Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Building Committee met Aug. 1

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Building Committee met Aug. 1.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Call to order.

2. Discussion and possible action for the Dynamo regarding the State auditors' (in the Controller's Office) questions for sales tax exemption for capital projects.

3. Discussion regarding Shell Energy Stadium's capital improvement projects.

a. Ms. Lana Ramirez, Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Shell Energy Stadium, to present proposed facility upgrades and capital improvements; and

b. Discussion and possible action on proposed facility upgrades and capital improvements.

4. Discussion regarding Minute Maid Park Stadium's capital improvement projects.

a. Mr. Marcel Braithwaite, Senior Vice President - Business Operations, Houston Astros, to present proposed facility upgrades and capital improvements.

5. Discussion and update on the Texas Department of Transportation's expansion of Interstates 69 and 10 through downtown Houston and the effect on the areas surrounding Minute Maid Park.

a. Mr. Mike Slaughter, Senior Vice President - Chief Financial Officer, and/or Mr. Giles Kibbe, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Houston Astros, LLC, to present an update of the State's latest timetable and plans especially as they affect traffic flow, parking and foot traffic in the area of Minute Maid Park.

6. Update from CEO on any initiatives pertaining to Building Committee.

7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to provisions of Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the Committee shall deliberate in Executive Session on the following: consultation with attorneys on legal matters; deliberation on real estate matters; and deliberation on personnel

Reconvene in Public Session and announce any items from Executive Session, discussion and possible action on such items.

8. Adjournment.

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