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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Amount Budgeted:
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte has considered a number of potential projects under the Statewide Transportation
Enhancement Program, that would benefit the City in a number of ways. Staffhas narrowed the projects down to
two: 1) La Porte's Main Street Connection, and 2) Sylvan Beach Railroad Depot and Period Beach House
Restoration. Debra Dye and I have prepared the nominations; she will present the first, and I the second for your
consideration.
. We pr~ose to develop architectural/engineering plans and specifications to stabilize and restore the
original Railway Depot (built in 1896) at Sylvan Beach to its original condition. The Depot is a tremendous
example of early transportation development in Texas. M.E.P. engineering and structmal inspection of the
integrity of the building and subsequent design. is warranted. The Depot interior has been changed over the years
as it was adapted to other uses. Architectma1 inspection and design services to restore its interior and exterior to
original conditions as when it was a railroad depot is our goal A period beach house (built in the early 1900's)
and outbuilding, typical of smmner homes built by Houston families along the Galveston Bayfrom. have been
donated to the La Porte-Bayshore Heritage Society. We propose to move the house to a site adjacent to the
Depot on land owned by the City of La Porte, helping to create a Heritage Park at the entrance to Sylvan Beach
Park. W e pr~ose to restore the interior and exterior to its original configuration and to seek finniture and
fixtures that are cotq>atible with its original pmpose with the same methodology as the Depo~ with AD. A and
vehicle accessibility.
As a part of the Project Stars and San Jacinto Texas Historic District, this Heritage Park will draw
additional visitors to our area, thereby boosting economic benefits to local residents and businesses as well as
educational benefits to the visitors. School tours, tourist activity is expected to increase dramatically as these
initiatives begin to come on line, including this project Cultural understanding is an itq>ortant part of this
package.
The rehabilitation and operation of these historic facilities will continue to enrich the lives of all
citizens of Texas. The Depot is already operated (limited) as a museum and the La Porte-Bayshore Heritage
Society has a wealth of information, artifacts, and knowledge about the early history and heritage of La Porte
and Texas. The Society owns the Depot structure and the City owns the land with the help of Kaneka Texas
Corporation through purchase of 2 remaining lots for the tract. Without assistance from other sources, the
Depot will deteriorate to the point where it cannot be saved It is not far from that point now. The same
statement can be made for the historic beach house. This is a one time offer from a local benefactor; if it is
not acted on, the house will be lost forever.
Cost estimates have been reviewed by an architect and, as in the case of the Main Street/San Jacinto
Street project, they have been increased to reflect escalating costs of materials and equipment that WIll be
necessary for restoration. The project is expected to cost approxiImtely $1.5 million. The City's share would be
20010 of that cost, if approved, or $300 thousand Also, the City would conunit to funding all costs over the $1.5
million limi~ should the CouncIl decide to proceed. There are currently no funds budgeted for either of these
projects.
Action Reauired bv Council:
Give direction and consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of two nominations for the
Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program administered by TxDOT, connnitting the City to fund the
20% match in accordance with established guidelines.
Aooroved for City Council kenda
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Debra B. Feazelle, City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
RESOLUTION 2006-lL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF TWO
NOMINATIONS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
STATE~DE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, 2006 CAL~
MAKING VARIOUS fINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;
FINDING COMPUANCE ~H THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas desires to submit 2 applications: 1) La
Porte's Main Street Connection, and 2) Sylvan Beach Railway Depot and Period Beach
House Restoration, and
WHEREAS, the enhancement programs proposed will be beneficial to both
residents and travelers through the City of La Porte by improving the aesthetics,
increasing tourism appeal, providing for restoration and preservation of our heritage
and history, and providing educational opportunities for both young and old, and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to establish its commitment to pledge
the 200/0 match and 1000/0 of any costs over the approved funding levels to be set forth
in a forthcoming Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation, in accordance with the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program
guidelines if awarded, and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte commits to the project's development,
implementation, construction, maintenance, and financing, should the projects be
approved;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE; that the City Manager is authorized to execute all documents
necessary for the submission of the two nominations designated herein.
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 dty 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.
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Resolution No. 2006- 1/
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 24th DAY OF AP~ 2006. 0
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ALTON E. PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST: CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY SECRETARY
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if cottages were built on the grounds to accommodate those who preferred to stay weekends or vacations.
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Located at and around Sylvan Beach
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: April 24, 2006
Appropriation
Requested By: Debra Dye
Source of Funds:
Department: CMO Main Street Program
Acc't Number:
Report: ~Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted:
Exhibits:
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Amount Requested:
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Bud!!"eted Item:
YES
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Below is a summary of the La Porte Main Street Connection which the City Council took under
consideration on January 23. 2006 and approved moving forward with applying for the Texas
Department of Transportation's Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program:
I. STREETSCAPE - This portion will impact the North and South sides of West and East Main
Street and includes new sidewalks, bump outs, angle parking, single lanes of traffic, ramps,
curbs, landscaping, irrigation, infrastructure replacement, dropping the power lines under
ground, new pedestrian and traffic lighting with decorative elements, wayfinding signage,
street signs, benches, trashcans, decorative intersections, cross walks, and stop lights,
abandonment and replacement of the 50 year old 4" waterline in the right-of-way with 8" line
to be located in the north alley.
II. WALKWAY - This portion will impact San Jacinto Street, from Main Street to Park Street, and
includes installing a sidewalk with landscaping and irrigation, pedestrian lights with decorative
elements, and benches along the southwest side of San Jacinto. This is part of the hike and
bike trail previously approved by City Council and voted on by the citizens, it will also begin
connecting with sidewalks along the Safe Routes to School route along Broadway.
This project will help connect the neighborhoods surrounding Main Street and San Jacinto to downtown
and the bay by making the entire area walkable and enjoyable. Much of this area is not serviced with
sidewalks, making it difficult to travel on foot from one location to another. By making this an attractive,
practical asset it will increase the quality of life for the community and be a draw for visitors and tourists.
One of the by-products will be a high impact visual enhancement which will aid in revitalizing our historic
downtown and serve as an economic driver in La Porte and the region. This will help define La Porte as
a tourist destination and enable us to partner with other entities to keep tourism dollars in this region.
This project will cost approximately $5 million dollars, with the City of La Porte being responsible for 20%
of the project, or approximately $1 million dollars. It should be noted that any cost overruns must be
funded entirely by the match partner, so the City would be obligated for 100% of any cost overruns for
approved projects. The estimated time of completion for funded TXDOT STEP programs are 2011. The
potential of overruns are great with inflation being a factor - we have added 30% to the figures to help
accommodate the inflation, but it remains to be seen if that is enough.
Action Required bv Council:
Give direction and consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of two nominations for the Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program administered by TxDOT, committing the City to fund the 20% match in
accordance with established guidelines.
Approved for City Council Aeenda
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This could be San Jacinto Day park opening, a July 4th crowd. or
Labor Day, traditional end of the regular season. Note the cars
parked all the way up to the shoreline at right in the final section of
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