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Res 116-2017 9/5/2017Resolution No. _116-2017_ Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) and amending the budget to include up to $168,750 for Chantex Manufacturing Inc., to purchase equipment needed to exp and operations for the fabrication and assembly of the closure head to 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 cor poration and annually review any financial statements of the corporation ”; and, WHEREAS, on August 24, 2017, 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 $168,750, No Interest, Forgivable Loan to the Chantex Manufacturing Inc., for a period of seven years for the acquisition of five new 20-ton overhead cranes and bridge assemblies , two new 80,000 lb. cargo trailers, an I-Beam, and assistance with the cost of running new electrical power fr om Oncor.  The 4A Corporation would require a first lien position on this equipment.  For each year that the company creates and maintains 60 employees (20 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 5th day of September, 2017. ______________________________ M A Y O R ATTEST: ____________________ City Clerk