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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3741-05-2009A Resolution NO 3741-05-2009 NOMINATING EFW INC AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT CHAPTER 2303 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Ordinance No 15733 electing to participate m the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, and the local incentives offered under this Resolution are the same on this date as were outlined m Ordinance No 15733 and WHEREAS, the Economic Development and Tourism division of the Office of the Governor through the Econommc Development Bank, will consider EFW 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 m order to induce the investment of private resources m 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 Government Code (the Act"), EFW Inc. has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project, and WHEREAS, the City finds that EFW Inc meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303 Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds 1 EFW Inc is a qualified business" under Section 2303 402 of the Act since it will be engaged m 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%) of the business' new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone or economically disadvantaged individuals, 2 There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation between public, private, and neighborhood enrities wrtlun the area, and 3 The designation of EFW Inc. as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revrtahzahon of the area, and WHEREAS, the Crty finds that EFW Inc. meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the Crty and nominates EFW Inc as an enterprise project on the grounds that it is located at a qualified business site and will create a higher level of employment, econommc activity and stability and WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate EFW Inc as an enterprise project pursuant to the Act; ORTW~. '~ RESOLUTION NO 3741-OS-2009 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 Council meeting are hereby approved and adopted. 2. THAT EFW Inc 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 m Section 2303 Subchapter F of the Act. 3. THAT this enterprise project shall take effect on the date of designation as an enterprtse project by the Bank and terminate five (5) years after the date of designation. Adopted this 19~h day of May 2009 ATTEST .f,,.~ ~* ~L ~' ~~ ~` ~. APPROVED CITY CaUNCiL By _~~_r :~,~ i __ ~, ~ v ~ ---- -- MAY 1 9 2009 ---~ MarRty Hendrix -City <Se_cretary ., ... -~ .~ ~,~: ~ ~ ~ ':" ~ City Secretary of the ".~, ~+~~ ~. City of Fort Worth, Texas ~r~ ~ a~,. r~r`f"frr ~ ~yt oRrWo~r fi City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication r ~ -COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/19/2009 -Res. No. 3741-05-2009 DATE Tuesday May 19 2009 LOG NAME 17EFW-RES REFERENCE NO G-16571 SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Nominating EFW Inc. as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution nominating EFW Inc as an Enterprise Project pursuant to Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code DISCUSSION Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code allows municipalities to nominate projects for designation as an Enterprise Project. The City Council previously adopted Ordinance No 15733 (M&C G-14137) electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program The Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank will consider EFW Inc. as an Enterprise Project pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City The City finds that EFW Inc. meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303 Subchapter F on the following grounds 1 EFW 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 35 percent of the business new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone or economically disadvantaged individuals 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 EFW Inc. as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area EFW Inc. manufactures electronic products used by the military and is located at Marine Creek Parkway and Loop 820 which is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. FUND CENTERS TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers Logname• 17EFW RES Page 1 of 2 CERTIFICATIONS Submitted for City Manager's Office b~ Originating Department Head. Additional Information Contact: Thomas Higgins (6192} Jay Chapa (5804) Ardina Washington (8003) Ana Montanez (2661) Logname: 17EFW RES Page 2 of 2