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Board member Martin questioned how many acres are located behind the Jack-in-the-Box on Fairmont <br />Parkway. Economic Development Coordinator responded he think it is about 12 acres. <br /> <br />Board member Engelken questioned if there is an option for development for property located behind <br />Discount Tire on Spencer Highway. Economic Development Coordinator responded it maybe an option <br />and developers may be looking in the area. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard left the table at 5:21 p.m. and returned at 5:22 p.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised Board members Dollar Tree is open and <br />will have the sign up on the building this week and Rob Johnson is looking for prospective tenants for <br />the other two spaces available next to the Dollar Tree. Mr. Livingston informed Board members Rob <br />Johnson has a prospective retailer interested in purchasing the property south of his current <br />development. Mr. Livingston also advised Board members of his conversations with shopping center <br />owners at the intersection of S. Broadway and W. Fairmont Parkway regarding development projects. <br /> <br />Board member Martin left the table at 5:53 p.m. and returned at 5:54 p.m. <br /> <br />Vice-President Cooksley questioned if it City bay front property that Economic Development <br />Coordinator Scott Livingston will be promoting commercial development. Mr. Livingston responded yes <br />he is always looking for prospective developers. <br /> <br />Board member Ojeda questioned if Developer Rob Johnson has expressed feedback or difficulties filing <br />spaces in La Porte since spaces are filing up at the property located across from San Jacinto College in <br />Pasadena. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded he has been told retailers <br />prefer to be closer to other retailers that are already currently established and La Porte is considered <br />too far East as per a demographic analysis conducted by some of the retailers. Mr. Livingston also <br />advised, Developer Rob Johnson is pursuing some of the same retailers that are located in Deer Park <br />and Pasadena. <br /> <br />(b) Discussion or other action regarding La Porte Development Corporation Board priorities regarding <br />the variety of projects for which the Board may wish to consider awarding financial incentives. S. <br />Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented the Tax Abatement Policy and a <br />Project Score Card and discussed priorities regarding the variety of projects for which the Board may <br />wish to consider awarding financial incentives. Mr. Livingston informed Board members of businesses <br />along Broadway St. that express interests for being awarded financial incentives and his review of La <br />Tax Abatement Policy. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard questioned if staff is requesting the La Porte Development Corporation Board <br />to look at the Tax Abatement Policy. City Manager Corby Alexander responded no staff is suggestion <br />the policy is a tool for new businesses the City has as a whole in the recruitment and retention process. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard then questioned if City Council and the La Porte Development Corporation <br />Board members would like for the La Porte Development Corporation Board to look at the Tax <br />Abatement Policy along with the incentive grants when new companies come to La Porte. Board <br />member Martin commented he does not have a problem with Economic Development Coordinator <br />Scott Livingston using the policy as tool if a prospective business requested the policy be utilized and <br />then presented to the board for City Council consideration if required. <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />August 18, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />