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Council nominates UT Health Tyler for Texas enterprise‑zone designation and job‑retention benefits
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution nominating Tyler Regional Hospital (UT Health Tyler) for a five‑year Texas enterprise‑zone project designation tied to $5 million planned investments and a job‑retention commitment.
The Tyler City Council unanimously adopted a resolution nominating Tyler Regional Hospital (UT Health Tyler) for a Texas enterprise‑zone project designation and the program’s job‑retention benefits.
City staff presented that Arden (the hospital operator) plans to invest $5 million over five years to upgrade and modernize medical equipment and facilities at the 502‑bed full‑service hospital. Arden reported 2,569 total employees, of which roughly 1,500 meet the program’s full‑time definition; the designation period would require retention of full‑time jobs and the creation of at least 10 new certified positions. Arden intends to target 35% of hires for economically disadvantaged persons, veterans or enterprise‑zone residents during the designation period.
Staff recommended the council adopt a resolution nominating Tyler Regional Hospital for the state program to support equipment upgrades and retain jobs; Council Member Winn moved to approve and the motion carried. Staff said the designation would permit the hospital to access state enterprise‑zone incentives if the state approves the project.
