07/26/2022-4B-Agenda Packet-Regular4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MEETING AGENDA
JULY 26, 2022, 6:00 PM
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
CITIZENS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Corporation on any matter. Comments related
to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Citizens are allowed 3
minutes to speak. Each speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form and include the topic(s) to
be presented. Citizens who wish to address the Corporation with regard to matters on the
agenda will be received at the time the item is considered. The Corporation is not allowed to
converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen input.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation and discussion on the renovations to Porter Park.
REPORTS
Director of Economic Development
2. Financial Reports.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Board member to remove the item(s) for additional discussion.
Any items removed from the Consent Agenda will be taken up for individual consideration.
3. Approval of Minutes from 06/28/22
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible act on electing officers for the Sanger Development
Corporation.
5. Consideration and possible action on amending the Economic Development Incentive
Policy.
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6. Reconsider and possible action on the 4B Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this item is to allow the President and Board members to bring forward items
they wish to discuss at a future meeting, A Board member may inquire about a subject for
which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of
existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject
on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with
a consensus of the Corporation or at the call of the President.
ADJOURN
NOTE: The Corporation reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq. (The Texas Open Meetings Act) on any item
on its open meeting agenda in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including,
without limitation Sections 551.071-551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall is
readily accessible to the general public at all times and posted on the City of Sanger website on
July 21, 2022, at 12:15 PM.
/s/ Stefani Dodson
Stefani Dodson, Secretary
The Historical Church is wheelchair accessible. Request for additional accommodations or sign
interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
prior to the meeting by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 940.458.7930.
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Percent
Budget Actual of Budget
Revenue
Sales Tax 600,000 452,890 75%
Interest Income 10,000 #19,823 198%
Total Revenue 610,000 472,713 77%
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits 56,700 18,144 32%
Transfer to Debt Service Fund 212,500 0%
Supplies and Matterials 17,400 7,431 43%
Maintenance and Operation 600 280 47%
Contract Services 28,175 6,080 22%
Grant Expenses 50,000 5,000 10%
Total Expenditures 365,375 36,935 10%
Revenues Over Expenditures 244,625 435,779
Cash in Bank - Checking 199,980
Certificate of Deposit 284,473
Claim on Cash 1,822,494
Total Cash 2,306,947
May 31, 2022
Fund 4B
Sanger Texas Development Corporation
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Item 2.
6-29-2022 08:08 AM CITY OF SANGER PAGE: 1
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION BALANCE
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ASSETS
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42-00-1000 CLAIM ON CASH 1,822,494.37
42-00-1010 CKG - 4B CASH (2379694) 199,979.53
42-00-1013 CD - 4B #653500 22,149.24
42-00-1014 CD - 4B #659924 21,905.19
42-00-1015 CD - 4B #664243 22,001.01
42-00-1016 CD - 4B #673277 21,954.26
42-00-1017 CD - 4B #686115 21,973.29
42-00-1018 CD - 4B #689521 21,893.69
42-00-1019 CD - 4B #694371 21,978.57
42-00-1020 CD - 4B #697230 22,104.72
42-00-1021 CD - 4B #699934 22,027.75
42-00-1022 CD - 4B #702285 21,838.70
42-00-1023 CD - 4B #706078 21,749.16
42-00-1024 CD - 4B #720097 21,430.98
42-00-1025 CD - 4B #720119 21,466.21
42-00-1153 SALES TAX RECEIVABLE 101,507.68
2,408,454.35
TOTAL ASSETS 2,408,454.35
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LIABILITIES
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42-00-2000 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CONTROL 1,297.99
42-00-2403 ACCRUED WAGES PAYABLE 1,340.72
42-00-2900 ENCUMBRANCE ( 6,080.00)
42-00-2910 RESERVE FOR ENCUMBRANCE 6,080.00
42-00-2950 DUE TO GENERAL FUND 67,407.55
TOTAL LIABILITIES 70,046.26
EQUITY
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42-00-3015 FUND BALANCE - RESTRICTED 1,920,879.30
TOTAL BEGINNING EQUITY 1,920,879.30
TOTAL REVENUE 472,713.54
TOTAL EXPENSES 55,184.75
TOTAL REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES 417,528.79
TOTAL EQUITY & REV. OVER/(UNDER) EXP. 2,338,408.09
TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY & REV.OVER/(UNDER) EXP. 2,408,454.35
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Item 2.
6-29-2022 08:12 AM CITY OF SANGER PAGE: 1
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 66.67
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TOTAL BUDGET % YTD
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL ENCUMBERED BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
REVENUE SUMMARY
TAXES 600,000 64,395.29 452,890.48 0.00 147,109.52 75.48
INTEREST 10,000 323.39 19,823.06 0.00 ( 9,823.06) 198.23
TOTAL REVENUES 610,000 64,718.68 472,713.54 0.00 137,286.46 77.49
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
74-TRANSFERS 212,500 0.00 0.00 0.00 212,500.00 0.00
76-4B FUND 352,875 5,158.45 55,184.75 6,080.00 291,610.25 17.36
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 565,375 5,158.45 55,184.75 6,080.00 504,110.25 10.84
REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 44,625 59,560.23 417,528.79 ( 6,080.00)( 366,823.79) 922.01
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
FINANCIAL SUMMARY % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 66.67
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TOTAL BUDGET % YTD
REVENUES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL ENCUMBERED BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TAXES
00-4325 STATE SALES TAX 600,000 64,395.29 452,890.48 0.00 147,109.52 75.48
TOTAL TAXES 600,000 64,395.29 452,890.48 0.00 147,109.52 75.48
INTEREST
00-4800 INTEREST INCOME 10,000 323.39 19,823.06 0.00 ( 9,823.06) 198.23
TOTAL INTEREST 10,000 323.39 19,823.06 0.00 ( 9,823.06) 198.23
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL REVENUE 610,000 64,718.68 472,713.54 0.00 137,286.46 77.49
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6-29-2022 08:12 AM CITY OF SANGER PAGE: 3
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
74-TRANSFERS % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 66.67
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TOTAL BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL ENCUMBERED BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
74-TRANSFERS
74-7403 TRANSFER TO DSF 212,500 0.00 0.00 0.00 212,500.00 0.00
TOTAL 74-TRANSFERS 212,500 0.00 0.00 0.00 212,500.00 0.00
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL 74-TRANSFERS 212,500 0.00 0.00 0.00 212,500.00 0.00
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
76-4B FUND % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 66.67
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TOTAL BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL ENCUMBERED BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
51-SALARIES AND BENEFITS
76-5110 REGULAR SALARIES 41,400 3,152.10 26,792.85 0.00 14,607.15 64.72
76-5125 LONGEVITY PAY 100 0.00 78.00 0.00 22.00 78.00
76-5128 AUTO ALLOWANCE 3,000 250.00 2,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 66.67
76-5129 CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE 300 25.00 50.00 0.00 250.00 16.67
76-5130 FICA 3,450 252.76 2,166.17 0.00 1,283.83 62.79
76-5140 RETIREMENT 3,900 296.62 2,509.19 0.00 1,390.81 64.34
76-5150 HEALTH INSURANCE 4,200 352.10 2,797.09 0.00 1,402.91 66.60
76-5160 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 250 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00
76-5170 T W C 100 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 0.00
TOTAL 51-SALARIES AND BENEFITS 56,700 4,328.58 36,393.30 0.00 20,306.70 64.19
52-SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
76-5210 OFFICE SUPPLIES 500 0.00 99.62 0.00 400.38 19.92
76-5213 COMPUTER HARDWARE 250 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00
76-5214 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 3,375 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,375.00 0.00
76-5215 FOOD 200 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 0.00
76-5220 POSTAGE 50 6.10 6.10 0.00 43.90 12.20
76-5226 MARKETING & PROMOTION 15,000 428.86 5,947.74 0.00 9,052.26 39.65
76-5235 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 600 360.41 510.41 0.00 89.59 85.07
76-5240 CONFERENCES & TRAINING 800 0.00 867.50 0.00 ( 67.50) 108.44
TOTAL 52-SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 20,775 795.37 7,431.37 0.00 13,343.63 35.77
53-MAINTENANCE AND OPERAT
76-5332 OFFICE MACHINE LEASE 600 34.50 280.08 0.00 319.92 46.68
TOTAL 53-MAINTENANCE AND OPERAT 600 34.50 280.08 0.00 319.92 46.68
54-CONTRACT SERVICES
76-5425 LEGAL SERVICES 1,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00
76-5430 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00
76-5450 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00
76-5452 WEBSITE 12,800 0.00 6,080.00 6,080.00 640.00 95.00
TOTAL 54-CONTRACT SERVICES 24,800 0.00 6,080.00 6,080.00 12,640.00 49.03
56-GRANT EXPENSES
76-5601 PROMO/COMMUNITY EVENT GR 25,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00
76-5603 PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS IN 25,000 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20.00
TOTAL 56-GRANT EXPENSES 50,000 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 45,000.00 10.00
61-CAPITAL OUTLAY
76-6116 PORTER PARK UPDATES 200,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00
TOTAL 61-CAPITAL OUTLAY 200,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00
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6-29-2022 08:12 AM CITY OF SANGER PAGE: 5
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: MAY 31ST, 2022
42 -4B CORPORATION
76-4B FUND % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 66.67
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE TOTAL BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL ENCUMBERED BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
65-CAPITAL PROJECTS ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
70-DEBT PAYMENTS ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
74-TRANSFER S ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL 76-4B FUND 352,875 5,158.45 55,184.75 6,080.00 291,610.25 17.36
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 565,375 5,158.45 55,184.75 6,080.00 504,110.25 10.84
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REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 44,625 59,560.23 417,528.79 ( 6,080.00)( 366,823.79) 922.01
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Item 2.
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 28, 2022, 6:00 PM
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING - 403 N 7TH STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER, ESTABLISH A QUORUM, AND PLEDGE
With there being a quorum Jeff Springer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Corporation on any matter. Comments related to public
hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. Each
speaker must complete the Speaker’s Form and include the topic(s) to be presented. Citizens who wish to
address the Corporation with regard to matters on the agenda will be received at the time the item is
considered. The Corporation is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter
presented during citizen input.
No citizens came forward to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless
requested by a Board member to remove the item(s) for additional discussion. Any items removed from
the Consent Agenda will be taken up for individual consideration.
Eddie Piercy made a motion to approve the consent agenda as shown. Carrie Bilyeu seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
1. Approval of the minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting.
REPORTS
Director of Economic Development
2. Miracle Field Park Project
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw presents the project. She explains to the
board what a Miracle Field is and how it would be a great addition to our community.
3. 4B Monthly Sales Tax Report - May 31, 2022
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw goes over the sales tax report briefly.
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Item 3.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Consideration and possible action on changes to the Property Enhancement Grant program.
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw explains that she would like to suggest a few
changes to the current Property Enhancement Grant. She states that with the cost of
construction going up she suggest the grant increase from $5,000 to $10,000. She also suggests
to remove the 6-month requirement. The board has a brief discussion about the changes.
Eddie Piercy made a motion to approve the changes. Beverly Howard seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
5. Consider and possible action on transferring $25,000 from Promotional and Community Events
to the Property Enhancement Grant Program.
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw explains that the Promotional and
Community Event Grant that was created after the construction of the large pavilion has never
been used. She suggested that the $25,000 be transfered to the current Property Enhancement
Grant.
Beverly Howard made a motion to approve. Eddie Piercy seconded the motion. Motion passes
unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
6. Consideration and possible action on the 4B Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.
Economic Development Director Shani Bradshaw presented 2022-23 budget.
Carrie Bilyeu made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 budget. Eddie Piercy seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The purpose of this item is to allow the President and Board members to bring forward items they wish to
discuss at a future meeting, A Board member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been
given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any
deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.
Items may be placed on a future meeting agenda with a consensus of the Corporation or at the call of the
President.
No future items were discussed.
ADJOURN
With there being no further items to discuss Jeff Springer adjourns the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
4B Board Representative Stefani Dodson, Secretary
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Item 3.
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
COMMUNICATION
DATE: July 26, 2022
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
AGENDA ITEM: Consider and possible act on electing officers for the Sanger Development
Corporation
SUMMARY:
President and Vice President of the Corporation are elected by the board
Terms are one (1) year
No limitations on the number of consecutive years a person may serve in the same office
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Budgeted: NO Amount: $0.00 GL Account: XXX.XX.XXXX
RECOMMENDED MOTION OR ACTION:
Appoint a President and Vice President.
ATTACHMENTS:
NA
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Item 4.
C
4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
COMMUNICATION
DATE: July 26, 2022
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration and possible action on amending the Economic Development
Incentive Policy.
SUMMARY:
The board amended the Property Enhancement Incentives Policy on June 28, 2022.
Grant amount was increased from $5,000 to $10,000 and the eligibility period was removed from
Policy.
Section 3.2.3. of the Economic Development Incentive Policy must be amended since this section of
the policy is affected by the removal of the eligibility period in the Grant Policy.
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Budgeted: NA Amount: $0.00 GL Account: XXX.XX.XXXX
RECOMMENDED MOTION OR ACTION:
Staff recommends approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Economic Development Incentive Policy.
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Item 5.
Sanger, Texas ‐ Incentives Policy ‐ Approved March 21, 2022 ‐ Page 1 of 13
Sanger, Texas
Incentives Policy
WHEREAS, the Board of the City’s Type A Industrial Development Corporation (A‐Board), on
February 1, 2022 and the Board of the City’s Type B Development Corporation (B‐Board) on October
26, 2021 considered and recommended approval of this Incentives Policy (Policy) to the Sanger
City Council (Council); and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of this Policy, the Council is of the opinion that this
Policy will assist in implementing programs whereby economic development will be promoted and
business and commercial activity will be stimulated in the City.
BE IT KNOWN, that the Council on March 21, 2022 approved Resolution 2022‐02 adopting the
following guidelines and criteria as the City of Sanger’s Incentives Policy.
Section 1.
Introduction & Goals
It is the intent of this Policy to provide guidelines and criteria, requirements, and procedures to evaluate
and approve any Incentives deemed necessary by the City for the furtherance of its economic
development and community goals. This Policy shall include provisions for Tax Abatement as well as use
of Type A and / or Type B economic development sales tax funds, general funds of the City, and any other
resources as approved by the Council. Incentives may be considered for both new facilities and for the
Expansion or Modernization of existing Facilities and structures. Nothing herein shall imply or suggest
that the City is under any obligation to provide any Incentive to any Applicant. The City retains the right
to evaluate applications and grant Incentives, if any, as deemed appropriate on a case‐by‐case basis
without the necessity of amending any contrary provisions of this Policy. Following are the goals of this
Policy:
1.1. When in the best interests of the City, provide Incentives to existing businesses that will enhance
the commercial viability and sustainability of existing commercial properties in the City;
1.2. When in the best interests of the City, provide Incentives to attract desired businesses or
developers to invest in the City;
1.3. Encourage redevelopment of targeted areas in the City;
1.4. Create or enhance employment opportunities for residents of the City;
1.5. Increase the non‐residential ad‐valorem tax and / or sales and use tax revenue base for the City;
and
1.6. Ensure that all policies, procedures and any resulting Incentive Agreements related to the provision
of Incentives to stimulate economic development shall comply with all applicable state statutes.
Section 2.
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to the terms used in this Policy.
Act: Shall mean the Development Corporation Act, now codified in Title 12, Subtitle C1, Chapters 501‐505
of the Texas Local Government Code.
Agreement: Shall mean an Incentive Agreement as defined herein.
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Agreement in Principle (AIP): Shall mean a non‐binding draft of performance requirements of a Project
and any Incentives to be offered by the City.
Applicant: Shall mean the Property owner or business occupant signing the Incentives Application.
Application: Shall mean the Incentives Application as maintained by Staff.
Appraisal District: Shall mean the Denton Appraisal District.
Base Year Value: Shall mean the assessed value of the Facility on the 1st of January preceding the
execution of an Incentive Agreement.
Board‐A: Shall mean the Board of the Type A Industrial Development Corporation of the City.
Board‐B: Shall mean the Board of the Type B Development Corporation of the City.
City: The City of Sanger, Texas. Where “City” is used in this Policy as an action to be taken or an incentive
to be offered, City shall include the A‐Board or B‐Board as authorized or permitted by State Law.
Code Violations: Shall be as defined in the City’s adopted building or zoning codes.
Construction Costs: The cost of permits, fees, construction materials, and installation labor. All other
associated costs are deemed excluded, including, but not exclusively, the following costs: design,
engineering, construction document preparation, bidding, and construction financing.
Council: The City Council of the City.
County: Shall mean Denton County, Texas.
Development Corporation: Shall mean the Type A and / or Type B Development Corporation authorized
by the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 (the Act), now codified in Title 12, Subtitle C 1,
Chapters 501‐505 of the Texas Local Government Code, to collect Type A and / or Type B economic
development sales and use taxes.
Director: Shall mean the Director of Economic Development for the City.
Effective Date: The date this Policy was approved by the Council.
Employee, Full‐Time: Shall mean any employee of the company that regularly works a minimum of thirty
(30) hours per week.
Employee, Part‐Time: Shall mean any employee that regularly works less than thirty (30) hours a week.
Employees, Full‐Time Equivalent (FTE): Shall mean the number of employees equivalent to full‐time
employees, e.g. two part‐time employees working 20 hours each is equal to one full‐time employee.
Expansion: Shall mean the addition of buildings, structures, fixed equipment or machinery for the purpose
of increasing production capacity.
Facility: Shall mean the Property, building and Improvements.
Freeport Exemption: If adopted by the City, the Freeport Exemption from ad valorem taxation applies
only if qualifying goods, wares, merchandise, ores, and certain aircraft and aircraft parts have been
detained in the state for 175 days or less for the purpose of assembly, storage, manufacturing,
processing, or fabricating.
Grants: Funds provided by the City for a particular Project in accordance with this Policy.
Incentive Agreement: Shall mean a written agreement summarizing the performance requirements of a
business or developer and the Incentives to be provided by the City upon fulfillment of those
performance requirements (e.g Tax Abatement Agreement, Chapter 380 Agreement, Performance
Agreement).
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Impact Fees: Fees adopted by the City in accordance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government
Code.
Improvements: Shall mean the New Construction or Modernization of buildings, interiors, site work,
Public Works Improvements, parking and drives, landscaping, irrigation, lighting and specifically
excluding land and / or Business Personal Property.
Incentives: Shall be as defined in Section 5 herein.
Minimum Performance Requirements: Shall be as defined in Section 6 herein.
