Res 152-2023 PILOT Agreements 12/05/2023 Resolution No. 152-2023
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to renew non-annexation
agreements with Vitro Flat Glass, Pratt & Whitney, Nustar Logistics,
Valero Energy, Plains Pipeline, and Howmet Aerospace, guaranteeing
each immunity from annexation for a certain term
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to continue a series of long-standing
non-annexation agreements with several local industries; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has since the 1970's used non-annexation
agreements as economic development tools to attract and retain industry and primary
jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls desires to extend these agreements for
additional terms which will provide annual payments from the industries to the City in-lieu
of City property taxes had the industries been within the City limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into the renewal of non-annexation
agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Vitro Flat Glass, Pratt &
Whitney, Nustar Logistics, Valero Energy, Plains Pipeline, and Howmet Aerospace,
guaranteeing each immunity from annexation in accordance with the terms provided for
in the related agenda item.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of December, 2023.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk