Reinvestment Zone Number 10 (Lake Houston)
Finance Department – Economic Development Division
611 Walker Street, 10th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Contact: Erica Mendiola
Phone: (713) 837-9287 Fax: (713) 837-9287
Email: Erica.mendiola@cityofhouston.net
Updated as of: 10/22/2009
LEGAL AUTHORITY FOR CREATION AND OPERATION(City)
Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, City of Houston Ordinance No. 97-1589, 99-912, 99-1069, City of Houston Resolution 2003-10.
GENERAL POWER AND DUTIES
To make recommendations to City Council concerning the administration of the Zone. Prepare or cause to be prepared to adopt a project plan and a financing plan for the Zone and submit such plans to the City Council for its approval.
MEETING TIME AND LOCATION
Time and date to be determined by Board (notices of same will be posted).
COMPOSITION
Seven members
Positions 1 - 5: Mayor appointed, confirmed by City Council
Position 6: Reserved for Harris County appointee
Position 7: Reserved for Humble ISD appointee
Chairperson: Mayor appointed, confirmed by City Council
QUALIFICATIONS (Non – Petition)
(A) Be a qualified voter of the municipality; OR
(B) Be at least 18 years of age and own real property in the zone, whether or not the individual resides in the municipality.
CORRESPONDING BOARD
Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority
TERM
Odd-numbered positions expire December 31 of even-numbered years
Even numbered positions expire December 31of odd-numbered years
Chair position expires on December 31 annually
Positions 1-5 and Chair:
1. Memo from Mayor to City Council nominating and appointing Director(s)
2. Attach resume with home address
3. Send memo to City Secretary for calendaring on agenda 2 weeks following the date of memo
Positions 6: Reserved for Harris County taxing unit levying taxes within the Zone, which may appoint a director2
Position 7: Reserved for Humble ISD taxing unit levying taxes with the Zone, which may appoint a director. If taxing unit does not participate in the Zone, the process for positions 1-5 is followed.
Appointments to Authority Board addressed at this time
2 Failure to appoint a director for Harris County shall not be deemed a waiver
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Entity is included in the financial reporting for the City of Houston. Required to take an Ethics Course.
MEMBER LIST