The Pampa Economic Development Corporation asked the city commission to approve funding to support two local projects, and commissioners voted to approve both measures.

Ryan Bradley, PEDC executive director, presented a request for up to $75,000 to assist High Plains Practice Management in opening a clinic at 1701 Coffee. Bradley said the PEDC board reviewed and approved the request and that a public hearing held Nov. 20 produced no public comment. David Gugino, a local physical therapist and owner who has operated in Pampa since 2017, said the project would bring professional jobs and regional patients to town. Bradley said the forgivable support is conditional on the company employing five people; Gugino said he currently employs two and expects to add two more to meet the requirement. The commission approved the support on a voice vote.

Bradley then presented a three-part economic support framework for Sarah West LLC at the Pampa Energy Center. The framework totals up to $400,000: a $200,000 secured upfront payment, plus two additional $100,000 rounds contingent on the company meeting board-approved hiring and performance milestones. Bradley said the initial plan calls for 10 full-time hires in year one, with growth to roughly 25 then 50 employees as operations ramp up. He also said the PEC owner is committing up to $500,000 in facility upgrades to make the site job-ready. Commissioners asked about safety and environmental compliance; Bradley replied that the company would adhere to TECQ requirements and other environmental rules. The commission approved the framework on first reading and requested final documentation tying disbursements to verifiable hiring benchmarks.

What happens next: PEDC staff will finalize documentation and milestone verification steps before additional funds are released; the commission approved the initial and conditional authorizations during the meeting.