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Work Session: Core Campus – Application for Multiple-Unit Property Tax
Exemption for Residential Property Located at 505 East Broadway
(The Hub in Eugene)
Meeting Date: May 29, 2013 Agenda Item: B
Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Amanda Nobel
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5535
ISSUE STATEMENT
The work session will be an opportunity for the council to hear about and discuss the Core
Campus proposal to build student housing at 505 East Broadway (see Attachment A).
BACKGROUND
In January, the City of Eugene received a Multi-Unit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTE) application
from Core Campus for a proposed student housing development (The Hub in Eugene) on East
Broadway and Ferry Street.
The council is currently discussing potential revisions to the MUPTE program and enacted a
temporary suspension of the program in February 2013. Since the Core Campus application was
submitted prior to the suspension, the existing program rules have been applied to this review.
Project Overview
The Hub in Eugene would be a 12-story, $44 million project: 197 apartments with on-site parking,
nearby parking, and commercial retail space. The site, which was a former Chevron service
station, has been vacant for eight years and is a brownfield site. Directly to the west is a
Korean/Japanese restaurant (formerly a Dunkin Donuts). To the east is a Pizza Hut. Due north is
a storage facility, and south, across Broadway, are eating establishments (including Burrito Boy)
and offices.
The project will have 501 bedrooms; 4,430 square feet of retail space; 34 on-site parking spaces;
and 88 surface parking spaces in a nearby lot. The building would be designed to achieve LEED
certification and would include a green roof among other features. The first-floor commercial
spaces, sales center, and lobby, will have a clear floor-to-ceiling glass storefront. The commercial
space would front East Broadway.
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The development will have onsite staff and security: six to eight full-time jobs and six part-time
jobs. The full-time staff will consist of a property manager, an assistant manager, a leasing
director, a leasing professional, a chief building engineer, a maintenance technician, and porters.
The proposed construction schedule would be 14-16 months long and provide an average of 120-
150 construction jobs. If the MUPTE is approved, construction would begin in February/March
2014.
Project Parking
The surface level secured parking on-site would be accessed from Ferry Street with a key card
system. The parking will be fully enclosed as part of the architecture of the building and not
readily apparent. A second parking area is proposed to be a surface parking lot nearby within ¼
mile at 901 Franklin. (See Attachment B for the location of the proposed surface parking.) The
property is City-owned and currently used as surface parking. The City has been marketing this
surplus property for sale since 2011. Core Campus has expressed an interest in leasing or
acquiring the site.
MUPTE Program
The MUPTE program is enabled by state legislation and designed to encourage higher density
housing and redevelopment in the core area and along transit corridors. The objective strongly
aligns with several of the pillars of Envision Eugene. Increasing the amount of multi-family
housing in the downtown and along transit corridors helps reduce pressure on urban growth
boundary (UGB) expansion and protects existing neighborhoods.
The program provides a 10-year property tax exemption on qualified new multi-unit
housing investments that occur within a specific, targeted area, that meet program
requirements, and that are reviewed and approved by the council. During the exemption period,
property owners still pay taxes on the assessed value of the land and any commercial portions of
the project, except those commercial improvements deemed by the council to be a public benefit
and included in the exemption. In September 2011, the council added the option to exempt the
commercial portion of a multi-unit housing project to the extent that the commercial property is
required or considered to be a public benefit. The council amended Eugene’s code provisions in
November 2008, to assist both staff and the council in evaluating a MUPTE application with: 1)
adoption of approval criteria and 2) direction to the City Manager to adopt a public benefit scoring
system (described below).
Staff’s review of the Core Campus MUPTE proposal is based on the current program requirements.
As ideas and potential revisions to the MUPTE program have emerged from the City Council’s
discussions, staff have had conversations with the developer about the possibility of
incorporating elements of the MUPTE revisions into proposed conditions of approval.
Public Comments
A display advertisement was published in The Register Guard on May 4, 2013, soliciting comments
for 30 days on the Core Campus MUPTE application. The period ends on June 3, 2013, at 5 p.m.
All written comments received by staff through May 21 are included as Attachment C. The
Downtown Neighborhood Association Steering Committee unanimously took a position of support
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for the Core Campus project with specific points on safety for pedestrians and bicyclers (see
Attachment D).
Public Benefits
After reviewing the Core Campus application against the public benefit scoring criteria in the
Standards and Guidelines, staff determined that the proposed development earned 290 points. (A
minimum of 100 points is required for the City Manager to recommend that council approve an
application.) Points were awarded for the project through the following benefits:
Density: 50 points (10 points per unit in excess of the minimum code requirement; 50 point
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max)
Green Building Features and Quality of Building Materials: 100 points for planned LEED
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certification
Accessibility: 40 points (10 points per accessible unit)
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Location: 100 points for being located within the Downtown Plan Area
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Financial Analysis
The applicant demonstrated that the project as proposed could not be built but for the benefit of
the tax exemption. Core Campus will need to provide 25 percent ($11 million) of the project’s
financing in the form of equity, which is likely to come from an equity investor active in the
nationwide market. Additionally, the proposed project will require the investor to assume some
risk from the major redevelopment costs associated with the site and from the rate of absorption
of the large number of proposed units brought into the local student housing market. Core
Campus has indicated that their equity investor will require a minimum rate of return of 8.96
percent in the first year. Without the MUPTE savings, The Hub is projected to generate a 4.7
percent first-year rate of return, which is insufficient to attract the required equity investment.
The MUPTE tax exemption would lower annual operating costs by approximately $450,000, which
produces higher net operating income and results in a projected 8.7 percent first-year rate of
return. (See Attachment E for more detailed financial analysis.)
Staff and the Loan Advisory Committee reviewed the pro-forma, including assumptions regarding
lease rates, operating costs, capitalization rate, lender underwriting criteria, interest rate
assumption, and market expected rate of return. The committee confirmed the financial
assumptions used in the analysis and unanimously concluded that the tax exemption is needed to
generate a return on investment sufficient to attract the required equity investment.
Tax Impact
The Hub in Eugene will continue to generate property tax revenue on the land. Staff estimates the
property tax paid will be $11,200 in year 1. After 10 years, the entire development will be taxable,
estimated at $620,000 in year 11. Core Campus states that the MUPTE is vital to the development
and, if it is denied, the 12-story housing development will not be built. The chronically
underdeveloped site is zoned C-2, community commercial for medium-density commercial. The
surrounding area is a mix of fast food and small format motels. If the Core Campus project does
not move forward, the property is likely to develop in a similar manner as the surrounding area,
which would produce less value and tax revenue.
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Need for Tax Exemptions to Encourage Ground Floor Commercial
Core Campus proposes the potential inclusion of approximately 4,480 square feet of ground floor
commercial space. The ground floor commercial use is considered to provide public benefit as
commercial/retail uses in this area will support downtown vitality and the opportunity for project
residents and others in the area to easily walk to the proposed commercial/retail services. There
are risks associated with tenanting ground floor commercial at lease rates that can support the
cost of constructing the space. Additionally, mixing uses within one building typically adds
construction costs related to building code requirements. Mixed-use construction adds
complexity and cost. Allowing the MUPTE to include the ground floor commercial/retail space
will improve the financial feasibility of incorporating the space into the project and stimulate a
desired form of mixed-use development.
Timing
June 10 is reserved for consideration of the Core Campus project. The City Manager’s
recommendation will be provided with the June 10 agenda item summary. This application was
submitted on January 24. By state statute and code, if the council has not acted within 180 days
from the application date, the application would be deemed approved.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Utilization of the MUPTE program to stimulate new multi-unit housing development addresses
many goals for Eugene and downtown, including:
Eugene Downtown Plan
Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown for a
variety of income levels and ownership opportunities.
Downtown development shall support the urban qualities of density, vitality, livability and
diversity to create a downtown, urban environment.
Actively pursue public/private development opportunities to achieve the vision for an
active, vital, growing downtown.
Use downtown development tools and incentives to encourage development that provides
character and density downtown.
Facilitate dense development in the courthouse area and other sites between the core of
the downtown and the river.
Envision Eugene Pillars
Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options.
Integrate new development and redevelopment in the downtown, in key transit
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corridors and in core commercial areas.
Meet the 20-year multi-family housing need within the existing Urban Growth
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Boundary.
Make compact urban development easier in the downtown, on key transit corridors,
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and in core commercial areas.
Protect, Repair and Enhance Neighborhood Livability.
Implement the Opportunity Siting (OS) goal to facilitate higher density residential
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development on sites that are compatible with, and have the support of, nearby
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residents. Implement a toolbox of incentives that support the achievement of OS
outcomes.
Regional Prosperity Economic Development Plan
Strategy 5: Identify as a Place to Thrive - Priority Next Step - Urban Vitality
As we foster a creative economy, dynamic urban centers are an important asset. Eugene,
Springfield and many of the smaller communities in the region recognize the importance of
supporting and enhancing vitality in their city centers. Building downtowns as places to
live, work and play will support the retention and expansion of the existing business
community and be a significant asset to attract new investment. The Cities of Eugene and
Springfield will continue to enhance their efforts to promote downtown vitality through
development and redevelopment.
City Council Goal of Sustainable Development
Increased downtown development
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The work session is an opportunity to provide information and receive feedback on the proposed
Core Campus development. No formal action is requested.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager will use the feedback obtained at this work session to inform his
recommendation on the Core Campus MUPTE application.
SUGGESTED MOTION
No motion necessary at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
A.Location of Proposed Project and Project Rendering
B.Location of Proposed Surface Parking: 901 Franklin
C.Written Comment Received by Staff through May 21
D.Email from DNA Chair with Results from Steering Committee Vote
E.Financial Analysis
A copy of the MUPTE application for Core Campus is available in the council office and online at
www.eugene-or.gov/downtownprojects.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Amanda Nobel Flannery
Telephone: 541-682-5536
Staff E-mail: amanda.nobelflannery@ci.eugene.or.us
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ATTACHMENT A
Location of Proposed Project
Project Rendering
ATTACHMENT B
Location of Proposed Surface Parking: 901 Franklin
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
ATTACHMENT C
Written Comment Received by Staff through May 21
From: Rosemary Mulligan <mullymacd @gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 5:32 PM
To: NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
Subject: MUPTE program
We oppose the MUPTE application for the Hub. We feel the city is getting saturated with apartments.
Tax breaks for potential businesses that have good paying jobs to offer are a better investment for the city.
Dick and Rosemary Mulligan 541- 343 -5393
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
From:
Michael Russo <mrusso @uoregon.edu>
Sent:
Sunday, May 05, 2013 4:05 PM
To:
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
Subject:
Comments on the MUPTE for The Hub
Dear Mayor and City Councilors:
I have the following comments on the proposed project.
• First and foremost, the MUPTE program, with its all -or- nothing approach to giving tax breaks to developers will be
amended or discontinued shortly. And thank goodness for that. MUPTE was ill- conceived and extremely poorly
designed.
• Nonetheless, it would be desirable to have this project.
• I assume that the developers of this project realize what a "big ask" this stream of tax breaks is. The project
document states "If MUPTE isn't granted, this project will not be built." Well, what else would we expect them to
say? Without a process of recapturing tax breaks if the project's economics turn out to be rosier than appear in their
spreadsheets (a near certainty), the City is again— though its own doing —in a poor negotiating position.
• The City should reject the MUPTE benefits for the project, and then sit down with the developers to try to make the
project work. It will be important to provide some face - saving for the developers, perhaps by offering 1 or 2 years
worth of tax breaks,
• Rather than providing tax breaks at all, the City should consider working with the developers to create some benefits
that make sense to both parties. I have two ideas here:
• First, although the height is at the city limit, perhaps the city might consider a variance to allow for 1 or 2 more
stories. This would boost the returns for the developers, and although this would exceed the city's height limit, the
project might be sufficiently unique to do so. I understand from a councilor with which I spoke that there may not be
support at this point for exceeding the height limit, but it might be worse to lose the project altogether.
• Second, and more preferable in my eyes, is to recognize how this neighborhood will evolve and provide some one-
time public funding where it would make sense. Given the prospect of the Northwest Community Credit Union
building nearby and other projects, I believe at some point the City will need to build an pedestrian bridge across
Broadway /Franklin. Otherwise, a great many highly dangerous crossings will be made daily and also during evening
hours. Why not offer to build this bridge in such a way that it offers a direct access (perhaps on the second floor) to
the Hub building? This would be a significant amenity with long- lasting benefits to the project's owners and serve the
City's interests as well.
I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the project.
Michael V. Russo
1975 Potter Street
Eugene, OR 97405
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
From:
jennifer115 @comcast.net
Sent:
Monday, May 06, 2013 11:48 AM
To:
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
Subject:
Public Comments on The Hub
Saw your advertisement in The Register -Guard pertaining to public comments regarding yet another
tax exemption for a new company.
We are strongly opposed
As homeowners, we pay our share of taxes which according to the City of Eugene is not enough
hence the measure in the current election asking for more money which we cannot afford, could
make us and others homeless if this is passed.
We encourage new growth and businesses but feel ALL should pay their taxes to be part of our
community. As it stands now, that is not happening and we feel it should. It's the "little guy" getting
hurt once again.
Thank you for being the person to receive comments from "the public ".
Jennifer Levenson
NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
From: Stu Thomas <thomas @uoregon.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 4:53 PM
To: NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
Subject: Re. MUPTE application for The Hub student housing project on East Broadway
The City of Eugene is currently experiencing a terrible budget deficit. So bad that we've been asked to approve
a ballot measure to raise money for necessary services.
From the number of "For Rent for Fall" signs, there appears to be a real overabundance of student housing all
around the University of Oregon. And one only has to drive through the university neighborhoods to see many
more student apartment buildings in the process of being built. And then there's Capstone!
Given all this, how can the City of Eugene even consider issuing another property tax exemption for student
housing at this time?
Have you all gone completely mad ? ?!!
Sincerely,
Stuart Thomas
1879 Olive St.
Eugene, 97401
541- 344 -6147
222 E Broadway # 210
Eugene, OR 97401
May 6, 2013
Amanda Nobel Flannery
City of Eugene Planning & Development Dept.
99 W 10th Ave
Eugene,OR 97401
Dear Madam:
I am writing you in regards to a proposed apartment bulding at 505 East Broadway.
I believe the time has come to discontinue the ten year property tax exemption.
There has been several similar units constructed or approved around town
namely The Pearl at 16th and Pearl, the Capstone project at 12th and Willamette,
one proposed for 13th and Patterson (at site of Eugene Flower Home) one behind
the Original Pancake House. Increase in the enrollment at the U of O requires more
housing but there are several to the east of the main campus. It appears that many
of these developments did not provide many jobs for local workers. It is possible the
land tax on such developments would not be enough in return for city services they
require. Taxpayers are on overload and need some consideration.
VWY truly yours,
Irene H Fee
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Ms. Irene H. Fee
222 E Broadway Apt 210
Eugene, OR 97401 -8702
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NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda
From: Camilla Pratt <camillapratt @live.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 10:35 AM
To: NOBEL FLANNERY Amanda; *Eugene Mayor, City Council, and City Manager
Subject: The Hub
Regarding the proposed building of The Hub at 505 East Broadway
Amanda Nobel Flannery, Mayor Kitty Piercy and Members of Eugene City Council:
When I arrived in Eugene forty-seven years ago, Yapoah Terrace was a new reality. I was amazed at the incongruity of
size and location. Now, almost 5 decades later, steadily growing trees and other plants have softened the effect, but it
remains an eyesore and severely sun - shadows properties north of it.
As for the location of a 12 -story building at 505 East Broadway on a relatively small footprint, the effect would be even
more disconnected with the surrounding landscape.
If its intended purpose is student housing, pedestrian safety will always be a huge problem given the configuration of
East Broadway /Franklin Boulevard traffic at this location. This would be the wrong side of the street in that regard.
In my view, a building of this height in this location would be a monument to:
1) the greed of some developer /builder; and
2) our City's lack of discernment about what is appropriate in terms of scale and function.
However, the bottom line is: City of Eugene residents cannot afford future MUPTE tax subsidies.
Camilla Pratt
120 Westbrook Way
Eugene
ATTACHMENT D
Email from DNA Chair
with Results from Steering Committee Vote
From: David Mandelblatt [mailto:dmandelblatt@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 4:32 PM
To: *Eugene Mayor, City Council, and City Manager
Subject: Downtown Neighborhood Association re: Core Campus
On Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, the DNA Steering Committee unanimously passed the following motion:
I move that the DNA Steering Committee take a position of support for the proposed Core Campus
student housing project at 515 E. Broadway with the following understandings:
1. All Traffic Impact Analysis work done must include thorough examination of impact on bicycle and
pedestrian traffic as well as automobile traffic. “Automobile” includes public transportation.
2. Safety concerns shall be addressed and mitigated.
3. Enhanced opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle traffic shall be included as part of the “Public
Benefit” requirement of the MUPTE.
Our greatest concern about the project is safety issues that could arise for pedestrians and bicycles. Keeping in
mind that this project intentionally plans to have pretty limited parking opportunities, with the expectation that
it will encourage pedestrian and bike traffic, a Traffic Impact study has to include those aspects. We know that it
is not common practice, but feel that this project uniquely needs the extra scrutiny.
In fact, given Envision Eugene and sustainability goals that the city has set, it is hard to imagine that inclusion of
non-motorized traffic wouldn't be an automatic consideration in all future TIAs.
Given, also, the MUPTE requirement for a project to add something to the community, the Neighborhood
Association has looked carefully at the kinds of things that would make the most sense from our point of view.
Clearly enhancing opportunities for bike and pedestrian traffic would meet the criteria at the same time as
responding to our concerns about safety.
Thank you for considering the DNA viewpoint on this.
Sincerely,
David
David Mandelblatt
Co-chair, Downtown Neighborhood Association
dmandelblatt@yahoo.com
ATTACHMENT E
Financial Analysis
The financial information Core Campus submitted in their application is based on projections
prior to finalizing financing, construction, and tenanting. The financial assumptions included in
Core Campus’s MUPTE application pro-forma have been analyzed and adjusted as necessary to
more accurately reflect the expected financial performance of the project.
Sources
Total Cost
Annual debt service
Equity$ 11,001,14925%n/a
Conventional Debt$ 33,003,44975%$ 2,491,522
Total project$ 44,004,598$ 2,491,522
The $11 million in equity is anticipated to come from a single investor who has worked with
Core Campus on other projects. A minimum of 8.96% return (Cash on Cash) is needed in year 1
to secure the proposed equity investment.
Core Campus plans to use conventional bank construction financing, with the permanent, take-
out financing anticipated from a large commercial bank. Underwriting for the permanent
financing is based on a maximum 75% loan-to-value and minimum 1.25 debt service coverage
ratio.
Pro-Forma Without MUPTE
The pro-forma without MUPTE in this memo is derived from applying market-based
assumptions (described below) to the information provided by the developer.
