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Home My WebLink AboutPR 14509: EDC/DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMYinteroffice MEMORANDUM To: Mayor, City Council, and City Manager From: Mark T. Sokolow, City Attorney ~,,,,t ~wG~ Date: January 11, 2008 Subject: P. R: No. 14509 - January 15, 2008 Council Meeting Attached is P. R. No. 14509 approving an Economic Grant/Incentive letter of commitment by the. City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation to Digital Workforce Academy inc. in the amount of $50,000. I have asked the EDC to provide a better copy of Exhibit "A". I noticed that some of the language was inadvertently deleted in the copying process. MTS:gt Attachment cc: Floyd Batiste, CEO of EDC z.pr14509.memo P.R. No. 14509 Ol/11/O8 mts RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC ~.v ` GRANT/INCENTIVE LETTER OF COMMITMENTBY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO DIGITAL WORKFORCE ACADEMY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000. WHEREAS, Digital Workforce Academy is anon-profit organization whose mission is to foster community revitalization through education and technological training; and WHEREAS, to help facilitate its goals, Digital Workforce Academy, Inc., has submitted an application for grant funding in the amount of $1,000,000 to the Economic Development Administration ("EDA"), which requires matching funds of $250,000 ;and WHEREAS, Digital'Workforce Academy will use the grant funds to secure and rehabilitate an. existing facility, which is located in a blighted azea of downtown Port Arthur, to provide extensive training for Port Arthur residents for jobs in the petrochemical and related industries as described in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, Digital Workforce Academy is working with Conex in the Motiva facility to hire the workers once they are trained; and WHEREAS, at its December 19, 2007 meeting,.the Boazd of Directors of the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development: Corporation (PAEDC), determined that it would provide a letter of commitment indicating its willingness to assist Digital Workforce Academy with a portion of the matching funds needed via a $50,000 economic incentive agreement; and z.pr14509 WHEREAS, .this letter of commitment is necessary to complete °. Digital. Workforce Academy's gant application to the EDA; WHEREAS, the proposed $50,000 economic incentive ageement is contingent upon Digital Workforce Academy's actual receipt of a gant by the EDA; and WHEREAS, PAEDC will enter into an economio incentive agreement with Digital Workforce Academy for a career center, once it provides documentation to its Board of Directors that a gant in the amount of $1,000,000 has actually been awarded by EDA and that the remaining $200,000 in local share funds has been secured from other entities: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT. RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble aze true and correct. Section 2. That the City CounciF authorizes the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation to. provide a letter of commitment to the EDA on behalf of Digital Workforce Academy Inc., indicating its commitment to enter into an economic incentive agreement in the amount of $50,000. Section 3. That finalization of the economic incentive agreement is contingent upon EDA's actual awazd of the grant of $1,000,000 to Digital Workforce Academy and proof that the remaining $200,000 in local matching funds has been secured from other entities. Section 4. That the economic incentive ageement will also require the approval of the City Council. z.pr14509 Section 5. That Chief Executive Officer of the Ciry of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation is authorized to sign the commitment letter in substantially the same form as denoted in Exhibit "B", which will reserve said funds until September 30, 2008. Section 5. That a copy of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THE day of A.D. 2008, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor City Council NOES: ATTEST: Acting City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Mark Sokolow, City Attorney DELORIS PRINCE, MAYOR z.pr14509 APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Floyd Batiste, CEO City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation A~PPQRO~VED AS TeO T~HE~ApVAILABILITY FUNDS: Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance 120 - / ~FZ9 -SSZ. 97 - 07 z.pr14509 EXHIBIT "A" ~~: '. fl ,~ ire-Application- for Grant Submitted to the economic ~ievalopment ,'administration ~egianai Office !Austin, Texas Submitted under EDA's Public Works and economic Development Program Guideline; By the Digital VVorkforce Academy Inc. DSA/ Golden Triangle cmpovvermert Center A dot for Profit Organization. A Project Titled "Strategic Petro•Chemical Industries -Employment Opportunities Enhancement ~,~ . For'Target_ed Population in-.Port Arthur,;Texas" tQ111~~1$$ ~~®7 i "Strategic Petro-Chernicai Industries - Ernpioyment Opportunities Erahancernent For Targeted P®paalation in Port Arthur, Texas" Project Summary A critical economic and social divide exists in the Port Arthur, Texas community. People with lower incomes, less education and a highly disproportionate number of minority individuals are missing opportunities in education and training. Because of this; their working performance, social interaction, and employment opportunities are limited. The Critical Energy Industries Employment Opportunities Enhancement project proposed is a multi-Year effort designed to specifically impact the Port Arthur region and its minority and disadvantaged communities. This initiative is centered on taking advantage of the employment potential of this population in the strategic energy industry which comprises this azea's key employers/industry group. There is an acute interest among the major Petro-chemical industries locatzd in this area for the need of this project. Planned Petroleum and chemical plant expansions will provide direct employment opportunities to the individuals affected by the proposed project. The proposed project is located in the- geographic area covered'by the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission State Planning Region. The project duectly supports several of the Regions CED's goals. As reported on 3/9/2007 by the'TeXas Workforce Commission the jo Southeast Texas. January's -2007 unemployment rate weighed in at 5 percent in December. However; the rate is still l.4 percentage points azea. month lncc ~f 1 400 inhs However. there were a few eains. has increased in .7 percent, up from 5. L better than the yeaz before. was responsible for s'in other sectors such as st Texas posted amonth-to- iblv~in the professional and training in addition to the standard and specialized/custom employment readiness classes can have a positive impact in the employment of this. targeted population group. As planned, qualified students would receive training in conflict resolution, effective communication, team building and financial management. The DW Academy DBA Golden Triangle Empowerment Center would provide training via workshops, study groups, instructional and lab training in general construction skills, and job placement services. This project entails the purchase and redevzlopment of a physical building in which training could take place which would, in turn, leverage financial commitments (particulazly-training funds) from the employers. DW Academy was incepted to bridge socio- and economic divides in targeted communities and to provide an avenue for self improvement and social economic stability for those clients who participate. The Digital Workforce Academy, Inc. DBA/ Golden Triangle Empowerment Center proposes to contribute to local economic-and community development through the implementation of community outreach and engagement, personal enrichment programs, industrial training and life skills training. This will provide. human development and self confidence in economically challenged .communities of Port Arthur. Our project's premier goal is to ensure that people living in those azeas become participants instead of victims. The funding being sought from the Economic Development Agency would be used to secure and rehabilitate an existing facility in a blighted azea of Port Arthur and to leverage local and industry funding to implement the proposed training curriculum and support services. According to the- Texas A&M Real Estate Center, billions of dollazs in expected industrial expansion in Southeast Texas: will reap great economic benefits in coming years. Less. certain is who will weld pipes and drive pilings to bring new liquefied natural gas terminals and refinery expansions to life. The projects will require thousands more workers than aze now available in the. region, officials have said. And regional leaders have chazged themselves with turning a labor dearth into an economic opportunity. They want to avoid bringing workers from outside Southeast Texas to build and run-the new industrial projects, like the $3.5 billion Motiva ' expansion that will make it the largest refinery in the U:S., $1 billion Golden Pass LNG terminal and Total Petrochemical's $900 million refinery expansion. Institutions such as the Lamaz Institute of Technology and the DW Academy will be instnunental in training locals for the jobs. Proponent's Capability foster community revitalization through education and technological training. The Academy exists to create means that leads to self-sufficiency and self-advocacy for hose who are committed to learning. This is done by bringing together resources to support training while addressing the needs of the conununity. The Digital Workforce Academy envisions minority and disad€ antaged individuals in Port Arthur securing a necessaryry foundation that will create wholesome neighbors and share fully in opportunities that are available in the expanding Energy Industries employment opportunities. ;-yrc _~_ supporting political and financial support from local industry and governmental entities. Problem The Port Arthur, Texas area is a Texas coastal community with an array of numerous social and economic problems attributed to the minority unemployed population. The Digital Workforce Academy has been working with local. community business, industry and elected leadership to identify strategies and resources to positively affect the employment opportunities of the minority and economically disadvantaged population of the area. • All employees, in all occupations, working in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX rUISA, Texas can expect to eam a median cash salary of $27,602 or $13.27 per hour. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimafe--50 percent of workers eazn less than the median and _' 50 percent of workers. earn more. • Half of the yeople in this azea eam between $17,651 ($8.49 per hour) and $4 1,273 ($19.84 per hour) (i.e., between the 25th and 75th percentiles). An entry level worker can expect to earn $14,834 ($7.13 per hour) while an experienced worker can expect to earn ;_ $42,755 ($20.56 per hour) • Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly wage by a "year-round, full-time" hour's figure of 2080 hours. For those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data. ° ` These estimates aze based on 1653 marl surveys°o+establishments in the azea taken between October, 1999 and April, 2007 and base a relative standadd error of 1.65%. The relative standazd error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate. Source: Texas Workforce Commission Employment by Industry 7z g~ ?7~ ^ Cads`Eruction ~' ~' =.'• ~` ^Matiufzcturing t3Y ^ Retail Trade .. i _, ~e i ~' '~ IPJ iN lkscriptwn -~ - Tnwl V'arA;nculmnlAmvd Emplmmrn[Gmwrh Rafe TheChcmical\{anufatunng svbzec hr uhiYd un the mm,6nmrivn of SiXX~SU16 - - manic wuf imrJan& mw mnern4 b} P chamicnl pro:ess :vd ik Ii 6,.~ a„~~® ~w...-._ ( msvlarim of prc~dues. 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('•mlPmJuclr llanufuvmnn~ ., .., u~•.rP'. ..- ,..-_.. _...._ _ _ ._<_- __.._ _.,_., .rd Q'I'R 3rd Q'IR Chvnar ~. - ~ I ~ il('~~ :11113 _f~lli \pN~r.Cal Pcru+l~•r rf x'111 19 111 '11 111 ~. 4" The Community Port Arthur is a city in Jefferson County within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area and is situated in southeast Texas. As of the 2000 U.5. Census, the city had a total population of 57,75. , Jefferson County is located on the plains of the Texas Gulf Coast in the southeastern part of the state. The county is bounded on the north by Pine Island Bayou, on the northeast by the Neches River, and on the east by Sabine Lake and the mouth of the Sabine River, a natural outlet called Sabine Pass. The southern part of the county is lazgely marshland, much of which is contained within Sea Rim State Pazk, reaching to the storm-battered beach at the Gulf of Mexico. Port Arthur is located 90 miles east of Houston on the gulf coast of Texas. Port Arthur is the namesake of Arthur E. Stilwell who platted the azea in 1895. He envisioned Port Arthur as a resort, as a port city and as the terminus of the railroad he would eventually build linking Port Arthur to Kansas City. John W "Bet A Million",Gates, gained control of the Stilwell interest and built a rice mill in Port Arthur in 1900: He spent $1.4 million to dredge the Port Arthur slop canal then ceded it to the federal government for one dollar. This transaction was completed by Congress' designation of Port Arthur as a port of entry, and by 1914 it ranked as the twelfth largest port in the United States and the second lazgest refuting port. Today Port Arthur is the home of three major refineries and still the imporkant terminus of the Kansas City Southern raikoad. The town of a mere one thousand souls in"1900'has grown to almost 60,000. ' u.., .., ~ ..............-._.V._______r_____. ~_o __o____- _. husband present, and .31.30% were non-families. 27.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 yeazs of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.12. In the county, the population was spread out with 2.90% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 4~ to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 yeazs of age or older. The median age was 35 yeazs. For every 100 females there were 10.1.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 10020 males. The median income for a household in the county was $34,706, and the median income for a family was $42,290. Males had a median income of $36,719 versus $23,924 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,571. About 14.60% of families and 17.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.60% of those under age 18 and 11.80% of that age 65 or over. POVERTY AND PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT PROGRaAibiS: In 2002, 14 percent of people were in poverty. Sixteen percent of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compazed with 11 percent of people 65 years old and over. Twelve percent of all families and 37 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level. Seventeen percent of the households in Beaumont--Port Arthur, TX MSA received means-tested public assistance or non-cash benefits. - Poeesty Rates m 9gyamR--0at Arthur; T%h1SA yr XI62 people age 66 anp over .. Rebletl chiltlren Untlerl9 -"~' ,~;~h ,_.. ~, ~~ " All /dmi11a5 F3male M1oUSen0ltlertamilias Pc[eNheNm POOeaN lexJ Scurce: Amarican Commumh Surrey. 2007 With the long term nature of the investments identified, local workforce training and development efforts in the trades areas as well as adult literacy will be complemented and supported. Net results should ,be;-the re~ntion and creation of new jobs based on expanding job .opportunities identified for several years directly in participating Petroleumlchemical companies identified in this project. 0 10 70 30 60 50 60 70 30 90 i00 South East Texas Regional Planning Commission - CEDS Document Goals_ i'ri: iil Gual'\'Esion !'r+rht • ' I`cnlJius ~ucr.c~6cusl,r I ~:wiLle C~Jnliad asis_ . utd :o h.nuu . L ic:ius_ !rrs Colll9 tGi IU I'ICII!oic' oLll ILKaI I LIS'I`ii.'ti :iCd es::d'.f:i1.J ,amamii i::nc I1- I? UI IlCli5` . ti .II U.1_II. It+ - ~. 5..1![ d cCCa ii-~u ~r._'pcn^I:G:r! I1r.IL~ I I ~ - p!us it ~Ip liras si:L.ri ;iu:u lc ilrs: islxL:iuh u:iuurt5 tlu,i-xssrs ~)t.l ill (. 1111.Ii1Cfii -: ~)\ Dni!upmcrl C hu;nhcn nl Qlu:uu:ci Cxanirnie UiSilupmnR CUrI:Ui':IL';)Ils V~Iudrih f3¢nincss Ue\iIUIP.lldal (iI'Ullj:S liusl¢i :Ilm !Elea siaFihl:id ilusinosr, 6acc - I~:iuuumie Ui\ dapnlen! rsubYsil _ltl, Illif fU ~61'L: ~ to .R+SC icLl 't IIIJ 1[ISi ~ (All ltiti.ILUI`S (:1:11111:,a 111 (ial'.Il:i:ii IYo:nu[i. iced+l irsia;il!f n; - I'nrciJe :in:uleiu¢ :ilr hldueuial I'.:rA ur I h`;a. al Cun m!i lii - lr.l ):\ Ui\ua:-J lii n:ic ltus: I11UIVl Iu,.I I'u.R lu all'nR t:nulaviis-iu IhpC-ll~\_nc.:!uur-~RiU -:Le lirl;ls u[ i_ il! iudustr5-. a>I:rd.¢:ur.r.~. I:i, nomir: Deciln;auc;;. ~CSia:ih Zlltlt'-.'10.^,lira!L :I ti;r lht!IIUII. - c<Ir;.L,.:111,g15 'r:hu:i,.uli;:a. iIC. InLl::ar~ai Ui cd:uln;lillt - lilrj:or:ILUIIs I' 1 11: 3!11» lIL 1 UI ~ LIICO 1 1_- l$:'C` i\ 6.':!Cti IU: IIUV`..1- I )~- `I UI I"IU11511: Lt Lr',!:'.1' UI\51'160.'1:\`'1-II-i:. I.`;. hlK^ IliLt cgL:- ":N i:1111L111 "f l:~i'- I) ,U;.I lila-l UB(1 it I,I,s;: I:I:illl uJ .liic tl:d oait. -a..d:'1=, ;I;i,t L! i l l ,.... !kp!. 11 C~n~-:acc- I:U.\ l-its 1:65 x111":11 (: lsa:lo;aie t><\ilurnlcnr Project Impact: Both direct and indirect impacts can be expectedlfrom the implementation of this project. A few of these impacts aze as follows: s The tazget population will have access to relevant training for jobs which exist and/or will exsf in theig; immediate community. • Members of the target population will be provided the opportunity to secure basic s The planned center will become a key component of the local industries abilities to customize its workforce skill sets based on changing petrochemical manufacturing and distributing technologies. This in turn will complement local workforce development efforts to provide literacy classes and trade skills enhancements to displaced and unemployed population of the area. a. a • Fn the process of implementing this project, a building in the-Port Arthur downtown center will be rehabilitated and can become a model for local- adaptive reuse and downtown revitalization initiatives. • This project helps support the,construcuon or rehabilitation of essential public .infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs and investments • It is anticipated that this project will attract private sector capital in the form of training funds commitments from energy firms which use the center to prepare employees with customized skills enhancements. • This project will hetp Port Arthur in its ability to promote regional competitiveness by having a local training component to support local and regional industry with skilled individuals • This project will duectly expand and upgrade infrastructure in a deteriorated section of downtown Part Arthur through the acquisition and rehabilitation of a facility on a main downtown street. • This project will support. the retention and expansion of a key regional industry - Petrochemical and energy sectors . • This project-will support the training of the target population groups in the support of technology-led development in the energy industry. The companies supporting this initiative are all undergoing expansions and upgrade of their manufacturing technologies. The customized skill sets to be acquired by project participants will duectly support these upgrade initiatives. ~a3ntsearr of Eeoaoraic Iraepact data - t(D'.~car ~'arecast Econorraie ®utput fiRultiSSSier (E®;fl) Projected $ Impact For every $1 of expenditure in the community the local $ 7,000;000,000 economy grows by $2. Economic Earnings Multiplier (EEA9) For every $1 of expenditure in the community local $ 1,750,000,000 wages increase by $.50. Increase in Federalrevenues- For every $1 increase in economic activity the Federal $ 700,000,000 government receives $.20 in additional revenues. Increase in State revenues For every $1 increase in economic activity the State $ 350,000;000' governments receive $.10 in additional revenues. Increase in Local revenues (City and Countyj For every $1 increase in economic activity the local $ 280,000,000 governments receive $.08 in additional revenues. Employment Ratio (ER) - For every $100;OOQ in increased economic activity, .5 jobs are created: 35,000 Because of the availability of customized training for minority and disadvantaged populations, unemployment and the costs of unemployrrient would be drastically reduced, thereby reducing the'tax burden for these costs. Likewise, with the increase in employment opportunities and wage icY.°.ases, government benefits recipients may decide if is more profitable and easier to Beta job tfian remain on welfare. Port Arthur Refinery Would Become Nafion's.Largest When construction crews complete a proposed $3.5 billion expansion of the Motiva refinery in -.: _ .. news for an industry that. appeared to be slipping down the backside of a peak it hit in fiscal 2006. Texas has bet big on refineries--the state is home to 25, including six of the 12. highest- producing facilities in the nation, according to a January 2006 list by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy. While refining and other oil- and gas-related industries, including exploration, extraction and refining activities, and related manufacturing make up only 3 percent of statewide employment, or 317,000 jobs, their ebbs and flows have a disproportionate effect on the- state's economy. That's because the sector's high-wage jobs accounted-for 11 percent of statewide economic output in 2005. Texas employment saw substantial jumps in fiscal 2005 and 2006, but will drop about 1.9 percent a yeaz in fisca12008 and 2009, according to the Comptroller's Biennial Revenue Estimate for 2008-2009. That makes Motiva's expansion and the estimated $17 billion it is expected to generate for Jefferson County critical. The proposed project is expected to require more than 3,500 construction jobs and generate about 300'new permanent jobs upon completion according to•Mr. Stan Mays, spokesman for Motiva Enterprises LLC, a U.S: based refining and mazketing joint venture of Saudi Refining Inc. and Shell Oil Company. Motiva is working with-the Texas Workforce Commission, Lamar State College, the Southeast Texas Workforce Bevelopment Board, local school systems and other organizations to recruit and train a qualified work force for.the project Accommodating the facility will bring big changes to Port Arthur, a city of 56,000 that lies 90 miles east of Houston in Jefferson County. The project, scheduled for completion in 2010, would increase refining capacity by 325,000 barrels of crude oil-per day, bringing the total to ~~ 600,000 barrels, according to Motiva. The refinery's major products include gasoline, distillates, =jet fuel, lubricant base-oils, chemicals and solvents: On January 1, 2006, Motiva's Port Arthur °==refinery was the sixth lazgest in Texas and 12th lazgest in the United States, according to EIA. Adding 325,000 barrels per day of refining capacity would be the equivalent of building a new high-capacity refinery in the United States, according to Motiva. Houston-based Motiva owns and operates refineries capable of refining about 780,000 barrels stations in the eastern and southern United States. - Community Involvement ;Port Arthur Industry Advisory Group consisting of all refinery partners in the Port Arthur azea ,,., supports this initiative. In total over, $ l0.billion worth of local abatements have been provided to the, refineries by.