STATE OF TEXAS 3 January 14, 2025 COUNTY OF ORANGE 3 BEI IT REMEMBERED THAT a regular meeting of the Orange Economic Development Corporation of the City of Orange, Orange County, Texas, was held in the City Council Chambers (Library Auditorium) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. EDC MEMBERS PRESENT: Jason Rodrigue President George Mortimer Vice-President Mary McKenna Secretary Caroline Hennigan Treasurer Larry Spears Jr. Director Kimberly Manning Director Margaret Hope-Adams Director EDC MEMBERS ABSENT: None COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Burch Council Member Brad Childs Council Member (arrived at 8:06 a.m.) COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Terrie T. Salter Council Member Matt Chandler Council Member STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Kunst City Manager Jay Trahan Assistant City Manager, Director of Economic Development Patricia Anderson City Secretary Jennifer Pool Deputy City Secretary Hillary Gravett Assistant EDC Director Cheryl Zeto Director of Finance Mike Zeto CIS Manager Lane Martin Chief of Police Adam Jack Director of Public Works STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT: None President Rodrigue called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. MOTION FINDING THAT THE ADVANCE POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 8.1200 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE, TEXAS HAVE BEEN METI IN RELATION TO ALL MINUTES AND PENDING RESOLUTIONS ON THIS AGENDA AND THAT THE READING OF SUCH ITEMS BE CONFINED TO THE CAPTION OF THE RESOLUTIONS. Orange Economic Development Corporation 2 January 14, 2025 Secretary McKenna moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Director Manning, which carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-President Mortimer moved to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2025 Orange Economic Development Corporation Meeting. Second to the motion was made by Secretary McKenna, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT SAFNX MOB ORANGE, LLC, AD DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITYCOMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTERI DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Public Hearing began at 8:02 a.m. Ms. Gravett gave a brief overview ofthe project. She advised was previously approved for Nexcore, however they have requested SAFNX MOB Orange, LLC be named as the recipient of the grant. Public Hearing ended at 8:03 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TOINFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTS. AT AWESOME PLAZA, 1509 N. 16TH STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, IN. AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Public Hearing began at 8:04 a.m. Ms. Gravett gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Kherany, project owner, and Mr. Kovatch advised they were thankful for the EDC's consideration and are hoping to attract newi tennants with the end results of this project. Council Member Childs arrived to the meeting. Public Hearing ended at 8:07 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT NEWTON CORE, LLC Orange Economic Development Corporation 3 January 14, 2025 (BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLING LANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, IN AN AMOUNTI NOTTO EXCEED $120,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Public Hearing began at 8:07 a.m. Ms. Gravett gave a brief overview of the project. Mr. Nelson, project owner, advised he is excited about the project. Director Manning asked when his current project on Park Street is anticipated to be completed. Mr. Nelson advised within the next 60 days. Public Hearing ended at 8:09 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TO INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Public Hearing began at 8:09 a.m. Mr. Trahan gave al brief overview of the project and advised the project owner was unable to attend the meeting, due to a scheduling conflict. Public Hearing ended at 8:10 a.m. DISCUSSIONACTION MOTION WITHDRAWING THE $50,000.00 EDC INCENTIVE FROM NEXCORE (CHRISTUS HOSPITAL - ORANGE), 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Director Spears moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Treasurer Hennigan, which carried unanimously. MOTIONOFINTENTTOAPPROVEANORANGE ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) INCENTIVE WITH SAFNX MOB ORANGE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 6901 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN ANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Director Manning moved to approved the motion. Second to the motion was made by Director Spears, which carried unanimously. MOTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH AWESOME PLAZA, LLC, 1509 N. 16TH STREET, ORANGE, TEXAS77630, FOR ELIGIBLEINFRASTRUCTUREI IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Orange Economic Development Corporation 4 January 14, 2025 Treasurer Hennigan moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Secretary McKenna, which carried unanimously. MOTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH NEWTON CORE, LLC (BOWLING VILLAGE APARTMENTS), 3320 BOWLING LANE, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, FOR ELIGIBLE INFRASTRUCTURE MPROVEMENTSNANANOUNTNOTTOEXCED: $120,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Vice-President Mortimer moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Director Spears, which carried unanimously. MOTION OF INTENT TO APPROVE AN EDC INCENTIVE WITH ACE BUSINESS PARK, LLC, 4200 HWY 105, ORANGE, TEXAS 77630, FORELIGIBLEI INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Director Spears moved to approve the motion. Second to the motion was made by Treasurer Hennigan, which carried unanimously. REPORTS FROM DIRECTORS Director Spears wished everyone a Happy New Year" and advised he is looking forward to the new year. Vice-President Mortimer, Director Adams wished everyone a Happy New Year". President Rodrigue advised he is excited about the new year and making the City of Orange prosperous. ADJOURN TO CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. a) Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations as authorized by Section 551 of the Texas Government Code: (1) Deliberation regarding real estate development project proposal as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code - CHILDS Ace Hardware Project Update/TxDOT Curb Cut. The Economic Development Corporation met in a closed executive session at 8:16 a.m. Mr. Brad Childs left the meeting at 8:38 a.m. Orange Economic Development Corporation 5 January 14, 2025 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Economic Development Corporation reconvened in open session at 8:58 a.m. There was no action taken for Item 8 a (1). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Corporation, Director Manning moved to adjourn the meeting. Second to the motion was made by Director Spears, which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:58 a.m. Jason Rodrigue President ATTEST: PMaylhienna Mary McKenna, Secretary