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ORDINANCE NO. 2003- ~t,~5
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT 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, JlAICING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTrvE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement, or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, a copy of which is on file in the office
of the City Secretary. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute such document and all related documents on behalf of the
Ci ty of La Porte.
The City Secretary is hereby authorized to
attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to
all such documents.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required
by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this ~ day of j)iCern~e(, 2003.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
APP~ Ii:
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
By:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: December 8. 2003
Aoorooriation
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Requested By: Debra Brooks Feazelle
Source of Funds: nla
Department: Adminiltr:ation
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Amount Budgeted:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Contract
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of Morgan's Point is currently under contract with the City of La Porte for Emergency 911,
Dispatch and Jail Service, Fire Suppression Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The City of La Porte has been in contract negotiations with the City of Morgan's Point. These
negotiations have resulted in a fee of$54,955/year. The contract allows for a phase-in of capital
improvements over a 5-year period to reduce the cost to Morgan's Point.
The City of Morgan's Point City Council will meet on December 9 to consider approval of the contract.
Action Reouired bv Council:
Consider approval regarding an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the
City of Morgan's Point for Emergency 911, Dispatch and Jail Service, Fire Suppression Services, and
Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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