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Home My WebLink About08-28-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS RIGBY DARYL LEONARD Mayor Councilmember District 3 JOHN ZEMANEK KRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large A Mayor Pro-Tem DOTTIE KAMINSKI Councilmember District 4 Councilmember At Large B JAY MARTIN DANNY EARP Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 NANCY OJEDA CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 6 Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AUGUST 14, 2017 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017, and concluded said meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning each evening at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 2017. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, Engelken, Leonard, and Earp. Absent: Councilmembers Zemanek and Kaminski. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Rigby. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Robert Britt, 730 S. Carroll St., addressed Council with concerns of high weeds/grass in his neighborhood and the need for sidewalks along Park St. Drue Adams, 200 Cresent View St., addressed Council regarding the ownership of the 20-foot easement to the bay. 5. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Council Meeting held on July 24, 2017 P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding ic and related to establishment of school zones within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte K. Adcox Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Zemanek and Kaminski were absent. Page 1 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3681: AN ORDINANCE CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATED TO ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL ZONES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINDED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Presentation for City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget M. Dolby Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by providing an overview of the budget. Mayor Rigby proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each evening until business is concluded, and Council agreed. Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented information on the salary survey follow-up. Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Fire Suppression and Fire Prevention. Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services. Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Police Department, including staffing options to increase the number of police officers by two. Mayor Rigby asked if there are any objections to adding 2 officers and let City Manager Corby Alexander and Police Chief Adcox decide where to place the officers either in patrol or as DOT officers. There were questions by Council regarding funding and placement; and the staffing item was brought back on Tuesday, August 15, for further discussion. Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2017- 2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Golf Course. City Council recessed for a break at 7:37 p.m. and reconvened at 7:49 p.m. City Manager Corby Alexander made note of a correction to the PD Alternative Funding slide that the Animal Shelter Donation Account needs to reflect $33,000 and not $43,000. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget Emergency Management Manager Kristin Gauthier presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Emergency Management. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Community Investment. Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Human Resources Department. Page 2 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Municipal Court Judge Denise Mitrano presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Municipal Court. IT Manager Grady Parker presented the 2017-2017 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Information Technology. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Legal. City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for City Council. Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Finance Department. Director of Public Works, Don Pennell, presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Public Works Department, including the Street Division; Residential Solid Waste; Commercial Solid Waste; Water Production; Water Distribution; Wastewater Collection; Wastewater Treatment; Airport; La Porte Area Water Authority; and the Vehicle Maintenance and Replacement Funds. Mayor Rigby requested City Manager Corby Alexander and Finance Director Michael Dolby bring back a cost analysis Tuesday night on costs to add 4 officers, 2 in Patrol and 2 in DOT for the La Porte Police Department. The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Mayor Rigby reconvened the August 14, 2017, Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, and Earp. Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Kaminski. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander. Councilmember Zemanek arrived at 6:17 p.m. City Manager Corby Alexander provided information requested from the August 14, meeting regarding a revised Fund Summary to add 4 new police officers, and Council further discussed this issue. Councilmember Earp made a motion to authorize the Police Chief to hire 2 Patrol Officers and 1 DOT Officer. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5/2. Ayes: Councilmembers Ojeda, Earp, Engelken, J. Martin and K. Martin Nays: Mayor Rigby and Zemanek Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Kaminski Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Parks Department that included Parks Maintenance; Recreation; Special Services; and Administration. Planning and Development Director Richard Mancilla presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the Planning Department that included GIS and Inspections. Page 3 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented the proposed 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget for Liability and Employee Health Insurance. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Economic Development. Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for the Hotel-Motel Fund. There was discussion regarding the agreement between the City of La Porte and the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for Capital Improvement Projects. 7. REPORTS (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017 Councilmember Ojeda Councilmember Engelken provided a report stemming from the August 14, 2017, La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander commented work will begin for sidewalks on Park Street and advised Council he will contact Mr. Britt, who addressed Council on Monday night. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information. Councilmember Zemanek thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed Budget; Councilmember Engelken thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember Earp thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember Ojeda thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget and the department directors for hosting her and showing her around; Councilmember J. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work for the presentation of the proposed budget; Councilmember K. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget and commented she is looking forward to the upcoming projects and events; and Mayor Rigby thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget, and commented the Finance Department is recognized every year with the awards they continue to win for their hard work behind the scenes, which includes participation from all departments. He requested City Manager Corby Alexander follow up on the code violations on S. Carroll and the gate issue on Crescent View with Mr. Adams. He also expressed his thanks to Assistant City Manager Traci Leach for her services at the City of La Porte and wished her well on her future endeavors. Page 4 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes 10. ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember J. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Kaminski and Leonard were absent. _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on September 11, 2017. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 5 of 5 August 14-15, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: August 28, 2017 Source of Funds:General Fund Requested By: Nolen, Ray Account Number:00150595225005 Department: EMS Amount Budgeted:$12,000.00 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested:$12,000.00 Exhibits: Contract with Medical Director Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits: Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Annual contract renewal between Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse and the City of La Porte to serve as Medical Director for the EMS Department. Contract renewal period is October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020. Contract renewal fee is same as last contract period with no increase requested. The city will pay Dr. Boultinghouse an aggregate compensation at a twelve month rate of $12,000.00. EMS Medical Directors are a covered party under the TML Incidental Medical Malpractice Liability Coverage plan. Dr. Boultinghouse has been the EMS Medical Director for the City of La Porte for 20 years as of August 2017. He has done an outstanding job in that capacity. His response to EMS needs are timely and of high quality. Recommend that council approve contract renewal. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse, M.D., Medical Director for the City of La Porte EMS. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. 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The miles apart would not pull us under He said hold on tight together (Seemed like he was....) CHORUS Walking Away From Heaven He was Headed right into hell He was determined and bold He knew deep in his soul He'd be back with a story of victory to tell He said "I love this country and I love you Doing it for the Red White and Blue (Walking Away From Heaven) (Walking Away From Heaven) V2 Waving at me as he stood on the bough Courage and steel would bring him back somehow We had to be strong We had to believe. Prechorus Chorus Susan Giacona-Bio updated 7/2017 Cell: 281-705-4082 Email: SusanGiaconaSongwriter@gmail.com Whether she's performing live at congressional campaign fundraisers and charity events, or working -genre songwriter, Susan Giacona (a former Marketing Communications Manager for Compaq/Hewlett-Packard ) is proving to be a multi-talented force. Harnessing a voice oftentimes compared to that of country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes, infused with the -life themes. She is currently working on her debut EP, entitled Take Me Back, which is scheduled to drop in 2017, and is being produced in Nashville. Susan will be wearing couture evening wear by luxury clothing designer, Nick Navarro, in the music video which will accompany the release of the single, Take Me Back. Susan also works closely with other writers to create songs for artists of multiple genres, as well as music appearing on television, movies, and ads. She recently teamed up with hit songwriter, Marty Dodson (Songs Like This by Carrie Underwood, Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven by Kenny Chesney) to write Kindness Matters, a song set to appear in the upcoming movie, when it releases in 2017. Other songwriters she has co-nk About It by Darius Rucker) and Ryan Griffin (Dibs by Kelsea Ballerini), Grammy nominee Shelly Peiken (Bitch, by Meredith Brooks) , Jason Duke (Dibs by Kelsea Ballerini, That Could Still Be Us by Keith Urban) Chuck Jones (Your Love Amazes Me by John Berry) , Marti Dodson (lead singer of Saving Jane, You Look Like Rain by Luke Bryan), Jennifer Hanson (Let Me Down Easy by Billy Currington), and Jim Femino (How Do You Like Me Now by Toby Keith). Susan has music licensed for use with Universal y, Washington Street Publishing (advertising), licensing projects in the works with 430 Entertainment, and John Pocino Film Productions. Susan will have songs featured in the opening and closing credits in which she will also have a small speaking role, as well as a vocal performance scene in the film. Original. A Lifetime Original Film, which tells the story of poet and author, Dr Beverly Johnson, and as yet unnamed, will fMe into be used in the upcoming PR campaign for one of the busiest tourist attractions in Texas, The Battleship Texas. A music video featuring , combined with archived photos and film footage taken in WWI and WWII, will be the focal point of the national campaign. Other organizations using Susan's music for campaigns and special events are the Round Up in Pink organization, and the Wheelchairs for Warriors organization. Susan has also been nominated for Songwriter of the Year 2017, by the East Texas Music Foundation and she has a song up for Single of the Year 2017, by the Texas Country Music Association (Where Will I Be, cut by The Darrin Morris Band). As of 7/23/2017, Where Will I Be is at #53 on the Texas Regional Radio Report and in the top 5 of several notable, nationwide Indy charts. The Darrin Morris Band (country), Billy Lord (country rock), Heather Linn (country), and Ella Knox (pop). Susan has recently been asked to be on the writing team for The Voice Finalist, Audra McLaughlin who is an up-and- will also be used in a kids TV show, The Grimps, and a Houston- doing voice-overs for commercials or narrations, or acting as spokesperson for corporate or retail projects through her talent agent, Pastorini-Bosby Talent. Susan can also be found spending time with her husband and 3 sons, as well as donating her time serving on the Board of Directors of Wheelchairs for Warriors, a Texas-based non-profit dedicated to helping wounded veterans and first-responders obtain motorized wheelchairs enabling them to improve their quality of life. She is also a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children, and although she no longer researches cases and reports to the courts, she still volunteers for special fund-raising events.She is an avid traveler, having spent time in Italy, Fr for vacation, Susan splits her time between Nashville, Los Angeles, and Houston. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested August 28, 2017 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Patrice Fogarty Account Number: N/A Department: City Secretary Amount Budgeted: N/A Report X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: N/A Exhibit: Budgeted Item:YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The La Porte City Council is authorized to make appointments to boards, commissions and committees. Staff has determined the following individuals have agreed to volunteer for another term should Council wish to appoint them. Regarding the Building Codes Appeals Board – Consider new appointments or reappointing Ken Schlather to Position 5, ____________________ to Position 6, and Mark Follis to Position 7, to three-year terms expiring August 31, 2020, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Committee – Consider new appointment or reappointing Martha Gillett to Citizen Position 1, and Juliane Graham to Citizen Position 2, to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Civil Service Commission – Consider ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Les Bird to a three-year term expiring August 31, 2020. Regarding the Fire Code Review Committee – Consider ratifying ___________________ as appointee of Council District 1, Chris Pettis as appointee of Council District 6, and Paul Vige as appointee of Council At-Large B, to three-year terms expiring August 31, 2020, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Area Water Authority – Consider new appointments or reappointing Doug Martin, Stephen Barr, and _________________ to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Development Corporation Board – Consider new appointments or reappointing Chuck Engelken, Nancy Ojeda, Richard Warren, and Randy Woodard to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Fire Control Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District Board – Consider new appointments or reappointing Dottie Kaminski, Robert Eldridge, Ronald Nowetner and ____________________ to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Health Authority – consider new appointments or reappoint Abdul R. Moosa, M.D. as Health Authority and Robert D. Johnston, M.D. as Alternate Health Authority, to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ 1) – Consider new appointments or reappointing Peggy Antone to Position 1, Alton Porter to Position 3, and Doug Martin to Position 5, to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. FYI: TIRZ bylaws state if you are a Board member on the TIRZ, you are also a Board member on the Redevelopment Authority. Regarding the La Porte Redevelopment Authority – Consider new appointments or reappointing Peggy Antone to Position 1, Alton Porter to Position 3, and Doug Martin to Position 5, to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission – Consider new appointments or reappointing Trey Kendrick as the Council District 1 appointee, Christina Tschappat as the Council District 6 appointee, and Nick Barerra as the Council At-Large B appointee, to three-year terms expiring August 31, 2020, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors – Consider new appointment or reappointing Betty Moore as a director to a one-year term expiring on August 31, 2018, or until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Regarding the Zoning Board of Adjustment – Consider new appointments or reappointing Nettie Warren to Position 5, Shelley Fuller to Alternate 1, and Phillip Hoot to Alternate 2, to two-year terms expiring August 31, 2019, or until successors have been appointed and qualified. Action Required by Council: Consider making appointments to various boards, committees and commissions. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date City of La Porte Annual Report th July 17, 2017 Overview Our Mission A non-profit organization, whose mission for over 30 years has been to through economic development, public policy, workforce development, and quality of life initiatives. Impact Initiatives Economic Development Public Policy Workforce Development Transportation Quality of Life Member Involvement Connections/Networking, Taskforces & Publications Events Who We Represent Most sought-after region in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations 25 miles of the 52 mile Houston Ship Channel complex foreign tonnage 12 Cities, Harris County and Port Houston 250 Private Sector Members Global leaders in refining and petrochemical production Economic Development Economic Development Professional Economic Development Services Provide a professional relationship to navigate the multiple facets of the site selection/expansion process, including the facilitation to our economic development support network. Conduct real estate searches Participation and coordination of site-selection tours Facilitate access to data Provide guidance in evaluating State and Local incentive & workforce programs Advocacy for projects & mobilization of key board members Economic Development Impact on the Houston Port Region Economic Development Impact on the Houston Port Region Historical 8-year period: $6.4B Capital Investment 3,608 Jobs Created Economic Development Project Pipeline Breakdown Total Potential Direct Potential Capital ProjectsJob CreationInvestment 281,824$5B Industry Type % of Project Pipeline Headquarters 7% Manufacturing PetroChemical 11% 56% Logistics 26% Public Policy Public Policy Driving a Regional Advocacy Campaign Supports an environment that bolsters job creation and initiatives that encourage investment in our people, infrastructure and businesses through member input. Prioritizing Transportation Support local cities right to set tax Projects and Advocate for Funding rates; Funding of state Economic Development Incentive Programs Address Issues and Regulations Aligning Skills Development Fund, Core facing our Industry Base Curriculums and Funding Commitments Secure Funding for a (barrier) to Protect Industry, Infrastructure, and Residents Public Policy One Voice, Under the Leadership of the Economic Alliance 24 Economic Alliance Members 32 Economic Alliance Members Participated in 31 Meetings in Participated in 35 Meetings in Austin TX Washington DC Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce Committee of Regional Transportation Stakeholders East Harris County Assoc. (130+ plants) Regional Mayors Port of Houston Authority Harris County TxDOT HGAC BayTran Addressing critical issues associated with the movement of Freight and Workers 12 Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce Why the Urgency 1.$50B in projects in the petrochemical industry over the last 4 years, the first production comes online in 2017 2.Combined with Port of Houston trade via the Panama Canal and increased resin production, container volumes will grow from 2 million TEU to 3 million TEU in 3-5 years 3.Houston Ship Channel activity accounts for 16% of states GDP 4.The state needs to invest in this critical freight infrastructure to avoid congestion & maintain global competitiveness. 13 Houston Port Region Freight Improvement Strategic Plan #ProjectPriorityInfo & Updates 1Barbours Cut Direct Connectors the SH 146/SH 225 interchange to determine the impacts of a direct H/Sconnector 2SH-146 Widening - Spencer Highway to Port Road H/S 3SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-East 146) H/SSH 146. completion Q3 2018 4Broadway Double Track ProjectH/S 5Grand Parkway NE SegmentsH/S 6H/S 7H/S 8 H/Sis anticipated to let for construction in FY 2018 9BW-8 Direct Connectors @ SH-225: Westbound on 225 to 8 N, Northbound on 8 to E/W 225, Eastbound on 225 to 8SH/Madvance the construction of an interchange SH146 from I10 to Business 146 (Alexander Drive)The grade separation/freeway starts at Alexander and continues all the way to Red Bluff. There probably needs to be some work on SH146 North of 110 through Mont Belvieu also 10Penn City ConnectorH/M 11Barbours Cut Blvd expansion to 6 lanes H/MNo discussions yet of who champions this effort 12SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-West 610)H/M 13I-69 Bypass from I-69 to SH 146 which would make up the northern section of an I-69 Bypass with conditional award anticipated Spring 2017 H/MGAC 14Fairmont Parkway (Turning improvements) H/MCounty and La Porte funded through TxDOT Grant 15SH-225 and I-610 Interchange H/L225 from I-610 to SH 146 16I-610 bridge at HSC H/Lidentify the needs and project scope at this location 17Fairmont Parkway (Widening)H/L 18Port Road Phase 3 & Drainage M/MCounty roadway / POHA Drainage 19SH-330 (improve northbound connectivity to I-10 - 2 lanes or direct connect) Environmental for additional ramp access to I-10 and is working to M/Msecure construction funding 20Independence Parkway (improve Northbound connectivity to SH-225) M/Midentify the needs and project scope at this location 21Spencer Highway Bridge (Bayport Rail Mainline)M/L 22Bayport Mainline Rail TrackM/L 23Sheldon Road expansion M/L 24Applet Road (Sheldon to Market) M/L 25Jacintoport Road Improvement L/L 26Jacintoport Direct Connectors L/LDirect Connect makes it a TxDOT/HCTRA discussion 27Haden Rd (extension to Penn City Rd) L/LCounty roadway/POHA TxDOT Projects shadedPriority Level: Time Frame Required: Harris County ProjectsH - HIGH Priority / S - SHORT Term 0-5 yrs M - MEDIUM Priority / M - MID Term 5-10 yrs L - LOW Priority / L - LONG Term 10+ yrs 14 15 Workforce Development Workforce Development Inspiring & Preparing the Next Generation Workforce Filling the pipeline of potential workers in the petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics industries. Leveraging partnerships with the East Harris County Manufacturers Association and 9 community colleges to recruit a qualified workforce Providing career paths and job opportunities to our community to address attrition, skill enhancement and hiring 2017 Year to date 41 presentations and 4762 engagements Member Involvement Connections & Networking A Member-Driven and Member-Service Organization Members are invited to attend a Taskforce meeting, luncheon, or other events so that you can maximize your networking opportunities QUICKVIEW 15 Annual Events 250 Private Sector Members 4 Exhibiting Opportunities 2,500 Participants Task Forces Provide Your Voice, Contribute and Connect 8 Task Forces -Member education/growth, along with setting a public policy agenda, event planning, workforce enhancement and marketing the region through Q of L and economic development initiatives Business Growth Gulf Coast Industry Forum Public Policy Provide mechanisms for the Info sharing to set a public policy Input and planning of our largest th rd education and development of agenda for the region -4Tues 3pm signature event-3Tues 3pm st business -1Wed 9am Transportation Economic Development Showcasing and empowering Prioritize and support local Promote job creation and capital transportation projects -Invite th investment in the region -4Wed 3pm Workforce Development Quality of Life Enhance our regions marketable Promotion of workforce development rd image Bi-monthly initiatives -3Thurs 3pm Signature Event Gulf Coast Industry Forum 2-day Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders focused in Petrochemicals, Energy and Logistics Networking & Connections 800+ Attendees 40 Exhibiting Companies & Institutions Industry & Market Insight Global Chemicals Outlook Plant Managers Panel Global Shipping Panel Regulations & Policy Update Port Houston Update Thank You For Your Commitment www.allianceportregion.com