The recipient entity's physical address:
           101 S Franklin, Suite A
Bastrop, LA 71220

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 108
Bastrop, LA 71221

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          John S. Bond
Hugo Hughes
Bob Jackson

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2245

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $25,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Alex Rankin
Director/Registered Agent
411 S Washington
Bastrop, LA 71220

Billy Jordan
Director/Chairman
1727 E Madison
Bastrop, LA 71220

Mario Bershell
Director/Vice Chairman
714 S Washington
Bastrop, LA 71220

Robert Green
Director/Past Chairman
7680 Green Crest
Bastrop, LA 71220

Kathy Lenard
Director/Secretary/Treasurer
122 Tall Oaks Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220

Kay King
Office Administrator
6281 Maxwell Rd
Bastrop, LA 71220

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This organization requests assistance remodeling a historic building along the courthouse square for use as an Economic Development Resource Center. The location is near other governmental and professional offices. This building is in the oldest remaining section of the original Town of Bastrop, developed in the mid-1800s. The area continues to be on a primary traffic corridor, which provides high visibility. However, the lack of available parking limit use as high-density retail and shopping venues leaving some building vacant. This building has parking space at the rear entrance, which conveniently connects the Bastrop Visitor and Convention Center parking area.
Historically, the building was used for retail sales, but renovation is needed to accommodate offices to provide services to the public. The renovation will include rearranging the floor plan and upgrading the electrical and HVAC systems. The organization needs space for community business support, short-term workspace, and training. The organization plans to move from our current office to expand services and maximize the benefits of existing administration costs.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $25,000
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Improvements made with state monies will improve accessibility for businesses and individuals to utilize the organization's services to identify locations and obtain licenses, permits, and information. Courtesy space will be available for interviews, meetings, and support during project development. The organization will be better equipped to provide small-group and individual training space to improve business skills and opportunities.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          1. Improving public access to the organization's services by increasing proximity to governmental offices that issue permits and licenses.
2. Providing accessible courtesy services focused on business and skills development by utilizing administrative resources more effectively.
3. Establishing a visible Economic Development Resource Center to increase public morale through improving public awareness of the organization's efforts and accomplishments.
4. Enhance the Historic District and Main Street by creating an attractive professional office and revitalizing a vacant building on a primary traffic corridor.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           Nine (9) months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 None
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 None

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 None

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               None

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               None

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                None

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Kay King 
                                       address:  101 S Franklin, Suite A
Bastrop, LA 71220
                                       phone:  (318) 283-4000
                                       fax:  (318) 283-4000
                                       e-mail:  morehouse.edc@outlook.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Office administrator