BROOKS CITY BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E
BROOKS CITY BASE Located in San Antonio, Texas, Brooks City Base is one of the most innovative, master-planned developments in the United States. It was created in 2001 by the United States Congress, the State of Texas and the City of San Antonio to redevelop the former Brooks Air Force Base. It is owned and managed by the Brooks Development Authority, which has a 13-year record of development success, transforming this 1,200-acre campus into a vibrant community where people want to live, work, learn and play. The transition from Brooks Air Force Base to Brooks City Base turned what was supposed to be a knock-out punch to our local economy into an exciting opportunity for public-private development. Brooks City Base anchors residential, retail and commercial development for the southern sector of San Antonio. Ideally located to capitalize on the Eagle Ford shale play, Brooks City Base has very brightprospects indeed. - Mayor Ivy Taylor L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 1
RICH HISTORY, WORLD-CLASS OPPORTUNITY The legacy of Brooks City Base dates back to 1917, when the community was first established as Brooks Air Force Base. Here, pioneers of early aviation earned their wings and the School of Aerospace Medicine transformed the nation s space program. That technology made history again in 2011 when Felix Baumgartner prepared for the Red Bull Stratos Challenge, a 24 mile leap from space, at an environmental chamber maintained by Wyle Labs, an aerospace firm located at Brooks City Base. Mission Trail Baptist Hospital The Hill Historic District Hangar 9 2
University of the Incarnate Word Medical School student center patio Brooks hill campus medical school programming brooks city-base, san antonio, texas may 29, 2013 Mission Solar PROVEN TRACK RECORD Brooks City Base is a community of 26 businesses employing more than 3,000 people, including: DPT Laboratories, the global leader in pharmaceutics, biotechnology and healthcare, employing 200 people in this location Mission Trail Baptist Hospital, a new, state-of-theart hospital employs 600 people Mission Solar, this solar cell and modular manufacturing plant will employ 400 people Calumet, the administrative office for the San Antonio refinery employs nearly 100 people The entire community stands behind the success of Brooks City Base and is invested in its continued development. San Antonio Water System CPS Energy VIA Metropolitan Transit Free Trade Alliance San Antonio Economic Development Foundation Local chambers of commerce University of the Incarnate Word Medical School, new osteopathic medical school will employ approximately 250 people when it opens in 2016 L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 3
Dear Potential Investor: Brooks City Base was established to create new opportunities on the historic campus that was once home to Brooks Air Force Base, and to carry on the 100-year legacy of innovation, excellence and world-class opportunity. This place that witnessed the birth and development of military aviation, the nation s space program and aerospace medicine left an indelible mark on the world and it is our duty to make sure that mark never fades. Since 2001, the Brooks Development Authority has successfully transformed this community by recruiting 26 businesses, employing more than 3,000 people. The impact of that transformation is felt throughout the entire region. San Antonio is the seventh largest city in the United States and has one of the most dynamic and resilient economies in the nation, built on healthcare, defense and tourism. It consistently ranks on the Forbes lists for both top places to do business in the United States and in the topten for job growth. No place is that more evident than at Brooks City Base. Thank you for your consideration and interest. Leo Gomez President & CEO Brooks City Base 4
Economic Development Zone (Light Industrial) BROOKS CITY BASE LAND USE PLAN The Brooks City Base Land Use Plan creates a balance between culture, economy and ecology on the 1,200-acre campus. District A brings people and amenities together with multi-family residential, retail, schools, linear creek hike and bike trails, and park space. District B incorporates single-family residential, office parks, medical office space, parks and a large retail center. District C is the hub of economic development on the campus and includes 600-700 acres of land available to choice employers who will enjoy the nearby amenities provided in Districts A and B. A B LAND USE PLAN CN 0 250 500 1000 1 = 1000 LEGEND Retail Civic/ Public Academic LAND USE PLAN LEGEND Retail Civic/ Public Academic Academic / Recreationv Hotel Low-Density Residential Academic / Recreationv N 0 250 500 1000 Hotel 1 = 1000 Low-Density Residential Med-Density Residential Mixed Use Park/ Open Space Economic Development Zone (Light Industrial) Solar Local Commercial Office/ Commercial Med-Density Residential Mixed Use Park/ Open Space L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 5
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Education San Antonio has a wide range of public and private educational institutes that create a well-educated workforce. 15 colleges and universities educate more than 150,000 students University of Texas at San Antonio, the fastest growing university in the University of Texas System 19 public school districts and public charter school options for K-12 students including the Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering at Brooks City Base The University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine at Brooks City Base will open in 2016, serving Central and South Texas Texas A&M University San Antonio serves nearly 4,500 students and has a campus on Brooks City Base Healthcare San Antonio is home to nationally-recognized healthcare facilities, cutting-edge biotech companies and global healthcare enterprises. Joint Base San Antonio, where all military medical personnel in the United States are now trained Medtronic, the world s largest medical technology company, employs more than 1,000 at its diabetes sales and customer service unit Becton, Dickinson and Company opened its North American Professional Service Center here in 2011 Children s Hospital of San Antonio and the Baylor College of Medicine provide top pediatric care Cancer Therapy and Research Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center, the premier cancer treatment and research center in Central and South Texas Technology Dubbed Texas new tech hub, San Antonio s growing technology sector continues to attract young talent and passionate entrepreneurs in companies. Rackspace SecureLogix CYFOR Technologies Futurex Southwest Research Institute Microsoft Global SCAPE Innové Expanded cybersecurity mission at Joint Base San Antonio will add 1,100 jobs Utilities San Antonio s low cost of living is due in part to municipally-owned CPS Energy, which provides for this fast-growing region while providing some of the lowest rates in the United States. San Antonio Water System has secured water for the region with transformational new water supplies including desalination, underground water storage and massive new water pipelines. 6
Arts and Culture San Antonio s rich culture comes alive through history, art, architecture, music and the beautiful San Antonio River Walk that showcases a unique blend of lively Mexican-American folklore, Spanish heritage and Texas pride. San Antonio is also home to acclaimed chefs specializing in a variety of styles. Tex-Mex classics Handmade pasta and European-style charcuterie 37 Texas Hill Country wineries north of San Antonio offer scenic views The Culinary Institute of America campus specializes in Latin cuisine Sports and Recreation San Antonio offers something for every sports fan and the venues and weather to accommodate them year-round. NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Scorpions (North American Soccer League) San Antonio Missions minor league baseball Collegiate sports and amateur events Hundreds of competitive and non-competitive races including the San Antonio Rock N Roll Marathon and Color Me Rad 5K L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 7
San Antonio, TEXAS Six of the 25 largest cities in the United States are in Texas: # 4 Houston #7 SAN ANTONIO #9 Dallas #11 Austin #16 Fort Worth #19 El Paso SAN ANTONIO Texas saw a 2.3 percent increase in employment in 2013, leading the nation in job growth for the fourth consecutive year. No Personal Income Tax NEW JOBS IN 2013 Texas California Florida New York 252,400 235,700 192,900 96,900 52 Fortune500 Companies in Texas FIVE in San Antonio: Valero Energy Tesoro USAA CST Brands Clear Channel Communications #1 Exporting State in the U.S. $279.5 billion in 2013. Top export market partners: No. 1 Mexico ($100.9 billion) No. 2 Canada ($26 billion) No. 3 Brazil ($10.8 billion) No. 4 China ($10.8 billion) No. 5 Netherlands ($9.5 billion) Texas is a leading global destination for foreign direct investment. More than 1,400 foreign corporations have ongoing operations in the state 607 FDI projects announced in Texas since 2009 8
Population (Bexar County) Age Race and Ethnicity Under 5 years 7.3% 5 to 18 years 26.3% 18 to 64 years 55.4% 65 years and over 11% Hispanic or Latino 59% White (Non-Hispanic) 29% Black/African American 8% Asian 3% American Indian 1% San Antonio s Diverse Economy Healthcare ~ Tourism ~ Military ~ Financial Services ~ Oil & Gas San Antonio is a manufacturing hub for automotive, food and beverage, aviation, pharmaceutical and green energy industries. The Eagle Ford Shale play is one of the largest economic development generators in the state s history. It generated $61 billion and 116,000 jobs in South Central Texas in 2012. San Antonio: Best in the U.S. (Forbes) #1 America s New Brainpower Cities 2014 #2 Most Recession-Proof Cities 2008 #9 Job Growth 2013 #11 Best Places for Business & Careers 2013 #12 Best Big Cities for Jobs 2014 Sources: United States Census Bureau; Office of Governor Rick Perry; UTSA Center for Community & Business Research L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 9
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES Brooks City Base Tax-Free Land: The Brooks Development Authority is a public entity and owner of the Brooks City Base campus, so any projects built here are exempt from ad valorem taxes. Build-to-Suit: The Brooks Development Authority offers build-to-suit facilities for qualifying companies. City of San Antonio Property Tax Abatement: The City of San Antonio offers tax abatements of up to 100% on real and/or personal property taxes on improvement values for a maximum term of up to 10 years. Abatement percentages and terms are based on job creation, wages, targeted industry and project location. Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA): Offers no-cost testing and screening services designed to provide companies with an ongoing pool of qualified, motivated job applicants. Job Tax Credits: Workforce Solutions Alamo s On the Job Training program can put together a tailored training plan that can provide up to 1,040 hours of subsidized training. Foreign Trade Zone: San Antonio is home to Foreign Trade Zone #80 which allows a business to import/ export foreign goods or materials or place their goods in the zone without formal U.S. Customs entry, and excludes paying formal duties or government excise taxes until the product enters the United States market. Triple Freeport Tax Exemption: The City of San Antonio, Bexar County and two local independent school districts, Judson ISD and San Antonio ISD, allow personal property tax exemptions for companies that deal with goods-in-transit or inventories used in the manufacturing process and leave the State of Texas in 175 days or less. The Landings 10
Emergency Operations Center CPS Energy E-16 Economic Development Incentive Rate Rider: CPS Energy s Economic Development Incentive Rate Rider is for large, energy intensive users. Companies utilizing a capacity of 10,000 KW could qualify for this incentive which provides a minimum billing discount equal to a 10% reduction of demand charges for two years. Demand Response Program: Provides financial incentives to customers who volunteer to become a part of the program. Incentive payments are calculated based on the customer s overall curtailment performance during the summer season. Once verified, customers choose to receive their incentive payment as a check or credit posted to their account. New Construction Rebate: CPS Energy offers incentives for HVAC, lighting, new construction, or can customize a rebate for you. The HVAC rebate is based on the efficiency of the new equipment and the tonnage. For lighting, the amount of the rebate is based on KW and KWH saved. Customers can also choose to do a whole building performance on a new building to maximize the potential rebate. Work Opportunity Tax Credit: A Federal tax credit available to employers who hire and retain veterans and individuals from other target groups with significant barriers to employment. San Antonio Economic Development Incentive Fund: A performance based grant to high-impact projects looking to locate in San Antonio. This can be used by the company for a wide variety of activities including procuring and preparing a site, infrastructure improvements, training, or to help offset employee relocation. Bexar County Bexar County: The County provides tax abatements of up to 100% on real and/or personal property taxes on improvement values for a maximum term of up to 10 years. State of Texas Texas Enterprise Fund: The largest deal-closing fund of its kind in the nation, this can be used for a variety of economic development projects including infrastructure development, community development, job training programs and business incentives. Qualified projects typically receive $3,000 $8,000 per new job. Skills Development Fund: Texas premier job training program provides training dollars for Texas businesses and workers. The fund pays for training to improve employee skills and is administered by a local community college. State Enterprise Zone: A tool that allows communities to partner with the State to offer state tax benefits to new or expanding businesses in distressed areas. Empowerment Zone Employment Tax Credit: A federal tax credit up to $3,000 per employee, this is available to businesses located in a designated Empowerment Zone that hire residents of the zone. Research and Development Tax Credit: Creates research and development incentives by giving companies a choice between a franchise tax credit and a sales tax exemption for materials, software and equipment used for research and development purposes. Franchise Tax Reforms: Permanently exempts businesses that make less than $1 million in revenue from the franchise tax. L I V E W O R K L E A R N P L A Y H E R E 11
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Brooks City Base Office 3201 Sidney Brooks San Antonio, TX 78235 (210) 678-3300 www.brookscity-base.com