08-24-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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OF L p ,..> City of La Porte City Manager's Dice rq EStaklisked 1892 The City of La Porte embraces our heritage, community values and texn� opportunities, while enhancing the quality of life for our citizens. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is made by and entered into this day of : ,1 2015 (the "Effective Date") between the City of La Porte, Texas, a home -rule municipality under the laws of the State of Texas ("the City") and the Bayside Terrace Civic Club, a Texas nonprofit corporation, ("BTCA"), to establish each parry's obligations under the Community Cooperation Project, as defined herein. The terms acceptable to both Parties to begin the Community Cooperation Project are as follows: The City and BTCA agree that the Community Cooperation Project shall consist of the construction of a neighborhood entryway monument. The monument is proposed to be comprised of a masonry sign (approximately 6' x 4') with 20" masonry columns on both"sides of the sign, hereinafter referred to as the "Improvements". The words `Bayside Terrace Neighborhood" will be affixed to the sign face. The total estimated cost of the Project is $7,600.00 ($3,800.00 for the sign and $3,800.00 for the lettering). The City's responsibilities for the Improvements are limited to: • Construction of the concrete footer required for the monument sign (approximately 10' x 6'); • Coordination with CenterPoint Energy to remove an out of service pole from the area to facilitate placement. Should the City be unable to relocate this unused utility pole, City may assist in identifying an alternative location. The BTCA's responsibilities for the Improvements will include: • Procurement and Installation of lettering for the sign • Procurement and oversight of installation services for the monument sign City shall be responsible for the scheduling of work and installation of the concrete footer. The BTCA shall be responsible forthe scheduling of work and installation of the Improvements. The City's share of the Project's costs shall be limited to $5,000.00, which is the maximum funding amount allowed under this program. The BTCA's share of the Project's costs shall be $2,600.00. Upon completion of the Improvements, the neighborhood entryway monument will be owned, operated, and maintained by BTCA. The City assumes no ongoing maintenance responsibility for the Improvements once completed, and is not responsible for contributing towards the cost of replacement of the Improvements if damaged or destroyed. Furthermore, BTCA agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless City from any liability in connection with claims for damages or loss brought against City in relation to the purchase, installation, or condition of the Improvements. 604 W, Fairmont Parkway P La Porte, Texas 77571 W (281) 470-5011 n www.loportetx.gov