Definitions:

A. Building Permit Fees - those fees paid to the City of Lubbock to obtain a permit to construct or renovate facilities located in a designated enterprise zone.

B. Qualified Employee - one that is a resident of a designated enterprise zone, and works at least 1,040 hours per year for a specific business located in a designated enterprise zone.

C. The business must hire and retain at least ten (10) "qualified employees" for at least one year within a three year period of the start of business operations in a designated enterprise zone.

D. The business must file an application for the refund of fees which includes the following:

1. Name and address of the business,

2. The owner's name and contact address,

3. Telephone and fax numbers,

4. The date of the start of operation in a designated enterprise zone, and

5. Employment information, including:

a. Total employment,

b. Number of employees who are zone residents,

c. Documentation on residents, and

d. Employee time sheets.

6. The date of building permit from the City of Lubbock.

E. The business property must be properly zoned.

Process:

A. The business applies to Zone Administrator providing required information and documentation.

B. The Zone Administrator verifies statements made in the application, and certifies the amount of the refund due.

C. The Zone Administrator forwards certification to the Assistant City Manager for Financial Services.

D. The Assistant City Manager for Financial Services causes check to be drawn, and forwards refund to the business.

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