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Agendas and Agenda Materials
Meetings of the Boards of Directors
La Porte
Redevelopment Authority
La Porte Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone
June 13, 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 Thursday, June 13, 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 May 9, 2024.
4. Receive update and recommendations regarding Capital Improvements Program:
a. Receive updates and recommendations from Gauge Engineering.
i. Feasibility Study.
ii. Lakes at Fairmont Green.
iii. M. Street Improvements:
1. Consider Pay Application No. 3, M Street Improvements, from Carter Construction LLC.
5. Receive Bookkeeper’s Report and consider approval or other action regarding authority invoices.
6. Receive updates from the city, developers, and staff about development within the Zone.
7. Board member comments.
a. Matters appearing on agenda; and
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
8. Convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to conduct a private consultation
with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
9. Reconvene in Open Session and authorize appropriate actions regarding private consultation with attorney.
10. Adjournment.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte City will provide for reasonable accommodations for pe rsons attending public
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.
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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 May 9, 2024.
MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 9, 2024
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 Thursday, May
9, 2024, 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, Asst. Secretary
Position 5 Nicole Havard
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Director Havard, thus constituting a quorum.
Also present were Naina Magon and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Corby Alexander,
Matt Daeumer, Haley Bower and Sherry Rodriguez, City of La Porte; and Taylor Risien, Gauge
Engineering. Others attending were Mercy and Joe Estrada; Gloria Brutscher; and David Williams.
Chairman Janda called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS.
There were no public comments.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JOINT LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LA PORTE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 10, 2024.
Upon a motion made by Director Beasley, and seconded by Director Helton, the Board voted to
approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2024, joint Board meeting, as presented. Director Porter
abstained. The motion passed.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM:
a. Receive updates and recommendations from Gauge Engineering.
Mr. Risien provided an update on the feasibility study. He reported Gauge is conducting site visits
for infrastructure and pedestrian/trail improvements and have begun drafting preliminary
schematics.
i. M Street Improvements
Mr. Risien reported the majority of the reinforced concrete box culverts have been installed. He
reported they anticipate mid to late May roadway excavation will start.
1) Consider Pay Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter
Construction LLC
Mr. Risien reviewed Pay Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter Construction LLC in
the amount of $764,265.87. He reported he has reviewed the pay application and concurs with the
amount and quantities and is recommending for approval. Upon a motion made by Director
Goodwin, and seconded by Director Remmel, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay
Application No. 2, M Street Improvements, from Carter Construction LLC in the amount of
$764,265.87, as presented.
ii. Consider Gauge Engineering Task Order to evaluate and provide
recommendations to repair the detention facility at Lakes at Fairmont Green.
Mr. Risien reviewed Gauge Engineering Task Order for evaluation services of the stormwater
detention basin serving the Lakes at Fairmont Greens, including repair and mitigation
recommendations in the amount of $11,400.00. Director Antone presented questions regarding
Hawthorne Apartments and detention used. The City will provide all information to Gauge to use in
its evaluation. Upon a motion made by Director Helton, and seconded by Director Beasley, the Board
voted unanimously to approve Gauge Engineering Task Order for evaluation services for the Lakes
at Fairmont Greens detention facility in the amount of $11,400.00, as presented.
RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER’S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING
AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Ms. Magon presented the bookkeeper’s report and reviewed invoices submitted for payment,
included in the Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Goodwin, and seconded by Director
Helton, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper’s Report and approved payment of
invoices, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM CITY, DEVELOPERS, AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE
ZONE.
None.
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.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING
PRIVATE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY.
An Executive Session was not called.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Janda adjourned the meeting at
6:44 p.m.
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Secretary
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. Receive update and recommendations regarding Capital Improvements Program:
a. Receive updates and recommendations from Gauge Engineering.
i. Feasibility Study.
ii. Lakes at Fairmont Green.
iii. M. Street Improvements:
1. Consider Pay Application No. 3, M Street Improvements, from Carter
Construction LLC.
PROGRESS REPORT
JUNE 2024
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/TIRZ 1
11750 Katy Freeway, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77079
TASK ORDER #4: LA PORTE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY/TIRZ #1 FEASIBILITY STUDY
Activities This Period:
• Continued working on preliminary typical sections.
• Reviewed City of La Porte Master Plans.
• Began roadway & trail schematics.
• Identified constraints and prepared for site visit.
• Next steps:
o Conduct site visits for infrastructure and pedestrian/trail improvement projects.
TASK ORDER #5: LAKES AT FAIRMONT GREENS DETENTION BASIN EVALUATION
Activities This Period:
• Received authorization to proceed with task order.
• Reviewed previous inspection report by J. Morales, Inc.
• Next steps
o Perform field visits and provide recommendations for improvements.
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located along M Street between South 16th and North High-
way 146 in La Porte Texas.
• The planned roadway improvements are in Harris County within the
La Porte city limits.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
La Porte Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ
#1) is committed to constructing a local
roadway and utility improvements within
undeveloped right-of-way. These road-
way improvements will provide connectiv-
ity to 16th Street & Highway 146 and
greater ingress/egress for future develop-
ment along M Street.
PROGRESS REPORT— MAY 2024
M STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Project No. 75-19
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Gauge Engineering was contracted by
the La Porte Redevelopment Authority
(TIRZ #1) to prepare the design docu-
ments and manage construction & in-
spection for the M Street Improvement
Project.
FUNDING
• La Porte Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ #1)
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
(TIRZ #1)
M-STREET TYPICAL SECTION
PROJECT STATUS NEXT STEPS
PAYMENT ESTIMATES
PROGRESS PHOTOS
Water Line Installation Reinforced Concrete Box Installation
Junction Box and Brick Plug Installation Inlet and Inlet Lead Installation
Original Contract Amount $2,491,925.00
Change Order Amount to Date -
Current Contract Amount $2,491,925.00
Previous Payments $764,265.87
Current Payment(s) Due $451,604.25
Contract Completion Date 11/13/2024
Balance Remaining with Retainage $1,059,248.20
PROGRESS REPORT— MAY 2024
M STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Project No. 75-19
CONSTRUCTION TIME
• Original Contract Time: 240 Days
• Notice to Proceed Date: March 18, 2024
CONTACT INFORMATION
Construction Manager:
Gauge Engineering
11750 Katy Freeway, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77079
Contractor:
Carter Construction, 7615 FM 3180,
Baytown, TX 77523
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
(TIRZ #1)
11750 Katy Freeway, Suite 400 • Houston, TX 77089
June 3, 2024
Mr. David Janda, Chairman
Co. Mr. David Hawes, Administrator
La Porte Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ #1)
9600 Long Point Road, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77035
Reference: M Street Improvement Project
Proj. No. 75-19
Carter Construction, LLC. Payment No. 03
Dear Mr. Janda:
Carter Construction, LLC has submitted estimate No. 03 in the amount of $451,604.25 for construction services rendered
through May 31, 2024. Based on our review, Carter Construction has complied with all requirements stated in the estimate
and we recommend payment of $451,604.25 to Carter Construction.
The following billing information is to be used for payment:
Carter Construction, LLC
7615 FM 3180
Baytown, TX 77523
If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at (832) 318-8800.
Sincerely,
Muhammad Ali, P.E.
Principal
Enclosures: Carter Construction Pay Est. No. 03
Estimate No.
Cut off Date
Estimate Date
:240
:0
:240
74
:In Place :166
DateTaylor Risien, P.E. Date Muhammad Ali, P.E.
Approved By:
La Porte Redevelopment Authority Date
Prepared By 6/3/2024 Reviewed By 6/3/2024
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE CONTRACTOR THIS DATE $451,604.25
BALANCE REMAINING $1,059,248.20
4-Less Previous Payments $837,804.87
5-Restoration Adjustment $0.00
2-Total Deductions $143,267.68
3-Total Payments Due $1,289,409.12
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS $143,267.68
C. AMOUNT DUE THIS PERIOD
1-Total Earnings to Date $1,432,676.80
5-Assessments $0.00
6-Inspector Overtime Costs $0.00
3-Total Retainage $143,267.68
4-Liquidated Damages 0.00 Days @ $0.00
2-Retainage Release 0%Of $1,432,676.80 $0.00
TOTAL EARNINGS TO DATE $1,432,676.80
B. DEDUCTIONS
1-Retainage 10%Of $1,432,676.80 $143,267.68
4-Balance-Materials Accepted Not in Place $0.00 @ 85%$0.00
5-Work Change Directives - In Place $0.00
2-Material Stored on Site $0.00
3-Material Stored in Place $0.00
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT (excludes WCDs)$2,491,925.00
A. EARNINGS TO DATE Current Month Billing $501,782.50
1-Work Completed to Date 57.49%Complete $1,432,676.80
Total Pending Work Change Directives to Date $0.00
$0.00
3-Approved Work Change Directives
No.Date Ext.Days Amount
Total Approved Extentions 0 Total Change Orders to Date
2-Approved Change Orders
No.Date Ext.Days Amount
Schedule Update Received :
CONTRACT AMOUNT TO DATE :
1-Original Contract Amount $2,491,925.00
Percentage By Time 30.83%57.49%Days Remaining to Date :
Date Insurance Exp. :1/24/2025 Drug Policy Due Date:N/A
Current Contract Completion Date 11/13/2024 Total Contract Time :
Days Used to Date :
Contract Date 1/25/2024 Original Contract Time :
Start Date 3/18/2024 Approved Extensions :
Address :7615 FM 3180, Baytown, TX 77523 Proj No.75-19
CONTRACT TIME IN CALENDAR DAYS
Project Name : M Street Improvement Project
Contractor Name :Carter Construction, LLC
3 City of La Porte / La Porte Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ #1)
Estimate and Certificate for Payment Unit Price Work05/31/24
06/03/24
6/3/2024
6/3/2024
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. Receive Bookkeeper’s Report and consider approval or other action regarding authority invoices.
La Porte Redevelopment Authority
Statement of Revenue & Expenditures - Actual vs. Budget
May 2024
May 24 Budget Oct - May 24 YTD Budget Annual Budget
Income
4000 · Tax Increments - County 90,631.00 90,631.00 725,048.00 725,048.00 1,087,576.00
4010 · Tax Increments - City 203,739.00 203,739.00 1,629,912.00 1,629,912.00 2,444,871.00
4020 · Tax Increments - ISD 405,450.00 405,450.00 3,243,600.00 3,243,600.00 4,865,399.00
4100 · Interest Income 92,491.91 833.00 681,616.23 6,664.00 10,000.00
Total Income 792,311.91 700,653.00 6,280,176.23 5,605,224.00 8,407,846.00
Expenses
TIRZ M&O Expenses
6010 · Administration & Project Mgmt 2,000.00 2,000.00 18,000.00 16,000.00 24,000.00
6015 · Legal 4,252.60 1,167.00 15,942.60 9,336.00 14,000.00
6020 · Agreed Upon Procedures Report 0.00 917.00 0.00 7,336.00 11,000.00
6025 · Annual Audit 0.00 958.00 11,200.00 7,664.00 11,500.00
6040 · Operating Expenses 218.52 250.00 1,246.92 2,000.00 3,000.00
6045 · Bank Fees 217.00 183.00 1,120.00 1,464.00 2,200.00
6050 · Planning Services 0.00 1,250.00 0.00 10,000.00 15,000.00
Total TIRZ M&O Expenses 6,688.12 6,725.00 47,509.52 53,800.00 80,700.00
Transfers
6101 · City Administration 10,187.00 10,187.00 81,496.00 81,496.00 122,244.00
6110 · Educational Facilities 127,943.00 127,944.00 1,023,544.00 1,023,545.00 1,535,321.00
Total Transfers 138,130.00 138,131.00 1,105,040.00 1,105,041.00 1,657,565.00
Capital Improvement Projects
6131 · M Street Improvement Project 536,337.08 250,000.00 1,566,980.54 2,000,000.00 3,000,000.00
6132 · Feasibility Study 17,066.75 0.00 18,214.00 0.00 0.00
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 553,403.83 250,000.00 1,891,000.41 3,230,978.00 4,230,978.00
Total Expenses 698,221.95 394,856.00 3,043,549.93 4,389,819.00 5,969,243.00
Net Income 94,089.96 305,797.00 3,236,626.30 1,215,405.00 2,438,603.00
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La Porte Redevelopment Authority
Bank Registers
As of June 13, 2024
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount Balance
1001 · Amegy Bank Operating 20,119,762.27
Deposit 05/10/2024 DEP City of La Porte Tax Increment Deposit-City 2,511,284.60 22,631,046.87
Deposit 05/14/2024 DEP LPISD Tax Increment Deposit-ISD 3,384,428.64 26,015,475.51
Deposit 05/31/2024 DEP Amegy Bank May Interest 92,491.91 26,107,967.42
Check 05/31/2024 Debit Amegy Bank May Acct Analysis Fee -217.00 26,107,750.42
Bill Pmt -Check 06/13/2024 1011 Carter Construction, LLC Job #2323 - Payment Application #3 -451,604.25 25,656,146.17
Bill Pmt -Check 06/13/2024 1012 Gauge Engineering Projects 1299 & 1336 -51,621.33 25,604,524.84
Bill Pmt -Check 06/13/2024 1013 Hawes Hill & Associates LLP May 2024 Prof Consulting & Admin Fee -2,218.52 25,602,306.32
Bill Pmt -Check 06/13/2024 1014 Blank Rome LLP Client ID#166495 -4,252.60 25,598,053.72
Total 1001 · Amegy Bank Operating 5,478,291.45 25,598,053.72
TOTAL 5,478,291.45 25,598,053.72
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INVOICE
BILL TO
La Porte RedevelopmentAuthorityfTIRZ #1
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy.
LaPorte, TX 77571
United States
DESCRIPTION
Professional Consulting and Administration Fee: May 2022
In-House Postage, Photocopies, Binding, Etc.: May 2024
Reimbursable Mileage, Parking, Tolls and Related Expenses, L. Clayton: April 2024
Reimbursable Mileage, Parking, Tolls and Related Expenses, L. Clayton: May 2024
BALANCE DUE
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INVOICE
DATE
2026
06/01/2024
AMOUNT
2,000.00
114.00
52.26
52.26
$2,218.52
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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
6. 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
7. 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
8. Convene in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, to conduct a
private consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.
9. Reconvene in Open Session and authorize appropriate actions regarding private consultation
with attorney.