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(a) <br />Discussion or other action regarding Galveston Bay Foundation Project C. Alexander <br />City Manager Corby Alexander provided a summary and introduced Bob Stokes, Executive Director of <br />Galveston Bay Foundation; and he gave a presentation regarding the Galveston Bay Foundation <br />Project for construction of a new Galveston Bay Foundation Headquarters and Education Center. <br />Councilmember Leonard questioned Mr. Stokes if the Galveston Bay Foundation currently works with <br />any groups at La Porte High School. Mr. Stokes responded the Education Director does work with La <br />Porte students, and they are always looking for more opportunities to expand with students. <br />Councilmember Martin questioned Mr. Stokes if the Galveston Bay Foundation was classified as tax <br />exempt and if they intend to pay any property taxes. Mr. Stokes responded Galveston Bay Foundation <br />is 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt; and the intention is not to pay taxes but to generate sales taxes with the <br /> questioned who are the stakeholders for <br />Galveston Bay Foundation? Mr. Stokes responded, the entire community; different facilities along the <br />bay; and they work with local communities doing projects. Councilmember Martin questioned if there is <br />a financing plan in place. Mr. Stokes responded the plan is to raise money for the purchase; they have <br />access to capital to ultimately pay cash. Councilmember Martin questioned if there is an interest in a <br />lease agreement. Mr. Stokes responded the goal is to own; but if the city is interested in a lease, heis <br />open to discussion. Councilmember Martin questioned if the Galveston Bay Foundation owned the <br />property, how accessible will it be to individuals? Mr. Stokes responded they will have programs for <br />adults and children with access along the water. <br />Councilmember Moser questioned if Galveston Bay Foundation has a position on the Ike Dike. Mr. <br />Stokes responded the Galveston Bay Foundation is absolutely supportive of the discussion of storm <br />surge suppression and does not take a position pro or con on either the Centennial Gate or the Ike Dike <br />because neither are completely studied at this time. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned the anticipated capital outlay for the Galveston Bay Foundation <br />Project. Mr. Stokes responded between $12-14 million; up to $4 million for land purchase; <br />approximately $5 million for construction; $1 million to be invested in education activities. <br />Mayor Rigby questioned City Manager Corby Alexander if the project will be discussed in Executive <br />Session and a possible decision reached after reconvening. City Manager Corby Alexander responded <br />yes. <br />(b) <br />Discussion or other action regarding appointment to the La Porte Area Water Authority P. Fogarty <br />City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary. <br />Councilmember Moser moved to appoint Charlie Perry to the La Porte Area Water Authority. <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />Councilmember Kaminski seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Leonard, Moser, <br />Clausen, Earp, Engelken, Martin, and Kaminski <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: None <br />th <br />(c) <br />Discussion or other action regarding renaming N. 5 Street to Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. C. <br />Alexander <br />912 <br />Page of <br />October 13, 2014, Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />