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<br />To: <br /> <br />La Porte Economic Development Corporation <br /> <br /> <br />City of La Porte <br />Interoffice Memorandum <br /> <br />From: <br /> <br />Debbie Westbeld, Economic Development Coordinator <br /> <br />Date: <br /> <br />July 30,2009 <br /> <br />Subject: <br /> <br />FY 2009 - 2010 Proposed Economic Development Budget <br /> <br />Please find the attached Economic Development budget for FY 2009 - 2010 being submitted <br />for your review and approval. This budget encompasses the expenditures that are <br />anticipated for the upcoming fiscal year. <br /> <br />The followina are some of the maior budaeted items: <br /> <br />· Memberships & Subscriptions: $21,850 <br />This item includes a $20,000 membership to Bay Area Economic Development <br />Partnership, plus miscellaneous subscriptions to Texas Economic Development Council, <br />International Council of Shopping Centers and Urban League Institute. <br /> <br />· Building: $2,500 <br />This item provides utility payments for the 912 & 908 West Main buildings. <br /> <br />· Other Professional Services: $200,000 <br />This item includes $175,000 for a Downtown Master Plan and $25,000 for the Retail <br />Coach. <br /> <br />· Advertising: $20,000 <br />This item was budgeted to allow for marketing the Town Plaza, once it is completed. <br /> <br />· Special Programs: $815,997 <br />This item includes $525,000 for the Gateway Project, $75,000 for new signage in the <br />downtown district, $200,000 for the Main Street Fa~de Grant and $15,000 for the <br />Wesmor incentive payment. <br /> <br />Debbie Westbeld <br />