Legislation Details

File #: 25-7933    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 12/1/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/11/2025 Final action: 12/11/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Erin Mincberg Spiegel, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 16 (Uptown), Position 9, for a term ending July 6, 2026.
Attachments: 1. Erin Mincberg Spiegel bio.pdf

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and appointment of Erin Mincberg Spiegel, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 4, to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 16 (Uptown), Position 9, for a term ending July 6, 2026.

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Background and Discussion:

The County can appoint one Director to the TIRZ 16 Board as a result of the Court’s approval of an interlocal agreement between the County, the City, TIRZ 16, and the Uptown Development Authority. Since TIRZ 16 is largely within the boundaries of Precinct 4, the commissioner of that precinct may nominate a candidate for the position as provided in the adopted Boards and Commissions Uniform Board Policies and Procedures, Section 8, D. Appointment Process. 

 

Expected Impact:

Appointment to Position 9 on the TIRZ board, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board. 

 

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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval of an Interlocal Agreement for County Participation in TIRZ 16 Uptown Development Authority.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 12/11/2025

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, Boards & Commissions - OCA

 

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume