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Economic development
Circle T tax abatement talks, CEIDC.
- After a closed session on economic development (Gov. Code 551.087), council voted to move forward with negotiations with Circle T on a 10-year tax abatement: 100% for years 1–5, then stepping down in years 6–10. Motion passed 4-1, as recorded. [Oct 5 packet p5 (Sep 21 minutes, item 8)]
Related votes (abatements, CEIDC, economic development)
| Meeting | Item | What | Tally | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-16 | 13 | Consider And Approve A Resolution Of The City Of Crockett,Motion text (minutes)A vote to end debate passed 4-1. Motion to approve a resolution of the City of Crockett, Texas, acknowledging the satisfaction of conditions 1 & 2 in the Fee Simple Determinable Condition contained in the deed to A&A Texas, Capital, and the Tax Abatement and Incentives Agreement, affirming the City’s intent not to dispute the fulfillment of said conditions, and directing that Condition 3 and Paragraph III (Recapture for Default) be stricken from said documents. Passed 4-1. | Passed 4-1 | 2025-07-07-packet.pdf p6,7 |
| 2025-06-16 | 14 | Consider And Approve Amending Deed Conditions And TaxMotion text (minutes)Motion to amend the deed conditions as red-lined in the agenda packets and direct city staff to prepare a material correction deed to be recorded and further direct city staff to prepare a first amendment to the A&A Texas Capital tax abatement and incentives agreement as red- lined in the agenda packet to be executed by the mayor. Passed 4-1. | Passed 4-1 | 2025-07-07-packet.pdf p7 |
| 2025-07-07 | 4 | Consider And Approve An Extension Of 30-Day Cure Period ForMotion text (minutes)Motion to approve an extension of the 30-day cure period for Lincoln Lumber tax abatement and incentives agreement. Passed 4-0. | Passed 4-0 | 2025-07-21-packet.pdf p4 |
| 2025-08-04 | 1 | Regular Session: July 21, 2025Motion text (minutes)Motion to approve the minutes of the July 21, 2025 Regular session. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2025-08-18-packet.pdf p3 |
| 2025-08-04 | 5 | Consider And Approve Adopting Updated Policy For Joint TaxMotion text (minutes)Motion to approve the adoption of the updated policy for joint tax abatement agreements with Houston County under the Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria pursuant to Texas Tax Code Chapter 312, Sec. 312.002. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2025-08-18-packet.pdf p5 |
| 2025-08-04 | 8 | Gov. Code Sec. 551.071. Consultation With Attorney RegardingMotion text (minutes)Motion to extend the cure period for the recapture of incentives and tax abatements for Lincoln Lumber to allow for legal research. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2025-08-18-packet.pdf p5 |
| 2025-10-20 | 10 | Sec. 551.071. Consultation With Attorney Regarding LincolnMotion text (minutes)Motion to declare the tax abatement and incentive agreement with Lincoln Lumber Crockett, LLC and Lincoln Lumber Real Estate, LLC terminated due to failure to cure default within the cure period. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2025-11-03-packet.pdf p6 |
| 2025-12-15 | 2 | Consider And Approve Engagement Agreement With Dnrbsz,Motion text (minutes)Motion to approve an engagement agreement with DNRBSZ, Attorneys at Law, for legal services regarding Lincoln Lumber. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2026-01-05-packet.pdf p4 |
| 2025-12-15 | 11 | Gov. Code Sec. 551.071Motion text (minutes)No action taken. | — | 2026-01-05-packet.pdf p6,7,8,9 |
| 2026-01-05 | 8 | Consider And Approve The Settlement Amount And Terms ForMotion text (minutes)Motion to accept the settlement amount and terms for the recapture of tax abatements and incentives from Lincoln Lumber and authorize the Mayor and/or City Attorney to execute any necessary settlement documents. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2026-02-02-packet.pdf p5,6 |
| 2026-06-15 | 9 | Executive Session: Gov. Code 551.087 - Deliberation RegardingMotion text (minutes)Motion to move forward with the business prospect. Passed 5-0. | Passed 5-0 | 2026-07-06-packet.pdf p5,6 |
| 2026-09-21 | 8 | Executive Session: Gov. Code 551.087 - Deliberation RegardingMotion text (minutes)Motion to move forward with negotiations with Circle T in the 10-year tax abatement for 100% for the first five years, and that it then be pro-rated down through years 6-10. Passed 4-1. | Passed 4-1 | 2026-10-05-packet.pdf p5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 |