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Sales Tax – Paid in April
Unemployment numbers
Project Updates and Activity
Item 7. The BMDD Board may convene into a closed executive session in the Haynes Conference Room, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code Vernon’s Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in the following section:
Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Section 551.087 – Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations
Discussion regarding a Building Improvement Incentive Program (BIIP) grant application for a downtown business.
Discussion regarding a Building Improvement Incentive Program (BIIP) grant application for a downtown location with multiple commercial tenants.
Discussion regarding a Building Improvement Incentive Program (BIIP) grant and infrastructure incentive for a new business.
5. Introductions, Announcements, and Recognitions
6. Citizen Presentations
Any citizen who desires to address the City Council on a matter not included on the agenda may do so at this time. The City Council may not deliberate on items presented under this agenda item. To comply with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, the Council respectfully requests that prior to addressing Council that each person submit a citizen presentation form that is located at the entryway to the Council Chambers, stating your name, address, and topic of presentation. All presentations are subject to a five (5) minute time limit.
7. Approval of Minutes
Sales Tax – Paid in January
Unemployment numbers
Project Updates and Activity
Item 6. The BMDD Board may convene into a closed executive session in the Haynes Conference Room, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code Vernon’s Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in the following section:
Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney
Section 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Section 551.087 – Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations
Discussion regarding the possible sale of property located at 2605 Morris Sheppard Drive.
Discussion regarding a Building Improvement Incentive Program (BIIP) grant application for a downtown business.
Item 7. The Board will reconvene into Regular Session in the City Council Chambers to take any action deemed necessary as result of the Executive Session.
The Brownwood City Council met Tuesday morning, December 15, and approved ratification of the Brownwood Municipal Development District Board action for an incentive to Steven McCrane. The approval is to reimburse up to $18,027 for parking lot development located at 508 N. Center to be used as public parking for no less than 20 years.
Background:
The BMDD Board approved a Building Improvement Incentive Program grant in October. Steven and Matthew McCrane have requested assistance in paving of an empty lot that they own adjacent to the building for parking. Staff informed the McCranes that if the BMDD were to participate, the parking lot would have to be available for parking by the general public. The area around the Courthouse square has been problematic for years for businesses located nearby. This new parking lot would greatly help alleviate some of the parking issues and benefit multiple businesses in the area as well as the Brown County Museum of History. It is ex