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i itRI�� "TEXAS Ms. Hammond presented pictures from the tour of Universal's facility. She concluded the report by thanking those who participated in the tour and notifying those who were unable to participate, that a potential second visit would be scheduled in the near future. LionsHead Specialty Tire & Wheel: Ms. Hammond provided an update, stating that the LionsHead facility is continuing to make progress with site development well underway. She noted that the foundation work for the site should be starting soon, and that the occupancy date is still projected to be September 2024, pending delays due to inclement weather. Ms. Hammond presented pictures of the site's progress from July to the present day. She also mentioned that the city completed the water line installation at the site the week previous. Ametsa Packaging: Ms. Hammond gave an update by stating that Ametsa Packaging is making strides with both interior and exterior renovations at their facility, including new signage. She went on to provide updates with a picture presentation and a brief update of their current job count being 40 employees, and the potential for future job growth in the September/October timeframe. TxDOT: Ms. Hammond gave an update on the construction progress of TxDOT's new district headquarters at the Gene Stallings Business Park. She noted that despite rain -induced delays, significant progress has been made in the past few weeks explaining that installation of piers on the administration building and the warehouse has begun. Additionally, the city has started the installation of water lines for Gene Stallings Business Park following the completion of lines at the Northwest Industrial Park. EDA Grant For Northwest Industrial Park: Ms. Hammond stated that the PEDC is working with EST for a definitive timeline for bid advertisements on or around October 1, 2023. This will be followed by a pre-bid meeting on October 12, 2023, with bids opening on October 25, 2023, and open for board review and approval in November. She clarified that dates are subject to change due to the EDA review and approval process that takes place before going to bid. The previously mentioned dates are the tentative timeline as of August 15, 2023. Marketing Intern: Ms. Hammond recognized the recent PEDC Marketing Intern, Madison Routon. She highlighted that Ms. Routon has completed her 2023 internship and has moved back to UT Tyler for her third year. During her recognition, she noted various accomplishments Ms. Routon made during the internship, such as assisting with social media posts, organizing, and inputting all the data from surveys, and overseeing the cost - of -living index. Ms. Hammond conveyed to the board that it was a significant help to have Ms. Routon assist the PEDC during her 2023 PEDC summer internship. No additional questions/comments followed. Convene into Executive Session: 1) Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to (1) discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have to locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or another incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1), to wit: