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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: March 28. 2005
R<quested By: W"l'r-~!?
Department: City C01lAdl
Appropriation
Source of Funds: General CIP Fund 015
Account Number: 015-9892-709-11.00
Report:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
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Amount Budgeted: $50,000.00
Exhibit 1:
Ordinance
Amonnt Requested: $45;5]000
Exhibit 2:
Bid Tabulation
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibit 3:
Bidders List
Exhibit 4:
List of Sidewalk Locations
Exhibit 5:
Map of Sidewalk Locations
Exhibit 6:
Copy of Contract with E. L. Harris ill Construction Inc.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
As part of the FY 2004-2005 Budget for Capital Improvement Projects, City Council approved $50,000.00 for the
Sidewalk Replacement Program. The 2005 La Porte Sidewalk Improvement Project consists of the removal of
existing sidewalks and replacement being with sidewalks or wheelchair ramps.
Survey, design and engineering were performed on this project utilizing City of La Porte personnel. On March 14,
2005, the City received competitive bids from 3 qualified contractors (see attached Bid Tabulation). E.L. Harris III
Construction Inc. ofFulshear, Texas submitted the low base bid in the amount of $43,342.65. The contract will be
substantially complete within 120 working days once the "Notice to Proceed" is issued.
Staff has reviewed the bids submitted and determined the low bid from E.L. Harris III Construction Inc. ofFulshear,
Texas. is within the budgeted amount E. L. Harris III Construction Inc. is well qualified to perform the work. Staff
recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with E. L. Harris III
Construction Inc. in the amount of$45,510.00 which is the base bid plus a 5% contingency. A public hearing is not
required.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approving an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with E.L. Harris III
Construction Inc. in the amount of$45, 510 which includes a 5% contingency.
Approved for City Council A2enda
3~ cJ:2 -05
Date
EXHIBIT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2005- ~ f 1'1
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A. CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND E.L. HARRIS III
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2005
SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT; APPROPRIATING $45,510.00
TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE 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, in substantially the form as shown in the document which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. The City
Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and all related
documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby
au thorized to attest to all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City
to all such documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $45,510.00
from Capital Improvement FUnd 015 to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites,
and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and
su bject 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2005- J<61 ~
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.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this MARCH 28, 2005
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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Alton Porter,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Marth illett,
City Secretary