Michelle Howarth
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- 17
- Total speaking time
- 37:10
- Avg per meeting
- 2:11
- Segments
- 472
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Top issues during term (11)(Development)
Economic development incentives for BH Invesco, LLC
Unknown until any incentive offer is made public.
14.52-Acre Rezoning to Residential-39 (R-39)
Property values and future tax revenues may shift based on the new R-39 residential designation.
Street naming proposal stalled
Old Town District development incentive
The incentive amount was not disclosed; details were deliberated in closed session.
Project Crimson economic development incentive
Unknown at this point — the grant amounts will be set during negotiation of the agreement.
5th Street District Activation and Action Plan
The preferred scenario projects about $40 million in private investment and roughly $15.4 million in cumulative revenue to city funds over 20 years, but incentives to attract a developer could run around 21% of project cost.
5th Street District redevelopment strategy
About $10 million has already been invested in the district; pro formas on future tax revenue come in September.
Parkland Dedication Fees Under Review
Potential changes could increase developer contributions toward parkland.
Fifth Street District capital projects and Sachse Road redesign
$1 million EDC transfer plus $200,000 for the wayfinding plan; the Sachse Road project itself is estimated in the millions (Alexander Street cost $2 million-plus).
Service Center construction financing
$17 million total, with about $11 million in new debt — roughly a third paid through utility bills.
Engineering Design Manual update and variance appeals
No direct cost; intended to streamline development review.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Howarth was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Authorize negotiation of amended economic development agreement with BH Invesco, LLC
Project Crimson economic development incentive authorization (I.1)
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Approval of the Economic Development Strategic Plan
Voting record (0)(Development)
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