CITY OF LAMARQUE
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL AGENDA
of
AUGUST 22, 2022
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas will conduct a Special Meeting on August 22, 2022, beginning at 1:00 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:
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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 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.
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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 551.086 (Economic Development)
5.I.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
proposed $.53 tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
6.
ACTIONS TAKEN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.I.
Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
proposed $.53 tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
7.
ORDINANCES
Discussion/ possible action regarding approving:
7.I.
Ordinance No. O-2022-0011
An ordinance levying Ad Valorem Taxes for use and operation of the municipal government of the City of La Marque, Texas for the 2022 tax year; Providing for apportioning each levy for specific purposes; and, providing when taxes shall become due and when same shall become delinquent if not paid THIS IS A FIRST READING
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RESOLUTIONS
8.I.
Resolution No. R-2022-0061
A resolution of the City Council of the City of La Marque, Texas calling a special election to be held on November 8, 2022 and administered by the Galveston County Elections Division, for the purpose of establishing a tax rate of $.53 cents; Notices of election to be given as prescribed by law in connection with such election
9.
APPOINTMENTS
appointments, reappointments, or removals of all City Boards and Commissions
10.
NEW BUSINESS
Items presented to the Council for discussion and for Council to provide direction:
10.I.
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.
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