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Home My WebLink About7-27-2026 LPDC agenda NANCY OJEOA <> q DANNY EARP PRESIOENT ,� 0 BO,-.RU MEMBER A BR ENT MCCAUL EY to /t1 COUNCILPE RSON RlCHARO WARREN BOARD MEMBER JOSH PRESSLY BOARD MEMBER r � OAV�O JANOA BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN COUNCILPERSON LA PORTS E3EVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF MIRECTORS MEETING AGENDPA Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 p_m_ Notice is haraby glean of a meeting of the La Porter I:3iavelopment Corporation E3cworcl of Directors to ba hold on DATE, at TIME In the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porto', Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda Items_ All agenda Items era subject to action- 9_ CALL TO ORDER 2_ CITIZEN COMMENT (Genera//y limited to five minutes per person,- in accordance with state /aw, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speaKers or other considerations_) 3_ AUTHORIZATIONS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026, meeting of the La Porte development Corporation Board Of Directors. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO] ID- Enhancement Grant Changes Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve proposed amendments to the La Porte Enhancement Grant POlicy_ [Haley Bowers, Economic development Manager] C. Enhancement Grant - Underdog Enterprises LL(- -Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Underdog Enterprises LL-C, in an amount not to exceed $6,138.89, for signs and related improvements at business site located at 1309 W_ Fairmont Parkway Suite IJ, La Porte, Texas_ [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] d. Panacea Shipping Company - Enhancement Grant Extension Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a six-month extension of performance deadlines under terms of amended and restated enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte DevelopmBnt Corporation and Panacea Shipping Company, Inc_ dated February 9, 2026_ [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] e_ Pfeiffer & Son Incentive Agreement NANCY OJEDA DANNY EARP PRESIDENT �F L qO BOARD MEMBER BRENT MCCAULLEY ti RICHARD WARREN COUNCILPERSON U BOARD MEMBER AMANDA GERRISH DAVID JANDA BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER CHUCK ENGELKEN COUNCILPERSON LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors to be held on July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) 3. AUTHORIZATIONS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026, meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO] b. Enhancement Grant Changes Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve proposed amendments to the La Porte Enhancement Grant Policy. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] c. Enhancement Grant - Underdog Enterprises LLC Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Underdog Enterprises LLC, in an amount not to exceed $6,138.89, for signs and related improvements at business site located at 1309 W. Fairmont Parkway Suite D, La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] d. Panacea Shipping Company - Enhancement Grant Extension Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a six-month extension of performance deadlines under terms of amended and restated enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Panacea Shipping Company, Inc. dated February 9, 2026. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] e. Pfeiffer & Son Incentive Agreement • M. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an economic development incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd. in connection with project approved on October 27, 2025, for street, drainage and related improvements to West Polk Street for promotion of expanded business enterprises at Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd business site at 116 North 16th Street. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] f. Main 101 Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve an amended and restated enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Main 101 Grill and Bar, Inc. for building and site improvements at 101 E. Main Street, La Porte, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $33,099. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] g. Purple Heart Monument Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide administrative staff with direction on funding for a Purple Heart Monument at La Porte Veterans Park, located at 113 South 2nd Street, La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] h. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 La Porte Development Corporation Budget Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the La Porte Development Corporation's proposed 2026-27 Fiscal Year budget. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] i. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - Capital Improvement Project Public Notice Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve publishing a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for twelve (12) proposed projects of the La Porte Development Corporation totaling $3,807,050.00 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. These projects are 1) Fencing at Train Depot - $75,000.00; 2) Creekmont & Bay Oaks Playgrounds - $180,000.00; 3) Little Cedar Bayou Bridge Redecking - $50,000.00; 4) City Hall Gazebo - $150,000.00; 5) Bird Blinds & Pier - $350,000.00; 6) New or Expanded Business Enterprise at 116 North 16th Street - $220,000.00; 7) Lomax Arena Improvements - $75,000.00; 8) Central Park Pickleball Court Lighting - $15,600.00; 9) Recreation and Fitness Center Parking Lot Lights - $40,450.00; 10) Golf Course Toro Irrigation System - $2,600,000.00; 11) Park Signs - $21,000.00; and 12) 5 Points Enhancements - $30,000.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] j. Amended Project Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve publishing a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for an amendment to the previously approved project of the La Porte Development Corporation for Golf Course Land Improvements by increasing the expenditure of the project by $110,186.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] k. Amended Project Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve publishing a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for an amendment to the previously approved project of the La Porte Development Corporation for the Golf Course Fence by reducing the expenditure for the project by $110,186.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION Page 2 of 4 a. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071(1)(A)-Pending or Contemplated Litigation The Board of Directors will meet in closed session with the City Attorney, City Manager, and Economic Development Manager to discuss claim associated with termination of incentive agreement between the La Porte Development Corporation and Shelley Whalen on behalf of Dimensions Comics. 5. RECONVENE 6. STAFF REPORTS 7. SET NEXT MEETING 8. BOARD COMMENTS 9. ADJOURN If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors determines that a closed or executive session of the Board is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a closed or executive session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors will reconvene in open session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during executive session. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (281-470-5021), three working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the July 27, 2026, La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. DATE: ' 1Zt \2(0 TIME: TAKEN DOWN: Page 3 of 4 Lee Woodward, City Secretary SIGN UP FOR CITY ALERTS AT AIertLP.com! I I Page 4 of 4