10-15-07-Resolution-Authorizing the use of the 4B Development Corporation funds for Downtown improvements.-10/15/2007RESOLUTION # 10-15-07
WHEREAS, the residents of Sanger approved the 46 economic development sales tax
and creation of the Sanger Development Corporation to promote economic development
and improve quality of life in Sanger; and
WHEREAS, the goals of economic development include identifying and recruiting
businesses which contribute to Sanger's economic well-being by broadening and
diversifying the tax base and creating quality employment opportunities, while
maintaining quality of life, and encouraging the local economy through a business re-
development program that focuses on stimulating new investments in the downtown
area; and
WHEREAS, preserving downtown received a 88%favorable response during the Master
Plan Citizen Survey in 20074 and
WHEREAS, infrastructure in the downtown area has deteriorated and makes in difficult
to retain and promote the creation of primary jobs in the area;
WHEREAS, notice has been provided, public hearing has been conducted, and project
has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Sanger Texas Development
Corporation;
NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the City of Sanger City Council authorizes the
use of funds recommended by the Sanger Development Corporation for downtown
improvements including road, sidewalk, utility and drainage improvements and
landscaping;
Passed and approved the day of in 2007.
Joe
Attest:
Rose Chavez,
City Secretary