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(b) <br />Consider approval or other action awarding Request For Proposal#12506 for grounds <br />maintenance services at various sites throughout the City of La Porte – S. Barr <br />(c) <br />Consider approval or other action regarding Foreign Trade Zone letter of non-objection and <br />inventory tax agreement between Gulf Winds International, Inc., and the City of La Porte – <br />S. Osborne <br />Regarding Consent Item B, Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Camp’s Landscape Services <br />was the lowest bidder. Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Barr responded the grounds <br />maintenance services was not a bid; it was a Request for Proposal, and the best choice was based <br />oncost,ability to meet specifications with equipment,andprior service and experience. <br />Councilmember Zemanek asked if Camp’s Landscape Services was presently employed with the <br />City. Mr. Barrinformed that the City currently has two contracts, one with Camp’s Landscape <br />Services and the other with Ground Star, Inc. <br />Councilmember Zemanek requested voting separately on Consent Item B. <br />CouncilmemberLeonard moved to approve Consent AgendaItemsA and C, pursuant to <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />recommendations by staff.CouncilmemberMartin seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Kaminski, Zemanek, <br />Clausen, Mosteit, Martin and Moser <br /> Nays: None <br /> Absent:Councilmember Engelken <br />Councilmember Clausen moved to approve Consent AgendaItem B,pursuant to recommendations <br />MOTION PASSED. <br />by staff.Councilmember Martin seconded. <br />Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Mosteit, Martin and <br />Moser <br /> Nays: Councilmembers Zemanek, Leonard, and Kaminski <br /> Absent:Councilmember Engelken <br />7.PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED MATTERS <br />(a) <br />Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the City of La Porte’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 <br />Proposed Budget – M. Dolby <br />The public hearing was opened at 6:23p.m. regarding the City of La Porte’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 <br />Proposed Budget. <br />Finance Director Michael Dolby presented an overview and PowerPoint presentation. <br />Councilmember Zemanek questioned the increase in cost for mowing the airport. Public Works <br />Director Dave Mick responded the increase was due to lease fees.CouncilmemberZemanek <br />requested theannual costof mowing the airport facility. Mr. Mick responded $35,000.00 – <br />$36,000.00. <br />Councilmember Martin commented he would like to see more revenue for repairing city streets. <br />Councilmember Moser questioned the amount in unrestricted funds. Finance Director Michael <br />Dolby responded $60,000,000.00. <br />Mayor Rigby asked Finance Director Michael Dolby if the Fiscal Policyfor the Utility Fundshould be <br />updated and show 90-120 days instead of 60-90 days. Mr. Dolby responded yes, good suggestion. <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />September 10, 2012, City Council Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />