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City staff presented a certification of unopposed candidates for one at‑large seat and one District 4 seat; the council voted to accept the certification. The council then adopted Ordinance 2025‑4051 cancelling those specific races under the Texas Election Code and declaring the unopposed candidates elected. Councilmembers also appointed election judges and alternate judges and central counting station personnel as required by the Election Code.

Council chose the winning design for the city’s 2025 \"I Voted\" sticker from 21 entries. The selected design — showing the bridge and monument — received a unanimous hand vote and will be produced for the May election. Council also voted to cancel the regular meeting that would have fallen on Memorial Day.

Why it matters: certifying unopposed candidates and appointing judges completes statutory election tasks required before ballots are finalized and printed; selecting a sticker is a civic‑engagement item intended to promote turnout. The city’s administrative steps comply with the Texas Election Code and prepare staff for election operations.

Votes: council accepted the certification, adopted the ordinance cancelling contested races and unanimously appointed judges and alternates. The sticker design selection was unanimous during a hand vote of council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Porte City Council Meeting March 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council accepted certification of unopposed candidates, adopted an ordinance canceling two uncontested races and appointed election judges and alternates for the May 3, 2025 municipal election; the council also selected an \"I Voted\" sticker design and canceled the Memorial Day meeting.","taxTitle","La Porte, Harris County, Texas","taxId",55940,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070150,"La Porte transfer‑station ad hoc committee seeks more public input before recommending next steps",47,3599000,3646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c&start=3599&end=3646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c/thumbnail_3599000.jpg","/articles/6070150/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/La-Porte-transferstation-ad-hoc-committee-seeks-more-public-input-before-recommending-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070150-a5ad1db7693d471cfda4eb9de2036798/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184910&Signature=AxnHHiXcF3fXLBnhzvXuiICWzGB67CxOVWHEWMjnT38wUuT0U86BU0df5SrnDUC9S6m9Z8mHI9nvuuOwTcis3BoV8tRd9Dojg7HOzhGSSQE14wP3XR7fEtytwAQzo26V0UWPhgpiZ~odz8y~u4wkuKiwzT7vI3adtzbus0dwSoG41zCb2-NEI-qT~uTEsNSpbnXj2GIaV8fciQ-9xpWYvH23HhYSknnI28Xgimb85NbTuNR3UTAKsh6M7jKKyjk2N23QGCjFMCS~OQCO49c9eIV6OyfP8Lbu~0Ttf~8O9BjAdMXRIyro1y8UPl~fGMne5dfURhCBBiCzBXr4J7wBMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte City Council received a report from the transfer‑station ad hoc committee and directed the committee to seek broader community input before making recommendations.

Committee members said they met March 6 and March 10 and determined that additional public engagement is needed to assess whether a transfer station would benefit city trash collection operations and efficiency. The committee voted to ask for more time to gather community feedback and analyze potential operational changes.

Why it matters: a transfer station could affect collection routes, hauling costs, neighborhood traffic and siting decisions. The committee is seeking public input to understand community appetite, potential sites and operational tradeoffs before recommending whether the city should proceed.

Next steps: the committee said it will solicit public ideas and hold additional meetings; the council did not take a formal vote on siting or funding and did not direct staff to prepare a specific feasibility study at this meeting, but asked the committee to continue outreach and return with findings.

Council and staff asked residents and stakeholders to share comments with the committee as it shapes possible options and engagement plans.","An ad hoc committee on a potential trash transfer station reported it will solicit more community input and requested additional time to evaluate whether a transfer station would improve city trash collection efficiency.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070155,"QuikTrip representatives present expansion plans and community commitments to La Porte council",809,762000,1571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c&start=762&end=1571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c/thumbnail_762000.jpg","/articles/6070155/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/QuikTrip-representatives-present-expansion-plans-and-community-commitments-to-La-Porte-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070155-b43b94da0125bf2594be50184cc49023/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184910&Signature=CP9zsTqQWfdhmglz8-kv~s2xZymZ8mEVW6aWCiVZ3CDY2NgnVf8fb7nmWzeyaRtgkYjtni7FKI9CRVwWg4dcfpyhWjvppus34g4dfOfU-ZLVAUHoAfGZ1UqG0svWXym3NSBx2nsORu6SgUicrtdUmJZb7b9cm3U3GndQc0u~Uajz-m-MoLo~4EazRS4rp9M7Jlhz-XBGh2RpiJUQkKU7moSLadfIekAmRJPI9jTwSvowGnLeDV4YJ3ufiBaMg-IxlEDsyaQ6dDe5XyTZ5WRIZcEQ9xxPHg2jvW44qNOqcFS72t5RBEvWWZMq~xRXPSe1fMUJHK6nrGV0g1C-6Syz9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of QuikTrip, operating in Texas as QT, made a public presentation to the La Porte City Council describing the company, its labor and community practices and its interest in developing stores in the Houston metro area, including potential future sites in La Porte.

