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Councilperson Martin moved to approve the ratification of a property tax revenue increase reflected in the La Porte 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson_ Williams voting against. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Resolution 2022-18, accepting the 2022 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Bentley moved to adopt Resolution 2022-18, accepting the 2022 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte: the motion was seconded by Councilperson Martin: the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Williams voting against. inst. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the City's proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.71 for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Mayor Pro Tern Engelken assumed the motion to approve the City's proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.71 for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year: the motion was.adopted by roll call vote, 7-2, Councilpersons Helton and Williams voting against. a. Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin reported the Committee met, received updates and discussed drainage projects, and set the next meeting for October 10. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission, September 15 • Zoning Board of Adjustments, September 22 • La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting, September 26 • City Council meeting, September 26 The City Manager said there were no reports this evening. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons thanked Ms. Free for the invitation to the rodeo; commended the City staff and City Manager for their hard work on the budget preparation and encouraged working towards reining in property appraisals and their effect on tax bills in the future; and shared information about the Chamber's first responder golf tournament coming up Thursday. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (1)(A) - Pending or Contemplated Litigation: The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Manager and legal counsel to discuss SV Sons HWY 146, LLC vs. City of La Porte, Texas. [George Vie, Counsel for City; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney; Corby Alexander, City Manager] b. Texas Government Code Section 561.072 - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Manager and Assistant City Attorney to discuss the potential purchase of real property located in the City of La Porte. The Council adiourned into executive session at 7:00 p.m. Page 2 of 4 September 12, 2022, Council Meeting Minutes