50%of Thermal pays taxes on 62.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 75%of Thermal pays taxes on 87.5%of Thermal pays full tax bill.
increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill.
Total property tax exemptions over nine years $245,570 'i
Total property taxes paid over nine years $146,355
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING IN THE
SALEM ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AREA
i
WHEREAS. the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS. there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business
expansion and relocation to the City of Salem;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Salem that:
1 (1) Tax Increri ent Financing may be used as a tool to encourage economic
development within the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement Tax Increment
Financing agreements.
JAdopted this 7 day of /C LGA 19 by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
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Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS,the Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement
in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751 CMR 11.00;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to encourage business expansion and
relocation to the City of Salem;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the
development of a manufacturing facility for Thermal Circuits, Inc. off Swampscott Road .
in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially
submitted to the City Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing
Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100(844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51)feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry; and the above described land is shown as lot 698,on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
(3) A map of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and
made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent
owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem
reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing
Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of
the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be July 1,
1995 or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
Adopted this day of /LLi/1 19�by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayoi Date
ATTEST:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
EXHIBIT A: Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B: Map of Tax Increment Financing Zone
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
This agreement is made the 30th day of March, 1995, by and between the CITY OF SALEM, a
municipal corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
having a principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts,
01970, acting through the Mayor,Neil J. Harrington, (hereinafter called "the CITY"), and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC., a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at
4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 and KAK Realty Trust(hereinafter
collectively called "the COMPANY") . This Agreement will take effect as of July 1, 1995
(Fiscal Year 1996).
WHEREAS, the COMPANY wishes to locate a manufacturing facility off of 58 Swampscott
Road in Salem; and
WHEREAS, the CITY is willing to grant tax concessions in return for guarantee of construction
of a new manufacturing facility and employment opportunities for local workers; and
WHEREAS,the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to allow the use of Tax
Increment Financing as a tool to encourage economic development within the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area; and
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to endorse the Tax Increment
Financing Plan negotiated by the CITY and the COMPANY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,the parties do
mutually agree as follows:
A. THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS
1. The COMPANY shall locate a manufacturing facility on a certain parcel of land off of 58
Swampscott Road in Salem. "The FACILITY" as used herein means a building to be
constructed containing approximately 31,000 square feet plus site improvements;that is,
improvements to the unimproved parcel of land as of the date of this agreement.
2. During the life of this agreement, if the COMPANY decides to sell the FACILITY or the
business or to otherwise transfer control of the FACILITY or business and/or operations
thereof, the COMPANY shall give the CITY at least three months notice of said sale or
transfer. Said notice shall be given by certified mail,return receipt requested,to the
Mayor, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970.
B. THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
I. The CITY shall grant a tax increment financing exemption to the COMPANY in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter A, Section 3E, Chapter 40,
Section 59, and Chapter 59, Section 5. Said exemption shall be granted on the
construction of the FACILITY. Said exemption shall be valid for a period often(10)
years,beginning with fiscal year 1996 (July 1, 1995) and ending with fiscal year 2006.
During each year of this agreement,the company will pay taxes based on the current
value of the unimproved land as of the date of this agreement(the base tax bill) and on
that portion of the value of the FACILITY which is not exempted under the agreement.
The exemption schedule on the value of the FACILITY works as follows: For the first
two (2)years,the COMPANY will pay only the base tax bill and will be granted an
exemption of 100 percent of the full value of the FACILITY. In year three,the
COMPANY will pay taxes on 12.5% of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax
bill. In year four,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 25% of the full value of the
FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year five,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 37.5%
of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year six,the COMPANY
will pay taxes on 50% of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year
seven,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 62.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus
the base tax bill. In year eight,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 75%of the full value of
the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year nine,the COMPANY will pay taxes on
87.5%of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year ten,the
COMPANY will pay taxes on the full value of the FACILITY.
C. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
I. This Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of
the property. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational
during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
2. If the COMPANY decides to expand the facility at any time during the life of the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement,the CITY and the COMPANY may renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement to exempt all or part of the value of the expansion from
property taxes. The exact amount of that exemption will be determined at the time of
expansion.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SALEM THERMAL CIRCUITS,INC.
Neil J. Hatiington, Moor cf, President
otary Public
My commission expires
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March 10, 1995 Salem Economic Opportunity Area
SECTION 3
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
Instructions: This application form should be completed by businesses seeking project
certification. Businesses may be eligible for project certification if the business controls a
facility which is located or which intends to locate or expand its operations in an EOA. The
business must obtain municipal approval for the project prior to submitting the application
form to the EACC.
The application should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. The pages should be indexed and
numbered. Please submit ten (10) copies of the completed application and ten (10) copies of
all other required application materials to Karen S. Baptiste, Director of Economic
Assistance, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, One Ashburton Place, Room
2101, Boston, MA 02108.
PART A: APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Name and address of business submitting application:
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
4 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
2. Name and address of project (if different from business):
This project involves the construction of a new manufacturing facility for Thermal
Circuits at 58 Swampscott Road in Salem.
3. Location of ETA: Beverly & Salem Regional ETA
4. Location of EOA: Salem EOA
5. Nature and Purpose of Project:
Nature of Project: Thermal Circuits, a Salem manufacturer of heaters and heater
assemblies, intends to purchase a four-acre development parcel and construct a new,
26,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area in
t' Salem. The building will be constructed to allow for future expansion. [According to
the Salem Zoning Ordinance, the maximum allowable foot print (ground floor) is
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78,408 square feet. The maximum height is 50 feet. Thus, depending on the first floor
height, three to four stories could be added. If four stories are constructed, the
maximum allowable building size would be 313,632 square feet (4 floors, each 78,408
square feet).]
The company will continue to operate its current facility at Jefferson Avenue for at
least two years, possibly longer.
Purpose of Project: For Thermal Circuits,the purpose of this project is to increase its
manufacturing capability. The company must expand its operations to continue to
serve its customers and grow.
For the City, the purposes of this project are: to retain a growing manufacturer in the
City; save 81 jobs and promote the opportunity to generate new jobs; expand the
City's tax base and begin the development of an industrial park off of Swampscott
Road.
The industrial park— approximately 29 acr s of undeveloped, industrially-zoned land-
consists of six development parcels. Therm Circuits will be the first company to
locate in the park. Construction of a road and infrastructure to serve the entire area
will accompany development of Thermal Circuits' new facility. This infrastructure
development —to be paid for with federal Community Development Block Grant
funds and with a Community Development Action Grant from the Executive Office
of Communities and Development—will open the entire area for development.
PART B: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is the proposed project an expansion of an existing business that is currently
located in the EOA? Yes. Thermal Circuits currently operates a facility at 4
Jefferson Avenue in Salem. The company will construct a new plant at Swampscott
Road in Salem but will continue to operate its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years after construction of the new plant
2. Is the proposed project a new facility to be located within an EOA after the date
of this application? Yes.
(a) Is this the applicant business'first facility in the Commonwealth? No.
(b) How many new permanent full-time employees will be employed by the applicant
business at the new facility? Approximately 12 new permanent, full-time
employees will be hired in the first year and assigned to the new plant.
Thereafter, approximately nine to 12 new employees per year will be hired and
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assigned to the new facility.
(c) (i) Will the project result in the replacement or relocation of any permanent,full-
time employees who work in existing facilities located in the Commonwealth? If
yes, where are the facilities located and how many permanent full-time employees
will be replaced or relocated? When the new facility is complete, approximately
60 of Thermal Circuits' 81 current employees will be assigned to the new plant.
Approximately 21 current employees will remain in the facility at 4 Jefferson
Avenue in Salem. We anticipate that 12 new employees will be hired and
assigned to the new facility in the first year. Thereafter, approximately nine to
12 new employees per year will be hired and assigned to the new facility.
(ii)Provide documentation demonstrating that you are not seeking project
certification or relocation for any portion of the project that is attributable to the
replacement or relocation of permanent full-Lime employees of an existing facility
already located in the Commonwealth.
This project allows for the continued growth of Thermal Circuits and is more
than simply the relocation of employees from one facility to another. As the
answer to question cl shows, some employees will be reassigned to the new
facility. However, this project generates jobs as well.
To meet current orders and obligations, Thermal Circuits must keep both
plants in operation. In time, it will be more efficient to move all operations to
the new, modern facility off of Swampscott Road. The new facility will be
built to allow for expansion. We expect that in years to come, Thermal
Circuits will expand the building size beyond 26,000 square feet.
The reassignment of employees from the existing plant to our new facility will
be smooth and convenient. The new facility is located just 1.5 miles from the
Jefferson Avenue plant. Many of the employees who walk to work will
continue to be able to do so. Those who rely on public transportation will also
continue to be served.
It is important to note that the City of Salem has agreed to fund a reuse study
for the existing Jefferson Avenue facility. This study will examine
redevelopment options for the site. Both the City of Salem and Thermal
Circuits are committed to pursuing a productive reuse of the Jefferson Avenue
facility when Thermal Circuits vacates the building.
3. Does the proposed project involve the renovation and reuse of an abandoned
building? No.
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4. Local Employment - How many residents of the ETA are expected to be employed
in a new permanent full-time jobs at the project? What actions will you take to
recruit employees from among residents of the ETA? Thermal Circuits expects that
most (perhaps 80%) of its new hires will be from Salem. The company plans to
advertise only in the Salem Evening News.
5. Affirmative Action - describe your affirmative action goals and recruitment
techniques that will be used to fill the newly created jobs. See the attached sheet for
Thermal Circuits' hiring policy. The company currently employs 18 minorities out of
81 total employees.
6. Agreement Between the Business and Area banks - If the business has entered into
any agreement with area banking institutions relating to the business' intention
to deposit funds in these banks and the banks' intentions to commit a portion of
such deposits to fund loans to businesses in the EOA, pursuant to the
Massachusetts Capital Access Program, established by M.G.L. c. 23A, Section 57,
provide documentation of such agreement or agreements. No such agreement
exists.
7. Economic Benefits of Project Certification - Provide a description of the benefits
that are anticipated for the business and the project, if the project is certified.
Benefits to Thermal Circuits:
• The company will receive approximately $232,000 in local property tax benefits
over 10 years.
• The construction of a S975,000 plant will entitle the company to $48,750 in
state investment tax credits.
The company will receive additional state investment tax credits as a result of
investment in equipment.
• Construction of a new facility will enable Thermal Circuits to increase sales by
46% by 1998.
• The City of Salem has agreed to finance a study of the reuse of the Jefferson
Avenue facility. This study will help the company to identify parties interested
in redeveloping the building and enhance the company's ability to sell this real
estate.
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Benefits to the City of Salem:
• This project retains 81 jobs in Salem and adds 40 more.
• The City has agreed to a 10-year tax increment financing plan with Thermal
Circuits. Nevertheless, this project immediately generates $39,000 in additional
tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels surrounding the Thermal
Circuits plant.
• Thermal Circuits will maintain operations at its existing Jefferson Avenue
facility for at least two years, continuing to generate revenue for the City.
• After all local property tax abatements expire, this project will generate $76,456
per year in property tax revenues.
• Thermal Circuits plans to maintain its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years, providing tax revenue for the City.
• Prior to Thermal Circuits' move of all operations to its new facility, the City
will conduct a reuse study to determine the most productive redevelopment
plan for the Jefferson Avenue facility, taking steps to ensure that the building
does not remain vacant for long.
8. Likelihood of Increasing Employment Opportunities for Residents of the Project
ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or studies which demonstrate
that:
(a) the business has the intention and capacity to achieve the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
(b) taking into consideration existing economic conditions, the proposed project is likely
to succeed in creating and retaining the anticipated level of new permanent full-
time jobs for residents of the project area.
Thermal Circuits is in the third year of an original business plan. This plan has been
revised (upward) on two occasions during this time. Forecasts have been met or
exceeded each year. This record of fast growth suggests that the company has both the
intention and capacity to continue to fulfill our sales and employment forecasts. The
company expects that 80 percent (possibly more) of these jobs will go to Salem
residents.
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GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Y= $A.lgt Total Employment
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 in 63
1994 $4.45 in 72
1995 $5.13 in (estimated) 85 (estimated)
1996 $5.75 in (estimated) 95 (estimated)
1997 $6.50 in (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 $7.48 in (estimated) 120 (estimated)
9. Other Benefits to the Project ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or
studies demonstrating any additional benefits (i.e. reduction of blight, reuse of
abandoned buildings, clean up contaminated land, job training, provision daycare,
etc.)
As the first company to make a commitment to locate in the vacant area off of
Swampscott Road, Thermal Circuits is the catalyst for development of a six-parcel
industrial park. To develop this industrial park and serve Thermal Circuits' new
facility, a road and infrastructure will be constructed, opening a total of six parcels for
development. Thus this project encourages the following economic spin-offs:
• Development of an industrial park. This project will enable the City to.
offer environmentally clean, industrially zoned land to firms interested
expanding within or relocating to Salem.
Expansion of commercial tax base. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that development of all six industrial parcels will
generate $260,000 in property tax revenues annually.
Generation of ribs. Development of an industrial park has the potential
to create 750 to 1,000 jobs.
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PART C: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
This project is not a real estate project.
PART D: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
1. Documentation of Municipal Approval — Attached are resolutions passed by the
Salem City Council endorsing this application for project certification and the Tax
Increment Financing plan negotiated by the City and Thermal Circuits.
2. Duration of Project Certification -- The City of Salem approves this project for 10
years, as the attached City Council resolutions show.
PART E: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Name(s) of the business(es) intending to take advantage of state tax incentives
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Federal Employer Identification #: 042282863
Address: 4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (508) 745-1662
Fax: (508) 741-3420
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Type of organization (check that which applies):
Corporation _X_For profit _ S Corp _Non-profit
Business Trust _Partnership _General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest: Thermal Circuits is committed to locating in the
industrial park to be developed off of Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The
company has hired architects to draw plans for the new facility and has begun to work
with the land owner and the City of Salem to expedite the development and
permitting processes.
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2. A -If a corporation,please list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of said
corporation, and any person and/or corporation with a financial interest of five percent or
greater in said corporation:
The following are officers and directors and owners of the company:
David M. Abbott, Chairman
72 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
Anthony A. Klein, President
35 Lexington Circle
Swampscott, MA 01907
John J. Kellogg, Treasurer
27 Ledge Rock Road
Concord, MA 01742
3. Please provide the name, address, phone number and contact person for any
organization which may own or control the applicant organization, or who are
affiliated with the applicant business organization. Not applicable.
4. Certificate of Good Standing-Please provide proof of good tax standing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a Certificate of Good Standing, which is a
letter issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To obtain a copy of a
Certificate of Good Standing Please see Attachment 1 of this application.
We filed our request for a Certificate of Good Standing with the Department of
Revenue on February 23, 1995.
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. has applied for designation as a Certified Project under the
Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of
Massachusetts General laws;
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. meets the minimum standards of the Economic Development
Incentive Program and the local economic development goals and criteria established as
part of the documents creating the Beverly& Salem Regional Economic Target Area and
the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the proposed certified project is located at 58 Swampscott Road,tax parcel# 763.
The legal description of this are is as follows and is within the boundaries of the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95)feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty(30)feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty(350)feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY,by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43)feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
WHEREAS the City of Salem has agreed to offer Thermal Circuits, Inc. a Tax Increment
Financing Agreement;
WHEREAS,Thermal Circuits,Inc. will invest approximately $975,000 to construct a new
manufacturing facility and will retain 81 jobs and create approximately 40 new
permanent, full-time jobs for residents of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic
Target Area, and the City within three years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council approves the Certified
Project application of Thermal Circuits, Inc., and forwards said application for certification to the
Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for
its approval and endorsement.
Adopted this day of �CQi1C� 199 ,by the Salem
City Council.
Date
Neil J. HatHat i ton,MM or
Attest:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Taxpayer service .
Certificate Unit:
215 First Street
Cambridge,MA 02142 March 13, 1995 -
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
4 JEFFERSON AVENUE
SALEM, ivIA 01970
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
It is hereby certified by the Commissioner of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
as of the above date, that the above named corporation is a domestic corporation organized
in Massachusetts on October 5, 1961 and that said corporation is in good standing with
respect to any and all returns due and taxes payable to the Commonwealth under General
Laws, Chapter 62C, and the statutes referred to in Section 2 thereof.
This certificate does not certify the corporation's standing as to unemployment insurance taxes
under G.L.Ch. 151 a or taxes under any other provisions or law.
No. 23352
B
Deputy Chief,
Taxpayer Assistance Bureau
THIS IS NOT A WAIVER OF LIEN ISSUED UNDER GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 62C, SECTION 52,
AND CANNOT BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
5349 - 32976
Mitchell Adams Mark McQuillan
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
I. LOCATION
A. Economic Opportunity Area: Salem EOA
B. Municipality: City of Salem
C: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone:
Attached are: general location map, parcel by parcel map, property lines, all
thoroughfares public rights of way and easements, land use and zoning map,and
the location of proposed private project.
Common description of TIF Zone: The proposed Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is
located off of 58 Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The tax parcel is#763.
The legal description of this TIF Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts,bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
D. Narrative Description of TIF Zone --Needs . Problems and Opportunities:
Designation of this TIF Zone meets the needs of, solves problems for and creates
opportunities for both Thermal Circuits and the City of Salem.
• Meeting the needs of Thermal Circuits: A rapidly growing manufacturer
of heaters and heater assemblies, Thermal Circuits can no longer continue
to operate in its antiquated,three-story, 20,000 s.f. manufacturing facility
at 4 Jefferson Avenue in Salem. To meet customers' orders and continue
to grow,the company must expand into a modem, one-floor, 26,0000 s.f.
facility with room for further expansion. The tax benefits offered through
the Commonwealth's Economic Development Incentive Program and this
TIF plan will enable the company to invest in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Meeting the needs of the City of Salem: To improve its ability to retain
and attract new business, the City of Salem must gain a competitive
advantage over other communities with better highway access and more
land available for development. The ability to offer tax increment
financing, beginning with this proposal,will help Salem to retain existing
industry and attract new companies to the City.
• Solving problems for the City and Thermal Circuits: Approval of this TIF
Zone and TIF Plan will enable Thermal Circuits to construct a new facility
in Salem, solving the operational problems that stem from the company's
cramped, antiquated plant. Approval of this project solves a problem for
the City as well. Without designation as a TIF Zone,the land that makes
up the TIF will not be developed through ordinary market forces. Public
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March 10, 1995
investment and creative economic development tools are necessary to
promote the development of one of the few remaining industrially zoned,
environmentally clean areas of the City of Salem.
• Creating opportunityfor Thermal Circuits: Once in its new facility,
Thermal Circuits will be able to continue its record of impressive growth.
GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Year Sales Total Employment
1992 $3.63 m 57
1993 $4.20 m 63
1994 $4.45 m 72
1995J$7.48
5.13 m (estimated) 85 (estimated)
19965.75 m (estimated) 95 (estimated)
19976.50 m (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 m (estimated) 1 120 (estimated)
• Creating opportunityfor the City of Salem: Designation of this TIF Zone
and approval of this TIF plan will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
retaining jobs, creating new jobs, expanding the City's tax base and
making the City a more competitive location for business. All of these
benefits are described in more detail in SECTION III: TIF ZONE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
• Creating opportunityfor the City of Salem outside of this TIF Zone:
Development of a new Thermal Circuits plant within this TIF Zone will
serve as a catalyst for future development on the land surrounding the new
facility. The Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is one of six vacant industrial .
parcels available at what will become a 29-acre industrial park. The City,
using a state grant and Federal funds, will construct a road and
infrastructure to serve all of these industrial parcels. This road
construction and the tax incentives available through the Economic
Development Incentive Program will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
enable the development of the remaining five parcels and the creation of a
small industrial park, generate jobs for area residents and expand the City's
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tax base significantly.
E. Property owners within the proposed TIF Zone: The property owner within the
TIF Zone is Thermal Circuits, Inc.
IL TIME
The TIF Plan and TIF Zone described here will be in effect for a period of 10 years.
III. TIF ZONE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A
& B Economic Opportunities and Economic Benefits to the Community: Approving
the proposed TIF Zone will create the following economic opportunities and
benefits:
1. It will enable Thermal Circuits, a rapidly growing manufacturer of heaters
and heater assemblies,to remain in Salem and develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing facility.
2. Retains 81 jobs in Salem.
3. Generates jobs: Thermal Circuits expect to hire at least 15 new employees
in the Spring of 1995 and more 40 to 60 employees during the next three
years.
4. Increases property tax revenue in the short term: During the time that
Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan is in effect,property tax revenue will actually
increase, even as the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of
Salem's Board of Assessors estimates that the project immediately
generates $39,000 in additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for
the parcels surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
5. Increases property tax revenue in the long term: After Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan expires, the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
6. Generates interest in Salem as a competitive location for business. If
successfully approved, Salem's first TIF plan will demonstrate that the
City can offer economic development tools to retain business. Success
here will invite the interest of firms located outside of the City.
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C: PROPOSED AND POTENTIAL LAND USES
Thermal Circuits will construct a 26,000 s.f. manufacturing and office facility within the
proposed TIF Zone.
D. ZONING IN THE TIF ZONE
The TIF Zone is currently zoned for business park development.
E. No part of the proposed TIF Zone is a hazardous waste disposal site.
IV. TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A. Planned Private Project: Thermal Circuits will develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing and office facility in the proposed TIF Zone.
Budget for Project:
ITEM COST
Land acquisition $ 50,000
Grading $ 50,000
Paving $ 45,260
Utilities $ 60,000
Parking lot lights $ 8,000
Contingency (less real estate) 10% $ 17,600
Engineering (less real estate) 4% $ 7,000
Supervision $ 10,000
New building construction $975,000
Total $1,222,860
Relevant business plans:
Time schedule for development: Construction will be completed and the
company will occupy its new facility on September 1, 1995.
Expected increases in job creation: The company will add 15 new jobs in
the Spring of 1995 and expects to add 40 to 60 new jobs over the next
three years. Given the company's recent strong growth, these are
conservative estimates of job creation, according to company officials.
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Estimates of tax revenue: During the time that Thermal Circuits' TIF
Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as the
company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant. After Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan
expires, the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
B. Planned Public Projects: The City of Salem will direct a Community
Development Action Grant of$260,000 to construct a road and infrastructure
from the existing Swamspcott Road to the TIF Zone (the site of Thermal Circuits'
new plant.) This road will serve three of the six development parcels that make
up the industrial park under development off of Swampscott Road. The City will
use CDBG funds to enable the completion of a road to serve the remaining three
parcels. This infrastructure development will create a small industrial park.
Budget.
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for $384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Antou
Clearance & Demolition $141,272
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees (3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies (10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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V. FINANCING FOR TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A. Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: Amount:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ 962,860
Total $1,222,860
B. Anticipated Financing for Construction of Road and Infrastructure:
Source: unt:
Community Development
Action Grant $268,553 (for construction of road and
infrastructure of 700 linear feet)
Community Development $299,910 (for construction of road and
Block Grant infrastructure of 800 linear feet)
C: Detailed Projection of Costs of Public Construction:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for$384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance& Demolition $141,272
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees(3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies (10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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D. Will betterments be used to finance any public-private projects now or within the
proposed life of the TIF Plan? Yes. The portion of the new road and
infrastructure paid for with CDBG funds will be repaid to the City over time as
the landowner, Fafard Real Estate, sells the remaining parcels served by that road.
E. If Betterments or Special Assessments are a part of the TIF Plan:
1. Schedule for defrayal of construction costs: Costs will be defrayed as the
land owner sells the remaining five lots for development.
2. Agreement of all participating parties in the betterment: Please see the
attached Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of the
City of Salem, Thermal Circuits and Fafard Real Estate.
F. Describe how private projects will be financed:
Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: Amount:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ 962,860
Total $1,222,860
Thermal Circuits is weighing financing proposals from several banks.
VI. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
A. Authorization to use TIF: The attached City Council resolution authorizes the
City of Salem to use TIF in the Salem EOA. Also attached is a City Council
resolution approving this TIF Plan for Thermal Circuits.
B. Amount of proposed tax increment exemptions from property taxes and applicable
crite 'a: As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years. Also, see the description of the
proposed TIF Plan in part D of this section.
C. Maximum percentage of public project costs that can be recovered through
betterments or special assessments in lieu of the incremental real estate taxes:
About 53 percent of the cost to develop a 1,500 foot road($299,910 of the
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$568,463 project cost) will be repaid through betterment fees assessed on the
landowner as the five remaining development parcels are sold.
D. TIF exemption from property taxes:
1. The term of exemption is 10 years.
2. Calculation of exemption:
The base valuation of the land that makes up the proposed TIF Zone is
now approximately $1,300. Construction of the new plant will lead to a
new valuation of approximately $38,479. The increment,therefore, is
$37,179. The exemption package works as follows:
YEAR THERMAL CIRCUITS PAYS
1 Only the base tax bill of$1,300.'
2 Only the base tax bill of$1,300
3 12.5%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
4 25.0% of the increment, plus base tax bill.
5 37.5 %of the increment,plus base tax bill.
6 50.0%of the increment, plus base tax bill.
7 62.5% of the increment,plus base tax bill
8 75.0%of the increment,plus base tax bill.
9 87.5% of the increment,plus base tax bill.
10 100% of the increment,plus base tax bill.
As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years.
NOTE: In years one and two, Thermal Circuits will continue to operate its
existing facility at 4 Jefferson Avenue,paying property taxes of
$12,212.90 per year. Also note that during the time that Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as
the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
3. The effective date of increment exemption is July 1, 1995 or upon
approval by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is
later.
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VII. APPROVAL OF TIF PROJECTS
TIF projects are approved by the Salem City Council. The Mayor and his staff are
responsible for negotiating TIF Plans and, after Council approval, executing those plans.
Evidence of local approvals of the proposed TIF Zone and TIF Plan are provided herein
the form of a resolution passed by the Salem City Council on Thursday, March 9, 1995.
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THERMAL CIRCUITS
9-YEAR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Value now - $47,000This is the value of the property in its current, undeveloped state.
Base tax bill $1,551 -
Value after plant built $1,400,000
Increment in value $1,353,000 -
TIF is applied to the increment. -
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551
Thermal Pays $1,551 - Thermal Pays $1,551 Tax on increment $5,581 Tax on increment $11,162 Tax on increment $16,743
Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Pays $7,132 Thermal Pays $12,713 Thermal Pays $18,294
Thermal Saves $39,068 Thermal Saves $33,487 Thermal Saves $27,906
Thermal pays base tax bill. Thermal pays base tax bill.
Thermal pays taxes on 12.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 25%of Thermal pays taxes on 37.5%o
increment plus base tax bill. increment plus base tax bill. increment plus base tax bill.
Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 - Thermal Pays $46,200
Tax on increment $22,325 Tax on increment $27,906 Tax on increment $33,487 Tax on increment $39,068 Thermal Saves $0
Thermal Pays $23,876 Thermal Pays $29,457 Thermal Pays $35,038 Thermal Pays $40,619
Thermal Saves $22,325 Thermal Saves $16,743 Thermal Saves $11,162 Thermal Saves $5,581
Thermal pays taxes on 50%of Thermal pays taxes on 62.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 75%of Thermal pays taxes on 87.5%of Thermal pays full tax bill.
increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill.
Total property tax exemptions over nine years $245,570
Total property taxes paid over nine years $146,355
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.IN THE
SALEM ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AREA
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WHEREAS. the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS. there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business
expansion and relocation to the City of Salem;
] NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Salem that:
(1) Tax Increri ent Financing may be used as a tool to encourage economic
development within the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement Tax Increment
Financing agreements.
JAdopted this Q day of ` iLGG��C 19by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
`Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement
in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751 CMR 11.00;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to encourage business expansion and
relocation to the City of Salem;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the
development of a manufacturing facility for Thermal Circuits, Inc. off Swampscott Road
in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially
submitted to the City.Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing
Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
(3) A map of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and
made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent
owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem
reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing
Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of
the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be July 1,
1995 or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
Adopted this day of 19 by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date r
ATTEST:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
EXHIBIT A: Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B: Map of Tax Increment Financing Zone
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
This agreement is made the 30th day of March, 1995,by and between the CITY OF SALEM, a
municipal corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
having a principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts,
01970, acting through the Mayor,Neil J. Harrington, (hereinafter called "the CITY"), and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC., a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at
4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 and KAK Realty Trust(hereinafter
collectively called "the COMPANY") . This Agreement will take effect as of July 1, 1995
(Fiscal Year 1996).
WHEREAS, the COMPANY wishes to locate a manufacturing facility off of 58 Swampscott
Road in Salem; and
WHEREAS,the CITY is willing to grant tax concessions in return for guarantee of construction
of a new manufacturing facility and employment opportunities for local workers; and
WHEREAS,the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to allow the use of Tax
Increment Financing as a tool to encourage economic development within the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area; and
WHEREAS,the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to endorse the Tax Increment
Financing Plan negotiated by the CITY and the COMPANY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,the parties do
mutually agree as follows:
A. THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS
1. The COMPANY shall locate a manufacturing facility on a certain parcel of land off of 58
Swampscott Road in Salem. "The FACILITY" as used herein means a building to be
constructed containing approximately 31,000 square feet plus site improvements;that is,
improvements to the unimproved parcel of land as of the date of this agreement.
2. During the life of this agreement, if the COMPANY decides to sell the FACILITY or the
business or to otherwise transfer control of the FACILITY or business and/or operations
thereof, the COMPANY shall give the CITY at least three months notice of said sale or
transfer. Said notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the
Mayor, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970.
B. THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
1. The CITY shall grant a tax increment financing exemption to the COMPANY in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter A, Section 3E, Chapter 40,
Section 59, and Chapter 59, Section 5. Said exemption shall be granted on the
construction of the FACILITY. Said exemption shall be valid for a period often (10)
years,beginning with fiscal year 1996 (July 1, 1995) and ending with fiscal year 2006.
During each year of this agreement,the company will pay taxes based on the current
value of the unimproved land as of the date of this agreement(the base tax bill) and on
that portion of the value of the FACILITY which is not exempted under the agreement.
The exemption schedule on the value of the FACILITY works as follows: For the first
two (2)years, the COMPANY will pay only the base tax bill and will be granted an
exemption of 100 percent of the full value of the FACILITY. In year three,the
COMPANY will pay taxes on 12.5%of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax
bill. In year four,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 25% of the full value of the
FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year five,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 37.5%
of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year six,the COMPANY
will pay taxes on 50% of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year
seven, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 62.5% of the full value of the FACILITY,plus
the base tax bill. In year eight,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 75%of the full value of
the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year nine,the COMPANY will pay taxes on
87.5%of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year ten,the
COMPANY will pay taxes on the full value of the FACILITY.
C. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. This Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of
the property. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational
during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
2. If the COMPANY decides to expand the facility at any time during the life of the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement,the CITY and the COMPANY may renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement to'exempt all or part of the value of the expansion from
property taxes. The exact amount of that exemption will be determined at the time of
expansion.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SALEM THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement
in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751 CMR 11.00;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to encourage business expansion and
relocation to the City of Salem;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the
development of a manufacturing facility for Thermal Circuits, Inc. off Swampscott Road
in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially
submitted to the City Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing
Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four.
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
(3) A map of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and
made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent
owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem
reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing
Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of
the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be July 1,
1995 or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
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Adopted this day of f/�CzO�� 19 �by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
C /
Neil J. Harrington, May6r Date
ATTEST:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
EXHIBIT A: Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B: Map of Tax Increment Financing Zone
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AMENDMENT TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM
AND
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
DATED
MARCH 30, 1995
AGREEMENT made this 13th day of March , 1997 by and
between the City of Salem, a municipal corporation duly organized
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having a
principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington street,
Salem, Massachusetts 01970, acting through the Mayor, Neil J.
Harrington. (hereinafter the 'City") and Thermal Circuits, Inc. a
Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at
One Technology Way, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 and John H.
Kellogg, Trustee of KAK Realty Trust, under declaration of trust
dated October 27, 1995 and filed in the Registered Land Division
of the Essex South District Registry of Deeds as Document No.
313348 (hereinafter collectively called the 'Company") .
WHEREAS, the City and the Company entered into a Tax
Increment Financing Agreement dated March 30, 1995 (hereinafter
the "Agreement") ; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into the Agreement in
anticipation of the acquisition by the Company of a certain
parcel of land located off of 58 Swampscott Road in Salem
consisting of approximately 4.08 acres (hereinafter the
"Property") and the construction thereon of a manufacturing
facility (hereinafter the 'Facility') , said acquisition and
construction to be substantially completed within the then
current fiscal tax year, Fiscal Year 1995; and
WHEREAS, beeatse it was the intent of the parties that the
Agreement be effective with the onset on the next fiscal year
immediately following the Company's acquisition of the property
and construction of the Facility, the effective date of the
Agreement was July 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS, effective June 30, 1995 at the close of Fiscal Year
1995, the Company did not yet own the Property and had not yet
constructed the Facility thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation acquired ownership of the Property
by deed dated October 27, 1995, filed with the Registered Land
Division of the Essex South District Registry of Deeds as
Document No. 313349 and thereafter constructed the Facility,
receiving a Certificate of Occupancy therefor in or about March,
1996.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
contained herein, the parties do mutually agree to amend the
Agreement as follows:
1. The effective date of the Agreement shall be July 1,
1996 (Fiscal Year 1997) ;
2. Following reference to "a certain parcel of land off of
58 Swampscott Road in Salem" in paragraph A.I. insert
consisting of 4.08 acres and shown as Lot 722 on a
plan entitled 'Subdivision of Lot 698, Land Court
Case No. 11802" dated March 24, 1995 and filed
with the Land Court Engineering Department on
October 24. 1995 as Plan No. 11802-54.
3. Paragraph B.1. , Line 5 the dates shall be changed to
read as follows:
beginning with fiscal year 1997 (July 1, 1996) and
ending with fiscal year 2007.
4. This Agreement, in all other respects, is hereby
ratified and affirmed.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first
written above.
CITY of SALEM THERMAL CIRCUITS
By: l � By.
Neil J Harrin on, An ny Klein,
Mayor a id t
Duly Authorized
KAK REALTY TRUST
1
ohn H. Ke ogg, tee
in,City Council February 27, 1997
Adopted by a unanimous roll call vote of 11 yeas, 0 nays, and 0
absent
A motion for immediate reconsideration in the hopes it would not
prevail was denied.
Approved by the Mayor on March 3 2 1997 i
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ATTEST: oecl 7AB'Ti
CITY CLERK
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss. i ;f , 1997
Then personally appeared Neil J. Harrington as Maycr of the
City of Salem and acknowledged the foregoing to be his true act
and deed, before me. ((--�� �_•,,
v
tary Public
My Commission Expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss. k4AtP I � , 1997
Then personally appeared Anthony A. Klein, President of
Thermal circuits, Inc. and acknowledged the foregoing to be his
true act and deed, before me.
P b1TO -�
Notaryy
My Commission Expires: /-/(,{Qg
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss. pAa,,�n�r t 1 � , 1997 .
Then personally appeared John H. Kellogg, Trustee of KAK
Realty Trust and acknowledged the foregoing to be his true act
and deed, before no.
Notary Public q o
My Commission Expires:[-{6
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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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WILLIAM E. LUSTER ONE SALEM GREEN
City Planner - 01970
(508) 745-9595, EXT. 311
FAX (508) 744-5918
TO: Tony Klein
FROM: Bill Luster
RE: Estimates of Tax Exemptions Available to Thermal Circuits
DATE: January 31, 1995
As you requested, we have prepared preliminary estimates of the state investment tax credits
and local property tax exemptions available to Thermal Circuits through the Economic Target
Area program.
Salem's ETA designation allows qualified companies to enjoy tax benefits not available in
other areas of Massachusetts. As an expanding business to be located within a Salem
Economic Opportunity Area (the developing industrial park at Swampscott Road), Thermal
Circuits will qualify for investment tax credits and property tax exemptions.
Please note that these calculations are estimates. The Tax Increment Financing plan described
here is a proposed plan that has not yet been approved by the Salem City Council.
INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT
Definition:
Investment tax credits of five percent may be applied toward corporate excise or personal
income tax. (The Commonwealth's investment tax exemption for businesses not located
within an Economic Opportunity Area is just three percent. )
The investment tax credit may be applied to virtually any type of investment, including
improvements to or construction of a new facility and the purchase of capital equipment. This
tax credits has a 10-year carry-forward provision -- if income doesn't exceed investment, the
tax credit may be applied to several years of income, abating tax liability over time.
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Calculation:
The value of this tax credit is easily calculated -- simply total the investments in plant
construction and equipment. Five percent of that investment can be deducted from the
company's corporate income tax bill.
The investment tax credit is more valuable to Thermal Circuits in Salem for two reason: first,
it is more generous than elsewhere; second, the construction of a new plant in Salem qualifies
as an "exemptible" expense, while the purchase of a plant elsewhere does not. If Thermal
Circuits builds a $975,000 plant in Salem and invests in $100,000 in new equipment, it
qualifies for a $53,750 tax credit. If Thermal Circuits buys a new plant elsewhere and invests
$100,000 in equipment, it receives only a $3,000 tax credit. (Please see the attached
spreadsheet for an illustration.)
Ovalue to Thermal Circuits: $50,750
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)
Definition:
Through a TIF plan, a municipality can exempt a part of the new value (the increment) of a
development project from real estate taxes. Any project granted such an exemption will
continue to pay taxes on the value of the project area prior to new development.
Calculation:
1. Determine current property tax bill for parcel.
The Salem Board of Assessors estimates the property tax bill for the four-acre
parcel (targeted for Thermal Circuits) to be $1,300.
2. Determine what tax bill would be after parcel is developed.
This is est' ated at $74,260.
3. Calculate the incremen between old and new tax bills.
The increment is $7 60.
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4. Tax increment financing works by exempting the business from part of the "increment"
between the old and new tax bills. According to our preliminary plans for TIF,
Thermal Circuits would pay 10% of the increment in the first year, 20% in the second,
40% in the third, 60% in the fourth, 80% of the increment in the fifth year. In year 6,
the City of Salem will collect the entire $74,260 tax bill.
Please see attached spreadsheets for calculations of tax credits.
Value to Thermal Circuits: $211,584 over five years.
If you have any questions about these estimates, please call me or Michelle Cammarata at
745-9595, ext. 311.
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PROPERTY TAX BENEFITS AVAILABLE THROUGH TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
Current tax bill(base) $1,300 This is for the four-acre parcel which Thermal Circuits will develop. s
Tax bill after plant built $74,260
Increment $72,960
TIF is applied to the increment.
Years Year Year Year Year Year
Total Tax Bill $74,260 Total Tax Bill $74,260 Total Tax Bill $74,260 Total Tax Bill $74,260 Total Tax Bill $74,260 Total Tax Bill $74,260
Increment $72,960 Increment $72,960 Increment $72,960 Increment $72,960 Increment $72,960 Increment $72,690
Thermal Pays $8,596 Thermal Pays $15,892 Thermal Pays $30,484 Thermal Pays $45,076 Thermal Pays $59,668 Thermal Pays $74,260
Thermal Saves $65,664 Thermal Saves $58,368 Thermal Saves $43,776 Thermal Saves $29,184 Thermal Saves $14,592 Thermal Saves $0
Thermal pays 10%of increment Thermal pays 20%of increment Thermal pays 40%of increment Thermal Pays 60%of increment Thermal pays 80%of increment Thermal Pays entire tax bill.
plus the base tax bill. plus the base tax bill. plus the base tax bill. plus the base tax bill. plus the base tax bill.
Total property tax exemptions over five years $211,584
Net present value of benefits at 10%discount rate $207,458 _
INVESTMENT TAX CREDITS
Locating at Swampscott Road,Salem entitles Thermal Circuits to a 5%investment tax credit
Plant $975,000 (26,000 s.f.at$37.50 per s.f.)
New Equipment $100,000
Total expenses $1,075,000
Exemptible expenses $1,075,000
Tax credit $53,750
Outside of Salem,Thermal Circuits gets a 3%investment tax credit.
Plant $800,000 (Purchase of plant would not qualify for tax credit. Improvements to plant qualify.)
New Equipment $100,000
Total expenses $900,000
Exemptible expenses $100,000
Tax credit $3,000
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February 24, 1997
To the Salem City Council
Salem City Hall
Salem, MA 01970
Ladies & Gentlemen of the Council:
Enclosed for your consideration is a proposed amendment to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Agreement made between Thermal Circuits and the City in March 1995.
The TIF was made in anticipation of Thermal relocating its manufacturing facility to the
new industrial subdivision off of Swampscott Road by the summer of 1995.
The amendment proposed simply delays the start date of the TIF by one year to coincide
with the building completion date and issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, which occurred
almost a full year later than originally planned. I have consulted with Craig Wheeler and Peter
Caron and have been assured that the amendment is consistent with the original intent of the
City.
In its current form the agreement works to impose a tax on Thermal for the entire
subdivision rather than just its facility. This unexpected result was certainly not intended and
would create a substantial hardship for Thermal. I fully support the amendment which will
correct this apparent clerical error and restore the intent of the parties in making the original
agreement.
Sincerely,
Neil J. Harrington
MAYOR
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AMENDMENT TO
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM
AND
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
DATED
MARCH 30, 1995
AGREEMENT made this day of 1997 by and
between the City of Salem, a municipal corporation duly organized
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having a
principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington Street,
Salem, Massachusetts 01970, acting through the Mayor, Neil J.
Harrington (hereinafter the "City") and Thermal Circuits, Inc. a
Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at
One Technology Way, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 and John H.
Kellogg, Trustee of KAK Realty Trust, under declaration of trust
dated October 27, 1995 and filed in the Registered Land Division
of the Essex South District Registry of Deeds as Document No.
313348 (hereinafter collectively called the "Company") .
