Meetings

ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 9/16/26 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Resolution Approving Grant Agreement with 1001State OZ Operator, LLC for the Trust Hotel Project 6. Administrative Update 7. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Adjournment

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 7/15/26 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. State Update 6. Committee Reports a. Development Committee i. Use of Tax Increment ii. Cash Flow Projections iii. Project Financing 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 7/15/26 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Roger Richards, Katrina Vincent, Michael Raftis, and Brian Polito via Teams Carla Higgins and Cathryn Morris-Easterling Also attending: Senator Dan Lauglin, Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle and David Kozak from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office. 1. Call to Order - Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:02 PM 2. Public Comment – Senator Laughlin congratulated the Board on what a great job they are doing. 3. Review of Minutes - A motion to approve the Minutes from the May 20, 2026 meeting was made by Matthew Goode and seconded by Michael Raftis. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Financial Reports - Monthly financial reports were provided to the board at the meeting. Brian Polito indicated that with the current projections, money could get a little tight if Harrisburg is late with the next expected increment, but there is nothing to worry about. 5. State Update - Brian Polito reported communication issues with the State have been settled and there is now a good working relationship. Three projects have been approved by the State to move forward and the Board is expecting one or two more to be approved by the end of next week. 6. Committee Reports a. Development Committee - The development committee reported that now that things are moving forward they will be planning on meeting again with local banks to share more detailed information and opportunities. They will also be looking into whether the banks are working on any projects that may be appropriate for CRIZ assistance. i. Use of Tax Increment - Regulations regarding unused increment were discussed as well as possible solutions. These were included in the cash flow projections. ii. Cash Flow Projections - Mr. Polito shared his cash flow projections with the Board, which led to a lengthy discussion regarding same, including timing of necessary Resolutions, carry overs and possible early loan payments. iii. Project Financing - A brief discussion was had regarding keeping each project separated financially, possible future bond issues and the progress of standard loan and grant documentation. 7. Old Business – A question of the composition and tenure of the Board prompted a reminder that there is a published schedule and that one appointment will be made at the end of the year. 8. New Business - None 9. Adjournment - The Motion to adjourn was made by Matthew Good and seconded by Katrina Vincent. The meeting was adjourned at 3:42 PM. 4915-3699-5518 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 5/20/26 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. 2025 Audit Report 6. Recommendation to Adopt Board Policies a. Invoice Approval Policy b. Check Signing Policy c. Vacation and Sick Policy 7. State Update 8. Administrative Update 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 05/20/26 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Roger Richards, Daria Devlin, Cathryn Morris- Easterling, Michael Raftis, and Brian Polito via Teams Katrina Vincent and Carla Higgins Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office and Ed Kissell 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:02 p.m. 2. Public Comment: Ed Kissell asked about vacation and sick time policy listed as an agenda item. 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Matthew Good. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Financial Reports – Monthly financial reports were sent to the Board. Mr. Polito briefly commented before moving into the first annual Audit Report. 5. 2025 Audit Report – Dustin Starr and Alex Christy from Maher Duessel, joined the meeting via Teams video conference to present the 2025 Audit report. They reviewed the three parts of the Audit Report, being the Communication Letter, Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter. They also provided a copy of the full audit summary that was submitted to the State, which is a mandatory annual report. There was a brief discussion of possible deficiencies, improvement suggestions and internal policies, which they assisted in drafting with Mr. Polito. After their presentation, there was a brief discussion regarding the report and current practices regarding oversight and segregating duties to provide oversight in the future after the Authority has more employees. It was agreed that Matthew Good will continue to review financial disbursements and bank statements. A motion to adopt the audit report was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Matthew Good and was unanimously approved by the Board. The Audit will be posted on the CRIZ website as well as published in the local newspaper. 6. Recommendations to Adopt Board Policies a. Invoice Approval Policy - The proposed policy was forwarded via email to the Board prior to the meeting. A brief discussion was had regarding same. A motion to approve the Invoice Approval Policy was made by Matthew Good, seconded by Michael Raftis and approved unanimously by the Board. b. Check Signing Policy - The proposed policy was forwarded via email to the Board prior to the meeting. A brief discussion was had repeating that Matthew Good will continue oversight of any payments made as well as two signatures will remain necessary for any checks issued. A motion to approve the Check Signing Policy was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The Check Signing Policy was unanimously approved. c. Vacation and Sick Policy - - The proposed policy was forwarded via email to the Board prior to the meeting. A discussion was had with regard to Brian Polito being the only current employee and what has been done to date. Questions were raised concerning the Board's ability to override the written policy, lack of flexibility/leeway and their trust in Mr. Polito’s discretion. The Board opted to table the policy as written as there is no immediate need at the present time. It was suggested that Mr. Polito and the Board work on revisions to the proposed policy. It was also suggested that once the Authority adds additional employees that the Vacation and Sick Policy could most likely be the responsibility of the Executive Director as opposed to a Board issue. 7. State Update - Brian Polito reported that answers from the State are beginning to come in slowly, but that there has been some movement, including the Trust Hotel property being transferred into the Zone. The State has rejected three projects, citing the need for additional information. They have furthermore refused to rule on other projects until the Authority has a chance to implement the updates that the State has requested on the previously rejected projects. Mr. Polito met with Senator Laughlin earlier in the week, who in turn had a meeting with Harrisburg the day of this meeting and is expecting news regarding same. Mr. Polito is maintaining contact with the current project sponsors that are awaiting approval from the State and the Authority is currently on hold in accepting new applications until the State is more responsive and the process has been streamlined. There was some discussion about the State imposing requirements based on their perceived worth of a project as compared to the statutory requirements, which the submitted projects have all complied with. 8. Administrative Update – None 9. Committee Reports – a. Development Committee – Development Committee had nothing new that was not already addressed in this meeting; however, committee members were urged to be ready in case the State is ready to move forward. 10. Old Business: None 11. New Business: Daria Devlin raised the issue of Community Benefit Agreements for sponsors receiving CRIZ funding as a way to demonstrate additional benefits to the community and general public. 12. Adjournment: The Motion to adjourn was made by Matthew Good and seconded by Michael Raftis. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 PM. 4904-0323-9598 v.1

ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 3/18/26 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Consideration of Parcel Transfers 6. Resolution to Approve Parcel Transfers 7. 2026 Tax Increment 8. Administrative Update 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Adjournment

