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5. Receive update regarding 2012-2013 membership payment to the Economic Alliance Houston Port <br />Region — T. Leach <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach provided an update regarding 2012-2013 membership payment <br />to the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. <br />6. Consider approval or other action regarding proposed budget for the 2013-2013 La Porte <br />Development Corporation Board and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne <br />Board member Woodard questioned (while Item 4 was being presented) which budgeted items <br />would have to come back to the La Porte Development Corporation Board for approval of funding. <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded retail study (other professional services), Main <br />Street parking, bus service and workforce training (special programs). <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby provided an explanation to Board members regarding <br />administrative transfers on page 4 of the Budget Summary Expenditures. <br />Board member Zemanek questioned the exact cost of fund 015 for the parking lot improvements. <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded $125,000.00 <br />Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne presented the proposed budget for the 2013- <br />2013 La Porte Development Corporation Board. <br />Board member Cooksey moved to approve the proposed budget for the 2012-2013 La Porte <br />Development Corporation Board. Board member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: President Warren and Board members Engelken, Woodard, <br />Ojeda, Zemanek and Cooksley <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Clausen <br />Bob Mitchell President of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership introduced CA Shields and <br />Barbara Cutsinger also with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership to Board members. <br />7. Set date for next meeting — S. Osborne <br />Board members set the next meeting date for the 14th of August, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. regarding <br />conveyance of property on Main Street by City Council. <br />8. Staff Reports <br />(a) Receive Financial Report — M. Dolby <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby advised the report remains the same as previously reported. <br />9. Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community <br />members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual <br />information or existing policies. <br />Board member Zemanek apologized arriving late to the meeting and requested Economic <br />Development Coordinate Stacey Osborne to provide recap of future events that she attends. <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />July 24, 2012, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes <br />