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Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to repeal and replace parts of Ordinance Nos. 20071018-008, 20101104-046, 20191114-068 and 20210304-079 to update the local incentives the City may provide under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, Texas Government Code Chapter 2303.
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Lead Department
Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
This has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
August 9, 2007 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20070809-060 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
October 18, 2007 - Council approved Ordinance No 20071018-008 superseding Ordinance No. 20070809-060.
November 4, 2010 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20101104-046 amending its program identifying additional local incentives for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
November 14, 2019 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20191114-068 amending its program identifying additional local incentives for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
March 4, 2021 - Council approved Ordinance No. 20210304-079 amending its program identifying additional local incentives for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.
For More Information:
Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3131; Haileigh Meyers, Program Manager II, 512-974-2254.
Additional Backup Information:
During the 88th Legislative Session, Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Government Code was updated to allow for applications to be electronically submitted. Due to this update, the Governor’s Office has issued guidance on how local governments should structure and word ordinances and nominations for the Enterprise Zone program. Staff recommends approving the ordinance updating the City’s language for the program to match that provided by the Governor’s Office.