Boards
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Airport Advisory Board
The Airport Advisory Board advises the City Council on matters relating to the most desirable and efficient operation of the City Municipal Airport.
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Building Codes Appeal Board
The purpose of the board is to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the building codes adopted by the City.
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Employee/Retiree Insurance & Benefits Board
This advisory board provides recommendations to City Council regarding the City’s employee and retiree medical and health benefit programs.
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Fire Code Review Board
The Fire Code Review Committee considers variances, interprets the provisions of the Fire Code, recommends changes in the Fire Code, and hears appeals from decisions of the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal.
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Fire Control, Prevention, & EMS District Board
The La Porte Fire Control Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District is dedicated to fire safety and emergency medical services in the City of La Porte.
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Firefighters' Pension Board
The pension board is responsible for “local” administration of the Texas Statewide Emergency Services Retirement Act (TSESRA) for members of the La Porte Volunteer Fire Department.
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La Porte Development Corporation Board
The purpose of the La Porte Development Corporation Board is to serve the business community's needs through a staff dedicated solely to economic development endeavors in the City.
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Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board
The purpose of the board is to finance the development and redevelopment of unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas within the City.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals to consider granting variances or special exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance.