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HomeMy WebLinkAbout730 RYAN RDIntegra Realty Resources Fort Worth Appraisal of Real Property Parcel 10 Single Family Residence 730 West Ryan Road Denton, Denton County, Texas 76210 Client Reference: Parcel 10 Prepared For: Cobb, Fendley & Associates on behalf of the City of Denton Date of the Report: June 26, 2025 Report Format: Appraisal Report IRR - Fort Worth File Number: 195-2025-0308 Aerial Photograph The Whole Property is outlined in red, and the Right of Way acquisition is outlined in yellow. Integra Realty Resources 7080 Camp Bowie Boulevard T 817.763.8000 Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX 76116 www.irr.com June 26, 2025 Michael Hale, SR/WA, R/W-URAC, R/W-NAC, R/W-RAC Principal | Regional Right-of-Way Manager Cobb, Fendley & Associates 6500 West Fwy Fort Worth, TX 76116 SUBJECT: Market Value Appraisal Parcel 10 730 West Ryan Road Denton, Denton County, Texas 76210 Client Reference: Parcel 10 IRR - Fort Worth File No. 195-2025-0308 Dear Mr. Hale, Integra Realty Resources – Fort Worth is pleased to submit the accompanying appraisal of the referenced property. The purpose of the appraisal is to develop the following opinions of value: x The market value of the fee simple interest in the subject property as of the effective date of the appraisal, April 18, 2025 The client for the assignment is Cobb, Fendley & Associates on behalf of the City of Denton. The intended users of this report are the client. The intended use of the report is to assist the client and assigns in determination of adequate compensation due to the property owner for the right of way acquisition and drainage easement. No other party or parties may use or rely on the information, opinions, and conclusions contained in this report. The Whole Property contains 5.6090 acres, or 244,329 square feet, and is located on the southeast corner of West Ryan Road and Fawn Ridge Drive within the city limits of Denton, Texas. The part acquired is defined as 0.3329 acres or 14,500 square feet Right of Way Acquisition. It is necessary for the City of Denton to acquire the subject property as a part of the Ryan Road expansion project. The subject property is located within the City of Denton Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and is not subject to zoning. Michael Hale, SR/WA, R/W-URAC, R/W-NAC, R/W-RAC Cobb, Fendley & Associates June 26, 2025 Page 2 The appraisal conforms to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute, applicable state appraisal regulations. Standards Rule 2-2 (Content of a Real Property Appraisal Report) contained in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) requires each written real property appraisal report to be prepared as either an Appraisal Report or a Restricted Appraisal Report. This report is prepared as an Appraisal Report as defined by USPAP under Standards Rule 2-2(a), and incorporates practical explanation of the data, reasoning, and analysis that were used to develop the opinion of value. Based on the valuation analysis in the accompanying report, and subject to the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions expressed in the report, the concluded opinions of value are as follows: Value Conclusion Value Type & Appraisal Premise Interest Appraised Date of Value Value Conclusion Compensation Fee Simple April 18, 2025 $122,510 Value of the Whole Property $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Land Fee Simple $4.50 x 244,329 SF x 100% = $1,099,481 By Cost Approach $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Improved N/A By Income Capitalization Approach N/A Value of the Part Acquired $91,512 By Sales Comparison Approach - PTA Fee Simple $4.50 X 14,500 SF X 100% = $65,250 Value of Improvements located within PTA = $26,262 Value of the Remainder Before $1,034,231 Value of the Remainder After the Acquistion $1,034,231 By Sales Comparison Approach Fee Simple $4.50 x 229,829 SF x 100% = $1,034,231 Reconciliation $1,034,231 Damages/Enhancements (Remainder Before - Remainder After) $0 Cost to Cure $30,998 Compensation $122,510 Michael Hale, SR/WA, R/W-URAC, R/W-NAC, R/W-RAC Cobb, Fendley & Associates June 26, 2025 Page 3 Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.All information relative to the subject property, including land areas and other pertinent data that was provided by the client and public records, is assumed to be correct. 2. It is assumed that there are no environmental issues that impact the use or value of the subject property. 3.The subject is appraised under the extraordinary assumption that there are no subsurface improvements located within the acquisition. 1.The project for which the acquisition is nececssary is assumed to be complete and being fully utilized for purposes of estimating the value of the Remainder After the Acquisition, it is also assumed that the property is affected by the project similar to the community. If it becomes known that there are specific damages that affect the subject property that are not considered herin, this appraisal and its conclusion may be subject to reconsideration. The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Respectfully submitted, Integra Realty Resources - Fort Worth Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Texas Certificate # 1380206 G Telephone: 817.763.8000 Email: bpitts@irr.com Mitchell L. Etter, M.Ed. Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Texas Certificate # 1381464 G Telephone: 817.205.1414 Email: metter@irr.com Table of Contents Parcel 10 Quality Assurance 1 Executive Summary 2 Project Description 1 Identification of the Appraisal Problem 2 Subject Description 2 Sale History 2 Pending Transactions 2 Appraisal Purpose 2 Appraisal Premise Definitions 2 Definition of Market Value 3 Property Rights Definitions 3 Client and Intended User(s) 3 Intended Use 3 Applicable Requirements 3 Report Format 4 Prior Services 4 Appraiser Competency 4 Scope of Work 5 Economic Analysis 7 Denton County Area Analysis 7 Surrounding Area Analysis 15 Property Analysis 22 Land Description and Analysis 22 Real Estate Taxes 28 Highest and Best Use 29 Valuation 31 Valuation Methodology 31 Sales Comparison Approach 32 Land Value Conclusion 39 Cost Approach 40 Replacement Cost 40 Replacement Cost 41 Depreciation 41 Value Indication 42 Part Acquired 43 Partial Acquisition Description 43 Part Acquired Survey - Parcel 10 44 Economic Unit 45 Highest and Best Use – Part Acquired 45 As Vacant Analysis – Part Acquired 45 As Improved Analysis – Part Acquired 45 Valuation Methodology 45 Land Value - Part Acquired 45 Analysis of the Remainder After 46 Property Description - Remainder After 46 Highest and Best Use - Remainder After – As If Vacant 46 Cost to Cure 47 Estimate of Compensation 48 Exposure Time 48 Marketing Time 48 Addenda A. Appraiser Qualifications B. IRR Quality Assurance Survey C. Definitions D. Comparable Data Quality Assurance 1 Parcel 10 Quality Assurance IRR Quality Assurance Program At IRR, delivering a quality report is a top priority. Integra has an internal Quality Assurance Program in which managers review material and pass an exam in order to attain IRR Certified Reviewer status. By policy, every Integra valuation assignment is assessed by an IRR Certified Reviewer who holds the MAI designation, or is, at a minimum, a named Director with at least ten years of valuation experience. This quality assurance assessment consists of reading the report and providing feedback on its quality and consistency. All feedback from the IRR Certified Reviewer is then addressed internally prior to delivery. The intent of this internal assessment process is to maintain report quality. Executive Summary 2 Parcel 10 Executive Summary Property Name Address Property Type Owner of Record Tax ID Land Area (Total) 5.6090 acres; 244,329 SF Land Area (Part to be Acquired) 0.3329 acres; 14,500 SF Zoning Designation Highest and Best Use Exposure Time; Marketing Period 6-12 months; 6-12 months Effective Date of the Appraisal April 18, 2025 Date of the Report June 26, 2025 Property Interest Appraised Value Conclusion Value Type & Appraisal Premise Interest Appraised Date of Value Value Conclusion Compensation Fee Simple April 18, 2025 $122,510 The values reported above are subject to the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions set forth in the accompanying report of which this summary is a part. No party other than Cobb, Fendley & Associates and assigns may use or rely on the information, opinions, and conclusions contained in the report. It is assumed that the users of the report have read the entire report, including all of the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions contained therein. Not zoned Residential use Fee Simple Ernest Ryan Higginbotham et al. 38172 Parcel 10 730 West Ryan Road Denton, Denton County, Texas 76210 Single Family Residential Executive Summary 1 Parcel 10 Project Description The proposed acquisition of Parcel 10 will facilitate improvements for the proposed widening of Ryan Road from Teasley Lane to Country Club Road. The anticipated addition of a center turn lane would allow for an improved flow of traffic as motorists making left hand turns off Ryan Road will have the ability to move out of a moving lane prior to turning. The expected impact is a decrease in congestion along Ryan Road, particularly during peak traffic. The project will include two 12-feet wide travel lanes with a full length 11-feet wide center turn lane, new street lighting, a five-foot wide sidewalk path on the south side of Ryan Road, and drainage ditches on both sides. Source: https://www.cityofdenton.com/543/Ryan-Road Identification of the Appraisal Problem 2 Parcel 10 Identification of the Appraisal Problem Subject Description The Whole Property contains 5.6090 acres, or 244,329 square feet, and is located on the southeast corner of West Ryan Road and Fawn Ridge Drive within the city limits of Denton, Texas. The part acquired is defined as 0.3329 acres or 14,500 square feet Right of Way Acquisition. It is necessary for the City of Denton to acquire the subject property as a part of the Ryan Road expansion project. A legal description of the property is provided in the addenda. Property Identification Property Name Parcel 10 Address 730 West Ryan Road Denton, Texas 76210 Tax ID 38172 Owner of Record Ernest Ryan Higginbotham et al. Sale History To the best of our knowledge, no sales or transactions have occurred within the last five years. Pending Transactions Based on available information, the property is not subject to an agreement of sale or an option to buy, nor is it listed for sale, as of the effective appraisal date. Appraisal Purpose The purpose of the appraisal is to develop the following opinion(s) of value: x The market value of the fee simple interest in the subject property as of the effective date of the appraisal, April 18, 2025 The date of the report is June 26, 2025. The appraisal is valid only as of the stated effective date or dates. Appraisal Premise Definitions The definitions of the appraisal premises applicable to this assignment are specified as follows. Identification of the Appraisal Problem 3 Parcel 10 Definition of Market Value “Market Value is the price which the property would bring when it is offered for sale by one who desires, but is not obliged to sell, and is bought by one who is under no necessity of buying it, taking into consideration all of the uses to which it is reasonably adaptable and for which it either is or in all reasonable probability will become available within the reasonable future.” Source: City of Austin v. Cannizzo, 267 S.W.2d 808 (Tex. 1964). Property Rights Definitions The property rights appraised which are applicable to this assignment are defined as follows. Fee Simple Estate Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power, and escheat.1 Client and Intended User(s) The client is Cobb, Fendley & Associates. The intended users are Cobb, Fendley & Associates, the City of Denton, and assigns. No other party or parties may use or rely on the information, opinions, and conclusions contained in this report. Intended Use The intended use of the appraisal is for assist the client and assigns in determination of adequate compensation due to the property owner for the right of way acquisition and drainage easement. The appraisal is not intended for any other use. Applicable Requirements This appraisal report conforms to the following requirements and regulations: x Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); x Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute; x Applicable state appraisal regulations; x Appraisal requirements of Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA), revised April 9, 2018; x Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines issued December 10, 2010. 1 Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. (Chicago: Appraisal Institute, 2015) Identification of the Appraisal Problem 4 Parcel 10 Report Format Standards Rule 2-2 (Content of a Real Property Appraisal Report) contained in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) requires each written real property appraisal report to be prepared as either an Appraisal Report or a Restricted Appraisal Report. This report is prepared as an Appraisal Report as defined by USPAP under Standards Rule 2-2(a), and incorporates practical explanation of the data, reasoning, and analysis used to develop the opinion of value. Prior Services USPAP requires appraisers to disclose to the client any other services they have provided in connection with the subject property in the prior three years, including valuation, consulting, property management, brokerage, or any other services. We have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding the agreement to perform this assignment. Appraiser Competency No steps were necessary to meet the competency provisions established under USPAP. The assignment participants have appraised several properties similar to the subject in physical, locational, and economic characteristics, and are familiar with market conditions and trends; therefore, appraiser competency provisions are satisfied for this assignment. Appraiser qualifications and state credentials are included in the addenda of this report. Scope of Work 5 Parcel 10 Scope of Work Introduction The appraisal development and reporting processes require gathering and analyzing information about the assignment elements necessary to properly identify the appraisal problem. The scope of work decision includes the research and analyses necessary to develop credible assignment results, given the intended use of the appraisal. Sufficient information includes disclosure of research and analyses performed and might also include disclosure of research and analyses not performed. To determine the appropriate scope of work for the assignment, the intended use of the appraisal, the needs of the user, the complexity of the property, and other pertinent factors were considered. The concluded scope of work is described below. Research and Analysis The type and extent of the research and analysis conducted are detailed in individual sections of the report. The steps taken to verify comparable data are disclosed in the addenda of this report. Although effort has been made to confirm the arms-length nature of each sale with a party to the transaction, it is sometimes necessary to rely on secondary verification from sources deemed reliable. Subject Property Data Sources The legal and physical features of the subject property, including size of the site, flood plain data, seismic zone designation, property zoning, existing easements and encumbrances, access and exposure, and condition of the improvements (as applicable) were confirmed and analyzed. Inspection Details regarding the property inspection conducted as part of this appraisal assignment are summarized as follows: Property Inspection Party Inspection Type Inspection Date Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC From right-of-way April 18, 2025 Mitchell L. Etter, M.Ed. From right-of-way April 18, 2025 The property owner was contacted; however, a response was not received. The property was inspected from the public right-of-way. Valuation Methodology Three approaches to value are typically considered when developing a market value opinion for real property. These are the cost approach, the sales comparison approach, and the income capitalization approach. Use of the approaches in this assignment is summarized as follows: Scope of Work 6 Parcel 10 Approaches to Value Approach Applicability to Subject Use in Assignment Cost Approach Applicable Utilized Sales Comparison Approach Applicable Utilized Income Capitalization Approach Not Applicable Not Utilized The cost approach is the most reliable valuation method for the subject due to the following: x There is sufficient data to develop reliable estimates of land value and replacement cost of the improvements. The sales comparison approach is an applicable valuation method because: x A sufficient amount of relevant sales data is available for analysis. x This approach directly considers the prices of alternative properties having similar utility. x This approach is typically most relevant for owner-user properties. The income capitalization approach is not applicable to the assignment considering the following: x There is not an active rental market for similar properties that would permit us to develop a reliable estimate of the property’s income generating potential. Denton County Area Analysis 7 Parcel 10 Economic Analysis Denton County Area Analysis Denton County is located in central North Texas, near the northern boundary of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Denton County neighbors Cooke County (North), Tarrant and Dallas Counties (South), Wise County (West) and Collin County (East). It is 878 square miles in size and has a population density of 990 persons per square mile. Notable municipalities in the county include Denton, Carrollton and Flower Mound. The county seat is the City of Denton, which is located within the geographical center of the county. Population Denton County has an estimated 2025 population of 1,057,826, which represents an average annual 3.1% increase over the 2020 census of 906,422. Denton County added an average of 30,281 residents per year over the 2020-2025 period, and its annual growth rate exceeded the State of Texas rate of 1.4%. Looking forward, Denton County's population is projected to increase at a 2.1% annual rate from 2025-2030, equivalent to the addition of an average of 23,394 residents per year. Denton County's growth rate is expected to exceed that of Texas, which is projected to be 1.1%. Population Compound Ann. % Chng 2020 Census 2025 Estimate 2030 Projection Denton, TX 139,869 160,902 177,578 2.8% 2.0% Denton County, TX 906,422 1,057,826 1,174,795 3.1% 2.1% Texas 29,145,505 31,245,372 33,006,956 1.4% 1.1% Source: Claritas Population Trends Employment Total employment in Denton County was estimated at 311,551 jobs as of June 2024. Between year- end 2014 and 2024, employment rose by 100,069 jobs, equivalent to a 47.3% increase over the entire period. There were gains in employment in nine out of the past ten years. Denton County's rate of employment growth over the last decade surpassed that of Texas, which experienced an increase in employment of 19.1% or 2,232,744 jobs over this period. A comparison of unemployment rates is another way of gauging an area’s economic health. Over the past decade, the Denton County unemployment rate has been consistently lower than that of Texas, with an average unemployment rate of 3.9% in comparison to a 4.7% rate for Texas. A lower unemployment rate is a positive indicator. Denton County Area Analysis 8 Parcel 10 Recent data shows that the Denton County unemployment rate is 3.3% in comparison to a 3.7% rate for Texas, a positive sign that is consistent with the fact that Denton County has outperformed Texas in the rate of job growth over the past two years. Employment Trends Total Employment (Year End) Unemployment Rate (Ann. Avg.) Year Denton County % Change Texas % Change Denton County Texas 2014 211,482 11,672,985 4.5% 5.2% 2015 224,936 6.4% 11,831,449 1.4% 3.6% 4.5% 2016 233,551 3.8% 11,972,594 1.2% 3.4% 4.6% 2017 244,353 4.6% 12,224,998 2.1% 3.4% 4.4% 2018 253,596 3.8% 12,539,711 2.6% 3.2% 3.9% 2019 267,253 5.4% 12,802,919 2.1% 3.0% 3.5% 2020 267,588 0.1% 12,264,651 -4.2% 6.5% 7.7% 2021 290,438 8.5% 13,025,292 6.2% 4.4% 5.7% 2022 300,599 3.5% 13,591,394 4.3% 3.3% 3.9% 2023 315,580 5.0% 13,915,979 2.4% 3.5% 3.9% 2024* 311,551 -1.3% 13,905,729 -0.1% 3.7% 4.1% Overall Change 2014-2024 100,069 47.3% 2,232,744 19.1% Avg Unemp. Rate 2014-2024 3.9% 4.7% Unemployment Rate - December 2024 3.3% 3.7% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Moody's Analytics. Employment figures are from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Unemployment rates are from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The figures are not seasonally adjusted. *Total employment data is as of June 2024. Employment Sectors The composition of the Denton County job market is depicted in the following chart, along with that of Texas. Total employment for both areas is broken down by major employment sector, and the sectors are ranked from largest to smallest based on the percentage of Denton County jobs in each category. Denton County Area Analysis 9 Parcel 10 Employment Sectors - 2024 23.6% 13.7% 13.7% 13.2% 12.5% 6.7% 6.5% 6.1% 2.7% 1.1% 0.2% 19.7% 15.1% 14.4% 11.1% 13.5% 6.5% 7.0% 6.2% 2.7% 1.6% 2.0% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Trade; Transportation; and Utilities Professional and Business Services Government Leisure and Hospitality Education and Health Services Financial Activities Manufacturing Construction Other Services Information Natural Resources & Mining Denton County Texas Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Moody's Analytics Denton County has greater concentrations than Texas in the following employment sectors: 1. Trade; Transportation; and Utilities, representing 23.6% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 19.7% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes jobs in retail trade, wholesale trade, trucking, warehousing, and electric, gas, and water utilities. 2. Leisure and Hospitality, representing 13.2% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 11.1% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes employment in hotels, restaurants, recreation facilities, and arts and cultural institutions. 3. Financial Activities, representing 6.7% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 6.5% for Texas as a whole. Banking, insurance, and investment firms are included in this sector, as are real estate owners, managers, and brokers. Denton County is underrepresented in the following sectors: 1. Professional and Business Services, representing 13.7% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 15.1% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes legal, accounting, and engineering firms, as well as management of holding companies. Denton County Area Analysis 10 Parcel 10 2. Government, representing 13.7% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 14.4% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes employment in local, state, and federal government agencies. 3. Education and Health Services, representing 12.5% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 13.5% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes employment in public and private schools, colleges, hospitals, and social service agencies. 4. Manufacturing, representing 6.5% of Denton County payroll employment compared to 7.0% for Texas as a whole. This sector includes all establishments engaged in the manufacturing of durable and nondurable goods. Major Employers Major employers in Denton County are shown in the following table. Name Number of Employees 1 University of North Texas 8,891 2 Peterbilt Motors Company 2,000 3 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton 1,100 4 Texas Women's University 1,077 5 Sally Beauty Holdings 1,000 6 Medical City Denton 799 7 Safran Electrical & Power 571 8 Tetra Pak 500 9 ESAB Welding & Cutting 405 10 Flowers Baking Company 375 Major Employers - Denton County, TX Source: Denton Economic Development Partnership Gross Domestic Product Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of economic activity based on the total value of goods and services produced in a defined geographic area, and annual changes in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are a gauge of economic growth. Economic growth, as measured by annual changes in GDP, has been considerably higher in Denton County than Texas overall during the past decade. Denton County has grown at a 6.9% average annual rate while the State of Texas has grown at a 3.3% rate. However, Denton County has recently underperformed Texas. GDP for Denton County rose by 2.8% in 2023 while Texas's GDP rose by 7.4%. Denton County has a per capita GDP of $47,907, which is 30% less than Texas's GDP of $68,750. This means that Denton County industries and employers are adding relatively less value to the economy than their counterparts in Texas. Denton County Area Analysis 11 Parcel 10 Gross Domestic Product Year ($,000s) Denton County % Change ($,000s) Texas % Change 2013 24,711,740 – 1,511,806,500 – 2014 26,841,164 8.6% 1,559,636,100 3.2% 2015 28,956,599 7.9% 1,634,127,100 4.8% 2016 30,521,275 5.4% 1,633,863,300 0.0% 2017 32,503,089 6.5% 1,667,313,000 2.0% 2018 33,816,542 4.0% 1,746,543,300 4.8% 2019 36,317,647 7.4% 1,806,736,100 3.4% 2020 39,874,794 9.8% 1,773,657,100 -1.8% 2021 43,526,928 9.2% 1,879,101,300 5.9% 2022 46,954,267 7.9% 1,952,708,600 3.9% 2023 48,275,771 2.8% 2,097,090,400 7.4% Compound % Chg (2013-2023) 6.9% 3.3% GDP Per Capita 2023 $47,907 $68,750 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and Moody's Analytics; data released December 2024. The release of state and local GDP data has a longer lag time than national data. The data represents inflation-adjusted "real" GDP stated in 2017 dollars. Household Income Denton County is more affluent than Texas. Median household income for Denton County is $107,546, which is 40.8% greater than the corresponding figure for Texas. Median Denton County, TX $107,546 Texas $76,406 Comparison of Denton County, TX to Texas + 40.8% Source: Claritas Median Household Income - 2025 The following chart shows the distribution of households across twelve income levels. Denton County has a greater concentration of households in the higher income levels than Texas. Specifically, 33% of Denton County households are at the $150,000 or greater levels in household income as compared to 21% of Texas households. A lesser concentration of households is apparent in the lower income levels, as 21% of Denton County households are below the $50,000 level in household income versus 33% of Texas households. Denton County Area Analysis 12 Parcel 10 Household Income Distribution - 2025 8.4% 6.5% 7.2% 10.8% 16.3% 12.6% 9.8% 7.2% 8.8% 4.3% 5.2% 2.9% 5.3% 3.3% 4.3% 8.0% 13.3% 12.3% 11.0% 9.1% 12.7% 6.5% 8.6% 5.5% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% Less than $15,000 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 - $34,999 $35,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $74,999 $75,000 - $99,999 $100,000 - $124,999 $125,000 - $149,999 $150,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $249,999 $250,000 - 499,999 $500,000 and more Denton County, TX Texas Source: Claritas Education and Age Residents of Denton County have a higher level of educational attainment than those of Texas. An estimated 49% of Denton County residents are college graduates with four-year degrees, versus 33% of Texas residents. People in Denton County are older than their Texas counterparts. The median age for Denton County is 38 years, while the median age for Texas is 36 years. Denton County Area Analysis 13 Parcel 10 Education & Age - 2025 Source: Claritas 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Denton County, TX Texas 49% 33% Percent College Graduate 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Denton County, TX Texas 38 36 Median Age Conclusion The Denton County economy will benefit from a growing population base and higher income and education levels. Denton County experienced growth in the number of jobs and has maintained a consistently lower unemployment rate than Texas over the past decade. It is anticipated that the Denton County economy will improve and employment will grow, strengthening the demand for real estate. Denton County Area Analysis 14 Parcel 10 Area Map Surrounding Area Analysis 15 Parcel 10 Surrounding Area Analysis The subject is located in the eastern portion of Denton County, within the northern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX metroplex. This area is part of the Denton submarket. Adjacent communities include Pilot Point to the north, Lewisville to the east, Argyle to the south, and Ponder to the west. Area boundaries and delineation are indicated in the following table. A map identifying the location of the property follows this section. Surrounding Area Analysis 16 Parcel 10 Access and Linkages Access throughout the area is considered excellent. The subject capitalizes on the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Highway System, which is one of the most well-developed highway systems in the country. Primary access and linkages to the subject area, including highways, roadways, and airports, are summarized in the following table. Interstate Highways (Blue), Principal Arterial Freeways and Expressways (Red) and Principal Arterial Highways and thoroughfares (Green and Orange). The arrow indicates the approximate location of the subject. Surrounding Area Analysis 17 Parcel 10 Demand Generators The typical generators of demand affecting the subject property and its market are discussed and analyzed below. The University of North Texas (UNT) is a public research university in Denton, Texas. It consists of 14 colleges and schools, an early admissions math and science academy, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, for exceptional high-school-age students from across the state, and a library system that comprises the university core. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, UNT spent $78.4 million on research and development in 2019. UNT was founded as a nonsectarian, coeducational, private teachers’ college in 1890 and was formally adopted by the state 11 years later. UNT is the flagship institution of the University of North Texas System, which includes additional universities in Dallas and Fort Worth. UNT also has a location in Frisco. The Denton Town Square (commonly called The Square) is Denton's largest social center. At its center stands the old Courthouse on the Square, which is Denton's most distinctive landmark, and is surrounded by antique shops, coffee houses, bars, clubs, restaurants, and music venues. The square has a myriad of businesses on and around it – including the Abbey Inn, Andy’s Bar and Hooligans. Many of these buildings are historic. The square is located only a few miles from the University of North Texas. Source: https://www.discoverdenton.com/things-to-do/attractions/downtown-square/ Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway located in the northernmost portion of the U.S. city of Fort Worth, Texas – the portion located in Denton County, Texas. The reconfigured track measures 1.44 miles (2.32 km) with banked 20° in turns 1 and 2 and banked 24° in turns 3 and 4. Texas Motor Speedway is a quad-oval design, where the front straightaway juts outward slightly. The track layout is similar to Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Source: https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/ Alliance Center is a planned community located within Denton County and Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It includes parts of the cities of Haslet, Fort Worth, Westlake, Northlake, Denton, and Roanoke. It is currently owned by Hillwood, a Henry Ross Perot, Jr. company. It is home to an Alliance Business Development which branches of more than 500 companies of which 69 are Fortune 500 corporations as of Dec. 2018. The total private investment as of December 2018 is $9,036,738,025, with the total public investment totaling $775,380,929 as of December 2018. Alliance companies employ 61,602 people of various positions. In additional to the extensive business development, there is also an Alliance Residential and Commercial called Alliance Town Center which is the heart of activity for the rapidly growing Alliance region. Stretching from North Tarrant Parkway to Golden Triangle Boulevard, Alliance Town Center is a vibrant community, anchored by a robust Surrounding Area Analysis 18 Parcel 10 health and wellness district, and energized by a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, programmed with family-friendly activities for every age and interest. The development’s smart growth, sustainable blueprint was recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as one of two developments in Texas to receive the LEED Certified Neighborhood Development certification – one of the most difficult sustainable designations to obtain. Lastly, the development includes Circle T Ranch which is a 2,500-acre development seamlessly integrated with the most scenic landscapes in North Texas. Centrally located and connected within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and only 12 miles west of DFW International Airport, Circle T Ranch is one of nation’s most prominent corporate destinations. Also home to a highly crafted mixed-use development, private residences, and an award-winning golf course, Circle T Ranch fosters community engagement and facilitates active lifestyles. A planned preserve that will include an organic farm, greenhouse, and farm-to-table bistros, will further enhance the unique experience of parks, trails and open spaces winding through prairies and ranch lands with herds of roaming cattle. Source: https://www.alliancetexas.com/ Employment and Employment Centers In addition to its strong employment base, the area is easily accessible to the Frisco and North Tarrant submarkets, both within 30 minutes driving time. Access to employment centers in other submarkets is a major demand driver. Nearby residential communities and the University of North Texas provide a reliable source of college graduates, skilled workers and technical personnel. The subject is located within a vibrant Downtown/Main Street district that serves a densely populated trade area with average household income levels. Adjacent retail uses include a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and personal service establishments that draw customers to the area. The clustering of these uses creates a significant gravitational pull that benefits the subject. Demographics A demographic profile of the surrounding area, including population, households, and income data, is presented in the following table. Surrounding Area Analysis 19 Parcel 10 As shown above, the current population within a 10-minute drive time of the subject is 66,348, and the average household size is 2.5. Population in the area has grown since the 2020 census, and this trend is projected to continue over the next five years. Compared to Denton County overall, the population within a 10-minute drive time is projected to grow at a slower rate. Median household income is $76,017, which is lower than the household income for Denton County. Residents within a 10-minute drive time have a lower level of educational attainment than those of Denton County, while median owner-occupied home values are considerably lower. Services and Amenities The subject is served by the Denton Independent School District. Typical public services, including police and fire departments are provided by the City of Denton. The closest colleges and universities are The University of North Texas and Texas Women’s University. They offer most standard education programs, as well as various continuing education programs. Proximity to parks, golf courses, and other recreational activities is average. Land Use Predominant land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject are primarily residential in nature. Development Activity and Trends During the last five years, development has been predominantly of residential and urban commercial uses. Surrounding Area Analysis 20 Parcel 10 Outlook and Conclusions The area is in the growth stage of its life cycle. Given the history of the area and the growth trends, it is anticipated that property values will remain stable in the near future and increase long term. In comparison to other areas in the region, the area is rated as follows: Surrounding Area Analysis 21 Parcel 10 Surrounding Area Map Land Description and Analysis 22 Parcel 10 Property Analysis Land Description and Analysis Land Description Land Area 5.6090 acres; 244,329 SF Part to be Acquired (Right of Way Acquisition) 0.3329 acres; 14,500 SF Source of Land Area Public Records Primary Street Frontage Ryan Road Shape Rectangular Corner Yes Rail Access No Topography Generally level and at street grade Drainage No problems reported or observed Environmental Hazards None reported or observed Ground Stability No problems reported or observed Flood Area Panel Number 48121C0370G Date April 18, 2011 Zone X Description Outside of 500-year floodplain Insurance Required? No Zoning; Other Regulations Zoning Jurisdiction Not zoned Zoning Designation N/A Utilities Service Provider Water City of Denton Sewer City of Denton Electricity Oncor Natural Gas Atmos Local Phone AT&T The subject property is located in the City of Denton ETJ and is not subject to zoning; however, according to the Denton Future Land Use Map, the subject site is planned to be zoned residential. Land Description and Analysis 23 Parcel 10 Easements, Encroachments and Restrictions We are not aware of any easements, or encroachments, or restrictions that would adversely affect value. This valuation assumes no adverse impacts from easements, encroachments, or restrictions, and further assumes that the subject has clear and marketable title. Improvements The property is improved with a single-family residence and related site improvements. The main improvements are far removed from the acquisition and have not been included in this analysis. Improvements located within the part acquired include approximately 830 linear feet of pipe and cable fencing, one wrought iron gate, one motorized metal gate, approximately 300 square feet of gravel paving, and approximately 35 linear feet of barbed wire fencing. Conclusion of Site Analysis Overall, the physical characteristics and the availability of utilities result in a functional site, suitable for a variety of uses. Land Description and Analysis 24 Parcel 10 View looking south at acquisition View looking west at acquisition View looking east at acquisition View looking east from Fawn Ridge Drive View looking south from acquisition Land Description and Analysis 25 Parcel 10 Aerial Photograph Land Description and Analysis 26 Parcel 10 Tax Map The subject is outlined in yellow above. Land Description and Analysis 27 Parcel 10 Flood Hazard Map Real Estate Taxes 28 Parcel 10 Real Estate Taxes The subject is located in Denton County and assessed by the Denton County Appraisal District. Real estate taxes in this state and this jurisdiction represent ad valorem taxes, meaning a tax applied in proportion to value. The real estate taxes for an individual property may be determined by dividing the assessed value for a property by $100, then multiplying the estimate by the composite rate. The composite rate is based on a consistent state tax rate throughout the state, in addition to one or more local taxing district rates. Real estate taxes and assessments for the current tax year are shown in the following table. Taxes and Assessments - 2025 Assessed Value Taxes and Assessments Tax ID Land Improvements Total Tax Rate Ad Valorem Taxes Total 38172 $99,695 $10,330 $110,025 1.344769% $1,480 $1,480 We were unable to confirm the 2025 tax rate for the subject property. The tax rate indicated above is for 2024 and is believed to be consistent with the 2025 tax rate. Based on the concluded market value of the subject site, the assessed value appears low, however, it is consistent with assessed values of surrounding similar properties and is considered reasonable. Highest and Best Use 29 Parcel 10 Highest and Best Use The highest and best use of a property is the reasonably probable use resulting in the highest value, and represents the use of an asset that maximizes its productivity. Process Before a property can be valued, an opinion of highest and best use must be developed for the subject site, both as though vacant, and as improved or proposed. By definition, the highest and best use must be: x Physically possible. x Legally permissible under the zoning regulations and other restrictions that apply to the site. x Financially feasible. x Maximally productive, i.e., capable of producing the highest value from among the permissible, possible, and financially feasible uses. As Though Vacant First, the property is evaluated as though vacant, with no improvements. Physically Possible The site is 5.61 acres or 244,329 square feet of land located in the city of Denton ETJ within Denton County. The site is rectangular in shape and generally level and at street grade. The subject site is located in Flood Zone X. The physical characteristics of the site do not appear to impose any unusual restrictions on development. Overall, the physical characteristics of the site and the availability of utilities result in functional utility suitable for a variety of uses. Legally Permissible The site is located in the Denton ETJ and is not subject to zoning; however, the site is planned to be zoned residential per the Denton Future Land Use Map. There are no apparent legal restrictions, such as easements or deed restrictions, effectively limiting the use of the property. Given prevailing land use patterns in the area, only residential use is given further consideration in determining highest and best use of the site, as though vacant. Financially Feasible Based on the accompanying analysis of the market, there is currently adequate demand for residential use in the subject’s area. It appears a newly developed residential use on the site would have a value commensurate with its cost. Therefore, residential use is considered to be financially feasible. Maximally Productive There does not appear to be any reasonably probable use of the site that would generate a higher residual land value than residential use. Accordingly, residential use is the maximally productive use of the property. Highest and Best Use 30 Parcel 10 Conclusion Development of the site for residential use is the only use which meets the four tests of highest and best use. Therefore, it is concluded to be the highest and best use of the property as though vacant. As Improved The subject of this report is improved with a single-family residence and related site improvements. The main improvements are far removed from the acquisition and have not been included in this analysis. Most Probable Buyer Taking into account the size and characteristics of the property and its occupancy, the likely buyer is an owner-user. Valuation Methodology 31 Parcel 10 Valuation Valuation Methodology Appraisers usually consider three approaches to estimating the market value of real property. These are the cost approach, sales comparison approach and the income capitalization approach. The cost approach assumes that the informed purchaser would pay no more than the cost of producing a substitute property with the same utility. This approach is particularly applicable when the improvements being appraised are relatively new and represent the highest and best use of the land or when the property has unique or specialized improvements for which there is little or no sales data from comparable properties. The sales comparison approach assumes that an informed purchaser would pay no more for a property than the cost of acquiring another existing property with the same utility. This approach is especially appropriate when an active market provides sufficient reliable data. The sales comparison approach is less reliable in an inactive market or when estimating the value of properties for which no directly comparable sales data is available. The sales comparison approach is often relied upon for owner-user properties. The income capitalization approach reflects the market’s perception of a relationship between a property’s potential income and its market value. This approach converts the anticipated net income from ownership of a property into a value indication through capitalization. The primary methods are direct capitalization and discounted cash flow analysis, with one or both methods applied, as appropriate. This approach is widely used in appraising income-producing properties. Reconciliation of the various indications into a conclusion of value is based on an evaluation of the quantity and quality of available data in each approach and the applicability of each approach to the property type. The methodology employed in this assignment is summarized as follows: Approaches to Value Approach Applicability to Subject Use in Assignment Cost Approach Applicable Utilized Sales Comparison Approach Applicable Utilized Income Capitalization Approach Not Applicable Not Utilized Sales Comparison Approach 32 Parcel 10 Sales Comparison Approach To develop an opinion of the subject’s land value, as if vacant and available to be developed to its highest and best use, we utilize the sales comparison approach. This approach develops an indication of value by researching, verifying, and analyzing sales of similar properties. To apply the sales comparison approach, we searched for sale transactions within the following parameters: x Location: Denton County x Size: 0.30 acres – 10.00 acres x Use: Vacant residential land x Transaction Date: 2022+ For this analysis, we use price per square foot as the appropriate unit of comparison because market participants typically compare sale prices and property values on this basis. The most relevant sales are summarized in the following table. Summary of Comparable Land Sales No. Name/Address Sale Date; Status Effective Sale Price SF; Acres Zoning $/SF Land $/Acre 1 825 E Ryan Road Oct-22 $175,000 35,545 R2 $4.92 $214,461 825 E. Ryan Rd. Closed 0.82 Denton Denton County TX 2 1.04-Acre Residential Lot, Denton, TX Feb-23 $170,000 45,302 R1 $3.75 $163,462 4505 State School Road Closed 1.04 Denton Denton County TX 3 5.55 Acres on State School Road Aug-24 $1,185,000 241,849 PD-MN $4.90 $213,433 State School Rd. Closed 5.55 Denton Denton County TX 4 Land - 6.4712 Acres Apr-23 $1,100,000 281,885 R3 $3.90 $169,984 Southwest side of Helm Lane, north of Spinnaker Drive Closed 6.47 Denton Denton County TX Subject 244,329 N/A Parcel 10 5.61 Denton, TX Comments: This property consists of 0.816 acres of vacant land, located on the north side of Ryan Road in Denton, TX. The property was sold on 10/31/2022 for $175,000 or $4.92/SF. Comments: This residential lot is located in the Denton ISD in the city limits of Denton, Texas. Comments: Property reportedly sold for $1,185,000 or $4.90 PSF. Comments: This rectangular-shaped property was acquired for future residential development. Zoning requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet with an estimated density of 3.0 units per acre (19 lots). This property is within the Denton ISD. Sales Comparison Approach 33 Parcel 10 Comparable Land Sales Map Sales Comparison Approach 34 Parcel 10 Sale 1 825 E Ryan Road Sale 2 1.04-Acre Residential Lot, Denton, TX Sale 3 5.55 Acres on State School Road Sale 4 Land - 6.4712 Acres Sales Comparison Approach 35 Parcel 10 Analysis and Adjustments of Sales Adjustments are based on a rating of each comparable sale in relation to the subject. The adjustment process is typically applied through either quantitative or qualitative analysis, or a combination of both analyses. Quantitative adjustments are often developed as dollar or percentage amounts, and are most credible when there is sufficient data to perform a paired sales analysis. While percentage adjustments are presented in the adjustment grid, they are based on qualitative judgment rather than empirical research, as there is not sufficient data to develop a sound quantitative estimate. Although the adjustments appear to be mathematically precise, they are merely intended to illustrate an opinion of typical market activity and perception. With the exception of market conditions, the adjustments are based on a scale, with a minor adjustment in the range of 1- 5% and a substantial adjustment considered to be 20% or greater. The rating of each comparable sale in relation to the subject is the basis for the adjustments. If the comparable is superior to the subject, its sale price is adjusted downward to reflect the subject’s relative attributes; if the comparable is inferior, its price is adjusted upward. Transactional adjustments are applied for property rights conveyed, financing, conditions of sale, expenditures made immediately after purchase, and market conditions. In addition, property adjustments include – but are not limited to – location, access/exposure, size, quality, effective age, economic and legal characteristics, and non-realty components of value. Adjustments are considered for the following factors, in the sequence shown below. Transactional Adjustments Real Property Rights Conveyed The opinion of value in this report is based on a fee simple estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power and escheat, as well as non-detrimental easements, community facility districts, and conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC&Rs). All the comparables represent fee simple estate transactions. Therefore, adjustments for property rights are not necessary. Financing Terms In analyzing the comparables, it is necessary to adjust for financing terms that differ from market terms. Typically, if the buyer retained third-party financing (other than the seller) for the purpose of purchasing the property, a cash price is presumed and no adjustment is required. However, in instances where the seller provides financing as a debt instrument, a premium may have been paid by the buyer for below-market financing terms, or a discount may have been demanded by the buyer if the financing terms were above market. The premium or discounted price must then be adjusted to a cash equivalent basis. The comparable sales represented cash-to-seller transactions and, therefore, do not require adjustment. Sales Comparison Approach 36 Parcel 10 Conditions of Sale Adverse conditions of sale can account for a significant discrepancy from the sale price actually paid, compared to that of the market. This discrepancy in price is generally attributed to the motivations of the buyer and the seller. Certain conditions of sale are considered non-market and may include the following: x a seller acting under duress (e.g., eminent domain, foreclosure); x buyer motivation (e.g., premium paid for assemblage, certain 1031 exchanges); x a lack of exposure to the open market; x an unusual tax consideration; x a sale at legal auction. None of the comparable sales had atypical or unusual conditions of sale. Thus, adjustments are not necessary. Expenditures Made Immediately After Purchase This category considers expenditures incurred immediately after the purchase of a property. There were no issues of deferred maintenance reported for any of the properties. No adjustments are required for expenditures after sale. Market Conditions A market conditions adjustment is applied when market conditions at the time of sale differ from market conditions as of the effective date of value. Adjustments can be positive when prices are rising, or negative when markets are challenged by factors such as a deterioration of the economy or adverse changes in supply and/or demand in the market area. Consideration must also be given to when the property was placed under contract, versus when the sale actually closed. In evaluating market conditions, changes between the comparable sale date and the effective date of this appraisal may warrant adjustment; however, if market conditions have not changed, then no adjustment is required. The sales took place from October 2022 to August 2024. Market conditions have generally been strengthening. The adjustment grid accounts for this trend with upward adjustments over this period through the effective date of value. Property Adjustments Location Factors considered in evaluating location include, but are not limited to, demographics, growth rates, surrounding uses and property values. All of the comparables are similar to the subject. No adjustments are necessary. Sales Comparison Approach 37 Parcel 10 Access/Exposure Convenience to transportation facilities, ease of site access, and overall visibility of a property can have a direct impact on property value. High visibility, however, may not translate into higher value if it is not accompanied by good access. In general, high visibility and convenient access, including proximity to major linkages, are considered positive amenities when compared to properties with inferior attributes. The subject property has a corner location with frontage along two thoroughfares. Sale 3 is similar to the subject and requires no adjustment. Sales 1, 2, and 4 are inferior to the subject. Upward adjustments are applied. These sales do not have corner locations. Size Due to economies of scale, the market