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ANNUAL MEETING ....
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
June 19, 2002
The Paris Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting on
Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at 4:00 P. M., Heritage Hall, 1009 West Kaufman
Street, Paris, Texas. President Mike Rhodes called the meeting to order with
the following Directors present: Curtis Fendley, Jay Guest, and Don Wall.
Also present were ex-officio board members Bobby Walters, Executive
Director Gary Vest, City Manager Michael E. Malone, Mayor Michael J.
Pfiester, and City Clerk Mattie Cunningham.
President Rhodes introduced Dick Severson as a new appointee to the board
and expressed the appreciation of the board for his willingness to serve.
President Rhodes felt that Mr. Severson's service would be rewarding both
to the PEDC and to Mr. Severson.
President Rhodes announced that Paul Spencer was present and that Gary
Vest would be introducing him later in the meeting. Jim Bell, President of
the Paris Board of Realtors, was also present to discuss an issue.
President Rhodes called for approval of minutes from the April 17, 2002,
meeting. A motion was made by Director Guest, seconded by Director
Fendley, for approval of the minutes as presented. The motion carried
unanimously.
President Rhodes asked Gene Anderson, Director of Finance, to give the
financial report for the months of April, 2002, and May, 2002.
Mr. Anderson came forward presenting the financial statements. Mr.
Anderson advised that they did not have any expenditures that were other
than the routine type in either month. There were more expenditures in April
but they were all routine.
A motion was made by Director Wall, seconded by Director Guest, for
approval of the financial report as presented by Mr. Anderson. The motion
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carried unanimously.
President Rhodes called for acceptance of and possible action on a
recommendation by the Board of Realtors for the marketing of commercial
sites by the Paris Economic Development Corporation. President Rhodes
advised that he, Jim Bell, and Vic Ressler had a discussion relative to the
consistent marketing of commercial property by the PEDC. President Rhodes
advised that he had mailed a letter to all of the members of the Paris Board of
Realtors Board regarding this issue. President Rhodes read the letter
addressed to Jim Bell, President of the Paris Board of Realtors, which advised
that it was the intent of the Paris Economic Development Corporation to
attract industries and jobs for Paris, and in this instance, to facilitate the goal
of recruitment of an industrial tenant for the recently vacated K-Mart
building.
President Rhodes advised that he invited Mr. Bell to attend the scheduled
June 19, 2002, PEDC meeting at Heritage Hall. He stated that the Board was
open to any suggestions as to how the PEDC can avoid this type issue in the
future.
President Rhodes said his letter was the result of an issue that arose when the
K-Mart Building became vacant and Mr. Vest attempted to try to market that
building by mailing out a brochure listing Donald Lewis as the broker
involved. President Rhodes requested that Mr. Vest go over the procedures
in marketing a building through the PEDC.
Mr. Vest advised that when a building that comes on the market is an
industrial facility, PEDC tries to find a user for it. The K-Mart building, even
though it is a retail type building, does have significant industrial
applications, particularly for small, light industry. He said that he had mailed
almost five thousand brochures primarily to pharmaceutical companies, light
manufacturing companies, and medical device companies that need a
controlled environment type building. Mr. Vest said that Donald Lewis has
the listing on the building, so his name was placed on the brochure as the
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contact person, which is the normal procedure. Mr. Vest drew the Board's
attention to a brochure on the Oliver Rubber building that has been included
in the agenda packet, and pointed out that a realtor is listed on it. Mr. Vest
said that anytime PEDC has a building with 10,000 square feet or more, a
brochure will be done. Mr. Vest said the owner of the K-Mart building told
him that he did not want anyone calling him. The owner had listed it with a
realtor, and if there were any inquiries, those calling were to contact the
realtor. Mr. Vest advised that the building is under contract, but the contract
is with a real estate investment firm.
Jim Bell said there were misunderstandings but many of the issues had been
covered before this meeting. The big issue goes further than the K-Mart
building. Brokers have listed property with more than 10,000 square feet,
such as the Foxworth building, and they did not get marketing assistance from
the PEDC. The brokers are not sure what type building will qualify and
what procedure to follow to get PEDC's assistance. Mr. Bell said the brokers
would like the PEDC board to formally propose parameters for buildings
that the PEDC would consider, as well as what procedure a broker should
follow to request assistance. He would like the PEDC to present programs
providing this information to the Paris Board of Real Estate. Mr. Bell stated
that both organizations are here for the purpose of moving property; if the
property is a building of any size, then it will be providing jobs.
Mr. Bell said there needs to be a formal but brief agreement between the
Board of Realtors and the PEDC that would at least say that the Realtor is the
point of contact and that would keep both parties informed. Mr. Bell said that
a number of Realtors would like to see if there was some way to include a
standard flyer that states, "if you are an interested party and want bi-
representation." Mr. Bell advised that the real estate industry has changed
in the last few years. Their listing agreements are contractual and a Realtor
has to declare one of three statuses: buyer, agent, or seller agent; or they
have to be an intermediator which it is very hard. He said that many of the
PEDC's prospects may want bi-representation. If that is the case, Mr. Bell
said it was only fair to say a possible benefit of a Chamber membership is to
include something in the brochure that says "if you want to talk to someone
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other than the listing agent to have this building investigated on your on
behalf contact one of these Chamber member Realtors for bi-representation."
Mr. Bell noted that these werr just suggestions.
President Rhodes informed Mr. Bell Hat sometimes the PEDC has to operate
through the realm of confidentiality, which is a touchy problem. He said the
PEDC wants to be sure that everybody is pleased with the way they do
business concerning fairness. This includes all of the Chamber members even
though this is not a Chamber issue. President Rhodes said the PEDC
directors were expecting a written proposal from the Paris Board of Realtors
on what PEDC can do. President Rhodes advised Mr. Bell that it was hard
for the PEDC to propose because they really do not know where the Paris
Board of Realtors is coming from, what they need, and what their
requirements might be.
Donald Lewis advised that he received a call from Gary Vest who had
explained that several Realtors had lodged complaints. Mr. Lewis said that
people need to understand the legality of a listing agreement. When an owner
lists his property with an agent, the owner has a legal obligation to refer
prospects to that agent and not negotiate directly with the prospective buyer.
Mr. Lewis said the owner is appointing that agent as his representative.
Mr. Lewis said there are two problems. One is whether you have permission
to send out a flyer to market the building, and two, should an agent be on the
flyer. Mr. Lewis said legally, an owner has some obligation to the hired
agent. He said he did not understand the PEDC policy enough to know, but,
he felt that whether it is a public company or an individual owner, the PEDC
would want the owner's consent to send out flyers.
Mr. Lewis advised that the owner of the K-Mart building came to Paris and
he went to Mr. Vest and visited with him, as he did with at least two Realtors.
Mr. Lewis advised that the property owner chose one of the Realtors to
market the property and consented to let the PEDC mail the flyers out. Mr.
Lewis said the property owner could not believe that other Realtors were
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upset because Mr. Lewis' name was on the flyer. The property owner said he
did not want it any other way.
After discussion, President Rhodes asked that Mr. Vest, Jim Bell, Donald
Lewis, and anyone who would like to serve on a committee with them, meet
and come up with a solution that would please everyone. President Rhodes
requested that they bring the answer back to the PEDC next month so that the
board can take formal action.
President Rhodes called for the Director's report.
Gary Vest, Executive Director, reported they have had six inquiries from the
advertisement program and eight inquiries last month. There were two from
TxED, one from the postcard mailing, and a walk-in prospect.
Mr. Vest advised that he and Eric Roddy attended the TEDC meeting in
Round Rock on April 24, 2002. He also testified before the Texas House
Ways and Means Committee about the Economic Development Sales Tax.
Mr. Vest said that last year the legislature passed a law, House Bill 3178,
which says the Executive Director of the Development Corporation, the City
Manager, the City Attorney, or the City Clerk will attend training on rules
and regulations concerning the economic development corporation. He
advised that training will be provided through the Texas Economic
Development Council, the Attorney General's office, and the State
Comptroller's office. Mr. Vest said they have had one training session so far
and that was in Round Rock with ninety-two people attending that training
session. The next session is going to be in Tyler on July 24, 2002, starting at
8:30 A.M. through 3:30 P.M. He said that he and Eric will be attending and
invited the City Manager, the City Attorney and anyone else who wish to
attend to this training session.
Mr. Vest introduced Paul Ray Spencer and advised that Mr. Spencer makes
stuffed jalapeno peppers and samples were available. Mr. Vest said that Mr.
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Spencer was selling them through his store and to other convenience stores.
Mr. Vest told the Board that Mr. Spencer secured an account with the
Choctaw Nation's stores and that they came to him and wanted him to provide
peppers to fifty-two stores. There is an opportunity for a local small industry
to grow into what could be a major industry. Mr. Vest said he had worked
with a company once before that was stuffing cheese in jalapeno peppers and
they now have about three hundred employees. It is a tremendous business.
Mr. Vest felt that Mr. Spencer has the same potential here in Paris and felt
this is an opportunity for the PEDC to help a small homegrown industry to get
off the ground. Mr. Vest advised that the PEDC's potential aid would be to
build the facility for him, with PEDC owning the facility, and do a lease
purchase back to Mr. Spencer. He said as the facility grew there may be a
need to expand the building. It will be built in a manner where it can be
expanded. The building will have to meet USDA specifications.
Mr. Spencer told the Board that he has two full-time employees at this time.
He said he has talked to the Choctaw Nation along with Grocery Supply, who
has thirty thousand stores. Mr. Spencer said he also received a telephone call
from one of the world's largest food suppliers and he has an appointment to
meet with them. He advised that he has gone from selling fifteen dozen
stuffed peppers to 175 to 200 dozen. Mr. Spencer informed the Board that
they were doing everything by hand, but there is a lot of equipment that he is
going to have to purchase.
Mr. Vest advised that the survey has been received on the Northwest
Industrial Park. He has the plat and will have the field notes tomorrow. The
next step will be the design work and to go out for bids along with the timber
cutting and cleaning.
Mr. Vest said on June 6, 2002, staff attended a meeting of the Texas
Economic Development Sales Tax Association in Mesquite. There were 94
economic development people in attendance and they debated matters
concerning the economic development sales tax as to whether or not they
should be doing retail projects. Mr. Vest advised that some people are doing
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retail which is causing concern in the legislature.
Paris Junior College received another Skill Development Fund Grant in the
amount of eight hundred thousand plus for training new workers at Campbell
Soup, Kimberly Clark, and to retrain a considerable number of workers.
President Rhodes called for consideration of and action on a resolution
approving the audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001.
Resolution No. 2002-001, approving the audit prepared by McClanahan &
Holmes for the Paris Economic Development Corporation for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2001, was presented.
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION APPROVING THE AUDIT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; MAKING
OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 9.03 of the Bylaws of the Paris Economic Development Corporation
(PEDC) provides for an annual financial audit by an independent audit firm employed by the City
of Paris for its annual audit; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris did heretofore, on the 13th day of
August, 2001, select McClanahan & Holmes to perform the City's financial audit for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, McClanahan & Holmes has completed its financial audit of the PEDC, and
it is deemed appropriate that such audit be approved; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the audit prepared by McClanahan & Holmes for the Paris Economic
Development Corporation for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, be, and the same is
hereby, approved.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th of June, 2002.
Michael R. Rhodes, President
ATTEST:
Curtis Fendley, Secretary-Treasurer
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
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A motion was made by Director Fendley, seconded by Director Guest, for
approval of the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.
President Rhodes called for consideration of and action on a resolution
approving the Annual Plan of Work outlining the activities, tasks, projects
... and programs to be undertaken by the Board during the fiscal year 2002/2003.
Mr. Vest read the Executive Summary of the Program of Work to the Board
in its entirety, discussing items within the summary.
Resolution No. 2002-002, approving the Annual Plan of Work for the Paris
Economic Development Corporation, 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, was presented.
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROVING THE
ANNUAL PLAN OF WORK; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the annual plan of work attached hereto as Exhibit A be, and the same is
hereby, approved.
Section 3. ThaLthe 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.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2002.
Michael R. Rhodes, President
ATTEST:
Curtis Fendley, Secretary-Treasurer
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ATTEST:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
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Paris PARIS 1651 Clarksville Street
ECONOMIC Paris, Texas 75460
Texas DEVELOPMENT 903.784.2501
CORPORATION Fax: 903.784.2503
2002- 2003
PROGRAM OF WORK
Executive Summary
As we move into 2003 the Paris Economic Development
Corporation is in a position where we need to make an all out effort
to accommodate industrial development. Although we have
seventeen sites cataloged, we have very little that are prepared for
immediate development. Considering the association PEDC has with
the Paris Industrial Foundation, we have an excellent opportunity to
bring the Northwest Industrial Area, which is owned by the
Foundation, into an industrial park status.
