Texas Administrative Code › Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Part 5 - OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM OFFICE › Chapter 175 - DEFENSE ECONOMIC READJUSTMENT ZONES › Section 175.4 - Application Contents for Designation of Readjustment Zones

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) For an area to be designated as a
				Readjustment Zone, the nominating body, after nominating the area as a
				readjustment zone, must send to the Office a written application for
				designation of the area as a readjustment zone with the information specified
				in the Act, §2310.105.
(b)
				Documentation. An application for readjustment zone designation must contain
				the information and documentation specified in the Act. In addition, each
				application for designation of a readjustment zone or application to amend the
				boundaries of a designated readjustment zone must be typed directly on the form
				provided by the Office and must include all applicable attachments as specified
				in the application, including:
(1) the name,
				physical address, mailing address, and telephone number of the applicant
				governing body or bodies, their designated representative and their liaison to
				communicate and negotiate with the Office and the administrative authority and
				its representative, if applicable;
(2) information and documentation concerning
				the applicant. If a joint application is being submitted by a municipality and
				county, or a combination of municipalities and/or counties, the information
				must be provided for each entity. The information concerning the applicant must
				include:
(A) a statement signed by the
				applicant certifying that the contents of the application are true and correct
				to the best information and belief of the applicant and that the applicant has
				read the Act and this chapter and is familiar with the provisions of the
				defense readjustment zone program;
(B) a certified copy of the ordinance or
				order, as appropriate, of the governing body of the applicant nominating the
				area within its jurisdiction as a readjustment zone under the Act, containing
				the information set forth in the Act, §2303.104, and identifying by job
				title the liaison, liaisons, representative or representatives in accordance
				with paragraph (1) of this subsection. The ordinance or order must specify any
				incentives to be provided by the municipality or county to business enterprises
				in the readjustment zone. At least three incentives must be offered in the
				readjustment zone which are not offered elsewhere throughout the jurisdiction.
				At least one incentive must be financial in nature; and
(C) if a joint application, a description and
				certified copy of the agreements between joint applicants providing for the
				joint administration of the readjustment zone.
(3) information and documentation concerning
				administration of the zone:
(A) a brief
				description of how the zone will be managed, including the unit or department
				within the municipality or county responsible for oversight of readjustment
				zone activities and person or persons responsible for readjustment zone
				administration within the municipality or county;
(B) the procedures for negotiating with
				residents, community groups, and other entities affected by the readjustment
				zone and qualified businesses within the readjustment zone;
(C) a description of the administrative
				authority, if any, including a list of members with representation as set forth
				in the Act, §2310.202; and
(D)
				a description of the functions and duties of the administrator or
				administrative authority, if any, including decision-making authority and the
				authority to negotiate with affected entities; and
(4) information and documentation concerning
				the proposed readjustment zone, including:
(A) a map of the proposed readjustment zone
				location which clearly shows readjustment zone boundaries, including existing
				streets and highways, rail, and air facilities, and the area of the
				readjustment zone that contains area of an enterprise zone designated under
				Government Code, Chapter 2303;
(B)
				certification of the geographic makeup of the proposed readjustment zone
				including the total square miles in the proposed defense readjustment zone, the
				total square miles of each applicant's jurisdiction, and the percentage of the
				jurisdiction in the readjustment zone;
(C) a summary, in tabular form, of the data
				qualifying the area for a readjustment zone and supporting data as required by
				the Act and this chapter;
(D) a
				statement setting forth the economic objectives, the current business and labor
				conditions, and the marketing strategy for the readjustment zone; and
(E) an annualized seven-year estimate of the
				economic impact of the readjustment zone that reflects at least the number of
				jobs and capital investment expected as a result of the designation of the
				readjustment zone, considering all of the tax incentives, financial benefits,
				and programs contemplated, on the revenues of the municipality or county. The
				estimate must be provided in tabular form and must describe the basis and
				assumptions used.