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, April 13, 2022 11:00 AM Development Service Center Training Rooms 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, April 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Development Service Center Training Rooms 3, 4, and 5 at 401 N. Elm Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered: 1. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A. EDP22-021 Consider approval of the minutes of February 9, 2022. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet 02-9-2022 EDPB Draft Minutes B. EDP22-024 Receive a report and hold a discussion about a new workforce training program by US Aviation. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Presentation and Marketing Material C. EDP22-027 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and appoint members of the Downtown Economic Development Committee. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet D. EDP22-023 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the Hickory and Rail Venture LLC one-year renewal of the contract between the City of Denton and Hickory and Rail Venture LLC. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Partnership Annual Report Exhibit 3 - Partnership Agreement Exhibit 4 - Presentation E. EDP22-022 Receive a report, hold a discussion, give staff direction, and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the City of Denton’s policies and evaluation matrix for incentives. Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Agenda Information Sheet Exhibit 2 - Draft Tax Abatement Policy Exhibit 3 - Draft Chapter 380 Policy Exhibit 4 - Draft Strategic Growth Areas by Industry Code Exhibit 5 - Draft Incentive Evaluation Matrix Exhibit 6 - Living Wage and Income Limits Resource Document Exhibit 7 - Presentation Page 1 Printed on 4/8/2022 Economic Development Partnership Meeting Agenda April 13, 2022 Board F. EDP22-028 Staff Report: 1. February 2022 Prospect Activity Report Attachments: Exhibit 1 - February 2022 Prospect Activity Report 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 official website (https://tx-denton.civicplus.com/242/Public-Meetings-Agendas) and bulletin board at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas, on April 8, 2022, in advance of the 72-hour posting deadline, as applicable, and in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. ____________________________________ 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 4/8/2022