COUNTY OF DALLASICOUNTY OF KAUFMAN CITY OF SEAGOVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES  CITY OF SEAGOVILLE  The City Council of the City of Seagoville met in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2011 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 702 N. Highway 175, Seagoville, Texas, with the following members present:  Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member None City Manager Assistant City Manager/PWD Police Chief SEDC President and CEO SEDC Attomey City Secretary  Sidney M. Sexton, Jr Terri Ashmore. Harold Magill Dennis Childress Lee Landess Peggy Day  Thei following members were absent:  The following City staff members were present:  Larry Graves Mike Hitt Pat Stallings Bekki Roberts Jeff Moore Sheila Martin  Mayor Sexton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and led the invocation.  The Mayor and City Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONES  NONE SPEAKERS None  CONSENT AGENDA  1. October 3, 2011 City Council Meeting Minutes  2. Consider Resolution No. 58-11 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for Food Establishment Inspection and 3. Consider Resolution No. 59-11Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County to Expedite the Sale of Tax Foreclosed  Environmental Health Services (Vector Control  Properties    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17,2011 Page: 2of7  4. Consider Resolution No. 60-11 Authorizing Dallas County to Resell Tax Harold Magill made a MOTION, Lee Landess SECONDED to approve the  Foreclosed Properties Previously Struck Off to the City  Consent Agenda as presented  Vote -5Ayes  0-Nays  PUBLIC HEARINGS  5. Conduct a Public Hearing, and Consider Ordinance No. 15-11 Re-zoning Land Parcels within the Town Center Overlay Zoning District by Re- zoning/Converting Back to the Zoning Classifications that were in Place Prior to the Town Center Overlay Zoning Approval on January 17, 2008. NOTE: (The subject properties being considered for rezoning are generally bounded on the north by U.S. Highway 1751 from Glendale Road to Water Street; properties generally located within approximately 1,000 feet northwest of Malloy Bridge Road but southeast of Shadywood Lane and Ard Road, properties generally located on both sides of and within approximately 500 feet of Kaufman Street from Durham Street to Gladys Street, properties generally located in the southwest and southeast quadrants of Malloy Bridge Road and Watson Street, from Peck Street to the west, to Johnson Street to the south, and to Hitt Street to the east, and properties generally located between Malloy Bridge Road and Water: Street, from Kaufman Street to the U.S. Highway 175. Service Road.)  Mayor Sexton opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. No one appeared to speak in favor of the Re-zoning Noo one appeared to speak against the Re-zoning Mayor Sexton closed the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m. Lee Landess made a MOTION, Harold Magill SECONDED  Vote-5A Ayes ACTION ITEMS  0-N Nays  6. Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution No. 61-11 Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract with the Texas Police Chiefs Association for Participating in the Best Business Practice Recognition Program.  Track 67 Yellow    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17,2 2011 Page 3of7  Terri Ashmore made a MOTION Harold Magill SECONDED  Vote -5A Ayes  0-Nays  7. Community Liaisons Advocating for Successful Students (CLASS) Briefing : Council Member Terri Ashmore - City Liaison to Dallas Council Member Ashmore introduced the briefing by stating (CLASS was formed as a result of a group of parents, former Seagoville High School students, citizens, and community leaders coming together to dispel rumors, improve Ashmore then introduced three CLASS members making tonight's presentation which were Brandi Hunsaker, represents Concerned Citizens; Eric Watson, represents former Seagoville High School Student) and Gary Bragg, represents Brandi Hunsaker stated the CLASS is made up of parents, former students and community leaders who have joined efforts to rally around students and improve community schools. Goal is to engage students, parents, business leaders and  Independent School District  student performance and restore pride in Seagoville schools  Seagoville Business Community. The presentation included  governments to make Seagoville schools the best int the district.  Eric Watson - sated Seagoville High School rates number eight (8) out of the top 25 academic DISD High Schools; including being rated 3 of the top five Magnet Schools. Seagoville had 40 students to pass College AP exams. Seagoville met their AP/IP Exam goals last year. Even with these impressive facts there is still more we can do. If we bond together, we can inspire students to higher  achievement.  Gary Bragg = stated CLASS will initiate several programs to improve student participation and the perception of DISD schools in Seagoville. CLASS will need community support in order to succeed. The group is not asking for money right now, but is asking for individual community leader's time. The group has a website located at wwV/ea90/IeCAsS.09 Bragg asked for volunteers to log onto the website and volunteer their time in support of CLASS activities which will  include:  Random Acts of Kindness Programs to improve student's GPA Programs to improve student attendance  Track 67 Yellow    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17,2011 Page 4 of7  CLASS activities continued: Festival of Lights Pumpkin Carving  Students in Government Program  City Council Comments:  Magill - Commended Ashmore for taking the time to involve parents and students. CLASS is a great step forward and much needed. Mentioned two former Seagoville High School students who received scholarships for medical research. Ashmore - It has been a pleasure to work with this group. Community members, Sexton = Council supports Seagoville schools and supports CLASS 100%. Mentioned annual efforts knocking-on-doors to get students to enroll in schools. Landess - Brandi Hunsaker replied yes in response to, Landess' asking if business will be asked to give incentives such asj jobs, gift cards, trips, etc. Ashmore - Closed the presentation by stating CLASS hopes to kick-off smaller programs by the end of the year. Ashmore thanked Council for their time and  One scholarship was int the area of heart disease research... students, and businesses have come forward to help.  interesti in CLASS.  8. Seagoville Economic Development Corporation Update  Bekki Roberts, Seagoville Economic Development President and CEO, showed a PowerPoint presentation that included showed various improvementsproyecs from the last two years including - City Parks, Hong Kong Kitchen (former) Sudduth Parking Lot Improvement, Napol's Restaurant, 4h of July Celebration, Following the presentation, Roberts asked if Council for questions or comments: Magill - Is excited about what's coming in the future. Commended Roberts and the SEDC Board for making unpopular decisions. Citizens, and existing businesses have also benefitted from EDC money for projects such as new signage and new sidewalks. SEDC has a history of growing the City's economy, development west ofV Walmart = which includes Hibbets Sports and' Walgreens were a result of SEDC money. Encouraged citizens to shop Seagoville. Commended Mr. Stover  Christmas Celebration, and Downtown Sidewalk improvements.  City Council Comments  for preserving downtown by opening a new restaurant.  Track 67 Yellow    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17, 2011 Page 5of7  Landess - Thinks SEDC is doing a great job but wanted to know what projects were pending other than Ace Hardware. Asked what happened to the Waffle House Restaurant? Roberts stated Waffle. House is interested in Seagoville for the future, is not interested in the piece of property that was being offered. However, another restaurant establishment is interested in that piece ofproperty.  Bekki RobertsComments and Updates:  Ace Hardware will close on the land sale on November 4, 2011 with a mid- Shared comment from Texas Attorney General website that states "sales tax is the economic work horse of cities serving as the backbone of development projects in more than 500 communities across the State." Attended a conference recently where one of the speakers stated EDCS are one of the few groups that have money to do projects these days. Developers, bankers and retail groups are all puling back because of lack of money. Was pleased to see CLASS's presentation tonight because schools contribute to a City's economic Referenced a Dallas Morning News article that stated while Collin County economic development projects are decreasing, Seagoville EDC has received more inquiries in the past year than were received in the lasti five years. New projects coming on-line: Believes the Ace Hardware store will result in additional new businesses coming to