HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-24-2004-12.04 - Resolution - 06/24/2004CITY OF BRYAN RESOLUTION NO. 2939
.IOINT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 6-24-2004-12.04
WHEREAS, the CITY OF BRYAN and the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION destre to
establish the Ctties and the surrounding area as a globally competitive environment to conduct
a variety of business, encourage growth that enhances the community standard of living and
quality of life. create new. well-paying jobs. encourage new business and industry to locate in
the area and existing businesses to expand, and
WHEREAS, the CITY OF BRYAN and the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION recognize
these goals are the goals of numerous communmes throughout the Country: and the Cities, in
order to remain competitive, need to offer a business-friendly environment which is solution
oriented, non-bureaucratic, and dedicated to rapid and efficient business locatton to the
community; and
WHEREAS. the CITY OF BRYAN and the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION are
committed to these goals and in furtherance thereof to streamlining and simplifying where
possible, thetr governmental permitting processes to accommodate the need for fast. efficient
action by developing and expanding businesses and to make this area an attractive climate to
such businesses,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Councils of the CITY OF
BRYAN and the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION that for those commercial and mdustrtal
businesses meeting the following criteria an expedited permitting process as described below,
{hereinafter referred to the "Fast Track Process "I shall be offered
The expanding or relocating business must creme a minimum of thirty-five
(351 permanent, full-time jobs within the first twelve (12~ months after its
expansion or re-location to the area, or
b. The new or expanding business must invest a total of Three Million Dollars
($3.000,000 00) in building and equipment: or
c. The new or expanding business must produce Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000 00} in gross annual payroll, and
d. The proposed site does not require platting, variance or rezontng to
accommodate the new proposed use;
In all instances, the new or expanding business shall have completed the
qualifying process ~mplemented by THE RESEARCH VALLEY
PARTNERSHIP. INC (hereinafter "RVP") on behalf of the Crt,es and
other local governments, and been tdenttfied as a target industry pursuant to
the Incentive Gmdehnes used in such process
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For businesses that meet the above described crtteria, the CITY OF BRYAN
and the CITY OF COLLEGE STATION. as appropriate, agree to take the
following actions in an effort to streamline their individual permitting process'
Make available a City permitting official during the RVP qualifying process
to better inform the prospective developer of City requirements in
anticipation of the initial meeting with City staff.
b
Create a Development Plan Team for each quallfifflng project which shall be
headed by an individual whose job will be to facilitate meetings, and act as a
single contact to whom all information is submitted and from whom answers
to the developer's quest ions shall be obtained.
c Include on the Development Plan Team a member of the C~ty's legal s~aff if
needed.
d
Cause the Development Plan Team to conduct an initial meeting with the
developer (pre-application conference) to discuss the overall project and to
develop a checklist of items, documents and submittals needed for its
specific project. A plans review timeline will be developed and agreed upon
by both parties which includes submittal deadlines and review for all
development related issues Components of the schedule to facthtate a
project may include but are not limited to' regularly scheduled work sessions
with the developer's design team. follow-up meeting with the developer's
design team to thscuss the review comments, submittal dates, review
schedules, permitting in phases and completions in phases Subject to the
business' adherence to the schedule, review and written comments will be
provided within ten (10) working days of submittal of required documents to
the City
A master timeline will be developed by the RVP for the project and will also
include the plans review timeline in addition to review and negotiation
ttmelines for the business and legal staff regarding easement dedication,
development agreements, and economic development agreements, and other
applicable legal documents.
e. Review comments will be e-mailed or faxed to the developer and his design
team.
f. Staff review of plans and written comments will adhere to the customized
schedule and perm~t~mg process as depicted in exhibit "A"
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Adopted this
Additionally. where necessary, permits will be provided on a phased
approach.
Reasonable effort and commitment to calling special meetings of the
Planning and Zoning Commission, College Station Business Center
Advisory Board. Bryan Business Council, or any other apphcable Board, if
necessary, and in extraordinary ctrcumstances, spectal meetings of the City
Council to obtain necessary approvals or resolve special issues.
134[(A day of _"'"~ [ oq_ .2004
ATTEST.
IVey L'~ St~atta~'C'ity Secretary
APPROVED'
CITY OF BRYAN
APPROVED.
C~ty Attorney~7 -
ATTEST
Connie Hooks, City Secretary
APPROVED'
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
APPROVED:
Resolution No. 6-2&-2004-12.04
City Attorney
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