HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board
RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT JOHNNY MORALES, BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD
MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF JULY 22, 2019
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, July 22, 2019, at the City Hall Council
Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m., with the following in attendance:
Board members present: Richard Warren, Venessa Guerreo, Danny Earp, Johnny Morales, Shelley Fuller, Nancy Ojeda
Board members absent: Chuck Engelken
Council-appointed officers present: Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on
June 24, 2019. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
Board member Morales moved to approve the minutes: the motion was adopted unanimously.
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an enhancement grant application for
508 West Main Street. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\]
Board member Ojeda moved to approve an enhancement grant application of $6,998.73 for 508 West
Main Street; the motion was adopted unanimously.
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an enhancement grant application for
10424 Spencer Highway. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\]
Board member Earp asked that a request be made of the Planning and Zoning Commission that
required trees not be placed under electrical lines. Board member Earp moved to approve an
enhancement grant application of $23, 750.00 with contingency that the work be done before the
grant is made for 10424 Spencer Highway; the motion was adopted unanimously.
(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding potential project for painting of traffic
control boxes on Main Street. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\]
Board member Ojeda requested that the designs be more La Porte-centered and Board member
Earp asked that the school be approached for local youth artists. Board member Earp moved to have
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July 22, 2019, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes
staff set a meeting for the vendor and some of the Board members to finalize design proposals;the
motion was adopted unanimously.
(e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding use of La Porte Development
Corporation funds under eligible projects for public safety facilities and street and drainage
improvements, in connection with proposed City Capital Improvement Projects. \[Ryan
Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\]
Mr. Cramer shared $2.3 million of projects that he believed were appropriate for Board funding for
the next two fiscal years ($1,292,950 in FY2019-20 and $1,007,800 in FY2020-21). Board member
Earp noted transfers of this type were an annual occurrence for suitable projects. Board member
Earp moved to approve that Corporation funds be used for the Northwest Park Year 1 Park Lighting,
Golf Course Land Improvements, Wave Pool Renovations, and Five Points Restroom and Pavilion
projects for FY2019-20, and the Handicap Accessible Playground, Golf Course Clubhouse Repairs,
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Golf Course Year 1 Improvements, Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Fairmont Park, and the 14 Street
Park Playground Equipment Replacement for FY2020-21, and to direct staff to proceed with postings
and other requirements; the motion was adopted unanimously.
3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was scheduled for August 26, 2019.
4. COMMENTS
There were no comments.
5. ADJOURN Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019
Requested By: Source of Funds: Enhancement Grant
R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator
Department:
CMO
Account Number: 0159892-9931100
Amount Budgeted: $190,154.27
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $25,000
Exhibits: Application
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY
The applicants, Sonja and Andrew Tanguay,
L.L.C. at 10325 W. Fairmont Parkway and are requesting an Enhancement Grant for their major
remodel. This project is not as straightforward as the majority of the applications brought to the
Board but is close enough to the mission of the Enhancement Grant to be worth a discussion.
There were no La Porte companies who do work involved with installation of playgrounds and
attempts to find a La Porte sod contractor were unsuccessful.
Due to the unregular nature of the projects requested, larger bid packages have been broken
down into shade awning/canopies under awnings/signage, playground structure, and
basketball hoop under beautification, new sod grass under beautification and artificial grass,
sidewalks and installation of the basketball court which in the documentation says parking lot
improvements but should be under beautification. This format was done to give the Board the
greatest understanding of the different projects involved and their individual costs possible.
Playwell Group were the low bidders on the playground and basketball hoop ($12,059.89),
shade canopies ($20,355.63), artificial grass tot turf, basketball court and sidewalk
($41,197.66), Greenleaf Enterprises were the lowest bidders on the installation of new sod
grass at $1,732 for a total of $75,345.18.
The Board has the full discretion to award as little or as much grant funding as they see fit on
any particular project.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
To offer a grant - Move to approve an enhancement grant in the amount of $________ to
No action is needed if there is no desire to offer a grant.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019
Requested By: Source of Funds:
R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator
Department:
CMO
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY
The Board of Directors needs to appoint a President and Vice-President for the next year by October 1st.
The current President is Richard Warren and the current Vice-President is Nancy Ojeda.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Appoint a President and Vice-President for the next year.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019
Requested By: Source of Funds:
R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator
Department:
Administration/CMO
Account Number: 038
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $2,929,197
Exhibits: Budget Pages, Budget Presentation
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY
The La Porte Development Corporation fiscal year 2019-20 proposed budget has been reviewed by the
during the budget workshop on August 12-13. The La Porte Development Corporation proposed budget
for fiscal year 2019-20 has been prepared with a 17.51% decrease from the current fiscal year. These
budget reductions are primarily due to significant reductions in capital improvement and special program
spending along with a lessened debt repayment amount.
Since the last Board meeting, staff has revised the capital improvement funding for City related projects
to include the approved four (4) CIP projects: Northwest Park Lighting Project Phase I ($523,950), Golf
Course Land Improvements ($169,000), Wave Pool Pre-funding Renovations ($250,000), Five Points
Restroom & Pavilion ($350,000) for a total of $1,292,950 for fiscal year 2019-20.
During the budget workshop with City Council there was a request to remove $25,000 for a proposed
public art program so that it could be brought in as part of the Enhancement Grant Program. After City
Council comments, $10,000 was added under training/seminars to bring interested Board members and
staffto conferences, notably ICSC with its retail industry focus.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
-2020 fiscal year.
No motion is required to deny
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Ryan Cramer
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La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
Beginning Fund Balance 9/30/18$ 4,138,140
Plus Estimated 18-19 Revenues 2,950,000
Less Estimated 18-19 Expenditures and Commitments
Economic Development Operations 353,281
Debt Payments 1,033,362
Capital Projects/Transfers 1,835,700
Total Expenditures 3,222,343
Estimated Fund Balance 9/30/19 3,865,797
Plus 19-20 Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 2,750,000
Interest Income 50,000
Total Revenues 2,800,000
Equals Total Resources 6,665,797
Less 19-20 Expenditures:
Economic Development Operations 631,425
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Debt Service Transfer 1,004,822
Transfer to General CIP Fund:
Golf Course Improvements 169,000
Park Lighting Project (Northwest Park) 523,950
Wave Pool Prefunding 250,000
Five Points Restroom and Pavilion 350,000
Total Expenditures 2,929,197
Ending Fund Balance 9/30/20$ 3,736,600
EstimatedProjected
2018-192019-20
Revenues$ 2,950,000$ 2,800,000
Expenditures & Commitments 3,222,343 2,929,197
Revenues over Expenditures$ (272,343)$ (129,197)
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
Economic Development Corporation
Fiscal Year 2019-20
Expenditure Summary
ActualBudgetEstimatedRequestedPercent
2017-182018-192018-192019-20Change
Personal Services$ 85,828$ 87,420$ 87,095$ 92,087 5.34%
Supplies 546 900 323 900 0.00%
Services & Charges 3,338,773 3,462,487 3,134,925 2,836,210-18.09%
Division Total$ 3,425,147$ 3,550,807$ 3,222,343$ 2,929,197-17.51%
Scope of Services Summary
TheEconomicDevelopmentDivisionworkswiththeEconomicDevelopmentCorporationBoardtoestablish
directionandpolicesrelatedtoeconomicdevelopmentprojectsintheCity.TheDepartmentanditsactivities
arefundedthroughthecollectionofa1/2centsalestax,whichmustbespentoneconomicdevelopment
projectsrelatedtocapitalinvestment,qualityoflife,recreation,and/orprimaryjobcreation.Pastactivitieshave
includedthere-nourishmentofSylvanBeach,theballfieldsatPecanPark,theCommunityLibrary,construction
ofCanadaRoad,ConstructionofBayAreaBlvd.,theSportsComplex,andinfrastructureimprovementsonMain
Street.
Wewillcontinuetoworkwithourregionaleconomicdevelopmentpartnersonbusinessretentionand
expansionprograms,smallbusinessdevelopment,marketingefforts,workforceinitiatives,transportationissues
andqualityoflifeissues.TheEconomicDevelopmentCoordinatorwillalsoserveastheBusinessOmbudsmanfor
the City of La Porte, assisting new and existing businesses through the planning and zoning processes.
Personnel Position Roster
ApprovedApprovedRequested
2017-182018-192019-20
Economic Development Coordinator 0.75 0.75 0.75
Secretary IV 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total 1.25 1.25 1.25
City of La Porte, Texas
Economic Development Corporation038-6030-565
Detail of Expenditures
ActualBudgetEstimatedRequested
2017-182018-192018-192019-20
Personal Services:
1010Regular Earnings$ 58,219 $ 60,647 $ 60,435 $ 61,934
1020Overtime 299 - - -
1035Longevity 28 - - -
1060FICA 4,463 4,640 4,623 4,738
1065Retirement 9,659 9,873 9,839 10,083
1080Insurance - Medical 13,028 12,000 12,000 15,000
1081Insurance - Life 4 32 32 32
Personal Services Subtotal 85,828 87,420 87,095 92,087
Supplies:
2001Office Supplies 25 200 - 200
2002Postage 41 200 10 200
2015Other Supplies 480 500 313 500
Supplies Subtotal 546 900 323 900
Services & Charges:
3001Memberships & Subscriptions 43,498 40,950 41,050 40,780
3020Training/Seminars 3,506 6,475 4,759 17,079
3024Tuition Reimbursement - 3,500 - 3,500
4060Technology Lease Fees - - - 602
5001Accounting 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
5003Legal 853 10,000 100 10,000
5007Other Professional Services 78,500 78,500 79,500 81,500
6002Printing & Reproduction - 4,000 - 4,000
6005Advertising 3,204 15,000 5,065 7,500
6040Trade Shows - 5,000 343 2,500
9050Contingency 5,000 - - -
9997Special Programs 120,000 425,000 130,046 365,977
9004Adm Transfer to Fund 004 1,014,012 1,033,362 1,033,362 1,004,822
9015Adm Transfer to Fund 015 2,065,200 1,835,700 1,835,700 1,292,950
Services & Charges Subtotal 3,338,773 3,462,487 3,134,925 2,836,210
Division Total$ 3,425,147$ 3,550,807$ 3,222,343$ 2,929,197