HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-23 La Porte Redevelopment Authority/TIRZMINUTES 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 2
Barry Beasley
Position 3
Alton Porter
Position 4
Kent Remmel
Position 5
Nicole Havard
Position 6
Mark Goodwin, Vice -Chairman
Position 7
Rick Helton
Position 8
David Janda, Chairman
Position 9
Kristen Lee, Secretary
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.
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 !fit 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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