Rick Helton

FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Projects

$3,807,050 in sales tax-funded spending, including $2.6 million for the golf course irrigation system.

Little Cedar Bayou Nature Trail phase two

Phase two has been budgeted, though the exact amount wasn't stated.

Park System Expansion

Allocates $400,000 in TERS funding toward trail improvements with flexible location parameters.

Hike and Bike Trail Maintenance and Safety

Null

Northwest Park pedestrian bridge delays

Public Art Program

Potential funding draws from TURPS or municipal grant programs ranging between $100,000 and $200,000.

Animal Shelter Landscaping and Drainage Improvements

Estimated at approximately $8,000.

Linear Park Soundwall and Landscaping Design

Estimated project costs range from $382,000 for an 8-foot wall to $486,000 for a 10-foot wall within budgeted capital improvement funds.

Train Depot Revitalization

Budget allocations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year include funds for caboose repairs and structural assessments.

Central Park Hockey Rink and Community Art Updates

Funded through existing board CIP and community art budgets.

Baseball Field Maintenance

Decreased project funding by $1.45 million, lowering the cap from $2,000,000.00 to $550,000.00.

Keep LaPorte Beautiful Quarterly Initiatives and Park Standards

Relies on volunteer labor, grants, industrial partnerships, and future municipal budget allocations for professional landscaping.