Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 3:30pm EED Board of Directors: VACANT, Position 1 Blanca Blanco, Position 2 Stephen Quezada, Position 3 William McConnell, Position 4 Domenic Laurenzo, Position 5 Joe Meppelink, Position 6 Erin Dyer, Position 7 Jose Valdez, Position 8 Devin Licata, Position 9 VACANT, Position 10 Taryn Sims, Position 11 Elliot Barner, Position 12 VACANT, Position 13 Marjorie Peña, Position 14 Susan Garcia, Position 15 Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, President
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Thursday, September 3, 2020
at 3:30pm
EED Board of Directors:
VACANT, Position 1
Blanca Blanco, Position 2
Stephen Quezada, Position 3
William McConnell, Position 4
Domenic Laurenzo, Position 5
Joe Meppelink, Position 6
Erin Dyer, Position 7
Jose Valdez, Position 8
Devin Licata, Position 9
VACANT, Position 10
Taryn Sims, Position 11
Elliot Barner, Position 12
VACANT, Position 13
Marjorie Peña, Position 14
Susan Garcia, Position 15
Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, President
Posted Agenda
EAST END DISTRICT
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
September 3, 2020
Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the East End District
(the “District”) will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., via a video/audio
conference. The video/audio conference meeting is authorized by the suspension of certain
provisions of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as described below.
To participate in the meeting using ZOOM, log into Zoom -
Meeting ID: 880 2595 5185
Password: 797016
To participate by audio only, dial the following number -
(346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 880 2595 5185
Password: 797016
The meeting is open to the public and is being held to consider, discuss and adopt such orders,
resolutions or motions and take such other direct or indirect actions as may be necessary,
convenient, or desirable with respect to the following matters:
1. Receive Public Comments in accordance with adopted procedures.
2. Assessments. Receive report on collection of assessments and authorize appropriate action;
report by Carl Sandin of Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP.
3. Appointment of Directors. Declare vacancies, if appropriate; appoint directors if appropriate.
4. Appointment of Committee Members. Declare vacancies, if appropriate; and appoint
directors to Committees if appropriate
5. Minutes. Approve minutes of previous Board meeting(s).
6. Security Report. Receive a security report related to Precinct 6 Security contract.
7. Financial Reports. Receive and approve the Treasurer’s reports on revenues and expenditures,
the investment report and the Finance Committee report, and authorize appropriate action.
8. Review Insurance Proposal from Texas Municipal League. Review and approve insurance
proposal from TML for renewal of District insurance policies, and authorize appropriate
action.
9. Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
and take appropriate action.
10. Presentation on Livable Center Study. Receive presentation from TEI regarding an update
on the Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study.
11. Amendment to Grant Award. Receive and approve amendment to workforce development
grant to Houston Community College – Southeast.
12. President’s Report – District Overview. Receive the President’s report on the following
District programs and authorize appropriate action:
a. Security and Public Safety:
1. Graffiti abatement program
2. Law Enforcement Coordination Team meeting
b. Visual and Infrastructure Improvements:
1. Right of way clean-up, litter pick-up, tire removal, dump site clean-up, and street
lamp repair
2. Report on the Roundabout
3. Report on 5310 Sidewalk Grant
4. Report on Lockwood Garage
5. Report from UP CDC
6. Report on Farmers Market
c. Marketing & Perception. Receive report on marketing activities.
d. Cultural District. Receive report on the Cultural District.
e. East End Improvement Corporation. Receive report on EEIC activity.
13. Adjourn.
9/3/2020 Board Agenda
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East End District
Table of Contents
EAST END DISTRICT Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 3:30pm
Table of Contents
1. Receive Public Comments in accordance with adopted procedures. Page 1
2. Assessments. Receive report on collection of assessments and authorize appropriate action.
Pages 2-16 3. Appointment of Directors. Declare vacancies, if appropriate; appoint directors if
appropriate. Page 17
4. Appointment of Committee Members. Declare vacancies, if appropriate; and appoint
directors to Committees if appropriate. Page 18
5. Minutes. Approve minutes of previous Board meeting(s). Pages 19-24
6. Security Report. Receive a security report related to Precinct 6 Security contract.
Page 25
7. Financial Reports. Receive and approve the Treasurer’s reports on revenues and
expenditures, the investment report and the Finance Committee report, and authorize
appropriate action. Pages 26-47
8. Review Insurance Proposal from Texas Municipal League. Review and approve
insurance proposal from TML for renewal of District insurance policies, and authorize
appropriate action. Pages 48, 49
9. Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Review the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2020-
2021 and take appropriate action. Pages 50-53
10. Presentation on Livable Center Study. Receive presentation from TEI regarding an
update on the Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study. Pages 54-67
11. Amendment to Grant Award. Receive and approve amendment to workforce development
grant to Houston Community College- Southeast. Pages 68-70
12. President’s Report – District Overview. Receive the President’s report on the following
District programs and authorize appropriate action: Page 71
a. Security and Public Safety:
1. Graffiti abatement program
2. Law Enforcement Coordination Team meeting
b. Visual and Infrastructure Improvements:
1. Right of way clean-up, litter pick-up, tire removal, dump site clean-up, and
street lamp repair
2. Report on the Roundabout
3. Report on 5310 Sidewalk Grant
4. Report on Lockwood Garage
5. Report from UP CDC
6. Report on Farmers Market
c. Marketing & Perception. Receive report on marketing activities.
d. East End Improvement Corporation. Receive report on EEIC activity.
Item #1
Public Comments
(in accordance with adopted procedure)
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Item #2
Assessments
Collected Assessments
Delinquent Assessments
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3
4
5
6
East End District
Lawsuit and Arbitration Status Detail as of 7/2/2020
Jur 976
Summary
Settled
3,344,899,308 Original value of Settled accounts as of 7/2/2020
1,479 Number of Settled accounts as of 7/2/2020
479,635,265 Reduction in value of Settled accounts
14.34% Average % reduction in value of Settled accounts
Unsettled
436,272,167 Original value of Unsettled accounts as of 7/2/2020
197 Number of Unsettled accounts as of 7/2/2020
.15 Tax rate per $100 valuation
$93,838 Estimated reduction in assessment on 197 Unsettled accounts,
based on 14.34% average
Historical data from Tax Years 2006 through 2013 were used to establish initial statistics for the
"average % reduction in value of Settled accounts."
F:\Company Info\Lawsuits\Lawsuit Status\East End Dist_976_LTS-Jul2 2020.xlsx
Revised 17 July 2020 page 1 of 1
prepared by: Equi-Tax Inc.
281.444.4866
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PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT L.L.P.
DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT REPORT
EAST END DISTRICT August 27, 2020
Amounts shown are 2019 base assessment amounts unless indicated.
Item 1. Receive Public Comments in accordance with adopted procedures.
There were no public comments.
Item 2. Assessments. Receive report on collection of assessments and authorize appropriate
action.
Ms. Townsend presented the delinquent assessment report. She reported that the District's
2019 assessments were 94% collected as of June 30, 2020. No action was necessary.
Item 3. Appointment of Directors. Declare vacancies, if appropriate; and appoint directors to
Board.
President Gorczynski updated the Board on the departure of Director Grover. No action was
necessary.
Item 4. Appointment of Committee Members.
No action was taken.
Item 5. Minutes. Approve minutes of previous Board meeting(s).
The Board next considered approving the minutes of the June 25, 2020, meeting. Director Valdez
moved to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2020, regular Board meeting, as presented.
Director Quezada seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Item 6. Security Report. Receive security report related to Precinct 6 Security contract.
Mr. Chavez reported on crime in the District. He reported that there has been an increase in theft
and burglaries. No action was necessary.
Item 7. Financial Reports. Receive and approve the Treasurer's reports on revenues and
expenditures, the investment report and the Finance Committee report, and authorize appropriate
action.
Ms. Townsend presented and reviewed with the Board a Financial Position Dashboard which
was created by the finance committee to clarify information that is considered with the budget
process. She then presented the monthly Financial Reports for June 30, 2020; the District's
investment report for June 2020; and the Leverage Log of Match, Grants and In-Kind Funds
2019-2020 (collectively, the “Reports”). After discussion, Director Barner moved to approve
the Reports, as presented. Director Peña seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Item 8. Amendment to Agreement with Harrisburg Tax Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) 23. Consider amendment to agreement with Harrisburg TIRZ to allocate funds towards increasing
Mr. Joyce reported on analytics regarding the District's social media platforms. He
also discussed the District's outreach efforts during July, 2020. No action was
necessary.
d. East End Improvement Corporation
Mr. Joyce reported that EEIC met July 17, 2020, without a quorum, to discuss
request from UP Art Studios to participate as partner for Big Walls, Big Dreams
Mural Festival. He also provided update on plans for the 2020 East End Street
Fest, which will take place virtually. No action was necessary.
Item 13. Adjourn.
There being no further business, the meeting was then adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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Item #6
Security Report
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Item #7
Financial Reports
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UNAUDITED 1 | P a g e
MEMORANDUM TO: Veronica Chapa Gorczynski, President FROM: Justine Townsend, YPTC Associate DATE: August 17, 2020 SUBJECT: Financial Reports for the Month and Ten Months Ended July 31, 2020 Financial Reports Included: Dashboard
Financial Position Dashboard – Page 4 Financial Statements
Governmental Funds Balance Sheet - Pages 5-6 Statement of Governmental Fund Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Month
Ended July 31, 2020 - Page 7 Statement of Governmental Fund Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Ten
Months Ended July 31, 2020 - Page 8 Governmental Funds Statement of Cash Flows – Page 9
Required Supplementary Information Budgetary Comparison Schedules – Month Ended July 31, 2020 – Page 11 Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Ten Months Ended July 31, 2020 – Page 12 Rolling Cash Forecast – Page 13
Supplementary Information Changes in Fund Balance of Assigned and Committed Funds – Page 15 Investment Report – Page 16 Accounts Receivable – Top Five Balances – Page 17
IMPORTANT NOTES AND RESULTS:
The East End District remains in a strong financial position to weather the current economic crisis. However, we are anticipating negative impacts to the District primarily due to reduced assessment collections in the remainder of this fiscal year. The management of the District has worked to find expense savings to offset the impact, as of July 31, 2020, $88,940 in expense savings has been identified and realized. These expense savings offset the potential assessments shortfall of $40,000. Please see the variance discussion below and the rolling cash forecast on page 12.
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IMPORTANT NOTES AND RESULTS (continued):
The total cash balance at the end of July was $2,277,024. The graph demonstrates a higher balance than previous years; the increase in balance is due to increased assessment revenue from increased property values and development and expense savings (explored below).
The total increase to fund balance as of the end of the tenth month of this fiscal year was $678,389. The budgeted increase in fund balance for the same time period is $123,363. The major drivers of this difference are discussed and summarized below. The graph below compares the YTD July 2020 results to the YTD July results in the previous five years. Please see the variance explanations below and the Changes in Fund Balance report on page 14 for more details.
$2,277,024
$1,923,186
$1,451,474
$1,669,918 $1,827,614
$1,243,835
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Total Cash Balance July 31st -(2015 - 2020)
Outliers in 2016 and 2017 were due to revenues and expenses for TIGER and
$678,389 $726,389
$363,989
$255,665
$(71,903)
$414,597
$(200,000)
$(100,000)
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
July YTD Changes in Fund Balance (2015 - 2020)
Change in Fund Balances
Outlier in 2016 due to
expenses for TIGER and TIP projects
Outlier in 2019 due to
revenue from HAA, TIRZ, and METRO
grants
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UNAUDITED 3 | P a g e
KEY VARIANCES DISCUSSION:
Explanations for significant departures (total net variance exceeds $5k) from budget during the ten months ended July 31, 2020 are categorized by timing and realized variances:
REVENUE TIMING VARIANCES Assessments unfavorable variance was primarily due to reduced collections. This remains a
timing variance, because we do not know yet whether this is a short-term delay in collections or if collections will suffer for the last two months of the fiscal year due to the pandemic’s harm to small businesses and the economy. By September 30, 2020, the shortfall could be as much as $40,000, if collections continue the current pattern.
Outsourced services favorable variance was due to increased activity and in increase authorized in the City of Houston contract. While annual revenue is likely going to exceed the annual budget, the uncertainty of economic conditions and the volume of outsourced services activity in the fourth quarter mean that it remains prudent to categorize this favorable variance as timing.
EXPENSE TIMING VARIANCES Security and public safety unfavorable variance was due to additional personal protection
equipment purchased in bulk. Marketing and perception favorable variances were primarily due to the timing of mural
work and the remaining cultural district grant expenditures pushed to the fourth quarter. Visual and infrastructure improvements favorable variances are primarily due to the delay
of Harrisburg parking garage legal fees, Esplanade expansion study, payroll, and the litter removal contract.
(50,000) - 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000
FAVORABLE TIMING VARIANCES
UNFAVORABLE TIMING VARIANCES
FAVORABLE REALIZED VARIANCES
UNFAVORABLE REALIZED VARIANCES
Summary of Variances by Department and Type
Expenses - Livable Center Expenses - Program Support Services
Expenses - Security & Public Safety Revenue - Street Markets
Revenue - Outsourced Services Revenue - Grants
Revenue - Assessments
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UNAUDITED 4 | P a g e
Program support services favorable variance was primarily due to delinquent tax contract services, office expenses, and payroll changes being budgeted too heavily in the first three quarters.
Livable centers expenditures had a favorable variance due to delayed project work while budget changes are being resolved. The project work is now underway and invoices are starting to be received. Please see the changes in fund balance for additional details on the project activity.
