HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDC-EDCpkt2021-11-04IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this meeting and who may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
MEETING AGENDA
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND
ANNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Thursday, November 4, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
Anna ISD Board Room, 201 E. 7th Street, Anna, TX 75409
The EDC/CDC of the City of Anna will meet at 6:00 PM, on November 4, 2021, at the Anna
ISD Board Room, Located at 201 E. 7th Street, to consider the following items below.
1.Call to Order, Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
2.Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Neighbor Comments.
Persons may address the Board of Directors on items not on the agenda; please observe
the time limit of three (3) minutes. Members of the Board cannot comment on or deliberate
statements of the public except as authorized by Section 551.042 of the Texas Government
Code.
4.Consent Agenda.
a.Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the October 7, 2021 Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (CDC)
b.Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the October 7, 2021 Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (EDC)
5.Individual Consideration.
a.Receive presentations from retail marketing and recruitment firms and
Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an agreement for retail and
marketing services. (CDC)
6.Director's Report.
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The Corporation may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this agenda. The Corporation
reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda, whenever it is considered
necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act. Disabled persons who want to attend this meeting and who may need
assistance should contact the City Secretary at 972-924-3325 two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
a.August Sales Tax Report
b.Strategic Plan Update
7.Closed Session.
a. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land sale/purchase; Anna
Business Park.
b. Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.071); City Charter provisions; Lease agreement and professional
services contract.
c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board of Directors has
received from a business prospect that the Board of Directors seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the Board is
conducting economic development negotiations; or, (2) To deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.087) Anna Business Park Property; potential commercial, retail and
medical projects.
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). Board member
8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Items of community interest include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or
condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary
recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen (but not including a
change in status of a person's public office or public employment); a reminder about an
upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information regarding a
social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than
the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of
the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and announcements
involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality
that has arisen after posting of the agenda.
10.Adjourn.
This is to certify that I, Joey Grisham, Director, posted this agenda at a place readily accessible
to the public at the Anna City Hall and on the City Hall bulletin board at or before 5:00 p.m. on
November 1, 2021.
Joey Grisham
Director of Economic Development
Item No. 4.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consent Agenda.
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 4.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the October 7, 2021 Joint Community
Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (CDC)
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.October 7th 2021 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 6:00 pm
Anna City Hall, Council Chambers
111 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a regular called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Anna City Hall
Council Chambers, 111 N. Powell Pkwy. Anna, Texas 75409.
A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of
Anna’s website: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Kylee Kelley, Shane Williams,
Rocio Gonzalez, Matthew Seago, and Bruce Norwood. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent:
Michelle Hawkins. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Taylor
Lough (Assistant Director of Economic Development) Others Participating Remotely: Clark
McCoy (Attorney).
1.Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:02 p.m.
2.Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Anthony Richardson.
3.Neighbor Comments.
None.
4.Consent Agenda.
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the August 5, 2021, Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (CDC)
b. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the August 5, 2021, Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent
agenda. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5.Individual Consideration
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an Agreement with
Cooksey Communications for marketing/promotional services. (CDC)
Joey Grisham explained the contract with Cooksey Communications for the last
fiscal year was very successful and led to sponsorship opportunities with D CEO,
the Dallas Business Journal, and more marketing and advertising outlets. The
2022 fiscal year agreement includes additional funds to manage the creation of a
video.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion on behalf of the CDC to approve a resolution authorizing
the Board President to execute a contract for marketing, advertising, and promotional
services and to charge the CDC’s contract services line item in an amount not to exceed
$70,000 in the fiscal year 2021-2022 for marketing and promotional services for community
and economic development purposes. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion passed.
6.Director’s Report
a. Sales Tax Reports
The month of July resulted in an increase of 36.5% more sales tax revenue than
July 2020.
b. Budget Reports
Updated report from the Budget office were included in the packet for review.
The City has migrated to new software so the report looks a bit different.
c. Upcoming Events
Next week staff will be at the Texas Economic Development Council Annual
Conference in Fort Worth. The first week of November staff will be attending the
Texas Downtown Association conference in Denton. The Greater Anna Chamber
of Commerce has rescheduled its annual golf tournament from last fiscal year to
Monday, November 15th. The CDC has 8 registrations available if Board
Members would like to play at Hurricane Creek Country Club.
d. ICSC December Trade Show
Staff believes the International Council of Shopping Centers will hold their ReCon
trade show in May in 2022. As such, we do not believe attending the event in
December will be as successful as attendance will be less than the regularly
scheduled May show. We will have a booth at the February ICSC Red River
show locally. Once the May date is confirmed, we will return to the Board for
those who may be interested in attending.
e.Strategic Plan Update
Staff provided a draft annual report outlining the measurables for the year.
Website visits increased significantly. Events and sponsorships that the CDC
participated in over the past fiscal year as well as certificates of occupancy were
included in the report. A final draft will be provided to the Board next meeting.
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
7.CLOSED SESSION (exceptions):
A. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land sale/purchase;
Anna Business Park; Lease Agreement.
B.Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease Agreement and professional
services contract.
C.Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
(1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
Board of Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of
Directors seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City
of Anna and with which the Board is conducting economic development
negotiations; or,
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087) Anna Business Park
Property; potential retail and medical projects.
Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter closed session. Matthew Seago seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6:28 p.m.
8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Shane Williams made a motion to reconvene into open session. Matthew Seago seconded
the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at
7:41 p.m. No action was taken.
9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Bruce Norwood shared his office is holding a pumpkin patch with bounce houses and food
trucks Saturday, October 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He also shared the Anna High
School football team is holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday October 16.
10.Adjourn.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 pm. Kylee Kelly
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Anthony Richardson Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC
Item No. 4.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the October 7, 2021 Joint Community
Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Meeting. (EDC)
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.October 7th 2021 CDC EDC Joint Meeting Minutes
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anna Community Development Corporation and Anna Economic Development
Corporation Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 6:00 pm
Anna City Hall, Council Chambers
111 N. Powell Parkway, Anna, Texas 75409
The Anna Community Development Corporation and the Anna Economic Development Corporation
conducted a regular called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Anna City Hall
Council Chambers, 111 N. Powell Pkwy. Anna, Texas 75409.
A video recording of the open session portions of the meeting may be viewed online at the City of
Anna’s website: https://www.annatexas.gov/962/AgendasMinutes
CDC and EDC Board Members Present: Anthony Richardson, Kylee Kelley, Shane Williams,
Rocio Gonzalez, Matthew Seago, and Bruce Norwood. CDC and EDC Board Members Absent:
Michelle Hawkins. Others Present: Joey Grisham (Director of Economic Development), Taylor
Lough (Assistant Director of Economic Development) Others Participating Remotely: Clark
McCoy (Attorney).
1.Call to Order. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum.
The meeting was called to order by Anthony Richardson, Board President, at 6:02 p.m.
2.Invocation and Pledge.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Anthony Richardson.
3.Neighbor Comments.
None.
4.Consent Agenda.
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the August 5, 2021, Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (CDC)
b. Consider/Discuss/Act on approving minutes from the August 5, 2021, Joint
Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation
Meeting. (EDC)
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Anthony Richardson made a motion on behalf of the CDC and EDC to approve the consent
agenda. Shane Williams seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
5.Individual Consideration
a. Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an Agreement with
Cooksey Communications for marketing/promotional services. (CDC)
Joey Grisham explained the contract with Cooksey Communications for the last
fiscal year was very successful and led to sponsorship opportunities with D CEO,
the Dallas Business Journal, and more marketing and advertising outlets. The
2022 fiscal year agreement includes additional funds to manage the creation of a
video.
Rocio Gonzalez made a motion on behalf of the CDC to approve a resolution authorizing
the Board President to execute a contract for marketing, advertising, and promotional
services and to charge the CDC’s contract services line item in an amount not to exceed
$70,000 in the fiscal year 2021-2022 for marketing and promotional services for community
and economic development purposes. Kylee Kelley seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Motion passed.
6.Director’s Report
a. Sales Tax Reports
The month of July resulted in an increase of 36.5% more sales tax revenue than
July 2020.
b. Budget Reports
Updated report from the Budget office were included in the packet for review.
The City has migrated to new software so the report looks a bit different.
c. Upcoming Events
Next week staff will be at the Texas Economic Development Council Annual
Conference in Fort Worth. The first week of November staff will be attending the
Texas Downtown Association conference in Denton. The Greater Anna Chamber
of Commerce has rescheduled its annual golf tournament from last fiscal year to
Monday, November 15th. The CDC has 8 registrations available if Board
Members would like to play at Hurricane Creek Country Club.
d. ICSC December Trade Show
Staff believes the International Council of Shopping Centers will hold their ReCon
trade show in May in 2022. As such, we do not believe attending the event in
December will be as successful as attendance will be less than the regularly
scheduled May show. We will have a booth at the February ICSC Red River
show locally. Once the May date is confirmed, we will return to the Board for
those who may be interested in attending.
e.Strategic Plan Update
Staff provided a draft annual report outlining the measurables for the year.
Website visits increased significantly. Events and sponsorships that the CDC
participated in over the past fiscal year as well as certificates of occupancy were
included in the report. A final draft will be provided to the Board next meeting.
Officers: Staff:
Anthony Richardson, President Joey Grisham, Director of Economic Development
Bruce Norwood, Vice-President Taylor Lough, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
7.CLOSED SESSION (exceptions):
A. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land sale/purchase;
Anna Business Park; Lease Agreement.
B.Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of
the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code
(Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); Grant program; Lease Agreement and professional
services contract.
C.Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations:
(1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
Board of Directors has received from a business prospect that the Board of
Directors seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City
of Anna and with which the Board is conducting economic development
negotiations; or,
(2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect
described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.087) Anna Business Park
Property; potential retail and medical projects.
Bruce Norwood made a motion to enter closed session. Matthew Seago seconded the
motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. CDC Board entered closed session at 6:28 p.m.
8.Reconvene into open session and take any action on closed session items.
Shane Williams made a motion to reconvene into open session. Matthew Seago seconded
the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. The CDC reconvened into open session at
7:41 p.m. No action was taken.
9.Receive reports from staff or Board Members about items of community interest.
Bruce Norwood shared his office is holding a pumpkin patch with bounce houses and food
trucks Saturday, October 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He also shared the Anna High
School football team is holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday October 16.
10.Adjourn.
Anthony Richardson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 pm. Kylee Kelly
seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
APPROVED: ATTESTED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Anthony Richardson Rocio Gonzalez
President of CDC/EDC Secretary of CDC/EDC
Item No. 5.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Receive presentations from retail marketing and recruitment firms.
SUMMARY:
As you may recall, recruiting retail/restaurant/entertainment options was a high priority
in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. One of the action items identified was a
retail market and recruitment strategy. Staff identified four firms that provided proposals
and will give presentations tonight regarding their process and services.
Catalyst
Navi Retail
Retail Strategies
The Retail Coach
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 5.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving an agreement for retail marketing and
recruitment services.
SUMMARY:
While staff included an action item, we recommend tabling this item until the October
meeting to allow more time to review proposals and presentations.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Table this item until October Board Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 5.c.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Consider/Discuss/Act on a resolution approving a Land Lease Agreement with New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a cell tower at the Anna Business Park. (EDC)
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Director's Report
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Item No. 6.a.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
August Sales Tax Report
SUMMARY:
Please see attached. For August 2021, sales taxes are 30.7% over August 2020. With
91.7% of the fiscal year completed, we are at 111.3% of FY2021 budget. We are
currently on track to collect more than $800,000 over the FY2021 revised budget
($370,000 General Fund; $430,000 CDC).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.2021 Monthly Sales Tax Report
2.CDC SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FY21
% Change
2020-21 Collections from 2019-20 Collections
Monthly Prior Year Monthly
October 335,454$ 24.1% 270,363$
November 340,156 37.6% 247,215
December 419,319 30.4% 321,464
January 338,879 41.3% 239,848
February 292,405 30.2% 224,649
March 441,021 49.4% 295,191
April 375,823 28.8% 291,845
May 385,457 13.3% 340,358
June 467,686 17.6% 397,630
July 432,097 36.5% 316,470
August 406,214 30.7% 310,731
September 378,344
4,234,512$ 3,634,108$
Budget: 3,805,000 111.3% 3,048,942
CITY OF ANNA
Schedule of Sales Tax Collections
For the month August 31, 2021
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
$500,000
Monthly Sales Tax Collections:
3 Year Comparison
FY2020-21 FY2019-20 FY2018-19
% Change
2020-21 Collections from 2019-20 Collections
Monthly Prior Year Monthly
October 125,795$ 24.1%101,386$
November 127,559 37.6%92,706$
December 157,245 30.4%120,549$
January 127,080 41.3%89,943$
February 109,652 30.2%84,243$
March 165,383 49.4%110,697$
April 140,934 28.8%109,442$
May 144,546 13.3%127,634$
June 175,382 17.6%149,111$
July 162,036 36.5%118,676$
August 152,330 30.7%116,524$
September - -141,879$
1,587,941$ 1,362,791$
CITY OF ANNA
Schedule of Sales Tax Collections
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
$200,000
ANNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. Monthly
Sales Tax Collections:
3 Year Comparison
FY2020-21 FY2019-20 FY2018-19
Item No. 6.b.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Strategic Plan Update
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1.Anna CDC Annual Report v6.3
ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM THE ANNA EDC/CDC
BOARD PRESIDENT,
ANTHONY RICHARDSON
A special thanks to the City Council, Board and staff for
their hard work during these difficult and unprecedented
times. When FY 2021 began, we honestly did not know what
to expect. Fast forward to today, and Anna has broken its
own records on single-family permits and sales tax growth,
with 2022 looking even more promising. Now more than ever, the work of economic
development is critical to meeting the many challenges we face every day—
recruiting new businesses and corporations, retaining businesses, developing our
workforce and meeting housing needs, and creating a focus on higher education.
As you turn the pages of this report, you will find a community very much on the
move and one that starts with yes. It was just last year that the EDC and CDC
Boards adopted the new vision and economic development strategic plan, and I
am happy to report that we are ahead of our projected Key Performance Indicators
(KPI) in many areas and making great progress on our plan. I am especially proud
of our marketing results, adding the services of Cooksey Communications. In just
a very short time, Anna is now on the map with brokers, developers and business
prospects across the U.S., making headlines often. In 2022, we expect to see great
strides in retail recruitment, activation of the Downtown Master Plan, finalization of
a site for Collin College, and activation of the Anna Business Park. With a growing
sales tax base, our budget continues to increase, providing more opportunities
for Anna. The EDC/CDC also plans to hire a third person to support the economic
development director and the newly-promoted assistant director.
Again, I appreciate the efforts of Team Anna and look forward to more great results
in 2022.
Warmest regards,
Anthony Richardson
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CITY OF ANNA CDC/EDC BOARD & STAFF
STAFF
Joey Grisham, Director Taylor Lough, Manager
BOARD MEMBERS
Anthony Richardson, President
Stan Carver, Vice President
(through Dec. 2020)
Bruce Norwood, Vice President
Rocio Gonzalez, Secretary
Kylee Kelley
Doris Pierce (through Dec. 2020)
Matthew Seago (began Jan. 2021)
Shane Williams
Michelle Hawkins
VISION
Anna has created wide range of housing and public facilities that build
community identity and pride to engage neighbors in meaningful ways.
MISSIONS
EDC
To identify and support opportunities that expand the city’s business tax base
and promote job growth in Anna.
CDC
To identify and fund projects that enhance the quality of life in Anna and support
the work of the EDC in the community.
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CORE VALUES
• Unique
• First-Rate
• Community-Oriented
• Diversified
• Exceptional Quality of Life
• Robust
• Well-Maintained
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
• Build first-rate organizational
infrastructure to support a
successful economic development
program that achieves local, state
and national recognition
• Strengthen the city’s commercial
and employment base by focusing
on catalyst areas and other
opportunity areas
• Continue to foster relationships
with businesses, partners and allies
• Create and promote a positive
identity that differentiates Anna
from surrounding communities
using an integrated marketing/
communications strategy
• Transform downtown Anna into a
vibrant district
• Improve the quality of life in Anna
• Increase variety of housing in Anna
• Improve the aesthetics and
appearance of the community
through public and private
investment
• Develop first-class infrastructure in
Anna
• Increase retail, restaurant, and
entertainment options in Anna
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GROUNDBREAKING POSSIBILITIES
The City of Anna’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Community
Development Corporation (CDC) Boards adopted a refreshed branding
approach with a new logo and tagline for the corporation, showcasing Anna’s
pro-business mindset and expected growth.
The logo incorporates a beaming sunrise on the horizon, a direct reflection
of Anna as the next natural point for DFW’s northern expansion. Situated on
U.S. Highway 75, State Highway 121 and State Highway 5, Anna offers developers
convenient connectivity coupled with competitive real estate prices, making it
a prime opportunity for quality growth.
Further, the tagline, “Groundbreaking Possibilities,” indicates not only Anna’s
innovative pro-business mindset and the countless opportunities available to
developers, but also the numerous development and storefront groundbreakings
happening within the city.
FOR EVERY 7.8 MEETINGS
the EDC had, a new certificate of
occupancy was issued
156
MEETINGS
with prospective/targeted primary
employers, partners, and landowners
14,396
WEBSITE VIEWS/SESSIONS
42.6% increase since FY20
477
LINKEDIN FOLLOWERS
26.1% increase since FY20
20
NEW COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY
PERMITS
18.6%
NET ANNUAL INCREASE IN
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VALUE
8
EVENTS ATTENDED/HOSTED
BY THE EDC
60.0% increase since FY20
MEASURABLES
5
275
NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS
28.5% increase since FY20
30.9%
MONTHLY SALES TAX GROWTH
Compared to 20.6% in FY20
11,806
WEBSITE USERS
91.2% new visitors
$1,694,015
CDC SALES TAX REVENUE
38.7% increase since FY20
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BUSINESS RETENTION AND
EXPANSION VISITS
D CEO COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE AWARDS
April 2021
DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL
“Anna’s Time to Shine”
By Bill Hethcock
March 2021
D CEO MAGAZINE
Dallas 500 2021 Edition
Situated on U.S. Highway 75, Anna is the next natural stop on the northern expansion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With competitive real estate prices, affordable housing and excellent schools, Anna offers you and your business a place to succeed.
• EDC owns an 85-acre Business Park with rail access and infrastructure
• 61-square-mile planning area
• 5 major highways intersect near Anna
• Top 10 fastest-growing cities in North Texas for 3 consecutive years• 45 minutes from DFW International Airport
Come explore Anna’s pro-business mindset and see how we can help you
build a framework for future growth and opportunity.
Big dreams are built here.
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NTCAR 2021 EXPO:
BACK IN THE SADDLE
September 2021
DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL
BEST REAL ESTATE DEALS
September 2021
TEXAS REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
April 2021
CEO MAGAZINE
March - April 2021
BISNOW
“Destination Anna:
Why This Collin County Town
is on Developer Wish Lists”
By Kerri Panchuk
March 2021
DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL
“North Texas Goes North”
By Bill Hethcock
May 2021
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AWARDS & HONORS
Ranked as #9 fastest-growing city in
North Texas by Dallas Business Journal
December 2020
International Economic Development
Council (IEDC) 2020 Excellence in
Economic Development
• Silver for
opportunityannatx.com website
• Bronze for business park video
October 2020
Recognized by Texas Economic
Development Council (TEDC) for
Economic Excellence
February 2021
Anna EDC’s magazine ad, “Big
Dream are Built Here,” wins
Platinum at the 2021 Hermes Awards
May 2021
Mayor Nate Pike included in Dallas
Business Journal’s 40 Under 40
June 2021
Dallas Business Journal article,
“Anna’s Time to Shine,” wins Gold
at the 2021 dotCOMM Awards
July 2021
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EVENTS ATTENDED & HOSTED
APRIL 2021
Hosted Villages of Hurricane Creek Ribbon Cutting
MAY 2021
Celebrated Economic Development Week
AUGUST 2021
Speaker for MetroTex Association of Realtors
Commercial Real Estate Forum
SEPTEMBER 2021
Served on panel for REDnews Collin County
Commercial Real Estate Summit
JULY 2021
Hosted first EDC Development Forum
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FY 2022 OBJECTIVES
✓Activation of the Anna Business Park
✓Continue implementation of Anna EDC/CDC Marketing Strategy
✓Hire an Economic Development Coordinator
✓Secure a Collin College Campus in Anna
✓Implement the Downtown Master Plan, including a gateway entrance & signage plan
✓Work with a third party to develop a merchandising and retail recruitment plan
✓Host a 2nd Development Forum
✓Develop a housing study/assessment
✓Continue meeting with landowners, developers, and real estate
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Q1
North Texas
Surgery Center
HER Lash and Nail Spa
Q2
Phase one of
The Villages of
Hurricane Creek
Open Heavens House
of Restoration
Juba Pizza Bar
Lakewood Title
Q3
Jacked Up Nutrition
Grace Place
The UPS Store
Lihoudies Authentic
Greek Cuisine & Bakery
Holy Smoke
4 Seasons Gift Shop
Freedom Flex Car Wash
Cajun King Crab
Q4
Children’s
Lighthouse School
Anna Kids Dentistry
Studio J Your Family
Hair Salon
Occam’s Razor
Barber Shop
Deep Roots
Montessori School
Panda Express
NEW BUSINESS OPENINGS
Item No. 7.
EDC/CDC Agenda
Staff Report
Meeting Date:11/4/2021
Staff Contact:
AGENDA ITEM:
Closed Session.
a. Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.072) possible property acquisition; possible land sale/purchase; Anna
Business Park.
b. Consult with legal counsel on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.071); City Charter provisions; Lease agreement and professional
services contract.
c. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the Board of Directors has
received from a business prospect that the Board of Directors seeks to have locate,
stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the Board is
conducting economic development negotiations; or, (2) To deliberate the offer of a
financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex.
Gov’t Code §551.087) Anna Business Park Property; potential commercial, retail and
medical projects.
d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). Board member
SUMMARY:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS: