CC Resolution No. 1296 2495
RESOLUTION NO. 1296
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND ENICHEM ELASTOMERS
AMERICAS, INC., A LETTER OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTENT TO
ESTABLISH A REINVESTMENT ZONE AND TO CONSIDER GRANTING TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENTS THEREIN SHOULD ALL OF THE
REQUIREMENTS OF BOTH THE PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT AND TAX
ABATEMENT ACT AND THE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES ADOPTED BY
COUNCIL BE SATISFIED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc. ("EniChem") has submitted Applications
for Tax Abatement in Baytown, Texas,which are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and are incorporated
herein for all intents and purposes,
WHEREAS, the applications submitted by EniChem appear to meet the requisite guidelines
and criteria of the City and the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, based upon such application, the City of Baytown has initiated the process to
designate the area described in Exhibit "B," which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all
intents and purposes, as the EniChem Reinvestment Zone; and
WHEREAS, should the City Council consider that the improvements proposed by Enichem
are feasible and practical and will be a benefit to the land to be included in the zone and to the City
of Baytown after the expiration of any tax abatement agreement hereinafter granted, the City Council
may establish a reinvestment zone after a public hearing on the same; and
WHEREAS, should the EniChem Reinvestment Zone be established, the City Council may
execute a tax abatements with EniChem; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City at this time to
continue the process (i) to establish the Enichem Reinvestment Zone and (ii) to enter into tax
abatement agreements should all of the guidelines and criteria of the City and the Act be satisfied;
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the findings of the City Council and its actions approving this resolution
taken at this council meeting are hereby approved and adopted.
Section 2: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to send EniChem a letter expressing the
City Council's intent(i)to establish a reinvestment zone within the area described in Exhibit "B" and
(ii)to consider granting tax abatement agreements therein should all of the requirements of both the
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Act and the guidelines and policies adopted by the City Council be satisfied. Such letter is attached
hereto as Exhibit "C," and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City
of Baytown this the 12th day of December, 1996.
PETE C. ALFAAO, Mayor
ATTEST:
EILEEN P. RALL, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, SR., ' Attorney
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APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS
The filing of this document acknowledges familiarity and conformance with Guidelines and
Criteria for Tax Abatement. This application will become part of the agreement and any
knowingly false representations will be grounds to void the agreement.Original copy of this
request should be submitted to City Manager, P.O. Box 424, Baytown, Texas 77522-0424, if
property is located inside the corporate limits of Baytown.
APPLICANT INFORMATION DATE: 11/05/96
Company Name: EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
Address: 2000 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Corporation (x) Partnership ( ) Proprietorship ( )
PROJECT INFORMATION
Type of Facility
See instructions. W Manufacturing Facility
( ) Wholesale Distribution Facility
( ) Research Facility
( ) Service Facility
( ) Entertainment & Recreation Facility
( ) Other Basic Industry
Proposed Project Location Address and Legal Description:
School District Goose Creek School
College District Lee College
City or Town Baytown
Attach map showing proposed site.
EXHIBIT A
Describe Product or Service to be provided.
Project Description:
Attach statement fully explaining project, describe existing site and improvements and provide
list of improvements and fixed machinery and equipment for which abatement is requested.
( ) New Plant (x) Expansion ( ) Modernization ( ) Other
ECONOMIC INFORMATION
Construction Estimates:
Start Month/Year 06 / 98 Construction Man Years 40
Completion Date 09 / 99 Peak Construction Jobs 65
If Modernization:
Estimated Economic Life of Existing Plant 15 Years
Added Economic Life From Modernization 15 Years
Permanent Employment Estimates (PTE's):
Current Employment 98
Number of Jobs (x) Retained or ( 1() Created
at start opening 98 in year 1998
5 years into operation 105 in year 2004
Estimated Appraised Value on Site:
Personal Improvements Land
Property
Value January 1, preceding
abatement agreement $1,784,000.00 $48,290.000.00 $ 45 3,000.00 ,
Estimated Value of Abated
Properties after abatement
$15,500,000.00 __
expires
Value upon completion of project
personal property and project
improvements not subject to
abatement $1,784,Ou0.00 $63,790,000.00 $543,000.00
VARIANCE
Is the applicant seeking a variance under Section 4 (f) of the Guidelines? ( ) Yes -No
If "Yes" attach required supplementary information.
OTHER ABATEMENTS
Has company made application for abatement of this project by another taxing jurisdiction or
nearby counties? (X) Yes ( ) No. If"Yes" provide dates of application, hearing dates if held
or scheduled, name of jurisdictions and contacts, and letters of intent.
Harris County
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE TO BE CONT C ED:
Name: Cosimo Caracciolo if
Signature of Company Official
Title: V.P. Finance Ccsimo Caracciolo. V.P_ Finance
Name & Title of Company Official
Address: 2000 West Loop South, Houston, TX 7702.7
Telephone: (713) 940-0782
STATEMENT OF DEPOSITS & FILINGS J� TAX FILING SERVICE
FOURTH QUARTER 1995 " , ,,,,,
STATEMENT GATE 01/20/96
ENICHEM ELASTOMERS AMERICA INC BR/COMPANY 13/DJE
R C LUMPKIN AGENT 005
2000 W LOOP S X2010 COMBO NO
HOUSTON TX 77027
LEGAL NAME: ENICHEM ELASTOMERS AMERICAS INC SUI-ID: 01-849323 3 -
STATE OF TEXAS
QUARTER WAGE RECAP: EMPLOYEES: TOT MALE FEM NEW
SUI SUBJECT WAGES 1 ,493,209.82 MONTH 1 113 79 34 HIRE
EXCESS SUI WAGES 1,468,252.47 MONTH 2 112 78 34
SUI TAXABLE WAGES 24,957.35 MONTH 3 110 78 32 2
WAGE OTL 113
SUI ER RATE 1 .5300%
SUI LIMIT 9,000
COUNTY CODE: 201
ADP FILING RESPONSIBILITY: SUI QUARTERLY
CLIENT FILING RESPONSIBILITY: NONE
DEPOSIT DETAIL QBU BATCH NBR 95/4/353
DEPOSIT EMPLOYER
DATE SUI TOTAL
01-29-96 381.85 381 .85
TOTAL
DEPOSITS 381.85 381 .85
TOTAL
LIABILITY 381 .85 381.85
*ADJUSTMENT .00 •00
DIFFERENCE .00 .00
We have filed this information with the appropriate agency.
•�•- ••�:�^ THIS STATEMENT SHOULD BE RETAINED AS PART OF YOUR TAX RECORDS.
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APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
HARRIS COUNTY
IMI ACT STATEMENT
November 1996
SEBS FACILITY - COST $15,000,000
I. INTRODUCTION
EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Enichem S.p.a., a company of E.N.I. S.p.a. (the eighth (8th) largest
petrochemical company in the world). E.N.I. is based in Rome, Italy
and maintains subsidiaries and facilities around the world (see
attached materials).
Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on
February 3, 1988.
Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc. completed construction of its
first U.S. manufacturing plant in Baytown, Texas in the summer of
1992. In 1991 the Company moved its sales staff and laboratory from
New York to Houston and Baytown. In 1994 Enichem America, Inc. ,
a sister company of Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc., moved its
Headquarters from New York to Houston. Both Companies are
located at 2000 West Loop South in the Galleria of Houston, Texas.
Both Companies employ about 158 people in Baytown and Houston
facilities.
II REASON FOR ABATEMENT
EEnichem Elastomers is considering whether to construct the new
0)) SEBS facility in Baytown or Italy. Tax abatement is important to
attract the investment to Baytown.
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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Project Title: SEBS Production Facility
Location: 4803 Decker Drive; Baytown, Texas 77520
Ownership: Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
Cost: $15,000,000.00
B. Project Type Capital Investment
D. Project Environmental Impact None
Company Environmental Compliance History:
I'eruil:tY» mm. __ I'etuut.l�ta� fsuea RY mrt?uance7Cssies
Air Quality Permit 20311 TNRCC None
Solid Waste Registration 3457 TNRCC None
Hazardous Waste Activity XC988067070 EPA None
Stormwater NPDES TXRO00535 EPA None
Industrial Wastewater IU-044 City of Violations received for:
Discharge Baytown (1) Foam and solids in
discharge (Last occurred
December, 1994), (2)
Non-sampling incidents.
(January, 1996)
IV JOBS
A. The Manufacturing plant in Baytown currently employs 98
people in both force account and contract labor. (TEC filing
attached).
B. The importance of this project is that by modernizing the plant,
the 98 current jobs will be retained.
C. Peak construction will result in 60 jobs with a total construction
Eimpact of the equivalent of 60 man years of employment.
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V. LOCAL COMPETITION.
A. No local companies compete with Enichem Elastomers Baytown
Plant.
B. The abatement does not impact other Harris County
manufacturers because none produce the same product as
Enichem does.
VI. ATTRACTION
This project has the potential of attracting new business in two ways:
First, modernizing the existing manufacturing process and adding a
new product line maintains the investment and significance of the
Baytown plant to the Headquarters Group in Milan, Italy. Efficient
and profitable operation of this plant will undoubtedly lead to future
investment and possible new product lines.
The new business will be in the form of in-house expansion and
increased employment from a Company (Enichem) that is already in
and committed to Harris County and Baytown.
Second, employment at Enichem represents basic industrial
employment. Expansion of this employment base always positively
impacts service sector employment. Therefore this project may attract
new business or increase employment not only through directly
related activities but also through service suppliers, retail and
commercial outlets.
VII. ALTERNATIVE SITES.
The Headquarters Group of Enichem is considering whether or not to
invest in the modernization of the Baytown plant or the sister plant in
Italy. Approval of tax abatement for the Baytown project will serve to
offset the intrinsic interest and cost of operating in Italy, therefore:
making this project more feasible.
{� VIII. The Company owns its land and has since 1991.
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IX. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
Project Type Capital Investment
Scope of work: Provide the plant with all necessary facilities for
Hidrogenated Block Copolymer (SEBS)
production. The SEBS production will be on
campaign base and it will be added to the current
SBS/SIS production.
Major Works List Construction of the Hydrogenating Catalyst
section. Construction of Hydrogenation Reaction
section. Upgrading of the existing Solvent
Recovery Section. Expansion of the existing Chem-
Mix Section. Add a new cooling tower. Equipment
connection piping Expansion of the paved area.
Upgrading of the existing sewer system. Upgrading
the Hardware and the Software of the existing
control system (DCS)
Equipment List. 6 Vessels (Average volume 6,000 GIs)
Hydrogenation Reactor
1 Stripper
20 Pumps
7 Mixers
2 Heat Exchangers
Construction starting date: June 1998
Construction Finishing date: January 1999
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APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT IN BAYTOWN, TEXAS
The filing of this document acknowledges familiarity and conformance with Guidelines and
Criteria for Tax Abatement. This application will become part of the agreement and any
knowingly false representations will be grounds to void the agreement.Original copy of this
request should be submitted to City Manager, P.O. Box 424, Baytown, Texas 77522-0424, if
property is located inside the corporate limits of Baytown.
APPLICANT INFORMATION DATE: 11/05/96
Company Name: EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
Address: 2000 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Corporation (X) Partnership ( ) Proprietorship ( )
PROJECT INFORMATION
Tvpe of Facility
See instructions. Manufacturing Facility
( ) Wholesale Distribution Facility
( ) Research Facility
( ) Service Facility
( ) Entertainment & Recreation Facility
( ) Other Basic Industry
Proposed Project Location Address and Legal Description:
School District Goose Creek School
College District Lee College
City or Town Baytown
Attach map showing proposed site.
EXHIBIT A
EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
OFFICERS:
Mr. Luciano Topi Chairman & C.E.O.
Mr. Cosimo Caracciolo Vice President Finance & Administration
Mr. Rosario Composto Vice President Logistics & Purchasing
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Describe Product or Service to be provided.
Project Description:
Attach statement fully explaining project, describe existing site and improvements and provide
list of improvements and fixed machinery and equipment for which abatement is requested.
( ) New Plant O Expansion ( ii) Modernization O Other
ECONOMIC INFORMATION
Construction Estimates:
Start Month/Year 6 / 97 Construction Man Years 25
Completion Date 1 / 98 Peak Construction Jobs 40
If Modernization:
Estimated Economic Life of Existing Plant 15 Years
Added Economic Life From Modernization 5 Years
Permanent Employment Estimates (PTE's):
Current Employment 98
Number of Jobs (x) Retained or ( ) Created
at start/opening 98 in year 1997
5 years into operation 98 in year 2oo2
Estimated Appraised Value on Site:
Personal Improvements Land
Property
Value January 1, preceding
abatement agreement $1,784,000.00 $48,290,000.00 $543,000.00
Estimated Value of Abated
Properties after abatement
expires -- $ 4,870,000.00 --
Value upon completion of project
personal property and project
improvements not subject to
abatement $1,784.000.00 $53.160.000.00 $941 00n_n0
VARIANCE
Is the applicant seeking a variance under Section 4 (f) of the Guidelines? ( ) Yes (x) No
If "Yes" attach required supplementary information.
OTHER ABATEMENTS
Has company made application for abatement of this project by another taxing jurisdiction or
nearby counties? (X) Yes ( ) No. If "Yes" provide dates of application, hearing dates if held
or scheduled, name of jurisdictions and contacts, and letters of intent. HARRIS COHrrrY
COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE TO BE CONTACTED:
Name: Cosimo Caracciolo
Signature of Company Official
Title: V.P. Finance Cosimo Caracciolo, V.P. Finance
Name & Title of Company Official
Address: 2000 West Loop South Houston TX
Telephone: 713/940-0704
STATEMENT .OF DEPOSITS & FILINGS J� TAX FILING SERVICE
" FOURTH QUARTER 1995
STATEMENT DATE 01/20/96
ENICHEM ELASTOMERS AMERICA INC BR/COMPANY 13/DJE
R C LUMPKIN AGENT 005
2000 W LOOP S X2010 COMBO NO
HOUSTON TX 77027
LEGAL NAME: ENICHEM ELASTOMERS AMERICAS INC SUI-ID: 01-849323 3 -
STATE OF TEXAS
QUARTER WAGE RECAP: EMPLOYEES: TOT MALE FEM NEW
SUI SUBJECT WAGES 1 ,493,209.82 MONTH 1 113 79 34 HIRE
EXCESS SUI WAGES 1 ,468,252.47 MONTH 2 112 78 34
SUI TAXABLE WAGES 24,957.35 MONTH 3 110 78 32 2
WAGE DTL 113
SUI ER RATE 1 .5300%
SUI LIMIT 9.000
COUNTY CODE: 201
ADP FILING RESPONSIBILITY: SUI QUARTERLY
CLIENT FILING RESPONSIBILITY: NONE
DEPOSIT DETAIL QBU BATCH NBR 95/4/353
DEPOSIT EMPLOYER
DATE SUI TOTAL
01-29-96 381.85 381.85
TOTAL
DEPOSITS 381 .85 381 .85
TOTAL
LIABILITY 381 .85 381.85
*ADJUSTMENT .00 •00
DIFFERENCE .00 .00
We have filed this information with the appropriate agency.
THIS STATEMENT SHOULD BE RETAINED AS PART OF YOUR TAX RECORDS.
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EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
APPLICATION FOR TAX ABATEMENT
HARRIS COUNTY
IMPACT STATEMENT
November 1996
Finishing Area - Cost $4,870,000
I. INTRODUCTION
EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Enichem S.p.a., a company of E.N.I. S.p.a. (the eighth (8th) largest
petrochemical company in the world). E.N.I. is based in Rome, Italy
and maintains subsidiaries and facilities around the world (see
attached materials).
Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on
February 3, 1988.
Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc. completed construction of its
first U.S. manufacturing plant in Baytown, Texas in the summer of
1992. In 1991 the Company moved its sales staff and laboratory from
New York to Houston and Baytown. In 1994 Enichem America, Inc. ,
a sister company of Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc., moved its
Headquarters from New York to Houston. Both Companies are
located at 2000 West Loop South in the Galleria of Houston, Texas.
Both Companies employ about 158 people in Baytown and Houston
facilities.
H REASON FOR ABATEMENT
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(� In order to retain the 98 jobs located at the Baytown plant, it is vital
to remain competitive. Toward this end, the Company is considering
whether or not to modernize and upgrade its finishing area here or a
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sister plant in Ravenna, Italy. The availability of tax abatement will
be a factor in making the investment in Baytown.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. Project Title: Finishing Area Completion
Location: 4803 Decker Drive; Baytown, Texas 77520
Ownership: Enichem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
Cost: $4,870,000.00
B. Project Type Capital Investment
D. Project Environmental Impact None
Company Environmental Compliance History:
SO ryPH, w: _ .. ?init g._�.._ 5!4S Y MF! FF. :;.
Air Quality Permit 20311 TNRCC None
Solid Waste Registration 3457 TNRCC None
Hazardous Waste Activity XC988067070 EPA None
Stormwater NPDES TXR00C535 EPA None
Industrial Wastewater IU-044 City of Violations received for:
Discharge Baytown (1) Foam and solids in
discharge (Last occurred
December, 1994), (2)
Non-sampling incidents.
(January, 1996)
IV JOBS
A. The Manufacturing plant in Baytown currently employs 98
people in both force account and contract labor. (TEC filing
attached).
B. The importance of this project is that by modernizing the plant,
the 98 current jobs will be retained.
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C. Peak construction will result in 40 jobs with a total construction
impact of the equivalent of 25 man years of employment.
D. The current payroll at the Baytown plant only is about
$4,650,000.00 per year.
V. LOCAL COMPETITION.
A. No local companies compete with Enichem Elastomers Baytown
Plant.
B. The abatement does not impact other Harris County
manufacturers because none produce the same product as
Enichem does.
VI. ATTRACTION
This project has the potential of attracting new business in two ways:
First, modernizing the existing manufacturing process maintains the
investment and significance of the Baytown plant to the Headquarters
Group in Milan, Italy. Efficient and profitable operation of this plant
will undoubtedly lead to future investment and possible new product
lines.
The new business will be in the form of in-house expansion and
increased employment from a Company (Enichem) that is already in
and committed to Harris County and Baytown.
