04/06/2021-4A-Agenda Packet-RegularAGENDA
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021
6:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.
2.CITIZEN INPUT:
(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The 4A Economic Development Board is unable to respond or
discuss any issues brought up during this section.)
3.CONSENT AGENDA:
a.Approval of Minutes
1.Approval of Minutes from 01/05/2021
4.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.
6.Incentive Policy
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement
with EDP Best Practices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy
7.INFORMATION ITEMS:
a.Executive Director's Report
1. Project Updates
a. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update
·Infrastructure
·Website
2. Sales Tax Report
3. Financial Reports
4. New Development Update
8.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of the Board to bring forward items they
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AGENDA4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, APRIL 6, 20216:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXAS1.Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum (Roll Call), Invocation.2.CITIZEN INPUT:(Citizens are allowed 3 minutes to speak. The 4A Economic Development Board is unable to respond ordiscuss any issues brought up during this section.)3.CONSENT AGENDA:a.Approval of Minutes1.Approval of Minutes from 01/05/20214.Consider Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda.REGULAR AGENDA5.Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLCDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreementwith EDP Best Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.6.Incentive PolicyDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreementwith EDP Best Practices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy 7.INFORMATION ITEMS:a.Executive Director's Report1. Project Updatesa. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update·Infrastructure ·Website2. Sales Tax Report3. Financial Reports4. New Development Update8.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and members of the Board 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 Board or
at the call of the Mayor).
9.ADJOURN.
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the
City Website, and on the bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Sanger, Texas, a place
convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times. Said notice was posted on the
following date and time, and remained posted continuously for at least 72 hours prior to the
scheduled time of said meeting and shall remain posted until meeting is adjourned.
March 30, 2021 4:15 P.M.
Jeriana Staton, Deputy City
Secretary
City of Sanger, Texas
Date/Time Posted
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for additional
accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City
Secretary's office at (940) 4587930 for further information.
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. A.1.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4B
FROM:
ITEM/CAPTION:
Approval of Minutes from 01/05/2021
AGENDA TYPE: Consent Agenda
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
APPROVE the minutes from the January 5, 2021 Board Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Minutes 01/05/21 3/30/2021 Cover Memo
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MINUTES
4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
1:00 PM
HISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREET
SANGER, TEXAS
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Elizabeth Springer, Victor Gann, Nancey McAlister, Sue Allison
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Drew Hall
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson
1.Call Meeting to Order
There being a quorum present, Elizabeth Springer called the January 5th, 2021, 4A Meeting to
order at 1:00 p.m..
2.Approval of Minutes
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Approval of the Minutes from the October 6, 2020
Board Meeting.
Sue Allison makes a motion to accept the minutes from October 6th, 2020.
Victor Gann seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 Vote
3.Board Meetings
Director Bradshaw explains that due to a request she would like to know if the board will be able to
change their board meeting time to 6 p.m.
Sue Allison makes a motion to change the board meeting to 6 p.m.. Nancy McAlister seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 Vote.
4.Financial Reports
A. Sales Tax Report
B. Financial Reports
Director Bradshaw goes over the staff reports and summarizes. The board has a brief discussion
over the report.
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MINUTES4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARDTUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 20211:00 PMHISTORIC CHURCH BUILDING 403 NORTH 7TH STREETSANGER, TEXASCOMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:Elizabeth Springer, Victor Gann, Nancey McAlister, Sue AllisonCOMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:Drew HallSTAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:Director of Economic Development Shani Bradshaw, Stefani Dodson1.Call Meeting to OrderThere being a quorum present, Elizabeth Springer called the January 5th, 2021, 4A Meeting toorder at 1:00 p.m.. 2.Approval of MinutesDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Approval of the Minutes from the October 6, 2020Board Meeting. Sue Allison makes a motion to accept the minutes from October 6th, 2020.Victor Gann seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 Vote3.Board MeetingsDirector Bradshaw explains that due to a request she would like to know if the board will be able tochange their board meeting time to 6 p.m.Sue Allison makes a motion to change the board meeting to 6 p.m.. Nancy McAlister seconded themotion. Motion passes unanimously with a 40 Vote.4.Financial ReportsA. Sales Tax ReportB. Financial Reports
Director Bradshaw goes over the staff reports and summarizes. The board has a brief discussion
over the report.
5.Staff Update
A.Project Update
1. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update
Local and Regional Profile Report
Website
CoServ Grant Request
TEDC Sales Tax Workshop (virtual)
TEDC Annual Conference (virtual)
B. Comprehensive Plan and Branding
6.Future Agenda Items and Meetings
Board members shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the
agenda.
Sue Allison asked if they could get an update on the Warehouse.
7.Citizen Comments
There were no citizens who came forward wishing to speak.
8.Adjourn
There being no further agenda items for discussion, Elizabeth Springer adjourned the 4A Meeting at
2:28 p.m.
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4B
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
ITEM/CAPTION:
Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement with EDP Best
Practices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
ED Best Practices, LLC provided contract services for Sanger EDC during the past year. He has been contracted
specifically to assist with the Property Enhancement Grant, along the the 4A Board Action Plan and Local and Regional
Data Report. Mr. Last provides an array of services related to the business of EDC Boards. I would like to contract
with Mr. Last to provide Board training relating to incentive policies, BRE overview, planning, analysis and agreements.
Mr. Last has 30 years of experience in Planning Development and EDC management. He contracts his services
throughout the State.
This will be a joint training session with the 4B Board.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated cost is $790 and will be split 50/50 with the 4B Board.
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 5.AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4BFROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic DevelopmentITEM/CAPTION:Execute Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLCDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement with EDP BestPractices, LLC for Economic Development Board Training.AGENDA TYPE: RegularACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:ED Best Practices, LLC provided contract services for Sanger EDC during the past year. He has been contractedspecifically to assist with the Property Enhancement Grant, along the the 4A Board Action Plan and Local and RegionalData Report. Mr. Last provides an array of services related to the business of EDC Boards. I would like to contractwith Mr. Last to provide Board training relating to incentive policies, BRE overview, planning, analysis and agreements.Mr. Last has 30 years of experience in Planning Development and EDC management. He contracts his servicesthroughout the State. This will be a joint training session with the 4B Board.LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:Estimated cost is $790 and will be split 50/50 with the 4B Board.FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
APPROVE Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Board Training. Recommended Motions: I move to approve
the agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for board training and authorize the EDC Director to Execute the
Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Board Training Agreement 3/30/2021 Cover Memo
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Sanger Economic Development Corporation
EDP Best Practices, LLC - Service Agreement - Professional Training - Page 1 of 2
Date: January 7, 2021
To: Shani Bradshaw, Executive Director
Sanger Economic Development Corporation
201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX 76266
Re: Economic Development - Professional Training
I appreciate the opportunity to provide this agreement for the Services defined herein. This Service
Agreement (Agreement) shall be between EDP Best Practices, LLC (Consultant) and the Sanger Economic
Development Corporation (SEDC). Consultant and SEDC are sometimes hereinafter referred to
collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.” In general the Services shall be providing a
professional training module on topics as requested by the SEDC.
1. Consultant Services:
1.1. Pre-Meeting Discussion: Consultant shall engage Staff / Board Chair via telephone to discuss
what the Board would like to emphasize or clarify through the training.
1.2. PowerPoint Presentation: Provide a professional training session using PowerPoint as a
discussion leader, engaging the attendees in an informal discussion on one or more of the
following training modules. (Hyperlinks to one-page Service Profiles providing an overview of
the purpose and content of the training)
A. Intro to Economic Development: An overview of all aspects of implementing an efficient
and productive Economic Development program for any size jurisdiction.
B. Development-Incentives: An overview of the development process and players, how the
Economic Development Organization fits, and who’s responsible for what incentives.
C. Local-Incentives-Overview: Great way to open a discussion with the Board on various
incentives that might be requested or offered, etc.
D. Planning-Development: What every Economic Developer should know about Planning &
Development terms and practices and how that knowledge is used in E.D..
E. BRE-Programs-Overview: An overview of many ways to support existing businesses
through development and implementation of BRE programs.
F. Incentive-Policies-Analysis-Agreements: An informal overview of incentive policies, analysis
of incentive proposals, and writing comprehensive incentive agreements.
1.3. Handout: Provide a color and b/w (pdf) of the presentation with four (4) slides per page.
1.4. Evaluation Form: Provide printed Evaluation Forms to solicit feedback from attendees on
various aspects of the Training session.
2. SEDC to provide: SEDC shall provide the following.
2.1. Project Coordinator (Coordinator): Provide a Staff liaison to work with Consultant to provide
insights as to the desires of the SEDC and facilitate communication.
2.2. Meetings: Coordination of any desired meetings.
2.3. Venue: Provide a professional environment of adequate size and comfort to host the Training.
2.4. Pandemic Provisions: Provide adequate spacing of attendees and procedures to reduce
exposure to any potential health concerns.
2.5. Audio / Video Equipment: Provide a projector and adequately-sized screen to accommodate
connection from the Consultant’s laptop for projection of the PPT presentation. Depending on
the size of the room, audio enhancements for speaking may be needed as well.
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Sanger Economic Development Corporation
EDP Best Practices, LLC - Service Agreement - Professional Training - Page 2 of 2
2.6. Printing: Printing and distribution of the Attendee Handout.
3. Confidentiality: Both parties agree to the following confidentialities.
3.1. Content: The Consultant agrees to keep confidential any information related to the Services
that is deemed confidential by the SEDC and communicated to the Consultant in writing.
3.2. Marketing Permission: SEDC agrees to allow Consultant to reference the SEDC as a client and
to allow Consultant to use a high-level explanation of Services provided.
3.3. Payment Disclosure: SEDC agrees not to disclose the amount of payment included in the
Agreement unless required by law.
4. Documents: The PowerPoint original document will not be provided to SEDC for their continued use.
SEDC agrees not to distribute the attendee handout beyond their internal uses except as required by
law.
5. Payment: The fee for the Services as defined herein shall be as follows.
5.1. Base Fee: The Base Fee is intended to cover a portion of the time it takes to prepare the
presentation and keep it updated. This fee shall be four hundred dollars ($400) per training
module provided.
5.2. Presentation Fee: The Presentation Fee shall be one-hundred and twenty dollars ($120.00) per
hour, inclusive of set-up, presentation and take-down time.
5.3. Drive-Time: Travel time to / from the venue shall be billed at 50% of the hourly rate.
5.4. Additional Expenses: Out-of-pocket expenses shall be billed at cost (lunch meetings, lodging).
5.5. Payment Due: Payments shall be within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from the Consultant.
5.6. ESTIMATE: Based on the noted assumptions, following is an estimate of fees. Invoice shall be
for actual time spent.
A. $400 – Each module
B. $210 – 1.5 hour presentation plus 15 min for set up / take down at hourly rate
C. $180 – 3 hour drive time to / from training location at 50% of hourly rate
D. $790 estimated total
6. Cancellation of Agreement: Either Party may cancel this Agreement upon ten (10) calendar days
notice in writing to the other Party. Should the SEDC elect not to continue with this Agreement at any
point, the Consultant shall be paid for services rendered to that point in time.
Approval of this Agreement represented by:
Consultant: EDP Best Practices, LLC
Signed: ___________________________
Name: Greg Last
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 7, 2021
PH: (817) 992-6156
EM: glast@EDPBestPractices.com
Address: 4609 Shadycreek Lane
Colleyville, TX 76034
SEDC: Sanger Economic Development Corporation
Signed: ____________________________
Name: Shani Bradshaw
Title: Executive Director
Date: ______________________________
PH: (940) 458-2059
EM: sbradshaw@sangertexas.org
Address: 201 Bolivar Street
Sanger, TX 76266
Bio: Greg Last, CEO, for additional information see www.EDPBestPractices.com
Enc: One-page Service Profiles for Training modules
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Training ‐ IntroducƟon to Economic Development
Service Profile ‐ 2019‐01‐20
Training ‐ IntroducƟon to Economic Development
An introductory overview of all aspects of
implemenƟng an efficient and producƟve Economic
Development program for any size jurisdicƟon.
Problem IdenƟficaƟon
Board has been recently established and needs an overview
as to future responsibiliƟes
Changes in Board / Staff would benefit in a comprehensive
review of economic development programs
Goal is to Understand the Following
The various EDO organizaƟonal structures and how that
impacts their responsibiliƟes
How you set a direcƟon for the EDO
The roles and responsibiliƟes of the Council / Board / Staff
Ways to increase the efficiency and producƟvity of an EDO
What type of ED programs should be implemented
What resources are available to help the ED program
Typical PresentaƟon Seƫng / Format
Preferably a seƫng that allows for a PowerPoint presentaƟon
(+/‐ 50 slides) along with easy and informal discussion
between the consultant, Board and Staff. Depending on
quesƟons and dialogue, anƟcipate a 1 ‐ 1.5 hour discussion.
Topics Covered
Differences in EDO organizaƟonal structures
Common acronyms, terms, and their definiƟons
Roles and responsibiliƟes of all major players
Establishing a mission and supporƟng goals and objecƟves
AdministraƟon of an EDO
MarkeƟng and promoƟon targets, resources, venues
The applicability and use of incenƟves
Business RetenƟon & Expansion (BRE)
Resources available, addiƟonal training, etc.
Other Training Available
Local IncenƟves Overview: An informal overview of various
potenƟal local incenƟves, how they are authorized, idenƟfied,
and incorporated into incenƟve agreements.
IncenƟve Policies‐Analysis‐Agreements: An informal overview
of incenƟve policies, analysis of incenƟve proposals, and
wriƟng comprehensive incenƟve agreements
Business RetenƟon & Expansion (BRE) Programs Overview: An
overview of a wide variety of programs that can be
implemented to support exisƟng businesses
(817) 992‐6156
www.EDPBestPracƟces.com
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Training - Development & Incentives Process
Service Profile - 2020-03-05
Training - Development & Incentives Process
An overview of the development process and
players, how the Economic Development
Organization fits, and who ’s responsible for
what incentives.
Problem Identification
EDO does not fully understand the development process and
is unclear how they fit in
EDO is attempting to interject their desires in areas which are
the responsibility of other Boards or Council
EDO is unclear how / when discussions on incentives are
normally held and who is responsible for what incentive
Goal is to Understand the Following
The development process and who is involved
The responsibilities of each of the players involved
The responsibilities of the EDO in the process
How and when incentives are integrated in the process
Typical Presentation Setting / Format
Preferably a setting that allows for a PowerPoint presentation
(+/- 30 slides) along with easy and informal discussion
between the consultant and Staff. Depending on questions
and dialogue, anticipate a 1 hour(+) discussion.
Example Topics Covered
Terminology / definitions
The development process, start to finish
Players involved in the process and their responsibilities
Typical incentives involved, who is responsible, what is the
source of funds, how are incentives implemented
Example Phases of the Process
Pre-submittal due diligence
Entitlements (Zoning, platting, permitting)
Construction plans
Construction
Example Boards Involved
Planning and Zoning Commission
Park Board
City Departments
City Council
County / ISD
(817) 992-6156
www.EDPBestPractices.com
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Training ‐ Local IncenƟves Overview
Service Profile ‐ 2019‐01‐20
Training ‐ Local IncenƟves Overview
An informal overview of various potenƟal local
incenƟves, how they are authorized, idenƟfied, and
incorporated into incenƟve agreements.
Problem IdenƟficaƟon
Board is unfamiliar with the variety of potenƟal local
incenƟves that might be requested or provided
Limited knowledge regarding different approaches to granƟng
incenƟves
Goal is to Understand the Following
The statutory authorizaƟons and limitaƟons of incenƟves
Project limitaƟons related to sources of funds
Local incenƟves that might be requested or offered
Things to pay aƩenƟon to for various incenƟves
Typical PresentaƟon Seƫng / Format
Preferably a seƫng that allows for a PowerPoint presentaƟon
along with easy and informal discussion between the
consultant, Board and staff. Depending on quesƟons and
dialogue, anƟcipate a 1 ‐ 1.5 hour discussion.
Typical Topics Covered
Terminology / definiƟons
Statutory authorizaƟon and limitaƟons
Project limitaƟons for Type A and B Development
CorporaƟons, sources of funds
PotenƟal Local IncenƟves (see below)
What can go wrong and how to avoid it
Typical Local IncenƟves
Ad Valorem and Sales Taxes: Sales tax grants, AV tax relief
Financial: Forgivable loans, loan guarantees, lease guarantees,
equipment purchases, fee waivers / reducƟons
Employment: RelocaƟon assistance, cash for jobs, hiring
assistance
Land / Building: Build‐to‐suit, free land / building
Procedural: Fast‐track processing / permiƫng, dedicated
inspecƟons
Infrastructure: Roadways, water, sewer, drainage, rail
Property Enhancements: Façade, landscaping, signage,
lighƟng, parking and driveways
CreaƟve IncenƟves: Street naming, country clubs, guns, boots,
property gates, etc.
(817) 992‐6156
www.EDPBestPracƟces.com
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Training - Planning and Development
Service Profile - 2020-05-04
Training - Planning and Development
A comprehensive overview of Comprehensive Plan
components; resources impacting development; basic
planning, development and engineering terms;
planning and development processes. (Part One of
the “Basic Stuff” Training Series)
Problem Identification
Staff have been thrown into situations where limited
knowledge of planning and development was a hindrance
Projects are becoming more complex requiring a more
comprehensive knowledge base to consummate the deal
New ED hires come from backgrounds other than real estate,
planning or community development
Goal is to Understand the Following
What roles planning and engineering play in the economic
development process
Resources / plans that impact economic development
Basic terms and processes for planning and development
How to get engaged in the planning process
Typical Presentation Setting / Format
Preferably a setting that allows for a PowerPoint presentation
(+/- 60 slides) along with easy and informal discussion
between the consultant and Staff. Depending on questions
and dialogue, anticipate a 1.5 hour(+) discussion.
Topics Covered
Comprehensive Plan Components: Future Land Use Plan,
Master Thoroughfare Plan, Through Truck Route Plan, Water
Distribution Plan, Sanitary Sewer Plan, Drainage Master Plan
Resources impacting development: Soils, topography, surveys,
plats, floodplain / floodway, retention / detention, TxDOT
access restrictions,
Basic planning, development and engineering terms
Planning and development processes and how to represent
them
Site development issues and regulations
Other Training Available
Local Incentives Overview: An informal overview of various
potential local incentives, how they are authorized, identified,
and incorporated into incentive agreements.
Incentive Policies-Analysis-Agreements: An informal overview
of incentive policies, analysis of incentive proposals, and
writing comprehensive incentive agreements
Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Programs Overview: An
overview of a wide variety of programs that can be
implemented to support existing businesses
(817) 992-6156
www.EDPBestPractices.com
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Training ‐ Business RetenƟon & Expansion Programs Overview
Service Profile ‐ 2019‐01‐20
Training ‐ BRE Programs Overview
Provide a comprehensive presentaƟon highlighƟng a
variety of BRE programs from simple to complex.
Discuss with the Board and Staff which programs
might be a best fit at this Ɵme and ways to
implement the programs with current resources.
Problem IdenƟficaƟon
ExisƟng businesses feel like they are being ignored and the
Agency spends all its efforts trying to aƩract new businesses
All incenƟves offered by the Agency are for new businesses
and none for growth of exisƟng businesses
There is no personal relaƟonship between business leaders
and Agency representaƟves
The Agency desires to idenƟfy and assist with the challenges
being faced by local businesses but lacks experience
Service Goals
Provide a comprehensive PPT presentaƟon and lead a
discussion on the many ways to support exisƟng businesses
Provide examples and takeaways to easily implement a BRE
program in your community
PresentaƟon Content Examples
BRE Plan Development: Goals, objecƟves, programs
Business Opening: New Business Guide, News release
assistance, ground breaking, hiring assistance, ribbon cuƫng,
congratulaƟons cerƟficate, New Biz List, opening
announcements / signage
Business Data: Business lists / databases, website lisƟngs
MarkeƟng & PromoƟon: Guide to MarkeƟng Your Business,
MeeƟng AccommodaƟons Summary, Shop Local programs,
tourism / events, cash mob / lunch bunch, Sidewalk Sale,
newsleƩer highlights, social media, Local Business Report,
Shopping & Dining Guide, Private Dining Guide
Corporate Support: Website resources, HR assistance
IdenƟfying / Addressing Challenges: Property manager
engagement, visitaƟon programs, bad and best pracƟces,
business surveys, property enhancement grants
Property Enhancement Matching Grants
To retain businesses and provide for their growth, it may be
desirable to help them improve their property
(817) 992‐6156
www.EDPBestPracƟces.com
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Training ‐ IncenƟve Policies‐Analysis‐Agreements
Service Profile ‐ 2019‐01‐20
Training ‐ IncenƟve Policies‐Analysis‐Agreements
An informal overview of incenƟve policies, analysis of
incenƟve proposals, and wriƟng comprehensive
incenƟve agreements.
Problem IdenƟficaƟon
Either there is no IncenƟves Policy or it is outdated
There is limited or no analysis done on requests for incenƟves
or proposed incenƟves
Limited knowledge of the types of incenƟve agreements and
important aspects in negoƟaƟng and wriƟng them
Goal is to Understand the Following
The statutory authorizaƟons and limitaƟons of incenƟves
Project limitaƟons related to sources of funds
WriƟng and adopƟng good IncenƟve Policies
Bad and Best PracƟces in negoƟaƟng incenƟves
OpƟonal ways to evaluate the merits of incenƟves
Bad and Best PracƟces in wriƟng incenƟve agreements
How to stay out of trouble…
Typical PresentaƟon Seƫng / Format
Preferably a seƫng that allows for a PowerPoint presentaƟon
along with easy and informal discussion between the
consultant, Board and staff. Depending on quesƟons and
discussion, anƟcipate a 1.5 hour discussion.
Typical Topics Covered
Terminology / definiƟons
Statutory authorizaƟon and limitaƟons
Tax abatement vs 380 agreements
IncenƟve policies, requirements, adopƟon, applicaƟon
Project limitaƟons; Type A and B Development CorporaƟons,
sources of funds
ConfidenƟality and communicaƟons protocols
EvaluaƟng IncenƟves: Is there an answer to “Is this a good
deal for us?”
NegoƟaƟng IncenƟves: Who blinks first?
Bad and Best PracƟces for IncenƟve Policy development
Bad and Best PracƟces for IncenƟve Agreement development
What can go wrong and how to avoid it
Other Training Available
Local IncenƟves Overview: An informal overview of various
potenƟal local incenƟves, how they are authorized, idenƟfied,
and incorporated into incenƟve agreements.
Business RetenƟon & Expansion (BRE) Programs Overview: An
overview of a wide variety of programs that can be
implemented to support exisƟng businesses
(817) 992‐6156
www.EDPBestPracƟces.com
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4B
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
ITEM/CAPTION:
Incentive Policy
Discuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement with EDP Best
Practices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy
AGENDA TYPE: Regular
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
BACKGROUND:
We have a Policy in place but it is outdated and may or may not have been adopted by formal resolution. There is also
no formal and comprehensive application.
The new Incentives Policy will include all potential local incentives, administrative procedures, performance agreement
requirements, a resolution for approval and a matching application.
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
Professional Services. The accounting code is 465430. Funds are available to pay for the training.
FUNDS:
Estimated cost is $4,500.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
APPROVE Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Development of an Incentives Policy. Recommended
Motions: I move to approve the agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for the development of an Incentives Policy
and authorize the EDC Director to Execute the Agreement.
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 6.AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4BFROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic DevelopmentITEM/CAPTION:Incentive PolicyDiscuss, Consider and Possible Action on Authorizing the EDC Director to Execute an Agreement with EDP BestPractices, LLC for the Development of a New Incentives Policy AGENDA TYPE: RegularACTION REQUESTED: Approval BACKGROUND:We have a Policy in place but it is outdated and may or may not have been adopted by formal resolution. There is alsono formal and comprehensive application.The new Incentives Policy will include all potential local incentives, administrative procedures, performance agreementrequirements, a resolution for approval and a matching application. LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:Professional Services. The accounting code is 465430. Funds are available to pay for the training. FUNDS:Estimated cost is $4,500. STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:APPROVE Agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for Development of an Incentives Policy. RecommendedMotions: I move to approve the agreement with EDP Best Practices, LLC for the development of an Incentives Policy
and authorize the EDC Director to Execute the Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Incentives Policy Agreement 3/24/2021 Cover Memo
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Incentives Policy - Service Agreement - Page 1 of 3
Date: January 7, 2021
To: Shani Bradshaw, Executive Director
Sanger Economic Development Corporation
201 Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX 76266
Re: Professional Services Agreement: Development of an Incentives Policy
I appreciate the opportunity to provide this Agreement for the Services defined herein. This Service
Agreement (Agreement) shall be between EDP Best Practices, LLC (Consultant) and the Sanger Economic
Development Corporation (SEDC). Consultant and SEDC are sometimes hereinafter referred to
collectively as the “Parties” or individually as a “Party.” In general the Services (Services) shall be the
development of a Resolution for adoption, a comprehensive Incentives Policy (Policy) and matching
Application.
1. Services: The following Services shall be performed by the Consultant in cooperation with the
Coordinator from the SEDC as defined below.
1.1. Discovery: Work with the Coordinator to identify the following.
A. Content: Develop a questionnaire adequate to determine the topics to be addressed in the
Policy.
B. Problem Areas: Any particular areas that have been problem areas in the past and need
particular attention and / or clarification.
C. Other Examples: Identify any examples of similar policies used by other agencies that might
provide examples of best practices for desired topics.
D. Authorization Documents: Acquire and review SEDC documents establishing any economic
development corporations (e.g. Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, elections) and any
information related to previously adopted policies.
1.2. Development: Develop the Deliverables with the following characteristics and process.
A. Content: Include all the content identified in the Discovery phase.
B. Structure: Structure the document with numeric references and paragraph leads (similar to
this Agreement) for ease of understanding and implementation.
C. Draft Reviews: Utilize a redline / strikeout format during review of pdf drafts to aid in the
understanding of changes made to each draft.
D. Legal Review: Allow for review and edit by the SEDC’s Attorney and incorporate any
recommended revisions.
E. Meetings: The Consultant shall meet as follows:
i. Staff: Meetings or discussions with Staff shall be conducted remotely via phone or
Internet when practical. When reasonably requested, Consultant shall meet with Staff at
their office location prior to Board / Council meetings approved as Additional Services.
ii. Board / Council Meetings: Additional Services as noted in Section 5.3.
1.3. Deliverables: Consultant shall provide the following to the SEDC in the format noted below.
A. Resolution: A Resolution adopting the Policy (PDF).
B. Policy: A Policy including all content as noted above (PDF).
C. Application: An Application in a user-friendly format that will allow accumulation of all
information necessary to implement the Policy (Microsoft Word).
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1.4. Final Documents: Consultant shall provide the SEDC with final documents suitable for signatures
by representatives of the approving bodies.
2. SEDC to provide: SEDC shall provide the following.
2.1. Project Coordinator (Coordinator): Provide a staff liaison to work with Consultant to provide
insights as to the desires of the SEDC and facilitate communication.
2.2. Discovery: The information noted above.
2.3. Development: Assistance in the development and review of the document, including
coordination with legal representatives.
2.4. Meetings: Coordination of any desired meetings.
2.5. Presentations / Memos: Any briefing memos and / or PPT presentations to the Board / Council.
2.6. Printing: Printing, binding, or distribution of any documents.
3. Confidentiality: Both parties agree to the following confidentialities.
3.1. Content: The Consultant agrees to keep confidential any information related to the Services
that is deemed confidential by the SEDC and communicated to the Consultant in writing.
3.2. Marketing Permission: SEDC agrees to allow Consultant to reference the SEDC as a client and
to allow Consultant to use a high-level explanation of Services provided.
3.3. Payment Disclosure: SEDC agrees not to disclose the amount of payment included in the
Agreement unless required by law.
4. Documents: All documents generated as a result of the Services shall be the property of the SEDC to
use as needed. However, the SEDC agrees not to release an editable / original version of any of the
documents except as required by law.
4.1. Proprietary Forms: Original forms used by the Consultant are proprietary and will not be
provided to the SEDC for their continued use.
5. Payment: The fee for the Services as defined herein (excluding meetings) shall be as noted below.
Payments shall be within 30 days of receipt of an invoice from Consultant.
5.1. Services: The fee for the Services described in Section 1 shall be four thousand five hundred
dollars ($4,500) billed monthly as a percentage of completion for each phase.
A. Discovery: $1,500
B. Development: $1,500
C. Deliverables: $1,000
D. Final Documents: $500
5.2. Reimbursables: The SEDC shall reimburse the Consultant for any approved out-of-pocket costs
(e.g. lunch meetings, copies).
5.3. Additional Services: Any work not defined in the Services above is not included in this
Agreement. The SEDC and the Consultant may negotiate Additional Services if desirable to both
parties. Any request for Additional Services must be authorized in writing by the Coordinator
prior to the Consultant performing said services. Additional Services shall be billed at a rate of
one hundred twenty dollars ($120) per hour. Though not exclusively, this would include the
following:
A. Meetings: Meetings with the Board shall be at the hourly rate inclusive of set-up and meeting
times.
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B. Travel: Driving time shall be billed at 50% of the hourly rate. Any required flights shall be
booked and paid for by the SEDC.
C. Introductory PPT: Present a PowerPoint presentation providing an overview of the elements
of the Policy and solicit desired content from Board members. ($400)
6. Cancellation of Agreement: Either Party may cancel this Agreement upon ten (10) calendar days
notice in writing to the other Party. Should the SEDC elect not to continue with this Agreement at any
point, the Consultant shall be paid for services rendered to that point in time.
Approval of this Agreement represented by:
Consultant: EDP Best Practices, LLC
Signed: ___________________________
Name: Greg Last
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 7, 2021
PH: (817) 992-6156
EM: glast@EDPBestPractices.com
Address: 4609 Shadycreek Lane
Colleyville, TX 76034
SEDC: Sanger Economic Development Corporation
Signed: ____________________________
Name: Shani Bradshaw
Title: Executive Director
Date: ______________________________
PH: (940) 458-2059
EM: sbradshaw@sangertexas.org
Address: 201 Bolivar Street
Sanger, TX 76266
Bio: Greg Last - For additional information see www.EDPBestPractices.com.
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IncenƟves Policy Development
Service Profile ‐ 2019‐01‐20
IncenƟves Policy Development
Develop a comprehensive Incentives Policy
including all potential local incentives,
administrative procedures, performance
agreement requirements, a resolution for
approval and a matching application.
Problem IdenƟficaƟon
There is no Policy in place to address business requests for
incenƟves
The Agency is granƟng incenƟves without a Policy or
adequate applicaƟon
If there is a Policy, it is outdated and does not address a
comprehensive list of potenƟal incenƟves and may or may not
have been adopted by formal resoluƟon
There is no formal and comprehensive applicaƟon
Service Goals
Develop a ResoluƟon documenƟng authorizaƟon for the
Agency to provide incenƟves
Develop a comprehensive Policy and ApplicaƟon tailored to
the Agency’s desires
Deliverables
A comprehensive ResoluƟon, Policy and ApplicaƟon in PDF
suitable for approval
Content Outline
Following is an example outline for a comprehensive IncenƟves
Policy.
IntroducƟon / Goals
DefiniƟons
Eligibility (properƟes and businesses)
PotenƟal IncenƟves
City ParƟcipaƟon LimitaƟons
AdministraƟve Procedures
ApplicaƟon
Project Eligibility Table
A table would be developed to conveniently summarize the
types of projects eligible for certain types of incenƟves.
Project Eligibility Thresholds
A table would be developed to summarize minimum thresholds
required for various types of project classificaƟons.
ApplicaƟon
An applicaƟon would be developed that aligned with the criteria
and cerƟficaƟons in the Policy. The applicaƟon form easily
allows for the applicant to insert required informaƟon.
(817) 992‐6156
www.EDPBestPracƟces.com
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMO
AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A.
AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4B
FROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic Development
ITEM/CAPTION:
Executive Director's Report
1. Project Updates
a. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update
·Infrastructure
·Website
2. Sales Tax Report
3. Financial Reports
4. New Development Update
AGENDA TYPE:
ACTION REQUESTED: Other: Informational
BACKGROUND:
LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:
FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
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4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA MEMOAGENDA ITEM NO. 7.A.AGENDA MEETING DATE: April 6, 2021TO: Shani Bradshaw, 4BFROM: Shani Bradshaw, Director of Economic DevelopmentITEM/CAPTION:Executive Director's Report1. Project Updatesa. 2020 EDC Action Plan Objectives Update·Infrastructure ·Website2. Sales Tax Report3. Financial Reports4. New Development UpdateAGENDA TYPE: ACTION REQUESTED: Other: InformationalBACKGROUND:LEGAL/BOARD COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS/CITIZEN NOTICE FEEDBACK:FINANCIAL SUMMARY FUNDING/FISCAL IMPACT:FUNDS:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
Monthly Sales Tax Report February 2021 3/30/2021 Cover Memo
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Month 2014-2015 Total 2015-2016 Total 2016-2017 Total 2017-2018 Total 2018-2019 Total 2019-2020 Total 2020-2021 Total
OCT 26,843 26,843 29,528 29,528 33,532 33,532 36,117 36,117 35,425 35,425 41,961 41,961 52,602 52,602
NOV 31,897 58,740 36,744 66,272 36,725 70,257 38,951 75,068 36,853 72,278 42,075 84,036 50,054 102,656
DEC 28,786 87,526 30,055 96,327 37,133 107,390 32,669 107,737 36,420 108,698 44,092 128,128 52,405 155,061
JAN 41,810 129,336 28,916 125,243 32,386 139,776 34,264 142,001 33,403 142,102 27,585 155,713 44,941 200,002
FEB 38,909 168,245 35,203 160,446 42,385 182,161 48,966 190,967 36,966 179,068 70,059 225,772 62,144 262,146
MAR 29,841 198,086 30,091 190,537 34,273 216,434 32,712 223,679 32,428 211,496 40,966 266,738
APR 29,329 227,415 31,321 221,858 29,088 245,522 28,440 252,119 32,984 244,481 35,736 302,474
MAY 33,641 261,056 34,401 256,259 42,345 287,867 39,427 291,546 43,134 287,615 41,692 344,166
JUN 29,030 290,086 32,746 289,005 30,853 318,720 31,811 323,357 36,456 324,071 50,482 394,647
JUL 27,800 317,886 32,803 321,808 35,710 354,430 34,802 358,159 36,977 361,048 49,189 443,837
AUG 35,487 353,373 37,628 359,436 42,725 397,155 39,661 397,820 42,598 403,646 47,386 491,222
SEP 33,366 386,739 31,646 391,082 38,361 435,516 38,280 436,100 38,860 442,506 42,073 553,295
TOTAL 386,739 386,739 391,082 391,082 435,516 435,516 436,100 436,100 442,506 442,506 533,295 533,295 262,146
BUDGET 320,000 66,739 362,500 28,582 362,500 73,016 385,000 51,100 385,000 57,506 385,000 148,295 385,000 (385,000)
Actual Actual %Actual Actual %
2019-2020 2020-2021 Change 2019-2020-2020-2021 Change
70,059 62,144 -11.3%225,772 262,146 16.1%
Year to Date
4A & 4B SALES TAX REVENUE REPORT
FebruarySales Tax Collection
386,739 391,082
435,516 436,100 442,506
533,295
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
TOTAL REVENUE 2015-2020
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4A & 4B SALES TAX REVENUE REPORT
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