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Res 110-2016 11/1/2016Resolution No. _110-2016__ Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) and amending the budget to include up to $128,000 for Chantex Manufacturing Inc., to purchase equipment needed to expand operations for the fabrication and assembly of highly pressured vessels WHEREAS, Texas Local Gov’t. Code § 501.073(a) provides “The corporation's authorizing unit will approve all programs and expenditures of a corporation and annually review any financial statements of the corporation”; and, WHEREAS, on October 19, 2016, the WFEDC approved the Project listed below and as stated in its agenda. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. The Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation’s approval and funding of the following programs and expenditures as described below and in said corporation’s agenda, are approved:  A $128,000, No Interest, Forgivable Loan to the Chantex Manufacturing Inc., for a period of seven years for the acquisition of two new, twenty-ton cranes to be installed at the new 7,500 sq. ft. facility. The purchase price of the cranes is approximately $170,000.  The 4A Corporation would require a first lien position on this equipment.  For each year that the company creates and maintains 28 employees (16 additional positions), the loan would be forgiven at the rate of 14.29% per year. At the end of year seven, the company would own the equipment outright. If the company is unable to create and maintain the jobs specified, the amount of the loan not already forgiven would be repayable to the City. 2. The current fiscal year budget of the WFEDC is amended to provide for the aforementioned expenditures and changes thereto. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of November, 2016. ______________________________ M A Y O R ATTEST: ____________________ City Clerk