-the, County in ettun for the commitment Yo;hire local citizens in Port Arthur. There has not been a eonununity based workforce; framing in,ober 50 years in the azea. In order --.:fnr tho natrnrhPm;ral rmm~aniAc to mrPf thPir',taraat-crherhiiac ~ariti nmiPCtinns. the wnrkfnm.P (".L1V L1V lLL11`.11L61 QL1LL JdlGly illyr,1QL11J. 1LL\r LVIVUV6 Al1Y 1JVl~' 1 Q11LrL 1O 441E lrYL 11111\ VLtYY \. Y.11 Lill. community and company, to provide ail opportunity to discuss issues ;that maybe of interest/concern withrii the community. Motiva works to address the'feedback from the panel to ensure continued strong environmental and safety performance giving the highest concern to the community and employees of Motiva Enterprises, LLC. The Motiva Advisory Panel members aze organized as an independent community body serving.' to interact directly with Motiva and its management. The Committee membership consists of a cross-section of community residents that share their interests and concerns within the azea that Motiva operates. The current community members are as follows: Irene McCall, Lawrence Pierre, Jenny Kerr, Jayne Smith, Steve Currart, John Owens, John Tyler, Bill Worsham, Dr. Jack Hopper, Betty Keith, Fernando Ramirez, Rodney Broussazd, Raymond Johnson, Ernestine Wade;. Larry Richard, Martin FIood and Phyllis/Godfrey Charles. Current Motiva representatives aze as follows: Tom Purves, Ted Thomal, Leroy.Royer, Glenn Cain, Rick Strouse and Sue Pazstey. When Motiva applied for a state permit in 2006 to expand its Port Arthur refinery, one environrriental group, Global Community Monitor, assembled a national team to work with a local group, Community in Power and Development Association (CIDA). The group approached Motiva, offered its expertise in the region and was able to come to an agreement during the permit process. The result was the creation of a $3.5 million community development foundation, which should be operational by June orJulyof 2007, and enhanced community air monitoring. Residents who - live within aone-Hole radius of the Motiva refinery will receive free health care and free transportation to and from health facilities. For'ozone precursors, specifically nitrogen oxides .and volatile organic compounds, the expansion of the refinery would actually decrease these emissions from present-day levels. The company has a history of taking environmental responsibility seriously, and the company will continue to do so during the expansion. Industry of the Golden Triangle is an organization of the manufacturers in Jefferson, Orange, and _ _ -- - seeing that an environment of mutual understanding, communication, and trust exists between industry and its neighbors. This organization is comprised of about 50 companies that manufacture products as gasoline, plastics, electricity, synthetic rubber, ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, butane, jet fuel, diesel, and toluene. ~,.As a major driving influence on the Golden Triangle economy the companies involved in this organization spend about $ I billion each yeaz on goods and services here and annually pay more than $300 million in taxes. They employ more than 20,000 people in Jefferson, Orange, and rr.._a:.. l~..,,.,t: ~~ ..,al..,....,,.,1 ..a.,rnllo total mnro than Q1 l~illinn Clna_third of all thA 6nmac in ..... ur. ... ,..._~. ...-.-.. .-_.-___~ ~- -__.___ _ ____ r_.____ ___ _. . projects for the next ten yeazs will also yield regional benefits to an array of both lazge and small contractors. As such it would be difficult to identify specific'company names at this time. One can assume that this amount of investment will definitely impact the retention of existing construction contracting jobs a well as the creation of new permanent jobs at the expanded facilities. The dollaz amount reflected in the Private/Public Sector Investment categories is based on the announced investment or projected costs of the projects to be undertaken. Company Name 8 Prdducts Jobs Saved New Jobs Private (Public Sector Committed or Investment $ Interest Onty Motiva 7800 300 $3.Sbillion Committed Civic Rights Issues: This project would complement efforts to increase participation of minority and disadvantaged populations in employment opportunities in strategic industries important to both the State of Texas and the United States. The corporate participants (employers who will participate in training funding) are committed_to diversification of their workforce. Most importantly these same employers are required (under federal contract terms/conditions), .under governmental- contracts. to provide employment'~ opportunities to minority and disadvantaged populations. All. of the- companies .who have initially committed to this .project maintain local community contact and participation in their operational planning. Because most aze'undergoing expansions of their facilities, they are committed to increasing aocal employment opportunities for the tazgeted population. No unresolved issues are reflected. :, ~~: Summary Project Funding and. EDA Match Sources The Digital Workforce Academy is a not for profit organization whose mission has been to foster community revitalization through education and technology training. D W Academy proposes to utilize funds which azebeing committed for this project by local industry and the:State of Texas . m conJuncuvn wiui ai. ,~,.~. s,~.~: ~.....,.ws...s ........, ......,- --- --- -- ., to defray the expenses of the training personnel, materials and associated operating expenses. A detailed three yeaz budget with sources of matching funding is found in this document. In summary the project costs are as follows: • EDA Investment:. $.523,000.00 INVESTiNIEN'I' SITidIR~ARY AbTSTYIK REGI®i~dAl. ®1FIFICE Applicant: Digital Workforce Academy EDA Investment: $ 523,000.00 Project Location: Port Arthur, Texas Total Project Cost: $ 1,302,150.00 Control/ProjectNo.; Private Investment: $ 3.5 billion County: 7efferson State: Texas Jobs: # saved 1800, # new 300 .Funding Priority: The Strategic Energy Industries =Employment Opportunities Enhancement for Targeted Population in Port Arthur is'designed to: (1) Enhance regional competitiveness and supports long-term development of the regional economy. (a) Reflect and implement a regional strategy that involves all stakeholders (b) Encourage industry cluster development. ,:. (2) Help communities plan and implement economic adjustment strategies in response to sudden and severe economic dislocations. (3) Advance community based or faith-based social entrepreneurship in redevelopment strategies for Project Description: A multi-yeaz implementation of training support to the local minority and disadvantaged communities to prepaze them. for specific work opportunities in the Strategic Petro-Chemical Industries in the Region is designed to directly impact the economic development potential of the region and is based on:firm. public and private training investments. The project also includes the purchase and renovation of an existing building which would be renovated to accommodate the specialized training cnuriculum Yo 'oe implemented by the DW Academy. To accommodate the rapid deployment of the training as soon as the trades areas as well as adult literacy will be complemented and supported by the efforts of this proposal. Net results should be-the` retention and creation of new -jobs based on employment opportunities identified for the next ten years. Impact: As private energy companies (Petro-chemical plants) like Valero, Prim Corp, Exxon, Tote and others in the regian expand their capacities and implement newer and cleaner technologies, both the retention and creation of new jobs in the petroleum and chemical manufacturinglsupplier supporting business sector can be expected. This project complements local workforce development efforts to provide literacy classes and trade skills enhancements to displaced and unemployed population of the area. As the need for additional skilled trade's increases; the minority arid disadvantaged populafions can become prepazed to fully participate in the expanding opportunities being generated by industry in the area. Other federal economic. development programs For which. this proposal may qualify and just cation for EDA involvement. Federal funding for not-for-profit trade organizations is limited. Other sources of possible funding investigated included the U.S. Departrnent of Labor, U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Department of Health.. EDA funding involvement in thisproject will assure that effective coordination between the not for profit skills training providers and. the identified projects will occur. EDA funding involvement will increase the likelihood.of effective participation in the economic opportunities of the projects identified by minority and disadvantaged populations of the Port Arthur azea. EDA funding will assure that the jobs and economic opportunities for local diversification and sustainability will occur locally. ~If this type of project is not undertaken it is highly probable that the targeted minority and disadvantaged. population will minimally participate if at all in the opportunities arising from the projects identified. FI' 2007-08 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS 1. Market-based: Motiva is working with the Texas Workforce Commission, Digital Workforce Academy, Lamar State s: College, "the Southeast Texas- Workforce Development Boazd, local school systems and other organizations to recruit and train a qualified work force for the project. TL.,...1...... ~.A ...+-.......ti.... .,...J e.....+++~+nn of h1.n roF+mnn Fnriliha. mill hrinn hin rh an ~Pe to Pnrf ArFh+a o Houston-based Motrva owns ana operates rermenes capaole of remm~g aoout isv,vvv Darnels per aay. Its marketing operations support a network of about 7,760 Shell-branded gasoline stations in the eastern and southern United States. While refining and .other oil and gas-related industries, including exploration, extraction and refining activities, and related manufacturing make up only 3 percent of statewide employment, or 317,000 jobs, their ebbs and flows have a disproportionate effect on the state's economy. That's because the sector's high-wage jobs accounted for 11 percent of statewide economic output in 2005. Texas employment saw substantial jumps in fiscal 2005 and 2006, but will drop about 1.9 percent a year in fisca12008 and 2009, according to the Comptroller's Biennial Revenue Estimate for 2008-2009. That makes Motiva's expansion and the estimated $17 billion it is expected to generate for Jefferson County critical. The proposed project is expected to require more than 3,500 construction jobs and generate about 300 new permanent jobs upon completion according to Mr. Stan Mays, spokesman for Mofiva Enterprises LLC, a U.S.-based refining and marketing joint venture of Saudi Refining Inc. and Shell Oil Company. 2. Proactive Investments: Coordinated efforts 'of the DW Academy and the local workforce development organizations, unemployed and under-employed individual will. be posifively affected by expanded work opportunities in the industries -affected by this proposal. in numerous trades and professions. This is critically important given the status of literacy and employability of the minority and disadvantaged workforce in this region of Texas.- Expanded opportunities for minority and disadvantaged population in Port Arthur will also allow impact the local economy by their increased earnings and spending. The financial investments being made by both the private and public sector identified in this proposal will have long term structural changes in the regional economies. 3. Economic Changes and Diversification: The Motiva Plant expansion means jobs, a better quality of life -for many residents and a strengthened economy for Port Arthur, the region. and as well as all of Texas. Port Arthur as a port community has existing infrastructure supportive of expansions planned by major petrochemical companies with facilities in-the region. -The revitalization of a training facility-iri the targeted-blighted-area-of downtown Port Arthur is also planned to stimulate extensive private and public investments in and around the azea. With the increased effectiveness of providing a comprehensive life and technical skills resource for the targeted population, local companies will be able to have a closer and prepazed labor source. In turn the minority and disadvantaged tazgeted population will have prepazed themselves f'or available job opportunities. industry that appeared to be slipping down the backside of a peak it hit in fisca12006. Texas has bet big on=refineries--the-state is home to 25; including six of the .12 highest-producing-facilities,in the nation, according to a January 20061ist by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy. 5. High probability of success and includes: a high level of local, state and private matching funds; a high degree of commitment of local political "capital" 6y elected Officials; and a high level of commitment of human resources to project outcomes: The State has made a firm commitment to the projects described in this proposal as reflected in its expedited approval of required permits for the planned refinery and chemical plant expansions (TCEQ - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality). Both Jefferson County and the City of Port Arthur have also committed to abatements for the refineries involved and have publicly voiced .support for the project and have committed Iocal workforce funding for the training of the targeted population group. The Texas Workforce Commission is in support,of the DW Academy and has ganted it immediate accreditation'as straining provider for the targeted population group. Several of the companies planning to expand have committed to their respective shares of training dollars to match the State TWC funding. Recruitment and outreach iir the targeted population group has have been initiated. Local investments of capital and long term political support has been made by officials in Port Arthur and Jefferson County directly impacted by the planned plant expansions in this region. 6. Higher-Wage/Higher-Skill Jobs Created: The types of jobs which will. be affected by this project are diverse. They include an array of contracting related jobs from commorrlaborer to management positions. The nature of the private and public investments involved will in fact create many higher-wage /technical skill jobs both. in Petro- chemical manufacturing, wholesale supply, and management. Jobs will both 6e'etained and created. During construction, related jobs will be retained and created at comparable wage levels. Although these wages will continue to be paid at the market rate, it is anticipated that the most important effect will be on the unemployment rate of those individual currently unemployed and/or underemployed. The goal of this project is to promote economic development for the purposes of affecting both the retention By providing life skills and custom industrial skills training for the minority and disadvantaged populations in Port Arthur, helping .our small contractor community successfully access opportunities which will be created by these private and public investments, numerous unemployed and under- employed citizens will have an.opportunity to be employed. 7. Return on Taxpayer Investment: ~ _,,.~ „f moo..,,-., f . tf.o FTl4 A,., A;r.n fnr th;c nmiart ran hP maacnrPA by the Pcnn~mic impact of the ~a~~~~ ~~ ~~~~a~~~ ~~~~~~ ~~~~ - ~~ ~~~r ~a~~~~~~ Economic ®utput Multiplier (~~M) For every $1 of expenditure in the community the local economy grows by $2. Economic Earnings Multiplier (EEM) For every $1 of expenditure in the community .local wages increase. by $.50. Increase in Federal revenues For.every $1 increase in economic activity the Federal government receives $.20 in additional revenues. increase in State. revenues For every $1 increase in economic activity the State governments receive $.10 ih additional revenues. Increase in Local revenues (City and County) For every $1 increase. in.economic activity the local governments receive $.OS in additional revenues. Employment. Ratio (ER) For every $100,000. in increased economic activity, .5 jobs are created. Prejecied $ Impact $ 7,000,000,000 x $ 1,750,000,000 $ 700,000,000 $ 350,000,000 $ 280,OOQ000 35,000 Proposed Work Program With the support of EDA Public Works Program Grant Funding and the use of its own organizational resources and local and State of Texas funding for provision of envisioned services, DW Academy proposes to implement amulti-year program to: Implement an outreach and training initiative to address life skills and industrial training of select population groups in the Port Arthur region. Initiate curriculum for specific employers including Motiva, Valero, BASF, TOTAL, and other Petro- chemical companies in the azea. Secure and renovate. a training facility in an area of Port Arthur designated for revitalization to be utilized as a life skills and.customized construction training. , Key outcomes of these strategies are: Revitalization of a facility in a targeted blighted area of Port Arthur to. stimulate further investment in the community. '° "` ' Year One Activities Year one activities include initial steps necessary to implement the needed training for the industries affected and coordination with all participating entities in this cooperative venture. This will involve: ® Coordinate the transformation of the Aurora Building located in the downtown area which will subsequently be the location to foster workforce training for displaced, underemployed, and unemployed citizens in Port Arthur. o `Initiate extensive community outreach and provider coordination to maximize the identification, recruitment. and training of the targeted population in Port Arthur. • CoordinatP_with specific refiners in the azea to wordinate for the purposes ofpre-qualifying and certification of project participants based on their identification of job specific required skills sets for their subsequent employment for individual jobs. Expected Outcomes: Local minority and disadvantaged populations will be identified, pre-qualified for employment, and trained for jobs in specific companies participating in the project. e Customization of training per job requirement per participant will occur on an ongoing basis. • Employment of all trainees having successfully completed the.training program. • The conveyance and initial remodeling/rehabilitation plan development for a project training facility. group of 40 participants is targeted.. Temporary training facilities will be secured and utilized. Combined-Total of Building and Training Vear One Estimated Nnount:ssaumeofFunds Cost Locar EDA -. $509;050 .~ - $231,050 - $278,000 Year Two Activities Year two activities include ongoing steps necessary to continue to implement and adjust/customize the needed training for the individual refinery facilities affected. The project will continue to coordinate with all other participating entities in this regional effort. This will involve: • Complete the transformation of the Aurora Building located in the downtown area to be able to move. from temporary training facilities. This will foster greater participation by local targeted populations because of its proximity and access to public transportation. • Continue the- community outreach and provider coordination to maximize the identification, recruitment and training of the second and third training classes for the targeted population in Port Arthur: This will allow for an additional 120 participants to be processed. though the program. • Conrinue to coordinate with specific refiners in the azea to coordinate for the purposes of pre- qualifying and certification of project participants based on their identification of job specific required skills sets for their subsequent employment for individual jobs. Expectei! Outcomes: '"'' Local minority and disadvantaged populations will be identified, pre-qualified for employment, and trained for jobs in specific companies participating in the project. • Customization of training per job requirement per participant will occur on an ongoing basis. • Employment of all 120 additional trainees having successfully completed the training program. • The conveyance and initial remodeling/rehabilitation plan development for a project training facility will have been completed arid the project moved into these permanent facilities. • The second and third and fourth training class of participaiits'is recruited and commence training program. An additional 120 participants is tazgeted. t_Pe=manent training facilities will be completed and staff and equipment moved to this more participant accessible site. Year Three StrategEes Yeaz three activities include ongoing steps necessary to continue to implement and adjust/customize the needed training forthe individual refinery facilities affected. The project will continue to coordinate with alI other participating entities in this regional effort. 