HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5835-10-2023 (2) A Resolution
NO. 5835-10-2023
NOMINATING ALCON VISION, LLC AT
6201 SOUTH FREEWAY AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT,
CHAPTER 2303, OF THE 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 Alcon Vision, LLC 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"),Alcon Vision, LLC has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise
project; and
WHEREAS, the City finds Alcon Vision, LLC meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project
under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
1. Alcon Vision, LLC 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 an enterprise zone, and at least thirty-five percent
(35%) 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 Alcon Vision, LLC 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 Alcon Vision, LLC meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives
adopted by the City and nominates Alcon Vision, LLC 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 Alcon Vision, LLC 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 Alcon Vision, LLC 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 31sT day of October 2023.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/31/23 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 23-0939
LOG NAME: 17ALCONVISION TEZ
SUBJECT
(CD 8)Adopt Resolution Nominating Alcon Vision,LLC's Facility Located at 6201 South Freeway as an Enterprise Project Pursuant to the Texas
Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution nominating Alcon Vision,LLC's facility located at 6201 South Freeway 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 Alcon Vision's, LLC(Alcon
Vision)facility located at 6201 South Freeway 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.
Alcon Vision qualifies for a single Enterprise Project Designation with a planned capital investment of approximately$45 million.The investments
include mechanical,electrical and plumbing(MEP)infrastructure upgrades, major roofing projects throughout the campus, interior upgrades,
including lobby, restroom and elevator updates,as well as exterior improvements to the campus landscaping, hardscaping and wayfinding. These
facility improvements and upgrades will allow Alcon Vision to continue to provide a high-quality product to its local customers, help to retain a
growing workforce of employees and make a positive economic impact in both the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas.
If designated as an enterprise project by the State of Texas,Alcon Vision commits to hiring thirty-five percent(35%)economically disadvantaged
persons or enterprise zone residents or veterans for its new certified jobs at its Fort Worth facility during its enterprise project designation. Alcon
Vision expects to retain all 1,585 full-time jobs for benefit under the Enterprise Zone Program. The existing jobs have an average wage of
$91,431.00. No new jobs are anticipated at this time.
The single project designation allows for a state sales and use tax refund on qualified expenditures of$2,500.00 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.
The 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 this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Cherie Gordon 6053