HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/11/16-Minutes-HEDC City of Fort Worth
City Council
Economic Development Committee
Highlights of the Meeting Held
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Tuesday,November 16, 1999
Committee Members Present: Jeff Wentworth, Becky Haskin, Frank Moss, and Jim Lane
Other Council Members and Staff Present: Wendy Davis, Mike Groomer, Tom Higgins, David Yett, Ardina
Washington, Kirk Slaughter, Teresa Carreon, Dana Burghdoff, and Nooshin Paidar
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wentworth at 3:11 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: Kirk Slaughter, Director of Public Events, told the
Committee that he had given Council an update at the Committee Chair Meeting immediately prior to the
Economic Development Committee meeting. He feels everything is on schedule at this point.
4. Update on the Annexation of Siecor: Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director, recommended that
the Committee defer consideration of tax abatement for Siecor until such time as the company expands.
Based on current statutes, this is the best possible option.
IS. Discussed of Proposed Enterprise Zone Boundaries and Incentives• Ardina Washington, Business
Development Coordinator, presented proposed enterprise zone boundaries and incentives. After reviewing
the enterprise zone boundary map, the Committee asked to receive personal copies of the boundary map and
of the incentives in order to review them prior to the next meeting, so that a decision can be made at the next
meeting. Chairman Wentworth asked the Committee members to discuss any concerns or suggestions about
the boundaries with Ms. Washington.
6. American Ironhorse Enterprise Project Application: Tom Higgins, Economic Development Director,
presented the benefits for American Ironhorse and for the City of Fort Worth if American Ironhorse
becomes a state designated enterprise project. The Committee recommended that a resolution nominating
American Ironhorse as an enterprise project be presented to the Council.
7. Other Information: Beginning with the January 2000 Committee meeting, a standing item on the agenda
will be a 2012 Olympics update.
8. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Wentworth at 3:34 p.m.
Approved By:
Jeff Wentworth, Chairman