HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-30-15 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
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, , at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas,
beginning at 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business:beginning at 5:00 PM to consider the following items of business:
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
2.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte (All consent agenda items are considered routine by the La Porte
Development Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate Development Corporation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered discussion of these items unless a Board member requests an item be removed and considered
separately)separately)
Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting of the La Porte
(a)
Development Corporation Board held on August 26, 2015 Development Corporation Board held on August 26, 2015 -- S. Harris S. Harris
Consider approval or other action authorizing staff to execute payment in the amount of Consider approval or other action authorizing staff to execute payment in the amount of
(b)
$15,787.63 to David or Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of the Oak $15,787.63 to David or Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of the Oak
Center at 1000 S. Broadway Center at 1000 S. Broadway -- S. Livingston S. Livingston
3.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to
(a)
pursue in FY 2015pursue in FY 2015--2016 and/or the next 12016 and/or the next 1--3 years 3 years -- S. Livingston S. Livingston
Discussion and possible action to establish a "Rainy Day Fund" for future use Discussion and possible action to establish a "Rainy Day Fund" for future use - S.
(b)
LivingstonLivingston
Discussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee Discussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee - S.
(c)
LivingstonLivingston
4.SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETINGSET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
5.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.
6.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.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072Texas Government Code, Section 551.072-- For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, For the purpose of deliberating the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to exchange, lease or value of real property: Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to
discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation.discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation.
7.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.
8.AdjournAdjourn
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will provide for reasonable
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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 September 30, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the Board of the La Porte I certify that a copy of the September 30, 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 September 24, 2015.Development Corporation was placed on the City Hall Bulletin Board on September 24, 2015.
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 AUGUST 26, 2015
August 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 5:00 p.m. The following members of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Board members Martin, Clausen, Ojeda and
Woodard. Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken. Staff Present: Corby
Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, Traci Leach, Clark Askins and Michael Dolby.
2. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action of minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board held on July 7, 2015 P. Fogarty
Board member Clausen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
MOTION PASSED
Corporation Board held on July 7, 2015. Board member Martin seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
The agenda was taken out of order at this time and Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Financial
Report.
5. STAFF REPORT
(a)
Receive Financial Report M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the Financial Report.
Board member Martin asked if the Debt Service Transfer is a quarterly or annual payment. Mr. Dolby
responded payments occur in March and August.
3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
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(a)
Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to draft a proposed request for proposals to
conduct both a Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the
City of La Porte S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for a proposed
request for proposals to conduct both a Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi-
Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte.
Board member Clausen asked the anticipated cost of a Market Feasibility Study and Cost
Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of La Porte. Mr. Livingston responded
$30,000.00-$50,000.00.
Board member Woodard questioned if Hotel/Motel Funds can be used in the cost for such
studies. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins advised yes if the Texas Tax Code allows funding
for these type of studies.
Board member Martin moved to go forward with a request for proposals to conduct both a
Market Feasibility Study and Cost Feasibility for a Multi-Use Civic Center in the City of
MOTION PASSED
La Porte. Board member Woodard seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
(b)
Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to execute payment in the amount of
$25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement grant project
S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to execute payment
in the amount of $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement
grant project.
Doug Shows President and CEO for Eagle Energy Resources, LLC., thanked Board members
for the opportunity for an enhancement grant and commented the City of La Porte was a
pleasure to work with during the project.
Board member Martin asked how Eagle Energy Resources, LLC feels about being located at
Five Points. Mr. Shows responded awesome. Board member Martin asked Mr. Shows if he has
any thoughts of having a brewery as a neighbor. Mr. Shows responded it will be great.
Board member Ojeda commented the building looks incredible.
Board member Martin asked Mr. Shows the linear feet of the frontage of the property. Mr.
Shows responded he calculated 5,000 square feet on the exterior.
Board member Ojeda moved to execute payment in the amount of $25,000.00 to Eagle Energy
Resources, LLC., for the completed enhancement grant project. Board member Clausen
MOTION PASSED
seconded. .
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Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
(c)
Discussion and possible action regarding approval to revisions of the La Porte Enhancement Grant
Program S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for revisions of the
La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
The six (6) proposed revisions to the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program included:
Add parking lot improvements including new parking lot construction, parking lot paving, parking lot re-
surfacing, parking space striping/painting, new parking blocks, old parking block removal, and other
projects as approved by the ED Board.
Include prefeLocal Bidder Preference
Policy.
Eliminate the requirement for multiple bids for each eligible project which has a value which is less
than $2,000, of which 50% or $1,000 would be a reimbursable expense, in accordance with the City of
city limits of La Porte.
