HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (Resolution R-20-4486-1)-03/17/2020RESOLUTION R-20-4486-1
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CREATION OF AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT
LOCAL BUSINESS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared
COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic; and
WHEREAS, President Donald Trump declared a State of National Emergency
for the United States of America on March 13, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott issued a State of Disaster for all Texas
counties for COVID-19 on March 13, 2020; and
WHEREAS, County Judge Glen Whitley issued a Declaration of Local
Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency for Tarrant County for
COVID-19 on March 13, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the following action is in
the best interests of the health, safety and welfare of the public,
particularly in light of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on
both the residents and businesses within the City of Colleyville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council hereby authorizes and approves the
creation of an economic development incentive program to
support local business during the COVID-19 pandemic, which
will administer incentive grants in the form of $35.00 gift cards
for use at participating Colleyville businesses.
Sec. 2 THAT this program will be funded with eligible and available TIF
funds for economic development and the City Manager, or his
designee, is authorized to execute all documents and
agreements necessary to effectuate the foregoing economic
development incentive agreement program.
Sec. 3 THAT this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and
after its passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Resolution R-20-4486-1
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APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS AND 0 ABSTENTIONS ON THIS
THE 17TH DAY OF MARCH 2O20.
Mayor Richard Newton Aye Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Lindamood Aye
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Aye Place 3, Kathy Wheat Aye
Place 4, George Dodson Aye Place 5, Chuck Kelley Aye
Place 6, Callie Rigney Aye
ATTEST:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
TY OF COLLEYVILLE
Richard Newton
Mayor