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CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION
We, the undersigned Mayor and City Secretary ofthe City of La Porte, Texas (the "City"), hereby
certify as follows:
1. The City Council of the City (the "Council") convened in regular session, open to the public,
on October 8, 2001, at the meeting place designated in the notice (the "Meeting"), and the roll was called
of the members, to wit: Norman Malone, Mayor, and the following City Council members: Jerry Clarke,
Chuck Engelken, Alton Porter, Guy Sutherland, Howard Ebow, Charlie Young, James Warren, and Peter
Griffiths. All members of the Council were present, except
~-€,-t er E. (Q r, .f-f\-th.5 , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon among other
business, the following was transacted at the Meeting: a written Resolution entitled
RESOLUTION EVIDENCING INTENT TO CALL A BOND ELECTION
(the "Resolution") was duly introduced for the consideration of the Council and read in full. It was then
duly moved and seconded that the Resolution be finally passed and adopted; and after due discussion,
such motion, carrying with it the adoption of the Resolution prevailed and carried by the following vote:
YES:~ NOES: ABSTENTIONS:
2. A true, ,full, and correct copy of the Resolution adopted at the Meeting is attached to and
follows this Certificate; the Resolution has been duly recorded in the Council's minutes of the Meeting;
the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full, and correct excerpt from the Council's minutes of the
Meeting pertaining to the adoption of the Resolution; the persons named in the above and foregoing
paragraph are duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members of the Council as indicated therein;
each of the officers and members of the Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and
personally, in advance, of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting, and that the Resolution would be
introduced and considered for adoption at the Meeting and each of such officers and members consented,
in advance, to the holding of the Meeting for such purpose; and the Meeting was open to the public, and
public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551,
Texas Government Code.
3. Martha Gillett is the duly appointed City Secretary of the City.
SIGNED AND SEALED THIS October 8, 2001.
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City of La Porte, Texas
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City of La Porte, Texas
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RESOLUTION EVIDENCING INTENT TO CALL A BOND ELECTION
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of La Porte, Texas (the "City"),
desires to hold an election on the 2nd day of February, 2002 (the "Election") at which all residents,
qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds
(the "Bonds") in an aggregate amount of $16,300,000 for the projects described below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds and determines that this action is in the best interest of
the citizens of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAPORTE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION I. The City Council authorizes all necessary actions in preparation to calling a
general obligation bond election to be held on February 2, 2002, for the following projects:
Project 1: Construction of a new Police Department/ Emergency Operations Center
($7,700,000) - This project, Phase I of the master plan, includes land acquisition, site
preparation, and construction of a new Police Department/Emergency Operations Center..
Project 2: Improvements to the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant ($3,500,000) - This
project includes improvements to the City's sludge processing facilities located at the
Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant (the "Plant"). These improvements will
provide for improved solids handling, ensure continued compliance with existing and
future Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regulations and design criteria,
and maintain the current 7.56 million gallons per day capacity at the Plant.
Project 3: Development of Westside Park and construction of a Youth Baseball
Complex ($3,200,000) - Westside Park (the "Park") is an undeveloped park located on
the City's west side on Canada Street between Fairmont Parkway and Spencer Highway.
The Park development includes construction of the following improvements within the
Park: offsite parking, shelter pavilion, small lake, picnic area volleyball and basketball
facilities, walking/jogging trail, and practice fields. The Youth Baseball Complex to be
constructed at the Park will consist of six baseball fields, including parking, concession
and restroom facilities, and utility services.
Project 4: Relocation of Fire Station Two and Renovation of existing Fire Station for
Emergency Medical Service ($1,900,000) - This project includes the acquisition of land,
construction of a new Fire Station Two and renovation of the old fire station for
Emergency Medical Services. The relocation and construction of new Fire Station Two
is necessary to provide adequate response time to the western end of the City.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and the City Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Certificate to which this Resolution is attached on behalf of the City Council and to do any or all things
proper and necessary to carry out the intent thereof.
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REQlsT FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 8. 2001
ApIJropriation
Requested By: Cynthia Alexandpr, nirpdor ofFinanc'p
Source of Funds:
Department: :ro:N A!loICE
Amount Budgeted:
Report:
Resolution: xx Ordinance:
Budgeted Hem: YES NO
Exhibits: Resolution
Exhibits:
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City's Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel have requested the City Council consider approving the attached
resolution. The resolution declares the intent of the City Council to call for a bond election. City Council held a
workshop on September 8,2001 and agreed to take to voters four projects that would be supported by issuing
general obligation debt. The projects are: '
1.
2.
3.
Building a new Police Headquarters
Improvements to City's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Development of Wests ide Park in conjunction with
Building a youth baseball complex
Fire Department/EMS
Total
$7.7 million
$3.5 million
4.
$3.2 million
$] .9 million
16.3 million
Action Required bv Council:
Approve resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to call for a bond election.
Approved for City Council AlZenda
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
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