HomeMy WebLinkAboutR90-091 enterprise zone tax incentives for Eagle Gypsum Productstr 3 Commissioner _ moved adoption of the following resol'tion: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 90 -� CONCERNING ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX INCENTIVES FOR EAGLE GYPSUM PRODUCTS WHEREAS, the incorporated township of Gypsum (Eagle County), Colorado, is included in the Northwest Rural Enterprise Zone in accordance with the Urban and Rural Enterprise Zone Act, Section 39 -30 -101, C.R.S., et se q. (hereinafter the "Act "); and WHEREAS, Eagle Gypsum Products has established a new business facility in the Northwest Rural Enterprise Zone for the manufacture of wall board products and has requested that the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado (hereinafter referred to as the "Board "), grant a tax incentive relative to the taxable property of Eagle Gypsum Products known as tax schedule number 0006436 (hereinafter "the property ") located in Gypsum (Eagle County), Colorado, pursuant to Section 39 -30- 107.5, C.R.S.; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that among the purposes of the Act is the encouragement, development and expansion of opportunities for employment in the private sector in this state; to provide incentives for private enterprise to expand and for new businesses to locate in economically needy areas; to provide more job opportunities for residents of such area; and, to establish tax incentives and other assistance in order to encourage private enterprises to expand and locate in this state; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the Eagle Gypsum Products manufacturing facilities located in Gypsum, Colorado, will be of benefit to the citizens of Eagle County by providing new employment opportunities, alleviating conditions of underemployment that now exist in that portion of the County located in the enterprise zone, and will add greater diversification to the Eagle County economy; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that the general welfare of the residents of Eagle County will be promoted by granting a tax incentive as hereinafter set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: a 3 3 THAT in 1991, the Board shall make an incentive payment to Eagle Gypsum Products, Gypsum (Eagle County), Colorado, equal to the difference between One Hundred Percent (100%) of the taxes paid on the property for tax year 1990 and the tax liability for the property for the base year. THAT, the incentive payment granted hereby shall be limited to and only include reimbursement of that portion of the property taxes imposed and collected by the County exclusive of the taxes levied by other governmental or quasi - governmental agencies and municipalities. THAT, the base year shall be the year preceding the year in which the enterprise zone was established. The tax amount for that year is $216.51. THAT, upon timely and complete payment of all 1990 property taxes payable in 1991 by Eagle Gypsum Products, the County Commissioners shall, within 30 days after Eagle Gypsum Products has submitted proof of full payment of said taxes, provide incentive payment unto Eagle Gypsum Products in the aforesaid percentage of benefit, excluding interest and penalties paid, if any. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ, AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of September, 1990. County Commissioners COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: <S Donald 'H. Welch, Chairman -2- Commissioner �Z� seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Donald H. Welch Q Commissioner George A. Gates Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson This Resolution passed by C� -6 / vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. -3-