REVENUE REALIZED VARIANCES Grants favorable variance was due to additional grant funds provided by the TIRZ for the
Roundabout construction. Street markets unfavorable variance is due to the pandemic and resulting extended closure
of the Esplanade for gatherings including the Sunday Farmer’s Market, last Friday Nights, and rentals for events.
EXPENSE REALIZED VARIANCES
Security and public safety unfavorable variance was due to significant truck repair costs for the 2011 Isuzu and overtime payroll, offset by increased revenue. This realized portion will result in exceeding the current year budget, but it will be offset by increased graffiti abatement revenues.
Marketing and perception favorable variances were due to less bonus and payroll expenses than budgeted and decisions to cut the truck wraps from the current year budget to offset potential assessment revenue shortfalls.
Visual and infrastructure improvements favorable variances were due to cost savings in payroll, the canceled street market and special project activities. The unfavorable variance is due to the expense associated with the in-kind donation of $8,000 of trees from Trees for Houston; this is offset by in-kind revenue recognized in “Other” revenue.
Program support services favorable variances were due to less rent; utilities; personnel services; public hearing; and payroll expenses than budgeted.
Please let me know if you would like any additional information about the attached financial statements.
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*Examples of phases: Plans, Studies, Engineering, Construction, etc
Fund Balances without Restrictions or DesignationsUnassigned 1,155,745 (179,036) 976,709
Total Fund Balances 2,779,127 (361,508) 2,417,618
3,216,799$ (361,508)$ 2,855,291$
July 31, 2020
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Fund Balances
East End DistrictGovernmental Funds Balance Sheet
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 5
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General Operating
Capital Projects Total
RevenuesAssessments, net 16,318$ -$ 16,318$ Grant funding - - - Outsourced services 50,998 - 50,998 Street market - - - Other revenues 5,463 - 5,463
Total Revenues 72,779 - 72,779
ExpendituresSecurity and public safety 76,486 - 76,486 Marketing and perception 52,065 - 52,065 Visual and infrastructure imp. 75,358 - 75,358 Livable Center - 78,766 78,766 Program support services 81,665 - 81,665 Capital OutlayVisual and infrastructure imp. - - - Program support services - - -
Total Expenditures 285,574 78,766 364,341
Net Change In Fund Balances (212,796) (78,766) (291,562)
Fund BalancesBeginning of period 2,991,922 (282,742) 2,709,180 End of Period 2,779,127 (361,508) 2,417,618
East End DistrictGovernmental Fund Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund BalanceFor the Month Ended July 31, 2020
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 6
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General Operating
Capital Projects Total
RevenuesAssessments, net 2,861,435$ -$ 2,861,435$ Grant funding 4,167 96,542 100,709 Outsourced services 474,099 - 474,099 Street market 18,665 - 18,665 Other revenues 49,464 - 49,464
Total Revenues 3,407,829 96,542 3,504,371
Expenditures/ExpensesCurrentSecurity and public safety 696,851 - 696,851 Marketing and perception 508,553 - 508,553 Visual and infrastructure imp. 686,210 - 686,210 Livable Center - 105,990 105,990 Program support services 767,462 - 767,462
Capital OutlayVisual and infrastructure imp. 59,722 - 59,722 Program support services 1,195 - 1,195
Total Expenditures/Expenses 2,719,993 105,990 2,825,983
Net Change In Fund Balances 687,837 (9,448) 678,389
Fund BalancesBeginning of period 2,091,290 (352,060) 1,739,230 End of period 2,779,127 (361,508) 2,417,618$
East End DistrictGovernmental Fund Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund BalanceFor the Ten Months ended July 31, 2020
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 7
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678,389$
(80,696) 48,089 (6,780) 51,992 (6,248)
(78,285) (610)
(2,637) (8,545) 68,942
663,611
663,611
1,613,413
2,277,024$
East End DistrictGovernmental Funds Statement of Cash FlowsFor the Ten Months ended July 31, 2020
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 8
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Required Supplementary Information
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East End DistrictBudgetary Comparison SchedulesFor the Month Ended July 31, 2020
GENERAL OPERATING
General Operating Revenues Original and Final Budget Actual Variance
Assessments, net $ 1,000 16,318$ 15,318$ Grant funding - - - Outsourced services 45,700 50,998 5,298 Street market 3,000 - (3,000) Other revenues 3,674 5,463 1,789
Total Revenues 53,374 72,779 19,405
General Operating ExpendituresCurrent
Security and public safety 68,367 76,486 (8,119) Marketing and perception 41,874 52,065 (10,191) Visual and infrastructure imp. 66,385 75,358 (8,973) Program support services 70,917 81,665 (10,748)
Capital OutlayVisual and infrastructure imp. - - - Program support services - - -
Total Expenditures 247,543 285,574 (38,031)
Net Change In Fund Balances (194,169) (212,796) (18,627)
Fund BalancesBeginning of period 2,991,922 2,991,922 - End of Period 2,797,754$ 2,779,127$ (18,627)$
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Capital Projects Revenues Original and Final Budget Actual Variance
Grant funding -$ -$ -$ Capital Projects Expenditures
Livable center 35,000 78,766 (43,766)
Net Change In Fund Balances (35,000) (78,766) (43,766)
Fund BalancesBeginning of period (282,742) (282,742) 125,166 End of Period (317,742)$ (361,508)$ 81,400$
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 10
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Original and Final Budget
Actual Year-to-Date Variance
Projected Budget Year 2018-2019
Assessments, net $ 2,876,562 $ 2,861,435 $ (15,127) $ 2,915,062 Grant funding - 4,167 4,167 - Outsourced services 432,340 474,099 41,759 521,340 Street market 38,100 18,665 (19,435) 46,100 Other revenues 47,342 49,464 2,122 53,490
3,394,344 3,407,829 13,486 3,535,992
Security and public safety 686,157 696,851 (10,694) 829,024 Marketing and perception 600,520 508,553 91,967 683,550 Visual and infrastructure imp. 801,972 686,210 115,762 955,717
Workforce development - - - 87,452 Livable Center - - - 10,000 Program support services 810,531 767,462 43,069 966,651
Visual and infrastructure imp. 60,900 59,722 1,178 60,900 Program support services 2,900 1,195 1,705 2,900
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 14
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BANKINVESTMENT
#TYPE RATE
PURCHASE DATE
MATURITY DATE
AMOUNTMARKET VALUE
CASH ON HAND 7/31/2020 7/31/2020Space City Credit Star Savings #26091007 5$ 5$ Frost Bank Checking Account #50 2687674 0.01% 123,984 123,984 Frost Bank FTA Deposit Account #50 2687666 0.01% 11,787 11,787 Total Cash on Hand 135,776$ 135,776$
Beginning Balance 213,242$ Interest 2
Deposits 244,627 Withdrawals (322,095)
Ending Balance 135,776$ 135,776$ 135,776$
GENERAL FUND INVESTMENTS 7/31/2020 7/31/2020Certificates of Deposit None A 0.00% -$ -$ TexPool #79008 B 0.20% 48,014 48,014 Space City Credit Union Money Market #26091007 B 0.99% 250,000 250,000 Frost Bank Money Market #50 2687682 C 0.14% 1,882,230 1,882,230
2,180,244$ 2,180,244$
Beginning Balance 2,355,221$ Interest 236
Deposits -
Withdrawals (175,212) Total General Fund Investments 2,180,244$ 2,180,244$ 2,180,244$
Total Cash on Hand and GF Investments 2,316,020$ 2,316,020$
TYPE A=Certificate of DepositTYPE B=Direct Public Investment FundTYPE C=Other
Investment Officer Date Training Date
Investment Officer Date Training Date
This report and the District's Investment Policy are submitted to the Board for its review and to make any changes as determined by the Board to be necessary and prudent for the management of District Funds.The amounts reflected in the investment report reflect the financial institution's statement balances, not the book balances reflected in the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet.
East End DistrictInvestment Report7/1/2020 - 7/31/2020
The investments reported above for the period stated are in compliance with the investment strategy expressed in the Distrct's Investment Policy and the Public Funds Investment Act.
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 15
Houston Arts Alliance - Cultural District - - - - 37,000 37,000
City of Houston - Parks & Recreation 6,489 3,936 - - - 10,426
Southwest Management District 5,090 4,143 - - - 9,233
International Management District 4,372 4,560 - - - 8,932 Top 5 Accounts Receivable Total $ 15,952 $ 12,640 $ - $ - $ 208,723 $ 237,314
For the Ten Months ended July 31, 2020Accounts Receivable - Top Five BalancesEast End District
No assurance is provided on these financial statements. Substantially all disclosures required by GAAP omitted. 16
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Item #8
Insurance Proposal from Texas Municipal League
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Texas Municipal League Insurance Renewal Memo
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide details for the District’s insurance renewal through Texas
Municipal League (TML). TML is specialized insurance provided to units of government in the State of
Texas.
The District’s TML policy renews annually on October 1st. These are the rates provided by TML for the
effective date of October 1, 2020.
Coverage
Workers’ Compensation $ 13,791
General Liability 1,726
Law Enforcement Liability 535
Errors & Omissions Liability 3,438
Auto Liability 8,431
Auto Physical Damage 3,310
Cyber – no charge -
Real and Personal Property 8,996
Mobile Equipment 204
Total Insurance Liability $ 40,431
Total Premium 2020-2021 $ 40,431
Total Premium 2019-2020 $ 37,981
% increase 6.45%
Of note, Errors & Omissions Liability is insurance coverage to protect professional advice and volunteer
service against negligence. There’s a $2,000,000 limit per occurrence, or $4,000,000 for the year.
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Item #9
Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
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Working Budget Draft for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2021
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide details to support the initial review of the District’s working budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. This is the first working draft of the budget, management budget workshops will be held over the next three weeks to finalize a proposed budget.
The budget presented utilizes TIRZ grant revenues for the roundabout received during the current fiscal year to support the construction expenses. The amounts collected or earned in the current fiscal year have been presented first in the proposed budget. The total amount of projected carried forward from this year proposed to be expended in FY20-21 is $202,165, though the total amount projected to be carried forward and available in FY20-21 is $1,579,448. This amount includes the budgeted ending fund balance, projected budget variances, and a grant of $96,542 received from the TIRZ in FY19-20 and required to be expended in FY20-21. This amount has been adjusted to remove all non-cash and non-spendable fund balances projected to be carried forward. The carry forward balance represents the projected ending cash position of the District on September 30, 2020.
This first version of the budget has been prepared with the most conservative revenues reported, in order to account for the reduction in collections, the increase in assessment values has not been incorporated and the budget has remained flat. Due to the conservative budgeted revenues the District management has prioritized their greatest needs and have included them in the attached budget. We have included a request for various equipment replacements of $28,450.
Key differences and assumptions included in the first version of the budget:
1. the Street Market and Esplanade event closures will continue through the first six months of the fiscal year; 2. completion of the HAA grant will occur in FY19/20, and not new grants will be received; 3. included $20,000 for cultural district activities as will be outlined in the strategic plan; 4. the goal was to keep the organization-wide operations budget the same or less than the current fiscal year; and 5. the total budgeted operations expenditures in FY19/20 is $3,586,194 and the total budgeted expenditures in
FY20/21 is $3,406,088.
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2020 - 2021 Budget Total
$ 1,318,824
260,624
$ 1,579,448
2019 - 2020 Budget Total
2020 - 2021 Budget Total
Budget Variance
Donor Restricted Fund BalancesCultural District activities(HAA grant funds received in FY 18-19)
$ 132,500 $ - $ (132,500)
Board Designated Fund Balances* Capital Projects Fund 610,991 588,543 (22,448)
** Cash outlay from Capital Projects Fund 228,340 237,000 8,660
***Budget stabilization reserve (10% Assessments)
291,506 291,506 -
****Contingency reserve (3% Total Expense)
107,256 101,583 (5,673)
Vehicle replacement fund 55,400 28,450 (26,950)Building pre-development 30,000 15,000 (15,000)Capital asset replacement, streetscape maintenance and development(not covered by insurance)
70,000 70,000 -
Fund Balances without Restrictions and DesignationsUnassigned fund balance - 465,818 465,818
Fund BalancesBeginning of period 1,525,993$ 1,797,900$ 271,907$
*
**
***
****
FY19-20 Projected additional carryforward (based on actual activity YTD)
Preliminary approval only - funds are only utilized if grant funded construction projects experience an overrun due to unforeseen circumstances
East End DistrictFirst Working Draft Budget - Operating and CapitalFor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
FY19-20 Budgeted carryforward and fund balances (Spendable portion only)
Total FY19-20 Projected Carryforward
Capital Projects Fund - unallocated portion $173,085, remaining $415,458 allocated to roundabout and parking garage
Preliminary approval only - expenditure of designated capital funds will be reliant upon award of DOT grant; cash outlay for sidewalk projects
Preliminary approval only - funds are only utilized if assessments are not collected as budgeted
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2019 - 2020 Budget Total
General Operating
Capital Projects
Total Budget Variance
RevenuesAssessments, net 2,915,062$ 2,915,062$ -$ 2,915,062$ -$
* Grant funding 48,000 - 363,323 363,323$ 315,323 Outsourced services 521,340 539,754 - 539,754$ 18,414 Street market 46,100 15,000 - 15,000$ (31,100) Other revenues 53,490 39,590 - 39,590$ (13,900)
Total Revenues 3,583,992 3,509,406 363,323 3,872,729$ 288,737
Expenditures/ExpensesCurrent
Security and public safety 829,024 847,787 - 847,787$ 18,763 ** Marketing and perception 683,550 505,556 - 505,556$ (177,994)
Visual and infrastructure imp. 955,717 907,725 - 907,725$ (47,991) Workforce development 87,452 87,500 - 87,500$ 48
*** Livable Center 295,000 - 668,806 668,806$ 373,806 Program support services 966,651 1,029,069 - 1,029,069$ 62,418
Capital OutlaySecurity and public safety - - - -$ - Marketing and perception - - - -$ - Visual and infrastructure imp. 60,900 28,450 - 28,450$ (32,450) Program support services 2,900 - - -$ (2,900)
Total Expenditures/Expenses 3,881,194 3,406,088 668,806 4,074,894$ 193,700
Net Change In Fund Balances (297,202) 103,318 (305,483) (202,165)$ 95,037
Fund BalancesBeginning of period 1,530,153 753,905 825,543 1,579,448$ End of period 1,232,951$ 857,223$ 520,060$ 1,377,283$
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FY 2020 - 2021 Budget
Expenditure of designated capital funds will be for the roundabout, sidewalk projects, and the Lockwood Intermodal projects
Grant funding consists of reimbursements for roundabout and sidewalk projects, estimated based on pace of project expenditures expected
Economic Development budget supports the development and management of new infrastructure and capital improvements, planned projects for the fiscal year-ending September 30, 2021 are currently estimated to be worth up to $45 million for the East End District.
East End DistrictFirst Working Draft Budget - Operating and CapitalFor the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
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Item #10
Livable Centers Study
(Presentation)
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Live/Viva Greater EastwoodProject Update
East End District Board of DirectorsAugust 26, 2020
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Today’s Briefing Topics
vProject TimelinevInput to DatevRecommendations OverviewvNext Steps
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Where are We?
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Where are We?
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vWe’re asking for public input through September 8th!
vOnline preference and priority survey
v 2 virtual open house eventsvOnline rewatch of open
house
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What Did We Hear?
277 Comments from surveys and interactive mapvSidewalks and intersections were a top are of concernvRailroad crossings are barriersvNo trails or bikeways are desiredvMore gardens, walking paths, playgrounds and open spacesvMixed use development is most desiredvBiggest asset: Strong history and culturevBiggest challenge: adequate amenities and safe mobility options
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Proposed Recommendations
v6 primary recommendations
Greater Eastwood is…1. Anchored by Great Streets2. Active & Healthy3. A Hub for Education4. A Connected & Walkable Community5. A Place with Strong & Vibrant Culture6. Rich with Opportunities for the Future
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1. Anchored by Great Streets
vStreets are the backbones of communities and neighborhoods
vPhysical activity and social connections are important
vOpportunities to enhance community health and support environmental resiliency
vRecommendations include:vGreen corridorsvPark System ImprovementsvSocial Spaces for Community
InteractionvEnvironmental Quality & Resiliency
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3. A Hub for Education
vSchools are places for children to learn, grow, interact with others, and build a sense of community
vFocusing on access to schools for children and families to walk or bike
vRecommendations:v School Streetsv Data Collection Programv School Access Assessment
Programv School Access Plan
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4. A Connected & Walkable Community
vConnected networks provides mobility choices for people of all ages, abilities, and incomes.
vReinforce opportunities for people to access schools, parks, shopping, jobs, etc. in ways that are economical and healthy.
vBuilds off the backbone of great streets:vFocus on WalkabilityvTransit Stop ImprovementsvSafe intersection/crossingvBuilding a Bike Network
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5. A Place with Strong & Vibrant Culture
v Incorporating culture and history into public space and development projects
vUtilizes placemaking, branding, signage, gateways, public art, and furnishings to showcase the community culture and build on it for the future.
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6. Rich with Opportunities for the Future
vGreater Eastwood is prime for building on infrastructure & transit investments.
vInvestments can become catalytic opportunities for economic investments, job opportunities, and housing options.
vLarge industrial tracts are likely to redevelop presenting new opportunities to enhance the neighborhood. 12
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Next Steps
vContinue gathering community feedbackvDevelop project prioritizationvCreate an Implementation PlanvPlan completion: end of October
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Item #11
Amendment to Grant Award
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Request for Amendment to Workforce Grant Agreement with Houston Community College Southeast
The purpose of this memorandum is to offer background for consideration of an amendment request to the Workforce Grant Agreement with Houston Community College Southeast (HCC
Southeast). Background: HCC Southeast was one of three awardees of the East End District Workforce Grant (a two-year grant for years 2020 and 2021). Specifically, HCC Southeast was awarded a Forklift Operator Grant in the amount of $25,000 or $12,500 per year contingent on the mid-grant report submission.
To date:
18 students have been served for a total spent of $3,060, there is an amount of $9,440 remaining.
Forklift classes cannot be offered in person because HCC is remote learning (anticipated to end in October 2020)
The current deadline to expend funding is September 30, 2020. HCC is requesting to extend the expenditure deadline to December 31, 2020 for the first year of funding. HCC is further proposing to use the remaining $9,440 in available funds for either a Certified Logistic Associate (CLA) or Certified Logistic Technician (CLT) (nationally recognized certificates by Manufactured Skills Standards Council). The CLA/CLT class is $912 per student compared to $170 person for the Forklift Training Certificate class. This change in tuition price will yield approximately 10 students receiving assistance instead of 55 students originally outlined in the grant (an approximate loss of 45 students). HCC SE is further requesting to maintain flexibility to provide either the Forklift certificate or the CLA/CLT certificates thru December 31, 2020. These certifications are needed by industry and companies in the area, especially in high-demand given the current changes in our community and local-economy. Unfortunately, the beneficiary number of students will be reduced. This request has been reviewed by members of the Workforce Grant Committee. They recommend support of this amendment (details in the staff recommendation below) and ask for flexibility and special consideration in this time of COVID-19.
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Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends support of the amendment request, and offers the second year award of funding in the amount of $12,500 either after December 31st or when the District receives notice the funds are expended and receives an acceptable mid-term grant report submission, whichever comes first. Additionally, District staff recommends the District be flexible regarding the number of students, as appropriate, given the costs of either $170 (for forklift certificate) or $912 (for CLA/CLT).
Security Outreach and Coordination. Coordinated with HPD and Precinct 6 to address the issues outlined below:
Ø Weingarten Properties, Old Town Harrisburg, Street to Kitchen and Bobby Bacon on graffiti, encampments and panhandling issues along Harrisburg Corridor.
Ø Staff will use un-spent public safety dollars from the Cantina Initiative with HPD to do CPTED Inspections and additional patrols to assist business that are having recurring crime issues on their properties. Current hot spot includes Harrisburg Corridor, but will focus on the Magnolia area which has the highest crime rate in the East End.
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Visual and Infrastructure Improvement
Field Services ProvidedJuly 2020
416Bags of Litter
Collected
123Miles Mowed
9Cubic Yards of Trash disposed
6Streetlight Reported
16Surveyed
1,408Graffiti Sites
Removed
124Tires
Collected
6 Dumpsites Collected
0 Service Hours
14311 Calls
108Bandit Signs
Collected12
Shopping Carts
Harrisburg Pavers Repairs Completed
Special Projects – Cleanups
before after7200 & 7300 S Loop E Fwy
before after6500 Gulf Fwy
before after6500 Gulf Fwy
before after4900 Gulf Fwy
before after4900 Gulf Fwy
before after4800 Gulf Fwy
before after7500 J W Peavy
before after7100 Navigation
before after2800 Harrisburg
before after2800 Harrisburg
before after5800 Gulf Fwy
before after5800 Gulf Fwy
before after5800 Gulf Fwy
5310 Grant SidewalksFinished bus shelters along Canal St. and Lockwood Dr.
Insulation and sheetrock installation
Concrete block installation at restrooms
Electrical, HVAC units and ductwork installation
Roof replacement progress
Parking lot asphalt and striping
Rooftop units installation
Marketing & Perception
District OutreachAugust 2020
• June 26th – Harris County Resiliency Task Force Stakeholder Meeting
• July 29th – Complete Communities Magnolia Park / Manchester Meeting• August 4th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study, Agency Coordination Meeting w/ TxDOT• August 5th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study, Agency Coordination Meeting w/ METRO• August 6th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study, Agency Coordination Meeting w/ COH• August 7th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting• August 11th – Houston Botanic Garden Steering Committee Meeting• August 11th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study, Agency Coordination Meeting w/ Harris County• August 11th – Webinar with Houston Business Journal Leadership Trust (Publishing)
• August 19th – HGAC Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting• August 19th – Webinar with Houston Business Journal Leadership Trust (Accelerating Success)• August 24th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study Virtual Open House (English Sessions)• August 25th – Greater Eastwood Livable Centers Study Virtual Open House (Spanish Sessions)
Strategies: 1.3, 2.1, 2.2
August 2020 EEIC Meeting Updates
• Receive report providing an update on the East End Street Fest: Live from Home including budget, marketing, lineup, and production schedule. No action necessary.