Reinvestment Zone Number 15 (East Downtown Area)
Finance Department – Economic Development Division
611 Walker Street, 10th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Erica Mendiola
Phone: (713) 837-9287 Fax: (713) 837-9287
Email: Erica.mendiola@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 11/4/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, City of Houston Ordinance No. 99-708 and 99-913, City of Houston Resolution No. 2000-27.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
To make recommendations to City Council concerning the administration of the Zone. Prepare or cause to be prepared to adopt a project plan and a financing plan for the Zone and submit such plans to the City Council for its approval.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Time and date of meeting to be determined by Board (notices of same will be posted).
COMPOSITION
Seven members
Positions 1 - 5: Mayor appointed, confirmed by City Council
Position 6: Reserved for HISD appointee
Position 7: Reserved for other taxing unit within the Zone
Chairperson: Mayor appointed, confirmed by City Council
QUALIFICATIONS (Non – Petition)
(A) Be a qualified voter of the municipality; OR
(B) Be at least 18 years of age and own real property in the zone, whether or not the individual resides in the municipality.
CORRESPONDING BOARD
East Downtown Redevelopment Authority
TERM
Odd-numbered positions expire July 6 of odd number years
Even-numbered positions expire July 6 of even number years
Chair position expires December 31 annually
confirms annually for term expiring December 31.
PROCESS
Positions 1 – 5 and Chair:
1. Memo from Mayor to City Council nominating and appointing Director(s)
2. Attach resume with home address
3. Send memo to City Secretary for calendaring on agenda 2 weeks following the date of memo
Positions 6: Reserved for HISD taxing unit levying taxes within the Zone, which may appoint one director.2
Position 7: Reserved for other taxing unit levying taxes within the Zone, which may appoint one director. If the organization, does not participate in the Zone, the process for positions 1-5 is followed.
DURATION OF BOARD AS PROPOSED BY ORDINANCE No. 99-708
July 7, 1999 – December 31, 2029
1 Appointments to Authority Board addressed with corresponding TIRZ board
2 Failure to appoint a director by HISD shall not be deemed a waiver
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST