2006-03-27 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting

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City Council Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting - March 27, 2006 Page 2 Abstain: Councilmember Ebow abstained on item A only. 6. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAX PAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM POSTED ON THE AGENDA. Trent Wise - 425 Spencer Landing West - Mr. Wise informed City Council the Spencer Landing Homeowner's want to keep the equipment and money not utilized for Pete Gilliam Park in district 4. Furthermore, would like to see it be spent on Spencer Landing Park. 7. Council to consider approval or other action regarding a resolution to participate in triathlon and seek necessary street closures. Councilmember Moser wanted the record to reflect that he is not against the Triathlon but has concerns with the amount of money being spent on overtime for the event. He further noted if the amount exceeds $25,000.00 it needs to be approved by City Council. Assistant to the City Manager Crystal Scott presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: RESOLUTION 2006-08 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO TRIATHLON AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE RIGHTS-OF-WAY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Council member Moser to approve Resolution 2006-08 as presented by Ms. Scott. Second by Council member Clausen. The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Ebow, Engelken, Rigby, Beasley, Clausen and Mayor Porter. Nays: None Abstain: None 8. Council to consider approval or other action regarding an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Hull & Hull, Inc. for the construction of Fire Station No.3 for a net cost of $1,462,402 with a five percent (5%) contingency of $68,475 and to initiate a deduct Change Order #1($112,894) for a total construction cost of$I,417,983 and to authorize the City Manager to increase the budgeted amount of$I,609,758. Director of Planning Wayne Sabo presented summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read: ORDINANCE 2878 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HULL & HULL, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO.3, APPROPRIATING $1,462,402.00 PLUS A CONTINGENCY OF $68,475.00, TO FUND SAID CONTRACT, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Council member Beasley to approve Ordinance 2878 as presented by Mr. Sabo. Second by Council member Mosteit The motion carried. Ayes: Mosteit, Moser, Ebow, Engelken, Rigby, Beasley, Clausen and Mayor Porter Nays: None Abstain: None