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 1/21/26 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Resolution to Approve Small Business Grant Program 6. Resolution to Adopt 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan 7. Recommendation to appoint Maher Duessel as Local Auditor 8. Administrative Update 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 01/21/26 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Katrina Vincent; , Cathryn Morris-Easterling, Daria Devlin, Michael Raftis and Brian Polito, Carla Higgins and Roger Richards via Teams Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office and Ed Kissel 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:00 p.m. 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the December 17, 2026 meeting was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The minutes were approved unanimous ly. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito provided a report via email to the board. He reported that the Authority has received the last payment from the foundation on their loan, the balance in reserve is in good shape, he is not expecting any new expenses in the near future. 5. Resolution to Approve Small Business Grant Program – Brian Polito and Development Committee put together the outline for a Small Business Grant Program through the Authority. Discussion was had regarding eligibility and conditions to apply for the Program. Grants would be available up to $100,000, with the approved applicant receiving $5 for each $1 spent. The Development Committee recommends the proposal for the Program be sent to the State for their comments and feedback. After several questions and clarifications, Matthew Good motioned to approve the Small Business Grant Program be sent to the State for review; Michael Raftis seconded the motion. The Board passed the motion unanimously. 6. Resolution to adopt 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - The Board had previously voted to adopt a retirement plan for CRIZ Authority employees, which is currently and has been administered through John Hancock. John Handcock has asked for a B oard Resolution, on their form, approving the plan as of January 1, 2025. Matthew Wachter motioned to sign the Resolution, Carla Higgins seconded. The Board approved unanimous ly. 7. Recommendation to appoint Maher Duessel as Local Auditor A brief discussion was had regarding the process, experience and recommendations to hire Maher Duessel CPAs as the l ocal auditor for the Authority. Maher Duessel has extensive experience with non-profit and government organization. The Audit is due in May and they will need to begin the audit process shortly. Matthew Wachter motioned to appoint Maher Duessel as the local auditor; Matthew Good seconded. The motion was passed unanimously. 8. Administrative Update – No administrative update was given. 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee – The Development Committee reported that they have received a new project, that is still in the early phase of research. They also indicated that with so many projects waiting on the State for a response, they will explore other projects, but will not move forward with any until responses are received from the State. 10. Old Business: Roger Richards gave a report on his meeting with the Governor last month. He indicated that the meeting went very well and feels that there may be more cooperating from the State forthcoming. He also believes that they made good headway on the tax increment decision from the Department of Revenue. Roger indicated that he asked for a predetermination to move things forward. The Governor is supposed to get back to Roger on how and when to proceed. There was continued discussion regarding difficulty getting loans or the applicant getting bridge loans, without certification from the State or possibly asking for some king of written determination from the State if we have to wait for certification. There was a brief discussion on what Brian has and should convey to applicants that may ask about the timeline. Brian did reach out to the State with a list of applications and the dates they were sent, requesting status updates on all. The State did relay that they understood the Authority had a number of outstanding application and that they would answer shortly regarding the first round of projects submitted. Brian was encouraged to reach out again for an answer. There was concern and discussion about the number of non- filing businesses located with the zone. It was mentioned that some small businesses in the Harrisburg zone were voluntarily removed from the program and that may be something to look into. 11. New Business: None: 12. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 PM. The Motion made for adjournment by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Katrina Vincent. 4925-6264-4106 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 11/19/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. Modern Tool Square 6. Resolution Approving the EDDC Flagship City Commons Project 7. Financing Update 8. Administrative Update 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 10. Old Business 11. New Business 12. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 11/19/25 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Carla Higgins; Cathryn Morris- Easterling, Michael Raftis and Brian Polito. via Teams Roger Richards Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office and David Uhlig 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:02 PM 2. Public Comment: David Uhlig a resident of City of Erie spoke to advocate for CRIZ support for public art in the City. He suggested that CRIZ can support public art by stipulating that any project receiving CRIZ funds must allocate 1% of the total development cost to public art projects. 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting was made by Katrina Vincent and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito provided a brief review of the Authority’s month and year to date finances. The Authority is proceeding as expected, and should not have any funding issues prior to the first increment being received. 5. Discussion of Potential Projects Modern Tool Square 333 State Street Joshua Amacher, Jane Bryndel and Ben Brezinski from Modern Tool Square, LLC joined the presentation by Cory Tubo from Reliance Bank. Modern Tool Square LLC, purchase the building in July, 2024 and has invested over 2.5 Million in mostly residential renovations, updates and some critical repairs, in what they refer to as Phase 1. They are shovel ready to begin Phase 2, which is a 7.8 Million renovation, including significant maintenance to the façade, roofs and windows as well as upgrades to the current professional offices, adding another restaurant and fixing the courtyard. A PowerPoint presentation was sent to the Board Members. The Development Committee has greenlighted Modern Tool Square, LLC to begin the application process. 6. Resolution Approving the EDDC Flagship City Commons Project – Katrina Vincent, Chair of the Development Committee, provided an overview of the project. A project packet was previously forwarded to all board members with full details on this $44 Million project, requesting $13 Million CRIZ support with $8 Million as a grant and a loan for the remainder that would create the connection piece of the previous EDDC renovation projects, including restaurants, retail, office space and a rooftop event space, within the CRIZ map. A Motion to pass the Resolution to send the EDDC Flagship City Commons Project to Harrisburg for approval was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Carla Higgins. Matthew Wachter abstained from this vote due to his previous involvement as an Executive at the EDDC. The remainder of the Board voted unanimously to approve the Resolution. 7. Financing Update: Brian Polito reported that we are expecting the finalized revenue study very soon, possibly early next week. Several Board members are working on getting requests for proposals out to banks. They will work with PFM to compare those responses to the costs of a bond issue. They expect to have a recommendation on how to move forward on financing by February. 8. Administrative Update – Brian Polito reported that we have not heard back from the State regarding the applications that have been previously submitted, however, it was suggested that the Board doesn't push for an answer or push for approval of the loan fund. It was also pointed out that there are several projects ready to move forward as soon as the Board receives approval from the State. 9. Committee Reports a. Development Committee – There was a discussion regarding certain projects that may not be financially stable enough to qualify for CRIZ funding, but the Committee is continuing to work with these groups until they are ready to proceed. The Development Committee is currently expecting to receive the Port Authority and Modern Tool Square applications shortly. 10. Old Business: None 11. New Business: None: 12. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:43 PM. The Motion made for adjournment by Carla Higgins and seconded by Matthew Wachter. 4931-4141-5547 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 10/15/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Resolution Approving the BUILD Schoolhouse Apartment Project 6. Resolution Approving the Erie County Convention Center Authority’s Courtyard Parking Garage Expansion Project 7. Administrative Update 8. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 9. Old Business 10. New Business 11. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 10/15/25 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Carla Higgins; Cathryn Morris-Easterling, Michael Raftis, Joseph Vendetti, Roger Richards, and Brian Polito. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office, Gary Kanonczyk 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 2:59 PM 2. Public Comment: Gary Kanonczyk asked to make a short presentation to the Board regarding a potential project that is not located within the current CRIZ map. He distributed a workup with the potential façade as provided by Northwest Restoration. He discussed plans for a 7200 square foot design that would include three 2-bedroom apartments on the second floor and potential restaurant space on the ground floor, with a total project cost of $1.3 Million. His request was that the property be included in an updated CRIZ map. Mr. Kanonczyk was encouraged to keep working with Brian Polito. 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting was made by Katrina Vincent and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito reported that the Authority is still on budget and is not expecting any upcoming unusual expenses. 5. Resolution approving the BUILD Schoolhouse Apartment Project A project packet was previously forwarded to all board members with full details on this $9.9 Million project, requesting $4.5 Million CRIZ support, with $3.7 Million as a grant and a loan for the remainder that would create 22 supportive housing residential spaces, along with social service space on the ground floor, within the CRIZ map. A Motion to pass the Resolution to send the BUILD Schoolhouse Apartment Project to Harrisburg for approval was made by Matthew Watchter and seconded by Roger Richards. Daria Devlin abstained from this vote due to her involvement as an employee for Hamot Health, which is a sponsor of the project. The remainder of the Board voted unanimously to approve the Resolution. 6. Resolution Approving the Erie County Convention Center Authority's Courtyard Parking Garage Expansion Project. A project packet was previously forwarded to all board members with full details on the addition of two floors to the existing parking garage in front of the Courtyard by Marriott. This $11.2 Million project will add 232 parking spaces. While not generating increment, the additional parking is necessary to accommodate future development in the area, all of which is in the CRIZ. ECCCA has obtained a low interest loan and CRIZ would pay 5/6 of the debt servicing costs. A Motion to pass the Resolution to send the Erie County Convention Center Authority's Courtyard Parking Garage Expansion Project to Harrisburg for approval was made by Matthew Watchter and seconded by Katrina Vincent. Roger Richards abstained from this vote due to Mr. Richards also being on the Board of the ECCCA. The remainder of the Board voted unanimously to approve the Resolution. A general conversation was had about the process of submitting the projects to Harrisburg. Brian Polito explained that each project would be submitted separately. It was also mentioned that yesterday was cut off date for the State to certify the baseline and that the revenue consultant is now in a position to begin the revenue study. 7. Administrative Update – Brian Polito previously sent the Board Members an update as to where the Authority is on current borrowing options. It was mentioned that a meeting with local lenders is scheduled to take place on October 23rd. Brian Polito indicated that they will still need to obtain a better framework regarding bond costs. Brian also reported that most projects that are currently in the pipeline should be in position to be sent to Harrisburg by the end of the year. Conversation was had suggesting that a cap needs to set for consideration of projects in the current year until the increment is known, shifting focus to future projects. It was reported that 55% of the CRIZ map business owners returned the original tax reporting forms. Those that did not return the forms are not eligible to apply for CRIZ assistance at this time. These businesses can report in the future and would be eligible to apply the following tax year. The authority would like the small business grant loan fund in place by the end of the year. 8. Committee Reports a. Development Committee – None 9. Old Business: None 10. New Business: None 11. Adjournment: A brief Executive Session was held prior to the meeting being adjourned at 3:29 PM. Immediately after coming out of Executive Session a Motion was made for adjournment by Roger Richards and seconded by Matthew Wachter. 