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d. Adopt Resolution 2023-13, nominating Mike Sullivan as the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) board member representing cities other than the City of Houston, for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] e. Adopt Resolution 2023-12, accepting the 2023 Harris County Appraisal District certified appraisal roll for property situated within the City of La Porte, Texas. \[Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] f. Approve award of a community fence grant in an amount not to exceed $76,928.40 to the Spencer Landing HOA and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements associated with this project. \[Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager\] Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt the consent agenda; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES a. The City Council will continue a public hearing opened on September 11, 2023, to receive comments on the recommendation of the Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of a dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3932 ordering condemnation of dangerous/substandard structure located at 226 S. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas \[Richard Glass, Chief Building Official\] At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Rigby continued the public hearing opened at the September 11, 2023, City Council meeting. Mr. Glass provided an update from conversations with the property owner. There were no public comments. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to continue the public hearing to the October 23, 2023, City Council meeting; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson McCaulley voting against. b. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023-3953, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023- 3953 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short term rental uses in designated zoning districts. \[Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development \] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Director Evans provided an analysis of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Rigby closed the hearing at 6:33 p.m. Councilperson Williams moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3953, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106-Zoning, by amending regulations related to the classification of short-term rental uses in designated zoning districts; Councilperson Helton seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0. c. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding their consideration of the proposed City of La Porte, Texas, budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2023-3948, approving the City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget. \[Michael Dolby, Finance Director\] Councilperson Martin signed a conflict of interest affidavit and did not participate in the discussion or vote regarding the portion of the budget pertaining to the City of La Porte contract with the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Director Dolby provided updates. There were no public comments. Mayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m.