Remove the clause that prohibits alterations of approved projects for a period of five (5) years.
Numerous grammatical revisions or clarifications, as shown in red ink, which support the intent of the
previous five (5) revisions as listed above.
Board member Martin moved to approve the revisions of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
MOTION PASSED
Board member Clausen seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
(d)
Discussion and possible action regarding two new incentive programs that will promote the
development of new or expanded business enterprises in the City of La Porte - S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for two new incentive
programs that will promote the development of new or expanded business enterprises in the City of La
Porte and detailed the proposed qualifications for the two programs.
Board member Martin questioned criteria for return on investment being proposed for an expanded
business and not a new business. Mr. Livingston responded for a new business it is on the pay back
model based on decisions by the Board for the last 4-6 months.
Board member Woodard commented there are not any written guidelines on pay back for projects and
it has been used only as a rule of thumb. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston
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responded it is his understanding the La Porte Development Corporation Board wishes to have the pay
back specified and any revisions can be made as desired by Board members.
Board member Clausen commented it is his understanding the Board wishes to establish consistent
guidelines and not polices. Mr. Livingston advised the item can be revised as per Board members
desires and presented at a future meeting.
MOTION
Board member Woodard moved to table the item. Board member Clausen seconded.
PASSED
.
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
(e)
Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing
dware
for an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary authorizing Staff to publish
60-day public notice of a public hearing to consider awarding an economic development grant to
Board member Woodard left the table at 6:24 p.m., and returned at 6:32 p.m.
Board member Clausen It Best Hardware has been in business and how
old is the building. Rod Rothermel o
informed the building was a Kroger grocery store .
Mr. Rothermel introduced himself and advised Board members he and Michael Breaux, also owner of
decided due to the growth in La Porte there is a need to expand the
business. Mr. Rothermel also added profits are being invested in the business.
Board member Martin questioned business personal property being a valuation of the property value.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded it is part of the value of the project and
it is taxable property. Board member Martin asked if it is cost or retail value of $450,000.00 for the
purchase of new retail inventory. Mr. Rothermel responded cost.
Board member Ojeda asked other Board members their thoughts on interior furniture, fixtures and
equipment being considered a part of value of the project. Board member Martin commented he does
not think the intent of the economic development grant program is to include inventory but it is to
improve the community. President Warren commented he does not have a problem improving the
building but does have concerns with the number of new jobs being created and the pay-back period.
Board member Martin commented he would be comfortable with an economic development grant not
exceeding $250,000.00. Board member Woodard agreed with Board member Martin and commented
the location is good for beautification in the City.
Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Rothermel if he is the owner of the other two Fi
Hardware stores and if they have received incentive grants from other cities. Mr. Rothermel responded
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they are the owners and have not received incentive grants from the cities. Mr. Rothermel also added
the other two Hardware buildings are not as old as the building in
La Porte.
Board member Woodard moved to authorize Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to
for an
MOTION PASSED
amount not to exceed $250,000.00. Board member Martin seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
(f)
Discussion and possible action authorizing Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing
to consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife
building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary authorizing Staff to publish
60-day public notice of a public hearing to consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former
city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to
La Porte, TX.
Board member Martin asked Alan Ward Managing Member/Brewmaster of Brigadoon Brewery & Brew
School, LLC if the weekend visitor estimate of one-thousand people is correct. Mr. Ward advised most
craft breweries begin with small clientele and he feel 1000 estimated visitors is an accurate estimate.
Board member questioned parking accommodations. Mr. Livingston responded there are no parking
requirements in the Main Street District. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach added there is parking
available along Main Street and the City has not received any complaints from Main Street business
owners in regards to parking accommodations.
Board member Woodard left the table at 7:10 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m.
Board member Clausen asked Mr. Ward the planned hours of operation, Mr. Ward responded
Tuesday-Friday, 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, noon-9:00 p.m. and closed Sunday-Monday. Board
member Clausen asked if a large portion of the craft beer will be exported out of the City of La Porte.
Mr. Ward responded yes, based on the demand. Board member Clausen asked how many employees
will be employed. Mr. Ward responded 22-30 full-time employees; and 6-7 part-time employees.
Board member Martin commented a brewery is an attractive idea.
Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Ward if he decides to relocate in the future will the building have an
appearance of a brewery. Mr. Ward responded no.
Board member Martin moved to authorize Staff to publish 60-day public notice of a public hearing to
consider approving up to $400,000.00 to renovate the former city-owned Texas Parks & Wildlife
building and attract the Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School, LLC., to La Porte, TX. Board member Ojeda
MOTION PASSED
seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Board members Woodard, Clausen Ojeda and
Martin
Nays: None
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Absent: Vice-President Cooksley and Board member Engelken
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
5. STAFF REPORT
(a)
Receive Financial Report M. Dolby
The agenda was taken out of order earlier during the meeting. See above where the Financial Report
was presented by Finance Director Michael Dolby.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on agenda; recognition of community
6.
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information
or existing policies.
There were no board comments.
7. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
th
Passed and approved on this 30 day of September, 2015.
____________________________________
President Richard Warren
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
CIP 015.9892.993CIP 015.9892.993
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. LivingstonSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$15,787.63$15,787.63
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Project Information Project Information
2. Copies of invoices and cancelled checks Copies of invoices and cancelled checks
3. Approved minutes from May 13, 2015 Approved minutes from May 13, 2015
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
On 13 May 2015, the Board voted unanimously to an offer an enhancement grant in an amount not to exceed On 13 May 2015, the Board voted unanimously to an offer an enhancement grant in
an amount not to exceed
$16,759.93 to David or Sharon Tindle who own The Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway upon successful completion $16,759.93 to David or Sharon Tindle who own The Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway
upon successful completion
of the proposed project, per the guidelines and parameters of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. of the proposed project, per the guidelines and parameters of the La Porte Enhancement
Grant Program.
The applicants representative, Horace Leopard, collected three bids from general contractors to complete each of s representative, Horace Leopard, collected three bids from general
contractors to complete each of
three projects: (1) Signage, (2) Paving, and (3) Landscaping. The lowest bids for each of the project were offered three projects: (1) Signage, (2) Paving, and (3) Landscaping. The
lowest bids for each of the project were offered
as follows:
Signage Signage ---- $11,888.47 by State Sign, Inc. $11,888.47 by State Sign, Inc.
Paving Paving ---- $19,750.00 by Pave $19,750.00 by Pave--It, Inc.It, Inc.
Landscaping Landscaping ---- $ 1,881.39 by Holloway Lawn Maintenance, Inc. $ 1,881.39 by Holloway Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
Total ---- $33,519.87 $33,519.87
On behalf of the owners, Horace Leopard has submitted copies of invoices, paid receipts, and cancelled checks On behalf of the owners, Horace Leopard has submitted copies of invoices,
paid receipts, and cancelled checks
for each of the completed enhancement grant projects as follows: for each of the completed enhancement grant projects as follows:
Signage Signage ---- $ 9,943.85 $ 9,943.85
Paving Paving ---- $19,750.00 $19,750.00
Landscaping Landscaping ---- $ 1,881.40 $ 1,881.40
Total ---- $31,575.25 $31,575.25
Therefore, according to the terms and conditions of the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program, this project may Therefore, according to the terms and conditions of the La Porte Enhancement
Grant Program, this project may
receive a reimbursement for 50% of the actual costs, which is $15,787.63. receive a reimbursement for 50% of the actual costs, which is $15,787.63.
On behalf of owners David or Sharon Tindle, the applicant, Horace Leopard, is prepared to answer questions On behalf of owners David or Sharon Tindle, the applicant, Horace Leopard,
is prepared to answer questions
regarding this project. regarding this project.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to execute payment in the amount of $15,787.63 to David or Consider approval or other action to authorize staff to execute payment
in the amount of $15,787.63 to David or
Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of The Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway.Sharon Tindle for the completed enhancement project of The Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Owner and Commercial Broker
horace@leopardrealty.com
La Porte, Texas 77571
Street
Horace Leopard
-4716
Leopard Realty
(713) 858
701 S. 8
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 MAY 13, 2015
13201
MAY5
,
May 13, 2015,
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on at the City Hall Council Chambers,
5:00 p.m
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 5:00 p.m. The following members of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice-President Cooksley; Board members
Martin, Ojeda, Clausen and Woodard. Absent: Board member Engelken. Staff Present: Corby
Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, Michael Dolby, Traci Leach and Clark Askins.
2. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action of minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
Corporation Board held on April 13, 2015 P. Fogarty
Board member Clausen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of the La Porte Development
MOTION PASSED
Corporation Board held on April 13, 2015. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Woodard, Ojeda, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Engelken
(b)
Consider approval or other action regarding an enhancement grant amount not to exceed
$16,759.93 to David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway, to be awarded
to David or Sharon Tindle, owners
at the completion of the project S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary.
Board member Martin asked if the existing framework of the sign will remain. The applicants
representative, Horace Leopard, advised the existing poles will be painted; the signs will be
replaced, and added a graphic displaying an oak tree, that will include the name of the shopping center.
Board member Ojeda asked Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if the applicants are
interesting in facade enhancements. Mr. Leopard responded the applicants may be interested in facade
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enhancements at a later date. Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Livingston if the applicants are eligible
at a later date for the remaining balance or up to an additional $25,000.00. Mr. Livingston responded
the Board can re-visit for a Phase Two of the project at a later date for the remaining balance up to the
$25,000.00. Board member Ojeda asked if the property is sold, can another owner request funding for
an enhancement grant. City Manager Corby Alexander responded it is a policy decision the Board will
have to address. Board member Ojeda suggested the discussion be included at the upcoming
workshop meeting.
Board member Woodard advised language for paving is not listed as one of the eligible projects in the
La Porte Enhancement Grant Guidelines. Mr. Livingston responded the language can be included in the
guidelines and discussed at the upcoming workshop meeting.
Board member Ojeda moved to approve an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $16,759.93 to
approve an enhancement grant amount not to exceed $16,759.93 to
David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway, and reserve $8,240.07 for future
David or Sharon Tindle, owners of Oak Center at 1000 S. Broadway,
MOTION PASSED
facade improvements. Vice-President Cooksley seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda, Woodard, Clausen and Martin
Nays: None
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Engelken
3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion or other action regarding the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary of the Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and advised there is a balance of $209,090.74 in the Enhancement Grant
Account before paying outstanding commitments. In addition, Mr. Livingston advised additional funds
can be transferred to the program, if desired.
Board member Woodard questioned if the La Porte Development Corporation is named in the
MuniServices contract. Finance Director Michael Dolby responded the City of La Porte is named in the
contract. Board member Woodard asked how the amount of sales tax owed to the City is identified. Mr.
Board member Woodard requested a copy of the
contract be sent to Board members.
Board member Woodard asked if membership to the International Economic Development Council is a
necessary membership. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes, if he is to
become certified as an Economic Developer.
Board member Martin commented it will be in the best interest of the City for the La Porte Development
Corporation Board to obtain accreditation and asked if it is included in the proposed budget. Mr.
Livingston responded no, the funds for the accreditation can be added to the Proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016, and advised he will gather an outline for the program for Board members
review.
Board member Woodard asked if the By-laws can be reviewed at the upcoming workshop meeting.
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded yes.
Vice-President Cooksley questioned the last time funds were transferred into the Enhancement Grant
Account and from which account were the funds transferred. Mr. Livingston responded September
2013, and from the 4B General Fund.
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Board member Ojeda asked if staff investigated the possibility of legally providing scholarships to
La Porte High School students from the Workforce Development funds. Mr. Livingston advised he will
confirm by checking his notes and files. Board member Ojeda asked Mr. Livingston to add an item to
discuss establishing meeting standards for the La Porte Development Corporation Board.
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
S. Livingston
Board members set the next meeting date for Monday, June 1, 2015, at 5:00 p.m.
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 commented she will speak in favor of the Pipeline Grill Restaurant and
encouraged others on the Board to join her, as well, excluding the Councilmembers.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Vice-President Cooksley moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Board member Martin seconded. .
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
st
Passed and approved on this 1 day of June, 2015.
____________________________________
President Richard Warren
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Board Member responses Board Member responses
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Based upon the momentum and previous direction of the Board and City Council, staff drafted and the Board Based upon the momentum and previous direction of the Board and City Council,
staff drafted and the Board
approved the budget for FY 2015approved the budget for FY 2015--2016. Considering some of the recent discussions regarding incentives for both 2016. Considering some of the recent
discussions regarding incentives for both
new and expanding businesses, staff felt like it would be prudent to understand any changes in direction that the new and expanding businesses, staff felt like it would be prudent to
understand any changes in direction that the
Board might wish to make in the new fiscal year. The budget for FY 2015Board might wish to make in the new fiscal year. The budget for FY 2015--2016 does allow for some flexibility
to 2016 does allow for some flexibility to
accommodate changes in the Boardaccommodate changes in the Boards preferences. s preferences.
Staff will use all input and direction from the Board during tonightStaff will use all input and direction from the Board during tonights meeting to create a Plan of Work for the next
s meeting to create a Plan of Work for the next
fiscal year. Any direction to which the Board may make a commitment for the next 1fiscal year. Any direction to which the Board may make a commitment for the next 1--3 year may be
used to 3 year may be used to
create an Economic Development Strategic Plan, which is an important cornerstone of any professional economic create an Economic Development Strategic Plan, which is an important cornerstone
of any professional economic
development organization. If the Board wishes to pursue certification as an Accredited Economic Development development organization. If the Board wishes to pursue certification as
an Accredited Economic Development
Organization (AEDO), an ED Strategic Plan is required. Organization (AEDO), an ED Strategic Plan is required.
