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Home My WebLink About02.12.26 TIRZ minutesMINUTES OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LA PORTE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and LA PORTE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS February 12, 2026 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, February 12, 2026, 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 Director Besley, thus constituting a quorum. Also present were Naina Magon and Linda Clayton, Hawes Hill & Associates, LLC; Matt Daeumer, Haley Bower, Sherry Rodriguez, Tim Miller, and Jameson Appel, City of La Porte; and Muhammad Ali, HR Green. Chairman Goodwin called the meeting to order at 6:01 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 DECEMBER 11, 2025. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Estrada, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2025, Board meeting, as presented. RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HR GREEN ENGINEERING. Mr. Ali presented HR Green's Progress Report, included in the Board materials. a. Lakes at Fairmont Greens Detention. Mr. Ali reported a pre -construction meeting was conducted with contractor. He reported HR Green has coordinated with TxDOT on a temporary access driveway and have coordinated with contractor and HOA on a dewatering plan. He reported once the dewatering plan is finalized a Notice to Proceed will be provided to the contractor. No action from the Board was required. b. 16'h Street Intersection. Mr. Ali reported HR Green has begun detail design of the project. He reported HR Green assisted the City with information for a H-GAC Grant application. No action from the Board was required. c. Main Street. Mr. Ali reported HR Green assisted the City with information for an H-GAC Grant application for the project. No action from the Board was required. SYLVAN BEACH PIER. a. Cobb Fendley Task Order for construction administration services. Mr. Appel reviewed Cobb Fendley Task Order for construction administration services in the amount of $15,463.00, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Lege, and seconded by Director Estrada, the Board voted unanimously to approve Cobb Fendley Task Order for construction administration services relating to the Sylvan Beach Pier project, as presented. b. Construction Contract with Shirley & Sons Construction Co. for Sylvan Beach Pier project. Mr. Appel reported five (5) bids were received for the Sylvan Beach Park Pier Reconstruction project, a copy of the bid tabulations and Engineer recommendation letter is attached as Exhibit "A". He reported the lowest qualified bidder was Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $990,000.00. Upon a motion made by Director Thomson, and seconded by Director Lege, the Board voted unanimously to award the lowest qualified bidder Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. the construction contract for the Sylvan Beach Park Pier in the amount of $990,000.00; and authorized execution of construction contract. WAVE POOL RENOVATIONS: a. Pay Application No. 1, City of La Porte Wave Pool Renovations, from Progressive Commercial Aquatics. Mr. Miller reviewed Pay Application No.1, City of La Porte Wave Pool Renovations, from Progressive Commercial Aquatics in the amount of $140,300, included in the Board materials. He reported he has reviewed the pay application and is recommending it for approval. Upon a motion made by Director Antone, and seconded by Director Thomson, the Board voted unanimously to approve Pay Application No.1, City of La Porte Wave Pool Renovations, from Progressive Commercial Aquatics in the amount of $140,300, as presented. RECEIVE BOOKKEEPER'S REPORT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AUTHORITY INVOICES. Ms. Magon reviewed the Bookkeeper's Report and invoices for payment, included in the Board materials. Upon a motion made by Director Remmel, and seconded by Director Antone, 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. Mr. Daeumer provided updates on development and answered questions. Mr. Miller provided an update on the Pickle Ball Court project. He reported once the site plan has been finalized we will be ready to advertise for bids. No action from the Board was required. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m. Secreta List of Exhibits: A. Cobb Fendley Recommendation Letter and Bid Tabulations for Sylvan Beach Pier 1�x A CobbFendley January 9, 2026 Mr. Jameson Appel Assistant Director of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects 2963 N. 23rd Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Re: Contract Award Recommendation Sylvan Beach Park Pier Reconstruction CFA Project No. 2511-003-01 Dear Mr. Appel: A total of five (5) Bid Proposals were submitted to the City of La Porte on December 16, 2025 for the above referenced project. CobbFendley conducted a comprehensive evaluation of all proposals which included review of documentation, relevant project experience, and references provided, as required by the Bid Specifications. After a thorough analysis of Contractor submitted information, the Apparent Low Bidder Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. was identified as the lowest responsible bidder. Based on total value, related project experience, and reference feedback, Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. is recognized as the Lowest Responsible Bidder. Therefore, we recommend the contract be awarded to Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. with a Bid Price of $990,000.00. If you have any questions or require additional information, I can be contacted at 713-462-3242. Sincerely, COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. �� kyo Stephen Kay, N.t. Senior Project Manager Attachment 4424 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Suite 600 1 Houston, Texas 77041 1 713.462.3242 1 www.cobbfendley.com CLIENT: CITY OF LA PORTE PROJECT: SYLVAN BEACH PER DATE OF BID OPENING: DECEMBER IS..15 TIME: 2'00 PM CFA PROJECT NUMBER: 25114XIMI CITY OF LA PORTE PROJECT NUMBER: 2G(laa BIDDER NO. i BIDDER N0. 2 BIDDER N0. 3 BIDDER N0. 4 BIDDER N0. 5 ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE SHIRLEY AND SONS CONSTURCTION CO., INC. TUNCHEZ GROUP LLC DBA COASTAL PIERS AND DOCKS CALLAN MARINE LTD. ORION CONSTRUCTION, LLC. TAYLOR MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE UNIT PRICE I EXTENDED PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE UNIT PRICE I EXTENDED PRICE GENERAL PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 3 20,000.0E $ 20,000.0E b 59,500,00 $ 595000E $ 6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 S 3200000 $ 32,000.00 $ 40000.0E $ 40,00000 $ 21'.0 E0 $ 25,000.00 MOBILIZATIONIDEMOBILIZATION(MAX 5%OF TOTAL BID) 1 $ 45,000.0E $ 450000E $ 40.00000 S 400E0.00 $ 50,00000 $ 50,00000 $ 40,500.00 $ 4F.I.BC $ 160,000.0E $1600000E 8 75,000.0E $ 15,0000E DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING PIER 1 $ 200,000.00 $ 2000000E $ 290.000,00 $ 29000000 S 242,000.0E S 24200E.00 $ 146000.0E $ 148,000.0E S 580,000.W $ ISO 00000 $ 150,000.0E 8 150,000.0E PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 4 $1000.0E $ 4,0000E $ 10,00000 $ 40E0000 S 3,059.0E 1 12,230.0E $ 200,00 $ 8000E $ 2,0000E $ 8,000.0E $ 1,500.0E $ 6,00E 00 f TEMPORARY&FOOT CHAIN LINK PENCE(INCL. INSTALLATION ANO FLF 11C $ 60.00 $ 6,600.00 $ 138.0E S 149WW $ 31.00 $ 3,4109E $ 14000 $ 15,400.00 $ 500E S 5,50000 $ 25,00 $ 2,7500EREMOVAL REI NFORCED FI LTER FABRIC FENCE 18O $ 400 S 1200E $ 111.0E $ 19,5800E $ 000 $ 1,8200E S 1400 $ 2,5200E $ 400E $ 7200.00 $ 5.0E $ 900.0ESTABILIZED CONSTRUCTION ACCESS 8E S 60.00 $ 4,8009E S 312.5E $ 25,0000E $ 249.0E $ 19,9200E 8 1E5.00 S 0400.0E $ 200.0E $ 16,000.00 S 2W 00 $ 160000E SUBTOTAL $ 281,120.00 3 489,440.0E $ 335,fi86.00 S 253,620.00 $ 816700.00 $ 275,650.0E PIER STRUCTURE B TIMBER PIER STRUCTURE (FURNISH AND INSTALL PILING (ASSUME 26 NEWLY INSTALLED PILES], BEAMS. JOISTS, HANDRAIL, THRU-FLOW DECKING AND ALL REQUIRED FASTENERS AND APPURTENANCES), COMPLETE IN PLACE US 1 $ F17, 860.0E $ 647,880.0E $ 625,000.0E 6 625.0000E $ 808,821.0E $-.62]00 S 11900000E $ 1,190,000.0E $ 2,165.000.0E $ 2,185,000.0E 5 ',14],550.D. $ 1,147,5500E SUBTOTAL $ 641880.00 1$ 625,000.0E $ 806,627.00 S 1,190,000.0E $ 2,165.0000E $ 1,141,660.0E ELECTRICAL 9 ELECTRICAL CONDUIT(FURNISH AND INSTALL CONOUIT. FITTING6, AND BODIES), COMPLETE IN PLACEIE LF 1.10E $ 200E 8 22,000.0E b �111.1391.00 $12.11000 $ 130E S 14,300.0E $ 94.0E S 103 aUU tIU 40.0E $ 440000EFASTENERS, MARINE NAVIGATION LIGHT AUTOMATIC POWER, CLASS C SINGLE LIFT ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE IN PLACE EA t $ 15,000.0E 8 15,000.0E 3 500000 5 9,2000E $ 9,2000C $ 10,BEOW $ 10,8000E $ 19,000.0E $ 180000E 5 10,000.0E $ 10,0000E SUBTOTAL $ 31,000.0E E 54,995.0E $ 52,100.0E $ 25100.0E $ 122,400.00 $ 54,000.0E EXTRA WORK 11 FURNISH AND INSTALL WOOD PILE, COMPLETE IN PLACE EA 20 $ 1200.0E $ 2n,000OU 8 2,EEOCO 5 40.00000 5 2920.0E $ 56,40000 $ 3,5200E $ 70,400.0E S 0000.0E $ 160,000.0E S 30000E $ 600000E SUBTOTAL $ 24,000.0E $ 40,000.00 $ 581400.00 $ 70,400.0E $ 1602000400 $ 80,000.00 TOTAL (BASE ITEMS) $ 960000.0E 1 $ 1,169,436.0E $ 1,1941413.0E $ l.Z69 72-0 00 $ 3,104,100.00 E 1,4]],200.E0 TOTAL (EXTRA WORK ITeMS)j $ 24,00-0 1 $ 40,000.00 E 50,400.0E $ 70,400.0E E 160,000.0E $ 60,000.0E OVERALL TOTAL S 990,000.00 $ 1,269,436.00 $ 1,252,813.0E $ 1,539,120.00 $ 3,264,100.00 E 1,537,200.00 1 eS E`D -CORRECTED ERROR IN CONI'RACTOft ESTIMATE