West Fort Bend Management District

FY 2008-09 Annual Report

Purpose of the District

Generate improvements to stimulate economic development

within the area

History of the District

Proposed by the City of Rosenberg, City of Richmond and the George Foundation

Created through Senate Bill 1820, which was passed by the Texas Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in 2005.

Initial standards approved in 2007 Landscape Master Plan created in 2008 First Project underway in 2009

Roles of the District

Service Provider– Tourism– Traffic Control and Security– Increased and Improved Maintenance

Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance– Street and road signage, lighting and banners– Design and construction of streets and sidewalks– Signage and design of historical areas

Architectural and Landscape Regulations– Standards may be approved with the consent of the City

Councils of Rosenberg and Richmond

Funding Sources

Authority to impose an assessment with the consent of owners of a majority of the property values. This applies only to commercial property.

Voluntary Contributions/Grants Currently, the District is funded by contributions from the

development corporations of Rosenberg and Richmond, as well as by some contributions made by the George Foundation and the private sector for specific projects.

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Previous Areas of Emphasis

2006– Creation of Architectural and Landscape Standards

2007– Adoption and implementation of Architectural and Landscape

Standards 2008

– Creation of a Landscape Master Plan

2009 Areas of Emphasis

Re-Codification of Standards– Standards Committee revising draft version– Addresses industrial vs. commercial development

Billboards along Rail Right-of-Way– Focusing on F.M. 762 along BNSF ROW

Planning for F.M.762/U.S. 59 Improvements– Key entryway for both Richmond and Rosenberg– Extension of Rosenberg Development Corporation mowing

from F.M. 762 to Rabb’s Bayou in Richmond ETJ– Seeking grant funding for Entryway features identified in the

Landscape Master Plan

Areas of Emphasis Cont.’ed

Long-Range Financial Planning– Identified need for full-time Executive Director who can raise

funds Transition of Plan Review and Inspections Role to the

Cities– Part of the solution to the Long-Range Financial Planning

issue– Cities reimbursed by permit fees– “One-Stop” convenience for builders/developers

FY 09 Financial Summary

FY 09 Beginning Balance $33,666FY 09 Revenues $84,563

Rosenberg Dev Corp $40,000

Richmond Dev Corp $40,000

Plat Review Fees 4,000

Interest 563

FY 09 Expenditures $80,721

FY 09 Ending Balance $37,508

FY 2008-09 New Businessesin the WFBMD

Blue Wave Carwash Certificate of Recognition

National Oilwell Varco Downhole Tool

Houston Federal Credit Union

Los Puentes Office Development

Oak Bend Medical Center

Other New Businesses

Super 8 Motel Baskins/Former K-Mart Redevelopment Benton Road Self-Storage (Permitted) Avenue I Self-Storage (Permitted) Satya Development Project (59/36) (Platted)