a. PUBLIC HEARING The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comment regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2023- 3923 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, Chapter 86 (Development Regulations), by amending regulations related to fill dirt standards, and amending Appendix A -Fees and Appendix B-Fines; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2023-3923 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, Chapter 86 (Development Regulations), by amending regulations related to fill dirt standards, and amending Appendix A-Fees and Appendix B-Fines. [Teresa Evans, Director of Department of Planning and Development]

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).