a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the May 2024 City Council meeting schedule. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor] b. Lomax Lift Station Consolidation - Phase I Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award Bid #24003 "Lomax Lift Station Consolidation Project Phase 1", to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract in the amount of $4,354,425.00 and provide a construction contingency of $430,000.00, for a total authorization of $4,784,425.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works] c. Election staff compensation Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the compensation for election staff for the May 4, 2024, City of La Porte and LPISD election cycle. [Lee Woodward, City Secretary/PIO]

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.