Res 41-2026 Funding a New Day Empowerment Center @ 511 Mississippi Ave 04/07/2026 Resolution No. 41-2026
Resolution authorizing a performance agreement and appropriating
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone #3 funds to a New
Day Empowerment Center (dba House of Empowerment) at 511
Mississippi Ave., for a three (3) year forgivable loan up to $200,000 to
support the expansion of community outreach services with facility
improvements upgrading to a commercial kitchen and food
preparation area
WHEREAS, the City Council created the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment
Zone #3 (TIF #3) for the purpose of encouraging economic development and increasing
the tax base in Council District 2; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to pursue the development of public-private
partnerships that further enhance development opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors of the TIF #3
recommended an expenditure supporting the renovation and expansion of a commercial
kitchen and food preparation area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . TIF #3 funds for a three (3) year forgivable loan in the amount up to $200,000 are
hereby appropriated to New Day Empowerment Center, DBA House of
Empowerment, for the purpose of supporting community outreach missions
through the `Restoration' class program serving marginalized persons within TIF
#3 Zone, Council District #2 and Wichita Falls by expanding existing facilities to
establish a commercial kitchen and food preparation area.
2. TIF #3 public-private partnership provision that New Day Empowerment Center,
DBA House of Empowerment, shall contribute the initial project funding in the
amount of $75,000 within 12-months of this resolution authorization in order to be
eligible to receive TIF #3 reimbursement funding assistance.
3. The TIF #3 Chair is authorized to enter into a performance agreement for the TIF
#3 funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of April, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
/ram
Deputy City Clerk