exhibits an inverse relationship between land area and price per square foot, such that larger sites generally sell for a lower price per square foot than smaller lots, all else being equal. To account for this relationship, applicable adjustments are applied for differences in land area. The comparables that are larger than the subject are adjusted upward, and vice versa. Sales 3 and 4 are similar to the subject and require no adjustment. Sales 1 and 2 are smaller than the subject, and downward adjustments are applied. Shape and Topography This category accounts for the shape of the site influencing its overall utility and/or development potential, as well as the grade of the land. All of the comparables are similar to the subject. No adjustments are necessary. Zoning This element of comparison accounts for government regulations that can affect the types and intensities of uses allowable on a site. Moreover, this category includes considerations such as allowable density or floor area ratio, structure height, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, and other development standards. The subject has a zoning designation of N/A - Residential. Sales 1 and 2 are similar to the subject and require no adjustment. Sales 3 and 4 are superior to the subject. Downward adjustments are applied. Sale 3 permits commercial and residential uses and Sale 4 permits development of small lots. Flood Plain This element of comparison accounts for the amount of a site encumbered by flood plain and how it can affect the development potential. All of the comparables are similar to the subject. No adjustments are necessary. Sales Comparison Approach 38 Parcel 10 Adjustments Summary The sales are compared to the subject and adjusted to account for material differences that affect value. The following table summarizes the adjustments applied to each sale. Land Sales Adjustment Grid Subject Comparable 1 Comparable 2 Comparable 3 Comparable 4 Name Parcel 10 825 E Ryan Road 1.04-Acre Residential Lot, Denton, TX 5.55 Acres on State School Road Land - 6.4712 Acres Address 730 West Ryan Road 825 E. Ryan Rd. 4505 State School Road State School Rd. Southwest side of Helm Lane, north of Spinnaker Drive City Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton County Denton Denton Denton Denton Denton State Texas TX TX TX TX Sale Date Oct-22 Feb-23 Aug-24 Apr-23 Sale Status Closed Closed Closed Closed Sale Price $175,000 $170,000 $1,185,000 $1,100,000 Price Adjustment – – – – Description of Adjustment Effective Sale Price $175,000 $170,000 $1,185,000 $1,100,000 Square Feet 244,329 35,545 45,302 241,849 281,885 Acres 5.61 0.82 1.04 5.55 6.47 Price per Square Foot $4.92 $3.75 $4.90 $3.90 Transactional Adjustments Property Rights Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple % Adjustment –––– Financing Terms Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller % Adjustment –––– Conditions of Sale Arm's-length Arm's-length Arm's-length Arm's-length % Adjustment –––– Expenditures Made Immediately After Purchase $ Adjustment –––– Market Conditions 4/18/2025 Oct-22 Feb-23 Aug-24 Apr-23 Annual % Adjustment 5% 12% 11% 3% 10% Cumulative Adjusted Price $5.51 $4.17 $5.05 $4.29 Property Adjustments Location –––– Access/Exposure 5% 5% – 5% Size -20% -10% – – Shape and Topography –––– Zoning – – -10% -10% Flood Plain –––– Net Property Adjustments ($) -$0.83 -$0.21 -$0.50 -$0.21 Net Property Adjustments (%) -15% -5% -10% -5% Final Adjusted Price $4.69 $3.96 $4.54 $4.08 Range of Adjusted Prices $3.96 - $4.69 Average $4.32 Indicated Value $4.50 Sales Comparison Approach 39 Parcel 10 Land Value Conclusion Prior to adjustments, the sales reflect a range of $3.75 - $4.92 per square foot. After adjustment, the range is narrowed to $3.96 - $4.69 per square foot, with an average of $4.32 per square foot. To arrive at an indication of value, primary weight is given to the mean and Sale 1 due to its proximity to the subject property. The following table summarizes the conclusion of land value for the subject property. Land Value Conclusion Indicated Value PSF (Fee Simple Area) $4.50 Fee Simple Area 244,329 Total Value $1,099,481 Cost Approach 40 Parcel 10 Cost Approach The steps taken to apply the cost approach are: x Develop an opinion of the value of the land as though vacant and available to be developed to its highest and best use, as of the effective date of the appraisal; x Estimate the replacement cost new of the existing improvements under current market conditions; x Estimate depreciation from all causes and deduct this estimate from replacement cost new to arrive at depreciated replacement cost of the improvements; and x Add land value to the depreciated replacement cost of the improvements to arrive at a market value indication for the property overall. Replacement Cost Replacement cost is the estimated cost to construct, at current prices as of a specified date, a substitute for a building or other improvement, using modern materials and current standards, design, and layout. Estimates of replacement cost for the purpose of developing a market value opinion include three components: direct costs, indirect costs (also known as soft costs) and entrepreneurial incentive. Direct Costs Direct costs are expenditures for labor, materials, equipment and contractor’s overhead and profit. Marshall Valuation Service (MVS) and contractor quotes is used as the basis of the direct cost estimate. In addition to direct costs, MVS includes certain indirect costs such as architectural and engineering fees, and interest on building loan funds during construction. Typically, contractor quotes include all indirect costs as well. The following table shows the source for each cost component included in this valuation. Replacement Cost New Sources Improvement Cost New Source Pipe and cable fencing Arrowhead Screens and Fence Wrought iron gate Arrowhead Screens and Fence Motorized metal gate Marshall Valuation Service / Section 55 / Page 6 Gravel paving XIT Paving & Construction, INC. Barbed wire fencing Arrowhead Screens and Fence Indirect Costs MVS does not include all of the indirect costs that are appropriate in a replacement cost estimate. Therefore, an allowance is added for the following indirect costs that are not contained within MVS: taxes and carrying costs on land during construction; legal and accounting fees; and marketing and finance costs prior to stabilization. Unless specifically noted, contractor quotes include indirect costs. It is estimated that a 10% allowance for additional indirect costs is appropriate. Cost Approach 41 Parcel 10 Entrepreneurial Incentive Entrepreneurial incentive is the financial reward that a developer would expect to receive in addition to recovering all direct and indirect costs. This is the expected compensation that would be necessary to motivate a developer to undertake the project. Entrepreneurial incentive for similar properties typically ranges from 10% to 20%. An estimate of 15% is applied to the total replacement costs used in this analysis. Replacement Cost The following table shows the replacement cost estimate for the subject’s improvements. Depreciation Depreciation is the difference between the replacement cost new of the improvements and their contribution to overall property value on the effective date of the appraisal. There are three major causes of depreciation: 1. Physical deterioration: The loss in value due to the wear and tear that begins when a building is completed and placed into service. Physical deterioration can be curable (referred to as deferred maintenance) or incurable. 2. Functional obsolescence: The loss in value due to changes in market tastes and standards. Similar to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence can be curable or incurable. 3. External obsolescence: The loss in value due to negative external influences. These influences can be temporary or permanent, and are generally incurable by the owner, landlord, or tenant. There are three principal methods of estimating depreciation: the market extraction method, the economic age-life method, and the breakdown method. The economic age-life method is used in this analysis. Economic Age-Life Method In the economic age-life method, depreciation is estimated by dividing the effective age of the improvements by the total economic life. This method results in a lump sum estimate for all depreciation, including the loss in value from all physical, functional and external obsolescence. Estimated Replacement/Reproduction Cost Improvement Number of Units $ per unit Cost New Value $ Contributory Value of the Buildings $0 Accessory Improvements $ Contributory Value of the Accessory Improvements $0 Site Improvements Pipe and cable fencing 830 LF @ $29.90 /LF = $24,817 ($12,409)(50%) $ 12,408 Wrought iron gate 1 Each @ $8,050.00 /Unit = $8,050 ($4,025)(50%) $ 4,025 Motorized metal gate 1 Each @ $18,247.63 /Unit = $18,248 ($9,124)(50%) $ 9,124 Gravel paving 300 SF @ $2.88 /SF = $864 ($432)(50%) $ 432 Barbed wire fencing 35 LF @ $15.64 /LF = $547 ($274)(50%) $ 273 $ Contributory Value of the Site Improvements $ 26,262 Contributory Value of All Improvements $ 26,262 <Depreciation> Cost Approach 42 Parcel 10 Final Estimate of Depreciation Estimates of depreciation for each component are shown in the following table. Improvement Depreciation Estimates Improvement Effective Economic % Depreciated Pipe and cable fencing 10 / 20 = 50% Wrought iron gate 10 / 20 = 50% Motorized metal gate 10 / 20 = 50% Gravel paving 10 / 20 = 50% Barbed wire fencing 10 / 20 = 50% Depreciation is estimated based on the actual age of the improvements as well as their observed quality and condition during the inspection. The economic life for the improvements is estimated based on observed economic lives for similar properties as well as information from the Marshall Valuation Service. Value Indication The Cost Approach conclusion is presented in the following table. Cost Approach Conclusion Land $1,099,481 Plus: Depreciated Value of Improvements + $26,262 Concluded Value - Cost Approach $1,125,743 Part Acquired 43 Parcel 10 Part Acquired The following portion of the appraisal process deals directly with the valuation of the subject part acquired. The part acquired is the portion of the subject that is acquired by eminent domain from the whole property. The valuation of the part acquired is predicated on the market value of the property prior to any acquisition and excludes the influence of the subject project. Partial Acquisition Description The acquisition is rectangular in shape and consists of 0.3998 acres (14,500 SF) of land. The acquisition is located along the northern boundary of the subject whole property with frontage along West Ryan Road and Fawn Ridge Drive. Improvements located within the part acquired include approximately 830 linear feet of pipe and cable fencing, one wrought iron gate, one motorized metal gate, approximately 300 square feet of gravel paving, and approximately 35 linear feet of barbed wire fencing. Aerial Photograph The Whole Property is outlined in red, and the Right of Way acquisition is outlined in yellow. Part Acquired Survey - Parcel 10 44 Parcel 10 Part Acquired Survey - Parcel 10 Highest and Best Use – Part Acquired 45 Parcel 10 Economic Unit The acquisition is not an appropriate size to be considered an economic unit on its own; therefore, it is appraised as if used in conjunction with the remainder to form an economic unit that yields the highest net return to the land. In order to take full advantage of the physical characteristics of the subject property, the part to be acquired is used in conjunction with the Remainder After (the size of the Whole Property). The economic unit meets all the tests of highest and best use of the subject property as discussed below. Highest and Best Use – Part Acquired Highest and best use may be defined as that reasonably probable and legal use of vacant land or improved property that is physically possible, appropriately supported, and financially feasible that results in the highest value. The four tests to develop adequate support for an opinion of highest and best use, applied in order, are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum productivity. As Vacant Analysis – Part Acquired Due to its limited size, the area of the partial acquisition could not stand alone as a separate and independent economic unit. The partial acquisition’s use is essentially limited to use in conjunction with the whole property. As such, the highest and best use of the part acquired, as vacant, is for use in conjunction with the subject whole property. As Improved Analysis – Part Acquired The highest and best use of the part acquired, as improved, is the same as that of the subject whole property. Valuation Methodology In this instance, the subject part acquired consists of land and site improvements. As an integral part of the whole property, the part acquired shares the same physical and economic characteristics. Because the highest and best use of the part acquired is for use in conjunction with the subject whole property, the part acquired shares the same per unit land value concluded in the valuation of the subject whole property and applied in the valuation of the part acquired. The calculation of the value of the part acquired is summarized in the following reconciliation discussion. Land Value - Part Acquired Since the economic unit analyzed to derive a value estimate for the Part Acquired is the same size as the subject Whole Property, the same set of land sales are utilized in estimating the value of the Part Acquired as were used in the analysis of the Whole Property. Therefore, the value of the Part Acquired is estimated at $4.50 per square foot. Part Acquired Fee Simple Area - Parcel 10 14,500 SF @ $4.50 /SF = $65,250 Depreciated Value of Improvements $26,262 Total $91,512 Remainder Before the Acquisition 46 Parcel 10 Remainder Before the Acquisition The indicated value of the remainder before the acquisition is derived by deducting the estimated value of the acquisition from the value of the whole property. The calculations are as follows: Value of the Whole Property $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Land Fee Simple $4.50 x 244,329 SF x 100% = $1,099,481 By Cost Approach $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Improved N/A By Income Capitalization Approach N/A Value of the Part Acquired $91,512 By Sales Comparison Approach - PTA Fee Simple $4.50 X 14,500 SF X 100% = $65,250 Value of Improvements located within PTA = $26,262 Value of the Remainder Before $1,034,231 Analysis of the Remainder After The value of the Remainder After is appraised independently and takes into consideration the effect the subject acquisition has on the remainder. This estimate is based upon a new site analysis, highest and best use analysis, as well as the employment of the three approaches to value, where applicable. Damages or enhancements to the remainder are calculated by subtracting the value of the Remainder After from the value of the Remainder Before the acquisition. If the calculation is positive, damages exist. However, if the figure is negative enhancements are present. If an enhancement exists, it is noted; however, enhancements are not deducted from the total compensation. In the case of the subject property, an enhancement exists because the remainder after does not contain square feet within the existing right of way. Property Description - Remainder After The proposed acquisition extends approximately 864 feet along the subject’s northern boundary and is approximately 17 to 19 feet deep. The acquisition does not alter the development utility of the site, nor does it restrict access to the site. As such, the utility and development potential of the Remainder is the same as the before. Highest and Best Use - Remainder After – As If Vacant Since the Remainder After is an economic unit similar to the Whole Property, the highest and best use of the Remainder After and the subject Whole Property is the same. Value of the Remainder After the Acquistion $1,034,231 By Sales Comparison Approach Fee Simple $4.50 x 229,829 SF x 100% = $1,034,231 Reconciliation $1,034,231 Cost to Cure 47 Parcel 10 Cost to Cure The value conclusion in the part acquired included an estimate of compensation due to the property owner(s) for the value of the improvements within the acquisition parcel. However, replacement improvements must be purchased and replaced using new construction components. The cost to cure is an estimate of additional financial compensation to restore the property to similar functional utility as exists prior to the acquisition. In order to avoid double compensation, the cost to cure is calculated as the difference between the replacement cost new and the previously estimated depreciated replacement cost of each individual component. The formula is as follows: Replacement Cost New – Depreciated Replacement Cost in Part Acquired = Cost to Cure This formula is applied to each of the components identified that require reconfiguration or replacement as a result of the acquisition. If the estimated value of the component included in the part acquired is higher than the cost to replace the component, then no further compensation is due for that component and the cost to cure is equal to $0 for that item. The dollar amounts are not deducted against a cumulative total, but rather calculated on an item-by-item basis. We have included a cost to cure to replace the pipe and cable fencing, replace the wrought iron gate, replace the motorized metal gate along the new right of way line, and replace the barbed wire fencing. The following is a summary of our cost to cure estimate. Cost to Cure Item No. of Units Cost New/Unit Cost New Less Part Acquired Cost to Cure Replace pipe and cable fencing 830 LF @ $29.90 =$24,817 -$12,408 = $12,409 Replace wrought iron gate 1 Each @ $8,050.00 =$8,050 -$4,025 = $4,025 Replace motorized metal gate 1 Each @ $18,247.66 =$18,248 -$9,124 = $9,124 Replace barbed wire fencing 35 LF @ $15.64 =$547 -$273 = $274 Cost Contingency $51,662 x 10% = $5,166 Total Cost to Cure $30,998 Estimate of Compensation 48 Parcel 10 Estimate of Compensation Value of the Whole Property $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Land Fee Simple $4.50 x 244,329 SF x 100% = $1,099,481 By Cost Approach $1,125,743 By Sales Comparison Approach - Improved N/A By Income Capitalization Approach N/A Value of the Part Acquired $91,512 By Sales Comparison Approach - PTA Fee Simple $4.50 X 14,500 SF X 100% = $65,250 Value of Improvements located within PTA = $26,262 Value of the Remainder Before $1,034,231 Value of the Remainder After the Acquistion $1,034,231 By Sales Comparison Approach Fee Simple $4.50 x 229,829 SF x 100% = $1,034,231 Reconciliation $1,034,231 Damages/Enhancements (Remainder Before - Remainder After) $0 Cost to Cure $30,998 Compensation $122,510 Exposure Time Exposure time is the length of time the subject property would have been exposed for sale in the market had it sold on the effective valuation date at the concluded market value. Exposure time is always presumed to precede the effective date of the appraisal. Based on our review of recent sales transactions for similar properties and our analysis of supply and demand in the local market, it is our opinion that the probable exposure time for the subject at the concluded market values stated previously is 6-12 months. Marketing Time Marketing time is an estimate of the amount of time it might take to sell a property at the concluded market value immediately following the effective date of value. As we foresee no significant changes in market conditions in the near term, it is our opinion that a reasonable marketing period for the subject is likely to be the same as the exposure time. Accordingly, we estimate the subject’s marketing period at 6-12 months. Valuation 49 Parcel 10 Certification We certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief: 1. The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. 2. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 3. We have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. 4. We have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding the agreement to perform this assignment. 5. We have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. 6. Our engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 7. Our compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. 8. Our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as well as applicable state appraisal regulations. 9. The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute. 10. The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. 11. Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC, and Mitchell L. Etter, M.Ed., have made personal inspections of the property that is the subject of this report. 12. No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person(s) signing this certification. 13. We have experience in appraising properties similar to the subject and are in compliance with the Competency Rule of USPAP. Valuation 50 Parcel 10 14. As of the date of this report, Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC, has completed the continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal Institution. Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #1380206 G Mitchell L. Etter, M.Ed. Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #1381464 G Valuation 51 Parcel 10 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions This appraisal and any other work product related to this engagement are limited by the following standard assumptions, except as otherwise noted in the report: 1. The title is marketable and free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, encroachments, easements and restrictions. The property is under responsible ownership and competent management and is available for its highest and best use. 2. There are no existing judgments or pending or threatened litigation that could affect the value of the property. 3. There are no hidden or undisclosed conditions of the land or of the improvements that would render the property more or less valuable. Furthermore, there is no asbestos in the property. 4. The property is in compliance with all applicable building, environmental, zoning, and other federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes. 5. The information furnished by others is believed to be reliable, but no warranty is given for its accuracy. This appraisal and any other work product related to this engagement are subject to the following limiting conditions, except as otherwise noted in the report: 1. An appraisal is inherently subjective and represents our opinion as to the value of the property appraised. 2. The conclusions stated in our appraisal apply only as of the effective date of the appraisal, and no representation is made as to the effect of subsequent events. 3. No changes in any federal, state or local laws, regulations or codes (including, without limitation, the Internal Revenue Code) are anticipated. 4. No environmental impact studies were either requested or made in conjunction with this appraisal, and we reserve the right to revise or rescind any of the value opinions based upon any subsequent environmental impact studies. If any environmental impact statement is required by law, the appraisal assumes that such statement will be favorable and will be approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies. 5. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, we are not required to give testimony, respond to any subpoena or attend any court, governmental or other hearing with reference to the property without compensation relative to such additional employment. 6. We have made no survey of the property and assume no responsibility in connection with such matters. Any sketch or survey of the property included in this report is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered to be scaled accurately for size. The appraisal covers the property as described in this report, and the areas and dimensions set forth are assumed to be correct. Valuation 52 Parcel 10 7. No opinion is expressed as to the value of subsurface oil, gas or mineral rights, if any, and we have assumed that the property is not subject to surface entry for the exploration or removal of such materials, unless otherwise noted in our appraisal. 8. We accept no responsibility for considerations requiring expertise in other fields. Such considerations include, but are not limited to, legal descriptions and other legal matters such as legal title, geologic considerations such as soils and seismic stability; and civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and other engineering and environmental matters. Such considerations may also include determinations of compliance with zoning and other federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes. 9. The distribution of the total valuation in the report between land and improvements applies only under the reported highest and best use of the property. The allocations of value for land and improvements must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if so used. The appraisal report shall be considered only in its entirety. No part of the appraisal report shall be utilized separately or out of context. 10. Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the appraisers, or any reference to the Appraisal Institute) shall be disseminated through advertising media, public relations media, news media or any other means of communication (including without limitation prospectuses, private offering memoranda and other offering material provided to prospective investors) without the prior written consent of the persons signing the report. 11. Information, estimates and opinions contained in the report and obtained from third-party sources are assumed to be reliable and have not been independently verified. 12. Any income and expense estimates contained in the appraisal report are used only for the purpose of estimating value and do not constitute predictions of future operating results. 13. If the property is subject to one or more leases, any estimate of residual value contained in the appraisal may be particularly affected by significant changes in the condition of the economy, of the real estate industry, or of the appraised property at the time these leases expire or otherwise terminate. 14. Unless otherwise stated in the report, no consideration has been given to personal property located on the premises or to the cost of moving or relocating such personal property; only the real property has been considered. 15. The current purchasing power of the dollar is the basis for the values stated in the appraisal; we have assumed that no extreme fluctuations in economic cycles will occur. 16. The values found herein are subject to these and to any other assumptions or conditions set forth in the body of this report but which may have been omitted from this list of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions. 17. The analyses contained in the report necessarily incorporate numerous estimates and assumptions regarding property performance, general and local business and economic conditions, the absence of material changes in the competitive environment and other matters. Some estimates or assumptions, however, inevitably will not materialize, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur; therefore, actual results achieved during Valuation 53 Parcel 10 the period covered by our analysis will vary from our estimates, and the variations may be material. 18. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. We have not made a specific survey or analysis of the property to determine whether the physical aspects of the improvements meet the ADA accessibility guidelines. We claim no expertise in ADA issues, and render no opinion regarding compliance of the subject with ADA regulations. Inasmuch as compliance matches each owner’s financial ability with the cost to cure the non- conforming physical characteristics of a property, a specific study of both the owner’s financial ability and the cost to cure any deficiencies would be needed for the Department of Justice to determine compliance. 19. The appraisal report is prepared for the exclusive benefit of you, your subsidiaries and/or affiliates. It may not be used or relied upon by any other party. All parties who use or rely upon any information in the report without our written consent do so at their own risk. 20. No studies have been provided to us indicating the presence or absence of hazardous materials on the subject property or in the improvements, and our valuation is predicated upon the assumption that the subject property is free and clear of any environment hazards including, without limitation, hazardous wastes, toxic substances and mold. No representations or warranties are made regarding the environmental condition of the subject property. IRR - Fort Worth , Integra Realty Resources, Inc., and their respective officers, owners, managers, directors, agents, subcontractors or employees (the “Integra Parties”), shall not be responsible for any such environmental conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. Because we are not experts in the field of environmental conditions, the appraisal report cannot be considered as an environmental assessment of the subject property. 21. The persons signing the report may have reviewed available flood maps and may have noted in the appraisal report whether the subject property is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. However, we are not qualified to detect such areas and therefore do not guarantee such determinations. The presence of flood plain areas and/or wetlands may affect the value of the property, and the value conclusion is predicated on the assumption that wetlands are non-existent or minimal. 22. We are not a building or environmental inspector. The Integra Parties do not guarantee that the subject property is free of defects or environmental problems. Mold may be present in the subject property and a professional inspection is recommended. 23. The appraisal report and value conclusions for an appraisal assume the satisfactory completion of construction, repairs or alterations in a workmanlike manner. 24. IRR - Fort Worth is an independently owned and operated company. The parties hereto agree that Integra shall not be liable for any claim arising out of or relating to any appraisal report or any information or opinions contained therein as such appraisal report is the sole and exclusive responsibility of IRR - Fort Worth . In addition, it is expressly agreed that in any action which may be brought against the Integra Parties arising out of, relating to, or in any way pertaining to the engagement letter, the appraisal reports or any related work product, the Integra Parties shall not be responsible or liable for any incidental or Valuation 54 Parcel 10 consequential damages or losses, unless the appraisal was fraudulent or prepared with intentional misconduct. It is further expressly agreed that the collective liability of the Integra Parties in any such action shall not exceed the fees paid for the preparation of the assignment (unless the appraisal was fraudulent or prepared with intentional misconduct). It is expressly agreed that the fees charged herein are in reliance upon the foregoing limitations of liability. 25. IRR - Fort Worth is an independently owned and operated company, which has prepared the appraisal for the specific intended use stated elsewhere in the report. The use of the appraisal report by anyone other than the Client is prohibited except as otherwise provided. Accordingly, the appraisal report is addressed to and shall be solely for the Client’s use and benefit unless we provide our prior written consent. We expressly reserve the unrestricted right to withhold our consent to your disclosure of the appraisal report or any other work product related to the engagement (or any part thereof including, without limitation, conclusions of value and our identity), to any third parties. Stated again for clarification, unless our prior written consent is obtained, no third party may rely on the appraisal report (even if their reliance was foreseeable). 26. The conclusions of this report are estimates based on known current trends and reasonably foreseeable future occurrences. These estimates are based partly on property information, data obtained in public records, interviews, existing trends, buyer-seller decision criteria in the current market, and research conducted by third parties, and such data are not always completely reliable. The Integra Parties are not responsible for these and other future occurrences that could not have reasonably been foreseen on the effective date of this assignment. Furthermore, it is inevitable that some assumptions will not materialize and that unanticipated events may occur that will likely affect actual performance. While we are of the opinion that our findings are reasonable based on current market conditions, we do not represent that these estimates will actually be achieved, as they are subject to considerable risk and uncertainty. Moreover, we assume competent and effective management and marketing for the duration of the projected holding period of this property. 27. All prospective value opinions presented in this report are estimates and forecasts which are prospective in nature and are subject to considerable risk and uncertainty. In addition to the contingencies noted in the preceding paragraph, several events may occur that could substantially alter the outcome of our estimates such as, but not limited to changes in the economy, interest rates, and capitalization rates, behavior of consumers, investors and lenders, fire and other physical destruction, changes in title or conveyances of easements and deed restrictions, etc. It is assumed that conditions reasonably foreseeable at the present time are consistent or similar with the future. 28. The appraisal is also subject to the following: Valuation 55 Parcel 10 Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.All information relative to the subject property, including land areas and other pertinent data that was provided by the client and public records, is assumed to be correct. 2. It is assumed that there are no environmental issues that impact the use or value of the subject property. 3.The subject is appraised under the extraordinary assumption that there are no subsurface improvements located within the acquisition. 