HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-16 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
December 12, 2016December 12, 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 October 24, Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on October 24,
2016 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
(b)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
$2,868.50 to Deborah S. Bernay, O.D. (dba La Porte Vision Center) for completion of $2,868.50 to Deborah S. Bernay, O.D. (dba La Porte Vision Center) for completion of
enhancement grant project, in accordance with terms of incentive agreement enhancement grant project, in accordance with terms of incentive agreement -- T. Leach T. Leach
3.PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERSPUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS
(a)Public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed projects providing for designation Public hearing to receive comments regarding proposed projects providing for designation
of 1) $350,000.00 for parking spaces at Pecan Park; 2) $400,000.00 for restroom/Pavilion at of 1) $350,000.00 for parking spaces at Pecan Park; 2) $400,000.00 for restroom/Pavilion at
Five Points and 3) $229,665.00 for Enhancement Grant Program; consider approval or Five Points and 3) $229,665.00 for Enhancement Grant Program; consider approval or
other action authorizing projects of the La Porte Development Corporation in the amount of other action authorizing projects of the La Porte Development Corporation in the amount of
$350,000.00 for parking spaces at Pecan Park; $400,000.00 for restroom/Pavilion at Five $350,000.00 for parking spaces at Pecan Park; $400,000.00 for restroom/Pavilion at Five
Points and $229,665.00 for Enhancement Grant Program Points and $229,665.00 for Enhancement Grant Program -- T. Leach T. Leach
4.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
(a)Consider approval or other action amending the Enhancement Grant Program to include a Consider approval or other action amending the Enhancement Grant Program to include a
requirement that City of La Porte businesses be included in the quotation process for requirement that City of La Porte businesses be included in the quotation process for
applicable projects applicable projects -- T. Leach T. Leach
5.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETINGSET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
6.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.
7.AdjournAdjourn
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 December 12, 2016 , agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte I certify that a copy of the December 12, 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 December 6, 2016.Development Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on December 6, 2016.
Patrice Fogarty, City SecretaryPatrice Fogarty, City Secretary
RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD
MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2016
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on October 24, 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, Engelken, Woodard,
Clausen, and Ojeda. Absent: Board member Guerrero. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Traci Leach,
Patrice Fogarty 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 or other action regarding minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation
Board meeting held on September 26, 2016 – P. Fogarty
(b)Financial Report – M. Dolby
(c)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 incentive
agreement – T. Leach
Board member Clausen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Board member Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0.
Board member Guerrero was absent.
3. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)Consider approval or other action authorizing Board President Richard Warren to sign and
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, Texas – T.
Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary.
Board member Clausen moved to authorize Board President Richard Warren to sign and 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, Texas. Board member Ojeda
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seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Guerrero was
absent.
(b)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 – T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary.
Board member Ojeda moved to approve the three designated projects of the La Porte Development
Corporation and authorize Staff to publish public hearing notice for January 9, 2017. Board member
Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Guerrero was
absent.
(c)Consider approval or other action authorizing Board 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, for property located at 401
W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas – T. Leach
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented a summary.
Board member Woodard moved to authorize Board 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 for property located at 401 W. Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas . Board member Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board member Guerrero was absent.
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, December 12, 2016, at 5:00 p.m.
5. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTSregarding 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 Woodard requested a report of the International Council of Shopping Centers
conference attended by Board member Ojeda and Assistant City Manager Traci Leach in Dallas,
Texas, October 5-7, 2016. Ms. Leach provided a report to Board members.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Board member Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
Board member Ojeda seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 6/0. Board
member Guerrero was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
th
Passed and approved on this the 12 day of December, 2016.
____________________________________
President Richard Warren
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
December 12, 2016December 12, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
CIP #015.9892.993CIP #015.9892.993
Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
AdministrationAdministrationAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:
$2,950.00$2,950.00
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
$2,950.00$2,950.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1.Invoice and payment informationInvoice and payment information
2."After" Photo"After" Photo
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The La Porte Development Corporation Board approved an Enhancement Grant Application from Deborah S. The La Porte Development Corporation Board approved 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 on October 24, Bernay, O.D., dba of La Porte Vision Center at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway in La
Porte, Texas on October 24,
2016. The applicant has completed the project2016. The applicant has completed the project-- installation of a new sign. installation of a new sign.
As a result of the lowest bids for the project, the total expenditure proposed to be made by the applicant is As a result of the lowest bids for the project, the total expenditure proposed
to be made by the applicant is
estimated to be estimated to be $5,900.00, $5,900.00, which set the ED Boardwhich set the ED Boards s not to exceednot to exceedamount at $amount at $2,9502,950. The final cost
for the . The final cost for the
project was $5,737 (invoice is attached). Fiftyproject was $5,737 (invoice is attached). Fifty--percent of this amount is 2,868.50. percent of this amount is 2,868.50.
Staff has verified the documentation and recommends reimbursement in the amount of $2,868.50 to Deborah S. Staff has verified the documentation and recommends reimbursement in the amount
of $2,868.50 to Deborah S.
Bernay, O.D., dba of La Porte Vision Center at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway in La Porte, Texas.Bernay, O.D., dba of La Porte Vision Center at 401 W. Fairmont Parkway in La Porte, Texas.
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 process reimbursement check in the amount of $2,868.50 to Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to process reimbursement
check in the amount of $2,868.50 to
Deborah S. Bernay, O.D.Deborah S. Bernay, O.D.Deborah S. Bernay, O.D.Deborah S. Bernay, O.D.((((dba La Porte Vision Center) for completion of an enhancement grant.dba La Porte
Vision Center) for completion of an enhancement grant.dba La Porte Vision Center) for completion of an enhancement grant.dba La Porte Vision Center) for completion of an enhancement
grant.
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
December 12, 2016December 12, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Fund 038Fund 038
Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/TourismAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:
$979,665$979,665
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
$979,665$979,665
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
In the FY17 budget, the Development Corporation approved the following projects to be included for funding: In the FY17 budget, the Development Corporation approved the following projects
to be included for funding:
Parking Spaces at Pecan Park ($350,000): This project funds an additional 123 parking spaces at the Parking Spaces at Pecan Park ($350,000): This project funds an additional 123 parking
spaces at the
baseball complex.baseball complex.
Restroom/Pavilion at Five Points ($400,000): This project funds the design and construction of a Restroom/Pavilion at Five Points ($400,000): This project funds the design and construction
of a
combination restroom facility and outdoor pavilion at Five Points Park. This facility would replace the combination restroom facility and outdoor pavilion at Five Points Park. This
facility would replace the
dilapidated former Texas Parks and Wildlife building that is scheduled for demolition this Fall/Winter. dilapidated former Texas Parks and Wildlife building that is scheduled for demolition
this Fall/Winter.
Additionally, there is $229,665 remaining in the Enhancement Grant Program. This amount will be available for Additionally, there is $229,665 remaining in the Enhancement Grant Program.
This amount will be available for
new projects in FY17. new projects in FY17.
On September 26, 2016, the Board approved the 60On September 26, 2016, the Board approved the 60--day notice posting and public hearing. This posting appeared day notice posting and
public hearing. This posting appeared
in the Bay Area Observer on September 29, 2016. Staff is requesting that the Board formally designate the above in the Bay Area Observer on September 29, 2016. Staff is requesting
that the Board formally designate the above
referenced initiatives as referenced initiatives as projectsprojectsof the Board.of the Board.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required
by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to designate Parking Spaces at Pecan Park ($350,000), restroom/Pavilion at Five Consider approval or other action to designate Parking Spaces at Pecan
Park ($350,000), restroom/Pavilion at Five
Points ($400,000), and the Enhancement Grant Program ($229,665) as projects of the Corporation.Points ($400,000), and the Enhancement Grant Program ($229,665) as projects of the 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
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
December 12, 2016December 12, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
Traci LeachTraci LeachSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/TourismAccount Number:Account Number:
Department:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1.Current Program GuidelinesCurrent Program Guidelines
2.Proposed GuidelinesProposed Guidelines
3.Chamber of Commerce Business ListingChamber of Commerce Business Listing
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
On August 29, 2016, the Board approved a modification to the Enhancement Grant Program to eliminate the On August 29, 2016, the Board approved a modification to the Enhancement Grant
Program to eliminate the
Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee, thereby streamlining the application review process.Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee, thereby streamlining the application review process.
The primary goal of the Enhancement Grant Program is to promote vitality and longThe primary goal of the Enhancement Grant Program is to promote vitality and long--term sustainability
for local term sustainability for local
businesses. Improving the curb appeal of businesses is a great way to help achieve this goal. Improving the curb appeal of businesses is a great way to help achieve this goal. The Program
The Program
requires that the applicants obtain quotes from three businesses for any project over $2,000.requires that the applicants obtain quotes from three businesses for any project over $2,000.
The Enhancement The Enhancement
Grant Program can further support the Shop Local mindset by also requiring that at least one bid/quote be provided Grant Program can further support the Shop Local mindset by also requiring
that at least one bid/quote be provided
by a La Porte business, whenever there is a qualifying business.by a La Porte business, whenever there is a qualifying business.
