BL 2002-10-26.1 EcDevA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 102699.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS, CREATING THE COPPELL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE;
ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ANY AND ALL RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell promotes economic development within
the City of Coppell; and
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell desires to include the Coppell
Independent School District and the Coppell Chamber of Commerce.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby creates the Coppell Economic
Development Committee.
SECTION 2. That the Committee shall be comprised of nine (9) members
to be selected as follows:
Four (4) members and one (1) alternate shall be
selected by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce and
appointed by the Coppell City Council for two (2) year
terms;
Four (4) members and one (1) alternate shall be
appointed by the Coppell City Council for two (2) year
terms;
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BYLAWS
ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1999
One (1) member and one (1) alternate shall be selected
by the Coppell Independent School District and
appointed by the Coppell City Council for a one (1)
year term;
The Coppell City Manager, Coppell Director of
Planning & Community Services, the President of the
Chamber of Commerce and any other appropriate
person shall be non-voting ex officio members of the
Committee.
SECTION 3. That the duties and responsibilities of the Committee shall be as
follows:
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Act in an advisory capacity only to the City Council in
matters that pertain to economic development and shall not
have any responsibility or authority over the public officials
or employees of the City in the implementation of policies or
programs for economic development for the City.
Act in a an advisory capacity to the City Council regarding
applications for tax abatement, sales tax rebate or economic
development incentives under § 380.001 of the Tex. Local
Gov't Code.
The Committee shall receive suggestions and
recommendations from citizens relating to economic
development.
Create and stimulate public support for the economic
development activities of the City.
Recommend to Coppell City Council economic development
programs.
Review the effectiveness of Coppell Economic Development
programs and make appropriate recommendations for
improvement or change.
The Committee shall investigate and recommend to the
Coppell City Council various methods of advertising and
promoting the growth and development of Coppell.
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BYLAWS
ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1999
Adopt by-laws for the Committee·
Recommend a City-wide economic and business
development strategy including, but not limited to:
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5.
A City assessment.
Goals and objectives.
Development targets.
Marketing plan.
Implementation plan.
Recommend to the City Council economic and business
development priorities on a City-wide basis.
The Committee will consult with any potential or existing
business requiring assistance in the preparation of a
business plan or any other assistance needed for their
satisfactory relocation, expansion, or retention.
The Committee will maintain contact with economic
development allies in the metroplex and the State of Texas.
Visibility for the City will be maintained through attendance
at economic development professional association meetings,
conference, etc.
The Committee will keep the City Manager informed of major
activities.
The Committee will insure the maintenance of a statistical
data base for use in responding to economic development
inquiries.
The Committee will insure the maintenance of an inventory
of land sites and available facility space including building
specifications and contact persons.
SECTION 4. All resolutions of the City of Coppell heretofore adopted
which are in conflict with the provisions of this resolution be, and the same are
hereby repealed, and all resolutions of the City of Coppell not in conflict with
the provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect.
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BYLAWS
ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1999
SECTION 5. If any article, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of
this resolution, as hereby amended, be adjudged invalid or held
unconstitutional for any reason, such judgment or holding shall not affect the
validity of this resolution
amended hereby, other
unconstitutional.
SECTION 6.
as a whole or any part or provision thereof, as
than the part so declared to be invalid or
This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after
its passage, and it is accordingly so resolved.
DULY PASSED and approved by the City Council of the City of Coppell,
Texas on this the 26th day of October, 1999.
APPROVED:
CANDY SHEEHAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
LIBBY BALL, INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY
(REH/cdb 10/20/99)(28802)
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COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BYLAWS
ADOPTED OCTOBER 26, 1999