Experience
$1.8 Billion Missouri Chapter 100 Financing for Aerospace Client
Represented an aerospace client in a $1.8 billion Missouri Chapter 100 financing to fund the construction of approximately 1 million square feet of assembly, hangar and operations space. The project, which is expected to create 500 new jobs, had tremendous support from the community with approximately 160 corporate leaders, small business owners, educational institutions and nonprofit groups voicing their support.
$123.6 Million Bond Financing for Metropolitan-Area County
Served as bond and disclosure counsel to a metropolitan-area county on publicly offered special obligation bonds in the amount of $123.6 million. The bond proceeds will be used to finance major improvements and renovations to a convention center. The financing was well publicized and involved complex considerations relating to the tax-exempt status of the bonds.
Approval of Special Tax District
Secured tentative approval for a special tax district for redevelopment project being developed by client company. The district would levy a 1 percent sales tax on goods sold in the 22-acre district. It would expire at the end of 2043 or once it reached a limit of $4.5 million.
$43 Million Bond Issue for Municipality
Represented a municipality in the issuance of more than $43 million in bonds to fund the redevelopment of a former shopping center site. Because of possible changes in the tax code, it was necessary to structure the transaction twice in order to anticipate all possible contingencies and minimize the tax obligation for the municipality’s developer.
Successfully Obtained Zoning Code Amendments and Land Use Approvals for Construction Project
Successfully obtained zoning code amendments and land use approvals to construct and operate storage facilities in Missouri. Prepared multi-faceted applications to amend the zoning codes and to obtain use permits; appeared at several municipal board meetings; and communicated in a timely manner with municipal staff, committees, board members and our client's teams of engineers and architects to meet deadlines embedded in the complex zoning codes.
$200 Million Construction Financing
Closed $200 million in construction financing for construction of a health care client’s headquarters expansion. Also helped the client secure various state and local tax incentives, including the issuance of $715 million in Chapter 100 bonds for the project.
Local Counsel in Facility Zoning Matter
Served as local counsel for online retailer on its first Missouri distribution facility. Representation included zoning issues relating to parking and traffic requirements for the facility, consisting of a 348,480-square-foot a sorting center and 100,000 square feet in another building for a delivery station.
$65 Million Chapter 100 Bond Issuance for Manufacturing Company
Served as bond counsel in Chapter 100 bond issuance for manufacturing facility expansion and acquisition of equipment. Local facility installed new equipment for canned goods.