There are advantages and disadvantages to incorporating this requirement.There are advantages and disadvantages to incorporating this requirement. The obvious advantage is that the
The obvious advantage is that the
requirement would potentially drive sales towards local La Porte businesses.requirement would potentially drive sales towards local La Porte businesses. The disadvantage to this requirement
The disadvantage to this requirement
is that the projects being bid are typically small projects.is that the projects being bid are typically small projects. Many vendors, specifically those involved with paving and Many
vendors, specifically those involved with paving and
concrete will not take time to bid small jobs.concrete will not take time to bid small jobs.concrete will not take time to bid small jobs.concrete will not take time to bid small jobs.
This could unduly delay business owners in obtaining quotes and This could unduly delay business owners in obtaining quotes and This could unduly delay business owners in obtaining
quotes and This could unduly delay business owners in obtaining quotes and
completing an application.completing an application.
Staff recommends amending the guidelines for the Enhancement Grant Program to require that a quote from at Staff recommends amending the guidelines for the Enhancement Grant Program
to require that a quote from at
least one La Porte business was sought whenever there is an applicable business.least one La Porte business was sought whenever there is an applicable business. In the event that the
La Porte In the event that the La Porte
business does not respond to the quote request, applicants may satisfy this requirement with email documentation business does not respond to the quote request, applicants may satisfy
this requirement with email documentation
of the request.of the request.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to amend the Enhancement Grant Program to include a requirement to include Consider approval or other action to amend the Enhancement Grant Program
to include a requirement to include
La Porte businesses in the quotation process for applicable projects.La Porte businesses in the quotation process for applicable projects.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
EXHIBITA:
CURRENTAPPLICATIONAS
APPROVEDAUG29,2016
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
The La Porte Enhancement Grant Program, which is sponsored by the La Porte Development
Corporation, offers matching grants to businesses which are located in the City of La Porte.
Eligible improvements of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program include façade enhance-
ment/rehabilitation, beautification projects, new awnings, canopies, porches, signage, and
parking lot improvements. Commercial property owners or businesses may apply for grant
reimbursements from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $50,000. Each application will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and ALL projects for a matching grant greater than $25,000
must also be approved by the La Porte City Council.
Interested business owners are welcome to complete the enclosed application form. Please
deliver applications to:
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
Please email us at economicdevelopment@laportetx.gov or call 281/470-5013, if you have
any questions about the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
L A PORTE BY THE BAY
604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 281/470-5016
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
PAGE 1, Revised 1/26/16
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Business owners may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of funds which are used to
enhance and/or beautify their businesses. The following types of projects are eligible for
reimbursement:
Façade Rehabilitation/Enhancement
Eligible projects include work on existing structures, such as removing non-
historic/added facades, re-pointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or
restoring cornices, removing paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom
windows, repairing facades, etc.
New Awnings, Canopies, Porches, and Signage
Eligible projects include replacing, adding, or repairing awnings, canopies, porches,
and signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window
signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy signs.
Beautification Projects
Eligible projects include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as
approved by the La Porte Development Corporation Board (LPDC).
Parking Lot Improvements
Eligible projects include new parking lot construction, parking lot paving, parking lot re-
surfacing, parking space striping/painting, new parking blocks, old parking block removal,
and other projects as approved by the LPDC.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building
facades that are visible from public streets.
2. In general, grants offered to businesses are intended to support projects to renovate or
convert existing structures to their original historic condition.
3. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis
until funds are depleted or until the program ends, whichever comes first.
4. Grants will not be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for
work that is covered by insurance. If desired work is above and beyond what insurance
will pay, and is, therefore, considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of
the LPDC, it may be eligible for grant funds.
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
PAGE 2, Revised 1/26/16
5. Grants will not be awarded to any Applicant that owes any delinquent indebtedness*
to the City of La Porte or the La Porte Development Corporation (LPDC).
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ǒƓķĻƩ ƷŷĻ ǝğƩźƚǒƭ ƚƩķźƓğƓĭĻƭ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ ƚƩ ƭƷğƷĻ ƭƷğƷǒƷĻƭͲ ƚƩ ĭƚƓƷƩğĭƷǒğƌ ğŭƩĻĻƒĻƓƷͲ ƭŷğƌƌ ŷğǝĻ
ĻǣƦźƩĻķͲ ǞźƷŷƚǒƷ ƦğǤƒĻƓƷ ŷğǝźƓŭ ĬĻĻƓ ƒğķĻ͵
6. Each grant will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been
verified by the LPDC to be compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application.
Any deviation from the approved project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of
the grant.
7. Each enhancement grant application will be subject to review and approval from the
Board of the LPDC. The review criteria include the following:
The project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation,
The project will add to the beautification of the City of La Porte ,
The project will enhance appeal to new businesses and
visitors,
The project will complement the surrounding buildings, and
The project will add value to the City of La Porte.
8. Grant applications and awards may be made in any of the reimbursable activities
described above and may be combined for any single property or project.
9. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof, who occupies
space in an eligible property. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for
grant funds for each property owned, but the matching grant must be for more than
$2,500 and less than $50,000 per property in a three (3) year period.
10. Preference will be given to all local bids for work that qualify under the current form of
the Local Bidder Preference Policy at the time the project is approved
by the Board.
11. Multiple bids are not required for each eligible project that is less than a total $2,000, of
which 50% or $1,000 would be a reimbursable expense, as per the City of La Portes
Purchasing Policy.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with the Economic Development
Coordinator.
2. Complete the application and sign the agreement form. Each grant application must
include the following:
a. A scaled drawing by the project architect or design professional of all the work
to be completed.
b. Samples -- i.e. paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc. -- that will
enable the LPDC to envision the finished project.
c. Three (3) itemized work estimates on all project work from contractors or
project architects. Self-contracted work will be reimbursed for actual legitimate
expenses, excluding labor.
d. Photographs of the buildings exterior. The Applicant shall be required to
provide before and after photographs of the building before the reimbursement
grant can be awarded. For the initial application, before photographs will
suffice, but afte photographs of the completed project must be submitted
before the grant may be considered for reimbursement.
3. Return the completed application form, with all applicable items, to:
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
economicdevelopment@laportetx.gov
4. The application will undergo an approval process, which includes but is not limited
to the following:
a. Each project must meet current building standards and codes, as well as
building permit requirements.
b. The LPDC will only consider applications that have been properly and fully
completed, and which contain all information requested in the application
and/or by the committee.
c. All itemized work estimates submitted by the Applicant must be dated no
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earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be
submitted on the contracs or project architecs letterhead and shall
contain the contracs name, address, and telephone number and shall
itemize the bid in a manner that allows the LPDC to determine the bid
components and authenticity of the bid.
d. Applications receiving approval by the LPDC shall commence construction
described in the application within ninety (90) days from the date that the
enhancement grant is approved. Each Applicant must complete the
construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date that
the grant is approved. If the Applicant cannot meet this timeline, then the
Applicant may submit a written request for an extension of the commencement
date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the
ninety (90) day or one (1) year time limit. The LPDC shall not be obligated to
grant an extension, but it may do so for good cause determined solely by the
members of the Committee. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term
and for the conditions determined exclusively by the LPDC. Denial of an
extension request may not be appealed.
e. As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents, and shall
allow, the LPDC to request city inspections to determine that the grant, if
awarded, will not be used for construction on any building that is not in
compliance with the City Municipal Codes and Ordinances that are applicable
to the construction contemplated in the application.
f. The LPDC shall have sole discretion in awarding grants. They shall award
grants considering the amount requested, grant funds available, the guidelines
of the grant program, condition of the building in which the grant funds will be
used, economic impact, other grant requests, the type and nature of the
construction, and the proposed construction results considering the grant
program.
g. No Applicant has a proprietary right to receive grant funds. The LPDC shall
consider any application within its discretionary authority to determine what
grant amount would be in the best interest of the grant program.
h. The Applicant shall be required to furnish bef photographs of the
buildings exterior, and any other site locations that are included as part of
the application request. The applicant shall also provide fte photographs
once the construction has been completed, as a condition of final grant
disbursement.
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i. The LPDC has the final discretion with regard to funding and reserves the
right to recommend modifications or reject any project or elements of any
project.
5. Reimbursement. When the entire enhancement grant project has been completed, the
Applicant shall present the Economic Development Office with the following:
a. Copies of all paid invoices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit
card receipts for a single payment reimbursement of the approved funding, and
b. Photographs of all completed work.
6. When the project has been reviewed and approved by the LPDC, a reimbursement
check will be issued.
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La Porte Enhancement Grant Application
tƌĻğƭĻ ƦƩźƓƷ ĭƌĻğƩƌǤ͵ tƌĻğƭĻ ƭǒĬƒźƷ ğ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻķ ğƦƦƌźĭğƷźƚƓ Ʒƚʹ
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION DATE:
Applicant Name
Business Name
Physical Business Address
Business Owner (if different from applicant)
Mailing Address
Contact Phone Email Address
TYPE OF WORK (ĭŷĻĭƉ ğƌƌ ƷŷğƷ ğƦƦƌǤ):
Façade Awnings/Signage
Parking Lot Improvements
Beautification
DETAILS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (ğƷƷğĭŷ ğķķźƷźƚƓğƌ ƦğŭĻƭ źŅ ƓĻĭĻƭƭğƩǤ):
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Please list the name of each Contractor and/or Project Architect and the Total Amount of
each bid. Please, also, attach the original proposals and work estimates:
CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECT TOTAL
1. $
2. $
3. $
4. $
5. $
BUDGET DETAIL
PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS FUNDS APPLIED TOTAL
Façade Rehab $ $ $
Awnings/Signage $ $ $
$ $ $
Beautification
$ $ $
Parking Lot Improvements
Other (list): $ $ $
TOTAL $ $ $
Total estimated cost of proposed project: $
Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $50,000): $
tƌĻğƭĻ ğƷƷğĭŷ ĭƚƌƚƩ ƭğƒƦƌĻƭͲ ƒƚķĻƌ ƓǒƒĬĻƩƭ ΛŅƚƩ ǞźƓķƚǞƭͲ ķƚƚƩƭͲ ĻƷĭ͵ΜͲ ƦŷƚƷƚƭͲ ƭĭğƌĻķ ķƩğǞźƓŭƭͲ ğƓķ
ƚƷŷĻƩ źƌƌǒƭƷƩğƷźƚƓƭ ƚŅ ǞƚƩƉ Ʒƚ ĬĻ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻķ͵ tƌĻğƭĻ źƓĭƌǒķĻ ğƭ ƒǒĭŷ ķĻƷğźƌ ğƭ ƦƚƭƭźĬƌĻ͵
ƚǒƩ ƭźŭƓğƷǒƩĻ ƚƓ Ʒŷźƭ ğƦƦƌźĭğƷźƚƓ ĭĻƩƷźŅźĻƭ ƷŷğƷ Ǥƚǒ ǒƓķĻƩƭƷğƓķ ğƓķ ğŭƩĻĻ ǞźƷŷ ƷŷĻ
ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ ƭƷğƷĻƒĻƓƷƭʹ I have met with the LPDC and I fully understand the Enhancement
Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the eligible
renovation projects, as spelled out in the application. I have not received, nor will I receive
insurance monies for this revitalization project, OR I have disclosed all pertinent insurance
information. I understand that if I am awarded an Enhancement Grant, any deviation from the
approved project may result in the partial or total withdrawal of the grant funds.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
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LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
The La Porte Enhancement Grant Program, which is sponsored by the La Porte Development Corporation,
offers matching grants to businesses which are located in the City of La Porte.
Eligible improvements of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program include façade enhance-
ment/rehabilitation, beautification projects, new awnings, canopies, porches, signage, and parking lot
improvements. Commercial property owners or businesses may apply for grant reimbursements from a
minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $50,000. Each application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis,
and ALL projects for a matching grant greater than $25,000 must also be approved by the La Porte City
Council.
Interested business owners are welcome to complete the enclosed application form. Please deliver
applications to:
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
Please email us at economicdevelopment@laportetx.gov or call 281/470-5013, if you have any questions
about the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
L A PORTE BY THE BAY
604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 281/470-5016
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ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Business owners may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of funds which are used to enhance and/or
beautify their businesses. The following types of projects are eligible for reimbursement:
Façade Rehabilitation/Enhancement
Eligible projects include work on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added
facades, re-pointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing
paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc.
New Awnings, Canopies, Porches, and Signage
Eligible projects include replacing, adding, or repairing awnings, canopies, porches,
and signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs,
hanging signs, and awning/canopy signs.
Beautification Projects
Eligible projects include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by
the La Porte Development Corporation Board (LPDC).
Parking Lot Improvements
Eligible projects include new parking lot construction, parking lot paving, parking lot re-surfacing,
parking space striping/painting, new parking blocks, old parking block removal, and other projects as
approved by the LPDC.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building facades that
are visible from public streets.
2. In general, grants offered to businesses are intended to support projects to renovate or convert
existing structures to their original historic condition.
3. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are
depleted or until the program ends, whichever comes first.
4. Grants will not be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that is
covered by insurance. If desired work is above and beyond what insurance will pay, and is,
therefore, considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of the LPDC, it may be eligible
for grant funds.
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5. Grants will not be awarded to any Applicant that owes any delinquent indebtedness* to the City
of La Porte or the La Porte Development Corporation (LPDC).
Ϋ ǒĻƓƷ LƓķĻĬƷĻķƓĻƭƭ ƭŷğƌƌ ƒĻğƓ ğƓǤ źƓķĻĬƷĻķƓĻƭƭ ķǒĻ ğƓķ ƚǞźƓŭ Ʒƚ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ƚƩ ƷŷĻ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ /ƚƩƦƚƩğƷźƚƓͲ źƓĭƌǒķźƓŭ ĬǒƷ ƓƚƷ ƌźƒźƷĻķ ƷƚͲ ğķ ǝğƌƚƩĻƒ ƷğǣĻƭ ƚƓ ƩĻğƌ ğƓķ ƦĻƩƭƚƓğƌ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤͲ Ǟŷźĭŷ
ƦƩƚƦĻƩƷǤ źƭ źƓ ŅğĭƷ ƚǞƓĻķ ĬǤ ğƓķ źƭ ƌĻŭğƌƌǤ ƭǒĬƆĻĭƷ Ʒƚ ƷğǣğƷźƚƓͲ ǞŷĻƷŷĻƩ ƚƩ ƓƚƷ ƷŷĻ ƭğƒĻ ƒğǤ ŷğǝĻ ĬĻĻƓ ƦƩƚƦĻƩƌǤ
ƩĻƓķĻƩĻķ Ʒƚ ƷŷĻ Ʒğǣ ğƭƭĻƭƭƚƩΏĭƚƌƌĻĭƷƚƩ ĬǤ ğƓǤ ƦĻƩƭƚƓ͵ {ǒĭŷ ƷĻƩƒ ƭŷğƌƌ ğƌƭƚ źƓĭƌǒķĻͲ ĬǒƷ ƓƚƷ ĬĻ ƌźƒźƷĻķ ƷƚͲ ĭŷğƩŭĻƭ ŅƚƩ
ƦĻƓğƌƷźĻƭͲ źƓƷĻƩĻƭƷ ğƓķ ĭƚƭƷƭ ƚƓ ğƓǤ ƭǒĭŷ ğķ ǝğƌƚƩĻƒ ƷğǣĻƭͳ ĭŷğƩŭĻƭ ŅƚƩ ǞğƷĻƩͲ ƭĻǞĻƩͲ ŭğƩĬğŭĻ ğƓķ ƚƷŷĻƩ ƭĻƩǝźĭĻƭ
ƩĻƓķĻƩĻķ ƚƩ ŭƚƚķƭ ŅǒƩƓźƭŷĻķ ĬǤ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ƚƩ ƷŷĻ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ /ƚƩƦƚƩğƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ğƓǤ ƦĻƩƭƚƓͳ ğƓķ ğƓǤ ƚƷŷĻƩ ƒğƓƓĻƩ ƚŅ źƓķĻĬƷĻķƓĻƭƭ Ʒƚ ƷŷĻ /źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ƚƩ ƷŷĻ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ /ƚƩƦƚƩğƷźƚƓͲ ƓƚǞ ĻǣźƭƷźƓŭ ƚƩ Ǟŷźĭŷ ƒğǤ ŷĻƩĻğŅƷĻƩ ĬĻ ĭƩĻğƷĻķ ĬǤ ğƓǤ ƦĻƩƭƚƓ͵ bƚ ƭǒĭŷ
źƓķĻĬƷĻķƓĻƭƭ ƭŷğƌƌ ĬĻ ĭƚƓƭźķĻƩĻķ ǒ ǒƓƷźƌ ƷŷĻ ƷźƒĻ ŅƚƩ źƷƭ ĭǒƩƩĻƓƷ ƦğǤƒĻƓƷ ǒƓķĻƩ ƷŷĻ ǝğƩźƚǒƭ ƚƩķźƓğƓĭĻƭ ƚŅ ƷŷĻ
/źƷǤ ƚŅ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻͲ ƚƩ ƭƷğƷĻ ƭƷğƷǒƷĻƭͲ ƚƩ ĭƚƓƷƩğĭƷǒğƌ ğŭƩĻĻƒĻƓƷͲ ƭŷğƌƌ ŷğǝĻ ĻǣƦźƩĻķͲ ǞźƷŷƚǒƷ ƦğǤƒĻƓƷ ŷğǝźƓŭ ĬĻĻƓ ƒğķĻ͵
6. Each grant will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by the
LPDC to be compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation from the
approved project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant.
7. Each enhancement grant application will be subject to review and approval from the Board of
the LPDC. The review criteria include the following:
The project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation,
The project will add to the beautification of the City of La Porte ,
The project will enhance appeal to new businesses and visitors,
The project will complement the surrounding buildings, and
The project will add value to the City of La Porte.
8. Grant applications and awards may be made in any of the reimbursable activities described
above and may be combined for any single property or project.
9. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof, who occupies space in an
eligible property. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each
property owned, but the matching grant must be for more than $2,500 and less than $50,000
per property in a three (3) year period.
10. Preference will be given to all local bids for work that qualify under the current form of
the Local Bidder Preference Policy at the time the project is approved by the Board.
11. Multiple bids are not required for each eligible project that is less than a total $2,000, of which 50%
or $1,000 would be a reimbursable expense, as per the City of La Portes
Purchasing Policy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with the Economic Development Coordinator.
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2.Complete the application and sign the agreement form. Each grant application must include the
following:
a. A scaled drawing by the project architect or design professional of all the work to be
completed.
b. Samples -- i.e. paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc. -- that will enable the
LPDC to envision the finished project.
c. Three (3) itemized work estimates on all project work from contractors or project architects.
At least one quote must be obtained from applicable La Porte business. Should La Porte
business not respond, applicant must provide documentation (email or letter) evidencing
that a request for quote was initiated. Applicants may refer to the Contractor List for La
Porte contractors. However, the City does not make any representation as to the quality of
work, nor guarantees any special pricing, nor does the City represent that this list is a
comprehensive listing of La Porte businesses that complete this type of work. Should an
applicant contact a La Porte business/contractor not on this list, such business shall be
deemed to meet the requirement of this section as long as the business address is listed as
La Porte. Self-contracted work will be reimbursed for actual legitimate expenses, excluding
labor.
d. Photographs of the buildings exterior. The Applicant shall be required to provide before
and after photographs of the building before the reimbursement grant can be awarded.
For the initial application, before photographs will suffice, but afte photographs of the
completed project must be submitted before the grant may be considered for
reimbursement.
3. Return the completed application form, with all applicable items, to:
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, TX 77571
economicdevelopment@laportetx.gov
4. The application will undergo an approval process, which includes but is not limited to the
following:
a. Each project must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building
permit requirements.
b. The LPDC will only consider applications that have been properly and fully completed,
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and which contain all information requested in the application and/or by the committee.
c. All itemized work estimates submitted by the Applicant must be dated no earlier than
ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the
contracs or project architecs letterhead and shall contain the contracs name,
address, and telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the LPDC
to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid.
d. Applications receiving approval by the LPDC shall commence construction described in the
application within ninety (90) days from the date that the enhancement grant is approved.
Each Applicant must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1)
year from the date that the grant is approved. If the Applicant cannot meet this timeline,
then the Applicant may submit a written request for an extension of the commencement
date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day
or one (1) year time limit. The LPDC shall not be obligated to grant an extension, but it may
do so for good cause determined solely by the members of the Committee. The extensions,
if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the LPDC.
Denial of an extension request may not be appealed.
e. As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents, and shall allow, the LPDC
to request city inspections to determine that the grant, if awarded, will not be used for
construction on any building that is not in compliance with the City Municipal Codes and
Ordinances that are applicable to the construction contemplated in the application.
f. The LPDC shall have sole discretion in awarding grants. They shall award grants
considering the amount requested, grant funds available, the guidelines of the grant
program, condition of the building in which the grant funds will be used, economic impact,
other grant requests, the type and nature of the construction, and the proposed
construction results considering the grant program.
g. No Applicant has a proprietary right to receive grant funds. The LPDC shall consider any
application within its discretionary authority to determine what grant amount would be in
the best interest of the grant program.
h. The Applicant shall be required to furnish bef photographs of the buildings exterior,
and any other site locations that are included as part of the application request. The
applicant shall also provide fte photographs once the construction has been
completed, as a condition of final grant disbursement.
i. The LPDC has the final discretion with regard to funding and reserves the right to
recommend modifications or reject any project or elements of any project.
5. Reimbursement. When the entire enhancement grant project has been completed, the Applicant
shall present the Economic Development Office with the following:
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a. Copies of all paid invoices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts
for a single payment reimbursement of the approved funding, and
b. Photographs of all completed work.
6. When the project has been reviewed and approved by the LPDC, a reimbursement check will be
issued.
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La Porte Enhancement Grant Application
tƌĻğƭĻ ƦƩźƓƷ ĭƌĻğƩƌǤ͵ tƌĻğƭĻ ƭǒĬƒźƷ ğ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻķ ğƦƦƌźĭğƷźƚƓ Ʒƚʹ
Office of Economic Development City of
LaPorte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
LaPorte, TX 77571
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION DATE:
Applicant Name
Business Name
Physical Business Address
Business Owner (if different from applicant)
Mailing Address
Contact Phone Email Address
TYPE OF WORK (ĭŷĻĭƉ ğƌƌ ƷŷğƷ ğƦƦƌǤ):
Façade Awnings/Signage
Parking Lot Improvements
Beautification
DETAILS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (ğƷƷğĭŷ ğķķźƷźƚƓğƌ ƦğŭĻƭ źŅ ƓĻĭĻƭƭğƩǤ):
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 1, Revised 12/12/16
BUSINESS. BY THE BAY.
