HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15763: PORT ARTHUR DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)Office of the City Secretary
Mem®randum
T0: Mayor, C'dy Council and C'dy Manager
FROM: Assistant Cily Secretary Sherri Bella
DATE: February 18, 2010.
SUBJECT: P.R No.15163; Council Meeting February 23, 2010
Attached is P.R. No. 15763 as it pertains to memt~ers of the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Board.
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tioard of directors (described below in detaIl) is one way of achieving this objective.
7e it is necessary to have representation from a variety of stakeholders on the board,
there. is a tradeoff between the number of members and their ability to be focused,
achieve a consensus, or act decisively and effectively. Therefore, the IEDC team
recommends establishing a small and nimble board of directors with an emphasis on
business leaders.
Board of Directors
Strong leadership and clear vision are the
cornerstones of any successful organization.
Bringing in the right leaders to the governing
body will ensure that the mission is balanced
with the external environment. The practical
means by which a board accomplishes this
includes:
• Financial oversight
• Strategic planning
• Raising funds
• Developing policy
• Communiryrelations
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Hiring/firing Executive Director
• Development of the Board of Directors
• Providing counsel'
The IEDC team recommends a seven-member board that brings expertise in
finance, real estate development, retail/commercial attraction and government
relations to the Downtown PPP. IEDC recommends the following composition for
the board of directors:
• City of Port Arthur - 3 seats, with at least one appointment from the
petrochemical industry such as the Port Arthur Industrial Group
• PAEDC - 2 seats, with at least one appointment from the petrochemical
industry such as the Pott Arthur Industrial Group
• Chamber of Commerce - 1 seat
• Lamar State College Port Arthur - 1 seat
This structure will result in a diverse board with input from both the public and
private sectors. Each nominating entity will provide three nominations for each `
board seat. The nominations will be confirmed by the Port Arthur City Council from
among the nominations submitted. Board members will be appointed for staggered,
fixed terms of three years.
*Hummef, Joan M Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization, Second Edition, (Minneapolis, University o/Minnesota Pmss,
1996)
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WHEREAS, the Economic Development Corporation Board has appointed Vicki
Derese and Kerry Thomas to the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Board; and
WHEREAS, Lamar State College Port Arthur has appointed Conrad Cooper to
the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Boazd; and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has appointed Mark Viator to the Boazd.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the term of office shall be three (3) yeazs and shall be
staggered, effective immediately.
Section 3. That the purpose of the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization
Boazd is to work with City Council to implement a revitalization strategy plan for
downtown Port Arthur.
Section 4'. That the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Boazd shall be
made up of twelve (12) members that bring expertise in finance, real estate development,.
retail/commercial attraction and government relations and include professionals from the
petrochemical industry and senior management from major private sector employers.
Section 5. That is hereby appointed by the City of Port
Arthur as a member to the Port Arthur Downtown Revitalization Board.
Section 6. That a copy of the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D., 2010, at a Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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PR 15763
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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