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2003-009-PEDCR PARIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION NO. 2003-009 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. 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. Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of June, 2003. Don Wall, President ATTEST: Richard everson, Secretary-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Larry W. Schen, City Attorney Program of Work 2003 - 2004 PARIS HAS IT! Paris Economic Development Corporation PARIS 1125 Bonham Street ECONOMIC Paris. Texas 75460 DEVELOPMENT 903.784.2501 CORPORATION Fax: 903.784.2503 2003-2004 PROGRAM OF WORK Executive Summary What an exciting time it is to be a part of the Paris Economic Development Corporation. All indications point to great things ahead for Paris and Lamar County as we embark on some exciting new projects that will lead to new primary jobs for the residents of our community. The past year hàs been a very trying but exciting time. A weakened national economy has affected us at the local level, but we are extremely blessed that our local economy has been amazingly strong through this down business cycle. It appears that the worst is probably behind us, and with a committed community effort, 2004 should be one of the best years our community has ever experienced. Work is moving ahead on the Northwest Industrial Park as we have completed the design phase and are moving into the infrastructure development stage. Hopefully, by the end of the year, we will see one of our first tenants moving in. The list of prospective companies that want to build in the industrial park has grown to five. That response is greater than anticipated and demands our most diligent effort to complete this project. When completed, the Northwest Industrial Park will be one of the finest in Northeast Texas. One of the most critical issues facing our community is finding ways to diversify our economy. Our country is moving toward a service oriented economy and Paris must not be left behind. The C- Tech Project is a great stride in the right direction that will allow our workforce to develop new skills. Also, we will be able to tap into a segment of our workforce that is currently not being utilized. Despite a record $10 billion budget shortfall, the Texas legislature made some of the most sweeping and significant changes to the state's economic development program in over a decade. www.paristexas.com PEDC Executive Summary 2003-2004 Page 2 The Governor and all economic developers have said that the only way to pull this state out of the budget deficit is through Economic Development. The state finally listened and made enormous strides by passing key economic development legislation which included: I. The complete restructuring of the Texas Department of Economic Development as the new Office of Economic Development within the Governor's Office. 2. The creation of the Texas Enterprise Fund within the Governor's office to be used for economic development. The legislature placed $295 million in this fund. 3. The restructuring and expansion of the enterprise zone program. This will give our community and businesses easier and better access to the tax credits and other benefits of the program. 4. Significant rewrite of the Development Corporation Act. The statute was refocused on its original purpose which is to create primary jobs which in turn will create real wealth in our community. New safeguards were put into place to insure proper use of the sales tax money. PEDC's involvement in TEDC and TEDSTA were instrumental in getting these changes put into place. PEDC was able to have a great deal of influence this legislative session and our community is certainly going to benefit from these changes. As we continue to look at ways we can expand our economy, I am reminded of a quote from Robert Frost that states "Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference". As a community we are going to have to take the road less traveled, because that will make all the difference. If we travel this road, we have yet to see the best Paris can offer. TABLE OF CONTENTS . Mission Statement . Original Charge as offered by the Paris City Council . PEDC Overall Economic Development Program . 2003-2004 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 I Training . Projects . Budget for 2003 - 2004 . 2002-2003 Report of Accomplishment Mission Statement PARIS ECONOMIC I1EVELOPMENT CORPORA TION 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 that conduct a value-added activity that brings new dollars into the Paris economy. 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 Council 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 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, it! 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. 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. 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 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. Work with the Chamber of Commerce to publish and distribute a directory of Paris and Lamar County manufacturers. 5. Work with local industry to secure prospect leads. 6. 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. 7. Conduct cost-benefit analysis to be used in determining incentive packaging. 8. Utilize staff to effectively carry out all economic development functions of the PEDC. 9. Participate in the Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Council (NETMOB) to improve transportation facilities to the Paris area. 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 lòcation. 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 ONCOR, 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. Participate in the Texas Department of Economic Development Community Profile Program. 11. Explore regional development cooperatives 12. Participate in the Texas Economic Development Council. 13. Participate in the Northeast Texas Economic Developer's Roundtable. 14. Participate in the American Economic Development Council. 15. Participate in the TEDSTA (Texas Economic Development Sales Tax Association). 16. Utilize the tax phase-in incentive programs as defined by the City of Paris. 17. Promote the "Freeport Exemption" of taxes on goods in transit as a location incentive. 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. 7. Promote city's Revolving Loan Fund. 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. Complete Phase 1 of the infrastructure development in the NW Industrial District. 3. Consider 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. 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 . 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 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 Issué $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 ISO adoption of the" Freeport Exemption" 20.) Location of Exide Warehouse 21.) Paving of ih 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 31.) Hydro Conduit - Water line extension 32.) Paris Custom Trailers - 12 employees 33.) C-Tech Inc. - 30,000 S.F. Computer Company