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City Council Minutes — 2/249— Page 2 0 5. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS Chief Richard Reff presented Officer Matthew Novosad with the Medal of Valor, and Officer Jeff Tippit with the Medal of Merit Director of Parks and Recreation Stephen Barr presented Employee of the Year Debra Dunham with a plaque to represent the City's appreciation of her enthusiasm, creativity and dedication. Mayor Malone presented the Shattered Dreams Proclamation to Paramedic II Jake Evans of Emergency Management Services, along with some of the students involved in the project. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYTERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Congressman Chris Bell, whose district includes La Porte, informed the City of La Porte of the tenseness in Washington D.C. due to an orange level of alert. The war on terrorism is being taken very seriously; our area is circled as a potential terrorist threat. The federal government needs to have a public policy on how to handle terrorist strikes against chemical plants and private entities, and to assist in protecting them. Chris Bell has a new district office in Pasadena at 6307 Fairmont Parkway, telephone number is 281-991-1300, with Lisa Hallford in charge of the office. Congressman Bell and Congressman DeLay will be meeting regarding transportation and funding for transportation. George Watkins of 5221 Valley Brook, La Porte, Texas, announced there will be a Fourth of July Parade again this year. Mr. Watkins asked City Council to have a float, challenging Deer Park and other cities. Bill Scott of 1802 Lomax School Road, La Porte, Texas, asked why his questions are never answered. 7. Council considered approving an ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a contract with Water Tank Service Company for the Replacement of the Ground Storage Tank at Water Well #4 in the amount of $99,091.00. Additionally, authorize a 5% contingency in the amount of $4,955.00. Director of Public Works Steve Gillett presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. The Assistant City Attorney read: Ordinance 2003-2614 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND WATER TANK SERVICE COMPANY, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF GROUND STORAGE TANK AT WATER PLANT #4, APPROPRIATING $99,091.00 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $4,955.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilmember Beasley to approve Ordinance 2003-2614 as presented by Mr. Gillett. Second by Councilmember Meismer. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Engelken, Ebow, Griffiths, Beasley, Warren, Young, Meismer and Malone Nays: None