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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Business And Job Development Corporation (Type A) - 01/21/2013MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS JANUARY 21, 2013 — 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members Robert Tamez, President Debbie Lindsey -Opel, Vice President R. Bryan Gulley, Secretary Adolfo (Butch) Escobedo ABSENT Bart Braselton Staff Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager Carlos Valdez, City Attorney Mary Juarez, Assistant City Secretary Constance Sanchez, Finance A. Called meeting to order — President Tamez called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. B. Roll Call — President Tamez verified that the necessary quorum of the Board were present to conduct the meeting. 1. Approval of Minutes —Ms. Opel made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes of November 12, 2012, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Braselton absent). 2. Financial Report — Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez presented the sales tax report updated through December; the cash flow statements; the commitment reports for the economic development fund; and economic development fund pro- forma. A motion was made by Dr. Gulley to approve the financial report, seconded by Ms. Opel and passed (Braselton absent). 3. Motion to approve a $3 0,000 ($15,000 each nearl grant from the Arena Marketin Co- Promotion Fund to SMGIAmerican Bank Center to offset Area rental fees as an incentive for the Texas Youth Football and Cheer Association (TYFA) to ho_ Id the annual State Cheer Competition in Corpus Christi in 2013 and 2014. — Donna Cannetella, Director of Convention Sales, explained that SMGIAmerican Bank Center is requesting a $30,000 ($15,000 each year) grant to act as an incentive for the TYFA to consider Corpus Christi for Cheer State competition being held November 1 -3, 2013 and November 7 -9, 2014. Dr. Gulley made a motion to approve Item 3, seconded by Ms. Opel and passed (Braselton absent). 4. Motion to approve a $50,000 ($25,0 each veal grant from the Arena Marketin Co- Promotion Fund to SMGIAmerican bank Center to offset Arena rental fees as an incentive for the Texas High School Women's Powerliftinq Association (THSWPA) to hold the annual State Powerliftinq Competition in Corpus Christi in 2013 and 2014. Ms. Cannetella explained that SMGIAmerican Bank Center is requesting $50,000 ($25,000 each year) grant to act as an incentive for the THSWPA to hold the annual State Powerlifting Competition in Corpus Christi on March 14 -16, 2013 and March 13 -15, 2014. INDEXED Type A Meeting January 21, 2013 - Page 2 Mr. Escobedo made a motion to approve Item 4, seconded by Dr. Gulley and passed (Braselton absent). 6. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation of the compliance report for Del Mar College's Procurement Technical Assistance Center PTAC and Oneta. - Mike Culbertson, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), presented the compliance reports for Del Mar College's Procurement Technical Assistance Center and Oneta Company and reported that both companies are in full compliance with the agreements. 5. Motion to approve the first renewal of an agreement approved by City Council on October 25, 2011 between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the Del Mar College's Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for Small Business Assistance in the _amount of $37,500 for one year beginning January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. - Mike Culbertson, EDC, explained that Del Mar College's Procurement Assistance Center is requesting the first renewal of the agreement for one year in the amount of $37,500 Ms. Opel made a motion to approve Item 5, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Braselton absent). 7. Discussion by the Economic Development Corporation regarding potential upcoming roiects and Type A bud considerations. - Mike Culbertson, EDC, stated that the EDC is currently working on 48 projects with eight (8) projects that could be Type A related. Mr. Culbertson added that none of the eight projects are ready to be presented to the Board. 8. TABLED - emf zees ^ CGro s ChFmstm - . Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez explained that the City has entered into an agreement with MuniServices LLC to assist with ensuring that businesses are providing the proper sales tax to the City and recover sales tax revenue that the City has not been receiving. Ms. Sanchez added that staff is recommending that the Board enter into a similar agreement for the collection of the three Type A one - eighth cent sales taxes. Mr. Escobedo made a motion to table this item until next month's meeting and asked staff to have a representative present from MuniServices LLC. The motion was seconded by Dr. Gulley and passed (Braselton absent). 9. Presentation and update on the contract between the City and the Corpus Christi Baseball Club. - Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided an overview of the contract between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Baseball Club including the terms of the agreement; the three tiers associated with rental payment; supplemental rent for capital repairs; options to extend the lease with increased rental payments; management of the maintenance and operations; insurance provided; benefits of the stadium; and the challenge's with management of the contract. Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles reported on the maintenance and capital repair process and Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez spoke briefly on the insurance, Type A Meeting January 21, 2013 — Page 3 rental payments made to the general fund; the capital repair reserve account and debt payments. Based on discussions by the Board, Mr. Martinez stated that staff would provide additional information on the following topics: the decision and negotiation process for the contract; a schedule on maintenance, a report on maintenance performed and identified maintenance needs; the organization changes needed for better oversight of the contract; and the funding requirements relating to expenses including insurance. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding the regular 2013 meeting dates. - Assistant City Manager Margie Rose referred to the list of proposed dates for the 2013 regular meetings. Dr. Gulley made a motion to approved the list of proposed dates presented by staff, seconded by Ms. Opel (Braselton and Escobedo were absent). 11. Presentation and update from Dan Biles regarding the Seawall Maintenance Project, Salt Flats Levee Projects, Barge Dock Project, FBMA Mapping Issue, American Bank Center and Selena Auditorium Loading Dock Project, Saluki Road nane „Pro, am Project, Whataburger Field „Mai,nte„ c , g,!; American Bank Center and the .,.,....___. Selena Auditorium Capital and Maintenance Program. - Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles provided a brief overview of the status of the following Type A Board projects: the Seawall Maintenance Project, Salt Flats Levee Projects; Barge Dock project; FEMA Mapping Issue; American Bank Center and Selena Auditorium Loading Dock Project; Saluki Road Project; Whataburger Field Maintenance Program; and the American Bank Center and Selena Auditorium Capital and Maintenance Program. G. Public Comment - Mike Culbertson presented recognition certificates to the Board on behalf of "Double the Dream” sponsored by Del Mar College and the Del Mar College Foundation. H. Identify Future Agenda Items - The following items were requested to be included on a future agenda: presentation on the Economic Development conference in December; a report on the agreement with SMG; an item related to the MuniServices LLC contract with a representative from the company; follow -up responses to stadium questions; and the engineering update on the loading dock project. Adjournment There being no other business to come before the board, President Tamez adjourned the meeting at 4:42 p.m.