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City Responses April 6, 1989 Page 2 Jtby .t.D ' t C'l'1J:C goJ.ng tl.irouglr tlae noZ'88~ cbaan.~. to get tb. planl: J.nl:o our are..? rtby vera f:.be couøty cØJIIIIIJ...J.onez:. nol: notJ.LJ.ed? CTEC l/l going through "normal channels. in coming to San Marcos. San Marcos was one of several communities considered by CTEC for the location of its plant. The San Marcos Economic Development Council worked for several months with CTEC representatives to help them understand the benefits of becoming a part of our community. Membership on the Economic Development Council includes representatives of the County, City, School District, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Greater San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and private industry and business representatives. The County was a part of this process through the participation of the County Judge. Similarly, the Mayor represents the City Council on the EDC and communicates progress to our Council Members, as provided in a formal City policy. In the initial stages of working with industrial prospects, the EDC members comply with requests for confidentiality made by industry. We are often competing with many other communities for new industries. Premature public disclosure of negotiations will jeopardize the opportunity San Marcos has to attract new industry. At the point where a local government takes official action related to new industry, however, all actions occur in public session as provided by State law. The area where CTEC is located is proposed for annexation to the San Marcos City limits. There will be two public hearings (April 7 and lO) and public action taken on this item by the City Council (expected on April 24). In addition, there will be a public hearing on the possible designation of the area for a "Reinvestment Zone" April 10 in preparation for Council discussion and action on a possible incentive package on April 24. Other taxing jurisdictions, including the County, also will be formally notified, as required by State law. Any agreement by the City for such matters as annexation or incentives will be a matter of public action and public record. CTEC will be required to meet all applicable development ordinances of the City of San Marcos which apply to property in our extra-territorial jurisdiction and/or to annexed territory. Although the EDC, the City, County, Scho~l Districts, etc. are working hard to bring new industry to our area to provide new jobs and to improve our tax base, it is the decision of a private industry to choose its location and to set the time for an announcement of that decision.