R2003-0038 02-24-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION'S EXPENDITURE OF$1.6 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE
EXTENSION OF A SEWER LINE ALONG STATE HIGHWAY 35 SOUTH
FROM MAGNOLIA TO DIXIE FARM ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Pearland Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) is
authorized to undertake "projects" and to use its sales tax revenue to pay for the
costs of such "projects", as authorized by Article 5190.6, Texas Revised Civil
Statutes, as amended (the "Development Corporation Act of 1979"); and
WHEREAS, the construction and maintenance of sewer improvements is
important to the economic growth and development of the City of Pearland, and will
benefit the City's residents by aiding the City's efforts to encourage economic growth
and development, stimulate commerce, promote or develop new or expanded business
enterprises, and enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the City's residents; and
WHEREAS, the PEDC and the City of Pearland desire to participate and share
the cost of extending sewer service along State Highway 35; and
WHEREAS, at its December 2, 2002 regular meeting, the Board of Directors of
the Pearland Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously to authorize the
expenditure of $1 .6 million dollars for the extension of a sewer line along State
Highway 35 South from Magnolia to Dixie Farm Road; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council approves the Pearland Economic
Development Corporation's expenditure of $1 .6 million dollars for the extension of a
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RESOLUTION NO. R2003-38
sewer line along State Highway 35 South from Magnolia to Dixie Farm Road.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the day of
A.D., 2003.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
YOUNG LORFING, TRMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PEARLAND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ("PEDC") BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2002, 4:30 P.M. IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. The meeting was called to order at 4:32 p.m. with the following present:
BOARD MEMBERS
Chairman Dennis Frauenberger
Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson
Secretary Lucy Stevener
Board member Helen Beckman
Board member Bill Chase
Board member Charlie Philipp
Board member Steve Saboe
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
Chamber of Commerce Carol Artz
City of Pearland Bill Eisen
Not in attendance: Due to a conflict in schedule, Ex-Officio Board members Mayor Tom Reid
was unable to attend.
STAFF MEMBERS
Executive Director Fred Welch
Marketing Manager Will Benson
Administrative Assistant Janice Vega
Also in attendance: Council member Richard Tetens
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 2, 2002
Page 2
II. Approval of Minutes: Board member Charlie Philipp made the motion, seconded by
Board member Bill Chase to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 7,
2002, and the Special meeting of November 13, 2002.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
III. Board Member Reports: Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson, Secretary Lucy Stevener, and
Board Member Helen Beckman commented on their attendance at the Chamber of
Commerce monthly luncheon where Executive Director Fred Welch gave the annual
"PEDC Update' .
IV. Financial Statement Review: Executive Director Fred Welch gave an oral report and one
was submitted to file.
V. Executive Director's Report — Fred Welch:
PEDC Activity
Fred announced the appointment of Will Benson as the new Marketing Manager for the
PEDC. Mr Benson was previously with the PEDC as an Economic Development Analyst
and has most recently been in commercial real estate.
Project Summary
1. Project Earth — A start up manufacture of textile products is evaluating sites in Pearland
for a manufacturing operation that could employ up to 30 persons in the first year.
Lead was referred to the PEDC from the Texas Department of Economic Development.
2. Project Phoenix — PEDC has provided site infonniation for this project. The proposed
location in Pearland is not ideal and will require rezoning. In the instance of time, our
counterpart in Alvin will assist in finding a temporary home for this business until the
issues of zoning have been worked through.
Presentations and Meetings
1. Brazoria County Partnership annual membership meeting — A number of city officials
and PEDC board members attended the annual meeting on November 14th
2. Pearland End of the Year City Update — Presentation was made to the members of the
Pearland/Hobby Chamber of Commerce on November 20t".
Infrastructure Projects
1. Work with City staff on the Highway 35 Sewer Extension. This will be presented at
the Public Hearing today.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 2, 2002
Page 3
2. Work with City staff on the extension of water and sewer lines from McHard Road
North along the proposed Kirby Road extension to Beltway 8. Results will be
presented at the Public Hearing today.
New Projects Under Construction
With our new Marketing Manager on board, PEDC will be looking at opportunities to
market ourselves to the community, in addition to our industry marketing to firms outside
of the community. Some of these internal or local efforts will be targeted to business
owners, bankers, realtors and other persons interested in the growth of Pearland.
Staff is considering the re-establishment of an industrial or business leaders roundtable for
films employing 25 or more employees. This roundtable would be an open forum to
discuss what PEDC is doing in the community and to find out from local CEO's where
barriers expansion are in our community. This program would be followed by one-on-one
visits to selected firms in the City of Pearland for individual interviews.
Similar programs are under consideration for the bankers, realtors, and developers. I am
also concerned about how we reach out to our small businesses in the community to assist
them. One possible project to consider is the production of a booklet on how to start a
business in Pearland with step-by-step instructions on all aspects of permitting, zoning etc.
Additional links in this booklet would direct small business owners to groups such as the
Small Business Development Center, Chamber of Commerce and SBA. This is a gap that
needs to be filled to retain these folks in our city.
Upcoming Events
1. Gulf Coast Regional Spaceport Board — December 4th — Pearland City Council
2. TEDC Board Retreat — December 5 — 6
3. CED Summit — January 24 — 26 — In association with the International Economic
Development Council
4. Annual FAA Commercial Space Forecast — February 12 —13 in Washington DC
At 4:45 p.m. Chairman Dennis Frauenberger called for a brief recess in order to hold a
Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m.
The board meeting reconvened at 5:44 p.m.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 2, 2002
Page 4
VI. Public Comments - None
VII. New Business
A. Excused Absence: Board member Bill Chase made the motion, seconded by
Board member Helen Beckman to excuse the absence of Vice Chairman Randy
Ferguson and Board Member Charlie Philipp from the Special meeting of
November 13, 2002.
Motion Passed: 5 — 0
Abstained: 2
B. Items from Public Hearing:
1. Strategic Plan and Target Market Study: After discussion, Vice Chairman
Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by Board Member Steve Saboe to
appoint a committee to further investigate the need for the aforementioned study
with a minimum of three proposals. The committee will consist of Executive
Director Fred Welch, Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson, and Board Members
Steve Saboe and Charlie Philipp.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
2. Retail Market Assessment and Target Market Study: Chairman Dennis
Frauenberger made the motion, seconded by Board Member Bill Chase to
appoint the same committee as in Item 1 to review proposals.
Motion Passed: 7 — 0
3. Highway 35 Extension Project: After discussion, Board Member Bill Chase
made the motion, seconded by Secretary Lucy Stevener to approve the project,
but with a cap amount, not to exceed $1.6 million, and upon receiving City
Council approval.
Motion Passed:. 7 — 0
4. Extension of Water and Sewer Lines North from McHard Road Along
Proposed Kirby Road to Beltway 8: Board Member Charlie Philipp made
the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Randy Ferguson to table item to a later
date.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 2, 2002
Page 5
VIII. Adjournment Vice Chaiu nan Randy Ferguson made the motion, seconded by Board
member Bill Chase to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Passed: 7 - 0
TIME: 5:58 p.m.
Minut proved as submitted and/or correcte
, A.D., 2003
ATTEST:
Janice Vega, Administrative Assistant
Frauenberger, -'airman