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COUNTY OF TARRANT §
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TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMEI�TT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN A
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERME1�iT ZONE
Tl�is TAX ABATEMEI�T AGREEMEIiiT ("Agreemen�") is entered into by and
between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS (the "City"), a home rule municipal
corporation arganized under the laws of the State of Texas and acting by and tHrough
, its duly autharized Ass�skant City Manager, and the Fort Worth
Hausing Finance Corporation, a non-profit hausing development
carporation. (��Owner"}, acting by and through Jerome 'WV'alker, its duly
authorized Owners' Repres�ntative. -
The City Council of the City of Fort Worth ("Gity Cauncil") hereby finds and the City
and Owner hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and constitute the
basis upon which the City and Owner have entered into this Agreement:
A. Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code allows a municipality to create
a Neighborhoad Empowerment Zone (NEZ} if Che municipality determines that
the creation af the zane would promote:
1. The creation of affoardable hausing, including manufactured housing in the
• zone;
2. An increase in economic de�elopment in the zone; .
3.. An inerease in the quality of social services, education, or public safety
prflvided to residents of the zone; or
4. The rehabilitation of afiordahle housing in the zone.
B. Chapter 37$ of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality
that creates a NEZ, rnay enter ir�to agreements abating municipal property taxes
on property in the zone.
C. . On 7uly 31, 20Q1, the City adopted basic incentives for property owners who own
property located in a NEZ, stating that the City eiects to be eligible to participate
in tax abatement and including guidelines and criteria gaverning tax abatement
agreements entered inta between the City and �arious third parties, titled "NEZ
Basic Incentives" ("NEZ incentives"), which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and hereby made a part of this Agreeme�t for aIl purposes.
D. The NEZ Incentives contains appropriate guidelines and criteria governing tax
abatement agreements to be entered into by the City as cantemplated by Chapter
312 af the Texas Tax Code, as amended (the "Code"). .
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E. On Sept�mber 11, 2001., the Fort Warth City Council adopted Ordinance No.
1�767 (tl�e "Ordinance"} establishing "Neighborhaod Empowerme�t
Rein�estment Zone No. 1,°' City of Fort Worth, Texas {the "Zone").
F. Owner owns certain reaZ property located entirely within the Zone and that is
more particularly described in Exhibit "B", aitached hereto and hereby made a
part of thrs Agreement %r all purposes {the "Premises"}.
G. Owner ar its assigns plan to canstruct the Required Improvements, as defined in
Sectio❑ 1.1 of this Agreement and as described in Exhihit "C", on the Premises to
be used for as a single-family residence that will b� owner accupied. (the
"Project"}. � �
H, Qn September 28, 2001, Owner submitted an applicatian for NEZ incentives and
ta�c abatement to the City concerning the conternplated use of the Premises (the
"Application"), attac�ed hereto as Exhibit "D" and hereby made a part of this
Agreement for all purposes.
I. The Ciky Cauncil iinds that the canternplated use of the Premises, the Required
Improvements, as defined in S�ction 1.1, and the terms of this Agreement are
cansistent with encouraging development of the Zone in accordance with the
purposes for its creation and are in complianc� with the NEZ TncenEives, the
Resolution and other applicable laws, ordinances, rules and reg�lations,
J. The City Council finds that the te�ms af this Agreement, and the Premises and
Required Improvements, satisfy the eligibility criteria af the NEZ Incentives.
K. Written notice that the City intends Co enter into this Agreement, along with a
copy of this Agreement, has been furnished in the manner prescribed by th� Code
ta the presiding afficers of the governing bodies of each of the taxing units in
which the Premises is located.
�TOW, THEREFORE, Che City and Owner, for and in consideration of t�e terms and
conditions set forth herein, do hereby contract, covenant and agree as follows:
1. QWIVER'S COVE1�iANTS.
1.1. , Real Prouertv Improvements.
Owner shall construct, or cause to be constructed, an and within the Premises
certain improvements cansisting af a single family residence, (i) of at Ieast 1,200 sqt�are
feet in size, and (ii) ha�ing a constz�uction cast upon completion of $ 60,000 includir�g site
de�elopment costs hut such minimum construction costs shall be reduced by any
construction cost savings (collectively, the "Requfred Improvements"}. Owner shall
provide a survey of the compl�ted home showin� Required Improvements before the
home is sold. The parties agree that the final surv�y shall Y��:��t e�-t�����c.'�nent and
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shaIl be labeled Exhibit E. Minor variations, and moz'e substantial variatians if appraved
in writing by both of the parties to this Agreement, in the Requir•ed Improvements from
the description provided in the Application for Tax Abatement sha11 not constitute an
Event of Default, as defined in Sectian 4.1., provided that the conditions in the first
sentence of this Sectian 1.1 are rnet and the Required Improvements are used far khe
p�rposes and in the manner described in Exhibit "D".
1.�. Comnletion Date of Reauired Imaravements.
Owner ca�enants to substantially complete construction of all of the Required
Improvements vwithin two years from the issuance and receipt of the building permit,
unless c�elayed because of farce majeure, in which case the two years shall be extended
by the numb�r af days comprising the specific force majeure. For purpases of th�s
Agreement, force majeure shall meatt an event b��+ond Owner's reasonable control,
including, without limitation, delays caused by adverse weather, del�ays in receipt of any
required permits � or apgrovals frorri any governmental authority, ar acts of God, fires,
strikes, national disasters, w�rs, riats and material or labor restrictions and shortages as
determined by the City of Fort Worth in its sole discretson, which shall nof be
unr0asonably withheId, but shall not include construction delays caused due to purely
financial matter�, such as, without limitation, delays in the abtaining of adequate
financing.
1.3. Use of Pr.emises.
Owner covenants that the Required Impra�ements shall be constr.ucted and the
Premises shall be sdld so that it i.s continuously used as the primary resid�nce of the
Home Buyer in accordance with the description o� the Project set forth ir� Exhibit "D". In
addition, Owner covenants that throughout the Term, tl�e Required Improvements sfiall
be operated and main�ained for the purpases set forth in this Agreement and in a manner
that is consistent with the genera�, purposes af encouraging development or
redeveloprnent of the Zone.
�. ABATEMENT AMOUIl�'I'S, TERMS AND CONDYTI011TS.
Subject to and in accorc�ance with this Agreement, the City hereby grants to �wner a rcal
property tax abaternent on the Premises, the Required Itnprovements, as •specifically pravided in .
this Section 2("Abatementx'). "Abatement" of real property taxes only includes City of Fort
VYarth-impased taaces and nat �axes from other taxing entities.
�.�. Amount of Abatement.
The actual amount of the Ahatement granted under this AgreemenE shall be
based upon the increase in value �f the Premises and ihe Required �Tmprovements over
their values on 7anuary 1, 2002 and according to the Tarr�:�t-_A�p�raisal_ I?ist.�zct, this
amount is $1,000 th� year in which this Agreem�nt was enter�iri���? , ;;
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One Hundred percent (100%) of the increase in �value from the
canstz�uctian of the Required Improvements.
If the total canstructian costs of the Required Imptovements are less than as
pro�vided in Section 1.1 ai this Agreement, except that such minimum constntction costs
shall be reduced by construction cost savings, Owner wi11 not be eligible to reeei�re any
Abatement �nd�r this Agreement.
2.2 Term of A6atement.
The term of the Abatement (the �"Term") shall begin on 3anuary 1 0� the
year foilawing the calendar year in which the Required Improvemen� is sold to a
Hame Buyer to be used as its primary residence ("Beginning Date") and, unless
sooner terminat�d as herain provided, shall end on December 31 immediate�y
preceding the fifth (Sth) anniv�rsary o� the Beginning Date. i7pon the sale to a
Horne Buyer, City shall certify that the Required Irnprovements have beer�
cornpleted in satisfac�ion of the terms of this Agreerrient.
However, tk�e Complia�ce Auditing T�rm will begin on the da�e this agreerrient is
executed and will end on the expiration date af the Term.
�.3. Protes�s O�er A�uraisals or Assessm�nts,
�wner shall have the right to protest and contest any or all appraisals or
assessments of the Premises andlor improvements th�reon.
2.4. Abatement Annlication Fee.
The City acknowledges receipt from Owner of the required Abateznent
application fee of twenty�five dollars ($25.00).
3. RECORDS. CERTIFICATION AND EVALUATYON OF P$03ECT.
3.1. Insnecfion of Premaises.
Between the execution date of this Agreement and the last day of the Term, at any
tiine during canstructio� of the Required Impz'ovements and following reasonable notice
to Owner, the City s�iall have and �wner shall provide access to the Premises in arder for
the City to inspect the Premises and evaluate the Required Improvements to ensure
carnpliance with the •terms and conditions of this Agreernent. . Owner shalI cooperate
fully with the City during any such inspection and/or evaluation. �
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3.�. Certificatian
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Property Owner, and Hame Buyer once the property is sold, .shall certify annually
to tlie City that it is in compliance with each applicable term of this agreement. The City
shall ha�e the right to audit at the City's expense the financial and business records of
Owner that relate to the Construction of the Project and Abatement terms and conditians
{colle;ctively, the "Records"} at any time during the Compliance Auditing Term in order
to determine compliance with this Agreemen� and to calculate the cortect percentage of
Abatement availabie to Owner. Owner shall make alI applicable Records a�ailable to the
City on the Premises or at another location in the City following reasonable advance
notice i�y the City and shall otherwise cooperate fully with the City during any audit.
3.3. Provision of �nformat�n.
On or before February 1 fallowing the end of e�+ery year during the Compliance
Auditir�g Tcrm and if requested by t�e City, Owner shall provide inf�rmatian and
documentatifln for the previaus year that addresses Owner's campliance with each of the
terms and conditions �f this A�eement far that calendar year.
Failure to pravide ald information within tlxe eantral of Owner required hy this Section
3.3 shall cortstitute an Ever�t of Default, as de�ned in Section 4.1.
3.4. Deterrnination vf Compliance.
Qn or before A�gust 1 of each year during the Compliance Auditing T�rm, the
City shall make a decision and rule on the actual annuai percentage of Abatement
a�ailable to Owner for the following year of the Term and shall natify Owner of such
decision and ruling. The actual percentage af the Abatement granted fox a gi�en year of
the Term is therafore based upon �wner's compliance with the terms and canditions af
this Agreement during the previous year of the Compliance AudiCing Term.
4. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
4.1. De�ined.
Unless atherwise specified herein, Owner shall be in default of this Agreement if
(i) Owner faiIs to constrzxct the Required Ixnpro�ements as d�fined in 5ection �1.1; (ii} ad
valorem reai property taxes with respect to the Premises ar the Proj�ct, or its ad �alorern
taxes with respect ta the tangible personaI property located on the Premises, become
delinquent and Owner does not timely and properiy follow the legal procedures �ar
protest andlor contest of any such ad_ valorem real praperty or tangible personal property
taxes ar (iii} Home Buyer does not use tha Premises as primary residence once the
abatement begins (collectively, each an "Event af Default"}.
4.2. Natic� to Cure.
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Subject to Section 5, if the City determines that an Event of Default has accurred,
the City shall provide a wriften notice to Owner that describes the nature af the Ev�nt af
Default. Owner shall have nin�ty (90) calendar days irom the date of receipt of this
written notice to fully cure ar have cured the Event of Default. If �wner reasonably
believes that Owner will require addikianal time to cure the Event of Default, Owner sl�all
pramptly natify the City in writing, in which case (i) after advising the City Council in an
apen meeting af Owner's efforts and intent to cure, Owner shall have one hundred eighty
{180) calendar days from the original d�te of rEceipt of the written natice, or (ii) if Owner
reasonably beIieves that Owner will require more than one hundred eighty (180} days to
cure the Event of Default, after ad�rsing the City Counci] in an open m�eting of Owner's
efforts and intent to cure, such additional time, if any., as may be o�fered Yiy ihe City
Council in its sole diseretion.
4.3. Termination for Event of DefauIt and Pavment of Lic�uidated DamaQes.
� an Event af Default which is defined in Section 4.1 has not been ci.�red within
the time frame specifically allowed under Saction 4.2, the City shall have the right to
t�rminate this Agreement immediately. �wn�;r acknowledges and agrees that an uncured
Event of Default will (i) harm the Ciiy's economic deve�opmen� and redevelopment
efforts on the Premises and in th� vicinity of the Pramises; (ii} require unplanned and
expensi�+e additional adrninis�rative aversight and involvement by the City; and (iii)
otherwise harm the City, and Or�vner agtees that the amounts af act�al darnages therefrom
are speculative in nature and will be difficult or irnpossible to ascertain. Therefar�, upan
termination of this Agreement for any Event of Default, Owner shall not be eligible for
the Abatement for the remaining Term a�d Owner shall pay the City, as liquidated
c�amages, all taxes that were abated in accordance with this Agreement for eaeh year
when an Event of Default existed and which otherwise would have been paid to the City
in the absence of this Agreement: The City and Owner agree that this amount is a
reasvnable approximation af actual damages that the City will incur as a resul� of an
unc�red EvenC of Default and that this Section 4.3 is intended to provide the City with
compensatian f�r actual damage� and is not a penalty. This amounk may be recovered by
t�e City through adjustments made to Owner's ad valorem property taac appraisal by the
appraisal district that has jurisdic�ian over the Premises. Otherwise, this amount shall be
due, owing and paid to the City within sixty (60} days following the effective date af
termina�ion of this Agreement. In the event that all ar any portian of thi.s amount is nat
paid ta the City within sixty (60) days falIowing the effective date of termination of this
Agreement, Owner shall also be liable for all panalties and interest on any autstanding
amount at the statutory r�te for delinquent taxes, as determined by the Code at the time of
the payment of such penalties and interest (crirrently, Section 33.01 of the Cade).
4.4. Termination at Will.
If the City and Owner mutually determine that the da�elopment or us� of the
Premises or the anticipat�d Required Impravements are no longer appropriate or feasible,
ar that a higher or better use is preferable, the � City �nd Owner may terminate this
Agreement in a written format that is signed by both parties. In this event, (i) if the Term
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has commenced, the Term sha13 expire as of the effective date of the termination of this
Agreement; (ii) there shall be no recapture of any taxes. previously abated; and {iii)
naither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder.
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EFF�,CT OF SALE OF PREIj�IISES.
The Ab�tement granted hereunder shall vest only in �Owner and cannot be
assigned �a a new owner nf a11 or any portio�a Qf tha Premises ancilor Required
Improvements without the prior written consent of the City Council, which consent shall
nat be unreasonably �ithheld provided that {i) the City Council finds that th� propased
assignee is financiaIly capable of ineeting the terms and canditions of this Agreement and
(ii) the propased purchaser agrees in writing to assume a.il terms and cQndi.tions of Owner
under this Agreement. Owner may not otherwise assign, lease or convey any of its rights
under this Agreement. Any attempted assignment without the City Council's prior
written consent shall constitute grounds far termination Qf this Agreement and the
Abatement granted h�reunder following ten {10) calendar days of receipt of writter�
notice from the City to Owner.
I�n no event shall tk�e abatement term be extended in the event o� a su�sequent sale
or assignment.
I�QTICES.
All written notices called for or required by t�is Agreement shall be addressed to
the following, or such other party or address as either party designates in writing, by
certified mail, postage prepaid, or by hand delivez'y: .
Ownerr:
City af Fart Worth
Atm: City Manager
1��� Ti1rpClCIriQTtpI1
Fort Warth, TX 76102
7. MISCELLANEOi1S.
'�.1. Bonds.
Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation
1000 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, T�xas 7bIO2
The Required vnprovernents will not be financed by tax increment bonds. This
Agreement is subject to rights of holders of outstanding bonds of the City.
7.�. Confiicts of Interest.
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Neithcr the Fremises nor any of the Required Impravements cavered by this
Agreement aire owned ar leased by any member of the City Cauncil, any member of the
City Planning ar Zoning Comrnission or any member of the governir�g body of any taxing
units in the Zone.
'�.3. Conflicts Between Dacuments.
In the e�ent of any conflict between the City's zoning ordinances, or other City
ordinances or regulatior�s, and this Agreement, such oz'dinances ar regulatians shall
control. Ira the even� of any conflict between the body of this Agreernent and Exhibit
"D", t�e body of this Agreement shall control.
'�.4. Futur.e Annlication.
A portian or all of the Premises and/or Required Improvements may be eiigible
for camplete ar parti�l exemption from ad valorem taxes as a result of existing law nr
future legislation. This Agreement shalI not be � construed as e�+idence that such
exemptions do not apply to the Premises anc�/or Required Tmprovements.
7.5. Citv CounciI Authorization.
Tl�is Agreement was authorized by tI�e City Council thraugh appro�al of Mayor
and Council Communication No. on , which, arnong other
things, authorized the City Manager to execute this Agreement on behalf of the City.
7.6. Estoppel Certifieate.
Any party hereto may request an estoppel certificate fram another party hereto so
Iang as the certificate is requested in connection with a bona fide busi�ess purpose. Th�
certificate, w�ich if requested will bE addressad to the Owner, shall include, but not
necessarily be lir3nited to, statements that this Agareement is in f�ll force and effect
witho�t default (or if an Event of Default exists, the nature oi the Event of Default and
curative action taken andla� necessary to effect a cure), the remaining term af tfiis
Agreement, the levels and remaining term af ihe Abatement in effect, and such other
matters reasonably requested by the party or parties to receive the certificat�s.
7.7. Owner Standin�.
Owner shall be deerned a praper and necessary party in any litigation questioning
ar challenging the validity of this Agreernent or any of the underlying laws, ardinances,
resolutions or City Council actions authorizing this Agreement, and Owner shall be
entitled to i�terv�ne in any such litigation.
9,8, Venae and ;lurisdietion.
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This Agreerz�ent shall be constr�ed in accordance with the Iaws of the State of
Texas and applicable ordinances, rules, regtxlations or po�icies of �the City. Venue far any
action under this Agreement shall lie in the State Distt�ict Court of Tarrant County, Texas.
This Agreement is perfarmable in Tarrani County, Texas
'�.9. Recordation.
A certi�ied copy of this Agreement in recordable form shall be recarded in th�
Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas.
7.10. 5e�erabilit�.
If any provision o� this Agreement is held ta be in�alid, illegal or unenforceable,
the validity, legality and enforceabiliiy of the remaining provisions shall not in any way
be affected or impaired. � �
7.1�. Headings Not Con�txollinQ,.
Headings and titles used in this Agreement are far reference purposes only and
shall not be deemed a part of this Agreemen�. �
7.12. En#iretv of A�ree�ent.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents
incorporated herein by reference, cantains the entire understanding and agreernent
between the City and Owner, thair assigns and successors in interest, as to the mattexs
contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision af tlus Agreement.
This Agreement shall not be arnended unless executed in wnting by both parties and
appro�ed by the City Council. This Agreerr�ent may be exeeuted in muitiple
caunteiparts, each of which shal� be considered an original, but all of which shall
canstitute one instrument.
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EXECUTED th� day of _ , 20�2, �y the City of F�rt Worth,
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EXECUTED this �day of ��� � �... �� �- , 20Q2, by Fort Worth Housing
Finance Corporation. �
CITY OF FORT WORTH: FORT WORTH HOUSING FI1iTANCE
CORPORATION:
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3er e C. Walker
Assistant City Manager
ATTEST• � AT'T'EST:
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By: ..� i: •,.. � .. .�. �.��_ �`�•- By:
C�ity Secretary
APPROVED TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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Cynthia Garcia
Assistant City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS §
C�UNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned autharity, on �his day personally appeared
�.'d �Z��Tdt�4 , Assistant City� Manager of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a municipal
carporation, lcnown to me ta be the person and offic�r whase name is subscribed to the �oregoing
instrument, and acknawledged to me that the sarne was the act of the said C1TY OF FORT
VVORTH, TEXAS, a rnunicipal corporation, that he was duly authnrized ta perform the s�me by
appropz�ate Mayar and Council Communication of the City Council of the City af Fort Worth
and that he executed the same as the act of the said Gity for the purposes and consideration
therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. '
GNEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFYCE this ��� day of
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Notary Public in and far
the State of 'I'exas
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Notary's Printed Name
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT � §
BEFORE�ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared 3��a+�, � C. ��1 �e�
�� ��. of the Fort Warth Housing Finance Corporat�on, a Texas non- profit corporatian,
kr�own to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing insirument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed the same fbr the purposes and consideration therein
expressed, in the capacity therein staCed and as the act and deed of the Fart Wflrth Housing
Finance Corporation.
GTVEN iTNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this I�� , day
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the State �of Texas ����. E H,�.i._.„
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Exhibit A: NEZ Tncentives
Exhihit B: Property Description
Exhibit C: Project description includin.g kind, number antl location of the propased
irnprovernents.
Exhibit D: Applicatian: (NEZ) Incenti�es and Tax Abateinent
Exhibit E: Final Survey
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NEiCIi�QRbOOD �II�POW��MENT ZOPI� {N�Z) �A51C I�lC�NTfV�S
Adopfed by fhe Fort Worih Cify Counci! on July 39, 2001 {M&C G-93208 R}
Amend�d by the Forf Worfh Cify Council an Apri12, 2002 (M&C G-73580}, July 23, 2002
(M&C G-93662)
�. �����,L �u��os� �n�� o�,��c�i�Es
Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Gavernment Code allows a municipality to create a
NeigF�borhaod Empowerment Zone (NEZ) when a"...municipaEity determines that fhe crea#ion
ot the zane wo�ld promofie:
(�) ti�e creation of affordable housing, incltadEng manufactured housing, in the zone;
(2) an increase in ecanomic develflpment in the zone;
{3) an increas� in the quality of social services, educafion, or publie safety �ro�ic�ed fo
Tesidents of the zone; or
(4} the rehabilitation af affordable housing in tf�e zone." �
The City, by adopting fhe following incentives, wili promoie affardable hausing and
economic develapmeni in the NEZ. NEZ ince�ti�es will not be granted after the NEZ expires as
ciefined in th� resolution designating the NEZ. For �ach �IEZ, the City Council may approve
additional terrns and inc�nfives as permitted by Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government
Code or by City Co�rtcii resolution. However, any tax abatement awarded before th� expirafiion
af a NEZ shall carry its ful[ term according fo its tax abatement agreemenf appro�ed by the City
Councif. .
As mandated by sta4e law, the property ta�c abatement under tf�is policy applies to the
owners o� rea� property. Noihing in fhe palicy shall be cons�rued as an obliga�Cion by the
Cify o�' �arf Worth io apprave� any �ax a�a�ement applicafiion.
Il. .D��'iNl�'IONS
"A6aternent" m�ans the ful! or partia! exem�tion from City of Fort Worth a� valarem taxes on
eligible prapetties for a periad of up to 10 years and an arnount of up to 104% of the increase in
appraised value (as reflecfed on the certifi�d tax roll of the appropriate counfy appraisal disfrict)
resulting from improvements. Eligibfe properties must be lacated in the NEZ.
"Base Value" is the value of the property, excluding fand, as determined by the Tarrant Caunty
Appraisal Districf, during fihe year reha�ilitatian occ�rs.
"Burlding Standards Cammission" is the commission created under Sec. 7-77, Article IV.
Minimum Building Standards Cade of #he Fort Worth City Code. �
"Capifal lnvestment" includes onfy real praperty improvements such as new faciii#ies and
struc�ures, sife improvements, facEiity expansian, and facility modernization. Capital Investment
does NOT include land acquisition costs and/or any existing impravements, ar personal property
(such as machinery, equipment, andlar supplies and in�entory).
"City of Fort Worth Tax A6afement Policy Statemenf" means the policy adopfed by City Council
on F'ebruary 29, 2Q00,
"Cammercral/lndusfriaf Development Projecf" is a de�efopment project which praposes to
construct or rehabili#ate cammercia[lindusfrial facilities an property t�at is {or m�e�s tf�e
requirements to be) zoned commercial, inc�ustrial ar mixed use as defi�ed by the City af Fort
Worth Zo�ing Ordinance.
"Comrnunity Facility Development Project" is a deveiapment projecf which praposes to cons#ruct
or rehabilitate community facilities on praperty thai allows such use as de�ined by the City of
Fort Worth Zoning Ordinanc�.
"Eligible Rehabilifation" includes only physical imprfl�ements ta real property. Eligible
Rehabilitatian does NOT include personaf properiy (such as furniture, appliances, ec�uipment,
andlor supplies). �
"Gross Floor Area" is measured by taking the outside dimensia�s of ine buildirtg at each floor
fevel, excepi that portian of the basement used only for �tilities or storage, and any areas with[n
tF�e buifd�ng used far off-street parking.
"Minimum Burlding Sfandards Code" is Ar�icle IV of the For� Worth Cify Code adopted pt�rsuant
to Texas Local Go�ernment Code, Chapfers 54 and 21�4.
"Minority Business Enferprise (MBE)" and "Women Business Enterprrse �WBEj" is a minority or
woman owned business that has received certificafio� as either a certified MBE �r certified
WBE by either the Narth Texas Regional Certi�icafian Agency (NTRGA) or the Texas
Department of Trar�sportation (TxDot), Highway Division.
"Mixed-Use Developmenf Project" is a development project which proposes to construct or
rehabilitate mixed-use facilities in which residential uses constitufe 20 percent or more ofi fhe
tata! gross floor area, and o�fice, eafing and entertai�nment, andlor r�tail sales and service us�s
constitute 'IO percent or more of fhe tatai gross flaor area and is on property ii�at is (or meets
the requirements ta be) zoned mixed-use as described 6y fhe City of Fort Wortt� Zaning
Ordinance.
"Multr-family Development Project" is a development project which proposes to construcf or
rehabilitaie multi-family residenfiial living units on property that is (or meets the requirements to
b�} zaned mulfi-family or mixed use as defined by the City af Fart W�r�f� Zoning Ord9nance.
"Reirtvestment Zoneu is an area designated as such by the Ciiy of Fort Worth in accordance
with the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act codified in Chapter 312 of the Texas
Tax Cade, or an area designafed as an ent�rprise zone pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zane
Act, codified in Chapter 2303 of it�e Texas Govemment Cad�. '
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�IYUNICI�,4L PROP��iY Tr4X ABATFMEMT5
R�51D�MYlAL PRO��R�I�S �OCAiED Il� A N��: �1J�� �4�AT�NiENT �O� �
YI�AFiS
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1. For residential property p�rchased before NEZ designation, a hameowner shall be
eligible to apply for a tax abatemen� by meeting the fol�owing:
a. Property is owner-occupied and the primary residence of the homeowner priar fo
the final NEZ designation. Homeowner s�all provide praof of ownership by a
warranty deed, affidavit of heirship, or a�rabated will, and shall shaw proof of
primary residence by homestead exempiion; and
b. Homeowner must pertarm Eligible Rehabilitation on the properfy after NEZ
designa#ion equal to or in excess ofi 30% af the Bas� Value of the proper�y; and
c. Property is not [n a tax-delinqu�nt sfatus when the abafement appficatian is
submitted.
2. �ar residentiai property purcf�ased afte�' NEZ d�signation, a homeowner s�all be
eligible to apply for a tax abatement by mee#ing the following:
a. Property is newly constructed or rel�abi�itated after the date of final NEZ
� desigr�ation; and
b. Proper�y is owner-occupied and is the primary residence of the homeowner.
Homeowner shall provide proo� af ownership by a warranty deed, affida�it of
heirship, or a probated wiEl, and shall show proof of primary residence by
homestead exemption; and
c. Far rehabilitated property, EfigibG� Rehabilit�tion cosfs an the property sf�all he
equal to or in �xcess of 30°/a of the Base Vafue af the property. Tt�e selEer or
owr�er shall provic�e the Ciiy infarmation to support rehabilitation costs; ancf
d. Praperty is not in a#ax-deiinquent status when the abatemen# applicatit�n is
submitted; and
e. Property is in confarmance with the City of Fart Warth Zoning Ordinance. �
3. For investor owned single family property, an investor shall be eligible to apply for a
tax abatement by me�fing the following:
a. Proper�y is newly constructed or ref�abilitated by the investar after NEZ
designation; and
b. �or rehabiiitated proper�y, Eligible Reha�ilitation costs an the praperty shalf be
equal to or in excess of 30% of the Base Value of the property; and
c. Praperty �s �ot in a tax-delinquen# siatus w��n ff�e abatement application is
submit#ed; and �
d. Properiy is in eonformanc� witF� the City of Fort Worth Zoning �rdinance.
�. IVIU�ife�A,IVCI�Y ��V��.�PF�II�fdT P�OJECiS �OC,�lT�� lN A iV��
1. Full Abaterr�ent for 5 years.
fn arder to be eligib[e for a property tax abatement, upon campletion, a newly
consfructed ar rehabilitated multi-family development project in a NEZ must satisfy
the following:
At least fwenty pereent (2Q%) of tF�e tatal units constructed or rehabi�itated shall
be affordable (as de�ined by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Devefopment) ta persons with incomes at or below eighty percent (80%) of area
median income based on family size and such unifs shail be set asis�e for
persons at or be�ow 80% of the median incarne as defined by the U.S.
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Dapartmen# of Hausing and Urbar� Devefopmenf. Gity Council may waive or
reduce the 20% affordabilify requirement on a case�by�case basis; and
(a) Far a mufti-fiamily development project consfructed after NEZ designation, the
project must pravide af least five (5} residential living units OR have a
minimum Capital �n�estm�nt of $200,000; or
(b) For a rehabilitatian project, the properiy must be reha�ilitated af�er NEZ
designatian, Eligible RehabilitafiEon costs on the property shall be at �east
30% of the Base Value of the property. Such E[igible Rehabili�ation costs
must come from the rehabilitatior� of at least five {�) rasidential li�ing �anits or
a minimum Capiial Investment of $200,Q00.
2. 1%-100°/a Abatement of City Ad Valorem faxes up to 10 years
If an ap�licant app�ies for a tax abatemenf agresment with a ierm of mare fhan five
years, this sectio� shall apply.
Abatements far multi-family developrrient projecfs for up to 'i0 years are subject ta
City Council approval. The applicant may apply with fF�e Housing Department for
such abat�ment.
Years 1 throuqh � of the iax ,Abatemenf r4areemenf
Multi-family projects shall be eligible for 1 a0°/a abatement af City ad �alorem taxes
�or years one through five of t�e Tax Abatement A�reement upon the satisfacfion of
the following:
At least twer�iy percent (20%) af the total units constructed or �ehabilitated sl�all be
affordabfe (as defiined by the U. S. �epartment of Hous�ng and Urbar� ❑eveEapment}
to persons wit� incam�s at ar below eighty percen# (8�%) of area median �ncome
based on family size and st�ch units shall be set aside for persons at or below 80% of
the median incame as defined by the U.S. Depariment of Housing and Urban
�evelopment. City Council m�ay waive �r reduce tf�e 2D% affo�-dability requirement
an a case-by-case basis; and
a. F'or a muiti-famify developmer�t projecf cons#ructed after NEZ d�signation, the
project must provide at leasf five (5) residential living units OR �ave a minimum
Capital In�esfm�nt of $2�0,000; or
b. �or a rehabilitation project, fhe property rnust be re�a�ilitaf�d after NEZ
designation. Eligible Rehabilitatian costs on the pro�Erty shalf be at Eeast 30% of
the Base Value ofi the property. Suc� E{igib�e Rehabi[itation c�sts must come
from the rehabiii#ation of ai leasf fi�e (5) residential living uniis ar a minimum
Capital lnvestment of $20Q,000.
Years fi throup� 10 af the iax Abatemeni ,4a�eement
Mu�ti-family prajects s�all be eligible for a 1-140% abatem�nt of City ad vaforem
taxes for years six thraugh ten of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
satisfaction of the foNowing: '
a. At �east twenty percent (20%) of the total units constructed or rehabilitated sha3f
be affordable (as defined by the U. S. Departm�nt af Hausing and Urban
Development} to persons with incorrtes a# or below eighty percent (80%j of area
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me�ian income based on family size and such units shall �e set aside far
�ersons at or be[aw 80% af the median income as defiined by the U.S.
Department ofi Housing and LJrban Develapmer�t. City Council may waive ar
reduce the 20% afForda�ility requirement on a case�by-case basis, and
1. �or a multi-�amily de�elopment project consiructed after NEZ designation, the
praject must provide at feast five (5) reside�tial living unifs OR ha�e a
minim�m Capital lnvestment of $200,000; or
2. For a rehabifitatian project, the proper�y must be rehabilitated after NEZ
designation. E�igible Rehabiiitation costs on the prope�ty sY�all be at least
30°/a of the Base Value of the prope�y. 5uch Eligible Reha�ilitafion costs
must come frnm the rehabilitation of at least five (5) residential fiving units or
a minimum Capital [nvestment of $200,000.
b. Any other terms as City Counci! of the City of Fort Worth d�ems appropriate,
including, but �ot limited to:
1. ufilization of Fort Wor�� companies for ari agreed upon percentage af the totai
costs far construction contracts;
2. ufilizafion af certified minority and women owned business enterprises for an
agre�d upan perc�ntage of the total costs for construc#ion contracts;
3. praperty inspection;
4. cammit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fart Wor�h residents
5. commit to• f�ire an agre�d upon percentage af Central Ciiy residents
6. landscaping;
7, tenanfi selection plans, and
8. management plans.
C. GO�IIM��CiAL, IMDUS`I'R!�►L AND COIIANeUNIYIf �AC[L.f�l�5 D�V�LOP[VI�NT
PRO.]�C�S �OCAf�D IN A NE�
1. FuII Abatement for 5 years.
In order to be eEigible far a proper�y tax abatemer�t, a newly constructed or
rehabilitaied commerciallindustrial and community facififies deve�opment project in a
NEZ musf satisfy the following:.
a. A commerc9al, industrial or a, community facil3ties development praject
construcfed after NEZ d�signation must have a minimum Capitaf In�estment of
$75,000; or .
b. Far a rehabilitation projec#, it must be rehabilifated aft�r NEZ designation. Eligibfe
Rehabiiitation casts on fhe prQper�y shall be af leasf 30°/fl of the Base Value of
the properiy, or $75,oao, whichever is greater.
2. 1%-100% Abatement of City Ad Valorem taxes �p to 10 years
If a� appiicant app[ies for a fax abatement agreement with a term of more than fi�e
years, #his sect�on shal� app�y.
Al�atement agreements for a Commercial, Industria[ and Camrnuniiy Facilities
Devefopment projects far �p to 1 Q years are subject io Cifiy Council approval. The
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applicant may apply with the Econorrzic and Community D�velapment Departmenf far
such abatement.
Years 1 throuah 5 of the Tax Abatemenf Aareerr�enf
Commercial, Industr�al and Communiiy Faciiities �e�elopment prajects s�all be
eiigi�le for 100% abatemenf of City ad valorem faxes for the first f�e years af the
Tax Abatement Agreement upon the satisfactian of t�e following: ,
a. A cor-nmercial, industrial or a community fiaciliiies deve{opment project
constructed after NEZ designation musf f�ave a minimum Capital Inves�ment of
$75,000; or
b. For a rehabilitafion project, it must be rehabili#ated af�er NEZ designaf�on. Eligible
Rehabilifatian casts on the property shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of
the prnperty, or $75,000, whic�er�er is greater.
Years 6 throuc�h 7 D of the iax Abatemen� �►Qreer�enf
Commercial, Industrial and Cammunity Facilities Develo�ment projects shail be
eligible for 1%-100% abatemen# of City ad valorem taxes for years six tnraugh ten of
the Tax Abatement Agreement upon'the satisfactian of the fol�owing:
a. A cammercial, industrial or a community facilities development project
construcied after NEZ designation must have a minimum Capital Inves#meni of
$75,000 and mus� meet the requirements o� su�sectian (c) belaw ; ar
�. For a reha�ilitatian pro��ct, it must be reha�ilifated af�er NEZ designatior�. Eligible
Rehabilitation cosis on �he property shaEl be af least 30% of the Base Vafue of
the proper[y, or $75,OOa, whichever is greater and meet the requirements of
subsecfiion (c) be[ow. �
c. Any other terms as Cifiy Council of the City of Fort Wor�h deems appropriaie,
including, but not limited to: �
1. utilizatian of Fort Worth companies for an agreed upor� p�rcentage flf the tofia!
casts for eonstruction cantracts;
2, utilizatior� of ceriified m�nority and women owned �usirtess enterprises for an
agreed upon percentage afi tF�e total costs far constr�ctian contracts;
3. commit #o hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth resid�nts;
4. commit fo F�ire an agre�d upon° p�rcentage of Cenfirai City residents; and
�. landscaping.
�. IV�fX���USE E��V��.OPiUI�AIi ��O.i�CT� �OCATE� IN � RlEZ
1. Full Abatement for � years.
In order fa be efigible for a properfy tax af�atement, upon corripl�tion, a n�wly
constructed or rehabilitated mixed-use develapment project in a NEZ mt�st satisfy tF�e
foilowing:
a: Residential uses in th� project constitute 20 percent or more of the fafal Gross
Ffoor Area of the project; and
b. �ffice, eating and entertainm�nt, andlor retail sales and service uses in ihe
pro�ect constitute 10 �ercent or more of the tofa! Gross F3oar Area of the project;
and
(�) A mixed-use dev�lo�ment project constructed after NEZ designation m�st
have a minimum Capiial Investment of $2Q0,000; or
(2} For a ref�abilitafion projec#, it must be rehabilitated af�er NEZ designa#ion.
Eligible Rehabilitation casts on the pr�perty shall be .at least 30°/a of the Base
Value of fhe praperty, or $200,000, w�ichever, is greater.
2. 1%-10Q% Abatement of C�ty Ad Vaforem taxes up to 10 years
lf an appficant applies for a tax abatement agreement with a term of more than five
years, this s�cti�n shali apply.
Abatements agreements f�r a Mixed Use Development proj�cts for up to 10 years
are subject to City Councif approval. The appficant may a�ply witf�. the Economic and
Community Developrnent D�partment fiar such abatement.
Years 1 throuqh 5 of the Tax Abatemen� �4areement
Mixed Use Development projects shall be eligihle for 100% abatemenf af City ad
�alorem taxes for the first five years of the Tax Abatement Agreement upon the
safisfactian af the fallowing:
a. Residentiaf uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more of fhe total Gross
F'loor Area of the project; and
b. O�ce, eating and entertainment, andlor refail sales and s�rvice uses i� tha
project consti#ute 10 percent ar more of the #atal Gross Flo�r Area af #he project;
and-
c. A new mixed-use dev�[opment project canstructed after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capita[ investmenf of $200,000; or for a rehabilitaiion praject, it
mus# be rehabi�itated after. NEZ designatian. �ligible Re�abili#ation costs on the
property shal[ be at least 30°/a of the Base Valu� of th� praperty, oT $2a0,000,
whichever is greater. �
Years 6 thrauah 10 of #he 'fax �bafemertt �ar�emenf
Mixed Use Develo�ment projects shall be eGgib�e for 1-100% abatement of City ad
valorem tax�s for years six thraugh ten of the Tax Abatemenfi Agreement upor� the
satisfaction of the fallowing:
a. Residential uses in the project constitute 20 percent or more o� the tofa! Gross
Flaor Area of the projec#; and
b. Office, eating and entertainment, and/or refail sales and service uses in the
project constitut� 10 p�rc�nf or more of the tota� Gross Floor Area of the �rajec#,
c. A new mixed-use developmenf project constr�cted after NEZ designation must
have a minimum Capital fn�estment of $204,OQ0; or far a rehabilitation project, it
must be rehabilifated a�#er NEZ desEgnation. Eligible Rehabiliiafion costs on the
p�-aperky shall be at least 30% of the Base Value of the property, or $2aD,000,
whiche�er is gr�afer; and � �
d. Any ather terms as City Cour�cii of the City af Fort Worth deems appropriafe,
including, but not limited to:
9. u�ilization of Fort Worth companies for an agreed uport p�rc�ntage of the
tatal costs for cansfiruction cont�acts;
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2. utiiization of certified minority and women awned business enterpr..ises for
an agrestl upon perceniage of the totai costs for construction contracts;
3. property inspection;
4. cammit to hire an agreed upon percentage of Fort Worth residents
5. commi# ffl hire an agreed upon percentage af Ce�ira� City residents
6. landscaping;
7. tenant selection plans; and
8. mar�agement pians. � �
E. A�r4T�M�N f �UI��LfAfI�S
9. If a NEZ 9s [oca#ed in a Tax Increm�nf Financing District, Cify Caunci! wil� determine
an a case-by-case basis If the tax abatement incentives in Section III will be offer�d
ta eligible projects. Eligi�le projects must meet aA e[igibiiity requirements specifiied in
Section III. �
2. In arder to be eligible to apply for a tax abatement, the property ownerldevelop�r
must:
a. Not be de�inquent in paying proper#y taxes for any property awned by the
ownerlcfeveloper ; and
b. Not have any City af Fort VVor�h liens filed againsi any property owned by the
applieant pro�erty ownerldeveloper. "Liens" inciude, but are nat limited to, weed
liens, demolition fiens, baard-uplopen structure liens and pa�ing liens.
3. Prnperties under a cantract for deed are not eligib[e �or tax abaiemenf.
4. Once a NEZ praper�y owner of a residential properfy (includmg multi-farriily) in the
NEZ satisfies the criteria set forth in S�ctions III.A, E.9. and �.2. and applies for an
abatement, a proper#y owner must enter into a tax abatement agreement with �he
City ofi Fort Wortt�. The tax abatament agreement snalf autama#9cally terminate if th�
properiy subjec# fa the tax abatemer�t agreement is in violatian af the City of Fort
Worth's Minimum Building Standards Cade and the owner is convicted of such
violation.
5. A tax abatement granted under the criteria set for�t� in Section 111. can only be
granted once fo� a properiy in a NEZ for a max�mum term of as speci�ied in the
agreement. If a�roper#y on which t� is being aba�ed is sold, the Giiy will assign the
tax abatement agreement far the remaining term once the new awrter submits an
application. ,
6. A praperty nwnerldevelo�er af a multifamily de�elopment, commerciaf, industrial,
cammunity facilities and mix�d-use develo�ment project in the NEZ wf�o desires a
tax abatemenf under Sections III.B, C or D must:
a. Satisfy the criteria set forth in Sections IiE.B, C or D, as applicable, and Sectians
IIf.E.1 E.2; and E3. and
b. File an application with the Hausing Department or the �conomic and
Community Development Depar�ment, as appficable, and
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c. The prop�rly owner must enter into a tax abatemenf agreement with the Cify of
�ort Worth. In addition to the ofher terms of agreeme�t, the tax abatement
agreemeni shall provide that the agreement shall automatically terminate if ff�e
owner receives one con�iction of a violafion of the City of Fart Worth's Min[mum
Building SfandaTds Code regartEing the property subject to the abatement
agreement dur�ng the term of the tax abatement agreement; ancf
d. If a property in the NEZ an w�ich tax is being abated is sold, the new owner
may enter into a tax abatement agreemenf a� the prope�ty for the remaining
t�rm.
F, A��P�ICAiIQN �E�
The application fee for residential tax abatements governed under Section I�l.A is
$25.
2. The applicatian %e for m�lti-family, commercial, industrial, community facifti�s and
mixed-use development projects governed under Sections IiI.B, C.1 and D.1, is oroe-
half af one percent {0.5%} of the proposed projecf's Capitaf Invesiment, not ta
exce�d $1,000. The app[ieation fee wil� be refunded upor� issuance of certificata of
�final occupancy and once tf�e property own�r enfers inio a tax abatemer�f agreement
with the City. Otherwise, fihe Applicat�or� Fee s�all not be creditec� or ref.unded #o any
party for any reasar�.
IV. FEE_ WAIV�RS
A. ��1GIB�� R�CI�I��IT5IPRQP�RiI�S
1. !n order fio be eligible ta apply for fee waivers, the property ownerldev�foper must
a. Not be delinquent in paying property iaxes for any proper�y awned by t�e
ownerldevefoper ar applicant; and
b. Not hav� any City liens filed against any properly owned by the applicant properEy
ownerldeveloper, including b�t not limited to, weec� liens, demolitian fiens, boarc�-
up/o�en structure liens and paving liens.
2. Properties under a contract for deed are not eligible for de�elopmenf fee waivers.
3. !n order for Devefapment Fees andlor fmpact Fees to be waived for new construcfion
or rehabilitation projects locafied in the NEZ, a property awner must subrnit an
applicafion to the Ci#y.
�npraval of the apa[icafion and waiver of fihe �ees sE�all' nnf be deemed to be
anproval af anv asoec# of �he oroiect. �efore constructian, th� a�plicanf mus4
ensure that the aroiect is focated in the carrect �onir�a dis�ric�.
B. DE1lE�.�PNf�NY �'E�S
Once the Applicatior� far NEZ Incen#ives has been approved by �he City, the fol�owing
fees for serviGes performed by the City of For� Worth for projects in the NEZ are waived
for n�w construction projacts or rehabilitation prajects that expend at least 30% of the
Base Val�e of tY�e proper�y on Eligible Rehabilitation casts:
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1. Ail building permit related fe�s (including Plans Review and fnspections}
2. Plaf �pplication fee (incf�ding conce�t plan, preliminary plat, final piat, short form
replat)
3. Board of Adjustment applicafion fee
4. Demalition fee
�. Structure mo�ing fee
6. Community Facili�ies Agreeme�t �C�A) appfica#ian fee
7. Zoning application fee
8, 5�ree# and utility easement vacation applicatio� fee
OfE�er devefapment rela#ed fees not specified above will be considered far approval by
City Council on a case-by-case �asis.
C. IfV�F'ACT F�1�
1. Single famiEy and multi-fami�y residential development p�ojects in the NEZ.
Automatic 10�% waiver of water and wastewater impact fees wilf be applied.
2. CommerciaE, industriaf, mixed-use, nr community faci[ity development proj�cts in the
N EZ,
a. Automatic 100% wai�ar af wa#er and wastewater impact fees u� ta $55,000 or
equiva�ent to �wo fi-inc� meters fior each commercial, industrial, mixed-use or
comm�nify facility development project.
b. Ef the project requests an impac# fee waiver exceeding $55,000 or requesiing a
waiver f�r Iarger andlor more fha� iwo 6-inch meter, then City Counci� approval is
re�uired. Applicant may. request the addifiianal amount of impacf fee waiver
through the Housing Departm�nt.
V. ��L�ASE OF� CIiY L[EN5
The following City liens may be released far eligible properties or projects in a NEZ:
A, 11V�E� �I�NS
The follawing are eligible ta apply for re[ease of weed lie�s-
�. Single unit owners performing reha�ifitation on their propert�es.
2. Builders or de�elopers constructing new homes on vacant lots.
3. Owners performing rehabili#ation on mufti-family, commercial, indtastrial, mixed-use,
or community facility proper�ies. •
4. Developers constructing new mu[ti-fami�y, cammerc�al, industrial, mixed�use or
community faciliiy development projects.
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Builders or developers dev�lopir�g or rehabilitati�g a�roperiy are eligib[e ta apply far
release of demoliti�n liens for up to $30,QQ0. Release of d�molition fiens in �xcess ot
$3a,000 is subject fio Gity Co�ncEl approval.
C. �OARD�UPI�PEN S7'�UC�UR� �IENS
The follawing are eligible to apply for release of board-uplopen struciure liens:
1. Sir�gle unif owners performing rehabilifafian on their proper�ies.
2. � Builders or developers canstructing new single family homes nn vacant Eots.
3. Owners performing �-ehabilitation on multi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility properties. -
4. Develapers construc#ing multi-family, cammercial, industrial, mixed-use, flr
cammunifiy facility projects.
D. PAVff�C �I�AES
The following are eligible to apply �For release af pa��ng liens:
1. 5ingle unit o.wners pertc�rm�ng rehabilitatian on their proper�ies.
2. Builders or develapers constructing new homes an vacant lots.
3. � Owners perForming rehabilitation on mulfi-family, commercial, industrial, mixed-use,
or community facility proper�ies.
4. De�elopers constructing inulti-family, commercial, indusfiriai, mixed-use, ar
comm�nity faeility projects.
�. �UCI�L� R�CIPI�NiSIPFtOP�RTl�S
1. in arder to be efigible to apply far r�iease af City liens, the praperty ownerlde�eloper:
a. m�st ho� be del�nquer�t ir� paying �roperty taxes for any prap�rty awned by
tf�e ownef/developer �_
, b. must not F�ave been subject fo a Buildir�g Standards Gammission's Order o�F
Dema[ition where the properly was demolished within #he �ast fii�e {5) years; and
c. must not have any City af �ort Wort� liens filed againsf any other property awned
by the applicant property ownerldeveloper. "Liens" includes, but is not limited to,
weed liens, demolition liens, bflard-up/open structure lierts and paving liens.
2. Praperties ur�der a contract for deed are not eligi�le for release af Ciiy liens.
VI. �I�OCE�U�AL STEPS
.�, APPLICAiION SU�MISSiON
1. The applicant far NEZ incenfives under Sections I11.A, B, C. D., IV, and V must
complete and submit a City of Fo�t Worth "Application for NEZ lncentives" anc� pay
ff�e a�propriat� application fee to the Housing Departmenf or the Economic and
Cammunity De�eloprnent Department, as applicable.
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2. The applicant for incentives �nder Secfions III.C.2 anc� D.2 must also complete and
subrriit a City of Farfi Worth "Applicatian for Tax Abatement" and pay the appropriate
applica�ion fee to th� Econamic and Communify Development �epartment_ The
application fee, re�iew, evaluafion and appra�al will be governed by City of Fnrt
Worti� Tax Abatement Policy Statement for QuaEifying Development Ptojects.
B. C�RTi�'ICAi10NS �OR APPLfCA�tOIdS UIV��R S�C�IOIVS lll.A, �, C,1, �,1, IV,
,�ND V
1. The Housing Depa�tment will reviaw the application for accuracy ar�d
completeness. Once camplete, Housing Department wil[ certify eligibility af the
appficatian based on the crit�ria set for�h in Section III. A, B, C.1, D.1, IV, and V of
this policy, as applicable. Once an application is certified, the HousFng Depar�ment
v�i�l inform aPpropriate depar�me�ts adm�nistering the incentives about the cer�ified
applEcation. An orientation meetir�g with City cfepartments and the appficanf may be
scheduled. The departmen#s �ncfude: �
a. Housing Department: �roperty tax abatement for residenfial propertiss and m�lii-
family develapment projects, release of City liens.
l�. Ecanom�c and Community Development Department: property tax abatement for
commercial,
industrial, community facilities or mixed-use deveiopmer�t prajects.
c. Development Department: de�elopment tee waivers.
d. Water Department: impact fee waivers.
e. Other appropriate departments, if applicable.
2. Once Develo�ment D�partm�nt, Water Depar�ment, Economic and Community
De�elo�ment Department, andlar other appropriate depariment receive a certified
applicafiion irom the Housing Depar�ment, each departmentlaffice shall fill out a
"Verificati�n of NEZ Incenfives for Certif�ed NEZ ]ncentives Applicatior�" and refurn it
to the Housing Department for record kee�ing and frac[cing.
C. A���IC/��'COIV ��VC�W /�N� �V�4�U�4'CIOPI �OR APPLICAT10idS
1. Property Tax Abatement for Residenfiai Properties and Multi-family Development
Projects
a. For a completed and certified application for na more than five years of tax
abatement, wifh Council approva�, the City Manager shall ex�cute a fax
abatemenf agreement with the appl�cant.
b.. For a complet�d and certified multi-family development project appiication for
more than five years of ta�e abatement:
(1) The Ho�sing Department will evaluate a compieted and certified application
based o�:
(a) The praject's incr�as� in the value of the tax base.
{b) Costs to tE�e City �such as infrastructure participatian, etc.).
{c) Percent af construction cantracts committed to:
(i) For� llllorth based firms, and
(ii) Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MIWBEs}.
(d) Other items which may be n�gotiated by the City and the applicant.
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(2} Consideration by Council Committee.
Bas�d �pon ihe outcame o�F the e�aluat�on, Housi�g Department may presenfi
the �pplicafion fo the City CflunciPs Economic Development Committee.
Sho�ld fhe Housing Department �resent ihe applicatior� to the Ecanomic
De�elopment Committee, the Committee will cansider th� applicatian at an
open meeting. The Committee may:
(a) Approve the application. Staff wilf then incarporate fhe appaication into a
iax abafiem�nf agreement which wil� be sent to the City Counci� with the
Committee's r�commendation to approve the agreament; or
{b) Requesf modifications to ffie application. Housing De�artment staff will
discuss fhe suggested madifications with #he appficant and then, if the
requesied madifications are made, resubmit the modified ap�alication to
fhe Cammittee for consideratEon; or
(c) Deny the appiicatian. The aPpficant may appeal the Committee's f[nding
by requesting the City Councii ta: (a) disregard the Cammittee's finding
and (b} instruct city staff to incorporate the appficat[on into a tax
abatement agreemen# for future eansideration by the Ciiy Council.
(3) Consideration by the City Cauncil
The Ciiy Council r�tains sole authority to appro�e or der�y any tax abatement
agreemenf and is under no obligation to approve any tax abatement
app[ication or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort Worth is under na
obligatinn to pro�ide tax abafement in any amount or valUe to any a�plicant.
c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements appra�ed by the City Council will beeame effactive on
January 1 af the year folfowing the year in which a Certificate af Occupancy (CO)
is issued fior the qua[ifying de�elopment proj�ct {unless otherwise specifiied in the
faac abafement agreement). Unless atherwise specified in the agreement, taxes
le�ied during the car�struction of the project shall be due and payable.
2. Praperty Tax Abatement for Commercial, fndustrial, Community Faci[ities, and
Mixed-Use Developmenf Projects
a. For a compteted and certified appfication far no more than fi�e years af tax
abatement, witF� Councif approvaf, the City Manager shafl execut� a tax
abatement agresment with tha applicant.
b_ For a completed and certifed a�plication far more tf�an five yEars of tax
abatement:
(1)�The Economic and Cammunity Develapm�nt Depar�ment wiil evaluafe a
completecE and certified application based on:
(a) The project's increase in fhe val�e of the tax base.
(b) Casts to the City (such as infrastructure participation, etc.).
(c) Percent af construction contracts committed to:
(i) Fart Worth bas�d firms, and
(ii} Minority and Women owned Business Enfierprises (MIWBEs).
{d) Oth�r items which may be negotiate� by the City and the applicant.
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(2} Considera�iaR by Co+ancil Commiftee �
Based upon the autcome of the e�aluaiion, fhe Economic and Cammunity
Developmenf D�partment may present the appEicatio� to the Ciiy CounciPs
Econom9c Devel�pment Cammiites. Should the Econamie and Community
De�elopm�nt Department present the appiication ta th� Economic
Deve�opment Commitfe�, ihe Committee will consider the application afi an
open meeting. The Committee may:
{a) Appro�e the applicatian. Sta�f will tnen incor�orate the application into a
tax abatement agreement which will be sent to the City Councif with fhe
Committee's recammendation to approve the agreement; or
{b} Request modifications to the application. Economic and Community
De�elapment Depar#ment staff wiil discuss the suggested modifications
with the applicant and then, if the requested modificatians are made,
resubmit the modified application to fF�e Committee for consideration; ar
(c} Deny the application. The applicant may appeal the Cammittee's finding
by requesfing the Ciiy Council to: (a) disregard tne Commfttee's findir�g
and (b) instruct city stafF to incorporate the appl�cation into a tax
abatement agreement far future c�nsideration by the City Cauncil.
{3) Consideration by ff�� City Council
The City Counc[I retains sale authority to approve ar deny any tax abatement
agreemeni and is under no � abligation to approve ar�y tax abatement
applicatiort or tax abatement agreement. The City of Fort IlWorth is under no
obligation to pro�ide tax aba�ement in any amount or value to any applicant.
c. Effective Date for Approved Agreements
All tax abatements approved by the City Council will become effecti�e on
January 1 of th� year following the year in which a Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
is issued for the q�alifying de�elopment project {unless aiherwise specified in the
tax abatemeni agreement}. Unless otherwise spec�fied in the agreement, faxes
levied d�ring fh� construetion o� the projEct shall be due and payabl�.
3. De��lopm�nt Fe� Wai�ers
a. For certified applications of de�elopmenf fee waivers that do not require Council
apQrova�, the Dev�lopmeni Department will review the certified applicant's
appfication and grar�t apprapriate incent�ves,
b. F'or certified applicatiorts of development f�e waivers that require Council
approva�, Cify staff wifl review the certified applicant's application and make
appropriate reeommendations to the Ci#y Council.
4. �mpact Fee Waiver
a. Far certifi�d applications of impact fee waivers that �o nof require Council
appr�v�l, the Water DeparEment w�fl re�iew the eertifed applicant's application
and grant appropriate incenti�es.
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b. Far cer#ifiied app�icafions of impact fiee wai�ers that require Go�ncil appraval, the
Wa#er Deparim�nt will review the certified appiicant's applicatian and make
appropriaie recommendafions to the City Council.
5. Release of Cify Liens
For certified applications of release o� City liens, the Housing Departmertt will release
t�te appropriate liens.
Vll. OiH�R RUI�ES PERTAff�I�IG TO PROP�RTY i�X A��►T'�ii��M�
�,. R�C�►PilJl��
If the terms of the iax abatement agreement are not met, the Cify Cout�ci[ has fhe right to
cancel Qr amend the abatement agreement. In the event af cancellafion, the recapture of
abated faxes shall be limited to the year(s) in which the defaul# accurred or continued.
�, IRlSPI��iIDIV AI�� �INA�IC�A� V�R1��CAiION �'OR f�U�TI-FAIV�ILY, COI�IV[ERC�ALI
IPIDUS�'�IAL, GQMiI�IlNIiY �ACfl�ITIES AND MIX���US� D�V��,O�lVI�fV�
�ROJ�C�'S
The terms of the agreement shail include the Ci#y of Fort Warth's right to: (1 } review and
�erifiy the applicant's financial statements in each year during the life of the agreement
prior to granting a tax abatement in any given year, �2) con�uct an an site inspection of
the praject in each year during the life of the abatement to �erify campliance witE� fF�e
terms of the tax abatement agreement.
C. EV.�LUAiIOR� �OR AAULTI�]�AIVIiLY, C�NiR�FRC[ALI If�DUSTR�AL, COIVfNiUNI�Y
�,�Cl�I f1�CS �1N� MIX�D�US� ��1/�[�O�M�N� �ROJ�C f5
Upon. compleiion of construction of the facilities, the City snall no less than annually
e�aluafe each project receiving abatement ta insure complianc� witf� fE�e terms af the
agreemenf. Any incidents of non-compliar�ce will be reported to the City Council.
On or 6efore February 'Isf of every year durir�g �he [ife of fhe agreement, any
indiv'rdual or eniity r�ceiving a�ax al�a�emen� from �he Ciiy of I�ort Worth shal[
provide informafiion and � docUmentaiian which details the property ovvner's
compEianc� with the 4erms of the respective agr�emenf and sha[I c�rtify �hat ihe
owner is in compliance wiih each applicable �erm of the agreement. �'ailure 40
repor� this information and to provide the required cer�ifica�ion by th� abo��
deadline shaN resulf in cancellation of agreem�nt and any iaxes aba�ed in fihe
prior year be�ng du� and payahle.
9. �FF�CT O� SALE, ASSIGNM�N'f OR L�AS� 0� PROPERTY
If a property in the NEZ on which tax is being abated is sold, the new owner may enter
into a tax abatem�nt agreerpent on tF�e pro}�eriy for the remaining terrrt. Any sale,
assignment or lease of the property w�tich is not permittecE in the tax abatem�nt
agreement results in cancellation of the agreement and r�ca}�ture of any faxes a�ated
after the dafe on which an unspecified assignment occurred.
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VIII. OTHEFt INC�I��'1'Is�S
A. Plan reviews �f proposed de�elopmen# projects in the NEZ will be exp�dited by fF�e
Develapment Department.
�. The C�ty Councif may add the folEowing incentives to a NEZ in the Resolution adopting
the NEZ:
1. Municipal sales #ax refund
2. Homebuyers assistance
3. Gap financing
4. Land assemb�y
5. Conveyance of iax foreclosure properEies
6. Inf�astructure impr�vements
7. Suppor� for Low income Hausing Tax Credit (LIHTC} applications
8. Land �se incentives and zon[nglbuilding cod� exempf�ons, e,g., mixed-use, density
bonus, parking exemption
9. Ta�c Increment Financing (TIF)
10. Publ9c Improvement District (PiD)
� 1. Tax-�x�mpt band fir�ancing
12. New Model Bfoc�Cs
13. Laan guarantees
�4. Equity investments
�5. Ofher inc��tives thatwill effectuate #he intent and purposes of NEZ.
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Exhibii B
3i 05 �astcrest Court Lot 5, Block 2 Eastcrest Addition
Exhibit B
311 � Eastcrest Court Lot 7, Blocic 1 Eastcrest Addition
E�ibit C
Project Description
Single �amily Residence
90% Br9ck Veneer
1500-19�a square feet
3 F�edrooms/2 �aths
Two car garages
Arched Windows at Front of House
�ront Yard Landscaped
Microwa�e with built-in Vent-A-�lood
Wvod Burning �ire Place
Built-in Security System
Computer Area w�th CPU & Printer with a dedicated telephone line
Vaulted Ceiling in Master Bedroom and Livi�g Room
French Doors
5eparate Tub/Shower in Master �athroom
Garden Tub in Mate� Bathroom
�URT'��ORTH �
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App�rcation No. ��`� � � � � �
CZTY UF FOR'X' WOR'TH
IiT��GH�3QRHQ�D L�P�'VVERM�NT zONE (NEZ) PR4GRAM
PRQJE�T CERTTFICATrON APPLICATION
FDRM B FOR �1riV�STOR OWNERS (SZIVG�LE FAM�L� ONLYj
I. APPLXCATIOl`d CH�CI� LIST
�,Pl�ase submit �h.e. folIov'ving documentation with each propert}� requ�sted:
� > e � . ,� , �_:� ss- •
A compl�ted`appl�ica�a��fo�i �-� �: `� '°4,'k .
� µ� f. �[]_: _` A Iist �f�.11:.pr�pe�ie�, awned.,b� tha applicar�t in Fort Workli .
..} .��:_ . . ., . . ,� ..�, .,
� Application fee af $�S:�10 �for ta� abatexnent applica#ions'only) �
❑ Proof of ovaners�ip, suck� as a warranty deed, af�davit af he�rship, ax a probated will OR
evir3.ence Qf site�eoz�firo�, su�h� as option io b�p - - ��
[� � Ti�1e abstract�ofihe-�pz-operty(�aptao�al) £ � � � � �
�or RehahiIifa�ion Pf'o�ec#s On7v: , ,
'❑ Eor a praject in �e planning stage, pl�ase subxnii a eombieted set a�Rehabilitation �
.� ��(Remoc�el) Plan and a Iis.t of eli�ible.rehabXlitation,�osts'�:•{�'o� applic�ations o�ta� �•-
abatem�nts and deve�opment fee wazv�rs far rehab projects anly)
❑ Once a prajec�E is compl.eted, please submit pxaof o`��tl1e �Ixgible rehabilitatzon costs* s�.ch
= as ir�vaices, contracts, or receipts. (�'or applicatiens Qf tax abatern�nts v�y)
"` Eligible rehabiTitation includes aniy physicai improvements to real groperty. It does NOT inolude personal
property sveh as fiu�iture, appliances, equipment, andlor su�ppIies_ Total eIigible rehabi�itatian costs shall equal
�o or exceed 30% of tlae Tatxant Couniy� Appraisal District (TAD).appraised value of the sizucture dvring the
� y�ar rehabilitatian occurs. -
� II. A�pxicant 1 A:GENT INF#�RMt�.TY�N - ' � ' . '�
x. Applicant: � � �. Contact Person:
- �:T �-�t ��a,��� ���i���' ������ � ���s�G� �.6�
� 3. Address: ,�f��. v�S�" �� � �1 ��Z�.. . .
. Street r rty. St��e_ Zzp .
. �. Pho�e no.: �� d gJl ���3 - . 5. F� 1'�0.: ,�17��� —l�� —
6. Email: �AG�t�� ��G.1.��-�t�P.�`bU.'�Y: t�� - - - �
�. Ageuf (if any) . �
$: Address: . - _ - - - - — - ,
Stz-eef
9: Phoae no.: .n .
� 1. �znail:
City St�.te • Zip
1U. Fa.� No.: �
a
.�� Yf you �aed furt.�a.er knfo�matzon ar c�ar'�if'ication, please contaet C�un-Z Lu a� (Sl'1) $7I-738I or
Bea C�ra at ($�.7} S�'I-8036. �
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� F�ORT'�ORTH . � ��
III. PROPERTY ELIGT.�TL�TY ' �. - -•� — --- -
3. Please list down the addresses and Iega1 descrip�aons of tlxe prape�rfy where yot� az-e applyi�ng
f�r 1WEZ incentives and other proper'�ies you own in Fort Wo�-tli. Afta�h met�s and bounds
description if �ao address ar legal descriptiaaa is avai�able.
Table 1
Property Ownersliip.
Address -
(Project Locatian)
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Block l�Io. I
� Zip Legal Descript�ion
i
Code Subdivisiou , Lot No.
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I � �' �! �'�9 JN� P�����,� �,.� �"�'
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(Pleasa attach additional sheets o€ paper as needed.) ' � -
- 2, �or �e�cl� pro�cr�ies listed ir� Tabl�e�1; please ch�eck the bozes below to�i�dicate i€: .
� there are tax�s due; ar � 1� � .
� there are Ci#y liens; or � j�}
� yo�z hav,� beeII subj�ect �o a Bu�.din� Standards Comrnis�ionrs C�rder of DezxioIition where the
properiy was demolished tivithiix tl�e last five years. ��` �
Tabie 2 Property'Ta�es and City X,iens �
.� , Address Property � City Liens an Properiy -�
. ._ :.5e �. � :,-•� �_ . Ta7ees , = W;eed Bo�d-up/Open �„ DemoIi�ion-� Paving .. Or.der nf •.
. . ," ,,, . ` � . � ' � �,. , ' - �,. -: Dtxe � - � Liens � �Stucture L'zens � �• �,iens -�� . Liens � Demolit�on= �
�f . - ❑ .0 -, �- , � - �-� ❑ � �
5;�•,�z � :%t , : �, ` F` -- � I L�,, ��3' `'Z �3� ,..,... 5'. + � • i-.J �> f ., - . + x :�� i , - �- f - -❑
' �+ � Y�,_ _'.�� ._ _ ��•_❑+, .-_� . �' -I� .� . _I'i ❑ � ❑
• � - . . � _ � . -_ ❑-_` -�❑ ` " '_--. ' � -_ ❑ I ❑ • �
I ._ . r ' � � � �-�..1 � ❑ , . � ❑ ❑
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� « . _ _ : - ; I - _ ❑ __ � '�+ . _ � . .. Y � ' ' ❑ . � �7 � � . I
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1 1 - �' - .F.��'f • V. M. �• �� �- : �y . _ _ i �- ❑ -_ ❑ !
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. (Ptease attach additional sT�eets af paper as needed.) -- - � - . - -
�. D� qon own other properties under other nazx�es? ❑ Y�s �To �
-If Yes, pl.ease sp�cif� . -
4. Does the pz-oposec� development confarm with City of Fart rJYortlx Zoning? �� Yes
... -- 5. Is�fhzs property under a coniract foX deed? � Ye� ` �No
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❑ No
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�ORT �QRTH
6. H�s the consf�-e�ct�on nn ��e property been completed or is if in fhe pla�ing stage? What
iype of consixuction? : -
❑ Construction Cornble�ed n Under Constructia� �C In Plar�ni�a� Sia�e .
❑ New Construc�ion C1 Rehab ❑ New Constructzon 0 Rehab �Ne�r Constr�zction [] Rehab
'�. I€ �e consfrnctxon +on t%e praperfy �as been eomple�ed when this applicaiion i� sr�bmztted,
when was the waz-k cion�?
S. - If it is a rehab property, does (or wil,t) the rehabilitai�on work* done an the prvperty equal
fo at least 30% of the Tarramt County A,ppraisal Dis#x�ct ('I'AD� assessed vaIue of the
structure during the y�ar Xeliabilital�on (remodeled} o�curred? ❑ Yes ❑ No
*On�y p�iysical improveznents to real property is eligible. DU NOT include personal properiy
such as fiurnx'ture, appliances, eqt�ipment; anc�/o� suppfies.
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IV. :.w, INCENTYi�ES � . . � .
- �... What�incen�tives are you appl�ing for?: � _ . .. . . . � _ `�' � � .
� M�niczp�al Propertv Tax Abatem.ents -�� � • '
� De�elopxnent Fee Waivar-s �
(�' A11 building permit related �fe�s {incluc�ing Plans Review and Inspections} "
� I3ow much is youi tata� development costs? $:,��, ��'�i �� '
� Hovv �n�xch is #he total square footage ofyour pro�ect? �¢����„ squai�e �eet �
���� -� Plat agplication f�e {in�lud:ing eaxicept p1an, preliminary plat, finai plat, short form replat}
� Baa,�c� ofAdjustax�ent a�apli�ation £ee
❑ Demolition fee �
. . . [] Structuire moving fee � „
.. . � Comznunity Facili�ies: Agr�ement.(�FA) agplication ��e_< � , . ., . . _ -, �:. . „ .
_ � � �ozzing apgli��.tion fe�e- � � � f � � � � .. ': . . �
. , � Street az�d u�.liiy easement '
� Tmpac# Fee Waivers . '
_ � Irnpact fee waiver �� ..
. Meter Si�e ,�� How ma�y m�ters7 �� ,-,
` Reiease of Ciiv �iens �
❑ W�ed Iiens
❑ Boarc� up/open st�n.zcture liens, .
� � `' [� � De�olitian liens . � , �
' � � � Paving liens
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V. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS — — - — — — — — -- —� — — _�
I hereby certzfy that t]3e In�'orn�a�ip� Pxo���a �s .�e and accurat� to t�e best of my knot�vledge. Z hereby
acknowIedge that I have receiued a copy flf NEZ Basic Incentives, which governs �he granting of tax
abatemen�s, fee�waiveis an�. release of Crty liens, azid �-iat any VIpLATION of tl�e ternzs o�tlie NEZ
Basic Inc�nii�es or Ml��p��E�ATION sha�1 cans�itute grounds for rejec�ian of an appZication or
tern�ination o�incent�ves.at the discretion ofthe Ci�r. •
S understand that the approval of fee waivers and other incez�tives shal� nat be deemed to be approval of
any aspect o#'the p�roject. � understand that I ari� responsible in o�taiz�irig required perxnits and
inspections fram, the City and zn ensuring the pzoject is located in the cozrect zo�ing disl�ict,
I agree to provide any additional informa�ion for determining eligibility as requested by the City.
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C'iiy of Fo�t Worth, Texas
Mayor ar�d Goun�ci[ Canlmun�ca�ion
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911 �ID2
REFERENC� NUMB�R LOG NAM� �AG�
C-'99�35 _� . 05NEZ 1 of 3
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER lNTO TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
FORT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ��V�L�PMENT OF
SiXTEEN SWGLE-�'AMILY HOMES �QR THE EASTCREST SUBDlVlSI�N LOCATED
IN THE STOP SfX NE�GHBORHO�D EMPOWERMENT ZONE � �
' SUBJECT
REC�MMENDATIaN:
It is recommended that tE�e C�ity Council:
Approve the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC) application for Municipal Prop�rty
Tax Abatement for the Eastcrest Subdi�isjon; and
2. Find that the statements s�t forth in the recitals of ihe attached Tax Abat�ment Agreements (the
Agreements} with FVICH�C are true and correct; and � .
3. Authorize t�e City Manager ta enter inta tax abateme�t agreernents wifh FWHFC fiar the d�velopm�nt
of sixteen single-family homes in the Eastcr�st 5ubdiv9sifln located in the Stop 5ix Neighborhood
Empowerme�t Zone (NEZ), in accordance with the NEZ Basic Incentives.
❑1SCLiSSION:
The FWH�C is t1�e de�eloperlowner nf th� Eastcresf 5��bdi�ision in the 4700 Block of Eas# Berry Street
and Eastcrest Caurt located in NEZ Na. 1�: �
The �'WHFC applied for municipal proper�y tax_abatement under th� NEZ Basic lncenti�es (M&C G-
13208R dated June �, 2002, M&C G-13580 dated Apri{ 2, 2002, as amended, and M&C G-13662R
dated July 23, 20D2, as arnended). The Housing Department has reviewed the application and ce�ified
#hat the property meets the eligibility criteria to rece�ve NEZ municipa! property tax abatement. TF�e
NEZ Basic Incentiv�s offers a five-year m�nicipal property tax a�aternent of the increased vaiue af
improvements to a de�elo�erlowner of any �ew home constructed �within a NEZ.
Upan �xecution of the Agreements, th� total a�sessed �alue of each home in the Eastcrest Subdivision
used fo� calcuiating municipal property tax will b� fraz�� for a five-year periad, starting an January 1, of
the year falfawing the year in which the home is svld, at the pre-impro��ment valt�e a'f each lot as de�iried
by the Tarrant A�Rraisal District (TAD) on January 1, 2002, as foilows:
■ Pr�-Impro�ement TAD i/alue af fmprovements $ -0-
�, Pre-impravement TAD Value of Land $�,OQO�per lot .
o Total Pre-Improvemenf TAD Vafue $1,000 per lat
City of .F'o�t Worth, Texas
Ma�or and Counc�l Communica-�io� ____
QA7� REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
9110102 ,� C�19235 �___ o�NEz � 2 af 3
' sus��cY AIJTHORIZATiON TO ENTER INTO TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE
FORT WORTH HOl1S1NG FINANCE CDRPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT D�
SIXTEEN SfNGLE-�AMILY HOMES FOR THE EASTCREST SUBDNISION LdCATED
iN THE STOP SIX NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOW�RMENT ZONE _
Address
31 aQ Eastcrest Court
31�� Eastcrest Court
39 �4 Eastcrest Court
31 D5 Eastcrest Cour�
31 �8 Eastcrest Court
31 p9 Eastcrest Court
3112 Eastcrest Cou�
3� 13 Eastcr�sf Court
3116 Eastcrest Caurt
3124 Eastcrest Couri
312�4 Eastcrest Court
3'i 28 Eastcrest Court
3132 Eastcrest C�ur�
3133 Eastcrest Caurt
3136 Eastcrest Caurt
3'f 37 Eastcrest Caurt
L��a{ Descript9on
Lot 10, Block '! , Eastcrest Addition
Lot fi, Block 2, Eastcrest Addition �
Lot 9, Block 1, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 5, Bloek 2, Eastcrest Addition
Loti 8, B{ack 1, Eastcrest Addi#ion
Lot 4, 61ock 2, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 7, Block 1, Easfcrest Addition
L�f 3, Biock 2, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 6, Block �, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 5, Block 1, Eastcrest Addition
Lot �4, Block 1, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 3, Block 1, Eastcrest Additior�
Lot 2, Block 1, Easicrest Additinn
Lot 2, Block 2, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 1, Black 1, Eastcrest Addition
Lot 1, Block 2, Eastcrest Addition
�WHFC expects to complete consfructior� an or before June 3D, 2003, and seff the s9x#�en homes to
r��w owners. Upon the sale of each home by FWHFC, tF�e Hausing Departmeni staff wi11 present the
praposed assessment of the tax abaiement agreements ta the City Cauncil for ap�rava! 9f the new
owner meets alE eligible criteria as stated �in the NE� Bas�c fncentives.
�WHFC will invest $1,BOQTOnO to consiruct sixteen single-family nomes in the Eastcrest �u6division.
TF�e location of th� proposed developmen#, ,typical e{��ation, and project description ar� att�ched to this
Mayor and Council Communica�ian. The municipal properky tax on fhe �mproued value is estimated at
$5�8 per house per year or a total of $44,640 a�er the five-year period.
Ori August 13, 2d02,� the abo�e �roposal was endorsed by t�� Ecor�omic and Commu�ity Development
Committe� for City Council approval.
The Eastcrest Subdivision is located in COUNCIL DlSTR1CT 5.
C'zty of Fort �orth, T'exas
M�yor �hd Councit �Corr�r�ur�ic��tion
DAYE REFERENCE tVUMB�R LUG NAME PAG� ' �
91101Q2 � C�'19�35 � o5NEZ y 3 of 3
su��►Ec-r- AUTH�R1ZATlON TO EI� R INTO TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS WlTH THE
F�RT WORTH HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SIXTEEN S{NGLE-FAMlLY H�MES FOR THE EASTCREST SUBQlV1S10N LaCAT�D
lN THE STOP 51X NEIGHBORHQOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE
F{SCAL iNFORMATIONICERTlF1CATlON: �
The Finance Director certifies that�this action will have nfl mat�ria! effect an City fur�ds.
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CEIVT�i � AMDUNT
CIT1C S�CRETARY
Reid Rector
Originating Department klead:
7erome Walker
Additional Informtttion Contact:
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