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a. Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary] b. Five Points Plaza Play Area -Approve the purchase and installation of turf play area and associated improvements for Five Points Plaza from Kraftsman, through BuyBoard contract #679-22, in the amount of $168,239.30 and a contingency amount of $16,823.93 for a total authorization of $185,063.23. [Tim Miller, Director of Parks and Recreation] c. Annual Consumer Price Index Rate Adjustment for Commercial Dumpster Service - Approve a 2.31 % rate increase to commercial dumpster service fees under contract between the City of La Porte, Texas, and GFL Environmental, to take effect on November 1, 2025. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] d. Certify Ad Valorem Tax Collection Rate - Receive report from tax assessor regarding the anticipated combined 2025 Ad Valorem tax collection rate for the City of La Porte, Texas. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director] e. YAC Appointment/Reappointments - Approve the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council appointees. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda; Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 7. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances a. Dangerous Building - 114 S. Iowa St. - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2025-4092 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 114 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4092 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 114 S. Iowa St. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official] Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:38 p.m. Richard Glass provided a presentation. Robert Benz, attorney, Hector Allen, contractor, and property owner Preston Brown addressed questions about the property, saying they expected to complete the work in September and requested a 90-day postponement on consideration of the ordinance. April and John Baggett spoke of their concerns about the property. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Messrs. Benz, Allen, and Brown were permitted to answer additional questions from the Council. Councilperson Guerra moved to postpone further consideration of Ordinance 2025-4092 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 114 S. Iowa St., La Porte, Texas, for 90 days; Councilperson Williams seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0. b. Dangerous Building - 401 S. Carroll St. - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2025-4077 ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at 401 S. Carroll St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible 2