Economic Development Partnership Board

City Hall City of Denton 215 E. McKinney St. Denton, Texas 76201 www.cityofdenton.com Meeting Agenda Economic Development Partnership Board Wednesday, February 12, 2020 11:00 AM City Council Work Session Room After determining that a quorum is present, the Economic Development Partnership Board of the City of Denton, Texas, will convene in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. EDP20-008 Consider approval of the meeting minutes of November 13, 2019 and January 15, 2020. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - November 13, 2019 Meeting Minutes Exhibit 3 - January 15, 2020 Meeting Minutes B. EDP20-006 Receive a report, hold a discussion, give staff direction, and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the City of Denton’s Policy for Tax Abatement and Incentives. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Draft Policy (Clean) Exhibit 3 - Draft Policy (Redline) Exhibit 4 - Presentation C. EDP20-007 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the comprehensive economic development strategic plan being completed by TIP Strategies, including but not limited to community economic development goals and vision; business attraction, retention, and expansion programs and strategies; marketing and outreach; business support; education, labor, and workforce development; community advantages and disadvantages; incentives and related policies; development districts; and general economic development strategies, policies, tools and related matters. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet D. EDP20-009 Staff Reports: 1. City ED Strategic Performance Report 2. First Quarter FY19/20 Statistical Trends and News of Denton Report 3. January 2020 Chamber Activity Report 4. Future Agenda Item Matrix Attachments: Exhibit 1 - City ED Strategic Performance Report Exhibit 2 - First Quarter FY19/20 Statistical Trends and News of Denton Report Exhibit 3 - January 2020 Chamber Activity Report Exhibit 4 - Future Agenda Items Matrix Page 1 Printed on 2/7/2020 Economic Development Partnership Meeting Agenda February 12, 2020 Board 2. CONCLUDING ITEMS A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the Economic Development Partnership Board or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. NOTE: The Economic Development Partnership Board reserves the right to adjourn into a Closed Meeting on any item on its open meeting agenda consistent with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, or as otherwise allowed by law. CERTIFICATE I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Denton, Texas, on the 7th day of February, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ____________________________________ CITY SECRETARY NOTE: THE CITY OF DENTON'S DESIGNATED PUBLIC MEETING FACILITIES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION, SUCH AS SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED, IF REQUESTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED MEETING. PLEASE CALL THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 940-349-8309 OR USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES FOR THE DEAF (TDD) BY CALLING 1-800-RELAY-TX SO THAT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION CAN BE ARRANGED. Page 2 Printed on 2/7/2020