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City staff described the revised incentive after the developer shifted the project scope; only Chipotle had signed as a tenant when the agreement was negotiated. Staff said the developer must provide documentation verifying a minimum capital investment of $2,000,000 and obtain a certificate of occupancy to receive grant payments. \"The developer must obtain a certificate of occupancy for the building. The developer must provide documentation verifying a minimum capital investment of $2,000,000,\" a staff presenter said during the discussion.

Under the adopted terms, the city will make grant payments equal to 50 percent of the city's portion of sales taxes generated at the site, up to $35,000 per year for a maximum of three years (maximum total $105,000). The city will also reimburse development and permit fees up to $12,000 separately. Staff explained that to qualify for the full $35,000 in any single year the Chipotle would need to generate $3,500,000 in taxable sales; lower taxable sales yield proportionally smaller reimbursements.

Councilmembers questioned whether the city could be left holding a vacant pad if a tenant failed to build — referencing a prior El Toro project where the assemblage left a visible pad. Staff said the agreement is performance‑based: reimbursements are tied to delivered work and sales, so the city would not pay incentives if the project does not perform. \"We wouldn't be out any money, but if they were to take the same path that El Toro took and build a pad... we don't have any recourse to get that removed,\" staff said, noting the city is protected from unrecovered cash outlay though not from leftover site improvements.

Councilmember Engelkin moved to accept the Chapter 380 agreement as presented; Councilmember Williams seconded. The motion carried on a council voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Porte City Council Meeting April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved a Chapter 380 incentive agreement for a Chipotle at West Fairmont Parkway and State Highway 146 that ties grant payments to documented capital investment and site sales.","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},6070153,"La Porte council orders demolition of dangerous house at 711 West Adams, amends text to let owner keep slab temporarily",559,2617000,3176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598&start=2617&end=3176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598/thumbnail_2617000.jpg","/articles/6070153/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/La-Porte-council-orders-demolition-of-dangerous-house-at-711-West-Adams-amends-text-to-let-owner-keep-slab-temporarily","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070153-aac59a8ed61cb4e2e33144d0d6608c58/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440106&Signature=E6DNQFpso1vdkIV69yXiVC5B5yL7lDlGt1kMMcwTFmeRudIJYJc0x~nNcBQ1nn7RUVya3XF6rgbB22Pgh3ZZ1cR33lxmpjGdxx3JaEaR5Y~Qsd0i6b6i3CzVd-QHg8TaHy-nx2Dm76jpsOVZA3m0mWAFmX7fhDH5IukSubSqxfGRKWftRRZpV8TVB2MmHX6fSp7sU6eAnq78qoRHQr0GCYUqC4REdlz~2KO4hZbVgDUGvfKN1jIVz9T4akz4JS96-a6POiJujhbDhm-hIBtfR6BfQk2rHVFqlD9kYgyJzfk~nv0lhoI84IJrX-NNe~zAQHwTnvMUpusC1olIAvm28w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte City Council voted to condemn and require demolition of a dangerous, substandard single‑family dwelling at 711 West Adams, approving an amended ordinance that removes a requirement to demolish the concrete slab immediately so the owner can pursue plans to rebuild.

City staff told the council that certified notices were sent and the owner requested time to demolish and rebuild but has not submitted demolition or building permits. \"No permits have been submitted at this time,\" a city staff member said during the public hearing. Photographs presented by staff showed a repaired roof but extensive rot, buckling siding and doors leading to two‑story drops.

Councilmembers pressed staff on previous deadlines and options. Staff reported the owner had already been given a total of 210 days of opportunities (150 days from an August 26 action plus an additional 60 days granted on Feb. 10) and that no demolition or building permits had been filed. Councilmember Martin proposed an amended approach: allow demolition of the structure but permit the owner to keep the slab temporarily while submitting building plans. \"I make a motion that we move forward with the demo with the exclusion of of the of the slab at this time,\" Martin said. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Williams and carried after a voice vote; the council recorded one opposed.

The ordinance as adopted (captioned in council material as Ordinance 2024‑4013) orders owners to commence demolition within the timetable set in the ordinance and authorizes the city to remove the structure if owners do not comply. Council instructed staff to amend the ordinance text at the table to remove the clause that would have required immediate removal of the slab and associated concrete improvements; staff confirmed that change is achievable through the adopted amendment.

Council discussion clarified next steps if the owner submits building plans in time: the owner can stop the city's demolition action and proceed with their own work; if the owner does not produce valid permits within the specified time, the city will have authority to complete removal as described in the adopted ordinance.

The council closed the public hearing before taking action and then passed the amended ordinance with the amended demolition language. Staff will place a notice on the building and forward the ordinance to the property owners as required by the ordinance.","The La Porte City Council voted to condemn and require demolition of a dangerous single‑family house at 711 West Adams but amended its order to allow the owner to retain the concrete slab temporarily while pursuing building permits.",{"_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},6070140,"La Porte council approves consent agenda and several grants, raises community grant maximum to $10,000",1355,2441000,3796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598&start=2441&end=3796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598/thumbnail_2441000.jpg","/articles/6070140/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/La-Porte-council-approves-consent-agenda-and-several-grants-raises-community-grant-maximum-to-10000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070140-c860a81e9311cd24c8b25b552da37dde/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440106&Signature=AYYPxDmL8toUSEJGEjpWYXS~DFDUQPcM9Detfp~qW-5XxbYmJjVxGtEUN6uUiuB6DIzPpq1HGNicO8EVsB9R4k4cf6S5czD-bn~qKcrE89ZQaUKhTWyrZVp8wcelnl8XFFJT1gItoKD0xkPxfzLuOYyM~0yrPbyl9bflU-2mTgCE0~r1IMpi9rOTGDKsWTUugrhGjp8zz7t~m3QKFVbxeFElEygK0d81ayvW7uCmFRZxvc1xGKPGkiYCbh681rpqAzqKgnWsU00Wy33wCb75S1naw-gBFSCgwgBJvhiETeX8qtEvM-TqgUXQQ2Q2681aqtE9u6o77EkKPIBbyu2Iog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The La Porte City Council approved its consent agenda and several funding and contract items, including a budget amendment for school‑zone signal repairs, professional services contracts for generator design, the reappointment of a member to a regional board, and incentive and façade grants.

Consent and administrative actions: The council approved the consent agenda, which included: approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 and a special session on April 5, 2025; authorization for the city manager to execute two professional services contracts with HDR Inc. for generator projects for a total expenditure of $207,300; resolution 2025‑13 to adopt procedures for purchasing with federal grant funds; adoption of Ordinance 2025‑4058 amending the FY 2024‑25 budget to appropriate $19,200 in the general fund for emergency repairs to school‑zone signal flashers; reappointment of Steve Gillette to the Harris‑Galveston Subsidence District board of directors; authorization for the city manager to execute an agreement with SLSCO Limited for disaster relief resources under RFP 23504; and authorization of a 19‑month agreement for La Porte to provide fire protection services to the city of Shore Acres with specified monthly rates. Several items were listed on the agenda as consent; the council passed the consent agenda on a voice vote (motion by Councilmember Engelkin, second by Councilmember Williams).

La Porte Development Corporation facade grant: The council authorized a La Porte Development Corporation enhancement grant not to exceed $44,938.28 for Main 101 Grill and Bar, 101 East Main Street, to fund exterior façade improvements, parking lot asphalt work, a new patio and related repairs. Staff said total project quotes were $89,876.56 and the EDC board recommended the grant. Councilmember Engelkin moved to approve and Councilmember McCauley seconded; the motion carried.

Community cooperation grant guideline change: The council amended the community cooperation grant guidelines to increase the city's maximum contribution from $5,000 to $10,000 per eligible project (matching up to $20,000 total project cost). City staff said the change responds to inflation and was discussed during the prior pre‑budget retreat. Councilmember McCauley moved to approve the change and Councilmember Williams seconded; the motion carried and staff said the new limit would take effect immediately.

Other business: Staff reports and committee updates included a drainage and flooding committee report noting progress on a detention pond project in cooperation with the city of Pasadena, with dirt‑moving anticipated in July.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda (items 6A–6G listed on the meeting agenda): Approved (motion: Councilmember Engelkin; second: Councilmember Williams). Items included minutes approval; HDR generator design contracts ($207,300); resolution 2025‑13 (federal grant purchasing procedures); Ordinance 2025‑4058 (budget amendment, $19,200 for school‑zone signal repairs); reappointment of Steve Gillette; SLSCO disaster relief agreement; Shore Acres fire protection services contract.
- La Porte Development Corporation enhancement grant — Main 101 Grill & Bar: Approved; grant not to exceed $44,938.28 (project total quoted at $89,876.56).
- Community cooperation grant guideline amendment: Approved; city maximum contribution increased to $10,000 per project.

The council had no registered public commenters at the start of the citizens comment period and moved into executive session later in the evening.","At its regular meeting the La Porte City Council approved the consent agenda including budget and contract items, authorized facade and development grants, and raised the city's maximum community cooperation grant to $10,000.",{"_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},6070147,"City survey: La Porte rates high on public safety and parks; residents flag traffic and code enforcement as priorities",1506,914000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598&start=914&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3060995-765654c0896fa6c16fbe75dc98bc7598/thumbnail_914000.jpg","/articles/6070147/La-Porte/Harris-County/Texas/City-survey-La-Porte-rates-high-on-public-safety-and-parks-residents-flag-traffic-and-code-enforcement-as-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070147-24f26a1d6576eb14888d671e7008da87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440106&Signature=JCx9tiaJkCVMzkwrjBM2gDlR59PjHiRg5PQ0R214gwwr0rTqpjh3boBWdtujHGYaBZJlVWJjkVs~lWoM6MmMs6Oa4We3td-6DEo1AIbtJKWeCoMLMGNa8WswbzCLeRw-Ck9e~DJ~OAvXzPkaKC4ctPc1VDF2WzXrwUapk2vXPje3V-~5WQxu19r2s870mPu99x0KTOGF-hvxs6sQt2KSZXapIYUdI0puNDNKBeQ41MYB56GFmlh1J9OIhw5q77sV1oc3StOKFUN3M55ar4nwqc80KgNtBfBSGZA0oF2UROdoSXfLA4a8rwuzKqHTOhRsz15gFjvxMGaTXiten9YtWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A consultant presenting results of the 2024 La Porte community survey told the City Council that residents reported high satisfaction with public safety, parks and customer service while identifying traffic flow, maintenance of streets and code enforcement as top priorities for improvement.

Robert Heacock of the ETC Institute reported that the city exceeded its response goal — \"We actually exceeded that goal with 434 completed surveys,\" he said — yielding a 95 percent confidence level with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.6 percent. Heacock told the council the sample was well distributed across demographic groups and comparable to the city's 2022 survey.

Key findings presented included very high satisfaction with fire services and EMS and that roughly three‑quarters of respondents had visited a La Porte park or recreation facility in the past 12 months. Heacock said 61 percent of respondents use the city's Facebook page for information, 50 percent use the city website and 46 percent use the city calendar.

Areas of resident concern highlighted in the presentation included traffic congestion and code enforcement. Heacock noted nearly 29 percent dissatisfaction with \"the overall flow of traffic and congestion management\" and said code enforcement complaints clustered around cleanup of junk and debris, demolition of dilapidated structures and mowing/weed enforcement. On curbside recycling, Heacock reported that 63 percent of respondents said they would not be willing to pay a fee for city curbside recycling.

When comparing 2024 responses to 2022, Heacock said the city saw an 8 percent increase in residents who think the city is moving in the right direction. He also reported declines in some categories since 2022, including quality of drinking water, maintenance of city streets and sidewalks, and congestion management (a 9 percent decrease in satisfaction), and some small decreases in perceptions of safety and park amenities.

Heacock also presented benchmarking results: La Porte rated above national averages in 50 of 59 assessed categories and above Texas averages in 52 of 59 categories, with particularly strong ratings for emergency preparedness, heavy trash collection, effectiveness of communication and customer service.

The presentation closed with the consultant inviting council questions; no public questions were recorded following the presentation.","An ETC Institute survey of 434 residents shows strong satisfaction with fire, EMS and parks; residents ranked traffic flow and cleanup of junk/dilapidated structures as top priorities. The city’s ratings exceed state and national averages in most categories.","actionData","errors"]

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