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LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and
LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 9, 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,
October 9, 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, Lege, Remmel and
Thomson, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes, and Linda Clayton, Hawes
Hill & Associates, LLP; Matt Daeumer, and Sherry Rodriguez, City of La Porte. 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2025.
Upon a motion made by Director Estrada, and seconded by Director Antone, Directors Antone,
Goodwin, Estrada and Lee voted to approve the Minutes of the September 11, 2025, Board meeting,
as presented. Director Havard abstained. The motion passed.
CONSIDER AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY REGARDING COUNTY
PARTICIPATION.
Mr. Hawes reviewed Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with Harris County regarding the
County's participation in the zone. He reported the amendment includes extending the County's
participation for the life of the Zone and changing the rate to 100%. Upon a motion made by Director
Antone, and seconded by Director Estrada, the Board voted unanimously to approve Amendment No.
1 to Interlocal Agreement with Harris County, as presented.
RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HR GREEN ENGINEERING:
Mr. Hawes presented HR Green's Progress Report, included in the Board materials.
a. Lakes at Fairmont Green Detention.
Mr. Hawes reported the project has been advertised for bids and will be ready to award a
construction contract at the November meeting. No action from the Board was required.
b. 16th Street Intersections.
Mr. Hawes reported HR Green is finalizing the drainage analysis is being submitted to the County and
City for review by the end of this month. No action from the board was required.
c. Main Street
Mr. Hawes reported HR Green met with the City to review the roadway schematics and traffic
analysis. He reported the City will be conducting community outreach. No action from the Board
was required.
DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LAZY RIVER.
Mr. Daeumer reported the lazy river project would require 4 to 6 acres of land to construct and the
estimated costs for construction range between $3.5 to $4.5 Million. He reported the optimal location
for the lazy river would be located on the site with the wave pool and there is not enough acreage
available for the construction of a lazy river. No action was taken by the Board.
6:09 p.m. Director Lege arrived meeting.
RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING
AUTHORITY INVOICES.
Mr. Hawes presented the Bookkeeper's Report and reviewed invoices for payment, included in the
Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Havard, and seconded by Director Lege, the Board
voted unanimously to accept the Bookkeeper's Report and approved payment of invoices, as
presented.
RECEIVE AND CONSIDER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
FOR BOOKKEEPING SERVICES; AWARD CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT.
Mr. Hawes reviewed the Memorandum regarding responses to request for qualifications and
proposals for accounting services, a copy of the Memorandum is attached hereto as Exhibit A. After
full review by the Board, and upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director
Estrada, the Board voted unanimously to award a contract to McLennan & Associates LLC for
accounting services in the amount of $1,500 per month, plus reimbursable expenses; and authorized
execution of the agreement with McLennan & Associates LLP.
RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE CITY, DEVELOPERS, AND STAFF ABOUT DEVELOPMENT WITHIN
THE ZONE.
None.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Goodwin adjourned the meeting
at 6:22 p.m.
List of Exhibits:
A. Memo to Board of Directors regarding responses to RFQ/RFP for Accounting Services
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