4900-4286-4755 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 9/17/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. Erie-Western PA Port Authority 6. Resolution Approving the Trust Hotel Project 7. Resolution Approving the Scott’s Bayfront Hotel Project 8. Discussion of Hiring Bond Counsel 9. Administrative Update 10. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 11. Old Business 12. New Business 13. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 09/17/25 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Cathryn Morris- Easterling, Joseph Vendetti, Roger Richards, and Brian Polito via Teams Michael Raftis and Carla Higgins Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 2:59 PM. 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting was made by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Matthew Good. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Financial Reports – Mr. Polito gave a brief update on the finances, indicating that there was not too much to report, but that the biggest change was that Brian's full time salary began in July and that the professional fees from the start-up of the Authority are now slowing down. He also indicated that the Authority is currently on budget through next year. 5. Discussion of Potential Projects – a. Erie-Western PA Port Authority – The Port Authority is the largest owner of land along the bayfront, with over 670 acres on the waterfront. Chairman Jeff Brinling, Vice-Chairwoman Sharon Knoll and Executive Director Julie Slomksi from the Erie Western PA Port Authority, together with Jennie Louwerse, Senior Vice President of WSP attended the meeting to share a Powerpoint presentation including their past, current and future projects along the bayfront, which include restoring the Bicentennial Tower and renovating Dobbins landing. The rough estimates of their future plans were given as $15-18 Million, including parking, with the following breakdown: Tower $2-4 Million Deck $1-2 Million Dobbins Landing $2 Million East Dobbins Landing $1-2 Million State Street $2 Million Recreational (Boat rental, etc) $500,000 Parking – $300,000 - 1 Million During the presentation there was discussion regarding the collaborative effort of the 3 majority owners of the bayfront properties. It was indicated that a report should be ready within the next two months, with a possible 2-4 additional months for finalization. It was also mentioned that while the goal is a collaborative effort between the owners, each project would be sent to the State for approval on an individual basis and that each of the property owners should have a project submitted to the State by the end of this year. Discussion was had about the Port Authority's long term goal of cleaning up the Erie Coke property. It was mentioned that the Erie Coke project would not be eligible for CRIZ funds, due to the size of the property. The presentation ended with confirmation that the Erie Port Authority's short term priorities are the Bicentennial Tower and Dobbins Landing projects. 6. Resolution Approving the Trust Hotel Project – The Board Members were provided the Trust Hotel proposal for review prior to the meeting. After a short discussion Matthew Wachter made a motion to approve the Trust Hotel Project contingent upon the property being moved into the CRIZ zone and to submit the same to Harrisburg for review, the motion was seconded by Roger Richards and unanimously approved by the Board Members. 7. Resolution Approving the Scott's Bayfront Hotel Project – The Board Members were provided the Scott's Bayfront Hotel Project proposal for review prior to the meeting. After a short discussion Matthew Wachter made a motion to approve the Scott's Bayfront Hotel Project and submit the same to Harrisburg for review, the motion was seconded by Daria Devlin and unanimously approved by the Board Members. 8. Discussion of Hiring Bond Counsel – Matthew Good, Brian Polito and Michael Raftis reported on their committee work regarding the hiring of bond and loan counsel. They have suggested that Dilworth Paxton and MacDonald Illig be appointed as co-counsel for the bond issuances and loan closings and that the Knox Firm be considered as underwriter’s counsel. They are not in a position to put this to a vote, but wanted to share the information. Discussion was had that once the proposals are ready for a vote that Roger Richards, Daria Devlin and Matt Wachter will need to abstain from voting due to their professional and personal relationships with these law firms. Further discussion was had about possibly researching other avenues in lieu of bonds. 9. Administrative Update: None 10. Committee Reports a. Development Committee – The Development Committee announced that they have a presentation scheduled for October 23rd with several local lenders to encourage as much local participation as possible during the lending process. 11. Old Business: None 12. New Business: None 13. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 PM. The Motion made for adjournment by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Katrina Vincent. 4906-5439-1658 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 7/16/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. The Trust Hotel 6. Discussion of Hiring Revenue Consultant 7. Administrative Update 8. Committee Reports a. Development Committee 9. Old Business 10. New Business 11. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 07/16/25 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Cathryn Morris- Easterling, Michael Raftis, Joseph Vendetti, Roger Richards, Michael Raftis and Brian Polito. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office Carla Higgins via Teams 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:00 PM 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting was made by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Daria Devlin. The minutes were unanimously approved. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito reported that the second disbursement from the Erie Community Foundation, in the amount of $500,000 was received. He confirmed that the total loan was for $1.25 Million and a third disbursement will be forthcoming. 5. Discussion of Potential Projects – Christian Siembieda presented Erie State Street's project for the Renaissance Centre, which is the total conversion of the 160,000 square feet office building into a boutique hotel named The Trust Hotel, which would be an upscale (not luxury) hotel and restaurant at 1001 State Street. The $58.5 Million is approximately 12 weeks away from accepting contracting bids with financing in place for over 90% of the complete project, through commercial financing as well as State and local credit programs and grants. He has requested a $5.5 Million commitment from the CRIZ Authority to complete the financing. He presented studies reflecting tax, economic and tourism impact and discussed several feasibility and projection studies from both HVS International and REVPAR International. He was encouraged to continue to work with Brian Polito to keep the application process moving forward, including finding out if a CRIZ Authority commitment would be sufficient for the other lenders or if they would require the DCED approval of the request before funding. 6. Discussion of hiring a Revenue Consultant – Brian Polito reported that he reached out to two Revenue Consultant companies, S&P and Raftelis. Both entities responded and interviewed with Brian. Both have experience working with CRIZ authorities and were both highly recommended. Brian recommended hiring Raftelis, based solely on the cost difference between the two companies. Roger Richards made a motion to accept Brian's recommendation, Matthew Wachter seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously to hire Raftelis Financial Consultants. 7. Administrative Update: Brian Polito provided an email to the Board that sufficiently covered any administrative updates. No discussion was necessary. 8. Committee Reports: None 9. Old Business: None 10. New Business: None 11. Adjournment: A Motion for adjournment was made by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Katrina Vincent. The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 PM. 4915-2371-1830 v.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 6/18/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports a. Cash is getting low - $43k – requested next $500k from ECF 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. Bayfront Development Plan 6. Discussion of Hiring Financial Advisor 7. Administrative Update a. 68% compliance b. Reading 40% 8. Committee Reports a. Development Committee i. CCA is working with Randy P. on formal application ii. EDDC, Scott’s, ESR, Build next iii. Working with GoodHomes on potential project – exterior & storefronts iv. At this point, confident in $27.5 which will support $112 in development 9. Old Business 10. New Business 11. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 06/18/25 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Carla Higgins, Cathryn Morris-Easterling, Joseph Vendetti, and Brian Polito. Michael Raftis attended the meeting via Teams. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 2:59 PM 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting was made by Daria Devlin and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The minutes were approved unanimous. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito indicated that the cash on hand is running low and that he has requested the next round of the loan funding from the Erie Community Foundation, which he expects to receive next week. 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. Bayfront Development Plan – Brian Polito reported that Kim Thomas of Infinite Erie is working with Altair and meeting with ECCCA, Port Authority, and Scott family to create a better plan for the Bayfront Development, that they hope to have by the end of summer. Mr. Polito also attended a meeting in Harrisburg with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Governor's office. They were very receptive to the idea of a complete Bayfront Development Plan. Brian prepared a memorandum summarizing the meeting and will share it with the Board before the next meeting. The ECCCA is working with Randy Patterson regarding the parking garage project south of the Erie Courtyard Hotel, which would be included in the Bayfront Development Plan. It was discussed that they could begin working on that project prior to having the Bayfront Development Plan finalized and bridge fund the project prior to the Authority receiving funding, if necessary. b. East Side Renaissance is currently working on refining their proformas for both the 1108 State Street and the 908-912 Parade Street MHEDS projects. c. The Performing Arts Collective Alliance is also working on a formal proforma to share with the Board. It was pointed out that these projects currently represent approximately $30 Million in CRIZ funds and would generate over $100 Million in construction. 6. Discussion of Hiring Financial Advisor – Brian Polito recommended engaging PFM Financial Advisors to help with several facets of the funding process, including financial planning, budget and strategic advice and planning, as well policy development and debt issuance. Mr. Polito provided a copy of a proposed engagement letter to the Board Members prior to today's meeting. Mr. Polito indicated that PFM is a registered, municipal advisor who has worked with other CRIZ Boards, and could have the Erie CRIZ in a position to borrow by the end of the year. A Motion to engage PFM Financial Advisors under the terms of the engagement letter provided was made by Katrina Vincent, seconded by Matthew Good and unanimously passed by the Board. During this discussion Brian pointed out that the next step would be to hire a revenue consultant, who would provide a report necessary to underwrite a bond issuance. There was further discussion as to whether the Erie Community Foundation could also become a project lender in the future. The Board asked Brian to initiate a conversation with the Erie Community Foundation to see if this is something they would be interested in for future projects. 7. Administrative Update - See above. 8. Committee Reports a. Development Committee – Waiting for refinements for some of the proposals. 9. Old Business: None 10. New Business: None 11. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:22 PM. The Motion made for adjournment by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Joseph Vendetti. 1931472.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 5/21/25 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Financial Reports 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. East Side Renaissance b. Bayfront Development Plan 6. Administrative Update 7. Committee Reports a. Development Committee i. CRIZ Project Guidelines 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 05/21/2025 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent; Cathryn Morris- Easterling, Michael Raftis, Joseph Vendetti, Roger Richards, and Brian Polito. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office, and Kim Thomas of Infinite Erie. 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 2:57 PM 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting was made by Katrina Vincent and seconded by Cathryn Morris-Easterling. The minutes were approved unanimous. 4. Financial Reports – Brian Polito discussed the financial reports that he had sent to the Board and proposed that if the Board Members were comfortable with the reports offered, he can provide the same on a monthly basis. Discussion was had regarding current budget and existing funding. It was also discussed that while Brian is currently taking care of the bookkeeping needs, ultimately the Board should be planning on hiring an assistant and/or bookkeeper. 5. Discussion of Potential Projects a. East Side Renaissance – Mathew Harris, Marcus Atkinson and Paul Hamilton from the East Side Renaissance presented two projects that they are currently working on. The first is to finish the renovation of their current building at 1108 State Parade Street. They have finished the top floor and have 5 businesses lined up to rent office space once the building is complete. They have funding in place and were requesting an additional $808,000 to finalize the project, which they consider a hub of hope for the community. The second project presented was a medical facility for MHEDS (Multicultural Health Evaluation Delivery) located from 908-912 Parade Street. Alivia Haibach, the CEO of MHEDS as well David Brennan and Danielle Mihna from Bostwick Design Partnership, joined the presentation. Alivia Haibach discussed the importance of what MHEDS does for Erie and how much this new facility would increase availability to the community. Bostwick Design presented their plans and designs to renovate 908, 910 and 912 Parade Street into one medical care facility. All three properties are owned by East Side Renaissance Holdings, LLC and MHEDS would lease the new facility. The total project is expected to have a budget of approximately $4.5 Million and their anticipated request to CRIZ would be around $2 Million. Discussions were had with regard to possible bridge financing of projects, the CRIZ Authority’s ability to also pay for medical equipment, and the Board's request for detailed financial reports and projections to be shared. East Side Renaissance will provide the requested reports to Brian Polito. b. Bayfront Development Plan – updates – Brian Polito arranged a meeting of the ECCCA, Port Authority, and Scott family, to create a Bayfront Master Plan, in the hopes of presenting one all encompassing redevelopment plan to the State, as opposed to several smaller projects. They are hoping to have a comprehensive plan together by the end of the summer. There was a discussion about the need to get confirmation from the State as to the residential/non-residential ratio requirements and whether it is a project or building based restriction. 6. Administrative Update: None 7. Committee Reports a. Development Committee i. CRIZ Project Guidelines –Project guidelines were provided to the Board prior to the meeting. Roger Richards moved to approve the guidelines presented, the motion was seconded and unanimously approved by the Board. 8. Old Business: It was confirmed that the Board has approved Brian Polito to continue to work with Gus Pine from ECCCA. to develop a more defined plan regarding the parking garage south of the Erie Courtyard Hotel. 9. New Business: None 10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 3:48. The Motion made for adjournment by Katrina Vincent and seconded by Matthew Good. 1931472.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 4/16/2025 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Discussion of Potential Projects a. PACA 5. Administrative Update 6. Committee Reports a. Development Committee i. Proposal from ECCCA ii. CRIZ Project Guidelines 7. Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement—Due by May 1 st 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 4/16/2025 Meeting Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent; Daria Devlin, Brian Polito, Cathryn Morris-Easterling and Michael Raftis attended the meeting via Teams. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin’s Office, Senator Dan Laughlin, and Ed Kissell 1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Matthew Wachter at 3:00 pm 2. Public Comment: None 3. Review of Minutes: A motion to approve the Minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting was made by Matthew Good and seconded by Daria Devlin. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Discussion of Potential Projects PACA - Mark Tanenbaum of The Performing Arts Collective Alliance presented several ideas, including an updated elevator, a fifth floor renovation project in their current building at 1505 State Street, and potentially purchasing another building on the 1500 block of State Street. PACA has a theater that hosted 90 live performances last year, it is considers itself a business incubator. They rent studio and retail space. The current spaces (45) are currently 100% occupied. The fifth floor renovation project would add more studios and a children's theater and is shovel ready with an approved blueprint and building permit. They currently have a $500,000 matching funds offer from a "special supporter". It was discussed that PACA should present all of the projects to the CRIZ together, as one renovation/growth project. 5. Administrative Update: Executive Director, Brian Polito shared several goals that have been accomplished since the last Board meeting, including the launch of the official website ErieCRIZ.org on April 15th. He reported that with the help of FourScore they have been able to identify over 200 businesses within the CRIZ zone and mailed the first information packet to those businesses on April 16th. Three Informational Meetings for business owners have been scheduled to take place on April 24th, at the Auditorium at the Blasco Library (8:30, 12:00 and 4:00). Deana and FourScore are scheduled to be in Erie from April 28th to May 2nd to assist businesses with the tax reporting requirements. The current goal is to have at least 80% of the eligible businesses reporting by the June 15th deadline. There was a brief discussion regarding how to successfully reach more small businesses within the zone. The Pennsylvania Dept of Revenue asked all Board Member to sign confidentiality agreements that were provided in their meeting packages. 6. Committee Reports a. Development Committee: i. Proposal from ECCCA The Development Committee reported that Gus Pine from ECCCA has officially submitted a proposal regarding adding two levels to the parking garage south of the Erie Courtyard Hotel, which was discussed in his initial presentation to the Board on February 19, 2025. ii. CRIZ Project Guidelines The Development Committee also shared a draft of the project guidelines, prompting a discussion regarding the strictness of the guidelines, the possibility of a "softening" cover letter, as well as the Board's understanding of the requirements for a grant as opposed to a loan. A discussion about profit and non-profit entities receiving either loans or grants lead to the discussion of possibly acting as collateral, for those who can obtain bridge financing. Board members were provided a copy of the drafted guidelines and asked to review same and share comments or suggestions within the next two weeks (on or before May 7, 2025). 7. Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement—Due by May 1 st 8. Old Business: None 9. New Business: None 10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 4:03. The Motion made for adjournment was seconded by Daria Devlin. 1926683.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 3/19/2025 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Discussion of Potential Projects a. Scott Enterprises b. ECRDA—EMI Project c. PACA 5. Administrative Update 6. Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement—Due by May 1 st 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY MINUTES 3/19/2025 Meeting Attendees: Board Members: Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti; Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent; Cathryn Morris-Easterling, Roger Richards, Executive Director Brian Polito. Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Kathy Kelly, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin, Sheila Sterrett, Rhonda Matthews from Erie's Black Wallstreet; Rina Irwin of Child Development Centers; Kim Thomas of Infinite Erie; Perry Wood from ECGRA; Tina Mengine, Leah Manino and Jake Rouch from ECRDA; Brian Weber of Weber Murphy Fox; Maddie Miller, Nick Scott, Nick Scott Jr. Chris Scott and Kim Scott of Scott Enterprises; 1. Call to Order – the meeting was called to order at 2:59 pm by Matthew Good. 2. Public Comments - No public comments. 3. Review of Minutes - A motion to approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting was made by Roger Richards and seconded by Katrina Vincent. The minutes were approved unanimously. 4. Discussion of Potential Projects Scott Enterprises - Scott Enterprises and Brian Weber provided a power point presentation regarding Harbor Place outlining 7 additional phases to the already completed Phase 1. Phase 1 has created 150 new jobs and by the end of 2025 will have generated over $5 Million in state tax revenue. It was discussed that several of the projects would qualify for CRIZ funding, including two separate parking structures and the removal of the existing smokestack. It was also clarified that while the smokestack is not in the CRIZ designated zone, it has "place holder status" and would qualify as an acceptable project area. Scott Enterprises confirmed that not all of the Phases need to occur in the sequence presented; however, once the second hotel in Phase 2 is built, the surface parking will reach it's maximum capacity and a parking structure would be necessary to move forward with any remaining phases. Board discussions confirmed that while the CRIZ funds will not be available until November of 2026, they could commit now to a project that was shovel ready and had access to bridge financing. Scott Enterprises indicated that any of their projects are 90% to shovel ready and pointed out that they received City Counsel approval on all phases of Harbor Place in 2016. ECRDA - Tina Mengine and Leah Manino presented material for the Erie County Redevelopment Authority regarding their EMI project, which is the clean up and renovation of the former Erie Malleable Iron building on 12th Street. They have secured several grants for the current construction phase, indicating that all of the previous phases are paid in full and the Capital Stack in the presentation materials are still available. They did express some concern that three of the Federal grants that have been secured could be at risk based on decisions made at a Federal level. They did identify an approximate $12.5 Million gap in their current budget, which includes repayment of the $5 Million City of Erie loan, which is due April 2026. Leah Manino explained that ECRDA cannot afford to have any long term debt over $4 Million at completion of the project. They are interested in possible grants, loans or a guarantee to a lender to help them secure a loan. PACA – The Performing Arts Collective Alliance was scheduled to present, but no representative attended the meeting. 5. Administrative Update - Brian Polito gave an administrative update. It was his first meeting as the Executive Director. He indicated that FourScore was on site all of last week and was very active in the community, introducing herself to businesses within the CRIZ zone. Brian noted that the next local tax fund submission is due by June 1st and must be certified and turned into the State by June 15th. Brian reported that ECCA has been hired for payroll services and their fee will be less than $1,200 per year. He further indicated that he has secured office space through the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and that the CRIZ website will be up and running within in the next two weeks. Brian asked the Board to consider hiring Aspect Consulting to assist in moving the application and reporting process online. The cost would be $120,000 for the first year, which includes set up costs. Moving forward the consulting fees would be $30,000 per year, plus $36,000 for webhosting. Moving the application online streamlines the reporting process for the business owners. Aspect Consulting currently works with the Allentown CRIZ. A motion to hire Aspect Consulting per the contract attached hereto was made by Roger Richards and seconded by Katrina Vincent. The motion was approved unanimously. 6. Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement—Due by May 1st 7. Old Business - No old business was discussed. 8. New Business - No new business was discussed. 9. Adjournment – The meeting waws adjourned at 4:08 pm. Roger Richard made the motion to adjourn, Katrina Vincent seconded. 1921694.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 2/19/2025 Meeting 1.Call to Order 2.Executive Session—Discussion of personnel matters regarding Executive Director search 3.Public Comment 4.Review of Minutes 5.Discussion of Potential Projects 6.Discussion of Hiring of Advisors 7.Hiring of an Executive Director 8.Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement 9.Old Business 10.New Business 11.Adjournment

Minutes: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY February 19, 2025 Meeting Attendees: Board Members: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti; Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent; Michael Raftis and Roger Richards Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Julie Pecoraro, Kathy Kelly, Gus Pine presenting for Convention Center Authority projects; Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin, Sheila Sterrett, Ed Kissell and David Uhlig. 1. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 3:01 by Matthew Wachter. 2. Executive Session - Discussion of personnel matters regarding Executive Director search. No minutes were taken. 3. Public Comment - No public comments. 4. Review of Minutes - A motion to approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting was made by Roger Richards and seconded by Matthew Wachter. The minutes were approved unanimously. 5. Hiring of an Executive Director - The Board voted to hire Brian Polito as the Executive Director of the Erie CRIZ Authority. The motion to do so was made by Matt Wachter. The motion was seconded by Rogers Richards. Daria Devlin abstained from the vote. 6. Discussion of Potential Projects - Gus Pine, the Executive Director of Erie Events, offered a power point presentation, highlighting Erie Events successful revitalization efforts throughout the City of Erie, as well as several current and further projects that would benefit from CRIZ funding. Erie Events believes they would be a great candidate to partner with CRIZ due to the high profile of their current successes. They are currently operating four venues within the City of Erie, including Erie Insurance Arena, the Warner Theater, UPMC Park and the Bayfront Convention Center. All of which are operating without using any local tax dollars. They also operate two hotels on the Bayfront and partner with 8 Great Tuesdays, Erie Promotions & Expos, Two 45 Waterfront Grille, Shoreline Bar & Grille, The Cove Restaurant, Bayhouse Oyster Bar and Restaurant, Pier 6 Rooftop Bar and Restaurant as well as Monacella Massage and Kinesiology. Mr. Pine discussed several projects in varying stages of readiness and research, including the Market House, which was referred to as a shovel ready project, that they are expecting to break ground on this year. Other projects included parking ramp expansion, Bayfront Place, potential expansion of the Bayfront Convention Center; Downtown Entertainment District; Liberty Park improvements and the Erie Zoo. Board Members asked several questions about each of the planned and potential projects, including estimated costs, taxability potential, CRIZ requirements and qualifications, as well as the potential need for city counsel approval on some of the projects. The Board encouraged Mr. Pine to continue to provide as much information regarding any and all projects, indicating that these are the types of redevelopment projects that are perfect for CRIZ funding. The Board indicated that they would be interested in the continued development of the Bayfront and requested that he get more defined numbers and timelines attached to each of the projects discussed, including the possible tax generation results. Mr. Pine inquired as to whether there is an initial application process. The Board is currently working on creating the process and will know more once they meet with the advisors. There was a very brief discussion about possibly purchasing bonds at some point, with a warning that this would have to be researched and studied before any steps were taken. 7. Discussion of Hiring of Advisors – It was discussed that the Board has hired FourScore Group as well as Randy Patterson, who has experience with the Lancaster CRIZ. The terms of the advisor agreements we not discussed. FourScore is planning a site visit on March 10th. It was decided that this should occur at the MacDonald Illig Law Firm, so that the advisors can see the Bayfront area. 8. Reminder regarding Ethics Act Filing Requirement – The Board was reminded to send the Ethics Act Filing Requirements to either Attorney Walczak or Attorney Cressman. 9. Old Business / New Business - DCD (Department of Community & Economic Development) is planning a visit on March 11th and would like to get together in the morning. The Board discussed setting up a breakfast event with the DCD and Board Members who would be working directly with them. 10. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm. Matt Wachter motioned to adjourn. Matthew Good or Joe Vendetti seconded the motion. All remaining board members approved unanimously. 1921219.1

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 1/15/2025 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Discussion of Approval Letter 5. Discussion of Committee Appointments 6. Discussion of Hiring of Advisors 7. Discussion of Ethics Act Requirements 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Executive Session for personnel matters regarding hiring of administrative staff 11. Adjournment

Minutes: 1911175 CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING January 15, 2025 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507 Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti, Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent, Cathryn Morris-Easterling, Michael Raftis, and Roger Richards (via Teams) Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Julie Pecoraro, Drew Whiting and Corey Cook from EDDC, Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin's office, and Sheila Sterrett. 1. Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by Matthew Wachter. 2. Public comment. No public comment. Daria Devlin stated that she had received numerous requests from the public for virtual access to the meeting and requested that a virtual option for the public be available for future meetings. Matthew Wachter noted that there are some potential risks in offering an open meeting link but agreed that it is something they may consider in the future if a way to do so securely can be determined. 3. Review of Minutes. A motion to approve minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting was made by Matthew Good, seconded by Daria Devlin, and approved unanimously. 4. Discussion of Approval Letter. Matthew Wachter noted that the approval letter was included in the packet given to Board Members for their review. 5. Discussion of Committee Appointments. Matthew Wachter stated that he had a number of Board Members reach out to him regarding serving on committees. He stated that Michael Raftis, Roger Richards, Katrina Vincent, Carla Higgins, and Cathryn Morris-Easterling expressed interest in sitting on the Development Committee. He stated that Ms. Devlin and Ms. Morris-Easterling expressed interest in sitting on the Communications Committee. 6. Discussion of Hiring of Advisors. Matthew Wachter discussed the current status of the hiring of advisors. FourScore Group submitted a proposal and a meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the proposal. FourScore would be responsible for completing all tasks listed in the approval letter as well as provide the economic analysis that the state requires when a project is proposed. Michael Raftis stated that other CRIZ projects have utilized FourScore Group's services and that a multi-year engagement would be helpful, after which the services could possibly be brought in house. Mr. Raftis stated that FourScore Group is not cheap but that they do good work. Mr. Wachter stated that the proposal they submitted was for five years but believes a three year term would be more reasonable. The other advisor to be retained is Randy Patterson, who has experience with the Lancaster CRIZ. Mr. Wachter stated that the money to pay these advisors will come from the funds received from the Erie Community Foundation. Carla Higgins requested that FourScore Group create a video or presentation describing their services for those on the Board who are not as familiar with their work. Attorney Cressman stated that their services go above and beyond accounting services and will consist of a lot of "boots on the ground" work in 1911175 engaging the people who will be affected by the CRIZ. He also noted that they have a good working relationship with the State. Daria Devlin requested adding to the contract with FourScore Group that there are resources already available in Erie to assist with their efforts and that perhaps there be subcontracting funds allocated for Erie businesses. 7. Discussion of Ethics Act Requirements. Attorney Cressman discussed the filing that must be made by each Board Member, which was given to the Board Members in their packets. Attorney Cressman stated that the Authority has to keep them on file and have them available in case the state wants to review. It is an annual filing requirement. It was decided that the Board Members should submit their filings to MIJB and MIJB will keep them on file for the time being. 8. Old Business / New Business. Drew Whiting and Corey Cook from EDDC presented the Flagship Commons project that they are requesting be funded by the CRIZ. He stated that this project is needed to tie together the first phase of the EDDC project, as the building to be renovated sits between two already renovated buildings. He said that it is important because the project serves to signal the revitalization of Downtown Erie, which will further encourage others to invest in the City. The finished project will include Class A office space, hospitality, and retail, as well as a vestibule that can be used for public events. It will also turn 5th Street into a pedestrian friendly cultural center of the City. He discussed the demand for office space in the City. He stated that it is a $24 million project, with $6 million being funded by local stakeholders and additional funding through lines of credit. He stated that there is a $6-8 million gap in funding and this is what the CRIZ would be used for. He stated that the EDDC has never received any public funding. If the project stays on track it can be delivered by the end of 2026. Corey Cook discussed the specific construction schedule, with main construction to get underway April 1. Mr. Whiting stated that they need to close their loan to keep up with the construction bills and that come April, there may be construction bills that they cannot pay. Katrina Vincent asked what projects could be scaled back if the funding did not come through. Mr. Whiting answered that nothing could be scaled back. Michael Raftis noted that the EDDC projects downtown have triggered other revitalization efforts in the city. Matthew Wachter stated that they should meet with the Development Committee to put together a proposal which discusses the impact of the project and how the CRIZ can support it. Attorney Cressman noted that this project was included in the CRIZ application and DCED had no pushback on it. Ms. Vincent asked about the timing of the approval of projects and Mr. Wachter stated that it can be anywhere from 45 days to one year for the state to approve projects. Matthew Good asked that Mr. Whiting remind them of who the EDDC local stakeholders are and he named Erie Insurance, UPMC, Gannon University, Mercyhurst University, Erie Bank, Marquette Savings Bank, Northwest Savings Bank, PNC, Plastek, AHN/ St. Vincent, and National Fuel, along with some smaller businesses and Mr. Hagen. 1911175 Attorney Walczak asked what the ownership structure would be. Mr. Whiting stated that EDDC would be the developer and property manager. The question was raised as to whether the CRIZ could hold equity and Attorney Walczak stated that it has never been done before and that because a lot of these projects are much bigger than projects funded by other CRIZ Authorities, Erie will be a test case for what the state will approve. Mr. Whiting stated that even though CRIZ funding would not be provided until 2026, the commitment of funding from the CRIZ could serve as collateral for additional loans to see them through the construction. Daria Devlin then presented another project that will be requesting CRIZ funding: Schoolhouse Apartments at Washington Square, which is a project to house the homeless. She stated that the EDDC project will not be successful if this project isn't successful, as there is a dire need to house the homeless in downtown Erie. She stated that the assessment of homelessness in Erie shows that it is a solvable problem. She noted that this project is based on a "housing first" philosophy. Through this project, BUILD would transform the former Erie School District Administration Building into 22 one-bedroom apartments for use by the homeless. Supportive services would then come to the residents at the apartment building and the use of the supportive services would be a requirement for living in the apartment building. Because the CRIZ will not fund solely residential projects, there is 12,000 square feet allocated to commercial space in the building, which Ms. Devlin stated would hopefully be used to support the mission of the project. She noted that CHN of Cleveland is also building additional units with a similar purpose on an adjacent lot but the projects are separate and not dependent on each other. Ms. Devlin stated that the hope is that the occupants will be issued housing vouchers and that the occupants will be able to stay in the housing as long as they are able to pay the rent. She stated that the City Housing Authority has not been very helpful in the securing of vouchers but the County has. She stated that BUILD will be the owner, developer, and manager of the property. They are hoping to break ground in the summer and that it should be a six month construction process. They are working with PFM on financing options and PFM has stated that they will most likely close on the loan in the fall. The funding that they are requesting from the CRIZ will be for the purposes of debt servicing. Matthew Good stated that CHN has a proven track record of reducing homelessness and is glad to see that these projects are in the works for Erie. He also stated that the commercial space in the building could be used to provide job opportunities for the residents. 9. Discussion of personnel matters. Matthew Wachter stated that it was not necessary to hold an executive session for the discussion of personnel matters regarding hiring of administrative staff. He stated that he has received interest from five candidates for the Executive Director position and that if anyone else knows of any other possible candidates to let him know. He stated that he, Roger Richards, and Matthew Good would gather the resumes and they would like to fill the position within the next two months. He also mentioned that in addition to an Executive Director, they are looking to hire a bookkeeper, 1911175 who may also serve as an Assistant. He noted that the Authority can use 5% of funding for operational matters, which includes the renting of office space. Carla Higgins asked if the state provides a job description for the Executive Director position and Mr. Wachter said no. But he stated that the job would require someone with a knowledge of finance, communication skills, the ability and willingness to work with the public and the state, and the ability to recruit potential developers. 10. Meeting Adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:15 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Carla Higgins, seconded by Matthew Good, and approved unanimously.

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 12/18/2024 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Update on CRIZ Application 5. Discussion of Preliminary Project Meetings 6. Discussion of Committees 7. Hiring of Advisors 8. Old Business 9. New Business 10. Adjournment

Minutes: 1908094.1 CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING December 18, 2024 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507 Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good (via Teams), Daria Devlin, Katrina Vincent, Cathryn Morris-Easterling (via Teams), Michael Raftis, and Roger Richards (via Teams) Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., and Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin's office. 1. Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Matthew Wachter. 2. Public comment. No public comment. 3. Review of Minutes. Daria Devlin had one correction to the minutes—changing “PFMA” to “PFM” in the discussion of potential third-party financial advisors. A motion to approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting was made by Daria Devlin, seconded by Katrina Vincent, and approved unanimously. 4. Update on CRIZ Application. Matthew Wachter and Jim Walczak discussed the status of our application. All materials have been provided to the State—the last of which was a Resolution passed by the City of Erie School District on December 11 th . Mr. Wachter thanks Mrs. Devlin for her efforts in seeing passage of the Resolution. Mrs. Devlin commended Brian Polito for his support of the CRIZ. All materials were due to the State by December 17 th , but were provided well in advance of that date. We have not heard any feedback from the State, but have reached out several times. Mr. Wachter suggested Sen. Laughlin’s office may be able to obtain an update from Sec. Seiger. 5. Discussion of Preliminary Project Meetings. Matthew Wachter discussed positive meetings with the EDDC and ECCCA regarding preliminary project discussions. A meeting is impending regarding the project at 21 st and Sassafras. Mr. Richards discussed the history of the GAF site, and past relationship with a developer for the site. Mr. Wachter emphasized the new development tool provided by the CRIZ, the uniqueness and value of the GAF site, and the importance of getting the GAF development done correctly. Ms. Vincent inquired regarding the environmental status of the GAF site, to which Atty. Walczak and Mr. Richards provided background information. Atty. Walczak discussed that the ECCCA could proceed with borrowing and breaking ground in 2025, on the promise of CRIZ funding to assist in repaying the debt. Mike Raftis inquired as to what debt vehicle would be used. Atty. Walczak said the ECCCA would borrow money now on the promise of CRIZ help later, with the parking garage project likely being tax exempt but other development being financed via taxable vehicles. Atty. Walczak discussed the question of whether infrastructure to support the GAF site would be taxable or not, and whether future development would limit infrastructure improvement participation by the CRIZ. Gus Pine, Executive Director of the ECCCA, plans to present to the Board at its January meeting regarding ECCCA’s pipeline of projects. 1908094.1 Katrina Vincent inquired regarding any projects on Port Authority parcels. Atty. Walczak discussed the Port Authority parcels in the CRIZ, and the relationship between the Port Authority and ECCCA regarding operation of Liberty Park as well as discussions of a project site study for the parcel. Mrs. Devlin added to the discussion from the point of view of the Port Authority and there being a revenue issue to resolve. Atty. Wachter and Mrs. Devlin agreed a further meeting must occur to sort through details. Ms. Vincent mentioned another developer that may have interest in developing projects within the CRIZ. Discussion turned to setting up a “backstop” for funding to avoid returning increment to the State in a year. Mr. Wachter discussed the idea of a small business loan/grant fund. Atty. Walczak discussed the benefit such a program could provide to businesses that have a reporting responsibility, but do not have a development project to otherwise benefit from the CRIZ. Mrs. Devlin emphasized the benefit it could provide to contractors, particularly minority and female owned businesses within the CRIZ to assist in jumpstarting their businesses. Cathryn Morris-Easterling asked whether the loan/grant fund would be comprised of whatever increment is leftover each year or separately budgeted and funded. Mike Raftis and Matthew Wachter affirmed the loan/grant fund would be allocated for, not a project funded with leftover increment each year. Atty. Cressman discussed Lancaster’s experience in creating an endowed fund for small business loans/grants with a portion of a bond issuance. Lancaster received pre-approval on criteria from the State for applicants to be eligible to receive funding, and administers the program without taking each loan/grant to the State for approval. Mr. Wachter discussed the City’s successful existing small business loan/grant program, and whether the administration of the CRIZ program could be linked into the City’s loan administration team. 6. Discussion of Committees. Mr. Wachter discussed the importance of creating committees, particularly a Project Review Committee and a Communications Committee. Until the Authority hires an administration, all activities have to occur through the Board and its advisors. Mr. Wachter asked any Board members with interest in serving on a committee to reach out to him. Atty. Walczak also asked any Board members that know of other potential projects to bring them to the Board. Mrs. Devlin asked whether Mr. Wachter has talked with Kim Thomas of Infinite Erie. Mr. Wachter replied that they have spoken frequently, and there are no other projects Ms. Thomas is aware of other than those in Infinite Erie’s project pipeline. 7. Hiring of Advisors. Mr. Wachter discussed Erie Insurance’s retention of advisors to assist in creation of the Authority—particularly, FourScore and RP Consulting. Each has presented a proposal to the Board, but the proposals have not been extensively reviewed yet. Ms. Vincent asked whether such contract would have to be publicly bid. Atty. Walczak responded they would not, as professional services do not need to be publicly bid. 1908094.1 8. Old Business / New Business. Mike Raftis asked about what the Authority is thinking it will offer or require of applicants and their projects. Mr. Wachter discussed that we will have to figure it out as we go, and there may be changes on a project by project basis. Funding options may include loans, grants, commitments to cover debt service, equity, etc.. We must figure out our tools. Atty. Walczak discussed the question of whether equity would be permitted, and two different developers that have asked this question. Cathryn Morris-Easterling discussed the importance of transparency with project review and approval. She worries about the perception of not having a menu of funding options will lead to a perception that the Authority is not transparent. Mrs. Devlin discussed the importance of making sure the little guy has equal footing, and a menu of options would help with that. Mr. Raftis added than an objective framework is important. Atty. Walczak discussed an outline—serving as a type of menu—that he is developing, and that is being review by our consultants currently. 9. Meeting Adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:51 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Katrina Vincent, seconded by Roger Richards, and approved unanimously.

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 11/20/2024 Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Discussion of Project Timelines 5. Update Board on Financing for Operational Expenses 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Adjournment

Minutes: 1903771 CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING November 20, 2024 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507 Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti (via Teams), Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent, Cathryn Morris-Easterling (via Teams), Michael Raftis, and Roger Richards Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Julie Pecoraro, and Katie Nagle from Senator Dan Laughlin's office. 1. Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by Matthew Wachter. 2. Public comment. No public comment. 3. Review of Minutes. A motion to approve minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting and the September 19, 2024 meeting was made by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Carla Higgins, and approved unanimously. 4. Discussion of Project Timelines. Matthew Wachter discussed the timeline of future projects. The Board and then the DCED must approve all projects, even those included in the initial DCED application, and approval can take ninety days and possibly up to a year. Because of this, Mr. Wachter suggested that the Board begin its approval process early in 2025 to be ready to submit project applications to DCED so that projects will be ready to go to cover the first year's increment. Mr. Wachter suggested asking those with shovel-ready projects to present to the Board in early 2025 regarding their status and what they would need through this project. Daria Devlin requested that because this will be time consuming, the Board start holding time for these presentations now, or create a subcommittee to deal with these presentations. The Board discussed possible financial arrangements, such as anticipatory bank loans for shovel-ready projects or perhaps a blanket loan to the CRIZ Authority. Once the presentations are made, the Board can create a portfolio of three to four possible projects and take it to the bank. It was suggested that the Board talk to Lancaster banks who have experience with CRIZ funding projects and may be able to suggest a blueprint for going forward. Daria Devlin suggested possibly hiring a third party for financial advising/modeling and suggested PFM Advisors as an option. She also suggested that the Board create a "menu" of offerings available to recipients, as each project will be different. 5. Update on Financing for Operational Expenses. Matthew Wachter has met with the Erie Community Foundation regarding obtaining a $1.5 million loan, with a three-year term and a balloon payment at the end. On December 4, 2024, Mr. Wachter will meet with the Board of the Erie Community Foundation, where they plan to vote on the proposed loan. 1903771 Mr. Wachter stated that bank accounts for the Authority have been opened at Marquette Savings Bank. There was a discussion regarding hiring administrative personnel. Mr. Wachter stated that 5% of the tax increment is allowed to be spent on administrative matters. Katrina Vincent asked if there would be an application fee for those applying for CRIZ funding. There was discussion of the possible ways to include an application fee, including considering it on a case by case basis for for-profit businesses. Roger Richards stated that he was philosophically opposed to an application fee. Mr. Wachter stated that they would return to the subject at a later date. 6. Old Business / New Business. Matthew Wachter stated that the Board received a letter from the Department of Revenue with some questions and issues regarding the DCED application, such as overlapping tax issues, LERTA issues, and whether the Erie School District supports the CRIZ application. Neither he nor Attorney Walczak believe that these issues are significant or would in any way hinder the application. They have a call with the Department of Revenue to clarify these issues on November 21, 2024 and Mr. Wachter will update the Board upon its conclusion. 7. Meeting Adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:45 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Roger Richards, and approved unanimously.

Agenda: ERIE CRIZ AUTHORITY AGENDA 10/9/2024 Special Meeting 1. Call to Order 2. Resolution Considering and Approving a Map Designating a Proposed City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (“CRIZ”) of Approximately 130 Acres in the City of Erie 3. Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with DCED for Approval of the CRIZ 4. Other Business 5. Executive Session for Personnel Matters 6. Adjournment

Minutes: 1895545.2 CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING October 9, 2024 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507 Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti, Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent, Cathryn Morris-Easterling, and Michael Raftis (via Teams) Also attending: Brian Cressman, Esq., James Walczak, Esq., Julie Pecoraro, Philip Thomas, Tom Weber, Tyrone Clark, Gary Horton, Ed Kissell, Art Leopold and Jim Martin 1. Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 3 p.m. by Matthew Wachter. 2. Public comment. Art Leopold stated his appreciation for the opportunity the CRIZ provides, while also wishing that different parcels could have been included in order to uplift areas that historically have been ignored. 3. Resignation of Board Member. Matthew Wachter discussed the resignation of Board Member Tony DeBreo. Senator Laughlin has appointed Michael Raftis to serve on the Board in his place. 4. Resolution Considering and Approving a Map Designating a Proposed City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (“CRIZ”) of Approximately 130 Acres in the City of Erie. Matthew Wachter discussed the history of the map creation, as well as modifications made to the map since the previous meeting. He discussed why the Erie Zoo could not be included at the present time but may be brought to the board for consideration to be included in the future if the property is subdivided by the City of Erie, and certain partnerships to ensure operational funding are put in place. The areas included in the map were discussed and Matthew Wachter noted that the map is not set in stone and that modifications can and should be made in the future. Cathryn Morris-Easterling stated a wish for the Boys and Girls Club and the area of 12th St and East Avenue/Bayfront to be considered for inclusion in the future. Matthew Wachter explained that the parcel is currently 11 acres and was not able to be included in the map at this time because of the large size, but was supportive of its inclusion in the future if subdivided. The process for swapping parcels in the future was discussed, as were additions that needed to be made to the list of abstention parcels. A motion to approve the Resolution was made by Katrina Vincent, seconded by Matthew Good and approved unanimously. Certain Board members abstained from the vote as to specific parcels. These members and the parcels with respect to which they abstained are attached to these minutes. None of the Board members own, directly or indirectly, the parcels with respect to which they abstained. Rather, each Board member made the decision to abstain with respect to voting on a parcel that the Board member’s employer owns or otherwise has an interest in. 5. Personnel Matters. The hiring of an Executive Director has been put on hold until the application is approved. 1895545.2 6. Status of Application to DCED. Matthew Wachter provided an update on the status of the application to be sent to DCED. He also discussed the work in 2025 that will need to be done once the application is approved in order to be prepared for the funding in 2026. 7. Meeting Adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:00 pm. A motion to adjourn was made by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Katrina Vincent, and approved unanimously. 1895545.2 ABSTENTION PARCELS Matthew Good: 14010001011500 14010004012000 Mike Raftis: 14010004011900 14010004021900 14010005013400 14010004021000 14010004012200 14010001011300 Daria Devlin: 19060002022500 Carla Higgins: 15020016010200 (this is where the new ErieBank is being built on Parade St.—the parcel is owned by East Side Renaissance Holdings, LLC though, not ErieBank or CNB Bank)

Agenda: AGENDA MEETING OF THE CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY Thursday, September 19, 2024 1:00 PM Richards & Associates, P.C. 230 W. 6 th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16507 1. Call to Order 2. CRIZ Application Status and Projected Timeline 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of Bylaws 5. Election of Officers 6. Other Organizing Resolutions a. Retention of Advisors b. Approval of Budget and Authorization of Financing c. Authorization of Public Hearing on Preliminary CRIZ Map d. Authorization to Open Bank Accounts e. Establishment of Meeting Schedule 7. Other Matters 8. Executive Session—Personnel Matters 9. Adjournment

Minutes: 1896316.1 CITY OF ERIE REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT ZONE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 19, 2024 230 West 6 th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16507 Attendees: Matthew Wachter, Esq., Matthew Good, Daria Devlin, Joseph Vendetti, Esq., Carla Higgins, Katrina Vincent, Roger Richards, Esq. Also attending: James Walczak, Esq., Brian Cressman, Esq., Randy Patterson (via Zoom) 1. Call to Order. Meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. by Matthew Wachter. 2. CRIZ Application Status and Projected Timelines. Mr. Richards and Mr. Wachter provided a background of the CRIZ program and the process of Erie getting to the point of organizing the CRIZ Authority. Mr. Wachter discussed the application process and timeline for submitting such application. 3. Public comment. None. 4. Approval of Bylaws. The Board briefly discussed the organizations Bylaws before voting to approve them. A motion to approve the Bylaws was made by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Roger Richards, and approved unanimously. 5. Election of Officers. The Board considered a Resolution to elect Officers of the Authority. A motion was made to elect Matthew Wachter as Chairperson by Daria Devlin, seconded by Carla Higgins, and approved unanimously. A motion was made to elect Matthew Good as Vice-Chairperson by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Carla Higgins, and approved unanimously. A motion was made to elect Roger Richards as Secretary/Treasurer by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Carla Higgins, and approved unanimously. 6. Other Organizing Resolutions. a. A motion was made to appoint a solicitor and retain certain advisors to assist the Authority by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Katrina Vincent, and carried unanimously. James Walczak, Esq. and the firm of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP was appointed solicitor. The Board authorized contracting with Four Score, LLC and RP Consulting Solutions, LLC for assistance in applying for and managing the CRIZ. b. A motion was made to approve a preliminary budget and authorize the Board’s Officers to obtain financing for operational funding of the Authority by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Katrina Vincent, and approved unanimously. c. A motion was made to authorize a public hearing on the preliminary CRIZ Map by Matthew Wachter and seconded by Joseph Vendetti. The Board discussed timing of the hearing—October 2 nd —as well as potential revisions to the Map. The Board voted unanimously to approve moving forward with a Public Hearing on the preliminary map in the form as was presented, subject to reasonable revision. 1896316.1 d. A motion was made to approve opening of a bank account in the name of the Authority by Daria Devlin, seconded by Matthew Wachter, and approved unanimously. e. A motion was made to establish a meeting schedule for regular monthly meetings of the Board by Matthew Wachter, seconded by Daria Devlin, and approved unanimously. Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507. 7. Other Matters. Randy Patterson of RP Consulting Solutions, LLC made a presentation to the Board regarding contours of the CRIZ program, and answering any questions the Board had. The Board also discussed developing financial assistance guidelines and an overview of ethics rules was circulated to the Board. 8. Executive Session—Personnel Matters. The Board held an executive session beginning at 2:20 p.m. to discuss hiring of administrative personnel for the Authority. 9. Meeting Adjourned. Upon leaving executive session, the meeting was adjourned at 2:25 p.m.. The Board’s next meeting, a special meeting, will be held on October 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at 100 State Street, Suite 700, Erie, PA 16507.