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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 MEETING

AGENDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 - 3:00 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 Economic Development Corporation October 16, 2024, Meeting Minutes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-30, awarding a TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500 to Mr. Taco.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-31, approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle and approving the transfer of funds to facilitate the purchase of the vehicle.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-32, leasing Texas City EDC-owned property located at 413 6th Street to Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-33, naming Renee Edgar as the Board Secretary Alternate.

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-34, authorizing the sale of Texas City EDC property located at 317-319 6th Street.

UPDATES AND REPORTS

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

City Staff Update

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ADJOURNMENT

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Texas City Economic Development Corporation

TCEDC Agenda

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Submitted By:

Renee Edgar, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Consider Approval of the Economic Development Corporation October 16, 2024, Meeting Minutes.

BACKGROUND

ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

October 16, 2024 Minutes

TCEDC Agenda

6.a.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500.

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant in an amount not to exceed $500.

BACKGROUND

In August 2023, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation established a Chamber Membership grant to assist local businesses with the cost of joining the Texas City-La Marque Chamber for one (1) year. Applicants must either represent a new, for-profit business or an existing for-profit business within the city limits of Texas City that has not previously joined the Chamber.

Staff has received a completed application for the Chamber Membership Grant from Mr. Taco Cantina, located at 3202 13^th Avenue N.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City's FY2024-25 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.

ANALYSIS

Approve TCLM Chamber Membership Grant for Mr. Taco Cantina for an amount not to exceed $500.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Chamber grant - Mr Taco

Utility Bill - Mr Taco

Samples of food and events

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.b.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Approval of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Replacement Vehicle

Submitted For:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Submitted By:

Jon Branson, Management Services

Department:

Management Services

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Consideration and approval of Resolution No. 2024-31, approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle and approving the transfer of funds to facilitate the purchase of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND

The city vehicle to be replaced is a 2015, 4 X 4 Pickup truck with an extended bed with approximately 144,500 miles on the vehicle and is in need of replacement. The vehicle burns oil and is regularly in need of repairs and maintenance. The vehicle is used by staff for economic development activities, including but not limited to 6th Street operations, Shoal Point maintenance and upkeep, Shoal Point client visits, special events and other City activities. The vehicle is unreliable and is in need of replacement.

The total cost of the new replacement vehicle is $44,888.75.

It is the recommendation of the Staff to transfer funds from Account # 801-050-53110 (Demolition) to Account # 801-050-53110 (Capital Outlay - Replacement Vehicle), in the amount of $44,888. 75 to fund the purchase. The vehicle will be purchased through TIPS USA 210907 (cooperative purchasing) via Silsbee Ford, in Silsbee, Texas.

ANALYSIS

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2024 - 31 approving the purchase of the vehicle and transferring the funds to accommodate the purchase.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Replacement Vehicle

Mileage Doc

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.c.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Leasing the EDC-owned property located at 413 6th Street to Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approval of Resolution 2024-32, leasing the EDC-owned property located at 413 6th Street to Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.

BACKGROUND

The Economic Development Corporation owns the commercial property located at 413 6th Street in Texas City, and it is currently available for lease. Staff received an inquiry from Rachelle Griffin, d/b/a Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon, regarding available spaces for operation and staff recommended the location. The operator recently visited the space and determined it would be an ideal location for their business.

Given the nature of the business, the operator has agreed to additional requests from the City, including limiting evening/overnight dog walks wherever possible. She is also in communication with Planning and Engineering to meet the building requirements of her business.
Pending approval by the EDC, staff recommends a three-year lease agreement between the EDC and Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon.

ANALYSIS

Approve Resolution No. 2024-32, a lease agreement between the EDC and Doodle Me Up Grooming Salon for 413 6th Street.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Lease for approval

Business Plan

Additional information

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.d.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

EDC Board Secretary Alternate

Submitted For:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Submitted By:

Rhomari Leigh, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 2024-33, naming Renee Edgar as the Board Secretary Alternate.

BACKGROUND

On October 10, 2018, the Board approved Resolution No. 18-17, naming Rhomari Jackson (Leigh) as the Board Secretary and Justin H. as the Alternate. Of the 50 (as of today) meetings held since then, Ms. Leigh has only missed two. In the event of a scheduling conflict with other boards, life events, etc., it is in the best interest of the Board to have an alternate Board Secretary who will be trained and available in Ms. Leigh's absence.

ANALYSIS

It is the recommendation of City Staff to name Renee Edgar as the Alternate Board Secretary.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

6.e.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Approve sale of Texas City Economic Development Corporation property located at 317-319 6th Street.

Submitted For:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Submitted By:

Kristin Edwards, Economic Development

Department:

Economic Development

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

Approve sale of Texas City Economic Development Corporation property located at 317-319 6th Street.

BACKGROUND

The Texas City Economic Development Corporation owns real property located at 317-319 6th Street. The property, which is approximately 5,200 square feet in size, is currently vacant and in need of extensive renovations/repairs to meet code compliance.

Johnathan Callery with Realm Real Estate Professionals, has approached staff about purchasing the full shopping center that includes 317 & 319, 6th Street, to develop businesses including an upscale donut shop, a media center for entrepreneurs, and a buffet-style restaurant.

Staff recommends sale of the property to Realm Real Estate Professionals in the amount of $165,000. While this is below the appraised value listed by the Galveston County Appraisal District, it is equal to the purchase price paid by TCEDC when the property was originally acquired. The agreement will include a first right of refusal, meaning that if Realm Real Estate Professionals elects to sell the property, the TCEDC will have the first opportunity to purchase the building. We would purchase for the original sale price plus costs of any improvements, within the first two years.

ANALYSIS

Approve sale of Texas City Economic Development Corporation property located at 317-319 6th Street.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Resolution

TCEDC Agenda

7.b.

Meeting Date:

11/20/2024

Submitted By:

Renee Edgar, City Secretary

Department:

City Secretary

ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)

City Staff Update

BACKGROUND

ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

Attachments

Staff Update