January 19, 2021 at 6:30 PM - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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1. Call to order; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Approval of Minutes from: November 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.
Attachments:
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3. Discussion:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director
Description:
On recent activities by the Horizon City Economic Development Corporation.
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4. Discussion:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director/ Horizon City CIP Manager
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On Horizon City CIP Presentation toward creating a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone to support commercial activity in Horizon City.
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director
Description:
On a plan for marketing activities during 2021 for Horizon City EDC and its Horizon Tech Accelerator Program.
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6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director
Description:
On an update on the UTEP Hunt Institute's study and approve First Amendment to a contract with the University of Texas at El Paso (Hunt Institute) for Federal Coronavirus Relief (CARE) Funds for study of the impact of the Emergency Health declaration on Horizon City businesses.
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7. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director
Description:
On the possible future conveyance of a city-owned property to Horizon City EDC for commercial or other economic development use.
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8. Discussion:
Presenter:
Presenter: EDC Executive Director
Description:
On an update regading the agreement with Polar Service Center/Entrans International for a manufacturing operation.
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9. Executive Session
Description:
The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors of the Town of Horizon City may recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, under Article 551.071 – Consultation with
Attorney; 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property; 551.073 – Deliberation Regarding Gifts and Donations; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Deliberation Regarding Security Devices and 551.087 – Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.
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9.A. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
EDC Executive Director
Description:
On real estate negotiations regarding parcels in Horizon City’s Transit Oriented Development area. (551.072) (551.087)
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10. Adjournment:
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