HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2026-5049_La Porte Veterans ParkORDINANCE 2026-5049
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NAMING OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 113 SOUTH 2nd STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK 38, TOWN OF LA PORTE AS "LA PORTE VETERANS
PARK"; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; CONTAINING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSES; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte recognizes and honors the service and sacrifice of all United
States military veterans, whose dedication has contributed significantly to the safety, freedom, and
wellbeing of the La Porte community; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte owns a certain 0.215-acre vacant tract of land located at 113
South 2nd Street, legally described as lots eight (8), nine (9), and ten (10) block thirty-eight (38),
Town of La Porte, and wishes to dedicate this property (the "Property" herein) as a public space
that will honor veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the La Porte City Council desires to name the Property "La Porte Veterans Park" in
recognition of the collective contributions and enduring legacy of the nation's veterans; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 "Administration" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Texas, establishes guidelines for the naming of municipal facilities; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances authorizes the naming of municipal facilities
to recognize individuals, families, organizations, and entities who, for historical or symbolic
reasons, have provided a positive impact on the development and wellbeing of the entire
community and whose contributions merit lasting public recognition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances a standing committee composed of
Councilmembers from the three at -large positions (mayor, position "A," and position "B") met on
June 8, 2026, to consider the naming of the Property as La Porte Veterans Park, and on such date
voted unanimously to present their recommendation to the full City Council that the Property be
named La Porte Veterans Park; and
WHEREAS, the La Porte City Council finds that naming the Property "La Porte Veterans Park"
provides an appropriate and meaningful opportunity to honor United States military veterans and
to create a dedicated public space for remembrance, reflection, and community enrichment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found
to the true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the naming of the Property, being a
0.215-acre tract of real property legally described as lots eight (8), nine (9), and ten
(10) block thirty-eight (38), Town of La Porte, and located at 113 South 2nd Street, La
Porte, Texas, as "La Porte Veterans Park."
Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time
required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City
Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents
and posting thereof.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are
hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of
such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other
ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance.
Section 5. Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid,
or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or
inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such
section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions
thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in
full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be
severable.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient
written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time
required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't Code;
and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during
which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof have been discussed, considered
and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 27'1' day of July 2026.
CITY OF LA PORT
Rick Helton, ayo
ATT. T: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Clark Askins, City Attorney