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CERTIFICATION OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS

Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code requires that each business that submits an application to receive a public subsidy include in the application a statement certifying that the business, or a branch, division or department of the business does not and will not knowingly employ an undocumented worker. An undocumented worker means an individual who, at the time of employment, is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United State or authorized under the law to be employed in that manner in the United States. If after a public subsidy, the business, or a branch, division, or department of the business is convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a(f), the business shall repay the amount of the public subsidy with interest, at the rate and according to the other terms provided by an agreement under Section 2264.053, not later than the 120th day after the date the public agency, state or local taxing jurisdiction, or Industrial Development Corporation notifies the business of the violation.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS

Any potential agreements (including this application) between the City, EDC and the Company are subject to disclosure under the Public Information Act, which is codified in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. There are exceptions, however, for the disclosure of confidential material considered to be third- party proprietary. If the City receives an Open Records Request for all materials related to an economic development agreement and the City is in possession of confidential financial or operational information from the Company, the City will submit a request to the Texas Attorneys General Office-Open Records Division (AG) to keep the requested materials confidential. It is the responsibility of the Company, however, to respond to the AG's petition within ten (10) business days with the assertion that certain financial and operational information is considered third-party and proprietary and thus not subject to the Public Information Act. If the Company does not respond to the AG's petition, the City cannot be withheld from disclosing the requested materials to the requestor.

CONFIRMATION OF ACCURACY

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this Application for Incentives is true and correct, as evidenced by my signature below. I further certify that the business entity is in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the entity is organized or authorized to conduct business and that no delinquent taxes are owed to any taxing entity. I additionally certify that the Company is in compliance with Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code.

If incentives are awarded, the applicant will be subject to a performance agreement and be required to submit documentation regarding the number of employees, average wages by employee category, taxable sales, personal property inventory and any other pertinent information required in the contract for incentives awarded for the number of years stipulated in the performance agreement.