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e e RESOLUTION EVIDENCING INTENT TO CALL A BOND ELECTION WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of La Porte, Texas (the "City"), desires to hold an election on the 2nd day of February, 2002 (the "Election") at which all residents, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds (the "Bonds") in an aggregate amount of $16,300,000 for the projects described below; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that this action is in the best interest of the citizens of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION I. The City Council authorizes all necessary actions in preparation to calling a general obligation bond election to be held on February 2, 2002, for the following projects: Project 1: Construction of a new Police Department/ Emergency Operations Center ($7,700,000) - This project, Phase I of the master plan, includes land acquisition, site preparation, and construction of a new Police Department/Emergency Operations Center.. Project 2: Improvements to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant ($3,500,000) - This project includes improvements to the City's sludge processing facilities located at the Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant (the "Plant"). These improvements will provide for improved solids handling, ensure continued compliance with existing and future Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regulations and design criteria, and maintain the current 7.56 million gallons per day capacity at the Plant. Project 3: Development of Westside Park and construction of a Youth Baseball Complex ($3,200,000) - Westside Park (the "Park") is an undeveloped park located on the City's west side on Canada Street between Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway. The Park development includes construction of the following improvements within the Park: offsite parking, shelter pavilion, small lake, picnic area volleyball and basketball facilities, walking/jogging trail, and practice fields. The Youth Baseball Complex to be constructed at the Park will consist of six baseball fields, including parking, concession and restroom facilities, and utility services. Project 4: Relocation of Fire Station Two and Renovation of existing Fire Station for Emergency Medical Service ($1,900,000) - This project includes the acquisition of land, construction of a new Fire Station Two and renovation of the old fire station for Emergency Medical Services. The relocation and construction of new Fire Station Two is necessary to provide adequate response time to the western end of the City. SECTION 2. The Mayor and the City Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Certificate to which this Resolution is attached on behalf of the City Council and to do any or all things proper and necessary to carry out the intent thereof. * * * 063939.0001 AUSTIN 25001] vi