HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5184-02-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5184-02-2020
NOMINATING THE BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FACILITY
AT 4200 AMON CARTER BOULEVARD
AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT PURSUANT TO
THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT,
CHAPTER 2303, 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 Bank of America Corporation, 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"), Bank of America Corporation has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project; and
WHEREAS,the City finds Bank of America Corporation,meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project
under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
1. Bank of America Corporation, 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%) 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 Bank of America Corporation,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 finds that Bank of America Corporation,meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives
adopted by the City and nominates Bank of America Corporation, for enterprise project status on the grounds that
it is located at the qualified business site 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 Bank of America Corporation, 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 Council
meeting are hereby approved and adopted.
2. THAT Bank of America Corporation, 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.
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 181 day of February 2020. 0RT
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 02/18/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0081
LOG NAME: 17BANKOFAMERICA TEZ
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Nominating the Bank of America Corporate Facility at 4200 Amon Carter Blvd.as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas
Enterprise Zone Act,Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code(COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution nominating the Bank of America Corporate Facility at 4200 Amon Carter
Blvd.as an Enterprise Project,pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council of the City of Fort Worth(City)has previously passed Ordinance No. 15733 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone
Program.On May 12,2015 the City Council 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.The Office of the
Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank will consider Bank of America as an enterprise project
pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City.
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 economically distressed areas of the State.An enterprise project is defined as a business that is nominated by
a municipality or county and then approved for state benefits. Designated projects are eligible to apply for state sales and use tax refunds on
qualified expenditures.The level and amount of refund is related to the capital investment and jobs created at the qualified business site.
Bank of America owns an approximately 294,000 sqft office building at 4200 Amon Carter Blvd., Fort Worth,TX 76155(outside an enterprise
zone),where they employ approximately 1,550 global tech and operations,and customer support representatives. Bank of America plans to
invest approximately$6.1 million over the next five years for building improvements,furniture,fixtures,and equipment at 4200 Amon Carter Blvd.
This investment is part of a company initiative to modernize its workspaces in an effort to improve employee experiences,provide modern
technological upgrades, and increase office space efficiencies. In addition to these proposed capital investments, Bank of America expects to
retain its current level of employment(with 490 to be retained"for benefit"under an enterprise project designation),and create 10 or more new
jobs. The average annual wage of these 500 jobs"for benefit"under an enterprise project designation is expected to be in excess of$68,000.
The single project designation allows for a state sales and use tax refund on qualified expenditures of$2,500 per job,for up to 500 jobs,with a
maximum benefit of$1.25 million over a five-year period.Under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act at least twenty-five percent of the business'new or
retained employees will be residents of an enterprise zone,economically disadvantaged individuals or veterans. In addition,the jobs will be
provided through the end of the designation period or at least three years after the date on which a state benefit is received,whichever is later.
This project is located in Council District 5.
A Form 1295 is not required because: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 the above recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Jay Chapa 5804
Originating_Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Michael Hennig 6024