Seagoville. Aiso is in discussions with a metal fabrication company that will bring 75 new jobs initially and add 25 to 35 jobs later. Due to the economic downturn, Marriot has expressed no further interest in a Seagoville location. Best Westem is very pleased with its relationship with SEDC, and the recent SEDC funded improvements. A barbecue restaurant is looking at the property next to Best Western. Have hired a structural engineer to evaluate buildings in the downtown area. Will be doing some kind of project in the downtown area pending report results. Stoval's Restaurant recently opened in the downtown area. Currently there are no prospects for the former Block Buster site. Will attend a Retail Trade Show in November, and will contact a targeted list Façade Grants: Allocated $17,000 for façade improvements in 2010, granted Distributed hand-outs which a list of 4A and 4B Cities, projects that are eligible for Type for 4A and 4B funding, a list of Seagoville Economic Development Corporation projects funded Over the last year, and Blanket Business Tax Break in Collin County, and SEDC Letters of support from the following Seagoville  November to early December date for the groundbreaking.  development prospects.  ofk businesses while there.  $76,000 for façade Improvements in 2011.  Track 67 Yellow    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17,2011 Page 60 of7  businesses: Best Western Hotels, GIT FIT, Goin' Postal, Inlet Structure Specialties, LTD; Martzen/PLLC; North Texas. (See Attachments) SEDC Attorney - Jeff Moore- Brown and Hoffmeister Law Firm  Roberts stated EDC Board decided on October 3rd that it is best to have its own dedicated attorney. Moore was with the Attorney General's Office for four years Moore in response to Atmore's question about using Type A monies for jobs training classes stated use depends on the project. Type A Guidelines were written in 1989 largely for industrial type projects. Type B Guidlelines were written in 1991 for the development of the BallPark at Arlington, and as a result can be used for TYPE A projects as well as park development and other entertainment type venues. Type B monies can be used for jobs training classes as long as the business signs an agreement to create a designated number of jobs at prevailing wages = there is no primary job requirement. Ranked 4A and 4B Sales Taxes as Moore in response to Larry Graves question of "What does affordable housing mean?"; Moore responded affordable housing is for 4B families must meet HUD income requirements for what constitutes affordable housing in the community. Moore in response to Landess question about using 4B monies for streets construction and maintenance, Moore replied 4B monies can be used to for infrastructure development i.e., streets, drainage etc. as part of a business development project. However, a sales tax election is required if City wanted to use 4B for example to maintain all streets in the City. A successful 4B sales tax election for streets would result in a reduction or elimination of 4B sales tax. Childress - SEDC has been a major tool in developing Seagoville  and teaches classes on sales taxes.  the most popular followed by 380s and Hotel/Motel Taxes.  City would have to get with HUD to determine criteria.  Moore in response to Day's question about how 4B money has been used around the State for affordable housing, Moore replied 4B has not been used a lot due to  Federal laws.  Council thanked Bekki Roberts for her efforts on behalf of the City  9.CITIZEN COMMENTS Track 67 Yellow  Mayor Sexton read a letter from Combine Mayor Ratcliff thanking the Seagoville  Fire Department for fighting fires in Combine.    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  October 17,2011 Page7of7  10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS  Ashmore requested an agenda item related to a citizen concern about Stop signs on Crestview, Fairview, and the corner of Crestview and Park. Childress = requested an agenda item on preventing graffiti. Learned of some initiatives to reduce graffiti in Texas Municipal League "Town and City Magazine." Landess - requested an agenda item on putting some public lighting in downtown.  EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURN-  Mayor Sexton adjourned the Council meeting at 8:42 p.m. Approved this the 14th day of November, 2011 AMAyg Mayor Sidnéy M. Sexton, Jr.  ATTEST; Shéila  pE  Track 67 Yellow    RM-1 Meeting Minutes (Attachments)  Type B Eligible Projects Type Al Eligible Projects 2011 SEDC Project List  Blanket Business Tax Break article - Dallas Morning New 10/10/2011 Letters of Support for Seagoville Economic Development Corporation from:  1. Best Western Hotels 2. GIT FIT 3. Goin Postal 4. Inlet Structures 5. Martzen/PLLC 6. North Texas Scales    RM-8-Seagoville Economic Development Corporation Update- 10-17-11  Handouts.  Type BI Eligible Projects  Everything authorized under Type A : including retail and commercial projects with the samé  restrictions  Water supply facilities (with a special election and specific ballot language)  Projects that improve a community's quality of life, including parks, professional and amateur sport and: athletiç facilities, tourism and entertainment facilities, affordable housing, and other improvements or expenditures that promote mew or expanded business activily that create or retain primary jobs Projects designed to attract new military missions, prevent the closure of existing missions, and  redevelop a ciosed or realigned military base Sewer or solid waste disposal facilities in Hidalgo County  Direct incentives for retail in communilies with fower than 20,000 residents and certain land-locked Hangers, airport maintenance and repair facilities, air cargo facilities, related infrastructure located on Airport facilities provided that the eligible mumicipality enter into an approved development agreèment with an enitily that aoquires a leasehoid or other possessory interest from the economic development  cities  ora adjacent to an aiport facility  corporation  Rall ports, rail switching facilities, marine ports, and inland ports  Type Al Eligible Projects  Land, buildings, equipment, facilities, improvements, and expenditures that are for the creation and retention of primary jobs and suitable for the devétopment, retention, or expansion of the following types of projects: manufacturing, industrial, research & development, recycling, small warehouses, distribution centers, regional or mational corporate headquarter facilities, closed or realigned military  bases, and primary! jobt training facilities by higher education institutions. Job training classes and Coreer centers (no primary job requirement) Business airport facilities and port-related facilities  Clean-up of contaminated project sites (with a special election and specific ballot language)  infrastructure assistance to retail or commercial projects Business-related sewer utilities and site improvements  Beach remediation in Gulf communities required or suitable to promote or develop new or expanded  business enterprises    RM-8-Seagoville Economic Development Corporation Update- 10-17-11  Handouts  Projects designed to attract new military missions, prevent the closure of existing missions, and  redevelop a closed or realigned military base Light rail, commuter rail, or motor buses Type B projects with voter approval  General airport facilities for communities located 25 miles from US/Mexico border only    RM--Seagoville Economic Development: Corporation Update 10-47-11 4A and 4B Sales Tax Communities Underthe Texas DeweopmertcopontmAt  Handouts  Legend o Cities with 4A Cities with 4B Cities with both 4A &4B  Forb both 4Aa and4 4Bd designations, the Development Corporation/ Açt requires citiest toe establish ac corporation toa administert the sales and uset taxi proceeds. Cityy voters must approvet this special, dedicated taxa ata ane electionl held for thatp purpose.A Afullli listo oft these citiès  WIDKOFEN BUsINESS TEXAS Office ofthe Governor EconomicD Development& Tourism March2009  appears below.    RM-8-Seagovile Economic Development Corporation Update 10-17-11  SEDC 2011 PROJECT! LIST: Business Name Address  Handouts  Project  Total Project Cost Amount Funded $23,850.00 $10,000.00 $ 6,348.00 $ 3,024.00 $43,000.00 $ 9,700.00 $10,280.00 $ 5,040.00 $. 683,26 $ 400.00 $18,180.00 $ 9,000.00 $17,658.00 $ 2,500.00 $6 6,200.00 $ 2,800.00 $ 4,925.00 $ 2,300.00 $1,515.50 $ 730.50 $1,515.50 $ 730.50 $1,515.50 $ 730.50 $23,000.00 $ 8,200.00 $ 871.41 $ 360.00 $16,854.00 $8,427.00 $1,384.25 $ 640.00 $4,958.00 $2,400.00 $1,425.00 $ 725.00 $10,716.75 $5,000.00  Shahid. Ali  28131 N. Hwy 175, façade  Napoli's Restaurant 308 N. Hwy. 175, Signage Seagoville Food Mart 28171 N. Hwy. 175, Façade Los Arcos Restaurant210N. Kaufman St Signage Git Fit Fitness Center- 129B Hall St., Seagoville Food Mart 2817N. Hwy. 175, Signage Seagoville Food Mart 2817N. Hwy. 175, Landscaping Public. Auto Sales 1105N. Hwy. 175, Signage 1st Smoke Shop 2813AI N. Hwy. 