HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 9591-1993 - Two Areas As Enterprise Zone And Reinvestment Zone. - 02/11/1993First Reading
February 11, 1993
Item 1125
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February 18, 1993
Item 113
ORDINANCE NO. 9591 -----
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS,
NOMINATING TWO AREAS AS ENTERPRISE ZONES PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE
ZONE ACT (TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, ART. 5190.7); PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING
TO THE NOMINATION AND DESIGNATION OF THE AREA DESCRIBED HEREIN AS AN
ENTERPRISE ZONE AND REINVESTMENT ZONE (TEXAS TAX CODE, CHAP. 312); AND
FURTHER DESIGNATING A LIAISON TO ACT ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT ONCE DESIGNATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.
WHEREAS, the C1ty Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas desires to create the proper economic and social environment to induce investment of ~rivate resources in productive business enterprises located in severely distressed areas of the city and to provide employment to residents of such areas;
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist in such areas which represent a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of such areas; and
WHEREAS, it 1s necessary and in the best interest of the City to nominate two such areas as an enterprise zones pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.7, the "ACT");
NOWt THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, EXAS:
SECTION 1. THAT the City of Lubbock hereby nominates the two areas indicated on the maps attached hereto as Exhibit A and further described below as enterprise zones in accordance with the Act:
Description of LUBBOCK SOUTH ENTERPRISE ZONE
Beginning at the intersection of 19th Street and Avenue H;
THENCE east along 19th Street and East 19th Street to its intersection with the East City Limits, a point 150 feet east of the center line of Olive Avenue;
THENCE south along the City Limits a line parallel to and 150 feet east of the center line of Olive Avenue to its intersection with East 66th Street;
THENCE east along East 66th Street to its intersection with Wood Avenue;
THENCE south along Wood Avenue to its intersection with East 82nd Street;
THENCE west along East 82nd Street to its intersection with the southeast City Limits;
THENCE southeast along the City Limits to its intersection with the City Limits;
THENCE southwest along the City Limits to its intersection with the City Limits;
THENCE northwest along the City limits to its intersection with Peach Avenue;
THENCE east along a line parallel to and 150 feet south of the center line of 82nd Street to its intersection with Avenue H;
THENCE north along Avenue H to its intersection Avenue Q South Drive;
THENCE northwest along Avenue Q South Drive to its intersection with Avenue Q;
THENCE north along Avenue Q to its intersection with 32nd Street;
THENCE east along 32nd Street to its intersection with Avenue P;
THENCE north along Avenue P to its intersection with 30th Street;
THENCE east along 30th Street to its intersection with Avenue H; .
THENCE north along Avenue H to the point of beginning.
Lubbock South Enterprise Zone contains a~proximately 15.7 square miles excluding 0.7 square miles for Interstate 27 and Loop 289 right -of -way and Canyon Lakes #6 waterway.
Lubbock South Enterprise Zone consists of 1980 Lubbock County Census Tracts; 12.011 12.021 block groups 1, 2 and 3 of 131 24l and 25 and part of bock 3lu of Tract 102 and part of blocK 90~ of Tract 105.01.
Description of LUBBOCK NORTH ENTERPRISE ZONE
Beginning at the intersection of 19th Street and University Avenue;
THENCE north along University Avenue to its intersection with 4th Street;
THENCE west along 4th Street to its intersection with Detroit Avenue;
THENCE north along Detroit and North Detroit Avenue to its intersection with Baylor Street;
THENCE west along Baylor Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue;
THENCE north along North Indiana Avenue to its intersection with Erskine Street;
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THENCE west along Erskine Street to its intersection with North Slide Road;
THENCE north along North Slide Road to its intersection with Marshall Street;
THENCE east along Marshall Street to its intersection with North Utica Avenue;
THENCE south along North Utica Avenue to its intersection with Erskine Street;
THENCE east along Erskine Street to its intersection with North Quaker Avenue;
THENCE north along North Quaker Avenue to its intersection with Ursuline Street;
THENCE east along Ursuline Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue;
THENCE north along North Indiana Avenue to its intersection with Kent Street;
THENCE east along Kent Street to its intersection with North University Avenue;
THENCE north along North University Avenue to its intersection with Regis Street;
THENCE east along Regis Street to its intersection with AT & SF railroad;
THENCE south along the AT & SF to its intersection with North Loop 289;
THENCE east along North Loop 289 to its intersection with North Avenue M;
THENCE north along North Avenue M to its intersection with Wabash Street;
THENCE east along Wabash Street to its intersection with Mesa Road;
THENCE north along Mesa Road to its intersection with Yucca Lane;
THENCE east along Yucca Lane to its intersection with North Avenue A; .
THENCE south along Avenue A to its intersection with East Queens Street;
THENCE east along East Queens Street to its intersection with North Quirt Avenue;
THENCE north along North Quirt Avenue to its intersection with East Bluefield Street;
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THENCE east along East Bluefield Street to its intersection with North Guava Avenue;
THENCE north along North Guava Avenue to its intersection with East Independence Street; thence west along East Independence Street to its intersection with North Fig Avenue;
THENCE north along North Fig Avenue to its intersection with East Lawrence Street;
THENCE west along East Lawrence Street to its intersection with North David Avenue;
THENCE south along North David Avenue to its intersection with East Jamestown Street;
THENCE east along East Jamestown Street to its intersection with North Zenith Avenue;
THENCE south along North Zenith Avenue to its intersection with East Independence Street;
THENCE east along East Independence Street to its intersection with North Walnut Avenue;
THENCE south along North Walnut Avenue to its intersection with East Bluefield Street;
THENCE west along East Bluefield Street to its intersection with North Quirt Avenue;
. THENCE south along North Quirt Avenue to its intersection with East Ursuline Street;
THENCE east along East Ursuline Street to its intersection with North Guava Avenue;
THENCE south along North Guava to its intersection with East Loop 289;
THENCE southeast along Loop 289 to its intersection with East 2nd Street;
THENCE east along East 2nd Street to its intersection with the East City Limits, a point 150 feet east of the centerline of Olive Avenue;
THENCE south along a line parallel to and 150 feet east of the centerline of Olive Avenue to its intersection with East 19th Street;
THENCE east along East 19th Street to its intersection with Quirt Avenue;
THENCE north along Quirt Avenue. to its intersection with Idalou Road; ,
THENCE northwest along the Idalou Highway to its intersection with Vanda Avenue;
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THENCE north along Vanda Avenue to its intersection with East 14th Street;
THENCE west along East 14th Street to its intersection with Redbud Avenue;
THENCE north along Redbud Avenue to its intersection with East 13th Street;
THENCE west along East 13th Street; to its intersection with Oak Avenue;
THENCE north along Oak Avenue to its intersection with East Broadway;
THENCE west along East Broadway to its intersection with Yellowhouse Draw;
THENCE south along Yellowhouse draw to its intersection with East 19th Street;
THENCE west along East 19th and 19th Street to the point of beginning.
SAVE AND EXCEPT;
TRACT 1:
BEGINNING at the intersection of 4th Street and the Amarillo Road;
THENCE west along 4th Street to its intersection with Avenue K;
THENCE north along Avenue K to its intersection with 1st Street;
THENCE east along 1st Street to its intersection with Avenue J;
THENCE south along Avenue J to its intersection with 1st Place;
THENCE east along 1st Place to its intersection with Avenue H;
THENCE north along North Avenue H to its intersection with Amarillo Road;
THENCE south along the Amarillo Road to the point of beginning.
TRACT 2:
BEGINNING at the intersection of Avenue Q and 3rd Street;
THENCE west along 3rd Street to its intersection with Avenue U;
THENCE north along Avenue U to its intersection with 2nd Street;
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THENCE west along 2nd Street to its intersection with University Avenue;
THENCE north along University and North University Avenue to its intersection with Cornell Street;
THENCE west along Cornell Street to its intersection with North Detroit Avenue;
THENCE north along North Detroit Avenue to its intersection with Erskine Street;
THENCE west along Erskine Street to its intersection with to its intersection with North Flint Avenue;
THENCE north along North Flint Avenue to its intersection with Grinnell Street;
THENCE west along Grinnell Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue;
THENCE north along North Indian Avenue to its intersection with the AT & SF railroad;
THENCE south along the AT & SF railroad to its intersection with Avenue Q;
THENCE south along Avenue Q to the point of beginning.
Lubbock North Enterprise Zone contains ap~roximately 16.8 square miles excluding 1.21 square miles for Interstate 27 and Loop 289 right -of -way and Canyon Lakes #1 waterway.
Lubbock North Enterprise Zone consists of 1980 Lubbock County · Census Tracts: block group 3 and block 416 and 420 of Tract l; block groups 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 9 of Tract 2.01; block group 2 of Tract 2.02· block grouQs 2 3, 6, 7, and 9 of Tract 3; part of block 901 tract 4.01; Traci 6.0li· Tract 6.02; Tract 7; block groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 of Trac 8; Tract 9i block groups 1, 2, 4 and 5 of Tract 10; block groups 2 3, 4 and 9 of
Tract Ii; blocks 116l 117l 118l ll9l 1201 121 1 122 1 124l 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 30t 31, 32, 33, 341 35, 36, 37, 139, 140, 141, 92l(part1, and 922 of Tract 02.
SECTION 2. THAT the City Council finds the zone area meets the qualification of the Act.
SECTION 3. THAT the City Council will provide certain tax incentives applicable to business enterprises in the zone which are not applicable throughout the City as indicated on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION 4. THAT the areas described in this ordinance are designated as enterprise zones and reinvestment zones, subject to the approval of the Texas Department of Commerce.
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SECTION 5. THAT the City Council directs and designates the City of Lubbock Mayor as the City's authorized representative to act in all matters pertaining to the nomination and designation of the areas described herein as enterprises zones and reinvestment zones.
SECTION 6. THAT the City Council further directs and designates the City of Lubbock City Manager, as liaison for comunication with the Department to oversee zone activities and communication with qualified businesses.
SECTION 7. THAT a public hearing to consider this ordinance was held by the City Council on February 11, 1993.
SECTION 8. THAT this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage as the law and charter in such cases provides.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading this
February , 1993.
Passed by the City Council on
February , 1993.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
DGV:da/AGENDA-D3/ENTRPSZN.ord
February 1, 1993
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11th day of
Tax Abatement
Residential
LOCAL INCENTIVES
LUBBOCK ENTERPRISE ZONE(S)
EXHIBITB
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of residential projects, will be eligible to be abated for a period
of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be considered if the
individual project meets criteria and guidelines, established for this use by the
affected jurisdiction(s). Criteria and guidelines to be adopted will include
specific, designated, geographic locations within the zone(s) whe_re this
incentive will apply. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
Commercial
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of retail, service and office related projects, will be eligible to
be abated for a period of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be
considered if the individual project meets criteria and guidelines, to be
established for this use by the affected jurisdiction(s). (Available only in
Enterprise Zones)
Industrial
Ad V alorem taxes on industrial improvements will be considered
under criteria and guidelines adopted in 1991 by all taxing jurisdictions of
Lubbock County and currently being reviewed for re-adoption under the
requirements of state law. (CurrenOy Exists)
EXHIBITB
Infrastructure Abatement for Businesses
Businesses in the designated zones may negotiate with the City's
Utilities for the abatement of cost of extension and/or improvements of water
and sewer lines and/or street improvements which are necessary for the
applicant to conduct business. (Currently Exists)
Local Sales and Use Tax Refunds to Qualified Businesses
The City and County of Lubbock will refund local sales and use
taxes paid by qualified businesses, which meet guidelines to be established, at
the rate of 100% during the first year of operation in the zone and 50% for the
second and third years of operation in the zone. The tax will be refunded
based on the qualified business' local purchase of building materials, office
supplies and furnishings for its facilities. (Available only in Enterprise
Zones)
Refunds of Sales Taxes for Creation of Jobs for Qualified Employees
The City and County of Lubbock, jointly and proportionately,
will provide $250, refunded from local sales and use taxes, for each qualified
new employee hired within the designated zone(s) during a company's first
year of operation if the company meets guidelines established for this use. The
maximum refund for a qualified business will be $2,500. Businesses will be
required to certify eligibility for these refunds through employment records
and audits, if desired by the City. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
EXHIBITB
Refund of Building Permit Fees
The City of Lubbock will refund fees usually charged for
building permits, if the business in the designated zones qualifies under
guidelines to be established and retains at least 10 qualified employees.
Refund of fees will be made upon the company's achievement of qualification,
but no longer than three years from the date of initiation of the company's
operation in the zone(s). (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
Tax Increment Financing
This method of financing zone projects may be used by qualified
businesses in the existing TIF District. This District may be expanded within
the zone at a later date. (Currently Exists)
Job Training
The Lubbock-Garza County JTPA will provide On-the-Job
Training services to qualified firms in the zones. Also, the organization will
provide job credits to users of its services. (Currently Exists)
RECEIVED
July 23, 1993
STATE OF TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE "
The Honorable David R. Langston
Mayor, City of Lubbock
Post Office Box 2000
Lubbock., Texas 79457
Dear Mayor Langston:
JUL 2 9 1993
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Enclosed is an original of the executed negotiated agreement for the City of
Lubbock North Enterprise Zone and the City of Lubbock South Enterprise Zone.
We have retained an original of each agreement for our files. Your official
enterprise zone numbers are EZ131-060793-LN and EZ132-060793-LS, respectively.
Please use this number on future reports or documents filed with regard to your
enterprise zones.
With a copy of this letter an Enterprise Zone Workbook is being sent to Bob N. Cass
as the designated liaison for the City of Lubbock North Enterprise Zone and the
City of Lubbock South Enterprise Zone, for use in administering your zones. Let
me know when we may be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
~~"J,8c_../
Camille Berry, CED 0
Director
Texas Enterprise Zone Program
CB:bc
Enclosure
cc: Bob N. Cass
Post Office Box 12728 • Austin, Texas 78711-2728 • 512/472-5059
TDD: 512/320-9698 • Relay Texas Line: 800/735-2988
AGREEMENT FOR DESIGNATION OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 7th day of June, 1993, by and between the Texas
Department of Commerce, an agency of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Department"
and the City of Lubbock, Texas hereinafter referred to as "Unit."
WITNESS ETH:
WHEREAS, the public policy of this state is to provide the people of this state with the necessary
means to assist communities, their residents, and the private sector to create the proper economic
and social environment to induce the investment of private resources in productive business
enterprises located in severely distressed areas and to provide employment to residents of those
areas;
WHEREAS, the objective of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190.7
(the Act) is to provide appropriate investments, tax benefits, and regulatory relief to encourage the
business community to commit its financial participation (Sec. 2(b));
WHEREAS, the revitalization of enterprise zones through the concerted efforts of government
and private sector is declared a public purpose;
WHEREAS, Unit requested Department to designate an area within its jurisdiction as an
enterprise zone, which is described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto;
WHEREAS, Unit filed its application on February 19, 1993, with Department for designation of
an enterprise zone pursuant to the Act for the purpose of revitalizing the area described herein;
WHEREAS, the governing body of Unit adopted an ordinance on February 18, 1993 and
amended the ordinance May 13, 1993, following a public hearing, to nominate the area and made
the necessary finding that the zone area meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise zone as
set forth in the Act;
WHEREAS, the Executive Director acting on behalf of Department authorized and approved
the designation of the enterprise zone on June 7, 1993, under the terms and conditions of the Act and
those set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Unit has entered or will enter into agreements with Qualified Businesses, as
defined in the Act and as further defined in its nominating ordinance, in which the Qualified
Businesses agree to maintain their status as Qua1ified Businesses in order to benefit from the
local incentives available and in which Unit provides for certain local incentives, pursuant to the
terms of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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1. REPRESENTATIONS. Department and Unit represent and warrant, as applicable, the
following:
(a) Findine:s. Based upon the representations made by Unit, Department hereby
reaffirms previous findings that the zone area meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise
zone as set forth in the Act.
(b) Desienation of Enterprise Zone. Department hereby designates the area described
in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto as an enterprise zone, known as the City of Lubbock
North Enterprise Zone, sometimes referred to herein as the Zone.
(c) Period of Zone Desienatjon. The Zone shall take effect on June 7, 1993, and
terminate on September 1, 2000, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this
Agreement. Department may remove the designation, following a public hearing, if the area no
longer meets the criteria for designation as set out in the Act or by Department rule or if
Department determines that the governing body has not complied with commitments made in the
nominating ordinance.
(d) Zone Liaison. Unit has designated its city manager as liaison to communicate
and negotiate with Department, enterprise projects, Qualified Businesses, and other entities in or
affected by the Zone.
(e) Data Submitted. Unit further represents that the data provided to Department is
accurate and current as of the date of application; and that there has been no material adverse
change in the affairs of Unit.
2. PERFORMANCE. Unit represents and warrants that it will provide all tax relief and
other incentives or benefits described in its application for zone designation including, but not
limited to the following:
Unit may provide, on a case-by-case basis, certain incentives to business enterprises in the
zone as outlined in Exhibit C attached hereto.
3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Unit shall submit to Department no later than
October 1 of each year an annual report of the progress, in narrative form, of activities within the
Zone. This report shall be in a format prescribed by Department and shall include the information
specified in Section 23 of the Act. If such report is not received by the deadline, Department may,
following a public hearing, terminate the designation of the zone.
4. MONITORING. (a) Unit shall furnish additional information, reports or
statements as Department may from time to time request in connection with this Agreement. In
order to verify data relating to employment and purchases of equipment, machinery or building
materials sold to an enterprise project, Unit and Qualified Businesses must permit on reasonable
notice a representative of Department, State Auditor or State Comptroller's Office to inspect the
books, records, and properties of Unit and of each Qualified Business at reasonable times and to
make copies and abstracts of such books and records and any documents relating to such data.
Unit shall include the substance of this section in all agreements with Qualified Businesses
executed under the provisions of the Act.
(b) After each monitoring visit, Department shall provide Unit with a written report of the
monitor's findings within sixty (60) days. If the monitoring reports note deficiencies in Unit's
performance, the report shall include requirements for timely correction of such deficiencies by
Unit. Failure by Unit to take action specified in the monitoring report may be cause for
termination of this Agreement, as provided herein.
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5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) Unit covenants that neither it nor any member of its
governing body presently has any interest or shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which
could conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this Agreement. Unit further
covenants that in the performance of this Agreement no person having such interest shall be
employed or appointed by it.
(b) Unit's employees, officers, and/or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities,
favors, or anything of monetary value from Qualified Businesses or potential Qualified
Businesses.
(c) Unit shall comply with all terms and provisions of Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 171.
6. LEGAL AUTHORITY. (a) Unit represents and warrants that it possesses the legal
authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the services it has obligated itself to perform
hereunder.
(b) The person or persons signing and executing this Agreement on behalf of Unit, or
representing themselves as signing and executing this Agreement on behalf of such entity, do
hereby represent and warrant and guarantee that he, she or they have been duly authorized by such
entity to execute this Agreement on behalf of such entity and to validly and legally bind such entity
to all terms, performances, and provisions herein set forth.
(c) Department shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if there is a dispute as to
the legal authority of Unit or the person signing this Agreement to enter into this Agreement or to
render performances hereunder, and the conclusion of that dispute is that Unit or such person
signing did not have such authority.
7. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS. (a) Except as specifically provided otherwise in
this Agreement, any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by
amendment hereto in writing and executed by all parties to this Agreement.
(b) It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that performances under this
Agreement must be rendered in accordance with the Act, the regulations promulgated under the
Act, and the assurances and certifications made to Department by Unit with regard to the operation
of the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Based on these considerations, and in order to ensure the
legal and effective performances under this Agreement by both parties, it is agreed by the parties
hereto that the performances under this Agreement are amended by rules or policy directives
promulgated by Department which serve to establish, interpret, or clarify performance
requirements under this Agreement. Policy directives and rule amendments shall not alter the
terms of this Agreement so as to release Department of any obligation specified herein.
(c) Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement which are
required by changes in Federal or state law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement without written amendment hereto, and shall become effective on the date designated
by such law or regulations. Department hereby agrees to notify Unit in writing of any such
alterations, additions or deletions of which it has knowledge within sixty (60) days of acquiring
that knowledge.
8. TERMINATION. (a) Department shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time before the date of completion specified in Paragraph 1
(c) of this Agreement whenever Department determines that Unit has failed to comply with any
provision of the Act or Texas Enterprise Program Rules. Department shall notify Unit in writing
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prior to the sixtieth (60th) day preceding the date of termination of such determination, the reasons
for such termination, the effective date of such termination, and in the case of partial termination,
the portion of the Agreement to be terminated. In the case of termination in whole, or in part,
Department shall conduct a public hearing prior to the effective date of termination.
(b) All of the parties to this Agreement shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in
whole or in part, when all parties agree that the continuation of the activities allowed under this
Agreement would not produce beneficial results, provided that all parties agree in writing upon the
termination conditions, including the effective date of such termination; and in the case of partial
termination, the portion of the Agreement to be terminated. A public notice of termination of this
Agreement shall also be published by Unit in a local newspaper covering jurisdiction of Unit.
9. NOTICES. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice, request,
complaint, demand, communication or other paper shall be sufficiently given and shall be
deemed given when the same are: (i) deposited in the United States mail and sent by first class
mail, postage prepaid~ or (ii) delivered in each case to the parties at the addresses set forth below or
at such other address as a party may designate by notice to the other parties.
Ifto Unit:
City of Lubbock
1625 13th Street
Post Office Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Attn: David R. Langston, Mayor
and
Ifto Department:
Texas Department of Commerce
410 East 5th Street
Post Office Box 12728
Austin, Texas 78711
Attn: Executive Director
10. OTHER AGREEMENTS. All oral and written agreements among the parties to
this Agreement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that were made prior to the
execution of this Agreement have been reduced to writing and are contained in this Agreement.
11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it is the intent of the parties hereto that the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced to the full extent permitted at law or
in equity.
12. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each
of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
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13. ATTACHMENTS. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are
hereby made a part of this agreement, and constitute promised performances by Unit in
accordance with this agreement.
( 1) Exhibit A, Legal Description of the Zone;
(2) Exhibit B, Map; and
(3) Exhibit C, Local Incentives.
Witness our hands effective this 7th day of June, 1993.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
BY:
ITS:
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EXHIBIT A
Description of LUBBOCK NORTH ENTERPRISE ZONE
Beginning at the intersection of 19th Street and University Avenue;
THENCE north along University Avenue to its intersection with 4th Street;
THENCE west along 4th Street to its intersection with Detroit Avenue;
THENCE north along Detroit and North Detroit Avenue to its intersection with Baylor Street;
THENCE west along Baylor Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue;
THENCE north along North Indiana Avenue to.its intersection with Erskine Street;
THENCE west along Erskine Street to its intersection with North Slide Road;
THENCE north along North Slide Road to its intersection with· Marshall Street;
THENCE east along Marshall Street to its intersection with North Utica Avenue;
THENCE south along North Utica Avenue to its intersection with Erskine Street;
THENCE east along Erskine Street to its intersection with North Quaker Avenue;
THENCE north along North Quaker Avenue to its intersection with Ursuline Street;
THENCE east along Ursuline Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue; .
THENCE north along North Indiana Avenue to its intersection with Kent Street;
THENCE east along Kent Street to its intersection with North University Avenue;
THENCE north a1ona North University Avenue to its intersection with Regis Street;
THENCE east along Regis Street to its intersection with AT & SF railroad;
THENCE south along the AT & SF to its intersection with North Loop 289;
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EXHIBIT 1\
THENCE east along North Loop 289 to its intersection with North Avenue M;
THENCE north along North Avenue M to its intersection with Wabash Street;
THENCE east along Wabash Street to its intersection with Mesa Road; ·
THENCE north along Mesa Road to its intersection with Yucca Lane;
THENCE east along Yucca Lane to its intersection with North Avenue A;
THENCE south along Avenue A to its intersection with East Queens Street;
THENCE east along East Queens Street to its intersection with North Quirt Avenue;
THENCE north along North Quirt Avenue to its intersection with East Bluefield Street;
THENCE east along East Bluefield Street to its intersection with North Guava Avenue;
THENCE north along North Guava Avenue to its intersection with East Independence Street;
THENCE west along East Independence Street to its intersection with North Fig Avenue;
THENCE north along North Fig Avenue to its intersection with East Lawrence Street;
THENCE west along East Lawrence Street to its intersection with North David Avenue;
THENCE south along North David Avenue to its intersection with East Jamestown Street;
THENCE west along East Jamestown Street to its intersection with North Zenith Avenue;
THENCE south along North Zenith Avenue to its intersection with East Independence Street;
THENCE west along East Independence Street to its intersection with North Walnut Avenue;
THENCE south along North Walnut Avenue to its intersection with East Bluefield Street;
THENCE west along East Bluefield Street to its intersection with North Quirt Avenue;
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EXHIBIT A
THENCE south aiong North Quirt Avenue to its intersection with East Ursuline Street;
THENCE east aiong East Ursuline Street to its intersection with North Guava Avenue;
THENCE south along North Guava to its intersection with East loop 289;
THENCE southeast along Loop 289 to its intersection with East Erskine Street;
THENCE east along East Erskine Street to its intersection with the Idalou Road;
THENCE southwest along the Idalou Road to its intersection with Loop 289;
THENCE southeast along Loop 289 to its intersection with East 2nd Street;
THENCE east along East 2nd Street to its intersection with the East City Limits, a point 150 feet east of the centerline of Olive Avenue;
THENCE south along a line parallel to and 150 feet east of the centerline of Olive Avenue to 1ts intersection with East 19th Street;
THENCE west along East 19th Street to its intersection with Quirt Avenue;
THENCE north along Quirt Avenue to its in~ersection with Idalou Road;
"!~ •• -., THENCE northw.e.&t along the Idalou Highway to its intersection with Vanda Avenue;
THENCE north along Vanda Avenue to its intersection with East 14th Street;
THENCE west along East 14th Street to its intersection with Redbud Avenue;
THENCE north along Redbud Avenue to its intersection with East 13th Street;
THENCE west along East 13th Street; to its intersection with Oak Avenue;
THENCE north along Oak Avenue to its intersection with East Broadway;
THENCE west along East Broadway to its intersection with Yellowhouse Draw;
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EXHIBIT A
THENCE south along Yellowhouse draw to its intersection with East 19th Street;
THENCE west along East 19th and 19th Street to the point of beginning.
SAVE AND EXCEPT:
TRACT 1:
BEGINNING at the intersection of 4th Street and the Amarillo Road;
THENCE west along 4th Street to its intersection with the AT & SF railroad;
THENCE northwest along the AT & SF railroad to its intersection with Avenue K;
THENCE north along Avenue K to its intersection with 1st Street;
THENCE east along 1st Street to its intersection with Avenue J;
THENCE south along Avenue J to its intersection with 1st Place;
THENCE east along 1st Place to its intersection with Avenue H;
THENCE northeast along the east right-of-way line of Avenue H and North Avenue H to its intersection with the Amarillo Road and Municipal Drive;
THENCE south along the Amarillo Road to the point of beginning.
TRACT 2:
BEGINNING at the intersection of Avenue Q and 3rd Street;
THENCE west along 3rd Street to its intersection with Avenue U;
THENCE north along Avenue U to its intersection with 2nd Street;
THENCE west along 2nd Street to its intersection with
University Avenue;
THENCE north along University and North University Avenue to its intersection with Cornell Street;
THENCE west along Cornell Street to its intersection with North Detroit Avenue;
THENCE north along North Detroit Avenue to its intersection
with Erskine Street;
THENCE west along Erskine Street to its intersection with to its intersection with North Flint Avenue;
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EXHIBIT A
THENCE north along North Flint Avenue to its intersection with Grinnell Street;
THENCE west along Grinnell Street to its intersection with North Indiana Avenue;
THENCE north along North Indian Avenue to its intersection with the AT & SF railroad;
THENCE south along the AT & SF railroad to its intersection with Avenue Q;
THENCE south along Avenue Q to the point of beginning.
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Residential
EXHIBIT C
LOCAL INCENTIVES
LUBBOCK ENTERPRISE ZONE(S)
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of residential projects, will be eligible to be abated for a period
of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be considered if the
individual project meets criteria and guidelines, established for this use by the
affected jurisdiction(s). Criteria and guidelines to be adopted will include
specific, designated, geographic locations within the zone(s) where this
incentive will apply. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
Commercial
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of retail, service and office related projects, will be eligible to
be abated for a period of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be
considered if the individual project meets criteria and guidelines, to be
established for this use by the affected jurisdiction(s). (Available only in
Enterprise Zones)
Industrial
Ad Valorem taxes on industrial improvements will be considered
under criteria and guidelines adopted in 1991 by all taxing jurisdictions of
Lubbock County and currently being reviewed for re-adoption under the
requirements of state law. (Currently Exists)
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EXHIBIT C
Infrastructure Abatement for Businesses
Businesses in the designated zones may negotiate with the City's .
Utilities for the abatement of cost of extension and/or improvements of water
and sewer lines and/or street improvements which are necessary for the
applicant to conduct business. (Currently Exists)
Local Sales and Use Tax Refunds to Qualified Businesses
The City and County of Lubbock will refund local sales and use
taxes paid by qualified businesses, which meet guidelines to be established, at
the rate of 100% during the first year of operation in the zone and 50% for the
second and third years of operation in the zone. The tax will be refunded
based on the qualified business' local purchase of building materials, office
supplies and furnishings for its facilities. (Available only in Enterprise
Zones)
Refunds of Sales Taxes for Creation of Jobs for Qualified Employees
The City and County of Lubbock, jointly and proportionately,
will provide $250, refunded from local sales and use taxes, for each qualified
new employee hired within the designated zone(s) during a company's first
year of operation if the company meets guidelines established for this use. The
maximum refund for a qualified business will be $2,500. Businesses will be
required to certify eligibility for these refunds through employment records
and audits, if desired by the City. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
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AGREEMENT FOR DESIGNATION OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TRAVIS §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 7th day of June, 1993, by and between the Texas
Department of Commerce, an agency of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Department"
and the City of Lubbock, Texas hereinafter referred to as "Unit."
WITNESS ETH:
WHEREAS, the public policy of this state is to provide the people of this state with the necessary
means to assist communities, their residents, and the private sector to create the proper economic
and social environment to induce the investment of private resources in productive business
enterprises located in severely distressed areas and to provide employment to residents of those
areas;
WHEREAS, the objective of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Civil Statutes, Article 5190. 7
(the Act) is to provide appropriate investments, tax benefits, and regulatory relief to encourage the
business community to commit its financial participation (Sec. 2(b));
WHEREAS, the revitalization of enterprise zones through the concerted efforts of government
and private sector is declared a public purpose;
WHEREAS, Unit requested Department to designate an area within its jurisdiction as an
enterprise zone, which is described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto;
WHEREAS, Unit filed its application on February 19, 1993, with Department for designation of
an enterprise zone pursuant to the Act for the purpose of revitalizing the area described herein;
WHEREAS, the governing body of Unit adopted an ordinance on February 18, 1993 and
amended the ordinance May 13, 1993, following a public hearing, to nominate the area and made
the necessary finding that the zone area meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise zone as
set forth in the Act;
WHEREAS, the Executive Director acting on behalf of Department authorized and approved
the designation of the enterprise zone on June 7, 1993, under the terms and conditions of the Act and
those set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Unit has entered or will enter into agreements with Qualified Businesses, as
defined in the Act and as further defined in its nominating ordinance, in which the Qualified
Businesses agree to maintain their status as Qualified Businesses in order to benefit from the
local incentives available and in which Unit provides for certain local incentives, pursuant to the
terms of the Act;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the respective representations and agreements
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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1. REPRESENTATIONS. Department and Unit represent and warrant, as applicable, the
following:
(a) Findine:s. Based upon the representations made by Unit, Department hereby
reaffirms previous findings that the zone area meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise
zone as set forth in the Act.
(b) Desie::nation of Enterprise Zone. Department hereby designates the area described
in Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached hereto as an enterprise zone, known as the City of Lubbock
South Enterprise Zone, sometimes referred to herein as the Zone.
(c) Period of Zone Desie::nation. The Zone shall take effect on June 7, 1993, and
terminate on September 1, 2000, unless otherwise specifically provided by the terms of this
Agreement. Department may remove the designation, following a public hearing, if the area no
longer meets the criteria for designation as set out in the Act or by Department rule or if
Department determines that the governing body has not complied with commitments made in the
nominating ordinance.
(d) Zone Liaison. Unit has designated its city manager as Jiaison to communicate
and negotiate with Department, enterprise projects, Qualified Businesses, and other entities in or
affected by the Zone.
(e) Data Submitted. Unit further represents that the data provided to Department is
accurate and current as of the date of application; and that there has been no material adverse
change in the affairs of Unit.
2. PERFORMANCE. Unit represents and warrants that it will provide all tax relief and
other incentives or benefits described in its application for zone designation including, but not
limited to the following:
Unit may provide, on a case-by-case basis, certain incentives to business enterprises in the
zone as outlined in Exhibit C attached hereto.
3. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Unit shall submit to Department no later than
October 1 of each year an annual report of the progress, in narrative form, of activities within the
Zone. This report shall be in a format prescribed by Department and shall include the information
specified in Section 23 of the Act. If such report is not received by the deadline, Department may,
following a public hearing, terminate the designation of the zone.
4. MONITORING. (a) Unit shall furnish additional information, reports or
statements as Department may from time to time request in connection with this Agreement. In
order to verify data relating to employment and purchases of equipment, machinery or building
materials sold to an enterprise project, Unit and Qualified Businesses must permit on reasonable
notice a representative of Department, State Auditor or State Comptroller's Office to inspect the
books, records, and properties of Unit and of each Qualified Business at reasonable times and to
make copies and abstracts of such books and records and any documents relating to such data.
Unit shall incJude the substance of this section in all agreements with Qualified Businesses
executed under the provisions of th~ Act.
(b) After each monitoring visit, Department shall provide Unit with a written report of the
monitor's findings within sixty (60) days. If the monitoring reports note deficiencies in Unit's
performance, the report shall include requirements for timely correction of such deficiencies by
Unit. Failure by Unit to take action specified in the monitoring report may be cause for
termination of this Agreement, as provided herein.
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5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) Unit covenants that neither it nor any member of its
governing body presently has any interest or shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which
could conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of this Agreement. Unit further
covenants that in the performance of this Agreement no person having such interest shall be
employed or appointed by it.
(b) Unit's employees, officers, and/or agents shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities,
favors, or anything of monetary value from Qualified Businesses or potential Qualified
Businesses.
(c) Unit shall comply with all terms and provisions of Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 171.
6. LEGAL AUTHORITY. (a) Unit represents and warrants that it possesses the legal
authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform the services it has obligated itself to perform
hereunder.
(b) The person or persons signing and executing this Agreement on behalf of Unit, or
representing themselves as signing and executing this Agreefllent on behalf of such entity, do
hereby represent and warrant and guarantee that he, she or they have been duly authorized by such
entity to execute this Agreement on behalf of such entity and to validly and legally bind such entity
to all terms, performances, and provisions herein set forth.
(c) Department shall have the right to terminate this Agreement if there is a dispute as to
the legal authority of Unit or the person signing this Agreement to enter into this Agreement or to
render performances hereunder, and the conclusion of that dispute is that Unit or such person
signing did no.t have such authority.
7. CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS. < a) Except as specifically provided otherwise in
this Agreement, any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement shall be by
amendment hereto in writing and executed by all parties to this Agreement.
(b) It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that performances under this
Agreement must be rendered in accordance with the Act, the regulations promulgated under the
Act, and the assurances and certifications made to Department by Unit with regard to the operation
of the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. Based on these considerations, and in order to ensure the
legal and effective performances under this Agreement by both parties, it is agreed by the parties
hereto that the performances under this Agreement are amended· by rules or policy directives
promulgated by Department which serve to establish, interpret, or clarify performance
requirements under this Agreement. Policy directives and rule amendments shall not alter the
terms of this Agreement so as to release Department of any obligation specified herein.
(c) Any alterations, additions, or deletions to the terms of this Agreement which are
required by changes in Federal or state law or regulations are automatically incorporated into this
Agreement without written amendment hereto, and shall become effective on the date designated
by such law or regulations. Department hereby agrees to notify Unit in writing of any such
alterations, additions or deletions of which it has knowledge within sixty (60) days of acquiring
that knowledge.
8. TERMINATION. (a) Department shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time before the date of completion specified in Paragraph 1
(c) of this Agreement whenever Department determines that Unit has failed to comply with any
provision of the Act or Texas Enterprise Program Rules. Department shall notify Unit in writing
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prior to the sixtieth (60th) day preceding the date of termination of such determination, the reasons
for such termination, the effective date of such termination, and in the ease of partial termination,
the portion of the Agreement to be terminated. In the ease of termination in whole, or in part,
Department shall conduct a pub lie hearing prior to the effective date of termination.
(b) All of the parties to this Agreement shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in
whole or in part, when al1 parties agree that the continuation of the activities allowed under this
Agreement would not produce beneficial results, provided that all parties agree in writing upon the
termination conditions, including the effective date of such termination; and in the ease of partial
termination, the portion of the Agreement to be terminated. A public notice of termination of this
Agreement shall also be published by Unit in a local newspaper covering jurisdiction of Unit.
9. NOTICES. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, any notice, request,
complaint, demand, communication or other paper shall be sufficiently given and shall be
deemed given when the same are: (i) deposited in the United States mail and sent by first class
mail, postage prepaid; or (ii) delivered in each case to the parties at the addresses set forth below or
at such other address as a party may designate by notice to the other parties.
If to Unit:
City of Lubbock
1625 13th Street
Post Office Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Attn: David R. Langston, Mayor
and
If to Department:
Texas Department of Commerce
410 East 5th Street
Post Office Box 12728
Austin, Texas 78711
Attn: Executive Director
10. OTHER AGREEMENTS. All oral and written agreements among the parties to
this Agreement relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that were made prior to the
execution of this Agreement have been reduced to writing and are contained in this Agreement.
11. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall for any reason be held
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, it is the intent of the parties hereto that the remaining
provisions of this Agreement shall be construed and enforced to the full extent permitted at law or
in equity.
12. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each
of which shall be an original and all of which shal1 constitute but one and the same instrument.
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13. ATTACHMENTS. The attachments enumerated and denominated below are
hereby made a part of this agreement, and constitute promised performances by Unit in
accordance with this agreement.
BY.
ITS:
(1) Exhibit A, Legal Description of the Zone;
(2) Exhibit B, Map; and
(3) Exhibit C, Local Incentives.
Witness our hands effective this 7th day of June, 1993.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
ITS:
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EXHIBIT A
Description of LUBBOCK SOUTH ENTERPRISE ZONE
Beginning at the intersection of 19th Street and Avenue H;
THENCE east along 19th Street and East 19th Street to its intersection with the East City Limits, a point 150 feet east of the center line of Olive Avenue;
THENCE south along the City Limits a line parallel to and ISO feet east of the center line of Olive Avenue to its intersection with East 66th Street;
THENCE east along East 66th Street to its intersection with Wood Avenue;
THENCE south along Wood Avenue to its intersection with East
82nd Street;
THENCE west along East 82nd Street to its intersection with the southeast City Limits;
THENCE southeast along the City Limits to its intersection with the City Limits; .
