Sec. 2310.105. APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION    


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  • (a) For an area to be designated as a readjustment zone, the nominating body, after nominating the area as a readjustment zone, must send to the bank a written application for designation of the area as a readjustment zone.

    (b) The application must include:

    (1) a certified copy of the ordinance or order, as appropriate, nominating the area as a readjustment zone;

    (2) a map of the area showing existing streets and highways;

    (3) an analysis and appropriate supporting documents and statistics demonstrating that the area qualifies for designation as a readjustment zone;

    (4) a statement that specifies each tax incentive, grant, other financial incentive or benefit, or program to be provided by the nominating body to business enterprises in the area that is not to be provided throughout the governmental entity or entities nominating the area as a readjustment zone;

    (5) a statement of the economic development and planning objectives for the area;

    (6) an estimate of the economic impact of the designation of the area as a readjustment zone on the revenues of the governmental entity or entities nominating the area as a readjustment zone, considering all the financial incentives and benefits and the programs contemplated;

    (7) a transcript or tape recording of all public hearings on the proposed zone;

    (8) if the application is a joint application, a description and copy of the agreement between the applicants;

    (9) the procedures for negotiating with residents, community groups, and other entities affected by the designation of the area as a readjustment zone and with qualified businesses in the area;

    (10) a description of the administrative authority, if one is to be appointed for the readjustment zone under Section 2310.202; and

    (11) any additional information the bank requires.

    (c) Information required by Subsection (b) is for evaluation purposes only.

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 114, Sec. 1, eff. May 19, 1997. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 814, Sec. 3.33, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.