08-23-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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4. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2011 -2012 La Porte Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne and City Manager Ron Bottoms presented the 2011 -2012 Budget Summaries for the La Porte Development Corporation Board. City Manager Ron Bottoms reported Janitorial Services would be less expensive if done by City staff rather than being outsourced, and the electrical budget would be amended to reflect a lower cost. The item for the website will be adjusted to reflect the Corporation will pay for 25 percent of the costs of running the City website. Regarding a low- powered FM radio station in the City of La Porte, an allocation of $15,000 will be put in the budget. Board member Engelken moved to approve the 2011 -2012 proposed budget with the caveat that no funds be expended on the Lomax area until a more defined, detailed plan, with both City and Association input, is brought back for the La Porte Development Corporation Board's consideration. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Clausen, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Pizzitola 5. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $6,000 for Deb Gallington, for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided a grant amount not to exceed $6,000 for Deb Gallington, for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project. Board members directed Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne to come back with a contract from Ms. Gallington specifying in writing that the mural will be affixed on the wall, and the plants in the courtyard will be planted in the ground rather than in pots. Ms. Osborne was also directed to have the Legal Department review the contract prior to bringing it back to the next meeting. Board member Zemanek made a motion to table the grant award until documentation is received. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, Zemanek, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Board member Pizzitola 6. Consider approval or other action awarding a contract for directional signage and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided a contract for an award for directional signage and reported the Purchasing Department was satisfied with the re- bidding process. Page 2 of 4 August 1, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes