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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
September 11, 2025
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,
September 11, 2025, at 6:00 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
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Peggy Antone, Secretary
Barry Beasley
Joshua Lege
Kent Remmel
Nicole Havard
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Mark Goodwin, Chairman
Mercy Estrada, Vice -Chair
DeeAnne Thomson
Kristen Lee, Asst. Secretary
and all of the above were present, with the exception of Directors Beasley and Havard, thus
constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes, and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates,
LLP; Matt Daeumer, Ryan Hvitlok, and Sherry Rodriguez, City of La Porte; and Muhammad Ali, HR
Green. Chairman Goodwin called the meeting to order at 6:00 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 AUGUST 14, 2025.
Upon a motion made by Director Antone, and seconded by Director Thomson, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the Minutes from the August 14, 2025, Board meeting.
CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LA PORTE REGARDING FUNDING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU WAVE POOL RENOVATION.
Mr. Hawes reviewed the Interlocal Agreement for Wave Pool Improvements, included in the Board
materials. Mr. Daeumer provided an overview of the roles and responsibilities of each party and
answered questions. Under the agreement the City is responsible for the construction of the project,
and the Authority will pay 100% of the design cost and all construction costs. The total cost to
complete the project is estimated not to exceed $3,600,000. Upon a motion made by Director Antone,
and seconded by Director Lege, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Interlocal Agreement
for Wave Pool Improvements.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HR GREEN ENGINEERING.
A copy of HR Green's Progress Report is included in the Board materials.
a. Lakes at Fairmont Green Detention.
Mr. Ali reported the permit from Harris County Flood Control was received; and three of the four
permits from the City have been issued. No action from the Board was required.
b. 16th Street Intersection.
Mr. Ali reported HR Green is in the process of finalizing the roadway schematics and is currently
working on the drainage analysis. No action from the Board was required.
c. Main Street.
Mr. Ali reported HR Green met with the City to review the schematics. He reported they will have
another meeting with City before presenting to the Board for review. Ms. Thomson discussed
opposition to the hybrid schematic for Main Street and desire to leave as four lanes throughout the
corridor. Mr. Daeumer reported the layout addresses safety issues and the design will be the City
Council's decision. No action from the Board was required.
d. G/H Street
Mr. Ali reported after conducting the traffic analysis, it has indicated there would be no
improvements to the current condition. This item will be removed from the capital improvements
projects for the TIRZ. No action from the Board was required.
RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING
AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Mr. Hawes presented the Bookkeeper's Report and review of invoices for payment.
a. Amendment to Securities Custodial Agreement for Additional Secured Party
Authorized Agents.
Mr. Hawes reviewed Exhibit B to the Amendment to Securities Custodial Agreement provided for
authorized representatives to receive reports and transfer funds as needed in the account.
Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Estrada, the Board voted
unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report; approved payment of invoices, as presented; and
approved the Exhibit B to the Amendment to the Securities Custodial Agreement for Additional
Security Party Authorized Agents authorizing Mark Goodwin, Chair; David Hawes, Executive
Director, and Randy Carr, Bookkeeper/Investment Officer as the authorized representatives on the
account.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE CITY, DEVELOPERS, AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
THE ZONE.
Mr. Daeumer provided updates regarding potential development in the area. Mr. Hawes reported
the County Interlocal Participation Agreement will be on the County Commissioner's Agenda
September 18. No action from the Board was required.
CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.072, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE, TO DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, VALUE OR APPRAISAL OF REAL
PROPERTY.
The Board convened in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code at
6:25 p.m.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, VALUE OR APPRAISAL OF REAL PROPERTY.
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 6:34 p.m. Upon reconvening, no action was taken.
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ADJOURN.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Goodwin adjourned the meeting
at 6:34 p.m.
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