175, Signage Alvarado's Hair Salon 2813B N. Hwy. 175, Signage Best Western Hotel 1910N. Hwy. 175, Landscape, signage, Mitch Martzen, Att. 1110N. Hwy. 175, Signage Best Western Hotel 1910 N. Hwy. 175, Repainting  Napoli's Restaurant 308N N. Hwy. 175, Fenced Concrete Patio $5,090.00 $ 2,545.00  Signage  Shahid Ali Munoz Taxes  2813N. Hwy. 175, Signage 2813C N. Hwy. 175, Signage  parking lotr repair  Goin' Postal Goin' Postal Goin' Postal Granny's Fried Chicken  609 N. Hwy 175, Entry Doors 609 N. Hwy 175, Signage 609 N. Hwy 175, Façade 200 Hall Road,  Signage  SUB-TOTAL $199,970.17 $75,252.50  Napoli's Restaurant 308 N. Hwy 175, finish out Ramsey insurance 1510! N. Hwy 175, Finjsh out office  $ 175,000.005104,00000 - 12,000.00$ 9,500.00 2,00,00054000000 415,000.009 88,000.00  23,000.00$ 8,200.00 166,00.005124,000.00 3518000008971.7000 $10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00  James Sudduth Ace Hardware inlet Structure  7041 W. Simonds Rd. Parking Loti improvements $ 102,000.00$ 70,000.00  600 N. Hwy. 175, Construction  Seagoville Food Mart 2817 N. Hwy 175, Improvements to bldg site $ 625,000.00$ 72,000.00  Specialties, LTD. 501 W. Simonds Rd., Business Relocation Seagoville Food Mart 2817 N. Hwy. 175, Drainage Improvements North Texas Scales 2727 N. Hwy. 175, Business Expansion  SUB-TOTAL  Quality ofLife Projects Fireworks Display City Park Projects - 2011  > Petty White Soccer Lights - Phase H Central Park Light Conversion 20' Commercial Christmas Tree Heard/Petty' White Park Playground Equip. upgrade Central Park' Tennis/Basketball resurface New Trash Receptacles at all Parks  SUB-TOTAL $110,000.00 $105,000.00 $3,827,970.17 $1,051,952.50  Total    Page 1 of4  Publication: Thel Dallas Morningl News; Date: Oct 10, 2011; Section: Metro; Page: IB Blanket business tax break considered Idea endorsed to help firms, but administering program could be costly  Growth C COLLIN COUNTY  By THEODORE KIM  Staff Writer kimodalasnews.com  Collin County, which has longt been the darling ofs suburban growth but is now facing a slowdown, wants to give Political leaders say the concept, approved unanimously by the Collin County Commissioners Court in August, sends an unmistakable message tot the private sector at at time when the county's decades-long expansion has at  at taxk break to virtually every new business that opens its doors.  last shown signs of cooling.  "The county is open for business," Collin County Judge! Keith Selfs said.  Yete even as officials work out the details, they are finding thei idear might be easier said than done. Some observers have questioned thei fairness of giving abatements to every new project. For smaller businesses, the abatement is likely to provide only minuscule tax savings. And a blanket tax break has the "All of the businesses wei talk to are looking to cut their costs and be more efficient," said. James Gandy, President oft thel Frisco Economic Development Corporation. "Buti if we're including extremely small businesses, That Collin County, with ap population of almost 800,000, is looking for ways to drum up new business is almost The county's population has grown almost 60p percent over the last decade and twentyfold since 1960, according to the! U.S. Census Bureau. The county's current growth rate is about 101 times faster than Dallas Bute even in a region accustomed to double-digit growth, there are signs ofa slowdown buoyed by an Collin County last year issued about 4,200 permits to build new single-family homes, al key growth yardstick. The slowdown is particularly acute on the suburban fringes, where housing subdivisions and shopping centers "The publicr relations aspect oft thisi is huge," he said. "If we can make the case that we are encouraging Most cities and counties, including Collin, offer tax abatements to help entice businesses, according to the National Association of Counties. Some, including Comal County near San Antonio, have broader policies that Collin County's proposal, however, appears toi be far more sweeping. It calls fora a 50 percent property tax abatement for all new businesses that lasts fort three years. Thel blanket taxi break, which is slated tot take effect Yett the proposal also comes with its share of potential hang-ups. Property tax collections fuel Collin County's budget, which has already endured cuts inr recenty years. With thet tax break, the county stands tot forfeit as much  potential to bring on new bureaucratic headaches. the administrative costs coulde exceed thet tax benefits."  inconceivable. The county hasl long been one of the nation's fastest growing.  County's, census figures show.  overabundance of! housing and challenges in the! broader economy. Thati is about one-third the number issuedi in 2005, according to census numbers. in far-flung exurbs like Celina and Princeton have struggled to fill. Self, who leads the Commissioners Court, saidi he thinks the taxk break could help. businesses of every size, we can make at huge impact."  give the majority of new businesses the chance to apply fort tax breaks. Jan. 1,is is believed to be the first of its kindi in North Texas, as $2 million in additional tax revenue a year. Administering the tax break also could prove challenging.  htp.ligialalivesofwaraOlieoDDal.w.MomingPkewaPancComponemytew.. 10/17/2011    Page 2 of4  About14,000 new businesses, most of them small, have registeredi in Collin County over thel last five years, according to county estimates. Under the current plan, virtually all oft them would qualify fort the abatement. And keeping track oft the abatement could bei tough! because of turnover. Oft those 14,000 new businesses, Nor does the county's proposal currently discriminate between types or sizes of businesses. Projects ranging Moreover, Collin County has the authority to dish out taxi incentives onlyi in the county's unincorporated sections. Plano, Frisco and Richardson would have tos sign on in order for thet tax break to! be applied in those For alli its complexities, the benefit would be small for most. Firms witha al taxable value of $50,000 or less might save an average of about $10ay year, according tot figures provided by the Collin County Central Appraisal District. Larger businesses would see greater savings, but chances are they would already be inl line for other Sally Bane, executive director of thel Plano Eçonomic Development Board, applauded the county's overall goals. Buts she said the proposal requires further vetting and opens up a broader conversation about the types of Wielding taxi incentives to encourage: a new corporate headquarters is one thing. Using incentives to entice a Incentives are classically applied to primary. jobs, and not as frequently applied to secondary or spin-off jobs," County Administrator Bill Bilyeus said the proposal is far from final andi is likely to receive many tweaks before  more than 4,000 no longer exist, the estimates showed. from corporate campuses tot fast-food joints could take advantage.  cities..  incentives.  businesses the county is tryingt to attract.  filling station, grocery store or auto repair shop is another. Bane said. "This policy would encompass both."  year's end.  htp.ldigiulolivesofwareom0lie0DDala-MominPowwPancComponemlvitw.. 10/17/2011    Best Western Best Western Inn Executive Inn  October11,2011 Citizens of Seagoville City of Seagoville Seagoville City Council  Seagoville Economic Development Corporation  Dear Citizens of Seagoville and the surrounding area:  Inl May 2011, Ihad the pleasure ofworking with the Seagoville Economic Development Corporation. Bekki Roberts, SEDC's Pres.. /CEO, gave me much needed guidance on how to receive assistance to upgrade the look of our hotelt façade, outdoor Hghting and lt was a very positive experience. Our location andi the Best Wester Corporation were very pleased with the support given to enhance the view of our establishment ont the Hwy 175 corridor by repainting our exterior, repairing our parking lot and providing much needed lighting to assure the best available security for our guests. We int the Best Western group undergo timely inspections through the Corporate Headquarters andlam happy to say! that we received a great review duei to the renovations made. We even had other Best Westerns wanting information on howt to Wel believe that by providing incentives to area businesses the Economic Development Corporation provides encouragement. and support to uS as well ast the citizens of Seagoville and surrounding areas. We appreciate all the efforts made to establish a teamwork atmosphere to bring about success to our community.  parking lot.  make such improvements themselves.  Sincerely, laeggll Mukesh Gohel Owner/Operator  1910Noth Highway 178 Seagovlle, IX 75159 972/287-9100 Fax9 972/287-7773 Emailb bwsagowlesad.ron For Reservalions Call 1-800-528-1234  Each Best Westemis Independenly Owned & Operated    GitFit  GitFit 129B Hall St Seagoville, TX75159 October 10, 2011 CityofSeagoville Seagoville City Council  Seagoville Economic! Development Corporation  Dear City:  We aret the owers ofthe Git) Fit Fitness Centeri in Seagoville. ionger to réplace the previous proprietor's signage.  