0964
OFFICIAL RECORD
ORDINANCE NO. 964
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, ORDAINING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE
TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE (ACT), PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES,
DESIGNATING A LIAISON FOR COMMUNICATION WITH
INTERESTED PARTIES, AND NOMINATING SABRE INC. AT 3150
SABRE DRIVE AND TRAVELOCITY.COM LP AT 3120 SABRE DRIVE,
BOTH IN SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM (EDT) THROUGH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK (BANK) AS ENTERPRISE
PROJECTS (PROJECTS).
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake, Texas (City) desires to
create the proper economic and social environment to induce the investment of private
resources in productive business enterprises located in distressed areas of the City and
to provide employment to residents of such areas; and
WHEREAS, the Projects or activities are not located in an area designated as an
enterprise zone; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act, Sabre Inc. and
Travelocity.com LP have applied to the City for designation as enterprise projects
(Projects); and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the Projects meet the criteria for tax relief and other
incentives adopted by the City on the grounds that they will be located at the qualified
business sites, will maintain economic vitality, activity and stability through the retention
of jobs; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider this ordinance was held by the City
Council on February 2, 2010;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1: The City nominates the following Projects for enterprise project status.
a) Sabre Inc.
b) Travelocity.com LP
Section 2: The following local incentives, at the election of the governing body, are or
will be made available to the nominated projects or activities of the
qualified businesses:
Southlake, Texas - Ordinance 964 - Approved February 2, 2010 - Page 1
a) The City may abate taxes on the increase in value of real property
improvements and eligible personal property that locate in a
designated enterprise zone. The level of abatement shall be based
upon the extent to which the business receiving the abatement
creates jobs for qualified employees, in accordance with the City Tax
Abatement Policy, and with qualified employee being defined by the
Act.
b) The City may provide regulatory relief to businesses, including:
1) zoning changes or variances;
2) exemptions from unnecessary building code requirements, impact
fees, or inspection fees; or
3) streamlined permitting.
c) The City may provide enhanced municipal services to businesses,
including:
1) improved police and fire protection;
2) institution of community crime prevention programs; or
3) special public transportation routes or reduced fares.
d) The City may provide improvements in community facilities,
including:
1) capital improvements in water and sewer facilities;
2) road repair; or
3) creation or improvement of parks.
e) The City may provide business and industrial development services,
including:
1) low-interest loans for business;
2) use of surplus school buildings or other underutilized publicly
owned facilities as small business incubators;
3) provision of publicly owned land for development purposes,
including residential, commercial, or industrial development;
4) creation of special one-stop permitting and problem resolution
centers or ombudsmen; or
5) promotion and marketing services.
f) The City may provide job training and employment services to
businesses, including:
1) retraining programs;
2) literacy and employment skills programs;
3) vocational education; or
4) customized job training.
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Section 3: The City of Southlake City Council directs and designates its Director of
Economic Development as the City's liaison to communicate and
negotiate with the EDT through the Bank regarding the enterprise Projects
and to oversee zone activities and communications with qualified
businesses and other entities in an enterprise zone or affected by an
enterprise project.
Section 4: The City finds that the Projects meet the criteria for designation as
enterprise projects under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the
following grounds:
(a.) The Projects are each individually a "qualified business" under
Section 2303.402 of the Act since each will be engaged in the
active conduct of a trade or business at a qualified business site
within the governing body's jurisdiction, located outside of an
enterprise zone and at least thirty-five percent (35%) of the project
related business' new employees will be residents of an enterprise
zone or economically disadvantaged individuals; and
(b.) There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation
between public, private, and neighborhood entities in the area; and
(c.) The designation of the Projects as enterprise projects will contribute
significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for
development and revitalization of the area.
Section 5: The enterprise Projects shall take effect on the date of designation of the
enterprise projects by EDT and terminate on March 1, 2015.
Section 6: This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage as the law and
charter in such case provides.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THE 19TH DAY OF
JANUARY, 2010. C~,~
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THE 2ND DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2010. C-1 n_0
John Terrell, M or
Attest:
Lori Payne, Citil, retary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney
Southlake, Texas - Ordinance 964 - Approved February 2, 2010 - Page 4
INVOICE
Star -Telegram
400 W. 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817) 390-7761
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582
Bill To:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST
STE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604
CITY OF
Legal Notices
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SOUTHLAKE
Notice is hereby given
by the - City
will be held on Peb-
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of the City of
ruary 2, 2010, at 5:30
,outhlakw, Texas,
p.m. or immediately
Sales .
that a public hearing
following the. Work
Session, during the
Regular City .Council
meeting to be held
in the City Council
Mlsc Fee
Chambers of Town
Hall, 1400 Main
Street, Southlake,
Texas. Purpose of
the public hearing is:.
to consider the sec-,
and reading- of the
following. ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 964
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY- OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEX-
AS, ORDAINING THE
CITY'S PARTICIPA-
TION IN THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE
PROGRAM PURSU-
ANT TO THE TEXAS
ENTERPRISE ZONE
ACT, CHAPTER 2303,
TEXAS GOVERN-
MENT CODE (ACT),
PROVIDING TAX
INCENTIVES, DES-
IGNATING A LIAI-
SON FOR COMMU-
NICATION WITH
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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TI ES, EANDD NPOMII-
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published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
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Remit To: Star -Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
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INVOICE
Star -Telegram
400 W. 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
(817)390-7761
Federal Tax ID 26-2674582
Bill To:
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
1400 MAIN ST
STE 440
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092-7604
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the Star-1 CITY COUNCIL the Star -Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say
that the a MAYOR: John Terrell advertisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, Ti
Thank You For Your Payment
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Remit To: Star -Telegram Customer ID: CIT57
P.O. BOX 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 308710311
Invoice Amount: $42.12
PO Number: 21000007-000
Amount Enclosed: $