05-09-11 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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BAHEP will collaborate with public and private organizations to secure funding for transport and installation of the orbiter in its new Bay Area Houston home. c. BAHEP's International Maritime Advisory Committee will work with the surrounding districts to develop curriculum for new maritime classes to be offered at the high school level. This initiative is the first step in developing an education pipeline that will include San Jacinto College District, Texas A &M Galveston and University of Houston — Clear Lake to meet the growing workforce demand by the region's maritime industry. FUNDING USES Funding will be used specifically for the economic development services stated below: "Deliverables" 1. Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership will assist the City of La Porte to work within the established framework as outlined in the City of La Porte's 2000 -2020 Comprehensive Plan. • Provide the City of La Porte direct access to Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership's research capability for information regarding studies, forward planning and research. • Attract diversified industry that will contribute to the tax base as well as provide jobs for a variety of diverse workers in the community without conflicting with other land uses in La Porte, while encouraging younger citizens to remain in the community. • Ensure that all existing and future commercial development is attractive, highly utilized and without negative influence on adjacent residential uses. • Facilitate meetings with county and state officials in order to develop a positive working relationship; in regards to mutual goals for development of lands and thoroughfares within the city limits. • Assist the City of La Porte to improve the community character of La Porte to make it a more desirable place to live, work and visit. 2. Utilize Comprehensive Plan objectives to assist the City of La Porte achieve economic development goals. 3. Include the City of La Porte in specific Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership communications, as follows: • Inclusion of City La Porte material on the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Web site. • Inclusion of the City of La Porte in Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership printed materials and electronic newsletters. • Advise the City of La Porte in development of marketing materials for the city Web site and for print and video distribution. 4. Include the Mayor, other elected officials or city staff in two CEO visits per year.