1998-03-23 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of City Council

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e e City Council Meeting Minutes - March 23, 1998 Page 10 FLEET FUELING FACILITY AND A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $10,000 FOR THE REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES - S. Gillett Public Works Director Steve Gillett presented summary and recommendation. Mr. Gillett advised Council the City is planning the construction of a new centralized fleet fueling facility with aboveground tanks to replace the two fueling facilities with underground tanks. The City is required to bring these sites into compliance or remove them by December 22, 1998. Mr. Gillett recommended Council authorize the City Manager to execute the proposal agreement between the City of La Porte and H. Carlos Smith Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for a fixed design fee of $30,000 for the con:;truction of new centralized Fleet Fueling Facility and not-to-exceed fee of $10,,000 for the removal of underground storage tanks from the Public Works and Police Department facilities. A motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to approve the agreement as ~ested by the Public Works Director. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Malone. Nay: None 16. ADl\fINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Robert T. Herrera reminded City Council that Early Voting will take place from April 15 - April 28, 1998. In addition, Mr. Herrera advised Council the Rodeo Association'wilJ be recognizing the City of La Porte this year and that the City enjoys working with this group. 17. COUNCIL ACTION Coundlpersons Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, McLaughlin, Porter, Gay and Clarkl~ brought items to Council's attention.