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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-2011 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors minutes 2 RICHARD WARREN, PRESIDENT MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 BOB PIZZITOLA, VICE PRESIDENT L O F ° A RANDY WOODARD JOHN ZEMANEK A. _ Board member Councilmember At -Large A J -' v / N m NANCY OJEDA CHUCK ENGELKEN Board member Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2011 The La Porte Development Corporation Board of the City of La Porte met on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 5:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Call to Order President Warren called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Members of the La Porte Development Corporation Board present: Vice President Pizzitola; Board members Engelken, Zemanek, Woodard, Clausen and Ojeda. Absent: None Members of City Executive Staff and City Employees Present: City Manager's Office: Ron Bottoms, Traci Leach and Stacey Osborne City Secretary's Office: Patrice Fogarty City Attorney: Clark Askins Finance Director: Michael Dolby 2. Consider approval of Minutes of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting held on March 7, 2011 — P. Fogarty Board member Engelken moved to approve the minutes as presented. Committee member Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: President Warren, Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Clausen Engelken, Ojeda and Woodard Nays: None 3. Discuss and review updated Way - finding Signage options and costs associated for the City of La Porte and provide staff with direction — S. Osborne Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne provided alternatives on the appearance and costs of Way - finding Signage. Board members directed Ms. Osborne to move forward with Option "3," and all agreed it was the best appearing sign. Regarding placement of a sign in Location "A," Option "A" was chosen. Ms. Osborne will inquire if design can be breakaway signs per Texas Department of Transportation requirements. Page 1 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 4. Discuss and review former car dealerships along State Highway 146 and marketing options and provide staff with direction — N. Ojeda Fran Lowe, Jay and Lester Marks, Senior Director John Littman and Executive Vice - President Kelley Parker of Cushman & Wakefield discussed the vacant car dealership properties along State Highway 146. The properties have been actively marketed with brokers and developers for at least a year. Zoning issues seem to be the holdup because interest has been from the port/trucking industry. The price has been reduced in order to generate interest in retail; however, in these economic times, it is not favorable for retail. Board members inquired what type of port-related businesses are interested in the properties and was informed truck and trailer maintenance. Retail businesses are not locating in this area. The Buc -ee's Corporation was contacted; however, they are not building stores at this time. 5. Discuss low - powered FM Radio Station within the City of La Porte and provide staff with direction— R. Woodard Board member Randy Woodard discussed a low- powered FM Radio Station and informed the members that the La Porte Independent School District is very receptive to running this low powered FM Radio Station. Mr. Woodard informed an application for a construction permit with the FCC or internet radio streaming not requiring an application with the FCC is required. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins was asked to research whether the Corporation could give seed money to be utilized for this type of project. The school district would be in charge of the radio station, and it would provide great opportunities for the students to run their own radio station. Board member Pizzitola inquired as to the time frame the Board would be donating money toward the project. The seed money request is $15,000.00; however, the bulk of the money needed to actually bring about the project would be through large donations given through the proposed establishment of a 501(c)(3). If only internet streaming comes about, the station can accept commercial advertising; but if a low- powered radio station is established, there is no advertising allowed; however, companies may underwrite programming. Board member Engelken stepped away from the table at 5:45 p.m. and returned at 5:46 p.m. The low- powered FM Radio Station is an excellent way to communicate to the public information in industry, city council, planning and zoning issues, and economic development in the community. Assistant City Attorney Askins will advise if the EDC can provide seed money for this purpose. 6. Executive Session — The City of La Porte Development Corporation reserves the right to meet in executive session on any agenda item should the need arise and if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. An executive session was not convened. 