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Home My WebLink About08-26-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT DANNY EARP, BOARD MEMBER NANCY OJEDA, VICE-PRESIDENT JOHNNY MORALES, BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN, BOARD MEMBER SHELLEY FULLER, BOARD MEMBER VENESSA GUERRERO, BOARD MEMBER MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF JULY 22, 2019 The City of La Porte Development Corporation Board met on Monday, July 22, 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, Venessa Guerreo, Danny Earp, Johnny Morales, Shelley Fuller, Nancy Ojeda Board members absent: Chuck Engelken Council-appointed officers present: Jason Weeks, Assistant 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. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the meeting held on June 24, 2019. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] Board member Morales moved to approve the minutes: the motion was adopted unanimously. (b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an enhancement grant application for 508 West Main Street. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\] Board member Ojeda moved to approve an enhancement grant application of $6,998.73 for 508 West Main Street; the motion was adopted unanimously. (c) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding an enhancement grant application for 10424 Spencer Highway. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\] Board member Earp asked that a request be made of the Planning and Zoning Commission that required trees not be placed under electrical lines. Board member Earp moved to approve an enhancement grant application of $23, 750.00 with contingency that the work be done before the grant is made for 10424 Spencer Highway; the motion was adopted unanimously. (d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding potential project for painting of traffic control boxes on Main Street. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\] Board member Ojeda requested that the designs be more La Porte-centered and Board member Earp asked that the school be approached for local youth artists. Board member Earp moved to have Page 1 of 2 July 22, 2019, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes staff set a meeting for the vendor and some of the Board members to finalize design proposals;the motion was adopted unanimously. (e) Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding use of La Porte Development Corporation funds under eligible projects for public safety facilities and street and drainage improvements, in connection with proposed City Capital Improvement Projects. \[Ryan Cramer, Economic Development Coordinator\] Mr. Cramer shared $2.3 million of projects that he believed were appropriate for Board funding for the next two fiscal years ($1,292,950 in FY2019-20 and $1,007,800 in FY2020-21). Board member Earp noted transfers of this type were an annual occurrence for suitable projects. Board member Earp moved to approve that Corporation funds be used for the Northwest Park Year 1 Park Lighting, Golf Course Land Improvements, Wave Pool Renovations, and Five Points Restroom and Pavilion projects for FY2019-20, and the Handicap Accessible Playground, Golf Course Clubhouse Repairs, th Golf Course Year 1 Improvements, Outdoor Fitness Equipment at Fairmont Park, and the 14 Street Park Playground Equipment Replacement for FY2020-21, and to direct staff to proceed with postings and other requirements; the motion was adopted unanimously. 3. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING The next meeting was scheduled for August 26, 2019. 4. COMMENTS There were no comments. 5. ADJOURN Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. ____________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 2 of 2 July 22, 2019, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019 Requested By: Source of Funds: Enhancement Grant R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator Department: CMO Account Number: 0159892-9931100 Amount Budgeted: $190,154.27 Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: $25,000 Exhibits: Application Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY The applicants, Sonja and Andrew Tanguay, L.L.C. at 10325 W. Fairmont Parkway and are requesting an Enhancement Grant for their major remodel. This project is not as straightforward as the majority of the applications brought to the Board but is close enough to the mission of the Enhancement Grant to be worth a discussion. There were no La Porte companies who do work involved with installation of playgrounds and attempts to find a La Porte sod contractor were unsuccessful. Due to the unregular nature of the projects requested, larger bid packages have been broken down into shade awning/canopies under awnings/signage, playground structure, and basketball hoop under beautification, new sod grass under beautification and artificial grass, sidewalks and installation of the basketball court which in the documentation says parking lot improvements but should be under beautification. This format was done to give the Board the greatest understanding of the different projects involved and their individual costs possible. Playwell Group were the low bidders on the playground and basketball hoop ($12,059.89), shade canopies ($20,355.63), artificial grass tot turf, basketball court and sidewalk ($41,197.66), Greenleaf Enterprises were the lowest bidders on the installation of new sod grass at $1,732 for a total of $75,345.18. The Board has the full discretion to award as little or as much grant funding as they see fit on any particular project. RECOMMENDED MOTION To offer a grant - Move to approve an enhancement grant in the amount of $________ to No action is needed if there is no desire to offer a grant. Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019 Requested By: Source of Funds: R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator Department: CMO Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY The Board of Directors needs to appoint a President and Vice-President for the next year by October 1st. The current President is Richard Warren and the current Vice-President is Nancy Ojeda. RECOMMENDED MOTION Appoint a President and Vice-President for the next year. Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 26, 2019 Requested By: Source of Funds: R. Cramer, Econ. Dev. Coordinator Department: Administration/CMO Account Number: 038 Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: $2,929,197 Exhibits: Budget Pages, Budget Presentation Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY The La Porte Development Corporation fiscal year 2019-20 proposed budget has been reviewed by the during the budget workshop on August 12-13. The La Porte Development Corporation proposed budget for fiscal year 2019-20 has been prepared with a 17.51% decrease from the current fiscal year. These budget reductions are primarily due to significant reductions in capital improvement and special program spending along with a lessened debt repayment amount. Since the last Board meeting, staff has revised the capital improvement funding for City related projects to include the approved four (4) CIP projects: Northwest Park Lighting Project Phase I ($523,950), Golf Course Land Improvements ($169,000), Wave Pool Pre-funding Renovations ($250,000), Five Points Restroom & Pavilion ($350,000) for a total of $1,292,950 for fiscal year 2019-20. During the budget workshop with City Council there was a request to remove $25,000 for a proposed public art program so that it could be brought in as part of the Enhancement Grant Program. After City Council comments, $10,000 was added under training/seminars to bring interested Board members and staffto conferences, notably ICSC with its retail industry focus. RECOMMENDED MOTION -2020 fiscal year. No motion is required to deny Approved for the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Ryan Cramer Economic Development Coordinator % 7. -1 % Change 610 $606, - Difference 20 - ,197 Budget Request FY 2019$2,9 19 - Budget Adopted FY 2018 $3,550,807 EDC Budget Overview 6,000. $ . agreement al annu 000. $15,000. $250, 1) aintenance # m 000. training $15, Payment ( G mural Major Budget Changes – rge ProjectLocalIntel websiteLaSmall business EDC City of La Porte La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary (Section 4B Sales Tax) Beginning Fund Balance 9/30/18$ 4,138,140 Plus Estimated 18-19 Revenues 2,950,000 Less Estimated 18-19 Expenditures and Commitments Economic Development Operations 353,281 Debt Payments 1,033,362 Capital Projects/Transfers 1,835,700 Total Expenditures 3,222,343 Estimated Fund Balance 9/30/19 3,865,797 Plus 19-20 Revenues: 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 2,750,000 Interest Income 50,000 Total Revenues 2,800,000 Equals Total Resources 6,665,797 Less 19-20 Expenditures: Economic Development Operations 631,425 * Debt Service Transfer 1,004,822 Transfer to General CIP Fund: Golf Course Improvements 169,000 Park Lighting Project (Northwest Park) 523,950 Wave Pool Prefunding 250,000 Five Points Restroom and Pavilion 350,000 Total Expenditures 2,929,197 Ending Fund Balance 9/30/20$ 3,736,600 EstimatedProjected 2018-192019-20 Revenues$ 2,950,000$ 2,800,000 Expenditures & Commitments 3,222,343 2,929,197 Revenues over Expenditures$ (272,343)$ (129,197) *Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields. Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2019-20 Expenditure Summary ActualBudgetEstimatedRequestedPercent 2017-182018-192018-192019-20Change Personal Services$ 85,828$ 87,420$ 87,095$ 92,087 5.34% Supplies 546 900 323 900 0.00% Services & Charges 3,338,773 3,462,487 3,134,925 2,836,210-18.09% Division Total$ 3,425,147$ 3,550,807$ 3,222,343$ 2,929,197-17.51% Scope of Services Summary TheEconomicDevelopmentDivisionworkswiththeEconomicDevelopmentCorporationBoardtoestablish directionandpolicesrelatedtoeconomicdevelopmentprojectsintheCity.TheDepartmentanditsactivities arefundedthroughthecollectionofa1/2centsalestax,whichmustbespentoneconomicdevelopment projectsrelatedtocapitalinvestment,qualityoflife,recreation,and/orprimaryjobcreation.Pastactivitieshave includedthere-nourishmentofSylvanBeach,theballfieldsatPecanPark,theCommunityLibrary,construction ofCanadaRoad,ConstructionofBayAreaBlvd.,theSportsComplex,andinfrastructureimprovementsonMain Street. Wewillcontinuetoworkwithourregionaleconomicdevelopmentpartnersonbusinessretentionand expansionprograms,smallbusinessdevelopment,marketingefforts,workforceinitiatives,transportationissues andqualityoflifeissues.TheEconomicDevelopmentCoordinatorwillalsoserveastheBusinessOmbudsmanfor the City of La Porte, assisting new and existing businesses through the planning and zoning processes. Personnel Position Roster ApprovedApprovedRequested 2017-182018-192019-20 Economic Development Coordinator 0.75 0.75 0.75 Secretary IV 0.50 0.50 0.50 Total 1.25 1.25 1.25 City of La Porte, Texas Economic Development Corporation038-6030-565 Detail of Expenditures ActualBudgetEstimatedRequested 2017-182018-192018-192019-20 Personal Services: 1010Regular Earnings$ 58,219 $ 60,647 $ 60,435 $ 61,934 1020Overtime 299 - - - 1035Longevity 28 - - - 1060FICA 4,463 4,640 4,623 4,738 1065Retirement 9,659 9,873 9,839 10,083 1080Insurance - Medical 13,028 12,000 12,000 15,000 1081Insurance - Life 4 32 32 32 Personal Services Subtotal 85,828 87,420 87,095 92,087 Supplies: 2001Office Supplies 25 200 - 200 2002Postage 41 200 10 200 2015Other Supplies 480 500 313 500 Supplies Subtotal 546 900 323 900 Services & Charges: 3001Memberships & Subscriptions 43,498 40,950 41,050 40,780 3020Training/Seminars 3,506 6,475 4,759 17,079 3024Tuition Reimbursement - 3,500 - 3,500 4060Technology Lease Fees - - - 602 5001Accounting 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5003Legal 853 10,000 100 10,000 5007Other Professional Services 78,500 78,500 79,500 81,500 6002Printing & Reproduction - 4,000 - 4,000 6005Advertising 3,204 15,000 5,065 7,500 6040Trade Shows - 5,000 343 2,500 9050Contingency 5,000 - - - 9997Special Programs 120,000 425,000 130,046 365,977 9004Adm Transfer to Fund 004 1,014,012 1,033,362 1,033,362 1,004,822 9015Adm Transfer to Fund 015 2,065,200 1,835,700 1,835,700 1,292,950 Services & Charges Subtotal 3,338,773 3,462,487 3,134,925 2,836,210 Division Total$ 3,425,147$ 3,550,807$ 3,222,343$ 2,929,197