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RESOLUTION NO. R22-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GLENDALE,
MARICOPA
COUNTY,
ARIZONA,
SUPPORTING
AND
APPROVING
NESTLE
USA
APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN TRADE ZONE STATUS;
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO TAKE ANY FUTURE ACTION
NECESSARY INCLUDING EXECUTION OF APPLICABLE
DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO THIS FOREIGN TRADE
ZONE
SITE
WITHIN
THE
GREATER
MARICOPA
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE.
WHEREAS, A.R.S.§ 42-12006 allows for all real and personal property within an
approved and activated foreign trade zone (“FTZ”) or foreign trade subzone to be reclassified
and taxed 5% of their full cash value; and
WHEREAS, the designation of a +- 139-acre FTZ Site offers a valuable community
economic development tool in the city; and
WHEREAS, inclusion of the Nestle USA site in the GMFTZ benefits the community by
making it more competitive with other sites in other Valley cities and in other states, increasing
its possibility of creating more jobs in Glendale; and
WHEREAS, the inclusion of the Nestle USA Site in the GMFTZ is compatible with the
City's economic development goals of expanding the city's employment base by
providing development tools to support the attraction of new businesses in the manufacturing
and industrial area that might not otherwise locate within the City; and
WHEREAS, this economic development tool is understood by corporations and works
to promote investment and development in the City within the stablished boundaries.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Glendale, Arizona support
a Foreign Trade Zone designation for the Nestle USA Site as depicted in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor and City Council of the City of Glendale, Arizona
authorize the City Manager and staff to take all appropriate steps to support the Foreign Trade
Zone designation for the Nestle USA Site, including signing the letter of concurrence attached as
Exhibit B to this resolution.
(Signatures on the following page)
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 8th day of March, 2022.
Mayor Jerry P. Weiers
ATTEST:
Julie K. Bower, City Clerk (SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael D. Bailey, City Attorney
REVIEWED BY:
Kevin R. Phelps, City Manager
Date
Ms. Diane McCarthy
Chairman
IMSW
309 Henrietta St.
Webster, TX 77598
RE:
Letter of Concurrence for Nestle USA Foreign Trade Zone Application
Dear Ms. McCarthy:
The City of Glendale is supportive of the Greater Maricopa County FTZ No. 277 project. We
believe that the Zone is an excellent vehicle for attracting, expanding, and maintaining business
opportunities within our community. Nestle USA is constructing a facility at 8351 N 150th Ave.,
Waddell, AZ 85355, which is situated on 139+/- acres. This new Subzone request will allow Nestle
USA to develop a 625,000+/- square foot, state of the art manufacturing facility. This new
Glendale facility will bring new jobs and opportunities to the region.
The acreage being proposed for development and Zone designation has been annexed into the City
of Glendale. The City of Glendale is fully aware of the fact that FTZ designation for a bona fide
user allows tax reclassification to Class 6, and we are comfortable with the new revenues that come
from such classification.
It is our desire to support FTZ designation as an opportunity for job creation and economic
development activity in our city. This letter will serve as our official letter of support for Nestle
USA.
Sincerely,
Kevin R. Phelps
City Manager