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~ ~ ~ <br />Minutes - Regular Meeting - 7/15/74 7 <br /> <br />Mayor Thomas read a letter from Mr. Johnny Busch <br />on the condition of the water supply, stating La Porte's <br />water supply is derived from four wells. Three wells <br />producing from "Alta Loma" Sands and one producing <br />from the Lissie Formations. Mr. Busch recommends <br />that the City construct anew well to produce from <br />the Lissie Formations. The estimated cost of new <br />improvements for a new water plant and connecting <br />main, if bids are taken this summer, is $357,500.00. <br />Condition of Water Well No. 1 - Location - Fairmont <br />Park - (This well has an expected remaining life <br />of approximately ten years with normal maintenance.) <br />Condition of Water Well No. 2 - Location - Fairmont <br />Park - 1970 - (Well has an expected life of 25 years. <br />If water level continues to decline at the present <br />rate, the pump will have to be lowered in 15 to 20 <br />years. This is an excellent well.) <br />Condition of Water Well No. 3 - Location - Main at <br />Broadway - 945 - (Due to the original construction <br />of this well (lap liner), the pump cannot be lowered <br />further. This well will begin to lose suction in <br />approximately two years due to the continuing drop <br />in the water table.) <br />Condition of Water Well No. 4 - Location - 4th and J <br />1952 - (Due to the original construction of the well <br />(lap Liner), the pump cannot be lowered further. This <br />well will begin to lose suction in approximately three <br />years due to the continuing drop in the water table.) <br />Mayor Thomas asked Mr. Hutchison how the figures were <br />based on a well losing suction. Mr. Hutchison stated <br />that the rate of lowering the static water level with <br />the supply is checked and they project the same rate <br />or possible increased rate. <br />A copy of this survey is attached and made a part of <br />these minutes. <br />+ + + <br />16. ABSENCE OF OFFICIALS - Mayor Thomas stated that <br />Chie Freeman was on vacation and Mr. Hall, Assistant <br />Chief of Police was present filling in for him. <br />Mr. Knox Askins was on vacation, (City Attorney). <br />Mr. Larry Broussard, Director of Finance, had had <br />a death in his family and expressed his sympathy for <br />• the Broussard family. <br />+ + + <br />