• Staff Recognition - Senior Officer Nicole Galindo & Officer Aaron Skaggs
• Safe City Initative : Year 2 Report
• Economic Development Report
• Mayor Pro Tem Report: City's representation at various state and regional events and organizations

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Conduct Public Hearing to hear public input on: 

Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas; providing for two regular city council meetings per month; making various findings related to the subject and providing for an effective date 

Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:

Amending Section 2-2 of the Code of Ordinances, City of La Marque, Texas; providing for two regular city council meetings per month; making various findings related to the subject and providing for an effective date 

THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Amending Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article XI, entitled "Registration for Rental Units Required," making various findings and provisions related to the subject; and providing for an effective date

Unless otherwise specified, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.

Authorizing the Economic Development Corporation to renew the professional services agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC

THIS ITEM WAS TABLED FEBRAUARY 13, 2023

Authorizing the Galveston County Mosquito Control District aerial spraying for mosquitoes that the federal aviation administration requires approval on a yearly basis

Suspending the May 1, 2023, effective date of the proposal by Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp., to implement interim GRIP Rate adjustments for gas utility investment in 2022 

Authorizing the submission of a 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Development Fund

Adopting a Resolution for the delegation of signatories for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Application and financial matters

Accepting a Community Wide Housing Analysis, performed by Grantworks, regarding any impediments to fair housing for the City of La Marque 

Approving a Purchase Order for 2023FY Engineering Services to Adico LLC – Consulting Engineers in the amount of $50,000.00 for various consulting and inspection services for the Public Works Department

• Library Report
• 2022 LMPD Racial Profiling Report
• Auction List

Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:

Accepting the quarterly investment reports for the Third and Fourth Quarters of 2022

Approving a construction proposal received from Werner Construction related to the remodeling of 1130 1^st Street and 418 Laurel

Approving the updated architectural and engineering fee from Helm Design Group related to the remodeling of 1130 1^st Street and 418 Laurel

Approving the quote received from CORE Office Interiors related to the interior remodel of 1130 1^st Street

Approval of the Advertisement and Request for Proposal for Construction of 12-inch Waterline on Texas Avenue (FM1765) from I-45 to Newman Road; Phase 1 of the Stonewall Waterline Improvement Project.

Drafting a strategic plan through the year 2050 incorporating milestones at  5-year, 15-year, and 25-year marks.

• Special City Council Meeting 03.27.2023
• Hurricane Huddle 04.29.2023

Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.

The City Council for the City of La Marque, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.087 (Economic Development)