The Seagovillei Economic Corporation! helped improve our business by fuad assistance of storefront ande owerkead building signage. Without theirs support, we would have hadi to wait much Seagovillel has needed ai fitness center fori many: years that promotes physical and mental being of its citizens. Too often, Ihear from our members, "lam so glad wel haveaf fitness center! here in Seagoville. Inol longer have to drive all the way tol Mesquite to work out." With thel EDC'shelp, wel havel beent fortunate enough toi improve our community through fitness. Ilook forward whenl I will need thel EDC's! help once again toi improve our product and service  delivery. Singerely, Ray A Ron Campbell Sheila Campbell    GOINEPOSTAL Kauti Ftindly AmASSAcaNr 60e! NorthHw176 Seagowilléy TX 76169 872287-MAIL(6246)  September 15,2011  To: The Citizens of Seagoville, the Seagoville City Council, and the Seagoville) Economic! Development Board, This letter is in thanks for the help provided our new business by President Bekki Roberts and Office Assistant Cindy Starns of the Seagoville Economic Development Corporation. Starting a new business is, I'm sure, a challenge under any circumstances, but in these trying economic times, the assistance provided by the SEDC They provided us with the background information and paperwark necessary to file for SEDC funding assistance. Additionally, they furnished valuable insight into the procèss of obtaining the contractor bids required. They helped us locate contractors qualified and willing to furnish! bids in our area, while at the same time showing no special preference towards any involved in the bidding. Any questions that we had were We filed three separate applications for assistance with the board. We received assistance with- gur çosts of signage, both the poles sign by thel Hwy 175 access road, and the channel letter sign piaced abovet the entry on the front oft the building. Another request helped us fund the répair and repainting oft the! building facade. And the third request helped fund repair and rework oft the front doors to bur business, which, although functional, had become quite worn, difficult to enter and exit, and posede lasafety concernt tos usa as well asi future castomers. Throughout our preparations, the Seagoville city staff was aiso quite heipful int the process. Code inspector Ron Hainess provided many helpful tips, and members of the! Fire Department were very helpful and informative during their phase of our inspection process. City Code Technician Cindy Kintz was most helpful with lists of contractors licensed to perform çertain services within the City of Seagoville, as well as answering our many Without the funding assistance provided by the SEDC, we would have been hard pressed to complete, all oft the projects above on our own, and certainly couldn't have afforded to implement them all before we opened, We wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved" for the funding assistance, as well as the good will and support. And we certainly don't want to forget to thank the Citizens of Seagoville, without wiose assistance by virtue of the sales tax revenue provided for funding economic development, our building improvement projects would have been adversely impacted. Itc certainly helped to reaffirm our choice to make Seagoville the home of our new business. The Cityo ofSeagoville is certainly "Open for Business!" Thanks so much.  was invaluable in! helping us "get off the ground".  always met with quick andl helpful answers from the SEDCstaff.  inane questions.  Jerry-Becker & Rick! Goin' Postal Seagoville  3    P.O. BOX 360963 DALLAS, TEXAS 75336-0963 PHONE 972-913-2700 FAX972-913-2701  INLET STRUCTURE SPECIALTIES, LTD.  ISS  September 16, 2011  Seagoville Economic Development Corporation  1512NHwy.1 175 Seagoville, TX 75159 To Whom! Iti May Concern:  Wel have beeni ine contact with the Seagoville Economic Development Corporation: since the City of Dallas ifitt had not been fort thel Economich Development Corporation ofs Seagoville agreeing to help us, our company wouldr not have beena able to make the move to Seagoville, Inturn we areb bringing in 33  eminent domained: our land our company' was on.  employees andt their funds, along with our taxt baset toi the CityofSeagovile.  Thankyout for all the help you have provided.  