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(a) <br />Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to draft a proposed request for proposals to <br />conduct both a Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the <br />City of La Porte S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for a proposed <br />request for proposals to conduct both a Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi- <br />Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte. <br /> <br />Board member Clausen asked the anticipated cost of a Market Feasibility Study and Cost <br />Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte. Mr. Livingston responded <br />$30,000.00-$50,000.00. <br /> <br />Board member Woodard questioned if Hotel/Motel Funds can be used in the cost for such <br />studies. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised yes if the Texas Tax Code allows funding <br />for these type of studies. <br /> <br />Board member Martin moved to go forward with a request for proposals to conduct both a <br />Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of <br />MOTION PASSED <br />La Porte. Board member Woodard seconded. . <br />Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and <br />Martin <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken <br /> <br />(b) <br />Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of <br />$25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement grant project <br /> <br />S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to execute payment <br />in the amount of $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement <br />grant project. <br /> <br />Doug Shows President and CEO for Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., thanked Board members <br />for the opportunity for an enhancement grant and commented the City of La Porte was a <br />pleasure to work with during the project. <br /> <br />Board member Martin asked how Eagle Energy Resources, LLC feels about being located at <br />Five Points. Mr. Shows responded awesome. Board member Martin asked Mr. Shows if he has <br />any thoughts of having a brewery as a neighbor. Mr. Shows responded it will be great. <br /> <br />Board member Ojeda commented the building looks incredible. <br /> <br />Board member Martin asked Mr. Shows the linear feet of the frontage of the property. Mr. <br />Shows responded he calculated 5,000 square feet on the exterior. <br /> <br />Board member Ojeda moved to execute payment in the amount of $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy <br />Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement grant project. Board member Clausen <br />MOTION PASSED <br />seconded. . <br /> <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />August 26, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />