City Manager Roy McDaniel distributed to the Council copies of the Buffalo Gap Road Corridor Study and the Overlay Zone Section from the Code, tax roll and tax publication information, and the Region G water plan. Jeff Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Development, briefed the Council on the corridor study and overlay zone explaining the purpose of the study and zone and the public and property owners involvement in their development. Mr. McDaniel stated he feels the study is flexible and can still be followed. The Council briefly discussed various consent and regular agenda items. Resolutions Oral Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a collaborative agreement to participate with the Texas Association of Local Health Officials in seeking grant approval.
Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Gertson then introduced Kelly Cheek, Community Development Specialist, who briefed the Council on the specifics of funding and entitlements, requests from organizations, and use of funds. Mayor Barr noted staff's recommendation and questioned how it would be implemented. The Development Corporation of Abilene is developing the Industrial Park. The Planned Development District provides for controls that are intended to preserve the quality of the park and is designed to allow for industrial and associated uses with substantial aesthetic and design controls. To achieve economic development with DCOA an incentive package should be presented to desired businesses.