HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2024 LPDC Agenda` NANCY OJEDA
PRESIDENT
BRENT MCCAULLEY
COUNCILPERSON
AMANDA GERRISH
BOARD MEMBER
CHUCK ENGELKEN
COUNCILPERSON
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DANNY EARP
BOARD MEMBER
JOHN BLAKEMORE
BOARD MEMBER
RICHARD WARREN
VICE-PRESIDENT
LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 22, 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 July 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West
Fairmont 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://usO2web.zoom.us/y8B425769778?pwd=YOs2FsasnlgW4w7yRamMeN D6cf3pz2.1
Join by phone at 877-853-5257 or 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 884 2576 9778 and the
passcode Is 144395.
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Bayside Services LLC d/b/a Bayside Plumbing Services - Public Hearing
The La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors will conduct a public
hearing to receive comments on a proposed project for new or expanded business
enterprise at 902 S. 1st Street, La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible
action to approve a project for new or expanded enterprises in an amount not to
exceed $77,484.00 for renovations to the business property owned by Bayside
Services LLC d/b/a Bayside Plumbing Services and located at 902 S. 1st Street, La
Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
4. AUTHORIZATIONS
a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the June 24,
2024, meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
b. Bayside Services LLC d/b/a Bayside Plumbing Services - Development Agreement
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an incentive agreement with
Bayside Services LLC d/b/a Bayside Plumbing Services in an amount not to exceed
$77,484.00, for renovation of business property located at 902 South 1st Street.
[Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
C. Anchored Restorations - Enhancement Grant Reimbursement
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a reimbursement payment
in an amount not to exceed $9,704.39 to the applicant, Anchored Restorations, LLC,
under terms of incentive agreement dated April 22, 2024, for enhancements to
Anchored Restorations, LLC, business property located at 902 S. Broadway Street,
La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
d. FY2024-2025 LPDC Budget
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the La Porte Development
Corporation's proposed 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget. [Haley Bowers, Economic
Development Manager]
e. FY2024-2025 CIP Public Notice
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve publishing a notice to begin
the 60-day comment period for fourteen (14) Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs)
totaling $6,687,000 for fiscal year 2024-2025. These projects are Recreation Center
Phase II Remodel - $2,000,000.00, Wave Pool Enhancements - $500,000.00,
Enhancement Grants - $250,000.00, Brookglen Restrooms & Parking Lot -
$250,000.00, Little Cedar Bayou Nature Trails - $350,000.00, Five Points Plaza
Improvements - $550,000.00, Golf Course Gateway and Event Center Design -
$200,000.00, Disc Golf Course - $75,000.00, Lomax Arena Improvements -
$1,000,000.00, Northwest Park Pedestrian Bridge - $750,000.00, Special Populations
Organized Recreation Therapy (SPORT) Building Roof and Building Improvements -
$125,000.00, Splash Pad Transitions - $300,000.00, and Electric Vehicle Charging
Station - $37,000.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
5. STAFF REPORTS
6. SET NEXT MEETING
7. BOARD COMMENT
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board will adjourn into executive session without vote unless an objection is raised.
a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087(2) - DELIBERATION REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Board of Directors will meet in
closed session with the Economic Development Manager, City Manager, and City
Attorney to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive to a business prospect that the
Board of Directors seeks to have relocate to the City of La Porte.
b. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Texas Government Code Sec. 551.087(2) - DELIBERATION REGARDING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS. The Board of Directors will meet in
closed session with the Economic Development Manager, City Manager, and City
Attorney to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive to a business prospect that the
Board of Directors seeks to have relocate to the City of La Porte.
9. RECONVENE
10. 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
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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 551.087 -
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 of
Directors 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 July 22, 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 Government
Code.
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