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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - ENTERPRISE ZONE EXPANSION REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 1, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED ? As Recommended SANTA ANA ENTERPRISE ZONE ? As Amended EXPANSION APPLICATION ? Ordinance on 15` Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO y~~-------~ FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the expansion of the Santa Ana Enterprise Zone. DISCUSSION On September 2, 2009, the City of Santa Ana received a Final Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a new 15-year Enterprise Zone, which was retroactively effective to June 8, 2008. The Enterprise Zone program was established by the State of California Legislature for the purpose of stimulating the economy in areas deemed by the State to be economically challenged. The program offers State Tax Incentives to businesses in the zone which, in turn, helps the City retain and attract companies within the zone. The program regulations allow for Enterprise Zones to expand their zone by up to fifteen percent of the originally approved area. The fifteen ercent ex ansion areas do not have to meet the strict re uirements of P P q the original Enterprise Zone areas. Through the expansion process, more businesses will become eligible to reduce their costs by taking advantage of the various Enterprise Zone State Tax incentives. A map depicting the current and proposed zone boundaries is attached as Exhibit 1. 55A-1 Santa Ana Enterprise Zone Expansion Application February 1, 2010 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Cynt is J. Nelson Deputy City Manager for Development Services Community Development Agency CJN/LS/MM/kg 55A-2 City of Santa Ana N Enterprise Zone and - Pro osed Ex ansion Area _ _ - - Enterprise Zone (Effective June 8, 2008) ! v ~ ~ ! ~L , 0 Proposed Enterprise Zone Expansion ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ - - I 1 ~ ~ _ i ~ t _ s I ~ i ~ i i III i ~ r' I ~ I I I 1 I •.'.~_~h d ~ _ _ a_.~ l - , T ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - i _ ~ ~ ~r ~ u,ax, , Exhibit 1 55A-3 55A-4 LST1.20.10 RESOLUTION NO. 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXPANSION OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. On September 2, 2009, the City of Santa Ana ("City") received a Final Designation from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a new fifteen (15) year Enterprise Zone, which became effective June 8, 2008. B. The Enterprise Zone program was established by the State of California legislature for the purpose of stimulating the economy in areas deemed by the State to be economically challenged. The Program offers State Tax Incentives to businesses in the Zone which, in turn, help the City retain and attract companies within the Zone. C. The Program regulations allow for Enterprise Zones to expand their Zone by up to fifteen percent (15%) of the originally approved area. The 15% expansion areas do not have to meet the strict requirements of the original Enterprise Zone areas. Through the expansion process, more businesses will become eligible to reduce their costs by taking advantage of the various Enterprise Zone State Tax Incentives. D. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana wishes to expand the boundaries of its Enterprise Zone to include the geographic area set forth in the attached boundary map. E. Land included with the proposed expansion area is zoned for industrial or commercial use and the City has jurisdiction over the proposed expansion area. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana does hereby support and approve the Santa Ana Enterprise Zone expansion into the areas of the City of Santa Ana as shown on the attached map and hereby approves and authorizes the submittal of the expansion application to be filed with HCD. Section 3. The City Council deems the Deputy City Manager for Development Services as the Contact Person on behalf of the City. The City Council hereby directs and authorizes the Deputy City Manager for Development Services or their designee, on behalf of the City, to sign the application and execute all documents, Memoranda of Understanding, and instruments necessary or appropriate for implementation of the expansion of the Enterprise Zone. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption. Resolution No. 2010-_ 55A-5 LST1.20.10 ADOPTED this day of February 2010. Miguel Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on February 1, 2010. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2010-_ 55A-6 City of Santa Ana Enterprise Zone and Proposed Expansion Area Enterprise Zone (Effective June 8, 2008) 4~ i ~ Proposed Enterpriae Zone Expansion ~ ; ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ I 1 i i j _ 1 i ' l ~i I - I i r - I ~ ~ , /1- ` ~ ~ d - ~ ~ _ ..I_..__ . I - ~ , i p I 6 I ~ I - ~ ~ \ ~ir`LiY l+ ~ . J , , Exhibit 1 55A-7 55A-8