'This will involve: ® Continuing the community outreach and provider coordination to maximize the identification; recruitment and training of the second and third training classes for the tazgeted population in Port Arthur. This will allow for an additional 120 participants to be processed though the program. • Continuing to coordinate with specific refiners in the azea to coordinate for the purposes of pre- qualifyirig and certification of project participants; ,based on their identification of job specific required skills sets for then subsequent employmenffoi -individual jobs. Expected Outcomes: Local minority and disadvantaged populations will be identified, pre-qualified for employment; and. trained for jobs in specific companies participating in the project. - • Customization of training per job requirement per participant will occur on an ongoing basis. • Conduct an after training survey of participants and employers to measure training elements that should be adjusted based on informationgamered. • The completion of all conveyance and remodeling/rehabilitation of the Aurora training e The fifth, sixth and seventh training class of participants is recruited and commences training program. An additional-120 participants are tazgeted. • Employment of all 280 trainees that will have successfiitly completed the initial three years of the training program. Project Budget -Aurora Building Building Acquistion 1 Remodeling and Wove In Estimated 3 Year Budget Yeav One Acquisition Cost Rennovation /Environmental Remediation Plan Remediation Year Two Remodeling! Build Out Move In Year Three Completed and In Use as Training Facility TOTALS: Esflmated Amount&Soume of FUnCs Cost Local EDA $95,000 $30,000 $65,000 $30,000 -- $0 - -$30,000 $tt0,000 $0 $110,000 235 000 $slo,ooa $a $zlo,ooo $35,000 _ $0 $35,000 245 000 ~ , $a $o $o $0 -~ $480,000- - $30,000"--- :$450,000 The property and facilities located at 617 Proctor Street, Port Arthur Texas formerly known as the J.C. Penny's Department Store. z,._ .. r The building is currently being used for storage by-the Port Arthur Mardi Gras Association. The interior of the building will have to be evaluated as to the existence of asbestos floor tiles or asbestos wrapped P1P~ng~ This is a picture of the reaz of the building. The building is a multi floor facility with a mezzanine structure at the entrance of the facility. Digital Workforce Academy Inc. DBA/ Golden Triangle Empowerment Center proposes to contribute to economic-and corrununity development.throughcotrununity outreach and engagement, personaLenrichmeht programs, mdustnal framing and life "Skills training. This-will provide human developmentand self corifideuce~ii economically challenged communities in Port Arthur. One of our goals: is to ensure that people hvmga those areas become participants instead. of victims. Value Proposition • Represent a diverse ethnic population;~iricluding the_mmority andaow income segments of Port Arthur. e Initiate'and maintain grass rooYzfforts of "dissemination of information • Ensure stakeholders' continued engagement • Provideserviees to address the social and developmental needs of low performing and disadvantaged='populations ui the~school district. • Build and sustaui relationships between the district and communities with a high percentage of diserigaged and disadvantaged_populations. ii Phase t - ,-~o-r ~~' ' ,...~~, _ _ 1. Assessment Test ~- 2. Readmg/LVnhng/Math/Spellmg ~ - , . 3. Drug Screemug " ~~~ ,. .:~ ..: _ ~ e~_ . 4. Couiisehng~Rehab will'be prodded to participants needing support.. • Competence 1?: Know your Potenltal far a~,BnghY Future - • Competence 2: Personal Effectroeness and Thinking Skills ` -- - • Competehce 3: Emotional S1ulls for Success ' • Competence 4: Presenting~your;Best Self • Competency 5: Basic Workplace Skills - • Competence G: Basic Workplace Skills • Competence 7: Substance Abuser= ~ - N~ -~~r -~ Phase 2 and'3 ~ r ~ - - • National Center For Construction Education and Research Training • dob Development • Job Placement • Mentorship /Tracking System aa~ ~_ Teaming Program Startup Cost Training /Funding -Revenue . • Estimated students per class: 40 • Cost per student: $9,OOO.per student • TWC grant funding: $6,000 per student • Motiva/Conex funding: $3,000 per student • Number of classes per year: 3 • Cost per class session:-. $360;000.00 Training Program Organizational Chart Training Costs and Sources of Funding Year One Administrative and Instructor Salaries Operating Expenses YearTvro Administrative and Instructor Salaries Operating Expenses , Year Three Administrative and Instructor Salaries Operating Expenses Estimated Amauntasowee of Funda Cost- Local EDA $203,000 ~ $150,000 $53,000 $71,050 $51,050 $20,000 $274,050 ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ $203,000 $203,000 ~ $0 $71,050 $71,050 $0 $274,050 $203,000 $203,000 $0 $71,050 $71,050 $0 $274,050 Total All Project Costs /Budget Digital Workforce Academe Inc. DBAI Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Aurora Building (aka J.C. Penrry's Departmen4 Stare) fit? Proctor SVeet PoR Arthur, Texas Building Acquistion 1 Remodeling and Move In Estimated 3 Year Budget Year One Acquisition Cost Rennovali0n 1 Environmental Remediatian Plan Remediatian Vear Two _ _ .: - Remodeling 7 build Out ' Move In Year Three - - -~- - ?. Completed and In Use as Training Facility TOTALSr Training Costa and Sourees of Funding Year One Administra0ve and Instructor Salaries Ope2ting Expenses Year Two Adminisoative and Instructor Salaries Opere0ng Expenses Year Three Administrative and Instructor Salaries Operating Expenses Combined Total of Building and Training Vear One r Year Two Year Three ' Total all Years Estimdfed Ameumb$oortec/FUnba Cost - Local EDA $99,000 $30,000 530,000 $0 565,000 $30,000 a1lo.o0o sa sno,ood E235 000 szlo 00o $35,000 so $0 szln,ado $35.000 azas odo _~~ _ - $0 - - E0 SD $0 - . L4a0,000 ~- 530;000'- $450.000. - ~..¢ Estimated Amoe~Ra Source of FVnM Cast Locat EDA 3203,000 $71,050 -5274;050 5750,000 551,050 ~ 553,000 $20'.000 8203.000 $71,050 5203,000 $71.050 $0 50 5274,050 5203.000 $203,000 ~:5`~i;:;$0 $71,050 571,050 ~ $0 5274,050 Estlmated Amoumaaeorte al Fonb Cost Local EDA 5509,050 - $231-050 -~ $278;000 $519,050 8274,050 8245,000 $274,050 $274,050 $0 $1,302, 150 $779;150 . $523,000 100% 60% 40% Letters of Support t~0.530 902 09i10i2007 13:08 CITY SECRETG,RY OFFIC= -> 15123232307 nELORIS ~601tB[E" PRLNCE. MAYOR MICnaFP. `SHANE" SL'dEGAL. MAYOR PAO-TEVY COUNCIL MEbIBER5: BACK CHATWIA.4, JA. CAL JONES TBOMA3 J. HENOER.SON MAR7rN FLOOD JOAN BEARn, ]R. ROBERT E WILLlAMSON September 10, 2007 U.S. Economic Development Agencu Mr. Pedro Gana -Regional Director 564 Lavaca Street, Suite 1100 Austin, Texas 78701-4037 lZE: "Strategic Petro-Chemical Induszies-- <,:for Targeted Population in Port Arthur, '`and Ciry of Port Arthur initiative. STEPHEtl F1TZC::.BBOPiS ('ITY M.INAC:FR f V a:YGELIN:> °vru" ~;AEEV CrrY S+iC~~''r.aE.Y M1IAB 0.T. SC ICOiUw' C CIY A'('r()tWEY ~rnployrnent Opaortunities Enhancement Texas." A);igaal Vibi•kforoe Academy Dear Mr. Crarta: The City of Port Arthur, Texas takes this opportunity io provide This letter of support of tk(: project as reflected in the pre-application submitted by t:he pigi'al Workforce Academy noted -------above-As Mayor-of-the-Lily-of Paa-Atttwr:-l-snd_t11e-entire-Lo+3-Acthur-City_Coum:il_ha~.o__ reviewed the intent and benefits cf ti+e tirnjt%et as +:~eWied by the Board of the pigiCtl Workforce Academy and contiinue t~ vi~ice et+t suppor: in lwp~s of EDA funding for its full implementation. As reflected in the pre-application dncmnatr:, t .ere is a , eat nzed for this, type of job trainir,ll assistance. ;'his project will positively im?a~+ cur do~wnt(, rm •ommunliy and most difficult. uaining clientele. 7agether, our collarorative and collective fforts~tc imptementeffective job ~ir,(ng opportunities in light of comrninnarts in fte e~.pe:usiori~of ;oval industri..l plants is both timely and important. We hope that a positive response to tf is osquest for inve:,trr~+:nC in our community will tr: provided by your office as sawn as possible. [f you hav: itn;/ questions on this protect arn:: our ongoing support, please do rot hesitate to contact my offic: at (~>•09) 983-8105. Sinc~ere~[y~,~. ~, l~i/1ili~°'~9 ~/f~~~? v Deloris "9obbie" Princ: Mayor, City of Port Athur, Texas P.O. BO% t~85 • PCBT AR?ML'F. TEkAS 77fi~it -1[89 • 4J!I/5B?-9t ;;~ ~ F:iX x09/583.923' y: Southeast Texas 1.. Development Board August 1, 2007 Mr. Pedro Garza, Regional Director U.S. Economic Development Agency 504 Lavaca Street, Suite-1100 Austin, Texas- 78701-4037 RE: Pre-Application for Grant Bigital yi'orkjorce Academy, Inc. dba, Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Project Titled: "Strategic Petrochemical Industries -Employment Opportunities Enhancement° Targeted Population -Port Arthur, Texas Deaz Mr. Gazza, It is with,great pleasure that the Southeast Texas Workforce Development Boazd provides a letter of support to Digital Workforce Academy, Inc. dba, Golden Triangle Empowerment Center. Although new to our area, the .Board applauds their efforts "a~1d wishes them much success in their quest. to provide training opportunities to persons with severe barriers to employment. It is anticipated that upom successful completion of this. training, trainees will be afforded opportunities of employment in high growth and high wage jobs. > to the Aurora Building in Port Arthur. Southeast Texas is on the threshold of an unprecedented economic boom driven by over $10 billion of industrial expansion slated for the azea. The demand for highly skilled workers to construct these facilities over the next 3 to 5 years presents ahuge challenge. to the workforce systems`in~~S'outheast Texas. The ability to train and employ all``segments of the workforce is cntrcal , Thank you in advance for your consideration and hope that Digital Workforce Academy's proposal. will fmd favorable review from your agency. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call out office. Sincerely, _ ;_ Linda Brown Turk, Executive Director LBT/MS/ms COPt~9ITTEES: Capitol Office: E2.306.~ _, , _ P.0..8ox 2910 Austin, TX 78768-2910 512-463-0662 Fax: 512-063-8381 Jce.Deshotei@trouse.state.bc.os STATE of TEXAS HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES JOE DESHOTEL July 30, 2007 U.S. Econonuc Development Agency Mr:-Pedro Gana Regional Director 504 Lavaca Street; Ste. 1100 _ Austin, TX 78701-4037 Dear Mr. Garcia, Economic Developme CHAIRMAN Transportation Member Redlstricdng Member .This'is a letter of support for the Digital Workfor.,e Academy/ DBA Golden Triangle `Empowerment Center. Overthe next 6 years there will be over $15 billion of new construction in the petrochemical industry and economic development to accommodate the growth: An estimate of 12,000 trained workers will be needed in this area. The Aurora Building is located in the. downtown area and will be a key location to foster workforce training for displaced, underemployed, and The City of Port Arthur is taking steps toward making the city a better city with renovations-due. to Hurricane-Rita. I feel that replacing or renovating. old and damage buildings such as the Aurora Building in Port Arthur is not something that should.be done. but needs to be done, for the improvement of our city and to help revitalize the area I am sending this letter in full and enthusiastic support of this;project. The Aurora Building will be unplemented in a community within my district and I'feel it is an important step towazds further development of the community. If you have any questions, please coritact me at 409-724-0788. Sincerely, Joe D. Deshotel State Representative . 22nd Legislative. District ,. -_:~ ~ ~ .j ' EDIT°_a aP ISES L_C ~, August 6. 2007 U.S.EconomicDevelopmentAgency ,; F1TTN: Mr. Pedro Garza -.Regional Director 504 Lavaca Street, Suite 1100 Austin, Texas 78701-4037 ~ - Re: Support APre-Application far Grant Digital Workforce Academy Inc. DBA/ Golden Triangle Empowerment Center Project. Titled - "Strategic Petrochemical Industries -Employment Opportunities Enhancement For Targeted Populatien in-Port Arthur, Texas Dear Mr- Garza: Motiva Port Arthur Refinery takes this opportunity to provide this letter of suopori for the efforts ofthe Digital Nlorkforce Academy. Motiva is supporting. this workforce development initiative it Port'Arthur,,?axas. and believe this initiative can have a significant impact on tt:e underempioyed, disengaged vrorkforce n the area. - Yours very truly, / - -- --° - R.D_STROUSE .PROJECT INTEGRATION MANAGER ,~ a ~~ I, ,,.,, . ... . Not for Profit Docaarnents Digital Workforce Academy Texas Certificate of Incorporation Filing # 800121957 NAMES AND TITLES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Name Robert.Turner Addres 1008 Mark Ham /Austin, Texas 78753 Secretary Name Towanda Tumer Address 1008 Mark Ham /Austin, Texas 78753 Phone IRS /FEDERAL ID # FOR THE 501 C3 03-0498821 MAILING ADDRESS 3431 North Hills Drive #119 Austin,-Texas 78731 CONTACT PERSON NAME AND PHONE # Mr. Melvin White Phone #: 512 791-6166 Fax# 512 322-2360. E-Mail mwhifeCa~m~~iimanagement.com HISTORY/BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION The purposes for which. the corporation was formed are exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of Section 501 D(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Founded on September 11, 2002 and subsequently filing its articles of incorporation with the Texas Secretary of State, The Digital Workforce Academy Inc. DBA/ Golden Triangle Empowerment Center was incorporated to economic-and community development through community outreach and engagement, personal enrichment programs, industrial training and life skills training. The organizational goals are to ensure that people living in those areas tazgeted become participants instead of victims. ARTICdES OF INCORPORATION AS A SO1C3 P.0.3ox liG47 ~~ S` ~ ' .4usein,T«as'3't l-iti97 ~~: F" ~~ (Office of the Seeeeeaagr of St~tt= CERTIFICATE OF INCORPOR~tTIO1V O~ Digital Worktbrce Academy Fi]ing Number: Alm f 21951 Sa: etary of 51xrc The undersigned, as Secretary of State of Texa; hereby ceRit!rs that Articles of tncorlxxation Cor the above owned corpo.>atian have been rtxeived in this office and have bcea fa3md W cotefotm So law. Accanlingfy, the mdersigrted, as Secretary of Stare, oral by viRte of the authority vetted in the Secretary Sy law, hereby issus this Ccrtificafe oClntorparation. Is~uai3co-of d»s fatifsc.3fo of inwnorarion does nu[ awfiorize the use aCa name in ties ~tata ut v:ulatinn of the tip of snnM3a order the fxleral Tnu[emarlc Act off 9+6, the Texas tzadrmvk ?aw, the Assamncl Business ur Pm£cssional Name .4ct, ar tEe.uummnn yaw. [- Dated: C9ll1tZ002 _fCeerive:0~?iti2C92 .~, sue. M - ,q~~',%i Ciwjn Shea .]ccrntzrvof'Srate Came vi;i[ b cn:he ::aenst 9i `!~+.''.~•+.u su>x,tt ix uy P80?!F(517!4b3-i56i - F,15(~!:; .his :--/:~V fl l':' 1.1 EXHIBIT i°B" January _> 2008 Mr. Melvin White Digital Workforce Academy PO Box 6941 Austin, TX 78762 Re: Digital Workforce Academy Deaz Mr. White: The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) is pleased to inform your company that we have committed to reserve $50,000 during the 2007/2008' fiscal year as a local match towards the proposed grant submitted by Digital Workforce Academy, Inc. to the U. S. Economic Development Agency. We feel this project would facilitate the empowerment of hard to serve populations in this region.. Sincerely, Floyd Batiste Port Arthur Economic Development Corp. -CEO _ z.pr14509_exhibit