2018 09 13 MDD Minutes, SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
BAYTOWN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
September 13, 2018
The Board of Directors of the Baytown Municipal Development District (MDD) met in a Special
Meeting on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 4:30 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Stephen H. DonCarlos President
Chris Presley
Vice President
Laura Alvarado
Secretary
Suhey Rios -Alvarez
Director
Mary Hernandez
Director
Charles Johnson
Director
Heather Betancourth
Director
Robert C. Hoskins
Director
David Himsel
Director
David P. Jirrels
Director
Gary Englert
Director
Rick Davis General Manager
Ignacio Ramirez, Sr. General Counsel
Alisha Segovia Deputy Assistant Secretary
DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THERE IS NO RECORDING FOR THIS MEETING
President DonCarlos convened the September 13, 2018, MDD Board Special Meeting with a
quorum present at 4:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Secretary Alvarado
who arrived at 4:33 P.M.
1. REPORTS
a. Receive a report regarding the Hotel/Convention Center Project on Bayland Island.
Mr. Ray Garfield, representative from Garfield Public/Private LLC presented an update on the
Bayland Island Hotel and Convention Center Project.
2. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing a cooperative procurement agreement with the
City of Baytown.
A motion was made by Director Mary Hernandez, and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins
approving Resolution No. 356, regarding agenda item 2.a. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
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Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 356
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PROCUREMENT AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
b. Consider a resolution authorizing the Master Development Agreement with
Garfield Public/Private LLC, and the City of Baytown, for the Baytown Hotel and
Convention Center Project.
A motion was made by Secretary Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Director Robert C. Hoskins
approving Resolution No. 357, regarding agenda item 2.b. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 357
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG
GARFIELD PUBLIC/PRIVATE LLC, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS
INC., AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR THE BAYTOWN HOTEL AND
CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN
AMOUNT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
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C. Consider a resolution authorizing a Hotel Development Agreement with Garfield
Public/Private LLC, for the Baytown Convention Center Hotel.
A motion was made by Director Mary Hernandez, and seconded by Vice President Chris Presley
approving Resolution No. 358, regarding agenda item 2.c. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 358
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO EXECUTE A HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GARFIELD
PUBLICI PRIVATE LLC, FOR THE BAYTOWN HOTEL AND CONVENTION
CENTER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT IN
ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider a resolution authorizing Design -Build Agreement and General Conditions
with Garfield Public/Private LLC, and DPR Construction, Inc., for the Baytown
Conference Center Hotel Project.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director Mary
Hernandez to suspend agenda item 2.d. until the next MDD Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
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e. Consider a resolution approving the budget for the Baytown Hotel Convention
Center Project.
A motion was made by Director Robert C. Hoskins, and seconded by Director Suhey Rios -
Alvarez approving Resolution No. 359, regarding agenda item 2.e. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 359
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BAYTOWN
MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR
THE BAYTOWN HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
3. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The next Baytown Municipal Development District meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber located at City Hall, 2401
Market Street, Baytown, Texas, 77520.
General Manager Rick Davis reminded the Board of their next Baytown Municipal Development
District meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2018, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council
Chamber.
4. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Secretary Laura Alvarado, and seconded by Vice President Chris Presley
adjourning the September 13, 2018 MDD Board Special Meeting. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: President Stephen DonCarlos, Vice President Chris Presley, Secretary Laura
Alvarado, Director Suhey Rios -Alvarez, Director Mary Hernandez, Director
Charles Johnson, Director Heather Betancourth, Director Robert C. Hoskins,
Director David Himsel, Director David P. Jirrels, Director Gary Englert
Nays: None
Other: None
Approved
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With there being no further business to discuss, President DonCarlos adjourned the September,
13, 2018, MDD Board Special Meeting at 4:59 P.M.
Lekicia Brysch, Assistant Se'trelary
City of Baytown