Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-28-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 September 30, 2015, The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on at the City Hall Council 5:00 p.m Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following items of business: 1. CALL TO ORDER President Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard. Absent: Board member Martin. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, and Clark Askins. ( 2. CONSENT All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte Development 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 separately.) (a) Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on August 26, 2015 – P. Fogarty Board member Engelken moved to approve minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on August 26, 2015 – S. Harris. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Clausen, Woodard and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Board member Martin (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing staff to execute payment in the amount of $15,787.63 to David or Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of the Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway - S. Livingston Board member Engelken moved to authorize staff to execute payment in the amount of $15,787.63 to David or Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of the Oak Center at 1000 S. MOTION PASSED. Broadway. Vice President Cooksley seconded. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Clausen, Woodard and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Councilmember Martin Page 1 of 3 September 30, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to pursue in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years – S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for economic development initiatives for staff to pursue in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years. Thefollowingproposed range of projectsdiscussed were: Attract/Create Primary Jobs; Attract/Expand the Tax Base; Quality of Life Projects; Retail; Restaurants; Family Oriented Entertainment; Office; Research and Development; Workforce Development; Airport Redevelopment; Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment; Redevelopment throughout the City of La Porte; Affordable Housing and Other. Mr. Livingston suggested he send an email of the proposed projects to Board members to identify from most important to least important projects for staff to pursue in FY 2015-2016. The agenda was taken out of order at this time for Board members to convene an executive session. Board member Clausen left the meeting at 5:53 p.m., and did not attend the executive session. 6. 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, including, but not limited to, the following: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 – For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. Board members recessed the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting to convene an executive session at 5:53 p.m. to m eet with Economic Development Coordinator to discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. 7. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session. Board members reconvened into the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting at 6:33 p.m. Regarding Texas Government Code, Section 551.072:Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation. Board member Ojeda motioned to move forward to investigate further real estate possibilities. Board MOTION PASSED member Woodard seconded. . Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Board members Martin and Clausen 3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION The agenda was taken out of order earlier during the meeting. See above where Discussion Item 3(a) was presented by Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston. (b) Discussion and possible action to establish a “Rainy Day Fund” for future use – S. Livingston Page 2 of 3 September 30, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Board member Woodard presented a summary to establish a “Rainy Day Fund” for future use and asked Board members to consider discussing the idea at the next meeting. Board member Engelken commented there is a fund available with 2.3 million dollars that can be applied to any project and he does not see the value of establishing a “Rainy Day Fund.” Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised he will place the item on the next agenda for discussion. (c) Discussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee – S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to propose establishing an Incentive Policy Subcommittee consisting of three Board members that are willing to meet and detail the guidelines for the incentives offered by the Board, and to fully discuss the issues related to the development of the incentive policy. Board member Engelken motioned to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee and appoint President Warren and Board members Woodard and Martin to serve as the members. Vice- MOTION PASSED President Cooksley seconded.. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda and Engelken Nays: None Absent: Board members Clausen and Martin 4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING S. Livingston – Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, and Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community 5. members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Ojeda requested an update on the ALDI grocery store. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston reported it will be late February before construction begins. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. MOTION PASSED Vice-President Cooksley seconded. . Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary Passed and approved on this 28 th day of October, 2015. ____________________________________ President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 September 30, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes This is an Unaudited Statement. City of La Porte La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary (Section 4B Sales Tax) Previous ReportFY 2014-15FY 2013-14 Unaudited Beginning Fund Balance 9/30$ 3,322,635$ 3,322,635$ 2,768,155 Plus Year to Date Revenues: 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 1,268,726 2,097,221 1,892,561 Transfers-In 175,000 175,000 - Interest Income 5,003 7,734 5,565 Total Revenues 1,448,729 2,279,955 1,898,126 Equals Total Resources 4,771,364 5,602,590 4,666,281 Less Year to Date Expenditures: Payroll 65,010 103,544 69,790 Supplies 416 1,550 1,561 Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities) 188,429 251,078 606,484 Capital Outlay - - 177,000 * Debt Service Transfer 722,545 1,083,817 948,545 Total Expenditures 976,400 1,439,989 1,803,380 Estimated Year to Date Fund Balance as of 9/30/2015$ 3,794,964$ 4,162,601$ 2,862,901 Commitments Pipeline Grill$ 300,000 Richard Industrial Group 10,000 ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc. 426,000 Debt Service Reserve 1,083,817 $ 1,819,817 Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 2,342,784 Projection Through Year End Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 2,342,784 Plus: Estimated Sales Tax 277,779 Less: Estimated Operational Costs - Less: Debt Service Transfers - Projected Year End Fund Balance$ 2,620,563 Sales tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2015 are estimated to be $2,375,000. Previously Funded Projects (Funding in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund) BudgetExpendituresBalance Façade Grants 300,000 115,909 184,091 Total 300,000 115,909 184,091 *Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields. REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: ED Gen. Fund ED Gen. Fund Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston Requested By:Requested By: Source of Funds:Source of Funds: BalanceBalance Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism Department: CIP CIP Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Account Number:Account Number: 015.9892.993.1100015.9892.993.1100 $250,000.00$250,000.00 Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: $250,000.00$250,000.00 Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with $107,669, and directed staff to businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with $107,669, and directed staff to publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized “project”during FY 2015during FY 2015--2016.  When the City Council approved the ED Board2016.  When the City Council approved the ED Board’’s proposed budget in September, s proposed budget in September, it ratified and approved the Boardit ratified and approved the Board’’s decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. s decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.  By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a ““projectproject””during the new fiscal year and publishing during the new fiscal year and publishing the required 60 day public notice of the Boardthe required 60 day public notice of the Board’’s intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately s intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year.  post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year.   The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is $250,972.37, which includes the transfer of $107,669, The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is $250,972.37, which includes the transfer of $107,669, payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 January 2016.  Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did January 2016.  Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did not reimburse them the maximum approved amount.  As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater not reimburse them the maximum approved amount.  As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015- 2016.     Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a ““projectproject””during Fiscal Year for 2015Fiscal Year for 2015--2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte.         Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a ““projectproject””for FY for FY 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte. related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte.  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 October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: ED Gen. Fund ED Gen. Fund Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston Requested By:Requested By: Source of Funds:Source of Funds: BalanceBalance Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism Department: CIP 015CIP 015--98929892--993993-- Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Account Number:Account Number: 11001100 $250,000.00$250,000.00 Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: $250,000.00$250,000.00 Amount Requested:Amount Requested: 1. Public Hearing Notice Public Hearing Notice Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with , and directed staff to , and directed staff to $107,669$107,669 publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized “project”during FY 2015during FY 2015--2016.  When the City Council approved the ED Board2016.  When the City Council approved the ED Board’’s proposed budget in September, s proposed budget in September, it ratified and approved the Boardit ratified and approved the Board’’s decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. s decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.  By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a ““projectproject””during the new fiscal year and publishing during the new fiscal year and publishing the required 60 day public notice of the Boardthe required 60 day public notice of the Board’’s intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately s intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year. post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year.  The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is , which includes the transfer of $107,669, , which includes the transfer of $107,669, $250,972.37$250,972.37 payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 January 2016.  Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did January 2016.  Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did not reimburse them the maximum approved amount.  As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater not reimburse them the maximum approved amount.  As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015- 2016.    Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a ““projectproject””during Fiscal Year for 2015Fiscal Year for 2015--2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte. Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a ““projectproject””for FY for FY 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte. related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte.  Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 THE BAY AREA OBSERVER PAGE 7 Classifieds LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES $9.50 per column inch LIQUOR LEGAL NOTICES $10.50 per column inch LEGAL/ ESTATE/GARAGE SALES HELP WANTED SERVICES Dental PUBLIC NOTICES Estate/ RETIRED Assistant LAWYER/ Garage Sale To Place Legal and Public Notices: JUDGE Email editor@bayareaobserver.com or Call 281-907-3140 3139 Fondren seeking experienced Available To Prepare Wills, LaPorte dental assistant.Strong Powers of Attorney. Living City of La Porte Request for Proposal 8-21 and 8-22 only Wills etc, Probate Wills & oral surgery skills a Estates, Authorized must. Bilingual and 3 8AM-noon To Perform Marriage City of La Porte Sealed RFP #15505 – Bank Depository Services will be accepted until years experience a plus. Ceremonies Cash only 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the City Hall Information Desk, located at Will Come Come join our 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, TX 77571. Proposals will be opened and the names of Huge Christmas To Your Home the respondents publicly read immediately following the closing hour. For information growing team! collection, ADA Reasonable Rates to register and bid, visit: www.publicpurchase.com. For questions, contact purchasing@ Joe M. Pirtle equipment incl. stair laportetx.gov. Send resume to: lift chair, furniture, kgarza@gmsdent.com Telephone & Fax (281) 942-9268 housewares, clothing. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Call 713-703-8622 HELP WANTED LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT WANTED TO BUY for more info CORPORATION BOARD (TYPE B BOARD) DRIVERS ESTATE WANTED NOW! of the City of La Porte, Texas will conduct a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th day NO CDL SALE of the City of La Porte, Texas will conduct a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on the 28th day of October, 2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La REQUIRED of October, 2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on a proposed Aug 20-21-22 Porte, Texas. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on a proposed Must be 21 + program by the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 program by the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 Pass Drug/BG Thurs - thru -Sat improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses Valid DL, clean MYR 8 am til 2 p.m., improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte participating in the 2015-2016 La Porte Enhancement Grant CASH www.RCXHires.com throughout the City of La Porte participating in the 2015-2016 La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. each day 1502 Poplar Cove Persons wishing to address the Board pro or con shall be required to sign in before the meet - DRIVERS for old Persons wishing to address the Board pro or con shall be required to sign in before the meet ing is convened. $5,000 SIGN-ON Bonus! Great La Porte pay, tons of South Texas work. Home furnishings CITY OF LA PORTE Frac Sand hauling; Must have -Couch - Loveseat - Patrice Fogarty, TRMC tractor, pneumatic trailer and Patrice Fogarty, TRMC City Secretary blower. 1-888-880-5918 Andy Antique tables - rock -Antique tables - rock ing chairs - 16 Gun AIRLINES ARE HIRING 832-244-6996 Train for high paying aviation Stack On Gun Safe - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING career. FAA approved program. hunting and camping ON DANGEROUS BUILDINGS placement assistance. Call Avi equipment- costume - Print ation Institute of Maintenance, jewelry- Southwest 1-888-886-7315 pictures - Xmas items - - CDL-A REGIONAL DRIV dard, and is in violation of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances # 82-476. CDL-A REGIONAL DRIVCDL-A REGIONAL DRIV- porcelain dolls ERS -Earn more! .37 with 1+ years experience. Top out pay As such, a public hearing will be held on August 24, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of La experience required. www. .42.5 cpm. 4-12 months expe Let Our Readers August 24, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of La - Porte City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571. drivefortango.com. 1-877-826- rience, paid refresher course Porte City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas 77571. See Your Business At this hearing, the Owner, Lienholder or Mortgagee will be required and has the burden to 4605 available. 1-888-362-8608 or prove that the building is in compliance with the ordinances of the City of La Porte, or if the AVERITTcareers.com. EOE DRIVERS- .57 Lanes start at In The building is not in compliance, to submit a scope of any work showing proposed method of .38 CPM with 1 year recent DRIVERS-OWNER OPERAobtaining compliance with such ordinances and a timeline detailing the time it will take to Bay Area - experience. SW regional lanes TORS and Fleet drivers Texas reasonably perform the work. start at .36 CPM. Great home CDL. Hugh new sign-on bo- Observer - time! Requires CDL-A 1-800- nus! $1.28 per mile. Return 1. 204 N. Forrest Ave. 483-5182, www.LKAM.com to Texas every 6-8 days. Call 1-800-765-3952; www.Park - HCAD: #035-208-005-0018 DRIVERS no experience, wayTransportInc.com no problem. 100% paid CDL Blk. 5; Lot 8; Sylvan Beach First Subdivision Legal Description: Legal Description: - 20/10 progam. Trainers earn 2. 402 S. 15th St. nounced. Company, owner op - up to .49 per mile! CRST VAN Call erators, solos and teams. Con - EXPEDITED 1-800-326-2778, 281-907-3140 HCAD: #024-102-089-0030 www. JoinCRST.com trucks. CDL-A and 15 months Legal Description: Blk. 789; Lots 17 thru 32 La Porte Legal Description: 3. 313 S. 7th St. HCAD: #023-162-019-0007 Blk. 19; South 10’ lot 6 all of lots 7-8; La Porte- Harris Legal Description: Legal Description: County 4. 203 Bay Oaks Dr. HANDGUN CLASSES HCAD: #063-022-010-0010 Legal Description: Blk. 10; Lots 10-13; Bay Oaks an addition in Harris Legal Description: County 5. 422 S. 2nd St. HCAD: #023-155-000-0020 inclusive Blk. 10; Lots 20-22; Town of La Porte Legal Description: Legal Description: 6. 201 N. 7th St. HCAD: #023-198-068-0017 Legal Description: Blk.68; Lots 17, 18, 19, 20; La Porte LAWN MAINTENANCE Legal Description: 7. 514 N. 5th St HCAD: #023-216-004-0009 Blk. 104; Lots 9 & 10; La Porte – Harris County Legal Description: Legal Description: 8. 302 N. 7th St. HCAD: #023-203-078-0014 Blk. 78; Lots 14, 15, & 16; La Porte Legal Description: Legal Description: 9. 626 N. 1st St. HCAD: #024-037-027-0003 PHARMACY Legal Description: Blk. 327; Lots 3-4; Town of La Porte- Harris County Legal Description: 10. 330 S. 5th St. HCAD: #023-162-018-0017 Blk. 18; Lots 17, 18, & 19; La Porte Legal Description: Legal Description: After considering all of the evidence presented at the public hearing, the City of La Porte - ee, and/or lienholder within a reasonable time and that the occupants be relocated within mortgagee as ordered, shall be performed by the City. If the City is forced to act, the cost REAL ESTATE incurred by the City to accomplish the ordered action will be billed to the owner, lienholder, and/or mortgagee. If the bill remains unpaid after the expiration of thirty days, a lien will CITY OF LA PORTE Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at - tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/AN/A Scott D. LivingstonScott D. LivingstonSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: Account Number:Account Number: Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism Department: Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO 1. Aerial of the Proposed Area Aerial of the Proposed Area 2. Proposed RFP for Professional Services Proposed RFP for Professional Services SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The City of La Porte does not have a multiThe City of La Porte does not have a multi--use civic center.  However, an opportunity may be available for the use civic center.  However, an opportunity may be available for the La Porte Development Corporation to construct a multiLa Porte Development Corporation to construct a multi--use civic center on the 7.5 acres of property, which the use civic center on the 7.5 acres of property, which the City of La Porte owns on Galveston Bay.  Texas Local Government Code Section 505.152 authorizes the use of City of La Porte owns on Galveston Bay.  Texas Local Government Code Section 505.152 authorizes the use of Type B Funds for the development of a conference and/or multiType B Funds for the development of a conference and/or multi--use civic center.  The facility would be available use civic center.  The facility would be available for use by the citizens of La Porte, businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other communities.   for use by the citizens of La Porte, businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other communities.    At the Board’’s direction, staff drafted a proposed RFP for Professional Services (see enclosed) to solicit expertise s direction, staff drafted a proposed RFP for Professional Services (see enclosed) to solicit expertise from one or more consultants to assist the City and the Board with the proposed project.  Also, please note that from one or more consultants to assist the City and the Board with the proposed project.  Also, please note that the principals for a 20 acre proposed, mixedthe principals for a 20 acre proposed, mixed--use development, located north of the northeast corner of Wharton use development, located north of the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd and SH 146, are proposing to include a full service hotel with a conference center.  This proposed Weems Blvd and SH 146, are proposing to include a full service hotel with a conference center.  This proposed project is scheduled to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on 19 November and City Council on project is scheduled to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on 19 November and City Council on 14 December.   14 December.    In light of this other proposed conference center, staff requests that the Board review and discuss the proposed In light of this other proposed conference center, staff requests that the Board review and discuss the proposed RFP for Professional Services, give staff feedback on any information that should be revised, allow staff to make RFP for Professional Services, give staff feedback on any information that should be revised, allow staff to make the necessary changes, and then rethe necessary changes, and then re--address this item of business at the ED Board meeting in December. address this item of business at the ED Board meeting in December.  Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: No action required at this meeting.No action required at this meeting. 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 Proposals for a Multi-Use Civic Center in La Porte, Texas The City of La Porte does not have a multi-use civic center. Therefore, the La Porte Development Corporation (LPDC) wishes to entertain an opportunity to construct a multi-use civic center on 7.5 acres of property on Galveston Bay that is owned by the City of La Porte and adjacent to Sylvan Beach, Sylvan Beach Park, the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, and Seabreeze Park. The facility would be available for use by the citizens of La Porte, businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other communities. Operation and management of the facility will be either wholly operated and managed by the City or contract with a private, third party operator. Feasibility Requirements Market Feasibility StudyFinancial Feasibility Study The selected consultant will conduct both a and for the proposed project. Market Feasibility Study The Market Feasibility Study will identify the level of demand in the market for a proposed conference center or multi-use civic center considering a minimum of the following factors: Existing supply of competing conference centers in the market, Anticipated supply of competing conference centers in the market, Existing market demand for this multi-use civic center, Anticipated market demand for this multi-use civic center, An analysis of the types of uses for which this center should be designed to maximize both its use and its potential to generate a profit, and Identification of prospective categories of users. Financial Feasibility Study The Financial Feasibility Study will identify and/or determine, at a minimum, the following: Total Cost to construct the proposed facility, Annual cost to operate and maintain the proposed facility, Annual cost to service the debt for terms of 20, 25, and 30 years, and A recommended rental structure and rental rate per hour that will be necessary to cover the cost of the project under each of the following scenarios for 20, 25, and 30 year terms: (1)Total Cost , which includes all costs for construction, debt service, operations and management, and maintenance, but excludes the cost of the project studies. (2)Operations and Management , which excludes all costs for construction, debt service, maintenance, and the cost of the project studies. 1 (3)Operations and Management, plus Maintenance , which excludes all costs for construction, debt service, and the cost of the project studies. Design Requirements The selected consultant will design a multi-use civic center that will offer and/or include the following items: Banquet seating, according to the findings of the feasibility studies, Meeting conference seating, according to the findings of the feasibility studies, Floor to ceiling glass walls facing the north, east, and south, Architectural design that either matches or complements the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, Service kitchen for warming food on site, Space for a concierge with a closet for checking in coats and valuables, Sufficient number of restrooms, State of the art audio, video, and internet connectivity capabilities for all rentable meeting space areas, Space for a wet bar and/or concessions stand, Outdoor, open deck with railing similar to the Sylvan Beach Pavilion, Utilizes views and natural light, Multiple rentable spaces at one time with the flexibility of opened all the spaces to create one large space to accommodate the maximum number for banquets or meetings, Flexible teaching and learning spaces, Meets all existing city codes and requirements, including windstorm resistance, New image/asset for the city, New energy efficient facility, Low on maintenance and operating cost, and a Facility that will attract increased revenue for the city. Design Options/Alternatives Single story with surface parking versus a Double story with parking on the first level beneath the civic center Other Submittal Requirements In order to make application to be selected for this project, please submit each of the following items by \[insert a Time and Date here\]. 2 Firm Information Firm name, addresses, and telephone number of firm office responsible for delivery of the project, Structure of firm, i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, Size of firm, Length of time firm has been in business, Names of principals in firm, Primary contract person name, with phone number and email address, Organizational descriptions, and Description of the hilosophy. General Company History/Qualifications Brief history of the Firm, and The resumes of personnel that would be assigned to the project, with their prospective roles identified and their experience in similar projects. Financial and Legal Status Include documentation associated with the Compensation, liability, errors and omissions or other insurance that would be applicable to the work, List any actions taken by any regulatory agency against or involving the firm or its agents or employees with respect to any work performed, and Jurisdictions, disciplines and trade categories in which your organization is legally qualified to do business. (Please indicate registration or license numbers if applicable) Experience and References Discuss the experience in working with governmental agencies on comparable projects over the past ten (10) years. Provide a detailed synopsis for at least five (5) of the listed projects. Each synopsis shall include the following information, at a minimum: Project name and location, Statement describing whether or not Firm was the lead sole service provider or if the Firm serves as a sub-consultant to another firm, Year completed, Short description of the project, Name of the governmental agency and the address, email address, and phone number of the appropriate contact person, The name of the project manage or lead engineer on the project, and Other relevant information. Management and Organizational Approach 3 Describe your firms approach to delivering the services Describe the procedure and methods associated with scheduling, coordination, analysis, quality assurance and control, and documentation and reporting. Samples of Completed Projects Please submit samples of completed projects which are similar to this proposed project. 4