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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1987-1571 J - . . ORDINANCE NO. /jl11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORI ZING AND APPROVING THE MERGER OF ENTEX, INC. INTO ARKLA, INC.1 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER AND ASSIGNMENT BY ENTEX, INC. OF ITS FRANCHISE TO ARKLA, INC. 1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas granted a franchise (herein "the Franchise") to Entex, Inc. to use the streets and public ways of the City of La Porte to conduct a natural gas sales and distribution business, by Ordinance No. 1129 finally passed and adopted on September 20, 19781 and WHEREAS, Entex, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Arkla, Inc. to merge Entex, Inc. into Arkla, Inc. 1 and accordingly, Entex, Inc. desires to transfer and assign the Franchise to Arkla, Inc.1 Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. Pursuant to (a) the last sentence of Section 109 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and (b) Section 17 of the Franchise of Entex, Inc., the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby authorizes and approves the merger of Entex, Inc., into Arkla, Inc., and authorizes and approves the transfer and assignment by Entex, Inc. of its Franchise to construct, operate and maintain a gas distribution system in the City of La Porte to Arkla, Inc. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect on the date of final passage and adoption hereof. ~ . , . . Passed and approved, this the 111v day of ~ 1981. ATTEST By: a~Md/ City Secretary of the City of La Porte, Texas APPROVED: By: ~ -cJ cL- City Attorney of the City of La Porte, Texas CITY OF LA PORTE By: ~~ ~4_ !It or of tile City of - La Porte, Texas 2 .. / 4 l . . THE STATE OF TEXAS S COUNTY OF HARRIS S I, Cherie Black, the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Secretary of the City of La Porte, Texas do hereby certify: (1) that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced in written or printed form1 (2) that the above and foregoing ordinance of the City of La Porte, Texas was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas held on the 7 th day of December , 19.!!2 . - (3) that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of said meeting was posted for at least 72 hours precediRg the scheduled time of said meeting on a bulletin board located in a place in the City Hall which is convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times1 (4) that the Mayor, Norman L. Malone , and Councilpersons Betty Waters , John Lloyd , Ed Matuszak , Alton Porter Deotis Gay , B. Don Skelton and Jerrv Clarke , were present at said meeting, constituted a quorum and acted as the City Council throughout 1 (5) that a majority of the City Council voted in favor of said ordinance1 (6) that said ordinance has been approved and authenticated by the signature of the Mayor and is duly attested and authenticated by the signature of the City SecretarY1 and that the same has been systematically recorded in an ordinance book in a manner approved by the Council. EXECUTED under my hand and the official seal of the City of La Porte, Texas at said City, this 8th day of December , 19JU. ~",,>.;,.~,;$_S""~" .' .- , ~~ CITY SECRE ARY OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS f~~-<' - [ _ . :0-( S~~-~t ~-:.:> ~ : "-,., ~ " "./ .~ -v\ r/~ . ,. , -- ~ ... i 0:.:- . ~ - .::.0 '. .~...-~~....", ..<, ';:.-, ~ - .' .>.'.... ..:~ "':-)"~':;-~~";::~";: ENIEX P'O'80X~~~' T~ 77571 . December J, 1987 Ladies and Gentlemen: As you may be aware Entex, Inc. and Arkla have agreed to merge, with Arkla being the surviving corporation. Because of this merger Entex is requesting that the City of La Porte approve the assignment of the Entex Franchise to Arkla. We feel that this is a good move and will in no way affect the good quality service we provide to the citizens of La Porte and the surrounding areas. A few important facts that you may want to know are as follows: 1. Entex will continue to operate as Entex. 2. Entex headquarters will remain in Houston. J. Entex will be a sep~rate division. of Arkla. 4. Entex will continue to operate with full employment-there is no overlapping of service areas. 5. The merger with Arkla will improve the financial position of Entex. 6. Less capital restraint. If you have any questions regarding this please call me. Sincerely, 'In~~~~ Mike Stewart Manager \ - \