THENCE southwest along the City Limits to its intersection with the City Limits;
THENCE northwest along the City limits to its intersection with Peach Avenue;
THENCE west along a line parallel to and 150 feet south of the center line of 82nd Street to its intersection with Avenue H;
THENCE north along Avenue H to its intersection Avenue Q South Drive;
THENCE northwest along Avenue Q South Drive to its intersection with Avenue Q;
THENCE north along Avenue Q to its intersection with 32nd Street;
THENCE east along 32nd Street to its intersection with Avenue P;
THENCE north along Avenue P to its intersection with 30th Street;
THENCE east along 30th Street to its intersection with Avenue H;
THENCE north along Avenue H to the point of beginning.
Lubbock South Enterprise Zone contains a~proximately 15.7 square miles excluding 0.7 square miles for Interstate 27 and Loop 289 right-of-way and Canyon Lakes #6 waterway.
Lubbock South Enterprise Zone consists of 1980 Lubbock County Census Tracts; 12.0l~ 12.02, block groups 1, 2 and 3 of 13, 24, and 25 and part of b1ock 310 of Tract 102 and part of block 908 of Tract 105.01.
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Tax Abatement
Residential
EXHIBIT C
LOCAL INCENTIVES
LUBBOCK ENTERPRISE ZONE(S)
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of residential projects, will be eligible to be abated for a period
of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be considered if the
individual project meets criteria and guidelines, established for this use by the
affected jurisdiction(s). Criteria and guidelines to be adopted will include
specific, designated, geographic locations within the zone(s) where this
incentive will apply. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
Commercial
Ad Valorem taxes on improvements, by new construction or
modernization of retail, service and office related projects, will be eligible to
be abated for a period of five (5) years at 100% per year. Abatement will be
considered if the individual project meets criteria and guidelines, to be
established for this use by the affected jurisdiction(s). (Available only in
Enterprise Zones)
Industrial
Ad V alorem taxes on industrial improvements will be considered
under criteria and guidelines adopted in 1991 by all taxing jurisdictions of
Lubbock County and currently being reviewed for re-adoption under the
requirements of state law. (Currently Exists)
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EXHIBIT C
Infrastructure Abatement for Businesses
Businesses in the designated zones may negotiate with the City's
Utilities for the abatement of cost of extension and/or improvements of water
and sewer lines and/or street improvements which are necessary for the
applicant to conduct business. (Currently Exists)
Local Sales and Use Tax Refunds to Qualified Businesses
The City and County of Lubbock will refund local sales and use
taxes paid by qualified businesses, which meet guidelines to be established, at
the rate of 100% during the first year of operation in the zone and 50% for the
second and third years of operation in the zone. The tax will be refunded
based on the qualified business' local purchase of building materials, office
supplies and furnishings for its facilities. (Available only in Enterprise
Zones)
Refunds of Sales Taxes for Creation of Jobs for Qualified Employees
The City and County of Lubbock, jointly and proportionately,
will provide $250, refunded from local sales and use taxes, for each qualified
new employee hired within the designated zone(s) during a company's first
year of operation if the company meets guidelines established for this use. The
maximum refund for a qualified business will be $2,500. Businesses will be
required to certify eligibility for these refunds through employment records
and audits, if desired by the City. (Available only in Enterprise Zones)
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R-1527
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF_LUBao~
Before me Pa t-t l. at e a 'N'otary Public in and for Lubbock County, Texas on this day
personally appearPd T • · J • A u f 11 I , ·Ac co u n t Man a E! e r of the Southwestern Newspa-
pers Corporation, publishers of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal -Morning, and Sunday, who being by me duly
sworn did depose and say that said newspaper has been published continuously for more than fifty-two weeks pri-
or to the first insertion of this __ L...,e .... e: ... a ....... l _.N.__;t...,0 .... · ... c_-_.e ______________________ _
----------,----,-,-....,....--.. 0. 10s:.. 4280 at Lubbock County, Texas and the attached print-
ed copy of the Le E! a I Notice is a true copy of the original and was printed in the Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal on the followinG_ dat7sa:_·~F.,.11e:...1.6,l...j. c...,u~ag..C~~...,....2 ... a.,_,._.._1 .... 9-"9'-3.__ ____________ _ ,6 ... 55 = !:>Z.80
LUBBOCK AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Southwestern Newspaper Corporation
NOT ARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Texas
My Commission Expires .................. ___ _
Subscribed and sworn to before me thi .... s _...,2_S-.._ ____ day of Ee ht a cl t Y 19 2a
FORM58-10
SECOND READINGOl)ICIINANCE'
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--ORDINANCE NO. ffll . ·
'AN ~RDiNANCE C)F TH~
CITY COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, NOM•
•NATING TWO AREAS AS EN• · · -rERPRISE ZONES PURSUANT • ro THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE :ONE ACT (TEXAS CIVIL STAT•
JTES, ART. 5190,1)1 PROVIDING rAX INCENTIVES! DESIGNAT• ING AN AUTHORIZED PRESEN• TATIVE TO ACT IN ALL MAT• TERS PERTAINING TO THE
NOMINATION AND DESIGNA•
TION OF THE AREA DE· SCRIBED HEREIN AS AN EN• TERPRISE ZONE AND REIN•
VESTMENT ZONE (TEXAS TAX
CODE, CHAP. 312); AND FUR•
THER DESIGNATING A LIAISON TO ACT ON ALL MATTERS PER-TAINING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT ONCE DESIGNATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE. ·
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