The Northwest Industrial Site has four laned divided highway
access to Loop 286, rail access, and other essential infrastructure to
the property lines. We have already begun access to this site with the
development of Park Street and we now have an excellent
:. opportunity to further that development.
Currently the PEDC has three prospective companies situated
to locate in this industrial park environment. Such an industrial park
would also be an ideal location for a model building program when
we address that issue.
The Paris Economic Development Corporation must be
prepared for potential industrial locations which is our charge from
the Paris City Council. Our industrial allies have told us time and
time again that 85% of all site searches begin with the idea of finding
an existing facility. Having an industrial park is critical to our
development of prospects. We now have the Northwest Industrial
Park defined with clear title and we need to move to design, clearing
and infraStructure development.
EXHIBIT A
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PEDC
Executive Summary
2002 - 2003
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This next year will bring tremendous challenges to the very
existence of the economic development corporations across the state.
The Texas Legislature has undertaken many interim studies about
the Sales Tax for Economic Development. With the State facing
budget shortfalls, as well as our local and.national governments, the
finding of economic development will be an issue.
There are certainly isolated instances of abuse and misuse of
the sales tax for economic development, which will inevitably be
used against the entire economic development community. Our
position should be for maintained local control and continue to
follow the letter and intent of the law, as we have always done here
in Paris, Texas. Through the Texas Economic Development Council
and the Texas Economic Development Sales Tax Association we can
support efforts to keep the economic development sales tax in place.
Preparedness and aggressive marketing is the order of the day
for the Paris Economic Development Corporation. 'Marketing of the
existing properties we have and being prepared to facilitate future
locations is what will bring Paris the desired primary employers to
move our economy forward.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
.· Mission Statement
· Original Charge as offered by the Paris City Council
· PEDC Overall Economic Development Program
· 2002-2003 Program of Work: Goals, Objectives, and Actions.
Goal ! - Retention and Expansion of Existing Industries
Goal I! . Recruitment of New Primary Employers ---'
Goal III - Start-Up Business and Small Business
Development,
Goal IV - Infrastructure I Training
· Projects
· Budget for 2002 - 2003
· 2001-2002 Report of Accomplishment
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Mission Statement
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TO PLAN, PROMOTE, FINANCE, AND CONSTRUCT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
THE RETENTION, GROVVTH, 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 il. Recruitment of new primary employers in
manufacturing, distribution/warehousing, and basic industrial
activities by marketing the IoCational 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 that conduct a value-added activity that brings new dollars into the Paris
economy.
ORIGINAL CHARGE
AS OFFERED BY THE PARIS CITY COUNCIL i
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 Council charges the directors 'of the Paris Economic Development.
Corporation (PEDC) with the following responsibilities and actions:
To focus ali Corporation endeavors on implementation of the Mission
Statement for the PEDC
· To operate only in a manner consistent with ali 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 organiza, tions 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 Da)' and Associates for the PEDC
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRO~RAM
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
acknowledgment 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 PAGE -2-
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 performing 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 commitment 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 industry.
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GOAL I. RETENTIO.N AND EXPANSION
OF EXISTING INDUSTRIES
Retention and expansion of the Paris area existing industrial sector jobs.
OBJECTIVE
To maintain and retain existing industry in the Paris area and encourage and
assist the expansion of these currently existing industries and their employment
base.
ACTIONS
1. Increase manufacturing sector employment.
2. participate with the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Managers Group.
3. Recognize local industries for expansion, growth, and outstanding
contribution to the Paris economy.
4. Initiate a program of personal visitation by PEDC to local industries.
5. Work with the Chamber of Commerce to publish and distribute a directory of
Paris and Lamar County manufacturers.
6. Work with local industry to secure prospect leads.
7. Make local industries aware of any and all assistance programs for the
expansion of existing operations, such as: Enterprise Project, Tax Phase-In,
Industrial Training, and Skills Development Fund.
8. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to be used in determining incentive packaging.
9. Utilize staff to effectively carry out all economic development functions of the
PEDC.
10. Participate in the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Council (NETMOB) to
improve transportation facilities to the Paris area.
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GOAL I!. RECRUITMENT OF NEW PRIMARY
EMPLOYERS
Recruitment of new primary employers in manufacturing,
distribution/warehousing, and basic industrial activities by marketing the
Iocational 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. Develop target industry groups and conduct direct solicitation.
4. Participate with industrial allies in trade shows of target industry sectors.
5. Contact prospective industries for facility locations in Paris.
6. Develop a library of statistical and demographic information on Paris and the
,. trade area.
7. Work in close cooperation with industrial allies, such as TXU Electric & Gas,
Railroads, Texas Department of Agriculture, and the Texas Department of
Economic Development..
8. Participate in the American Chambers of Commerce Researchers
Association (ACCRA) Cost of Living Survey.
9. Participate in the ACCRA Community Profile Program.
GOAL II. RECRUITMENT'OF NEW PRIMARY
EMPLOYERS
(continued)
10. Develop a new web site for PEDC.
11. Participate in the Texas Department of Economic Development Community
Profile Program.
12. Develop an industrial allies appreciation day.
13. Explore regional development cooperatives.
14. Participate in the Texas Economic Development Council.
15. Participate in the Northeast Texas Economic Developer's Roundtable.
16. Participate in the American Economic Development Council.
17. Participate in the TEDSTA (Texas Economic Development Sales Tax
Association).
18. Develop a new tax phase-in guidelines and criteria.
19. Utilize the tax phase-in incentive programs as defined by the City of Paris.
20. Promote the "Freeport Exemption" of taxes on goods in transit as a location
incentive.
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GOAL IIl. 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 Iocational incentiye.
· 6. Encourage and assist new industrial support services.
7. Promote city's Revolving Loan Fund.
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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.
ACTIONS
1. Support the improvement and preservation of transportation access into
Paris, ground, rail, and air.
2. Develop site plan for NW Industrial District and begin infrastructure
improvements.
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 Skills Development Fund to Finance training of Paris area
technical workforce through Paris Junior College.
7. Encourage local industry and employers to utilize the Job Training
Partnership Act to facilitate training of new employers.
8. Support the Texas Air Quality Coalition to maintain paris' attainment status.
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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.
ACTIONS
1. Support the improvement and preservation of transportation access into
Paris, ground, rail, and air.
2. Develop site plan for NW Industrial District and begin infrastructure
improvements.
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 Skills Development Fund to Finance training of Paris area
technical workforce through Paris Junior College.
7. Encourage local industry and employers to utilize the Job Training
Partnership Act to facilitate training of new employers.
8. Support the Texas Air Quality Coalition to maintain Paris' attainment status.
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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
2.) Pace Group
· Flexible Incentive Plan
_ · Business and Retention Program
· Visioning
3.) Chamber Contract
· Staff Services
4.) B&W Sewer Line
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· 208' of 8" sanitary sewer
· 1890' of 15" sanitary sewer
· Crossing under railroad
5.) Soup Street Project · 80,000 lb. Capacity railroad
· 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
730
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 years 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
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 SW Industrial Park
17.) Acquisition of Precision Printing - Bond Issue $4.2 million, now Paris Packaging
18.) Location of Panda Energy gas fired 1,000 mw electric
generation facility - Lamar Power Partners - FPL Energy
19.) Chisum lSD adoption of the "Freeport Exemption"
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20.) Location of Exide Warehouse
21.) Paving of 7th Street SW for the SW Industrial Park
enhancement
22.) Buster Paving Transportation services
23.) Turner International Piping
24.) Extension of Park St. in NW Industrial Park
25.) 5 acre land grant to Mark Cunningham for construction of a
30,000 ft warehouse
:26.) Lansing Grain Company - transloading facility on the Kiamichi
Railroad
27.) TCIM Call Center- 30,000 sq. ft. - 300 station - 500
employees
28.) Earthgrains- 35,000 sq. ft. expansion
29.) Sesame Solutions expansion
30.) Turner International Piping - 30,000 sq. ft. expansion
732
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORA'I ,ON
2001 -2002
BUDGET
Acct. ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET
# DESCRIPTION 98-99 99-00 2000-01 2001-02
10001 New Industry Projects 474,485
Panda 300,000 0 0
Model Building 0 0
Turner International Piping 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
BITCO 10,023 128 0
Exide 0 0
PIF 0 0
Lansing Grain 6,000 0 0
Texas Air Quality Coalition 5,000 5,000 5,000
TCIM 5,000 125,000 100,000
Existing Industry Projects 474,485
0002 Paris Packaging 64,000 207,231 393,311 394,011
We Pack 262,383 0
Hearn St. Extension 0 0 250,000
Cox Field 0 0 0
Park St. Extension 0 57,600 0
Bond Issuance Costs 55,778 0 0
Chapman Note 53,906 53,906 53,906 53,906
Earthgrains 54,000
SUB TOTAL 1,251,090 772,137 1,131,345 2,251,887
1001 Office Equipment 2,800 0 1,500 2,000
0201 Office Supplies 2,720 5,338 4,000 5,000
0202 Postage 661 4,085 1,000 2,000
SUBTOTAL 6,181 $9,423 $6,500 $9,000
0301 Communications 1,718 1,835 1,500 2,000
0305 Special Services Fees/Cons. 11,175 980 100 19,550
0306 Travel 12,638 15,881 10,000 15,000
0307 Subscriptions 0 85 200 250
0310 Miscellaneous 25 4,591 1,000 2,500
0311 Associations 1,308 2,238 10,000 10,000
0315 Promotional/Advertising 12,414 77,392 60,000 90,000
0349 City Services 0 0 0
0350 Compensation - Director 30,373 33,872 35,843 36,890
0351 Compensation - Asst. Director 43,721 40,880 53,335 38,169
. Audit 3,040 3,550 3,550 3,550
SUBTOTAL 116,412 $181,304 $175,528 $217,904
0610 Reference Materials 0 2,000 3,000
0610-11 Contingency 4,927 224 2,000 10,000
SUBTOTAL 4,927 $224 $4,000 $13,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,378,610 $963,088 $1,317,373 $2,491,796
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Revenue Statement
2002-2003
Anticipated Cash Position 9/30/02 $778,163
(These funds will be carried over to 2002/03 budget)
Revenue 2002 - 2003:
Estimated Sales Tax $896,877
Estimated Interest 35,000
Paris Packaging Payments 384,000
Total Current Re{,enue $1,315.877
Total Resources $2,094,040
Committed Funds:
Texas Air Quality Coalition 5,000
Bond Debt Payments 388,936
Turner International Piping Systems 500,000
($2,500,000 over 5 years last payment in 2003)
Hearne Street Extension 250,000
Chapman Loan Payments(final year) 53,906
TCIM ($500,000 over 5 years) 50,000
Audit 3,550
Chamber of Commerce 269,079
Total Commitment of Existing Funds $1,520,471
Available Funds For Projects 2002-2003 $573,569
Long Term Obligations (as of 9-30-02):
Bonds Payable (over 16 years) · $3,730,000
Chapman Loan (2003 final year) 53,906
TIPS (2003 final year) 500,000
TCIM (over 2 years) 75,000
Total Long Term Obligations $4,358,906
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2002-2003
BUDGET
Acct. ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET
# DESCRIPTION 99-00 00-01 2001 -02 2002-03
0001 New Industry Projects 286,784
Turner International Piping 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
BITCO 0 128 0 0
Lansing Grain 6,000 0 0 0
Texas Air Quality Coalition 5,000 0 5,000 5,000
TCIM 0 125,000 100,000 50,000
Existing Industry Projects 0 0 0 286,784
0002 Paris Packaging 207,231 393,731 394,011 388,936
Hearn St. Extension 0 0 0 250,000
Park St. Extension 57,600 0 0 0
Chapman Note 53,906 53,906 53,906 53,906
Earthgrains 0 54,000 0 0
SUB TOTAL 829,787 1,1 26,765 1,052,917 1,821,410
1001 Office Equipment 0 149 3,000 10,000
0201 Office Supplies 5,338 6,227 7,931 8,000
0202 Postage 4,085 1,913 12,050 15,000
SUB TOTAL 9,423 $8,289 $22,981 $33,000
0301 Communications 1,835 1,316 1,500 2,000
0305 Special Services Fees/Consultants 980 100 13,403 5,000
0306 Travel 15,881 9,562 15,000 15,000
0307 Subscriptions 85 0 314 500
0310 Miscellaneous 4,591 1,064 1,000 2,000
0311 Associations 2,238 10,063 8,000 8,000
0315 Promotional/Advertising 77,392 61,592 80,000 89,000
0349 City Services 0 0 0 0
0350 Compensation - Director 33,872 35,271 36,890 57,447
0351 Compensation - Asst. Director 40,880 53,830 50,532 45,132
Audit 3,550 2,225 3,550 3,550
SUB TOTAL 181,304 $175,023 $210,189 $227,629
0610 Reference Materials 0 0 0 2,000
0610-11 Contingency 224 1,322 1,000 10,000
SUB TOTAL 224 $1,322 $1,000 $12,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,020,688 $1,311399 $1,287,087 $2,094,039
735
PEDC - ACCOU]NT DESCRIPTIONS
ACCOUNT # DeSCRiPtiON
0001 New Industry Projects - funds committed to
accommodate new industrial locations to
Paris.
0002 Existing Industry Projects - funds committed
to the retention and/or expansion of
industrial facilities in Paris
0201 Office Supplies
0202 Postage
0301 Communications - Long distance telephone
0305 Special Service Fees - Consultants, Legal,
etc.
0306 Travel expenses for Director, training,
seminars, travel claims, plane tickets,
special meeting lunches, etc.
0307 Subscriptions - newspapers
0310 Miscellaneous
0311 Contractual Associations - Texas Marketing
Team, American Economic Development Council,
Texas Research League, World Economic
Development Alliance, Texas Economic
Development Council
0315 Promotional - Advertising
0349 Services provided by the City of Paris·
0350 Compensation - Director
0351 Compensation - Assistant Director
0610 Contingency - Industrial Appreciation Awards
and reference materials
1001 Office furniture & fixtures
736
PEDC Sales Tax Revenue
95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02
October 53,726.02 59,244.84 63,583.43 58,570.48 57,956.09 66,497.71 45,155.74
November 79,569.37 77,412.27 83,381,20 85,921.83 88,720.24 99,768.29 93,197.03
December 54,066.72 59,246.13 59,805.55 55,807.36 81,282.23 60,942.36 71,448.97
January 54,022.05 50,817.13 54,321.15 71,219.01 63,696.47 64,076.18 60,777.95
February 92,169.45 97,196.67 107,747.64 114,895.72 108,920.58 103,782.78 123,239.11
March 53,800.70 55,002.26 48,096.80 69,519.52 68,882.75 57,137.58 56,620.80
April 50,769.21 50,091.71 51,420.20 62,863.87 62,638.06 64,253.56 61,840.09
May 80,037.49 82,059.57 78,511.00 77,153.29 131,801.54 94,763.07 88,392.63
June 59,784.04 59,567.29 70,011.97 68,425.87 66,546.12 64,898.16
July 52,223.32 54,530.95 56,428.61 61,688.08 71,726.44 68,482.69
August 81,267.98 84,145.53 91,223.12 98,697.42 109,715.82 92,248.31
September 70,390.05 75,433.13 70,447.58 67,370.03 87,471.39 70,576.38
PEDC 781,826.41 804,746.89 834,978.23 892,132.49 999,257.75 907,427.07 600,672.32
Average per month 65,152.20 67,062.24 69,581.52 74,344.37 83,271.48 75,618.92 75,054.04
Average Revenue Per Month
CHART
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2001
Advertising Responses: 263
Prospect Visits: 5
Major Projects:
SEASCO--secured financing through the Chapman Revolving
Loan Fund. Name changed to Sesame Solutions through
merger.
Paris Packaging received a $289,000 training grant from the
Skills Development Fund coordinated through the Texas
Workforce Commission and Paris Junior College.
Closing of the Oliver Rubber Plant by Cooper Tire.
Earth Grains acquired by Sara Lee.
Land acquisition for Hydro Conduit from Union Pacific
facilitated by the Paris Industrial Foundation.
Special Projects:
Effort to establish Jewelry Manufacturers in conjunction with
Paris Junior College and a watch manufacturing facility.
Direct mail campaign to California attempting to capitalize on
the energy problem (post card).
Newspaper advertising in Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning
News, and the Mercury News in California.
Started the North East Texas Regional Mobility Council
(NETMOB)
Texas 77th Legislative session:
There were some forty (40) bills introduced that would have
directly affected the PEDC. Eleven (11) bills passed that affect
the PEDC.
Trade Shows and Conferences:
NAM-National Association of Manufacturers, March 5-9,
Chicago.
A motion was made by Director Wall, seconded by Director Fendley, for
approval of the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.
President Rhodes announced that the next item on the agenda was
consideration of and action on a resolution approving the Annual Budget for
fiscal year 2002/2003.
Resolution No. 2002-003, approving the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2002-
2003; directing the Secretary-Treasurer to deliver the budget to the City
Manager of the City of Paris for inclusion in his annual budget to be
presented to the City Council in accordance with the Charter of the City of
Paris, was presented.
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATiON
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPROVING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Paris Economic Development Corporation, in keeping with Section 8.03
of its bylaws, is obligated to have a proposed budget prepared, approved and delivered to the City
Mananger of the City of Paris on or before June 30 of each year for inclusion in his annual budget
to be presented to the City Council in accordance with the Charter of the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, the budget attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby presented by the Secretary-
Treasurer, and it is appropriate that such budget be approved; NOW THEREFORE;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the budget attached hereto as Exhibit A be, and the same is hereby,
approved.
Section 3. That the Secretary-Treasurer be, and she is hereby, directed to deliver the
budget attached hereto as Exhibit A to the City Manager of the City of Paris for inclusion in his
annual budget to be presented to the City Council in accordance with the Charter of the City of
Paris.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2002.
Michael R. Rhodes, President
ATTEST:
Curtis Fendley, Secretary-Treasurer
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry W. Schenk, City Attorney
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Revenue Statement
2002-2003
Anticipated Cash Position 9/30102 $778,163
(These funds will be carried over to 2002/03 budget)
Revenue 2002 - 2003:
Estimated Sales Tax $896,877
Estimated Interest 35,000
Paris Packaging Payments 384,000
Total Current Revenue $1,315,877
Total Resources $2,094,040
Committed Funds:
Texas Air Quality Coalition 5,000
Bond Debt Payments 388,936
Turner International Piping Systems 500,000
($2,500,000 over 5 years last payment in 2003)
Hearne Street Extension 250,000
Chapman Loan Payments(final year) 53,906
TCIM ($500,000 over 5 years) 50,000
Audit 3,550
Chamber of Commerce 269,079
Total Commitment of Existing Funds $1,520,471
Available Funds For Projects 2002-2003 $573,569
Long Term Obligations (as of 9-30-02):
Bonds Payable (over 16 years) $3,730,000
Chapman Loan (2003 final year) 53,906
TIPS (2003 final year) 500,000
TCIM (over 2 years) 75,000
Total Long Term Obligations $4,358,906
EXHIBIT A
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PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
2002-2003
BUDGET
Acct. ACTUAL ACTUAL PROJECTED BUDGET
# DESCRIPTION 99-00 00-01 2001 -02 2002-03
0001 New Industry Projects 286,784
Turner International Piping 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
BITCO 0 128 0 0
Lansing Grain 6,000 0 0 0
Texas Air Quality Coalition 5,000 0 5,000 5,000
TCIM 0 125,000 100,000 50,000
Existing Industry Projects 0 0 0 286,784
0002 Paris Packaging 207,231 393,731 394,011 388,936
Hearn St. Extension 0 0 0 250,000
Park St. Extension 57,600 0 0 0
Chapman Note 53,906 53,906 53,906 53,906
Earthgrains 0 54,000 0 0
SUB TOTAL 829,787 1,1 26,765 1,052,917 1,821,410
1001 Office Equipment 0 149 3,000 10,000
0201 Office Supplies 5,338 6,227 7,931 8,000
0202 Postage 4,085 1,913 12,050 15,000
SUB TOTAL 9,423 $8,289 $22,981 $33,000
0301 Communications 1,835 1,316 1,500 2,000
0305 Special Services Fees/Consultants 980 100 13,403 5,000
0306 Travel 15,881 9,562 15,000 15,000
0307 Subscriptions 85 0 314 500
0310 Miscellaneous 4,591 1,064 1,000 2,000
0311 Associations 2,238 10,063 8,000 8,000
0315 Promotional/Advertising 77,392 61,592 80,000 89,000
0349 City Services 0 0 0 0
0350 Compensation - Director 33,872 35,271 36,890 57,447
0351 Compensation - Asst. Director 40,880 53,830 50,532 45,132
Audit 3,550 2,225 3,550 3,550
SUB TOTAL 181,304 $175,023 $210,189 $227,629
0610 Reference Materials 0 0 0 2,000
0610-11 Contingency 224 1,322 1,000 10,000
SUB TOTAL 224 $1,322 $1,000 $12,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,020,688 $1,311399 $1,287,087 $2,094,039
743
ACCOUNT # DeSCRiPtiON
0001 New Industry Projects - funds committed to
accommodate new industrial locations to
Paris.
0002 Existing Industry Projects - funds committed
to the retention and/or expansion of
industrial facilities in Paris
0201 Office Supplies
0202 Postage
0301 Communications - Long distance telephone
0305 Special Service Fees - Consultants, Legal,
etc.
0306 Travel expenses for Director, training,
seminars, travel claims, plane tickets,
special meeting lunches, etc.
0307 Subscriptions - newspapers
0310 Miscellaneous
0311 Contractual Associations - Texas Marketing
Team, American Economic Development Council,
Texas Research League, World Economic
Development Alliance, Texas Economic
Development Council
0315 Promotional - Advertising
0349 Services provided by the City of Paris·
0350 Compensation - Director
0351 Compensation - Assistant Director
0610 Contingency - Industrial Appreciation Awards
and reference materials
1001 Office furniture & fixtures
744
PEDC Sales Tax Revenue
95-96 96-97 97-98 98-99 99-00 00-01 01-02
October 53,726.02 59,244.84 63,583.43 58,570.48 57,956.09 66,497.71 45,155.74
November 79,569.37 77,412.27 83,381,20 85,921.83 88,720.24 99,768.29 93,197.03
December 54,066.72 59,246.13 59,805.55 55,807.36 81,282.23 60,942.36 71,448.97
January 54,022.05 50,817.13 54,321.15 71,219.01 63,696.47 64,076.18 60,777.95
February 92,169.45 97,196.67 107,747.64 114,895.72 108,920.58 103,782.78 123,239.11
March 53,800.70 55,002.26 48,096.80 69,519.52 68,882.75 57,137.58 56,620.80
April 50,769.21 50,091.71 51,420.20 62,863.87 62,638.06 64,253.56 61,840.09
May 80,037.49 82,059.57 78,511.00 77,153.29 131,801.54 94,763.07 88,392.63
June 59,784.04 59,567.29 70,011.97 68,425.87 66,546.12 64,898.16
July 52,223.32 54,530.95 56,428.61 61,688.08 71,726.44 68,482.69
August 81,267.98 84,145.53 91,223.12 98,697.42 109,715.82 92,248.31
September 70,390.05 75,433.13 70,447.58 67,370.03 87,471.39 70,576.38
PEDC 781,826.41 804,746.89 834,978.23 892,132.49 999,257.75 907,427.07 600,672.32
Average per month 65,152.20 67,062.24 69,581.52 74,344.37 83,271.48 75,618.92 75,054.04
Average Revenue Per Month
CHART
745
IFT-International Food Technology, June 25-27, New Orleans.
NAFEM-North American Food & Equipment Manufacturers,
September 7-10, Orlando.
Texas Economic Development Conference-September 19-21,
Dallas. .
Basic Economic Development Course-Texas A&M, San Antonio
November 4-9.
Bio-Technology Briefing, November 1, Tyler.
Active Association Participation:
North East Texas Economic Developers Roundtable
World Economic DevelOpment Alliance
Texas Economic Development Council
Texas Air Quality Coalition
Texas Economic Development Sales Tax Association
Southern Economic Development Council
American Economic Development Council
East Texas Gulf Highway Association
Texas Good Roads Association
Texas Taxpayers and Research Association
American Chambers of Commerce Research Association
Future IsSues:
Paris Area Labor Survey
Wage and Benefit Survey
February 20-22, Market Texas-prospecting trip to San Diego,
California, bio-med/bio tech companies.
February 28, East Texas Gulf Highway Association presentation
to the TxDOT Commission in Lufkin.
March 10-12, Jewelry Manufacturer~Trade Show with Paris
Junior College, New York.
Development of the Northwest Industrial Park in conjunction
with the Paris Industrial Foundation.
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WITHOUT THE PARIS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORP. WE WOULDN'T EXIST
Bill Carver
President & General Manager
Paris Packaging
Our plant prints, cuts, and glues paperboard cartons for fast service, bakery, pet food, and other industries. When Anheuser Busch decided
to sell their packaging plant in Paris, Texas, some buyers wanted to take the equipment and close down the plant. We wanted to buy it and
expand its operations. The Paris Economic Development Corporation helped Paris Packaging obtain interim financing and a bond issue so
we could acquire the plant. The financial institutions in Paris were a great help. It's clear Paris is not only interested in bringing in new
industry, but also supports the companies that are already here.
The purchase worked out well for us and for Paris. We've expanded our sales significantly and ship throughout the country as well as to
Hawaii, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our raw materials are delivered by rail without delivery problems. And we have a skilled, stable workforce
that has been with us on an average of 14 years."
For more reasons why Paris
you should pick Paris, contact: Economic
Gary Vest, Director Development
Paris Economic Development Corporation Corporation
1-800-PARIS, TX
747
FOR SALE
87,675 Facility
Southwest Corner of Loop 286 Street (US271) · Paris, Texas
Climate Controlled , Available For Industrial Users
Triple Freeport Exemption Enterprise Zone
748
FOR SALE
28,500 S.E Manufacturing Facility
2305 NW Loop 286 · Paris, Texas
14' Clear Height , Rail Served 25 Acres
Triple Freeport Exemption Enterprise Zone
Paris
Economic
Development
Corporation
1651 Clarksvili¢ St. · Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 784-2501 · FAX (903) 784-2503
749
AVAILABLE
INDUSTRIAL
SITES
IN LAMAR
COUNTY
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
-1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
750
FOR SALE
Site #1 Northwest Industrial Park Size: 140 acres
Northwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
751
SITE #1
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
140 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (NW Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 8 inch
Water Main Size: 12.inch
Sewer Main' Size: 10 inch
PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
752
FOR SALE
Site//2 Size: 210 acres
West Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
753
SITE #2
PROPERTY ~ SPECIFICATIONS
210 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (West Loop 286)
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
754
FOR SALE
Site #3 Size: 153 acres
West Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #3
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
153 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (West Loop 286)
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WW3V.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE
Site #4 Size: 73 acres
U.S. 271 North
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Easy Highway Access
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #4
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
73 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (U.S. 271 North)
Water Main Size: 8 inch
Sewer Main Size: 8 inch
· - Paris Economic Development Corporation
~ 1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE
Site #5 Size: 413 acres
South Loop 286
Easy Highway Access Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Will Subdivide
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
759
SITE #5
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
413 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Highway Access (South Loop 286)
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE
Site #6 Size: 111 acres
U.S. Highway 271 South
Highway Access U.S. 271 Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements AVailable Will Subdivide
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WW.PARISTEXAS.COM
761
SITE #6
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
111 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Highway Access (U.S. 271 South)
Gas Line.Size: 4 inch
Water Main Size: 8 inch
Sewer Main Size: 10 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE
Site #7 Size: 32 acres
South Loop 286 and U.S. Highway 271 South
Highway Access U.S. 271 Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Will Subdivide
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
763
SITE #7
PROPERTY' SPECIFICATIONS
32 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Highway Access (U.S. 271South)
Gas Line: 4 inch
Water Main: 8 inch
Sewer Main: 10 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WW3V.PARISTEXAS.COM
764
FOR SALE
Site #9A Size: 97 acres
Southwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #9A
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
97 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (SW Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 6 inch
Water Main Size: 12 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
766
FOR SALE
Site #9B Size: 159 acres
Southwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
767
SITE #9B
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
159 Acres
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (SW Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 6 inch
Water Main Size: 12 inch
Zoned: Industrial
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS'COM
768
FOR SALE
Site #10 Size: 17 acres
North Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
769
SITE #10
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
17Acres
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (North Loop 286)
Water Main Size: 8 inch
Sewer Main Size: 27 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWV~'PARISTEXAS.COM
770
FOR SALE
Site #11 Size: 59 acres
North Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
771
SITE #11
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
9 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (North Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 8 inch
Water Main Size: 20 and 30 inch
Sewer Main Size: 27 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WW3V.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE
Site #12 Size: 12 acres,
West Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #12
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
12 Acres
Inside City Limits
Will Subdivide
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (West Loop 286)
Gas Line Size.: 6 inch
Water Main Size: 8 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
~774
FOR SALE
Site #13 Size: 30 acres
U.S. Highway 271 North
Highway Access U.S. 271 Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Highway Frontage
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
FOR SALE'
Site #14 Size: 11 acres
Southwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #14
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
11 Acres
Will Subdivide
In City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (SW Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 4 inch
Water Main Size: 12 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTX.COM
FOR SALE
Site #15 Size: 91 acres
Southwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
·
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
SITE #15
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
91 Acres
Will Subdivide
Inside City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (SW Loop 286)
Gas Line Size: 6 inch
'Water Main Size: 10 inch
Sewer Main Size: 10 and 15 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
780.
FOR SALE
Site #16 Size: 29 acres
Southwest Loop 286
Rail Served Triple Freeport Exemption
Tax Abatements Available Enterprise Zone
PariS Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
781
SITE #16
PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
29'Acres
Will Subdivide
Inside City Limits
Rail Served (Kiamichi)
Highway Access (SW Loop.286)
Gas Line Size: 6 inch
Water Main Line: 12 inch
Sewer Main Line: 16 inch
Paris Economic Development Corporation
1-800-PARISTX
WWW.PARISTEXAS.COM
782
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway · Suite 2000 · Irving, Texas 7S063 USA · Telephone (972) 830-9005 · FAX (9721 830-9097
To the Reader:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPblENT SERVICES COI~IPANY is pleased to present the results of this Workforce
Availability Survey and Analysis. This report contains the results from the area we define as the
Northeast Texas Region, including the following Texas County's:
. Hopkins
· Hunt
. Lamar
· Delta
· Including a sampling from the City of Hugo, Oklahoma
The findings in the study were obtained from a statistical survey sampling of n=1,175 people, who are
between 16 and 75 years of age, and looking/willing/able to work. All responses to this survey were
gathered between January 31 and February 15 of 2002.
The Workforce Availability Survey and Analysis required the efforts of a team of specialists ranging from
economic developers to statisticians (see Credentials Tab). These experts constructed the surVey in
conjunction with the Paris Economic Development Corporation. Telephone interviews were conducted by
DSS Research in Arlington, Texas (see Credentials Tab).
DSS Research selected simple random samples from computer generated lists for the area, to ensure that
the samples were representative of` the population and workforce in the Region. Individuals which were
interviewed had to meet the following criteria:
· Residents of the area
· At least 16 years old -- 75 years old
· Employed or willing/able to work
Total sample (n=1,175).
