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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember At -Large A CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 RANDY WOODARD Board member NANCY OJEDA Board member CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation to be held on Monday, June 6, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to order 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation held on April 4, 2011 — P. Fogarty 3. Review Way -finding Signage proposals for the City of La Porte and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne 4. Review fagade grant requests and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne 5. Discussion regarding Lomax Arena — S. Osborne 6. Executive Session The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. 7. Board comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies — Board members Ojeda, Woodard, Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek, Vice President Pizzitola and President Warren. 8. Adjourn In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte City will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the June 6, 2011, agenda of items to be considered by the La Porte Development Corporation Board was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board on May 31, 2011. Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the La Porte Development Corporation Board was removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board on the _ day of 12011 Title: Page 1 of 1 June 6, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Agenda La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Item June 6, 2011 Call to order RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK Councilmember At -Large A CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 2 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 RANDY WOODARD Board member NANCY OJEDA Board member MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2011 The La Porte Development Corporation Board of the City of La Porte met on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board present: Vice President Pizzitola; Board members Engelken, Zemanek, Woodard, Clausen and Ojeda. Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager's Office: Ron Bottoms, Traci Leach and Stacey Osborne City Secretary's Office: Patrice Fogarty City Attorney: Clark Askins Finance Director: Michael Dolby 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting held on March 7, 2011 — P. Fogarty Board member Engelken moved to approve the minutes as presented. Committee member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Clausen Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None 3. Discuss and review updated Way -finding Signage options and costs associated for the City of La Porte and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided alternatives on the appearance and costs of Way -finding Signage. Board members directed Ms. Osborne to move forward with Option "3," and all agreed it was the best appearing sign. Regarding placement of a sign in Location "A," Option "A" was chosen. Ms. Osborne will inquire if design can be breakaway signs per Texas Department of Transportation requirements. Page 1 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 4. Discuss and review former car dealerships along State Highway 146 and marketing options and provide staff with direction — N. Ojeda Fran Lowe, Jay and Lester Marks, Senior Director John Littman and Executive Vice -President Kelley Parker of Cushman & Wakefield discussed the vacant car dealership properties along State Highway 146. The properties have been actively marketed with brokers and developers for at least a year. Zoning issues seem to be the holdup because interest has been from the port/trucking industry. The price has been reduced in order to generate interest in retail; however, in these economic times, it is not favorable for retail. Board members inquired what type of port -related businesses are interested in the properties and was informed truck and trailer maintenance. Retail businesses are not locating in this area. The Buc-ee's Corporation was contacted; however, they are not building stores at this time. 5. Discuss low -powered FM Radio Station within the City of La Porte and provide staff with direction— R. Woodard Board member Randy Woodard discussed a low -powered FM Radio Station and informed the members that the La Porte Independent School District is very receptive to running this low powered FM Radio Station. Mr. Woodard informed an application for a construction permit with the FCC or internet radio streaming not requiring an application with the FCC is required. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins was asked to research whether the Corporation could give seed money to be utilized for this type of project. The school district would be in charge of the radio station, and it would provide great opportunities for the students to run their own radio station. Board member Pizzitola inquired as to the time frame the Board would be donating money toward the project. The seed money request is $15,000.00; however, the bulk of the money needed to actually bring about the project would be through large donations given through the proposed establishment of a 501(c)(3). If only internet streaming comes about, the station can accept commercial advertising; but if a low -powered radio station is established, there is no advertising allowed; however, companies may underwrite programming. Board member Engelken stepped away from the table at 5:45 p.m. and returned at 5:46 p.m. The low -powered FM Radio Station is an excellent way to communicate to the public information in industry, city council, planning and zoning issues, and economic development in the community. Assistant City Attorney Askins will advise if the EDC can provide seed money for this purpose 6. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. An executive session was not convened. 7. Board Comments: President Warren and Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Clausen, Ojeda and Woodard There were no comments from Board members. Page 2 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 8. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on this _ day of , 2011. President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 6/6/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Sign Example Exhibits: Directional Signage Quotes Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: Capital Improvement Account Number: 015-9892-992-11.00 Amount Budgeted: 575,000 Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the April 4, 2011 meeting of the La Porte Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the EDC received a report regarding way -finding signage for the City of La Porte. The Board expressed the desire to see sign design options that were more within the approved budget for this project, and staff gathered additional proposals for the project to present to the Board. Staff asked that the companies provide a sign design as close as possible to the example provided (Sign Example). Staff recommends moving forward with National Sign Plazas, Inc., whose total bid for the project was $43,750--$3,400 per unit for single -sided signs and $4,000 per unit for double -sided signs. Staff believes this company will provide signs according to City specifications at the most reasonable price. All of the quotes are attached here for the Board's reference. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Ron Bottoms, City Manager date CITY OF LA PORTE QUOTE FORM The City of La Porte is requesting quotes on directional signage-. Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted in detail. Be sure to include all charges, including freight, handling, delivery, and any other fees. Quote must be returned on this form. Prices shall be firm for a minimum of thirty (30) days. You may fill out this form electronically or manually. Please fax your quotes to Stacey Osborne, fax number 281-842-1259, by 5/26/11. If more information is needed, please contact Stacey Osborne at 281-470-5017 or e -mail - os born es(aDlaportetx.gov. SPECIFICATIONS QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE - Directional signs, similar in design and structure to 11 the attached Model Design. Please provide a photograph or illustration of what your design will look like. - Six (6) of the 11 signs are two-sided. - Location descriptions will vary according to the sign location, but there will be no more than seven (7) locations listed on each sign. - Diagrams showing sign locations and descriptions are included in the attached PDF. Total: $41,000.00 Freight/Delivery Cost: Itemize any additional fees or charges (use additional page if needed): ITEM QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE Installation 11 $250.00 $2,750.00 Grand Total (price shall be firm and may not be exceeded): State delivery time ARO (after receipt of order) Vendor Name: U 1'TTit__T;j Contact name: Signature: days NATIONAL SIGN PLAZAS SFB-AIITTED TO: City o f La Porte Stacey F. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator La Porte, TV 77571 (2SIl 471-5020 SFB-AIITTED BF: `"ational Sign Plazas, Inc. Steve Start ell GovernmentRelations Officer Houston, TV 77092 (713) 673-2590 a BID TERl IS: Included in this "Project Bid" is the development of scale ch awings and construction documents for each sign type The information contained within this `Project Bid" is to be used as a guideline for pricing relative to the fabrication and installation of wayfinding and directional signage. Prices reflect assumptions based on standard circumstances. Extreme circumstances such as rush delivery, special equipment flatwork or the like will require alterations to this `Project Bid". .SIG -V F4BRIC:4TI0_V & 1-NST4LLATIO_ . - Single Sided - (1) 3" square post with TXDOT approved breakaway base and ball finial. Post length not to exceed 10' above grade (1) Aluminum sign face angle cut to match 30" radius (1) Perforated aluminum screen angle cut to match 30" radius (1) Aluminum circle 9" radius Sian elements painted and; or cut out of exterior grade retro -reflective vinyl Post elements powder -coated Final color scheme to be determined by City Sign hardware included - Double Sided - (1) 3" square post with TXDOT approved breakaway base and ball finial. Post length not to exceed 10' above grade (2) Aluminum sign face angle cut to match 30" radius (2) Perforated aluminum screen angle cut to match 30" radius (2) Aluminum circle 9" radius Sian elements painted and; or cut out of exterior grade retro -reflective vinyl Post elements powder -coated Final color scheme to be determined by City Sign hardware included - Installation - Field inspection and line -of -sight establishment Underground utility locates Grade adjustment and right-of-way establishment - Total - UNYT.S (888) 982-1234 e National Sign Plazas, Inc 0 NvNv\v.nsp.biz 6 M 22 TOT4L I $17,000.00 ($3,400.00 per Unit) $24.000.00 ($4,000.00 per Unit) $2,750.00 ($250.00 per Unit) S43,750.00 May. 25, 2011 5 , 09 pm Sparkle Sign Company CITY OF LA PORTE QUOTE FORM No, 5792 P. 1 The City of La Porte is requesting quotes on . directional signage . Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted in detail. Be sure to include all charges, including freight, handling, delivery, and any other fees. Quote must be returned on this form, Prices shall be firm for a minimum of thirty (30) days. You may fill out this form electronically or manually. Please fax your quotes to Stacey Osborne, fax number 281-842-1259, by 5126111. If more information is needed, please contact Stacey Osborne at 261-470-5017 or e-mail: osbornes@,Iaportetx,nov. SPECIFICATIONS QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE - Directional signs, similar in design and structure to 11 $6,550.00 $72,050,00 the attached Model Design. Please provide a photograph or illustration of what your design will look like. - Six (6) of the I I signs are two-sided. - Location descriptions will vary according to the sign location, but there will be no more than seven (7) locations listed on each sign. - Diagrams showing sign locations and descriptions are Included in the attached PDF. Total; $72,050.00 Freight/Delivery Cost: Itemize any additional fees or char es use additional )age if needed ITEM QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE No lade closure included Na permits included Obstacles beneath grade may impact location and st, ffGrand Total rice shall be firm and may not be exceeded State delivery time ARO (after receipt of order) 45 days Vendor Name. Sparkle Si n Co. Inc. Phone #: 713.856.8500 Contact name; Ste hen Griffin Signature: ILSLL S-01 `allod E j u95L se d N W", AP-NJEd WOL 1VA Wi b09 L808 958 £ILSXe�Je0058 958 E1L LbOLL'Xl'uolsnoH. peOb 746uM 8£6L a;god EZ 3o �i►� IAVNIW 30f :ioeiuoo ')NI °'0) NOIS 31�21tldS REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 6/6/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Award Breakdown Exhibits: `Before" photographs Exhibits: "After" photographs Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: 15-9892-993-1100 Amount Budgeted: 5200,000 Amount Requested: $6,179.41 Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the 2008-09 budget year, the La Porte Economic Development Corporation agreed to fund an enhancement grant program for the Main Street Overlay District. The program offered matching grants of up to $25,000 for businesses in the Main Street Ov erlav District to improve building facades. The project was allotted $200,000. The goals of the project ivere to beautify Main Street, to enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors, and to add value to the Cite of La Porte. Sande Baldivin, owner of A Statement in Glass, submitted a grant proposal several months ago. Staff formed an Enhancement Grant Application Committee consisting of the Planning Director, Economic Development Coordinator, Cite Inspector, and two business owners and/or citizens not located in the Main Street Overlay District (Cris Santiago and Dr. Monica Rogers). Because there was no formal evaluation system in place, staff created an Application Evaluation document that was used to evaluate Ms. Baldivin's grant application. Upon review, the committee approved the application unanimously. Tonight staff is asking the EDC to consider awarding $6,179.41 to Ms. Baldivin. Ms. Baldivin did submit her grant application on October 29, 2010, prior to starting the work on her building, and after consulting with Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne about color scheme and design. Staff did not have a committee in place when she submitted the application, and it took us about a month to form the committee and to meet to discuss the project. Ms. Baldivin completed the work in the meantime, and submitted her receipts in the hopes that her project would be approved. Attached are an Award Breakdown of Ms. Baldivin's application that lists each item requested and the committee's recommendation for each item and "after" photographs of Ms. Baldivin's business. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Consider awarding a grant of $6,179.41 to Ms. Baldivin and A Statement in Glass. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Ron Bottoms, City Manager date BUSINESS. BY INE BAY. Main Street Enhancement Grant Program Application Evaluation/Award Breakdown Application Date: 10/29/2010 Review Date: 5/5/2011 Business Name: A Statement in Glass Contact Name: Sandra Baldwin Business Address: 301 W. Main Street, La Porte, TX 77571 Phone: 281-470-1314 Email: info@astatementinglass.com AWARD STATUS: Recommendation for an award in the amount of $6,179.41, to be presented at the June 6, 2011 meeting of the EDC Board of Directors Please review the status of following items that have been submtted for reimbursement and provide additional information if necessary. Please note that if an item status is listed as "Conditional," the costs eligible for reimursement for that item may increase or decrease depending upon the additional information provided. If you have any questions about the items listed below, please call the Economic Development Office at (281) 470-5017. 1 JAwning, Painting approved $ 3,200.00 2 Roof, Gutter Repair (American Awning) not approved $ 12,800.00 Funds for this project are reserved for exterior improvements only. 3 Decorative Lighting approved $ 140.00 4 Construction -windows, doors, facade approved $ 6,335.00 Reciepts/Proposals include both primary construction and additional items, such as trim, siding, etc. 5 Electrical approved $ 15688.00 6 Glass for windows approved $ 288.00 7 Supplies approved $ 707.81 8 Foundation not approved $ 1,800.00 Funds for this project are reserved for exterior improvements only. Total project cost: $ 26,958.81 Total amount eligible for reimbursement: $ 12,358.81 Total amount ineligible for reimbursement: $ 14,600.00 Total recommendation (50% of eligible expenses): $ 6,179.41 LA POPTE BY THE BAY 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-5017 page 1 of 1 La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Item June 6, 2011 Discussion regarding Lomax Arena La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Item June 6, 2011 6. Executive Session The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Item June 6, 2011 7. Board Comments — Matters appearing on agenda; Recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy.