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Conduct Public Hearing to hear public input on adopting the following:

 amending Section 8.8 of the City Code to allow for the keeping of hens; making various findings and providing for an effective date. THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

amending Chapter 29 of the City’s Code of Ordinances; issuing a ban on fireworks;  providing an effective date;  providing a penalty; and making other findings and provisions related to the subject  THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

Discussion/ Possible action regarding approving:

 amending Section 8.8 of the City Code to allow for the keeping of hens; making various findings and providing for an effective date. THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

amending Chapter 29 of the City’s Code of Ordinances; issuing a ban on fireworks;  providing an effective date;  providing a penalty; and making other findings and provisions related to the subject  THIS IS THE SECOND AND FINAL READING

The following items shall be considered for action as a whole unless one or more Councilmembers objects. Unless otherwise specified the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents upon final approval by the City Attorney.

Authorizing publication of Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation; approving the preparation of a preliminary official statement; and approving other matters incidental thereto

Declaring the results of the Special Election held for and by Galveston County Elections Division on May 7, 2022, the canvass of the votes pursuant to the Texas Election Code

Items presented to the Council for discussion and for Council to provide direction. 

Discussion relating to using results of 2020 Census to assist with Redistricting and proposing new Council District Maps

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 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 551.086 (Economic Development)