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b. Adopt Resolution 2023-08 nominating Equistar Chemicals, LP to the Office of the Governor,
<br /> Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an
<br /> Enterprise Project. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
<br /> c. Approve appointments and reappointments to City boards, committees, and commissions
<br /> (annual item). [Lee Woodward, City Secretary]
<br /> Councilperson Bentley moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded by
<br /> Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
<br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
<br /> a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the City of La Porte,
<br /> Texas, Redistricting Advisory Committee's recommendation of a plan for the redistricting
<br /> of the City's single-member Council districts and establishment of new single-member
<br /> Council district boundary lines for City of La Porte City Council elections, based on 2020
<br /> Census data; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3943
<br /> adopting a plan for the redistricting of the City's single-member Council districts and
<br /> establishing new single-member Council district boundary lines for City of La Porte City
<br /> Council elections, based on 2020 Census data. [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
<br /> This item was presented before the consent agenda.
<br /> Mayor opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. There were no comments. Mayor Rigby closed the
<br /> public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
<br /> Councilperson Helton moved to remand the redistricting plan to the City of La Porte, Texas,
<br /> Redistricting Advisory Committee to address large lot properties located North of Avenue D;
<br /> Councilperson Williams seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
<br /> 8. STATUTORY AGENDA
<br /> a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute an
<br /> agreement for design, bid, and construction phase services with BRW Architects, Inc.for a
<br /> new City Hall facility, in an amount not to exceed $2,185,800.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of
<br /> Public Works]
<br /> Councilperson McCaulley moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for
<br /> design, bid, and construction phase services with BRW Architects, Inc. for a new City Hall facility,
<br /> in an amount not to exceed $2,185,800.00 with the Construction Manager at Risk Option; the
<br /> motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 6-2, Councilpersons
<br /> Williams and Helton voting against.
<br /> b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute an
<br /> agreement for design, bid and construction phase services with BRW Architects, Inc., for
<br /> improvements at the Public Works Service Center Complex located at 2963 North 23rd
<br /> Street, La Porte, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,035,200.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of
<br /> Public Works]
<br /> Councilperson Bentley moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for design,
<br /> bid and construction phase services with BRW Architects, Inc., for improvements at the Public
<br /> Works Service Center Complex located at 2963 North 23rd Street, La Porte, Texas, in an amount
<br /> not to exceed $1,035,200.00 with the Construction Manager at Risk Option; the motion was
<br /> seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
<br /> 9. REPORTS
<br /> a. Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting. [Mayor
<br /> Pro Tern Engelken]
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