Sincerely, aon Thomas W. Haeussler President inlet Structure Specialties,! Ltd. cc: Citizens of Seagoville Seagoville City ofC Council  Whblh  INLETS e HEADWALS o CONCRETESTRUCIURES    MARTZEN PLLC  E. MITCHELL MARTZEN Attorney & Counselor at Law  September 16, 2011  Citizens of Seagoville Seagoville City Council  Dear Citizens and Members oft the City Council:  There is no doubt in my mind: the Seagoville. Economicl Development Corporation ("EDC")isa positive forcei in our business community each and every day. Thel EDC contributes time, energy, and resources to help launch and promote our city'sbusinesses. Iknow oft their impact becauselr mmyself Just over six months ago, Iidentified Seagoville as at town in need of an attomey. Taiready had as smail Dallas officet that Ihad opened after completing mys servicei int the Air Force, but I wanted to get invoived ins asmalfer community. Seagoville wasj just the right fity withi its vibraint ecomomy, growing population, and: small town charm. Once Idecided Seagoville was the place for me, the Chamber of Commerce put mei int touch with the EDC. Since Ifirsti mety with the EDC, their staff has helped me in avariety ofv ways. The first thing thel EDC did was helpi mei locate a suitable officet building. Then they encouraged met tos get involved in theircost-sharingi program, where they! helped defray the cost ofi my Foranew! business, signs are very expensive and as significant costi int the start-up process. Even though our resident sign-maker in! Seagoville is very reasonable, there are significant material and labor costs that must be passed on. Itisn'tcheap. Thel EDCI helped me, and ifyou began al business today they wouldheip, you. Ihave seent thel EDCI lend: al hand to: ai number of small businessesi ina variety of economic categories: freight, real estatei investors, health andi beauty owners, and retailers. Whatever your business, the goal of the EDC ist tol helpi it start, grow, and thrive in our community. In helping businesses come to our town and thrive, we'lli improve employment opportunities: and heip Ihope youj join mei ins supporting our EDC. They have at tremendous role in supporting our businesses,  experienced its benefits.  business sign.  spur our economic growth to even greater heights.  and they are necessary fort the continued vitality of our town' 's entrepreneurs.  Sincerely, E.I Mitchell Martzen  cc: Seagoville Economic Development Corporation  Dallas office -by appointment only 3102 Maple Ave, Suite4 400 Dallas, Texas 75201  Main Office 1110North! Highway 175, Suile 4 Seagoville, Texas 75159 mitch@martzenliw.com: e www.martzenlaw.com  Main Phone: 972-287-2007 Dallas Phone:2 214-444-7200 Fax: 214-613-1558    Koik Texas Seales, 9Ne. P.O. Box 996 Seagovile, Texas 75159 Metro 972-287-0101 eN Metro Fax 972-287-7404 www.ntscales.com,  Offiçe 2727 N. Highway 175 Seagoville, TX75159  MS  September 15, 2011  To Citizens of Seagoville,  In2001 North Texas Scales was located in Grand Prairie TX and had outgrown its facility. and Seagoville was considered a choice for relocation. Oner main concern was that Seagoville seemed tol bei in decline especially businesses along Hwy 175. After consulting with seyeral business and dity! leaders wes wwere confident that the Seagoville facade would, int time, change into a more positive representation oft this area. Thus, 2727 int the last 10 years we have seen growth In newi industrial and commercial businesses, shopping centers, etc. that have made al positive impact on the economy of Seagoville. Being one of the larger scale companies inf the state, North Texas Sçales faciity needed upgrading tof facilitate continued improvement: and giowth. Witht the downward trendi in the economy this would bei impossible withouti increased debt andlor cost culting. North Texas Scales looked to the Seagoville EDG and with the help of Becky! Roberts, the EDC Board, Seagoville City Council, andi the City of Seagoville we RoW havet funding for not all, but ai large portion oft this investment. Atthis printing construction has began on widened service road access for large delivery truck, wider fire and access lanes, Helping with projects such as ours will be a positive Retum on investment that can not only be seen as people travel Hwy 1751 through Seagovile, but alsoi throughi increased On behalf of the employees of North Texas Scales, Inc and myself Thank you Seagoville  Hwy 175 became our new. home.  revenues to the City EDC. Regards Mlban Rodney Owens President North Texas Scales, Inc  Sales e Service e Rentals