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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4584-02-2016 A Resolution NO. 4584-02-2016 NOMINATING AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. AT 4501 N. HIGHWAY 360; 4601 N. HIGHWAY 360; 4700 AMERICAN BLVD.; AND 13800 AIRPORT FREEWAY 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 4501 N. Highway 360; 4601 N. Highway 360; 4700 American Blvd.; and 13800 Airport Freeway ("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 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 inside of an enterprise zone, and at least twenty-five percent (25%) 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 ORT WORT 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 WHEREAS,the City fmds that American Airlines,Inc.meets the criteria for tax for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City and nominates 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 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 Facilities meet 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. � .��.�-Q.Q 6 � ��¢ ATTEST: 0° °©0 0 %ip. #gib o 0f Oa o° + 00 � ry ec Fly 000 ORT WORT City � of Fort Worth, Texas 0��N Mayor � ��� Council Communication m�mu�� �� m�rN ��� Nn�� COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 21212016 - Resolution No. 4583-02-2016 & 4584-02-2016 []ATE: Tuesday, February 02, 2018 REFERENCE NO': ^°G-18058 LOG NAME: 17E[> AMER|CANA|RL|NE8EZUPDATE SUBJECT: Adopt Resolutions Nominating the American Airlines, Inc., Facilities Located at 4255 and 4383 Amon Carter Boulevard as a 8)ng|a Enterprise Project and theAmerican Airlines, Inc., Surrounding Facilities Located at 4501 and 4601 N. Highway 360. 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as a Single Enterprise Project, F'uneuonttoChapter2303oftheTexooGovernmont {}nde (C{JUNCILO|GTR|CT 5) Itio recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached Resolution nominating the American /\ir|inoo. Inc., facilities located at4255Amon Carter Boulevard and 4333 Amon Carter Boulevard, as a Single Enterprise Project, pursuant to Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code; and 2. Adopt the attached Resolution nominating the American Airlines, Inc., surrounding facilities located at 4501 N. Highway 360. 4001 N. Highway 380, 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 ho participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The City Council subsequently amended Ordinance No. 15733Vn May 12. 2015 to update the list of potential |ouo| incentives that may be provided to a project on o naaa- by-000e basis (Ordinance No. 21743-O5-2015. K8&CG-184Y3\. On November 17. 2015. the City Council approved K8&C G-18008 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 4001 N. Highway 380. 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as o double jumbo Enterprise Project, under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Hovvaver, since that time, American has decided to seek nomination of its surrounding facilities located at 4501 and 4801 N. Highway 300. 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway as e Single Enterprise Project. In addition. the State has requested that the City Council also adopt subsequent resolutions confirming that the benefits that /\nnerioun will receive as o result of the designations are consistent with the City's ordinance. As a naau|t. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the two attached neeo|utiona, each of which has the language requested by the State added to the second Recital. In addibon, the resolution covering American's surrounding facilities located at 4501 and 4601 N. Highway 380, 4700 American Boulevard and 13800 Airport Freeway has been revised to reflect that the nomination is for designation of those sites as a8ing/e Enterprise Project. ]Lognen`o: 17ET}AMERICAN/\lRLDNES EZT]P[)/\I8 Page l of 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. FUND IDENTIFIERS (FIDs): TO Fund Department Accoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # mount ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) FROM Fund Department ccoun Project Program ctivity Budget Reference # moun ID ID Year (Chartfield 2) 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) Logname: 17ED AMERICANAIRLINES EZ UPDATE Page 2 of 2