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NOTICE: ANY SUBJECT APPEARING ON THIS AGENDA, REGARDLESS OF HOW THE MATTER IS STATED, MAY BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

TEXAS CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MEETING

AGENDA

OCTOBER 16, 2024 - 4:00 P.M.

CITY HALL COUNCIL ROOM
1801 9th Ave. N.
Texas City, TX 77590

PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are generally limited to 3 minutes in length. If you would like to request to speak, please do so in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request To Address Commission form. All in attendance are required to remove hats and/or sunglasses (dark glasses) during meetings and to also silence all cell phones and electronic devices.

DECLARATION OF QUORUM

ROLL CALL

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION

Consider Approval of the September 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS

Consider and take action on the election of Officers and Oath of Officers.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-25, approving the actions of the board for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-26, adopting the Texas City EDC 24/25 FY Budget.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-27, approving the purchase of tax-foreclosed property described as Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Texas City Second Division, known commonly as vacant lots located at 920 2nd Ave South, and authorizing the proper authorities to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the sale of said property.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-28, authorizing the purchase of property identified as G-CAD ID 225081 and 225082.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-21, authorizing a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Gus'.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-29, approving an easement on TEDC-owned property to allow for TNMP line connection, pending receipt of all required documentation.

UPDATES

Small Business Development Center Update
Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce Update
Texas City ISD Update
Dickinson ISD Update

City of Texas City Staff Update

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ADJOURNMENT

I, THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORITY, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS NOTICE OF MEETING WAS POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS AT CITY HALL, 1801 9TH AVENUE NORTH, TEXAS CITY, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE ON October 11, 2024, PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M., AND REMAINED SO POSTED CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SAID MEETING.

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Texas City Economic Development Corporation

TCEDC Agenda

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Consider Approval of the September 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes.

BACKGROUND

Consider Approval of the September 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes.

ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Minutes

TCEDC Agenda

6.b.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-25, approving the actions of the board for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

BACKGROUND

Our City Attorney has recommended this Resolution to validate the smaller items that are not budgetary in nature, or that typically do not need the board's approval in a formal meeting, such as a change order under the allowable percentage of advertisement in a newspaper and approved within the budget.

ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.c.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-26, adopting the Texas City EDC 24/25 FY Budget.

BACKGROUND

Annually, the staff presents a proposed budget for the Texas City Economic Development Corporation for the upcoming fiscal year. Staff proposed a budget for the 2024-202f fiscal year at the September 18, 2024, meeting. The Texas City Commission unanimously adopted the budget on September 26, 2024.

ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Staff recommends approval of the proposed Texas City Economic Development Corporation's budget.

Attachments

Resolution

Exhibit A

TCEDC Agenda

6.d.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Approving the Purchase of Property in Trust (PIT) Property

Submitted For:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Submitted By:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Department:

Management Services

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Consideration and possible action approving the purchase of tax-foreclosed property described as Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Texas City Second Division, known commonly as vacant lots located at 920 2nd Ave South, for the sum of $17,187.50 and authorizing the property authorities to execute all necessary documents to facilitate the sale of said property.

BACKGROUND

The Texas City Property In Trust Committee met on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, and unanimously approved the sale of the property to the Texas City Economic Development Corporation for $17,187.50. The TCEDC will subsequently sell this property to facilitate economic development in the area and offset the Economic Development Corporation's expense to purchase it.

ANALYSIS

Staff recommends approval of the purchase of tax-foreclosed property described as Lots Six (6) and Seven (&), Texas City Second Division, known commonly as vacant lots located at 920 2nd Avenue South, in the amount of $17,187.50.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Trustee's Deed

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.e.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Authorizing the purchase of property identified at G-CAD ID 225081 & 225082

Submitted For:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Submitted By:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Department:

Management Services

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the purchase of property identified as G-CAD ID 225081 and 225082.

BACKGROUND

Property identified as G-CAD ID No., 225081 and No., 225082 is substandard and is in need of demolition. The property is currently going through the foreclosure process due to the unsafe conditions at the site. It is anticipated this will be worked out between the owner of the property and the City of Texas City. To that end, it is recommended the Economic Development Corporation acquire the property and demolish the substandard buildings and appurtenances.

ANALYSIS

Staff recommends approval of the purchase of property identified as G-CAD ID No., 225081 and 225082.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

CAD ID 225801

CAD ID 225802

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.f.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount not to exceed $8,843.10

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount not to exceed $8,843.10

BACKGROUND

In October 2023, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation established the Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) to assist local businesses with a range of improvements.

Staff have received a completed application for the BIG Grant from Barbie Tucker, property owner for Gus' Restaurant, which is located at 3503 Palmer Highway. The applicant is requesting assistance with signage, plumbing repairs and carpet installation. Total costs are estimated at $2,814.50 for signage (exterior improvements). Total costs are estimated at $6,028.60 for plumbing repairs and carpet installation (interior improvements).

Funds are available in the City of Texas City's FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.

This item was brought before the Board on September 18, 2024, and tabled until the applicant could provide additional documentation with their application.

ANALYSIS

Approve a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for Gus' Restaurant for an amount not to exceed $8,843.10.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

BIG Grant - Gus

Owner letter - Gus

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.g.

Meeting Date:

10/16/2024

Approve an easement on TEDC-owned property to allow for TNMP line connection.

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approve an easement on TCEDC-owned property to allow for Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) line connection.

BACKGROUND

In September 2024, a contractor with Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) vegetation management reached out to staff to request permission to trim down six (6) Pine trees and remove brush from TCEDC-owned property along FM 2004. For reference, the GCAD ID is 398415. The work requested will allow TNMP to connect existing lines to an existing circuit - the project does not involve creating a new circuit on TCEDC property.

Economic Development staff have conferred with the Planning and Engineering Department and confirmed that an easement would be required to grant permission to TNMP. In the attached "WO 365280 Final Design," the area for the easement is shown on pages 6-7. In addition to the document attached, staff will collect any and all additional documentation required.

ANALYSIS

Approve an easement on TEDC-owned property to allow for TNMP line connection, pending receipt of all required documentation.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Work plan - TNMP

Aerial showing property location

Resolution