HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5225-05-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5225-05-2020
NOMINATING THE BALL METAL BEVERAGE CONTAINER CORP. FACILITY
AT 6600 WILL ROGERS 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 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp. 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"), Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp.has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project;and
WHEREAS,the City finds Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp.,meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise
project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
1. Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp., 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 within an enterprise zone,and at least twenty-five percent(25%)of the
business's new 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 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp., 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 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp., meets the criteria for tax relief and other
incentives adopted by the City and nominates Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp., 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 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp.,
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 Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp., 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 5th day of May 2020.
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City of Fort Worth,Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/05/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0282
LOG NAME: 17BALLMETALBEVERAGECORP EZ
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Nominating the Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp. Facility at 6600 Will Rogers Boulevard as an Enterprise Project Pursuant
to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code(COUNCIL DISTRICT 8)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution nominating the Ball Metal Beverage Container Corp. Facility at 6600 Will
Rogers Boulevard as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code(COUNCIL
DISTRICT 8).
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 Ball Metal Beverage Container
Corp.(Ball)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.
Ball qualifies for a single Enterprise Project Designation with a planned capital investment in excess of$50 million in various facility and
equipment upgrades between June 1,2020 and May 31,2025 at its Fort Worth facility.These planned investments in machinery and equipment
are to upgrade a portion of the facility currently utilized for warehousing to manufacturing space.Warehousing will then be done offsite via a leased
warehouse facility.
If designated as an enterprise project by the State of Texas, Ball commits to hiring twenty-five percent(25%)economically disadvantaged persons
or enterprise zone residents for its new certified jobs at its Fort Worth facility during its enterprise project designation. Ball expects to retain all full-
time jobs for benefit under the Enterprise Zone Program as well as add an additional 60 positions paying an average annual wage of$61,500.
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 8
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: Brenda Hicks-Sorensen 2606