With the concurrence of the City Council, in 2010 a Certificate of Formation was filed with the Secretary of State outlining the Sugar Land Legacy Foundation (SLLF) as a non-profit corporation established to support “the City of Sugar Land, Texas, in the City’s acquisition, ownership, construction, development, improvement, operation, or maintenance of land and facilities owned or controlled by the City of Sugar Land, including land, facilities, and activities for recreation, entertainment, sports, the arts, and similar activities that might benefit the citizens of the City of Sugar Land.”

City Council approved the SLLF bylaws in June 2010 and appointed the first Board of Directors in October 2010. The SLLF bylaws state that “The City Council appoints the persons to serve as the directors on the Board, will fill vacancies on the Board, and may remove a director at any time.” The bylaws also state that the board should maintain at least 5 members. 

With the recent resignation of long-time board member, Gene Reed, the board falls below the minimum requirement. That said, the city has been conducting strategic planning and governance work with the Foundation and a consultant, Sterling Associates. This work is expected to carry through the summer. In order to meet the minimum board requirement, the recommendation is to appoint a temporary board member to serve until the completion of the work. After it has been completed, staff will be recommending that all vacant board positions be filled. 

Mr. Himesh Gandhi has been recommended for temporary appointment expiring September 30, 2021.