HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2026 CC budget agendaft
RICK HELTON
Mayor
BRENT MCCAULLEY
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson At Large B
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
ROBERT GUERRA
Councilperson District 4
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District 5
ROBBIE MCLARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held on March 28, 2026,
at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, for the
purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.
1. Call to Order
The Mayor will determine that a quorum of Councilpersons is present and open the business
meeting.
2. Citizen Comment
State law provides that members of the public may speak before the Council considers an
item of business. Complete a sign up sheet before speaking. (Generally limited to five
minutes per person; the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or for
other considerations.) Members of the Council may ask questions or make statements of
fact in response to comments but are not obligated to respond and will not participate in
debate or take action during this portion of the agenda. Items may be requested for future
agendas in accordance with the adopted Rules of Procedure.
3. Items for Consideration for the 202E-2027 Budget
Councilpersons will engage in debate in accordance with their adopted parliamentary
authority. Members of the public may be permitted to answer questions from the Council or
provide information if requested by the Council (either without objection or on a majority vote
in favor).
3.a Financial Overview
Presentation of City of La Porte financial overview. [Michael Dolby, Director of
Finance]
3.b Certified Appraisal Roll Options
Provide information on certified appraisal roll options. [City Council]
3.c Addition of 3 Paramedic Is and 3 Paramedic Ile
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding the addition of three (3) Paramedic Is and three (3) Paramedic Its
to staff an additional 24/7 ambulance. [Shawn Kominek, EMS Chief]
3.d Addition of Facility Technician I for City Hell
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of a Facility Technician I for the Facilities division of the Public
Works Department. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
3.e Addition of Parks Worker 1
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding the addition of one (1) Park Worker I positions. [Mayor Helton]
31 Addition of Recreation Specialist
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding the addition of one (1) Recreation Specialist position. [Mayor
Helton]
3.9 Addition of Community Service Inspector
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of one (1) Community Service Inspector position. [Mayor
Helton]
3.h Addition of HR Generalist
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding the addition of one (1) HR Generalist position. [Matt Hartleib, HR
Manager]
3.1 Addition of 2 Patrol Olfloers
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff with
direction regarding the addition of two (2) patrol officers to the Police Department's
authorized strength. [Mayor Helton]
3.] Addition of Residential Garbage Collection Crew
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of one 3-man garbage crew and additional equipment for the
Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public
Works]
3.k Addition of Heavy Trash Collection Crew
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of one Senior Operator, one Equipment Operator I, and
additional equipment for the Solid Waste division of the Public Works Department.
[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
3.1 Addition of Equipment Operator 1
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of an Equipment Operator I and additional equipment for the
Street division of the Public Works Department. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
3.m Addition of Court Specialist
Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
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regarding the addition of a Court Specialist in the FY 26 budget. [Janikka Bratton,
Judge]
3.n Review Solid Waste Rates
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding Solid Waste Rates and Impacts of Consolidation with City of Shoreacres.
[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works]
3.o Transfer Station (Report
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
for the Feasibility Study and Needs Assessment for a Solid Waste Transfer Station.
[Councilperson Bentley]
3.p Wastewater Treatment Plant Needs Assessment
Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
for a Needs Assessment for Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant. [Ray
Mayo, Director of Public Works]
3.q Fire Station 1 Remodel
Presentation, discussion and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
for construction funding for Fire Station # 1 remodel. [Jameson Appel, Assistant
Director CIP]
3.r Emergency Operetons Center (EOC) Enhancements
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the enhancements to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). [Johnny
Morales, Emergency Management Coordinator]
3.s Mobile Digital Forensics and Incident Support Vehicle
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of a Mobile Digital Forensics & Incident Support Vehicle.
[Mayor Helton]
3.t Satellite or Cell on Wheels (COW)
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the addition of a Cell on Wheels (COW). [Mayor Helton]
3.0 Prefund PD Datacenter HVAC systam
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide staff direction regarding the
City's Cisco network infrastructure refresh. [Darren Withers, IT Manager]
3.v Goff Course Club House and Events Center
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
for funding the construction for Bay Forest Golf Course Clubhouse and Multi -purpose
Event Center. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
3.w Replacement of Current Toro Irrigation System with New Rain Bird Irrigation System.
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to replace current Toro Hydraulic
Irrigation System with new modem Rain Bird Irrigation System. [Billy Stoker, General
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Manager, Bay Forest Golf Course]
3.x Replacement of La Porte Girl's Softball Restroom and Concession Stand
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide staff direction regarding the
replacement of the restroom and concession stand facility for La Porte Girl's Softball.
[Lindsay French, Recreation Superintendent]
3.y Flock Camera Grant
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
relating to the Flock Camera Grant Program. [Councilperson Bentley]
3.z Parks Tree Install
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
on a that project proposes an investment to plant 40 trees a year, as needed, in parks
across the city to enhance our green spaces. [Councilperson Bentley]
3.aa Addition of Half -Court Basketball Court at Monarch Park
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
on the addition of a half -court basketball court at Monarch Park. [Councilperson
Bentley]
3.ab Fairmont Park Fencing Project
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
relating to the fencing in of Fairmont Park to limit 4-wheeler and ATV access to the
park. [Mayor Helton]
3.ac Fire Department Operational Changes - Shift Model
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding recent Fire Department operational changes. [Chris Pettis. Fire Chief]
3.ad Fire Department Stipend Program
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
regarding the establishment of a stipend program for fire department volunteer
personnel. [Chris Pettis, Fire Chief]
3.ae KLPB The for Developers
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
on creating developer fee that funds Keep La Porte Beautiful activities. [Matt
Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
3.af Parks Yard Expenalon
Presentation, discussion, and possible action to provide administrative staff direction
on a project to expand the current capacity of the Parks Department's storage area
and add covered parking designed to provide high -clearance, weather -protected
storage for materials, high -value city vehicles and equipment. [Mayor Helton]
4. home of Community Interest
Per Texas Gov't. Code Sec. 551.0415, the Council may receive from staff and/or may make
a report about items of community interest during a meeting without having given notice of
the subject of the report, if no action is taken and, except as provided by Section 551.042,
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possible action is not discussed regarding the information provided in the report. Hear
announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest;
and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the
Mayor, Councilpersons, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed.
5. AcUoum
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or
services are requested to contact the City Secretary's Office (281-470-5021), three working
days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should
that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted above
on this agenda.
CERTIFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the March 28, 2026, City
Council agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily
accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov,
in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE: 3-ao'-v
TIME: 4: qsp.^
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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