HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4583-02-2016 A Resolution
NO. 4583-02-2016
NOMINATING AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
AT 4255 AMON CARTER BLVD. AND 4333 AMON CARTER BLVD.
AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT,
CHAPTER 2303, OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2003 the City Council of the City of Fort Worth (the "City") previously adopted
Ordinance No. 15733 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015 the City Council of the City adopted Ordinance No. 21743-05-2015 amending
Ordinance No. 15733 by adding additional potential local incentives that could be made available to qualified
businesses under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and the local incentives available pursuant to this
Resolution are the same on this date as were outlined in Ordinance No. 21743-05-2015 and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism (EDC), through the Economic
Development Bank ("Bank"), will consider the American Airlines, Inc. facilities at 4255 Amon Carter Blvd. and
4333 Amon Carter Blvd. ("American Airlines Inc.") 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 veterans;
and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code
(the"Act"),American Airlines, Inc. has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the American Airlines, Inc. meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise
project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
1. American Airlines, 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 qualified business sites within the governing
body's jurisdiction located outside of an enterprise zone, and at least thirty-five percent (35%) of the
business's new or retained employees will be residents of an enterprise zone, economically disadvantaged
individuals or veterans; 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 American Airlines, Inc. as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to
the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area; and
ORT WORT
WHEREAS, the City fords that American Airlines, Inc. meets the criteria for tax for tax relief and other
incentives adopted by the City and nominates the American Airlines, Inc. for enterprise project status on the
grounds that they are located at qualified business sites and will create a higher level of employment, economic
activity and stability in the area; and
WHEREAS,the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate the American Airlines, Inc. as an
enterprise project pursuant to the Act;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS:
1. THAT the findings of the City and its actions approving this Resolution taken at the City Council
meeting on the date below are hereby approved and adopted.
2. THAT American Airlines, Inc. is a "qualified business," as defined in Section 2303.402 of the
Act, and that the American Airlines Inc. meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project,
as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act.
3. THAT the enterprise project shall take effect on the date of designation of the enterprise project
by the Bank and terminate five(5)years after the date of designation.
Adopted this 2nd day of February, 2016.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 21212016 - Resolution No. 4583-02-2016 & 4584-02-2016
DATE: Tueodey, February 02, 2016 REFERENCE NO': °°G-18658
LOG NAME: 17E[)AMER|CANA/RL|NES EZ UPDATE
SUBJECT:
Adopt Resolutions Nominating the American Airlines, Inc., Facilities Located at 4255 and 4333 Amon
Carter Boulevard as a Single Enterprise Project and the American Airlines, Inc., Surrounding Facilities
Located at45O1 and 4601 N. Highway 360, 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as a
Single Enterprise Project, Pursuant to Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code (COUNCIL DISTRICT
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is nauonnrnendad that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution nominating the American Airlines, Inc., facilities located at 4255 Amon
Carter Boulevard and 4333 Amon Carter Bou|evard, as a Single Enterprise Project, pursuant to Chapter
23O3of the Texas Government Code; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution nominating the American Airlines, Inc., surrounding facilities located at
4501 N. Highway 300. 4601 N. Highway 360, 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as o
Single Enterprise Project, pursuant to Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council previously adopted Ordinance No. 15733, under which the City has elected to participate
in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The City Council subsequently amended Ordinance No. 15733 on
May 12. 2015 to update the |/ot of potential local incentives that may be provided to o project on g case-
by-case basis (Ordinance No. 21743-05'2015. M&C G-18473).
On November 17. 2015. the City Council approved PN&C G-18000 nominating the American Airlines, Inc.
(American) facilities located at 4255 and 4333 Amon Carter Boulevard as a single enterprise and
American's surrounding facilities located at 4501 and 4601 N. Highway 860. 4700 American Boulevard
and 13800 Airport Freeway as a double jumbo Enterprise Project, under the Texas Enterprise Zone
Program. However, since that time, American has decided to seek nomination of its surrounding facilities
located at 4501 and 4001 N. Highway 860. 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as a
Single Enterprise Project. In addition, the State has requested that the City Council also adopt
subsequent resolutions confirming that the benefits that American will receive as a result of the
designations are consistent with the City's ordinance.
As o rmou|t. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the two attached naoo|udono, each of which has
the language requested by the State added to the second Recital. In oddidnn, the resolution
covering American's surrounding facilities located at 4501 and 4801 N. Highway 300. 4700 American
Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway has been revised to reflect that the nomination is for designation of
those sites oaa Single Enterprise Project.
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The Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development
Bank will consider the American Airlines facilities as an Enterprise Project, pursuant to a nomination and
resubmittal of the application made by the City. The Texas Enterprise Zone Program allows the City to
pursue its goal of inducing the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises and
provide employment to residents of enterprise zones and other economically disadvantaged individuals.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this Agreement will have no material effect on the Fiscal
Year 2016 budget. While no current year impact is anticipated from this action, any effect on expenditures
and revenues will be budgeted in future fiscal years and will be included in the long term forecast.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jesus Chapa (6116)
Originating Department Head: Robert Sturns (2122663)
Ossana Hermosillo (2122665)
Additional Information Contact: Natalie Moore (2122680)
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