Modernization: Shall mean the replacement and upgrading of existing facilities which increases the
productive input or output, updates the technology, or substantially lowers the unit cost of the
operation, and extends the economic life of the Facility. This shall not include reconditioning,
refurbishing, repairing or completion of deferred maintenance on the Facility or its equipment.
New Construction: Shall mean the first‐time construction of Improvements utilizing newly purchased
materials, and specifically excluding any remodeling or renovations undertaken after issuance of the
first Certificate of Occupancy.
Payroll: The company’s total expenditures for all employees for the month immediately preceding the
Application, multiplied by twelve (12).
Performance Agreement: An agreement meeting the provisions of Section 501.158 of the Texas Local
Government Code and entered into by a Type A or Type B Development Corporation prior to providing
a direct incentive or making an expenditure on behalf of a business enterprise.
Policy: Shall mean this Incentives Policy.
Primary Job: A job that is 1) available at a company for which a majority of the products or services of
that company are ultimately exported to regional, statewide, national, or international markets,
infusing new dollars into the local economy; and 2) included in an acceptable sector of the North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as identified in Section 501.002 (12) of the Act.
Project: The initiative or investment to be provided in accordance with the performance standards of any
Incentive Agreement providing Incentives. To the extent that any Type A or Type B funds are to be
used as Incentives, the Project shall meet the definitions provided in the Act.
Project Applicability: Shall be as defined in Section 7 herein.
Property: Shall mean the physical parcel of land for which Incentives are being granted.
Property – Business Personal: Shall mean the tangible and movable items used in the course of business
not permanently affixed to, or part of, the real estate. Examples of Business Personal Property (BPP)
include: furniture, machinery and equipment, computers, vehicles, inventory and supplies.
Property ‐ Real: Shall mean the Property and the Improvements constructed on the Property.
Public Works Improvements: Shall mean improvements that upon completion and acceptance shall be
owned and maintained by the City. (e.g. water, sewer, streets, drainage)
Recapture (aka Claw‐back): A provision in an Incentive Agreement that states how and to what extent
any Incentives provided must be paid back to the City if the required performance criteria are not met.
Staff: The City Manager or their designee.
Tax Abatement: Shall mean the full or partial exemption from paying ad valorem taxes on real property
or tangible personal property in accordance with provisions of Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code.
Tax Abatement Agreement: Shall mean an agreement to provide Tax Abatement as authorized by Chapter
312 of the Texas Tax Code. It may also be referenced herein as an Incentive Agreement.
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Section 3.
General Eligibility
The following shall establish the minimum eligibility for receiving Incentives identified in this Policy.
3.1. Properties: Only properties meeting the following requirements at the time an Application is
submitted shall be eligible to receive Incentives outlined by this Policy.
3.1.1. Within the City: Property must be located within the City’s municipal boundaries unless
provisions for annexation into the City are part of the Incentive Agreement.
3.1.2. Zoning: Property must be zoned for the proposed uses.
3.1.3. Taxes: Property shall be in good standing as it relates to taxes due to the City.
3.1.4. Liens: Property shall be in good standing as it relates to any liens held by the City.
3.1.5. Ownership: Property owners must provide sufficient proof of ownership.
3.1.6. Code Violations: Property must not have any outstanding code violations with the City.
3.1.7. Construction Commencement: Construction for the Facility must not have commenced
prior to the approval of an Incentive Agreement.
3.2. Businesses: Only businesses meeting the following requirements shall be eligible to receive
Incentives outlined by this Policy.
3.2.1. Taxes: The business shall be in good standing as it relates to taxes due to the City.
3.2.2. Property Owner Approval: Businesses, if not the owner of the property to be occupied,
must provide a copy of their lease agreement and support of the Incentives Application
from the Property owner prior to City approval of the Application.
3.2.3. Length of Operations: Existing businesses must have maintained operations in the City for
six (6) months consecutively in order to receive Incentives.
3.3. Statutory Limitations: It is the intent of the City to comply with all statutory limitations on the use
of any Type A or Type B sales and use tax funds for Projects as authorized by the Act.
Section 4.
Priorities
The City has determined that the following are priorities for the Incentives potentially granted pursuant
to this Policy. The evaluation of the merits of any Application shall take into consideration whether or not
the Application also meets these priorities.
4.1. Geographic Areas: The following are the City’s preferences for providing Incentives in geographic
areas of the City.
4.1.1. High Priority:
A. I‐35 and F.M. 455 corridors; and
B. Areas zoned Industrial or designated industrial on the future land use plan.
4.2. Businesses: The following are the City’s preferences for providing Incentives to certain types of
businesses in the City.
4.2.1. High Priority:
A. Industrial, manufacturing or logistics;
B. Distribution centers;
C. Professional / corporate offices;
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D. Retail and restaurants;
E. Providers of entertainment;
F. Medical services; and
G. High sales tax generators.
4.2.2. Low Priority:
A. Businesses that could have reflect a negative image for the City;
B. Businesses that create pollution, hazardous waste or emissions; and
C. Businesses requiring excessive water usage.
Section 5.
Incentives
Following are Incentives that the City, on a case‐by‐case basis, could consider granting for specific Projects
depending on the merits of the Project. Incentives, including Tax Abatement, are available to new
Facilities and structures and the Expansion and Modernization of existing Facilities and structures. This
shall include the redevelopment of existing properties. Applicability for each type of Incentive shall be as
shown in Section 7 herein. Any Incentives provided pursuant to this Policy shall not reduce the Base Year
Value of the Facility.
5.1. Financial – Ad Valorem Taxes: The City may consider granting the following Incentives relative to
Ad Valorem Taxes.
5.1.1. Real Property Tax: The City may consider abating the taxes on Real Property by approval
of a Tax Abatement Agreement or by approval of an Incentive Agreement granting back
Real Property taxes paid to the City.
5.1.2. Business Personal Property Tax: The City may consider abating the taxes on Business
Personal Property by approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement or by approval of an
Incentive Agreement granting back Business Personal Property taxes paid to the City.
5.1.3. Inventory Tax: The City grants relief of inventory taxes through their Freeport Exemption
if adopted. Inventory that is not eligible for Freeport Exemption is also not eligible for
Incentives pursuant to this Policy.
5.1.4. Tax Stabilization / Incremental Increase: In a situation where an existing Facility may be
Expanded or Modernized, the City may consider stabilizing the ad valorem taxes collected
as of the date of completion and / or an incremental yearly increase to market rates. This
shall be accomplished by granting back the increase in taxes paid to the City.
5.1.5. Agricultural Exemption: The City may consider granting back all or a portion of the Ag
Exemption City taxes due at the time of development.
5.2. Financial – Sales Tax Grants / Reimbursements: Through approval of an Incentive Agreement, the
City may provide Grants of all or a portion of the following sales and use taxes. Where the Project
is a retail development, for the purposes of evaluating and granting incentives in accordance with
this Policy, sales and use taxes shall be measured net of any business relocations occurring within
the City. i.e. if a retail business is currently operating in the City, and relocates to the new
development, it’s sales taxes shall be excluded from the calculation of new sales taxes generated.
5.2.1. General Fund Sales Tax: The sales and use taxes going to the City’s general fund.
5.2.2. Development Corporation Sales Tax: The sales tax going to the City’s Type A and / or Type
B Development Corporation Sales Tax funds.
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5.3. Financial ‐ Fee Reductions / Credits: The City may consider the reduction or credit of all or a portion
of the following fees. This shall not include any charges by third‐parties assisting the City with
implementation of services provided by the fees unless so provided in an approved Incentive
Agreement.
5.3.1. Impact Fee ‐ Water: Any water Impact Fee charged by the City. This shall not include the
“pass‐through” Impact Fees owed to any other Agency.
5.3.2. Impact Fee ‐ Wastewater: Any wastewater (aka sanitary sewer) Impact Fee charged by the
City. This shall not include the “pass‐through” Impact Fees owed to any other Agency.
5.3.3. Impact Fee ‐ Roadway: Any roadway Impact Fee charged by the City.
5.3.4. Road Participation Fee: Any roadway participation fee charged by the City.
5.3.5. Drainage Improvement Fee: Any fee charged for the improvement of drainage facilities in
the City.
5.3.6. Building Permit Fee: Any fee related to the review of non‐Public Works construction plans
and building plans required for the issuance of a building permit.
5.4. Financial ‐ Misc.: The City may consider the following miscellaneous financial Incentives.
5.4.1. Equipment Purchase: Funds provided to assist with or provide for the purchase of
equipment that increases production for the business.
5.4.2. Forgivable Loan: An agreement by the City to provide a loan whose repayment may be
forgiven under particular circumstances.
5.5. Sales, Lease or Exchange of Land or Buildings: The City recognizes that the sale and conveyance,
lease, or exchange of certain property owned by the City may meet the objectives identified in this
Policy. In accordance with State Law, the City may consider the sale, lease or exchange of land
without the necessity of accepting written bids pursuant to a published notice and at or below
market value to further the objectives identified herein.
5.5.1. Build‐to‐Suit / Leaseback: An agreement where the City builds a building or facility to suit
the needs of the Applicant in exchange for a commitment from the applicant to lease the
facility from the City.
5.5.2. Free / Reduced‐Cost Land: Any provision where the City provides free or reduced‐cost
lands to the Applicant.
5.5.3. Free / Reduced‐Cost Building: Any provision where the City provides a free or reduced‐cost
building to the Applicant.
5.5.4. Land Lease: Any provision where the City leases rights to City‐owned land to the Applicant
to allow construction of their Facility.
5.6. Employment‐Related: The City may consider the following employment‐related Incentives.
5.6.1. Relocation Assistance: Any provision where the City provides assistance to new employees
relocating to residency within the City.
5.6.2. Cash for Employment: Any provision where the City provides for one‐time payments to the
Business for each new employee of a certain classification established at a new or existing
Facility in the City.
5.6.3. Employee Training Assistance: Any provision where the City provides assistance in the
training of new employees employed at a new or existing facility in the City.
5.7. Infrastructure Assistance: The City may consider the following infrastructure assistance Incentives.
5.7.1. Water Line Extensions: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of extending water
distribution lines to the Facility.
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5.7.2. Sewer Line Extensions: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of extending sanitary
sewer lines to the Facility.
5.7.3. Roadway Improvements: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of roadway
improvements serving the Facility.
5.7.4. Storm Drainage Improvements: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of storm
drainage improvements at or downstream of the Facility.
5.8. Development Cost Participation: The City may consider participation in the following development
cost Incentives.
5.8.1. Demolition: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of demolishing existing structures
on a property.
5.8.2. Environmental Mitigation: Participation in all or a portion of the costs of mitigating
environmental issues on a property.
5.9. Economic Development District Establishment: In instances where the Project is of a significant
scope and scale, the City may consider the establishment of unique economic development districts
(e.g. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, Public Improvement District).
5.10. Hotel Occupancy Tax: The City may consider the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax pursuant to Chapter
351 of the Texas Tax Code.
5.11. Support for State Incentives: The City may consider providing support for the Project in the
application and processing of State of Texas incentives.
5.12. Support for Federal Incentives: The City may consider providing support for the Project in the
application and processing of Federal incentives (Opportunity Zones, New Market Tax Credits, etc.).
Section 6.
Minimum Performance Requirements
The following shall identify the Minimum Performance Requirements for each project classification.
These requirements are new construction, revenues or employees attributable to the Project.
Project
Classification
Min. New
Construction
Cost
Min. New
FTE
Employees
Min. New
Taxable
Sales1
Notes / Examples
Corporate $5,000,000 50 ‐ Significant office uses, e.g.
Corporate HQ or regional HQ
Industrial $5,000,000 20 ‐ Owner occupied, industrial /
logistics business
Retail ‐ ‐ $1,000,000
Hotel / Conf.
Center
$5,000,000
‐
‐
Hospitality or entertainment
venues including hotels and
conference centers
Development $5,000,000 ‐ $5,000,000 New development
1Generated annually
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Section 7.
Applicability Matrix
The following Applicability Matrix shall provide a framework for identifying the potential Incentives that
are applicable to various classifications of Projects as identified above. Term and amount of Incentives
shall be determined on a case‐by‐case basis.
Potential Incentive
Project Classification
Corporate
Industrial
Retail
Hotel /
Conf.
Center
Develop‐
ment
Expansion
Tax Abatement X X ‐ X ‐ ‐
Ad Valorem
Tax Grants X X ‐ X ‐ X
Sales Tax Grants ‐ ‐ X ‐ X ‐
Constr. Sales Tax
Grants X X X X X X
Fee Reductions /
Credits X X X X X X
Misc. Financial X X ‐ X ‐ X
Land / Building
Related ‐ X X X ‐ ‐
Employment Related X X ‐ X ‐ ‐
Infrastructure
Assistance X X X X X ‐
Dev. Costs X X X X X ‐
Process Related X X ‐ X X X
E.D. Districts ‐ ‐ X X X ‐
HOT ‐ ‐ ‐ X X X
State / Fed. Assistance X X X X ‐
Section 8.
Administrative Procedures
The Applicant shall follow the Administrative Procedures noted below to apply for Incentives as identified
herein.
8.1. Pre‐Submittal: All Applicants are encouraged to meet with Staff prior to preparation of an
Application. Applicants should contact the Director of Economic Development to set up a meeting.
8.2. Application Requirements: The submittal of an Application is required prior to any evaluation of
the request for Incentives. The Application shall include the following information.
8.2.1. General Information:
A. The name of the Project.
B. The intended use (e.g. Call center, corporate / regional office, professional office,
retail, distribution).
C. If the Project is a relocation, consolidation or expansion of existing facilities, identify
the location of the existing facilities.
D. An overview of the Company.
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E. The NAICS Code of the Company’s business.
F. A description of the experience and qualifications of the Project Team.
G. The type of Project (i.e. retention, expansion, own / lease, new development).
8.2.2. Property Information:
A. Property address.
B. Lot / Block / Subdivision name if platted. If not platted, a legal description will be
required prior to executing any Agreements.
C. Appraisal District Property ID numbers.
D. Current Appraisal District valuations for all parcels.
E. Acreage.
F. Current owner and proof of ownership (e.g. deed, appraisal info)
8.2.3. Eligibility of Property: Address the eligibility requirements in Section 3.1.
8.2.4. Eligibility of Business: Address the eligibility requirements in Section 3.2.
8.2.5. Priorities: Address the priorities in Section 4.0.
8.2.6. Project Data:
A. Business name.
B. Describe the type of building proposed (e.g. number of stories, style, materials)
C. Describe the development concept (e.g. single building or campus setting, open space,
surface or structured parking)
D. Describe the extent that any infrastructure component is enhanced or expanded.
E. Provide timing estimates for major milestones of the Project.
F. Provide estimates of Project data by phase and date, including but not limited to:
i. List the kind, number, use, square footage and location of all the proposed
improvements on the property.
ii. Total capital investment including acquisitions, Improvements, building costs and
equipment.
iii. Estimated Appraised Value of all Improvements.
iv. Acquisition cost of all Business Personal Property
v. Estimated Appraised Value of all Business Personal Property.
vi. Number, type, quality and wage levels of new Full‐Time Equivalent (FTE)
employees.
vii. New Payroll added.
viii. Average employees’ annual salary.
ix. Employees with salary $50,000 or greater.
x. Taxable sales from the Facility.
xi. Hotel Occupancy Tax generated (if applicable).
8.2.7. Requested Incentives: The Applicant shall itemize the Incentives (Section 5) they are
requesting from the City. These are to be prioritized by order of preference by the
Applicant.
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8.2.8. Required attachments and / or exhibits:
A. Legal description of the Property.
B. Proof of ownership, or contract option or offer.
C. Photos of existing conditions
D. Drawings, renderings, plans of the proposed Improvements.
E. Current ad valorem tax appraised value estimates by the applicable appraisal district
showing appraised values for three similar type and size projects within the County.
F. If Applicant is not the Property owner:
i. Written approval of the Application from the owner
ii. Copy of the signed lease agreement
8.2.9. Amendments: Staff may amend the form of the Application as needed to more efficiently
evaluate the merits of the requested Incentives.
8.3. Review & Evaluation: Following are criteria to review and evaluate the Application.
8.3.1. Review Criteria:
A. Completeness of Application: Completeness of the Application; including all required
documentation.
B. Application Information: Any information provided in the Application.
C. Priorities: Does the Application include a high‐priority business classification or is it
located in a high‐priority geographic area?
D. General Eligibility: Does the Project meet the General Eligibility requirements?
E. Revenues: What are the net tax revenue benefits to the City, both Ad Valorem and
Sales Taxes?
F. Employment: How many people will be employed by the Project? What are the
education level requirements for employment? Are the wages to be paid higher than
the average in the area?
G. Impacts: An estimation of the positive and negative impacts that the Project might
have.
i. Cannibalization of Existing Businesses: To what extent does the Project
cannibalize the profitability of an existing business?
ii. Private Investment Catalyst: To what extent does the Project act as a catalyst for
future private investment?
iii. City Services: To what extent does the Project have a positive or negative impact
on the Services or infrastructure of the City?
8.3.2. Staff Evaluation and Recommendation: The coordinating Staff member shall convene a
team of the appropriate Staff members to evaluate the Application. Upon review, Staff
shall prepare a recommendation to forward to the City or appropriate Board.
A. Site Visit: Prior to formal evaluation of the Application, the Applicant shall allow Staff
the opportunity to visit the Property to verify its status prior to any Incentives.
B. Financial Analysis: If deemed necessary, Staff shall analyze the financial aspects of the
incentive proposal using an appropriate method (return on the investment of
Incentives in the Project and / or the timing required for new revenues to “break‐even”
with the cost of the proposed Incentives).
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C. Consulting Services: Should a consulting service be deemed necessary by the City to
aid in their evaluation (e.g. financial impacts / cost‐benefit analysis, infrastructure
impacts or capabilities), the Applicant may be required to submit additional
information not required in the Application. Additionally, the City may require that
the Applicant participate up front in the cost of obtaining these services.
8.4. Preliminary Discussions: Upon receipt of a satisfactory Application, and preparation of a Staff
Recommendation, Staff shall hold preliminary discussions with approving bodies as follows.
8.4.1. A / B Boards: Where funds to be used for any Incentive herein are subject to authorization
of the A and / or B Board, the Board shall consider the request for Incentives and make a
recommendation to the Council.
8.4.2. Council: The Council shall be briefed on the merits of the preliminary Incentives request
and the recommendation of the Board, if any, and advise Staff whether or not to proceed
with negotiations of an Agreement in Principle.
8.5. Agreement in Principle: The Director shall lead the negotiation and drafting of a non‐binding
Agreement in Principle (AIP) memorializing in writing the Project’s performance requirements and
the Incentives to be provided by the City. This shall include engagement of Project representatives,
the A and B Boards, City Council and their legal representatives if appropriate. Evolution of changes
in the AIP shall be documented via redline/strikeout drafts as progress is made.
8.5.1. Preliminary Approval: Staff shall seek preliminary approval of the AIP from Project
representatives, the appropriate Board, and City Council prior to preparation of an
Incentive Agreement.
8.6. Incentive Agreement: An Incentive Agreement shall be required for all Projects receiving Incentives
from the City in accordance with the following.
8.6.1. Preparation: The Director shall work with legal representatives for the City and / or Board
to prepare an Incentive Agreement substantially conforming to the provisions of the
Agreement in Principle.
A. Allied Agency Engagement: Though not a party to any City Incentive Agreement, Staff
shall engage and keep informed any allied agencies (County, School District)
contemplating their own incentives for the Project.
8.6.2. Tax Abatement Minimum Requirements: Any Incentive Agreement including Tax
Abatement shall include the following at a minimum:
A. Improvements: List the kind, number and location of all the proposed improvements
on the Property.
B. Base Year Value: Provide that the Agreement does not include any reduction in Base
Year Values.
C. Access: Provide access to and authorize inspection of the property by City employees
to ensure that the improvements or repairs are made according to the specifications
and conditions in the Agreement.
D. Uses: Limit the uses of the property consistent with the general purpose of
encouraging development or redevelopment of the zone during the period that
property tax exemptions are in effect.
E. Recapture Provisions: Provide for the recapture of property tax revenue lost or any
Incentives provided as a result of the Agreement if the owner of the Property fails to
make the improvements or repairs as provided by the Agreement.
F. Term: Describe the term of the Agreement.
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G. Certification: Require the owner of the Property to certify annually to the governing
body of each taxing unit that the owner is in compliance with each applicable term of
the Agreement.
H. Cancellation / Modification: Provide that the City may cancel or modify the Agreement
if the property owner fails to comply with the Agreement.
8.6.3. Responsiveness: The offer of Incentives by any Incentive Agreement shall expire ninety
(90) days from the date it is provided to the Applicant unless extended in writing by the
City. The expiration of any offered Incentive Agreement shall not preclude continued
negotiations toward the development of an alternative Agreement.
8.6.4. Approvals: Evaluation and any subsequent approval shall be on a case‐by‐case basis
pursuant to the introductory paragraph of Section 1 herein. All Incentive Agreements,
including any Tax Abatement Agreement, shall follow and comply with all statutory
requirements for notice, hearings and readings where applicable. The following shall be
required for approval of Incentives.
A. Board Recommendation / Approval: Where funds to be used for any Incentive herein
are subject to authorization of either the A or B Board, the Board shall consider the
request for Incentives and make a recommendation to the Council. In instances where
the Council has previously approved the expenditures, either through approving the
Board’s budget or other means as allowed by the Act, the Board shall be the final
approval of the Incentive request.
B. Council: Unless final approval is authorized by the Board as noted above, the Council
shall make the final decision regarding the merits of the Application and the
appropriate Incentives to be provided, if any.
8.6.5. Compliance Reporting: All Incentive Agreements shall include requirements for reporting
compliance with the provisions of the Agreement prior to disbursement of incentive funds.
Section 9.
Applicant / Owner Certifications
The following Applicant / Owner Certifications shall be included in the submitted Application.
9.1. Application Accuracy: The information provided in this Application, and all that may have been
affixed hereto, is true and correct, and that the City may rely on all of the information contained
herein, and all that may have been affixed hereto, as being true and correct.
9.2. Incentive Agreement: I (we) acknowledge that an Incentive Agreement will have to be executed
prior to receiving any Incentives.
9.3. Discretionary Rights: I (we) acknowledge that the City has the absolute right of discretion in
deciding whether or not to approve any Incentive relative to this Application, whether or not such
discretion is deemed arbitrary or without basis in fact.
Section 10.
General Provisions
10.1. Flexibility: The terms and conditions of this Policy are to be considered guidelines during
deliberation and evaluation. The City reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions herein
at any time, including for any pending application, and may approve a Tax Abatement Agreement
or Incentive Agreement and the Incentives related thereto, on terms and conditions contrary to the
guidelines of this Policy.
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10.2. Section or Other Headings: Section or other headings contained in this Policy are for reference
purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Policy.
10.3. Severability: In the event that any provision of this Policy is illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under
present or future laws, the remainder of this Policy shall not be affected thereby.
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Sanger, Texas
Incentives Application
Shani Bradshaw
Executive Director
(940) 458-2059
sbradshaw@sangertexas.org
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
a Project Name:
b Intended Use (e.g. Call center, corporate / regional office, professional office, retail, distribution):
c If project is a relocation or consolidation of existing facilities, identify the location of the existing
facilities:
d Company Overview:
e NAICS Code:
(See this link for help) https://www.census.gov/naics
f Project Team Experience & Qualifications:
g General comments from Applicant (if desired):
Yes No Type of Project Notes
h Retention of existing business Years in business at this location?
i Expansion or modernization of
existing facility
j New business / to own new facility
k New business / to own existing facility
l New business / leasing existing facility
m New business / leasing new facility
n Development
o Other:
2 PROPERTY INFORMATION
a Property Address:
b Lot / Block / Subdivision Name:
c Appraisal District Property ID Numbers:
d Current Appraisal District Valuations of all Parcels:
e Acres:
f Currently owned by:
3 ELIGIBILITY OF PROPERTY [Section 3.1]
Yes No Item Notes
a Within the City?
b Zoned appropriately for use?
c City taxes in good standing?
d No City liens existing?
e Proof of ownership provided?
f Outstanding code violations?
g Construction has not commenced?
4 ELIGIBILITY OF BUSINESS [Section 3.2]
Yes No Item Notes
a Business taxes in good standing?
b Tax paying entity?
c If not owner, authorization provided?
d If existing business, in City 6 months?
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5 PRIORITIES [Section 4]
Yes No Preferred Area? Notes
a I-35 and F.M. 455 corridors
b Areas zoned Industrial or designated
industrial on the future land use plan
Yes No Preferred Business? Notes
c Industrial, manufacturing or logistics;
d Distribution centers
e Professional / corporate offices
f Retail and restaurants
g Providers of entertainment
h Medical services
i High sales tax generators
6 PROJECT DATA [Section 8.2.6]
a Business Name:
b Describe the type of building proposed (e.g. # of stories, style, materials, etc.):
c Describe the development concept (e.g. single building or campus setting, open space, surface or
structured parking, etc.):
d Describe the extent that any infrastructure component of the Town is enhanced or expanded:
e Month / Year Timing Notes
f First development application (zoning, site plan, etc.)
g Desired approval date
h Ground breaking
i Phase 1 occupancy
j Phase 2 occupancy
k Phase 3 occupancy
Estimated Data by Phase and Date Phase 1
Month / Year
Phase 2
Month / Year
Phase 3
Month / Year
l Building(s) construction in square feet
m Construction cost all Improvements
n Estimated appraised value of all Improvements
o Acquisition cost of all business personal property
p Estimated appraised value of BPP
q New full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
r New payroll added
s Average employees annual salary
t Employees w salary $50,000 or greater
u Benefits provided
v Taxable sales from the Facility
w Hotel occupancy tax generated
x Add notes about any item above:
6.? e.g. Note here
7 Policy
Section
INCENTIVE(S) REQUESTED
In priority order
Estimated
Full Cost
Requested
% Term-Yrs Amount
a 5.? $ $
b 5. $ $
c 5. $ $
d 5. $ $
e 5. $ $
f 5. $ $
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Add justification and / or notes about any item above:
7.? e.g. Note here
8 ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS
Yes No Item Notes
a Legal description of property
b Proof of ownership
c Photos of existing conditions
d Drawing, renderings, plans of the
proposed Improvements
If not included in development application
e Copy of the signed lease agreement If Applicant is not property owner
f Current AV tax appraised value
estimates for 3 similar projects
9 Applicant / Owner Certifications: In accordance with Resolution 2022-03 adopting the Incentives Policy,
the undersigned do hereby certify the following:
a
Application Accuracy: The information provided in this Application, and all that may have been affixed
hereto, is true and correct, and that the City may rely on all of the information herein contained, and all
that may have been affixed hereto, as being true and correct.
b Performance Agreement: I (we) acknowledge that a Performance Agreement (PA) will have to be
executed prior to receiving any Incentives.
c Discretionary Rights: I (we) acknowledge that the City has the absolute right of discretion in deciding
whether or not to approve an incentive relative to this application, whether or not such discretion is
deemed arbitrary or without basis in fact.
10 I (we) hereby affirm the Certifications noted above and approve this Incentives Application and the
incentive requests identified herein.
Property Owner Applicant / Primary Incentives Contact
Company: Company:
Signed: Signed:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
W: C: W: C:
EM: EM:
Address: Address:
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4B DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
COMMUNICATION
DATE: July 26, 2022
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
AGENDA ITEM: Discuss and possibly reconsider the 4B Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
SUMMARY:
Consider increasing funds for the Porter Park Project
FISCAL INFORMATION:
Budgeted: YES Amount: $200,000 GL Account: 76-6166
Design Service and Construction Cost Total Budget: $200,000
Professional Services for Renovations to Porter Park: $30,000 (paid)
Current Budget Balance: $168,000
RECOMMENDED MOTION OR ACTION:
Approve the amended FY 2022-2023 budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
4B Budget
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2019-2020
ACTUAL
2020-2021
ACTUAL
2021-2022
BUDGET
2021-2022 YEAR
TO DATE
2021-2022
PROJECTED
2022-2023
REQUESTED $ VARIANCE % VARIANCE
76-5210 OFFICE SUPPLIES - 303 500 100 199 500 - 0.00%
76-5214 COMPUTER HARDWARE - - - - - 1,500 1,500 0.00%
76-5215 COMPUTER SOFTWARE - - - - - 3,500 3,500 0.00%
76-5215 FOOD - - 200 - - 200 - 0.00%
76-5220 POSTAGE - - 50 - - 50 - 0.00%
76-5226 MARKETING & PROMOTION - 5,095 15,000 3,052 5,565 35,000 20,000 133.33%
76-5235 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS - 510 600 65 129 8,000 7,400 1233.33%
76-5240 CONFERENCES & TRAINING - 150 800 868 1,735 5,000 4,200 525.00%
76-5280 COMPUTER SUPPLIES - - 250 - - (250) -100.00%
76-5332 OFFICE MACHINE LEASE - - 600 165 329 800 200 33.33%
76-5420 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - - - - - - - 0.00%
76-5425 LEGAL EXPENSE 185 - 1,000 - - 1,000 - 0.00%
76-5430 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - 8,615 10,000 - - 143,000 133,000 1330.00%
76-5450 TECHNICAL SUPPORT - 937 1,000 - - 1,000 - 0.00%
76-5451 ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT - 1,350 3,375 - - (3,375) -100.00%
76-5452 WEBSITE - - 12,800 6,080 12,160 - (12,800) -100.00%
76-5455 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 1,993 40,595 - - - - - 0.00%
76-5499 OTHER EXPENSE - - - - - - - 0.00%
76-5601 PROMO/COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - - 25,000 - - 50,000 25,000 100.00%
76-5602 BUSINESS RELIEF PROGRAM 10,000 - - - - - - 0.00%
76-5603 PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS INCENTIV - - 25,000 5,000 10,000 (25,000) -100.00%
76-6116 PORTER PARK UPDATES - - 200,000 - -
CAPITAL REQUEST #1 -
CAPITAL REQUEST #2 -
CAPITAL REQUEST #3 -
CAPITAL REQUEST #4 -
CAPITAL REQUEST #5 -
TOTALS 12,178 57,555 296,175 15,330 30,117 249,550 153,375 -15.74%
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNT
31
Item 6.
2019-2020
ACTUAL
2020-2021
ACTUAL
2021-2022
BUDGET
2021-2022 YEAR
TO DATE
2021-2022
PROJECTED
2022-2023
REQUESTED $ VARIANCE % VARIANCE
00-4325 STATE SALES TAX 549,145.00 641,438.00 600,000.00 344,049.00 688,099.00 800,000.00 200,000$ 33.33%
00-4800 INTEREST INCOME 5,179.00 3,918.00 10,000.00 13,599.00 27,199.00 30,000.00 20,000$ 200.00%
TOTALS 554,324.00 645,356.00 610,000.00 357,648.00 715,298.00 830,000.00 220,000.00 36.07%
GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNT
32
Item 6.