Second, employment at Enichem represents basic industrial
employment. Expansion of this employment base always positively
impacts service sector employment. Therefore this project may attract
new business or increase employment not only through directly
related activities but also through service suppliers, retail and
commercial outlets.
VII. ALTERNATIVE SITES.
The Headquarters Group of Enichem is considering whether or not to
invest in the modernization of the Baytown plant or the sister plant in
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EniChem Elastomers Americas, Inc.
Italy. Approval of tax abatement for the Baytown project will serve to
offset the intrinsic interest and cost of operating in Italy, therefore:
making this project more feasible.
VHL The Company owns its land and has since 1991.
IX. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
Scope of work: Construction of a new line for cooling, drying ,
and packaging of Block Copolymers based on
Styrene, Isoprene, Butadiene.
Major Works List Construction of a new portion of building for
6,500 Sq. Ft. of total covered surface.
Construction of relevant steel structures for
equipment steel support. Upgrading the hardware
and the software of the existing control system
(DCS). Upgrading of the existing exhaust system.
Equipment List. 2 Spiral Vibrating Elevators
2 Mills
1 Cold Box
4 Vibrating Conveyors
3 Belt Conveyors
5 Blowers
1 Pneumatic transport
1 Packaging Silo
1 Packaging Station
Construction starting date: June 1997
Construction Finishing date: January 1998
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OFFICERS:
Mr. Luciano Topi Chairman & C.E.O.
Mr. Cosimo Caracciolo Vice President Finance & Administration
Mr. Rosario Composto Vice President Logistics & Purchasing
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METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION FOR
A 24.921 ACRE (1,o850552 SQUARE FEET)
TRACT OUT OF T88 HARVEY WEaTING SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 840 HARRIS COMM, TEXAS
Being a tract or parcel containing 24.921 acres (1,085 , 552
square feet) of land out of the Harvey whiting survey,
Abstract No. 940, Harris County, Texas, being also out of
those certain 99.782 acre tract, 31.394 aore tract and 2.52
acre tract in deeds to the Texas Olefins Company of record in
rilm Code Numbers 105-03-0493 , 121-02-1001 and 137-16-1554 of
the Dead Records of Harris County, Texas, and being more
Iparticularly described by metes and bounds as follows;
COMMENCING at the southwest corner of the said 99.782 acre
tract, from which a 8" wood post in Concrete was found 0. 38
feet North of said corner, and being in the northerly right-
of-way line of Baker Road (80.00, wide) ;
THENCE With the southerly line of said 99.782 acre tract and
the northerly right-of-way line of said Baker Road, East for
a distance of 1535.89 feat to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for the
POINT OF BEGINNING and being in the easterly right-of-way
line of a San Jacinto River Authority Canal Right-Of-way
( 210' wide) of record in volume 1163 , Page 576 of the Dead
Records of Harris County, Texas and being the southwest
corner heroin;
THENCE with said easterly right-of-ray line of the San
Jacinto River Authority Canal right-of-way and the westerly
line herein, North 00 deg. 20 min. 49 sec. west for a
distance of 371.32 feet (Deed - North 00 sag. 39 min. Kest,
1 370.24 feet) to a 1/2-inch iron rod found for corner, the
beginning of a curve to the left;
THENCE with said easterly right-of-way line and the westerly
line herein along said curve to the left having a central
angle of 36 deg. 21 min. , a radius of 395.62 feet a chord
bearing of North 18 deg. 31 min. 19 sec. West, a chord
distance of 246.30 feet for an are distance of 25o.99 feet to
a 1/2-inch iron rod met for corner, the and of said curvei
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THENCE, continuing with said easterly right-of-way line and
the westerly line herein, North 36 deg. 15 min. 29 sec. west
(Dead - North 37 deg. 00 min, west) for a distance of 1219. 30
feet n; a 1/2-inch iron rod set for the northwest corner
herein;
THENCE leaving said easterly right-of-way line, With the
northerly lino herein, South 99 deg. 47 min. 32 asc. East, at
a distance o! 928.g3 feat pass the seat line of eaid 99.7at
acre tract and the westerly line of said 2.52 acre tract, at
a distance of 13682
fast pass the easterly line of said
2.52 acre tract andd the westerly line of said ]1.]94 acre
tract, and continuing for a total distance of 149831. feet to
a being
inch iron rod set for the northeast corner herein,
being also in the easterly line of said 31.394 acre tract and
being in the vsat•rly right-of-way line of Decker Drive
(State Highway No. 330) ;
THENCE with the easterly line of said 31.394 acre tract, the
westerly right-vf-way line of said Decker Drive and
easterly lins herein, South 39 do ass
gse .(Deed - South 40 deg. 02 min. East) for2a distance ofc1&0.53
rest to n 1/2-inch iron rod a•t for an angle point in the
asterly line herein, being also the most easterly point of
rod set for
the subject 24.921 sore tract, and from which a S/8-inch iron
the most northerly corner of the 2.516
Falstaff Distributing Company tract was acre found for the
northeast corner of said 31.394 acre tract bears South 39
dog. 29 min. 00 sec. Fast for a distance of 78.41 fast,
T=NCE leaving the easterly line of said 31.394 acre tract, '
and continuing with the easterly line herein, South 28 deg.
43 min. 18 •ac. Nest for a distance of 468.59 feet. to a 1/2-
inch iron rod set for corner;
ATHENCE continuing rith said easterly line,min. 32 see. Nast for a distance of 246.93 fe North 89 47
at to a ,deg.. 47
1 iron rod set for corner;
min.
THENCE continuing
last forhaeaid distance•ofy493142,taSouth
001deg. 1 2
iron rod set for cornart
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THENCE continuing with said easterly line, North 89 dog. 47
min. 32 sec. Want for a distance of 176.24 feet to a 1/2-inch
iron rod set for corner;
THENCE continuing with said easterly line, south 00 deq. 11
min. 38 sec. West for a distance of 540.94 feat to a 1/2-inch
iron rod not for the southeast corner herein, being also in
the northerly right-of-way line of said Baker Roadj
THENCE with said northerly right-of-way line, and the
southerly line heroin, West at a distance of 39.33 feet pass
a 1/2-inch iron rod set for tha southwest corner of eaid
31.394 acre tract and being the southeast corner of said
99.782 acre tract, and continuing for a total distance of
159.33 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 24 .921
acres (1,046,SS2 square feat) of land, more or less.
March 26, 1991
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METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION FOR
19.066 ACRE (830,499 SQUARE FEET)
TRACT OUT OF THE HARVEY WHITING uuRVEY
ABSTRACT 840, RARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
Being a tract or parcel containing 19 .066 acre (830,499
square feet) of land out of and a part of the Harvey Whiting
Survey, Abstract 840, Harris County, Texas and being a part
of that certain 32.425 acre tract of land conveyed to Frank
Thielan et al by the &state of Webb Greer, by Deed dated July
14 , 1967 as recorded in Volume 6837, Page 301, of the Harris
County Deed Records, and being more particularly described by
metes and bounds as follows:
COMMENCING at a 5/8-inch iron rod found at the Northwest
corner of said 32.425 acre tract, said point being on the
Southwest right-of-way line of Decker Drive (State Hwy. 330) ;
THENCE South 39 deg. 29 min. 0o sec. East along the Southwest
right-of-way line of Decker Drive for a distance of 1069.41
fast to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for corner, and being the
POINT OF BEGINNING and the most Northerly point of the
19.069 acre (830,499 square feet) tract of land herein
describedi
THENCE continuing South 39 deg. 29 min. 00 sec. East along
the Southwest right-of-way line- of Decker Drive for a
distance of 78.41 fast to a 5/8-inch iron rod found for
corner;
THENCE South 00 deg. 38 min. 52 sec. West along the West line
of Falstaff Distributing Company 2.5165 acre tract for a
distance of 665,40 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found for
corner;
THENCE South 89 deg, 19 min. 19 sec. East for a distance of
200.02 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod found for corner on the
West line of a 1Canaas City Southern Railroad right-of-way and
being the most Northeasterly corner of the herein described
19.066 acre tract;
THENCE South 00 deg, 38 min. 52 sec. West along said West
right-of-way lino for a distance of 412.31 fast to a 1/2-inch
iron rod not for corner;
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THENCE continuing along said West right-of-way line and along
a curve to the right with a central angle of 09 deg. 29 min.
04 sec. , a radius of 1843.26 feet, a chord bearing of South
05 deg. 23 min. 25 sec. West, a chord distance of 304.79 feet
for an arc distance of 305.97 feet to an °X° set in rail for
corner at the intersection of said West right-of-way line
with the North right-of-way line of a public road known as
Baker Road (80 feet wide) t
THENCE North 89 deg. 59 min. 10 sec. West along the North
right-of-way line of Balser Road (80 feet wide) for a distance
of 857.40 foot to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for corner being
the most Southwesterly corner of the herein described 19.066
acre tract;
THENCE North 00 deg. 11 min. 38 sec. East for a distance of
540.94 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for corner;
THENCE south 89 deg. 47 min. 32 sec. East for a distance of
176. 24 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod net for corner!
THENCE North 00 deg. 12 min. 28 sec. West for a distance of
493.42 fact to a 1/2-inch iron rod not for corner;
THENCE South 89 deg. 47 min. 32 sec. East for a distance of
246.93 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for cornert
THENCE North 28 deg. 43 min. 18 Sec. East for a distance of
468.59 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 19.066
acres (830,499 square feet) of land.
March 26, 1991
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PMTES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION FOR A
35.258 (1,535,836 SQUARE FEET) ACRE
TRACT OUT OF THE HARVBY WHITING SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 840 HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
AS SHOWN ON SURVEY DATED MARCH 19, 1991,
AND PREPARED BY RON ARCENEABY i ASSOCIATES
Being a tract or parcel containing 35.259 acres ( 1, 535 ,932
square feat) of land out of the Harvey Whitinq Survey,
Abstract No. 840, Harris County, Texas, being also out of
those certain 99.782 acre tract, 31.394 acre tract and 2.52
acre tract in deeds to the Texas Olefins Company of record in
Film Code Numbers 105-03-0493 and 121-02-1001 and 137-16-1554
of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, and being more
particularly described by metoo and bounds as follows;
BEGINNING at a 8" wood post in concrete found for the
northwest corner of said 99.782 acre tract, being also in the
easterly right-of-way line of a San Jacinto River Authority
Canal Right-Of-Way (210, wide) of record in Volume 1163 , Page
576 of the Deed Records of Harris County, Texas and being the
northwest corner herein;
THENCE, with the northerly line of said 99.782 acre tract and
the northerly line herein, North 89 deg. 11 min. 20 sec. East
for a distance of 1423.73 feet (Deed - North 89 deg. 25 min.
36 sec. East, 1427.12 fast) to a broken 8" wood post in
concrete found for the most northerly northeast corner of
said 99.782 acre tract, being also the northeast corner
herein and being in the westerly right-of-way lino of Decker
Drive (State Highway No. 330) ;
THENCE, with the easterly line of said 99.792 aura tract, the
easterly line herein, and the westerly right-of-way line of
said Decker Drive, South 33 deg. 20 min. 03 sec. East for a
distance of 456.13 feet (Deed - South 33 deg. 15 min. 57 sec.
East, 446.77 fast) to a 5/8-inah iron rod found for an angle
point, being the most easterly northeast corner of said
99.792 acre tract and being the northwest corner of aaid
31.394 acre tract)
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THENCE, continuing with the northeasterly Una of said 31.394
acre tract, a easterly line
right-
of-way line OfsaidDeckerDrive, South d 9 a westerly deg. 29min. 00
sec. East (Dead - south 40 deg. 02 min. East) for a distance
of ss9.ss feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for the southeast
earner herein;
THENCE, leaving the northeasterly line of said 31.394 acre
tract, with the southerly line herein, North 89 flag. 47 min.
32 sec. West, at a distance of 129.70 feet pass the westerly
line of said 31.394 acre tract and the easterly line of said
2.52 acre tract, at a distance of 569.74 feet pass the
easterly line of said 2.52 acre tract and the westerly line
of said 99.782 acre tract, and continuing for a total
distance of 1498.29 feat to a 1/2-inch iron rod ■at for the
southwest corner herein, and Deing in the easterly right-of-
way line of said San Jacinto River Authority Canal;
THENCE with said easterly right-of-way line and the westerly
line herein, North 36 deg. 15 min. 29 sea. West (Dead a North
37 deg. 00 min. West) at 149.02 feet pass a 1/2-inch iron rod
sat for southwesterly Corner of a 3.100 acre Diamond Shamrock
Corporation fee strip, at 430.92 feat pass a 1/2-inch iron
rod set for northwesterly corner of said fee strip and
continuing for a total distance of 1253.07 fast to a 1/2-inch
iron rod set for corner, being an angle point herein and
being in the westerly lino of said 99.782 acre tract;
THENCE, continuing with said easterly right-of-way line, the
westerly line herein and the westerly line of said 99.782
acre tract North 00 dog. 09 min. 13 sec. Mast for a distance
of 31.12 fast to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 35.259
acres of land, more or leas.
SAVE AND EXCEPT, that certain 3.100 acre tract of land,
conveyed to the Diamond Shamrock Corporation by instrument
filed of record in Film Coda Number 017-90-2526 of the Deed
Records of Harris County, Texas, being a part of that certain
7.6944 acre tract of record in the County Clark's Pile No.
F175605 and being all of that certain 0.2173 acre tract of
record in County Clerk's File No. J752753 both of the Deed
Records of Harris county, Texas, said 3.100 acre tract being
more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows;
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' BEGINNING at the broken 8" wood post in concrete found for
the most northerly northeast corner of above said 35.258 acre
tract,
THENCE, with the westerly right-of-way line of said Decker
Drive and the easterly line of said 35.258 acre tract, South
33 flag. 20 min. 03 sec. East for a distance of 106.43 feet
(Dead - South 33 deg. 33 min. 44 sec. East, 102.93 feet) to a
concrete monument found at the southeast corner of said 7.644
acre tract;
THENCE, leaving the easterly line of said 35.259 acre tract,
with the southerly line of said 7.644 acre tract, South 51
deg. 06 min. 12 sec. West for a distance of 160.19 foot (Deed
- South 51 deg. 02 min. 31 ace. West, 158. 35 feet) to a
concrete monument found for an angle point;
THENCE, continuing with said southerly line, North 35 deg. 28
min. 09 sec. West for a distance of 59.78 feet (Deed - North
38 deg. 57 min. 29 Sec. West, 60.00 feet) to a concrete
monument found for an angle point;
THENCE, continuing with said southerly lino, South 51 deg. 01
min. 26 use. West for a distance of 877.64 fast (Dead - South
51 dog. 02 min. 31 sec. West, 874.39 feet) to a concrete
monument found for an angle point;
I THENCE, continuing with said southerly line, South 36 dog. 53
min. 40 oac. East, (Deed - South 36 dog. 59 min. 00 sec.
East, 186.57 feet) for a distance of 196.67 fast to a
concrete monument found for an angle point;
THENCE, continuing with said southerly line, South 45 deg. 01
min. 23 sec. West at a distance of 131.37 feet pass a
concrete nonument found, and continuing for a total distance
of 14o.63 feet (Dead - South 44 deg. 50 min. 29 sec. west,
131.35 foot) to a 1/2-inch iron rod met for the southwest
corner herein, being also in the easterly right-of-way line
of said San Jacinto River Authority Canal, and being in the
westerly line of said 35. 258 acre tract;
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THENCE, With the said easterly right-of-way line, the
westerly line of said 35.258 acre tract and the westerly
line herein, North 36 deg. 15 min. 29 sec. hest for a
distance of 291.90 feet to a 1/2-inch iron rod set for the
northwest corner herein;
THENCE, leaving the westerly line of said 35.259 acre tract,
With the northwesterly line heroin, North 51 deg. 02 min. 07
sec. East at a distance of 5.77 feet pass a concrete monument
found, and continuing for a total distance of 1016.02 feet
aDconcreterth 51 Monumsntefound for an sec. East,angle 1010.57 feet) to
angle point;
THENCE, continuing with said northwesterly line, North 38
deg. 57 min. 53 sec. west (Deed = North 38 deg. 57 min. 29
sec. west) for a distance of 60.00 feet to a 1/2-inch iron
rod set for an angle points
THENCE, continuing with said northwesterly line, North 51
dsq. 02 min. 07 sec. last for a distance of 42.14 feet (Deed
North 91 deg. 02 min. 31 sec. East, 36.43 fast) to a 1/2-
inch iron rod set for the northwest corner herein and being
in the northerly line of said 35.259 acre tract;
THE line of said
nd
theNnortherlythe lineeherein}, North 99 deg.35.259
11min. 20 sac- East
for a distance of 152.27 rent (Dead - North 89 deg. 30 min.
45 sec. East, 156.77 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNING and
containing 3 .100 acres of land, more or loss.
MMarch 21, 1021
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
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2401 MARKET P.O. BOX 424 BAYTOWN,TX 77522-0424 (713)422-8281 FAX(713)420-6586
December 13, 1996
Mr. Cosimo Caracciolo
Vice President Finance
EniChem Elastomers Americas
2000 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Re: Resolution No. 1296
Dear Mr. Caracciolo:
Enclosed please find a certified copy of Resolution No. 1296 whereby 1, as Mayor of the City
of Baytown, am hereby authorized to express and hereby do express the City Council's intent (i) to
establish a reinvestment zone within the area described in such resolution and (ii) to consider granting
tax abatement agreements therein should all of the requirements of both the Property Redevelopment
and Tax Abatement Act and the guidelines and policies adopted by the City Council be satisfied.
Please be advised that the public hearing concerning the proposed nomination and designation
of the Enichem Reinvestment Zone will be held at 6:3 5 p.m. on the 9th day of January, 1997, in the
Council Chambers of the City of Baytown, located at 2701 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.
Should you need any more information concerning this matter, you may contact Bobby Rountree,
City Manager at the above-referenced address and phone number.
Sincerely,
Pete C. Alfiaro
Mayor
Enclosure
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