11-11-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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The public hearing opened at 5:13 p.m. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 5:16 p.m. (b) Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a project for FY 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte – S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. Board member Martin moved to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a project for MOTION PASSED. FY 2016 not to exceed $250,000.00. Board member Ojeda seconded. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Ojeda, Martin, and Woodard Nays: None Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board members Clausen and Engelken 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed Request for Proposal for professional services for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte – S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary and provided information on a proposed 20-acre mixed-use development to be located north of the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd., and Hwy-146, that is also proposed to include a full service hotel with a conference center. Mr. Livingston also advised the project will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, November 19, 2015 and can have an impact on the proposed Request for Proposal for professional services for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte. Mr. Livingston advised Board members they can consider sending out the proposed request for proposal; make revisions to the proposed request for proposal, or consider partnering with the developer of the proposed 20-acre mixed-use development to be located north of the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd., and Hwy-146. Board member Woodard asked if the developer has land under contract. Mr. Livingston responded the 20-acres are under contract for purchase. Board member Martin suggested waiting until the proposed 20-acre mixed-use development is presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 19, 2015. Board members agreed to bring the proposed Request for Proposal for professional services for a Multi-Use Civic Center back on December 14, 2015. 6. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING Board members set the next meeting date for Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., and Monday, December 14, 2015. Page 2 of 3 October 28, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes