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4. Citizen Comment Terri Hayes spoke in opposition to the Union Pacific development, offering appreciation to the Council for their consideration, resulting in the resolution in item 6.c. Frank Hernandez spoke of concern about students parking at the Evelyn Kennedy Community Center while the Senior programming is being held there. 5. Consent Agenda a. Approve the minutes of the October 28, 2024, regular City Council meeting. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] b. Annual election of H-GAC Representative and Alternate Representative - Adopt Resolution 2025-01, appointing members of the La Porte City Council to serve as the City of La Porte's 2025 Representative and Alternate Representative to the H-GAC General Assembly and Board of Directors (annual item). [Rick Helton, Mayor] c. Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Letter of Support - Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support to the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Transportation Policy Council Chair expressing endorsement for including the TxDOT SH 225 redevelopment, IH 610 Ship Channel Bridge replacement, and the Bayport Container Terminal Southern Access Road projects in the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan Update. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager] d. Flock Safety Grant - Approve the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Grant application and policy document. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] e. Water Meters - Approve purchase of Neptune meters and parts from Core and Main of Houston, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $649,233.00. [Michael Dolby, Director of Finance] f. Amazon Business Account - Approve utilizing Choice Partners Cooperative Contract 22/045KN-01 to purchase maintenance, repair, and operation supplies through an Amazon Business Account up to total budget amounts for each Department. [Cherell Daeumer, Purchasing Manager] g. Brookglen Drainage Improvements - Professional Services Amendment - Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services contract amendment to the Professional Engineering Services contract for Brookglen Drainage Improvements with Halff Associates, in the amount of $69,559.00. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works, CIP] h. Investment Policy -Approve the City of La Porte's Investment Policy. [Shelley Wolny, Asst. Finance Director] i. Award Beautification and Landscaping Bid - Award Bid #24109 Annual Beautification and Landscaping Maintenance to Horticare in the amount of $55,610.00, and a 25% contingency of $13,902.50, for a total authorization of $69,512.50. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] j. Approve the FY 2024 Chapter 59 Audit/Asset Forfeiture Report -Approve the FY 2024 audit/asset forfeiture report and associated financial records as