Fall 2022 Inside La Marque Volume 20

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LA MARQUE Community news from the City of La Marque and the La Marque Economic Development Corporation

Bayou Fest 2022 Featuring Stoney La Rue with Hamilton Loomis and Dion Pride

Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission Annual Fall Sweep

Trash/Recycle 2022-2023 Schedule

Fall 2022

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2022-2023 Trash & Bayou Fest Recycle Schedule Entertainment RON CROWDER Chairman La Marque EDC Board

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TAPS Program / Fire Prevention Week

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ALEX GETTY Executive Director La Marque EDC

Fall Sweep/Water Tower Updates/ Various Roads Project

MANDY WOODBURN Public Relations Specialist La Marque EDC

6 Bayou Fest Events

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Shine On La Marque

EDC Grant Opportunities

Shine On La Marque is a video spotlight series featuring local businesses.

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Light Up La Marque/ Garden Club

Shop Local. It Matters!

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View our Shine On series on Youtube by scanning this QR Code

Yard of the Month

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Police Recruitment/ City Business Updates

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Friends,

SAVE THE DATES! OCT. 09

START OF FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

OCT. 15

BAYOU FEST

NOV. 05

FALL SWEEP

NOV. 11

VETERANS DAY

NOV. 24

THANKSGIVING

Dec. 06

CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec. 15

LIGHT UP LA MARQUE WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Dec. 25

CHRISTMAS

Dec. 31

NEW YEARS EVE

As the years go by, I must say one of my favorite times of year is fall. So much excitement. The new school year, cooler weather, the holiday season, football! It's a magical time of transformation; in our great city, it is our birthday!!! We were born in 1953 on October 10th. And this year, like every year, it's time to throw a party!! Be with us this year for our annual birthday bash, a.k.a. Bayou Fest. This year as always, will be an amazing time for both children and adults.

Please stay tuned to your local sources of information about Bayou Fest.

See you there!

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CITY NEWS AND UPDATES Various Roads Project Update Starting in Spring, crews have been hard at work improving our streets! This Various Roads Project involves constructing an asphalt overlay with isolated base repairs for twelve roads. Be prepared to use alternate routes while crews continue to make our city beautiful.

Estimated Timeline

Water Tower Revamp The La Marque water tower near Gulf Greyhound Park is getting a makeover!

Along with welding repairs and containment removal, the water tower is also getting a new paint job and a new logo. Throughout the fall season, crews will be seen disinfecting the tank and water blasting the interior and exterior of the water tower. The project is expected to be complete in November 2022.

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CITY NEWS AND UPDATES

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022 STARTS AT 12:00PM

STARTS AT 8:30AM

FROM

CRAFT VENDORS KIDS' ACTIVITIES FOOD TRUCKS FREE CONCERTS

9:00AM-1:00PM

FIREWORKS SHOW AT 10:00PM HIGHLAND BAYOU PARK I-45 SOUTH, EXIT 10 lamarquebayoufest.com

Scan QR code for more Bayou Fest info

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WE MEAN BUSINESS!

By Alex Getty LMEDC Executive Director

The La Marque Economic Development Corporation’s (LMEDC) mission is to assist in the development of a strong, diversified economy for the City of La Marque. Accomplishing this takes a multifaceted approach that consists of efforts that help to promote business retention, business expansion, and recruitment.

LMEDC is 100% funded by sales tax collected from purchases made inside the city limits of La Marque.

Therefore, when a qualifying purchase is made, sales tax is collected at the point of sale and is sent to the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

LMEDC can use sales tax funds to incentivize development projects that create jobs in our City. Several types of incentives and tools are available, which can be found by going to incentives@lmedc.com.

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to as the crème de la crème of economic development incentives. A grant, in this case, is an investment by an economic development corporation in a business for agreed-upon specific improvements and performance. Once awarded, a grant does not need to be repaid if the requirements are met.

That’s a pretty good deal!

An agreement must contain a schedule of additional payroll or jobs to be created or retained, the capital investment to be made by the business enterprise and the terms for repayment of the EDC’s investment if the business fails to meet the specific requirements.

LMEDC is currently looking for opportunities to assist businesses. Working together to improve and diversify the economy in La Marque benefits everyone!

THE 101 ON THE PROCESS •

Have an initial meeting with the EDC director to discuss your project (goals, objectives, timeline, budget, etc.).

A predevelopment meeting may be recommened.

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The applicant then completes the application and returns it for an initial review; to ensure all the required and pertinent information is included.

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Once complete, the item can go on an agenda for EDC board review at a monthly board meeting.

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Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend that meeting to answer any questions the Board of Directors may have.

Get In Touch To discuss in greater detail the process or current opportunities in La Marque, contact: Alex Gettty, Executive Director La Marque Economic Development Corporation agetty@lmedc.com 409-938-9258

HEALTH & SAFETY Fire Prevention Week October 9th - 15th

100th Anniversay of Fire Prevention Week The La Marque Fire Department will provide residents with an “Exit Drill” kit that includes graph paper and a guide to creating a plan to escape your home in case of a fire.

To pick up your free Exit Drill Kit, call 409938-9267. Supplies are limited and available during October 9-15.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on an early warning from smoke alarms and planning. The La Marque Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2022 Fire Prevention Week theme. The LMFD will visit schools to educate students on the importance of having a plan and fire safety. For

more information, please visit fpw.org.

TEEN AND POLICE SERVICE ACADEMY COMING TO LA MARQUE HIGH SCHOOL Teens and police service (TAPS) places at-risk teens on equal footing with police to exchange ideas and learn from each other. The program will bring together the best of La Marque policing and lessons learned from educational programs that seek to prevent the use of controlled drugs, gang membership, and violent behavior. With at-risk teens being the least-participatory group in the community, officers appointed to the TAPS program will visit La Marque High School during regular hours.

"There is a need for our city to provide programs to ensure that our teens acquire insight on enhancing their quality of life, as well as that of their families, neighbors, and peers," says Chief of Police Randall Aragon.

"At-risk teens will receive training and guidance from our officers on why crime exists and how it may be prevented and controlled. It will foster a genuine partnership between the participants and the police department."

For more information, visit www.tapsacademy.org/

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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

La Marque Garden Club Beautification Projects

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La Marque Garden Club

Yard of the Month

Do you know someone in our community that has a beautiful yard?

The Keep La Marque Beautiful Commission would like to recognize homeowners and businesses that go the extra mile to make their property shine. To nominate someone in our community, cut out this door hanger and place it on the doorknob of that homeowner or business.

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