HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-23-18 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board
RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT DOYLE BLACK, BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD
MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2018
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on June 25, 2018, 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. Other members of the La Porte
Development Corporation Board present: Board members Engelken, Fuller, Black, Guerrero, Earp, and
Ojeda. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Jason Weeks, Patrice Fogarty, Ryan Cramer and Clark Askins.
2. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the March 26, 2018, meeting of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board P. Fogarty
Board member Engelken made a motion to approve minutes of the February 12, 2018, meeting of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board. Board member Fuller seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTON
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed budget for La Porte Development
Corporation Board for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 R. Cramer
Economic Development Coordinator Ryan Cramer gave an overview of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 that will be taken to City Council.
Board member Earp made a motion to accept the budget as presented. Board member Engelken
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
(b) Discussion and possible action regarding an update of the Economic Development Strategic Plan
R. Cramer
Economic Development Coordinator Ryan Cramer presented a summary.
Board member Earp made a motion not to move forward with a new plan and to continue with the existing
plan. Board member Fuller seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
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4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
Board members set July 23, 2018, if a meeting is needed.
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.
There were no comments.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Warren moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:41 p.m. Board
member Fuller seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on this the ___ day of __________________, 2018.
____________________________________
President Richard Warren
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: July 23, 2018
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Jason Weeks
Account Number: N/A
Department:
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibit: Service Agreement
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibit: 2018 Annual Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The current agreement expired on June 30, 2018;
therefore, renew the economic development services agreement with the Alliance
for thirty-six (36) month period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021 in the annual amount of
$20,000. La Porte may te
Alliance.
The annual economic development services agreement includes:
One educational seminar specific to La Porte for local economic and community development
professionals, as well as government officials, local business and community leaders.
Establish an ongoing program to develop quality prospect leads, focusing on the targeted
industries of greatest importance to La Porte.
Undertake or update workforce analyses to provide current data targeted to prospective industries.
Interact with local, state, and federal officials, and local economic development organizations and
chambers of commerce on a regular basis.
Compile and disseminate economic and business related data to La Porte on at least an annual
basis.
Interact with the Texas Department of Economic Development on behalf of La Porte and other
economic development groups to acquire economic business related data.
Promote small or disadvantaged business development.
Present La Porte in Alliance's marketing materials, including its website.
Provide annual or more frequent reports to La Porte on the performance of the services.
Prepare press releases and act as media liaison publicizing the La Porte efforts.
La Porte
which focuses upon regional marketing and regional aesthetic improvements within the San Jacinto
Texas Historic District. This service provides to the La Porte that the Alliance will communicate grant
opportunities regarding this project to city, at no obligation to the city.
Invitation to city officials and staff to all events organized and/or hosted by the Alliance.
The Alliance will provide full membership on its board of directors for a designee of the City of La Porte.
Furthermore, the Alliance will make available to La Porte the following:
Access to information in its library and databases with the exception of company economic
development prospects who are not seeking to locate in La Porte.
Copies of the Alliance studies reports and evaluations relating to economic development issues with
the exception of work related to confidential prospects.
Copies of the Alliance publications.
Since the funds are budgeted in the La Porte Development Corporation budget, staff has asked the Alliance to
revise their agreement to include both the approvals by the La Porte Development Corporation Board and City
Council.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action authorizing the La Porte Development Corporation Board President to sign a
thirty-six (36) month economic development services agreement with the Economic Alliance Houston Port
Region beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby Alexander, City Manager Date
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS Economic Development Services Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered
into by and between the ECONOMIC ALLIANCE HOUSTON PORT REGION, a Texas non-
profit corporation; 203 Ivy Avenue, Ste 200, Deer Park, Texas 77536 (hereinafter "THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE"), and the City of La Porte, Texas; 604 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas 77571, (hereinafter "THE CITY").
