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6. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for funding of wastewater improvement projects. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Councilperson Williams moved to authorize publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation for funding of wastewater improvement projects, the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Engelken; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 7. REPORTS a. Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken noted the Committee met, reviewed the quarterly purchasing card report, received the quarterly investment report, and heard the annual update on the City's investment policy and voted to recommend it to the Council. b. Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin] Councilperson Martin reported the Committee met and received updates on drainage projects from staff, including the 100-acre-foot detention project with the City of Pasadena, and that the next meeting has been set for January 8, 2024. c. Present annual review of the City of La Porte Investment Policy. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant Finance Director] Ms. Wolny noted there had not been any legislative changes and that there were no changes recommended by staff. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to accept the presentation; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, November 16 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons expressed appreciation for the volunteer firefighters for their service and for speaking at the meeting; thanked Police Chief Ditrich and Police Department staff for the Junior Police Academy held over the weekend; wished all a happy Thanksgiving; thanked HR for getting the City back into the Sports Challenge, congratulated those who participated in City U. this year; and addressed misinformation on social media. 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION a. City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 - Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss potential purchase of real property located in the City of La Porte, Texas. b. Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071(1)(A) - Pending or Contemplated Litigation. The City Council will meet in closed session with the City Attorney and City Manager to discuss enforcement of zoning regulations applicable to real property located at 3337 Canada Road, La Porte, Texas.