Sweetwater  Economkc Development  THE SWEETWATER ENTERPRISE FORI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA The Board of Directors oft the Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development Municipal Development District of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 2:00 PMi in the downstairs conference room ati the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce (810 E. Broadway). The subjects to be discussed or considered upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to bet taken int the same order as shown on1 this meeting notice.  1.) Call to order 2.) Prayer 3.) Pledge of Allegiance  4.) Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions: (At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak on any matter, other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed three minutes. No Board discussion or action may take placeonamatter until suchr matter has been  placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law - GC,551.042  5.) Action Items:  a) Board to review and consider approving the November 13, 2023, meeting minutes. b) Board to review and consider approving payment of accounts payable. c) Board to review and consider approving the October 2023 financial statements. d) Board to review and consider approving al Façade Improvement request for 301 Oak St.  6.) Ethan Whittenburg Update: a) Housing b) Park Equipment 7.) Miesha Adames Update:  a) Childcare Needs Assessment  8.) Adjourn  Ina accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551.041, the SEED MDD. Agenda was prepared and  posted on or before the gth day of December 2023 at 2:00P PM.  The Sweetest Place To Live, Work, And Play!  325.235.0555  Sweetwatertexas.net  810E. Broadway- Sweetwater, TX79556    Sweetwater  Economlc Devalopment  If,during the course of ther meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should bel held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551,Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting isconvened, the presiding officer will publiclyi identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will bei taken in open meeting. The notice for this meeting was  posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act:  Ohan Whibuibn  Ethan Whittenburg, Marketirgandi Business Development Manager  The SEED MDD meetingi is available to all persons regardless of disability. Ifyour require special assistance, please contact the SEED MDD Offices located at 810 East Broadway, or call3 325-235-0555, at least 24 hours  ina advance oft the meeting.  All SEED MDD Agendas are posted at! wisweeVateteasnet  The Sweetest Place ToLive, Work, And Play!  325.235.0555  sweelwatertexas.net  810E. Broadway- Sweetwater, TX: 79556  2    Sweetwater  Economkc Deveiopment  BOARD MEETING MINUTES - MONDAY, NOVEMBER13,2023  PRESENT: Gil Cherry, Russ Petty, Mark Meneses (Late Arrival), Carolyn L Lawrence, Jeff Allen, Miesha LOCATION: Downstairs conference room at the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce, 810E. Broadway,  Adames, Ethan Whittenburg, Karen Hunt Sweetwater, Texas 79556  CALL TO ORDER: 2:01 PMI by Carolyn Lawrence  PRAYER: Ethan' Whittenburg PUBLIC INPUT: None ACTION ITEMS:  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Carolyn Lawrence  MINUTES: Boardi to review and consider approving minutes from the October 23, 2023, meeting. Russ Petty madet the motion to approve the minutes. Gil Cherry seconded. The motion carried ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Board to review and consider approving accounts payable, excluding the payment to Kinfolks Grill and Red Door Capital. Mark Meneses made the motioni to approve the accounts payable, excluding the payment to Kinfolks Grill and Red Door Capital. Carolyn ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Board to review and consider approving the payment to Red Door Capital. Russ Petty madei the motion to approve thel Red Door Capital payment. Mark Meneses seconded. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Board to review and consider approving the payment to Kinfolks Grill. Gil Cherry madei the motion to approve the Kinfolks Grill payment. Mark Meneses seconded. Russ FINANCIALS: Board to review and consider approving the September 20231 financial statements. Russ Petty madei the motion to approve thet financials. Gil Cherry seconded. The motion carried RESOLUTION: Board to review and consider approving Resolution 2023-004 regarding Childcare in Sweetwater. Mark Meneses made the motion to approve Resolution 2023-004 regarding  unanimously.  Lawrence seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Gil Cherry abstained. The motion carried 3-0. Petty abstained. The motion carried 3-0.  unanimously.  Childcare in Sweetwater with the following changes:  Section 2 -".authorizes funds not to exceed the amount of $750,000.00 to be available fori incentive agreements between SEED MDD and Qualified Childcare Facilities..toi increase the childcare capacityi in Sweetwater by 300: spots." Section 3 -"-() childcaret facilities are not located wholly or partially in a private home or residence, and (vi) the qualifying facility shall increase childcare The Sweetest Place To Live, Work, And Play!  capacity by at least ten (10) children."  325.235.0555  Sweetwatertexas.net  810E. Broadway- Sweetwater, TX79556  3    Sweetwater  Economk Devalopment  Russ Petty seconded. The motion carried unanimously.  FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION: Board to review and consider approving suggested changes to1 the Façade Improvement Grant application. Russ Petty made ther motionto approve suggested changes to the Façade Improvement Grant application. Gil Cherry seconded. FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT: Boardi to review and consider approving al Façade Improvement Grant request at 1111 E. Broadway. Gil Cherry made the motion to approve the request int the amount of $1,081.28. Mark Meneses seconded. Russ Petty abstained. The motion FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT: Boardi to review and consider approving a Façade Improvement Grant request at 2107 E. Broadway. Gil Cherry made the motion to approve the request int the amount of $15,000.00. Mark Meneses seconded. Russ Petty abstained. The motion a) Lubbock Economic Forecast Luncheon: Ethan provided an update on the economic forecast luncheon that he and Miesha attended in Lubbock on November 7,2023. a) CEcD Class - Real Estate Development and Reuse: Miesha gave an update oni thel latest class There being no further business, Gil Cherry made the motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.  The motion carried unanimously.  carried: 3-0.  carried 3-0.  ETHANY WHITTENBURG UPDATE: MIESHA ADAMES UPDATE:  she completed for her CEcD certification.  The Sweetest Place To Live, Work, And Play!  325.235.0555  sweetwatertexasnet  810E. Broadway- Sweetwater, TX 79556  4    SWEETWATER ENTERPRISE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  MUNCPALDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BALANCE SHEET OCTOBER31,2023  INCREASE (DECREASE) FROM PREVMONTH 70,628.11 28,252.94  GENERAL FIXED ASSETS  GENERAL FUND $ 793,879.90 6,444,160.02  Cash Due From City Investments MMA( (1) Land Equipment TOTALASSETS Due To City Accounts Payable Fund Balance: Designated  $  $ $ $ $  7,238,039.92 $  4,176,771.70 3,061,268.22 7,238,039.92  (87,648.91) 186,529.96  Undesignated  Investment in General FixedAssets TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE (1) Investment. Account rate @ 5.231% Money Marketi rate @ 5.3664%  $  $  5    City of Sweetwater Revenue and Expense Report As of October 31, 2023 84-SEED-MDD DeparmentRevenue- Taxes 84-4030 Sales Tax Revenue Total Taxes Miscellaneous Revenues 84-4750 Interest Income 84-4770 Miscellaneous Income Total Miscellaneous Revenues Total MDD- SEED Total Revenue DeparmentExpense. Supplies 84-5210 Office Supples/Equlpment 84-5360 Repairs & Maintenance 84-5380 Postage Total Supplies Contractual Services 84-5540 Legal 84-5550 Insurance & Bonding 84-5560 Director Reimbursement 84-5570 Asst Admin Director Reimb 84-5590 Continue Educ & Travel 84-5600 Advertising/Marketing 84-5642 All Utilties/Telephone 84-57101 Dues Subscriptions Membership 84-5740 Administration Fee 84-5760 Rental & Equipment 84-5770 Contracted Services 84-5771 Incentives 84-5772 Incentives Demolition 84-5773: Incentives Facade Improvement Grants Total Contractual: Services Total MDD- SEED Total Expense  ###*  Current Month Year To Date Current Year Budget Balance %E Balance  Expense/Rev 113,854.90 113,854.90 31,638.07 0.00 31,638.07 145,492.97 145,492.97 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,627.10 5,915.90 194.39 500.00 0.00 3,160.00 15,000.00 2,000.00 437.50 8,848.91 0.00 0.00 45,683.80 45,683.80 45,683.80 99,809.17  Expense/Rev  Budget  Remaining  Remaining  113,854.90 1,079,661.18 965,806.28 113,854.90 1,079,661.18 965,806.28  89.45% 89.45% 79.18% 100.00% 80.67% 88.30% 88.30% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 92.26% 92.22% 98.92% 98.10% 100.00% 68.99% 0.00% 92.00% 99.14% 98.75% 100.00% 100.00% 96.29% 96.33% 96.33% 0.00%  31,638.07 0.00 31,638.07  151,988.32 120,350.25 11,650.00 163,638.32 132,000.25  11,650.00  145,492.97 1,243,299.50 1,097,806.53 145,492.97 1,243,299.50 1,097,806.53  0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9,627.10 5,915.90 194.39 500.00 0.00 3,160.00 15,000.00 2,000.00 437.50 8,848.91 0.00 0.00  10,500.00 500.00 175.00 11,175.00 19,000.00 4,051.00 124,372.60 114,745.50 76,059.10 18,000.00 26,340.00 5,000.00 10,190.00 15,000.00 25,000.00 50,840.00 708,271.80 699,422.89 100,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00  10,500.00 500.00 175.00 11,175.00 19,000.00 4,051.00 70,143.20 17,805.61 25,840.00 5,000.00 7,030.00 0.00 23,000.00 50,402.50 50,000.00  45,683.80 1,232,124.50 1,186,440.70 45,683.80 1,243,299.50 1,197,615.70 45,683.80 1,243,299.50 1,197,615.70  Revenues Over(Under) Expenditures  99,809.17  0.00  0.00    SWEETWATERI ENTERPRISE FORE ECONOMICI DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL! DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT RECONCILIATIONI OFD DESIGNATED! FUNDE BALANCE ASOF OCTOBER 31,2023 AMOUNT AMOUNT 600,000.00  AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT DISBURSED DISBURSED APPROVED THIS MONTH YEAR TODATE PROJECT TODATE 600,000.00 156,600.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 380,000.00 950,000.00 300,000.00 840,000.00 222,000.00 30,500.00 300,000.00 210,000.00 240,000.00 20,000.00 50,000.00 22,511.76 5,321,611.76 8,848.91  DETAILS Res. 2022-002 Approved bycC Effeclive date July1 1, 2022, Execuled. July8.2 2022 Effective Date 1/08/19- -20) Approved 12/18/2018 years met genemtedb by SLS Contract Term- -Oclober1 1,2 2019- 1,2023:6 extendedio September 30, 2024 aggrogatel Incentive payment. 5-yeart terms Emp aggregate payments met. Approved August8. 2022 meeling. Possible3 3yr upon roquest request increaseds $4,5001 tos $30,500)  COMMENT  Contract Term September1 1, Approved7 7/10/18. Funding5 ,159Rtrack and purchaseo of1 101 lon crane and 1.72a acres $3,000 perFTE 2018- -August 31, 2022. Extendto land. CaS agroest toir increase raicarr numbersby 10,000 over4 yoars. Aug31. 2024 extend aprvd 03-21-22. MDDE at 9/11/23 mig.  Cape&Son Bentgrass ofTexas, Inc. Sutherand Lumber Southwest, LLC PeyDex Partners. LLC Holly Betenbough, IRAf fortho Creekside Subdivision Development HollyE Belenbough, IRA Hard Head' Velerans LLC ELJEN Ludlum Inc. Red Door Capilal- 611. Josephine FCIXSWEETWATERLLC FORAKER EMAE LLC EMAE LLC Cityofs Sweetwater GlyofSweetwator Completed FaçadeP Projects Uncomploted Façade Projects TOTALS  156,600.00 NIA 08/14/2022 426,159,94 NA ormaximumn  Approvad uptos $156,600 funding! fora waterineir inthe SouthwoodT TerraceA Additionp per within 24 ofeffD Dale. SLS impv prop S1milw wilhin 18n mnths  terms olagreement SLS total 1/2% sales! laxrevenue collected SLS shalc create atleast1 15FT-15PTj jobsins Swtr  1,348.91  1,348.91  73,840.06 435,000.00  3years through October1 1,2022; SEEDa approv. Seplember9, 2019a maximumin $500,000. Iniltialadvancei incentive Agrmt Term- -Aug1 10, 2021 end Developeri Incentive agreement, dateda and Cityo Councia approved August 10, 2021. Term August 10, 20215 Syeart temm Builderl Incentive agreement, dated and City Council lapproved August 10, 2021. Buidor oplion to extend upto3 Incentive paymente eamedf for each family home whichi ready fors sale. $10,000per LocalEmp: $3,000 per Agreement Temm- October 1, 2021 Incentive agreement, dated October1 12, 2021 top paya annually, $3,000 fore each local 289,500.00 $1,500 per Area September 30, 2024 orr maximum employoe and $1,5001 foreacha ara employoe. Aggrogate incontive payments notto 840,000.00 NA Agreement Term 9/1/22- B/31/25. Incentivet to expand ando development 1300W w. Broadwayf faciity, 42,000s 5q feet. Create2 20  65,000.00 NA September October 12, 2022 extendedto pmts $30,0001 11-5-19. Onlyo one incantive perr monthy incentives withd  ofworkp performed.  380,000.00 N/A earierof5th anniversary ormax Incentive paymento of$4,000p perlol withe evidenceo offinalplatinga andr recording. Tolalof95  lotsy with amaximump paymentots380,000. home. 95lols for homes. Maximume aggregate builder incentive $950,000.  950,000.00 NA  10,500.00  exceeds $300,000 FTEV within 3years ApprovedA Agrooment August8, Term9 9/1/22- 2022 8/31/26. meeting. Incentive loe expanda and develop 501 OakSL. faclly. One time paymentto reimburse Possible3 3yr.e exlention upon expensesn related lothe relocation ofutitlesu upton maxis $222,000. LMI agreestod creale 6or more FTE within4 years ofstartd date 10/11/22 Contractl Term Amendedr maximumir incentive ofs $30,500 tor mmodels reslore apto complex. Incentives completion Toaidinthe purchase ando developmentd ofr retailp locateda al1 1008-1108E Easl 12, 2022. BroadwayA Avo. Incontive duoy when ovidence of1. ownership: abindng1 10yoar Expire December31, 2023 commerciall lease agrement; and3. new relailtenant occupiesn nof fewerthan 10,000s squaref feet ofspece within thep property. ApprN MDD: 3/27/23; execuled Toaidine expanding facilty 33,7 7505 sq foet. MDD shallp payE EMAS $210,000v within 30 daysof 5/2023; Eflective 1/01/23; Expire completiono ofconstruction: ask longa asEMAH hasnof fewer than: 33q qualfiedf ful-ime employees af33  222,000.00  7,500.00  25,500.00  5,000.00 NA 11/1/22- 10/31/23 (4/10/23 avallable: 4-1brunils ($4,5000 ea). 1-2br unil ($7,500)andab bonus of$5,000 upon  300,000.00 N/A  oblig met  240,000.00 $3,000p perFul 5/2023; Appr MDD3 Effoctivo 3/27/23; 1/01/23; executed MDDS shal pay $3,000 annually foreachf fulHimee employeo! thato oxceeds! the base number  time Employee Expira1 1/15/28 ormax obligr met 20,000.00 NA TormJ January1 1, 2023 thru 50,000.00 NA Res. 2023-002A 05/08/2023 Approved bycc NA October1, 2023- 2024 September 30, 22,511.76 N/A October1, 2023- 2024 Seplember3 30,  Approved December 12, 2022. Maximumi incentive of$20,000 toa assist! the  match the  Aviationa andthe Ciyf forA Airport Cilyw Layout wiha Plan 90/10 with Narrative botween! TxDot Playground Equipment for Newmen Park Completed Façadel Improvement Grants Uncompleted Façadel Improvement Grants  31, 2023  8,848.91 1,144,840.06 4,176,771.70  7    As of:1 12/7/2023  AMOUNT DISBURSED OBLIGATION. AMOUNT  BUSINESS  AMOUNT APPROVED PROJECTTO DATE 1,120,000.00 $  REMAINING  NOTES  Purchase of 21 locomotives and $108,187.32 towarda a 3rd (3/2014); fund! 5,159f ftoft track (7/2018); must move 829 railcars by Bentgrass (2 incentives complete), PeyDex (70/80), Villafranci (complete), Locust Street Apartments (complete), Betenboug GP( (complete), HHV, Icy Breeze (waive final payment of 85,  Cape & Son (2 Agreements) Housing  $  1,120,000.00  8/31/2024  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  2,235,000.00 $ 4,587,000.00 $ 850,000.00 $ 190,518.33 $ 900,000.00 $ 300,888.50 $ 575,000.00 $ 500,000.00 $ $ 500,000.00 $ 75,000.00 $ 300,000.00  833,750.00 $ 1,395,000.00 (builder & developer), Josephine St. (complete) 2,720,000.00 $ 1,782,000.00 LMI, Eljen, EMA  Job Creation /Infrastructure Retail Façade Park Improvements Demolition Logistics Support Select Energy FTE Incentive The TSTC Foundation  125,153.43 $ 724,846.57 Sutherland's, Freddy's (complete), Nolan CP  138,162.02 $ 844,726.79 $ 297,854.38 572,000.00 27,000.00 30,000.00 212,000.00 1,800.00  26,781.26 In-Process: HHV, Advantage Office, Crown Liquor 50,000.00 Dog Park, Splash Pad, Fitness Court, Newman Park Equipm  10/1/2012-Agreement terminated early because of compar  closure Paid 06/02/2016 Agreement: 07//2013-06/30/2018 underwrite a performance bond. greementus/032016 08/07/2019 Loan that was guaranteed has been paid off.  Crest Pumping Technologies Nine Energy- Incentive AG $  Dent Trucking Bond Dent Trucklines, Inc.  $ $  Amounts in grey may have been disbursed, prior to FY2015-2016    Façade Improvement Grants  Notice to  Company  Address 111 East Third St. $ 324 Oak Street 115 E. Third Street $ 223, 225 Oak & 1304 E. Broadway $ 906 E. Broadway 1408 E. Broadway $ 2302 E. Broadway $ 116, 118, 120 Oak St. $ 700 E Broadway 813 Lamar suite B $ 1420 W. Broadway $ 2401 E. Broadway $ 1304 E. Broadway $ 508 E. Broadway 307 Locust 803 Lamar St. 808 E. Broadway 1501 & 1505 Hailey St. $ 1W. Broadway 2500W. Broadway  Grant Requested Amount Paid API Date 4,400.00 $ 2,369.56 11/1/20Complete 4,080.00 $ 4,075.20 10/3/19/Complete 4,075.00 $ 4,075.00 8/4/20Complete 8,946.00 $ 6,722.87 $ 13,832.14 $ 13,832.14 4/1/21/Complete 6,611.68 $ 8,839.63 $ 8,505.55 5/21/21 Complete 1,879.50 $ 1,879.50 4/15/21 Complete 2,250.00 $ 8,500.00 $ 8,500.00 5/15/22/Complete $ 13,181.00 $ 13,181.00 1/15/22complete 1,931.05 $ 1,854.55 5/15/22/Complete 1,150.00 $ 1,150.00 3/15/22/Complete 5,831.00 $ 3,705.58 5/15/22/Complete 4,479.44 $ 2,047.80 11/15/2022/Complete 3,603.13 $ 3,603.12 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 8/15/22/Complete 1,750.00 $ 1,750.00 2,806.00 $ 2,806.00 12/1/22/Complete 3,921.75 $ 3,921.75 11/15/2022 Complete 5,100.00 $ 5,100.00 1/1/2023 Complete $ 14,881.44 $ 14,881.44 5/15/23 Complete  3/18/19/2Profs Gourmet Ice Cream 109 Locust Street $  8/19/19Ricky Bowman 3/31/20 Masonic Lodge 10/27/20 The Prickly Porcupine 11/9/20SAGLM 11/12/20Taqueria Rodriguez 2/8/21/906 E. Broadway 3/8/21Salon Rubio 4/12/21Harp' Vending 8/9/21Tita's Mexican 9/13/21A Aspen Electric 10/11/21 Cotton Roots & Co. 10/11/21 Norman Ashford 11/8/21 Faith Fitness  $  Complete grant period expired grant period expired  $  4,930.00 9,897.50 $ 7,877.62  grant period expired 2/1/21/Complete  2/14/2022 Jeremy Dodd / Encompass 1210 Hailey Street $ 2/14/2022 Sweetwater Spine Clinic 1408 Hailey Street $ 6/13/22 Jeremy Dodd/Encompass 1210 Hailey Street $  4/11/22 Taqueria Rodriguez 5/16/22 Sweetwater Suds 6/13/22 Red Door Capital 9/12/22 Robert Deleon 9/12/22/State Farm Insurance 12/12/22 Dyna Ros 3/13/23/Peebles Provisions 5/8/2023 Kinfolks Grill 10/28/2023HardReadiveteran /92VACcDiue  $ $ $ $  8/1/22/Complete 8/1/22/Complete  11/14/22 Industrial Hose & Oilfield Supp 3206 E. Broadway $ 11,479.05 $ 11,011.58 5/1/2023 Complete  220 W. Broadway $ 11,881.76 $ 11,811.76 11/15/23Complete  10,700.00 1,081.26  begI.L/2M/24,compete4202024 AMZDAICIA DeB:2/1/244 compet5/V/24  SAVAPBAIRSReUI Products 1111E.Biroaiway  2107E, Broadway of 15,000.00  $ 190,518.33 $138,162.02  Funds allocated for FY 2023-2024 Remaining allocated funds for FY 2022-2023 Funds paid out FY: 2022-2023  50,000,00 23,218.7A    Sales Tax Allocation SEED Collections  Arranged by calendar year and month, As collected by the City.  Month 2014  2015  2016  2017  2018  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  Jan $68,555.33 $74,106.92 $74,177.00 $70,616.00 $71,303.00 $77,328.73 $82,261.18 $77,224.00 $101,783.00 $99,438.00 Feb $83,827.17 $92,952.57 $93,766.00 $81,694.00 $98,646.94 $86,949.23 $102,700.44 $100,022.00 $108,905.00 $112,458.81 Mar $63,221.06 $77,220.84 $208,569.00 $62,870.00 $71,567.45 $69,119.86 $80,442.41 $78,171.00 $87,606.00 $88,771.60 Apr $72,707.27 $65,179.70 $145,196.00 $63,814.00 $71,173.85 $71,872.82 $78,992.84 $60,677.00 $99,791.00 $84,567.00 May $101,004.00 $88,551.29 $88,928.00 $110,057.00 $102,667.65 $90,363.56 $88,711.98 $117,958.00 $125,494.75 $113,773.40 Jun $74,792.51 $73,113.28 $64,910.00 $66,480.00 $80,755.73 $82,421.07 $85,124.27 $86,610.00 $96,827.00 $101,033.00 Jul $65,960.61 $70,518.70 $74,837.00 $74,512.00 $81,053.02 $80,480.99 $86,769.60 $89,541.00 $106,657.00 $98,515.72 Aug $81,750.95 $90,977.60 $79,176.00 $72,903.00 $99,663.11 $89,764.52 $92,386.34 $109,361.00 $122,646.00 $134,974.21 Sep $77,597.95 $80,704.12 $69,958.00 $73,604.00 $82,691.35 $83,908.35 $79,902.00 $92,323.00 $122,863.00 $100,500.18 Oct $65,722.14 $73,058.52 $69,102.00 $85,950.00 $76,866.64 $84,411.00 $76,796.00 $86,269.00 $105,191.00 $113,854.90 Nov $83,080.78 $81,822.33 $74,460.00 $95,733.00 $81,996.53 $88,152.00 $88,541.00 $100,097.00 $101,589.00 $110,271.24 Dec $78,908.17 $82,735.38 $68,372.00 $72,508.00 $72,442.36 $81,081.00 $78,666.00 $94,421.00 $105,995.00 $93,085.00 Total: $917,127.94 $950,941.25 $1,111,451.00 $930,741.00 $990,827.63 $985,853.13 $1,021,294.06 $1,092,674.00 $1,285,347.75 51,251,243.06 Avg: $76,427.33 $79,245.10 $92,620.92 $77,561.75 $82,568.97 $82,154.43 $85,107.84 $91,056.17 $107,112.31 $104,270.26  %Ch. 6.66%  3.56%  14.44%  -19.42% 6.06% -0.50%  3.47%  6.53%  14.99%  -2.73%  $1,400,000.00 $1,300,000.00 $1,200,000.00 $1,100,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $900,000.00 $800,000.00 $700,000.00 $600,000.00 $500,000.00 $400,000.00 $300,000.00 $200,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00  2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023  Year    Sweetwater  Economlc Development  Marqueza Event Center Façade Grant Request  Felipe and Isabel Marquez have submitted a façade improvement request for their event center at 301 Oak Street. The grant request is to assist with replacing 10 sets of windows on the 1st and 2nd floors oft the 3rd Street side of the building. Included with the application is a quote from Window Depot of West Texas for  $28,265.00, and the grant requested is $14,000.00.  Window replacement falls under item "b."ofi the eligible improvements section of the grant application. The Marquez's are current on all property taxes and have no outstanding liens with the City of Sweetwater (see attached tax statement and email from the City of Sweetwater). This façade grant request meets all guidelines and  requirements.  The Sweetest Place ToLive, Work, And Play!  325.235.0555  Sweetwatertexas.net  810E. Broadway- Sweetwater, TX79556    Office Use Only: Date Submitted: Approval Date: Completion Date:  Sweetwater  Economicl Development  City of Sweetwater  Façade Improvement Grant Program Application  Applicant Name; Mailing Address:  Business Name: Margueza Bert Denkes Project-Address: 301 Oarehreet Suvetvater TX 795356  Felipe A Haguz 10W) Srdetreet  Sweetwater TX 795356 Email Address  Aimpixteyahacom  Type of Work (Check all that apply)  Façade  Signage_  Awnings_  Lighting  Attach a narrative describing proposed improvements and how the improvements will  complement the surrounding area. Project Expenditures Façade/Building Rehab on 3rd 6+. Signage/lighting Architectural Elements Landscaping Other Total  Estimated Costs  Grant Requested $/4,000-  10 2494,96423.245.00  6  Sweetwater Economic Development POBox7 785 Sweetwater, Texas 79556 325-235-0555 877-301-7333 wwwsweetwaterteasnet    Total Cost of Proposed Project Total Grant Request or maximum of  29,265-  (May not exceed the lesser of 50% of total cost  14,000-  $15,000)  $_/  Attach final design drawings and photographs of building's exterior façade.  Felipe A Marquez  12-6-23 Date 12-6-23 Date  Applicant Signature Telape 9 Owner Signature (if different from Applicant)  leys  SEED MDD Representative "Notice to Proceed"  Date  7  Sweetwater Economic Development POBox 785 Sweetwater, Texas 79556 325-235-0555 877-301-7333 owisweetwaterteasnet    WINDOWDEPOTE  - of West Texas  505 North Chadbourne Phone 325-227-6961 Fax 325-944-4686 Isabel Marquez 301 Oak St Sweetwater, TX 79556 817-403-3254 mplket@yanoo.com  San Angelo, TX 76903  (11/9/2023).  REVISED 11/9/23  This quote is to replace the windows in your building at the above address. Iam quoting to replace them with the same windows that I just used on the building down the street. It is a tan vinyl, insulated glass window with low E 366 and argon gas. The quote is all inclusive of all labor and materials to complete the installation of the new windows. The new windows would be caulked in on the exterior to complete the outside but the interior would still need to be finished out just like the job down the street. My quote does not include removal or disposal of the old windows, that portion of the job is to be completed by the building owner. This quote also includes lift equipment needed for the installation Also included in this quote is to elevate all of the bottom floor windows 3"s so as to not interfere with the granite or marble stool on the interior of the building. We would elevate those windows 3" by laying 2-2x4's on the bottom and wrapping it with a vinyl coated aluminum and caulking iti into place to finish out The bottom floor windows are sO tall they are at the upper limits of what my manufacturer will build. I had to include structural mulls on all of the bottom floor triples due to height and width just sO that they would build them. All of the windows would come in factory mulled together except for the bottom floor windows on 3rd St. We will have to mull all of those together on site.  and travel to and from the jobsite.  the install of each set of triple windows.  Quote to replace 5 sets of windows on the 2nd floor and 5 sets of windows on the 1-floor on the 3rd St. side (30 of them) would be $26,111.70 + tax.    If you choose to move forward with this please let me know. This quote is good for 30 days. And for your information, we usually get our price increase each The side of the building on 3rd street could be broken up into 2 phases and it would maintain this same price. But if you were to break it up into more there would be additional travel and set up fees to complete the job. Building owner would be responsible for any permits or historical commission Thanks for the opportunity to bid on your project and please call if you have any  year in February sO the price is sure to go up by then.  requirements. questions. Thanks again, Casey        Nolan CAD TAX STATEMENT  Make payment payablet to: Stephanie Bock, RPA,RTA Nolan CAD 208 Elm St. P. OE Box 1256 Sweetwater, TX7 79556 Phone: 325-235-8421  Taxes as Of: 12/6/2023  DPI Month/Year. 12-2023  NOTICE TO TAXPAYER  The records oft this office indicate that the taxes on the property shown below have not been paid. Please report errors in DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT OF TAX, ASSESSMENT or OWNERSHIPI to the APPRAISAL  MARQUEZI FELIPE ETUX MARQUEZI MARIA 110V WEST 3RD SWEETWATER, TX7 79556  anye  DISTRICT. Website: www.nolan-cad.org  Owner ID: R48250 Current' Value Land: 14,110 Ag: Improvements Personal Property: 272,380 Attrny PII Fee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Attrney PII Fee $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $468.86 $0.00 $0.00 $602.82 $0.00 $0.00 $736.77 $0.00  Property Information  Current Legal Information  Parcel ID/Seq: 30128/1 Account: S6300-0005-09 Interest: 1.000000  Legal: ORIGINALI BLK5LOTS S30.4' OF5&ALLOF6  0  Property Address: 301 OAKSTSWEETVATERTK  Acres: 0.2570 Category Code: B1 Current Homestead Code: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  Location Code: 042. Jurs- - CAD 01N 02S 03S 04W051 11N  Total Amount $993.38 $125.18 $1,452.93 $2,030.93 $750.32 $13.75 $1,117.31 $214.17 $6,697.97 $6,697.97 Total Amount $6,697.97 $6,697.97 $7,166,83 $7,300.79 $7,434.74  Year Jurisdiction 2023 01N- Nolan County 2023 01NIS- Nolan Col I&S 2023 02S-City Sweetwater 2023 03S- Sweet! ISD 2023 03SIS- - Sweeti ISDIS 2023 04W- WT GI Water 2023 051- Nolan! Hosp 2023 11N-FMKT Statement: #: 5830  Taxable Exemptions 286,490 286,490 286,490 286,490 286,490 286,490 286,490 286,490  Rate 0.34673990 0.04369500 0.50715000 $1,452.93 0.70890000 $2,030.93 0.26190000 0.00480000 0.39000000 $1,117.31 0.07475660 2023 Total $6,697.97 Parcel ID 301281 Total $6,697.97  Base1 Tax Discount $993.38 $125.18 $750.32 $13.75 $214.17  ANA ADDITIONALI PENALTY OF UPT TO2 20% WILLI BEA ADDED1 TO YOUR: 20237 TAXESI IFI NOTH PAIDI BEFORE. JULY1, 2024 IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE PROPERTY TAX CODE SEC.  Summary" * IfPaid in December, 2023 MPaidir in. January, 2024 IPaidi in February, 2024 IfPaidir in March, 2024 IfPaidi inApril, 2024  Base Tax Discount $6,697.97 $6,697.97 $6,697.97 $6,697.97 $6,697.97  33.07d.  TOI INSUREF PROPER CREDIT, MAIL ORB BRINGT THIS STATEMENT WITH  YOURI PAYMENT  PURSUANT TO SECTION: 33.045 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE, IF YOUARE 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE DISABLED, AND) YOU OCCUPY THE PROPERTYI DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT AS YOURI RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD, YOUS SHOULD CONTACT THEA APPRAISAL DISTRICT REGARDING. ANY ENTITLEMENT YOUI MAY HAVE TOAPOSTPONEMENT INT THE PAYMENT OF THESE TAXES. IF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS YOURI RESIDENCE HOMESTEAD, YOU: SHOULD CONTACT THE TAX COLLECTOR FOR Nolan CADI REGARDING. ARIGHTYOUI MAY HAVE TOI ENTERI INTOA AN INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT DIRECTLY WITH  THE TAXO COLLECTORI FOR Nolan CAD FOR THE PAYMENT OF THESE TAXES.  12/6/2023 12:36:14PM  Owner ID: R48250  1  Page 1of1    12/7/3,8:21AM  Sweetwater Enterprise forl Economic Development. Mail- 301 Oak StreetI Lien Status  Sweetwater Economic Davelopment  Ethan Whittenburg <ethan@sweetwatertexas.net  301 Oak Street Lien Status  3 messages  Ethan Whittenburg ehan@-welatrosiner  Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 12:341 PM  To: Jessica Nelson spelson@coswtrorge, Miesha Adames <miesha@sweetwatertexas.net  Jessica, Thank you  Could you please let me know if there are any outstanding liens on the property located at 301 Oak Street?  Sweetwater  Economic Development  Ethan Whittenburg Marketing and Business Development Manager SEED Municipal Development District PO Box 785, 810 E. Broadway, Sweetwater, Tx7 79556 Office: 325-235-0555 Cell: 325-725-2898 sweelwatertexas.net in  Jessica Nelson snelson@coswt.org" To: Ethan Whittenburg enand-atroaaner Cc: Miesha Adames miesha@sweetwatertexas.neb Yes, Iwill check and get back to you inj just al bit.  Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 1:12P PM  Thank you, Jessica Nelson Development Coordinator City of Sweetwater Office: 325-236-6313 nelson@coswit.org [Quoted text hidden)  Jessica Nelson gneison@coswtr.org> To: Ethan Whittenburg <ethan@sweetwatertexas.net> Cc: Miesha Adames <miesha@sweetwatertexas.net> lcould notf find any liens on this property.  Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 4:26P PM  Thank you, Jessica [Quoted text hidden]  On Wed, Dec 6, 2023 at 12:34PM Ethan Whittenburg chaneceaeteaener wrote:  https:!lmail.g emmsawone-IRsHPesNtAIihig- 1/1    Childcare Needs Assessment  Sweetwater  Economic Development  Table of Contents  1) Key Findings..  Z 3 8 9 9 .10  2) Demographic Information. 3) Accessibility and Affordability. 4) Community Resources. 5) Trends and Projections. 6) Stakeholder Engagement.  Source: data.d census.gov; texasimi.com: ontremop.ces.enstsgor  1    1)Key Findings  Current childcare facilities in Nolan County have a combined capacity of 405. The age 0- 12 population in Nolan County is estimated to be greater than 2,800,resulting in 85.83% of children without full-time or after-school care options. Social media and business surveys conducted by SEED MDD and support letters from local businesses express a Childcare options are crucial in supporting business retention efforts and overall economic productivity. The following are key points to consider:  dire need to increase childcare capacity.  1. Workforce Productivity: Access to quality childcare enables parents to work with fewer disruptions. Parents with reliable childcare options are more likely to be present and focused at work, contributing to higher productivity. In a nationwide survey, nearly 40% of small-business owners reported that scheduling employees' work hours around their childcare needs negatively affected workers' ability to fulfill job-related commitments. Texas employers alone were estimated to lose almost $8 billion annually due to employee absences and turnover. 2. Employee Retention: Offering childcare support can be a significant factor in retaining employees, especially working parents. Employers providing childcare services or flexible schedules can reduce turnover and the associated costs of 3. Recruitment: Businesses that provide childcare options may attract a wider talent pool. Prospective employees with children are more likely to choose employers in locations that have available childcare, as it makes balancing work 4. Gender Equality: Access to childcare is essential for gender equality in the workplace. When both men and women have access to childcare support, it 5. Economic Impact: A lack of affordable and accessible childcare can force parents, often women, to leave the workforce or reduce their hours. This results 6. Community Development: Supporting childcare options benefits individual businesses and contributes to the community's overall well-being and development. It can increase economic stability, decrease poverty, and improve  hiring and training new staff.  and family life more feasible.  promotes a more balanced and diverse workforce.  in a loss of talent and potential economic output.  child development.  The information thereon supports these findings.  Source: data.census. gov: texaslmi.com; onthemopcscensusao  2    2) Demographic Information  Population:  Nolan County Population: 14,738 West Central Texas Workforce Area*: 331,228 Texas: 28,862,581 Age Distribution of residents: Median Age:  %of Population Age 0-12  19.4%  Nolan County: 36.8 Texas: 35.6 Age 0-12 Population: Nolan County: 2,858 WCT Workforce Area: 55,239 Texas: 5,544,487  18.1%  16.6% WCT  Nolan  Texas  PERCENT OF POPULATION BY AGE CATEGORY  Texas Nolan County WCT  UNDER! 5  5T09  10TO14  15T017 18OR OLDER 65 OR OLDER  *n Texas, there are. 28 workforce. areas. The West Central Texas workforce area includes Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan, Runnels, Scurry,  Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall, Taylor, Throckmorton counties.  Source: data.census.gov: texaslmi.com onthemop.cscensusoy  3    Nolan County! Household Income  Total Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more Median income (dollars) Meani income (dollars)  5,548 6.1% 7.9% 11.6% 11.6% 19.9% 14.7% 11.5% 10.4% 3.7% 2.6% 44,700 66,848  Median Household Income: Nolan County: $44,700.00 Texas: $72,284.00 Nolan County:16.2% Texas: 14.0% Nolan County Households: Total Households: 5,548 Homeownership Rate: 67.1% Same Residence One Year Ago: 82.7% Median Home Value: $72,000.00  Poverty Rate:  Workforce  CivilianLabor Force Unemployment 6,980 7,048 7,214 6,782 6,780 6,794 6,816 6,699 Unemployment Rate 3.1 4.8 4.2 3.3 4.2 3.5  Unemployment Rate 2.9 5.4 4.7 3.7 3.7 3.4 4 3.4  Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023  Period Employment Annual Annual Annual Annual January April July October CivilianLabor 143,540 141,859 145,832 146,235 147,932 148,259 149,559 148,188  Nolan County  6,775 6,670 6,872 6,528 6,528 6,565 6,541 6,472 Unemployment 4,489 8,320 7,014 5,318 6,196 4,899 6,295 5,122  205 378 342 254 252 229 275 227  Year 2019 Annual 2020 Annual 2021 Annual 2022 Annual 2023 January 2023 April 2023 July 2023 October  Period Employment Force  139,051 133,539 138,818 140,917 141,736 143,360 143,264 143,066  5.9 West Central Texas 3.6 Development Area*  Workforce  Source: dato.census.gov tesosimicomzonthemgpcesensusaow  4    Labor Force Participation Rate:  The labor force participation rate represents the share of able-bodied persons (16 years and older) who are either employed or who are actively seeking employment. The higher thel labor force participation rate, the higher the able. Nolan County and West Central contributed toi the lack of available childcare options preventing people from entering the labor force.  Labor Force Participation  Area Nolan Count West Central TX Texas  59.8% willingness to work among those legally 55.8% Texas' labor force participation rates are 65.9% below the state average, which could be  Unemployment Rates by Age Group in Texas  12.0% 11.5% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0%  7.9%  3.9%  3.9%  2.7%  2.9%  2.7%  Age16-19 Age 20-24 Age25-34 Age35-44 Age45-54 Age55-64 Age 65+  Source: data.census.Qov: texaslmi.com onthemopcescensusao  5    Nolan County Inflow/Outflow Job Counts in 2021  Inflow/Outflow, Job Counts in 2021  2,590  3,272  3,100  2,590- - Employed in Selection Area, Live Outside 3.272 - Live in Selection Area. Employed Outside 3,100- - Employed and Live in Selection Area  According to 2021 data, there are 2,590 individuals who are employed in Nolan County but live in another county. Commutes make it challenging for parents to drop off and pick up children. Ift there are reliable and accessible childcare facilities close to the workplace, it may be more convenient for parents to utilize local childcare  services.  Number of  Employer  Employees Hours of Operation  Top 10 Employers and Hours of Operation  Ludlum Measurements* Sweetwater ISD" Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital* USG"  410  8:00 am-5:00 pm  399 M-F7:30 am-4:00 pm  340 240 225  24/7 24/7 24/7  *Employers that have provideda Georgia-Pacific letter stating they have issues hiring Wal-Mart andi retaining because oft thel lack childcare locally. attached in the appendix.  190 6:00 am-11:00 pm daily 141 M-F8:00 am-5:00 pm 113 MF 8:00 am-5:00 pm 104 MF 8:00 am-5:00 pm  employees City of Sweetwater ofavailable Nolan County The letters are Buzzi Unicem*  105 2267  24/7  TSTC*  Total fort top 10 employers  Source: data.census. gov: texaslmi.com; onthemopesicensusco  6    Current Childcare Supply and Demand in Nolan County:  Childcare Center Cornerstone Christian Preschool  Hours of Operation Capacity Licensed to Serve  7:30 AM-5:15 PM, Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-6:30 PM, 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:35 PM, Monday-Friday Monday-Friday  Infant, Toddler, Pre- Infant, Toddler, Pre- Toddler, Pre-K, School Toddler, Pre-K, School Infant, Toddler, Pre- Infant, Toddler, Pre-  111 K,School 58 K,School 67 44 72 K 53 K  Lang Aycock Childcare Center Monday-Friday Kid's Campus: (1009 Pine St) Monday-Friday  Kid's Campus Childcare Center: (1306 Hailey St) Sweetwater ISD Early Head Start: (1202 Corral Dr) Center: (1200 Corral Dr)  Sweetwater ISD Staff Childcare 7:30 AM-3:35 PM,  Total Licensed Center Capacity in Nolan County 405  Home Based Center  Hours of Operation Capacity 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday  Doylene Alls  3  Nolan County Childcare Supply/Demand  Based on the estimated population in Nolan County, the current childcare capacity meets 14.17% of the demand. This excludes the workforce commuter inflow/outflow estimates.  2858  405  DEMAND (CHILDREN AGESO- SUPPLY (CAPACITY)  12)  Source: data.census.qovi texaslmi.com; onthemoncscensusgo  7    Potential consequences of the childcare supply and demand gap might include: Limited Access for Parents: Parents may struggle to find suitable childcare options for their children, leading to challenges in balancing work and family responsibilities. Impact on Employment: A lack of available childcare could affect parents' ability to work, potentially hindering their career opportunities and economic stability. Potential Impact on Child Development: Access to quality childcare is crucial for a child's early development. A shortage in childcare facilities may limit children's exposure to early learning experiences and socialization opportunities. Economic Consequences: A lack of available childcare can have economic implications for the community, potentially affecting workforce participation and  productivity..  3) Accessibility and Affordability: Cost of Licensed Childcare Centers  Percent of gross median household  Median/month (assume 22 work days)  Area  Mean/day Median/day $ 33.80 $ 32.60 $  Median/year income  Texas  717.20 $ 8,606.40 514.80 $ 6,177.60  12% 14%  West Central Texas $ 24.00 $ 23.40 $  Market rate survey (2021, Texas Workforce Commission, UT Austin Institute for Child and Family Wellbeing) Residents in Nolan County spend a higher percentage of their gross median household income on childcare than the Texas average due to a lower household median income. InT Texas, 73% of families pay for childcare out of their personal budget with only 9%  receiving state childcare provider assistance. Workforce Development Board Reimbursements:  Each Texas workforce district has reimbursement rates available to childcare providers per day if parents qualify. Qualifications are based on household income and the number of children in care. The Texas Workforce Commission is launching a new system in February 2024 to ensure parents pay at most 7% of their gross monthly income for childcare. See the chart in the appendix section for rates.  Texas Rising Star Program:  Texas Rising Star certification is available to licensed centers and licensed and registered childcare home facilities that meet the certification criteria.  Source: data.census.gov: texasimi.com; onthemopcesensusaow  8    The Texas Rising Star program offers three levels of quality certification (Two-Star, Three-Star, and Four-Star) to encourage child care and early learning programs to attain progressively higher levels of quality. These certification levels are tied to graduated enhanced reimbursement rates for children receiving childcare scholarships. Numerous research studies have shown that children who attend higher-quality early learning programs are more prepared for school entry than children who do not attend high-quality programs. Childcare and early learning programs that achieve Texas Rising Star certification, offering quality care that exceeds the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Childcare Regulation (CCR) minimum standards, are in a better position to positively affect children's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development. As programs advance through the levels of Texas Rising Star certification, they can increasingly affect the development of the children they serve  daily positively.  4)Community Resources:  1. Multiple businesses in Nolan County have expressed the desire to partner with childcare facilities for a guaranteed reserved number of childcare spots for their 2. SEED MDD passed Resolution 2023-004, recognizing the necessity for additional capacity at local childcare facilities to support economic development, expressing willingness to incentivize the creation of additional capacity, and 3. On November 7, 2023, Texas voters approved Proposition 2 to the Constitutional Amendments authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used  employees.  setting limits on those incentives.  to operate a child-care facility. 5) Trends and Projections: 1. Population growth:  a. Increased demand: As the population grows, there will be more families with young children, leading to an increased demand for childcare services. Lack of childcare directly contributes to the lack of b. Nolan County may find it challenging to recruit new businesses and retain current ones without proper family services such as childcare  population growth in Nolan County.  because of the direct link to workforce availability.  Source: data.census. gov: texaslmi.com; nthemopcescensuscoy  9    2. Economic Changes:  a. Employment Patterns: Economic shifts can influence employment patterns. Fori instance, most families rely on both parents to earn an income, increasing the reliance on childcare services. A comprehensive childcare system would help keep the option of participating in the workforce available to parents-predominanty b. Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies: While FMLA is available to all employees, most families can'tafford to be off work for 12 weeks and must return to work sooner. This results in more infants needing care . Texas is facing a childcare crisis: There are 27% fewer childcare programs in the state in 2023 than in 2020. The Texas Workforce Commission has used billions in federal relief money to help childcare providers stay open over the last several years. Due to breakdowns in childcare, Texas has $9.39 billion of annual untapped economic  women.  while their guardians are at work.  potential.  d. Missing work or leaving aj job: A recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that within the past three months, nearly 75 percent of Texan parents missed work due to childcare issues, amounting to nearly $2 billion in annual tax revenue losses.  6) Stakeholder Engagement:  Social Media Survey:  SEED MDD made a Facebook post on May 30, 2023, requesting input on the current  childcare needs. The post read as follows:  "We are curious about something and would love to hear your thoughts. Is childcare a significant concern for you? Whether you're a parent, guardian, or planning for the future, we'd appreciate your insights. Share your experiences, challenges, or any The post received 72 comments with very thoughtful responses. Here is a summary of  ideas you have regarding childcare in the comments."  the responses:  All agree that expanded childcare capacity is needed.  Lack of childcare is why a few stated they chose not to live in Sweetwater. Many indicated that they had to reduce their hours at work to accommodate  drop-off and pick-up hours.  Source: data.census.gov: texas/mi.com; onthemoncesensusoy  10    Quite a few said their children had been placed on a waitlist with no estimated Many people stated that no access to a year-round facility is a significant Infant capacity was also mentioned. It was stated that there were not enough infant spots available, resulting in finding someone to watch their child in their Shift workers mentioned that the lack of before and after regular business hour  time for acceptance.  problem because most people work full-time.  home.  care is a significant problem.  Business Survey:  SEED MDD also conducted a business survey and asked if lack of childcare caused a  problem with hiring. A total of 26 responses were received.  11 businesses, or 42% of those surveyed, stated that finding or affording childcare is a problem and that affordable childcare would make operating their  company in Sweetwater easier.  Letters of necessity: Those businesses include:  Nine letters of necessity have been received from local businesses regarding childcare.  TSTC  Roscoe Collegiate ISD Montessori Ludlum Measurements West Texas Centers Buzzi Unicem USA The Prickly Porcupine Midwest Finance Corporation Sway Studios Blackland Smokehouse  The businesses acknowledged that the shortage of childcare facilities is causing them hiring issues. To accommodate working parents, some companies are changing their hours of operation. In some cases, parents are left with no alternative but to bring their  children to work due to the unavailability of childcare.  Source: data.census.qovi texas/mi.com: ontremapcesensus.gor  11    Resources and Definitions  Employed: currently working for pay  Labor Force: the number of employed plus the unemployed living in a specific area. Those in the Labor Force Participation Rate: the percentage of those age 16 or older in an economy who are Licensed Childcare Center: Provides care and supervision to seven or more children 13 or younger at least two hours, but less than 24 hours, per day, for three or more days a week. Carei is provided Unemployment rate: the percentage of adults who are ini the labor force but who do not havej jobs. The unemployment rate isnot the percentage oft the total adult population without jobs. Unemployed: To be classified as unemployed, a person must be without aj job, currently available to work, and actively looking for work int the previous four weeks. A person who does not have a job buti is not currently available to work or has not actively looked for work in the last four weeks is  labor force can be divided into the employed and the unemployed. either employed or who are unemployed and looking for aj job.  at a location other than the license holder's home.  counted as out of the labor force.  Links:  ittps/www.itwctexasgoyprograms/texasrsingstar  tos/lesastisingstaroto. itps/texastisingstarorg/aboutetrs,  ntps/clengageorg/aliedehatutnalanRS-Guselneapat  Source: data.census.gov texaslmi.com: onthemopcescensuscoy  12