316-22 WEST ORANGE - EXHIBIT B - PROJECT FINANCING AGREEMENT - PHASE 1 (RESIZE) - JMEUC.pdf

4 essential component (other than for obsolescence) of its Environmental Infrastructure System without the express written consent of the I-Bank, which consent may or may not be granted by the I-Bank in its sole discretion. Financing With Tax-Exempt Bonds. The Joint Meeting acknowledges, covenants and agrees that it is the intention of the Local Unit to finance the Project on a long-term basis with proceeds of I-Bank Bonds hereinafter issued, the interest on which is excluded from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation pursuant to Section 103(a) of the Code (“tax- exempt bonds”). In furtherance of such long-term financing with tax-exempt bonds, the Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that, except to the extent expressly permitted in writing by the I- Bank, the Joint Meeting will not take any action or permit any action to be taken which would result in any of the proceeds of the Loan being used (directly or indirectly) (i) in any “private business use” within the meaning of Section 141(b)(6) of the Code, (ii) to make or finance loans to persons other than the Local Unit, or (iii) to acquire any “nongovernmental output property” within the meaning of Section 141(d)(2) of the Code. In addition, the Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that no portion of the Project will be investment property, within the meaning of Section 148(b) of the Code. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that any Costs of the Project to be paid or reimbursed with proceeds of the Loan will result in the expenditure of proceeds under Treasury Regulations §1.148-6(d) and Treasury Regulations §1.150-2. Operation and Maintenance of Environmental Infrastructure System. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall maintain its Environmental Infrastructure System in good repair, working order and operating condition, and promptly make all necessary and proper repairs and improvements with respect thereto. Records and Accounts; Inspections. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall keep accurate records and accounts for the Environmental Infrastructure System, which shall be audited annually by an independent registered municipal accountant and shall be made available for inspection by the I-Bank upon prior written notice. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall permit the I-Bank (and any party designated thereby to act on its behalf or to assist

lable for inspection by the I-Bank upon prior written notice. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall permit the I-Bank (and any party designated thereby to act on its behalf or to assist it, including, without limitation, its professional advisors), at any and all reasonable times during construction of the Project and, thereafter, upon prior written notice, (i) to visit, inspect and examine the property constituting the Project and the site on which the Project is located, and (ii) to inspect (and make and retain copies of) any Joint Meeting accounts, books, records, correspondence and files, including, without limitation, Joint Meeting records regarding contracts, receipts, disbursements, investments and the overall financial standing of the Joint Meeting, and any other matters related to the Joint Meeting, the Project and the forgoing list of deliverables. In furtherance of the intent of this subsection, the Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall promptly prepare and provide such written reports and informational summaries as the I-Bank may reasonably require. Insurance. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall maintain insurance policies providing against risk of direct physical loss, damage or destruction of its Environmental Infrastructure System, in an amount that will satisfy all applicable regulatory requirements. The Joint Meeting covenants and agrees that it shall include, or cause to be included, the I-Bank as an