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Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the project for new or expanded business enterprise at 321 W. Main Street; followed by discussion and possible action to approve financial incentive in an amount not to exceed $22,483.00 to Shelley Whalen for expansion of her business located at 321 W. Main Street. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] f. Development Agreement Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve a Development Agreement for 321 W. Main Street, an incentive for renovation of Dimensions Comics, Music, and More, not to exceed $22,483.00. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] 4. STAFF REPORTS 5. SET NEXT MEETING 6. BOARD COMMENTS 7. ADJOURN If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors determines that a Closed or Executive Session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 -deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 -deliberation regarding economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session in order to take action, if necessary, on the items addressed during Executive Session. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (281-470-5019), three working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis, members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above on this agenda. CERTIFICATE I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the February 26, 2024, La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Page 2 of 108