City of La Marque

The meeting included a presentation by Linebarger Attorneys at Law, focusing on delinquent property tax collection and fees and fine collection. Waste Management discussed their operations within the City, including a potential increase in the Youth Fund Donation. The City Manager presented a preliminary proposed budget for FY 2023-2024 and discussed the needs of the City's current facilities, recommending a facilities study and discussions on environmental factors. There were also discussions on the organizational chart and the need for Air Conditioning Units in many facilities.

The meeting included discussion and possible action regarding drafting proposed Charter Amendments and future agenda item requests. The committee reviewed sections of Articles XI, XII, XIII, XIV, and XV, and discussed establishing review procedures for Articles I-XV.

The City Council meeting focused on amending the schedule of fees charged by the City, updating user and regulatory fees to cover administrative costs, direct costs, internal indirect costs, and external indirect costs. The council formally adopted the Fee Schedule set out in Exhibit 1 as the fee schedule for the City.

The City Council meeting involved discussions on various topics, including a property of interest to the City, employment of the Police Chief, and a rezoning item. The council denied Ordinance No. O-2023-0003 and approved Ordinance No. O-2023-0004. Resolutions R-2023-0026 through R-2023-0033 were adopted, with Mayor Bell abstaining from votes on R-2023-0029 and R-2023-0030 due to conflicts of interest. The City Manager's report was submitted, and the council approved canceling the Regular City Council meeting of May 22, 2023. Participation in the Tarrant County contract with JP Morgan Chase bank for the City's procurement card program was approved, and an application for the FY 2023 Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program was submitted.

The resolution approves a work order for professional engineering services with ADICO, LLC for the design and construction phase services related to waterline improvements. The project involves constructing approximately 11,000 feet of new 12-inch waterlines to enhance flow and pressure in the city's northeastern sector, aligning with the Texas Department of Transportation's sidewalk replacement on FM 1765. The total cost for the project's design, bidding, and construction phases is $313,083.00.