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enhancements at a later date. Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Livingston if the applicants are eligible <br />at a later date for the remaining balance or up to an additional $25,000.00. Mr. Livingston responded <br />the Board can re-visit for a Phase Two of the project at a later date for the remaining balance up to the <br />$25,000.00. Board member Ojeda asked if the property is sold, can another owner request funding for <br />an enhancement grant. City Manager Corby Alexander responded it is a policy decision the Board will <br />have to address. Board member Ojeda suggested the discussion be included at the upcoming <br />workshop meeting. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard advised language for paving is not listed as one of the eligible projects in the <br />La Porte Enhancement Grant Guidelines. Mr. Livingston responded the language can be included in the <br />guidelines and discussed at the upcoming workshop meeting. <br /> <br />Board member Ojeda moved to approve an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $16,759.93 to <br />David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway, and reserve $8,240.07 for future <br />MOTION PASSED <br />facade improvements. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. . <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members <br />Ojeda, Woodard, Clausen and Martin <br />Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board member Engelken <br />3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION <br />(a) <br />Discussion or other action regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary of the Proposed Budget for <br />Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and advised there is a balance of $209,090.74 in the Enhancement Grant <br />Account before paying outstanding commitments. In addition, Mr. Livingston advised additional funds <br />can be transferred to the program, if desired. <br />Board member Woodard questioned if the La Porte Development Corporation is named in the <br />MuniServices contract. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded the City of La Porte is named in the <br />contract. Board member Woodard asked how the amount of sales tax owed to the City is identified. Mr. <br /> Board member Woodard requested a copy of the <br />contract be sent to Board members. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard asked if membership to the International Economic Development Council is a <br />necessary membership. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes, if he is to <br />become certified as an Economic Developer. <br /> <br />Board member Martin commented it will be in the best interest of the City for the La Porte Development <br />Corporation Board to obtain accreditation and asked if it is included in the proposed budget. Mr. <br />Livingston responded no, the funds for the accreditation can be added to the Proposed Budget for <br />Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and advised he will gather an outline for the program for Board members <br />review. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard asked if the By-laws can be reviewed at the upcoming workshop meeting. <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes. <br /> <br />Vice-President Cooksley questioned the last time funds were transferred into the Enhancement Grant <br />Account and from which account were the funds transferred. Mr. Livingston responded September <br />2013, and from the 4B General Fund. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />May 13, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />