HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5954-05-2024A Resolution
NO.5954-05-2024
NOMINATING RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING AMERICAS, LLC AT
2275 EAGLE PARKWAY AS A SINGLE 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"), wilI consider RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC as a single enterprise
project pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in full compliance with Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code prior to
nomination of an eligible business; 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 veterans;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code
(the -"Act"), RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC has applied to the City for designation as a single
enterprise project; and
WHEREAS, the City finds RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC meets the criteria for designation as a
single enterprise project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:
1. RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, 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 of an enterprise zone and at least thirty-five percent
(35%) of the business' 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 RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC as a single 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 RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC meets the criteria for tax relief and
other incentives adopted by the City and nominates RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC for a single
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 RECARO Aircraft Seating
Americas, LLC as a single 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 RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, 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 211 day of May 2024.
ATTEST:
By r-
Jannette S. Goodall, City Secretary
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 05/21/24 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 24-0448
LOG NAME: 17RECAROTEZ
SUBJECT
(CD 10) Adopt Resolution Nominating RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC's Facility at 2275 Eagle Parkway, as a Single Enterprise Project
Pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter2303 of the Texas Government Code
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution nominating RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC's facility at 2275
Eagle Parkway as a single 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 RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC
(Company) 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.
The Company qualifies for a Single Enterprise Project Designation with planned capital investments of approximately $10.0 million in
manufacturing equipment and other production and facility improvements. More specifically this will include $2 million in leasehold improvements,
$2.5 million in machinery, equipment, and production tools as well as $5.5 million in production line enhancements, forklifts, and other equipment.
As a result of these investments, it will enhance RECARO's operational efficiency and manufacturing capacity for the years to come.
As part of the project, the Company will retain 429 current employees, and create 10 new jobs at its Fort Worth facility, with an average annual
salary at $80,000.00.
If designated as an enterprise project by the State of Texas, the Company commits to hiring thirty five percent (35%) economically disadvantaged
persons or enterprise zone residents for its certified jobs at its Fort Worth facility during its enterprise project designation.
The enterprise project designation allows for a state sales and use tax refund on qualified expenditures of $2,500.00 perjob, 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 thirty-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 10.
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 by(. William Johnson 5806
Originating Business Unit Head: Robert Sturns 2663
Additional Information Contact: Cherie Gordon 6053