7. Board Comments: President Warren and Vice President Pizzitola, Board members Zemanek, Engelken, Clausen, Ojeda and Woodard There were no comments from Board members. Page 2 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 8. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, atrtt&J-0 Patrice Fogarty, City J cretary / Passed and approved on thisLe day o , 2011. President Richard Warren Page 3 of 3 April 4, 2011, La Porte Development Corporation Board Minutes 3 REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: 6/6/11 Source of Funds: Capital Improvement Requested By: Stacey Osborne Account Number: 015- 9892 - 992 -11.00 Department: CMO Amount Budgeted: $75,000 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Sign Example Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: Directional Signage Quotes Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the April 4, 2011 meeting of the La Porte Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the EDC received a report regarding way - finding signage for the City of La Porte. The Board expressed the desire to see sign design options that were more within the approved budget for this project, and staff gathered additional proposals for the project to present to the Board. Staff asked that the companies provide a sign design as close as possible to the example provided (Sign Example). Staff recommends moving forward with National Sign Plazas, Inc., whose total bid for the project was $43,750 -- $3,400 per unit for single -sided signs and $4,000 per unit for double -sided signs. Staff believes this company will provide signs according to City specifications at the most reasonable price. All of the quotes are attached here for the Board's reference. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Provide guidance to staff. Ai la pprov /or L . Porte ire I p ment Corporation Agenda I I/ 3 Ron Bottoms, City Manager date F w° ( ° v' m CITY OF LA PORTE QUOTE FORM , ' The City of La Porte is requesting quotes on directional signage . Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted in detail. Be sure to include all charges, including freight, handling, delivery, and any other fees. Quote must be returned on this form. Prices shall be firm for a minimum of thirty (30) days. You may fill out this form electronically or manually. Please fax your quotes to Stacey Osborne, fax number 281- 842 -1259, by 5/26/11. If more information is needed, please contact Stacey Osborne at 281 -470 -5017 or e-mail: osbornes SPECIFICATIONS QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE - Directional signs, similar in design and structure to 11 the attached Model Design. Please provide a photograph or illustration of what your design will look like. - Six (6) of the 11 signs are two- sided. - Location descriptions will vary according to the sign location, but there will be no more than seven (7) locations listed on each sign. - Diagrams showing sign locations and descriptions are included in the attached PDF. Total: $41,000.00 Freight/Delivery Cost: Itemize any additional fees or charges (use additional page if needed): ITEM QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE Installation 11 $250.00 $2,750.00 Grand Total (price shall be firm and may not be exceeded): State delivery time ARO (after receipt of order) days Vendor Name: Phone #: Contact name: Signature: CITY OF THE LA PORTE, TX Mtv 25 2011 Presented by National Sign Plazas, Inc , i r NATIONAL SIGN PLAZAS SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY: City of La Porte National Sign Plazas, Inc. Stacey F. Osborne Steve Startzell Economic Development Coordinator Government Relations Officer La Porte, TX 77571 Houston, TX 77092 (281) 471 -5020 (713) 673 -2590 • • • BID TERMS: Included in this "Project Bid" is the development of scale drawings and construction documents for each sign type. The information contained within this "Project Bid" is to be used as a guideline for pricing relative to the fabrication and installation of wayfinding and directional signage. Prices reflect assumptions based on standard circumstances. Extreme circumstances such as rush delivery, special equipment, flatwork or the like will require alterations to this "Project Bid ". SIGN FABRICATION & INSTALLATION :: UNITS TOTAL - Single Sided - (1) 3" square post with TXDOT approved breakaway base and ball finial. Post length not to exceed 10' above grade $17,000.00 (1) Aluminum sign face angle cut to match 30" radius 5 (1) Perforated aluminum screen angle cut to match 30" radius ($3,400.00 per Unit) (1) Aluminum circle 9" radius Sign elements painted and/or cut out of exterior grade retro- reflective vinyl Post elements powder - coated Final color scheme to be determined by City Sign hardware included - Double Sided - (1) 3" square post with TXDOT approved breakaway base and ball finial. $24,000.00 Post length not to exceed 10' above grade (2) Aluminum sign face angle cut to match 30" radius 6 (2) Perforated aluminum screen angle cut to match 30" radius ($4,000.00 per Unit) (2) Aluminum circle 9" radius Sign elements painted and/or cut out of exterior grade retro- reflective vinyl Post elements powder- coated Final color scheme to be determined by City Sign hardware included - Installation - Field inspection and line -of- sight establishment $2,750.00 Underground utility locates 11 Grade adjustment and right -of -way establishment ($250.00 per Unit) - Total - 22 $43,750.00 (888) 982 -1234 • National Sign Plazas, Inc • www.nsp.biz May.25. 2011_ 5:09PM Sparkle Sign Company X0.5742 P. 1 O� .o A O0 CI r l ; , , ,m CITY OF LA PORTE QUOTE FORM ‘4 • ' The City of La Porte is requesting quotes on , directional signage . Any exceptions to the following specifications must be noted in detail. Be sure to include all charges, including freight, handling, delivery, and any other fees. Quote must be returned on this form, Prices shall be firm for a minimum of thirty (30) days. You may fill out this form electronically or manually. Please fax your quotes to StaceV Osborne, fax number 281- 842 -1259, by 5126111. If more information is needed, please contact ,Stacev Osborne at 281- 470 -5017 or e-mail: osbornesC�Iaportetx.dov. SPECIFICATIONS QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE - Directional signs, similar in design and structure to 11 $6,550.00 $72,050.00 the attached Model Design. Please provide a photograph or illustration of what your design will look like. - Six (6) of the 11 signs are two- sided. - Location descriptions will vary according to the sign location, but there will be no more than seven (7) locations listed on each sign. - Diagrams showing sign locations and descriptions are included in the attached PDF. Total: $72,050.00 Frei a htlDelive Cost: Itemize any additional fees or charges (use additional age if needed): ITEM QTY UNIT EXTENDED PRICE PRICE No lane closure permits included No • ermits Included Obstacles beneath grade may impact location and cost. Grand Total (price shall be firm and may not be exceeded): State delivery time ARO (after receipt of order) 45 days Vendor Name, S• arkle Si. n Co. Inc. Phone #: 713.856.8500 . Contact name: Stephen Griffin Signature: ■ It # /� 4 -a-e- REQUEST FOR LA PORTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: 6/6/11 Source of Funds: Requested By: Stacey Osborne Account Number: 15- 9892 - 993 -1100 Department: CMO Amount Budgeted: $200,000 Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: $6,179.41 Exhibits: Award Breakdown Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: "Before" photographs Exhibits: "After" photographs SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the 2008 -09 budget year, the La Porte Economic Development Corporation agreed to fund an enhancement grant program for the Main Street Overlay District. The program offered matching grants of up to $25,000 for businesses in the Main Street Overlay District to improve building facades. The project was allotted $200,000. The goals of the project were to beautify Main Street, to enhance Main Street's appeal to new businesses and visitors, and to add value to the City of La Porte. Sandy Baldwin, owner of A Statement in Glass, submitted a grant proposal several months ago. Staff formed an Enhancement Grant Application Committee consisting of the Planning Director, Economic Development Coordinator, City Inspector, and two business owners and/or citizens not located in the Main Street Overlay District (Cris Santiago and Dr. Monica Rogers). Because there was no formal evaluation system in place, staff created an Application Evaluation document that was used to evaluate Ms. Baldwin's grant application. Upon review, the committee approved the application unanimously. Tonight staff is asking the EDC to consider awarding $6,179.41 to Ms. Baldwin. Ms. Baldwin did submit her grant application on October 29, 2010, prior to starting the work on her building, and after consulting with Economic Development Coordinator Stacey Osborne about color scheme and design. Staff did not have a committee in place when she submitted the application, and it took us about a month to form the committee and to meet to discuss the project. Ms. Baldwin completed the work in the meantime, and submitted her receipts in the hopes that her project would be approved. Attached are an Award Breakdown of Ms. Baldwin's application that lists each item requested and the committee's recommendation for each item and "after" photographs of Ms. Baldwin's business. Action Required by Economic Development Corporation: Consider awarding a grant of $6,179.41 to Ms. Baldwin and A Statement in Glass. Approved for La Porte Development Corporation Agenda // 57,,/„ Ron Bottoms, City Manager date 0 v 0) 0 "a E E E a O c t cd ' d a) ! 0 0 0 1. E +' 0. ' ft o a ! 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