Sampling error is _+ 2.8% at 95% Confidence under the most pessimistic assumptions regarding variance
(u=0.5).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVlCE COMPANY is a Texas-based professional economic development and international
marketing organization serving the public and private sectors in the disciplines of research, strategic planning and program
implementation; providing master planning, strategic planning, political strategies and opinion research, work force survey and
analysis, wage and benefit survey and analysis, site analysis and negotiation for new manufacturing plant locations,
acquisitions, joint venture/licensing partnerships and trade development strategies.
We invite you to visit our web site at: wwss:edstexas.com
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Executive Summary
Introduction
This report first presents population growth in the Northeast Texas Region. The Chart below
shows changes in population back to 1970 for three counties: Hopkins; Hunt, and Lamar. As
shown in the Chart, growth has been remarkable in Hunt County since 1990. Additionally,
Hopkins and Lamar experienced some growth during the same period. Growth rates from 1980
to 2000 for the three counties totaled: Hopkins 10.8%, Hunt 19%, and Lamar 10.4%.
Population Growth in the Northeast Texas Region
CHART
Executive Summary
The analysis of the Lamar County labor force leads to several conclusions: the area has
an older, highly skilled, and well-educated labor pool; the majority of unemployed will
work for under $15 per hour; and has a good supply of available part-time and shift
labor. The rationale for this conclusion is discussed throughout the study.
The data collected in the surveys displays many characteristics of the work force (defined as
anyone willing and able to work; and between the ages of 16 and 75). The following
percentages used in the summary reflect the percent of respondents for Lamar County (n=350)
and the Northeast Texas Region (n=1,175).
The study defines the Northeast Texas Region as the entire call area: Delta, Hunt, Hopkins, and
Lamar Counties.
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Executive Summary
Lamar County Workforce Profile
· Total available Workforce Lamar County (8.0%)
· Unemployment (1.7%)2
· Unemployed as a result of personal choice (6.3%)3
· Total available Workforce Northeast Texas Region (7.4%)
· Unemployment (2.2%).
· Unemployed as a result of personal choice (5.2%)
· Part-time labor availability
· Lamar County (40.8%)
· Northeast Texas Region (39.6%)
· Underemployment
· Education attained (13.87 years)
· Education required (13.00 years)
Demographic profile of the typilcal Lamar County emplovee
· Average age (50.5 years)
· Caucasian (87%), Black (8%), Hispanic (1%), and Native American (3%)
· Lamar County Average Annual Household Income ($52,190)
· Northeast Texas Region Average Annual Household Income ($51,740)
Workforce Capabilities
Education ·
· High School or some College (55%)
· Associate degree (12%) --~
· Bachelor degree and/or higher (26%)
· Average years of school completed
· Lamar County (13.9 years)
· Northeast Texas Region (14.1 years) .
· Texas (12.2 years)
· United States (12.4 years)
Skills
· Basic Computer (47%)
· Clerical (29%)
· Executive/Professional (28%)
· Machine Operation with Computer (19%)
· Mechanical (18%)
· Medical/Healthcare (16%)
Foreign Language
· Total of those surveyed
· Lamar County (8%)
. · Northeast Texas Region (11%)..
Job Tenure
· Average time with present company
· Lamar County (8.3 years)
· Northeast Texas Region (8.1 years)
· West South Central United States (6.0 years)
2 This number includes laborers that are unemployed due to lack of opportunity.
3 In general, this percentage represents the number of respondents that are currently not working as a
result of personal choice, but are willing/able/available for work under opportune circumstances.
2002 LAMAR COUNTY WORKFORCE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS
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Executive Summary
As shown in the Chart below, employment in the County centers around four primary industries:
manufacturing, professional services, education, and medical.4
Lamar County Workforce
Industry Employment
(252 Responses)
CHART
Occupation, another valuable set of data, is shown below. Professional, manufacturing,
teaching, and other occupations account for the largest numberof respondents. Occupational
categories are detailed in the survey analysis to allow a more complete picture of the labor
force.
Lamer County Workforce
Occupational Distrlbutlon
(246 Responses)
CHART
4 Other Industries include: home-based businesses, transportation, communications, other public utilities,
and other non-classifiable industry segments. Other Services are business and repair, personal, and
entertainment/recreational services.
2002 LAMAR COUNTY WORKFORCE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS
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Executive Summary
Finally, the study found that Lamer County respondents are employed in a variety of counties.
Most employed people that live in Lamar. County also work in Lamar County; however, some
work outside of the City of Paris (10%). Red River County is the largest outside employment
hub for residents of the County drawing almost 3% of Lamar employees. Other employment
locations for Lamar County residents include: Dallas County (1.2%), Hunt County (1.2%), and
varies/travel (1.6%).
2002 LAMAR COUNTY WORKFORCE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS
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Mr. Vest called the Board's attention to the revenue statement. He anticipated
carrying over $778,000.00 from this fiscal year, which is about $400,000.00
less than was carried over last year. He said the anticipated revenue is
$896,000.00, with interest earned of $35,000.00. With the Paris Packaging
payment of $384,000.00, the total revenues would be approximately 1.3
million dollars with about two million dollars in total resources. Mr. Vest
said there were several things that the PEDC is committed to do such as
supporting the Texas Air Quality Coalition at a cost of $5,000.00, the bond
payment on the debt which would be $388,936.00, and an additional payment
to Turner International in the amount of $500,000.00. He pointed out that
there is $250,000.00 that is going to be used for the Hearne Street extension
and $53,906.00 to repay the Chapman Revolving Loan Fund. Mr. Vest said
that next year will be the last year to pay this loan. The PEDC will pay
$50,000.00 on the TCIM contract, leaving one payment of $25,000.00. Mr.
Vest pointed out that in the operating budget listed under Chamber of
Commerce there is $269,000.00 available for projects next year based on this
$573,000.00. Mr. Vest went over the general expenditures with the Board.
After discussion, a motion was made by Director Guest, seconded by Director
Wall, for approval of the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.
President Rhodes called for discussion of and possible action on changing the
date for the July, 2002, Board of Directors Meeting from July 24, 2002, to
July 31, 2002.
A motion was made by Director Wall, seconded by Director Fendley,
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authorizing changing the date for the July, 2002, Paris Economic
Development Corporation's meeting from July 24, 2002, to July 31, 2002.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Vest presented President Rhodes with a plaque for his outstanding service
on the Paris Economic Development Corporation's Board.
There being no further business, President Rhodes adjourned the meeting.
MICHAEL RHODES, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
MATTIE CUNNINGHAM, CITY CLERK