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CITY OF LA MARQUE 
CITY COUNCIL 
REGULAR AGENDA 
of
May 8, 2023


Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on May 8, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 1109-B Bayou Road La Marque, Texas as well as via videoconference hosted through Zoom ( https://zoom.us/j/92493940502 ). In accordance with Section 551.127(b) of the Texas Local Government Code the presiding officer and a quorum of the La Marque City Council intend to be and will be physically present at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas. This location will be open to the public and the meeting will be broadcast at this location, on Channel 16, and via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6G8ypjyEDo). 

The Council will meet for the purpose of considering the following agenda: 

1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

3.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.

CITIZENS PARTICIPATION

LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER PERSON

Comments from the public will be heard at this time. Any person with city-related business who has signed up may speak to Council (limited to three (3) minutes). If wishing to speak give the Mayor or presiding officer your full legal name and the item you wish to speak about. In compliance with Texas Open Meeting Act, the City may not deliberate on comments. Personal attacks will not be allowed, and personnel matters should be addressed to the City Manager during normal business hours. Press *6 to mute or unmute if you are participating by telephone, press the unmute button if attending via zoom on a smartphone, tablet or computer, or stand if attending in person, and the mayor will call on you in turn. 

5.

ORDINANCES

Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:

5.I.

Ordinance No. O-2023-0003

Amending the City's zoning map and comprehensive plan by changing the zoning regulations of real property commonly known as 5401 FM 1765 La Marque, TX 77568

THIS ITEM WAS TABLED APRIL 24, 2023

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM - 5401 FM 1765 - Rezone.pdf
  2. MEMO-Update on 5401 Texas Avenue.pdf
  3. 5401 FM 1765 Rezone.pdf
  4. PandZ Staff Report - 5401 FM 1765 rezone.pdf
  5. Pand Z - REZONE APP.pdf
5.II.

Ordinance No. O-2023-0004

Amending the fiscal year 2021-22 Budget for various funds’ expenditures by decreasing various funds’ fund balances, increasing certain expenditures to individual budget accounts in various funds, and increasing certain revenues in various funds as set forth in Exhibit A.   

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- Budget Amendment 2022 YE First Reading.pdf
  2. Ordinance- Year End Budget Amendment 2022.pdf
  3. YE amendment Exhibit A.pdf
6.

RESOLUTIONS

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

6.I.

Resolution No. R-2023-0026

Finding that Centerpoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC's application or approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the city should be denied

Documents:
  1. Denial Resolution - 2023 CenterPoint DCRF.pdf
  2. Staff Report Re Denial Resolution - 2023 CenterPoint DCRF.pdf
6.II.

Resolution No. R-2023-0027

Finding that Texas-New Mexico Power Company's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the city should be denied

Documents:
  1. Denial Resolution - 2023 TNMP DCRF.pdf
  2. Staff Report Re Denial Resolution - 2023 TNMP DCRF.pdf
6.III.

Resolution No. R-2023-0028

Supporting the City of La Marque's application to the Texas Department of Transporation's 2023 Transporation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) call for projects

Documents:
  1. Resolution - TA.pdf
  2. 230508 TxDOT TA Application .pdf
  3. 2023-ta-preliminary-application_Delany.pdf
  4. 2023-ta-preliminary-application_SH3_01.27.2023.pdf
  5. 2023-ta-preliminary-application_Bayou.pdf
  6. ta-2023call-annoucement.pdf
  7. COLM - Work Order 2023-01 2023 TXDOT TA CALL FOR PROJECT APP_signed.pdf
  8. 2023 TA Program Guide.pdf
6.IV.

Resolution No. R-2023-0029

Authorizing the release of a restrictive covenant; making various findings; and providing an effective date

Documents:
  1. Restriction Resolution Release.pdf
  2. Restriction Release Exhibit 1.pdf
  3. Restriction Release Exhibit 2.pdf
6.V.

Resolution No. R-2023-0030

Approving a Preliminary Plat for Trails at Woodhaven Lakes Section 2

Documents:
  1. Trails at Woodhaven Lakes documents.pdf
  2. Resolution - Trails at Woodhaven Lakes Section 2.pdf
6.VI.

Resolution No. R-2023-0031

Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Galveston County Health District (GCHD) for Naloxone Supply

Documents:
  1. Agenda Form- MOU--Galveston County Health District (Naloxone Supply).pdf
  2. Resolution - Naloxone Supply MOU.pdf
  3. GCHD--Proposed Naloxone MOU with LMPD.pdf
6.VII.

Resolution No. R-2023-0032

Issuing a Purchase Order to Zone Industries (Precision Pump Systems) to provide and install new Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs),  Line Reactors, and Surge Suppression at the 1764 Pump Station Facility in the amount of $75,540.32

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM- Zone Industries.pdf
  2. Resolution - Precision Pumps.pdf
  3. Quote 1764 Booster VFDs - Buy Board.pdf
  4. RE_ 1764 Water Facility Updates.pdf
  5. Re_ FM 1764 Waterplant VFD Repair.pdf
  6. VFD Repair Recommendation.pdf
  7. AGENDA FORM- Zone Industries - 1764 PS.pdf
  8. Buy Board Vendor Info.pdf
6.VIII.

Resolution No. R-2023-0033

Awarding of Westlawn Flood Control and Drainage project Bid to AR Turnkey Construction 

Documents:
  1. AGENDA FORM - Westlawn Project FD.pdf
  2. Resolution - Westlawn Drainage Project.pdf
  3. AUGF_LaMarque 20-065-105-C287.pdf
  4. Bid Results - Westlawn Highland Subdivision Drainage Improvements.pdf
  5. Performance Statement.pdf
  6. AR Turnkey Bid Submittal.pdf
7.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

a submitted report to update Council and Community on the standard operations of the City, report can be acknowledged as whole or discussed at the pleasure of Council. 

  • City Engineer Report
  • MEMO-City Clerk
  • MEMO- Board of Adjustments
  • MEMO- 5401 Texas Ave
  • MEMO- La Marque 2050
  • MEMO- Finance Software
  • Award- Leading the Way in Advancing Government Telecommunications (NATOA)
Documents:
  1. City Engineer Report April 2023.pdf
  2. MEMO- City Clerk.pdf
  3. MEMO- May BOA Meeting.pdf
  4. MEMO- La Marque 2050.pdf
  5. Strategic Planning Roadmap.pdf
  6. Strategic Planning in Small Communities Final_1.pdf
  7. MEMO- Accounting software change.pdf
  8. NATOA - broadcast information.pdf
  9. NATOA - broadcast.pdf
8.

NEW BUSINESS

Items presented to the Council for discussion and possible action:

8.I.

Regular Meeting May 22, 2023

Discussion/ possible action regarding canceling the May 22, 2023 Meeting

8.II.

Request for New Programs and Events

Discussion/possible action regarding approving a proposal process for new programs and events in the City of La Marque

Documents:
  1. CoLM Event or Program Proposal Memo.pdf
  2. Program or Event Facility Use Agreement - REV 5-3-23.pdf
8.III.

Procurement Card

Discussion/possible action regarding approving participation in the Tarrant County contract with JP Morgan Chase bank for City’s procurement card program

Documents:
  1. Agenda Form-Procurement card program 2023 Chase.pdf
  2. 02 FIN 1c Tarrant County 2020-103_RFP.pdf
  3. 02 FIN 1d Tarrant County Consortium Master Agreement 08 2020.pdf
  4. 02 FIN 1b Rebate chart.pdf
8.IV.

FY 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program

Discussion/ possible action regarding submitting an application for the FY 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program

Documents:
  1. Agenda Form - Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program.pdf
  2. BJA FY 23 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program.pdf
8.V.

Upcoming Events

City Events and Important Dates for Community Awareness:

  • World Facilities Management Day May 10, 2023
  • The Great American Cleanup May 20, 2023
  • Economic Development Week May 8-12, 2023
  • Drinking Water Week May 7-13, 2023
  • National Police Week May 14-20, 2023
  • Public Works Week May 21-27, 2023
Documents:
  1. Great American Clean Up.jpg
8.VI.

Items for the good of the order

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

9.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

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)

10.

ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION

11.

ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATION:

I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted at 1109-B Bayou Road, La Marque, Texas on May 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.  


__________________________

Kierra K. Nance, TRMC

City Clerk