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as a defense in any proceedings, including delinquent tax proceedings with respect to the Development Property; provided, however, "tax statute" does not include any local ordinance or resolution levying a tax; Section 7.2 Public Assistance. In order to achieve the foregoing multi-use Development, it is anticipated that various Projects in the Development will require provisions addressing a variety of forms of public assistance that may be necessary in order to accomplish the Development. Examples of public assistance which may be ultimately be agreed upon may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Site Assembly & Land Write-Down. The City must consider acquisition of some or all of the Development Property based upon terms and conditions contained in the Development contract. Acquisition may be through negotiated purchase, or, after a good faith effort to acquire the site, condemnation or a combination. Acquired properties must be conveyed to the Developer at a write- down, subject to all of the applicable provisions of law. The write-down price may take into consideration any pending or levied special assessments. The difference between the City's assembly costs and the sale price may be paid to the Developer out of Project tax increment. (b) City Fees. The City must consider a write down or waiver of City Fees to assist with the financing gap. City fees that must be considered for a write down or waiver are, but shall not be limited to: 1. Park Dedication; 11. Sewer and Water Access Charge (except that portion of SAC required by Met Council); 111. Building Inspection Fees; and IV. Public Improvements (financed by City of Centerville via: special assessment bonds under Minnesota Statues Chapter 429) ( c) Grants. The City, as well as other outside sources such as Department of Employment and Economic Development, the Metropolitan Council and Anoka County Livable Communities Development Block Grant will be requested to provide grants and/or loans in the form of cash to permit the Developer to redevelop the Project. The City will cooperate with and support the Developer in any efforts to secure grants or similar funding. The use of any grant( s) and the amount of such grant( s) will not be known until the exact scope and anticipated use of the Projects are finally determined and established, and the availability of certain types of grants, and a definitive budget for the Development Project are established. (d) Capital Improvement Financing. The City will issue bonds for specific capital improvements. Minnesota Statutes Section 475 (The CIP Act) allows the City to issues bonds for the purpose of a city hall, public safety facility, and public works facility. An improvement must have an expected useful life of five (5) years or more to qualify. Only public safety, public works facilities, and City Hall facilities may be 21