9-27-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board

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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 27, 2021 Requested By: Jason Weeks, Asst. City Mgr. Department: Administration/CMO Report i' Resolution 1�'°' Ordinance Exhibits: Monument photos & design, Location Photos & aerial, Foundation information, and City Council Agenda Request form from 2/8/21 Appropriation Source of Funds: 038 — EDC Fund Account Number: 038-6030-565-9997 Amount Budgeted: $252,650 Amount Requested: $22,000 Budgeted Item: i; Yes ir No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Gold Star Families are those who have sacrificed a loved one for our freedom in the Armed Forces of the United States. In our nation's history, there has been little done on a national scale to honor and recognize these families and their loved ones who have given so much for our way of life. This motivated WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Woody Williams and his foundation to create the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument program. The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument program is a national effort designed to provide a place of permanence for Gold Star Families and the general public to gather in honor and recognition of the sacrifices which have been made for our freedom and to ensure that we never forget. Currently, this program is active in all 50 states and one U.S. territory with 87 monuments installed and an additional 77 monuments in progress. The impact of this program helps to raise public awareness, promote community, and most importantly support Gold Star Families and the legacy of their loved ones. La Portian, Milissa Guyon, is inviting the La Porte Development Corporation to be a part of helping the La Porte Gold Star Families provide a permanent point of service and support to Gold Star Families within the La Porte community. Mrs. Guyon has the honor of serving on a committee of dedicated individuals in our community who have come together with a common goal to establish the La Porte Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Earlier this year, the La Porte Gold Star Families committee approached the La Porte City Council to request the Gold Star Families monument be located within the Five Points Park Plaza, which was approved. The committee has been active in the community seeking funding for the cost associated with installing the monument. The quote for the monument is a total of $51,306 and includes four monuments and four bases in Premium Jet -Black granite per specification and design furnished by Blackwood Associates, Inc. for the GSFMM. This fee also includes delivery and installation of the Gold Star Monument. Included in this quote are: