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Nominate Fossil Partners, L.P. as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project
What this is
The city would officially nominate Fossil Partners, L.P. for designation as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, which can make the company eligible for state tax benefits tied to job creation or investment.
Why it matters
Enterprise zone designation can bring jobs and investment to Richardson.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — May 11, 2026 meeting
- May 11, 2026 Vote taken — May 11, 2026 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
- July 15, 2026 Agenda updated — May 11, 2026 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 11, 2026
Adopt resolution nominating Fossil Partners, L.P. as an enterprise zone project
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHARDSON, TEXAS, NOMINATING FOSSIL PARTNERS, L.P. (“FOSSIL”) AS A TEXAS STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT. • City Council Rules of Order and Procedure: https://www.cor.net/RulesofOrderandProcedure
Documents
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