HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-17 Conference Center Ad Hoc AgendaCONFERENCE-MULTIPURPOSE CENTER AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the La Porte Conference/Multipurpose Center Ad Hoc
Committee to be held on October 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., In the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West
Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All
agenda Hems are subject to action.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. CITIZEN COMMENT
(Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be
reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve the minutes of the September 25,
2024, meeting.
4. Presentation by the City's floodplain manager.
5. Presentation by Member Follls on conceptual drawings.
6. Committee Charge and Discussion
Purpose: To establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the feasibility, design, location,
and financial implications of building a new conference center/multipurpose center at 1106-
1198 Bayshore Drive, La Porte, Texas. The committee will evaluate various aspects of the
proposed project, including economic impact, community benefits, environmental
sustainability, and design aesthetics.
Objectives:
Conduct research on the potential impacts of the conference/multipurpose center.
Organize and participate in community engagement activities.
Review and evaluate design proposals, environmental assessments, and financial
plans.
Collaborate to produce a final report with recommendations for the City Council.
Evaluate the project based on the following criteria:
Economic Impact: Potential for job creation, revenue generation, and overall
economic growth.
Design Aesthetics: Architectural design, integration with the surrounding area, and
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public space enhancement.
Community Benefits: Access to facilities, enhancement of community services, and
alignment with community needs.
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, the
Conference -Multipurpose Center Ad Hoc Committee determines that a closed or executive
session of the Committee is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 consultation with counsel on legal
matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real
property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 -
personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section 551.076 -
implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding
economic development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security
devices or security audits, and/or other matters as authorized under the Texas Government
Code. If a closed or executive session is held in accordance with the Texas Government
Code as set out above, the Committee will reconvene in open session in order to take
action, if necessary, on the items addressed during executive session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office (281-470-5019), three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the October 17, 2024,
Conference -Multipurpose Center Ad Hoc Committee agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times,
and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas
Government Code.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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