2013-10-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council minutes

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25 AND 26, BLOCK 77, AND LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 107, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS„ TO LA PORTE CHAPTER, BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUS FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 6. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosure to wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and the north 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 330, Town of La Porte — K. Powell Tax Manager Kathy Powell presented a summary. Councilmember Clausen moved to accept the recommendation and approve Resolution 2013-22 as presented by staff. Councilmember Moser seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the first amendment to the agreement with Harris County for the Northside Neighborhood IV Project allowintq additional financial assistance to eligible homebuyers for three homes located at 509 N. 7t Street, 513 N. 71h Street, and 222 N. 5th Street — T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. Councilmember Moser moved to approve Ordinance 2013-3498 as presented by staff. Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent: None Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2013-3498: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HARRIS COUNTY, FOR THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SINGLE- FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE HOMEBUYERS FOR THREE UNSOLD HOMES LOCATED AT 222 NORTH 5T"; 509 NORTH 7T" AND 513 NORTH 7T" STREETS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute land sale contracts and closing documents for properties located at 509 N. 7th Street, 513 N. 7th Street, and 222 N. 5tn Street, as part of the City's Northside Neighborhood IV Project — T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. Page 3 of 6 October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes