HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-2-22RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER
BRENT McCAULLEY, COUNCILPERSON JOHN BLAKEMORE, BOARD MEMBER
AMANDA GERRISH, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT
CHUCK ENGELKEN, COUNCILPERSON
CITY OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the City of La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors to be held on August 2, 2022, at the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas , beginning at 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business.
Remote participation is available via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83357835851?pwd=Nmt6L0NvVzNWeEl6N3gvYU5QMTBFUT09.
Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 833 5783 5851 and the passcode is
947318.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law,
the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
3.AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the La Porte Development
Corporation’s proposed 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City
Manager]
(b)Authorize staff to publish a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for seven (7)
proposed projects of the La Porte Development Corporation totaling $2,425,000.00 for
fiscal year 2022-2023. T hese projects are: 1) La Porte G olf Course Fencing Project -
$475,000.00; 2) La Porte Golf Course Pond Remediation - $150,000.00; 3) La Porte Golf
Course Land Acquisition - $350,000.00; 4) Fairmont Park Ballfield Restroom -
$350,000.00; 5) La Porte W ave Pool Enhancements - $ 500,000.00; 6) La Porte
Recreation Center Phase II Design - $250,000.00; and 7) City-wide Signage Project Phase
III - $350,000.00. [Matt Daeumer, Asst. City Manager]
(c)Presentation, discussion and possible action to fill the open Economic Development
Coordinator position. [Matt Harleib, HR Manager]
4.SET NEXT MEETING
5.BOARD COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda;
items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information
or existing policy from the Committee members and City staff, for which no formal action
will be discussed or taken.
6.ADJOURN
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the La Porte
Development Corporation Board determines that a Closed or Executive Session of the Board is required,
then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section
551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section
551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security
personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section
551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under
the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas
Government Code as set out above, the La Porte Development Corporation Board will reconvene in Open
Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are
requested to contact the City Secretary's office (281-470-5019), two working days prior to the meeting for
appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the
meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted
above on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee W oodward, C ity Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the August 2, 2022, La Porte Development Corporation
Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public
at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF
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Lee Woodward
Lee W oodward, City Secretary
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: August 2, 2022
Requested By: Matt Daeumer, Asst. City Mgr.
Department: Administration/CMO
Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: Proposed FY 2021-22 Budget
SUMMARY
The La Porte Development Corporation fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget has been
reviewed by the City Manager’s Office and Finance. The expenditure budget for next
fiscal year has been prepared with a $584,741 (19%) increase from the current fiscal
year budget. This is due to decreased transfers to CIP than the previous year along
with a decrease in Special Programs. Generally, the EDC Fund transfers money to the
Debt Service Fund annually in the amount of $750,000 to $1 million. In FY 2025-26,
this transfer will decrease to approximately $150,500 to service debt payments.
Staff has proposed to budget for continuation of the membership in vital key
organizations within the Houston area such as Bay Area Houston Economic
Partnership (BAHEP) and Economic Alliance as well as the International Center for
Shopping Centers (ICSC). Generally, the Economic Development Coordinator attends
the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Texas Economic Development Cou ncil
(TEDC) conference. City Council has approved the continuation of the Harris County
Transit services provided to residents in La Porte, which is funded by LPDC. Staff has
included funding for mid-year advertising opportunities as well as funds to attend trade
shows, like the Red River & ICSC conferences. As discussed previously with the Board,
staff has included funding for any mid-year incentive opportunities.
The La Porte City Council had a pre-budget retreat earlier this year and asked for staff
to move forward with a list of several quality of life projects. Additionally, during the
budget preparation, staff noted several other quality of life amenities that can be
grouped together with these projects. A Total of $2,625,000 for quality of life amenity
projects and mid-year incentive opportunities is being requested to be funded by the
Board for FY 2022-23:
• Golf Course Fencing Project - $475,000
• Golf Course Pond Remediation - $150,000
• Golf Course Land Acquisition - $350,000
Appropriation
Source of Funds: 038 – EDC
Account Number: Various
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Amount Requested:
Budgeted Item: Yes No
• Mid-year Incentive Opportunities - $200,000
• Wave Pool Enhancements - $500,000
• Recreation Center Phase II Design - $250,000
• City-wide signage project Phase III - $350,000
• Fairmont Park Ball Field Restroom - $350,000
Staff has provided the Board with the FY 2022-23 Proposed Budget documents, which
highlight the LPDC’s healthy projected fund balance at the end of the fiscal year,
September 30, 2023 to be nearly $6.95 million, which is $418,512 less than the
projected fund balance on September 30, 2022. The City’s Finance Department has
been working diligently to project conservative revenues and feels comfortable in the
$3,254,000 revenue projection, which includes sales tax and interest income.
Additionally, staff has provided a line-item detail of expenditures for the Board to review
for personnel services, supplies, and services & charges.
The La Porte City Council is scheduled to receive the annual budget presentation at
the August 8th City Council meeting. Staff is requesting the Board approve the proposed
FY 2022-23 budget for the La Porte Development Corporation.
ACTION REQUIRED BY LPDC BOARD
Presentation, discussion and possible action to a pprove the La Porte
Development Corporation’s proposed 2022-23 Fiscal Year budget.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Beginning Fund Balance 9/30/21 7,263,258$
Plus Estimated 21-22 Revenues 3,004,500
Less Estimated 21-22 Expenditures and Commitments
Economic Development Operations 327,421
Capital Projects/Transfers 2,569,783
Total Expenditures 2,897,204
Estimated Fund Balance 9/30/22 7,370,554
Plus 22-23 Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 3,250,000
Interest Income 4,000
Total Revenues 3,254,000
Equals Total Resources 10,624,554
Less 22-23 Expenditures:
Economic Development Operations 462,257
Debt Service Transfer 785,255
Transfer to General CIP Fund:
Signage Project Phase III 350,000
Golf Course Fence 475,000
Golf Course Pond Remediation 150,000
Wave Pool Enhancements 500,000
Recreation Center 250,000
Golf Course Land and Development 350,000
Fairmont Park - Ball Field Restroom Enhancements 350,000
Total Expenditures 3,672,512
Ending Fund Balance 9/30/23 6,952,042$
Estimated Projected
2021-22 2022-23
Revenues 3,004,500$ 3,254,000$
Expenditures & Commitments 2,897,204 3,672,512
Revenues over Expenditures 107,296$ (418,512)$
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation Fund (038)
Statement of Revenues
Actual Budget Revised Projected
Object Description 2020-21 2021-22 2021-22 2022-23
Charges for Services:
403.02-00 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 3,368,708$ 3,000,000$ 3,000,000$ 3,250,000$
Charges for Services Subtotal 3,368,708 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,250,000
Interest:
483.01-00 Interest Income 3,651 9,000 4,500 4,000
Interest Subtotal 3,651 9,000 4,500 4,000
Total La Porte Development Corp Fund Revenues 3,372,358$ 3,009,000$ 3,004,500$ 3,254,000$
Economic Development Corporation
Fiscal Year 2022-23
Economic Development Operations
Expenditure Summary
Actual Budget Estimated Requested Percent
2020-21 2021-22 2021-22 2022-23 Change
Personal Services 34,991$ 112,036$ 32,569$ 103,508$ -7.61%
Supplies 34 900 150 300 -66.67%
Services & Charges 1,126,963 2,974,835 2,864,485 3,568,704 19.96%
Division Total 1,161,988$ 3,087,771$ 2,897,204$ 3,672,512$ 18.94%
Scope of Services Summary
Personnel Position Roster
Approved Approved Approved
2020-21 2021-22 2021-22
Economic Development Coordinator 0.75 0.75 0.75
Sr. Administrative Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total 1.25 1.25 1.25
The Economic Development Division works with the Economic Development Corporation Board to establish direction and
polices related to economic development projects in the City.The Department and its activities are funded through the
collection of a 1/2 cent sales tax,which must be spent on economic development projects related to capital investment,
quality of life,recreation,and/or primary job creation.Past activities have included the re-nourishment of Sylvan Beach,the
ball fields at Pecan Park,the Community Library,construction of Canada Road,Construction of Bay Area Blvd.,the Sports
Complex, and infrastructure improvements on Main Street.
We will continue to work with our regional economic development partners on business retention and expansion programs,
small business development,marketing efforts,workforce initiatives,transportation issues and quality of life issues.The
Economic Development Coordinator will also serve as the Business Ombudsman for the City of La Porte,assisting new and
existing businesses through the planning and zoning processes.
City of La Porte, Texas
Economic Development Corporation 038-6030-565
Detail of Expenditures
Actual Budget Estimated Requested
2020-21 2021-22 2021-22 2022-23
Personal Services:
1010 Regular Earnings 16,439$ 78,071$ 14,138$ 71,381$
1035 Longevity 180 228 - 36
1060 FICA 1,078 5,990 1,082 5,464
1065 Retirement 2,250 12,747 2,302 11,627
1067 PARS Retirement 44 - 48 -
1080 Insurance - Medical 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000
Personal Services Subtotal 34,991 112,036 32,569 103,508
Supplies:
2001 Office Supplies - 200 100 200
2002 Postage 34 200 50 100
2015 Other Supplies - 500 - -
Supplies Subtotal 34 900 150 300
Services & Charges:
3001 Memberships & Subscriptions 20,000 41,055 41,055 41,055
3020 Training/Seminars - 7,200 - 7,200
4060 Technology Lease Fees 625 647 647 500
5001 Accounting 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
5007 Other Professional Services 79,500 75,500 75,500 75,500
6002 Printing & Reproduction - 500 500 500
6005 Advertising 9,638 10,000 22,000 10,000
6040 Trade Shows - 12,500 - 10,000
9997 Special Programs 45,200 252,650 150,000 208,694
9004 Adm Transfer to Fund 004 - 778,752 778,752 785,255
9015 Adm Transfer to Fund 015 967,000 1,791,031 1,791,031 2,425,000
Services & Charges Subtotal 1,126,963 2,974,835 2,864,485 3,568,704
Division Total 1,161,988$ 3,087,771$ 2,897,204$ 3,672,512$
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: August 2, 2022
Requested By: Matt Daeumer, Asst. City Mgr.
Department: Administration/CMO
Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: None
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In order for the La Porte Development Corporation to expend the FY 2022-23 budgeted
funds allotted for CIP projects in the upcoming budget cycle, the City has to post these
projects much like we are required for an incentive given to a private corporation.
Approval of this agenda item will start the 60-day citizen comment period. After this
period, staff will bring the list forward for final approval by the Board.
The discussed list of approved CIP projects are as follows:
2022-23 Fiscal Year
• Golf Course Fencing Project - $475,000
• Golf Course Pond Remediation - $150,000
• Golf Course Land Acquisition - $350,000
• Fairmont Park Ball Fields Restroom - $350,000
• Wave Pool Enhancements - $500,000
• Recreation Center Phase II Design - $250,000
• City-wide signage project Phase III - $350,000
• Total Projects - $2,425,000
Staff requests the LPDC Board to approval to publicly post the above projects in the
Bay Area Observer on Thursday, August 11th to begin the 60-day comment period for
these projects.
ACTION REQUIRED BY LPDC BOARD
Approve to publishing a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for seven (7)
projects totaling $2,425,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023. These projects are the Golf
Course Fencing Project - $475,000, Golf Course Pond Remediation - $150,000,
Golf Course Land Acquisition - $350,000, Fairmont Park Ballfield Restroom -
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
Adm. Transfer to Fund
015
Account Number: 038-6030-565-9015
Amount
Budgeted: $2,425,000
Amount
Requested: $2,425,000
Budgeted Item: Yes No
$350,000, Wave Pool Enhancements - $ 500,000, Recreation Center Phase II
Design - $250,000, City-wide Signage Project Phase III - $350,000.
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
Agenda Date Requested: August 2, 2022
Requested By: Matt Hartleib, HR Manager
Department: Administration/HR
Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: None
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The LPDC is comprised of 1.25 full-time equivalent employees (0.75 is the Economic
Development Coordinator and 0.50 is the Senior Administrative Assistant). The
Economic Development Coordinator position has been vacant for over a year; however,
the Assistant City Manager has been taking on this position’s daily operations. The City
Manager’s Office, along with the Human Resources Section, has reviewed applications
for this position and interviewed an experienced applicant.
Staff will facilitate introducing the Board to the applicant along with an interview.
ACTION REQUIRED BY LPDC BOARD
Presentation, discussion and possible action to fill the open Economic
Development Coordinator position.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Appropriation
Source of Funds:
Account Number:
Amount
Budgeted:
Amount
Requested:
Budgeted Item: Yes No