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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-11 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of DirectorsRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN ZEMANEK, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER 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 December 12, 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 La Porte Development Corporation Board held on November 15, 2011 — P. Fogarty 3. Consider approval or other action awarding a grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Mark Follis, and Follis Construction, Inc., for the Main Street Overlay District enhancement program to be awarded at the completion of the project — S. Osborne 4. Consider approval or other action authorizing the sale of real estate owned by the La Porte Development Corporation and described as parking lot situated on Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas to successful bidder on advertised sale by the City of La Porte of building and said adjoining parking lot, located at 912 West Main Street — S. Osborne 5. Set date for next meeting — S. Osborne 6. Board member 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. 7. Executive Session — The 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. 8. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. 9. 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 December 12, 2011, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation was posted on the City Hall bulletin Board on December 6, 2011. Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary certify that the attached notice and agenda of items was removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board on the day of 12011. Page 1 of 1 December 12, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Agenda 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2011 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order President Warren called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board present: Board members Zemanek, Clausen, Engelken, and Ojeda. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board absent: Vice President Pizzitola and Board member Woodard Staff Present: Steve Gillett, Traci Leach, Stacey Osborne, Patrice Fogarty, Stephen Barr, Michael Dolby, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City La Porte and the La Porte Development Corporation Board held on October 3, 2011 — P. Fogarty Board member Engelken moved to approve the minutes as presented. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Engelken, Clausen, Ojeda, and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Vice President Pizzitola and Board member Woodard 3. Receive presentation from Bob Mitchell of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership on the recent economic development activities — S. Osborne Bob Mitchell of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership provided a presentation and update on recent economic development activities. 4. Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed expenditures of the La Porte Development Corporation Board for the following Projects: (1) installation of a dog park at Little Cedar Bayou Park; (2) various improvements to Lomax Park; (3) Playground and related improvements at Creekmont and Bay Oaks Parks; and (4) construction of restroom at Bay Forest Golf Course — S. Osborne The La Porte Development Corporation Board opened the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. regarding proposed expenditures of the La Porte Development Corporation Board for the following Projects: (1) installation of a dog park at Little Cedar Bayou Park; (2) various improvements to Lomax Park; (3) Playground and related improvements at Creekmont and Bay Oaks Parks; and (4) construction of restroom at Bay Forest Golf Course — S. Osborne Page 1 of 3 November 15, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr presented the summary and provided a Power Point presentation. There were no public comments. The public hearing closed at 6:35 p.m. 5. Consider approval or other action concerning proposed expenditures of the La Porte Development Corporation to fund (4) four separate projects: (1) $45,000 to fund the installation of a dog park at Little Cedar Bayou Park; (2) $600,000 to fund various improvements to Lomax Park; (3) $105,000 to fund playground and related improvements at Creekmont and Bay Oaks Parks; and (4) $40,000 to fund the construction of a restroom at Bay Forest Golf Course — S. Osborne Board member Zemanek moved to approve proposed expenditures of the La Porte Development Corporation to fund (4) four separate projects: (1) $45,000 to fund the installation of a dog park at Little Cedar Bayou Park; (2) $600,000 to fund various improvements to Lomax Park; (3) $105,000 to fund playground and related improvements at Creekmont and Bay Oaks Parks; and (4) $40,000 to fund the construction of a restroom at Bay Forest Golf Course. Board member Clausen seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Vice President Pizzitola and Board member Woodard 6. Consider approval or other action regarding the sale of Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, in conjunction with the sale by the City of La Porte of its adjoining commercial building and parking lot at 912 West Main Street, and authorize the City of La Porte to conduct the bidding and sale of Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, on behalf of the City of La Porte Development Corporation — S. Osborne Board member Zemanek moved to approve the sale of Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, in conjunction with the sale by the City of La Porte of its adjoining commercial building and parking lot at 912 West Main Street, and authorize the City of La Porte to conduct the bidding and sale of Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of La Porte, on behalf of the City of La Porte Development Corporation. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Zemanek Nays: None Absent: Vice President Pizzitola and Board member Woodard 7. Set date for next meeting — S. Osborne Board members set the next meeting date for December 12, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. The Board will have a grant application presented for approval at the meeting. 8. Board Comments: There were no comments from board members. 9. 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. There was no executive session. Page 2 of 3 November 15, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 10. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. There was no executive session. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting. Board member Ojeda seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on this 12th day of December, 2011. President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 November 15, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 12/12/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Application Exhibits: Evaluation Summary Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: 15-9892-993-1100 Amount Budgeted: 5200,000 Amount Requested: 525,000 Budgeted Item: ES 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 District to improve building facades. The project was allotted $200,000. T he goals of the project were to beautify Main Street, to enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors, and to add value to the City of La Porte. Mark Follis has submitted a grant application for Follis Construction, Inc., which is located at 111 N. Broadway. The Enhancement Grant Application Committee met to discuss the application, and agreed that it should be approved for an amount not to exceed $25,000. The actual award will be one-half of the amount Mr. Follis spends on approved expenses for the project up to $25,000, and will be contingent upon the project being completed as indicated in this grant application. Attached is the application that Mr. Follis submitted, as well as an evaluation summary. The committee recommends that the Board conditionally award a grant in an amount not to exceed $25,000, based on receipts and completion of work as indicated. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Consider approving a grant amount not to exceed $25,000 for Mr. Follis and Follis Construction, Inc., to be awarded at the completion of the project, conditional upon receipts and completion of work as indicated. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager date MISS, Please print clearly. When you have completed the application, please submit the application to: City of Lo Porte Economic Development Office 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 77571 1 1 APPLICATION DATE: 0 C" J'ALU IA-1�- �\S Anolicant Name il i Business Name l�'V ift , Physical Business Address Busi mess &ner (if different from applicant) � I I . Mdv'i Uj Mailing Address Contact Phone Email Address TYPE P WOPK (check a# that apply): � Z-�.de Pe$ abllitation/Enkancement U Awnings/Signage C3 Beautification Er"O�t er (describe): DETAI LS OF PLANNED I M P P OVE M E NTS (attach odditionalpoges if necessary): CA, alibi Q—ik2'U'� C � J" pbul " i 0 � 01 �LLL - ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION, PAGE I N��� Please Hist Contractor and/or Project Architect Proposals and Total Amounts (attach original proposals): CONTRACTOP/PPOJCCT ARCHITECT TOTAL AMOUNT I R1 4. BUDGUDETAIL PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS APPLIED TOTAL �$� Fagade Rehab $ $ Awnings/Signage $ $ $ Beautification $ $ $ Other (list); $ $ $ Other (list): $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ - Toto9 estimated cost of proposed project:$ Wl ° U Amount requested (up to 50% of total Cost, $2.500 to $25,000): $ ni, please attach colorsomples, model numbers (for windows, doors, etc.), photos, scale drawing, and other illustrations of work to be completed Please include as much detailas possible.. Your signoture on this application certifies that you understond onclogree with the following statements: I have met with the EGIC 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 OP 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 facade, owning, 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 Lo Porte Economic Development Corporation immediately for the full amount Of the- 'ant. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION, PAGE 2 Fo8bConstructinm Bldg. Expansion and new fapade 2 Dence glass sheeting 4,000.00 3 Brick 4 Plaster 5 Framed openings for windows(5) -$ $ $ 6,750.00 5,250.00 1,890.00 6 Sheet metal work around windows (5) $ 1,000.00 7 Sheet metal cap trim $ 1,400.00 S Awning (east and north) 12,264.00 9 ITie backs (5) 1,250.00 10 Electric $ 3,000.00 11 Windows $ 2,263.00 12 Paint existing doors 13 Landscaping 14 Remove old landscaping $ $ $ 1,296.00 2,300.00 475.00 15 Drywall around windows $ 1,730.00 16 Rework existing downspouts $ 345.00 17 Sidewalk, approximately 601f x 4'wide 18 Drawings and permit fees $ $ 1,356.00 11500-00 Supervision Total $ $ 2,000.00 62,260M �',� �_< ��' aF �< u �;,a �� �, r � �' `� „� �� {, °� ,) r f r, is 1 t^ t @Z „ �, �{ � i , g � � ✓.gr' f ,�£ �, �b � 1 ��� �f J 1� A . j ,,,^�. � � �:. :rte; �: , _ .��.� - �. <.7 F :. ., y �� . ,t e, ��.,,,�_ a �� ,{ ,- .-�'' .� ::-�' .. BNSINESS. BY THE BAY. Main Street Enhancement Grant Program Application Evaluation Summary Application Date: 10/19/2011 Business Nance: Follis Construction jtl(�- Contact Name: Mark Follis Business Address: 111 N. Broadway / La Porte, TX 77571 Phone: 713-254-8358 Initial Review Date: 11/10/2011 Email: mfollis@follisconstruction.com RECOMMENDATION: Grant awarded in an amount not to exceed $25,000, based on reciepts and completion of work as indicated. Following is a summary of the evaluations of the Main Street Enhancement Grant Evaluating Comrm*mfttee (EGEC). Please note that if an item status is listed as "Conditional," the costs eligible for reimbursement 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. Evaluating Committee Members: Name rp.. .'f�v— �.�.�. •`�., e`Y.•.i°^..i.,n..i�.... `: :4�bi e..:,,: .:. �i3 :Ff",.�. --��nS�z'is,A�3li'<,�'.Xn )&t=3ky�`��� v'�,,; '�.0 .. }� y�n� �����ti 3i��z,it� tea?s.,v.'tut',4SR�i�;.t-}.i.i CYW �!5;.1;,•� Project Demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation. 23 5 4.6 Project will add to the beautification of Main Street. 22 5 4.4 Project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors. 23 5 4.6 Project will complement the surrounding buildings. 22 5 4.4 Project adds value to the City of La Porte. 22 5 4.4 Total Average Score (out of 25) 4.48 Evaluating Committee Members: Name Title Tim. Planning Director Debbie Inspections Director Stacey Economic Development Coordinator Monica Owner, Bay Port Animal Clinic Cris Resident, employee of La Car Porte NOTE: Mr. Follis will be doing his own construction work, and after much discussion the EGEC determined that supervision and overhead expenses are eligible for reimbursement in this case, since they would likely be added to the materials costs if another contractor were doing the work. However, the cost of the drywall around the windows and the expenses associated with drawing and permit fees were deemed ineligible. LA PORTE BY THE BAY 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-5017 page t of t REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 12/12/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Site Bid Tabulation Bidder List Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In October, 2009, the City of La Porte Development Corporation purchased Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of LaPorte, Harris County, Texas, from the owners of the Shipley Donuts store for a price of $23,000.00. These two lots are contiguous to the property owned by the City of La Porte, described as the commercial building at 912 West Main Street, and the parking lot adjacent to the building. On November 15, 2011, the EDC Board authorized the sale of the lots to be included in the real property sale of 912 W. Main Street. When the sale has been completed, the pro -rata portion of the sales price attributable to Lots 7 and 8, Block 52, Town of LaPorte, less expenses, will be remitted to the Economic Development Board. Six (6) bid packets were picked up and on November 30, 2011, two (2) bids were opened (see Bid Tabulation attached). The highest bid was received from the Economic Alliance in the amount of $125,000. Staff recommends that the EDC Board authorize the sale of real estate owned by the La Porte Development Corporation and described as parking lot situated on lots 7 and 8, block 52, to successful bidder on advertised sale by the City of La Porte of building and said adjoining parking lot, located at 912 West Main Street. This action is necessary should the Council accept one of the submitted bids. However, should the City Council decline to accept bids, this action would not bind the EDC Board to sell the parking lot property it owns. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Consider vote to authorize the sale of real estate owned by the La Porte Development Corporation and described as parking lot situated on lots 7 and 8, block 52, to successful bidder on advertised sale by the City of La Porte of building and said adjoining parking lot, located at 912 West Main Street. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Steve Gillett, Interim City Manager date c � TRACT .2 Ga " ^�. 0.24f I CRE:> 'u « 4 S 86'53'39W IQ Q po •!fX 6'17 x ©.Fid 39 E - 765.0{7 .. .�,... F.., iv �i si J-.< ! �.� V FEW -4-� w' 3 a SURVE"IAllc Co an x x ® tnw,xr m:, Ya7tx G f. y,f d2zr t'aaS / TvES''T MAIN STREET' eearr y n wx e.a�ro 6Yi �i ,rz SALE OF PROPERTY - BID #S12001 SALE OF 912 W. MAIN STREET BIDDER BID AMOUNT Roberto Trevino $55,000.00 submitted $25,000 Earnest Money Alliance Port Regions $125,000.00 submitted $25,000 Earnest Money 1 p r �: f u � t � `�� � � �' '' 4r� t i } 't,.r"