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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 19, 2020
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 Wednesday,
February 19, 2020, 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:
Peggy Antone, Secretary Position 1
Barry Beasley
Position 2
Alton Porter
Position 3
Horace Leopard
Position 4
Doug Martin, Chairman
Position 5
Mark Goodwin Position 6
Chester Pool, Vice -Chair Position 7
David Janda Position 8
Vacant Position 9
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Directors Antone, Porter and Leopard, thus
constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes and Linda Clayton, both of Hawes Hill &
Associates, LLP; Corby Alexander and Jason Weeks, City of La Porte; and Javier Morales, J. Morales,
Inc. Chairman Martin called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JOINT LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LA PORTE
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2019.
Upon a motion duly made by Director Pool, and being seconded by Director Beasley, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2019, joint Board meeting, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE CITY, DEVELOPERS AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
THE ZONE.
Mr. Hawes reported there is approximately 10 years left on the life of the TIRZ. He stated La Porte
Crossing will be paid off this year. He reported Dr. Reddy has submitted invoices for reimbursement
and the auditor is currently working on the documentation to prepare an AUP.
RECEIVE UPDATE FROM J. MORALES, INC. REGARDING M STREET PROJECT.
Mr. Morales provided an update on the M Street Project, a copy of the Engineer's Report is included
in the Board materials. He reported JMI has received comments back from the City on the 30% plan
submittal and he anticipates 60% plans to be submitted to the City March 6. He estimated the 90%
plans will be submitted in May. There was general discussion when the engineer can begin publicly
bidding the project and Mr. Alexander agreed once 90% plans are submitted to the City the Engineer
can begin the bidding process. Mr. Morales stated he anticipates bids for the project will be ready for
the Board's consideration in June. No action from the Board was required.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OR ORTHER ACTION REGARDING AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Mr. Hawes presented the Bookkeeper's Report and went over invoices, included in the Board
materials. Upon a motion duly made by Director Beasley, and being seconded by Director Janda, the
Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as
presented.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS.
a. Matters appearing on Agenda
b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
Nothing new to report.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Martin adjourned the meeting
at 6:51 p.m.
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