Without MUPTEYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10
Rent Income$ 4,227,360$ 4,269,634$ 4,312,330$ 4,355,453$ 4,399,008$ 4,442,998$ 4,487,428$ 4,532,302$ 4,577,625$ 4,623,401
Parking Income$ 88,920$ 89,809$ 90,707$ 91,614$ 92,531$ 93,456$ 94,390$ 95,334$ 96,288$ 97,250
Retail Income$ 110,573 $ 111,679 $ 112,795 $ 113,923 $ 115,062 $ 116,213 $ 117,375 $ 118,549 $ 119,734 $ 120,932
Misc. Income$ 222,239 $ 224,461 $ 226,706 $ 228,973 $ 231,263 $ 233,575 $ 235,911 $ 238,270 $ 240,653 $ 243,060
- Vacancy (5%)$ 232,455 $ 234,779 $ 237,127 $ 239,498 $ 241,893 $ 244,312 $ 246,755 $ 249,223 $ 251,715 $ 254,232
= Effective Gross Rent$ 4,416,600$ 4,460,800$ 4,505,400$ 4,550,500$ 4,596,000$ 4,641,900$ 4,688,300$ 4,735,200$ 4,782,600$ 4,830,400
- Operating Exp (32%)$ 1,413,312$ 1,427,456$ 1,441,728$ 1,456,160$ 1,470,720$ 1,485,408$ 1,500,256$ 1,515,264$ 1,530,432$ 1,545,728
= NOI$ 3,003,288$ 3,033,344$ 3,063,672$ 3,094,340$ 3,125,280$ 3,156,492$ 3,188,044$ 3,219,936$ 3,252,168$ 3,284,672
- Debt Service$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522
= CF$ 511,766 $ 541,822 $ 572,150 $ 602,818 $ 633,758 $ 664,970 $ 696,522 $ 728,414 $ 760,646 $ 793,150
Cash on Cash Return 4.7%4.9%5.2%5.5%5.8%6.0%6.3%6.6%6.9%7.2%
Value$ 42,904,000$ 43,333,000$ 43,766,743$ 44,204,857$ 44,646,857$ 45,092,743$ 45,543,486$ 45,999,086$ 46,459,543$ 46,924,000
DCR 1.21
Rents & Vacancy
Income for the pro-forma is based on the following:
Residential rents from $1.83 - $2.23 per square foot per month (based on unit type)
Commercial rent $2.08 per square foot per month
Parking $65 per space
Miscellaneous (vending, fees, & cleaning) at 6% of residential income
The pro-forma uses market assumptions for vacancy of 5%. An 1% annual income escalation
rate is used.
Operating Expenses
For most multi-family projects, the standard assumption for operating expenses is 25% to 30%.
Operating expenses assumed for the proposed Core Campus project are estimated at 32% of
effective gross rental income. Slightly higher operating cost are expected from enhanced on-
site management personnel costs and the operation and maintenance costs associated with
higher than standard amenities such as open space, structured parking, hot tub, and furnished
units. Information from a local appraiser indicates an acceptable range up to 35%. An 1%
annual operating expense escalation rate is assumed.
Debt & Interest Rate
Debt service is based on a 30-year fixed loan at 5.75%.
Return & Value
Without the MUPTE savings, the year 1 return on equity is forecasted to be 4.7% (Cash on
Cash). The projected market value for the completed project is $42.9 million, as determined by
the Net Operating Income (NOI) divided by the capitalization rate. The estimated capitalization
rate is 7% based on information from a local appraiser who indicated an acceptable range up to
and including 7.25%.
ANALYSIS
The without MUPTE pro-forma appears to fall short of qualifying for the needed debt (with
debt coverage ratio of 1.21 and loan-to-value of 77%). Additionally, the project lacks the ability
to attract the needed equity. The proposed project will require the investor to assume some
risk from the major redevelopment costs associated with the site and from the rate of
absorption of the large number of proposed units brought into the local student housing
market. Core Campus has indicated that their primary investor will require a minimum first
year return of 8.96%. Without the MUPTE savings, the project generates a 4.7% first year
return, which is insufficient to attract the required $11 million equity investment. The Cash on
Cash only reaches 7.2% by year 10 in the absence of the MUPTE.
Pro-Forma With The MUPTE
With MUPTEYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5Year 6Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10
Income$ 4,649,100$ 4,695,600$ 4,742,500$ 4,790,000$ 4,837,900$ 4,886,200$ 4,935,100$ 4,984,500$ 5,034,300$ 5,084,600
- Vacancy$ 232,500 $ 234,800 $ 237,100 $ 239,500 $ 241,900 $ 244,300 $ 246,700 $ 249,200 $ 251,700 $ 254,200
= Effective Gross Rent$ 4,416,600$ 4,460,800$ 4,505,400$ 4,550,500$ 4,596,000$ 4,641,900$ 4,688,400$ 4,735,300$ 4,782,600$ 4,830,400
- Operating Exp$ 1,413,300$ 1,427,500$ 1,441,700$ 1,456,200$ 1,470,700$ 1,485,400$ 1,500,300$ 1,515,300$ 1,530,400$ 1,545,700
- Property Tax
$ (449,000)$ (462,500)$ (476,400)$ (490,700)$ (505,400)$ (520,600)$ (536,200)$ (552,300)$ (568,900)$ (586,000)
(saved by MUPTE)
= NOI$ 3,452,300$ 3,495,800$ 3,540,100$ 3,585,000$ 3,630,700$ 3,677,100$ 3,724,300$ 3,772,300$ 3,821,100$ 3,870,700
- Debt Service$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522$ 2,491,522
= CF$ 960,778 $ 1,004,278$ 1,048,578$ 1,093,478$ 1,139,178$ 1,185,578$ 1,232,778$ 1,280,778$ 1,329,578$ 1,379,178
Cash on Cash Return 8.7%9.1%9.5%9.9%10.4%10.8%11.2%11.6%12.1%12.5%
Value$ 49,319,000$ 49,940,000$ 50,573,000$ 51,214,000$ 51,867,000$ 52,530,000$ 53,204,000$ 53,890,000$ 54,587,000$ 55,296,000
DCR 1.39
The pro-forma above shows the impact of the MUPTE. The Cash on Cash return reaches 8.7%
in year 1 and 12.5% in year 10. The average return for the project over the ten-year period is
10.6%. This is within the market expectation for Cash on Cash return. The project valuation is
67% loan to value.
Tax Savings Calculation
The property tax savings from the MUPTE is calculated from the estimated value of the project:
X–=
Assessed Value Tax rate Land Property Tax MUPTE Savings
XX
Assessed Value = Value Changed Property Ratio = $44,034,000 0.5898 = $25,971,300
Tax Rate = $18.18 per $1,000 in assessed value
Land Property Tax = $11,200
The land property tax must be subtracted out from the total tax because the MUPTE only
applies to the value of the new improvements. The estimated property tax for the land is
$11,200, which was estimated by the current assessed value of the land ($639,816).
The estimated property tax savings from the MUPTE in year 1 is $450,000.
The property tax estimate is based on two key assumptions:
1.The current tax rate stays the same for the 10 year period.
2.Assessed value increases annually by 3%, which would mean that there is no significant
change in the way assessed value is calculated; also the property will be reassessed
when the exemption expires.
Core Campus states in the application that the MUPTE also allows for higher quality finishes and
building to LEED standard. Examples of the finishes include stainless steel appliances and
granite counter tops, which allow the project to position itself for the possibility of converting
the structure to a non-student focus in the future as added flexibility and to mitigate vacancy
risk. (Shared walls between bedrooms can be removed to provide larger master suites and
reduce the bedroom count to accommodate a more typical market rate renter.) Construction is
steel and concrete ($140 per square foot hard costs building only; $130 per square foot hard
costs building and parking).