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Home My WebLink About02-07-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsSTATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF L A PORTE )( LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD Notice is hereby given a Special Called Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors to be held on February 7, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., at La Porte City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, regarding the items of business according to the agenda listed below: 1. Call to order 2. C�r��id�r ��pr��r�l c�r €�th�r ��ti�r� �f th� J�r�t��r� 10, 2011 mi�t�� €�f �h� Sp��i�l C�II�d R� �al�r N��ting �nd t�l€�rk�hc�p Nl��tir�� f th� L� Pc�rt� ��Ic�pm�nt Ca�rpc�r�tic�� c��rd �f �ir��tc�rs - S. H�rris 3. Close Special Called Regular Meeting and Open Workshop Meeting A. C�is��as� �ir��tic�n�l Si n�g� fc�r th� Cit� t�f La P€�rt� �nd pr�a�id� Staff uvith dir��ti�n - S. C��b�rr�� . �i��us� I��ri��d E�h��m�nt �r�nt Ap�pli�atia�� in�l�adi�q th� r�m�i�d�r �f th� �I�in S�r��t �i��ri�t ts� th� E�h�r��m�r�t �r��t Pr€�gr�m �r�d prca�rid� �t�ff uuith dir��tica� - S. f��bc�r�� C. �i��t�s� 2010 E��c�r�i� ��v�l�pm�r�t C�rpc�r�ti�� tasir��s A�ti�i� �r�d prc��rid� st�ff �vith dir��ti�r� - S. t��b�rr�� 4. Close Workshop Meeting and reconvene Special Called Regular Meeting 5. Executive Session - Pursuant to provision of the Open Meetings Law, under Texas Government Code Chapter 571, Sections 551.071 through 551.076, 551.087 (consultation with attorney, deliberation regarding real property, deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation, personnel matters, deliberation regarding security devices, or excluding a witness during examination of another witness in an investigation, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) 6. Board member comments A. Matter appearing on agenda B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy 7. Adjournment If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 551.087 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 — For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 — For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551.073 — For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 551.074 — For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing. Section 551.075 — for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551.076 — To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.087 — To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). There may be a possible quorum of City Council present at this meeting and may participate in discussion at this meeting, however, they will not vote on matters. THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 281-471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. Approved: Sharon Harris, TRMC Assistant City Secretary Date posted MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 10, 2011 Call to order President Richard Warren called the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting to order at 5:00 p. m. Members Present: Woodard, Warren, Pizzitola, Zemanek, Ojeda, Clausen and Engelken Council Members Present: Jay Martin and Daryl Leonard Members/Officers Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Ron Bottoms, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Finance Director Michael Dolby, Assistant City Manager Tracy Leach, City Secretary Martha Gillett, GIS Manager Brian Sterling, Planning Director Tim Tietjens, Sr. Engineer Julian Garza and /Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne. Others Present: Karen Rigby, Ted Powell, Kathryn Aguilar, Phillip Hoot and David Janda. 2. Consider approval or other action of the November 15, 2011 minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors — M. Gillett A motion was made by Board Member Clausen to approve the November 15, 2010 minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors. Motion was seconded by Board Member Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Woodard, Warren, Pizzitola, Zemanek, Ojeda, Clausen and Engelken Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. Presentation of Projects of the La Porte Economic Development Corporation — S. Osborne La Porte Economic Development Corporation Coordinator Stacey Osborne made the presentation and answered the Board's questions. 4. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop Meeting Chairman Engelken closed regular meeting and opened Workshop Meeting at 5:10 p.m. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins began the discussion of the Economic Development Corporation law, rules and regulations, including differences from rules governing municipal government/city councils, in the State of Texas The board recommended the By-Laws be changed to state they will follow the State Purchasing laws. The board directed staff to place this as an action item to change the By-Laws at a future meeting. Chairman Engelken closed the Workshop Meeting and reconvened the Regular Meeting at 5:28 p.m. 5. Executive Session - pursuant to provision of the Open Meetings Law. Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, Sections 551-071 through 551.076, 551.087 (consultation with attorney, deliberation regarding real property, deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation, personnel matters, deliberation regarding security devices, or excluding a witness during examination of another witness in an investigation, deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations). 6. Considerations and possible action on items considered in executive session. 7. Board member comments A. Matter appearing on agenda B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy The board directed staff to bring forward a list of businesses that came into the City during the calendar year 2010. 8. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Harris Assistant City Secretary, TRMC Passed and approved on this 7th day of February 2011. Richard Warren, President REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 2/7/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Eghibits: 2011 Direcrional Signage (presentation) Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Capital Improvement Account Number: 015-9892-992-11.00 Amount Budgeted: $75,000 Amount Requested: $64,500 Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council and the Economic Development Corporarion (EDC) approved the funding of $75,000 for way-finding signage for the City of La Porte as part of the Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget. Staff has been working with Landscape Architects Clark Condon & Associates to create the design for the signs and establish the locarions where the signs should be erected. Clark Condon presented several design oprions to staff, and we narrowed down the choices to the three you will see tonight. They also presented suggestions for sign placement in the City. This evening we will present the three design options and discuss the placement of the signs. Representatives from Clark Condon will be available to answer any technical questions you may have. We would appreciate your guidance in moving forward. Action Required bv Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. 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I �� II �1 REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 2/7/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Eghibits: Enhancement Grant Applicarion - Original Eghibits: Enhancement Grant Applicarion - Revised Eghibits: Enhancement Grant Evaluarion Eghibits: Main Street District Map Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council and the Economic Development Corporarion (EDC) approved the funding of $200,000 for an enhancement grant program in the Main Street Overlay district as part of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 budget. At the time, the grant program was being administered in conjunction with the La Porte Main Street Program, and to receive grants the applicant had to first obtain a Main Street Design Certificate, which was conringent upon adherence to the now-defunct Main Street Design Guidelines. Because the City no longer has a Main Street Program, and because the Design Guidelines were never approved or enforced in the Main Street District, that part of the applicarion is now null. Staff and the Enhancement grant Evaluation Committee also noriced that the original grant application was reperirive and difficult to understand and complete, and they recommended that we revise it to eliminate language that no longer applies and to streamline the application process. Until recently, we did not have any applicants for the grant program, and staff decided to wait to revise the grant application until after we had gone through the application process with a single grant applicant. Sandra Baldwin of A Statement in Glass was our first applicant, and after going through the process with her, we came up with the attached revisions to the grant application. In addirion to the revisions we are suggesring tonight, many business owners whose businesses are located outside of the Main Street Overlay have requested tl�at they also be included in the Enhancement Grant Program, and I told them I would take it to you for your considerarion. I am including the original applicarion—which consists of both a five-page Design Certificate Application and a nine-page Enhancement Grant Applicarion—as well as my revised applicarion that consists of three-page Program Descriprion and a two-page Grant Application, the Enhancement Grant Evaluarion form which we used to evaluate the first grant, and a map of the Main Street District. Upon review of these revisions, we would like EDC Board Members to provide any feedback you may have about the new application. Once it has been amended to your approval, we will submit it to the City Attorney for a legal review before distriburing it to potential applicants. Staff recommendarion is to proceed with the application as revised, and to consider adding the rest of the Main Street District to the Enhancement Grant Program. Action Required bv Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date New, Renovation, or Demolition P& Z, 2-19-09 Desigll Certificate MAIN ST�ET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign permit quP�*;�n� n�P��P ��nr��r the Permit Division at 281-470-5074. Design G or repairs Street Arc The Main Street a harmonious � Adding a s i�e � Building a � _ Enclosing �'o Painting of siding� Landscaping, etc. ial alterations s of the Main WHEN A MAIN S'1'Lt�EI' DESIGN CERTIFICATE IS NOT REQIIIRED Ordinary maintenance and repair is any wark, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disasters and which does not result in a change in the existing appearance or materials of a property. General maintenance that does not alter the exterior appearance of the building or site does not require a Design Certificate; however, some ordinary maintenance and repair may still require a building permit. Some examples of wark not requiring a certificate may include, but are not limited to the following: • Replacement of existing mechanical equipment; • Repairing or repaving of flat concrete wark in side and rear yards; • Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs; such as color HUW 1 U AYYLY FUR A MALN S'1'Lt�EI' DESLGN CER'1'LFLCA'1'E 1. Contact the Main Street Coordinator (281-470-5017) as early on in your project as possible. After an initial consultation, the coordinator will schedule a predevelopment meeting with you and the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). This will give you an opporiunity to receive guidance on Porte maintains �ry through the City of La Porte - Main Street Program 1 of 5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P& Z, 2-19-09 Desigll Certificate acceptable designs and ask questions before you begin the process of planning your project, as well as familiarize the MS DART with the general nature of your project. 2. Applications for a Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) must be consistent with the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Codes and go through the standard permitting process. Receipt of a Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permitting Division or Planning Depariment may approve your plans. 3. Submit your completed Main Street Design Certificate packet to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. The packet should include the following: • A completed Main Street • A scaled drawing b • lnclude sampl ' � items that wi abl -r , • Furnish ` tographs q applica �` �9tos buildi � - • Add� • Pro' c�a �_ � FACTU�' C Before appr g ap criteria: i or roposed work. _ � . Provide any additional ; { , .' e included in your 'c � otographs of the ._.. ,. i +� 'i s. � . _' � S DART : � follo ng general • . t b d � a hit � al styles 19 � or ov c�� resemble i I ,� � . - • plain in general terms • The ar � al and • New d�l found � - • E�sting struc � � their current lo � � • The overall ch The Main Street Design Guii the aesthetics the MS DART m REVLEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 1. Upon receipt, the Main Street Coordinator will review the packet to verify all pertinent information is enclosed. Once the completed packet is received it will be forwarded to the MS DART for their recommendation. If packet is incomplete, you will be notified and may be asked to pick it up and return it completed. 2. After due consideration, the MS DART will approve or disapprove the application by majority vote, and be signed by the City Manager's office. The best assurance you have for a project to be approved is to work closely with the MS DART at every juncture of your project. In an effort to make it feasible for you to resubmit a successful packet, they will state the reasons it was denied. The decisions made by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission if resolution is not obtained. 3. Upon receipt of your Main Street Design Certificate, the Permitting Division and Planning Depariment may proceed with any applications you ha�e on file with them. They cannot approve permits without a design certificate. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 2 of 5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P& Z, 2-19-09 Desigll Certificate MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE APPLICATION Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division is able to grant you a permit. Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signaxure Daxe Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signaxure Daxe Recommendation City Manager or Designee Date City of La Porte - Main Street Program 3 of 5 FOR CITY USE: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New, Renovation, or Demolition P& Z, 2-19-09 Desigll Certificate City of La Porte - Main Street Program 4 of 5 53� S � �� _ � �� E � � I■ ■1� I � _ � � ■ �i�1�1 _�� :�■u� i � � � � �� _ � � � _ ��.�, � � � � � �♦1 � �� 1 ~ � � I�I �■11111 �� II � � � I�1 11�1111 L_.= _�._11'r 11�1� u�■ �■■■ ��n�� I�■ �INI■ 1111■■ �■■� n■■ ��uw� �� NIIII� �■I�III �11�11■ r�■��yi�� ni�i�� N�n �■� ■■iN i�■�� ■ ��■ ■i!�■ � I■■i �■■ �� .�.�►� �� °- �'�'� � �� ' � � �� _��,� ■�■�� i�n� �� 1�� ni�■ � ■11■1 uzez�ozd�aaz�s utey� - a�.zod�'I3� �l?� ��Ff�IM� I � �� ■■ 1111■1 ■�i■i ��ui� ■�� ii�� ■NI � I �� ....I a�eot�t�.za� u�1saQ 60 `Z �8 d uot�tlouzaQ .�o `uot��nouag `maN City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 MAIN ST�ET Enhancement Grant ENHANCEMENT GRANT Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign io�., �` t the Permit Department at 281- 470-5074. . . - =� „t'' �i _ The City ofLa Port� Commission. T, character of incentive, the,. t,� the Texas Historical cing the unique '' > an economic �. `�imbursement . �! The Ma design i e - n be eligib { far the mutual � � .of visi The proposed re relation to 0 in relation to ing building tenants may to achieve a ° c ' �th all current i� �sto ;accuracy of ; the ati ir t of design in objecti � d � ; ject compatibility T - - ,_ - — • Definition of the MS . rte ��ion is � ds for up to a 50/50% reimbursement match for � - $, 0 i. _; ` . t for work approved by the Main Street Design A� �,. .� Vlultip� - ications may be submitted far the same property of an aggr gate up to $25,000 within a three (3) �year cycle from the date of the initial grant on the same property. Example: If in year one the applicant is awarded $15,000, and in year two they are awarded $7,000, in year three they may be eligible for a matching grant of up to $3,000. Reimbursement grants are a�ailable far the following types of projects: • Fa�ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement Definition: Work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, repointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 1 of 9 City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 • Receipt of a Main��e �� esi • Main Street Design Guidelines • New Awnings, Canopies, Porches, & Signage Definition: Replacing, adding or repairing awnings, canopies, porches, & signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy sign. • Beautification Projects Definition: This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team. CiLiANI' CiULD�LLN�S' 1. To be eligib] Certificate. • l. , 2. Enhance i in the . x� � - 3. In ge reno e �� 4. Gr - depl 5. No � ts wi 6. A - MS I�E1R approved � 7. All submi � � application of • project compliance with all current building standards, Enhancement Grant a Main Street Design ition ar to funds are work that is i an upgrade d by the from the based upon general • perceived need by MS DART for proposed renovations to building, historical accuracy of proposed renovations, • design quality of the proposed renovations, • compatibility of design in relation to other buildings, • project compatibility with streetscape objectives, • project compatibility in relation to downtown development goals at tirne of application. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant building facades �1ic streets. 2of9 City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant 8. Grant applications and awards can be made in any of the reimbursable activities listed above and may be combined for any single property or project. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof occupying an eligible property within the MS ADS area. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned but match must be for no less than $2,500 and may not receive more than $25,000 per property in a three (3) year period of tirne. GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS 1 design Main � 2. Fill out include: 3. Return the completed application to the Main 4. The approval process includes, but is not limited to the f'ollowing: Coordinator will set �. You may request ;cting exterior color lule an appointment t the Main Street . , hen making any � ilable from the P�at ckages must � �! : � e' gr work. ..� . t ia etc. Provide p a °or ct architects. udi or. - 2 - e uired to furnish �n ther site locations ` otographs after the each component of the (a) All projects must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building permit requirements. (b) The MS DART shall consider only Applications which have been properly and fully completed and which contain all information required in the Application or requested. (c) All construction bids submitted by an Applicant must be current and must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor's or project architect's letterhead and shall contain the contractor's name, address, telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the MS DART to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid. (d) Applicants receiving approval by the MS DART shall commence construction described in the Application within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is awarded. All Applicants must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date the grant MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Determine eligibility: up a pre-development an appointment thr ' � schemes, sign � n; with the Tex ain MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 3 of 9 City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant is approved. If the Applicant is unable to commence construction within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is approved or complete construction within one (1) year from the date the grant is approved, the Applicant may submit a written request for an e�tension for the commencement date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day or one (1) year time limit. The MS DART shall not be obligated to allow e�tensions but may do so for good cause determined solely by them. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the MS DART. An e�tension denial cannot be appealed and shall be final. (e) As a condition of this grant request City inspections .. on any building th ' ot' applicable to th � � �� (� The MS consideri program ` grant consi � (g) No �p � App , � best� � (h) The � site at after e � � �c (i) T _ 5. Reimbursemc shall present and shall allow the MS DART to will not be used for construction �.des and Ordinances that are award grants of the grant impact, other uction results siaer any be in the id any other photographs regard to project or the applicant and/or credit card When the project has been reviewed and signed off by the MS DART, a reimbursement check will be issued. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 4of9 • Photographs of all completed work. 63� S �uez� �uauzaoueuug Sy� -�g Sy� uzeaZ n�aTeag aoue�sTSSy u�TSaQ SI/�I =.L2IV Q SI/�I �ou�s1Q SI/�I = QSI/�I sautjaptn� u�1saQ SI/�I = rJQ SI/�I a�eol�a.za� u�1saQ SI/�I =�Q SI/�I SP�Pu�S u�1saQ i�ml�a�?Li��V �aa�S �I/�I = SQF� SI/�I �uez� �uauzaoueuug 60 `Z �8 d uzez�ozd�aaRS �I/�I - ��d�'I3� �l?� City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Enhancement Grant MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 6of9 City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION List Contractor/Project architect Proposals and Total Amounts (please attach original proposals): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 7of9 Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. City of La Porte - Main Street Program P& Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant BUDGET DETAIL PROJECT EXPENDITURES CITY FUNDS FA�ADE REHAB AWNINGS/SIGNS ' ' _ ti•' , O'1'H�;x/LIST � -_ O'i H�;x/LIST � � OTHER/LIST ' - - i � , TOTAL�J �I MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION '.S FUNDS I TOTAL . � ! r� J ATT i�� T' ♦ ToTaL EsTi�TEn � ♦ AMOUN'1' ON' GRANT WING, ETC. OF � AS POSSIBLE. Attach with all required samples, i. e. scaled drawings, paint samples, awning/canopy, sign design, etc., as well as photographs of building's exterior facade, and other project locations. Applicant's S'ignature MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Date MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 8of9 City of LaPorte - Main StreetProgram P& Z, 2-19-09 MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION - AGREEMENT FORM Enhancement Grant Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. I have met with the Main Enhancement Grant pro renovation projects, as insurance monies f � is needed. ��' � I understand t ` :i:� may result in ial fa�ade, awni � ; five (5) year fr �ei� co Corporation, ; i� I �� Review �oved pro�ect ent grant for made within r� J a . understand the Main Street ld to u�' ese grant funds for the I hav ived, nor will I receive i��ent surance information Applicant's Property FOR CITY USE: i t ', `�� --------------------- Recommendation '� ,�',,-^' -� MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signaxure Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signaxure Recommendation City Manager or Designee MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team Date Date Date MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 9of9 � ili �� :I: � :� �� I Main $treet Enhancement Grant PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Main Street Enhancement Grant provides matching funds to enhance existing building designs in the Main Street Overlay District (see attached map). Owners and tenants may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of monies used to enhance and/or beautify their new or existing businesses. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS The following types of projects are eligible for reimbursement grants: • Fac�ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement This includes work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, re- pointing brick or replacing mortarjoints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. • Rlew Awnings, Canopies, Porches and Signage This includes replacing, adding, or repairing awnings, canopies, porches and signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy signs. • Beautification Projects This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee (EGEC). GRANT GUIDELINES �. Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building facades in the Main Street Overlay District that are visible from public streets. 2. In general, grants are available for converting existing structures to their original historic condition, or to renovate them to resemble the buildings currently on Main Street. 3. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted or until the program ends, whichever comes first. 4• No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that is covered by insurance. If desired work is above what insurance will pay and is considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of the EGEC, it may be eligible for grant funds. 5. All grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by the EGEC to be compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. 6. All projects submitted for enhancement grants will be subject to a review by the EGEC, and approval from the La Porte Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The review criteria includes the following: • That the project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation • That the project will add to the beautification of Main Street • That the project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors EPlNANCEA+tEPIT GRANI' ��CY��AMt feES��I�l°IIf3N, �A�E a � ili �� :I: � :� �� I • That the project will complement the surrounding buildings • That the project will add value to the City of La Porte 7. Grant applications and awards can be made in any of the reimbursable activities described above and may be combined for any single property or project. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof occupying an eligible property within the Main Street Overlay District. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned but the match must be for no less than $2,500, and the owner may not receive more than $25,00o per property in a three (3) year period. APPLICATION PROCESS �. Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with Main Street/Economic Development Coordinator. Coordinator will set up a pre-development meeting with the EGEC. 2. Fill out the application and sign the agreement form. All grant applications must include the following: a. A sccale draWing by the project architect or design professional of all grant work. b. Samples—e.g. paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc.—that will enable the EGEC to envision the finished project. c. Itemized work estimates on all project work from contractors or project architects. Self-contracted work will be reimbursed for actual legitimate expenses, excluding labor. d. Photographs of the building's exterior. The Applicant shall be required to provide before and after photographs of the building before the reimbursement grant can be awarded. For the initial application, before photographs will suffice, but photographs of the completed project must be submitted before the grant can be considered for approval. 3. Return the completed application form, with all applicable items, to the Economic Development Office, 604 �N• Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 7757�. 4• Application will undergo an approval process, which includes but is not limited to the following: a. All projects must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building permit requirements. b. The EGEC will only consider applications that have been properly and fully completed and which contain all information requested in the application and/or by the committee. c. All construction bids submitted by the Applicant must be current and must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor's or project architect's letterhead and shall contain the contractor's name, address, and telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the EGEC to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid. EPlNANCEA+tEPIT GRANI' ��RAM L�E3��1�1'II�N, �A�E 2 � ili �� :I: � :� �� I d. Applications receiving approval by the EGEC shall commence construction described in the application within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is approved. All Applicants must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date the grant is approved. If the Applicant cannot meet these timelines, the Applicant may submit a written request for an extension for the commencement date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day or one (�) year time limit. The EGEC shall not be obligated to grant an extension but may do so for good cause determined solely by the members of the Committee. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the EGEC. An extension denial cannot be appealed and shall be final. e. As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents and shall allow the EGEC to request city inspections to determine that the grant, if awarded, will not be used for construction on any building that is not in compliance with the City Municipal Codes and Ordinances that are applicable to the construction contemplated in the application. f. The EGEC and EDC shall have sole discretion in awarding grants. They shall award grants considering the amount requested, grant funds available, the guidelines of the grant program, condition of the building in which the grant funds will be used, economic impact, other grant requests, the type and nature of the construction, and the proposed construction results considering the grant program. g. No Applicant has a proprietary right to receive grant funds. The EGEC shall consider any application within its discretionary authority to determine what grant amount would be in the best interest of the grant program. h. The Applicant shall be required to furnish photographs of the building's exterior, and any other site locations that are included as part of the application request and shall provide photographs after the construction is completed as a condition of final grant disbursement. i. The EGEC has the final discretion with regard to funding and reserves the right to recommend modifications or reject any project or elements of any project. 5. Reimbursement. When the entire grant project has been satisfactorily completed, the Applicant shall present the Economic Development Office with the following: a. Copies of all paid invoices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts for a single payment reimbursement of the approved funding b. Photographs of all completed work 6. When the project has been reviewed and signed off by the EGEC and their recommendations have been presented and approved by the EDC, a reimbursement check will be issued. �: , y � ili �� :I: � :� �� I Main $treet Enhancement Grant APPLICATION P/ease print c%ar/y. When you have comp/eted the app/ication, p/ease submit the app/ication to: City of La Porte Economic Development Office 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 7757� APPLICANT INFORMATION: APPLICATION DATE: Applicant Name Business Name Physical Business Address Business Owner (if different from applicant) Mailing Address Contact Phone Email Address TYPE OF WORK (check a//that app/y): ❑ Fa�ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement ❑ Awnings/Signage ❑ Beautification ❑ Other (describe): DETAILS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (attach additiona/pages ifnecessary): ENI�dAN�EMENl° �F2AhIT APPLICA°fION, PAGE � � ili �� :I: � :� �� I Please list Contractor and/or Project Architect Proposals and Total Amounts (attach origina/proposa/s): CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECT 2. TOTAL AMOUNT 3• � 4• � 5• � BUDGET DETAIL: PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS APPLIED TOTAL Fa�ade Rehab $ $ $ Awnings/Signage $ $ $ Beautification $ $ $ Other (list): $ $ $ Other (list): $ $ $ TOTALS � � � Total estimated cost of proposed project: $ Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,50o to $25,000): $ P/ease attach co%rsamp/es, mode/numbers (for windows, doors, etc.J, photos, sca/e drawing, andother i//ustrations of work to be comp/eted. P/ease inc/ude as much detai/ as possib/e. Your signature on this application certifies that you understand and agree with the fol%wing statements: I have met with the EGEC and i fully understand the Enhancement Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the renovation projects, as spelled out in the application. I have not received, nor will I receive insurance monies for this revitalization project OR I have disclosed all pertinent insurance information. I understand that if I am awarded an Enhancement Grant, any deviation from the approved project may result in the partial or total withdrawal of the grant funds. If I am awarded a reimbursement grant for fa�ade, awning, signage, beautification, or other approved work, alterations should not be made within five (5) years from construction; otherwise I may be required to reimburse the La Porte Economic Development Corporation immediately for the full amount of the grant. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE ENHAN�EMENl° ��AhIT ,4RRLIGATB�td, RA�E � � ili �� :I: � :� �� I Main Street Enhancement Grant program Application Eva�uation EVALUATOR: EVALUATION DATE: TOTAL POINTS AWARDED (25 points possible): Applicant �n�ormation APPLICATION DATE: BUSINESS NAME: CONTACT NAME: BUSINESS ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: Please evaluate the application for the above-named business, using the following criteria. For each item, please rate the project being proposed using a scale of � to 5, where � means that the applicant has not met the criteria in any way, and 5 means that the applicant has met the criteria completely. Circle the appropriate response for each item. A. Project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation. 1 2 3 4 5 6. Project will add to the beautification of Main Street. 1 2 3 4 5 C. Project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors. 1 2 3 4 5 D. Project will complement the surrounding buildings. 1 2 3 4 5 E. Project adds value to the City of La Porte. 1 2 3 4 5 LA P��BTE �"�' �� .'�' bC>q W. Fairmont Parkway La Parte, Texas 7757� {287} �70-�c777 W z � ;3 N� N �o`� c . �r J�R�' r� o P �fc �P 5 � � � P� �N SPN t H 146 9�6 HS N � � L � � O � � U U �L �L � � � � 0 0 � � � � � � L L l � ^ l � ^ VJ VJ � � � c � c � � G G W � W J REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 2/7/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Eghibits: 2010 EDC Business Activity Exhibits: Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the January 10, 2011 meering of the EDC, Board Member and Councilmember John Zemanek requested a list of businesses that came to the City of La Porte in calendar year 2010 because of the EDC. The requested list is attached, and I will be happy to answer any quesrions you may have about them. Action Required bv Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation A�enda Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date La Porte Economic Development Corporation 2010 Business Activity Report prepared by Stacey Osborne February 7, 2011 The City of La Porte's Economic Development Corporation (EDC� has pro�ided the funds and theguidance to improve the infrastructure and business en�ironment in the City of La Porte so that zve can attract and retain business in the City. Follozving is a list of s�eczfic companies zvho located, relocated, or e.�anded in La Porte or in our ETJ in Calendar Year 2090 and zvho dz�rectZy benefited from the resources pro�ided by the EDC. Kuraray Capital Investment: $7M + Expected job creation: not sure The City of La Porte announced that they were selling the 81-acre tract of land in the Port/Bayport area in October, 2010, and that it would be marketed by Cushman & Wakefield. I added that property to the list of available properties in the City, and we submitted it for several projects with the Governor's office. The property actually made the short list for a Korean company called Daiyang Metals. That company sent representatives to the states for a tour of the short-listed properties, hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) and the Greater Houston Parmership (GHP). The tour included a visit to the La Porte property and to La Porte City Hall, and I was included as a representative from the City. The company ended up locating in Pasadena, but shortly thereafter Paul Chavez from BAHEP suggested that I speak to Les Bujko from Kuraray because he had heard that they were seeking property that matched the description of our property. I answered Mr. Bujko's questions about the City and put them in touch with Cushman and Wakefield, and they ended up being the winning bid on the property. GIS Capital Investment: $2.9M Expected Job Creation: 13 GIS moved into the location on their own, based on information they had gathered about La Porte's location and industrial district incentives. We assisted them in creating a map of the property that they used in all of the news releases about the project, and we have been working with the company to help them publicize their new location in La Porte. Invista (Expansion) Capital Investment: $37.5M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 133 This was an expansion project of the Texas Enterprise Zone. Invista learned about the Texas Enterprise Zone from the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. After learning more about the program, they enlisted the assistance of the tax firm Price Waterhouse Cooper to help them complete the application. I had met the representative from Price Waterhouse Cooper at the TEDC Winter Meeting in January, 2010, and he contacted me to help with the City's part in the application, which included presenting the project to Council for their approval. During the process of EDC 2010 Business Acrivity, 2/7/11 PAGE 1 OF 3 completing the application, Mr. Smith also garnered the assistance of BAHEP in gathering needed data and information about the plant and its operations in the Bay Area. The application was approved by the State in August, 2010. E. I. DuPont de Nemours (Expansion) Capital Investment: $39.3M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 490 This was another expansion project of the Texas Enterprise Zone, also recommended by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. I worked with the plant manager and the representative from Deloitte & Touche to complete the application and presented the project to Council for their approval. The project is currently being reviewed by the State, and we expect that it will be approved. Bostco Capital Investment: more than $100M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 70 permanent; 200 — 300 temporary construction Bostco approached me in August to discuss some boundary issues with their property in the Batdeground Industrial District. You may remember it because we were using the code name "Project Spilled Milk" at the time, which received a great deal of interest I helped answer their many questions, working with my partners in both the Alliance and BAHEP to find appropriate contacts and steered them towards the appropriate contacts at the Port and elsewhere so they could figure out their property issues. Now that they are moved into the property, we have been helping them with getting utilities, emergency services, etc. set up and helping them with an Industrial District Agreement. MAIN STREET BUSINESSES There were several business owners who chose to open their businesses on Main Street in 2010. While their reasons for locating on Main Street varied, all of them cited the increased traffic and attention on Main Street as a reason for locating there, and that increased traffic and attention can be attributed to the infrastructure improvements made by the EDC in the last few years. These businesses will add minimally to the City's tax revenues and provide additional jobs, but perhaps even more importantly, they add to the quality of life for the residents of La Porte, and help attract additional businesses to the area and enhance our revitalization efforts in the Main Street District. New companies on Main Street included the following: - West Main Photography - 406 West Main Street - Chocolates by Mark - 210 West Main Street - Mainly Drinks - 223 West Main Street - Relics and Repeats (formerly Sisters on Main) — 323 West Main Street EDC 2010 Business Acrivity, 2/7/11 PAGE 2 OF 3 The following businesses on Main Street have also taken steps to either open a business on Main or to improve their existing facades, largely because of the improvements made on either end of Main Streets through projects of the EDC. - Smokes Wings (have a permit, will open later this year )— 324 West Main Street - King's Barbecue (new location) — 521 West Main Street - A Statement in Glass (improved fac�ade) — 301 West Main Street EDC 2010 Business Acrivity, 2/7/11 PAGE 3 OF 3