HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-029 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-029
A RESOLUTION 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 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
alongside an updated list of local incentives offered as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the Officer 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; 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, 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; and
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 location 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.
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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:
SECTION 1. The findings of the City and its actions approving this resolution taken at the
council meeting are hereby approved and adopted.
SECTION 2. 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.
SECTION 3. The enterprise project shall take effect on the date of designation of the
enterprise project by the agency and terminate May 27, 2032.
SECTION 4. 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 County of the City in conflict in conflict herewith are hereby
amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 27th day of May, 2025.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
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®®®aO� LAeosso® J McCarty, Mayor
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City Secretary/Chief Gov®e e ffig**``
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Bradley A. nderle, City Attorney
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APPRO TO CONTENT:
Craig Huls , ector of Economic Development
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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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EXHIBIT A (continued)
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, 2 8.
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Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
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George A.Staples, City Attorney
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Cr-a) e, Economic Development Director
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
Exhibit A
--" Name of Incentive " —Description-cif 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
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EXHIBIT A (continued)
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
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EXHIBIT B
Offered Included
Local Sales Tax Refund O O
Tax Abatement 0 O
Tax Increment Financing Q O
Freeport Exemption Q O
Economic Development Sales Tax(4A)Contribution 0 0
Economic Development Sales Tax(4B)Contribution O 0
Chapter 380/381 O O
Other Tax Deferrals,Tax Refunds or Tax Incentives 0 O
Zoning Changes!Variances Q
12
Building Code Exemptions 0
Impact!Inspection Fee Exemptions 0 Q
Streamlined Permitting 0 O
Improved Police and/or Fire Protection O O
Community Crime Prevention Programs o
Special Public Transportation Routes or Reduced Fares O 0
Capital Improvements in`hater and Sewer Facilities O O
Road Repair O
Creation or Improvement of Parks 0
El
Low-Interest Loans for Housing Rehabilitation or New Construction
Transfer Abandoned Housing to Individuals or Community Groups
0 0
Low-Interest Loans for Business
Use of Surplus School Buildings for Incubators O O
Provision of Publicly Owned Land for Development Purposes O O
One-Stop Permitting,Problem Resolution Center or Ombudsmen O O
Promotion and Marketing Services O
12
Job Training and Employment Services Q
SI
Retraining Program O O
Literacy and Employment Skills Programs Q O
Vocational Education O O
Customized Job Training Q O
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