23-023RESOLUTION NO. 23-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THE
CITY COUNCIL IS REAUTHORIZING THE FRAMEWORK FOR
THE TARGET INDUSTRY RECRUITMENT TASK FORCE,
DEFINING THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUCH
TASK FORCE, AND PROVIDING THE APPOINTMENT FOR
REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE TASK FORCE.
WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas ("City") wishes to continue to optimize the
City's commercial tax base by attracting high -quality new businesses to
reduce the tax burden on residential taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the reauthorization of a Target Industry Recruitment Task Force would
assist with the attraction of target industries resulting in the retaining of
high -quality jobs, developing vibrant communities, and improving the
quality of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is reauthorizing the framework, role, and responsibilities
of the Target Industry Recruitment Task Force with oversight of the
Community Enhancement and Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will appoint members to this Target Industry Recruitment
Task Force similarly as it appoints members of the public to various
boards, commissions, and committees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. All the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City
Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this resolution
as if copied in its entirety.
SECTION 2. The Mission of the Target Industry Recruitment Task Force shall be to
facilitate and assist in the recruitment and attraction of target industry
prospects to the City of Southlake, demonstrating the City's value, premier
location, skilled workforce & talent, world -class businesses, high -quality of life,
and thoughtfully planned community.
SECTION 3. The Target Industry Recruitment Task Force shall work under these operating
guidelines:
Goal 1: Grow Southlake's Target Industry economic base.
• Collaborate with City staff to meet with target industry business
prospects.
Goal 2: Support corporate recruitment to the community
• Identify target industry business prospects and recruitment
opportunities that would benefit Southlake.
Goal 3: Foster collaboration between target industries and the community.
• Serve as ambassadors to business prospects or businesses that have
relocated by providing community resources and local contacts.
Goal 4: Elevate the Southlake brand and value proposition.
• Work with and advise City staff and the CEDC on target industry
communication and recruitment marketing efforts.
Goal 5: Advise community leaders on business recruitment efforts.
• Evaluate business prospects compatibility based on adopted economic
development goals.
SECTION 4. The Target Industry Recruitment Task Force appointments shall be made
under the following terms:
1) All appointments to the Target Industry Recruitment Task Force shall be
made by the City Council.
2) The Task Force terms are 2 years unless reappointed by the City Council
or the task force member resigns.
3) The Task Force members shall be residents or business representatives
of the community.
4) The Task Force will be made up of no less than 7 appointed members.
5) The Task Force will be made up of 50% Southlake residents.
6) The Task Force will sunset in two years unless reauthorized by the City
Council.
SECTION 5. The following representatives are appointed to serve as task force members
under the framework provided in this resolution and until their successors
have been duly appointed and qualified by the City Council.
Target Industry Recruitment Task Force Appointees:
Name
Place
Term
Parvez Malik
�No: 1
October 2025
Kush Rao
No. 2
October 2025
Benjamin Poch
No. 3
October 2025
Charles Dayoub
No. 4
October 2025
Benson Chacko
No. 5
October 2025
Greg Kraus
No. 6
October 2025
Mary Grace Thoennes
No. 7
October 2025
Emily Williams Knight
No. 8
October 2025
Martin Schelling
No. 9
October 2025
Vic McLane
No. 10
October 2025
Karl Chester
No. 11
October 2025
Thomas Egan
No. 12
October 2025
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER 2023.
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