WHEREAS, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE is a non-profit corporation organized to
promote economic development with an emphasis on performance in the southeast portion of
Harris County, and;
WHEREAS, THE CITY promotes economic development in La Porte, Harris County,
Texas; and;
WHEREAS, THE CITY seeks assistance to fulfill its economic development initiatives in
La Porte, Texas; and
WHEREAS, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE is qualified and willing to perform such
assistance functions,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions stated herein, and
in consideration of the mutual benefits that will accrue to each of the parties hereof, as well as to
the citizens of La Porte, Texas, the Parties have agreed and do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
Goals
Section 1.0 I: THE CITY represents its goals in its Economic Development Program to include,
but may not be limited to the following:
a. Creating economic diversification to provide for stable, consistent and balanced
growth;
b. Building La Porte's business/commercial tax base;
c. Retaining existing jobs;
d. Creating an economic climate conducive to the development and growth of business
investment and commerce;
e. Enhancing the quality of life for all citizens residing or working within La Porte,
Texas;
f. Promoting La Porte, Texas as the location of choice for new, expanding and relocating
businesses;
g. Attracting new businesses and development to La Porte, Texas;
h. Encouraging the expansion and development to La Porte, Texas;
i. Retaining businesses currently located in La Porte, Texas;
j. Establishing new partnerships for the promotion of economic development.
ARTICLE II
Qualifications of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
Section 2.01: THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE represents that:
a. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE is a non-profit entity that is authorized to promote
economic development in all or a portion of Harris County and is currently in good
standing with the State and Federal government;
b. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE is engaged in an on-going effort to attract new
businesses, to encourage the expansion of existing businesses, or to retain existing
businesses in Harris County, including La Porte, Texas;
c. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE hereby agrees to participate in joint projects and
coordinate its activities with THE CITY and in an effort to reduce duplication of
services and to enhance cooperation.
ARTICLE III
Scope of Services
Section 3.01: Services to be Provided: THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE will provide to THE
CITY the services described in the following paragraphs:
a. Conduct one educational seminar specific to THE CITY for local economic and
community development professionals, as well as government officials, local
business and community leaders;
b. Establish an ongoing program to develop quality prospect leads, focusing on the
targeted industries of greatest importance to THE CITY;
c. Undertake or update workforce analyses to provide current data targeted to prospective
industries;
d. Interact with local, state, and federal officials, and local economic development
organizations and chambers of commerce on a regular basis;
e. Compile and disseminate economic and business related data to THE CITY on at
least an annual basis;
f. Interact with the Texas Department of Economic Development on behalf of THE
CITY and other economic development groups to acquire economic business related
data;
g. Promote small or disadvantaged business development;
h. Present THE CITY in ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's marketing materials, including its
website;
1. Provide annual or more frequent reports to THE CITY on the performance of the
services described and outlined herein;
J. Prepare press releases and act as media liaison publicizing THE CITY's efforts.
k. THE CITY will be included as a participant in ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's economic
development initiative Project Stars, which focuses upon regional marketing and
regional aesthetic improvements within the San Jacinto Texas Historic District. This
service provides to the City that the Economic Alliance will communicate grant
opportunities regarding this project to city, at no obligation to the city.
L Invitation to city officials and staff to all events organized and/or hosted by THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE;
m. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE will provide full membership on its board of directors
for a designee of THE CITY.
Section 3.02: Upon request, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE will make available to THE CITY
the following:
a. Access to information in its library and databases with the exception of company
economic development prospects who are not seeking to locate in THE CITY;
b. Copies of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE studies reports and evaluations relating to
economic development issues with the exception of work related to confidential
prospects;
c. Copies of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE publications;
ARTICLE IV
Term of Contract
Section 4.01: This agreement is for the thirty six (36) month period beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2021.
ARTICLEV
Terms of Payment
Section 5.01: THE CITY agrees to pay THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE a total amount of
TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/lO0ths Dollars ($20,000.00) for each contract year this
agreement is in effect, said $20,000.00 payments being for the performance of services provided
herein by THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE during each of the twelve month (12) terms
established in Section 4.01 of this agreement. Performance update reports shall be provided to
THE CITY on at least an annual basis. Furthermore, and without limiting Section 6.01, CITY
retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any point should funds not be appropriated for the
continued financing of this agreement in any fiscal year budget, or amendment to same. THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE agrees and recognizes that CITY must budget for and approve of all
purchases on a yearly basis and is unable to obligate revenues beyond the current fiscal year.
Section 5.02: THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE, as part of the payment for services received,
shall perform services outlined in this document.
Section 5.03: THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE shall present annual billing statements to THE
CITY describing the services performed. THE CITY shall promptly process such statements,
and make payment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
ARTICLE VI
Termination
Section 6.01: THE CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 30 days' written
notice to THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE. THE CITY's right to terminate this Agreement for
convenience is cumulative of all rights and remedies, which exist now or in the future.
Section 6.02: On receiving the notice, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE shall, unless the notice
directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all services under this Agreement and cancel all
existing orders and subcontracts that are chargeable to their Agreement. Within 30 days of the
termination date THE CITY shall pay to THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE, pro-rated on a
monthly basis, the fees for services rendered under this Agreement unless the fees exceed the
allocated funds remaining under this Agreement.
Section 6.03: TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR
SERVICES RENDERED ARE THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE'S ONLY REMEDIES FOR
THE CITY'S TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE, WHICH DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
DEFAULT OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE ALLIANCE WAIVES ANY
CLAIM (OTHER THAN ITS CLAIM FOR PAYMENT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION),
IT MAY HAVE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE FOR FINANCIAL LOSSES OR OTHER
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE CITY'S TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE.
Section 6.04: Termination for Cause by THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE: THE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE may terminate its performance under this Agreement only if THE CITY defaults
and fails to cure the default after receiving written notice of the alleged default. Default by THE
CITY occurs if THE CITY fails to perform one or more of its material duties under this
Agreement. If a default occurs and THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE wishes to terminate the
Agreement, then THE
ALLIANCE must deliver a written notice to the CITY describing the default and the proposed
termination date. The date must be at least 30 days after the CITY receives notice. THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE, at its sole option, may extend the proposed termination date to a
later date. If THE CITY cures the default before the proposed termination date, then the
proposed termination is ineffective. If THE CITY does not cure the default before the proposed
termination date, then THE EC9NOMIC ALLIANCE may terminate its performance under this
Agreement on the termination date. To effect final termination, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
must notify THE CITY in writing.
Section 6.05: Termination for Cause by THE CITY: If THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE defaults
under this Agreement, THE CITY manager may either terminate this Agreement or allow THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE to cure the default as provided below. THE CITY's right to terminate
this Agreement for THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's default is cumulative of all rights and
remedies, which exist now or in the future. Default by THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE occurs
if:
a. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE fails to perform any of its duties under this Agreement;
b. THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE becomes insolvent;
c. All or a substantial part of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's assets are assigned for the
benefit of its creditors; or
d. A receiver or trustee is appointed for THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE.
Section 6.06: If a default occurs, the CITY may, but is not obligated to, deliver a written notice
to THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE describing the default and the termination date. The CITY, at
its sole option may extend the termination date to a later date. If the CITY allows THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE to cure the default and THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE does so to the
CITY'S satisfaction before the termination date, then the termination is ineffective. If THE
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE does not cure the default before the termination date, then the CITY
may terminate this Agreement on the termination date, at no further obligation of the
Corporation.
Section 6.07: To effect final termination, THE CITY must notify THE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE in writing. After receiving the notice, THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE shall, unless
the notice directs otherwise, immediately discontinue all services under this Agreement, and
promptly cancel all orders or subcontracts chargeable to the Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
Miscellaneous
Section 7.01 The relationship of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE to THE CITY shall be that of
an independent contractor. THE CITY shall have no authority to direct the
day-to-day activities of any of THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's employees or representatives,
shall have no authority over THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE's decisions, and shall have no rights
to ownership of internal working papers or other information or data of TIIE ECONOMIC
ALLIANCE, except as otherwise specifically authorized or required herein.
Section 7.02 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of THE CITY and
THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE and shall not bestow any rights on any third parties.
Section 7.03. Failure of either party hereto to insist on the strict performance of any of the
provisions hereof, or failure of performance, shall not be considered a waiver of the right to insist
on or enforce, by an appropriate remedy, strict compliance with any other obligation hereunder,
or to exercise any right or remedy occurring as a result of any future failure of performance.
Section 7.04. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and of the United States of America and is performable in Harris County,
Texas.
Section 7.05. All notices required or allowed hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be
deemed delivered when actually received or on the third day following its deposit into a United
States Postal Service post office or receptacle with prepaid postage affixed thereto, and sent by
certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the respective party at the address set forth
below, or at such other address the receiving party may have theretofore prescribed by written
notice to the sending party:
If to THE CITY OF LA PORTE
City of La Porte
Attention: Corby Alexander
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
If to THE ECONOMIC ALLIANCE:
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region
Attention: Chad Burke, President/CEO
203 Ivy Avenue, Ste 200
Deer Park, Texas 77536
Section 7.06. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and any changes and
amendments hereto must be in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement is executed in
two originals.
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
HOUSTON PORT REGION
By
Name: Chad D. Burke
Title: President/CEO
Date Signed: ______________________
ATTEST
By _______________________________
Name_____________________________
Title ______________________________
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: CITY OF LA PORTE:
By ____________________________________ By ________________________________
Name: Richard Warren, President Name: Louis Rigby, Mayor
Date Signed: ___________________________ Date Signed: _______________________
ATTEST ATTEST
By ________________________________ By ______________________________
Name ______________________________ Name____________________________
Title _______________________________ Title _____________________________
City of La Porte
Annual Report
July 9, 2018
Overview
Our Mission
A non-profit organization, whose mission for over 30 years has been
to .
Impact Initiatives
Economic Development
Public Policy
Workforce Development
Transportation
Quality of Life
Who We Represent
Most sought-after region in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime
and logistics operations
25 miles of the 52 mile
Houston Ship Channel
complex
foreign tonnage
12 Cities, Harris County
and Port Houston
250 Private Sector
Members
Global leaders in refining and
petrochemical production
Leadership Executive Board
Chairman -Glenn Royal, Royal Financial Group Merrill Lynch
Barry Klein, Shell Deer Park, Site Manager
Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College District, Chancellor
Roger Blackburn, Wood Group USA, Executive Account Manager
Jeff Garry, , Dow Chemical Company, Houston Area Operations Director
Karen Gregory, CenterPoint Energy, Economic Development Regional Manager
Steve Cote, Brady Chapman & Holland, Partner & Chairman PEDC
Mayor Tom Reid, City of Pearland Ex Officio
Economic Development
Economic Development
Professional Economic Development Services
Provide a professional relationship to navigate the multiple facets of the site selection/expansion
process, including the facilitation to our economic development support network.
Conduct real estate searches
Participation and coordination of site-selection tours
Facilitate access to data
Provide guidance in evaluating State and Local
incentive & workforce programs
Advocacy for projects & mobilization of key board members
Economic Development
Impact on the Houston Port Region Historical
10-year period:
$8.9B
Capital
Investment
4,961
Jobs Created
Economic Development
Current Project Pipeline Breakdown
Total Potential Direct Potential Capital
ProjectsJob CreationInvestment
341,994$6.5B
Sector Breakdown by Percentage
3%
10%
Petro
7%
Logistics
Corporate Relo
59%
Manufacturing
21%
Services
La Porte Project Wins 2008 - 2017
Capital
Target La Porte Annual
CompanyYearCityJobsInvestment La Porte Tax Rate
IndustryTax Revenue
($1mm)
New Orleans
Food industryLP25$100.0071$71,000
Cold Storage2008
Ventura2008Manf LP25$3$21,300
0.0071
AGCO
2008Manf - Ag EquipLP50$10.0071$7,100
Corporation
Air ProductsPetroChemLP25$50$220,100
Industrial District*
Sea Scouts2009Hospitality LP2$0.25 $0
NA
Desselle -
2009ManfLP45$3 0.0071$21,300
Maggard Corp.
LyondellBasell2010PetroChemDP, LP, CNANA$0
0.0071
Invista2010PetroChemLP105$40$176,080
Industrial District*
Noltex 2011PetroChemLP20NA$0
New Construction**
Clay
2011LogisticsLP$15 0.0071$106,500
Development
DuPont2011PetroChemLP490$5 $22,010
Industrial District*
BOSTCO2011LogisticsLP70$400 $710,000
New Construction**
Linde2013PetroChemLP50$200 $880,400
Industrial District*
Kobelco
Compressors 2014Manf LP1020.0071$14,200
America, Inc.
Ienos Olefins &
Polymers USA /
2014PetroChemLP30400Industrial District*$1,760,800
Sasol Chemicals
No America
Siluria
2015PetroChemLP3$17 Industrial District*$74,834
Technology
LyondellBasell 2015PetroChemLP30$270Industrial District*$1,188,540
TOTAL 17 Projects 980$1,416$5,274,164
Industrial District* 62% of .0071 tax rate
New Construction** 25% of .0071 tax rate
Economic Development
Why focus on the Petrochemical Industry?
For every one job created from the business of chemistry, 6.8 jobs
are created in other sectors.
In addition, the average annual salary of a U.S. chemical industry
employee is $94,000, which is 44 percent higher than the average
U.S. manufacturing pay.
Public Policy
Public Policy
One Voice, Under the Leadership of the Economic Alliance
32 Economic Alliance 24 Economic Alliance
Members Participated in Members Participated in
35 Meetings in 31 Meetings in
Washington DC Austin TX
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Inspiring & Preparing the Next Generation Workforce
Filling the pipeline of potential workers in the petrochemical, maritime and logistics
industries.
Leveraging partnerships with the EHCMA and 9 community
colleges to recruit and train a qualified workforce
Providing career paths and job opportunities to address
attrition, skill enhancement and demand
2018 YTD 33 presentations = 3,591 contacts
2017 72 presentations = 12,909 contacts
2016 50 presentations= 5,222 contacts
Workforce Development
Safety Rates by Industry
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Comparisons of Weighted Averages by Industry
13.7 Nursing and Residential Care 3.6 All Manufacturing Industry
10.2 Police Protection 2.5 Texas Manufacturing
5.9 Hospitals 2.0 All Chemical Manufacturing
3.5 Education and Health services 1.3 Texas Chemical Manufacturing
0.6 Real Estate
Local Plants
0.37 La Porte Plants in 2017 (employee and contractors)
0.30 Pasadena Plants in 2017 (employee and contractors)
Safety Rates are incidents* per 200,000 man hours, or 100 people/year
*Incidents = anything above first aid, (requiring medical attention)
Transportation
Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce
Committee of Regional Transportation Stakeholders
East Harris County Assoc. (130+ plants)
Regional Mayors
Port of Houston Authority
Harris County
TxDOT
HGAC
BayTran
Addressing critical issues associated with the
movement of Freight and Commuters
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Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce
Why the Urgency
1.$50B in projects in the petrochemical industry over the last 5
years, the first production comes online in 2018
2.Combined with Port of Houston trade via the Panama Canal
and increased resin production, container volumes will grow
from 2 million TEU to 3 million TEU in 2-3 years
3.Houston Ship Channel activity accounts for 16% of states GDP
4.The state needs to invest in this critical freight infrastructure to
avoid congestion & maintain global competitiveness.
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Houston Port Region Freight Improvement Strategic Plan
#ProjectPriorityInfo & Updates
1August of 2019 Intersection improvements (not Direct Connectors)
Barbours Cut Direct Connectors H/STerminal and the SH 146/SH 225 interchange to determine the impacts of a direct connector
2Widen to 6 main lanes
Environmentally cleared
Final design underway/anticipated to let in Fall 2022
SH-146 Widening - Fairmont to Red Bluff RoadH/SThe total cost of this project is approximately $42 million
3SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-East 146)H/S
4Broadway Double Track ProjectH/SThis may be in the TIP for FY 2017 as MPOID 17017 - please verify
5Design-Build Project/recently awarded
The total cost of this project is approximately $1.4 Billion
Estimated completion date is February 2022
Grand Parkway NE Segments H & IH/SConstruction to being Summer 2018
6H/S
7H/S
8MPOID 17113; FY 2024 Project from FM 1409 to SH 99: Reconstruct and realign
H/Sroadway is anticipated to let for construction in FY 2018
9Working with HCTRA
Construction of 4 connectors is funded
Applying for Federal Grant for the remain work
Environmental studies underway
No ROW needed
BW-8 Direct Connectors @ SH-225: Westbound on 225 to 8 N, Northbound on Anticipated letting in 2021
8 to E/W 225, Eastbound on 225 to 8SH/MEstimate construction cost for entire interchange is $180 Million
10The grade separation/freeway starts at Alexander and continues all the way to Red Bluff. There probably needs to be some
SH146 from I10 to Business 146 (Alexander Drive)work on SH146 North of 110 through Mont Belvieu also
11Penn City ConnectorH/M
12Barbours Cut Blvd expansion to 6 lanes H/MTXDOT in talks with Port Houston
13SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-West 610)H/M
14Potentially starting as far South as Wharton and tying as far North as Cleveland
Potential to use SH 99 Seg. H & I
I-69 Bypass (feasibility of a bypass on the East side of Houston is being Southern Section of an I-69 Bypass is being discussed through HGAC
considered)H/MTxDOT is beginning an Origin-Destination Study (O-D) to determine how many trucks would use the route
15
Fairmont Parkway (Turning improvements) H/MUnder construction County and La Porte funded through TxDOT Grant
16SH-225 and I-610 InterchangeH/LTxDOT is working with H-GAC to begin a feasibility study for SH 225 from I-610 to SH 146
17I-610 bridge at HSCH/LAdditional meetings with the Economic Alliance are requested to identify the needs and project scope at this location
18Widening is recommended from Canada Rd to SH 146. There are at least 3 major freight generators on the south side of
Fairmont Parkway (Widening)H/LFairmont in this area.
19Port Road Phase 3 & Drainage M/MRelated project: MPOID 10452 in FY 2020 widens Port Rd. from SH 146 to Todville
20Construct Northbound to Eastbound connection
Working to secure construction funding
The estimated let date is Spring 2022
SH-330 (improve northbound connectivity to I-10 - 2 lanes or direct connect)M/MThe total cost of this project is approximately $10 million
21Independence Parkway (improve Northbound connectivity to SH-225)M/Mdedicated turning lane. Getting those trucks in and out of Ind. Blvd. Increase turning capacity
22Spencer Highway Bridge (Bayport Rail Mainline) at FairmontM/LMPOID 10532; FY 2018
23Bayport Mainline Rail TrackM/LMPOID 10455; FY 2017
24Sheldon Road expansion M/LCounty updating cost estimate of project
25Applet Road (Sheldon to Market) M/L
26Jacintoport Road Improvement L/LAlso on the Primary Highway Freight System, thereby eligible for federal freight funding
27Jacintoport Direct Connectors L/LDirect Connect makes it a TxDOT/HCTRA discussion
28Haden Rd (extension to Penn City Rd) L/LCounty roadway/POHA
TxDOT Projects shadedPriority Level: Time Frame Required:
Harris County ProjectsH - HIGH Priority / S - SHORT Term 0-5 yrs
19
M - MEDIUM Priority / M - MID Term 5-10 yrs
L - LOW Priority / L - LONG Term 10+ yrs
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Quality of Life
Member Involvement
Task Forces
Provide Your Voice, Contribute and Connect
8 Task Forces -Member education/growth, along with setting a public policy agenda, event planning,
workforce enhancement and marketing the region through Q of L and economic development initiatives
Business Growth
Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Public Policy
Provide mechanisms for the
Info sharing to set a public policy
Input and planning of our largest
th
rd
education and development of
agenda for the region -4Tues 3pm
signature event-3Tues 3pm
st
business -1Wed 9am
Transportation
Economic Development
Showcasing and empowering
Prioritize and support local
Promote job creation and capital
transportation projects -Invite
th
investment in the region -4Wed 3pm
Workforce Development
Quality of Life
Enhance our regions marketable
Promotion of workforce development
rd
image Bi-monthly
initiatives -3Thurs 3pm
Informing the Nation
Gulf Coast Industry Forum: September 19-20
th
9Year in the Pasadena Convention Center
2-day Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders focused in
Petrochemicals, Energy and Logistics
Networking & Connections
1000+ Attendees
40 Exhibiting Companies & Institutions
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