Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Special Meeting on August 15, 2022, 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:
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 your full name, address, 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.
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.
Calling a Charter Amendment Election on the question of adopting eleven amendments to the City of La Marque, Texas Charter; Providing details relating to the holding of such election; Providing for severability; Containing other provisions relating to the subject; and providing an effective date
Calling a recall election for the position of Mayor; Providing details relating to the holding of such election; providing for severability; containing other provisions relating to the subject and providing an effective date
Ratifying the City of La Marque's acceptance of grant funds from the Houston- Galveston Area Council
Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services for grant eligible projects
Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposal for Grant Administration Services for grant eligible projects
Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposal for Grant Administration Services for grant-eligible projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program
Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Qualification for Engineering Services for grant-eligible projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Discretionary Grant Program
appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions
Items presented to the Council for discussion and for Council to provide direction:
Discussion relating to Special Events Ordinance and Processes
City Council of the City of La Marque to propose a Tax Rate of 0.477076 for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
Additional items to bring awareness to Council and the Community as well as future agenda item requests are accepted at this time.
announcement of First Tax Rate Public Hearing
Announcement of Second Tax Rate Public Hearing
Announcement of First Budget Public Hearing
Announcement of Second Budget Public Hearing
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 551.086 (Economic Development)
Amending the 2022-2023 Tax Rate
Consideration and Implementation of Security Devices in FY 2022-2023
Amending the 2022-2023 Tax Rate
Consideration and Implementation of Security Devices in FY 2022-2023