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City Council Minutes 10-08-01— Page 2 5. PROCLAMATIONS There was no representative present to accept the Wings Over Houston Week Proclamation. Rose Wegmann of The Bridge, received the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation. 6. Council considered approving a resolution declaring the intent to hold a bond election on February 2, 2002. Assistant Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 2001-13 — APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CALL FOR A BOND ELECTION. Motion was made by Councilperson Warren to approve Resolution 2001-13 as presented by Mr. Dolby. Second by Councilperson Engelken. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Warren, Young, Clarke, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None 7. Council considered approving an ordinance authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and the City of Morgan's Point, for emergency 911 dispatch and jail services, fire suppression services, and emergency medical services. This item was previously tabled at the September 24, 2001 City Council Meeting. Emergency Services Director Joe Sease presented the summary and recommendation and answered Council's questions. City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 2001-2514 — AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF MORGAN' S POINT, FOR EMERGENCY 911 DISPATCH AND JAIL SERVICES, FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; 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 Councilperson Porter to approve Ordinance 2001-2514 as presented by Mr. Sease. Second by Councilperson Ebow. The motion carried. Ayes: Sutherland, Engelken, Ebow, Porter, Warren, Young, Clarke, and Malone. Nays: None Abstain: None