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<br />Board member Martin inquired if there are any other options for the Old Kroger building on <br />Fairmont Parkway. Mr. Livingston responded he met with the owner, and there are a few ideas for <br />retail development. Board member Ojeda commented she know of a non-profit that was inquiring <br />about the Old Kroger building, and the roof is being repaired as of today. Board member Woodard <br />commented the types of businesses for employment in the community should be the type of <br />businesses that provide enough of a wage that employees can purchase homes, raise families <br /> <br />and contribute to the community. <br />(c) <br />Discussion and possible action regarding expansion of the boundaries of the La Porte <br />Enhancement Grant Program and transferring $107,669.00 from the La Porte Development <br />Corporation General Fund Balance to Capital Improvement Projects Account 015-9892-993 S. <br /> <br />Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary and update on the three <br />enhancement grant projects, which includes Eagle Energy, Laf, and the Oak Center. <br />Mr. Livingston presented the issues raised for making potential changes to the program that would <br />include adding parking lot construction, , and <br />eliminating the requirements that multiple bids be required for each eligible component less than <br />$2,000.00. In addition, Mr. Livingston presented S <br />of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include W. Main Street/Spencer Hwy. from Hwy. 146 to <br />the railroad tracks; southeast corner of Farrington Drive and Spencer Hwy.; northeast corners of Myrtle <br />Creek and Spencer Hwy.; and southern corners of Underwood Road and Spencer Hwy. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard ed <br />Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised he will provide the Board with the definition of <br />blight under Housing and Urban Development. <br /> <br />Board member Martin questioned making grant availability to all businesses in the City of La Porte on a <br />first-come first-served basis. Mr. Livingston responded the Board can certainly offer grants to all <br />businesses on a first-come first served basis. Board member Martin suggested not having any specific <br />boundaries listed in the program. <br /> <br />Board members directed Mr. Livingston to include all commercial properties and remove the clause <br />from the application stating alterations should not be made within 5 years from construction, otherwise <br />an applicant may be required to reimburse the La Porte Development Corporation immediately for the <br />full amount of the grant. Mr. Livingston was advised he would bring all revisions back to the Board. <br /> <br />Vice-President Cooksley moved to authorize Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston to <br />publish notice for a public hearing to fund the Enhancement Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2015-2016. <br />MOTION PASSED <br />Board member Martin seconded. . <br />Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members <br />Woodard, Engelken, Ojeda and Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Board member Clausen <br />(d) <br />Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed budget for La Porte Development <br />Corporation Board for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 - S. Livingston <br /> <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />July 7, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />