09-09-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested September 9, 2013 Source of Funds: Requested ByPatrice Fogarty Account Number: Department:City Secretary Amount Budgeted: ReportXResolution:Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibit: Letter from Mayor Denman of Nassau Bay Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibit:Resume of James C. Edwards Exhibit: Email from Mayor Denman requesting support Exhibit:Harris Galveston Subsidence District Board Data SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The mayorsof municipalities, commissioners courts, and presidentsof water authorities which are members of the Harris Galveston Subsidence District appoint membersto the board of directors. A director’s term is two years. All of the memberentitiesare broken into groups. The City of LaPorte’s group includes Deer Park, Galena Park, Nassau Bay, Seabrook and the Clear Lake City Water Authority. La Porte’s group collectively appoints one director from Harris County. When the general manager of the Harris Galveston Subsidence District receives four letters of support for adirector, that person is considered appointed. La Porte’s group appointee, Ms. Jodi Norris,passed away; and there is a vacancy.The appointed person’s term will be through January 2015. Nassau Bay Mayor Mark Denman sent a letter to the General Manager of HGSD recommending appointment of James Edwards to fill the vacancy, a copy of which is provided, together with Mr. Edwards’ resume. Additionally, Mayor Denman asksfor support from the entities in LaPorte’s group; and his email is attached.Board of Directors information is also provided for your review. Action Required by Council: Should Council desire to support appointing Mr. Edwards on the HGSD board of directors, Mayor Rigby will send a letter to the general manager indicating La Porte’s support. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander,City ManagerDate