O-2001-2383-A - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM :::.::.::::~.nu~ Department: Public Works Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance No. 2000-2383 - A Amount Requested: Exhibits: Letter from City of Houston Leeal Dept. Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Cost Sharing Agreement Southeast Water Purification Plant (Restated and Amended) was approved by the La Porte Area Water Authority and the La Porte City Council on February 21, 2000 Goint meeting). All Participants, with the exception of Pasadena, approved the Agreement during that time. Pasadena did not have representatives present during the contract negotiations, and refused to approve the Agreement until they had a chance to review and understand. Recently, the City of Pasadena approved the Agreement, with changes. The City of Houston has requested that the Participants amend their Agreements to reflect the changes made by Pasadena. The changes are attached to the ordinance, and highlighted in bold. The proposed changes are minor, and do not materially alter the basic Agreement. The new agreement does not change any costs associated with the Agreement. Also attached is a letter from the City of Houston's Legal Department explaining the changes. The La Porte Area Water Authority met on January 16,2001 and approved the amended Agreement. The Authority's enabling legislation requires the La Porte City Council to approve all contracts entered into by the Authority. Action Required bv Council: Approve Ordinance No. 2000-2383-A authorizing the City Manager to execute the Cost Sharing Agreement Southeast Water Purification Plant (Restated and Amended). Approved for City Council A2enda (;?J~ T. \--\~ Robert T. Herrera, City Manager \ - \ s- 0 \ Date