PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Interview applicants and appoint four (4) individuals to the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation with terms ending 11-30-2026.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City wide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The NBEDC board governs the use of the economic development sales tax and makes recommendations to the City Council for projects that encourage and promote the general economic welfare of the City and its residents and businesses. The board makes recommendations to expend resources and/or offer approved incentives for various business facilities, and for the enhancement of the community through the development and/or expansion of public improvements, such as, but not limited to, athletics, parks, tourism, and entertainment facilities. The board may also assist in certain public facilities, transportation and infrastructure improvements, or other business-related improvements relating to existing or anticipated business entities.
The NBEDC is composed of seven residents serving two-year terms. The Mayor and City Manager serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.
The Ad Hoc Committee met to review applications and recommended the following seven (7) applicants for interview for four (4) City Resident Positions:
• Don Austin
• Kathy Meurin
• Jason Hurta
• Jason Briggs
• Johnstuart Blythin
• Kenneth Dalfonso
• Tera Thompson
ISSUE:
Appointments to the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation require Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends interviewing applicants and appointing four individuals to the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation for terms ending November 2026.