EFTA00963217.pdf
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From: David Mitchell <I
To: Stephen Hanson <I
CC: "Randolph. / David Life La wer 17 /Amen al" , HOWIE /
SUE MUCHNICK , Mirium / howie muchnick
Subject: Re: Response,
Date: Sun, 05 Nov 2017 18:33:03 +0000
I had it wired to Randy as this has to be documented , far better than the Bank holding it and re reviewing the
lease and the budget
Both Howie and Randy know that as this is different than what is in the lease currently
We all agreed in June that when the time came we would amend the lease to make this happen
This is a simple thing that you are blowing out of proportion for some reason
If you want I can deal with Alan on the further detail
DAVID MITCHELL
Mitchell Holdings LLC
801 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10065
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On Nov 5, 2017, at 1:09 PM, Stephen Hanson < wrote:
Let's let the lawyers take over - I'll try to see howie Monday
You have massive amounts of detail you have had for months -
Money was to be wired directly to the restaurant but you had them wire it to Randy instead
Send over that document that says where the restaurant needs to supply detail beyond what you provided for
the loan - but send it now - like to see this
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 5, 2017, at 12:58 PM, David Mitchell < > wrote:
I think you misunderstood what is being asked for and why
this is a requirement , not as you call it a stall
Money is set aside and ready to be released pending a fairly simple outline that gives detail to your budget
what is required
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No one is arguing with you,
about the uses just checking the boxes
DAVID MITCHELL
Mitchell Holdings LLC
801 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10065
USA
On Nov 5, 2017, at 12:52 PM, Stephen Hanson < wrote:
David. Let's just move on. Best for all
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 5, 2017, at 12:47 PM, David Mitchell > wrote:
Not sure what is not accurate or burdensome enough for you not to continue with the restaurant
All that is being asked for is a detail of who is being paid
( similar to the closing statement provided in my email)
This is exactly what we have to do for construction costs and professionals for every funding to date
In fact that is what we have to do for every dollar spent on this project
Everyone has seen the rough budget you and Alan have provided ,
Now we just need to fill in the names of the vendors and professionals , that is what is required
Money was funded and is ready to be transmitted to the restaurant , just need for the blanks to be filled in
I am sure it is not a long list and knowing Alan he has most of already
DAVID MITCHELL
Mitchell Holdings LLC
801 Madison Avenue
New York NY 10065
USA
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On Nov 5, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Stephen Hanson < > wrote:
The below is not accurate or acceptable
You have had the restaurant detailed budget for months - many revisions - you have dealt with ALAN on
revisions many times via email — seems like another of your stall tactics that I have seen you do with
the contractors
I think it best I respond to you through lawyers as it seems I will not be able to proceed for lack of
funding - or completion of restaurant spaces
seems best -we now need to part ways - do not count on me being on site
Let's review how you think Best to tell restaurant employees - especially after Friday when you insured
they would be fully funded - you told them to ramp up get ready to open in under 3 weeks I find you
where totally Disingenuous
Let's hear your separation plan on Monday and we can tell them on Tuesday as Monday is a huge PR
event for the hotel and restaurant
Then let's review - now you have just paid the door past monies due - they need to review how we will
announce - that I will not be opening a restaurant- maybe they will have a good approach - first thing -
Tuesday we should set up a door cc before it gets out that I have laid everyone off
I'll drop off the 3 contractor checks you wanted me to distribute later today
I'll ask them to be put in the safe
