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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-54RESOLUTION R2008-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
DESIGNATING A CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY AS
NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE #1 PURSUANT TO THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 378; AND
PROVIDING LOCAL INCENTIVES.
WHEREAS,'a vibrant downtown is a symbol of community pride and quality of life,
factors that help create a positive environment to encourage private investment and reinvestment
of sustainable neighborhoods and businesses in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood, Texas, desires to promote development and "
redevelopment of its downtown area which will promote economic development and help
increase the public health, safety and welfare of residents in the zone and in the community; and
WHEREAS, _ the City of Friendswood, - Texas, desires to create Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone #1, pursuant to Chapter 378 of the Texas Local Government Code, in an
effort to improve the local economy and enhance the quality of life for its citizens in the
downtown area of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DECLARED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City creates and designates the downtown district, as described in ,
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, as Neighborhood Empowerment Zone #1.
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone #1 shall include any fiiture geographical area changes to the
downtown district.
SECTION 2. That the City Council finds that the creation - of Neighborhood
Empowerment Zone #1 will increase economic development in the zone as well as in the City,
increase the quality of life to residents of the zone, and that the creation of the zone benefits and
is for the public purpose of increasing the public health, safety, and welfare of persons in the
municipality.
SECTION 3. That the City Council finds that the creation of the zone satisfies the
requirements of Section 312.202, Tax Code.
SECTION 4. That the City Council hereby declares that the following incentives will be
provided in the Zone;
1. The City will waive one -hundred percent (100%) of all fees related to construction
and development including zoning, platting, site plan review, building, plumbing,
mechanical, electrical, and gas permits. ,--- -
2. The City will waive one -hundred percent (100%) of water and waste water impact
fees.
3. The City may abate real property taxes in accordance with the City's tax abatement
policies, as amended from time to time.
SECTION S. That if a project is not completed as specified in its approved site plan, the
City has the right to cancel and recapture all previously waived fees, abated property taxes, and
all fees and taxes shall become due to the City and liens may be attached.
SECTION 6. All other ordinances, parts of ordinances or resolutions in conflict with this
resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict:
SECTION 7. That this resolution shall take effect from the date after its passage as the law
in such case provides.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of Friendswood, Texas on
this the 16"' day of June, 2008.
David J. H. Smith
Mayor
ATTEST;
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Melinda K. Welsh to
Deputy City Secretary
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R2008-54 2
2. Resolution R2008-5
3. Exhibit A -Revised Utility Services Aureement with Revised Land Plan
4. , Resolution R2005-26 with Utility Agreement
5. Exhibit of Chan es made
C. Resolution R2008-53: A Resolution of the City of Friendswood amending the
Chapter 380 Economic Development Giant Program to provide for certain
eligibility considerations for downtown projects.
This Resolution has been placed on Council's agenda to amend the Chapter 380 policy to
include certain eligibility considerations for downtown projects.
These amendments are:
• Under Section III add a new qualifying category for downtown projects to allow a
lower minimum investment requirement of $250000 for downtown projects
• Amend Section IV to expand the current policy's allowable uses of grant funds,
adding that grant fiends may also be expended on the followingimprovements: H.
Downtown zone' improvements — paved sidewalks, facades, street lighting,
signage, benches.)
Attachments
1. Resolution 008-53
2. Exhibit A-C a ter° 280 Policies and Procedures
D. Resolution R2008-54: A Resolution of the City of Friendswood authorizing the
creation of Neighborhood Empowerment Zone 41 for the Downtown District.
This Resolution has been placed on Councils agenda to designate the downtown district
as a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ 41). The zone designation would allow
the City to waive all development fees for new construction in the downtown area. The
resolution also includes provisions for the NEZ to automatically amend with any fixture
geographical changes to the downtown zone:
Attachment
1. Resolution R2008-4
Agenda2008/06. 3/TSY02
RESOLUTIONS
June 16, 2008
A. Resolution R2008-51: A Resolution of the City of Friendswood supporting
Dickinson Bayou 'Clearing and De -snagging Project Phase 2 and approving the
City's share of project costs in the amount of $24,403.
This resolution would support a proposed Dickinson Bayou Clearing and De -Snagging
Project Phase :2 for improvement of storm -water runoff in . the Dickinson Bayou
Watershed region.
In 1992, the counties of Galveston, Harris and Brazoria, four drainage districts and seven
cities in those counties entered into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement regarding
governmental functions and services, including drainage responsibilities. The City has
supported a Dickinson Bayou Clearing and De -Snagging Project Phase I done by a sub-
group
If Council approves this item, funding would be obtained from the FY2008-09 budget.
Attachments
1. Memo from Les McMahen dated 6--0
2. Resolution R2008-51
3. Exhibit A
4. Location MV
B. Resolution R2008-52: A Resolution of the City of Friendswood amending the Utility
Services Agreement between the City of Friendswood, Autumn Creek Development,
Ltd. and the West Ranch Management District.
In 2005, the City of Friendswood entered into a Utility Services Agreement with Autumn
Creek Development, Ltd. and the West Ranch Management District for the development
of West Ranch.
Since that time, the developer has modified their land plan, particularly the area south and
west of FM 518. Such changes included the minor relocation of roadways and detention
facilities, and the rearranging of some land uses. This resolution will approve
amendments to that Utility Services Agreement.
In addition, a provision is being made to allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to
have the ability to approve minor modifications to the land -plan without requiring an
amendment to the Utility Services Agreement.
Attachments
1. Memo fi°om Morad Kabiri dated -6-08
Agenda2 008/06. 3/TSY02