HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 3010ORDINANCE NO. 3010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE
ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE ("ACT"),
PROVIDING POSSIBLE TAX INCENTIVES, DESIGNATING A LIAISON
FOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERESTED PARTIES, AND
NOMINATING TYSON PREPARED FOODS, INC. TO THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
("OOGEDT") THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK
("BANK") AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT ("PROJECT").
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas (the "City")
desires to create the proper economic and social environment to induce
the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises
located in the City and to provide employment to residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Project is not located in an area designated as an enterprise zone; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act, Tyson Prepared
Foods, Inc. has applied to the City for designation as an Enterprise
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. could meet the criteria for
tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City on the grounds that it is
located at a qualified business site, will create a higher level of
employment, economic activity and stability; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider this ordinance was held by the City Council of
the City of North Richland Hills, Texas on August 26, 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The City nominates Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. for Enterprise Project
status.
SECTION 2. The local incentives identified and summarized briefly in the attached
Exhibit A, at the election of the governing body, are or could be made
available to the nominated Project or activity of a qualified business.
SECTION 3. The City of North Richland Hills City Council directs and designates the
Director of Economic Development or his designee as the City's liaison to
communicate with the OOGEDT through the Bank and Enterprise
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Project(s) and to communicate with qualified businesses and other entities
affected by an Enterprise Project.
SECTION 4. The City finds that Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. meets the following criteria
for designation as an Enterprise Project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter
F of the Act on the following grounds:
(a.) Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. is a "qualified business" under Section
2303.402 of the Act since it will be engaged in the active conduct of
a trade or business at a qualified business site within the governing
body's jurisdiction, located outside of an enterprise zone and has
committed that at least thirty-five percent (35%) of the business'
new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone or
economically disadvantaged individuals; and
(b.) There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation
between public, private, and neighborhood entities in the area; and
(c.) The designation of Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. as an Enterprise
Project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans
of the City for development and revitalization of the area.
SECTION 5. The Enterprise Project shall take effect on September 2, 2008 and
terminate on September 2, 2013.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 26th day of August,
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Exhibit A
Local Sales and Use The City may allow sates and use On Case By Case
1 Tax Refunds tax refunds. Basis
On Case By Case
2 Tax Abatement Pro ert tax abatement. Basis
Property tax exemption for Freeport
3 Free ort Exem tion ro ert . Cit wide
Sales Tax for Crime Control and
Prevention District, Parks and
Recreation Development District and On Case By Case
4 4B Sales Tax Economic Develo ment Basis
The City may make zoning changes
Zoning to expedite the development On Case By Case
5 Chan es/Variances rocess. Basis
The City may provide certain
Building Code building code process exemptions to On Case By Case
6 Process Exem tions ex edite the develo ment rocess. Basis
Impact/ Inspection The City may exempt impact/ On Case By Case
7 Fee Exem tions ins ection fees. Basis
The City may streamline permitting
Streamlined procedures to promote economic
8 Permittin activit . Cit wide
Improved Fire and Safety and protection of City
9 Police Protection residents. Cit wide
Crime Control and Prevention
District, Neighborhood Watch
Community Crime Programs, CrimeReports.com, and
10 Prevention Pro rams Crimeweb.net Cit wide
Capital
Improvements In The City may provide resources for
Water and Sewer a capital improvement plan related On Case By Case
11 Facilities t o water and sewer service. Basis
The City is responsible for
maintaining and repairing public
12 Road Re air streets and alle s inside Cit limits. Cit wide
Parks and Recreation Development
Creation or District, to develop and maintain
I mprovement of parks and promote healthy lifestyle
13 Parks f or Cit residents. Cit wide
Provision of Publicly
Owned Land for
Development The City may provide publicly owned On Case By Case
14 Pur oses l and for develo ment ur oses. Basis
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Exhibit A (continued)
One-Stop Permitting, ~- .. - ~ ..
Problem Resolution The City may offer one-stop
15 Center ermittin Cit wide
Promotion and Northeast Tarrant Chamber of
16 Marketin Service Commerce. Cit wide
Job Training and
Employment Offered through ATI-Career Training
17 Services Center, and Tarrant Count Colle e. Cit ide
Offered through ATI-Career Training
18 Retrainin Pro ram Center, and Tarrant Count Colle e. Cit wide
Literacy and
Employment Skills Offered through ATI-Career Training
19 Services Center, and Tarrant Count Colle e. Cit ide
Offered through ATI-Career Training
20 Vocational Education Center, and Tarrant Count Colle e. Cit wide
Customized Job Offered through ATI-Career Training
21 Trainin Center, and Tarrant Count Colle e. Cit wide
Infrastructure The City may provide infrastructure On Case By Case
22 I m rovements i m rovements for industries. Basis
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