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Home My WebLink About01-10-11 Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors 2 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS January 10, 2011 1. Call to order President Richard Warren called the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Members Present: Woodard, Warren, Pizzitola, Zemanek, Ojeda, Clausen and Engelken Council Members Present: Jay Martin and Daryl Leonard Members/Officers Absent: None Staff Present: City Manager Ron Bottoms, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins, Finance Director Michael Dolby, Assistant City Manager Tracy Leach, City Secretary Martha Gillett, GIS Manager Brian Sterling, Planning Director Tim Tietjens, Sr. Engineer Julian Garza and /Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne. Others Present: Karen Rigby, Ted Powell, Kathryn Aguilar, Phillip Hoot and David Janda. 2. Consider approval or other action of the November 15, 2011 minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors - M. Gillett A motion was made by Board Member Clausen to approve the November 15, 2010 minutes of the Special Called Regular Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors. Motion was seconded by Board Member Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Woodard, Warren, Pizzitola, Zemanek, Ojeda, Clausen and Engelken Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: None 3. Presentation of Projects of the La Porte Economic Development Corporation - S. Osborne La Porte Economic Development Corporation Coordinator Stacey Osborne made the presentation and answered the Board's questions. 4. Close Regular Meeting and Open Workshop Meeting Chairman Engelken closed regular meeting and opened Workshop Meeting at 5:10 p.m. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins began the discussion of the Economic Development Corporation law, rules and regulations, including differences from rules governing municipal government/city councils, in the State of Texas The board recommended the By-Laws be changed to state they will follow the State Purchasing laws. The board directed staff to place this as an action item to change the By-Laws at a future meeting. Chairman Engelken closed the Workshop Meeting and reconvened the Regular Meeting at 5:28 p.m. 5. Executive Session - pursuant to provision of the Open Meetings Law. Chapter 551 Texas Government Code, Sections 551-071 through 551.076, 551.087 (consultation with attorney, deliberation regarding real property, deliberation regarding prospective gift or donation, personnel matters, deliberation regarding security devices, or excluding a witness during examination of another witness in an investigation, deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations). 6. Considerations and possible action on items considered in executive session. 7. Board member comments A. Matter appearing on agenda B. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy The board directed staff to bring forward a list of businesses that came into the City during the calendar year 2010. 8. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:29 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Y-1tCUtl1C~ Sharon Harris Assistant City Secretary, TRMC Passed and approved on this 7th day of February 2011. ~esident 3/4 A REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Ordinance: Appropriation Source of Funds: Capital Improvement Account Number: 015-9892-992-11.00 Amount Budgeted: $75,000 Amount Requested: $64,500 Budgeted Item: ~ NO Agenda Date Requested: 2/7/11 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Exhibits: 2011 Directional Signage (presentation) Exhibits: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council and the Economic Development Corporation (EDe) approved the funding of$75,000 for way-fmding signage for the City of La Porte as part of the Fiscal Year 2009-10 budget. Staff has been working with Landscape Architects Clark Condon & Associates to create the design for the signs and establish the locations where the signs should be erected. Clark Condon presented several design options to staff, and we narrowed down the choices to the three you will see tonight. They also presented suggestions for sign placement in the City. This evening we will present the three design options and discuss the placement of the signs. Representatives from Clark Condon will be available to answer any technical questions you may have. We would appreciate your guidance in moving forward. Action Required bv Economic Develooment Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. J~!'I date ()) ......., ~ cf c: 0 .- 0 -+-J E -.J 0 e- c 0 e_ U (J) (lJ -+-J -C c: 0") -+-J (lJ r--- r--- 0 E 0 0 -+-J a.. c: 0 N C 0 - .- (lJ "'~ 0") -+-J > 0 Cl >-.. -- -+-J L.. C/) c: 0 (lJ U :J en .- L.. (lJ E .....c L.. 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At the time, the grant program was being administered in conjunction with the La Porte Main Street Program, and to receive grants the applicant had to first obtain a Main Street Design Certificate, which was contingent upon adherence to the now-defunct Main Street Design Guidelines. Because the City no longer has a Main Street Program, and because the Design Guidelines were never approved or enforced in the Main Street District, that part of the application is now null. Staff and the Enhancement grant Evaluation Committee also noticed that the original grant application was repetitive and difficult to understand and complete, and they recommended that we revise it to eliminate language that no longer applies and to streamline the application process. Until recently, we did not have any applicants for the grant program, and staff decided to wait to revise the grant application until after we had gone through the application process with a single grant applicant. Sandra Baldwin of A Statement in Glass was our first applicant, and after going through the process with her, we came up with the attached revisions to the grant application. In addition to the revisions we are suggesting tonight, many business owners whose businesses are located outside of the Main Street Overlay have requested that they also be included in the Enhancement Grant Program, and I told them I would take it to you for your consideration. I am including the original application-which consists of both a five-page Design Certificate Application and a nine-page Enhancement Grant Application-as well as my revised application that consists of three-page Program Description and a two-page Grant Application, the Enhancement Grant Evaluation form which we used to evaluate the first grant, and a map of the Main Street District. Upon review of these revisions, we would like EDC Board Members to provide any feedback you may have about the new application. Once it has been amended to your approval, we will submit it to the City Attorney for a legal review before distributing it to potential applicants. Staff recommendation is to proceed with the application as revised, and to consider adding the rest of the Main Street District to the Enhancement Grant Program. Action Required bv Economic Develooment Corooration: Provide guidance to staff. enda ct/c / II Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Development office at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign permit questions,.ple3secoQ-tact the Permit Division at 281-470-5074. The Main Street Design Certificate has been created to ensure La Porte maintains a harmonious historic downtown that accurately reflects it's own history through the architectural styles located in the Main Street WHEN A MAIN ST~ET DESIGry,.C'ERTlFlCATE IS.flEOU/~,! Design Certificates aB~~.y to re90vations, new const~uction, a~d demolition proj~c~~it"\n ~~~mal alterations or repairs visual, impact~he,aesthetics ofan~re~,site, buildi~g, or structure within th~9~~fin~s of the Main Street Architec~r~;pesign;Standards ar~~(MS ADS - see m<1p)1,~Mybi'!;~!he following ~~.t"ations: . The construction of a new structure The alteration or restoration of any exterior features An addi~on to a structure ... . . . The remdval or demolition, in whple or in part, of any bUi The construction or erection of a new sign The r~oval or substantial alteration of existing signs when considered an historic resource Applying a new exterior siding material Addition of a new window, door, or dormer Installation of burglar n interior or exterior of windows Creating a driveway or parking facility Adding a satellite dish Building a dec)c, fence, or garage Enclosing a porch Painting of siding, Landscaping, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WHEN A MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE Is NOT REOUIRED Ordinary maintenance and repair is any work, the sole purpose and effect of which is to correct deterioration, decay or damage, including repair of damage caused by fire or other disasters and which does not result in a change in the existing appearance or materials of a property. General maintenance that does not alter the exterior appearance of the building or site does not require a Design Certificate; however, some ordinary maintenance and repair may still require a building permit. Some examples of work not requiring a certificate may include, but are not limited to the following: · Replacement of existing mechanical equipment; · Repairing or repaving of flat concrete work in side and rear yards; · Roofing work, if no change in appearance occurs; such as color How To ApPLY FORA MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTlFlCA TE 1. Contact the Main Street Coordinator (281-470-5017) as early on in your project as possible. After an initial consultation, the coordinator will schedule a predevelopment meeting with you and the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). This will give you an opportunity to receive guidance on City of La Porte - Main Street Program lof5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate acceptable designs and ask questions before you begin the process of planning your project, as well as familiarize the MS DART with the general nature of your project. 2. Applications for a Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) must be consistent with the City's Building, Zoning, and Fire Codes and go through the standard permitting process. Receipt of a Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permitting Division or Planning Department may approve your plans. 3. Submit your completed Main Street Design Certificate packet to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. The packet should include the following: o A completed Main Street Design Certificate Application .form A scaled drawing by the prQj~ct architect or d~$ign pro~es.$ional of all proposed work. Include sampl~$":su~h~>'pa~i1t s~~ple&,fa~ric swat~r~~;sign mat~ri9rl,etc. Provide any additional items that wilhenable ~lsIfS pART to en:vision the fil1ishedprojeSi~ Furnish pltotographs9fthe building's e~terior, anf any other sitelocat~9nsthatfe included in your application (p11otos ~e also required upon completion) along with h.istoric Photographs of the building. Additiol!'~$gJ)missions may.~.. req uested if deeme(\ipe~~~~tl:ttodesign.r~yie~decisions. . . I) G . ProJectcstimates and any other i~~m~ that will be helpful~~f)n:v~yingYO\lr toMS DART .0 . ..,....'> FACTORS CONSlDEREDFoR CERTIFICATION .. ... Before approving an application, the MS DART must find that the application satisfies the following general criteria: . The architectural and historic integrity of an illdividual historic structure is preserved; New buildings or additions should be designed compatible with the nmge of architectural styles found on the north side ofthe300 block ofMai -from the late 1800's to the 1950's; Existing structures should either con:vert to their original historic condition or be renovated to resemble their current look; The overall character of the Main Street District is protected and enhanced. . . . The Main Street Design Guideli>~e$~Resourc~ i'1~teria.!/?a~~p~~i1 compilydt6 help explain in general terms the aesthetics the MS DART is t(;lsponsible for in the Main Street District. REVIEW & ApPROVAL PROCESS 1. Upon receipt, the Main Street Coordinator will review the packet to verify all pertinent information is enclosed. Once the completed packet is received it will be forwarded to the MS DART for their recommendation. If packet is incomplete, you will be notified and may be asked to pick it up and return it completed. 2. After due consideration, the MS DART will approve or disapprove the application by majority vote, and be signed by the City Manager's office. The best assurance you have for a project to be approved is to work closely with the MS DART at every juncture of your project. In an effort to make it feasible for you to resubmit a successful packet, they will state the reasons it was denied. The decisions made by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission if resolution is not obtained. 3. Upon receipt of your Main Street Design Certificate, the Permitting Division and Planning Department may proceed with any applications you have on file with them. They cannot approve permits without a design certificate. City of La Porte - Main Street Program 20f5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate MAIN STREET DESIGN CERTIFICATE ApPLICATION Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division is able to grant you a permit. . Applicant Date . Business ~ Mailing Address . . . . . . . Details . Applicant's Property/Building Owner Signature (ifdifJerentfrom above) Date FOR CITY USE: Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signature Date Recommendation City Manager or Designee Date City of La Porte - Main Street Program 30f5 New, Renovation, or Demolition City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate 40f5 New, Renovation, or Demolition P & Z, 2-19-09 Design Certificate -----lIrHf$ i/I'H4lHI \lv1 HS"N <( II fi' c ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~ e ... .. ... I 5. I ~ 51 :r; i I I i z III iJ ~ x .. II! c ! 5 :i Sl ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ i lii z 15 ill I Ii ! ~ -101 2:! 8 i ...., [J]"" '" ;;il:>:'~ ..:l /~.:~ .-----i/vl City of La Porte - Main Street Program 50f5 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-]9-09 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT Application Instructions Please contact the Main Street Developme~t offi~e at 281-470-5017 to begin the application process. If you have any building or sign p~rmit question~~ please oon.tact the Permit Department at 281- 470-5074. The City of La Porte iaa merfibf$.r(jf/~heTexas ~affl Street ~toiram,~h{Cfhic~.part of the Texas Historical Commission. The Main StreetAdvisory Boal'f works t~ward revitali~ing a~~.ff~ht1l}cing the unique character of D<;Jwn'fgwn th~ough historic presei'Vation G!fd community in~ol~~'Il~'flt. As an economic incentive, the 9ity;~j~~ P9rte 's Main Street Prpgram de~igned the following inc~~.r.f~e\eimbursement grapt program in partnership with the La Pprte Development Cprft010fltion. PROGRAM DESC!JllP'1'lOlV ~.,:.:. .:,:::.::::: .'.' ,- -:':'.'" ".:'::- :..:::: .' ',;:",; ::...,...<:'..'.:::..,:.........:::..,..:..'., :.-:: ",: ,:',' - .:'/:.., "',:-' The Main Street EQhancement GraI\t (MS EO) .provides matchfM funds to enhance existing building design in the Main Street Design Certificate (MS DC) area (see attached map). Owners and tenants may be eligible for the reimbursement grant as incentive to partndr with. the City of La Porte to achieve a mutual goal of visually enhancing your business and the Main Street District. ::\: The review criteria may incJude,but shaU not be limited to, project compliance with all current building standards, perceived need for propOsed renovations to bttilding, historical accuracy of proposed renovations, design quality of the proposed renovations, the compatibility of design in relation to other buildings, projecteotllpatibility with streetscape objectives and project compatibility in relation to downtown development goals at time of application. Definition of the MS EO: The La Porte Development Corporation is providing funds for up to a 50/50% reimbursement match for no less than $2,500 and no more than $25,000 per grant for work approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team (MS DART). Multiple applications may be submitted for the same property of an aggregate up to $25,000 within a three (3) year cycle from the date of the initial grant on the same property. Example: If in year one the applicant is awarded $15,000, and in year two they are awarded $7,000, in year three they may be eligible for a matching grant of up to $3,000. Reimbursement grants are available for the following types of projects: · FaJ;ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement Definition: Work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, repointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from brick, replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. MS ADS = Main Street Architectura] Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant ] of9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant . New Awnings, Canopies, Porches, & Signage Definition: Replacing, adding or repairing awnings, canopies, porches, & signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy sign. o Beautification Projects Definition: This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the Main Street Design Assistance Review Team. GRANT GUIDELINES 1. To be eligible Certificate. a Enhancement grant a Main Street Design 2. Enhancetlllmt ~~ant fUl}ds are available for,xterior wprk on commerci<;11 ~9g~y an? building facades in the MainStreetArchitectural Design St~dards (M~ ADS) that are vi!:\jble fr9fl1.puplic streets. 3. In general, grants are available for converting existing structures to the original historic condition or to renovate them to resemble their current 100k. 4. Grants will be processed and considered for award on, a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted, or Wltil the program ends, whichever comes first. . 5. No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that is covered by insurance. If desired work is above what insurance will pay and is considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of MS DART it may be eligible for grantfunds. 6. An grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed-work has been verified by the MS DART as compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. 7. All submitted work will be reviewed and grants awarded by the MS DART based upon general application of guiding principles, such as: . . Receipt of a Main StreefDesign Certificate . Main Street Design Guidelines . project compliance with an current building standards, . perceived need by MS DART for proposed renovations to building, historical accuracy of proposed renovations, . design quality of the proposed renovations, . compatibility of design in relation to other buildings, . project compatibility with streetscape objectives, . project compatibility in relation to downtown development goals at time of application. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 20f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant 8. Grant applications and awards can be made in any of the reimbursable activities listed above and may be combined for any single property or project. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof occupying an eligible property within the MS ADS area. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned but match must be for no less than $2,500 and may not receive more than $25,000 per property in a three (3) year period of time. GRANT ApPLlCA TlON PROCESS 1. Determine eligibility: Dissussg~pject plans wit~the M~,i1J.~treefCQordinator. Coordinator will set up a pre-development9leet~~g W!~~the MS DARt'Efor~~iq;~nce on your,~roperty. You may request an appointment th~9ugh~e)~ain) Str~~tCoor~ator fpr1l'ee assis~s~ itl.selecting exterior color schemes, sign designs, anij)9ht~iping renderings of bu~ldingf~~ad~~"H)'l'o sch~dule an appointment with the Texa~ Main Street Center's Arc~itectural:fssistancePr?graITl~))spnt~~t the Main Street DevelopmentOffice at 281-470-5017. Thei:MS DGi~hould be a refe~ens~/~idewhen making any design imp~pvyme~~ tp/properties in the :M~in StreefDistrict. The M~ ~ ~r:~J),av.ailable from the Main Stre~tDTI~~loPjent office :~~04W;Pairmont P.k~:y, L~~~:TI:~:C/ 7~;~~'. 2. Fill out lfIS'I1Giapplication an(Jsig1'l tlJe agreement form. All granta.pplicatigp packages must include: . A Main Street Design Certificate . ... . A scale dmwing by the project architect or design professional of all proposed grant work. ;: .''_-.-'_-:i''''..':i>..'''.....'.,':_,.__..''-.'''..'.-...i.',...-",-.",....."......-:i....,..":';--.:i\:';,,-:,\. _ ".-", _: Include samples - such as color samples of paint, fabriCs swatches, sign material, etc. Provide any additional items that will enable t~ MS DART to envision the finished project. . . .. · Itemize.~lV~itten .i'Ytrk~fl~ates~x~I~..pr~j~~t~~l'l<~~?ITli~~~~!brs or project architects. self-(;ontr\cted~or~~ilt be r~imbjrS~~~dr,~~:.l<~~~iIll:tie;~~sest excludiQg labor. · Furnish photog~a:p~s of t~~;'iP~~~~~.$<~~teri()r.J:lle:fpplicant s~all be ~equired to furnish historic ph.?!pgraphlil~'<alflng with\;p~?~~?fth~<~~~19ipg.S exterior, aM any other site locations that are intludeij.~s part of.t!?e ~pplication reques~. and shall prpyide photographs after the construction is comp~~te<l;:~a conditi~~of~~aly~~~eimb~rseme~t. 3. Return the completed appljpatip.nfol"tn with all itemsli~t~dabove in.#2 for each component of the application to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. 4. The approval process includes, but is not limited to the following: (a) All projects must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building permit requirements. (b) The MS DART shall consider only Applications which have been properly and fully completed and which contain all information required in the Application or requested. (c) All construction bids submitted by an Applicant must be current and must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor's or project architect's letterhead and shall contain the contractor's name, address, telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the MS DART to determine the bid components and authenticity ofthe bid. (d) Applicants receiving approval by the MS DART shall commence construction described in the Application within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is awarded. All Applicants must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date the grant MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 30f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant is approved. If the Applicant is unable to commence construction within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is approved or complete construction within one (1) year from the date the grant is approved, the Applicant may submit a written request for an extension for the commencement date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day or one (1) year time limit. The MS DART shall not be obligated to allow extensions but may do so for good cause determined solely by them. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the MS DART. An extension denial cannot be appealed and shall be final. (e) As a condition ofthis grant ApplicatiOri, Uie ~pp1icantcon~~nts and shall allow the MS DART to request City inspectio~~Jo d:~~..rmine that theigrant, i~~~arded,\Vill not be used for construction on any building th~tjsnot itI;~omp\iance witll.~:Sil.iJ1unicipal C?des and Ordinances that are applicable to th~/con~~C~~on~ontemplat:~inthe aPfli:~tion. (f) The MS DART shall;!haYe>sole discretion in ~wardinggraii~, They shall award grants considering/ the grant. amount request~d, grantifunds availabJe, t~~if;~~ide~ines of the grant program1con~~tion of the building in wh~ch the ~nt funds will be/~~gf:economic impact, other ~::::~Zj~~~'~r:~;;;~ of ./he oons1:;;:~~d;th:.:So~;i~~'tructioo ,esolis (g) No Applicant h~ a proprietary rigQ~,to receive gr~nt'f~n!s'1'PeJ1S~A~r,~~atl consider any ApplicatiOJil,i.wi~in its discretio~~jauthority to\determi"iWhattl~~t~mountiwopld be in the best ~nte~~s~j~f ~~~~a~t.~E9gr~:>./ .iifi/.1,;"ij;f;;'i/';i ......ji~i/ (h) The ~ppl~..t ~hal1iDeir~uire,to fumish..pho~grap~$qt"~he building's exterior, ~nd any other site l?cations th~~{tf~iJIcJ~~e~fias part o~the 1\,~J>li~~f~est and shaUprovide photographs \ ''/ The Main Street~es~~~~,istancei~evi~w~~~,~~.t~~ti~~~iji~~cretion with regard to funding..atlfl~eseAf~s>tt.e right tqi/~~Q~m~lld...().ifi~~~.JQrcreject any project or elemcntsQf atlyprojeet. . . 5. Reimbursemen(:Whentheentire gralltproj~~t"'tlSilJeen satisfactorily completed, the applicant shall present the MaitfS~re:t~~veIOPien~?fti~~ '?~~!i~~e fOllo~in~; . Copies of all\!~ai~i~y.~ices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts for a single payment reimburst:mentofthe approved funding. . Photographs of all completed work. When the project has been reviewed and signed off by the MS DART, a reimbursement check will be issued. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 40f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant --- --- 4( 'i~ f g e ! fd Co ... .. ... i l" i llim ~ ~ II ~ ! i I i z lit a ~ x .. Ii! 4( ~ 5.: ;. Sl ; f ~ {!i lit i 15 goo :5 ....t;zEIll Z . II ~ ~ Il!l 8 i .0 (]]- / ~" rT,. </ ~ .., _/~ .... >>~ ,. ,;:.......;:: ~--!n'I-H'S 9lNWS'N 94'\ HS-N 91'~ MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 50f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant 60f9 MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT ApPLICATION Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. . Applicant Date . Business . Mailing Address . . . . . . Awnings List Contractor/Project architect Proposals and Total Amounts (please attach original proposals): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 70f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT ApPLICATION BUDGET DETAIL PROJECT EXPENDITURES CITY FUNDS REQUESTED ApPLICANT'S FUNDS TOTAL ATTACH SCALE DRAWING, ETC. OF MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE. F A<;;ADE REHAB AWNINGS/SIGNS OTHER/LIsT OTHER/LIST OTHER/LIsT TOTALS . TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT: . AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUE$~ED{l.fP TO 50% OF TOTAL COST -$2.,500 TO $25,000): Attach with all required samples, i.e. scaled drawings, paint samples, awning/canopy, sign design, etc., as well as photographs of building's exterior facade, and other project locations. Applicant's Signature Date MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 80f9 City of La Porte - Main Street Program P & Z, 2-19-09 Enhancement Grant MAIN STREET ENHANCEMENT GRANT ApPLICATION - AGREEMENT FORM Please return your completed application, along with required attachments, to the Main Street Development office at 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, 2818-470-5017. A Main Street Design Certificate is required before the Permit Division, 281-470-5074, is able to grant you a permit. Applicant's and'fuJIy understand the Main Street to grant funds for the nor will I receive information I have met with the Main Enhancement Grant renovation projects, as . . msurance momes needed. I understand may result in fayade, five (5) Corporation project grant for made within FOR CITY USE: Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Chairman Signature Date Recommendation MS Design Assistant Review Team, Asst. Chairman Signature Date Recommendation City Manager or Designee Date MS ADS = Main Street Architectural Design Standards MS DG = MS Design Guidelines MS DART = MS Design Assistance Review Team MS DC = MS Design Certificate MSD = MS District MS EG = MS Enhancement Grant 90f9 DUSINfSS. BYIHt DAY. Main Street ~nhancemenf Granl PQOGQAM OI;SCQIPTION The Main Street ~nhancement Grant provides matching funds to enhance existing building designs in the Main Street Overlay District (see attached map). Owners and tenants may be eligible for a reimbursement grant of monies used to enhance and/or beautify their new or existing businesses. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS The following types of projects are eligible for reimbursement grants: o Facs:ade Rehabilitation/Enhancement This includes work done on existing structures, such as removing non-historic/added facades, re- pointing brick or replacing mortar joints, replacing or restoring cornices, removing paint from brick. replacing windows, restoring transom windows, repairing facades, etc. . New Awnings, Canopies, Porches and Signage This includes replacing, adding, or repairing awnings, canopies, porches and signs. Signs may include signboards, projecting signs, pedestrian signage, window signs, hanging signs, and awning/canopy signs. . Beautification Projects This may include public art, landscaping, and other beautification projects as approved by the ~nhancement Grant ~valuation Committee (~G~C). GRANT GUIDELINES 1. Grant funds are available only for exterior work on commercial property and building facades in the Main Street Overlay District that are visible from public streets. 2. In general, grants are available for converting existing structures to their original historic condition, or to renovate them to resemble the buildings currently on Main Street. 3. Grants will be processed and considered for award on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted or until the program ends, whichever comes first. 4. No grants will be awarded for work that has already been started or completed, or for work that is covered by insurance. If desired work is above what insurance will pay and is considered an upgrade and enhancement in the opinion of the ~G~C, it may be eligible for grant funds. 5. All grants will be awarded on a reimbursement basis once completed work has been verified by the EG~C to be compliant with the plans proposed in the approved application. Any deviation from the approved grant project may result in the total or partial withdrawal of the grant. 6. All projects submitted for enhancement grants will be subject to a review by the ~G~C, and approval from the La Porte ~conomic Development Corporation (~DC). The review criteria includes the following: . That the project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation . That the project will add to the beautification of Main Street . That the project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors ENI-IANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTIION, PAGE, BUSINfSS. BY IHf DAY. s That the project will complement the surrounding buildings iJ That the project will add value to the City of La Porte 7. Grant applications and awards can be made in any of the reimbursable activities described above and may be combined for any single property or project. An applicant is defined as an owner, tenant, or combination thereof occupying an eligible property within the Main Street Overlay District. A single owner of multiple properties may apply for grant funds for each property owned but the match must be for no less than $2,500, and the owner may not receive more than $25,000 per property in a three (3) year period. APPLlCA liON PROCESS 1. Determine eligibility: Discuss project plans with Main Street/Economic Development Coordinator. Coordinator will set up a pre-development meeting with the EGEC. 2. Fill out the application and sign the agreement form. All grant applications must include the following: a. A scale drawing by the project architect or design professional of all grant work. b. Samples-e.g. paint samples, fabric swatches, sign material, etc.-that will enable the EGEC to envision the finished project. c. Itemized work estimates on all project work from contractors or project architects. Self-contracted work will be reimbursed for actual legitimate expenses, excluding labor. d. Photographs of the building's exterior. The Applicant shall be required to provide before and after photographs of the building before the reimbursement grant can be awarded. For the initial application, before photographs will suffice, but photographs of the completed project must be submitted before the grant can be considered for approval. 3. Return the completed application form, with all applicable items, to the Economic Development Office, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571. 4. Application will undergo an approval process, which includes but is not limited to the following: a. All projects must meet current building standards and codes, as well as building permit requirements. b. The EGEC will only consider applications that have been properly and fully completed and which contain all information requested in the application and/or by the committee. c. All construction bids submitted by the Applicant must be current and must be dated no earlier than ninety (90) days prior to the Application request. Bids shall be submitted on the contractor's or project architect's letterhead and shall contain the contractor's name, address, and telephone number and shall itemize the bid in a manner that allows the EGEC to determine the bid components and authenticity of the bid. ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTIIOt-l, PAGE 2 DUSINfSS. ~Y IH[ BAY. d. Applications receiving approval by the ~G~C shall commence construction described in the application within ninety (90) days from the date the grant is approved. All Applicants must complete the construction described in the Application within one (1) year from the date the grant is approved. If the Applicant cannot meet these timelines, the Applicant may submit a written request for an extension for the commencement date or completion date provided the extension request is made prior to the ninety (90) day or one (1) year time limit. The ~G~C shall not be obligated to grant an extension but may do so for good cause determined solely by the members of the Committee. The extensions, if granted, shall be for the term and for the conditions determined exclusively by the ~G~C. An extension denial cannot be appealed and shall be final. e. As a condition of this grant Application, the Applicant consents and shall allow the ~G~C to request city inspections to determine that the grant. if awarded, will not be used for construction on any building that is not in compliance with the City Municipal Codes and Ordinances that are applicable to the construction contemplated in the application. f. The ~G~C and ~DC shall have sole discretion in awarding grants. They shall award grants considering the amount requested. grant funds available, the guidelines of the grant program, condition of the building in which the grant funds will be used, economic impact, other grant requests, the type and nature of the construction, and the proposed construction results considering the grant program. g. No Applicant has a proprietary right to receive grant funds. The ~G~C shall consider any application within its discretionary authority to determine what grant amount would be in the best interest of the grant program. h. The Applicant shall be required to furnish photographs of the building's exterior, and any other site locations that are included as part of the application request and shall provide photographs after the construction is completed as a condition of final grant disbursement. I. The EGEC has the final discretion with regard to funding and reserves the right to recommend modifications or reject any project or elements of any project. 5. Reimbursement. When the entire grant project has been satisfactorily completed, the Applicant shall present the ~conomic Development Office with the following: a. Copies of all paid invoices, including copies of cancelled checks and/or credit card receipts for a single payment reimbursement of the approved funding b. Photographs of all completed work 6. When the project has been reviewed and signed off by the ~G~C and their recommendations have been presented and approved by the EDC, a reimbursement check will be issued. ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTIION, PAGE 3 DUSINfSS. BY IHf 8A Y. Main Slreell;:nhancemenl Grant APPLlCA TION Please print clearly. When you have completed the application, please submit the application to: City of la Porte ~conomic Development Office 604 W. I=airmont Pkwy La Porte, TX 77571 APPLICANT INI=ORMA TION: APPLICATION DA T~: Applicant Name Business Name Physical Business Address Business Owner (if different from applicant) Mailing Address Contact Phone ~mail Address TYP~ 01= WORK (check all that apply): o I=a~ade Rehabiljtatjon/~nhancement o Beautification o Awnings/Signage o Other (describe): D~T AILS 01= PLANN~D IMPROVEMENTS (attach additional pages if necessary): ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION, PAGli 1 DUSINfSS. BY IHf 8A Y. Please list Contractor and/or Project Architect Proposals and Total Amounts (attach original proposals): CONTRACTORIPROJECT ARCI-HTECT TOTAL AMOUNT $ $ $ $ $ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. BUDG~T D~T AIL: PROJECT EXPENDITURES FUNDS REQUESTED FUNDS APPLIED TOTAL I=acsade Rehab $ $ $ Awnings/Signage $ $ $ Beautification $ $ $ Other (list): $ $ $ Other (list): $ $ $ TOTALS $ $ $ Total estimated cost of proposed project: $ Amount requested (up to 50% of total cost, $2,500 to $25,000): $ Please attach color samples, model numbers (for windows, doors, etc.), photos, scale drawing, and other illustrations of work to be completed. Please include as much detail as possible. Vour signature on this application certifies that you understand and agree with the following statements: I have met with the EGEC and I fully understand the Enhancement Grant procedures and details established. I intend to use these grant funds for the renovation projects, as spelled out in the application. I have not received, nor willi receive insurance monies for this revitalization project OR I have disclosed all pertinent insurance information. I understand that if I am awarded an \;nhancement Grant, any deviation from the approved project may result in the partial or total withdrawal of the grant funds. If I am awarded a reimbursement grant for fa<;:ade, awning, signage, beautification, or other approved work, alterations should not be made within five (5) years from construction; otherwise I may be required to reimburse the La Porte \;conomic Development Corporation immediately for the full amount of the grant. APPLICANT SIGNATURE DATE ENHANCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION. PAGE 2 HUSINfSS. BY IHf 8A y. Main Street !;nhancement Gran! Program Application \;valualion I:VALUATOR: I:VALUATION DATI:: TOTAL POINTS AWARDI:D (25 points possible): Applicant Information APPLICATION DATI:: BUSINI:SS NAMI:: CONTACT NAMI:: BUSINI:SS ADDRESS: PHON 1:: EMAIL: Please evaluate the application for the above-named business. using the following criteria. For each item. please rate the project being proposed using a scale of 1 to 5. where 1 means that the applicant has not r .~t the criteria in any way, and 5 means that the applicant has met the criteria completely. Circle the appropriate response for each item. A. Project demonstrates a significant improvement over the existing situation. 2 3 4 5 B. Project will add to the beautification of Main Street. 2 3 4 5 C. Project will enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors. 2 3 4 5 D. Project will complement the surrounding buildings. 2 3 4 5 E. Project adds value to the City of La Porte. 2 3 4 5 LA PORT!;: BY H-iE SAY 604 W. J:airmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-5017 +-' +-' U U 'C 'C +-' +-' en en (5 (5 9Pt HS 9vJ, HS S +-' +-' Q) Q) ~ ~ en en c: c: 't:'J . ro . ro r:: ~ ~ ~ 11.-. ~ 1_11_1 N SH 146 c REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 217111 Requested By: Stacey Osborne Department: CMO Report: X Resolution: Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: 2010 EDC Business Activity Exhibits: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the January 10,2011 meeting of the EDC, Board Member and Councilmember John Zemanek requested a list of businesses that came to the City of La Porte in calendar year 2010 because of the EDC. The requested list is attached, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about them. Action Required bv Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. J (( III Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date La Porte Economic Development Cotporation 2010 Business Activity Report prepared by Stacey Os borne February 7,2011 The Ciry if La Porte's E wnonic Deu:loprrmt OJrporatian (E DC) has prmidai the fimds and the fjlidarKE to irrprme the irfrastructure and business emiroJ111Wt in the Ciry if La Porte so that ue can attract and retain business in the City. F dlmeing is a list if spedfic wnpanies uho la:aurl, rda:ated, or exparxltd in La Porte or in our E 1] in Gdendar Year 2010 and uho dim::tly benefited from the moura:s prmidai by the E DC Kuraray Capital Investment: $7M + Expected job creation: not sure The Gtyof La Porte announced that they were selling the 81-acre tract of land in the Port/Bayport area in October, 2010, and that it would be marketed by Cushman & Wakefield. I added that property to the list of available properties in the Gty, and we submitted it for several projects with the Governor's office. The property actually made the short list for a Korean company called Daiyang Metals. That company sent representatives to the states for a tour of the short-listed properties, hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BABEP) and the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP). The tour included a visit to the La Porte property and to La Porte Gty Hall, and I was included as a representative from the Gty. The company ended up locating in Pasadena, but shortly thereafter Paul Chavez from BABEP suggested that I speak to Les Bujko from Kuraray because he had heard that they were seeking property that matched the description of our property. I answered Mr. Bujko's questions about the Gty and put them in touch with Cushman and Wakefield, and they ended up being the winning bid on the property. GIS Capital Investment: $2.9M Expected Job Creation: 13 GIS moved into the location on their own, based on information they had gathered about La Porte's location and industrial district incentives. We assisted them in creating a map of the property that they used in all of the news releases about the project, and we have been working with the company to help them publicize their new location in La Porte. Invista (Expansion) Capital Investment: $37.5M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 133 This was an expansion project of the Texas Enterprise Zone. Invista learned about the Texas Enterprise Zone from the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. Mter learning more about the program, they enlisted the assistance of the tax firm Price Waterhouse (})oper to help them complete the application. I had met the representative from Price Waterhouse (})oper at the 1EDC Wmter Meeting in January, 2010, and he contacted me to help with the Gty's part in the application, which included presenting the project to (})uncil for their approval. During the process of EDC2010 Business Activity,2/7/11 PAGE 1 OF 3 completing the application, Mr. Smith also garnered the assistance of BAHEP in gathering needed data and information about the plant and its operations in the Bay Area. The application was approved by the State in August, 2010. E. 1. DuPont de Nemours (Expansion) Capital Investment: $39.3M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 490 TIlls was another expansion project of the Texas Enterprise Zone, also recommended by the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region. I worked with the plant manager and the representative from Deloitte & Touche to complete the application and presented the project to Council for their approval. The project is currently being reviewed by the State, and we expect that it will be approved. Bostco Capital Investment: more than $100M Expected Job Creation/Retention: 70 permanent; 200 - 300 temporary construction Bostco approached me in August to discuss some boundary issues with their property in the Battleground Industrial District. Yau may remember it because we were using the code name "Project Spilled Milk" at the time, which received a great deal of interest. I helped answer their many questions, working with my partners in both the Alliance and BAHEP to find appropriate contacts and steered them towards the appropriate contacts at the Port and elsewhere so they could figure out their property issues. Now that they are moved into the property, we have been helping them with getting utilities, emergency services, etc. set up and helping them with an Industrial District Agreement. MAIN STREET BUSINESSES There were several business owners who chose to open their businesses on Main Street in 2010. While their reasons for locating on Main Street varied, all of them cited the increased traffic and attention on Main Street as a reason for locating there, and that increased traffic and attention can be attributed to the infrastructure improvements made by the EDC in the last few years. These businesses will add minimally to the Otis tax revenues and provide additional jobs, but perhaps even more importantly, they add to the quality of life for the residents of La Porte, and help attract additional businesses to the area and enhance our revitalization efforts in the Main Street District. New companies on Main Street included the following: West Main Photography - 406 West Main Street Chocolates by Mark - 210 West Main Street Mainly Drinks - 223 West Main Street Relics and Repeats (formerly Sisters on Main) - 323 West Main Street EDC2010 Business Activity, 2/7/11 PAGE 2 OF 3 The following businesses on Main Street have also taken steps to either open a business on Main or to improve their existing facades, largely because of the improvements made on either end of Main Streets through projects of the EDC Smokes Wings (have a permit, will open later this year) - 324 West Main Street King's Barbecue (new location) - 521 West Main Street A Statement in Glass (improved fa~ade) - 301 West Main Street EDC 2010 Business Activity, 2/7/11 PAGE 3 OF 3