2001-09-10 Regular Meeting, Public Hearings and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Minutes 9-10-01— Page 4 Motion was made by Councilperson Griffiths to approve Ordinance 1501-RR- as presented by Mr. Kneupper and with conditions outlined in the recommendation. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Warren, Young, Clarke, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Open Public Hearing — Mayor Malone opened the Public Hearing at: 8:08 PM. Review by Staff — Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation Ed Matuszak — 10413 Catlett Ln. La Porte, TX 77571 informed Council that he would like to have seen funds placed in the budget for further evaluation on the Port of Houston. He also requested Council to place money in Skateboard Parks throughout the city to ensure equal opportunities to everyone in the city. Recommendation of Staff — Finance Director Cynthia Alexander recommended City Council adopt the budget as presented. Close Public Hearing — Mayor Malone closed the Public Hearing at 8:28 PM. 9. Council considered approving and adopting the budget for the City of La Porte for the period of October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002. Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander presented summary and recommendation during the Public Hearing and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2001-2506 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Young to approve Ordinance 2001-2506 as presented by Ms. Alexander. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Porter, Warren, Young, Clarke, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 10. Council considered approving resolution for acceptance of the appraisal roll.