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2017 04 06 MDD MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
April 06 2017
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a
Regular Meeting on Thursday April 06. 2017, at 4:32 P M. in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street Baytown Texas with the following in attendance,
Stephen DonCarlos
Laura Alvarado
Charles Johnson
Gary Englert
Mary Hernandez
Robert Hoskins
Dave Jurels
Terry Sam
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr
Leticia Brysch
President
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
General Manager
General Counsel
Assistant Secretary
President DonCarlos convened the April 06 2017 Municipal Development District (MDD)
Board Regular Meeting with a quorum present at 4.32 P M. all members were present with the
exception of Directors Reggie Brewer, David McCartney, and Chris Presley who were all absent.
MINUTES
a Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board
Regular Meeting held on November 03, 2016
A motion was made by Director Mary Hernandez and seconded by Director Gary Englert
approving the November 03, 2016, MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes The vote was as
follows
Ayes Director Charles Johnson President Stephen H DonCarlos, Director Guy
Englert, Director Mary Hernandez Director Robert C Hoskins, Director
David P hriels, Director Laura Alvarado Director Terry San
Nays None
Other Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director David McCartney (Absent)
Vice -President Chris Presley (Absent)
Approved
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b Consider approving the minutes of the Municipal Development District Board
Regular Meeting held on February 02, 2017
A motion was made by Director Gary Englert and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
approving the February 02 2017 MDD Board Regular Meeting minutes The vote was as
follows
Ayes Director Charles Johnson, President Stephen H DonCarlos Director Gary
Englert Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David P lirrels Director Laura Alvarado, Director Terry Sam
Nays None
Other Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director David McCartney (Absent)
Vice -President Chris Presley (Absent)
Approved
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a Consider a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown
to fund an economic development project in the Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Zoning
District at 123 W Defee Street
Deputy General Manager Bottoms presented the agenda item and stated that a developer is
planning to design residential on the second floor and commercial on the bottom floor of the
proposed location He stated that this agreement is for a $75,000 grant from the MDD to
assist with the construction of the facility Additionally, he stated that the developer has put in
over one million dollars into the project and assured that the value of the building will not
decrease below $750,000
Director of Planning and Community Development, Tiffany Foster noted that the property
owner has been working on it for a while and anticipates completion by December 2017
although the agreement actually allows them through July 2018 to complete the retail space at
the bottom She stated that the budding will have seven (7) apartments and at least three (3) retail
spaces She further stated that because the desire is to have an historic type fagade some
improvements to the existing building prior to development is required, therefore the MDD
funds will go towards the facade of the building
A motion was made by Director Terry Sain and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
approving Resolution No 304 regarding agenda item 2.a The vote was as follows
Ayes Director Charles Johnson, President Stephen H DonCarlos Director Gary
Englert Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David P Jimels Director Lam Alvarado Director Terry Sam
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Nays None
Other Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent) Director David McCartney (Absent),
Vice Prestdent Chris Presley (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO 304
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE AND THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO ATTEST TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WITH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($75,000.00) AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF
REPORTS
a Present the Municipal Development District with an update regarding the Hotel and
Conference Center Project
General Manager Davis presented the Municipal Development District (MDD) with an update
regarding the Hotel and Conference Center Project He stated that two RFQ proposals were
received from Garfield and Gatehouse He stated that the RFP is in process ending on the 24th of
April and that in May presentations will be received from the entities to allow staff to be in
position to recommend a developer for this site He reminded the MDD Board that the City's
commitment to this project is $15 million with the intent of using $2 million from the HOT fund
as a contribution Additionally he noted that certificates of obligation of a little less than $1
million per year coming from the MDD will continue to service for this conference site
Deputy General Manager Bottoms noted that the amounts of the funds may change due to there
being two (2) entities, whereas the original amount was based discussion with one entity He
noted that the HOT funds can be used for the conference center debt payment but there's a
concern that the point at which subsidizing the conference center operations is unknown He
further noted that staff would like to take some HOT funds and utilize it for debt service but
currently planning on the MDD covering all debt service of approximately $936,000 General
Manager Davis further noted that MDD's total projected revenue is in excess of $6 7 million
During further discussion, President DonCarlos stated that he requested that a schedule of when
funding would be available to move forward on the project be included in the RFP and
preliminary indications from one of the firms was that there would be a quick timeline to have
the funds available for the construction of the hotel. Additionally, General Manager Davis stated
that realistically he suspects for construction to start this fall or early winter and that staff is
moving forward with a master plan of the entire area.
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MANAGER'S REPORT
a Reminder that the next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is
scheduled for Thursday May 04, 2017, at 4.30 P M., in the City Council Chamber, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520
General Manager Davis presented the agenda item and stated that the next Baytown Municipal
Development District meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 04 2017 at 4,30 P M. in the City
Council Chamber, 2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Director Terry Sam and seconded by Director Robert C Hoskins
adjourning the April 06 2017 MDD Board Regular Meeting The vote was as follows
Ayes Director Charles Johnson President Stephen H DonCarlos, Director Gary
Englert Director Mary Hernandez, Director Robert C Hoskins Director
David P Jirrels Director Laura Alvarado, Director Terry Saint
Nays None
Other Secretary Reggie Brewer (Absent), Director David McCartney (Absent)
Vice -President Chris Presley (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the April 06
2017, Municipal Development District (MDD) Board Regular Meeting at 4.41 P M
Leticia Brysch Assistant
City of Baytown