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(b) Discussion or other action regarding emergency generators — D. Pennell/J. Suggs <br />Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell and Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs <br />presented this item. <br />Councilmember Moser commented he would like to move forward with Option Two, citing from <br />staff's supporting documentation, for One Permanent Natural Gas Generator and suggested the <br />City look at future funding and a maintenance contract for the generators. <br />Councilmember Engelken asked what amount of storm surge would make the plant totally <br />inoperable. Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Suggs responded 14 feet. <br />Councilmember Martin suggested staff bring back more information. <br />Councilmember Moser moved to go with Option Two — One Permanent Natural Gas Generator for <br />the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Engelken, Martin, Kaminski, <br />Zemanek, Leonard and Moser <br />Nays: None <br />Absent: Councilmembers Clausen and Mosteit <br />City Manager Alexander clarified that staff will move forward with all other components and then <br />come back to council with more full -cost numbers of Option 2 including design amounts plus or <br />minus 35 percent. <br />(c) Discussion or other action regarding Bayfront Development — S. Livingston <br />Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston discussed bay front development, and <br />requested guidance from council on this issue. <br />Councilmember Leonard commented he would like to see a facility for only La Porte residents to <br />utilize. <br />Mayor Rigby commented he would like to know what Harris County would like to see along the <br />Bayfront. <br />Councilmember Martin questioned Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston if there <br />was any interest for development in La Porte along the Bayfront. Mr. Livingston responded yes, <br />some developers are interested due to the beach front. <br />Councilmember Leonard commented he would also like to know Harris County's ideas and plans. <br />Mayor Rigby advised Council he will contact Commissioner Jack Morman and report back. <br />No action was taken on this item. <br />(d) Discussion or other action regarding property lease with the Texas Army National Guard- <br />T. Leach <br />Assistant City Manager Traci Leach discussed a property lease with the Texas Army National <br />Guard. Ms. Leach advised the current lease with the Texas Air National Guard expires in 2047. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />July S, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes <br />