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u • Minutes, Regular Meeting, May 20, 1981, Page 5 19. Administrative Reports: City Secretary presented Change Order No. 2 on the Street Paving and Drainage Improvement (Lomax Bond Program), Con- tractor, McKey Construction and Equipment, Inc. The net increase resulting from this change is $1,407.60, bringing the current contract price including this change order to $1,269,924.80. Motion was made by Councilperson Faris approving Change Order No. 2 for the Lomax Street Paving and Drainage Improvement Project. Seconded by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Faris, Kibodeaux, Simons, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Meza Nays: None Council was polled concerning a joint meeting date with the La Porte School Board, June 16 at 6:00 P.M. All members of the Council approved that date and the City Secretary was instructed to post an agenda for the meeting. • Director of Public Works Hodge extended an invitation to the entire Council to attend a barbeque Saturday, May 23 at 7:00 P.M. to celebrate the end of "Operation Civic Pride." 20. Council Action Each of the Council members expressed their satisfaction with the results of "Operation Civic Pride" and commended Hodge and his employees for their efforts in the clean up campaign. Mayor Meza asked Jesse Garcia to come forward. Mayor Meza and Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge presented a Proclama- tion declaring May 27, 1981, Jesse Garcia Day in the City of La Porte. Mayor Meza stated Garcia has been employed by the City for 29 years in almost every capacity in the Public Works Department. Garcia will retire on June 1, 1981. Those present were invited to attend an open house honoring Garcia on May 27, 1981, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., at the City Hall. Mayor Meza read Resolution No. 81-8, a Resolution endorsing House Bill 2301 relating to Creation, Administration, Powers, Duties, Operations, and Financing of the Clear Creek Watershed Drainage District. Motion was made by Councilperson Simons to adopt and approve Resolution No. 81-8. Seconded by Council- person Skelton. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Faris, Kibodeaux, Simons, • Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Meza Nays: None