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Waller County officials approve nomination for Igloo under Texas Enterprise Zone program
Summary
At a special Waller County meeting, officials approved an interlocal agreement and a resolution nominating Igloo for the Texas Enterprise Zone sales-tax reimbursement program; the company proposes about $5 million in investment, 10 new jobs and retention of roughly 490 positions.
Waller County officials on a special meeting approved an interlocal agreement and a county resolution to nominate Igloo for the Texas Enterprise Zone sales-tax reimbursement program, a county committee member said at the meeting that opened at 2:01 p.m.
The county moved to consider agenda items 5 and 6 together and then voted to approve both items by voice/hand vote. There was no public comment at the meeting.
A committee member described the nomination package: “They are proposing spending approximately $5,000,000 over the next 5 years or so and creating 10 new jobs and retaining approximately 490,” the official said, explaining that the Enterprise Zone designation provides state sales-tax reimbursement for qualifying investments in equipment and facilities.
The official said the company’s location was annexed into the City of Katy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, which requires an interlocal agreement with the city before the county’s nomination and resolution can be completed. The official said Katy’s action on its side was likely to occur the following week but did not confirm a final Katy vote.
Another committee member praised the company’s local history and community support, saying, “Igloo has been a fantastic community partner over the years,” and noting the company’s long presence in the area.
The Chair called for the vote on items 5 and 6; members were asked to raise their hands and the Chair announced the items approved. The meeting adjourned after a motion and second to close.
Next steps identified at the meeting include executing the interlocal agreement with the City of Katy and finalizing the county resolution to forward the nomination; the county’s resolution takes effect only after any required city approvals are secured.
