The City Council and the Board for the Watauga Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have determined that the WEDC's staffing needs can best be met by utilization of certain City employees and contractors. The City of Watauga, and the WEDC, have determined that providing certain personnel and services to the WEDC will be mutually beneficial to the City and the WEDC. Specifically, it will promote local economic development, and will stimulate business and commercial activity within the City, all in furtherance of the purposes of the WEDC. As the City is prohibited by Texas Local Government Code §501.007 from granting public money or another thing of value in aid to the WEDC, except as provided for by a contract (authorized by §380.002 of the Texas Local Government Code), the attached Staffing and Reimbursement Agreement is put forward for consideration by Council. The agreement estimates fees to be charged directly to the WEDC for the services to be provided by City employees. The estimate is based on an allocation prepared each fiscal year, during the budget process, for matters supporting and benefiting the WEDC. Said agreement was prepared by the City Attorney and approved by the WEDC Board on July 21, 2026.

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