MDC to vote on $3.24M in incentives for wastewater project

The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the… 

The Midland Development Corp. will vote Monday on $3.24 million in incentive funds for the City of Midland for its construction of a wastewater main extension along State Highway 191.

“The board of directors finds it to be in the public interest to authorize the execution of an economic development agreement with the City of Midland for the State Highway 191 Wastewater Main Extension Project,” according to language from the economic development agreement.

The extension, according to MDC agenda packet information, appears to start near the intersection of state highways 191 and 158 and move westward.

“The project will facilitate commercial and industrial development in the City of Midland,” the agreement states.

The Midland Development Corp. meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday inside the Midland Chamber of Commerce board room, 303 W. Wall St., suite 200.

Here are agenda items from the MDC agenda.

2. Motion approving the minutes of the Feb. 6, 2023, meeting of the Midland Development Corp.

3. Resolution authorizing the execution of an economic development agreement with the City of Midland for the State Highway 191 wastewater main extension project; and authorizing payment therefor.

4. Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the Midland Development Corp. and Second Story Coworking; said memorandum of understanding to provide for the creation and establishment of Founder’s Blend Midland, which shall provide business owners, investors, and members of the community with certain opportunities relating to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in West Texas

5. Presentation on the February 2023 monthly expenses and economic development activity report from the Midland Development Corp. executive director and staff.

6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code ?551.101, the board of directors will hold an executive session, which is closed to the public to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following Texas Government Code Sections:

– a. Section 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property: Discuss the sale, exchange, lease or value of real property described as an approximate 374-acre tract of land out of Section 33, Block 40, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Midland County, Texas.

– b. Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Discuss business prospects that the Midland Development Corporation seeks to have, locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives, and discuss contract compliance on the part of businesses