HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-034 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRIZE ZONE
PROGRAM AND NOMINATING LIBERTY TAX, INC.
CORPORATE HEADQUATERS RELOCATION FOR
DESIGNATION AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER
THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE.
WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills ("City") has previously passed 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 held the required public hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Texas Government Code (the "Act"), Liberty Tax, Inc. has applied to the
City for designation of its corporate headquarters relocation as an
Enterprise Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism ("EDC")
through the Economic Development Bank("Bank")will consider Liberty Tax,
Inc., corporate headquarters relocation as an Enterprise Project pursuant
to a nomination and an application made by the City; and
WHEREAS, this Project is not located in an area designated as an enterprise zone; and
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; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate Liberty Tax,
Inc., corporate headquarters relocation 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:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City finds that Liberty Tax, Inc., meets the criteria for designation of its
corporate headquarters relocation as an Enterprise Project under Chapter
2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
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(a) Liberty Tax, 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 at least thirty-five percent
(35.0%) of the business' new employees will be residents of an
enterprise zone, economically disadvantaged individuals, or veterans.
(b) There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation
between public, private, and neighborhood entities within the area.
(c) The designation of Liberty Tax, Inc., corporate headquarters relocation
as an Enterprise Project will contribute significantly to the achievement
of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area.
SECTION 3. The City finds that Liberty Tax, Inc., meets the criteria for tax relief and other
incentives adopted by the City and nominates Liberty Tax, Inc., corporate
headquarters relocation for Enterprise Project status (or half enterprise
project status, or double jumbo enterprise project status, or triple jumbo
enterprise project status as the Project is so designated) on the grounds
that it will be located at the qualified business site, will create a higher level
of employment, and economic activity and stability.
SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the local economic incentives offered under this
resolution are the same on this date as were outlined in Ordinance No.
3010.
SECTION 5. The findings of the City Council and its actions approving this Resolution
taken at the council meeting are hereby approved and adopted.
SECTION 6. The designation period for this Enterprise Project shall take effect on the
date of designation of the Enterprise Project by the EDC or other governing
agency, and terminate on December 31, 2024, or five years from the date
the designation is made, whichever occurs earlier.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City
Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 12th day of August, 2019.
CITY • O RICHLAND HILLS
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Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
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Craig Huls , Economic Development Director
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Resolution 2019-034 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
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit A
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit"A"
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 of
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit A
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit"A"
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 ChangesNariances process. 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, CrimeReports.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
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit A
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit"A"
Exhibit A (continued)
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. Citywide
Literacy and
Employment Skills Offered through ATI-Career Training
19 Services Center, and Tarrant County College. Citywide
Offered through ATI-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
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Resolution 2019-034 Exhibit A
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CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: August 12, 2019
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 2019-034 to participate in the Texas
Enterprise Zone Program and nominate Liberty Tax, Inc., corporate
headquarters relocation for designation as an Enterprise Project.
PRESENTER: Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director
SUMMARY:
The Class A office property located at 9151 Boulevard 26 is a finalist for the corporate
relocation of Liberty Tax, Inc. (Liberty Tax), a Virginia Beach, Virginia company
representing 250 new jobs to North Richland Hills and to Texas. As part of regional
recruitment effort, Liberty Tax is seeking an Enterprise Project Designation with the State
of Texas through the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism. The
nomination allows Liberty Tax to receive state incentives based upon levels of
employment and capital investment. In order to become eligible, North Richland Hills is
required to nominate Liberty Tax for Enterprise Project Designation.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Led by a partnership between the City of North Richland Hills and the Fort Worth Chamber
of Commerce, Liberty Tax, Inc., ("Liberty Tax") out of Virginia Beach, Virginia, identified
9151 Boulevard 26, 76180 as a finalist site for relocation of its corporate headquarters.
The company is a strong candidate for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program for possible
state incentives; however, in order to become eligible they are required to be nominated
by the city for an Enterprise Project Designation.
The Texas Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development tool for local
communities to partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and capital
investment. In the case of Liberty Tax, the Enterprise Zone Program will help offset a
portion of $5 million in planned capital investment at the 9151 Boulevard 26, 76180
location.
If nominated by the city and approved by the state, Liberty Tax intends to bring over 250
full time jobs to this location, with an average annual wage of$72,733, roughly 30% more
than the county average ($55,627).
Resolution No. 2019-034 references Ordinance No. 3010 that was approved on August
26, 2008. While this ordinance originally nominated Tyson Prepared Foods, it also served
as authorization for the city to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone program pursuant
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to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code. The
city is eligible to nominate up to six (6) projects for designation each biennium.
If approved, the Enterprise Project Designation is anticipated to take effect in December
of 2019, and will terminate five years from the date of designation in December of 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution No. 2019-034