RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LANCASTER SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OF
ELIGIBLE CENSUS TRACTS FOR DESIGNATION AS
OPPORTUNITY ZONES UNDER THE FEDERAL
OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Lancaster is committed to promoting economic development, attracting private investment, creating quality jobs, and supporting the long-term vitality of the community; and
WHEREAS, the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program encourages private investment in eligible communities through federal tax incentives; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has identified eighteen (18) eligible census tracts within the City of Lancaster that may be nominated for designation under the Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program; and
WHEREAS, City Staff evaluated the eligible census tracts based on community development priorities, redevelopment potential, infrastructure investments, economic development opportunities, and their ability to attract future private investment; and WHEREAS, based on this evaluation, Staff recommends nominating four eligible census tracts for consideration by the State of California; and
WHEREAS, designation of a census tract as an Opportunity Zone is subject to review and approval by the State of California and the United States Department of the Treasury, and designation does not obligate the City to provide financial incentives, approve any development project, or expend local funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Support of Nominations. The City Council hereby expresses its support for the nomination of the census tracts identified in Exhibit A for consideration under the federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program.
Section 3. Nomination Application. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to prepare, execute, and submit any documentation necessary to support the nomination of the census tracts identified in Exhibit A, including the required application materials and supporting information requested by the State of California.
Section 4. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this _______ day of _________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
City Clerk Mayor
City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }ss
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CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION
CITY COUNCIL
I, ________________________________, ___________________________________ City of Lancaster, California, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. , for which the original is on file in my office.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, on this _________ day of ________________, ________.
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Exhibit A
Recommended Opportunity Zone 2.0 Census Tracts
Census Tract 9007.03
Census Tract 9007.04
Census Tract 9009.01
Census Tract 9013