RE 05-09-95.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 050995.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO, AS AN AREA OF HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT AS DEFINED IN
THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS; DECLARING THAT THIS RESOLUTION
FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENTS OF 8 CFR § 204.6(i) PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY
GRANTED TO THE MAYOR BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND
MAY BE USED BY A POTENTIAL INVESTOR IN A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE IN
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE AS PROVIDED UNDER 8 CFR
§ 204.6(j)(6)(B); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of unemployment in the City of Coppell,
the City Council is of the opinion and finds that the geographic area described in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, is an area of high unemployment as
defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 8, Section § 204.6; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that new investments in commercial enterprises in
the area described in Exhibit "A" will enhance the economic vitality of the community through
a combination of new capital investment, increased tax revenues, and the creation of additional
job opportunities; and
WHEREAS, authority to certify a geographical area in a city of a population of 20,000
or more to be an area of high unemployment as defined in 8 CFR § 204.60) has been granted
to the Mayor by the Governor of the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell, Texas, has a population of 20,000 or more;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. That the area located in the City whose boundaries are described in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, is an area of high unemployment
as defined by 8 CFR § 204.6; and is hereby certified as an area of high unemployment by the
Mayor, pursuant to authority granted by the Governor of the State of Texas.
SECTION 2. This Resolution fulfills the requkements of 8 CFR § 204.6(i) and may be
used in support of an application by a person desiring to invest in a commercial enterprise in the
area described in Exhibit "A" to the Immigration and Nationalization Service under 8 CFR
§ 204.6(j)(6)(B).
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately from and after its
passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas,
on the 9th day of May, 1995
APPROVED:
TOM MORTON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LINDA GRAU, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PETER G. SMITH, ATTORNEY
(PGS/jd 4-18-95)
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