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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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
September 30, 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 5:04 p.m.The following members of the
La Porte Development Corporation Board were present: Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Clausen, Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard. Absent: Board member Martin. Staff Present: Corby
Alexander, Sharon Harris, Scott Livingston, and Clark Askins.
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2. CONSENT
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 discussion of these items unless a Board member
requests an item be removed and considered separately.)
(a)
Consider approval of minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development Corporation Board held
on August 26, 2015 – P. Fogarty
Board member Engelken moved to approve minutes of the meeting of La Porte Development
Corporation Board held on August 26, 2015 – S. Harris. Vice-President Cooksley seconded.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda, Clausen, Woodard and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: Board member Martin
(b)
Consider approval or other action authorizing 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 - S. Livingston
Board member Engelken moved 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.
MOTION PASSED.
Broadway. Vice President Cooksley seconded.
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda, Clausen, Woodard and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Martin
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3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion and possible action regarding economic development initiatives for staff to pursue
in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years – S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary for economic development
initiatives for staff to pursue in FY2015-2016 and/or the next 1-3 years. Thefollowingproposed range of
projectsdiscussed were: Attract/Create Primary Jobs; Attract/Expand the Tax Base; Quality of Life
Projects; Retail; Restaurants; Family Oriented Entertainment; Office; Research and Development;
Workforce Development; Airport Redevelopment; Main Street/Downtown Redevelopment; Redevelopment
throughout the City of
La Porte; Affordable Housing and Other. Mr. Livingston suggested he send an email of the proposed
projects to Board members to identify from most important to least important projects for staff to pursue in
FY 2015-2016.
The agenda was taken out of order at this time for Board members to convene an executive session.
Board member Clausen left the meeting at 5:53 p.m., and did not attend the executive session.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– 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 Open Meetings Act,
Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 – For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, 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.
Board members recessed the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting to convene an
executive session at 5:53 p.m. to m
eet with Economic Development Coordinator to 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
session.
Board members reconvened into the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting at 6:33 p.m.
Regarding
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072:Meet with Economic Development Coordinator to
discuss possible purchase of real estate by the La Porte Development Corporation.
Board member Ojeda motioned to move forward to investigate further real estate possibilities. Board
MOTION PASSED
member Woodard seconded. .
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: Board members Martin and Clausen
3. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
The agenda was taken out of order earlier during the meeting. See above where Discussion Item
3(a) was presented by Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston.
(b)
Discussion and possible action to establish a “Rainy Day Fund” for future use – S. Livingston
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Board member Woodard presented a summary to establish a “Rainy Day Fund” for future use
and asked Board members to consider discussing the idea at the next meeting.
Board member Engelken commented there is a fund available with 2.3 million dollars that can
be applied to any project and he does not see the value of establishing a “Rainy Day Fund.”
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston advised he will place the item on the
next agenda for discussion.
(c)
Discussion and possible action to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee – S. Livingston
Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston presented a summary to propose
establishing an Incentive Policy Subcommittee consisting of three Board members that are
willing to meet and detail the guidelines for the incentives offered by the Board, and to fully
discuss the issues related to the development of the incentive policy.
Board member Engelken motioned to establish an Incentive Policy Subcommittee and appoint
President Warren and Board members Woodard and Martin to serve as the members. Vice-
MOTION PASSED
President Cooksley seconded..
Ayes: President Warren, Vice-President Cooksley, Board members
Ojeda and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: Board members Clausen and Martin
4. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
S. Livingston
–
Board members set the next meeting date tentatively for Wednesday, October 28, 2015, and
Wednesday, November 11, 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 requested an update on the ALDI grocery store. Economic Development
Coordinator Scott Livingston reported it will be late February before construction begins.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Board member Woodard moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Vice-President Cooksley seconded. .
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Sharon Harris, Assistant City Secretary
Passed and approved on this 28 th day of October, 2015.
____________________________________
President Richard Warren
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This is an Unaudited Statement.
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
Previous
ReportFY 2014-15FY 2013-14
Unaudited Beginning Fund Balance 9/30$ 3,322,635$ 3,322,635$ 2,768,155
Plus Year to Date Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 1,268,726 2,097,221 1,892,561
Transfers-In 175,000 175,000 -
Interest Income 5,003 7,734 5,565
Total Revenues 1,448,729 2,279,955 1,898,126
Equals Total Resources 4,771,364 5,602,590 4,666,281
Less Year to Date Expenditures:
Payroll 65,010 103,544 69,790
Supplies 416 1,550 1,561
Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities) 188,429 251,078 606,484
Capital Outlay - - 177,000
*
Debt Service Transfer 722,545 1,083,817 948,545
Total Expenditures 976,400 1,439,989 1,803,380
Estimated Year to Date Fund Balance as of 9/30/2015$ 3,794,964$ 4,162,601$ 2,862,901
Commitments
Pipeline Grill$ 300,000
Richard Industrial Group 10,000
ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc. 426,000
Debt Service Reserve 1,083,817
$ 1,819,817
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 2,342,784
Projection Through Year End
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 2,342,784
Plus: Estimated Sales Tax 277,779
Less: Estimated Operational Costs -
Less: Debt Service Transfers -
Projected Year End Fund Balance$ 2,620,563
Sales tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2015 are estimated to be $2,375,000.
Previously Funded Projects (Funding in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund)
BudgetExpendituresBalance
Façade Grants 300,000 115,909 184,091
Total 300,000 115,909 184,091
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
ED Gen. Fund ED Gen. Fund
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston
Requested By:Requested By:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
BalanceBalance
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
CIP CIP
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Account Number:Account Number:
015.9892.993.1100015.9892.993.1100
$250,000.00$250,000.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
$250,000.00$250,000.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to
include all qualifying
businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with $107,669, and directed staff to businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant
Fund with $107,669, and directed staff to
publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement
Grant Program as an authorized
projectduring FY 2015during FY 2015--2016. When the City Council approved the ED Board2016. When the City Council approved the ED Boards proposed budget in September, s proposed
budget in September,
it ratified and approved the Boardit ratified and approved the Boards decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. s decision to replenish funds for the
La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a projectprojectduring the new fiscal year and publishing during
the new fiscal year and publishing
the required 60 day public notice of the Boardthe required 60 day public notice of the Boards intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately s intent to fund the
project, the Board avoids having to separately
post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year. post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during
the new fiscal year.
The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is $250,972.37, which includes the transfer of $107,669, The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is $250,972.37,
which includes the transfer of $107,669,
payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon
Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center)
for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte
Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment
of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26
January 2016. Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did January 2016. Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their
approved projects, the Board did
not reimburse them the maximum approved amount. As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater not reimburse them the maximum approved amount. As a result, the account is
approximately $972.37 greater
than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement
grant projects in FY 2015-
2016.
Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program
as a projectprojectduring
Fiscal Year for 2015Fiscal Year for 2015--2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business
enterprises, specifically for site
improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying
businesses throughout the City of
La Porte.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a
projectprojectfor FY for FY
2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically
for site improvements and other
related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte. related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the
City of La Porte.
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
October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
ED Gen. Fund ED Gen. Fund
Scott D. LivingstonScott D. Livingston
Requested By:Requested By:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
BalanceBalance
Economic Development/TourismEconomic Development/Tourism
Department:
CIP 015CIP 015--98929892--993993--
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Account Number:Account Number:
11001100
$250,000.00$250,000.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
$250,000.00$250,000.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
1. Public Hearing Notice Public Hearing Notice
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to include all qualifying Earlier this year, the Board expanded the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program to
include all qualifying
businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with businesses in the City of La Porte, replenished the Enhancement Grant Fund with , and directed staff to
, and directed staff to
$107,669$107,669
publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as an authorized publish public notice of a public hearing to identify the La Porte Enhancement
Grant Program as an authorized
projectduring FY 2015during FY 2015--2016. When the City Council approved the ED Board2016. When the City Council approved the ED Boards proposed budget in September, s proposed
budget in September,
it ratified and approved the Boardit ratified and approved the Boards decision to replenish funds for the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program. s decision to replenish funds for the
La Porte Enhancement Grant Program.
By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a By designating the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a projectprojectduring the new fiscal year and publishing during
the new fiscal year and publishing
the required 60 day public notice of the Boardthe required 60 day public notice of the Boards intent to fund the project, the Board avoids having to separately s intent to fund the
project, the Board avoids having to separately
post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during the new fiscal year. post a new 60 day public notice for each separate enhancement grant project during
the new fiscal year.
The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is The current balance of the Façade Grant item in the CIP is , which includes the transfer of $107,669, , which includes the
transfer of $107,669,
$250,972.37$250,972.37
payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center) payment to Eagle Energy Resources, LLC for $25,000, payment to David or Sharon
Tindle (i.e. The Oak Center)
for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte
Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26 for $15,787.63, and the outstanding commitment
of $25,000 for the Lafitte Cajun Station, which expires on 26
January 2016. Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their approved projects, the Board did January 2016. Since the owners of The Oak Center saved some money on their
approved projects, the Board did
not reimburse them the maximum approved amount. As a result, the account is approximately $972.37 greater not reimburse them the maximum approved amount. As a result, the account is
approximately $972.37 greater
than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement grant projects in FY 2015than the $250,000 sum, which the Board had planned to designate for enhancement
grant projects in FY 2015-
2016.
Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program as a Therefore, please consider approving the designation of the La Porte Enhancement Program
as a projectprojectduring
Fiscal Year for 2015Fiscal Year for 2015--2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business
enterprises, specifically for site
improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of improvements and other related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying
businesses throughout the City of
La Porte.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a Consider approval or other action to designate the La Porte Enhancement Grant Program as a
projectprojectfor FY for FY
2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically for site improvements and other 2016 to promote and develop new and expanded business enterprises, specifically
for site improvements and other
related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the City of La Porte. related improvements for infrastructure, for qualifying businesses throughout the
City of La Porte.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation AgendaApproved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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of October, 2015, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La
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mortgagee as ordered, shall be performed by the City. If the City is forced to act, the cost
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and/or mortgagee. If the bill remains unpaid after the expiration of thirty days, a lien will
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REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA
ITEMITEM
October 28, 2015October 28, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/AN/A
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:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Aerial of the Proposed Area Aerial of the Proposed Area
2. Proposed RFP for Professional Services Proposed RFP for Professional Services
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of La Porte does not have a multiThe City of La Porte does not have a multi--use civic center. However, an opportunity may be available for the use civic center. However,
an opportunity may be available for the
La Porte Development Corporation to construct a multiLa Porte Development Corporation to construct a multi--use civic center on the 7.5 acres of property, which the use civic center
on the 7.5 acres of property, which the
City of La Porte owns on Galveston Bay. Texas Local Government Code Section 505.152 authorizes the use of City of La Porte owns on Galveston Bay. Texas Local Government Code Section
505.152 authorizes the use of
Type B Funds for the development of a conference and/or multiType B Funds for the development of a conference and/or multi--use civic center. The facility would be available use civic
center. The facility would be available
for use by the citizens of La Porte, businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other communities. for use by the citizens of La Porte, businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other
communities.
At the Boards direction, staff drafted a proposed RFP for Professional Services (see enclosed) to solicit expertise s direction, staff drafted a proposed RFP for Professional Services
(see enclosed) to solicit expertise
from one or more consultants to assist the City and the Board with the proposed project. Also, please note that from one or more consultants to assist the City and the Board with the
proposed project. Also, please note that
the principals for a 20 acre proposed, mixedthe principals for a 20 acre proposed, mixed--use development, located north of the northeast corner of Wharton use development, located north
of the northeast corner of Wharton
Weems Blvd and SH 146, are proposing to include a full service hotel with a conference center. This proposed Weems Blvd and SH 146, are proposing to include a full service hotel with
a conference center. This proposed
project is scheduled to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on 19 November and City Council on project is scheduled to be presented to the Planning & Zoning Commission on
19 November and City Council on
14 December. 14 December.
In light of this other proposed conference center, staff requests that the Board review and discuss the proposed In light of this other proposed conference center, staff requests that
the Board review and discuss the proposed
RFP for Professional Services, give staff feedback on any information that should be revised, allow staff to make RFP for Professional Services, give staff feedback on any information
that should be revised, allow staff to make
the necessary changes, and then rethe necessary changes, and then re--address this item of business at the ED Board meeting in December. address this item of business at the ED Board
meeting in December.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
No action required at this meeting.No action required at this meeting.
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 Proposals
for a
Multi-Use Civic Center in La Porte, Texas
The City of La Porte does not have a multi-use civic center. Therefore, the La Porte Development Corporation
(LPDC) wishes to entertain an opportunity to construct a multi-use civic center on 7.5 acres of property on
Galveston Bay that is owned by the City of La Porte and adjacent to Sylvan Beach, Sylvan Beach Park, the
Sylvan Beach Pavilion, and Seabreeze Park. The facility would be available for use by the citizens of La Porte,
businesses of La Porte, and visitors from other communities. Operation and management of the facility will be
either wholly operated and managed by the City or contract with a private, third party operator.
Feasibility Requirements
Market Feasibility StudyFinancial Feasibility Study
The selected consultant will conduct both a and for the
proposed project.
Market Feasibility Study
The Market Feasibility Study will identify the level of demand in the market for a proposed conference center
or multi-use civic center considering a minimum of the following factors:
Existing supply of competing conference centers in the market,
Anticipated supply of competing conference centers in the market,
Existing market demand for this multi-use civic center,
Anticipated market demand for this multi-use civic center,
An analysis of the types of uses for which this center should be designed to maximize both its use and its
potential to generate a profit, and
Identification of prospective categories of users.
Financial Feasibility Study
The Financial Feasibility Study will identify and/or determine, at a minimum, the following:
Total Cost to construct the proposed facility,
Annual cost to operate and maintain the proposed facility,
Annual cost to service the debt for terms of 20, 25, and 30 years, and
A recommended rental structure and rental rate per hour that will be necessary to cover the cost of the
project under each of the following scenarios for 20, 25, and 30 year terms:
(1)Total Cost
, which includes all costs for construction, debt service, operations and management, and
maintenance, but excludes the cost of the project studies.
(2)Operations and Management
, which excludes all costs for construction, debt service,
maintenance, and the cost of the project studies.
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(3)Operations and Management, plus Maintenance
, which excludes all costs for construction, debt
service, and the cost of the project studies.
Design Requirements
The selected consultant will design a multi-use civic center that will offer and/or include the following items:
Banquet seating, according to the findings of the feasibility studies,
Meeting conference seating, according to the findings of the feasibility studies,
Floor to ceiling glass walls facing the north, east, and south,
Architectural design that either matches or complements the Sylvan Beach Pavilion,
Service kitchen for warming food on site,
Space for a concierge with a closet for checking in coats and valuables,
Sufficient number of restrooms,
State of the art audio, video, and internet connectivity capabilities for all rentable meeting space areas,
Space for a wet bar and/or concessions stand,
Outdoor, open deck with railing similar to the Sylvan Beach Pavilion,
Utilizes views and natural light,
Multiple rentable spaces at one time with the flexibility of opened all the spaces to create one large
space to accommodate the maximum number for banquets or meetings,
Flexible teaching and learning spaces,
Meets all existing city codes and requirements, including windstorm resistance,
New image/asset for the city,
New energy efficient facility,
Low on maintenance and operating cost, and a
Facility that will attract increased revenue for the city.
Design Options/Alternatives
Single story with surface parking versus a
Double story with parking on the first level beneath the civic center
Other Submittal Requirements
In order to make application to be selected for this project, please submit each of the following items by \[insert
a Time and Date here\].
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Firm Information
Firm name, addresses, and telephone number of firm office responsible for delivery of the project,
Structure of firm, i.e. sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation,
Size of firm,
Length of time firm has been in business,
Names of principals in firm,
Primary contract person name, with phone number and email address,
Organizational descriptions, and
Description of the hilosophy.
General Company History/Qualifications
Brief history of the Firm, and
The resumes of personnel that would be assigned to the project, with their
prospective roles identified and their experience in similar projects.
Financial and Legal Status
Include documentation associated with the Compensation, liability, errors and
omissions or other insurance that would be applicable to the work,
List any actions taken by any regulatory agency against or involving the firm or its agents or
employees with respect to any work performed, and
Jurisdictions, disciplines and trade categories in which your organization is legally qualified to do
business. (Please indicate registration or license numbers if applicable)
Experience and References
Discuss the experience in working with governmental agencies on comparable projects over the past
ten (10) years. Provide a detailed synopsis for at least five (5) of the listed projects. Each synopsis shall
include the following information, at a minimum:
Project name and location,
Statement describing whether or not Firm was the lead sole service provider or if the
Firm serves as a sub-consultant to another firm,
Year completed,
Short description of the project,
Name of the governmental agency and the address, email address, and phone number of the
appropriate contact person,
The name of the project manage or lead engineer on the project, and
Other relevant information.
Management and Organizational Approach
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Describe your firms approach to delivering the services
Describe the procedure and methods associated with scheduling, coordination, analysis, quality
assurance and control, and documentation and reporting.
Samples of Completed Projects
Please submit samples of completed projects which are similar to this proposed project.
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