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MINUTES OF THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REGULAR MEETING
June 10, 1998
The Paris Economic Development Corporation met in a regular meeting on
Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at 4:00 P.M., in the City Hall North Annex, Meeting
Room, Paris, Texas. President Curtis Fendley called the meeting to order with
the following boardmembers present: Dick Amis, Michael Rhodes, and Leon
Williams. Also present at this meeting were ex-officio boardmembers, Bobby
Walters, Mayor Charles Neeley, County Judge Chuck Superville, Executive
Director Gary Vest, City Manager Michael E. Malone and City Attorney Scott
Foster.
President Fendley stated that the next item on the agenda was approval of the
minutes from the previous meeting of the Paris Economic Development
Corporation. He asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes
of the previous meeting and there were none. President Fendley stated since
there were no corrections or additions to these minutes they stood approved as
presented.
President Fendley asked Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, to give the
financial report. Mr. Anderson gave the May report. President Fendley asked if
anyone had any questions, and there were none. Boardmember Mike Rhodes
made a motion, seconded by Boardmember Dick Amis, that the financial report
be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
President Fendley stated that the amendment to Section 4-13 of the Bylaws was
passed by the City Council at their June meeting.
President Fendley asked Mr. Vest to give his report. Mr. Vest discussed
responses received due to the advertising program, the Precision Printing
Project activities, and the activities concerning the B&W Plant property. Mr.
Vest mentioned the East Texas Gulf Highway Association activities and progress
made on the Green Carpet Memorial Route.
President Fendley stated that the next item on the agenda concerned the
execution of a contract for conducting an auction of the BITCO equipment on
June 25, 1998. Mr. Fendley stated that this item was discussed at the May
meeting. Mr. Vest discussed P.E.D.C.'s obligation to Investment Recovery
Services who will be conducting the auction.
Resolution No. 98.005, authorizing the execution of a contract with Investment
Recovery Services to conduct an auction of the BITCO International Company,
dba BITCO equipment on June 25, 1998.
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 98-005
WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation did heretofore, on the 16th
day of August, 1995, in Resolution No. 95-014, which was amended on the 13th day of
November, 1995, by Resolution No. 95-017, resolve to guarantee seventy-five percent (75 %) of
the master loan made to Bits International Company, d.b.a. Bitco; and,
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WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation did heretofore, on the 29th
day of January, 1998, in Resolution No. 98-001, authorize payment of said guaranty obligation
to NationsBank of Texas for appropriate distribution to the participating banks as follows:
payment of seventy-five percent (75 %) of the guaranty of principal, said payment being in the
-- amount of $270,000.00; payment of one hundred twenty (120) days interest on said guaranty at
the rate of ten and one-quarter percent (10.25%), said interest payment being $12,131.50; and
payment to NationsBank of the net proceeds of the sale of equipment up to one hundred percent
(100%) of the principal plus the interest described herein; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the above-described terms of said payment of its guaranty
obligation, it is deemed appropriate that the Paris Economic Development Corporation conduct
a public auction on June 25, 1998, to dispose of the equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Economic Development, Gary Vest, recommends the
selection of Investment Recovery Services (IRS) to conduct said auction; and,
WHEREAS, the form of the Contract Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, should,
in all things, be approved, and the President, Curtis Fendley, should be authorized to execute the
same; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, that the form of the Contract Agreement with Investment Recovery Services
(IRS) for auctioneer services, attached hereto as Exhibit A, be, and the same is hereby, approved;
and,
-- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President, Curtis Fendley, be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Paris Economic Development Corporation,
the Contract Agreement with IRS, under the terms and conditions and in the form shown in
Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June,1998.
Curtis Fendley, President
ATTEST:
Richard M. Amis, Secretary-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott P. Foster, City Attorney
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INVESTMENT RECOVERY SERVICES
"FOR THE MAXIMUM RETURN"
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF
INVESTMENT RECOVERY SERVICES, 2337 E, LOOP 820 N. #26, FORT
WORTH; TEXAS 76118 HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "IRS") WHO
SHALL HAVE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL AT PUBLIC
AUCTION;TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER THE MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT
OWNED BY PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "SELLER"), THIS SALE IS TO TAKE
PLACE ON JUNE 18, 1998 AT APPROXIMATELY I0:00 A.M. AND SHALL BE
LOCATED AT SELLER'S ADDRESS.
IRS HEREBY AGREES TO GUARANTEE THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 (SIXTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS & 00/100) FOR ALL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT,
ETC. FROM LIST PROVIDED. THE NEXT $20,000.00 (TWENTY TIIOUSAND
DOLLARS & 00/100) SHALL BE RETAINED BY IRS FOR EXPENSES AND
COlvIMI.SSION. ALL AMOUNTS OVER $80,000.00 (EIGHTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS & 00/100) WILL BE SPLIT 70/30 BETWEEN SELLER AND IRS.
(SELLER RECEIVING THE 70%)
ADVERTISING
TO INCLUDE: APPROXIMATELY 8,000 BROCHURES AND PLACE ADS IN
TRADE JOURNALS, NEWSPAPER AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PUBLICATIONS.
LABOR:
IRS AGREES TO.BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLEANING OF ALL MACHINERY
AND EQUIPMENT. IRS WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE S ETTING UP,
LOTTING OF EQUIPM'flNT AND TRASH RE.MOVAL, AS WELL AS CHECK-OUT.
IRS .WlLL HANDLE ALL FACETS OF THE AUCTION SALE INCLUDING, BUT
NOY LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
httn://irsauctlon.com
AUCTIONEERS , A P P R A I S E R S_ C O N S U LT A NTS
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1) OUR ADVERTISING PERSONNEL WILL PHOTOGRAPH THE EQUIPMENT,,
PREPARE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS AND ASSEMBLE OTHER PERTINENT
INFORMATON FOR AUCTION BROCHURES, ADVERTISING, AND DIRECT
PHONE SOLICTING.
2) THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN WILL INCLUDE BROCHURES TO BE
MAILED TO POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS, AD PLACEMENTS IN TRADE
JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS, AND OTHER APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.
3) IRS WILL SUPPLY RING MEN, AND OTHER SUPPORT PERSONNEL ON
AUCTION DAY.
4) IRS WILL COLLECT AUCTION PROCEEDS AND APPLICABLE SALES TAX,
AND PAY SELLER THE BALANCE DUE WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE
SALE.
5) IRS WILL NAME SELLER UNDER ITS' $2.000,000.00 LIABILITY POLICY.
SELLER REPRESENTS THE TITLE TO ALL PROPERTY SHALL PASS TO
SUCCESSFUL BIDDER FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS AND
ENCUMBRANCES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS,
SECURITY INTEREST, TAX LIENS, OR CHARGES, BONDHOLDERS I.IENS,
STATUTORY LIENS OF EVERY KINDS, LEASEHOLDER INTEREST AND LIEN
OF ANY.JUDGMENT OR DECREE.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE RENT AND UTILITIES AT THE SALE SITE
WILL BE PAID BY THE SELLER UNTIL THE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE
ASSETS. IRS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC
WASTE, IF ANY, LIES WITH SELLER AND NOT IRS. IRS IS ACTING ONLY AS
AN AGENT AND SHALL ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HANDLING
OR DISPOSAL OF SAME.
JOHN HENRY CURTIS FENDLEY, PRESIDENT
INVESTMENT RECOVERY SERVICES PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
DATE 5-13-98 DATE JUNE 10, 1998
City Attorney Scott Foster read the resolution.
Boardmember Dick Amis made a motion, seconded by Boardmember Leon
Williams that this resolution be adopted, and the Board voted unanimously to
adopt the resolution.
President Fendley stated the next item on the agenda was approving the Annual
Plan of Work for fiscal year 199811999. He asked Mr. Vest to discuss this item.
Mr. Vest read the Summary of the Annual Plan of Work and discussed changes.
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Resolution No. 98-006, approving the Annual Plan of Work outlining the activities,
tasks, projects and programs to be undertaken by the Board during the fiscal
year 1998/t999.
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 98-006
WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation, in keeping with Section 4.03
(4) of its Bylaws, is obligated to develop an annual plan of work outlining the activities, tasks,
projects and programs to be undertaken by the Board during the upcoming fiscal year and to
deliver the same to the City Manager of the City of Paris on or before June 30 of each year; and,
WHEREAS, the annual plan of work attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby presented by
the Director of Economic Development, and it is appropriate that such plan be approved; NOW
THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION, that the annual plan of work attached hereto as Exhibit A be, and the same
is hereby, approved; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Economic Development be, and he
is hereby, directed to deliver the annual plan of work to the City Manager of the City of Paris.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June, 1998.
Curtis Fendley, President
ATTEST:
Richard M. Amis, Secretary-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott P. Foster, City Attorney
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Paris Economic
Development Corporation
PROGRAM
OF
WORK
1998-1999
EXHIBIT A
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Paris Economic
Development Corporation
1998 - 1999
PROGRAM OF WORK
Executive Summary
As we prepare this Program of Work for 1998 - 1999, the one
thing we can be sure of is that change is inevitable. Change can be
good or bad, look at Babcock & Wilcox or Campbell Soup and PACE.
Our job as the economic development corporation for Paris is to
embrace change and make it work to our advantage. People of
goodwill through their civic-mindedness can come to agreement for
the betterment of our community even though there may be
disagreement.
The long term overall economic development program of the
PEDC is a strong and solid strategic plan. Utilizing this plan and
incorporating it into an annual program of work means setting goals
such as expanding our number of manufacturing jobs, growing our
population, increasing our gross product, increasing our tourism
activity and capitalizing on the impact of our retirement commtmity.
In order to accomplish the goals and objectives of the PEDC, we must
have complete and entire community support. Not only do we need
the moral and verbal support of each and every citizen of Lamar
County, but also fiscal and legislative support of the City, County,
School Districts and Paris Junior College.
We can be assured that nobody else is going to do the economic
development of Paris and Lamar County for us. The days of TU
Electric carrying our program and our banner are over. The era of
EXHIBIT A
1651 Clarksville Street · Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 784-2501 · I-800-PARIS, TX - Fax {903) 784-2503
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Marvin Gibbs and Jim Farris bearing the economic development
torch has passed. There is a new way of doing economic
development where there can be no "they". Today we use public
money for private purposes and economic incentives are not an
option, they are a requirement. We must ask the general public not
to find fault with what we have done, but rather to show us how to
do things which are fault free - we must promote success. Paris'
local employees, whether it be industry, service, medical or other
economic sector, know the jobs, they have the jobs and they must be
involved in growing jobs. Anyone who refers to "they" is a part of
the problem and not the solution.
In any process as intricate as economic development, there is a
need to know' rule of order. Each and every person in our
community is a part of the process but not everybody will know
every detail of our economic development projects and efforts. That
does not mean anyone is less important or vital to the process.
As the PEDC endeavors to carry out this ambitious Program of
Work, it must be remembered that there is no "they" when it comes
to economic development.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
· Mission Statement
· Original Charge as Offered by the Paris City Council
· PEDC Overall Economic Development Program
· 1998-1999 Program of Work: Goals, Objectives, and Actions
Goal I - Retention and Expansion of Existing Industries
Goal II - Recruitment of New Primary Employers
Goal III - Start-Up Business and Small Business Development
- Goal IV - Infrastructure/Training
· Projects
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· Budget for 1998-1999
· Marketing Program
· 1997-1998 Report of Accomplishment
Mission Statement
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TO PLAN, PROMOTE, FINANCE, AND CONSTRUCT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RETENTION, GROWTH, AND
ATTRACTION OF BUSINESS* THAT ENHANCE THE LEVEL
OF EMPLOYMENT, THE ECONOMIC BASE AND QUALITY
OF LIFE IN PARIS AND LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS
Goal I. Retention and Expansion of the Paris area existing
industrial sector jobs.
Goal II. Recruitment of new primary employers in
manufacturing, distribution/warehousing, and basic
industrial activities by marketing the locational
advantages and amenities of Paris.
~ Goal III. Encourage start-up business and small business
development through the entrepreneurial spirit of the
Paris economic environment.
Goal IV. Infrastructure development and workforce training to
support the other goals of the Paris Economic
Development Corporation.
* Definition of Business as used in this mission statement includes primary employers in
manufacturing, distribution/warehousing, and basic industrial activities which conduct
a value added activity which brings new dollars into the Paris economy.
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ORIGINAL CHARGE
AS OFFERED BY THE PARIS CITY COUNCIL
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Definition: To entrust or burden with; to command, instruct, or exhort with right or
authority; to impose a task or responsibilities on.
The Paris City Cottncil charges the directors of the Paris Economic Development
Corporation (PEDC) with the following responsibilities and actions:
· To focus all Corporation endeavors on implementation of the Mission
Statement for the PEDC
· To operate only in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws.
· To follow and implement the "501 (c) (3) Operational Guidelines" with the advice
and counsel of the City Attorney of the City of Paris. @
· To follow the Council "Policy Directives" for the PEDC in carrying out the
Council Charge. @
· To take all actions identified in the "Critical Path of Start-up." @
· To complete a "Strategic Plan" following the guidelines of the "Strategic Plan
Process" by May 31, 1994. @
· To clearly delineate in writing the roles of other community organizations in
assisting the PEDC in carrying out the Council Charge.
· To the very best of the Board's ability, make decisions that are the best legal,
ethical, and long-term economic interests of the overall community of Paris.
· To encourage employment growth in all segments of the Paris citizenry without
regard to race, creed, sex, or age.
· To develop a comprehensive business incentive package and project approval
criteria for adoption of the Paris City Council.
· To follow the guidelines set out in the incentive package and project approval
criteria.
@ Resource Manual Prepared by Day and Associates for the PEDC
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Pursuant to the voters of Paris desires expressed in the May, 1993,
election, the Paris City Council created the Paris Economic Development
Corporation (PEDC). The charge of the Paris City Council was simple in
statement: To develop a comprehensive business incentive package with
approval criteria that would encourage employment growth, focusing all
endeavors on the implementation of the Mission Statement. However,
an overall economic development program is anything but simple.
Economic development, in the fullest sense, is a mix of bringing money
(new dollars) and investment into the City.
The PEDC Program of Work develops specific actions and
programs that take advantage of Paris' strengths and mitigate
weaknesses in order to accomplish the Council's charge. It focuses the
activities of the PEDC by concentrating on those programs that have the
best chance of succeeding. The Program of Work involves the process
of:
· Establishing goals and objectives;
· Concentrating on limited issues;
· Developing general policy recommendations; and
· Implementing specific actions.
Integral to the process of selecting goals and objectives is the
acknowledsment that there are restraints on the program and activities
selected for inclusion. Besides the legal restrictions that dictate how the
sales tax revenues can be spent, there is the reality that to be successful
the efforts of the Corporation must be targeted.
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OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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This program is founded on the retention, expansion, and
attraction of industrial/manufacturing activity because this economic
sector offers Paris the best potential to expand and diversify its economic
base - thereby creating and upgrading job opportunities and the Paris
quality of life. The development and attraction of primary employers
perfom-dng value added services and drawing new dollars from outside
the immediate and limited confines of the Paris market will best
accomplish this long-term objective.
The long term commihnent to economic development should be
focused in the following area:
· The retention and expansion of existing industry.
·. · The marketing of Paris to recruit new industry.
· The coordination and cooperation of all Paris entities to
encourage the entrepreneurial spirit for start-up business and
small business development.
* The development of the community's infrastructure and
training to support industx'y.
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GOAL I. Retention and Expansion
of Existing Industries
Retention and expansion of the Paris area existing industrial sector jobs.
OBJECTIVE
To maintain and retain existing indush-y in the Paris area and encourage
and assist the expansion of these currently existing industries and their
employment base.
- ACTIONS
1.) Find an industrial user for the Babcock & Wilcox facility.
2.) Increase manufacturing sector employment by 100 jobs.
3.) Increase Lamar County population by 5%.
4.) Participate with the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Managers
Group.
5.) Recognize local industries for expansion, growth, and outstanding
contribution to the Paris economy.
6.) Initiate a program of personal visitation by PEDC to local industries.
7.) Solicit Parisians to make personal calls on corporate headquarters of
existing industry and prospective industry .
8.) Work with the Chamber of Commerce to publish and distribute a
directory of Paris and Lamar County manufacturers.
9.) Utilize survey of existing industry to develop prospect list.
10.) Leverage PEDC funds to finance expansion of existing Paris industry.
11.) Make local industries aware of any and all assistance programs for
the expansion of existing operations.
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--. GOAL I. Retention and Expansion
-- of Existing Industries
(continued)
ACTIONS ·
12.) Develop a cost-benefit analysis model to be used in determining
incentive packaging.
- 13.) Utilize staff to effectively carry out all economic development
functions of the PEDC.
GOAL II. Recruitment of New Primary Employers
Recruitment of new primary employers in manufacturing,
distribution/warehousing, and basic industrial activities by marketing
the locational advantages and amenities of Paris.
OBJECTIVE
Gain regional, state, and national recognition of the positive aspects of
doing business in Paris, to attract new primary employers.
ACTIONS
1.) Publish brochures that promote Paris as an optimal business
location.
2.) Develop advertising materials to be used in magazines, newspapers,
billboards, and direct mail.
3.) Participate in promotional activities such as those supported by the
Texas Marketing Team.
4.) Develop target industry groups and conduct direct solicitation.
5.) Participate with industrial allies in trade shows of target industry
sectors, also participate with the World Economic Development
Alliance.
6.) Contact prospective industries for facility locations in Paris.
7.) Develop a library of statistical and demographic information on
Paris and the trade area.
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8.) Work in close cooperation with industrial allies, such as TU Electric,
Lone Star Gas, Railroads, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the
Texas Department of Economic Development.
ACTIONS ·
9.) Participate in the American Chambers of Commerce Researchers
Association (ACCRA) Cost of Living Survey.
10.) Participate in the ACCRA Community Profile Program.
11.) Maintain a Home Page for PEDC on the Internet with direct links to
other assisting agencies such as TDED, PJC and others that may be
developed.
12.) Participate in the Texas Department of Economic Development
Community Profile Program.
13.) Develop an industrial allies appreciation day.
14.) Have Paris recognized as a Lone Star City.
15.) Establish relationship with state and national legislature to
influence decisions that affect economic development and enhance
the local and state business climate.
16.) Participate in the Texas Economic Development Council.
17.) Participate in the North East Texas Economic Developers
Roundtable.
18.) Participate in the American Economic Development Council.
19.) Secure occupant for the Model Building on N.W. Loop.
20.) Utillze the tax abatement incentive programs as defined by the City
of Paris.
21.) Promote the "Freeport Exemption" of taxes on goods in transit as a
location incentive.
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GOAL III. Start-Up Business-and Small
Business Development
-- Encourage start-up business and small business development through
the entrepreneurial spirit of the Paris economic environment.
- OBJECTIVE
-. To have new innovative businesses develop in Paris, as well as to
increase the small business sector.
ACTIONS
- 1.) Coordinate closely with the Small Business Development Center to
provide assistance in the development of business plans and creative
financing.
- 2.) Work with the Ark-Tex Council of Governments to develop a
· ' Revolving Loan Fund for Paris small businesses.
3.) Work with Ark-Tex Council of Governments to utilize the Chapman
Revolving Loan Fund.
4.) Work diligently with city government to establish one-stop, fast-
--- track business permitting.
5.) Promote the Paris Enterprise Zone Program as a locational incentive.
6.) Encourage and assist new industrial support services.
GOAL IV. Infrastructure/Training
Infrastructure development and workforce training to support the other
-- goals of the PEDC.
OBJECTIVE
Provide necessary support systems to entice, existing industry to expand
in Paris and new industries to locate in Paris and provide a trained and
ready workforce for industry.
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ACTIONS
1.) Support the improvement and preservation of transportation access
into Paris, ground, rail, and air.
2.) Develop industrial sites for prospective industry: cleared, identified
with development plans, including clear title to N.W. Industrial
District site.
3.) Re-evaluate a model building program to attract prospective
industry.
4.) Coordinate industry training needs with local school districts and
Paris Junior College.
5.) Support the Texas Workforce Commission and the Local Workforce
Development Board in providing training and assistance to the Paris'
area workforce.
6.) Promote the Smart Jobs Program to Paris and Lamar County
industries.
7.) Promote the Skills Development Fund to finance training of Paris
area technical workforce through Paris Junior College.
8.) Encourage local industry and employers to utilize the Job Training
- Partnership Act to facilitate training of new employers.
9.) Support the Texas Air Quality Coalition to maintain Paris'
attainment status.
10.) Obtain a more defined non-profit corporation status to enable PEDC
to issue long term debt.
PEDC
Industrial Projects
1.) Organizational Structure by Day & Associates
° Mission Statement
° Charge from Council
° Articles of Incorporation
° Bylaws
° Strategies Planning Process
° Critical Path Start-up
° 501 (c) (3) Operational Guidelines
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2.) Pace Group
° Flexible Incentive Program
° Business and Retention Program
° Visioning
3.) Chamber Contract
° Staff Services
4.) B&W Sewer Line
° 208' of 8" sanitary sewer
° 1,890' of 15" sanitary sewer
° Crossing under railroad
5.) Soup Street Project
° 80,000 lb. Capacity reinforced
° concrete roadway
6.) Land Purchase
° 16.66 acres in NW Industrial Park from Tom Westbrooks on
request from Paris Industrial Foundation
7. )Support of East Texas Gulf Highway Association
~ Green Carpet Memorial Route
8.) Improvement to Industrial Drive resurfacing of
entry street to NW Industrial Park and T&K Machine
9.) Site in NW Industrial Park
° 16 acres for Model Building
° Clearing of NW Industrial Park in conjunction with
the Paris Industrial Foundation
10.) Electro Mechanical Technology Program
° Paris Junior College ~ 2 year funding
° Year 1 ~ $105,000
° Year 2 ~ $45,000
11.) Bitco - Bits International Company Construction
of Manufacturing Facility on NW Loop 286
:. 12.) Improvement to Cox Field in conjunction with
· : TxDot Airport Improvement Grant Program
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13.) Support of a study by Texas A&M University and the
Texas Economic Development Council on the effectiveness
of the Economic Development Sales Tax
- 14.) Acquisition of the Texas Northeastern Railroad right-of-way
to preserve for Rail Banking
15.) Campbell Soup retention project
16.) We Pack expansion in S.W. Industrial Park
17.) Acquisition of Precision Printing
18.) Location of Panda Energy gas fired 1,000 mw electric generation
· - facility
19.) Chisum ISD adoption of the "Freeport Exemption"
20.) Location of Exide Warehouse
· 21.) Paving of 7m Street S.W. for the S.W. Industrial Park enhancement
PEDC Marketing Program
1998-1999
Strategy
The Paris Economic Development Corporation Marketing Program is a
multifaceted effort to support .the Mission'Statement. The primary goal is
prospect development through inquiry generation and image building. Target
industry groups will be reached through participation in trade shows, direct
mail, advertising, and personal solicitation. Additional prospect development
will be accomplished through cooperative efforts with the economic
development departments of TU Electric, Lone Star Gas, The Texas Department
of Economic Development, The Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas
Marketing Team.
· Theme
In Paris, France they say "(Oui"--In Paris, Texas we say "We"
And they both mean yes for business!
Do business in our Paris.
Paris "Texas Style", emphasizing the designation of Best Small City In
Texas.
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PEDC other advertising materials include testimonials of existing industry,
association with local recognized corporate names, a central geographic location,
the rural advantages, etc.
Communication Objectives
· Recognition of Paris as a viable industrial location
· Make the selection short list for site searches
Objectives
· Expand existing economic and industrial base
· Expand employment opportunities community
· Attract new industrial sector jobs
PEDC Marketing Program
Reference Materials Annual Subscription
Ward's Business Directory $ 2080.84
Texas Directory of Manufacturers 170.00
Manufacturing USA, Gale Research 160.00
Encyclopedia of American Industries 250.00
American Chamber of Commerce Researchers 75.00
Association (ACCRA)-Community Profiles
Cost of Living Survey
Directory of Leading Texas Companies 40.00
Standard Industrial Classification Manual 150.00
The Perryman Texas Letter 119.00
- Sales and Marketing Management 130.00
Pacesetter Publications 45.00
Misc. Mailing Lists-i.e. Economic Research Council 1,500.00
-- Sub-total 4,719.84.
Association Dues
Texas Air Quality Coalition $5,000.00
Texas Research League 275.00
-: American Economic Development Council 250.00
... Southern Economic Development Council 100.00
.. Texas Economic Development Council
5 PEDC Members @ $65 325.00
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Mike Malone, Gary Vest & Jodi Carr
@ $95 285.00
Texas Marketing Team 2,000.00
North East Texas Economic Developer's Roundtable 60.00
Sub-total 8,295.00
Total 13,014.84
PEDC ADVERTISING 1998-1999 *
Publication Ad Description Issue Cost Budget ;98-'99
Area Development TBA $9,600.00
Business Facilities TBA 4,000.00
Expansion Management TBA 4,000.00
WEDA TBA 6,800.00
Outlook Texas
Outlook America
Plants, Sites & parks TBA 5,000.00
Site Selection TBA 4,000.00
-~ Southern Business TBA 5,500.00
Newcomers Guide TBA 2,000.00
Economic Development TBA 6,000.00
' ': Total Periodical Advertising 48,000.00
Reserved for other Advertising 31,100.00
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* All PEDC avertising is subject to availability of budgeted funds.
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Paris Econon c Development Corporation
BUILDING DATA SHEET
Total Sq. Ft. 350,000
Manufacturing Sq. Ft. 311,500
Warehouse Sq. Ft. 27,000
Office Sq. Ft. 7,500
Conference Building Sq. Ft. 4,000
[ LOCATION I
City Paris County Lamar
Building Address / Directions 1200 19th Street s.W. - Paris, Texas 75460
Owner Babcock & Wilcox Telephone #. 903-784-2571
Contact (Other Than Owner) PEDC Telephone # 1-800-727-4789
Within City Limits? Yes Type Zoning Heavy Industry (HI)
GENERAL BUILDING INFORMATION
Previous Use of Building Steam Generation Equipment Manufacturing; SIC 3443
Age (Year Built) 1952 .General Condition Good Dimensions See bay size
Type of Construction Steel
Air Conditioning: Total Building No Office Yes Sprinklered No
Number of Truck Doors 10 Size 12' wide x 14' high Dock High ReceivinG Only Number of Stories 1
Clear Span 4 Bays Bay Sizes #1 - 75' x 500'; #2 - 75' x 750'; #3 - 75' x 750'; #4 - 105' x 1,000'
Ceiling Heights: Max.. 30' Min. 25' Type Floor Concrete
Single Buildings No Multiple Buildings Yes
Parking Area North Lot 408 Vehicles - South Lot 125 Vehicles Surface Asphalt
Acres Included in Property 105 Available Adjoining Acreage 190 Acres
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Rail Served Yes Name of Railroad Texas North Eastern (Rail-Tex)
Number of Trucklines Serving Area 20
Number of Cranes 20 Type and Size Overhead: 5 - 10 ton; 8 - 15 ton; 1 - 24 ton; 1 - 25 ton; 3 - 50 ton; 2 - 100 ton.
Other Improvements / Equipment On-Site Cooling Water Reservoirs
UTILITIES
City Services Available Yes
Electricity: Volts 13.2 kv Phase 3 Transformer Capacity 6,000 kva Served By TU Electri
Gas: Size of Nearest Line 6" Pressure 35 PSI Served By Lone Star Gas
Water: Size of Line 8" Pressure 65 PSI
Sewer: Size of Nearest Line 10"
[ SALES INFORMATION ]
Is Building for Lease?. Is Building for Sale? Yes
[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I
All manufacturing areas are heated with infrared heaters.
250' of outside crane rails both east and west.
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Bay 1.-75' x 500' - 37,500 Sq. Ft.
Bay 2.-75' x 750' = 58,250 Sq. Ft.
Bay 3.-75' x 750' = 58,250 Sq. Ft.
Bay 4.-105' x 1,000 = 105,00 Sq. Ft.
5.-Office area =7,500 Sq. Ft.
6 -Conterence Building = 4,000 Sq. Ft.
7 - X-Ray
8 - Tractor Shed
9 - Carpenter Shop
10 - Boiler Building
11 - Flowcoater
12. Chromizing Shop=11,440 Sq. Ft.
13 - Store Rooms ,= 7,000 & 8,000 Sq. Ft.
14 - Storage = 16,530 Sq. Ft.
15 · Storage = 27,000 Sq. Ft.
Available Workforce From B & W
Paris is a Labor Surplus Area
Welders .............................. 115 Lamar County Labor Force ................... 21,399
Fitting ........................................ 69 Paris Labor Force Area including: Lamar, Delta, Fannin,
Machining .... 70 Franklin, Hopkins, and Red River Counties ..... 62,741
Maintenance Skilled ....................... 20 Paris also attracts workers from several counties of
Laborers ..................................... 177 Southeast Oklahoma.
Production Control .............. 10 The Paris Trade Area Population is over 150,000.
Manufacturing Engineering ............10 Current detailed wage and benefit information is
Plant Engineering ............................. 6 available upon request.
Welding Engineering ...................... 4 In Texas, Paris was ranked as the state's best small city
by author, Kevin Heubusch in "Life In America's Small
Shop Operations ................. 34
Accounting / MIS ..............................11 '-
Paris led Texas cities with the highest ranking in
Office General ................................. 11 Transportation, Economics, and Diversions (shopping,
Total ........................ 537 entertainment, etc.).
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City Attorney Scott Foster read the resolution.
Boardmember Dick Amis made a motion, seconded by Boardmember Leon
Williams that this resolution be adopted, and the Board voted unanimously to
adopt the resolution.
President Fendley stated the next item on the agenda was approving the Annual
Budget for fiscal year 199811999. He said that this item would be tabled because
some of the items are uncertain at this time in connection with the Annual Budget
for the upcoming year. Mr. Fendley said that the Board should be able to act on
this budget by the July 1 requirement. He said that there would probably be a
special called meeting to discuss and act on the annual budget. He called for
questions and there were none.
President Fendley stated that the next agenda item had been discussed at the
May meeting. He asked Mr. Vest to review this information. Mr. Vest discussed
the qualifications report on Zephyr Environmental Corporation, and he requested
approval of the resolution opposing the clean air strategy as announced by the
T.N.R.C.C. and authorizing membership in the Texas Air Quality Coalition.
Resolution No. 98-007, opposing the clean air strategy as announced by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission including Lamar County in
the 62 miles volatile organic compound control area or the 124 mile nitrogen
oxide control area as proposed by TNRCC by supporting the Texas Air Quality
Coalition and authorizing membership in the same.
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 98~007
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Paris Economic Development Corporation is
concerned with the economic development and well being of the City of Paris as a rural/industrial
environment of Northeast Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed clean air strategy of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission (TNRCC) would be extremely detrimental to the economic development of the City
of Paris, the County of Lamar, and all of Northeast Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the Northeast Texas area is a separate and independent region from the
Dallas/Ft. Worth area; and,
WHEREAS, the Northeast Texas area is not a contributor to neither the VOC nor the
NOx conditions of the Dallas/Ft. Worth region; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, the County of Lamar, and the Northeast Texas region are
agreeable to voluntary compliance and restraints on air emissions to maintain our clean air
position and 100% attainment status; and,
WHEREAS, the potential impact of this proposal is much greater on the Northeast Texas
region as a rural/industrial environment;
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate that the Paris Economic Development Corporation
oppose inclusion of the City of Paris, the County of Lamar, and the Northeast Texas region into
the sixty-two (62) mile VOC control area or the one hundred twenty-four (124) mile NOx control
area as proposed by TNRCC; and,
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WHEREAS, it is further deemed appropriate that the PEDC support the efforts of the
Texas Air Quality Coalition in ensuring that the proposed regional air strategy does not negatively
impact the economic interests of the City of Paris; and,
__ WHEREAS, to assist the Texas Air Quality Coalition in their efforts, it is deemed
appropriate that the Paris Economic Development Corporation provide financial support in the
amount of $5,000.00; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE~ BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, that the PEDC opposes inclusion of the City
of Paris, the County of Lamar, and the Northeast Texas region into the sixty-two (62) mile VOC
control area or the one hundred twenty-four (124) mile NOx control area as proposed by TNRCC;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the PEDC supports the efforts of the Texas Air
Quality Coalition in ensuring that the proposed regional air strategy does not negatively impact
the economic interests of the City of Paris and that financial assistance be, and the same is hereby,
granted to said Coalition in the amount of $5,000.00; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance, W. E. Anderson, be, and
he is hereby, authorized and directed to issue payment to the Texas Air Quality Coalition in the
amount of $5,000.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of June, 1998.
Curtis Fendley, 'President
ATTEST
Richard M. Amis, Secretary-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scott P. Foster, City Attorney
City Attorney Scott Foster read the resolution.
Boardmember Mike Rhodes made a motion, seconded by Boardmember Dick
-- Amis that this resolution be adopted, and the Board voted unanimously to adopt
the resolution.
President Fendley.advised the Board that Jay Guest and Melba Harris had been
appointed to the Paris Economic Development Board by the City Council. He
said that they will take their positions on the Board in July.
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President Fendley asked if there was any other business and there being none he
declared the board meeting adjourned.
President Curtis Fendley
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk, Barbara Denny