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HomeMy WebLinkAbout205-07 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 205-07 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACK PROGRAM {THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003, SECTION 15-4-2706(D)}. WHEREAS, the local government must endorse a business to participate in the Tax Back Program and benefit from the refunds/tax credits as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, Section 15-4-2706(d); and WHEREAS, the local government must authorize the refund of local sales and use tax as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on specific form available from the Arkansas Department of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Casestack, Inc., located at 1165 E Joyce Boulevard, Fayetteville, Arkansas has sought to participate in the program and more specifically has requested benefits accruing from startup of the 1165 E Joyce Boulevard office complex; and WHEREAS, Casestack, Inc. has agreed to furnish the local government all necessary information for compliance. 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 Casestack, Inc. for benefits from the refunds/tax credits as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, Section 15-4-2706(d). Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to refund local sales and use taxes to Casestack, Inc. Ci • •t• . c\TY G C-/ • • PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of December, 2007. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: fitYldtotr-iti E ;• FAYETTEVILLE:90. iy: �'o,','G70i414c,�a,‘••1411111:%%DAN COODY, Mayor SOA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer • Ray M. Boudreaux Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form City Council Agenda Items or Contracts 12/4/2007 City Council Meeting Date Aviation & Economic Development Division Action Required: kef 02°5 aSide 3/4e/ rehteelek General Government Department Action Required: Approve Local Govemment Endorsement of Casestack, Incorporated, to participate in the State Tax Back incentive program. $ Cost of this request Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item Funds Used to Date Remaining Balance Budget Adjustment Attached Program Category / Project Name Program / Project Category Name Fund Name ar Dep ment Director Date cD9 ths City Attorn 'Poi a. LL Finance and Internal Service Director Ma or Date it -l9 •o7 Date Vida Date Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Date: Original Contract Number: Received ity Z9tbc,k's Office I%IiIs ail Received in Mayor's Offic Comments: City Council Meeting of: Dec 4, 2007 Agenda Item Number: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO/STAFF CONTRACT REVIEW MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Staff/Contract Review Committee FROM: Ray M. Boudreaux, Director, Aviation and Eco r omic Development DATE: November 15, 2007 SUBJECT: Approval of Tax Back application fro Casestack Incorporated for business startup in Fayetteville at 1165 E. Joyce Blvd. Signature of the Mayor and Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution certifying Casestack, Incorporated to participate in the Tax Back Program. The Arkansas Tax Back program refunds sales and use taxes to the business for building materials and taxable equipment connected with the eligible project. BACKGROUND: Casestack President and CEO, Dan Sanker recently relocated to Fayetteville with the prime purpose of opening a Casestack Regional Headquarters. They have leased office space at the Joyce Blvd location and plan on hiring 10 people to start DISCUSSION; Casestack, Incorporated is a logistics company handling goods from source to market all over the United States. BUDGET IMPACT: None. Attachments: Staff Review Form Tax Back 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 CERTIFYING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENDORSEMENT OF BUSINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX BACK PROGRAM (THE CONSOLIDATED INCENTIVE ACT OF 2003, SECTION 15-4-2706(D)). WHEREAS, the local government must endorse a business to participate in the Tax Back Program and benefit from the refunds/tax credits as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, Section 15-4-2706(d); and WHEREAS, the local government must authorize the refund of local sales and use tax as provided in the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003; and WHEREAS, said endorsement must be made on specific form available from the Arkansas Department of Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Casestack, Inc., located at 1165 E Joyce Boulevard, Fayetteville, Arkansas has sought to participate in the program and more specifically has requested benefits accruing from startup of the 1165 E. Joyce Boulevard office complex; and WHEREAS, Casestack, Inc. has agreed to furnish the local government all necessary information for compliance. 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 Casestack, Inc. for benefits from the refunds/tax credits as provided m the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, Section 15-4-2706(d). Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Department of Finance and Administration to refund local sales and use taxes to Casestack, Inc. PASSED and APPROVED this 4th day of December, 2007. APPROVED: ATTEST: By: By: DAN COODY, Mayor SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer 1(12.10.07) Clarice Pearman - Res. 205-07 Page 1 From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: aarice Pearman Boudreaux, Ray 12.10.07 11:56 AM Res. 205-07 205-07 Casestack Inc. Tax Back Prgm.pdf CC: Audit Ray: Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by the City Council, December 4, 2007. Please let me know if there is anything else needed for this item. Have a good day. Thanks. Clarice