PRESENTER: Presenter
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Public hearing, discussion, and possible action approving a project expenditure, of up to $1,200,000, to Alamo Colleges District - Northeast Lakeview College for Phase 1 construction of a primary job training facility and career center, pursuant to Sections 501.101 and 501.105 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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DEPARTMENT: Economic and Community Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2 & 4
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Alamo Colleges’ Northeast Lakeview College (NLC) has operated an extension location at the Central Texas Technology Center since the Fall 2023 semester. During this first semester, 125 students were enrolled in 10 courses. Significant enrollment growth has occurred and for the Spring 2025 semester, 400 students are enrolled in 25 courses. Since 2023, NLC has invested operationally by funding marketing, infrastructure, rebranding, and technology improvements; and with personnel investments by hiring a DPS Officer, Lab Technician, Academic Programs Specialist, College Services Coordinator, Faculty, Admin Support Specialists, Advisors, and a Director. Total NLC investments at the Central Texas Technology Center surpass $1M. The present location is at capacity and the educational and training needs of the community are still in high demand.
NLC has invested $13.6M to acquire a 58,000+ square foot commercial building at the corner of Old FM 306 and Sundance Parkway and anticipates opening doors for classes in the Fall of 2026. NLC also has the adjacent 2.2 acres under contract for future facility expansion. NLC’s plans are to expand course offerings and enrollment potential to include construction management, engineering technology, and logistics and supply chain management and to relocate the allied health, natural sciences, and information technology programs. To accommodate and prepare the space for these eventual offerings, NLC will need to upgrade the facilities at an approximate cost of $8 million.
The NBEDC received a presentation on this proposed project expenditure at its April 17, 2025 regular meeting. If approved, the item will move for City Council approval on June 9, 2025.
ISSUE:
Consideration of a funding request to aid the construction and expansion of Northeast Lakeview College in New Braunfels from their location at the Central Texas Technology Center to their newly purchased building on Old FM 306 and Sundance Parkway.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☒Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project amount is to not exceed $1,200,000; the NBEDC has sufficient funds to approve this expenditure.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the $1,200,000 to support Phase 1 construction of the Northeast Lakeview College at New Braunfels expansion.