HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Resolution 1392RESOLUTION NO.k 'g otg,
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTEREST AND REQUEST
TO BE INCLUDED IN THE JACKSON COUNTY ENTERPRISE ZONE WHICH
INCLUDES AN ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ZONE OVERLAY
WHEREAS, the Oregon legislature created Enterprise Zones as a local option property tax
incentive for traded sector businesses making eligible real or personal property investments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Central Point currently hosts traded sector businesses and wishes to
attract more such businesses and to offer existing businesses incentives to expand; and
WHEREAS, Economic Development Goal 3 of the City of Central Point Strategic Plan is to
create sustainable financial incentives to foster business creation and growth, a strategy of
which is to explore the creation of an enterprise zone; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Central Point deems that the necessity, convenience
and the general welfare of the public will benefit by inclusion in the Jackson County Enterprise
Zone and Electronic Overlay;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS, that it is
the intention of the City Council to request inclusion and be added to the Jackson County
Enterprise Zone.
FURTHERMORE, the City Council directs the City Manager to submit this resolution and the
proposed Enterprise Zone map (Exhibit A) and other supporting documentation to Jackson
County.
PASSED by the City Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 3day
of ffl�& -f 2014.
Mayor Hank Williams
City Council Resolution No. I � (03/13/2014)