Just a FYI
You will need to organize many trades - your going to be needed on site and not just for your usual one
hour stay
Tara will be on site at 11 am on Monday you need to sit with her. Many items to review -
Many trades to coordinate and as you'll see some trades really need handholding
I am trying to find in the loan does from DB if it says the restaurant must be open - even if it does
sure it does not say - you must serve alcohol - you can hire anyone to make a simple menu - you need to
review the wording for the hotel bar though - that could be a issue although you can get a beer and wine
licensee only - rather quickly
The above is so your not stranded on Monday as we where to go full speed - Best now we stop
communicating and deal through the lawyers
Sent from my iPad
On Nov 5, 2017, at 11:02 AM, David Mitchell < > wrote:
DEAR STEVE:
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MOST IMPORTANT TWO FACTS ARE:
1.WE NEED TO CLOSE OUT CONSTRUCTION AND GET A TCO SO THAT BOTH OF US ARE
OFF ANY CONSTUCTION GUARANTEE FOR COMPLETION
2. MAKE THE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE RESTAURANT WORK AS THERE IS NO OTHER
SOURCE OF FUNDING AND EVERY DOLLAR IS ACCOUNTED FOR IN DETAIL
PLEASE SEE MY RESPONSE IN CAPS
On 1114/17, 11:57 AM, "Stephen Hanson" <1 > wrote:
David
Now that you have received funding for 3.5m — NET FUNDING SEE BELOW,
Life Hotel, 19 West 31st Street, New York
CREDS Loan as Preferred Equity - Closing Statement
CREDS Gross Loan Proceeds: $3,500,000.00
less
a. CREDS Structuring Fee (2.0%) $-70,000.00
b. Legal Fees - MMPS $-20,000.00
c. Tax Advice - KPMG/Marks Paneth $-6,000.00
d. CREDS out of pocket expenses $-5,000.00
e. Delaware LLC Creation & Admin Expenses (2 years) $-6,000.00
CREDS Net Loan Proceeds $3,393,000.00
add Good Faith Deposit $15,000.00
CREDS Net Net Loan Proceeds $3,408,000.00
Distribution of Net Net Loan Proceeds
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Premier Corporate Services $420.00
Premier Corporate Services $330.00
First American UCC Insurance Services $2,882.30
Katsky Korins $98,000.00
Arnold & Porter $30,000.00
Life Hotel One LLC (return of Good Faith Deposit) $15,000.00
Muchnick, Golieb & Golieb, M. $25,000.00
Life Hotel Pref LLC $3,236,367.70
Total $3,408,000.00
Excess Proceeds $3,236,367.70
We need to organize how we can complete the hotel and restaurant open items
I can come over to your office on Sunday to review the below I NEED TO CATCH UP TODAY
AND PREPARE FOR THE BANK REVIEW ON MONDAY SO EVERYONE ELSE CAN GET PAID
I have cc Randy and howie so we can all address this first point
I/First - we had always agreed once the project started to be delayed along with AP not being
funded a new $800k budget was needed for the restaurant-this budget was based from the day of
funding - and with a September opening — which so far neither obviously has happened
we both had agreed to personally fund the restaurant with $200k each -this was back before summer
when we thought we would open in late August
Then in September when you where relaying on Arcade to fund a bridge loan - and we needed
funds to complete time and weather sensitive construction items - ie the new roof, sidewalk and other
items -which I funded - we both agreed to fund construction with $200k and where to be repaid when
Arcade funded -
-Arcade walked away from the loan and we where never reimbursed
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-Then when Crescendo stepped in to advance you the 3.5mm loan -you advised them that $750k
was going to the restaurant - this is not correct- why you positioned the proceeds this way is not
accurate
We both need to be reimbursed from the Crescendo hotel loan -my loan is higher then $200k at this
point - but reimburse each of us so we can then personally fund the restaurant- as we agreed upon
So the hotels additional funding of the restaurant is $350 k not $750
IMPORTANT THING IS DETAILED BUDGET OF HOW THE $700,000 IS TO BE SPENT
This should now be easy for us both.
Need to provide a detailed budget and payable list of who gets paid for what.
inventory with back up.
professional services with backup.
we will cut the checks for the total amount and send to you.
THE TOTAL AVAIALBLE FOR THE RESTAURANT IS $700,000,
TO DATE THE RESTAURANT HAS RECIVED AROUND $650,000 will provide detail on Monday
ESCROW ACCOUNT at Katsky Korins HAS $722,000 WHICH IS THE $700,000 STATED ABOVE
AND $22,000 FOR ALAN'S REIMBURSMENT FOR PAYROLL LAST WEEK
2/ Still to be addressed - which you have not responded to - is an outline as to the possible shortfall
in the restaurant we could endure from January to April - complete budget sent to you weeks ago SEE
ABOVE PLEASE
3/ told you only are funding the restaurant $700 k because you subtracted last weeks PR? This
is not correct in addition there are AP items that are not the restaurant responsibility -ie tasting for
bankers and loan people LUNCH FOR 3 PEOPLE COULD NOT OF BEEN THAT MUCH AND IF
NEED BE I WILL PERSONALLY PAY FOR THE FOOD COST - the charity event on Monday to
promote the hotel I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY EVENT, UNTIL AFTER THE FACT ,ALSO
UNDERSTAND MONDAY'S EVENT GENERATED INCOME FOR THE RESTAURANT AND
NOT THE HOTEL - we can address this at tomorrow's meeting SEE ABOVE PLEASE
4/ AP - how these accounts are paid off- following the AP list you advised lenders would be cured -
you need to complete before they lean the hotel- as a few have threatened NO LIENS HAVE EVER
BEEN FILED EVER, AND THAT WAS I NEED TODAY FOR TO MAKE SURE ALL
CONSTRUCTION PAYABLES FOR WORK DONE ARE PAID SEE ABOVE
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5/ Construction- Friday's meeting with skyland seemed to put us on track -issue now is how hard
will they push to complete in next 2 weeks - we need gary on board -I hear he is waiting for his
payment before he will resume -but we can complete if everyone gets aggressive and bring trades back
to site
We need plumbing and Electric punch list items - Chefs are working on their list we will need gary
to complete hotels items -especially items needed for tco
GARY IS FULLY AWARE OF FUNDING AND IS ON BOARD
6/ Speakeasy as skyland pointed out at yesterday's meeting and we both understood -there is little
they need to contractually complete in the speakeasy as most items are now change orders going
forward
Items to complete will be reviewed on Monday with Tara - skyland and gary
- your office has still not answered where the banquette fabric is - for starters AS YOU SAW
YESTERDAY, YOUR OFFICE WAS GIVEN THIS INFORMATION 3 TIMES AND HAS
CONFIRMED YESTERDAY THAT TWO WEEKS AGO THEY RECIVED THE SAME
Banquets- to be built
-Lighting will reviewed with Tara on Monday -
-front vestibule landing
Bar entire unit
Need to address that AC unit in the new area at bar we developed. $ 7k NOT IN THE BUDGET I
BELIEVE BUT WILL CHECK
One AP item that needs to ASAP be paid is the soundproofing- we will need this also in the
speakeasy bar area — WILL CHECK IF IN BUDGET AND PAYABLES
7/ When will you be in your office on Sunday - I'll come over as you suggested on Friday I WILL
HAVE THE ABOVE PREPARED SO WE CAN MEET EARLY MONDAY TO GO THROUGH, I
NEED TODAY ALONE TO DO THIS
As we need a great outline prior to Monday's hopefully jump start to complete lobby in 10 days-
speakeasy in 3 weeks
hopefully we can then try to get some xmas party business - looking at the hotels occupancy it falls
off the cliff after 12/18 but maybe we can capture some business - this brings me back to the restaurants
operating budget - we need to address a possible winter shortfall above the $750 k opening budget
NEED TO MAKE THE $700,000 WORK, THERE IS NO OTHER FUNDING
8/. Hotel funding operating funds to be released on nov 8. We need these funds to stay with hotel as
they have vendors putting the hotel on COD and as Denise has mentioned - they are almost out of hair
wash and we have run out of slippers weeks ago - now that the cold weather is here these are essentials
I AM AWARE
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You can not use these funds for construction AR. OR RESTAURANT OPERATIONS
I hear we are $180 k over 45 days with AP and have $300 k closing in on 30 days WILL GO OVER
ON MONDAY
AS YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT UNUSAL AS WE RECEIVE LOCK BOX FUNDING 30 DAYS
AFTER IT IS RECIVED
Let's also review on Sunday
9/ As you agreed on- you need to pay stacy Gilbert so she can resume the accounting process
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