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d. Recognition of City Employees for Years of Service. [Matt Hartlieb, Human Resources Manager] Jessica Rodriguez - Financial Services Technician (10 years) Dequincy Hawkins - Utility Operator II (10 years) Christopher Gaitan - Parks Maintenance Worker II (15 years) e. Report of the Conference -Multipurpose Center Ad Hoc Committee meeting on October 17 [Councilperson Martin, Chair] Chair Martin said the committee had met, reviewed preliminary drawings, and discussed similar facilities in other communities. He said the committee will hold a public hearing [town hall] on December 10. f. Report of the New City Hall Ad Hoc Committee meeting on October 21 [Councilperson McCaulley, Chair] Chair McCaulley said the committee had met and reviewed updates to reduce the overall cost estimate, which they have done by several million dollars, from $27M- $22M. He added that there should be a guaranteed maximum cost and the committee will meet again after the first of the year. g. Report of the Storm and Incident Readiness Ad Hoc Committee meeting on October 22 [Mayor Pro Tern Engelken, Chair] Chair Engelken said the committee had met; reviewed the findings from AARs of prior events; and set a town hall on December 11 at the EOC. He noted the City has an excellent response team and process. h. Report of the Retail Opportunities Ad Hoc Committee meeting [Councilperson McCaulley, Chair] Chair McCaulley said the committee met and discussed definitions; received updates on projects; and will set a town hall meeting for December 4. L Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting [Mayor Pro Tem Engelken, Chair] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken said the Board met, noting the Council had also authorized an economic development services agreement between the City and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; that the LPDC had declined to join Power Up Texas; had approved amendments to the La Porte Development Corporation Enhancement Grant Policy; approved a reimbursement payment in an amount not to exceed $6,250.00 to the applicant Shelley Whalen for enhancements to her business Dimensions Comics, Music, and More, located at 321 W. Main Street;