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Nominate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a state enterprise zone project
What this is
Resolution No. 20-09 would nominate Health Care Service Corporation, doing business as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (HCSC), as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project, making the company potentially eligible for state tax benefits tied to job creation or investment.
Why it matters
Enterprise zone designation can help attract or retain a significant employer in Richardson.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 13, 2026 Agenda posted — May 18, 2020 meeting
- May 18, 2020 Vote taken — May 18, 2020 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — May 18, 2020
Adopt Resolution No. 20-09 nominating HCSC as a state enterprise zone project
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION NO. 20-09, NOMINATING HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, AMUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY, D/B/A BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS (“HCSC”) AS A TEXAS STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT.
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