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Agendas and Agenda Materials
Meetings of the Boards of Directors
La Porte
Redevelopment Authority
La Porte Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone
January 25, 2024
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NOTICE OF JOINT MEETING OF LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND THE LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
NOTICE is hereby given of the joint meeting of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority and La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
to be held Wednesday, January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas, open to the public, to consider, discuss, and adopt such orders, resolutions or motions, and take direct actions as may
be necessary, convenient, or desirable, with respect to the following matters:
AGENDA
1. Determine Quorum; and Call to Order.
2. Receive public comments.
3. Approve minutes of the joint La Porte Redevelopment Authority and La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone meeting
held on November 14, 2023.
4. Approve FY2023 Annual Financial Report and Audit from McCall Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC.
5. Consider creation of CIP Committee and appointment of Committee Members.
6. Consider approval or other action regarding authority invoices.
7. Receive updates from the city, developers, and staff about development within the Zone.
8. Board member comments.
a. Matters appearing on agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
9. Convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to conduct a private consultation
with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
10. Reconvene in Open Session and authorize appropriate actions regarding private consultation with attorney.
11. Adjournment.
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meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please cont act the City Secretary, at 281-470-5019 or
TDD 281-471-5030.
A possible quorum of City Council members may be present at this meeting and participate in discussions but will take no action.
______________________________
David W. Hawes, Executive Director
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
3. Approve minutes of the joint La Porte Redevelopment Authority and La Porte Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone meeting held on November 14, 2023.
MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
November 14, 2023
DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL TO ORDER.
The Board of Directors of the La Porte Redevelopment Authority, City of La Porte, Texas, and La Porte
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, held a regular joint meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday,
November 14, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas, and the roll was called of the duly appointed members of the Board, to-wit:
Position 1 Peggy Antone, Secretary Position 6 Mark Goodwin, Vice-Chairman
Position 2 Barry Beasley Position 7 Rick Helton
Position 3 Alton Porter Position 8 David Janda, Chairman
Position 4 Kent Remmel Position 9 Kristen Lee, Secretary
Position 5 Nicole Havard
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Directors Beasley, Janda and Lee, thus
constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes, Naina Magon and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill
& Associates, LLP; Josh Huber, Blank Rome; Matt Daeumer and Haley Bower, City of La Porte; and
Muhammad Ali and Taylor Risien, Gauge Engineering. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JOINT LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LA PORTE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, ,2023.
Upon a motion made by Director Helton, and seconded by Director Porter, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2023, joint Board meeting, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM GAUGE ENGINEERING ON M STREET.
a. Receive bid tabulations and recommendations for M Street project; award contract
and authorize execution of contract.
Mr. Ali reported restrictors were added to the design of M Street to prevent downstream impact. He
reviewed the bid tabulations included in the Board materials. He reported ten bids were received
with the low bid received from Carter Construction LLC in the amount of $2,491,925.00. He reported
this bid includes $100,000 for contingencies. He reported the bid prices received are indicative of
the current availability and cost of local construction resources and Gauge Engineering feels the bid
prices are appropriate for the work involved. He reported Carter Construction LLC has the necessary
resources and has previously demonstrated the capability of performing the quality of work
required; therefore, Gauge Engineering is recommending awarding the construction contract to the
low qualified bidder Carter Construction.
b. Consider Gauge Engineering Task Order for construction management and inspection,
construction phase services and construction materials testing.
Mr. Ali reviewed Gauge Engineering Task Order No. 3 to provide construction phase, materials testing
and management inspection services for the M Street Improvement project in the amount of
$398,725. He provided an overview of the scope of services to be provided and answered questions.
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Upon a motion made by Director Porter, and seconded by Director Helton, the Board voted
unanimously to (a) award the construction contract for the M Street Improvement project to the low
qualified bidder Carter Construction LLC in the amount of $2,491,925.00; and authorized execution
of construction contract; and (b) approve Gauge Engineering Task Order No. 3 for construction phase,
materials testing and management inspection services for the M Street Improvement project in the
amount of $398,725.00, as presented.
CONSIDER APPROVE OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Mr. Hawes distributed a revised financial report for the Operating Account, a copy is attached hereto
as Exhibit A. He presented the financial report and review of the current invoices for payment. Upon
a motion made by Director Remmel, and seconded by Director Antone, the Board voted unanimously
to accept the Financial Report and approved payment of invoices, as presented.
DISCUSS POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Director Helton proposed extending the boundary of the Zone from Fairmont to Spencer from the
Railroad tracks to State Highway 146. He stated the reason for the proposal is that there is a bad
intersection at Spencer and 16th Street and the intersection needs to be wider, similar to 16th Street
and Fairmont. There was general discussion regarding solutions to provide relief to SH 146 to
alleviate traffic on Fairmont. Mr. Hawes recommended doing a feasibility study for short- and long-
term solutions. Mr Hawes noted the TIRZ can spend funds on roads outside the TIRZ if it benefits the
TIRZ. Director Helton noted there is a City park at 16th Street and Barbours Cut and if it is brought
into the boundaries the TIRZ/Authority could provide improvements. After full discussion by the
Board, and upon a motion made by Director Antone, and seconded by Director Helton, the Board
voted unanimously to request Gauge Engineering to provide a task order at the next meeting for
feasibility study services.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE CITY, DEVELOPERS AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
THE ZONE.
Mr. Daeumer reported a proposal was received by the City for development of 72 acres. Director
Antone voiced concerns of the type of retail and traffic/lighting issues. No action from the Board was
required.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS.
a. Matters appearing on agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy.
None.
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.071, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE, TO CONDUCT A PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING PENDING OR
CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION.
The Board convened in Executive Session at 7:17 p.m.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING
PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:31 p.m. Upon reconvening, no action was taken.
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ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice-Chairman Goodwin adjourned the
meeting at 7:32 p.m.
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Secretary
List of Exhibits:
A. Revised Financial Statement on Operating Account
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
4. Approve FY2023 Annual Financial Report and Audit from McCall Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PAGE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 1-2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 3-7
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION AND GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE
SHEET
8
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE SHEET TO
THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
9
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL FUND STATEMENT
OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
10
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND STATEMENT OF
REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE TO THE
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
11
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12-21
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND
BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL - GENERAL FUND
23
OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
BOARD MEMBERS AND ZONE ADMINISTRATOR 25
McCALL GIBSON SWEDLUND BARFOOT PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
13100 Wortham Center Drive PO Box 29584
Suite 235 Austin, TX 78755-5126
Houston, Texas 77065-5610 (512) 610-2209
(713) 462-0341 www.mgsbpllc.com
Fax (713) 462-2708 E-Mail: mgsb@mgsbpllc.com
Member of
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Board of Directors
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
City of La Porte, Texas
Opinions
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and major fund of La Porte
Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”), a component unit of the City of La Porte, Texas, as of and for the year ended
September 30, 2023, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial
statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position
of the governmental activities and major fund of the Authority as of September 30, 2023 and the respective changes in financial
position for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial
Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Authority and to meet our other ethical responsibilities
in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal
control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in
the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority's ability to continue as a going concern for twelve months beyond
the financial statement date, including any currently know information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a
high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a
material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery,
intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements, including omissions, are considered
material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a
reasonable user based on the financial statements.
Board of Directors
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
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In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we:
Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis,
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority’s internal
control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates
made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial
doubt about the Authority's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and
timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management’s Discussion and
Analysis and the Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual - General Fund be
presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and, although not a
part of the basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an
essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the
methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our
inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We
do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with
sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the
Authority’s basic financial statements. The other supplementary information is presented for purposes of additional analysis and
is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived
from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The
supplementary information, excluding that portion marked “Unaudited” on which we express no opinion or provide any
assurance, has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain
additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other
records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional
procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the
information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
McCall Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
Houston, Texas
January 25, 2024
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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Management’s discussion and analysis of La Porte Redevelopment Authority’s (the “Authority”)
financial performance provides an overview of the Authority’s financial activities for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2023. Please read it in conjunction with the Authority’s financial
statements.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Authority’s assets exceeded its liabilities by $14,262,214 for the year ended
September 30, 2023. This compares to the previous year, when assets exceeded
liabilities by $7,236,075.
The total net position of $14,262,214 results primarily from the Authority having cash
on hand in an amount greater than the amount recorded as Due to Developers for the
facilities the Developers constructed and conveyed to the City. The Authority
anticipates that with continued development in the area tax increment revenues will be
sufficient to cover operating costs and to reimburse the Developers. The Authority’s
obligations to the Developers are contingent upon the availability of tax increment for
such as described in Note 4.
The Authority’s governmental funds reported a total ending fund balance of $20,796,563
this year. This compares to the prior year fund balance $14,965,548, showing an
increase of $5,831,015 during the current fiscal year.
USING THIS ANNUAL REPORT
This annual report consists of a series of financial statements. The basic financial statements
include: (1) combined fund financial statements and government-wide financial statements and
(2) notes to the financial statements. The combined fund financial statements and government-
wide financial statements combine both: (1) the Statement of Net Position and Governmental
Fund Balance Sheet and (2) the Statement of Activities and Governmental Fund Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures, and Change in Fund Balance. This report also includes other
supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Authority’s annual report includes two financial statements combining the government-wide
financial statements and the fund financial statements. The government-wide financial
statements provide both long-term and short-term information about the Authority’s overall
status. Financial reporting at this level uses a perspective similar to that found in the private
sector with its basis in full accrual accounting and elimination or reclassification of internal
activities.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Statement of Net Position includes all of the Authority’s assets and liabilities, with the
difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve
as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the Authority as a whole is improving or
deteriorating. Evaluation of the overall financial health of the Authority would extend to other
non-financial factors.
The Statement of Activities reports how the Authority’s net position changed during the current
fiscal year. All current year revenues and expenses are included regardless of when cash is
received or paid.
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The combined statements also include fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping of related
accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific
activities or objectives. The Authority has one governmental fund type. The General Fund
accounts for resources not accounted for in another fund, tax increment revenues, costs and
general expenditures.
Governmental funds are reported in each of the financial statements. The focus in the fund
statements provides a distinctive view of the Authority’s governmental funds. These statements
report short-term fiscal accountability focusing on the use of spendable resources and balances of
spendable resources available at the end of the year. They are useful in evaluating annual
financing requirements of the Authority and the commitment of spendable resources for the near-
term.
Since the government-wide focus includes the long-term view, comparisons between these two
perspectives may provide insight into the long-term impact of short-term financing decisions.
The adjustments columns, the Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet to the
Statement of Net Position and the Reconciliation of the Governmental Fund Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance to the Statement of Activities explain the
differences between the two presentations and assist in understanding the differences between
these two perspectives.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying notes to the financial statements provide information essential to a full
understanding of the government-wide and fund financial statements.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Net position may serve over time as useful indicator of the Authority’s financial position. In the
case of the Authority, assets exceeded liabilities by $14,262,214 as of September 30, 2023.
The following table provides a summary of the Authority’s net position as of September 30,
2023, and September 30, 2022:
Change
Positive
2023 2022 (Negative)
Current and Other Assets 20,828,188$ 14,969,461$ 5,858,727$
Current Liabilities 31,625$ 3,913$ (27,712)$
Due to Developer 6,534,349 7,729,473 1,195,124
Total Liabilities 6,565,974$ 7,733,386$ 1,167,412$
Net Position:
Unrestricted 14,262,214$ 7,236,075$ 7,026,139$
Total Net Position 14,262,214$ 7,236,075$ 7,026,139$
Summary of Changes in the Statement of Net Position
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (Continued)
The following table provides a summary of the Authority’s operations for the fiscal years ending
September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022:
Change
Positive
2023 2022 (Negative)
Revenues:
Tax Increment Revenues 6,647,845$ 6,247,050$ 400,795$
Interest Revenues 744,773 1,368 743,405
Total Revenues 7,392,618$ 6,248,418$ 1,144,200$
Expenses for Services 366,479 3,929,400 3,562,921
Change in Net Position 7,026,139$ 2,319,018$ 4,707,121$
Net Position, Beginning of Year 7,236,075 4,917,057 2,319,018
Net Position, End of Year 14,262,214$ 7,236,075$ 7,026,139$
Summary of Changes in the Statement of Activities
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE AUTHORITY’S GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
The Authority’s fund balance as of September 30, 2023, was $20,796,563, an increase of
$5,831,015 from the prior year.
The General Fund fund balance increased by $5,831,015 due to tax increment revenue being
more than operating costs, capital outlay and certain costs to fund the Authority’s debt
obligations.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
The Board of Directors did not amend the budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
Actual revenues were $367,929 less than budgeted and actual expenditures were $3,770,852 less
than budgeted. See the budget to actual comparison.
CAPITAL ASSETS
When capital projects are completed, the costs of the projects are recorded as a transfer to the
City since the maintenance and operations of the facilities will not be the responsibility of the
Authority. During the current fiscal year, $1,195,124 was paid to the Developers for projects,
including interest, and none was added. See Note 4 for additional information.
LONG-TERM DEBT ACTIVITY
As of September 30, 2023, the Authority had no bond debt payable.
The Authority has recorded a long-term payable to Developers in the amount of $6,534,349. See
Note 4.
CONTACTING THE AUTHORITY’S MANAGEMENT
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Authority’s finances.
Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional
information should be addressed to La Porte Redevelopment Authority, c/o David Hawes, P. O.
Box 22167, Houston, TX 77227.
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of this report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION AND
GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Statement of
General Fund Adjustments Net Position
ASSETS
Cash 20,828,188$ -$ 20,828,188$
TOTAL ASSETS 20,828,188$ -$ 20,828,188$
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 31,625$ 31,625$
Due to Developer 6,534,349 6,534,349
TOTAL LIABILITIES 31,625$ 6,534,349$ 6,565,974$
FUND BALANCE
Unassigned 20,796,563$ (20,796,563)$
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 20,796,563$ (20,796,563)$ -$
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCE 20,828,188$
NET POSITION
Unrestricted 14,262,214$ 14,262,214$
TOTAL NET POSITION 14,262,214$ 14,262,214$
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of this report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCE SHEET
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Total Fund Balance – Governmental Fund $ 20,796,214
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Position are
different because:
The long-term obligation to the Developer is not recorded in the fund financial
statement but is a liability to the Developer in the government-wide entity.
(6,534,349)
Total Net Position – Governmental Activities $ 14,262,214
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of this report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL FUND STATEMENT
OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
FUND ADJUSTMENTS ACITIVITIES
REVENUES
Tax Increment Revenue 6,647,845$ -$ 6,647,845$
Interest Revenues 744,773 744,773
TOTAL REVENUES 7,392,618$ -$ 7,392,618$
EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES
Service Operations:
Professional Services 246,110$ -$ 246,110$
Other 2,426 2,426
City Administration Fee 117,943 117,943
Debt Service:
Developer Interest, Note 4 36,022 (36,022) 0
Developer Principal, Note 4 1,159,102 (1,159,102) -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES/EXPENSES 1,561,603$ (1,195,124)$ 366,479$
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 5,831,015$ (5,831,015)$
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 7,026,139 7,026,139
FUND BALANCE/NET POSITION -
OCTOBER 1, 2022 14,965,548 (7,729,473) 7,236,075
FUND BALANCE/NET POSITION -
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 20,796,563$ (6,534,349)$ 14,262,214$
The accompanying notes to the financial
statements are an integral part of this report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUND STATEMENT OF
REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Net Change in Fund Balance – Governmental Fund $ 5,831,015
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Activities are
different because:
Governmental funds report additional Developer principal due as increases. However,
in the Statement of Net Position, change in principal is reported as an increase in
liabilities, and the Statement of Activities is not affected.
(1,159,102)
In the Statement of Activities, the cost of interest expense is adjusted to the amount of
the current period accrued expense.
36,022
Change in Net Position – Governmental Activities $ 7,026,139
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 1. CREATION OF CORPORATION
The City of La Porte, Texas (the “City”) authorized the creation of the La Porte Redevelopment
Authority (the “Authority”) by the Resolution No. 2000-19 passed on December 11, 2000. The
Authority was created and organized as a local government corporation pursuant to provisions of
Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Authority is organized as a public non-
profit corporation for the purpose of aiding, assisting, and acting on behalf of the City in the
performance of its governmental function to promote the common good and general welfare of
the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (the “Zone”) and neighboring areas; to promote, develop,
encourage and maintain housing, educational facilities, employment, commerce and economic
development in the City. The Authority receives incremental tax revenues on developed
property. The Authority has participation agreements with the City of La Porte, La Porte
Independent School District and Harris County to receive certain property tax increments. The
Authority may issue bonds with consent of City Council. The Authority is managed by a Board
of Directors consisting of nine members who are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of
City Council.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America as promulgated by the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”).
GASB has established the criteria for determining whether or not a given entity is a component
unit. The criteria are: (1) is the potential component unit a legally separate entity, (2) does the
primary government appoint a voting majority of the potential component unit’s board, (3) is the
primary government able to impose its will on the potential component unit, (4) is there a
financial benefit or burden relationship. The Authority was created as an instrumentality of the
City. The Authority does meet the criteria for inclusion as a component unit of the City. Copies
of the financial statements for the City may be obtained from the City Secretary’s office.
Financial Statement Presentation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GASB Codification of
Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards Part II, Financial Reporting
(“GASB Codification”).
The GASB Codification sets forth standards for external financial reporting for all state and local
government entities, which include a requirement for a Statement of Net Position and a
Statement of Activities. It requires the classification of net position into three components: Net
Investment in Capital Assets; Restricted; and Unrestricted. These classifications are defined as
follows:
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Financial Statement Presentation (Continued)
Net Investment in Capital Assets – This component of net assets consists of capital
assets, including restricted capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and reduced by
the outstanding balances of any bonds, mortgages, notes, or other borrowings that are
attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvements of those assets.
Restricted Net Position – This component of net position consists of constraints placed on
the use of assets through external constraints imposed by creditors (such as through debt
covenants), grantors, contributors, or laws or regulation of other governments or
constraints imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Unrestricted Net Position – This component of net position consists of assets that do not
meet the definition of Restricted or Net Investment in Capital Assets.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, generally it is the
Authority’s policy to use restricted resources first.
Government-Wide Financial Statements
The Statement of Net Position and the Statement of Activities display information about the
Authority as a whole. The Authority’s Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities are
combined with the governmental fund financial statements. The Authority is viewed as a special
purpose government and has the option of combining these financial statements.
The Statement of Net Position is reported by adjusting the governmental fund types to report on
the full accrual basis, economic resource basis, which recognizes all long-term assets and
receivables as well as long-term debt and obligations. Any amounts recorded due to and due
from other funds are eliminated in the Statement of Net Position.
The Statement of Activities is reported by adjusting the governmental fund types to report only
items related to current year revenues and expenditures. Items such as capital outlay are
allocated over their estimated useful lives as depreciation expense. Internal activities between
governmental funds, if any, are eliminated by adjustment to obtain net total revenue and expense
in the government-wide Statement of Activities.
Fund Financial Statements
As discussed above, the Authority’s fund financial statements are combined with the
government-wide financial statements. The fund financial statements include a Balance Sheet
and Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Change in Fund Balance.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Governmental Funds
The Authority has one major governmental fund.
General Fund – To account for all resources not required to be accounted for in another fund.
Basis of Accounting
The Authority uses the modified accrual basis of accounting for governmental fund types. The
modified accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues when both “measurable and available.”
Measurable means the amount can be determined. Available means collectable within the
current period or soon enough thereafter to pay current liabilities. The Authority considers
revenues reported in the governmental funds to be available if they are collectable within sixty
(60) days after year-end. Also, under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are
recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, except for principal and interest on long-term
debt, which are recognized as expenditures when payment is due.
Capital Assets
Capital assets are transferred to the City upon completion.
Budgeting
In compliance with the governmental accounting principles, the Authority’s board members
should annually adopt an unappropriated budget for the General Fund. The budget was not
amended during the current fiscal year.
Measurement Focus
Measurement focus is a term used to describe which transactions are recognized within the
various financial statements. In the government-wide Statement of Net Position and Statement
of Activities, the governmental activities are reported using the economic resources measurement
focus. The accounting objectives of this measurement focus are the determination of operating
income, changes in net position, financial position, and cash flows. All assets and liabilities
associated with the activities are reported, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Fund
equity is classified as net position.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Measurement Focus (Continued)
Governmental fund types are accounted for on a spending or financial flow measurement focus.
Accordingly, only current assets and current liabilities are included on the balance sheet, and the
reported fund balances provide an indication of available spendable or appropriable resources.
Operating statements of governmental fund types report increases and decreases in available
spendable resources.
Fund Balances
GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund-type Definitions,
requires the classification of fund balances in governmental funds using the following hierarchy:
Nonspendable: amounts that cannot be spent either because they are in nonspendable form or
because they are legally or contractually required to be maintained intact. The Authority does
not have any nonspendable fund balances.
Restricted: amounts that can be spent only for specific purposes because of constitutional
provisions, or enabling legislation, or because of constraints that are imposed externally. The
Authority does not have any restricted fund balances.
Committed: amounts that can be spent only for purposes determined by a formal action of the
Board of Directors. The Board is the highest level of decision-making authority for the
Authority. This action must be made no later than the end of the fiscal year. Commitments may
be established, modified, or rescinded only through ordinances or resolutions approved by the
Board. The Authority does not have any committed fund balances.
Assigned: amounts that do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed, but
that are intended to be used for specific purposes. The Authority has not adopted a formal policy
regarding the assignment of fund balances. The Authority does not have any assigned fund
balances.
Unassigned: all other spendable amounts in the General Fund.
When expenditures are incurred for which restricted, committed, assigned or unassigned fund
balances are available, the Authority considers amounts to have been spent first out of restricted
funds, then committed funds, then assigned funds, and finally unassigned funds.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenditures during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 3. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
Deposits
Custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial
institution, a government will not be able to recover deposits or will not be able to recover
collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The Authority’s deposit policy
for custodial credit risk requires compliance with the provisions of Texas statutes.
Texas statutes require that any cash balance in any fund shall, to the extent not insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor, be continuously secured by a valid
pledge to the Authority of securities eligible under the laws of Texas to secure the funds of the
Authority, having an aggregate market value, including accrued interest, at all times equal to the
uninsured cash balance in the fund to which such securities are pledged. At the fiscal year end,
the carrying amount of the Authority’s deposits was $20,828,188 and the bank balance was
$21,128,304. The Authority was not exposed to custodial credit risk as of September 30, 2023.
The carrying values of the deposits are included in the Governmental Fund Balance Sheet and
the Statement of Net Position at September 30, 2023, as listed below:
GENERAL FUND $ 20,828,188
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 3. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Investments
Under Texas statute, the Authority is required to invest its funds under written investment
policies that primarily emphasize safety of principal and liquidity and that address investment
diversification, yield, maturity, and the quality and capability of investment management, and all
Authority funds must be invested in accordance with the following investment objectives:
understanding the suitability of the investment to the Authority’s financial requirements, first;
preservation and safety of principal, second; liquidity, third; marketability of the investments if
the need arises to liquidate the investment before maturity, fourth; diversification of the
investment portfolio, fifth; and yield, sixth. Authority’s investments must be made “with
judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, that a person of prudence, discretion, and
intelligence would exercise in the management of the person’s own affairs, not for speculation,
but for investment, considering the probable safety of capital and the probable income to be
derived.” No person may invest Authority funds without express written authority from the
Board of Directors.
Texas statutes include specifications for and limitations applicable to the Authority and its
authority to purchase investments as defined in the Public Funds Investment Act. Authorized
investments are summarized as follows: (1) obligations of the United States or its agencies and
instrumentalities, (2) direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies and instrumentalities,
(3) certain collateralized mortgage obligations, (4) other obligations, the principal of and interest
on which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by the State of Texas or the United States or
its agencies and instrumentalities, including obligations that are fully guaranteed or insured by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit full faith and credit of the United
States, (5) certain A rated or higher obligations of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other
political subdivisions of any state, (6) bonds insured, assumed or guaranteed by the State of
Israel, (7) insured or collateralized certificates of deposit, (8) certain fully collateralized
repurchase agreements secured by delivery, (9) certain bankers’ acceptances with limitations,
(10) commercial paper rated A-1 or P-1 or higher and a maturity of 270 days or less, (11) no-
load money market mutual funds and no-load mutual funds with limitations, (12) certain
guaranteed investment contracts (13) certain qualified governmental investment pools and (14) a
qualified securities lending program.
At September 30, 2023, the Authority held no investments.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 4. DUE TO DEVELOPERS
The Redevelopment Authority is a party to several agreements with Developers who own
property in the La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. The Authority is obligated to
repay the Developers for public improvements made on the property up to the amount of
incremental tax value gained.
The Authority has entered into agreements with the following Developers: Port Crossing Land,
LP (Fully Reimbursed); Retreat at Bay Forest, LP (Fully Reimbursed), Beazer Homes Texas LP,
Senior Associates, 65 La Porte, Ltd., Jabez-LB1, L.L.C. and Hawthorne at La Porte, LLC.
Beazer Homes Texas LP’s reimbursable expenditures for Bayside Crossing totaled $1,449,517
including interest at August 24, 2016. During the current fiscal year, no interest was calculated
in accordance with the agreement limitations. $129,056 was applied to principal. The amount
due Beazer Homes Texas LP as of September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
Principal Interest Total Due
Balance Due Developer 9/30/21 1,170,694$ -$ 1,170,694$
No more interest will accrue - -
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment (114,834) - (114,834)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 1,055,860$ -$ 1,055,860$
No more interest will accrue - -
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment (129,056) - (129,056)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 926,804$ -$ 926,804$
Beazer Homes Texas LP’s reimbursable expenditures for Bayside Crossing - Supplemental
totaled $177,498, including interest at August 23, 2017. During the current fiscal year, no
interest was calculated in accordance with the agreement limitations. The amount due Beazer
Homes Texas LP as of September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
Principal Interest Total Due
Balance Due Developer 9/30/21 160,656$ 37,348$ 198,004$
No more interest will accrue - -$
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 160,656$ 37,348$ 198,004$
No more interest will accrue - -$
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 160,656$ 37,348$ 198,004$
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 4. DUE TO DEVELOPERS (Continued)
Senior Associates’ reimbursable expenditures and land for Bayside Crossing totaled $466,032
including interest at August 24, 2016. During the current fiscal year, no interest was calculated
in accordance with the agreement limitations, and $9,781 was paid. The amount due Senior
Associates as of September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
Principal Interest Total Due
Balance Due Developer 9/30/21 455,823$ 9,827$ 465,650$
No more interest will accrue -$ -$ -$
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment - (9,781) (9,781)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 455,823$ 46$ 455,869$
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment (9,735) (46) (9,781)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 446,088$ -$ 446,088$
65 La Porte, Ltd. (Lakes of Fairmont Greens) had reimbursable expenditures approved of
$4,293,060 on April 15, 2020. No interest will accrue because present value was used. Payments
during the current fiscal year total $305,806. The amount due to 65 La Porte, Ltd. as of
September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
Principal Interest Total Due
Balance Due Developer 9/30/21 2,761,696$ -$ 2,761,696$
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment (137,585) (137,585)
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment ISD (151,064) (151,064)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 2,473,047$ -$ 2,473,047$
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment (149,184) (149,184)
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment ISD (156,622) (156,622)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 2,167,241$ -$ 2,167,241$
Jabez-LB1, L.L.C. had reimbursable expenditures for Artesia Village approved of $1,778,635,
including interest through May 18, 2022. During the current fiscal year, additional interest
through September 30 was calculated at $17,246, a reimbursement of $17,379 was applied to
interest, and $156,122 was applied to principal. The amount due to Jabez-LB1, L.L.C. as of
September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 4. DUE TO DEVELOPERS (Continued)
Principal Interest Total Due
Approved Costs 5/18/22 1,745,335$ 33,300$ 1,778,635$
Fiscal Year 2022 Interest - 6,449 6,449
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment - (20,668) (20,668)
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment ISD (7,429) (17,605) (25,034)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 1,737,906$ 1,476$ 1,739,382$
Fiscal Year 2023 Interest 17,246$
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment (63,346) (17,379) (80,725)
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment ISD (92,776) -$ (92,776)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 1,581,784$ 1,343$ 1,565,881$
Hawthorne at La Porte, LLC had reimbursable expenditures approved of $1,953,245, including
interest through January 19, 2022. During the current fiscal year, additional interest through
September 30 was calculated at $17,578, a reimbursement of $18,597 was applied to interest,
and $558,383 was applied to principal. The amount due to Hawthorne at La Porte, LLC as of
September 30, 2023, is calculated as follows:
Principal Interest Total Due
Approved Costs 1/19/22 1,917,652$ 35,593$ 1,953,245$
Fiscal Year 2022 Interest - 13,163 13,163
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment (25,270) (46,678) (71,948)
Fiscal Year 2022 Payment ISD (87,149) (87,149)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/22 1,805,233$ 2,078$ 1,807,311$
Fiscal Year 2023 Interest 17,578$
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment (242,330) (18,597) (260,927)
Fiscal Year 2023 Payment ISD (316,053) -$ (316,053)
Balance Due Developer 9/30/23 1,246,850$ 1,059$ 1,230,331$
In addition, certain Developers have signed a Development Agreement but have not submitted
costs for reimbursement of their projects. Estimated costs, based on the agreement, are as
follows:
Stonemarc at Bay Creek LLC $1,456,000
Agreement approved on January 19, 2022
Under the agreements, the amount shown is not a payable debt if the tracts do not generate tax
increment sufficient to pay the accrued amount.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
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NOTE 5. TAX INCREMENTS
The City has agreed to deposit their tax increments into the Tax Increment Fund established for
the Zone.
The amount of a Participant’s tax increment for a year is the amount of property taxes levied and
collected by the Participant for that year on the Captured Appraised Value of real property
taxable by the Participant and located in the Zone. The Captured Appraised Value of real
property taxable by a Participant for a year is the total appraised value of all real property taxable
by the Participant and located in the Zone for that year less the Tax Increment Base, which is the
total appraised value of all real property taxable by the Participant and located in the Zone on
January 1 of the year in which the Zone was designated as such under the Tax Increment
Financing Act (the “TIF Act”). In the event property is annexed into the Zone by ordinance of
the City, the Tax Increment Base for annexed property is the value of all real property taxable by
a Participant and located in the annexed area on January 1 of the year of annexation. No
Participant is required to deposit tax increments derived from property annexed into the Zone
unless the Participant has agreed to do so.
Each participant is required to collect taxes on property located with the Zone in the same
manner as other taxes are collected. The Participant is required to pay into the tax increment
fund the collected tax increments by the first day of each calendar quarter or pursuant to the
terms of the participation set forth in their respective interlocal agreements.
NOTE 6. CITY OF LA PORTE TAX INCREMENTS
The City and the Zone have established the Tax Increment Fund, a separate fund in the City
Treasury into which tax increments will be deposited.
During the current fiscal year, tax increments of $2,358,860 were recorded from the City of La
Porte, and $3,233,086 from the school district based on collected taxes.
NOTE 7. HARRIS COUNTY TAX INCREMENTS
The Commissioners Court of Harris County (the “County”) approved an agreement to participate
in the Zone. The amount of participation from years 2001 through 2029 will be 75% of the tax
increment attributed to the capture appraised value. Harris County’s participation and use of
fund is limited to projects described in the agreement.
During the current fiscal year, tax increments of $1,055,899 were collected from the County.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
See accompanying independent auditor’s report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE – BUDGET AND ACTUAL – GENERAL FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
General Fund
Original Variance
and Final Positive
Budget Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Tax Increment Revenue 7,759,547$ 6,647,845$ (1,111,702)$
Interest Income 1,000 744,773 743,773
TOTAL REVENUES 7,760,547$ 7,392,618$ (367,929)$
EXPENDITURES
Professional and Other Services 53,000$ 223,338$ (170,338)$
Capital Improvements 3,736,605 1,195,124 2,541,481
La Porte ISD Payment 1,415,538 0 1,415,538
City Administration 112,242 117,943 (5,701)
Planning Services 15,000 22,772 (7,772)
Other 70 2,426 (2,356)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,332,455$ 1,561,603$ 3,770,852$
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 2,428,092$ 5,831,015$ 3,402,923$
FUND BALANCE - OCTOBER 1, 2022 14,965,548 14,965,548 0
FUND BALANCE - SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 17,393,640$ 20,796,563$ 3,402,923$
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
See accompanying independent auditor’s report.
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOARD MEMBERS AND ZONE ADMINISTRATOR
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Authority Mailing Address - La Porte Redevelopment Authority
c/o David Hawes
P. O. Box 22167
Houston, TX 77227
Authority Telephone No. - (713) 595-1200
Position Board Members
1 Peggy Antone – Secretary/Treasurer
2 Barry Beasley
3 Alton Porter
4 Kent Remmel
5 Nicole Havard
6 Mark Goodwin – Vice Chairman
7 Rick Helton
8 David Janda – Chairman
9 Kristen Lee – Assistant Secretary
Executive Director
David Hawes
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
5. Consider creation of CIP Committee and appointment of Committee Members.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
6. Consider approval or other action regarding authority invoices.
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
Statement of Revenue & Expenditures - Actual vs. Budget
December 2023
Dec 23 Budget Oct - Dec 23 YTD Budget Annual Budget
Income
4000 · Tax Increments - County 90,631.00 90,631.00 271,893.00 271,893.00 1,087,576.00
4010 · Tax Increments - City 203,739.00 203,739.00 611,217.00 611,217.00 2,444,871.00
4020 · Tax Increments - ISD 405,450.00 405,450.00 1,216,350.00 1,216,350.00 4,865,399.00
4100 · Interest Income 88,424.61 833.00 264,799.34 2,499.00 10,000.00
Total Income 788,244.61 700,653.00 2,364,259.34 2,101,959.00 8,407,846.00
Expenses
TIRZ M&O Expenses
6010 · Administration & Project Mgmt 2,000.00 2,000.00 8,000.00 6,000.00 24,000.00
6015 · Legal 3,977.00 1,167.00 4,032.00 3,501.00 14,000.00
6020 · Agreed Upon Procedures Report 0.00 917.00 0.00 2,751.00 11,000.00
6025 · Annual Audit 0.00 958.00 0.00 2,874.00 11,500.00
6040 · Operating Expenses 0.00 250.00 232.74 750.00 3,000.00
6045 · Bank Fees 63.80 183.00 191.60 549.00 2,200.00
6050 · Planning Services 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 3,750.00 15,000.00
Total TIRZ M&O Expenses 6,040.80 6,725.00 12,456.34 20,175.00 80,700.00
Transfers
6101 · City Administration 10,187.00 10,187.00 30,561.00 30,561.00 122,244.00
6110 · Educational Facilities 127,943.00 127,943.00 383,829.00 383,829.00 1,535,321.00
Total Transfers 138,130.00 138,130.00 414,390.00 414,390.00 1,657,565.00
Capital Improvement Projects
6131 · M Street Improvement Project 12,000.00 250,000.00 45,317.77 750,000.00 3,000,000.00
TIRZ Developer Reimbursements
6152 · Beazer Homes Texas LP 0.00 0.00 0.00 132,928.00 132,928.00
6153 · Senior Associates 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,075.00 10,075.00
6154 · Jabez-LB1 LLC 0.00 0.00 0.00 178,706.00 178,706.00
6155 · Hawthorne at La Porte 0.00 0.00 0.00 594,289.00 594,289.00
6161 · 92 Fairmont Lakes, Inc.0.00 0.00 305,805.87 314,980.00 314,980.00
Total TIRZ Developer Reimbursements 0.00 0.00 305,805.87 1,230,978.00 1,230,978.00
Total Capital Improvement Projects 12,000.00 250,000.00 351,123.64 1,980,978.00 4,230,978.00
Total Expenses 156,170.80 394,855.00 777,969.98 2,415,543.00 5,969,243.00
Net Income 632,073.81 305,798.00 1,586,289.36 -313,584.00 2,438,603.00
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La Porte Redevelopment Authority
Bank Registers
As of January 25, 2024
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount Balance
1001 · Amegy Bank Operating 20,580,290.53
Check 11/22/2023 November Acct Analysis Fee -63.80 20,580,226.73
Check 11/24/2023 241 Blank Rome LLP Legal Services -55.00 20,580,171.73
Deposit 11/30/2023 November Interest Capitalization 86,777.30 20,666,949.03
Check 12/21/2023 December Acct Analysis Fee -63.80 20,666,885.23
Deposit 12/31/2023 December Interest Capitalization 88,424.61 20,755,309.84
Bill Pmt -Check 01/25/2024 242 Blank Rome LLP -3,977.00 20,751,332.84
Bill Pmt -Check 01/25/2024 243 Gauge Engineering -30,044.23 20,721,288.61
Bill Pmt -Check 01/25/2024 244 Hawes Hill & Associates LLP -4,102.75 20,717,185.86
Bill Pmt -Check 01/25/2024 245 McCall Gibson Swedlund Barfoot PLLC 2023 Annual Audit-Interim Billing -9,000.00 20,708,185.86
Total 1001 · Amegy Bank Operating 127,895.33 20,708,185.86
TOTAL 127,895.33 20,708,185.86
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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
7. Receive updates from the city, developers, and staff about development within the Zone.
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
8. Board member comments.
a. Matters appearing on Agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors
FROM: Executive Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Materials
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
c/o Hawes Hill & Associates LLP
P.O. Box 22167
Houston TX 77227-2167
713-595-1200 or FAX 281-888-6314
9. Convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to conduct
a private consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
10. Reconvene in Open Session and authorize appropriate actions regarding private consultation
with attorney.