LETTER TO WESTERN GAS FROM FORT BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT COUNCIL:

August 10, 1992

TO:  Dave Sanders

FROM:  Herb Appel

SUBJECT:  Factors Used in Developing Our Economic Impact Statement

FAX:  1/303/252-3362

MESSAGE:  Please call John, Rex, or myself, if we can be of assistance.

1.  Value of land and existing improvements, if any.

2.  Type and value of proposed improvements.

3.  Productive life of proposed improvements.

4.  Number of existing jobs to be retained by proposed improvements.

5.  Number of type of new jobs to be retained by proposed improvements.

6.  Amount of local payroll to be created.

7.  Whether the new jobs to be created will be filled by persons residing or projected to reside within affected taxing jurisdictions.

8.  Amount of local taxes to be generated directly.

9.  Amount property tax base valuation will be increased.

10.  The costs to be incurred by the county to provide facilities or services directly resulting from the new improvements.

11.  The population growth of the county that occurs directly as a result of new improvements.

12.  The types and values of public improvements, if any, to be made by applicant.

13.  Whether the proposed improvements compete with existing businesses to the detriment of the local economy.

14.  The impact on the business opportunities of existing businesses.

15.  The attraction of other new businesses to the area.

16.  The overall compatibility with the zoning ordinances and comprehensive plan for the area.

17.  Whether the project is environmentally compatible with no negative impact on quality of life perceptions.