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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-14 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBERMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBERMIKE COOKSLEY, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBERJAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBERCHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MEETING AGENDACITY 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 Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation to be held on April 28, 2014April 28, 2014, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, , at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 05:10 PM to consider the following items of business:beginning at 05:10 PM to consider the following items of business: 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte Decelopment Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate Decelopment Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered separately)separately) (a)Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on April 14, 2014held on April 14, 2014 3.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTIONDISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a)Discussion regarding Workforce Development Programs Discussion regarding Workforce Development Programs -- S. Livingston S. Livingston (b)(b)Discussion regarding Proposed Projects for Fiscal Year 2014Discussion regarding Proposed Projects for Fiscal Year 2014Discussion regarding Proposed Projects for Fiscal Year 2014Discussion regarding Proposed Projects for Fiscal Year 2014----2015 2015 2015 2015 ---- S. Livingston S. Livingston S. Livingston S. Livingston 4.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING -- S. Livingston S. Livingston   5.Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; Recognition of Board member comments regarding matters appearing on agenda; Recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies.specific factual information or existing policies. 6.Executive Session Executive Session ——The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in 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 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.Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. 7.Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session.session. 8.AdjournAdjourn In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 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 281.470.5019.24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the April 28, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development I certify that a copy of the April 28, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on April 22, 2014 .Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on April 22, 2014 .   signature heresignature here     Patrice Fogarty, City SecretaryPatrice Fogarty, City Secretary   RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT RANDY WOODARD,BOARDMEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF APRIL14, 2014 April 14,2014, The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met onat the City Hall Council 5:00p.m Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at .to consider the followingitems of business: 1.CALL TO ORDER President Warrencalled the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.The following members of the LaPorte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice President Cooksley, Board membersMartin, Clausen, andEngelken.Absent: Board members Woodard and Ojeda Staff Present:Corby Alexander,Patrice Fogarty, Scott LivingstonandAssistant City Attorney Clark Askins. ( 2. CONSENT AGENDA All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte Development Corporation Boardand will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board memberrequests anitem be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on March24, 2014–P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the President of the La Porte Development Corporation Board to execute a development agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Rob Johnson Realty Corporation–S. Livingston Board memberCooksleymoved to approve the consent agendaas presented.Boardmember Clausenseconded. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Boardmembers Clausen, Martinand Engelken Nays: None Absent:Board membersWoodard and Ojeda 3.PRESENTATION (a) Receive presentation from Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership on recent activities –S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston introduced C. A. Shields with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. Mr. Shields provided an updateof activities with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and also touched on the outcome of the Biggert Waters Act. Board member Martin commended Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for the communication and efforts they conductedwhich impacted the outcome of the Biggert Waters Act. Page 1of 3 April 14, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Board member Engelken suggested Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership follow-up with the state legislature and have FEMA pay for the Ike Dike since they are going to have to pay for future flood claims ifit isn’t there. 4.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding Workforce Development Training –S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summaryand asked for direction regarding the Board’s desire to use the fundsin the current budget for Workforce Development Training. (1) Give staff and/or 4B Board approved companies in La Porte funds “up front” to re-train existing employees and/or train new employees. In this scenario, the development agreement with (2) claw-back provisions would be with each company.Reimburse staff and/or 4B Board approved companies in La Porte funds “after the fact” to re-train existing employees and/or train new employees. In this scenario, the development agreement with claw-back provisions would be with (3) each company.Pay San Jacinto College, or any other institution of higher learning or specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s),directly,to give “primary job training” to new and/or existing employees of staffand/or 4B Board approved companies in La Porte. In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto College, or any other institution of higher (4) learning or specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s).Pay San Jacinto College, or any other institution of higher learning or specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s),directly,to give “primary job training” to staff and/or 4B Board approved citizens of La Porte. In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto College, or any other institution of higher learning or the specialized (5) trainer(s)/consultant(s).Give funds to the San Jacinto College Education Foundation to hold in earnest and pay upon staff and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give “primary job training” to new and/or existing employees of staff and/or 4B Board approved companies in LaPorte. In this scenario, the development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto (6) College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College.Give funds to the SanJacinto College Education Foundation to hold in earnest and pay upon staff and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give “primary job training” to staff and/or 4B Board approved citizens of LaPorte. In this arrangement, the development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College. Board member Martin commented he would like to see money directed more toward companies rather than individuals due to companies staying around longterm. Board member Cooksley questioned how much money is set aside for Workforce Development Training. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded $50,000.00 and advised he and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins have discussed a vendor contract specifying funding. Board member Clausen commented he is not opposed to San Jacinto College but would like to save the funds for trying to get new companies to come La Porte and offer training assistance incentives. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised Board members he does not have to be given direction tonight. (b) Discussion or other action regarding 2014-2015 La Porte Development Corporation Board budget for proposed projects: Workforce Development/Training; Small Business Development; Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Greater Houston and the Northside Community; and LaPorte Municipal Airport a Master Planned Community –S. Livingston Page 2of 3 April 14, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary. 5.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING S. Livingston – Board members set the next meeting datesfor April 28, 2014; May 12, 2014; June 9, 2014;and July 14, 2014. STAFF REPORTS 6. (a)Receive Financial Report –M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Financial Report.There were no questions. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community 7. members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. President Richard Warren thanked everyone for attending the meeting. 8.ADJOURN There being no further business, at 5:53p.m.Board member Cooksleymoved to adjourn the MOTION PASSED. meeting.Board member Engelkenseconded. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Cooksley,Boardmembers Engelken, ClausenandMartin Nays: None Absent:Board members Woodard and Ojeda Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Patrice Fogarty,City Secretary th Passed and approved on this28dayofApril,2014. ____________________________________ President RichardWarren Page 3of 3 April 14, 2014, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM April 28, 2014April 28, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: 4B Board 4B Board Scott D. Livingston Scott D. Livingston Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: N/A N/A Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism Account Number:Account Number: Department: Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The intent of this agenda item is to foster an open discussion about what the 4B Board wishes to do to support The intent of this agenda item is to foster an open discussion about what the 4B Board wishes to do to support “Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce Development””in La Porte.  4B funds must be given only for in La Porte.  4B funds must be given only for ““primary job trainingprimary job training””; ; they cannot be they cannot be legally used to support public education, general education, or career awareness. legally used to support public education, general education, or career awareness.    Usually, development corporations use workforce development/training funds as an incentive to either Usually, development corporations use workforce development/training funds as an incentive to either   However, the 4B Board may   However, the 4B Board may lure a new industry to town or encourage an existing industry to expand.lure a new industry to town or encourage an existing industry to expand. also wish to consider using all or a portion of the funds to support also wish to consider using all or a portion of the funds to support ““Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce Development””in any of the in any of the additional and following ways:additional and following ways:   staff and/or 4B Board approved staff and/or 4B Board approved funds funds ““””to reto re--train existing train existing (1)       Givecompanies in La Portecompanies in La Porteup frontup front employees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with clawemployees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with claw--back provisions back provisions would be with each company. would be with each company.    staff and/or 4B Board approved staff and/or 4B Board approved funds funds ““””to reto re-train (2)       ReimburseReimbursecompanies in La Portecompanies in La Porteafter the factafter the fact existing employees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with clawexisting employees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with clawexisting employees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with clawexisting employees and/or train new employees.  In this scenario, the development agreement with claw--back back back back provisions would be with each company.provisions would be with each company.  Pay (3)       San Jacinto College, any other institution of higher learning, or specialized trainerSan Jacinto College, any other institution of higher learning, or specialized trainer directly to give directly to give ““primary job trainingprimary job training””to new and/or existing employees of staff and/or 4B to new and/or existing employees of staff and/or 4B (s)/consultant(s)(s)/consultant(s) Board approvedBoard approved.  In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto .  In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto companies in La Porte companies in La Porte College, any other institution of higher learning, or the specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s).College, any other institution of higher learning, or the specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s). Pay  (4)       San Jacinto College, any other institution of higher learning, or specialized trainerSan Jacinto College, any other institution of higher learning, or specialized trainer directly to give directly to give ““primary job trainingprimary job training””to staff and/or 4B Board approved to staff and/or 4B Board approved .  (s)/consultant(s)(s)/consultant(s)citizens of La Portecitizens of La Porte In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto College, any other institution of higher In this scenario, the development agreement would be with San Jacinto College, any other institution of higher learning, or the specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s).learning, or the specialized trainer(s)/consultant(s). Give funds to the Give funds to the to hold in earnest and pay upon staff to hold in earnest and pay upon staff  (5)       San Jacinto College Education FoundationSan Jacinto College Education Foundation and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give ““primary job trainingprimary job training””to new and/or existing employees to new and/or existing employees of staff and/or 4B Board approvedof staff and/or 4B Board approved.  In this scenario, our development agreement would .  In this scenario, our development agreement would companies in La Porte companies in La Porte be with both the San Jacinto College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College.be with both the San Jacinto College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College.  Give funds to the Give funds to the to hold in earnest and pay upon staff to hold in earnest and pay upon staff (6)       San Jacinto College Education FoundationSan Jacinto College Education Foundation and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give and/or 4B Board approval to San Jacinto College to give ““primary job trainingprimary job training””to staff and/or 4B Board approved to staff and/or 4B Board approved .  In this arrangement, our development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto .  In this arrangement, our development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto citizens of La Portecitizens of La Porte .  In this arrangement, our development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto .  In this arrangement, our development agreement would be with both the San Jacinto College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College.College Education Foundation and San Jacinto College. How would you like to use these funds which have been set aside for How would you like to use these funds which have been set aside for ““Workforce Development/ TrainingWorkforce Development/ Training””?? Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Give staff direction regarding the BoardGive staff direction regarding the Board’’s desire to use funds which have been allocated for s desire to use funds which have been allocated for ““Workforce Workforce Development/TrainingDevelopment/Training””.. Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM April 28, 2014April 28, 2014AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A S. Livingston S. Livingston Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: Account Number:Account Number: Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism Department: Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO 1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Every “project””of the LPDC may be considered for approval only after a 60 day public notice for a public hearing of the LPDC may be considered for approval only after a 60 day public notice for a public hearing has been published and the public hearing has been conducted.  Also, according to the bylaws of the La Porte has been published and the public hearing has been conducted.  Also, according to the bylaws of the La Porte Development Corporation, Development Corporation, , including expenses that are included in the approved budget, for , including expenses that are included in the approved budget, for all expensesall expenses must be approved by the City Council.  All things considered, it takes about three (3) months to must be approved by the City Council.  All things considered, it takes about three (3) months to $15,000or moreor more authorize funding for each authorize funding for each ““projectproject””of the LPDC.of the LPDC.  Rather than waiting until we need the funds for a  Rather than waiting until we need the funds for a ““projectproject””before conducting the process of holding a public before conducting the process of holding a public hearing, designating a hearing, designating a ““projectproject””, , approving a approving a ““projectproject””, , and then seeking approval from City Council to use the and then seeking approval from City Council to use the funds for a desired funds for a desired ““projectproject””, , it may be beneficial to take all these necessary steps during the budget process for it may be beneficial to take all these necessary steps during the budget process for the new fiscal year. the new fiscal year.   When the City Council votes to approve the proposed budget of the 4B Board for FY 2014 When the City Council votes to approve the proposed budget of the 4B Board for FY 2014--2015, it could consider 2015, it could consider approving each designated approving each designated ““projectproject””as part of the approved budget.  This would allow the 4B Board to use the as part of the approved budget.  This would allow the 4B Board to use the funds later in the year when the funds are needed, rather than waiting to hold a public hearing on the same funds later in the year when the funds are needed, rather than waiting to hold a public hearing on the same funds later in the year when the funds are needed, rather than waiting to hold a public hearing on the same funds later in the year when the funds are needed, rather than waiting to hold a public hearing on the same “project”later in the year.later in the year.  Therefore, the 4B Board may wish to consider which  Therefore, the 4B Board may wish to consider which ““projectsprojects””it either anticipates or may wish to address it either anticipates or may wish to address during the new fiscal year. during the new fiscal year.   Possible “ProjectsProjects””in FY 2014 in FY 2014 --20152015 Proposed “ProjectsProjects””, , and the proposed budget for each project, in FY 2014 and the proposed budget for each project, in FY 2014 --2015 may be considered as follows:2015 may be considered as follows:   for Workforce Development/Training,  for Workforce Development/Training,  $50,000$50,000   to support Small Business Development  ( to support Small Business Development  (please note the enclosed, background please note the enclosed, background $25,000$25,000   information for further detailsinformation for further details))   Other ideas? Other ideas?   Please note that it currently appears that all funds for Please note that it currently appears that all funds for ““projectsprojects””to address either reto address either re--developing or redeveloping or re--purposing purposing the airport will be requested to come from the 4B Board. be requested to come from the 4B Board. notnot   Proposed Timeline to Consider New Proposed Timeline to Consider New ““ProjectsProjects””for FY 2014 for FY 2014 --20152015   Discuss and finalize proposed new Discuss and finalize proposed new ““projectsprojects””for FY 2014 for FY 2014 --2015 during our next, proposed meeting at 5:00 2015 during our next, proposed meeting at 5:00 thth pm on , , Monday, April 28Monday, April 28   Consider authorizing staff to publicly publish notice of a public hearing to discuss and designate each project Consider authorizing staff to publicly publish notice of a public hearing to discuss and designate each project thth as a “projectproject””in the proposed budget for FY 2014in the proposed budget for FY 2014--2015 on 2015 on , , Monday, July 14Monday, July 14   thth thth By May 15By May 15 staff will publicly publish and post a public hearing to discuss and designate each of these staff will publicly publish and post a public hearing to discuss and designate each of these thth “projectsprojects””as a as a ““projectproject””in the proposed budget for FY 2014 in the proposed budget for FY 2014 --2015 on 2015 on , and , and Monday, July 14Monday, July 14   Conduct a public hearing on Conduct a public hearing on , 2014 during a posted 4B Board meeting to designate and , 2014 during a posted 4B Board meeting to designate and Monday, July 14Monday, July 14 approve each approve each ““projectproject””to be included in the proposed budget of the 4B Board for FY 2014to be included in the proposed budget of the 4B Board for FY 2014--2015. 2015.   Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 2030 Comprehensive Plan In Priority #13 (out of 16) of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, City Council directed staff to: Establish a small business incubator site within the City in coordination with San Jacinto locating the site in Downtown or near San Jacinto College Comments: 1.Hosting a business incubator can be expensive (utilities, rent, personnel, equipment, administration). 2.The San Jacinto College Small Business Development Center at 203 Ivy Drive in Deer Park already supports and offers training and counseling to the prospective new business owners and entrepreneurs in our community. 3.Rather than investing in a separate small business development center, consider setting aside funds 1.The project principal(s) have attended and completed SBDC training. 2.The project principal(s) have developed a full business plan that has been approved by the SBDC. 3.The project has received financing from the Small Business Administration. 4.The project principal(s) are planning to invest a portion of their own funds into the project (at least $10,000 or 10% of the project). 5.The new business enterprise represents something that the community of La Porte wants to welcome to the community. Note: including cash grants for equipment, rent, or startup capital, sales tax rebates, or property tax rebates in lieu of tax abatement. ğŅƷĻƩ considering all the other sources of funding including, but not limited to, the SBA, contribution. Northside Plan In Recommendation #46 of the Northside Plan, City Council directed staff to: Utilize the Three Track Training Program offered by Harris County for Target Area Non-Profit Organizations to mobilize and assist interested partners, including non-profit organizations, to develop more community engagement and develop opportunities for workforce development/training. Comments: th 1.After further discussion with the City Council on Saturday, April 12, staff understands that the City envision staff supporting local efforts by volunteers and non-profit organizations by putting them in touch with training programs and resources that will enable them to be successful. 2.Three Track Training Program 3.However the Community Development Department of Harris County recommends working with an organization called the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) of Greater Houston 4.The LISC is the largest community development organization in the nation, which focuses on a more comprehensive community development model to build a sustainable community. 5.The LISC takes a collaborative approach to helping neighbors build communities and offers financial resources (loans, grants), technical assistance (consulting), and relationships with local and national policymakers to local community development corporations. 6.The LISC takes a resident-led approach to comprehensive community development. Since 1989, the LISC and its affiliates have invested over $187 million in Houston, with an additional $443 million leveraged. 7.The Community Development Department at Harris County also recommends that we consider a Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 8.Go to www.lisc.org/houston/about_us/index.php for more information. 9.If the Council wishes to investigate a partnership with the LISC further, then please consider authorizing staff to meet with the LISC staff to determine the needs for a working relationship.