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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-15 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENTMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBERMIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, VICEMIKE COOKSLEY, VICE--PRESIDENTPRESIDENTRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBERRANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBERJAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBERNANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER 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 February 9, 2015, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, February 9, 2015, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 05:00 PM to consider the following items of business:beginning at 05:00 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 Decelopment Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate Decelopment 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)   Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation (a) Board held on January 26, 2015 Board held on January 26, 2015 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty Consider approval or other action regarding an enhancement grant amount not to exceed Consider approval or other action regarding an enhancement grant amount not to exceed (b) $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC, new owner of the Alamo Building, 153 South $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC, new owner of the Alamo Building, 153 South Broadway, to be awarded at the completion of the project Broadway, to be awarded at the completion of the project -- S. Livingston S. Livingston Consider approval or other action regarding revisions to Section 5.04 of the La Porte Consider approval or other action regarding revisions to Section 5.04 of the La Porte (c) Development Corporation ByDevelopment Corporation By--Laws  and recommending La Porte City Council authorize the Laws  and recommending La Porte City Council authorize the revisions revisions -- S. Livingston S. Livingston 3.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING -- S. Livingston S. Livingston   4.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.   5.Executive Session Executive Session ——The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in The La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.  Section 551.087(2) Section 551.087(2) -- Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations. Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations. Meeting with staff of Development Corporation Board and City of La Porte to deliberate Meeting with staff of Development Corporation Board and City of La Porte to deliberate offer of financial or other incentives to business prospect, in connection with Sector 23 offer of financial or other incentives to business prospect, in connection with Sector 23 Project.Project. Section 551.072(2) Section 551.072(2) -- Consultation with Attorney Consultation with Attorney Consultation with attorney for Development Corporation Board regarding Sector 23 Project.Consultation with attorney for Development Corporation Board regarding Sector 23 Project. 6.Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on items discussed in executive session.session.   7.AdjournAdjourn 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 February 9, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development I certify that a copy of the February 9, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte Development Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on February 3, 2015.Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on February 3, 2015.   signature heresignature here     Patrice Fogarty, City SecretaryPatrice Fogarty, City Secretary   RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN, BOARD MEMBER MIKE COOKSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT RANDY WOODARD, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, BOARD MEMBER JAY MARTIN, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2015 January 26, 2015, The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on at the City Hall Council 5:00 p.m Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following items of business: 1. CALL TO ORDER President Richard Warren called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. The following members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Martin, Engelken and Ojeda. Absent: Board members Clausen and Woodard. Staff Present: Corby Alexander, Patrice Fogarty, Scott Livingston, Michael Dolby, Clark Askins and Traci Leach. 2. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on January 12, 2015 P. Fogarty Board member Engelken moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held on January 12, 2015. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Engelken and Martin Nays: None Absent: Board members Clausen and Woodard (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing Staff to publish 60-day notice of a public hearing to consider awarding an economic development grant to Gainstein Esquire, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $300,000 S. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary; and Kris Gant, with Gantstein Esquire, LLC, provided a presentation for a proposed Pipeline Grill Restaurant to be located at 10003 Spencer Highway, the former Texans Sports Bar and Grill. Mr. Gant advised the restaurant would create 100 jobs for local people and a banquet room for seating 75. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston proposed three payments. First payment on a Certificate of Obligation for opening the restaurant; second payment for a minimum amount of expenditures; and the third payment on proof of taxable sales after the first year of being in business. Page 1 of 3 January 26, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Board member Engelken asked how the Board will regain losses if the business fails. Mr. Livingston responded the property will be improved. Mr. Livingston also advised the figures are based on the two years the restaurant has been in business at the Baytown location. Kris Gant, with Gantstein Esquire, LLC, advised the Board that both the restaurant and parking lot are under contract. Board member Engelken questioned if there would be outdoor noise and late hours activity in the parking lot from patrons that would disturb the neighborhoods. Mr. Gant responded the Pipeline Grill is a restaurant and not a bar and the servers are required to be TABC certified and Gantstein Esquire, LLC, has a strict policy not to sell too much alcohol to one individual. Board member Martin commented he would be more comfortable awarding an economic development grant at 25 percent Board member Martin moved to authorizing Staff to publish 60-day notice of a public hearing to consider awarding an economic development grant to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $300,000 or equal to 25% of the project expenditures not to exceed $300,000. Board member MOTION PASSED Ojeda seconded. . Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members Ojeda, Engelken and Martin Nays: None Absent: Board members Clausen and Woodard 3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING S. Livingston Board members set the next meeting dates for Monday, February 9, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. and Monday, February 23, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. 4. STAFF REPORTS (a) Receive Financial Report M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby provided a report. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston reported he is awaiting a letter from Project Nebula/Ineos confirming they will not be moving forward with the second phase of the project and will report back to the Board in March. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community 5. members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Board member Ojeda asked about the lot that is for sale by Rob Johnson . Economic Development Coordinator Livingston advised he will inquire of Mr. Johnson to confirm if the lot is for sale. 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, Vice-President Cooksley moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 p.m. MOTION PASSED Board member Martin seconded. . Page 2 of 3 January 26, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary th Passed and approved on this 9 day of February, 2015. ____________________________________ President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 January 26, 2015, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM February 9, 2015February 9, 2015AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: CIP #015CIP #015--98929892--993 993 S. Livingston S. Livingston Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: N/A N/A Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism Account Number:Account Number: Department: N/A N/A Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: $25,000.00 $25,000.00 Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO 1. Project Presentation1. Project Presentation 2. Bid Sheet Summary2. Bid Sheet Summary 3. Enhancement Grant Application3. Enhancement Grant Application 4. Enhancement Grant Evaluation Summary4. Enhancement Grant Evaluation Summary 5. La Porte Enhancement Grant Guidelines and 5. La Porte Enhancement Grant Guidelines and Map SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The Enhancement Grant Review Committee reviewed an Enhancement Grant Application from The Enhancement Grant Review Committee reviewed an Enhancement Grant Application from Eagle Energy Eagle Energy , which is the new owner of the , which is the new owner of the ““Alamo buildingAlamo building””at 153 S. Broadway.  Although the applicant at 153 S. Broadway.  Although the applicant Resources, LLCResources, LLC is planning to enhance all four (4) sides of the buildingis planning to enhance all four (4) sides of the building’’s exterior, the applicant collected three (3) bids from s exterior, the applicant collected three (3) bids from general contractors to complete each of the five (5) primary projects on general contractors to complete each of the five (5) primary projects on (i.e. the front side facing (i.e. the front side facing only the west only the west S. Broadway) (i.e. the side facing East Street/San Jacinto Ave.) (i.e. the side facing East Street/San Jacinto Ave.) of the building:  (a) 'Stucco of the building:  (a) 'Stucco and southand southsidessides Work/Façade Repair', (b) 'Painting', (c) 'Doors', (d) 'Canopy Work', and (e) 'Exterior Lighting'.  The applicant Work/Façade Repair', (b) 'Painting', (c) 'Doors', (d) 'Canopy Work', and (e) 'Exterior Lighting'.  The applicant secured three (3) additional bids for ornamental secured three (3) additional bids for ornamental ““Texas StarsTexas Stars””that will be installed on the buildingthat will be installed on the building’’s exterior.s exterior. The general contractor which offered the lowest bid for the five (5) work projects to be completed wasThe general contractor which offered the lowest bid for the five (5) work projects to be completed was CLS CLS CLS CLS for for .  The lowest bid to manufacture and ship the .  The lowest bid to manufacture and ship the ““Texas StarsTexas Stars””was was Builders, Inc. $48,257$48,257Iron Designs and Iron Designs and for . .  Signs$2,368.90$2,368.90 The sum total of these two, lowest bids is The sum total of these two, lowest bids is , and 50% of this sum is , and 50% of this sum is .  Please see the .  Please see the “Bid $50,625.90$50,625.90$25,312.95$25,312.95 Sheet SummarySheet Summary””for details.  The maximum amount allowed per property owner through the La Porte for details.  The maximum amount allowed per property owner through the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program is Enhancement Grant Program is .  Therefore, the maximum amount to be reimbursed for this project .  Therefore, the maximum amount to be reimbursed for this project $25,000$25,000 would be . .  $25,000$25,000 The Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee reviewed this enhancement project and believes that this project The Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee reviewed this enhancement project and believes that this project will encourage similar rewill encourage similar re--development throughout the community of La Porte.  The Enhancement Grant Evaluation development throughout the community of La Porte.  The Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee gave this project a score of 4.75 out of a maximum possible score of 5.0.  Please see the enclosed Committee gave this project a score of 4.75 out of a maximum possible score of 5.0.  Please see the enclosed “Evaluation SummaryEvaluation Summary””for additional detail. for additional detail.  The applicant is prepared to give a brief presentation regarding this project, and the applicant will be available to The applicant is prepared to give a brief presentation regarding this project, and the applicant will be available to address any questions the 4B Board might have about this proposed project. address any questions the 4B Board might have about this proposed project.  Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Consider approving a grant amount not to exceed Consider approving a grant amount not to exceed to to , to be awarded at , to be awarded at $25,000$25,000Eagle Energy Resources, LLCEagle Energy Resources, LLC the completion of the project, conditional upon receipts and the completion of work as indicated.the completion of the project, conditional upon receipts and the completion of work as indicated. 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If you have any questions Average 4.754.254.75 4.75 , based on reciepts and DougS@eagleenergy.us 55 # of Evaluators Initial Review Date:Total Average Score (out of 25) 44444 . (281) 470-5016 $25,000 Total Score 1909 Marvin Circle, Suite A; Seabrook, Texas 77586 2020191719 E-Mail: Grant to be awarded in an amount not to exceed about the items listed below, please call the Economic Development Office at completion of work as indicated. Eagle Energy Resources, LLC 281-474-3379 x 302 Project Demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation. Doug Shows Project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors. 1/9/2015 Economic Development Coordinator Resident, employee of La Car Porte Owner, Bay Port Animal Clinic Criteria Project will add to the beautification of Main Street. Project will complement the surrounding buildings. Director of Planning Project adds value to the City of La Porte. Recommendation: Business Address: Application Date: Business Name: Contact Name: Phone:Evaluating Committee Members: Title Scott D. Livingston Monica Rogers Cris Santiago Tim Tietjens Name LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM The La Porte Enhancement Grant Program, which is sponsored by the La Porte Development Corporation,offers matching grantstobusinesseswhich are locatedin the La Porte Enhancement Grant District. A map of the La Porte Enhancement Grant District is provided in the full explanation of the program. Eligible improvements of the EGP include facade renovation, beautification projects, and new awnings, canopies, porches, and signage. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned, but each matching grant must be for more than $2,500 and less than $25,000 per property. Each program application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Interested business owners are welcome to complete the enclosed application form. Please deliver applications to the following address: Scott D. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, TX 77571 Please contact Scott D. Livingston at livingstons@laportetx.gov or 281/470-5016, if you have any questions about the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. Sincerely, Scott D. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator City of La Porte L PORTE BY THE BAY A 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 281/470-5016 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. La Porte Enhancement Grant Program The La Porte Enhancement Grant Program provides matching funds to enhance and/or beautify businesses in the La Porte Enhancement Grant District which is outlined with a bold black linebelow. LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PAGE 1 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Business owners may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of funds used to enhance and/or beautify their businesses. The following types of projects are eligible for reimbursement grants: Façade Rehabilitation/Enhancement This includes work done 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 This includes 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 This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the Enhancement Grant Evaluation Committee (EGEC). PROGRAM GUIDELINES 1.Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building facades that are visible from public streets in the La Porte Enhancement Grant District. 2.In general, grants offered to businesses are intended to support project 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 EGEC, it may be eligible for grant funds. 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). LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PAGE 2 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. 6.Each grant will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by the EGEC 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 by the EGEC, and approval from 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 Main Street and/or Broadway, The project will enhance Main Street and/or Broadway’s 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 within the La Porte Enhancement Grant District. 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 $25,000 per property in a three (3) year period. APPLICATION PROCESS 1.Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with the Economic Development Coordinator, and the Coordinator will set up a pre-development meeting with the EGEC. 2.Complete the application and sign the agreement form. Each grant application must include the following: a.A scale 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 EGEC 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. LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PAGE 3 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. d.Photographs of the building’s 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 “after” 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: Scott D. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, TX 77571 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 EGEC 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 earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor’s or project architect’s letterhead and shall contain the contractor’s name, address, and telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the EGEC to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid. d.Applications receiving approval by the EGEC 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 EGEC 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 EGEC. Denial of an extension request may not be appealed. e.As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents, and shall allow, the EGEC 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 LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PAGE 4 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. Codes and Ordinances that are applicable to the construction contemplated in the application. f.The EGEC and 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 EGEC 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 “before” photographs of the building’s exterior, and any other site locations that are included as part of the application request. The applicant shall also provide “after” photographs once the construction has been completed, as a condition of final grant disbursement. i.The EGEC 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 signed off by the EGEC and their recommendations have been presented and approved by the LPDC, a reimbursement check will be issued. LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM PAGE 5 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. La Porte Enhancement Grant Application Scott D. Livingston Economic Development Coordinator City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy 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 (): Façade Rehabilitation/Enhancement Awnings/Signage Beautification Other (): DETAILS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (): ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION PAGE 1 BUSINESS. BY THE BAY. Please list the name of eachContractor and/or Project Architect and the Total Amount of each bid. Please, also, attach the original proposals and work estimates: CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECTTOTAL AMOUNT 1.$ 2. $ 3. $ 4. $ 5. $ BUDGET DETAIL PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS APPLIEDTOTAL Façade Rehab $ $ $ Awnings/Signage $ $ $ Beautification $ $ $ Other (list):$ $ $ Other (list):$ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ Total estimated cost of proposed project: $ Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $25,000): $ I have met with the EGEC and I fully understand the Enhancement Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the 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. If I am awarded a reimbursement grant for façade, awning, signage, beautification, or other approved work, alterations should not be made within five (5) years from construction; otherwise I may be required to reimburse the La Porte Development Corporation immediately for the full amount of the grant. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION PAGE 2 REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEMITEM February 9, 2015February 9, 2015AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: N/A N/A S. Livingston S. Livingston Source of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By: N/A N/A Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism Account Number:Account Number: Department: N/A N/A Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: N/A N/A Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO 1. Current By1. Current By--Laws of the La Porte Laws of the La Porte Development CorporationDevelopment Corporation 2. Requested Revisions to Section 5.04 of the 2. Requested Revisions to Section 5.04 of the La Porte Development Corporation ByLa Porte Development Corporation By--LawsLaws SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Staff requests the 4B BoardStaff requests the 4B Board’’s approval to petition the La Porte City Council to revise s approval to petition the La Porte City Council to revise .  The primary .  The primary Section 5.04Section 5.04 purpose of the request is for the City Council to grant the 4B Board authority to approve individual enhancement purpose of the request is for the City Council to grant the 4B Board authority to approve individual enhancement grant requests for an amount grant requests for an amount without additional City Council approval.  Such without additional City Council approval.  Such equal to or less thanequal to or less than$25,000$25,000 authority will simplify and accelerate the approval process for applicants to the La Porte Enhancement Grant authority will simplify and accelerate the approval process for applicants to the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.  All other revisions to Section 5.04 are being recommended only to Program.  All other revisions to Section 5.04 are being recommended only to ““clean upclean up””the language in the the language in the Section. The language of Section 5.04 is provided here: language of Section 5.04 is provided here: current “The Board of Directors shall obtain prior City Council approval of all real estate acquisitions, real estate leases The Board of Directors shall obtain prior City Council approval of all real estate acquisitions, real estate leases for over one year and or any longfor over one year and or any longfor over one year and or any longfor over one year and or any long----term leases; contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00; and bond issues term leases; contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00; and bond issues term leases; contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00; and bond issues term leases; contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00; and bond issues or other debt extending beyond one year. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to enter into all other or other debt extending beyond one year. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to enter into all other budgeted transactions without prior City Council approval. Amendments to the budget must be approved by the budgeted transactions without prior City Council approval. Amendments to the budget must be approved by the City Council.” The suggested, revised language for The suggested, revised language for is highlighted in is highlighted in yellowyellow and and underlined belowunderlined below:: Section 5.4Section 5.4 “The Board of Directors shall obtain prior City Council approval of all real estate acquisitions, real estate leases The Board of Directors shall obtain prior City Council approval of all real estate acquisitions, real estate leases forover exceeding exceeding one year andone year and//or any or any longlong--termterm other leases other leases for ovefor overr exceeding one year exceeding one year; ; andand all all bond issues or bond issues or other debt extending beyond one year; and, contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00. The Board of other debt extending beyond one year; and, contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to enter into all other budgeted transactions without prior Directors shall have the authority to enter into all other budgeted transactions without prior or additionalor additional City City Council approval. Council approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to approve all shall have the authority to approve all budgetedEnhancement Grant expenditures Enhancement Grant expenditures RequestsRequests for an amount equal to or less than $25,000, without for an amount equal to or less than $25,000, without additional approvaladditional approvalof City Councilof City Council.   Amendments to the .   Amendments to the CorporationCorporation’’ss budget must be approved by the City budget must be approved by the City Council.” Enclosed in this agenda item is a separate color copy of the suggested, revised language for Section 5.04. Enclosed in this agenda item is a separate color copy of the suggested, revised language for Section 5.04.  Any and/or all changes to the LPDCAny and/or all changes to the LPDC’’s bys by--laws must also be approved by the La Porte City Council.laws must also be approved by the La Porte City Council.                                             Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation: Consider approval or other action to revise Section 5.04 of the LPDCConsider approval or other action to revise Section 5.04 of the LPDC’’s Bys By--Laws, per the suggested revisions Laws, per the suggested revisions contained in this agenda item, and recommend that these changes also be presented to the La Porte City Council contained in this agenda item, and recommend that these changes also be presented to the La Porte City Council for approval. Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate 5.04The Board of Directors shall obtain prior City Council approval of all real estate acquisitions, real estate leases for over exceeding one year and/or any long-term other leases for over exceeding one year; and all bond issues or other debt extending beyond one year; and, contracts, expenditures, or debts over $15,000.00. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to enter into all other budgeted transactions without prior or additional City Council approval. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors shall have the authority to approve all budgeted Enhancement Grant expenditures Requests for an amount equal to or less than $25,000, without additional approval of City Council. Amendments to the budget must be approved by the City Council.