2017-01-09 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council Minutes

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(c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas opposing any legislation that increases the maximum transport haul weights over roadways in the City of La Porte, to include heavy haul corridor(s) —T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter advocating the Texas Legislature to change language of Section 505.258(1), Local Government Code to allow the La Porte Development Corporation to continue to collect sales tax as long as bonds, projects, or other obligations of the Corporation exists —T. Leach (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an amendment to the bus service agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte for local bus service for the period of twelve (12) months with the approval of Harris County—T. Leach (f) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17006 for Water and Sewer Supplies — D. Pennell (g) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17001 for Browning and Golden Drainage Improvements Project— D. Pennell (h) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 17008 for Clarifier Rehabilitation at the City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Facility— D. Pennell (i) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 2, "Administration" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by adopting rules for electronic submission of bids and proposals in accordance with Section 252.0415, Texas Local Government Code— C. Daeumer (j) Consider approval or other action regarding a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for on-going GIS technical services — B. Sterling Consent Item D, was removed from consideration at the request of City Manager Corby Alexander. Councilmember Earp asked questions regarding Consent Items E, G, H, I and J. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Earp asked how many citizens used the services last year. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach advised 7,896 for October-June 2016; 8,848 for Fiscal Year 2015; 8447 for Fiscal Year 2014 and 6,913 for Fiscal Year 2013. Regarding Item G, Councilmember Earp asked if points were given to the locally owned business. Assistant Director of Public Works Don Pennell responded they did not meet the criteria for designation as a local vendor. Regarding Item H, Councilmember Earp asked if the sole source vendor's bid is in line with the previous three that were replaced. Assistant Director of Public Works Don Pennell responded yes. Regarding Item I, Councilmember Earp asked if the City currently uses the service and will there be an increase in cost. Purchasing Manager Cherell Daeumer advised the City is currently using the service, and there will not be an increase for the City or vendors. Regarding Item J, Councilmember Earp asked if the item goes out for bid. GIS Manager Brian Sterling responded no. Councilmember Earp asked if another company provides the service. Mr. Sterling responded there may be others that provide the service; but HDR Engineering, Inc., is used because of their municipal experience. Page 2 of 6 Jan. 9, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes