HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation BoardRICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER
DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER
JOHNNY MORALES, BOARD MEMBER
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT
CITY 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
April 22, 2019, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas,
beginning at 5:00 pm to consider the following items of business:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. AGENDAITEMS
(a) Approve minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held on March
25, 2019. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to grant Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill a
facade enhancement grant for a building at 1602 West Main Street to be remitted upon
completion of the project. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator]
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a facade enhancement grant
application for 812 South 8th Street. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator]
3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator]
4. Board comments - Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items
of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or
existing policy from the Committee members and City staff, for which no formal action will
be discussed or taken.
5. ADJOURNMENT
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the La Porte
Development Corporation Board determines that a Closed or Executive Session of the Board is required, then
such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 -
consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange,
lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 -
personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices;
Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation
regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government
Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out
above, the La Porte Development Corporation Board will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if
necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are
requested to contact the City Secretary's office (281-470-5019), two working days prior to the meeting for
appropriate arrangements.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, Qty Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the April 22, 2019, La Porte De\,elopment Corporation
Board agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place cornenient and readily accessible to the general public at
all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTXgov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Go\,emment Code.
DATE OF
POSTING
TIME OF
POSTING
TAKEN DOWN
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT
NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT
CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER
VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD
MEMBER
DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER
JOHNNY MORALES, BOARD MEMBER
SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER
MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD
MEETING OF MARCH 25, 2019
The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, March 25, 2019, at the City Hall Council
Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m., with the following in attendance:
Board members present: Richard Warren, Nancy Ojeda, Chuck Engelken, Venessa Guerrero, Danny Earp, Johnny
Morales, Shelley Fuller
Board members absent: None
Council -appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER —.President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Approve minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting held on
February 25, 2019 (Lee Woodward, City Secretary)
Board member Engelken moved to approve the minutes; the motion was unanimously adopted,
7-0.
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve $100,000.00 to Gainstein Esquire
LLC in accordance with incentive agreement for the development of Pipeline Grill
restaurant at 10003 Spencer Highway. (Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator)
Board member Engelken moved to approve $100,000.00 to Gainstein Esquire LLC in accordance
with incentive agreement for the development of Pipeline Grill restaurant at 10003 Spencer
Highway: the motion was adopted unanimously, 7-0.
(c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to grant Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill
the sum of $12,380.45 for a fagade enhancement grant for building at 1602 West Main
Street, to be remitted upon completion of the project. [Ryan Cramer, Economic
Development Coordinator]
Board member Ojeda moved to grant Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill the sum of $12,380.55
(recommended amount on agenda item request) for a facade enhancement grant for the building
at 1602 West Main Street, to be remitted upon completion of the project: following discussion, the
motion was withdrawn without objection.
Board member Engelken moved to deny approving a grant to Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill
for the sum of $12,380.55 (recommended amount on agenda item request) for a facade
enhancement grant for the building at 1602 West Main Street, to be remitted upon completion of
the project; the motion was unanimously adopted, 7-0.
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March 25, 2019, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes
(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Project G, an incentive project
in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for new/expanded business enterprise at 1230
Independence Parkway. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator]
Eric Geisler, EDFP, President of Economic Incentive Services, LLC, introduced Cindy Vargas,
representative of INEOS, and both spoke concerning a potential styrene monomer development.
Assistant City Attorney Askins noted the incentive agreement needs to be revised in writing and
brought back to the board along with a mandatory public hearing and recommended April 8,
although the board could approve the project tonight, if it chose.
Board member Earp moved to approve Project G for future consideration and for staff to proceed
with the incentive agreement and public hearing: the motion was adopted unanimously, 7-0.
(e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to grant J.J. Meza the sum of $5,417.74 for
a fagade enhancement grant for building in the 700 Block of West Main Street, to be
remitted upon completion of the project. [Ryan Cramer, Economic Development
Coordinator]
Board member Ojeda moved to approve Part 2 of the enhancement grant and grant J. J. Meza
the sum of $3848.11 for a facade enhancement grant for building in the 700 Block of West Main
Street, to be remitted upon completion of the project: the motion was adopted unanimously, 7-0.
3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING
Without objection, the next meeting was set for April 22, 2019.
4. Board Comments - Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the
agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific
factual information or existing policy from the Committee members and City staff, for
which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
The Board asked for direction on policy to review.
5. ADJOURN — Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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March 25, 2019, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Requested By: Ryan Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator
Department: Administration
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Exhibit: Application
Exhibit: Pictures
Budset
Source of Funds: Enhancement Grant
Account Number: 0159892-9931100
Amount Budgeted: $220,903
Amount Requested: $12,380.55
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill is moving into the old Hoppi's building at 1602 West Main Street in La
Porte. In order to have better visibility from the street and improve the look of the building, applicant Melissa
Martinez has requested assistance from the enhancement grant program for a new sign.
Upon review of the applicant's sign quotes, the lowest bid was Best D Signs, but this bid did not include tax. By
adding the sales tax amount of 8.25%, this makes it more expensive than the other bid amount received from Deer
Park Signs.
At the February 25, 2019, 4B Board meeting, board members were concerned about the enhancement grant
program funds being only spent on signage. Staff reached back out to the applicant and inquired about other
facade needs. To date, the applicant has made self-funded improvements to the building through painting and new
window frames.
The application was rejected last month due to the application lacking the required bid from a La Porte local
business. The applicant went back out to find a La Porte based bid. Unfortunately, there were no businesses in La
Porte who design and construct electronic signage. Coupland Signs submitted a bid to design and construct
banners. Staff believes the applicant made a sincere effort to find a La Porte local business bid.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Approve or take other action as it relates to granting Texas Snowbirds Daiquiris and Grill a facade enhancement
grant.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager
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LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT AN APPLICATION
PAGE 1, Revised 12/12/16
Please list the name of each Contractor and/or Project Architect and the Total Amount of
each bid. Please, also, attach the original proposals and work estimates:
CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECT
TOTAL
TOTAL
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2.
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3.
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4.
$
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PROJECT EXPENDITURES
FUNDS
FUNDS APPLIED
TOTAL
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$
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$
Awnings/Signage
$
$
$
Beautification
$
$
$
Parking Lot Improvements
$
$
$
Other (list):
$
$
$
TOTAL
$
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Total estima, ed cost of proposed project:
Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $50,000):
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other illustrations of work to be completed. Please include as much detail as possible.
Your signature on this application certifies that you understand and agree with the
following statements: I have met with the LPDC and I fully understand the Enhancement
Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the eligible
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.
APP LICANTY)IGNATURE
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DATE
LA PORTE ENHA14CEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 2, Revised 12/12/16
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Date Invoice
1/18/2019 2775
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Terms
Project
Quantity
Description
Fate
Amount
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Tx 25' Alurninurn Box Sign With Backlit Acrylic
8,000.00
8,000.00T
2" Aluminum Sq 'fube
Waterjet Cut Faces
Digital Print Backer
Includes Installation
(.Engineer Drawing Required)
14
24" LETT Channel Letters To Read
336.00
4.704.00T
-----Daiquiris & Grill ---------
5" Return
1.00 Witt Power Supply
3M LED Modules
Mounted To Tx 25° Box Sign
2
Street Sign 10' x 4' Acrylic Faces With Vinyl Print
1,200.00
2„400.00T
Installed To Existing Sign
1
4'x 10' Aluminum Box Sign With Backlit Acrylic
2” Aluminum Sq Tube
4,500.00
4,500.00T
Watcr et Cut Faces
Digital Print Backer
Includes Installation
(Engineer Drawing Required)
1.2
15" LED Channel Letters To Read
210.00
1520.00T
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5" Return.
100 Watt Power Supply
3M LED Modules
Mounted To 4'x 10' Box Sign
1
Outdoor Menu- .acrylic Face Mounted'fo 'Excising Sign
750.00
750.00T
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1,£387.11
Phone #
Total $24,761.11
281-476-1777
REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Requested By: Ryan Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator
Department: Administration
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Exhibit: Application
Exhibit: Renovation Proposals/Quotes
Exhibit: Photo
Budset
Source of Funds: Enhancement Grant
Account Number: 0159892-9931100
Amount Budgeted: $217,054.89
Amount Requested: $21,505
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In December 2018, the Board discussed the possibility of an incentive agreement for what was then known as
Project Ant Man. From that conversation staff was given direction that the project was more fitting for an
Enhancement Grant.
Bryan Springer is consolidating his multiple extermination businesses into one La Porte location, but in order to
do that, he needs to make improvements to the Coastal Extermination building at 812 S. 81h Street. Some of these
improvements are eligible for reimbursement, some are not. Among the master list provided, $43,010 worth of
expenses were determined by staff to be eligible for the grant and included a local business proposal/quote. These
include repainting the building, repainting signs, parking lot repairs, new landscaping and irrigation for that
landscaping. This makes the applicant eligible for $21,505 in reimbursement.
Action Required by the La Porte Development Corporation:
Approve or take other action as it relates to a facade enhancement grant application.
Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager
ME, V THI V.
La Porte Enhancement Grant Application
Please print clearly. Please submit a completed application to:
Office of Economic Development
City of La Porte
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
LaPorte, TX 77571
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION DATE:`'r /
Applicalnt Name
1
Business Warne
Physical Business Address
Business Owner (if different from applicant)
06
Mailing Address
Contact Phone Email Address
TYPE OF WORK (check all that apply):
OFa�ade Awnings/Signage
Beautification P'Parldng Lot Improvements
DETAILS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (attach additional pages if necessary):
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 1, Revised 12/12/16
HSNESS, V THE W,
Please list the name of each Contractor and/or Project Architect and the Total Amount of
each bid. Please, also, attach the original proposals and work estimates:
CONTRACTOR/PROJECT ARCHITECT
TOTAL
1.
$ ®.
2.
$
i`
Awnings/Signage
4.
$
S.
Beautification
BUDGET DETAIL
PROJECT EXPENDITURES
FUNDS
FUNDS APPLIED
TOTAL
Facade Rehab
$
$
$
Awnings/Signage
$
$
$
Beautification
$
$
$
Parking Lot Improvements
$
$
$
Other (list):
$
$ "
$
TOTAL
$
$
$
Total estimated cost of proposed project: $_ _ ___
Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $50,000): $
Please attach color samples, model numbers (for windows, doors, etc.), photos, scaled drawings and
other illustrations of work to be completed. Please include as much detail as possible.
Your signature on this application certifies that you understand and agree with the
following statements: I have met with the LPDC and I fully understand the Enhancement
Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the eligible
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.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
DATE
LA PORTE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
PAGE 2, Revised 12/12/16
ASPENDORA CONTRACTORS, LLC
511 SOUTH UTAH STREET
LA PO.RTE, TX 77571
Jan. 30, 2019
Coastal Exterminating
812 South Sta St.
La Porte, TX 77571
PROPOSAL , fog' RENOVATIONS
Furnish labor, material, equipment, and insurance to perform the work
on your building and site , for the sum of $100,730.41 including
sales tax.
COST for RENOVATIONS
ITEM OF WORK I DESCRIPTION TOTAL
Paint Outside of Building
Repaint Signs
Parking Lot Repairs
Interior Renovations (add offices)
Interior Electrical for New Offices
Add Exterior Lights on Building, 2 on north side,l on south side,
and 1 on west side.
Electrical to rolling gate and Lights on North Side
Electrical to rolling gate on Southeast Side
Area Lights at North gate (2), concrete foundation, pole & lights.
Carport
Landscape & Irrigation
Misc. Cost, Permit. & Supervision
Sub Total
Sales Tax
TOTAL
Sincerely,
Bryan Moore
3380.00
2730.00
25200.00
4745.00
3835.00
12324.00
5759.00
16880.50
11700.00
6500.00
$93,053.50
$7,676.91
$100,730.41
Shafait Investments
1 622 Federal Road # 30
Houston, TX 7701.5
Feb. 3, 2019
Coastal Exterminating
812 South Sth St.
LaPorte, TX 77571
Re. Building and Site
We propose to furnish labor, rnaterial, and equipment to perform the
attached work on. your building and site, for the sunt af $107,323. 11
including sales tax.
Sincerer,
Raj Shafaii
s eed
Coastal Exterminating
812 South 8th Street
La Porte,TX
COST for IMPROVEMENTS
Paint Outside of Building and repaint Signs on Building
6346
Interior Renovations (add offices)
4928
Interior Electrical
3983
Add Exterior Lights on Building, 2 on north side,l on south side,
and 1 on west side. Electrical to future gate opener on north side,
andElectrical to future gate opener on South Side
6048
Electrical to gate opener on north side, and two lights, one pole, and
concrete foundation for pole & lights,
7721
Parking Lot Repairs
31680
Carport
17530
Landscape & Irrigation
11550
Misc. Cost, Supervision, & Permit
9360
Sub Total
99144
Sales Tax
8179
TOTAL $
107,323.11
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Ascension Roofing and Construction Sales Representative
2001 Karbach, Gary Maze e
Suite G gary@myarc-Ilc.com
Houston, TX 77092
(832) 412-1422 Roolinq & Construction LLC
Bryan Springer
Estimate #
5138
826 9th Ave
Texas City, TX 77590
Date
3/8/2019
Item
Description
Qty
Price
Amount
Prep Work
1.00
$2,500,00
$2,500.00
Paint Exterior
Paint Exterior of building and Repaint signs on the
1.00
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
building.
Interior Construction
Build out new offices in the Interior of the building
1.00
$6,500.00
$6,500,00
Electrical
Interior Electrical to be added to now office spaces
1.00
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
Parking Lot
Repairs to the parking lot
1.00
$33,000.00
$33,000.30
Electrical
Install exterior lights - two lights, one pole and
1.00
$8,100.00
$8,100.00
concrete foundation for poles and lights.
Install electrical to gate opener on rorth side, two
lights, one pole and concrete foundation for pole and
lights.
Lighting
Add 4 now exterior lights on the building - 2 on the
1.0€3
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
north side, 1 on the west and 9 on the south. Install
electrical for future entrance gates on the north and
south sides.
Carport
Construct new carport
1.00
$19,000.00
$19,000.00
Landscape & Irrigation
Install irrigation system and updated landscaping
1.00
$12,000.00
$92,000.00
Haul debris
Remove all construction debris and clean up the
1.00
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
construction site. Dump fees included
Permits and Ancillary Costs
Building Permits, Ancillary Costs, Construction
1.00
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
Supervision
Sub Total $115,000.00
Total $115,000.00
S P E C I A L I N S T R U C T I O N S
Price includes all taxes, insurance, labor, and materials to successfully complete the project.