HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_GEDCO_11.15.2021Notice of Meeting for the
Georgetown E conomic Dev elopment Corporation
of the City of Georgetown
Nov ember 15, 2021 at 4:00 P M
at Georgetown City Hall Community Room, 808 Martin L uther K ing Jr. St.
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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A C ons ideration and approval of the O ctober 18, 2021 G EDC O minutes - S haron P arker, Board Liaison.
B Disc ussion and possible action to approve a G eorgetown S mall Bus iness Loan P rogram – Michaela
Dollar, Economic Development Director
C Disc ussion regarding the S taff R eport - David Morgan, G eorgetown C ity Manager
Adjournment
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
November 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and approval of the O c tober 18, 2021 G EDC O minutes - S haron P arker, Board Liais on.
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S haron P arker
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes Backup Material
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GEDCO Minutes
October 18, 2021
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
City of Georgetown, Texas
October 18, 2021
The Georgetown Economic Development Corporation of the City of Georgetown, TX, met on Monday, October 18, 2021
at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr Street, Georgetown, Texas
Members
Present: Hugh Brown, Robert Hilton, Ron Garland, Steve Fought, Kevin Cummins, and Shawn Hood.
Members
Absent: Barrie Laing,
Staff
Present:
David Morgan, City Manager; Michaela Dollar, Director of Economic Development; Nathan Parras,
Assistant Finance Director; Conchita Gusman, Business Retention Manager, Kathryn Clayton, Budget
Analyst, Sharon Parker, Board Liaison.
Guest
Present:
MINUTES
Meeting called to Order at 4:01 pm
A. Consideration and approval of the August 16, 2021 GEDCO Minutes— Sharon Parker, Board Liaison
Motion to approve by Hugh Brown , 2nd by Robert Hilton . Approved 5-0,
Barrie Lang was absent and Kevin Cummins had not arrived. .
Kevin Cummins arrived at 4:06pm
B. Consideration of the preliminary financial report for period ending September 30, 2021 – Nathan
Parras, Assistant Finance Director.
Nathan presented the financial reports for period ending September 30, 2021.
No Action needed.
Board moved to Item D and E due to speaker for Item C running late.
C. Discussion and possible action to approve a Georgetown Small business Loan Program –Michaela
Dollar, Economic Development Director.
Michaela presented to the board a proposed partnership with BCL and how the program would work
between GEDCO and BCL. Guest speaker Rosa Valdez presented the background and experience
administration these types of programs. There was discussion on the types of business and potential
eligibility criteria. Staff will compile a more detailed scope based on feedback received and bring back to
GEDCO for action at the next meeting.
No Action taken.
D. Consideration and possible action to amend a performance agreement between the City of
Georgetown and WBW Single Development LLC – Series 201–Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director.
Michaela presented to the board a recommendation to amend a performance agreement with WBW Single
Development. The engineer has stated numerous factors have contributed to not meeting the Certificate of
Occupancy issued on or before December 31,2020. These factors included the upheaval in the marketplace
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GEDCO Minutes
October 18, 2021
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due to COVID-19, as well as the supply constraints that manifested in the construction industry. There was
also a negotiated purchase from the City in order to achieve approvals to the design that HARC mandated for
window openings. Additionally, they were required to design a substantial stormwater conveyance system.
The unforeseen challenges resulted in construction completion and CO issuance on September 3, 2021.
Motion to approve by Hugh Brown, 2nd by Steve Fought. Approved 6-0 Barrie Lang absent .
E. Discussion regarding the Staff Report -David Morgan, City Manager
• Performance Agreement Report
• Activity Report
• Other Staff Items
Michaela presented the staff report. No action needed.
Board moved back to Item C.
----GEDCO entered into Executive Session at 5:07 pm and returned to Regular Session at 5:23 pm-----
F. Action out of Executive Session.
Motion to approve Project Flex Power as discussed in executive session by Hugh Brown,
2nd by Robert Hilton Approved 6-0 Barrie Lang absent .
Meeting adjourned at 5:24 pm
Hugh Brown, Secretary Kevin Cummins, President
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
November 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion and pos s ible ac tion to approve a G eorgetown S mall Busines s Loan P rogram – Mic haela
Dollar, Ec onomic Development Direc tor
IT E M S UMMARY:
P ropos al to partner with BC L of Texas to adminis ter a G eorgetown S mall Bus iness Loan P rogram
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
.
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S haron P arker
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Pres entation Pres entation
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Georgetown Small Business
Zero Interest Loan Program
November 15, 2021
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Background
•Current incentive structure makes small business incentives difficult
•Emphasis on small business support in recent years
•Staff has been looking for options to support small businesses in Georgetown
•Partnering with a 3rd party, similar to the COVID-19 Grant Program, is best way
to achieve
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BCL of Texas
•BCL of Texas is a US Treasury Certified Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a U.S. Small Business Administration Certified Development Corporation (CDC), and a HUD-certified housing counseling agency.
•Our other credentials and certifications include:
•501c3 nonprofit organization
•Community Development Entity (CDE)
•HUD Secondary Finance Lender
•Nationwide Multi -State Licensing System (NMLS) Regulated Lender
•Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner (OCCC) Regulated Lender
•USDA Intermediary lender
•USDA Micro Lender
•U.S. Small Business Administration Micro Lender
•U.S. Small Business Administration Community Advantage (7a) Lender
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GEDCO & BCL of Texas Proposed Partnership PILOT
•BCL of Texas will reserve $250,000 of lending capital to make loans to City of
Georgetown Small Businesses
•Businesses can borrow up to $50,000 each with a 36 month term each
•GEDCO will pay an interest rate of 7% on behalf of each borrower to BCL of
Texas to administer the loans
•This will be paid out of the 10% of GEDCO funds allowed for promotion
•Estimated at $2,800 per business for first 12 months, if equal payments
are made over the 36-month period (up to $14,000 in year one if all funds
are used)
•BCL of Texas will provide quarterly loan portfolio reports for interest payments
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Loan Qualifications
•Meet BCL underwriting guidelines
•Be located within the Georgetown city limits
•$3 million or less in annual revenues
•Have less than 25 employees
•Must pay a “livable wage” to employees
•In business a minimum of 5 years, or in business a minimum of 3 years for
women and minority owned businesses
•Must be used for capital investment, not operating expenses
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Messaging for Pilot Loan Program
•Will be listed in the incentive portion of the economic development website at
a “Partnership with BCL of Texas”
•Will be referral-based by economic development staff in order to better target
the funds for expansion projects specifically
•Will not do a public call for applicants due to the low number of total
businesses able to take advantage of the program
•If program is successful, we can look to broaden its reach
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Questions?
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown Economic Development Corporation
November 15, 2021
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion regarding the S taff R eport - David Morgan, G eorgetown C ity Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
T he G EDC O Board has requested that staff provide a project progres s and status report at eac h meeting
on all of the ac tive projec ts dis cus s ed by the Board.
Activity R eport
P erformanc e Agreement R eport
O ther S taff Items
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
S haron P arker
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Active Project Report Backup Material
Activity Report - November 2021 Pres entation
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Name Description
Start Date (Council
Approved)End Date $ Encumbered $ Expended
WBW Development
Infrastructure reimbursement grant of $200,000 for
qualified expenditures and a $120,000 job creation
grant for the creation of 30 jobs over 6 years
related to the development of their headquarters
location in Downtown Georgetown. (*First Amendment
effective 11/9/2021 establishes Certificate of Occupancy issue date as
11/9/2021)3/8/2019
(within 6 years of the
certificate of occupancy
date. CofO date=
11/9/2021)
11/9/2027 320,000$
4871 Williams Dr., LLC (Sedro Crossing)
Infrastructure reimbursement grant of $250,000 to
assist with improvements (utilities and access
points) for construction of 89,500 square feet of
commercial building space.3/26/2019 12/31/2023 250,000$
Cockrum Commercial (Sedro Crossing)
Infrastructure reimbursement grant of $250,000 to
assist with improvements (utilities and access
points) for construction of 60,000 square feet of
new professional office space on Williams Dr.3/26/2019 12/31/2023 250,000$
Atmos Energy
Infrastructure reimbursement grant of $148,499.36
for the installation of 776 feet gas main along 7th,
8th, and 9th streets.4/6/2019 148,499$ 143,674$
Texas Speed & Performance
Job creation grant of $2K per job up to 100 jobs in 5
years.11/12/2019 11/12/2024 200,000$
Titan NorthPark35, LLC
Infrastructure reimbursement grant for qualified
infrastructure costs related to the speculative
development of a master planned industrial
business park located at SH130 & I35.11/17/2020
Certificate of
Occupancy date $1,900,000
(Motion Commercial Properties) assigned
to: Titan
NorthPark35, LLC
Infrastructure reimbursement grant in connection
with the construction of 2 bldgs :
$500K infrastructure reimbursement bldg #1
$500K infrastructure reimbursement bldg #2
Certificate of
occupancy date
10 year
anniversary of
start date
$1,000,000
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GEDCO - AGREEMENTS STATUS REPORT
November 15, 2021
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Name Description
Start Date (Council
Approved)End Date $ Encumbered $ Expended
GEDCO - AGREEMENTS STATUS REPORT
November 15, 2021
Costco
Agreement to partner with Atmos for natural gas
line extension and reimbursement of cost to
GEDCO by Costco if retail store construction is not
completed.12/10/2019 12/10/2024 N/A
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Economic Development Activity Report
November 2021
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Strategic Goal 1
Support existing businesses and industries
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Business Retention Activity
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Business Retention Activity
•Held annual business appreciation event 10/29
•Holding annual BRE visits with major employers
•Working on Small Business Loan Fund program
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Strategic Goal 2
Enhance targeted recruitment of identified industries
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Leads Received
0
5
10
15
20
25
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
FY20 FY 21 FY22 11 1 Rolling 12-Month Average
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Qualified Leads
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
FY20 FY21 FY22 Rolling 12-Month Average
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Site Visits
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
FY20 FY 21 FY22 Rolling 12-Month Average
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Active Projects
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Strategic Goal 3
Diversify workforce development and recruitment initiatives
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Workforce Development Activity
•Held Manufacturing Day 10/22
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Strategic Goal 4
Encourage speculative development
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Speculative Development Activity
•Continued working with landowners and speculative developers on sites
including:
•NorthPark35
•Gateway Commerce 35
•Longhorn Junction
•“Golden Triangle”
•Kelley Foundation Property
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Overall Goal
Tell our story to a broader local audience
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Other Activity
•Participated in Citizen Leadership Academy –Development Day
•Prepping for Leadership Georgetown Economic Development Day
•Prepping for Shop Small Business Saturday 11/27
•Planning downtown parking garage engagement
•Planning for 2022 Economic Development Symposium
•Prepping for MD&M East 12/6 –12/9 with the WilCo EDP
•Planning the 2022 WilCo EDP Site Selector Fam tour
•Beginning updates to 2022 Community Profile (transitioning to digital)
•Planning Q4 e-newsletter
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Economic Indicators
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Unemployment Rate
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
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Unemployment Rate Rolling 12-Month Average
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Sales Tax Collections
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
$4,000,000
$4,500,000
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
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Construction Permit Applications
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
Nov 20 Dec 20 Jan 21 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 21 May 21 Jun 21 Jul 21 Aug 21 Sept 21 Oct 21
# of Permits Valuation
(in millions)
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Certificates of Occupancy Issued
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COs Issued Rolling 12-Month Average
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