HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPROVED La Porte TIRZ Minutes 03.14.2024MINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE
LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 14, 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,
March 14, 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 Directors Beasley and Porter, 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;
Muhammad Ali, Taylor Risien and Robert Chapa, Gauge Engineering. Chairman Janda called the
meeting to order at 6:30 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 JANUARY 25, 2024.
Upon a motion made by Director Goodwin, and seconded by Director Helton, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Minutes of the January 25, 2024, Board meeting, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CIP COMMITTEE:
a. Receive update from Gauge Engineering regarding M Street Improvements.
Mr. Ali provided an update on the M Street Improvements project. He reported a pre -construction
meeting was held with the Contractor on March 5 and a Notice to Proceed was sent on March 18. He
reported he anticipates the project will be substantially complete in 8 months and final in 9 months.
No action from the Board was required.
i. Consider Gauge Engineering Task Order for feasibility study services.
Ms. Magon reported a CIP Committee meeting was held on February 28. She reported the Committee
created a list of potential projects, including some projects that are not within the boundaries of the
zone and would need to be annexed into the boundaries if the Board wanted to move forward with
the project. She provided an overview of the potential projects. She reported staff met with the
County regarding potential County projects and she is working with them to extend the County
participation. She reported a feasibility study would aid in the development of estimated costs, scope
of project, leveraging possibilities and prioritizing projects. Mr. Alexander and Mr. Daeumer
answered questions regarding current and future City projects and projects the City would be
interested in the TIRZ funding.
Mr. Ali reviewed Gauge Engineering Task Order No. 4 for feasibility study services in the amount of
$159,790. He reviewed the scope of services for each project and reported the feasibility study would
provide information on identified projects, including estimated costs for each project to aid the Board
in prioritizing projects for consideration. Upon a motion made by Director Antone, and seconded by
Director Havard, the Board voted unanimously to approve Gauge Engineering Task Order No. 4 for
feasibility study services in the amount of $159,790, as presented.
REVIEW BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING
AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Ms. Magon presented the Bookkeeper's Report and reviewed current invoices for payment, included
in the Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Helton, and seconded by Director Remmel,
the Board voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices,
as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE 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, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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