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adoption of use classification categories for Tobacco and Smoker's SuppIV Stores (ECigarette and Vape Stores) in designated zoning districts; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Guerra; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 7. STATUTORYAGENDA a. Civera Election Products - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to purchase Civera ElectionStats, BallotVerifier, and/or BallotRedactor software products and supportservices for City of La Porte, Texas, elections reporting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] motion; the motion was adopted. 8-0. b. Property Tax Rate - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2024-4020, setting the City of La Porte, Texas' ad valorem tax rate and levying taxes on taxable property located in the City of La Porte, Texas, for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] Finance Director Michael Dolby confirmed that City of La Porte's tax assessor collector has calculated the no -new -revenue tax rate at $0.73663 and the voter - approval rate at $0.89231, so a public hearing is not required on the proposed $0.71 tax rate. Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to approve the Maintenance and Operations portion of the tax rate at $0.602; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to approve the Interest and Sinking Fund portion of the tax rate at $0.108; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 7-1, Councilperson Williams voting against. Mayor Pro Tern Engelken moved to approve the combined 2024-2025 tax rate of $0.71; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted,7-1, Councilperson Williams voting against. c. Seabreeze Park Pier - Design Services - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award a contract for Professional Engineering Services for Seabreeze Park Pier to Cobb Fendley and Associates and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract in the amount of $90,216.00, and possible action for provide administrative staff with direction of funding for the construction of this project. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works, CIP]