Approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District (TCISD).
 

In the fiscal year 2023-24 budget, the City Commission – after recommended approval by the Texas City Economic Development Corporation – approved the inclusion of a $75,000 expenditure from EDC funds to support the creation of a Workforce Liaison position at TCISD. The position was to be mutually-funded between the Economic Development Corporation and the School District, with the EDC providing $75,000 for the base salary of the position, and the school district funding insurance, benefits and incidentals.
Jamie Louviere was awarded the position and began her work at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. During that time, her focus has been to enhance the relationships between the EDC, the School District and the business community of Texas City. She has made regular reports to the EDC regarding her progress, which included doubling the number of students entering the local workforce during this year’s “Signing Day” event.
Funds are available for this expenditure in the Economic Development Corporation budget under the Business Incentives line, 801-050-53111.
 

Approve budgeted expenditure from Economic Development funding to support Workforce Liaison position with Texas City Independent School District.