Please list the name of each Contractor and/or Project Architect and the Total Amount of
each bid. Please, also, attach the original proposals and work estimates:
CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECT TOTAL
1. $
2. $
3. $
4. $
5. $
BUDGET DETAIL
PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS FUNDS APPLIED TOTAL
Façade Rehab $ $ $
Awnings/Signage $ $ $
$ $ $
Beautification
$ $ $
Parking Lot Improvements
Other (list): $ $ $
TOTAL $ $ $
Total estimated cost of proposed project: $
Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $50,000): $
tƌĻğƭĻ ğƷƷğĭŷ ĭƚƌƚƩ ƭğƒƦƌĻƭͲ ƒƚķĻƌ ƓǒƒĬĻƩƭ ΛŅƚƩ ǞźƓķƚǞƭͲ ķƚƚƩƭͲ ĻƷĭ͵ΜͲ ƦŷƚƷƚƭͲ ƭĭğƌĻķ ķƩğǞźƓŭƭͲ ğƓķ ƚƷŷĻƩ
źƌƌǒƭƷƩğƷźƚƓƭ ƚŅ ǞƚƩƉ Ʒƚ ĬĻ ĭƚƒƦƌĻƷĻķ͵ tƌĻğƭĻ źƓĭƌǒķĻ ğƭ ƒǒĭŷ ķĻƷğźƌ ğƭ ƦƚƭƭźĬƌĻ͵
ƚǒƩ ƭźŭƓğƷǒƩĻ ƚƓ Ʒŷźƭ ğƦƦƌźĭğƷźƚƓ ĭĻƩƷźŅźĻƭ ƷŷğƷ Ǥƚǒ ǒƓķĻƩƭƷğƓķ ğƓķ ğŭƩĻĻ ǞźƷŷ ƷŷĻ ŅƚƌƌƚǞźƓŭ
ƭƷğƷĻƒĻƓƷƭʹ I have met with the LPDC and I fully understand the Enhancement Grant procedures and
details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the eligible renovation projects, as spelled out in
the application. I have not received, nor will I receive insurance monies for this revitalization project, OR I
have disclosed all pertinent insurance information. I understand that if I am awarded an Enhancement
Grant, any deviation from the approved project may result in the partial or total withdrawal of the grant
funds.
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 2, Revised 12/12/16
BUSINESS. BY THE BAY.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 3, Revised 12/12/16
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Business Listings for La Porte Businesses
(listed in no particular order)
Commercial Construction Building/Construction Supplies
Medders Construction Fischer's Hardware, Inc.
ЌЊЊ {ƚǒƷŷ ЊЏƷŷ {ƷƩĻĻƷ ЊЉЊЋ {ƚǒƷŷ .ƩƚğķǞğǤ {ƷƩĻĻƷ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
ΛЋБЊΜВЌЉΏЊБАЋ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜЍАБΏЎЊБЉ ΛЋБЊΜЍАЉΏЉЊАЊ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜБЍЋΏАЏЌЉ
aƩ͵ ĻƩƩǤ aĻķķĻƩƭ aƩ͵ wƚķ wƚƷŷĻƩƒĻƌ
Williams Home Improvement Howard's Hardware
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ΛЋБЊΜЋЌЏΏЌЋЌЏ \[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
aƩ͵ /ŷğƩƌĻƭ źƌƌźğƒƭ ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЉЌЌЍ
aƩ͵ wğƒğƓ tğƷĻƌ
Follis Construction
ЊЊЊ bƚƩƷŷ .ƩƚğķǞğǤ
Signage
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
Coupland Signs
ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЏББЊ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЏЉЌБ
ЊЊБ {ƚǒƷŷ ЎƷŷ {ƷƩĻĻƷ
aƩ͵ ağƩƉ Cƚƌƌźƭ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
ΛЋБЊΜБЏАΏЉЏАБ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜБЏАΏЉЏАВ
Hoot & Hoot, LLC
aƩƭ͵ 5ƚƩğ /ƚǒƦƌğƓķ
ВЋА {ĻğĬƩĻĻǩĻ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
Contractor
ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЎЌЎЏ
DiamondBack Works, L.P.
aƭ͵ 5ĻĬĬźĻ IƚƚƷ
ВЉЊ {ƚǒƷŷ ЊƭƷ {ƷƩĻĻƷ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
Engineering Firms
ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЋЎВЌ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЋЏЎА
Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc.
aƩ͵ 5ğǝźķ /ŷƚǝğƓĻĭ
ЋЌЉЊ
ƓķĻƩǞƚƚķ wƚğķ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
ΛЋБЊΜЍАЊΏЋЉЍЋ
Bleyl & Associates
ВЊЊ {ƚǒƷŷ БƷŷ {ƷƩĻĻƷ {ƷĻ͵ .
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
ΛЋБЊΜБЋАΏЌВЋВ Cğǣʹ ΛЋБЊΜЍАЉΏЉВЎЋ
aƩ͵ wƚķƓĻǤ {ƌğƷƚƓ
Civil Construction
Paskey Inc.
ЊЋБ {ƚǒƷŷ БƷŷ {ƷƩĻĻƷ
\[ğ tƚƩƷĻ ААЎАЊ
ΛЋБЊΜВЍЊΏВЌЋЊ
aƩ͵ /ǒƩƷźƭ tğƭƉĻǤ