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HomeMy WebLinkAbout146-04 RESOLUTION• • RESOLUTION NO. 14 6- 0 4 A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE FOR REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR UP TO 5% OF STATE GENERAL REVENUES TO FUM) A LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the public policy decisions of the Arkansas Legislature impact every citizen of the state, both private and corporate, and ultimately determine to a great extent the level of prosperity and achievement enjoyed by Arkansas citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas lacks the necessary economic incentive component to successfully locate an economic development super project in the state; and WHEREAS, the inability to adequately fund the infrastructure related costs associated with a super project in Arkansas creates a competitive disadvantage in economic expansion, and other southern states have enjoyed the economic benefits of locating a super project resulting in the loss of opportunity for economic development and expansion in Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the location of a super project creating a minimum of 500 jobs with a capital investment of $500,000,000.00 will increase the quality of life for the citizens of Arkansas; and WHEREAS, super projects require large up -front commitment of funds for infrastructure such as water/wastewater capacity, rail access, and connection of roads to interstate highways and utilities; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature has wisely offered the Arkansas electorate the opportunity at the November 2004 general election to amend the Arkansas Constitution to allow the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in regular or special session, the authority to approve general obligation bonds, not to exceed five percent (5%) of state general revenues, to fund an economic development project investing a minimum of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000.00) and creating a minimum of five hundred (500) jobs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby endorses and supports the proposed Amendment 2 to the Arkansas Constitution. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby resolves to educate its citizens about the necessity of Amendment 2 to the economic • • development benefits of a super project locating in Arkansas and supporting the cause Amendment whenever and however possible in the coming year, including through educations seminars, communication through newsletters and other means, providing information on its website, encouraging members to financially support the Amendment 2 campaign, and encouraging members to vote. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Arkansas Economic Developers to use our name while supporting the cause of Amendment 2 during the campaign. PASSED and APPROVED this 21s` day of September, 2004. By: ATTEST: By: ztst-dam SO RA SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED: DAN COODY, Mayor NAME OF FILE: CROSS REFERENCE: Resolution No. 146-04 Document • NOTES: 1 08/30/04 memo to mayor & City Council 2 draft resolution 3 sample resolution 4 Staff Review Form 5 Amendment No. 2 6 draft resolution 7 Amendment No. 2 flyer 8 memo to Ray Boudreaux 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NOTES: /.C!=s4./ r( 411 City Council Meethit September 21, 2004%/L/ /o14 J / `i0' 4144illlt/n1 a / I&flJ- t0/Si f 0Z tbruptorr Agenda Item Number: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Staff Review Committee FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux, Director, AviatiMr- on : . Economic Development DATE: August 30, 2004 SUBJECT: Approval of resolution supporting Amendment 2 to the Arkansas Constitution which allows the Arkansas General Assembly to approve general obligation bonds to fund super economic development projects investing $500,000,000.00 and creating 500 jobs. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution which allows the Arkansas Economic Developers, an organization economic development professionals, to recognize the City of Fayetteville as m support of the resolution the General assembly to support very large projects which invests a minimum of $500,000,000.00 and creates a minimum of 500 jobs and which resolves that the City Council, through its actions, will educate its citizens of the necessity for such a resolution by the General Assembly. BACKGROUND* Jim Pickens, former director of the Arkansas Department of Economic Development made presentation to the Arkansas Economic Developers Conference and has been tasked by Governor Huckabee to educate the citizens of Arkansas on the need for this amendment. The need was brought to the forefront when Toyota was looking for an assembly plant site in the South. Arkansas was unable to compete with neighboring states due to the lack of GO Bond Authority for mega projects needing help to locate in the State. Support of the City Council demonstrates the need for the citizens to vote in favor of the amendment as an economic development tool needed in Arkansas. DISCUSSION: Toyota located in Kentucky. Kentucky invested $147 Million in 1985. Toyota hired 7500 people and invested $600M. Ten years later 37,500jobs have been attributed to the plant through suppliers and supportjobs. The Kentucky economy has grown by $1.5B. They believe that each year, the State receives a 37% return on their investment. The economic impact of these large projects is felt all over the State and is very significant. Manufacturers are looking to the South for new plant sites. The reasons for this are many but near the top of the list are quality workforce, unions, suitable land and transportation networks. BUDGET IMPACT: None. Attachments: Staff Review Form Draft Resolution Aviation and Economic Development Department Fayetteville Municipal Airport, Drake Field 4500 South School Avenue, Suite F Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Ray M. Boudreaux, Director • • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE FOR REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR UP TO 5% OF STATE GENERAL REVENUES TO FUND A LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the public policy decisions of the Arkansas Legislature impact every citizen of the state, both private and corporate, and ultimately determine to a great extent the level of prosperity and achievement enjoyed by Arkansas citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas lacks the necessary economic incentive component to successfully locate an economic development super project in the state; and WHEREAS, the inability to adequately fund the infrastructure related costs associated with a super project in Arkansas creates a competitive disadvantage in economic expansion, and other southern states have enjoyed the economic benefits of locating a super project resulting in the loss of opportunity for economic development and expansion in Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the location of a super project creating a minimum of 500 jobs with a capital investment of $500,000,000.00 will increase the quality of life for the citizens of Arkansas; and WHEREAS, super projects require large up -front commitment of funds for infrastructure such as water/wastewater capacity, rail access, and connection of roads to interstate highways and utilities; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature has wisely offered the Arkansas electorate the opportunity at the November 2004 general election to amend the Arkansas Constitution to allow the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in regular or special session, the authority to approve general obligation bonds, not to exceed five percent (5%) of state general revenues, to fund an economic development project investing a minimum of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000.00) and creating a minimum of five hundred (500) jobs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS• Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby endorses and supports the proposed Amendment 2 to the Arkansas Constitution. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby resolves to educate its citizens about the necessity of Amendment 2 to the economic • r • development benefits of a super project locating in Arkansas and supporting the cause Amendment whenever and however possible in the coming year, including through educations seminars, communication through newsletters and other means, providing information on its website, encouraging members to financially support the Amendment 2 campaign, and encouraging members to vote. Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Arkansas Economic Developers to use our name while supporting the cause of Amendment 2 during the campaign. PASSED and APPROVED this 215` day of September, 2004. ATTEST: By: SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED: By: DAN COODY, Mayor • • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING ARKANSAS CONSITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 September 21, 2004 WHEREAS, the public policy decisions of the Arkansas Legislature impact every citizen of the state, both private and corporate, and ultimately determine to a great extent the level of prosperity and achievement enjoyed by Arkansas citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas lacks the necessary economic incentive component to successfully locate an economic development super project in the state; and WHEREAS, the inability to adequately fund the infrastructure related costs associated with a super project in Arkansas creates a competitive disadvantage in economic expansion, and other southern states have enjoyed the economic benefits of locating a super project resulting in the loss of opportunity for economic development and expansion in Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the location of an super project creating a minimum of 500 jobs with a capital investment of $500,000,000 will increase the quality of life for the citizens of Arkansas; and WHEREAS, super projects require large up -front commitment of funds for infrastructure such as water/wastewater capacity, rail access, and connection of roads to interstate highways and utilities; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature has wisely offered the Arkansas electorate the opportunity at the November 2004 general election to amend the Arkansas Constitution to allow the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in regular or special session, the authority to approve general obligation bonds, not to exceed five percent (5%) of state general revenues, to fund an economic development project investing a minimum of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) and creating a minimum of five hundred (500) jobs. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FAYETTEVILLE: That the Fayetteville City Council and its membership endorse and support the proposed Amendment 2 to the Arkansas Constitution; and That the Fayetteville City Council resolves to educate its citizens about the necessity of Amendment 2 to the economic development benefits of a super project locating in Arkansas and supporting the cause Amendment whenever and however possible in the coming year, including through educational seminars, communication through newsletters and other means, providing information on its website, encouraging members to financially support the Amendment 2 campaign, and encouraging members to vote; and That Fayetteville City Council authorizes the Arkansas Economic Developers to use our name while supporting the cause of Amendment 2 during the campaign. Dan Coody Mayor City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (DATE) • • STAFF REVIEW FORM - NON-FINANCIAL OBLIGATION X AGENDA REQUEST For the Fayetteville City Council Meeting of: September 21, 2004 FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux Economic Development Name Division Aviation and Economic Development Department ACTION REQUIRED: Approve resolution supporting Amendment 2 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Arkansas Economic Developers association along with Jim Pickens, former director of the Arkansas Economic Development Department (ADED), are working very hard to educate the electorate on the need for the general assemble to have the authority, on projects that qualify, to bond support for the infrastructure necessary to attract new industry to the State. Support of this resolution would be a significant step in convincing the local citizens the need to vote in favor of the amendment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Date %/ /log Date artment Director Trance & Internal Services Dir. 9 -- Date Da e Received in Mayor's Office 91/2/6 4f Date ?0L. Cross Reference: Previous Ord/Res#: Orig. Contract Date: Orig. Contract Number: New Item: Yes X No • Amendment Frequently Asked Questions • Q: What is Amendment 2? A: Amendment 2 would give the State of Arkansas the authority to issue general obligation bonds to fund the infrastructure necessary for a super project. The amendment will be on the ballot in the general election on November 2. Q: What is a super project? A: A super project is one in which a company commits to a minimum of 500 new jobs and $500 million in new investment. Examples include steel mills, computer chip facilities, corporate headquarters, aerospace companies, automotive assembly plants and pharmaceutical companies. Emerging technologies, such as nanotechnology or biotechnology, may also have needs that could be met by Amendment 2. There are currently several examples in Arkansas that would fit the super project definition: • Nucor and Nucor-Yamato steel mills in Blytheville — 1,200+ employees; $1.4 billion+ investment • International Paper in Pine Bluff, Georgia Pacific in Crossett, Domtar in Ashdown — each 1,200+ employees; $1 billion+ investment Nestle in Jonesboro would not be a super project; it committed to 1,000 jobs but only $165 million investment. Super projects elsewhere in the U.S. over the last five years: • DEC Pharmaceuticals in California — 2,400 jobs; $1.25 billion investment • Benentech (biotech pharmaceuticals) in California — 570 jobs; $600 million investment • Capital One (financial services) in Virginia — 8,000 jobs; $700 million investment • Toshiba -SanDisk (flash -memory chips) in Virginia — 600 jobs; $750 million investment Amendment 1 November 2, 2004 • • • • • Auto Alliance International (auto parts) in Michigan —1,389 jobs; $644 million investment • Pfizer (pharmaceuticals) in Michigan — 600 jobs; $600 million investment • Toyota in San Antonio, Texas — 2,000 jobs; $800 million investment Q: Why do we need Amendment 2? A: Super projects require state investment in a city or county to provide or to improve public infrastructure, such as water/wastewater capacity, rail access, road construction/ improvements, land purchase and utilities. We must assure prospective companies that the state can fund proposals made as part of our negotiations. We must also assure companies that we can respond in a timely manner. Amendment 2 would provide the mechanism to offer those assurances. It's not practical to set aside a large pool of money for this purpose. Bond financing is the only practical route to meet the up -front cash needs of a super project. In surrounding states, the legislature or another entity can issue general obligation bonds. The lack of flexibility in Arkansas puts us at a competitive disadvantage. Q: What is a general obligation bond? A: A general obligation bond is a bond that cames the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas. Q: How does it work? A: The Arkansas Department of Economic Development (ADED) and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) would analyze the cost -benefit of the project and submit worthy projects to the governor. If the governor approvesthe project, he would then submit the proposal to the legislature in a regular or specially called legislative session. The legislature, in regular or special session, would evaluate the project and determine whether to issue the bonds ADFA would then issue the bonds. The legislature, at each session, would appropriate funds from existing revenue sources to meet the debt service requirement of the bonds. Amendment Eir 2 November 2, 2004 • • • The maximum amount of bonds that can be issued would be equal to 5 percent of state general revenues during the most recent year— currently approximately $200 million in bonds. Q: How much would the annual debt service cost? A: If $200 million in general obligation bonds were issued at 5 percent interest, the annual debt service on a 20 -year issue would be approximately $16 million from existing state revenues. It would require no additional taxes to be raised This is an investment that will return more dollars to the state than it will cost. Q: Will it raise taxes? A: No. Existing revenue sources would be used to retire the bonds. Q: Are there safeguards? A: Yes ADED and ADFA must perform a comprehensive economic impact analysis on the proposed super project and provide this information to the governor and legislature before a decision to issue bonds is made. The legislature would ultimately decide if the bonds should be issued. Q: Is it likely that the General Assembly would look favorably on the issuance of general obligation bonds for a super project? A: Yes. The General Assembly referred this to a vote of the people. They recognized the need for more and better jobs by putting this issue on the ballot. Q: If this amendment to the Constitution is so necessary, why hasn't it already been addressed? A: The consideration by Toyota in 2001 to locate a plant in Arkansas clearly revealed the need for a mechanism to readily supply a large company with the infrastructure needs that are likely to be provided by another, competing state. Also, the Fluor GLS study commissioned by the Arkansas General Assembly and issued in May 2002 recommended that the state take action to prepare itself for a super project. Amendment El 3 November 2, 2004 • • Q: How do other states address the infrastructure needs of large projects? A: A key to being able to compete for a super project is the ability to build roads, provide water, sewer or rail extensions to a community hosting the project. Currently, the Arkansas Constitution prohibits us from being able to respond in a timely fashion. Many of our competitor states have the ability to address the needs in a timely manner. Passage of Amendment 2 will level the playing field for Arkansas' workforce. Q: Will the state entire state benefit from the passage of Amendment 2? A: All parts of the state could be a host to a super project In addition, a super project that locates within the state will benefit the entire state through increased tax revenues, supplier locations and other spin-off businesses that locate in Arkansas in order to be close to the new super project. The additional jobs that are created include people who work at supplier companies and businesses that supply services, such as retail, food, real estate, day care and many others. Q: Where do super projects usually locate? A: Large projects such as automobile assembly plants generally have located in rural areas within 50 miles of an urban area. They are near the convergence of two interstate highways, preferably with access to two railroads. Steel mills are more likely to locate on a navigable waterway in order to take advantage of the lower cost of shipping scrap steel by barge. Paper mills are likely to locate in rural areas where large quantities of water and abundant forest resources are more easily accessible. Corporate headquarters and pharmaceutical companies can locate anywhere, but usually locate in or near metropolitan areas. But for all types of projects, a trainable labor force and suitable infrastructure must be available. Arkansas certainly has several locations that would qualify. Q: What will happen if Amendment 2 does not pass? A: Arkansas will not be in a position to compete for super projects without the ability to fund, in a timely manner, the infrastructure needs of a super project. Arkansas will be uncompetitive for projects of this type. Amendment 4`�' 4 November 2, 2004 • • • Q: Why is Amendment 2 important? A: A super project will bnng jobs — not just any jobs, but high -paying fobs. A super project will also bring increased tax revenue for the State of Arkansas — money that could be used to improve the state's education system, health care and more. Q: Who will decide Arkansas' future? A: Only you can. Without the authonty to issue general obligation bonds, your state will be hard-pressed to compete for super projects and the numerous economic benefits our dedicated workforce deserves. Q: What can you do? A: Educate yourself about the benefits of Amendment 2 and encourage your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and business associates to leam about it as well. Amendment 2 does not raise taxes. It raises opportunities for our citizens. This is an investment that will return more dollars to the state than it will cost. Amendment e 5 November 2, 2004 • • • *A case study In 1988, Toyota located in Georgetown, Kentucky. The state provided $147 million in incentives for a commitment by the company to invest $800 million in a plant and employ 3,000 workers. Over a 10 -year period, Kentucky has collected $571 million in new state taxes, a $3.89 return for each $1 invested by the state. The $800 million the company originally invested has now grown to $5.3 billion. The 3,000 initial jobs have grown to 7,500 jobs. With the multiplier effect, there are 4.6 new jobs for each job created by the company. Today's average wage/benefit is $60,000. Employees at the plant come from 116 of Kentucky's 120 counties. "Arkansas Democrat -Gazette article, 10-2-2002 Amendment er 6 November 2, 2004 • • Automotive industry in the South Super projects from many types of industries would qualify under Amendment 2. The automotive industry is just one. Over the next decade, it's anticipated that 10 to 20 new automotive assembly plants will be built in the South. Currently, states with automotive plants include the following: Alabama: Honda (3,300 employees with an additional 1,000 to be added by early 2005); Hyundai (1,000 employees at start-up, 2,000+ by 2007; $1 billion investment); Mercedes-Benz. In 2003, 32 new automotive suppliers announced they would build in the state. • Georgia: Ford • Kentucky: Ford, Toyota • Louisiana: GM • Mississippi: Nissan (Nissan committed to a $1.43 billion investment; Mississippi issued $295 million in general revenue bonds to pay for the infrastructure costs for the Nissan plant.) • Missouri: Chrysler, Ford, GM • Oklahoma: GM • South Carolina: BMW • Tennessee: Nissan, Saturn • Texas: GM, Toyota • Virginia: Ford • West Virginia: Toyota Amendment 7 November 2, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. �.1 u ; NConsf;fc,lra,„,(' A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE FOR REFERRED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 2 TO ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR UP TO 5% OF STATE GENERAL REVENUES TO FUND A LARGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the public policy decisions of the Arkansas Legislature impact every citizen of the state, both private and corporate, and ultimately detertmne to a great extent the level of prosperity and achievement enjoyed by Arkansas citizens; and WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas lacks the necessary economic incentive component to successfully locate an economic development super project in the state; and 4 WHEREAS, the inability to adequately fund the infrastructure related costs associated with a super project in Arkansas creates a competitive disadvantage in economic expansion, and other southern states have enjoyed the economic benefits of locating a super project resulting in the loss of opportunity for economic development and expansion in Arkansas; and WHEREAS, the location of a super project creating a minimum of 500 jobs with a capital investment of $500,000,000.00 will increase the quality of life for the citizens of Arkansas; and WHEREAS, super projects require large up -front commitment of funds for infrastructure such as water/wastewater capacity, rail access, and connection of roads to interstate highways and utilities; and WHEREAS, the Arkansas Legislature has wisely offered the Arkansas electorate the opportunity at the November 2004 general election to amend the Arkansas Constitution to allow the Arkansas General Assembly, meeting in regular or special session, the authority to approve general obligation bonds, not to exceed five percent (5%) of state general revenues, to fund an economic development project investing a minimum of five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000.00) and creating a minimum of five hundred (500) jobs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby endorses and supports the proposed Amendment 2 to the Arkansas Constitution. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby resolves to educate its citizens about the necessity of Amendment 2 to the economic development benefits of a super project locating in Arkansas and supporting the cause Amendment whenever and however possible in the coming year, including through educations seminars, communication through newsletters and other means, providing information on its website, encouraging members to financially support the Amendment 2 campaign, and encouraging members to vote. Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Arkansas Economic Developers to use our name while supporting the cause of Amendment 2 during the campaign. PASSED and APPROVED this 215' day of September, 2004. ATTEST: By: SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk APPROVED: By: O DAN COODY, Mayor CD E .o cc co PLE AMENDMENT 2 DOES NOT RAISE TAXES. IT RAISES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU. N 3.a0 2 8 d J o a w_ D $ 3 am 5.D (O rCO0 a $ a o y 8 5 J ¥ m J N » a O. a o}a2 < o w m m ° m m s N 2 Ptit E E. m O o w a 0 w Q y ( a m� �D mo 33m 0il o 0 -1D NZ 0 0 c G Z 0 0x •J 0 0 3 0< o a 0 5 m - D a o O p m J 3 Cr y y I- '=0 .J.. m°° • d 1 0 o °' -g m c m m 3 3 o » { p- m C7 m 3 J 0 in °° -Cr o 3 o mJ m o p �; c i co m » w 0 » O m a 6) C D CFI » j •-•00 a ° 88R-9,4-°14 �S� .a J ti C in aa� ai��� 3 �1i 8.jn� a p�0 m `" 3: c 07:18 7C O. 5 j (D N p n or m° a w 3 0 CD m y p a o o a O Pe co 0 c to g 0 3, m O ' O c0 6 co° w En P 8 a a The average annual wage in the facility is $60000. ° CD O ElV D• 8 m Q Q c a m m a N -o ° g a. i o 02 f0 O. O 0 0 a O0 Ot a w O m m 'o a Cn c on von 3R 3 ` o— 2 as c crt.pc m 3 co ; w o 5 m Eno cng aEn 3. ? 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C - m 6 -6- FAYETTEVILLE THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS City Clerk Division DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE • 113 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: (479) 575-8323 To: From: Date: Re: Ray Boudreaux Aviation & Economic Development Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman City Clerk Division September 27, 2004 Resolution No. 146-04 The City Council passed a resolution September 21, 2004, expressing the city's support of referred Constitutional Amendment 2. I have attached a copy of the resolution. The resolution will be recorded in the city clerk's office and microfilmed. If anything else is needed please let the clerk's office know. /cbp attachments cc: Nancy Smith, Internal Auditor