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 RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.