a. Sylvan Beach Presentation of the Sylvan Beach Master Plan, followed by discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to sign a letter of support for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding for the development and enhancement of Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager] b. Planner II Position Presentation, discussion, and possible action to upgrade the Planning Technician position to a Planner II position in the Planning and Development Services Department during the current fiscal year budget. [Teresa Evans, Director of Planning and Development] c. Brookglen Drainage Improvements - streetlight relocation Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with CenterPoint Energy for streetlight relocation for the Brookglen Neighborhood Drainage Project Phases I & II, in the total amount of $83,686.00. [Jameson Appel, Assistant Director of Public Works] d. Texas Petroleum Group Presentation, discussion, and possible action to authorize the approval of site plan for proposed gas station at 111 N. Highway 146. [Corby Alexander, City Manager] e. New City Hall Presentation Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding proposed New City Hall project. [Rick Helton, Mayor-Elect] f. CMAR City Hall Presentation, discussion, and possible action to award construction contract to Bellows Construction for Construction Manager at Risk Services for City of La Porte City Hall Project and authorize the City Manager to execute such contract, including an award for a $25,000.00 preconstruction services fee to be used during the design phase, and a future cost of $1,592,039.00 for general conditions and a profit and overhead rate of 4.25% to both be included in the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). [Councilpersons McCaulley, Bentley, and Martin]

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.