Mike Wooten, representing QuikTrip (QT), said the company is expanding in Houston but had no site specific proposal for La Porte at the March 11 meeting. Wooten outlined QuikTrip’s history, employee‑ownership model, hiring and pay practices (he cited average store manager and assistant manager pay levels), security measures, fresh‑food offerings prepared by store employees, and the company’s charitable contributions and local community programs. Wooten said each new store typically creates about 20 jobs and that the company has a national record of no layoffs.

Why it matters: QuikTrip’s interest signals potential new retail and employment opportunities in the area, but no land use approvals, zoning changes or development applications were before council. Wooten emphasized the company’s approach to store staffing, security camera access for law enforcement and local charitable giving.

Council response and follow up: councilmembers thanked the QuikTrip representatives for the presentation. Councilmember Martin specifically thanked the company for being proactive and providing information. There were no council questions that led to a site‑specific commitment and the presentation concluded with no formal action.

What was not presented: QuikTrip did not identify any specific parcels in La Porte, did not request permits or approvals, and did not provide a development timeline for the city. Wooten said he and other division staff had relocated to the Houston area to support expansion and were still learning local market details.","QuikTrip representatives outlined the company’s history, hiring and community programs and said they are exploring store sites in the Houston metro area including future interest in La Porte; no site or formal proposal for La Porte was presented.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070160,"La Porte council approves consent agenda, industrial district agreement and county partnership resolutions",123,1577000,1700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c&start=1577&end=1700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c/thumbnail_1577000.jpg","/articles/6070160/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/La-Porte-council-approves-consent-agenda-industrial-district-agreement-and-county-partnership-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070160-362979835e4e0643b9d6d9984360e4d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184910&Signature=epo9dB8DmW9hU-268LC8oo4bGqHDB4nEJWjCUyfXkrlmBaiqgK3GUVjYxgyO7rFng90u9JFAIqgo8t-lVx2FbMJTYoDTZgCNwTqzo6ydwvfqLc4XXK3EEYOSkztq36qcc5gGkiTsM0KHCPwDXetiJ59ViFcQkIUOuUgHEax1oSpD66o-0EeONQ33ArdNBLZOP3qfwBxLdswzgi7-H9URYauJOjn3C3kH0zmwEu1UBqhonNHpaA4S6s6WCJT1cpfiTkgqDsD63488N-4MFqN-a7fIiXvLrm7xP4OfyvwP7OPfyeFrdGG6UbGsaGilLZ1lxqhxJw~pJG~KCV~vxGVQzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte City Council approved a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions at its March 11 meeting, including a contract for pump replacements, a sponsorship, an industrial district agreement and commitments to partner with Harris County on multiple infrastructure projects.

Key council actions at a glance: the council authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Hahn Equipment Company Inc. for six flight pump replacements in the amount of $346,094 and provided a $10,000 construction contingency; approved a sponsorship for the Houston Yacht Club’s 2025 regatta program not to exceed $9,500; and adopted Ordinance 20 20‑IDA‑165 authorizing an industrial district agreement with CJCD Partners Limited, for the term Jan. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2031. Council also approved three resolutions demonstrating commitment to enter interlocal agreements with Harris County for partnership funding totaling $3,506,528 (Brooklands Subdivision drainage improvements phase 2), $1,972,260 (Sixth Street drainage improvements) and $2,091,635 (Spencer Highway and Sixteenth Street intersection improvements).

Why it matters: the interlocal commitments formalize local participation in larger county projects to advance drainage and intersection improvements; the pump contract addresses wastewater/water infrastructure maintenance; and the industrial district agreement lays out terms for a development partnership. Staff told council that additional design work and subsequent approvals will follow before construction for the county partnership projects.

Procedural details and next steps: council approved the consent agenda with a single motion and second; councilmembers asked for follow‑up drawings and cost‑allocation details for the Spencer Highway/16th Street project and staff said Gage Engineering will provide design details before construction funding and final agreements return to the council. The industrial district agreement ordinance was read and adopted as presented. The Hahn Equipment contract will proceed once executed by the city manager; the interlocal resolutions demonstrate commitment to pursue county partnership funding but require final interlocal agreements and project designs.

Votes: motions on the consent agenda, the Hahn Equipment contract, the industrial district ordinance and the three Harris County partnership resolutions carried on unanimous voice votes during the meeting.","Council approved the consent agenda including a $346,094 pump‑replacement contract, a sponsorship, an industrial district agreement with CJCD Partners Limited and three interlocal funding commitments with Harris County totaling $7,570,423; actions were passed on unanimous votes.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070165,"La Porte orders demolition of two dangerous structures after public hearings",786,1916000,2702000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c&start=1916&end=2702","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060993-25f2d793647775f91d42d4a6675aeb9c/thumbnail_1916000.jpg","/articles/6070165/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/La-Porte-orders-demolition-of-two-dangerous-structures-after-public-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070165-737f123aae1b710bf8ee1393583feeca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184910&Signature=I8LnRXaPRpsLSGJt0zOXqjsN433icM2syKAO1czhOHpHckPnRZnnYuzWvptlTJgE9CTJcLEC-hKdnxMuvRGHdZXpI2KWW31s9Gt0nnafhyxAN5OJAe4VxY-6IwhNSGt83Yw7PSPLc4Z3tRocOM~REe4y7NPubJCnuamQCtJHvdRB8upcbvNdSzox5~DRp3nxqdfDWG67PTlHZTPSaWS8eLhy5axBEo5GYKwOzfKrH-Zt5AJK9fiMzThO~SrvpvWh7ckfn8g8OiNxzBiFMbEM~k0ET2lNXgYXXpH1KccWh3hcCwxtGruSGk87JyKmDgwYePLZY6g6s9BzwHiFbSUcEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte City Council voted to condemn two long‑vacant properties and order their demolition, following public hearings and staff reports.

The council declared the single‑family structure at 122 South Sixteenth Street a nuisance and ordered the owners to begin removal within 10 days and complete demolition within 45 days. City staff reported the property was occupied by squatters; the precinct constable scheduled an eviction and the estate attorney communicated that demolition contractors would apply for permits once the site was vacated.

The council also declared the commercial building at 201 North Third Street a nuisance and ordered its removal on the same 10‑day/45‑day schedule. The property owner, Alan Carbajal, addressed the council and said he had obtained an approved demolition permit and contractors who could complete work in two to four weeks depending on scheduling. Carbajal asked for flexibility if contractor scheduling delayed completion; councilmembers and city staff said the owner’s active permit and contractor scheduling could be coordinated with staff, but the ordinance gives the city authority to demolish the building if work is not completed within the allotted time.

Why it matters: both properties were previously given extensions; the council’s orders formalize timelines for removal and give the city authority to proceed if owners do not complete demolition. Councilmembers and staff noted the potential hazards at both sites—from squatter occupation in one case to extensive concrete and metal structures at the other—and emphasized resident safety and neighborhood conditions.

Council action and process details: the council opened public hearings for both properties, received staff presentations and comments from the owner at 201 North Third Street, and then moved to adopt the ordinances. For 122 South Sixteenth Street the staff report noted estate settlement activity and a planned eviction conducted by the precinct constable; for 201 North Third Street staff confirmed demolition permits were issued. The ordinances order the dangerous building inspection board to place notices on the structures and require the city secretary to forward copies of the ordinances to the owners. If owners do not comply, the city may remove the buildings and assess costs as provided by the ordinances.

What remained unresolved: the owner of 201 North Third Street requested additional time beyond the 45 days if contractor schedules required it; councilmembers and staff said they would work with the owner but retained the ordinance’s deadlines and the city’s right to intervene if demolition was not completed. City staff said they would monitor progress and coordinate inspections during demolition.

The ordinances were read into the record and adopted by the council at the March 11 meeting.","The La Porte City Council declared a single-family residence at 122 South Sixteenth Street and a commercial building at 201 North Third Street public nuisances and ordered their demolition, giving owners 10 days to begin and 45 days to complete removal or face city action.","actionData","errors"]

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