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7. STATUTORY AGENDA a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2021-3846, setting the City of La Porte's ad valorem tax rate for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. \[Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] Councilperson Garza moved to approve a $0.70 tax rate for the 2021-22 ad valorem tax rate; the motion was not seconded and was not considered. Councilperson McCaulley moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3846, setting the City of La Porte's ad valorem tax rate for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley. The motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting against (roll call vote). 8. REPORTS a. Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Engelken, Chair\] Councilperson Engelken shared that the Board approved: a grant for 831-901 South Broadway, publishing notice of the 60-day comment period for CIP projects, funding for the La Porte Gold Star Families Monument, updates to the Enhancement Grant Program policy, and a proposal for financial incentives and publication of a 60-day notice for comment on the Battleground Saloon project. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, Oct. 11 City Council meeting, Oct 11 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Oct. 21 City Council meeting, Oct. 25 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, Oct. 28 City Manager Alexander said there were no reports. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS 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, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons congratulated the employees recognized for years of service; thanked Public Works for their work on Hurricane Nicholas storm recovery, as well as emergency services teams who kept everyone safe during the storm; congratulated Johnny Morales on his new position in Texas City and expressed that the City was sorry to lose him; and expressed feeling slighted that GFL sent a six-month employee to speak to the Council and asked that GFL contract be reviewed in six months to a year. ADJOURN Without objection, the Council adjourned at 7:24 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 3 of 3 September 27, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes