2016-01-25 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council Minutes

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(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development Corporation for an enhancement grant in an amount not to exceed $42,057.86, payable to Brotamonte Asset 1, LLC., for infrastructure improvements to apartment building complex located at 315 N. 2nd Street — S. Livingston (d) Consider approval or other action expenditure by the La Porte Development Corporation for an incentive grant in an amount not to exceed $152,889.82, payable to Fischer's Hardware for infrastructure improvements to property located at 1010 S. Broadway Street — S. Livingston (e) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board — D. Pennell (f) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution designating the City of La Porte as the management agency for wastewater collection and treatment — D. Pennell (g) Consider approval or other action regarding purchase of Neptune meters from HD Supply - Houston — M. Dolby (h) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting an Anti-NIMBYism (Not in my Backyard) Action Plan for the City of La Porte — T. Tietjens (i) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 50 "Parks and Recreation," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by adding rules for renters and open riding users utilizing the Livestock and Rodeo Arena — R. Epting Regarding Item C, Councilmember Zemanek questioned how long the enhancement grant has been in discussion. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded at least 2-3 months without looking at the actual application to be certain. City Manager Corby Alexander advised November 19, 2015. Councilmember Zemanek commented it will be hypocritical of City Council to support the enhancement grant while moving forward with condemnation of property in another part of town. Regarding Item D, Councilmember K. Martin questioned when did the City begin giving incentive grants for the interior structure of businesses. Economic Development Coordinator Scott Livingston responded it is not an enhancement grant, it is an expansion of a business; and the City looks at the total capital expenditure that includes the interior. Regarding Item D, Councilmember Engelken requested the item be voted on separately. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2015-3620: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 "PARKS AND RECREATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING RULES FOR RENTERS AND OPEN RIDING USERS UTILIZING THE LIVESTOCK AND RODEO ARENA; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINDED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Engelken moved to approve Consent Agenda items A; B; E; F; G; H and I pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Leonard seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Clausen was absent. Page 2 of 6 January 25, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes