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a. Approve the minutes of the August 28, 2023, regular City Council meeting. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Adopt Ordinance 2023-3950 appointing Janikka Bratton as the Presiding Judge of the City of La Porte Municipal Court of Record and Denise Mitrano as Alternate Judge of the City of La Porte Municipal Court of Record, effective September 25, 2023. [Mayor Louis R. Rigby] c. Adopt Resolution 2023-11 establishing a Youth Advisory Council for La Porte, Texas, and abolishing the Youth Commission of La Porte. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] d. Award Bid #23031 'Bayshore Water Tower Rehabilitation Project' to O&A Classic Coatings and Painting Corporation in the amount of $208,200.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract, including a contingency of $21,000.00, for a total authorization of $229,200.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] e. Award Bid #23025 'Chlorine Gas Detector Rebid' to JCS Industries Inc. in the amount of $66,620.00, authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JSC Industries Inc., and provide a contingency of $3,380.00, for a total authorization of $70,000.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] Councilperson Williams pulled item b for individual consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3950 appointing Janikka Bratton as the Presiding Judge of the City of La Porte Municipal Court of Record and Denise Mitrano as Alternate Judge of the City of La Porte Municipal Court of Record, effective September 25, 2023; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve consent agenda items a, c, d, and e; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 125 Bayshore Ave., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3937 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 125 Bayshore Avenue, La Porte, Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] Ma oy r Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. Richard Glass said the owner had contacted the City to have the dangerous building on the property demolished by the end of the month (the ordinance permits 45 days to do so). Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6.30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3937 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 125 Bayshore Avenue, La Porte, Texas. the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 218 Bay St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3934 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 218 Bay St., La Porte, Texas [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Richard Glass noted the owner had not responded to notification. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3934 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 218 Bay St., La Porte, Texas; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley, the motion was adopted, 9-0.