WHEREAS, the City and the Company entered into a Tax
Increment Financing Agreement dated March 30, 1995 (hereinafter
the "Agreement') ; and
WHEREAS, the parties entered into the Agreement in
anticipation of the acquisition by the Company of a certain
parcel of land located off of 58 Swampscott Road in Salem
consisting of approximately 4.08 acres (hereinafter the
"Property") and the construction thereon of a manufacturing
facility (hereinafter the "Facility') , said acquisition and
construction to be substantially completed within the then
current fiscal tax year, Fiscal Year 1995; and
WHEREAS, because it was the intent of the parties that the
Agreement be effective with the onset on the next fiscal year
immediately following the Company's acquisition of the property
and construction of the Facility, the effective date of the
Agreement was July 1, 1995; and
WHEREAS, effective June 30, 1995 at the close of Fiscal Year
1995, the Company did not yet own the Property and had not yet
constructed the Facility thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation acquired ownership of the Property
by deed dated October 27, 1995, filed with the Registered Land
Division of the Essex South District Registry of Deeds as
Document No. 313349 and thereafter constructed the Facility,
receiving a Certificate of Occupancy therefor in or about March,
1996.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises
contained herein, the parties do mutually agree to amend the
Agreement as follows:
1. The effective date of the Agreement shall be July 1,
1996 (Fiscal Year 1997) ; i
2. Following reference to "a certain parcel of land off of
58 Swampscott Road in Salem" in paragraph A.I. insert
consisting of 4.08 acres and shown as Lot 722 on a
plan entitled "Subdivision of Lot 698, Land Court
Case No. 11802" dated March 24, 1995 and filed
with the Land Court Engineering Department on
October 24. 1995 as Plan No. 11802-54.
3. Paragraph B. 1. , Line 5 the dates shall be changed to
read as follows:
beginning with fiscal year 1997 (July 1, 1996) and
ending with fiscal year 2007 .
4. This Agreement, in all other respects, is hereby
ratified and affirmed.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first
written above.
CITY OF SALEM THERMAL CIRCUITS
By: BY;
Neil J. Harr ngton, Anthony A. Klein,
Mayor President
Duly Authorized
KAK REALTY TRUST
By;
John H. Kellogg, Trustee
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss. 1997
Then personally appeared Neil J. Harrington as Mayor of the
City of Salem and acknowledged the foregoing to be his true act
and deed, before me.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, as. , 1997
Then personally appeared Anthony A. Klein, President of
Thermal circuits, Inc. and acknowledged the foregoing to be his
true act and deed, before me.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss. 1997
Then personally appeared John H. Kellogg, Trustee of KAY,
Realty Trust and acknowledged the foregoing to be his true act
and deed, before me.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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specialising In the de9lgn.engineering,and production of surface haaWn.heater assemblies,and infrared panel emitters
August 05, 1994
Fax# 1-508-744-5918
City Of Salem
One Salem Green
Salem, Ma 10970
Attn: Michelle Cammarata
Economic Development Planner
Dear Ms. Cammarata:
Thank you for taking the time last Thursday to visit our company and discuss our relocation
program. It is comforting to know that you and Mr. Luster will be giving Thermal Circuits' needs
your highest priority in the weeks ahead. Based on your follow-up Fax, you understand the
urgency and importance of moving ahead as expeditiously as possible.
Sense our initial move from Beverly 25 years ago, our relationship with the city of Salem has
been a good one. From the time we made the decision one year ago to relocate once again,
we have not been shy at stating our desire to remain in Salem. However, as we have come to
realize, there is a significant cost to remaining in Salem that has brought us to a very important
point in the strategic process.
As you will see below, there is a substantial difference in cost between building a new facility
(our only option for Salem),and acquiring an existing one including upgrade and build-out
expense. Unfortunately, Our cost problem compounds with the issue of what to do with our
existing plant. We owe$265.000. The prospect of finding a buyer for anywhere near this
amount is poor at best.
As we advised, our 20 July meeting with Mr. Fafard went well. He appears genuinely interested
in working with Thermal Circuits on this relocation project.We provide you his quotation to
develop property on Swampscott Road and comparison to the cost of procuring an existing
facility:
ThernL3i cucuas inc..4 Jefferson Avenue,Salem,MA 01970-2976 Teleohone 600-808-ItEAT(4328)Fax 508-741-3420
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City of Salem,pg 2
August 06.1994
Swampscott Road Land Acquisition and Site Work
Its _Q9Ml
Real Estate $65,0001 acre x 4 acres= 260,000
Grading 50,000
Paving 45,260
Utilities (W, S. & D) 58,350
Parking Lot Lights 8,000
Contingency(less real estate) 10% 17,600
Engineering ( ) 4% 7,000
Supervision 10,000
456,210
New Building Construction: $37.50/square foot x 30,000= 1,125,000
(not including tum-key electrical)
Tum-key Electrical Build-Out 45,000
Grand Total 1,626,210
Comparison:
Purchase of Existing Facility (Outside Salem, 32,000 sq. ft.)Est- 900,000
Upgrade 1 Build-Out 240,000
1,140,000
Premium to Build New Fadilty in Salem 3486.210
Thermal Circuits Inc.,4 JBRerson Avenue.Salem.MA 0197 0-2 97 6 Telepnona 800.806-HEAT(4328)Fax 508-741-3420
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City of Salem, pg 3
August 5, 1994
It is vital that Thermal Circuits be in a modem, one story, 30,000 square foot facility with room
for expansion, no later than July 01, 1995. In fact, all indications are we will be impeding our
ability to meet new business opportunities as early as January. Concurrently, we are loosing
business(estimated at$500,000 in the past two years), as a result of some customers'
perception that we can not produce the volume or the quality level they require in our existing
four story, tum-of-the-century mill building.Additionally, our operating costs are projected to be
11-13% lower in a one story facility. In this day of tremendous competition, it is crucial that we
realize this saving and pass it on to our customers. customers who not only demand the
highest of quality but also demand year over year price decreases.
Our existing business plan calls for 15-18% growth each year for the next five years. This
translates to approximately 9-12 new factory level jobs per year with additional overhead and
administrative positions. Our New Technology Development effort has recently spawned three
products capable of producing sales beyond forecast, including exports, which presently
account for about 23% of our total business. Investment in new and updated capital equipment
and process improvement is targeted at$150,000 over the next two years.
At present, Thermal Circuits has 45 full time and 18 part time employees. Our average full 6me`
employee earns$28,000 annually, with an average length of service of 14 years. Our
employees participate regularly in training programs and have recently completed courses in
A delta T and Cycle Time Management. This program was administered by its founder, Digital
Equipment Corporation at their training and educational center in Maynard. We are presently
70%of the way to IS09001 certification, at a cost of$42,000. This is a strategic necessity if we
are to compete in the global marketplace. We hope to be the first in our industry so registered.
We also hold numerous internal process and supervisory training programs, geared towards
promoting employee involvement in goal setting and problem solving.
We appreciate your interest and involvement in this matter and applaud Mr. Luster's-Salem's
recent efforts. If you should require information in addition to what we have provided herewith,
please do not hesitate to ask.
Yours very truly,
THERMAL CIRCUITS INC.,
J
y . Klein
nt
cc: William E. Luster David M- Abbot
John R. Serafini Sr. John H. Kellogg
Thermal Circuits Inc.,4.Ia8ersOn Avenue,Salem,MA 01970-2976 Telephpne aoo-909-HEAT(4328)Fair 509-741-3420
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THERMAL
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CIRCUITS
specializing in the design,engineering,and production o1 surface heaters,heater assemblies,and Inhaled panel emitters
01 March, 1995
Fax# 744-5918
City Of Salem
Planning Department
Attn: Michelle Cammarata
Economic Development Planner
Dear Michelle:
I have attempted to provide the information required to complete the project certification
application. We have filed our request for a Certificate of Good Standing with the state on 23
February. We do not know how long it will take the state to respond.
Part A:OK as is.
Part B:2(b). 12 permanent full-time employees the first year, 9-12 per year thereafter.
2(c). Approximately 60 current employees will be assigned to the new plant.
Approximately 12 new employees the first year will be hired and assigned to the
new plant.
Approximately 20 employees will remain at the existing plant.
2(11). OK as is, estimate 1 1/2 -2 miles between plants.
3. Thermal Circuits expects most(perhaps 80%) new hires will be from Salem. We
plan to advertise only in the Salem paper.
S. See separate sheet for Thermal Circuits' hiring policy. Presently, we believe that
we employ 18 minorities out of 81 total current employees.iv�o
8(a)(b).Thermal Circuits is in its 3rd year of an original business plan. This plan has
been revised (upward) on two occasions during this time. Forecasts have been
met or exceeded each year.
&M Ems ent
1992 $3.63m 57
1993 4.20 63
1994 4.45 72
1995 5.13 est 85 est
1996 5.75 est 95 est
1997 6.50 est 107 est
1998 7.48 est 120 est
Thermal Circuits inc.,4Je}lerson Avenue,Salem,NIA 019702976 Telephono S00-008-HEAT(4328)Fan 508-741-3420
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City cif Salem
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Part E: 1. Thermal Circuits is a Corporation; Federal ID#042282863
2.A. The following are officers and directors and owners of the company:
David M. Abbot Chairman
72 Central St.
Andover, MA 01810
Anthony A. Klein President
35 Lexington Cr.
Swampscott, MA 01907
John H_ Kellogg Treasurer
27 Ledge Rock Rd.
Concord, MA 01742
3. None.
Financial projections and completed COAG Exhibit G should be in your hands tomorrow.
Any questions please call!
Yours very truly
Thermal Circuits, Inc.,
A ony . Klein
sldent
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Thermal Circuits Inc.. 4 Jefferson Avenue,Salem,MA 0197 0-297 6 Telephone 600-808-HEAT(4328)Fax 509-741-3420
March 10, 1995 Salem Economic Opportunity Area
SECTION 3
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
Instructions: This application form should be completed by businesses seeking project
certification. Businesses may be eligible for project certification if the business controls a
facility which is located or which intends to locate or expand its operations in an EOA. The
business must obtain municipal approval for the project prior to submitting the application
form to the EACC.
The application should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. The pages should be indexed and
numbered. Please submit ten (10) copies of the completed application and ten (10) copies of
all other required application materials to Karen S. Baptiste, Director of Economic
Assistance, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, One Ashburton Place, Room
2101, Boston, MA 02108.
PART A: APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Name and address of business submitting application:
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
4 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
2. Name and address of project (if different from business):
This project involves the construction of a new manufacturing facility for Thermal
Circuits at 58 Swampscott Road in Salem.
3. Location of ETA: Beverly & Salem Regional ETA
4. Location of EOA: Salem EOA
5. Nature and Purpose of Project:
Nature of Project: Thermal Circuits, a Salem manufacturer of heaters and heater
assemblies, intends to purchase a four-acre development parcel and construct a new,
26,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area in
Salem. The building will be constructed to allow for future expansion. [According to
the Salem Zoning Ordinance, the maximum allowable foot print (ground floor) is
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78,408 square feet. The maximum height is 50 feet. Thus, depending on the first floor
height, three to four stories could be added. If four stories are constructed, the
maximum allowable building size would be 313,632 square feet (4 floors, each 78,408
square feet).]
The company will continue to operate its current facility at Jefferson Avenue for at
least two years, possibly longer.
Purpose of Project: For Thermal Circuits, the purpose of this project is to increase its
manufacturing capability. The company must expand its operations to continue to
serve its customers and grow.
For the City, the purposes of this project are: to retain a growing manufacturer in the
City; save 81 jobs and promote the opportunity to generate new jobs; expand the
City's tax base and begin the development of an industrial park off of Swampscott
Road.
The industrial park— approximately 29 acres of undeveloped, industrially-zoned land—
consists of six development parcels. Thermal Circuits will be the first company to
locate in the park. Construction of a road and infrastructure to serve the entire area
will accompany development of Thermal Circuits' new facility. This infrastructure
development —to be paid for with federal Community Development Block Grant
funds and with a Community Development Action Grant from the Executive Office
of Communities and Development— will open the entire area for development.
PART B: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is the proposed project an expansion of an existing business that is currently
located in the EOA? Yes. Thermal Circuits currently operates a facility at 4
Jefferson Avenue in Salem. The company will construct a new plant at Swampscott
Road in Salem but will continue to operate its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years after construction of the new plant
2. Is the proposed project a new facility to be located within an EOA after the date
of this application? Yes.
(a) Is this the applicant business'first facility in the Commonwealth? No.
(b) How many new permanent full-time employees will be employed by the applicant
business at the new facility? Approximately 12 new permanent, full-time
employees will be hired in the first year and assigned to the new plant.
Thereafter, approximately nine to 12 new employees per year will be hired and
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assigned to the new facility.
(c) (i) Will the project result in the replacement or relocation of any permanent,full-
time employees who work in existing facilities located in the Commonwealth? If
yes, where are the facilities located and how many permanent full-time employees
will be replaced or relocated? When the new facility is complete, approximately
60 of Thermal Circuits' 81 current employees will be assigned to the new plant.
Approximately 21 current employees will remain in the facility at 4 Jefferson
Avenue in Salem. We anticipate that 12 new employees will be hired and
assigned to the new facility in the first year. Thereafter, approximately nine to
12 new employees per year will be hired and assigned to the new facility.
(4)Provide documentation demonstrating that you are not seeking project
certification or relocation for any portion of the project that is attributable to the
replacement or relocation of permanent full-time employees of an existing facility
already located in the Commonwealth.
This project allows for the continued growth of Thermal Circuits and is more
than simply the relocation of employees from one facility to another. As the
answer to question cl shows, some employees will be reassigned to the new
facility. However, this project generates jobs as well.
To meet current orders and obligations, Thermal Circuits must keep both
plants in operation. In time, it will be more efficient to move all operations to
the new, modern facility off of Swampscott Road. The new facility will be
built to allow for expansion. We expect that in years to come, Thermal
Circuits will expand the building size beyond 26,000 square feet.
The reassignment of employees from the existing plant to our new facility will
be smooth and convenient. The new facility is located just 1.5 miles from the
Jefferson Avenue plant. Many of the employees who walk to work will
continue to be able to do so. Those who rely on public transportation will also
continue to be served.
It is important to note that the City of Salem has agreed to fund a reuse study
for the existing Jefferson Avenue facility. This study will examine
redevelopment options for the site. Both the City of Salem and Thermal
Circuits are committed to pursuing a productive reuse of the Jefferson Avenue
facility when Thermal Circuits vacates the building.
3. Does the proposed project involve the renovation and reuse of an abandoned
building? No. `
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4. Local Employment - How many residents of the ETA are expected to be employed
in a new permanent full-time jobs at the project? What actions will you take to
recruit employees from among residents of the ETA? Thermal Circuits expects that
most (perhaps 80%) of its new hires will be from Salem. The company plans to
advertise only in the Salem Evening News.
5. Affirmative Action - describe your affirmative action goals and recruitment
techniques that will be used to fill the newly created jobs. See the attached sheet for
Thermal Circuits' hiring policy. The company currently employs 18 minorities out of
81 total employees.
6. Agreement Between the Business and Area banks - If the business has entered into
any agreement with area banking institutions relating to the business' intention
to deposit funds in these banks and the banks' intentions to commit a portion of
such deposits to fund loans to businesses in the EOA, pursuant to the
Massachusetts Capital Access Program, established by M.G.L. c. 23A, Section 57,
provide documentation of such agreement or agreements. No such agreement
exists.
7. Economic Benefits of Project Certification - Provide a description of the benefits
that are anticipated for the business and the project, if the project is certified.
Benefits to Thermal Circuits:
• The company will receive approximately $232,000 in local property tax benefits
over 10 years.
• The construction of a $975,000 plant will entitle the company to $48,750 in
state investment tax credits.
• The company will receive additional state investment tax credits as a result of
investment in equipment.
• Construction of a new facility will enable Thermal Circuits to increase sales by
46% by 1998.
• The City of Salem has agreed to finance a study of the reuse of the Jefferson
Avenue facility. This study will help the company to identify parties interested
in redeveloping the building and enhance the company's ability to sell this real
estate.
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Benefits to the City of Salem:
• This project retains 81 jobs in Salem and adds 40 more.
• The City has agreed to a 10-year tax increment financing plan with Thermal
Circuits. Nevertheless, this project immediately generates $39,000 in additional
tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels surrounding the Thermal
Circuits plant.
• Thermal Circuits will maintain operations at its existing Jefferson Avenue
facility for at least two years, continuing to generate revenue for the City.
• After all local property tax abatements expire, this project will generate $76,456
per year in property tax revenues.
• Thermal Circuits plans to maintain its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years, providing tax revenue for the City.
• Prior to Thermal Circuits' move of all operations to its new facility, the City
will conduct a reuse study to determine the most productive redevelopment
plan for the Jefferson Avenue facility, taking steps to ensure that the building
does not remain vacant for long.
8. Likelihood of Increasing Employment Opportunities for Residents of the Project.
ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or studies which demonstrate
that:
(a) the business has the intention and capacity to achieve the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
(b) taking into consideration existing economic conditions, the proposed project is likely
to succeed in creating and retaining the anticipated level of new permanent full-
time jobs for residents of the project area.
Thermal Circuits is in the third year of an original business plan. This plan has been
revised (upward) on two occasions during this time. Forecasts have been met or
exceeded each year. This record of fast growth suggests that the company has both the
intention and capacity to continue to fulfill our sales and employment forecasts. The
company expects that 80 percent (possibly more) of these jobs will go to Salem
residents.
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GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Yt 5ALU Total Employment
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 in 63
1994 $4.45 in 72
1995 $5.13 in (estimated) 85 (estimated)
1996 $5.75 in (estimated) 95 (estimated)
1997 $6.50 in (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 $7.48 in (estimated) 120 (estimated)
9. Other Benefits to the Project ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or
studies demonstrating any additional benefits (i.e. reduction of blight, reuse of
abandoned buildings, clean up contaminated land, job training, provision daycare,
etc.)
As the first company to make a commitment to locate in the vacant area off of
Swampscott Road, Thermal Circuits is the catalyst for development of a six-parcel
industrial park. To develop this industrial park and serve Thermal Circuits' new
facility, a road and infrastructure will be constructed, opening a total of six parcels for
development. Thus this project encourages the following economic spin-offs:
• Development of an industrial park. This project will enable the City to
offer environmentally clean, industrially zoned land to firms interested
expanding within or relocating to Salem.
Expansion of commercial tax base. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that development of all six industrial parcels will
generate $260,000 in property tax revenues annually.
• Generation of iobs. Development of an industrial park has the potential
to create 750 to 1,000 jobs.
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PART C: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
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This project is not a real estate project.
PART D: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
1. Documentation of Municipal Approval -- Attached are resolutions passed by the
Salem City Council endorsing this application for project certification and the Tax
Increment Financing plan negotiated by the City and Thermal Circuits.
2. Duration of Project Certification --The City of Salem approves this project for 10
years, as the attached City Council resolutions show.
PART E: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Name(s) of the business(es) intending to take advantage of state tax incentives
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Federal Employer Identification #: 042282863
Address: 4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (508) 745-1662
Fax: (508) 741-3420
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Type of organization (check that which applies):
}� Corporation _X_ For profit _ S Corp _Non-profit
Business Trust _Partnership _ General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest: Thermal Circuits is committed to locating in the
industrial park to be developed off of Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The
company has hired architects to draw plans for the new facility and has begun to work
with the land owner and the City of Salem to expedite the development and
permitting processes.
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2. A - If a corporation,please list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of said
corporation, and any person and/or corporation with a financial interest of five percent or
greater in said corporation:
The following are officers and directors and owners of the company:
David M. Abbott, Chairman
72 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
Anthony A. Klein, President
35 Lexington Circle
Swampscott, MA 01907
John J. Kellogg, Treasurer
27 Ledge Rock Road
Concord, MA 01742
3. Please provide the name, address, phone number and contact person for any
organization which may own or control the applicant organization, or who are
affiliated with the applicant business organization. Not applicable.
4. Certificate of Good Standing- Please provide proof of good tax standing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a Certificate of Good Standing, which is a
letter issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To obtain a copy of a
Certificate of Good Standing Please see Attachment 1 of this application.
We filed our request for a Certificate of Good Standing with the Department of
Revenue on February 23, 1995.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PATRICK REFFETT ONE SALEM GREEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Frank Kulik, City Assessor
FROM: Patrick Reffett, City Planner f
RE: Thermal Circuits TIF
DATE: February 8, 2000
Thermal Circuits received a TIF in March 1995 that was approved by the City and the
State. The company obtained approval from the Salem Planning Board for a two phase
building project. The company completed Phase I in March 1996 and Phase II in
November 1998. In May 1998, in anticipation of the expansion, Mary Cassidy,
Economic Development Planner, discussed the mechanics of incorporating the expansion
and the new value into the TIF with Sean Calnan, the Director of the Economic
Assistance Coordinating Council.
Mr. Calnan informed the Planning Department that the increased incremental value due
to the expansion can be incorporated into the original TIF agreement, as long as it was on
the same tax parcel, which is the case with Thermal Circuits. He indicated that further
approvals from the State and City were not required. If the City and company wanted to
change the length or percentages of the TIF, that would require City approval.
Therefore, the Assessors should apply the current exemption percentage to the new
incremental value based on the Phase 11 expansion.
Please feel free to call me if you have additional questions.
Cc: Stanley J. Usovicz, Jr., Mayor
Attorney Joseph Correnti
Anthony Klein, Thermal Circuits
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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(508) 745-9595, EXT. 311
FAX (508) 744-5918
TO: Tony
FROM: Michelle
RE: QUALIFYING FOR STATE & LOCAL TAX CREDITS
DATE: February 13, 1995
To ensure that Thermal Circuits can take advantage of state and local tax credits, the company
must be declared a "certified project" by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, the
state body that oversees tax incentive programs.
I know that you're much too busy planning the new facility to devote much time to paperwork.
So, I have started to prepare your application for project certification. Of course, I do not know
enough about the company to provide all of the information required. On the attached
application, I have noted where I need your help.
As with everything else we are working on, we should aim to complete this application as soon
as possible. Also, I would appreciate it if you could provide the information I requested in
connection with our CDAG application. Thanks for your help.
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SECTION 3
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
Instructions: This application form should be completed by businesses seeking project
certification. Businesses may be eligible for project certification if the business controls a
facility which is located or which intends to locate or expand its operations in an EOA. The
business must obtain municipal approval for the project prior to submitting the application
form to the EACC.
The application should be typed on 8/2/ x 11 inch paper. The pages should be indexed and
numbered. Please submit ten (10) copies of the completed application and ten (10) copies of
all other required application materials to Karen S. Baptiste, Director of Economic
Assistance, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, One Ashburton Place, Room
2101, Boston, MA 02108.
PART A: APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Name and address of business submitting application:
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
4 Jefferson Ave.
Salem, MA 01970
2. Name and address of project (if different from business):
This project involves the construction of a new facility for Thermal Circuits in the
Swampscott Road EOA in Salem. This 29-acre area is currently undeveloped.
Construction of a road and infrastructure will be completed in Spring 1995. There is
no mailing address to report at this time.
3. Location of ETA: Salem
4. Location of EOA: In the area of 29 Swampscott Road, Salem
5. Nature and Purpose of Project:
TONY --FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THIS DESCRIPTION
Nature of Project: Thermal Circuits, a Salem manufacturer of heaters and heater
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assemblies, intends to purchase a four-acre development parcel and construct a new,
26,000 s.f. manufacturing facility at the Swamspcott Road Economic Opportunity
Area in Salem. The building will be constructed to allow for future expansion.
[According to the Salem Zoning Ordinance, the maximum allowable foot print
(ground floor) is 78,408 square feet. The maximum height is 50 feet. Thus, depending
on the first floor height, three to four stories could be added. If four stories are
constructed, the maximum allowable building size would be 313,632 square feet
(4"78,408).]
The company will continue to operate its current facility at Jefferson Avenue for at
least two years, possibly longer.
Purpose of Project: For Thermal Circuits, the purpose of this project is to increase its
manufacturing capability. The company must expand its operations to continue to
serve its customers and grow.
TONY, YOU WOULD KNOW BETTER THAN I HOW TO DESCRIBE THE
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT FROM THERMAL CIRCUITS' PERSPECTIVE.
For the City, the purpose of this project is to retain a growing manufacturer in the
City, save 80 jobs and promote the opportunity to generate new jobs, expand the
City's tax base and begin the development of an.industrial park. The EOA --
approximately 29 acres of undeveloped, industrially-zoned land-- consists of six
development parcels. Construction of a road and infrastructure to serve the entire
area will accompany development of Thermal Circuits' new facility. This
infrastructure development --to be paid for with federal Community Development
Black Grant funds and with a Community Development Action Grant from the
Executive Office of Communities and Development -- will open the entire area for
development, creating a small industrial park.
PART B: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is the proposed project an expansion of an existing business that is currently
located in the EOA? No.
2. Is the proposed project a new facility to be located within an EOA after the date
of this application? Yes.
(a) Is this the applicant business'first facility in the Commonwealth? No.
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(b) How many new permanent full-time employees will be employed by the applicant
business at the new facility?
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR BEST ESTIMATE OF HOW MANY NEW
EMPLOYEES WILL HAVE JOINED THE COMPANY WHEN YOU MOVE
INTO THE NEW PLANT. THEN, PROVIDE ESTIMATES OF GROWTH IN
THE COMING MONTHS AND YEARS.
(c) (i) Will the project result in the replacement or relocation of any permanent,full-
time employees who work existing facilities located in the Commonwealth? If yes,
where are the facilities located and how many permanent full-time employees will be
replaced or relocated?
PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANKS. When the new facility is complete, approximately
of Thermal Circuits' current employees will be assigned to the new plant. We
anticipate that new employees will be hired and assigned to the new facility.
Approximately will remain in the facility at 4 Jefferson Avenue.
(ii)Provide documentation demonstrating that you are not seeking project
certification or relocation for any portion of the project that is attributable to the
replacement or relocation of permanent full-time employees of an existing facility
already located in the Commonwealth.
This project enables the continued growth of Thermal Circuits and is more
than simply the relocation of employees from one facility to another. As the
answer to question cl shows, some employees will be reassigned to the new
facility. However, this project generates jobs as well.
To meet current orders and obligations, Thermal Circuits must keep both
plants in operation. In time, it will be more efficient to move all operations to
the new, modern facility and close the Jefferson Avenue plant. The new facility
will be built to allow for expansion. We expect that in years to come, Thermal
Circuits will expand the building size beyond 26,000 s.f.
The reassignment of employees from the existing plant to the new facility will
be smooth and convenient. The new facility is located just—miles from the
Jefferson Avenue plant. Many of the employees who walk to work will
continue to be able to do so. Those who rely on public transportation will
continue to be served.
It is important to note that The City of Salem has agreed to fund a reuse study
for the existing Jefferson Avenue facility. This study will examine
redevelopment options for the site. Both the City of Salem and Thermal
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Circuits are committed to pursuing a productive reuse of the Jefferson Avenue
facility when Thermal Circuits vacates the building.
3. Does theroj
osero d project involve the renovation and reuse f
p p p eo an abandoned
building? No.
4. Local Employment - How many residents of the ETA are expected to be employed
in new permanent full-time jobs at the project? What actions will you take to
recruit employees from among residents of the ETA?
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR BEST GUESS OF HOW MANY SALEM RESIDENTS
WILL BE AMONG THE NEWLY HIRED.
5. Affirmative Action - describe your affirmative action goals and recruitment
techniques that will be used to fill the newly created jobs.
SINCE THERMAL CIRCUITS DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION HIRING PLAN, DESCRIBE YOUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY,
POINTING OUT THAT THERMAL CIRCUITS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF HOW MANY MINORITIES WORK IN THE
COMPANY.
6. Agreement Between the Business and Area banks - If the business has entered into
any agreement with area banking institutions relating to the business' intention
to deposit funds in these banks and the banks' intentions to commit a portion of
such deposits to fund loans to businesses in the EOA, pursuant to the
Massachusetts Capital Access Program, established by M.G.L. c. 23A, Section 57,
provide documentation of such agreement or agreements. No such agreement
exists.
7. Economic Benefits of Project Certification - Provide a description of the benefits
that are anticipated for the business and the project, if the project is certified.
Benefits to Thermal Circuits:
• The company will receive approximately $232,000 in local property tax benefits
over a ten year period.
• The construction of a $975,000 plant will entitle the company to $48,750 in
state investment tax credits.
• The company will receive state investment tax credits as a result of investment
in plant and equipment.
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• Construction of a new facility will enable Thermal Circuits to grow by x%.
• The City of Salem has agreed to finance a study of the reuse of the Jefferson
Avenue facility. The study will help the company to identify parties interested
in redeveloping the building and will enhance the company's ability to sell this
real estate.
Benefits to the City of Salem:
• This project retains 80 jobs in Salem and adds more.
• The City has agreed to a ten-year tax increment financing plan with Thermal
Circuits. Nevertheless, this project immediately generates $39,000 in additional
tax revenue, since the tax bills will increase for the parcels surrounding the
Thermal Circuits plant.
• After Thermal Circuits' TIF plan expires, the company will pay approximately
$38,479 per year in property taxes.
• Thermal Circuits plans to maintain its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years, providing tax revenue for the City.
• Prior to Thermal Circuits' move of all operations to its new facility, the City
will conduct a reuse study to determine the most productive redevelopment
plan for the Jefferson Avenue facility, taking steps to ensure that the building
does not remain vacant for long.
8. Likelihood of Increasing Employment Opportunities for Residents of the Project
ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or studies which demonstrate
that:
(a) the business has the intention and capacity to achieve the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
I GUESS HERE YOU SHOULD PROVIDE ESTIMATES THE
COMPANY'S GROWTH, SHOWING THAT THIS GROWTH
REQUIRES NEW EMPLOYEES.
(b) taking into consideration existing economic conditions, the proposed project is
likely to succeed in creating and retaining the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
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AGAIN, CITE THE COMPANY'S EXPANSION AND ESTIMATES OF
NEW EMPLOYEES
9. Other Benefits to the Project ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or
studies demonstrating any additional benefits (i.e. reduction of blight, reuse of
abandoned buildings, clean up on contaminated land, job training, provision
daycare, etc.)
Thermal Circuits is the first company to locate in the Swampscott Road Economic
Opportunity Area. To develop this EOA and serve Thermal Circuits' new facility, a
road and infrastructure will be constructed, opening a total of six parcels for
development. The development of a new Thermal Circuits plant will encourage the
following economic spin-offs:
• Development of an industrial lark. This project will enable the City to
offer environmentally clean, industrially zoned land to firms interested
expanding within or relocating to Salem.
• Expansion of commercial tax base. Development of all six industrial
parcels will generate $260,000 in property tax revenues annually.
• Generation of lobs. Development of an industrial park has the potential
to create 750 to 1000 jobs.
PART C: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
This project is not a real estate project.
PART D: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
1. Documentation of Municipal Approval --I WILL ATTACH
DOCUMENTATION
2. Duration of Project Certification -- The City of Salem approves this project for ten
years. I WILL ATTACH DOCUMENTATION.
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PART E: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Name(s) of the business(es) intending to take advantage of state tax incentives
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Federal Employer Identification #:
Address: 4 Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (508) 745-1662
Fax: (508)
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Type of organization (check that which applies):
Corporation For profit _ S Corp _Non-profit
Business Trust
Partnership _ General Partnership Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest: Thermal Circuits is committed to locating in the
Swampscott Road EOA. The company has hired architects to draw plans for the new
facility and has begun to work with the land owner and the City of Salem to expedite
the development and permitting processes.
Business Name: No other business intends to take advantage of state tax credits at
this time.
Federal Employer Identification #:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Contact Person:
Type of organization (check that which applies):
Corporation For profit _S Corp Non-profit
Business Trust
Partnership _ General Partnership Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest:
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2. A - If a corporation,please list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of
said corporation, and any person and/or corporation with a financial interest of five
percent or greater in said corporation
B - If a partnership,please list the names and addresses of all partners, and include the
proportionate share owned by each partner.
C - If a business trust, please name al members and beneficiaries f said trust.
3. Please provide the name, address, phone number and contact person for any
organization which may own or control the applicant organization, or who are
affiliated with the applicant business organization.
4. Certificate of Good Standing - Please provide proof of good tax standing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a Certificate of Good Standing, which is a
letter issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To obtain a copy of a
Certificate of Good Standing Please see Attachment 1 of this application.
TONY --I SUGGEST THAT YOU FILE FOR A CERTIFICATE AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Service
certmease unit
215 Firm Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Request Requirements for a
Gertificate of Good Standing
To obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, a corporation must send DOR a request letter
explaining why the certificate is needed.The letter must be signed by an officer of the
corporation and must include the following:
1. Types of taxes to which the corporation is subject and the corresponding Massachusetts
identification numbers.
2. Power of Attorney for any third parties with whom this matter may be discussed.
(Form M-2848)
3. Any returns and payments still due for any tax to which the corporation is subject,
4. $10 filing fee with check made payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Add$5 for
each additional copy requested.
5. A copy of 501C letter from the federal government if the requester is a non-profit corpo-
ration (Chapter 180).
DOR will notify the requester of any remaining liabilities. A certificate will be issued only
if the organization is in full compliance.
For more information on certificates of good standing, contact the Bureau of Technical
Services at(617)621-5500.
Mail Request to:
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Service
Certificate Unit
215 First Street, 3rd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
Mitchell Adams Mark McQuillan
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
09/01/95 17:05 $7419420 THERMAL CIRCUITS 0003/003
EffTHERMAL
CIRCUITS
speciallting;in the design,engineering,and preductlen of surface heaters,heater aesemDllee,and Infrared pend emiHen
TO: Department Managers
Supervisory Personnel
Employees
Applicants for Employment
SUBJECT: Equal Employment Opportunity
OBJECTIVE:To obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements;to seek,
employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without
discrimination as to race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
It is the policy of Thermal Circuits Inc. to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons
without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
All employment practices are to provide that all individuals be recruited, hired, assigned,
advanced, compensated and retained on the basis of their qualifications and treated equally in
these and all other respects without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
It shall be considered the responsibility of every supervisory employee to further the
implementation of this policy and insure conformance by their subordinates.
Supervisory personnel as well as those responsible for hiring new employees must take
affirmative action in the elimination of any possible discrimination towards employees and
applicants for employment with Thermal Circuits Inc. in all categories and levels of employment
and employee relations.
Responsibility for seeing that this policy is continuously followed has been assigned to
Timothy Doggett. He shall work with each department manager and plant supervisor in
furthering its implementation and monitoring the progress being made.
Signature:
Anth . KI in, President
Thermal circulls lnC.,4.letlerson Avenue.Salcm.MA01970-2976 Telephonceoo.aoo-MEAT(a328)Fax 508-741-3420
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF AN
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AREA
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council strongly supports increased economic development to
provide additional jobs for City residents, and expanded commercial and industrial
activity with the City to promote and develop a healthy economy and stronger tax base;
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic Target Area
(ETA) designated on September 12, 1994 by the Economic Assistance Coordinating
Council;
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council desires beneficial economic uses creating jobs for local
residents and increasing commercial and industrial activity for the area known as the
Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council desires that this area, described as the City of Salem, be
designated as the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, finds that the proposed Salem Economic Opportunity Area meets the definition of a
Decadent Area as defined by 402 CMR 2.03;
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council finds that the proposed Salem Economic Opportunity Area
meets the local criteria set forth in the approved Beverly & Salem Regional Economic
Target Area application;
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council supports and endorses the economic development goals for
the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the ability of the municipality, the needs of the proposed economic development
projects, and the community benefits of proposed projects will be reasonably proportional
to state tax incentives offered through the Massachusetts Economic Development
Incentive Program, and the resulting economic development benefits to the municipality;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that the following activities
as necessary pursuant to the application for an Economic Opportunity Area designation in
the City of Salem be authorized;
1. The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of the Economic Opportunity
Area application to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating
Council, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1;
2. The Salem Economic Opportunity Area is defined to be:
The corporate boundaries of the City of Salem, MA
A map of said area is attached, and marked as Exhibit 2, which is hereby made a
part of this Resolution.
3. The City Council agrees to authorize the use of either tax increment financing or a
special tax assessment for each qualified certified project located within said
Economic Opportunity Area.
Adopted this day of ✓j�L Chi
199 , by the Salem City Council.
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Neil J. H ngton, or
Attest:
eborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
EXHIBIT 1: Application to Designate Salem Economic Opportunity Area
EXHIBIT 2: Map of Proposed EOA
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING IN THE
SALEM ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business
expansion and relocation to the City of Salem;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Salem that:
(1) Tax Increment Financing may be used as a tool to encourage economic
development within the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement Tax Increment
Financing agreements. q
Adopted this day of �CG 1 19 95 by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date
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TO: Kathy McCabe
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FROM: Michelle Cammarata
RE: CORRECTION TO TIF PROPOSAL
DATE: March 24, 1995
Attached is a correction to the TIF proposal submitted to you on March 10.
The budget for construction of road and infrastructure outlined on pages 6 and 7 is $575,482.
However, I entered the wrong cost ($137,005) for street and site improvements. (That is the
portion of this line item to be paid for with CDBG funds.) The total cost of street and site
improvements is $256,882 (CDBG plus CDAG financing). Now the total project cost makes
sense.
I thought you might want to present the amended charts to the EACC members in case they
caught my error in arithmetic. Please call if you have any questions or need more
information.
Next week, I will have for you a TIF agreement signed by Mayor Harrington and Tony Klein
of Thermal Circuits.
Thanks for your help.
City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
Estimates of tax revenue: During the time that Thermal Circuits' TIF
Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as the
company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant. After Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan
expires,the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
B. Planned Public Projects: The City of Salem will direct a Community
Development Action Grant of$260,000 to construct a road and infrastructure
from the existing Swamspcott Road to the TIF Zone (the site of Thermal Circuits'
new plant.) This road will serve three of the six development parcels that make
up the industrial park under development off of Swampscott Road. The City will
use CDBG funds to enable the completion of a road to serve the remaining three
parcels. This infrastructure development will create a small industrial park.
Budget:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for approximately $384 per
linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance& Demolition $141,273
Street& Site Improvements $256,882
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,773
Professional Fees (3%) $ 15,238
Cost Subtotal $523,166
Contingencies (10%) $ 52,316
Total Project Cost $575,482
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March 10, 1995 Salem Economic Opportunity Area
SECTION 3
PROJECT CERTIFICATION
Instructions: This application form should be completed by businesses seeking project
certification. Businesses may be eligible for project certification if the business controls a
facility which is located or which intends to locate or expand its operations in an EOA. The
business must obtain municipal approval for the project prior to submitting the application
form to the EACC.
The application should be typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper. The pages should be indexed and
numbered. Please submit ten (10) copies of the completed application and ten (10) copies of
all other required application materials to Karen S. Baptiste, Director of Economic
Assistance, Massachusetts Office of Business Development, One Ashburton Place, Room
2101, Boston, MA 02108.
PART A: APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. Name and address of business submitting application:
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
4 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
2. Name and address of project (if different from business):
This project involves the construction of a new manufacturing facility for Thermal
Circuits at 58 Swampscott Road in Salem.
3. Location of ETA: Beverly & Salem Regional ETA
4. Location of EOA: Salem EOA
5. Nature and Purpose of Project:
Nature of Project: Thermal Circuits, a Salem manufacturer of heaters and heater
assemblies, intends to purchase a four-acre development parcel and construct a new,
26,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area in
d" Salem. The building will be constructed to allow for future expansion. [According to
the Salem Zoning Ordinance, the maximum allowable foot print (ground floor) is
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78,408 square feet. The maximum height is 50 feet. Thus, depending on the first floor
height, three to four stories could be added. If four stories are constructed, the
maximum allowable building size would be 313,632 square feet (4 floors, each 78,408
square feet).]
The company will continue to operate its current facility at Jefferson Avenue for at
least two years, possibly longer.
Purpose of Project: For Thermal Circuits, the purpose of this project is to increase its
manufacturing capability. The company must expand its operations to continue to
serve its customers and grow.
For the City, the purposes of this project are: to retain a growing manufacturer in the
City; save 81 jobs and promote the opportunity to generate new jobs; expand the
City's tax base and begin the development of an industrial park off of Swampscott
Road.
The industrial park— approximately 29 acr s of undeveloped, industrially-zoned land—
consists of six development parcels. Therm Circuits will be the first company to
locate in the park. Construction of a road'and infrastructure to serve the entire area
will accompany development of Thermal Circuits' new facility. This infrastructure
development —to be paid for with federal Community Development Block Grant
funds and with a Community Development Action Grant from the Executive Office
of Communities and Development — will open the entire area for development.
PART B: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is the proposed project an expansion of an existing business that is currently
located in the EOA? Yes. Thermal Circuits currently operates a facility at 4
Jefferson Avenue in Salem. The company will construct a new plant at Swampscott
Road in Salem but will continue to operate its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years after construction of the new plant
2. Is the proposed project a new facility to be located within an ECA after the date
of this application? Yes.
(a) Is this the applicant business'first facility in the Commonwealth? No.
(b) How many new permanent full-time employees will be employed by the applicant
business at the new facility? Approximately 12 new permanent, full-time
employees will be hired in the first year and assigned to the new plant.
Thereafter, approximately nine to 12 new employees per year will be hired and
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assigned to the new facility.
(c) (i) Will the project result in the replacement or relocation of any permanent,full-
time employees who work in existing facilities located in the Commonwealth? If
yes, where are the facilities located and how many permanent full-time employees
will be replaced or relocated? When the new facility is complete, approximately
60 of Thermal Circuits' 81 current employees will be assigned to the new plant.
Approximately 21 current employees will remain in the facility at 4 Jefferson
Avenue in Salem. We anticipate that 12 new employees will be hired and
assigned to the new facility in the first year. Thereafter, approximately nine to
12 new employees per year will be hired and assigned to the new facility.
(ii)Provide documentation demonstrating that you are not seeking project
certification or relocation for any portion of the project that is attributable to the
replacement or relocation of permanent full-time employees of an existing facility
already located in the Commonwealth.
This project allows for the continued growth of Thermal Circuits and is more
than simply the relocation of employees from one facility to another. As the
answer to question cl shows, some employees will be reassigned to the new
facility. However, this project generates job's as well.
To meet current orders and obligations, Thermal Circuits must keep both
plants in operation. In time, it will be more efficient to move all operations to
the new, modern facility off of Swampscott Road. The new facility will be
built to allow for expansion. We expect that in years to come, Thermal
Circuits will expand the building size beyond 26,000 square feet.
The reassignment of employees from the existing plant to our new facility will
be smooth and convenient. The new facility is located just 1.5 miles from the
Jefferson Avenue plant. Many of the employees who walk to work will
continue to be able to do so. Those who rely on public transportation will also
continue to be served.
It is important to note that the City of Salem has agreed to fund a reuse study
for the existing Jefferson Avenue facility. This study will examine
redevelopment options for the site. Both the City of Salem and Thermal
Circuits are committed to pursuing a productive reuse of the Jefferson Avenue
facility when Thermal Circuits vacates the building.
3. Does the proposed project involve the renovation and reuse of an abandoned
building? No.
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4. Local Employment - How many residents of the ETA are expected to be employed
in a new permanent full-time jobs at the project? What actions will you take to
recruit employees from among residents of the ETA? Thermal Circuits expects that
most (perhaps 80%) of its new hires will be from Salem. The company plans to
advertise only in the Salem Evening Nems.
5. Affirmative Action - describe your affirmative action goals and recruitment
techniques that will be used to fill the newly created jobs. See the attached sheet for
Thermal Circuits' hiring policy. The company currently employs 18 minorities out of
81 total employees.
6. Agreement Between the Business and Area banks - If the business has entered into
any agreement with area banking institutions relating to the business' intention
to deposit funds in these banks and the banks' intentions to commit a portion of
such deposits to fund loans to businesses in the EOA, pursuant to the
Massachusetts Capital Access Program, established by M.G.L. c. 23A, Section 57,
provide documentation of such agreement or agreements. No such agreement
exists.
7. Economic Benefits of Project Certification - Provide a description of the benefits
that are anticipated for the business and the project, if the project is certified.
Benefits to Thermal Circuits:
• The company will receive approximately $232,000 in local property tax benefits
over 10 years.
• The construction of a S975,000 plant will entitle the company to $48,750 in
state investment tax credits.
• The company will receive additional state investment tax credits as a result of
investment in equipment.
• Construction of a new facility will enable Thermal Circuits to increase sales by
46% by 1998.
• The City of Salem has agreed to finance a study of the reuse of the Jefferson
Avenue facility. This study will help the company to identify parties interested
in redeveloping the building and enhance the company's ability to sell this real
estate.
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Benefits to the City of Salem:
• This project retains 81 jobs in Salem and adds 40 more.
• The City has agreed to a 10-year tax increment financing plan with Thermal
Circuits. Nevertheless, this project immediately generates $39,000 in additional
tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels surrounding the Thermal
Circuits plant.
• Thermal Circuits will maintain operations at its existing Jefferson Avenue
facility for at least two years, continuing to generate revenue for the City.
• After all local property tax abatements expire, this project will generate $76,456
per year in property tax revenues.
• Thermal Circuits plans to maintain its Jefferson Avenue facility for at least two
years, providing tax revenue for the City.
• Prior to Thermal Circuits' move of all operations to its new facility, the City
will conduct a reuse study to determine the most productive redevelopment
plan for the Jefferson Avenue facility, taking steps to ensure that the building
does not remain vacant for long.
8. Likelihood of Increasing Employment Opportunities for Residents of the Project
ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or studies which demonstrate
that:
(a) the business has the intention and capacity to achieve the anticipated level of new
permanent full-time jobs for residents of the project area.
(b) taking into consideration existing economic conditions, the proposed project is likely
to succeed in creating and retaining the anticipated level of new permanent full-
time jobs for residents of the project area.
Thermal Circuits is in the third year of an original business plan. This plan has been
revised (upward) on two occasions during this time. Forecasts have been met or
exceeded each year. This record of fast growth suggests that the company has both the
intention and capacity to continue to fulfill our sales and employment forecasts. The
company expects that 80 percent (possibly more) of these jobs will go to Salem
residents.
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GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Year Sales Total Employment
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 in 63
1994 $4.45 in 72
1995 $5.13 in (estimated) 85 (estimated)
1996 $5.75 in (estimated) 95 (estimated)
1997 $6.50 in (estimated) 107 (estimated)
1998 $7.48 in (estimated) 120 (estimated)
9. Other Benefits to the Project ETA - Provide any information, documentation, or
studies demonstrating any additional benefits (i.e. reduction of blight, reuse of
abandoned buildings, clean up contaminated land, job training, provision daycare,
etc.)
As the first company to make a commitment to locate in the vacant area off of
Swampscott Road, Thermal Circuits is the catalyst for development of a six-parcel
industrial park. To develop this industrial park and serve Thermal Circuits' new
facility, a road and infrastructure will be constructed, opening a total of six parcels for
development. Thus this project encourages the following economic spin-offs:
• Development of an industrial park. This project will enable the City to
offer environmentally clean, industrially zoned land to firms interested
expanding within or relocating to Salem.
Expansion of commercial tax base. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that development of all six industrial parcels will
generate $260,000 in property tax revenues annually.
• Generation of jobs. Development of an industrial park has the potential
to create 750 to 1,000 jobs.
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PART C: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROJECTS
This project is not a real estate project.
PART D: MUNICIPAL APPROVAL
1. Documentation of Municipal Approval — Attached are resolutions passed by the
Salem City Council endorsing this application for project certification and the Tax
Increment Financing plan negotiated by the City and Thermal Circuits.
2. Duration of Project Certification -- The City of Salem approves this project for 10
years, as the attached City Council resolutions show.
PART E: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
1. Name(s) of the business(es) intending to take advantage of state tax incentives
Business Name: Thermal Circuits, Inc.
Federal Employer Identification #: 042282863
Address: 4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (508) 745-1662
Fax: (508) 741-3420
Contact Person: Anthony A. Klein, President
Type of organization (check that which applies):
_ Corporation _X_For profit _ S Corp _Non-profit
Business Trust _ Partnership _General Partnership
Limited Partnership
Individual
Anticipated Level of Interest: Thermal Circuits is committed to locating in the
industrial park to be developed off of Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The
company has hired architects to draw plans for the new facility and has begun to work
with the land owner and the City of Salem to expedite the development and
permitting processes.
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2. A -If a corporation,please list the names and addresses of the officers and directors of said
corporation, and any person and/or corporation with a financial interest of five percent or
greater in said corporation:
The following are officers and directors and owners of the company:
David M. Abbott, Chairman
72 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
Anthony A. Klein, President
35 Lexington Circle
Swampscott, MA 01907
John J. Kellogg, Treasurer
27 Ledge Rock Road
Concord, MA 01742
3. Please provide the name, address, phone number and contact person for any
organization which may own or control the applicant organization, or who are
affiliated with the applicant business organization. Not applicable.
4. Certificate of Good Standing- Please provide proof of good tax standing in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts via a Certificate of Good Standing, which is a
letter issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. To obtain a copy of a
Certificate of Good Standing Please see Attachment 1 of this application.
We filed our request for a Certificate of Good Standing with the Department of
Revenue on February 23, 1995.
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RESOLUTION
APPROVING CERTIFIED PROJECT APPLICATION OF
Thermal Circuits, Inc.
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. has applied for designation as a Certified Project under the
Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program created by Chapter 23A of
Massachusetts General laws;
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. meets the minimum standards of the Economic Development
Incentive Program and the local economic development goals and criteria established as
part of the documents creating the Beverly& Salem Regional Economic Target Area and
the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the proposed certified project is located at 58 Swampscott Road, tax parcel # 763.
The legal description of this are is as follows and is within the boundaries of the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty(350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
WHEREAS the City of Salem has agreed to offer Thermal Circuits, Inc. a Tax Increment
Financing Agreement;
WHEREAS, Thermal Circuits, Inc. will invest approximately $975,0001to construct a new
manufacturing facility and will retain 81 jobs and create approximately 40 new
permanent, full-time jobs for residents of the Beverly & Salem Regional Economic
Target Area, and the City within three years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Salem City Council approves the Certified
Project application of Thermal Circuits, Inc., and forwards said application for certification to the
Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval and endorsement.
Adopted this day of `_��Cz ' 199,6 , by the Salem
City Council.
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Neil J. HavAngton, M13for
Attest:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
' Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Taxpayer Service
Certificate Unfi
215 First Street
Cambridge,MA 02142 March 13, 1 995
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
4 JEFFERSON AVENUE
SALEM, rV1A 01970
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
It is hereby certified by the Commissioner of Revenue of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
as of the above date, that the above named corporation is a domestic corporation organized
in Massachusetts on October 5, 1961 and that said corporation is in good standing with
respect to any and all returns due and taxes payable to the Commonwealth under General
Laws, Chapter 62C, and the statutes referred to in Section 2 thereof.
This certificate does not certify the corporation's standing as to unemployment insurance taxes
under G.L.Ch. 151 a or taxes under any other provisions or law.
No. 23352
B �•
Deputy Chief,
Taxpayer Assistance Bureau
THIS IS NOT A WAIVER OF LIEN ISSUED UNDER GENERAL LAWS, CHAPTER 62C, SECTION 52,
AND CANNOT BE USED FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
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Mitchell Adams Mark McOuillen
Commissioner Deputy Commissioner
City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
I. LOCATION
A. Economic Opportunity Area: Salem EOA
B. Municipality: City of Salem
C: Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Zone:
Attached are: general location map, parcel by parcel map, property lines, all
thoroughfares public rights of way and easements, land use and zoning map, and
the location of proposed private project.
Common description of TIF Zone: The proposed Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is
located off of 58 Swampscott Road in the Salem EOA. The tax parcel is #763.
The legal description of this TIF Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524=13 and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
D. Narrative Description of TIF Zone --Needs Problems and Opportunities:
Designation of this TIF Zone meets the needs of, solves problems for and creates
opportunities for both Thermal Circuits and the City of Salem.
• Meeting the needs of Thermal Circuits: A rapidly growing manufacturer
of heaters and heater assemblies, Thermal Circuits can no longer continue
to operate in its antiquated, three-story, 20,000 s.f. manufacturing facility
at 4 Jefferson Avenue in Salem. To meet customers' orders and continue
to grow,the company must expand into a modern, one-floor, 26,0000 s.f.
facility with room for further expansion. The tax benefits offered through
the Commonwealth's Economic Development Incentive Program and this
TIF plan will enable the company to invest in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Meeting the needs of the City of Salem: To improve its ability to retain
and attract new business,the City of Salem must gain a competitive
advantage over other communities with better highway access and more
land available for development. The ability to offer tax increment
financing, beginning with this proposal, will help Salem to retain existing
industry and attract new companies to the City.
• Solving problems for the City and Thermal Circuits: Approval of this TIF
Zone and TIF Plan will enable Thermal Circuits to construct a new facility
in Salem, solving the operational problems that stem from the company's
cramped, antiquated plant. Approval of this project solves a problem for
the City as well. Without designation as a TIF Zone, the land that makes
up the TIF will not be developed through ordinary market forces. Public
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
investment and creative economic development tools are necessary to
promote the development of one of the few remaining industrially zoned,
environmentally clean areas of the City of Salem.
• Creating opportunityfor Thermal Circuits: Once in its new facility,
Thermal Circuits will be able to continue its record of impressive growth.
GROWTH OF THERMAL CIRCUITS: 1992 TO 1998
Year Sales Total Employ
1992 $3.63 in 57
1993 $4.20 in 63
1994 $4.45 in 72
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5.13 m (estimated) 85 (estimated)
5.75 m (estimated) 95 (estimated)
6.50 m (estimated) 107 (estimated)
7.48 in (estimated) 1 120 (estimated)
• Creating opportunityfor the City of Salem: Designation of this TIF Zone
and approval of this TIF plan will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
retaining jobs, creating new jobs, expanding the City's tax base and
making the City a more competitive location for business. All of these
benefits are described in more detail in SECTION III: TIF ZONE&
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
• Creating opportunityfor the City of Salem outside of this TIF Zone:
Development of a new Thermal Circuits plant within this TIF Zone will
serve as a catalyst for future development on the land surrounding the new
facility. The Thermal Circuits TIF Zone is one of six vacant industrial
parcels available at what will become a 29-acre industrial park. The City,
using a state grant and Federal funds, will construct a road and
infrastructure to serve all of these industrial parcels. This road
construction and the tax incentives available through the Economic
Development Incentive Program will keep Thermal Circuits in Salem,
enable the development of the remaining five parcels and the creation of a
small industrial park, generate jobs for area residents and expand the City's
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
tax base significantly.
E. Property owners within the proposed TIF Zone: The property owner within the
TIF Zone is Thermal Circuits, Inc.
II. TIME
The TIF Plan and TIF Zone described here will be in effect for a period of 10 years.
1II. TIF ZONE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A
& B Economic Opportunities and Economic Benefits to the Community: Approving
the proposed TIF Zone will create the following economic opportunities and
benefits:
1. It will enable Thermal Circuits, a rapidly growing manufacturer of heaters
and heater assemblies, to remain in Salem and develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing facility.
2. Retains 81 jobs in Salem.
3. Generates jobs: Thermal Circuits expect to hire at least 15 new employees
in the Spring of 1995 and more 40 to 60 employees during the next three
years.
4. Increases property tax revenue in the short term: During the time that
Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually
increase, even as the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of
Salem's Board of Assessors estimates that the project immediately
generates $39,000 in additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for
the parcels surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
5. Increases property tax revenue in the long term: After Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan expires, the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
6. Generates interest in Salem as a competitive location for business. If
successfully approved, Salem's first TIF plan will demonstrate that the
City can offer economic development tools to retain business. Success
here will invite the interest of firms located outside of the City.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
C: PROPOSED AND POTENTIAL LAND USES
Thermal Circuits will construct a 26,000 s.f. manufacturing and office facility within the
proposed TIF Zone.
D. ZONING IN THE TIF ZONE
The TIF Zone is currently zoned for business park development.
E. No part of the proposed TIF Zone is a hazardous waste disposal site.
IV. TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A. Planned Private Project: Thermal Circuits will develop a 26,000 s.f.
manufacturing and office facility in the proposed TIF Zone.
Budget for Project:
ITEM COST
Land acquisition $ 50,000
Grading $ 50,000
Paving $ 45,260
Utilities $ 60,000
Parking lot lights $ 8,000
Contingency (less real estate) 10% $ 17,600
Engineering (less real estate) 4% $ 7,000
Supervision $ 10,000
New building construction $975,000
Total $1,222,860
Relevant business plans:
Time schedule for development: Construction will be completed and the
company will occupy its new facility on September 1, 1995.
Expected increases in job creation: The company will add 15 new jobs in
the Spring of 1995 and expects to add 40 to 60 new jobs over the next
three years. Given the company's recent strong growth, these are
conservative estimates of job creation, according to company officials.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
Estimates of tax revenue: During the time that Thermal Circuits' TIF
Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as the
company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant. After Thermal Circuits' TIF Plan
expires, the tax impact of development will be $76,456 per year.
B. Planned Public Projects: The City of Salem will direct a Community
Development Action Grant of$260,000 to construct a road and infrastructure
from the existing Swamspcott Road to the TIF Zone (the site of Thermal Circuits'
new plant.) This road will serve three of the six development parcels that make
up the industrial park under development off of Swampscott Road. The City will
use CDBG funds to enable the completion of a road to serve the remaining three
parcels. This infrastructure development will create a small industrial park.
Budeet:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for$384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance & Demolition $141,272
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees (3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies (10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
V. FINANCING FOR TIF ZONE PROJECTS
A. Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: Amount:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ 962,860
Total $1,222,860
B. Anticipated Financing for Construction of Road and Infrastructure:
Source: Amount:
Community Development
Action Grant $268,553 (for construction of road and
infrastructure of 700 linear feet)
Community Development $299,910 (for construction of road and
Block Grant infrastructure of 800 linear feet)
C: Detailed Projection of Costs of Public Construction:
The road is 1,500 linear feet and can be constructed for$384 per linear foot.
BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Line Item Amount
Clearance & Demolition $141,272
Street& Site Improvements $137,005
Water& Sewer Facilities $109,700
Professional Fees (3%) $ 8,867
Cost Subtotal $516,784
Contingencies (10%) $ 51,679
Total Project Cost $568,463
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March 10, 1995
D. Will betterments be used to finance any public-private projects now or within the
proposed life of the TIF Plan? Yes. The portion of the new road and
infrastructure paid for with CDBG funds will be repaid to the City over time as
the landowner, Fafard Real Estate, sells the remaining parcels served by that road.
E. If Betterments or Special Assessments are a part of the TIF Plan:
1. Schedule for defrayal of construction costs: Costs will be defrayed as the
land owner sells the remaining five lots for development.
2. Agreement of all participating parties in the betterment: Please see the
attached Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of the
City of Salem, Thermal Circuits and Fafard Real Estate.
F. Describe how private projects will be financed:
Anticipated Financing for Thermal Circuits Plant:
Source: Amount:
City of Salem Loan $ 50,000 (for land acquisition)
Fafard Real Estate Land subsidy $ 210,000 (for land acquisition)
Bank Financing $ 962,860
Total $1,222,860
Thermal Circuits is weighing financing proposals from several banks.
VI. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
A. Authorization to use TIF: The attached City Council resolution authorizes the
City of Salem to use TIF in the Salem EOA. Also attached is a City Council
resolution approving this TIF Plan for Thermal Circuits.
B. Amount of proposed tax increment exemptions from propertv taxes and applicable
criteria: As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years. Also, see the description of the
proposed TIF Plan in part D of this section.
C. Maximum percentage of public project costs that can be recovered through
betterments or special assessments in lieu of the incremental real estate taxes:
About 53 percent of the cost to develop a 1,500 foot road ($299,910 of the
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March 10, 1995
$568,463 project cost) will be repaid through betterment fees assessed on the
landowner as the five remaining development parcels are sold.
D. TIF exemption from prope , taxes:
1. The term of exemption is 10 years.
2. Calculation of exemption:
The base valuation of the land that makes up the proposed TIF Zone is
now approximately $1,300. Construction of the new plant will lead to a
new valuation of approximately $38,479. The increment, therefore, is
$37,179. The exemption package works as follows:
YEAR THERMAL CIRCUITS PAYS
1 Only the base tax bill of$1,300.'
2 Only the base tax bill of$1,300.`
3 12.5%of the increment, plus base tax bill.
4 25.0% of the increment, plus base tax bill.
5 37.5 % of the increment, plus base tax bill.
6 50.0% of the increment, plus base tax bill.
7 62.5%of the increment, plus base tax bill
8 75.0%of the increment, plus base tax bill.
9 87.5% of the increment, plus base tax bill.
10 100%of the increment, plus base tax bill.
As the attached spreadsheet shows, the City estimates the tax benefits to
total approximately $231,621 over 10 years.
NOTE: In years one and two, Thermal Circuits will continue to operate its
existing facility at 4 Jefferson Avenue, paying property taxes of
$12,212.90 per year. Also note that during the time that Thermal Circuits'
TIF Plan is in effect, property tax revenue will actually increase, even as
the company receives tax exemptions. The Chairman of Salem's Board of
Assessors estimates that the project immediately generates $39,000 in
additional tax revenue, since the tax bills increase for the parcels
surrounding the Thermal Circuits plant.
3. The effective date of increment exemption is July 1, 1995 or upon
approval by the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is
later.
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City of Salem Tax Increment Financing Plan for Thermal Circuits, Inc.
March 10, 1995
VII. APPROVAL OF TIF PROJECTS
TIF projects are approved by the Salem City Council. The Mayor and his staff are
responsible for negotiating TIF Plans and, after Council approval, executing those plans.
Evidence of local approvals of the proposed TIF Zone and TIF Plan are provided here in
the form of a resolution passed by the Salem City Council on Thursday, March 9, 1995.
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THERMAL CIRCUITS
9-YEAR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
Value now $47,000 This is the value of the property in its current, undeveloped state.
Base tax bill $1,551
Value after plant built $1,400,000
Increment in value $1,353,000
TIF is applied to the increment.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551
Thermal Pays $1,551 Thermal Pays $1,551 Tax on increment $5,581 Tax on increment $11,162 Tax on increment $16,743
Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Saves $44,649 Thermal Pays $7,132 Thermal Pays $12,713 Thermal Pays $18,294
Thermal Saves $39,068 Thermal Saves $33,487 Thermal Saves $27,906
Thermal pays base tax bill. Thermal pays base tax bill.
Thermal pays taxes on 12.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 25%of Thermal pays taxes on 37.5%o
increment plus base tax bill. increment plus base tax bill. increment plus base tax bill.
Year Year Year Year Year 10
Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200 Tax at full value $46,200
Base tax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Base lax bill $1,551 Base tax bill $1,551 Thermal Pays $46,200
Tax on increment $22,325 Tax on increment $27,906 Tax on increment $33,487 Tax on increment $39,068 Thermal Saves $0
Thermal Pays $23,876 Thermal Pays $29,457 Thermal Pays $35,038 Thermal Pays $40,619
Thermal Saves $22,325 Thermal Saves $16,743 Thermal Saves $11,162 Thermal Saves $5,581
Thermal pays taxes on 50%of Thermal pays taxes on 62.5%of Thermal pays taxes on 75%of Thermal pays taxes on 87.5%of Thermal pays full tax bill.
increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill. increment plus the base tax bill.
Total property tax exemptions over nine years $245,570
Total property taxes paid over nine years $146,355
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING IN THE
SALEM ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AREA
WHEREAS. the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS. there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to create jobs and encourage business
expansion and relocation to the City of Salem;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Salem that:
(1) Tax Increri4ent Financing may be used as a tool to encourage economic
development within the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
(2) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement Tax Increment
Financing agreements.
Adopted this day of `:'/CGL / 19by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
pf `Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
FOR THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Salem is part of the area designated the Beverly & Salem Regional
Economic Target Area and the Salem Economic Opportunity Area;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Salem has prepared a Tax Increment Financing Agreement
in accordance of Chapter 40 and 751 CMR 11.00;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for economic development and the use of Tax Increment
Financing as an economic development tool to encourage business expansion and
relocation to the City of Salem;
WHEREAS, there is strong support for using Tax Increment Financing to encourage the
development of a manufacturing facility for Thermal Circuits, Inc. off Swampscott Road
in the Salem Economic Opportunity Area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Salem City Council that:
(1) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement be adopted as it has been substantially
submitted to the City Council. A copy of said Tax Increment Financing
Agreement is attached as Exhibit A, and made part of this Resolution.
(2) The area to be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone is:
That land situated in Salem in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
NORTHEASTERLY by Swampscott Road eight hundred ten and 28/100 (810.28)
feet;
SOUTHERLY and SOUTHEASTERLY on two courses measuring together eight
hundred forty four and 95/100 (844.95) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY thirty (30) feet,
SOUTHEASTERLY eighty two and 84/100 (82.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY three hundred fifty (350) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY sixty seven and 84/100 (67.84) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY two hundred sixty six and 11/100 (266.11) feet,
NORTHWESTERLY one hundred forty one and 51/100 (141.51) feet,
NORTHEASTERLY one hundred seventy three and 97/100 (173.97) feet by lot
699, as shown on plan hereinafter mentioned;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Margaret J. Bryson seven
hundred sixteen and 16/100 (716.16) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by lot 633, as shown on said plan, one thousand thirty four
and 30/100 (1034.30) feet;
WESTERLY, by land now or formerly of Frederick H. Griswold nine hundred
eighty five and 40/100 (985.40) feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by lots 524, 524-B and 524-A, as shown on said plan, four
hundred eighteen and 43/100 (418.43) feet, and
NORTHWESTERLY by said lot 524-A, as shown on said plan, five hundred
eighty three and 06/100 (583.06) feet.
All of said boundaries are determined by the Court to be located as shown upon
plan numbered 11802-42, draw by Merrimack Engineering Services, Surveyors,
dates September 13, 1985, as modified and approved by the Court, filed in the
Land Registration Office, a copy of a portion of which is filed with certificate of
title 55254 in said Registry, and the above described land is shown as lot 698, on
last mentioned plan.
Part of the above described land is subject to a Taking of Easement by the Essex
County Commissioners, dated July 16 1963, and filed as Document 106456 in
said Registry, and shown on plan filed with said Document.
The above described land is subject to the rights and easements in favor of said lot
699, as described in Deed Document 206220 in said Registry.
(3) A map of the Tax Increment Financing Zone is hereby attached as Exhibit B and
made a part of this Ordinance.
(4) The Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent
owners of the property in the Tax Increment Financing Zone. The City of Salem
reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax Increment Financing
Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational during the life of
the Tax Increment Financing Agreement, as specified in the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
(5) A copy of the adopted Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be forwarded to
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council for its approval.
(6) The effective date of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be July 1,
1995 or the date which the Tax Increment Financing Agreement is approved by
the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council, whichever is later.
(7) The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and implement the Tax Increment
Financing Agreement.
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Adopted this day of19 �J by the Salem
City Council at a regular City Council meeting with a quorum present.
Neil J. Harrington, Mayor Date
ATTEST:
Deborah E. Burkinshaw, City Clerk
SEAL
EXHIBIT A: Tax Increment Financing Agreement
EXHIBIT B: Map of Tax Increment Financing Zone
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TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
This agreement is made the 30th day of March, 1995, by and between the CITY OF SALEM, a
municipal corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
having a principal place of business at City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts,
01970, acting through the Mayor,Neil J. Harrington, (hereinafter called "the CITY"), and
THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC., a Massachusetts corporation with a principal place of business at
4 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 and KAK Realty Trust(hereinafter
collectively called "the COMPANY") . This Agreement will take effect as of July 1, 1995
(Fiscal Year 1996).
WHEREAS, the COMPANY wishes to locate a manufacturing facility off of 58 Swampscott
Road in Salem; and
WHEREAS, the CITY is willing to grant tax concessions in return for guarantee of construction
of a new manufacturing facility and employment opportunities for local workers; and
WHEREAS, the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to allow the use of Tax
Increment Financing as a tool to encourage economic development within the Salem
Economic Opportunity Area; and
WHEREAS,the Salem City Council resolved on March 9, 1995 to endorse the Tax Increment
Financing Plan negotiated by the CITY and the COMPANY.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein,the parties do
mutually agree as follows:
A. THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATIONS
1. The COMPANY shall locate a manufacturing facility on a certain parcel of land off of 58
Swampscott Road in Salem. "The FACILITY" as used herein means a building to be
constructed containing approximately 31,000 square feet plus site improvements; that is,
improvements to the unimproved parcel of land as of the date of this agreement.
2. During the life of this agreement, if the COMPANY decides to sell the FACILITY or the
business or to otherwise transfer control of the FACILITY or business and/or operations
thereof, the COMPANY shall give the CITY at least three months notice of said sale or
transfer. Said notice shall be given by certified mail,return receipt requested, to the
Mayor, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970.
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B. THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
I The CITY shall grant a tax increment financing exemption to the COMPANY in
accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter A, Section 3E, Chapter 40,
Section 59, and Chapter 59, Section 5. Said exemption shall be granted on the
construction of the FACILITY. Said exemption shall be valid for a period often(10)
years, beginning with fiscal year 1996 (July 1, 1995) and ending with fiscal year 2006.
During each year of this agreement, the company will pay taxes based on the current
value of the unimproved land as of the date of this agreement(the base tax bill) and on
that portion of the value of the FACILITY which is not exempted under the agreement.
The exemption schedule on the value of the FACILITY works as follows: For the first
two (2) years, the COMPANY will pay only the base tax bill and will be granted an
exemption of 100 percent of the full value of the FACILITY. In year three, the
COMPANY will pay taxes on 12.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax
bill. In year four, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 25% of the full value of the
FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year five,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 37.5%
of the full value of the FACILITY,plus the base tax bill. In year six, the COMPANY
will pay taxes on 50%of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year
seven, the COMPANY will pay taxes on 62.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus
the base tax bill. In year eight,the COMPANY will pay taxes on 75% of the full value of
the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year nine, the COMPANY will pay taxes on
87.5% of the full value of the FACILITY, plus the base tax bill. In year ten, the
COMPANY will pay taxes on the full value of the FACILITY.
C. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
1. This Tax Increment Financing Agreement shall be binding on all subsequent owners of
the property. The City of Salem reserves the right to review and renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement if the business activity ceases to be fully operational
during the life of the Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
2. If the COMPANY decides to expand the facility at any time during the life of the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement, the CITY and the COMPANY may renegotiate the Tax
Increment Financing Agreement to exempt all or part of the value of the expansion from
propertytaxes. The exact amount of that exemption will be determined at the time of
expansion.
Executed as a sealed instrument on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SALEM THERMAL CIRCUITS, INC.
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