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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2014-008RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -008 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM AND NOMINATING TYSON PREPARED FOODS, INC. FOR DESIGNATION AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (City) has previously passed an Ordinance No. 3010 dated August 26, 2008, a copy of which is attached to this resolution as Exhibit "A ", electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, and the local incentives offered under this resolution are the same on this date as were outlined in that Order; WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism (EDC) through the Economic Development Bank (Bank) will consider TYSON PREPARED FOODS, INC. (TYSON) as an enterprise project pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City; WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue the creation of the proper economic and social environment in order to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in the City and to provide employment to residents of enterprise zones and to other economically disadvantaged individuals; WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code (the "Act ", TYSON has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project; WHEREAS, the City finds that TYSON meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds: 1. TYSON 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 board's jurisdiction located outside of an enterprise zone and at least thirty -five percent (35 %) of the business' new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone or economically disadvantaged individuals; and 2. There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation between public, private, and neighborhood entities within the area; and 3. The designation of TYSON as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area. Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 1 of 6 WHEREAS, the City finds that TYSON meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City and nominates TYSON for enterprise project status on the grounds that it will be located at the qualified business site, will create a higher level of employment, economic activity and stability; and WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate TYSON as an enterprise project pursuant to the Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: That the findings of the City and its actions approving this resolution taken at the council meeting are hereby approved and adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that TYSON is a "qualified business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act, and meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the enterprise project shall take effect on the date of designation of the enterprise project by the agency and terminate on March 31, 2019 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS this 24th day of February, 2014. o�a��o��nmm °rrnn C111 n, l�, H Lq Nn Patricia Hutson, APP V S TO F M AND LEGALITY: George A. S aples, City Attorney ERAS TO CONTENT: Craig HW$e,'Economic Development Director Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 2 of 6 n f�, By. o z'•:. r ATTEST: y �' Patricia Hutson, APP V S TO F M AND LEGALITY: George A. S aples, City Attorney ERAS TO CONTENT: Craig HW$e,'Economic Development Director Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 2 of 6 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE 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 Ordinance No. 3010 Page 1 of 4 Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 3 of 6 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, 2CM8. ��WvdN1N1YY1ytY� CITY F OR TH R H �f n By: scar Trevino, Mayor " AATT ESl`.' Patricia Hutson, City Secretary I � APP S TO CONTENT: Crai e, Economic Development Director Ordinance No. 3010 Page 2 of 4 Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 4 of 6 Exhibit A Name of Incentive Description of Incentive Availability Local Sales and Use The City may allow sales and use On Case By Case 1 Tax Refunds tax refunds. Basis On Case By Case 2 Tax Abatement Property tax abatement. Basis Property tax exemption for Freeport 3 Freeport Exemption property. Citywide Sales Tax for Crime Control and Prevention District, Parks and Recreation Development District and On Case By Case 4 4B Sales Tax Economic Development Basis The City may make zoning changes Zoning to expedite the development On Case By Case 5 Changes/Variances rocess. Basis The City may provide certain Building Code building code process exemptions to On Case By Case 6 Process Exemptions expedite the development process. Basis Impact/ Inspection The City may exempt impact/ On Case By Case 7 Fee Exemptions inspection fees. Basis The City may streamline permitting Streamlined procedures to promote economic 8 Permitting activity. Citywide Improved Fire and Safety and protection of City 9 Police Protection residents. Citywide Crime Control and Prevention District, Neighborhood Watch Community Crime Programs, CrimeRe ports. com, and 10 Prevention Programs Crimeweb.net Citywide Capital Improvements In The City may provide resources for Water and Sewer a capital improvement plan related On Case By Case 11 Facilities to water and sewer service. Basis The City is responsible for maintaining and repairing public 12 Road Repair streets and alleys inside City limits. Citywide Parks and Recreation Development Creation or District, to develop and maintain Improvement of parks and promote healthy lifestyle 13 Parks for City residents. Citywide Provision of Publicly Owned Land for Development The City may provide publicly owned On Case By Case 14 Purposes land for development purposes. Basis Ordinance No. 3010 Page 3 of 4 Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 5 of 6 Exhibit A (continued) Ordinance No. 3010 Page 4 of 4 Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 6 of 6 Name of Incentive Description of Incentive Availability One -Stop Permitting, Problem Resolution The City may offer one -stop 15 Center permitting. Citywide Promotion and Northeast Tarrant Chamber of 16 Marketing Service Commerce. Citywide Job Training and Employment Offered through ATI- Career Training 17 Services Center, and Tarrant County College. Citywide Offered through ATI- Career Training 18 _Retraining Program Center, and Tarrant County College. Citvwide Literacy and Employment Skills Offered through ATI- Career Training 19 Services Center, and Tarrant County College. Citywide Offered through AT[-Career Training 20 Vocational Education Center, and Tarrant County College. Citywide Customized Job Offered through ATI- Career Training 21 Training Center, and Tarrant County College. Citywide Infrastructure The City may provide infrastructure On Case By Case 22 improvements improvements for industries. Basis Ordinance No. 3010 Page 4 of 4 Resolution No. 2014 -008 Page 6 of 6