In preparation for tonightIn preparation for tonights meeting staff asked the Board to identify which projects you would like to undertake in s meeting staff asked the Board to identify
which projects you would like to undertake in
the next 1the next 1--3 years and list the projects in order of preference from most important to least important. Staff 3 years and list the projects in order of preference from most
important to least important. Staff 3 years and list the projects in order of preference from most important to least important. Staff 3 years and list the projects in order of preference
from most important to least important. Staff
compiled the Board memberscompiled the Board membersresponses in the enclosed spreadsheet. responses in the enclosed spreadsheet.
Therefore, please give staff direction about the economic development initiatives that you would like for staff to Therefore, please give staff direction about the economic development
initiatives that you would like for staff to
pursue in the new fiscal year and/or the next 1pursue in the new fiscal year and/or the next 1--3 years. The proposed range of projects are as follows: 3 years. The proposed range
of projects are as follows:
Attract/Create Primary Jobs (i.e. these are not retail jobs; these are jobs in industry, office, research, etc. Attract/Create Primary Jobs (i.e. these are not retail jobs; these are
jobs in industry, office, research, etc.
as highlighted in yellow in the attached file)as highlighted in yellow in the attached file)
Attract/Expand the Tax Base (i.e. real property, business personal property, retail sales, hotel/motel, liquor, Attract/Expand the Tax Base (i.e. real property, business personal property,
retail sales, hotel/motel, liquor,
etc.)
Quality of Life Projects (i.e. including, but not limited to parks, trails, conference center, multiQuality of Life Projects (i.e. including, but not limited to parks, trails, conference
center, multi--use events use events
centers, etc.)centers, etc.)
Retail
RestaurantsRestaurants
Family Oriented Entertainment (i.e. including, but not limited to waterpark(s), full service hotel/resort, live Family Oriented Entertainment (i.e. including, but not limited to waterpark(s),
full service hotel/resort, live
entertainment, etc.)entertainment, etc.)
Office
Research and Development (i.e. this technically would be a subset of attracting/creating primary jobs, but in Research and Development (i.e. this technically would be a subset of attracting/creating
primary jobs, but in
Economic Development, this is often a specialized initiative)Economic Development, this is often a specialized initiative)
Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce Development
Airport Redevelopment (i.e. strengthen the airport, attract more users/businesses to the airport, encouraged Airport Redevelopment (i.e. strengthen the airport, attract more users/businesses
to the airport, encouraged
development at the airport, etc.)development at the airport, etc.)
Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment (i.e. the older commercial corridors of town including primarily Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment (i.e. the older commercial corridors of town including
primarily
Main Street and S. Broadway)Main Street and S. Broadway)
Redevelopment throughout the City of La PorteRedevelopment throughout the City of La Porte
Affordable HousingAffordable Housing
Other
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to pursue in FY 2015Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for
staff to pursue in FY 2015--2016 2016
and/or the next 1and/or the next 1--3 years. 3 years.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
A Board member has requested that the ED Board consider establishing a A Board member has requested that the ED Board consider establishing a Rainy Day FundRainy Day Fundfor future
use.for future use.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Discussion and possible action to establish a Discussion and possible action to establish a Rainy Day FundRainy Day Fundfor future use.for future use.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff would like to propose forming a subcommittee of three Board members that would be willing to meet to flesh Staff would like to propose forming a subcommittee of three Board members
that would be willing to meet to flesh
out the guidelines for the incentives offered by the Board. This subcommittee would meet to more fully discuss out the guidelines for the incentives offered by the Board. This subcommittee
would meet to more fully discuss
the issues related to the development of the incentive policy. As evidenced by the diverse discussions during the the issues related to the development of the incentive policy. As
evidenced by the diverse discussions during the
past several meetings at which this issue was presented, the issue of incentives is very complex and it is difficult to past several meetings at which this issue was presented, the issue
of incentives is very complex and it is difficult to
flesh out all of the details in any single meeting. The subcommittee would then bring a recommendation to the full flesh out all of the details in any single meeting. The subcommittee
would then bring a recommendation to the full
Board for its consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission completed a similar exercise to review and Board for its consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission completed
a similar exercise to review and
revise the Cityrevise the Citys Zoning Ordinance. s Zoning Ordinance.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Discussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy SubcommitteeDiscussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee..
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate