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Council considers economic incentive for relocating business proposing jobs in Statesville
Summary
Council discussed a second-reading economic incentive and grant to support a relocating business near Harbor Freight; city staff described planned investment and said the company "is looking to add up to 20" jobs, but the transcript does not record complete grant amount or final vote terms.
City staff and council members discussed an economic development incentive for a business relocating near a Harbor Freight site during the meeting.
During the discussion, Speaker 4 described the company's plans: "They're looking to add up to 20" positions and "the new facility plans to invest" in equipment and employees. Speaker 4 also said the project ‘‘be completed by of 2028’’ and referenced wages, stating staff expected wages "above currently at $199" in the transcript segments provided.
Speaker 6 referenced approving what was described in the record as an "economic million dollars of grant payable," but the exact dollar amount, grant structure, and legal conditions were not specified in the captured text. Council asked clarifying questions about average wages and other details; Speaker 6 said the packet included an average-wage figure but the transcript does not reproduce it in full.
The transcript does not contain a clear final motion text, named mover/second, or complete vote tally for this incentive item in the provided segments. The discussion indicates staff support and council consideration, but the final terms and legal conditions of any grant are not recorded in the available excerpt.
Further documentation (agenda packet or ordinance text) would be required to confirm financial amounts, performance conditions, and the council’s final action.
