HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-16 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors
RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBERMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBERSHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD MEMBERVENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, VICENANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT
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
October 24, 2016October 24, 2016, 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 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business:beginning at 5:00 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
Development Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate 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 discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered
separately)separately)
(a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on September 26, Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on September 26,
2016 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
(b)Financial Report Financial Report -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
(c)(c)Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of
Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of
$185,000.00 to "ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc., in accordance with terms of $185,000.00 to "ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc., in accordance with terms of
incentive agreement incentive agreement -- T. Leach T. Leach
3.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
(a)Consider approval or action authorizing the Board President Richard Warren to sign and Consider approval or action authorizing the Board President Richard Warren to sign and
execute a development agreement with Patrasia Hefley for an enhancement grant project in execute a development agreement with Patrasia Hefley for an enhancement grant project in
an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for property located at 832. S. Broadway La Porte, an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for property located at 832. S. Broadway La Porte,
Texas Texas -- T. Leach T. Leach
(b)Consider approval or other action designating projects of the La Porte Development Consider approval or other action designating projects of the La Porte Development
Corporation and authorize Staff to publish public hearing notice for January 9, 2017 Corporation and authorize Staff to publish public hearing notice for January 9, 2017 - T.
LeachLeach
(c)Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to execute Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to execute
and sign a development agreement with "Deborah S. Bernay, O.D." (dba La Porte Vision and sign a development agreement with "Deborah S. Bernay, O.D." (dba La Porte Vision
Center) for an enhancement grant for an amount not to exceed $2,950.00 for property Center) for an enhancement grant for an amount not to exceed $2,950.00 for property
located at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas located at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas -- T. Leach T. Leach
4.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETINGSET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
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.AdjournAdjourn
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The La Porte Development Corporation Board reserves the right to meet in closed session on any The La Porte Development Corporation Board reserves the right to meet in closed session
on any
agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by
Title 5, Chapter 551,
of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open meetings laws).of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open meetings laws).
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 October 24, 2016 , agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development I certify that a copy of the October 24, 2016 , agenda of items
to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development
Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on October 18, 2016.Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on October 18, 2016.
Patrice Fogarty, City SecretaryPatrice Fogarty, City Secretary
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RICHARD WARREN,PRESIDENT
MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENTRANDY WOODARD,BOARDMEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBERSHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSAGUERRERO,BOARD
MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on September 26, 2016, at the City Hall Council
Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, 77571, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items
of business:
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The following members of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Fuller, Woodard, Clausen,
Guerrero, and Ojeda. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach, Patrice Fogarty and Clark Askins.
Board member Engelken arrived at 5:01 p.m.
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 or other action regarding minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation
Board meeting held on August 29, 2016 P. Fogarty
(b) Financial Report M. Dolby
(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of
$17, 045.50 to Lawrence W. Maher, Jr., Family Trust for completion of enhancement grant project,
in accordance with terms of incentive agreement T. Leach
Board member Clausen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Board member Ojeda seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0.
Board member Engelken had not arrived in time for the vote. He arrived at 5:01 p.m.
3. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to sign and
execute a development agreement with Lettie Sanchez for an enhancement grant project in an
amount not to exceed $7,559.73 for property located at 912 W. Main T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Board member Clausen asked Ms. Leach
to list the major components of the project, and she did.
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Board member Clausen moved to authorize Board President Richard Warren to sign and execute a
development agreement with Lettie Sanchez, for an enhancement grant project in an amount not to
exceed $7,559.73 for property located at 912 W. Main. Board member Ojeda seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
(b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Board President Richard Warren to sign and
execute a development agreement with Margaret Lindsey Russell for an enhancement grant
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project in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for property located at 1026 S. 8 Street La Porte,
Texas T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Board member Ojeda asked if the business
is currently for sale. Ms. Russell responded yes.
Board member Engelken asked if the business is for sale and the Board approves the development
agreement, how it will affect the new owner.
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised there is a clause in the agreement saying a new owner
cannot be reassigned to the development agreement without written consent of the La Porte
Development Corporation Board and suggested if there is a new owner, the agreement come back to
the Board.
Board member Ojeda commented she has a problem with approving the development agreement
knowing the business will be sold.
Board member Woodard moved to authorize Board President Richard Warren to sign and execute a
development agreement with Margaret Lindsey Russell for an enhancement grant project in an amount
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not to exceed $25,000.00 for property located at 1026 S. 8 Street La Porte, Texas. President Warren
seconded. MOTION FAILED.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard and Clausen
Nays: Vice-President Ojeda, Board members Engelken, Fuller and
Guerrero
Absent: None
(c) Consider approval or other action regarding the appointment of a President and Vice-President for
the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary. Vice-President Ojeda nominated Board
member Engelken, but he declined.
Board member Engelken moved to keep as is, with Richard Warren as President and Nancy Ojeda as
Vice-President. Board member Clausen seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Vice-President Ojeda left the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
(d) Consider approval or other action designating projects of the La Porte Development Corporation
and authorize Staff to publish public hearing notice for December 12, 2016 T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary.
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Board member Engelken moved to designate projects of the La Porte Development Corporation and
authorize Staff to publish public hearing notice for December 12, 2016. Board member Fuller seconded
the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Vice-President Ojeda had left the meeting.
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, October 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
5. 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.
Board member Engelken inquired on the status of hiring a new Economic Development Coordinator for
the La Porte Development Corporation Board. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach informed the Board
that numerous applications have been received, and Staff has narrowed it down to four applicants and
is working with the Human Resource Department to coordinate interviews with the individuals.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 p.m.
Board member Guerrero seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0.
Vice-President Ojeda was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
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Passed and approved on this the 24 day of October, 2016.
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President Richard Warren
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This is an Unaudited Statement.
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
Previous
ReportFY 2015-16FY 2014-15
Unaudited Beginning Fund Balance 9/30$4,544,417$4,544,417$3,213,390
Plus Year to Date Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax1,695,4331,854,7332,097,221
Transfers-In--175,000
Interest Income17,88420,9267,734
Total Revenues1,713,3171,875,6592,279,955
Equals Total Resources6,257,7346,420,0765,493,345
Less Year to Date Expenditures:
Payroll78,74580,549103,544
Supplies1,2431,3941,550
Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities)119,827147,360163,079
Incentive Grants180,000180,00088,000
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Debt Service Transfer623,946680,6681,083,817
Total Expenditures1,003,7611,089,9711,439,990
Estimated Year to Date Fund Balance as of 9/30/2016$5,253,973$5,330,105$4,053,355
Commitments
Pipeline Grill$200,000
Fischer's Hardware120,000
Richard Industrial Group10,000
ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc.361,000
Debt Service Reserve1,083,817
$1,774,817
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$3,555,288
Projection Through Year End
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$3,555,288
Plus: Estimated Sales Tax495,267
Less: Estimated Operational Costs361,973
Less: Debt Service Transfers-
Projected Year End Fund Balance$4,412,528
Sales tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2016 are estimated to be $2,350,000.
Previously Funded Projects (Funding in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund)
BudgetExpendituresBalance
Façade Grants407,669149,788257,881
Commitment - Lawarance W. Maher Jr. Family Trust17,04617,046
Available Balance407,669166,834240,835
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
October 24, 2016October 24, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Fund 038Fund 038
Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:
$426,000.00$426,000.00
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
$185,000.00$185,000.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1.Notarized StatementNotarized Statement
2.Development Agreement ExcerptDevelopment Agreement Excerpt
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
On 22 September 2014, both the ED Board and City Council approved an economic development incentive On 22 September 2014, both the ED Board and City Council approved an economic development
incentive
for ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc.ACT Independent Turbo Services, Inc.((ACT) in the amount of ACT) in the amount of $426,000$426,000.. The ED Board approved and The ED Board
approved and
executed the development agreement for this project on 17 November 2014.executed the development agreement for this project on 17 November 2014.
According to the terms of the development agreement, ACT may receive three separate payments of up to According to the terms of the development agreement, ACT may receive three separate
payments of up to
$75,000, $185,000, and $166,000 over a three year period.$75,000, $185,000, and $166,000 over a three year period. On June 27, 2016, the ED Board approved On June 27, 2016, the ED Board
approved
Payment Request No. 1 for $75,000.Payment Request No. 1 for $75,000. In order to qualify for the second payment of $185,000, ACT must: In order to qualify for the second payment of $185,000,
ACT must:
Submit proof of fullSubmit proof of full--time employment for a minimum of seventytime employment for a minimum of seventy--five (75) employees that are permanently five (75) employees
that are permanently
located at the La Porte site by September 30,located at the La Porte site by September 30, 2016; 2016;
Staff reviewed the Staff reviewed the Texas Quarterly tax Report,Texas Quarterly tax Report,which outlines the roster of employees located at the La Porte which outlines the roster
of employees located at the La Porte
location, as reported to the State of Texas.location, as reported to the State of Texas.location, as reported to the State of Texas.location, as reported to the State of Texas. This
report includes eighty (80) full This report includes eighty (80) full This report includes eighty (80) full This report includes eighty (80) full----time employees at the La Porte
time employees at the La Porte time employees at the La Porte time employees at the La Porte
location. Per the requirements of the Development Agreement, ACT Turbo also provided the 941 Form as Per the requirements of the Development Agreement, ACT Turbo also provided the 941
Form as
required to be filed with the IRS each quarter.required to be filed with the IRS each quarter. In the interest of protecting the company In the interest of protecting the companys
revenues from local s revenues from local
competitors the 941 report was not included in the packet, but it was submitted as required.competitors the 941 report was not included in the packet, but it was submitted as required.
Staff has evaluated Staff has evaluated
the required documentation, finds that the company has satisfied the requirements of the development the required documentation, finds that the company has satisfied the requirements
of the development
agreement, and recommends execution of payment in the amount of agreement, and recommends execution of payment in the amount of $185,000$185,000 to to ACT Independent Turbo ACT Independent
Turbo
Services, Inc.Services, Inc...
Representatives of the company will be available to answer any questions that the Board may have about the Representatives of the company will be available to answer any questions that
the Board may have about the
project.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to execute payment in the amount of Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to execute payment in the amount of $185,000.00
$185,000.00 to to ACT ACT
Independent Turbo Services, Inc.Independent Turbo Services, Inc.in accordance with terms of incentive agreement.in accordance with terms of incentive agreement.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: October 24 2016
Source of Funds: CIP #015-9892-993
Requested By: Traci Leach
Account Number:
Department: Administration/Economic Development
Amount Budgeted: $222,105.48
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: $25,000.00
Exhibit: Project Application and Quotes
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibit: Development Agreement – Signed
Exhibit: Project Worksheet
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Staff reviewed an Enhancement Grant Application from Patrasia Hefley, new owner of property
located at 832 S. Broadway in La Porte, Texas. The applicant collected bids from general
contractors to complete several projects to completely rehabilitate the exterior of the building. The
proposed project is as follows:
a.Replacement of door, fascia boards, windows, and gutters $12,250.00
b.Build decorative wall on top of building $17,420.00
c.Re-asphalt the parking lot $11,800.00
d.Installation of new exterior lighting $ 1,500.00
e.Painting exterior walls $ 1,775.00
f.Remove old eaves and build new eave at $15,915.00
front and side door
g.Repair flower terraces $ 1,375.00
h.Sales Tax $ 5,117.89
Total $67,152.89
As a result of the lowest bid for the project, the total expenditure proposed to be made by the
applicant is estimated to be $67,152.89. Fifty percent of this sum is $33,576.44. However, in the
interest of expediency, the applicant has requested that the reimbursable amount be lowered to
$25,000. The development agreement associated with this project is slightly different from
previous ones. The property is currently vacant and, as such, there are no jobs currently retained
at this location. However, Ms. Hefley desires to complete repairs on the building to lease it to a
future tenant, who would bring new jobs to La Porte.
The proposed development agreement provides for two separate payments. The first
reimbursement (80%) would occur after the proposed improvements have been completed and
verified by the Board with receipts and photos.The applicant has 18 months to complete the
improvements. The second reimbursement payment (20%) would occur after the applicant
provides proof of a lease that is bringing jobs. The applicant has eighteen months to provide
documentation of a valid lease.
In the Budget block at the top of the page, $221,105.48 represents the amount of uncommitted
funds in the enhancement grant account and includes commitment of $7,559.73 for The Gates.
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The applicant is available to address any questions the Board may have about this proposed
project.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to authorize President Richard Warren to sign and execute a
development agreement with “Patrasia Hefley” for an enhancement grant for an amount not to
exceed $25,000.00 to be awarded at the completion of the project.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
October 24, 2016October 24, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Fund 038Fund 038
Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:
$600,200$600,200
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1.Draft Public Hearing NoticeDraft Public Hearing Notice
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
On September 26, 2016, the City Council approved the proposed budget for FY 2017, which began on October 1, On September 26, 2016, the City Council approved the proposed budget for FY
2017, which began on October 1,
2016. As part of the approved budget, the budget for the Development Corporation Board now includes funding 2016. As part of the approved budget, the budget for the Development Corporation
Board now includes funding
for three projects. These projects are as follows:for three projects. These projects are as follows:
Decorative fencing at Wharton Weems at the Golf Course: This project has a scope that includes the Decorative fencing at Wharton Weems at the Golf Course: This project has a scope
that includes the
installation of masonry pillars with decorative wrought iron fencing, plus removal of existing vegetation and installation of masonry pillars with decorative wrought iron fencing, plus
removal of existing vegetation and
fencing. Masonry pillars would be placed every 50 feet and the project limits would include approximately fencing. Masonry pillars would be placed every 50 feet and the project limits
would include approximately
970 linear feet of fence/pillar on each side of Wharton Weems (north and south). The estimated budget for 970 linear feet of fence/pillar on each side of Wharton Weems (north and south).
The estimated budget for
this project is $250,000. this project is $250,000.
Beautification along Spencer Highway: This project has a scope that includes installation of single wythe Beautification along Spencer Highway: This project has a scope that includes
installation of single wythe
masonry fencing along Spencer Highway from Farrington to Myrtle Creek. This fence is an engineered masonry fencing along Spencer Highway from Farrington to Myrtle Creek. This fence is
an engineered
beam that sits on a continuous foundation and is usually a split faced block (with a pattern) that is reinforced beam that sits on a continuous foundation and is usually a split faced
block (with a pattern) that is reinforced
with rebar and concrete placed in the with rebar and concrete placed in the hollowhollowareas of the block. The total estimated cost for this project areas of the block. The total
estimated cost for this project
is $680,400. However, Council indicated that the project be funded over two fiscal years with construction is $680,400. However, Council indicated that the project be funded over two
fiscal years with construction is $680,400. However, Council indicated that the project be funded over two fiscal years with construction is $680,400. However, Council indicated that
the project be funded over two fiscal years with construction
to occur in FY18. For the purposes of the FY17 budget, a total of $340,200 is included in the EDC budget.to occur in FY18. For the purposes of the FY17 budget, a total of $340,200
is included in the EDC budget.
Community Cooperation Projects: This project has been funded in the general Fund CIP for several years. Community Cooperation Projects: This project has been funded in the general
Fund CIP for several years.
However, each year there has been a waiting list for community groups that would like to take part in the However, each year there has been a waiting list for community groups that would
like to take part in the
program. Typically, thereprogram. Typically, theres been at least one project each year that falls within a City park. The funding s been at least one project each year that falls
within a City park. The funding
included in the EDC budget for the FY17 budget would fund only those projects that fall into this category. included in the EDC budget for the FY17 budget would fund only those projects
that fall into this category.
The total budget is $10,000, which would provide for two community cooperation projects. The total budget is $10,000, which would provide for two community cooperation projects.
The budget for the Board can comfortably accommodate funding these projects. The EDC budget, as originally The budget for the Board can comfortably accommodate funding these projects.
The EDC budget, as originally
approved by the Board, indicated that there would be over $5 million in fund balance at the end of FY 17. approved by the Board, indicated that there would be over $5 million in fund
balance at the end of FY 17.
At this time, staff is requesting Board approval to declare these three initiatives a At this time, staff is requesting Board approval to declare these three initiatives a projectsprojectsof
the Development of the Development
Corporation Board and allow staff to post a public hearing notice for January 9, 2017. The sixty day petition Corporation Board and allow staff to post a public hearing notice for January
9, 2017. The sixty day petition
period ends on December 23, 2016, but the first available Board meeting date would fall in the new calendar period ends on December 23, 2016, but the first available Board meeting date
would fall in the new calendar
year.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to declare Consider approval or other action to declare Decorative fencing at Wharton Weems at the Golf CourseDecorative fencing at Wharton Weems at
the Golf Course, ,
Beautification along Spencer Highway, and Beautification along Spencer Highway, and Community Cooperation Projects as projects of the Corporation andCommunity Cooperation Projects as
projects of the Corporation and
authorize staff to publish a public hearing notice for January 9, 2017.authorize staff to publish a public hearing notice for January 9, 2017.
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Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD (TYPE
B)
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Development Corporation Board (Type B Board) of the
City of LaPorte, Texas will conduct a public hearing at 5:00 p.m.on the 9thday of January
2017,in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 604 WestFairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas.The
purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on proposed expenditures by the La Porte
Development Corporation funds to pay for three separate projects: 1) $250,000.00 to fund the
installation of decorative fencing along Wharton Weems Boulevard at the Golf Course; 2)
$340,200.00 to fund the first half of the project cost for beautification along Spencer Highway from
Farrington to Myrtle Creek; and 3) $10,000.00 to fund the 2016-17 Community Cooperation Projects
Program.
Persons wishing to addressthe Board pro or con shallbe required to sign in before the meeting is
convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Patrice Fogarty, TRMC
City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: October 24 2016
Source of Funds: CIP #015-9892-993
Requested By: Traci Leach
Account Number:
Department: Administration/Economic Development
Amount Budgeted: $221,105.48
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: $2,950.00
Exhibit: Project Application
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibit: Project Quotes
Exhibit: Development Agreement – Signed
Exhibit: Project Worksheet
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Staff reviewed an Enhancement Grant Application from Deborah S. Bernay, O.D., dba of La Porte
Vision Center at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway in La Porte, Texas. The applicant collected bids to
complete one project. For each project for a value equal to or greater than $2,000, the applicant
collected three bids. The proposed project is as follows:
1) Install new outdoor signage to building -- $5,900.00
TOTAL $5,900.00
As a result of the lowest bids for each project, the total expenditure proposed to be made by the
applicant is estimated to be $5,900.00. Fifty percent of this sum is $2,950. Please refer to the “Bid
Sheet Summary” for project bid details.
In the Budget block at the top of the page, $221,105.48 represents the amount of uncommitted
funds in the enhancement grant account and includes commitments of $7,559.73 for The Gates.
The applicant is available to address any questions the Board may have about this proposed
project.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to authorize President Richard Warren to sign and execute a
development agreement with “Deborah S. Bernay, O.D.” (dba La Porte Vision Center) for an
enhancement grant for an amount not to exceed $2,950.00 to be awarded at the completion of the
project.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
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