HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-24 posted 2-20-24 LOUIS R.RIGBY L CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor QF A` Mayor Pro Tern
BRANDON LUNSFORD � ,A\ Councilperson District 2
Councilperson At Large A :41 BILL BENTLEY
BRENT McCAULLEY m I Councilperson District 3
Councilperson At Large B RICK HELTON
MANDI WILLIAMS �. Councilperson District 4
Councilperson District 1 �� ; ` JAY MARTIN
► ' TEXP'S Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE McLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
Monday, February 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of
Directors to be held on February 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West
Fairmount Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All
agenda items are subject to action.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using the link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88556I28950?pwd=a0tXaG12YzVGeVdTVVWZIRHIIRI ZEdz09
Join by phone at 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 885 5612 8950 and the
passcode is 972495.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZEN COMMENT
(Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
3. AUTHORIZATIONS
a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the January
22, 2024, La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary]
b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide direction to administrative
staff on an opportunity for a family entertainment venue within the City of La Porte.
[Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
c. Incentive Payment
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the second of two incentive
payments to Frank Nance, owner of State Farm, 508 W. Main Street, La Porte,
Texas, in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, under terms of August 22, 2022,
incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Frank
Nance. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
d. Enhancement Grant
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an enhancement grant in
the amount not to exceed $7,250.00 to Shelley Whalen for the enhancements to her
business, Dimensions Comics, Music, & More located at 321 W. Main Street. [Haley
Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
e. Public Hearing
Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the project for new or expanded
business enterprise at 321 W. Main Street; followed by discussion and possible
action to approve financial incentive in an amount not to exceed $22,483.00 to
Shelley Whalen for expansion of her business located at 321 W. Main Street. [Haley
Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
f. Development Agreement
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a Development Agreement
for 321 W. Main Street, an incentive for renovation of Dimensions Comics, Music,
and More, not to exceed $22,483.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development
Manager]
4. STAFF REPORTS
5. SET NEXT MEETING
6. BOARD COMMENTS
7. ADJOURN
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the
La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors determines that a Closed or Executive
Session of the Council 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 City Council 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), three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted
above on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the February 26, 2024, La
Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times,
and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas
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Government Code.
DATE: 2-I lb I a
TIME: ,2 : 5 0 -m
TAKEN DOWN:
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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