HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2008-3104 Denied/Not Approved-interlocal agreement with City of Shoreacres-operate joint venture park located at the west fork of Taylor Bayou
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: September 8, 2008
Appropriation
Requested By:
Stephen L. Barr
Source of Funds:
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Account Number:
Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: -L
Amount Budgeted:
N/A
Exhibit: Interlocal Agreement
Amount Requested:
N/A
Exhibit: Boundary Map
Budgeted Item:
YES
NO N/A
Exhibit:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
(This item was tabled at the 25 August 2008 City Council Meeting). In May 2005 the City of La Porte and
the City of Shore acres issued a Joint Resolution to pursue a Coastal Management Program Cycle 11 grant to
fund the purchase and development of a proposed joint venture park, approximately 1.8 acres in size, on the
north bank, west fork of Taylor Bayou in south La Porte. The property is being acquired by the City of
Shoreacres and ifboth cities approve, will be operated as a passive park.
Now we are proposing an Interlocal Agreement to set up the development and operation of the proposed
park. The agreement will provide for a joint Design Concept Memorandum to determine the proposed
development and costs, of which La Porte's share is expected to be small enough to be absorbed within the
operating budget.
The agreement calls for the City of La Porte's expected contribution: a possible installation of a bark mulch
nature trail, two crushed granite parking spaces, benches, a kayak/canoe landing (already in place) and litter
control for the park. Both city's residents will have access to the park under the agreement. It will be
operated as a passive park for kayakers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers.
Council expressed concern regarding the adjoining neighbor's view of the park, in particular, that of Mr. Bob
Capen. David Stall, City Administrator for the City of Shoreacres personally spoke with Mr. Capen and was
assured that he would be "thrilled" to have the property preserved as a natural park. Mr. Capen and the City
of La Porte are the two adjacent homeowners. Staff has researched the Shady River subdivision plat and and
found no restriction that would limit this use of the land.
Council A enda
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ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 3/0 tf
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY OF SHOREACRES FOR
OPERATION OF JOINT NATURE BASED PARK ON TAYLOR BAYOU, ACCORDING
TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT PROVIDED; 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, 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 ofthe City 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 ofthe date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting ofthe 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.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is
so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this STH day of SEPTEMBER 200S.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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By:
Alton E. Porter,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Martha Gillett,
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Cl rk . Askins, /
Assistant City Attorney
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