Discussion regarding the current moratorium on tax abatements in Webb County with possible action to form a committee to review, update and modify current tax abatement guidelines, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
Issue: Commissioners Court imposed a moratorium on all tax abatements within the county until tax abatement guidelines could be updated.
Solution: By forming a committee and holding possible workshops, tax abatement guidelines can be reviewed, updated and modified to be better aligned with economic development opportunities in Webb County.
Result: Tax abatement guidelines will be updated and current moratorium can be lifted to allow for further economic development in Webb County.