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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2025_Joint LPRD_TIRZ minutesMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS November 13, 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, November 13, 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 Peggy Antone, Secretary Position 2 Barry Beasley Position 3 Joshua Lege Position 4 Kent Remmel Position 5 Nicole Havard Position 6 Mark Goodwin, Chairman Position 7 Mercy Estrada, Vice -Chair Position 8 DeeAnne Thomson Position 9 Kristen Lee, ASSt Secretary and all of the above were present, with the exception of Directors Havard, Goodwin and Thomson, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were David Hawes, and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates, LLP; Corby Alexander, Matt Daeumer, Tim Miller, Jameson Appel and Sherry Rodriguez, City of La Porte; Muhammad Ali, HR Green. Vice -Chair Estrada called the meeting to order at 6:02 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 OCTOBER 9, 2025. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Antone, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the October 9, 2025, Board meeting, as presented. CONSIDER AMENDED (sic) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LA PORTE REGARDING FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LA PORTE LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK PICKLE BALL COURTS. Mr. Daeumer reviewed the Interlocal Agreement for Funding of Improvements to the La Porte Little Cedar Bayou Park Pickle Ball Courts, included in the Board materials. Under the Agreement the City is responsible for the construction of the project and the Authority is responsible to fund and pay 100% of the cost in the bid proposal and will not be responsible for any costs in excess of the Authority's contribution. The total cost to complete the project is not to exceed $500,000. The City will submit all invoices to the Authority and the Authority will pay the contractor directly upon approval. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Beasley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Funding of Improvements to the La Porte Little Cedar Bayou Park Pickle Ball Courts. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF LA PORTE REGARDING FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SYLVAN BEACH PIER. Mr. Daeumer reviewed the Interlocal Agreement for Funding of Improvements to the Sylvan Beach Pier, included in the Board materials. Under the Agreement the City is responsible for the construction of the project and the Authority is responsible to fund and pay 100% of the cost in the bid proposal and will not be responsible for any costs in excess of the Authority's contribution. The total cost to complete the project is not to exceed $1,500,000. Any The City will submit all invoices to the Authority and the Authority will pay the contractor directly upon approval. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Antone, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Funding of Improvements to the Sylvan Beach Pier. RECEIVE BID AND RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WAVE POOL RENOVATIONS; AWARD CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT. Mr. Miller reviewed the bid from Landmark Aquatic for the wave pool renovations in the amount of $2,250,300.00. He provided an overview of the scope of work to be completed and answered questions. Upon a motion made by Director Antone, and seconded by Director Beasley, the Board voted unanimously to award the construction contract for wave pool renovations to Landmark Aquatic in the amount of $2,250,300.00; and authorized execution of contract. RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HR GREEN ENGINEERING: A copy of HR Green's Status Report is included in the Board materials. a. Lakes at Fairmont Green Detention. i. Receive bid tabulations and recommendation for Fairmont Greens Detention Basin Improvements; award contract; and authorize execution of contract. Mr. Ali reported 5 bids were submitted for the Fairmont Greens Detention Basin Improvements. He reported the low bid was received from Laws & Wheeler in the amount of $551,263.00. He reported HR Green reviewed the work history and contacted references provided and determined Laws & Wheeler has limited experience in pond rehabilitation projects and other factors provided by the references provided. He reported HR Green evaluated the next low bidder Landmark Construction Co. in the amount of $625,859.00. He reported upon review of qualifications and references, HR Green has determined the Landmark Construction Co. has previously demonstrated the capability of performing quality of work required for the project and is recommending awarding the contract to Landmark Construction Co. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Beasley, the Board voted unanimously to award the Lakes at Fairmont Greens Detention Basin Improvements project the Landmark Construction Co. in the amount of $625,859.00. b. 16th Street Intersection. Mr. Ali reported the drainage analysis has been completed and traffic and drainage reports and schematics have been submitted to Harris County and the City for review. No action from the Board was required. c. Main Street. Mr. Ali reported HR Green met with the City to review the draft roadway schematics and traffic information. He reported HR Green continues to work on the drainage analysis. No action from the Board was required. 2Page 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 Beasley, and seconded by Director Lege, 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 DWEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE ZONE. None. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. wl�,2aw 41 4 - t1,41 3 1 P a g e