HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 08-30RESOLUTION NO. 08-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
RENEWAL AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE PINAL COUNTY
ENTERPRISE ZONE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPOINT A
REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE ZONE COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PINAL COUNTY AND OTHER
MUNICIPALITIES TO FORM THE ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION.
WHEREAS,the Arizona Department of Commerce has initiated
an Enterprise Zone Program to improve the economics of
designated enterprise zones by enhancing opportunities for
private investments and job creations in these areas; and
WHEREAS,designation of the Pinal County Enterprise Zone
("PCEZ"),certified on June 1,1991 and renewed on January 1,
1996,January 1,2002 and January 1,2004 by the Arizona
Department of Commerce, will terminate on December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS,A.R.S.Sections 41-1521 et seq.authorizes the
Final County Enterprise Zone Commission ("PCEZC"),with the
approval of its participating jurisdictions,to apply for
renewal of designation as an enterprise zone; and
WHEREAS,the PCEZC and its participating jurisdictions
believe that continuation of the PCEZ will enhance local
economic development efforts.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA hereby approve the
application for renewal and support continuation of the PCEZ and
also approve as follows:
1.The Zone Boundaries of the Enterprise Zones herein
approved shall be as such boundaries are set forth in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference thereto and where there shall be included
the incorporated area of the City of Apache Junction,
Pinal County, Arizona
2.The Council authorizes the City Manager to appoint a
representative to serve on the Enterprise Zone
Commission, as allowed by law.
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3.That the City of Apache Junction enter into an
intergovernmental agreement in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit "B" with participating municipalities, and
Pinal County for the purpose of establishing the PCEZC
within the Zone Boundaries.
4.That the proposed Enterprise Zones as presently
configured will satisfy the size, population and
poverty requirements established by the Arizona
Department of Commerce.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS 7TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 2008.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS7TH DAY OF OCTOBER , 2008.
Joyy S. INSALACO
Mahkr
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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