1.The project for which the acquisition is nececssary is assumed to be complete and being fully utilized for purposes of estimating the value of the Remainder After the Acquisition, it is also assumed that the property is affected by the project similar to the community. If it becomes known that there are specific damages that affect the subject property that are not considered herin, this appraisal and its conclusion may be subject to reconsideration. The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. Addenda Parcel 10 Addendum A Appraiser Qualifications Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC Integra Realty Resources - Fort Worth irr.com T 817.763.8000 F 817.763.8017 7080 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76116 Experience Brent Pitts is a Managing Director with Integra Realty Resources - Fort Worth. Mr. Pitts has been involved in real estate valuation and advisory since early 2010 with a focus on right of way and eminent domain since 2011. He is a Certified General Appraiser and has prepared appraisals in numerous states. Mr. Pitts has experience in appraising all major categories of real estate, including land, retail, restaurant, industrial, gas stations, office, manufactured housing, self-storage, apartments, condominiums, automotive, hotels, religious facilities, single-family residences, subdivisions, timeshares, and various other special purpose properties. Valuation clients include government agencies, project management and engineering firms, insurance companies, brokers, law firms and attorneys, estates, and individuals. Brent has also appraised multiple properties for whole takings, partial takings, and easement acquisitions for condemnation proceedings with many of these appraisals requiring complex analyses and consideration of damages to the remainder. Brent has also qualified as an expert witness and testified in multiple administrative and commissioners hearings as well as in trial settings and holds the MAI and AI-GRS designations from the Appraisal Institute as well as the R/W-AC credential from the International Right of Way Association. Mr. Pitts currently serves as the President of the Central Texas Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. Licenses Texas, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, 1380206 G, Expires January 2027 Education MAI Designation, Appraisal Institute AI-GRS Designation, Appraisal Institute International Right of Way Association - Chapter 36 President - Central Texas Chapter, Appraisal Institute (2024) Texas Tech University (2008) - Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management Texas Tech University Graduate School (2009) - Masters of Business Administration in Finance Numerous Appraisal Institute, International Right of Way Association, and other bpitts@irr.com - 817.763.8000 Brent Pitts, MAI, AI-GRS, R/W-AC Integra Realty Resources - Fort Worth irr.com T 817.763.8000 F 817.763.8017 7080 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76116 Education (Cont'd) professional development courses. Qualified Before Courts & Administrative Bodies Texas | Kansas | Missouri | Oklahoma | Louisiana | Florida | Utah | Arizona | New Mexico Colorado | Georgia | North Carolina Miscellaneous Director, Real Estate - Kroll (Dallas, TX) - Served as Team Lead for National Right of Way Practice Valuation Services Director - Colliers International (Dallas, TX) Appraiser - Appraisal Source, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX) Appraiser - National Appraisal Partners, LLP (Houston, TX) bpitts@irr.com - 817.763.8000 Mr. Mitchell L. Etter Integra Realty Resources - Fort Worth irr.com T 817.763.8000 7080 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76116 Experience Mitchell Etter, M.Ed., is a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser. He earned a Master of Education (2015) and a Bachelor of Education (2006) from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. After a 10-year teaching career, Mitchell began his appraisal career with Appraisal Source Inc., in Fort Worth, Texas. Mitchell has prepared appraisals in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. He has prepared appraisals for vacant land, farms, ranches (100 acres to 2,500 acres), retail properties, office/warehouse properties, storage/mini-storage properties, general, medical, and high-rise offices, office condominiums, restaurants, churches, museums, service stations, schools, and multi-family properties. Mitchell has prepared numerous going-concern valuations on motels/hotels, gas stations/convenience stores, marinas, car washes and special use properties. Mitchell has also appraised multiple properties for condemnation purposes with many requiring complex analyses and consideration of damages to the remainder. Additionally, Mitchell has worked on the Army Corps of Engineers United States Border Control Project in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. Licenses Texas, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, 1381464 G, Expires July 2026 Education Master of Education, Gifted Education, Hardin Simmons University, 2015. Bachelor of Education, Instrumental Music EC 12 (Piano), Hardin Simmons University, 2006 Completed Course Work and Continuing Education Basic Appraisal Principles Basic Appraisal Procedures National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Supervisor Trainee Course for Texas Real Estate Finance, Statistics, and Valuation Modeling General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach General Appraiser Income Approach/ Part 1 General Appraiser Income Approach/ Part 2 General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies Commercial Appraisal Review General Appraiser Market Analysis Highest and Best Use Expert Witness for Commercial Appraiser The FHA Handbook 4000.1 Fannie Mae Appraisal Guidelines: Debunking the Myths Residential Construction and the Appraiser Market Disturbances-Appraisals in Atypical Markets and Cycles metter@irr.com - 817.205.1414 About IRR Integra Realty Resources, Inc. (IRR) provides world-class commercial real estate valuation, counseling, and advisory services. Routinely ranked among leading property valuation and consulting firms, we are now the largest independent firm in our industry in the United States, with local offices coast to coast and in the Caribbean. IRR offices are led by MAI-designated Senior Managing Directors, industry leaders who have over 25 years, on average, of commercial real estate experience in their local markets. This experience, coupled with our understanding of how national trends affect the local markets, empowers our clients with the unique knowledge, access, and historical perspective they need to make the most informed decisions. Many of the nation's top financial institutions, developers, corporations, law firms, and government agencies rely on our professional real estate opinions to best understand the value, use, and feasibility of real estate in their market. 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Link to the IRR Quality Assurance Survey: quality.irr.com Addenda Parcel 10 Addendum C Definitions Parcel 10 Definitions The source of the following definitions is the Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. (Chicago: Appraisal Institute, 2015), unless otherwise noted. As Is Market Value The estimate of the market value of real property in its current physical condition, use, and zoning as of the appraisal date. Disposition Value The most probable price that a specified interest in property should bring under the following conditions: 1. Consummation of a sale within a specified time, which is shorter than the typical exposure time for such a property in that market. 2. The property is subjected to market conditions prevailing as of the date of valuation. 3. Both the buyer and seller are acting prudently and knowledgeably. 4. The seller is under compulsion to sell. 5. The buyer is typically motivated. 6. Both parties are acting in what they consider to be their best interests. 7. An adequate marketing effort will be made during the exposure time. 8. Payment will be made in cash in U.S. dollars (or the local currency) or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto. 9. The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold, unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. This definition can also be modified to provide for valuation with specified financing terms. Effective Date 1. The date on which the appraisal or review opinion applies. 2. In a lease document, the date upon which the lease goes into effect. Entitlement In the context of ownership, use, or development of real estate, governmental approval for annexation, zoning, utility extensions, number of lots, total floor area, construction permits, and occupancy or use permits. Entrepreneurial Incentive The amount an entrepreneur expects to receive for his or her contribution to a project. Entrepreneurial incentive may be distinguished from entrepreneurial profit (often called developer’s Parcel 10 profit) in that it is the expectation of future profit as opposed to the profit actually earned on a development or improvement. The amount of entrepreneurial incentive required for a project represents the economic reward sufficient to motivate an entrepreneur to accept the risk of the project and to invest the time and money necessary in seeing the project through to completion. Entrepreneurial Profit 1. A market-derived figure that represents the amount an entrepreneur receives for his or her contribution to a project and risk; the difference between the total cost of a property (cost of development) and its market value (property value after completion), which represents the entrepreneur’s compensation for the risk and expertise associated with development. An entrepreneur is motivated by the prospect of future value enhancement (i.e., the entrepreneurial incentive). An entrepreneur who successfully creates value through new development, expansion, renovation, or an innovative change of use is rewarded by entrepreneurial profit. Entrepreneurs may also fail and suffer losses. 2. In economics, the actual return on successful management practices, often identified with coordination, the fourth factor of production following land, labor, and capital; also called entrepreneurial return or entrepreneurial reward. Exposure Time 1. The time a property remains on the market. 2. The estimated length of time that the property interest being appraised would have been offered on the market prior to the hypothetical consummation of a sale at market value on the effective date of the appraisal; a retrospective opinion based on an analysis of past events assuming a competitive and open market. Fee Simple Estate Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power, and escheat. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) The relationship between the above-ground floor area of a building, as described by the zoning or building code, and the area of the plot on which it stands; in planning and zoning, often expressed as a decimal, e.g., a ratio of 2.0 indicates that the permissible floor area of a building is twice the total land area. Highest and Best Use 1. The reasonably probable use of property that results in the highest value. The four criteria that the highest and best use must meet are legal permissibility, physical possibility, financial feasibility, and maximum productivity. 2. The use of an asset that maximizes its potential and that is possible, legally permissible, and financially feasible. The highest and best use may be for continuation of an asset’s existing use or for some alternative use. This is determined by the use that a market participant would have in mind for the asset when formulating the price that it would be willing to bid. (ISV) Parcel 10 3. [The] highest and most profitable use for which the property is adaptable and needed or likely to be needed in the reasonably near future. (Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions) Investment Value 1. The value of a property to a particular investor or class of investors based on the investor’s specific requirements. Investment value may be different from market value because it depends on a set of investment criteria that are not necessarily typical of the market. 2. The value of an asset to the owner or a prospective owner for individual investment or operational objectives. Lease A contract in which rights to use and occupy land, space, or structures are transferred by the owner to another for a specified period of time in return for a specified rent. Leased Fee Interest The ownership interest held by the lessor, which includes the right to receive the contract rent specified in the lease plus the reversionary right when the lease expires. Leasehold Interest The right held by the lessee to use and occupy real estate for a stated term and under the conditions specified in the lease. Liquidation Value The most probable price that a specified interest in real property should bring under the following conditions: 1. Consummation of a sale within a short time period. 2. The property is subjected to market conditions prevailing as of the date of valuation. 3. Both the buyer and seller are acting prudently and knowledgeably. 4. The seller is under extreme compulsion to sell. 5. The buyer is typically motivated. 6. Both parties are acting in what they consider to be their best interests. 7. A normal marketing effort is not possible due to the brief exposure time. 8. Payment will be made in cash in U.S. dollars (or the local currency) or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto. 9. The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold, unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. This definition can also be modified to provide for valuation with specified financing terms. Parcel 10 Marketing Time An opinion of the amount of time it might take to sell a real or personal property interest at the concluded market value level during the period immediately after the effective date of an appraisal. Marketing time differs from exposure time, which is always presumed to precede the effective date of an appraisal. Market Value The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: x buyer and seller are typically motivated; x both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; x a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; x payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and x the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale. (Source: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 12, Chapter I, Part 34.42[h]; also Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines, Federal Register, 75 FR 77449, December 10, 2010, page 77472) Prospective Opinion of Value A value opinion effective as of a specified future date. The term does not define a type of value. Instead, it identifies a value opinion as being effective at some specific future date. An opinion of value as of a prospective date is frequently sought in connection with projects that are proposed, under construction, or under conversion to a new use, or those that have not yet achieved sellout or a stabilized level of long-term occupancy. Addenda Parcel 10 Addendum D Property Information Addenda Parcel 10 Addenda Parcel 10 Addenda Parcel 10 Addenda Parcel 10 Addenda Parcel 10 Addenda Parcel 10 Addendum E Comparable Data Land Sale Profile Sale No. 1 Location & Property Identification 825 E Ryan Road Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Residential, Single Family Development Land 825 E. Ryan Rd. Address: Denton, TX 76210 City/State/Zip: Denton County: Submarket: Denton Suburban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 3358540 Sale Information $175,000 Sale Price: $175,000 Effective Sale Price: 10/31/2022 Sale Date: Recording Date: 10/31/2022 Contract Date: 10/31/2022 Listing Price: $198,000 Listing Date: 05/29/2022 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $214,461 $/Land SF(Gross): $4.92 Grantor/Seller: Andrey Gorokhovskiy Grantee/Buyer: Lauren Elizabeth Kelley & Manuel Alejandro Velez Rodriguez Property Rights: Fee Simple Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Document Type: Warranty Deed Recording No.: 2022-153303 Verified By: Reid Pannell Verification Date: 05/07/2025 Confirmation Source: Collin Roberts / 903-268-4294 Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data Lot 2, Block A, Leisure Lane Addition, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas / 995304 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.82 Acres(Gross): 35,545 Land-SF(Gross): Shape: Rectangular Topography: Level Vegetation: Trees and grasses Corner Lot: Yes Frontage Feet: 215 Frontage Desc.: Ryan Road Frontage Type: 2 way, 1 lane each way Traffic Control at Entry: None Traffic Flow: Moderate Zoning Code: R2 Zoning Desc.: Residential Flood Plain: No Flood Zone Designation: X Comm. Panel No.: 48121C0370G Date: 04/18/2011 Utilities: Electricity, Water Public, Sewer Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This property consists of 0.816 acres of vacant land, located on the north side of Ryan Road in Denton, TX. The property 825 E Ryan Road Land Sale Profile Sale No. 1 Comments (Cont'd) was sold on 10/31/2022 for $175,000 or $4.92/SF. Property is located at the northeast corner of East Ryan Road and Leisure Lane within the city limits of Denton, Texas. It is zoned, R2, Residential, which requires a minimum lot size of 16,000 SF. 825 E Ryan Road Land Sale Profile Sale No. 2 Location & Property Identification 1.04-Acre Residential Lot, Denton, TX Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence Site 4505 State School Road Address: Denton, TX 76210 City/State/Zip: Denton County: Submarket: Denton Suburban Market Orientation: East side of State School Road, south of Winston Drive Property Location: IRR Event ID: 2990133 Sale Information $170,000 Sale Price: $170,000 Effective Sale Price: 02/28/2023 Sale Date: Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $163,462 $/Land SF(Gross): $3.75 $/Acre(Usable): $163,462 $/Land SF(Usable): $3.75 Grantor/Seller: Oakmont Partners JV, LP Grantee/Buyer: JAS Technologies LLC Assets Sold: Real estate only Property Rights: Fee Simple Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 2023-19853 Verified By: Shelley Sivakumar Verification Date: 03/29/2023 Confirmation Source: Chase Traughber (972-515-0045) Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data State School Addition, Block A, Lot 2 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 1.04/1.04 Acres(Usable/Gross): 45,302/45,302 Land-SF(Usable/Gross): Usable/Gross Ratio: 1.00 Shape: Rectangular Topography: Level Corner Lot: No Frontage Feet: 104 Frontage Desc.: State School Road Zoning Code: R1 Zoning Desc.: Residential Flood Plain: No Utilities: Water Public, Sewer Utilities Desc.: City Water/City Sewer Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This residential lot is located in the Denton ISD in the city limits of Denton, Texas. The minimal lot size for the subject's zoning is 32,000 sq. ft. with approximately 30% building coverage. 1.04-Acre Residential Lot, Denton, TX Land Sale Profile Sale No. 3 Location & Property Identification 5.55 Acres on State School Road Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence Site State School Rd. Address: Denton, TX 76210 City/State/Zip: Denton County: Submarket: Denton Suburban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 3358753 Sale Information $1,185,000 Sale Price: $1,185,000 Effective Sale Price: 08/13/2024 Sale Date: Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $213,433 $/Land SF(Gross): $4.90 Grantor/Seller: Cecil Hale Grantee/Buyer: Jamy Properties LLC Assets Sold: Real estate only Property Rights: Fee Simple Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 2024-87094 Verified By: Mr. Mitchell L. Etter Verification Date: 05/07/2025 Confirmation Source: Jeff Higgs Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data A0950A MEP & PRR, TR 32(PT), 5.5521 ACRES, OLD DCAD TR 9A / Tax ID: 39189 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 5.55 Acres(Gross): 241,849 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: PD-MN Zoning Desc.: Planned Development/Mixed-Use Neighborhood Flood Plain: No Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments Property reportedly sold for $1,185,000 or $4.90 PSF. Property is 5.552 acres located at the corner of FM 2499 and State School Road within the city limits of Denton, Texas. It is zoned PD-MN, Planned Development Mixed Use Neighborhood which permits a variety of residential and commercial uses. 5.55 Acres on State School Road Land Sale Profile Sale No. 4 Location & Property Identification Land - 6.4712 Acres Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Residential, Single Family Development Land Southwest side of Helm Lane, north of Spinnaker Drive Address: Denton, TX 76210 City/State/Zip: Denton County: Submarket: Denton Suburban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 3224493 Sale Information $1,100,000 Sale Price: $1,100,000 Effective Sale Price: 04/24/2023 Sale Date: Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $169,984 $/Land SF(Gross): $3.90 $/Acre(Usable): $169,984 $/Land SF(Usable): $3.90 $57,895 /Unit $/Unit (Potential): Grantor/Seller: Nancy Marie Reed Grantee/Buyer: At The Helm Texas LLC Property Rights: Fee Simple Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 2023-40822 Verified By: Shelley Sivakumar Verification Date: 04/19/2024 Confirmation Source: Desiree Reed (940-484-9411) Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data C. Paullalier Survey, Abstract No. 1006/Tax ID 133088 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 6.47/6.47 Acres(Usable/Gross): 281,885/281,885 Land-SF(Usable/Gross): Usable/Gross Ratio: 1.00 No. of Units (Potential): 19 Shape: Rectangular Topography: Level Corner Lot: No Frontage Feet: 165 Frontage Desc.: South side of Helm Lane; 771' West side of Helm Lane Frontage Type: 2 way, 1 lane each way Zoning Code: R3 Zoning Desc.: Residential 3 Flood Plain: No Utilities: Water Public, Sewer Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This rectangular-shaped property was acquired for future residential development. Zoning requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet with an estimated density of 3.0 units per acre (19 lots). This property is within the Denton ISD. Land - 6.4712 Acres Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information. Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS. Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.Print or type. See Specific Instructions on page 3.1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.) 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above. 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) .... Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Other (see instructions) 3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions ......... 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any) (Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.) 5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. 6 City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later. Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number –– or Employer identification number – Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and 4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct. Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and, generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person Date General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. What’s New Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Otherwise, it should check the “LLC” box and enter its appropriate tax classification. New line 3b has been added to this form. A flow-through entity is required to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest. This change is intended to provide a flow-through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements. For example, a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3. See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024) Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 2 must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN), which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following. • Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid). • Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds). • Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds). • Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation). • Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers). • Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions). • Form 1099-K (merchant card and third-party network transactions). • Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), and 1098-T (tuition). • Form 1099-C (canceled debt). • Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property). Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN. Caution: If you don’t return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding, later. By signing the filled-out form, you: 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued); 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding; or 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee; and 4. Certify to your non-foreign status for purposes of withholding under chapter 3 or 4 of the Code (if applicable); and 5. Certify that FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that you are exempt from the FATCA reporting is correct. See What Is FATCA Reporting, later, for further information. Note: If you are a U.S. person and a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester’s form if it is substantially similar to this Form W-9. Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are considered a U.S. person if you are: • An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien; • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States; • An estate (other than a foreign estate); or • A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7). Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding. Payments made to foreign persons, including certain distributions, allocations of income, or transfers of sales proceeds, may be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or chapter 4 of the Code (sections 1441–1474). Under those rules, if a Form W-9 or other certification of non-foreign status has not been received, a withholding agent, transferee, or partnership (payor) generally applies presumption rules that may require the payor to withhold applicable tax from the recipient, owner, transferor, or partner (payee). See Pub. 515, Withholding of Tax on Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Entities. The following persons must provide Form W-9 to the payor for purposes of establishing its non-foreign status. • In the case of a disregarded entity with a U.S. owner, the U.S. owner of the disregarded entity and not the disregarded entity. • In the case of a grantor trust with a U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner, generally, the U.S. grantor or other U.S. owner of the grantor trust and not the grantor trust. • In the case of a U.S. trust (other than a grantor trust), the U.S. trust and not the beneficiaries of the trust. See Pub. 515 for more information on providing a Form W-9 or a certification of non-foreign status to avoid withholding. Foreign person. If you are a foreign person or the U.S. branch of a foreign bank that has elected to be treated as a U.S. person (under Regulations section 1.1441-1(b)(2)(iv) or other applicable section for chapter 3 or 4 purposes), do not use Form W-9. Instead, use the appropriate Form W-8 or Form 8233 (see Pub. 515). If you are a qualified foreign pension fund under Regulations section 1.897(l)-1(d), or a partnership that is wholly owned by qualified foreign pension funds, that is treated as a non-foreign person for purposes of section 1445 withholding, do not use Form W-9. Instead, use Form W-8EXP (or other certification of non-foreign status). Nonresident alien who becomes a resident alien. Generally, only a nonresident alien individual may use the terms of a tax treaty to reduce or eliminate U.S. tax on certain types of income. However, most tax treaties contain a provision known as a saving clause. Exceptions specified in the saving clause may permit an exemption from tax to continue for certain types of income even after the payee has otherwise become a U.S. resident alien for tax purposes. If you are a U.S. resident alien who is relying on an exception contained in the saving clause of a tax treaty to claim an exemption from U.S. tax on certain types of income, you must attach a statement to Form W-9 that specifies the following five items. 1. The treaty country. Generally, this must be the same treaty under which you claimed exemption from tax as a nonresident alien. 2. The treaty article addressing the income. 3. The article number (or location) in the tax treaty that contains the saving clause and its exceptions. 4. The type and amount of income that qualifies for the exemption from tax. 5. Sufficient facts to justify the exemption from tax under the terms of the treaty article. Example. Article 20 of the U.S.-China income tax treaty allows an exemption from tax for scholarship income received by a Chinese student temporarily present in the United States. Under U.S. law, this student will become a resident alien for tax purposes if their stay in the United States exceeds 5 calendar years. However, paragraph 2 of the first Protocol to the U.S.-China treaty (dated April 30, 1984) allows the provisions of Article 20 to continue to apply even after the Chinese student becomes a resident alien of the United States. A Chinese student who qualifies for this exception (under paragraph 2 of the first Protocol) and is relying on this exception to claim an exemption from tax on their scholarship or fellowship income would attach to Form W-9 a statement that includes the information described above to support that exemption. If you are a nonresident alien or a foreign entity, give the requester the appropriate completed Form W-8 or Form 8233. Backup Withholding What is backup withholding? Persons making certain payments to you must under certain conditions withhold and pay to the IRS 24% of such payments. This is called “backup withholding.” Payments that may be subject to backup withholding include, but are not limited to, interest, tax-exempt interest, dividends, broker and barter exchange transactions, rents, royalties, nonemployee pay, payments made in settlement of payment card and third-party network transactions, and certain payments from fishing boat operators. Real estate transactions are not subject to backup withholding. You will not be subject to backup withholding on payments you receive if you give the requester your correct TIN, make the proper certifications, and report all your taxable interest and dividends on your tax return. Payments you receive will be subject to backup withholding if: 1. You do not furnish your TIN to the requester; 2. You do not certify your TIN when required (see the instructions for Part II for details); 3. The IRS tells the requester that you furnished an incorrect TIN; 4. The IRS tells you that you are subject to backup withholding because you did not report all your interest and dividends on your tax return (for reportable interest and dividends only); or 5. You do not certify to the requester that you are not subject to backup withholding, as described in item 4 under “By signing the filled- out form” above (for reportable interest and dividend accounts opened after 1983 only). Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 3 Certain payees and payments are exempt from backup withholding. See Exempt payee code, later, and the separate Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information. See also Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding, earlier. What Is FATCA Reporting? The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires a participating foreign financial institution to report all U.S. account holders that are specified U.S. persons. Certain payees are exempt from FATCA reporting. See Exemption from FATCA reporting code, later, and the Instructions for the Requester of Form W-9 for more information. Updating Your Information You must provide updated information to any person to whom you claimed to be an exempt payee if you are no longer an exempt payee and anticipate receiving reportable payments in the future from this person. For example, you may need to provide updated information if you are a C corporation that elects to be an S corporation, or if you are no longer tax exempt. In addition, you must furnish a new Form W-9 if the name or TIN changes for the account, for example, if the grantor of a grantor trust dies. Penalties Failure to furnish TIN. If you fail to furnish your correct TIN to a requester, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect. Civil penalty for false information with respect to withholding. If you make a false statement with no reasonable basis that results in no backup withholding, you are subject to a $500 penalty. Criminal penalty for falsifying information. Willfully falsifying certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment. Misuse of TINs. If the requester discloses or uses TINs in violation of federal law, the requester may be subject to civil and criminal penalties. Specific Instructions Line 1 You must enter one of the following on this line; do not leave this line blank. The name should match the name on your tax return. If this Form W-9 is for a joint account (other than an account maintained by a foreign financial institution (FFI)), list first, and then circle, the name of the person or entity whose number you entered in Part I of Form W-9. If you are providing Form W-9 to an FFI to document a joint account, each holder of the account that is a U.S. person must provide a Form W-9. • Individual. Generally, enter the name shown on your tax return. If you have changed your last name without informing the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the name change, enter your first name, the last name as shown on your social security card, and your new last name. Note for ITIN applicant: Enter your individual name as it was entered on your Form W-7 application, line 1a. This should also be the same as the name you entered on the Form 1040 you filed with your application. • Sole proprietor. Enter your individual name as shown on your Form 1040 on line 1. Enter your business, trade, or “doing business as” (DBA) name on line 2. • Partnership, C corporation, S corporation, or LLC, other than a disregarded entity. Enter the entity’s name as shown on the entity’s tax return on line 1 and any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2. • Other entities. Enter your name as shown on required U.S. federal tax documents on line 1. This name should match the name shown on the charter or other legal document creating the entity. Enter any business, trade, or DBA name on line 2. • Disregarded entity. In general, a business entity that has a single owner, including an LLC, and is not a corporation, is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner (a disregarded entity). See Regulations section 301.7701-2(c)(2). A disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. Enter the owner’s name on line 1. The name of the owner entered on line 1 should never be a disregarded entity. The name on line 1 should be the name shown on the income tax return on which the income should be reported. For example, if a foreign LLC that is treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal tax purposes has a single owner that is a U.S. person, the U.S. owner’s name is required to be provided on line 1. If the direct owner of the entity is also a disregarded entity, enter the first owner that is not disregarded for federal tax purposes. Enter the disregarded entity’s name on line 2. If the owner of the disregarded entity is a foreign person, the owner must complete an appropriate Form W-8 instead of a Form W-9. This is the case even if the foreign person has a U.S. TIN. Line 2 If you have a business name, trade name, DBA name, or disregarded entity name, enter it on line 2. Line 3a Check the appropriate box on line 3a for the U.S. federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one box on line 3a. IF the entity/individual on line 1 is a(n) . . . THEN check the box for . . . • Corporation Corporation. • Individual or • Sole proprietorship Individual/sole proprietor. • LLC classified as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes or • LLC that has filed Form 8832 or 2553 electing to be taxed as a corporation Limited liability company and enter the appropriate tax classification: P = Partnership, C = C corporation, or S = S corporation. • Partnership Partnership. • Trust/estate Trust/estate. Line 3b Check this box if you are a partnership (including an LLC classified as a partnership for U.S. federal tax purposes), trust, or estate that has any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate, in which you have an ownership interest. You must check the box on line 3b if you receive a Form W-8 (or documentary evidence) from any partner, owner, or beneficiary establishing foreign status or if you receive a Form W-9 from any partner, owner, or beneficiary that has checked the box on line 3b. Note: A partnership that provides a Form W-9 and checks box 3b may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). For more information, see the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K-3 (Form 1065). If you are required to complete line 3b but fail to do so, you may not receive the information necessary to file a correct information return with the IRS or furnish a correct payee statement to your partners or beneficiaries. See, for example, sections 6698, 6722, and 6724 for penalties that may apply. Line 4 Exemptions If you are exempt from backup withholding and/or FATCA reporting, enter in the appropriate space on line 4 any code(s) that may apply to you. Exempt payee code. • Generally, individuals (including sole proprietors) are not exempt from backup withholding. • Except as provided below, corporations are exempt from backup withholding for certain payments, including interest and dividends. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding for payments made in settlement of payment card or third-party network transactions. • Corporations are not exempt from backup withholding with respect to attorneys’ fees or gross proceeds paid to attorneys, and corporations that provide medical or health care services are not exempt with respect to payments reportable on Form 1099-MISC. The following codes identify payees that are exempt from backup withholding. Enter the appropriate code in the space on line 4. 1—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), any IRA, or a custodial account under section 403(b)(7) if the account satisfies the requirements of section 401(f)(2). Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 4 2—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. 3—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or territory, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. 4—A foreign government or any of its political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities. 5—A corporation. 6—A dealer in securities or commodities required to register in the United States, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. commonwealth or territory. 7—A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. 8—A real estate investment trust. 9—An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 10—A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a). 11—A financial institution as defined under section 581. 12—A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or custodian. 13—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947. The following chart shows types of payments that may be exempt from backup withholding. The chart applies to the exempt payees listed above, 1 through 13. IF the payment is for . . .THEN the payment is exempt for . . . • Interest and dividend payments All exempt payees except for 7. • Broker transactions Exempt payees 1 through 4 and 6 through 11 and all C corporations. S corporations must not enter an exempt payee code because they are exempt only for sales of noncovered securities acquired prior to 2012. • Barter exchange transactions and patronage dividends Exempt payees 1 through 4. • Payments over $600 required to be reported and direct sales over $5,0001 Generally, exempt payees 1 through 5.2 • Payments made in settlement of payment card or third-party network transactions Exempt payees 1 through 4. 1 See Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Information, and its instructions. 2 However, the following payments made to a corporation and reportable on Form 1099-MISC are not exempt from backup withholding: medical and health care payments, attorneys’ fees, gross proceeds paid to an attorney reportable under section 6045(f), and payments for services paid by a federal executive agency. Exemption from FATCA reporting code. The following codes identify payees that are exempt from reporting under FATCA. These codes apply to persons submitting this form for accounts maintained outside of the United States by certain foreign financial institutions. Therefore, if you are only submitting this form for an account you hold in the United States, you may leave this field blank. Consult with the person requesting this form if you are uncertain if the financial institution is subject to these requirements. A requester may indicate that a code is not required by providing you with a Form W-9 with “Not Applicable” (or any similar indication) entered on the line for a FATCA exemption code. A—An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) or any individual retirement plan as defined in section 7701(a)(37). B—The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities. C—A state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. commonwealth or territory, or any of their political subdivisions or instrumentalities. D—A corporation the stock of which is regularly traded on one or more established securities markets, as described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i). E—A corporation that is a member of the same expanded affiliated group as a corporation described in Regulations section 1.1472-1(c)(1)(i). F—A dealer in securities, commodities, or derivative financial instruments (including notional principal contracts, futures, forwards, and options) that is registered as such under the laws of the United States or any state. G—A real estate investment trust. H—A regulated investment company as defined in section 851 or an entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940. I—A common trust fund as defined in section 584(a). J—A bank as defined in section 581. K—A broker. L—A trust exempt from tax under section 664 or described in section 4947(a)(1). M—A tax-exempt trust under a section 403(b) plan or section 457(g) plan. Note: You may wish to consult with the financial institution requesting this form to determine whether the FATCA code and/or exempt payee code should be completed. Line 5 Enter your address (number, street, and apartment or suite number). This is where the requester of this Form W-9 will mail your information returns. If this address differs from the one the requester already has on file, enter “NEW” at the top. If a new address is provided, there is still a chance the old address will be used until the payor changes your address in their records. Line 6 Enter your city, state, and ZIP code. Part I. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. If you are a resident alien and you do not have, and are not eligible to get, an SSN, your TIN is your IRS ITIN. Enter it in the entry space for the Social security number. If you do not have an ITIN, see How to get a TIN below. If you are a sole proprietor and you have an EIN, you may enter either your SSN or EIN. If you are a single-member LLC that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner, enter the owner’s SSN (or EIN, if the owner has one). If the LLC is classified as a corporation or partnership, enter the entity’s EIN. Note: See What Name and Number To Give the Requester, later, for further clarification of name and TIN combinations. How to get a TIN. If you do not have a TIN, apply for one immediately. To apply for an SSN, get Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, from your local SSA office or get this form online at www.SSA.gov. You may also get this form by calling 800-772-1213. Use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, to apply for an ITIN, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, to apply for an EIN. You can apply for an EIN online by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/EIN. Go to www.irs.gov/Forms to view, download, or print Form W-7 and/or Form SS-4. Or, you can go to www.irs.gov/OrderForms to place an order and have Form W-7 and/or Form SS-4 mailed to you within 15 business days. If you are asked to complete Form W-9 but do not have a TIN, apply for a TIN and enter “Applied For” in the space for the TIN, sign and date the form, and give it to the requester. For interest and dividend payments, and certain payments made with respect to readily tradable instruments, you will generally have 60 days to get a TIN and give it to the requester before you are subject to backup withholding on payments. The 60-day rule does not apply to other types of payments. You will be subject to backup withholding on all such payments until you provide your TIN to the requester. Note: Entering “Applied For” means that you have already applied for a TIN or that you intend to apply for one soon. See also Establishing U.S. status for purposes of chapter 3 and chapter 4 withholding, earlier, for when you may instead be subject to withholding under chapter 3 or 4 of the Code. Caution: A disregarded U.S. entity that has a foreign owner must use the appropriate Form W-8. Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 5 Part II. Certification To establish to the withholding agent that you are a U.S. person, or resident alien, sign Form W-9. You may be requested to sign by the withholding agent even if item 1, 4, or 5 below indicates otherwise. For a joint account, only the person whose TIN is shown in Part I should sign (when required). In the case of a disregarded entity, the person identified on line 1 must sign. Exempt payees, see Exempt payee code, earlier. Signature requirements. Complete the certification as indicated in items 1 through 5 below. 1. Interest, dividend, and barter exchange accounts opened before 1984 and broker accounts considered active during 1983. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification. 2. Interest, dividend, broker, and barter exchange accounts opened after 1983 and broker accounts considered inactive during 1983. You must sign the certification or backup withholding will apply. If you are subject to backup withholding and you are merely providing your correct TIN to the requester, you must cross out item 2 in the certification before signing the form. 3. Real estate transactions. You must sign the certification. You may cross out item 2 of the certification. 4. Other payments. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification unless you have been notified that you have previously given an incorrect TIN. “Other payments” include payments made in the course of the requester’s trade or business for rents, royalties, goods (other than bills for merchandise), medical and health care services (including payments to corporations), payments to a nonemployee for services, payments made in settlement of payment card and third-party network transactions, payments to certain fishing boat crew members and fishermen, and gross proceeds paid to attorneys (including payments to corporations). 5. Mortgage interest paid by you, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, qualified tuition program payments (under section 529), ABLE accounts (under section 529A), IRA, Coverdell ESA, Archer MSA or HSA contributions or distributions, and pension distributions. You must give your correct TIN, but you do not have to sign the certification. What Name and Number To Give the Requester For this type of account:Give name and SSN of: 1. Individual The individual 2. Two or more individuals (joint account) other than an account maintained by an FFI The actual owner of the account or, if combined funds, the first individual on the account1 3. Two or more U.S. persons (joint account maintained by an FFI) Each holder of the account 4. Custodial account of a minor (Uniform Gift to Minors Act) The minor2 5. a. The usual revocable savings trust (grantor is also trustee) The grantor-trustee1 b. So-called trust account that is not a legal or valid trust under state law The actual owner1 6. Sole proprietorship or disregarded entity owned by an individual The owner3 7. Grantor trust filing under Optional Filing Method 1 (see Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(A))** The grantor* For this type of account:Give name and EIN of: 8. Disregarded entity not owned by an individual The owner 9. A valid trust, estate, or pension trust Legal entity4 10. Corporation or LLC electing corporate status on Form 8832 or Form 2553 The corporation 11. Association, club, religious, charitable, educational, or other tax-exempt organization The organization 12. Partnership or multi-member LLC The partnership 13. A broker or registered nominee The broker or nominee 14. Account with the Department of Agriculture in the name of a public entity (such as a state or local government, school district, or prison) that receives agricultural program payments The public entity 15. Grantor trust filing Form 1041 or under the Optional Filing Method 2, requiring Form 1099 (see Regulations section 1.671-4(b)(2)(i)(B))** The trust 1 List first and circle the name of the person whose number you furnish. If only one person on a joint account has an SSN, that person’s number must be furnished. 2 Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s SSN. 3 You must show your individual name on line 1, and enter your business or DBA name, if any, on line 2. You may use either your SSN or EIN (if you have one), but the IRS encourages you to use your SSN. 4 List first and circle the name of the trust, estate, or pension trust. (Do not furnish the TIN of the personal representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title.) * Note: The grantor must also provide a Form W-9 to the trustee of the trust. ** For more information on optional filing methods for grantor trusts, see the Instructions for Form 1041. Note: If no name is circled when more than one name is listed, the number will be considered to be that of the first name listed. Secure Your Tax Records From Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such as your name, SSN, or other identifying information, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. An identity thief may use your SSN to get a job or may file a tax return using your SSN to receive a refund. To reduce your risk: • Protect your SSN, • Ensure your employer is protecting your SSN, and • Be careful when choosing a tax return preparer. If your tax records are affected by identity theft and you receive a notice from the IRS, respond right away to the name and phone number printed on the IRS notice or letter. If your tax records are not currently affected by identity theft but you think you are at risk due to a lost or stolen purse or wallet, questionable credit card activity, or a questionable credit report, contact the IRS Identity Theft Hotline at 800-908-4490 or submit Form 14039. For more information, see Pub. 5027, Identity Theft Information for Taxpayers. Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)Page 6 Victims of identity theft who are experiencing economic harm or a systemic problem, or are seeking help in resolving tax problems that have not been resolved through normal channels, may be eligible for Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) assistance. You can reach TAS by calling the TAS toll-free case intake line at 877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 800-829-4059. Protect yourself from suspicious emails or phishing schemes. Phishing is the creation and use of email and websites designed to mimic legitimate business emails and websites. The most common act is sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an established legitimate enterprise in an attempt to scam the user into surrendering private information that will be used for identity theft. The IRS does not initiate contacts with taxpayers via emails. Also, the IRS does not request personal detailed information through email or ask taxpayers for the PIN numbers, passwords, or similar secret access information for their credit card, bank, or other financial accounts. If you receive an unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, forward this message to phishing@irs.gov. You may also report misuse of the IRS name, logo, or other IRS property to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484. You can forward suspicious emails to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov or report them at www.ftc.gov/complaint. You can contact the FTC at www.ftc.gov/idtheft or 877-IDTHEFT (877-438-4338). If you have been the victim of identity theft, see www.IdentityTheft.gov and Pub. 5027. Go to www.irs.gov/IdentityTheft to learn more about identity theft and how to reduce your risk. Privacy Act Notice Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to provide your correct TIN to persons (including federal agencies) who are required to file information returns with the IRS to report interest, dividends, or certain other income paid to you; mortgage interest you paid; the acquisition or abandonment of secured property; the cancellation of debt; or contributions you made to an IRA, Archer MSA, or HSA. The person collecting this form uses the information on the form to file information returns with the IRS, reporting the above information. Routine uses of this information include giving it to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation and to cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. commonwealths and territories for use in administering their laws. The information may also be disclosed to other countries under a treaty, to federal and state agencies to enforce civil and criminal laws, or to federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to combat terrorism. You must provide your TIN whether or not you are required to file a tax return. Under section 3406, payors must generally withhold a percentage of taxable interest, dividends, and certain other payments to a payee who does not give a TIN to the payor. Certain penalties may also apply for providing false or fraudulent information.