HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/12/21-Minutes-HEDC City of Fort Worth
City Council
Economic Development Committee
Highlights of the Meeting Held
Tuesday,December 21, 1999
Committee Members Present: Jeff Wentworth, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, and Jim Lane
Other Council Members and Staff Present: Mike Groomer, Tom Higgins, David Yett, Ardina Washington,
and Dana Burghdoff
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wentworth at 12:50 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes from the Previous Meeting: Chairman Wentworth asked if anyone had any
corrections to the minutes. There were none. The minutes were approved.
3. Update on the Convention Center Expansion: Because Kirk Slaughter was not in attendance, this item
was omitted.
4. Siecor Update: Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director, reported that Siecor representatives have
met with staff to discuss an expansion at their Fort Worth facility. Additionally, the possibility of an
abatement was discussed. More information will be available at the January EDC meeting.
5. Discussed of Proposed Enterprise Zone Boundaries and Incentives• Ardina Washington, Business
Development Coordinator, presented proposed enterprise zone boundaries and incentives (see attachment).
IFAfter reviewing and discussing the enterprise zone boundaries, Committee Member Haskin asked to include
more of the Handley commercial area and less of the Meadowbrook residential area. Additionally,
Committee Member Moss asked to remove the area east of East Loop 820 and west of the Arlington lake
before conducting the public hearings. He is working with a group that would like the lake shore to develop
in a beneficial manner. After the group meets and determines the best use and development of the area, Mr.
Moss will inform staff, because it is possible the group may determine it is best for the lake shore to be
included in the enterprise zone. A motion was made by Frank Moss and seconded by Becky Haskin to
accept the boundaries (with the corrections noted) and the incentives for use at the public hearings.
6. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Wentworth at 1:06 p.m.
Approved By:
04-e—ff Wentworth, Chairman