(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 26, 2013; and 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Administration of Oath of Office to Lawrence Vaccaro, Jr., election of Vice President, and expressions of appreciation to retiring Vice President Mike Sachs for his outstanding service; and 3.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Security Technology Project; 4.(b) Public hearing on a proposed project adopted by the Corporation designating the expenditure of funds needed for the development of a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) and a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the design of a security technology plan that will promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs and/or will promote new and expanded business development. The estimated cost for the proposed Project is $25,000.00 from the Stafford Economic Development Corporation and $25,000.00 from the City of Stafford plus costs; 4.(c) Discussion of comments made during the public hearing; and 4.(d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c), including approval of the project and request for City Council's approval of the project.
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: 5.(a) Presentation of the audited financial statements of Fiscal Year 2012-2013 by Whitley Penn and acceptance by the Board; 5.(b) Presentation of financial statements, monthly invoices, and information on investments; 5.(c) Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget; 5.(d) Discussion of request by City Council that Stafford Economic Development Corporation fund the economic development duties assigned to the Project Administrator at a rate of $7,500, plus benefits; and 5.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: 6.(a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans, and productions; 6.(b) Report on 10th Anniversary celebration; 6.(c) Report by Television Director on progress of installation of wireless system; 6.(d) Report by Television Director on progress of threatre video; and 6.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner on: 7.(a) Information on the progress of the analysis and evaluation of approaches to elevating retail desirability of Stafford by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 7.(b) Access Management Study on FM 1092 Corridor; 7.(c) Comprehensive Development Plan; and 7.(d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including 8.(a) Redevelopment of the Texas Instruments property; 8.(b) Evaluation of Stafford Centre including grounds for potential future improvements or additions; and 8.(c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (b).
To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and on appropriate items on the agenda that fall within the attorney-client privilege relationship; and Section 551.072, regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; and Section 551.087 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City of Stafford.
(a) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 26, 2013; and 2.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Administration of Oath of Office to Lawrence Vaccaro, Jr., election of Vice President, and expressions of appreciation to retiring Vice President Mike Sachs for his outstanding service; and 3.(b) Consideration of appropriate action on Item (a).
(a) Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Security Technology Project; 4.(b) Public hearing on a proposed project adopted by the Corporation designating the expenditure of funds needed for the development of a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) and a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the design of a security technology plan that will promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs and/or will promote new and expanded business development. The estimated cost for the proposed Project is $25,000.00 from the Stafford Economic Development Corporation and $25,000.00 from the City of Stafford plus costs; 4.(c) Discussion of comments made during the public hearing; and 4.(d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c), including approval of the project and request for City Council's approval of the project.
Discussion of financial matters of the Corporation, including: 5.(a) Presentation of the audited financial statements of Fiscal Year 2012-2013 by Whitley Penn and acceptance by the Board; 5.(b) Presentation of financial statements, monthly invoices, and information on investments; 5.(c) Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget; 5.(d) Discussion of request by City Council that Stafford Economic Development Corporation fund the economic development duties assigned to the Project Administrator at a rate of $7,500, plus benefits; and 5.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Discussion of matters pertaining to the Stafford Centre Project, including: 6.(a) Report by Bryan Blaum, President of FMsquared, on event schedule, marketing plans, and productions; 6.(b) Report on 10th Anniversary celebration; 6.(c) Report by Television Director on progress of installation of wireless system; 6.(d) Report by Television Director on progress of threatre video; and 6.(e) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (d).
Report by Economic Development Coordinator/Planner on: 7.(a) Information on the progress of the analysis and evaluation of approaches to elevating retail desirability of Stafford by Catalyst Commercial, Inc.; 7.(b) Access Management Study on FM 1092 Corridor; 7.(c) Comprehensive Development Plan; and 7.(d) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (c).
Discussion of potential new projects of the Corporation, including 8.(a) Redevelopment of the Texas Instruments property; 8.(b) Evaluation of Stafford Centre including grounds for potential future improvements or additions; and 8.(c) Consideration of appropriate action on Items (a) - (b).
To hold an executive session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and on appropriate items on the agenda that fall within the attorney-client privilege relationship; and Section 551.072, regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; and Section 551.087 (2) to discuss the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the City of Stafford.