HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2025 CC minutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
Councilpersons Present: Rick Helton, Brandon Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Mandi
Williams, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Rick Helton, Jay
Martin, Robbie McLarrin
Councilpersons Attending Remotely: None
Councilpersons Absent: None
Council -appointed Officers Present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Clark T. Askins,
City Attorney; Lee Woodward, City Secretary
The City Council of the City of La Porte held a regular meeting
on December 8, 2025, at the City Hall Council Chambers,
604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order - Mayor Helton called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance - The invocation was given by Pastor Ryan
Walling of Bayshore Baptist Church and the pledges were led by City Attorney Clark
Askins.
3. Recognitions
a. Recognition of La Porte Fire Marshal's Office Thomas Galindo
Recognition of Thomas Galindo for the completion of his Bachelor of Science
Degree in Fire Administration and the completion of the Fire Executive
Management Training Program at the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement
Management Institute of Texas at Sam Houston State University.
b. Recognition of Employees for Years of Service
Shonda Ingle - Department Coordinator (15 years)
Kenneth Martin - Detective (25 years)
John Krueger - Assistant Police Chief (25 years)
Daniel Hoffman - Patrol Officer (35 years)
4. Citizen Comment - There were no comments. Without objection, items 7j. and 7.k.
were taken up next.
5. Consent Agenda
a. Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on November
10, 2025. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
b. Ordinance 2025-5007 calling the May 2, 2026, general election - Adopt
Ordinance 2025-5007 calling the May 2, 2026, general election for the election
of City Council member positions designated as Councilperson At -Large
Position B, Councilperson-District 1, and Councilperson-District 6. [Lee
Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
c. Ordinance 2025-5008 calling the May 2, 2026, special election for
reauthorization of street tax - Adopt Ordinance 2025-5008 calling the May 2,
2026, special election to approve or deny the following proposition: "The
reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of La Porte, Texas,
at the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for
maintenance and repair of municipal streets. The tax expires on the fourth
anniversary of the date of this election unless the imposition of the tax is
reauthorized.". [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
d. Appoint Dr. Shabnam Chaugle and Dr. Tim Covell to open positions on the
La Porte Health Authority. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]
e. Approve removal of alternate members of the Keep La Porte Beautiful
Committee for lack of attendance. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
f. Approve the cancellation of the City Council meetings for May 25, November
23, and December 28, 2026. [Rick Helton, Mayor]
g. Texas Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Mobilization STEP
Grant - Adopt Resolution 2026-04 authorizing the City Manager to execute
the Texas Department of Transportation IDM grant award and other
documents for the Texas Department of Transportation Impaired Driving
Mobilization STEP Grant. [Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
h. Award Janitorial Services contract to A&A Cleaning Services - Authorize the
City Manager to execute a facility janitorial services contract with A&A
Cleaning Services for an initial 9-month term commencing upon Council
approval, with two optional one-year extensions utilizing the Interlocal
Agreement for Purchasing Services by and between the City of La Porte,
Texas, and the City of Pearland, Texas, and authorize expenditures not to
exceed annual budgeted amounts. [Andrew Brady, Assistant Director]
i. Ordinance 2025-5012 amending Chapter 70 of the City of La Porte Code of
Ordinances - Adopt Ordinance 2025-5012 amending Chapter 70 "Traffic and
Vehicles", Article III "Operation of Vehicles", Division 2, "Speed Limits" of
the Code of Ordinances by adding regulations under new Division 3
"Temporary construction speed zones" and establishing a temporary
construction zone speed limit of 50 m.p.h. for a portion of State Highway 146.
[Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
j. Adopt Ordinance 2025-5014, to adopt the 2024 International Fire Code -
Adopt Ordinance 2025-5014 amending Chapter 38 "Fire Prevention and
Protection," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, by
adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code. [Clif Meekins, Fire
Marshal]
k. Adopt Ordinance 2025-5015 amending Section 22-58 "Mobile Food Vendors"
to repeal the Mobile Food Vendor permit fee - Adopt Ordinance 2025-5015
amending Chapter 22 "Businesses", Section 22-58 "Mobile Food Vendors"
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by eliminating Mobile Food
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Vendor permit application fees. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
I. Adoption of Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM) - Adopt Resolution
2026-05 adopting revisions to the Public Improvement Criteria Manual (PICM)
as reviewed and approved by the La Porte City Council at the October 27,
2025, City Council meeting. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
m. Encumbrance Rollover - Approve rollover of the requested encumbrances
from City of La Porte, Texas, Fiscal Year 2025 budget to the City of La Porte,
Texas, Fiscal Year 2026. [Michael Dolby, Finance Director]
Item 5.e. was pulled before the meeting and not considered. Councilperson
Engelken moved to approve all of the Consent Agenda items except 5n;
Councilperson Bentley seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
n. La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Agreement - Authorize the Mayor
to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte, Texas, and the La
Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for general promotional and tourist
advertising of the City of La Porte and including solicitation and operating
programs, and authorize the expenditure in the annual amount of
$235,000.00 per year totaling $705,000.00 for a term of three (3) years,
effective October 1, 2025, and expiring on September 30, 2028. [Matt
Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
Councilperson Martin signed a conflict -of -interest affidavit prior to the meeting and
did not participate in the consideration or vote on this item. Manor Pro Tem
McCaulley moved to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the
City of La Porte, Texas, and the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce for
general promotional and tourist advertising of the City of La Porte and including
solicitation and operating programs, and authorize the expenditure in the annual
amount of $235,000.00 per year totaling $705,000.00 for a term of three (3) years,
effective October 1, 2025, and expiring on September 30, 2028; Councilperson
Engelken seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
6. Public Hearings and Associated Ordinances
a. Ordinance 2025-5011 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-
2025-0027 - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments
regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to
adopt Ordinance 2025-5011 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2025-
0027 to allow for an enlargement of the Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational
Buildings and Community Centers) building from approximately 67,800
square feet to approximately 69,400 square feet in the Large Lot Residential
(LL) zoning district, on approximately 11.87 acres of land, located at 1508
Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion
and possible action to approve or deny Ordinance 2025-5011 for Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2025-0027 to allow for an enlargement of the
Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational Buildings and Community Centers)
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building from approximately 67,800 square feet to approximately 69,400
square feet in the Large Lot Residential (LL) zoning district, on
approximately 11.87 acres of land, located at 1508 Lomax School Rd., La
Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning &
Development]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok provided a
presentation. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Councilperson Williams moved to approve Ordinance 2025-5011 for Special
Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2025-0027 to allow for an enlargement of the
Lomax Rodeo Arena (Recreational Buildings and Community Centers) building
from approximately 67,800 square feet to approximately 69,400 square feet in the
Large Lot Residential (LL) zoning district, on approximately 11.87 acres of land,
located at 1508 Lomax School Rd., La Porte, Harris County, Texas; the motion was
seconded by Councilperson Guerra; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
b. Dangerous Building - 914 S. Broadway St. - The City Council will hold a
public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2025-4084
ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at
914 S. Broadway St., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible
action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4084 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 914 S. Broadway St., La Porte,
Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok provided an
update and noted that staff requested no action be taken at this time. There were
no public comments, Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. No action
was taken.
c. Dangerous Building - 1211 N. Bayshore Dr. - The City Council will hold a
public hearing to receive comment on the adoption of Ordinance 2025-4082
ordering the condemnation of dangerous/substandard structures located at
1211 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte, Texas; followed by discussion and possible
action to adopt Ordinance 2025-4082 ordering the condemnation of
dangerous/substandard structures located at 1211 N. Bayshore Dr., La Porte,
Texas. [Richard Glass, Chief Building Official]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:50 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok provided an
update and noted that staff requested no action be taken at this time. There were
no public comments. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. No action
was taken.
d. Ordinance 2025-5017 Zone Change #ZC-2025-0013 - The City Council will
hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by
the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2025-5017 for
approval of Zone Change #ZC-2025-0013, a request submitted by Krystal
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Grice and John Skeele, Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc
at Bay Creek, LLC, owner, for a Zone Change from High Density Residential
(R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on approximately 9.6 acres of land
located at the northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La
Porte, Harris County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to
approve or deny Ordinance 2025-5017 for #ZC-2025-0013, a request
submitted by Krystal Grice and John Skeele, Bayway Homes, applicant; on
behalf of Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC, owner, for a Zone Change from High
Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) on
approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the northwest corner of McCabe
Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok,
Planning Director, Planning and Development Department]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok provided a
presentation. John Skeele of Bayway Homes, applicant, answered questions from
the Council. Victor Peres spoke in support of the proposal. Manor Helton closed
the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem McCaullev moved to approve Ordinance 2025-5017 for #ZC-202-
0013, for a Zone Change from High Density Residential (R-3) to Planned Unit
Development (PUD) on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the northwest
comer of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris County, Texas;
the motion was seconded by Councilperson Martin; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
e. Ordinance 2025-5018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-
2025-0025 - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments
regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to
adopt Ordinance 2025-5018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP)
#SCUP-2025-0025, a request submitted by Krystal Grice and John Skeele,
Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC, owner,
for the development of a two-family dwelling unitlduplex development
including sixty-two (62) dwelling units, within the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) zoning district on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the
northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas; followed by discussion and possible action to approve or
deny Ordinance 2025-5018 for Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP)
#SCUP-2025-0025, a request submitted by Krystal Grice and John Skeele,
Bayway Homes, applicant; on behalf of Stonemarc at Bay Creek, LLC, owner,
for the development of a two-family dwelling unitlduplex development
including sixty-two (62) dwelling units, within the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) zoning district on approximately 9.6 acres of land located at the
northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway Street, La Porte, Harris
County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlok, Director of Planning & Development]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok had provided a
presentation with item 6.d. John Skeele was again permitted to answer questions.
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There were no other public comments. Mayor Helton closed the public hearing at
7:42 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem McCaulley moved to approve Ordinance 2025-5018 for Special
Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2025-0025, for the development of a two-
family dwelling unit/duplex development including sixty-two (62) dwelling units,
within the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district on approximately 9.6
acres of land located at the northwest corner of McCabe Road and S. Broadway
Street, La Porte, Harris County, Texas; the motion was seconded by Councilperson
Guerra; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Bentley voting against.
f. Ordinance 2025-4036 Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) #SCUP-2024-
0003 - The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments
regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to
adopt Ordinance 2025-4036 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2024-
0003, a request by Mario Lanza, applicant, on behalf of 92 FAIRMONT LAKES
INC, property owner, to allow for a residential subdivision including 205 lots,
generally located at the northeast corner of Wharton Weems Blvd and State
Highway 146 and on four tracts of land, La Porte; Harris County, Texas;
followed by discussion and possible action to approve or deny Ordinance
2025-4036 for Special Conditional Use Permit #SCUP-2024-0003, a request
by Mario Lanza, applicant, on behalf of 92 FAIRMONT LAKES INC, property
owner, to approve SCUP 2024-0003, to allow for a residential subdivision
including 205 lots, generally located at the northeast corner of Wharton
Weems Blvd and State Highway 146 and on four tracts of land; La Porte;
Harris County, Texas. [Ryan Hvitlek, Director of Planning & Development]
Mayor Helton opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Hvitlok provided a
presentation. Applicants and engineers Alex Van Dueser and Mario Lanza, and
traffic engineer Richard Smith, on behalf of the developer, answered questions
from the Council. Joe Estrada spoke in support of a 12' sound wall. Mayor Helton
closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Councilperson Martin moved to remand the item back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for further review, including consideration of the new information
submitted by the applicants; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Guerra;
the motion was adopted, 9-0.
7. Statutory Agenda
a. Stop Loss Insurance - Presentation, discussion, and possible action on
recommendations from the Chapter 172 Committee regarding Stop Loss and
Gene Therapy insurance. [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
Mr. Hartleib offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve the
Ch. 172 Committee's recommendations for stop loss and gene therapy insurance;
the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion was adopted, 9-
0. Without objection, the Council recessed from 8:20-8:32 p.m.
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b. Ordinance 2025-5010 - Street and Alley Closure (SAC) Request #SAC-2025-
0015 - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance
2025-5010 for approval of Street and Alley Closure #SAC-2025-0015 for the
purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing approximately 0.79 acres of
land (34,328 square feet), known as Oakhaven Road (60-foot right-of-way) in
Block 11 of the Brookglen Section 2 subdivision, La Porte, Harris County,
Texas, and authorizing the execution and delivery of a deed to the adjoining
landowner. [Ryan Hvitlr k, Director of Planning & Development]
Mr. Hvitlok offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt
Ordinance 2025-5010 for approval of Street and Alley Closure #SAC-2025-0015
for the purpose of vacating, abandoning, and closing approximately 0.79 acres of
land (34,328 square feet), known as Oakhaven Road (60-foot right-of-way) in
Block 11 of the Brookglen Section 2 subdivision, La Porte, Harris County, Texas,
and authorizing the execution and delivery of a deed to the adjoining landowner;
Councilperson Williams seconded the motion; the motion was approved, 9-0.
c. King DK Equity LLC - Enhancement Grant - Presentation, discussion, and
possible action to authorize expenditure by the La Porte Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 under terms of
enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development
Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for facade enhancements to building
and associated site improvements for property located at 800 W. Main Street,
La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
Mrs. Bowers offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to authorize
an expenditure by the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $75,000.00 under terms of an enhancement grant incentive agreement
between the La Porte Development Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for
facade enhancements to building and associated site improvements for property
located at 800 W. Main Street, La Porte, Texas; Mayor Pro Tem McCaulley
seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
d. King DK Equity LLC - Enhancement Grant - Presentation, discussion, and
possible action to authorize expenditure by the La Porte Development
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 under terms of
enhancement grant incentive agreement between the La Porte Development
Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for facade enhancements to building
and associated site improvements for property located at 817 W. Main Street,
La Porte, Texas. [Haley Bowers, Economic Development Manager]
Mrs. Bowers offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to authorize
an expenditure by the La Porte Development Corporation in an amount not to
exceed $75,000.00 under terms of an enhancement grant incentive agreement
between the La Porte Development Corporation and King DK Equity LLC for
facade enhancements to building and associated site improvements for property
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located at 817 W. Main Street, La Porte, Texas; Mayor Pro Tem McCaullev
seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
e. Main Street Festival Policy - Presentation, discussion, and possible action
to provide administrative staff with direction regarding vendor participation
in Main Street Trade Days, Christmas on Main, Mardi Gras on Main and any
other City sponsored event. [Tim Miller, Parks and Recreation Department
Director]
Mr. Miller offered a presentation. Kelley Price spoke of her experience in working
with events on Main Street. Victor Peres of Main Street Entertainment Park, Erica
Gutierrez of TexaCone, and Payton Allen of Sweet Pea Coffee Co. shared support
of the current Main Street events while requesting mutually beneficial non -compete
guidelines (allowing for duplication for large events). Mayor Pro Tem McCaullev
moved to direct the City Manager set policy regarding vendor participation in Main
Street Trade Days, Christmas on Main, Mardi Gras on Main, and any other City -
sponsored event; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Williams; the motion
was adopted, 9-0.
f. City Hall - Networking and AudioNisual Equipment - Presentation,
discussion, and possible action to authorize the purchase of audio-visual
equipment and network hardware in the amount of $807,136.73 from DataVox
through TIPS cooperative purchasing contract number 230105 and DIR
contract number DIR-CPO-5347. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director Public
Works]
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Mr. Appel offered a presentation. Councilperson Martin moved to authorize the
purchase of audio-visual equipment and network hardware in the amount of
$807,136.73 from DataVox through TIPS cooperative purchasing contract number
230105 and DIR contract number DIR-CPO-5347; Councilperson Engelken
seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
La Porte Community Civic Club Sponsorship Request - Presentation,
discussion, and possible action to approve request for sponsorship of the
La Porte Community Civic Club for the Christmas Giveback in an amount not
to exceed $2,500.00, in accordance with the La Porte Sponsorship Policy.
[Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
Mr. Daeumer offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve
the request for sponsorship of the La Porte Community Civic Club for the
Christmas Giveback in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, in accordance with the
La Porte Sponsorship Policy; Mayor Pro Tem McCaullev seconded the motion; the
motion was approved, 9-0.
h. Ordinance 2025-5021 - Feeding Wild or Stray Animals - Presentation,
discussion, and possible action to approve Ordinance No. 2025-5021,
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amending Chapter 14, "Animals" of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances.
[Scott Pullig, Chief of Police]
Chief Pullig offered a presentation. Councilperson Engelken moved to approve
Ordinance 2025-5021, amending Chapter 14, "Animals" of the City of La Porte
Code of Ordinances; Councilperson McLarrin seconded the motion; the motion
was approved, 9-0.
i. Linear Park Soundwall - Presentation, discussion, and possible action to
provide administrative staff with direction from the City Council regarding
physical separation between residential property along Linear Park and
commercial properties along Barbours Cut Blvd. [Jameson Appel, Assistant
Director Public Works]
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Mr. Appel offered a presentation. Councilperson Guerra moved to approve the
recommendations of the Keep La Porte Beautiful Committee; Mayor Pro Tem
McCaullev seconded the motion; the motion was adopted, 9-0.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-5016
amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte to
update policies for naming of City facilities. [Rick Helton, Mayor, Facilities
Naming Committee Chair]
Without objection, items 7 j. and 7.k. were taken up after Citizen Comment. Mr.
Alexander offered background. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt
Ordinance 2025-5016 amending Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte to update policies for naming of City facilities; Councilperson Williams
seconded the motion; the motion was approved, 9-0.
k. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2025-5020
to change the name of West Tyler Street between North Broadway Street and
State Highway 146 to Tommy C. Moser Street. [Corby Alexander, City
Manager]
Without objection, items 7 j. and 7.k. were taken up after Citizen Comment. Mr.
Alexander provided background on the item. Councilperson Engelken moved to
adopt Ordinance 2025-5020 to change the name of West Tyler Street between
North Broadway Street and State Highway 146 to Tommy C. Moser Street;
Councilperson Williams seconded the motion; the motion was approved, 9-0.
8. Reports
a. Report of the Facilities Naming Committee meetings held on November 18,
2025, and December 8, 2025. [Mayor Helton, Chair]
City Secretary Woodward said the Committee met in November and approved the
items handled at tonight's Council meeting and earlier this evening directed staff to
work with LPISD on preferred renaming of Texas Street.
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b. Report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors meeting
held on December 8, 2025. [Councilperson Engelken]
Councilperson Engelken said the Board met to consider the two items earlier on the
agenda [facade enhancement grant agreements for King DK Equity, LLC]; did not
consider an item for an agreement with La Porte Entertainment, LLC; provided six-
month agreement extensions for R. Favorite Things and Panacea Shipping Company;
and approved publishing a notice to begin the 60-day comment period for laser
grading all City baseball and softball fields.
c. Administrative Reports [Corby Alexander, City Manager]
- Update on consolidation election petition proposal for the City of
Shoreacres, Texas
- Update on municipal services request from the City of Morgan's Point,
Texas
Mr. Alexander updated the Council on the consolidation election petition proposal
for the City of Shoreacres, Texas, and said the City of Morgan's Point had decided
it would not be outsourcing its law enforcement services with the City of La Porte
at this time.
d. City of La Porte, Texas, Fund Balance Report [Michael Dolby, Finance
Director]
Assistant Finance Director ShelleyWolny provided a report on unaudited numbers
as of September 30, noting that the General Fund had ended with 479 days of
working capital (over the projection of 378 days). She added that the Utility Fund
had been projected to end with 116 days of working capital and was ending with
151 days. Mrs. Wolny said the estimate of interest was over $10 million for the
year.
9. Items of Community Interest
Councilpersons wished all a happy holiday season and thanked all the employees for
their efforts throughout the year; reminded everyone of the Monday and Wednesday
meetings with Harris County on Fairmont Parkway and Sylvan Beach; congratulated
the employees recognized this evening; City Manager Alexander said he felt the street
renaming meant a lot to the Moser family and that staff would be working hard on a
renaming event; thanked Parks staff for taking care of the equine issues at Lomax
Arena; and thanked all for excellent work at Christmas on Main.
.10 djourn - ithout objection, Mayor Helton adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m.
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