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File #: 17-0890    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 8/1/2017 In control: Business, Arts, Workforce, & Aeronautical Services Committee
On agenda: 9/11/2017 Final action: 9/11/2017
Title: A resolution authorizing submittal of an application for a special-purpose subzone of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 123 for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation and related entities. Authorizes the City to submit an application for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation, located at 12257 South Wadsworth Boulevard in Littleton, Colorado, to establish a special-purpose subzone of Foreign Trade Zone #123, as authorized by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board, for use by companies located within 60 miles of Denver International Airport. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17.
Indexes: Debra Bartleson
Attachments: 1. RR17 0890 OED Lockheed FTZ, 2. 17-0890 Filed Resolution_Lockheed FTZ, 3. 17-0890 Filed Resolution_Lockheed FTZ.pdf, 4. 17-0890 - signed.pdf
Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)

Date Submitted: 08-15-17

Requesting Agency: Office of Economic Development
Division:

* Name: Susan Liehe
* Phone: 720.913.1689
* Email: susan.liehe@denvergov.org

Item Title & Description:
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A resolution authorizing submittal of an application for a special-purpose subzone of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 123 for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation and related entities.
Authorizes the City to submit an application for use by Lockheed Martin Corporation, located at 12257 South Wadsworth Boulevard in Littleton, Colorado, to establish a special-purpose subzone of Foreign Trade Zone #123, as authorized by the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board, for use by companies located within 60 miles of Denver International Airport. The Committee approved filing this resolution by consent on 8-23-17.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide

Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a site within the U.S. that is considered by federal government to be outside Customs territory. It is a designated location where companies can use special procedures that help encourage U.S. activity and value added--in competition with foreign alternatives--by allowing delayed or reduced duty payments on foreign merchandise, as well as other savings.

When a business operates under FTZ procedures, it is trea...

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