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Home My WebLink About10-24-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council LOUIS R. RIGBY DARYL LEONARD Mayor Councilmember District 3 JOHN ZEMANEK TOMMY MOSER Councilmember At Large A Councilmember District 4 DOTTIE KAMINSKI JAY MARTIN Councilmember At Large B Mayor Pro-Tem MIKE MOSTEIT Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 6 Councilmember District 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meetingof the La Porte City Council to be held October28, 2013,beginning at 6:00 p.m.in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, LaPorte, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION – The invocation will be givenbyClark Askins, Assistant City Attorney. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiancewill be led by CouncilmemberTommy Moser. 4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a) Recognition – “Employees of the (Third) Quarter”– Chris Muska, Chris Gaitan and Jeff Ellison (Parks and Recreation) – Mayor Rigby (b) Recognition –Retirement of Nicola Wells (Human Resources) – Mayor Rigby 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutesper person.) 6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests anitem be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular council meeting held October 14, 2013 – P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action to authorizetwo real estate appraisals related to the La Porte Airport – C. Alexander (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an amendment to the bus service agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte for local bus service for the period beginning November 1, 2013, and ending October 31, 2014 – T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action appointing Jeffrey Plemonsand Leo Trim to the La Porte Police Reserve Force – K. Adcox (e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for participation in the Regional DWI Task Force and a budget amendment to increase the grant account from $6,000.00 to $12,131.00 – K. Adcox (f) Consider approval or other action for the purchase of 12 Haenie scales from sole source vendor LoadOMeter – K. Adcox (g) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an annual contract for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer using sliplining, pipe bursting – D. Mick (Postponed at the October 14, 2013, meeting until October 28, 2013, meeting.) (h) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte and Patriot Court Systems, Inc., under its Texas Buy Board contract, to provide and install a basketball court and related equipment for Fairmont Park – S. Barr (i) Consider approval or other action adopting an Ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget – M. Dolby (j) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution amending the City of La Porte’s Investment Policy – M. Dolby 7.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a)Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 Board of Directors to accept and adopt amendments to TIRZ No.1 Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan in connection with proposed enlargement of TIRZ No. 1 boundaries – S. Livingston (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance enlarging the boundaries of TIRZ No. 1, City of La Porte, Texas – S. Livingston (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance accepting and adopting the amendedTIRZ No. 1 Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan– S. Livingston (d) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve an update to the Future Land Use Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte to change futureland use classification for tract located northwest of Sens Road and Spencer Highway from commercial to low-density residential – T.Tietjens (e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance adopting an update to the Future LandUse Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of La Porte to change future land use classification for tract located northwest of Sens Road and Spencer Highway, from commercial to low-density residential – T. Tietjens (f) Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Rezone Request # 13-92000002, for the rezoning of a 17.3705-acre-tract of land located northwest of Sens Road and Spencer Highway, from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1) – T. Tietjens (g) Consider approval other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106 “Zoning” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification of a 17.3705-acre-tract of land located northwest of Sens Road and Spencer Highway from General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R-1) – T. Tietjens 8. AUTHORIZATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/ORDINANCES (a) Consider approval or other action awarding bid # 13023 to Aztec Remodelingand Landscape in the amount of $195,082.00 and adding an additional $25,000.00 for contingency for a total project budget of $220,082.00 for new Fire Station No. 1 – D. Ladd/R. McPhail(Postponed at the October 14, 2013, meeting until October 28, 2013, meeting.) (b) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Fire Department to place an order for the third fire truck in the 5-truckseries agreement, with an additional 1.5% for additional safety equipment– D. Ladd 9.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION (a) Discussion or other action regarding Quarterly Report on Planning Audit – T. Tietjens (b) Discussion or other action regarding adoption of a City Council policy regulating publication of Councilmember(s)-specific newsletters – Mayor Rigby 10. REPORTS (a) Receive report of Fiscal Affairs Committee – Councilmember Engelken (b) Receive report from Perdue Brandon of Delinquent Tax accounts – K. Powell (c) Receive Delinquent Tax Report – T. Leach 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive reportfrom City Manager La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday November 11, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, November 11, 2013 Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday November 28, 2013 and Friday, November 29, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, December 9, 2013 La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday December 9, 2013 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies– CouncilmembersMoser, Kaminski, Zemanek,Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Mayor Rigby. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2) – Consultation with City Attorney:Meet with City Attorney, City Manager and Municipal Court Judgeto discuss Municipal Court 2013 Assessment Report. 14. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. 15. ADJOURN I n compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019. CERTIFICATION I certify that a copy of the October 22,2013,agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on October 28, 2013. Council Agenda Item October 28, 2013 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATION – The invocation will be given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Tommy Moser. 4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a) Recognition – “Employees of the (Third) Quarter” – Chris Muska, Chris Gaitan and Jeff Ellison (Parks and Recreation) – Mayor Rigby (b) Retirement of Nicola Wells (Human Resources) – Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) ************************************************************************ Nicola Wells’ Retirement from the City I am both happy and sad to announce the retirement of Nicola Wells from the City of La Porte effective October 20. After 20 great years of service th Nicola has decided to take the next steps in new career endeavors. The City of La Porte appreciates the contributions Nicola has made over the years in the positions of Recreation Assistant for Parks and Recreation, Administrative Assistant in the City Secretary Office, Administrative Assistant for Human Resources, Finance Payroll and Accounts Receivable, and her final stop for the last nine years as the Human Resources Benefits Specialist. Nicole is known for being a great listener, great advice giver, friend, and mother. For many years, Nicole was the go-to resource within the Department and was always an advocate for the employee. Although we are saddened by her departure we are happy she is moving on in her retirement and we wish her the best in new career endeavors. Council Agenda Item October 28, 2013 CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular council meeting held October 14, 2013 – P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action to authorize two real estate appraisals related to the La Porte Airport – C. Alexander (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an amendment to the bus service agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte for local bus service for the period beginning November 1, 2013, and ending October 31, 2014 – T. Leach (d) Consider approval or other action appointing Jeffrey Plemons and Leo Trim to the La Porte Police Reserve Force – K. Adcox (e) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for participation in the Regional DWI Task Force and a budget amendment to increase the grant account from $6,000.00 to $12,131.00 – K. Adcox (f) Consider approval or other action for the purchase of 12 Haenie scales from sole source vendor LoadOMeter – K. Adcox (g) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an annual contract for rehabilitation of sanitary sewer using sliplining, pipe bursting – D. Mick (Postponed at the October 14, 2013, meeting until October 28, 2013, meeting.) (h) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of La Porte and Patriot Court Systems, Inc., under its Texas Buy Board contract, to provide and install a basketball court and related equipment for Fairmont Park – S. Barr (i) Consider approval or other action adopting an Ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget – M. Dolby (j) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution amending the City of La Porte’s Investment Policy –M. Dolby *********************************************************************************** LOUIS RIGBY DARYL LEONARD Mayor Councilmember District 3 JOHN ZEMANEK TOMMY MOSER Councilmember At Large A Councilmember District 4 DOTTIE KAMINSKI JAY MARTIN Councilmember At Large B Mayor Pro Tem MIKE MOSTEIT Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 6 Councilmember District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF LA PORTE OCTOBER14, 2013 Monday,October14, 2013, The City Council of the City of La Portemet in a regularmeetingonat the 6:00 p.m City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the followingitems of business: 1.CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigbycalled the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Members of Council present: CouncilmembersEngelken, Leonard, Zemanek, Kaminski, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin, and Moser. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, andAssistant City Attorney ClarkAskins. 2.INVOCATION -The invocation was given byWindell Gill, First Baptist La Porte. 3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -The Pledge of Allegiance was led byCouncilmember Jay Martin. 4.PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutesper person.) Barbara Norwine,202 S. Lobit, addressed Council requesting a night drop off for utility bills be available, signs placed at street corners in the community, and the volume of mosquitoesrequires more frequent spraying. 5. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.) (a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular council meeting held September 23, 2013 – P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action regarding change in City Council meeting dates for the months of November and December due to holiday schedule – C. Alexander/P. Fogarty (c) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #13027 for fuels and lubricants – C. Daeumer (d) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #13030 for purchase of exterior fencing for the Lomax Arena Complex – S. Barr (e) Consider approval or other action regarding the purchase ofradios for the La Porte Police Department utilizing the discounted rate provided by Motorola through the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston – K. Adcox (f) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing conveyance of Lots 27 & 28, Block 89; Lots 25 & 26, Block 77; and Lots 17 & 18, Block 107, Town of La Porte to the La Porte Chapter of Bay Area Habitat for Humanity – T. Tietjens 16 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes (g) Consider approval or other action regarding rejection ofbids for the Main Street electrical project – C.Alexander (h) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an annual contract for rehabilitation of sanitary sewers using sliplining, pipe bursting – D.Mick (i) Consider approval or other action regarding purchase of two replacement solid waste trucks through H-GAC’s cooperative purchasing program – D. Mick (j) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement in the amount of $ 64,446.00 for the purchase and completion of Phase I of the City of La Porte Emergency Vehicle Preemption System to be funded from Emergency Services District Fund (034) – R. Nolen (k) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement withthe Brookglen HOA for a community cooperation project (installation of a playground shade structure and 3 picnic tables) for a total City contribution of $4,843 – T. Leach (l) Consider approval or other action rescinding Resolution #2013-15 and approvinga Resolution to nominate Equistar Chemicals LP, a subsidiary of Lyondell Chemical Company, as a double jumbo Texas Enterprise Project forthe company’s investment and activity related to its plant in La Porte – S. Livingston Regarding Item H, Mayor Rigby noted from the bid tabulation that North Houston Pole Line has no reference,and the bonding was not sealed. Mayor Rigby questioned if staff is familiar with the company. Public Works Director Dave Mick respondedthe company has done fine work for the City in the past. Mayor Rigby questioned if the bonding was a requirement for the bid. Mr. Mick responded he did not know, and the bonding was not brought to his attention. City Manager Corby Alexander advised Mayor Rigby the bonding issue will be confirmed and brought back to Council at a later date. Regarding Item K, Councilmember Zemanek questioned why is $67,000 budgeted and $64,445 requested. Assistant City Manager Traci Leach responded the amount requested was an error. Mayor Rigby questioned who will be responsible for the fabric cover after the life estimate of ten years. Ms. Leach responded, it is an improvement to aCity-owned and maintained facility; hence, the ongoing maintenance is the responsibility of the City. CouncilmemberZemanek moved to approve the Consent AgendaItems A-G and I-L pursuant to MOTION PASSED. staff recommendations. Councilmember Leonardseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen,Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None CouncilmemberEngelken moved to postpone Consent AgendaItems H until the October 28, 2013, MOTION PASSED. meeting. Councilmember Moser seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None Ordinance 2013-3497 Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of : AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LOTS 27 AND 28, BLOCK 89, LOTS 26 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes 25 AND 26,BLOCK 77, AND LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK 107, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,, TO LA PORTE CHAPTER, BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY,A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUSFINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 6.AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Constable of Harris County to hold a second public sale of property acquired through tax foreclosureto wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and the north 10 feet of Lot 7, Block 330, Town of La Porte – K. Powell Tax Manager Kathy Powell presented a summary. Resolution 2013-22 CouncilmemberClausenmoved to accept the recommendation and approve MOTION PASSED. as presented by staff. Councilmember Moserseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None (b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the first amendment to the agreement with Harris County for the Northside Neighborhood IV Project allowing th additional financial assistance to eligible homebuyers for three homes located at 509 N. 7 thth Street, 513 N. 7Street , and 222 N. 5Street – T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. Ordinance 2013-3498 CouncilmemberMoser moved to approve as presented by staff. MOTION PASSED. Councilmember Zemanekseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None Ordinance 2013-3498 Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of :AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND HARRIS COUNTY, FOR THE NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SINGLE- FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE HOMEBUYERS FOR THREE UNSOLD HOMES LOCATED AT THTHTH ; 509 NORTH 7AND 513 NORTH 7STREETS; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND 222 NORTH 5 PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to th execute land sale contracts and closing documents for properties located at 509 N. 7 thth Street, 513 N. 7Street, and 222 N. 5Street, as part of the City’s Northside Neighborhood IV Project – T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary. 36 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes Ordinance 2013-3499 CouncilmemberMoser moved to approve as presented by staff. MOTION PASSED. Councilmember Martinseconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None Ordinance 2013-3499 Prior to Council vote, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of :AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE LAND SALE CONTRACTSAND RELATED DOCUMENTS, AS PART OF THE H.O.M.E. PROGRAM NORTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD IV SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ELIGIBLE TH BUYERS OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 222 N. 5STREET , ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5-7, BLK. 65; THTH STREET, ALSO DESCRIBED AS LOTS 21-22, BLK. 101, AND 513 N. 7STREET, ALSO 509 N. 7 DESCRIBED AS LOTS 23-24, BLK. 101 AT SUCH TIME AS ELIGIBLE BUYERS ARE LOCATED, MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Considerapproval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction (d) contract with Aztec Remodeling and Landscaping in the amount of $156,582 and establish a construction contingency in the amount of $12,000 for the construction of the parking lot for new Fire Station 1 – D. Ladd/R. McPhail City Manager Corby Alexander recommendedthe item be pulled from the agendain order for staff to clearly identify additional lighting features for the parking lot. CouncilmemberClausen moved to postponethisitem until the October 28, 2013, meeting. MOTION PASSED. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek,Mosteit, Leonard and Moser Nays: None Absent:None 7.REPORTS (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board – Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the actions by the La Porte Development Corporation which took place at a meeting held just prior to this council meeting. (b) Receive final report on retail and market study from Catalyst Commercial, Inc. – S. Livingston Jason Claunch,representingCatalyst Commercial, provided the final report on the retail and market study. There were no questions from City Council regarding the report provided. (c) Receive Quarterly Report on Planning Audit – T. Tietjens Planning Director Tim Tietjens provided the Quarterly Planning Audit Report. Councilmember Zemanek questioned in reference to theNorthern American Industry Classification System (N.A.I.C.S.) if more than one employeewill review applicants to assure they receive the correct codes. Planning Director Tim Tietjens responded yes, more than one employee will be reviewing applicants. Councilmember Zemanek requested Mr. Tietjens check the zoning codes of Paskey and report to Council. 46 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes th Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the property on 17Street has a fill dirt permit. Planning Director Tim Tietjens answered yes, a fill dirt permit was applied for after a topping had been applied to the lot. Councilmember Moser asked if contractors can do an on-line review of the process of their permit or inspections. Mr. Tietjens replied yes, they can; and hewould provide the information to Council regarding how to go about the lookup. Councilmember Moser asked if staff will be bringing for Council discussion the concern of parking lots being constructed with fill dirt. Planning Director Tim Tietjens responded fill dirt has not been defined and some individuals are bringing in almost sub-based type materials; therefore, staff will possibly bring forth an amendment identifying fill dirt. Councilmember Zemanek questioned the duration of a fill dirt permit. Planning DirectorTietjens responded he believes the duration is six months. Councilmember Zemanek commented he requested a report on a fill dirt permit and when it had been obtained and if it was longer than six months, what should be done now. Mr. Tietjens responded a process has been implemented to extend a permit if there is still activity for additional six months and only for one time. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if the Brieden property obtained a fill dirt permit. Mr. Tietjens responded a fill dirt permit had been applied for after topping had been applied to the lot. Mr. Tietjens also added granular non-dust freematerial was on top of the original lot whichdoes not comply with code. Councilmember Zemanek questioned if Mr. Brieden has to do anything for drainage at the site plan visible over the railroad tracks. Mr. Tietjens responded the site plan does nothave any type of plan approval, but the side south site does have approval. (d) Receive Strategic Plan Update – T. Leach Assistant CityManager Traci Leach provided an update on the Strategic Plan. There were no questions from Council. 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, October 28, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, October 28, 2013 Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, October 24, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, November 11, 2013 There were no additional reports. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies– Councilmembers Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek,Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, and Mayor Rigby. Councilmember Martin thanked Brooks Concrete for the work performed at the Shady River subdivision entrance, and the citizens for allowing him the opportunity to attend the Texas Municipal League Conference last week; Councilmember Moser requested City Manager Alexander to check into Barbara Norwine’s concerns; Councilmember Zemanek requested City Manager Alexander provide a report on the Gus Brieden situation, theCliff Hall property on Broadway, and the noise concerns with the Port of Houston; Councilmember Mosteit wished Sharon Harris and Bonnie Garrison, in the City Secretary’s Office, a Happy Birthday; and Mayor Rigby commented he enjoyed the Muscle Cars show and congratulated staff members for a very nice event. 10.EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.There was no executive session. 56 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes 11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. There was no executive session. 12.ADJOURN There being no further business, Councilmember Engelkenmoved to adjourn the meeting at MOTION PASSED 7:03p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded. . _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on October 28, 2013. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby 66 Page of October 14, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION ction Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION ction Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS o o COUNTY OF HARRIS o This Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement Amendment for fixed route bus service is made and entered into pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code by and between Harris County, Texas, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of ,La Porte, a home-rule city under the laws La Porte. The County and La Porte may each be WITNESSETH: On or around October 9, 2012, the Parties entered into an Interlocal Agreement for fixed route bus service and complementary paratransit services and to provide for responsibilities and funding of those services in certain portions of eastern Harris County that lie outside the jurisdictional boundaries and service area of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas to enhance regional mobility and support transit services within the boundaries of the County and La Porte. Said Interlocal Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is incorporated by reference for all purposes. Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement, La Porte transmitted $74,664.00 to the County, which funds are expected to be entirely expended on or before October 31, 2013. The County may receive partial federal funding for fixed route bus service if it is able to obtain Local Matching Funds for such service. The Parties now desire to continue the fixed route bus service and be bound to the obligations of the Interlocal Agreement for another year with La Porte being responsible for transmitting additional Local Match Funds in the amount described herein to be expended during the extended term. For and in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to the Parties herein named, it is agreed as follows: C.A. File No.: 13GEN1435 TERMS: 1. Term. This Amendment will extend the term of the Interlocal Agreement for one year. This extended term shall begin on November 1, 2013 and, unless terminated sooner as set forth in the Interlocal Agreement, shall expire at the end of the day on October 31, 2014. 2. Local Matching Funds. La Porte will provide required Local Matching Funds for the costs of the service from November 1, 2013, through October 31, 2014, up to a maximum of $71,000.00. La Porte shall send $71,000.00 to the County for use in paying its obligations to provide Local Matching Funds within fifteen (15) days after the execution of this Amendment. 3. All provisions of the Interlocal Agreement, except as amended herein, shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict between the Interlocal Agreement and this Amendment, this Amendment shall control. 4. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and when taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement. IN TESTIMONY OF WHICH, the Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement has been executed in multiple originals, each having equal force, by an authorized representative of the Parties. HARRIS COUNTY CITY OF LA PORTE By:By: _____________________________ _____________________________ David B. Turkel Louis R. Rigby Director of Harris County Mayor Community Services Department APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST Vince Ryan, Harris County Attorney By:By: _____________________________ _____________________________ Trevor Smith Patrice Fogarty Assistant County Attorney City Secretary C.A. File No.: 13GEN1435 2 C.A. File No.: 13GEN1435 EXHIBIT A INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 3 C.A. File No.: 13GEN1435 ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with the City of La Porte The Commissioners Court of Harris County, met in regular session at its regular term at the Harris County Administration Building in the City of Houston, Texas, on _________________, with all members present except ________________________________. A quorum was present. Among other business, the following was transacted: ORDER AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LA PORTE FOR FIXED ROUTE BUS SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE Commissioner ____________________________ introduced an order and moved that Commissioners Court adopt the order. Commissioner _______________________ seconded the motion for adoption of the order. The motion, carrying with it the adoption of the order, prevailed by the following vote: Yes No Abstain Judge Ed Emmett Comm. El Franco Lee Comm. Jack Morman Comm. Steve Radack Comm. R. Jack Cagle The County Judge thereupon announced that the motion had duly and lawfully carried and that the order had been duly and lawfully adopted. The order thus adopted follows: IT IS ORDERED that: 1.The Director of the Harris County Community Services Department is authorized to execute for and on behalf of Harris County, an Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with the City of La Porte regarding Fixed Route Bus Service within the City of La Porte. The Amendment is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as though set out in full word for word. 2.All Harris County officials and employees are authorized to do any and all things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this order. C.A. File No.: 13GEN1435 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 10-28-13 Source of Funds: Requested By:Kenith Adcox Account Number: Department:Police Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item:YESNO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 10-28-13 Source of Funds:Grant Requested By:Ken Adcox Account Number:03252535211020 Department:Police Amount Budgeted:$6,000.00 Report: Resolution:Ordinance: Amount Requested:$12,131.00 Exhibits:Regional DWI Task Force HGAC Agreement Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL GENERAL PROVISIONS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT The City of La Porte 604 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS WHEREAS NOW, THEREFORE ARTICLE 1 LEGAL AUTHORITY ARTICLE 2 APPLICABLE LAWS ARTICLE 3 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARTICLE 4 WHOLE AGREEMENT ARTICLE 5 SCOPE OF SERVICES ARTICLE 6 PERFORMANCE PERIOD November1, 2013September 30, 2014 ARTICLE 7 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ARTICLE 8 PAYMENTS ARTICLE 9 NON FUNDING CLAUSE ARTICLE10 INSURANCE ARTICLE 11 REPAYMENTS ARTICLE 12 SUBCONTRACTS ARTICLE 13 AUDIT ARTICLE 14 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS ARTICLE 15 RETENTION OF RECORDS ARTICLE 16 CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS ARTICLE 17 TERMINATION PROCEDURES ARTICLE 18 SEVERABILITY ARTICLE 19 COPYRIGHTS ARTICLE 20 OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS ARTICLE 21 FORCE MAJEURE ARTICLE 22 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ARTICLE 23 CONFLICTOF INTEREST ARTICLE 24 POLITICAL ACTIVITY; LOBBYINGCERTIFICATION ARTICLE 25 SECTARIAN INVOLVEMENT PROHIBITED ARTICLE 26 CRIMINAL PROVISIONS AND SANCTIONS ARTICLE 27 TITLES NOT RESTRICTIVE ARTICLE 28 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FUNDING SOURCE ARTICLE 29 DISPUTES ARTICLE 30 GOVERNING LAW; VENUE ARTICLE 31 ORDER OF PRIORITY SPECIAL PROVISIONS INDEXPAGE 1. COMPENSATION Twelve Thousand One Hundred Thirty One$12,131 14.0percent of wages - $1,698.00 6.2percent of wages - $752.00 1.45percent of wages - $176.00 1.71percent of wages - $207.00 0.565per mile $ 2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL Bennie Boles 3. INSPECTION OF WORK 4. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS 5. INSURANCE 6. ACTIVITY REPORTS 7. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES 8. TITLE VI ASSURANCE 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 10. ENERGY POLICY 11. CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT REQUIREMENTS 12. DEBARRED BIDDERS 13.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF SERVICES REGIONAL DWI TASK FORCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES: 13 23 33 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 10-28-13 Source of Funds:001 Requested By:Ken Adcox Account Number: Department: Police Amount Budgeted:$60,000 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested:$58,740 Exhibits:Quotation and Sole Source Letter Budgeted Item:YES Exhibits: Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: October 28, 2013 Source of Funds: Sewer Rehabilitation Requested By: David Mick Account Number: 018-9881-669-1100 Department:Public Works Amount Budgeted$ 350,000 Report: Resolution: Ordinance Amount Requested: $ 182,350 Exhibits:Bid Tabulation/Bidders List Budgeted Item:yes Exhibits: Email from City Attorney Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date From:ctaskins@swbell.net To:Alexander, Corby Cc:Leach, Traci; Mick, David; Daeumer, Cherell Subject:Rehab Sanitary Sewer - Bid Bond Information Date:Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:03:29 AM Attachments:Bid Bond Informations.pdf #13031 Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Using Sliplining, Pipe BurstingCOMPLETE.pdf Corby: At last night’s CC meeting the council voted to table consideration on accepting bids for sanitary sewer rehabilitation job pending staff review of the comment “bonding not sealed” in the bid tabulation for the apparent low bidder. In speaking with Cherell in Purchasing the notation refers to the absence of the surety’s corporate seal on the bid bond form. After reviewing the law on this topic, as well as the bid bond and the city invitation to bidders form, it is my opinion that to the extent that this even constitutes a defect, it is non- material and is waivableby the city, for the following reasons: 1) I could find no statelaw that says that the absence of a corporate seal renders a bid bond defective, particularly in the context of governmental purchasing. The LGC chapter on notice and bidding for municipal contracting does not even address the topic – it only says a vendor can not correct pricing after bid opening. The only material I could find on the subject were guidelines for federal purchasing. Federal rulesprovide that failure to include a surety’s corporate seal on a bid bond for a federal project does not invalidate the bid and that a vendor is allowed to cure the defect after bid submittal. I imagine a Texas court would follow the same reasoning if the issue were litigated. 2) Under Texas law non-material defects in a bid that do not give an unfair advantage to the vendor relative to other vendors can be waived by a city. Assuming the absence of a corporate seal is a defect, my opinion is that it is not material as it would in no way prejudice theposition of the other vendors. I believe the bond would still be enforceable without theseal, as it was signed by the surety’s agent under a valid power of attorney (which does include a corporate seal). In as much as I think the bond would be enforceable by the city, it would not give the vendor an unfair advantage. 3) The city’s invitation to bidders form reserves to us the right to waive technicalities. This should coverthe situation of the lack of a corporate seal. Clark REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Patriot Court Systems, Inc. Patriot Court Systems, Inc. Action Required by Council: Patriot Court Systems, Inc. Approved for City Council Agenda 6.PATRIOTCOURTSYSTEMSINC.,ISANAPPROVEDBUYBOARD CONTRACTOR(March1,2012toFebruary28,2015)FORINDOOR/OUTDOOR FLOORINGPRODUCTS,SPORTSSURFACES,ETC.#391-12 TotalBudgetcostoftheProposedBasketballCourtis$55,800.00plus taxes PricesdonotincludeStateSalesTax.ApplicableSalesTaxwillbeaddedtotheinvoices unlessprovidedaTexasStateSalesTaxExemptionCertificate. PAYMENTSCHEDULE: WARRANTY: Project:ONENEWPOSTTENSIONCONCRETEBASKETBALLCOURT TIMEFRAME: WARRANTY: REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: October 28, 2013 Source of Funds:N/A Requested By:Michael Dolby, CPA Account Number:N/A Department: Finance Amount Budgeted:N/A Report: Resolution: Ordinance:XX Amount Requested:N/A Exhibits: Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax565,285565,285592,005* Motor Pool 2,523,2983,381,7363,416,155* General Capital Improvement 673,5002,656,5002,736,900* Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda CorbyD.Alexander, City Manager Date EXHIBIT A (ORIGINAL BUDGET) City of La Porte Consolidated Summary of All Funds EXHIBIT B (AMENDED BUDGET) City of La Porte Consolidated Summary of All Funds From:Barr, Stephen To:Wolny, Shelley Cc:Leach, Traci Subject:Fairmont Park Basketball Court Date:Tuesday, September 03, 2013 11:15:35 AM Hi Shelley, Per our conversation this morning in staff, here is the background, and course of action for the Fairmont Basketball Court. Staff had requested funding for playground replacement as a Fund 15 capital improvement item in the upcoming budget. Corby had assumed that this playground money was in the current budget and wanted us to reallocate it from playground replacement, to the Fairmont Basketball court, and spend it prior to the end of the current budget year. In reality, it was playground request was for the upcoming budget. So, what we need to do, is add a Fund 15 account for Fairmont Basketball Court replacement in the amount of $65,000 so that we can install it this fall. Call me please From:Barr, Stephen To:Wolny, Shelley Cc:Alexander, Corby; Leach, Traci; Bradley, Scott; Rigby, Marlene Subject:Netting bid NSBB 9-14-13.docx Date:Monday, September 30, 2013 11:23:46 AM Attachments:Netting bid NSBB 9-14-13.docx Hi Shelley, Per our discussion this morning, please include $15,400 for protective netting for the Northside Basketball Pavilion, in the upcoming Budget Adjustment document that’s going to CC. Attached is the quote as backup. This may be a sole source, but if we have to go out for bids, we know that we will get at least this price as our low bid, although the bidder has placed a caveat (“additional costs of construction”), that may increase the price at some later date, but Corby can approve a nominal increase if it becomes necessary. Thanks in advance for your help! Stephen Page 1 of 3 ANWN America’s Nationwide Netting, Inc. NETS OF TEXAS DBA P.O. Box 1776 Cypress, Texas 77410 Ph 888-232-NETS (6387) 281-374-0506 Fax 281-374-0532 October 15, 2013 Proposal: City of La Porte La Porte, TX Nets of Texas proposes to supply and install approximately 11,000 square feet of #15- 1 ½” th Street in mesh DuPont nylon bird control netting at the outdoor basketball pavilion at 323 N 4 La Porte, TX. The bird control netting is to be custom-fitted into approximately 15 separate panels between the I-beam structures of the building. Galvanized cables are to be installed along the beams so that the nets can be attached and removed for light changing as needed. The netting will be custom-fitted tightly around the 6 basketball goal supports in a manner that will not allow birds to get in. This proposal includes all necessary netting, cable, hardware, equipment, and labor to complete the project. The proposed price for this bid, as specified above, is $15,400.00 (fifteen thousand, four hundred dollars), plus any applicable taxes and additional costs of construction beyond that originally specified above. If you require that you be named as additional insured the price of it will be added to the cost of this bid. If you are tax exempt, please sendthat information to our office.If you are not tax exempt, pleasesendthe following information: tax rate, city, state and county. Note that 50% of the price listed is taxable materials and 50% of the price is nontaxable labor, as it is for any option listed, unless it is all a repair project and then 100% is taxable. Any modifications or variation to the scope of work set forth in this proposal or by the construction drawings and specifications originally submitted to NETS OF TEXAS shall be by written change order only and shall be subject to additional cost and price increase. Changes will be affected only after execution by the parties hereto, or their designated agents, of the appropriate written change order including the amount of the additional cost or price incurred thereby. Page 2 of 3 Erection of any netsby seller shall be in workmanlike manner upon a safe and suitable site specified and furnished by purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to shut down any hitters that are putting our installation crew in an unsafe environment. It is also the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain soil investigation to avoid unusual or hidden conditions (such as rocks, concealed utility lines, etc.) that may affect this turn-key price. All extra costs due to such unusual or hidden conditions will be paid by the purchaser. In addition and possibly most important, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to satisfy any need of permits or any legality necessary for this proposal. NETS OF TEXAS shall not be liable for any defect of or damage to the property aforementioned in this proposal. Any changes to this proposal are an addendum or separate to this proposal with the additional costs to be determined. NETS OF TEXAS WARRANTS CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS AND DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP. WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE DUE TO “FORCES OF NATURE” DURING OR AFTER INSTALLATION. Bid prices are effective for 15 days from the date hereof. Purchaser agrees to pay 50% at the acceptance of the proposal, and agrees to send this deposit payment with the signed proposal. Purchaser agrees that the remaining 50% balance will be paid immediately upon completion of the project. Purchaser acknowledges that this project will be put on NETS OF TEXAS’ construction schedule after NETS OF TEXAS receives the signed contract and the 50% deposit. IF THIS BID PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED, PLEASE MAKE DEPOSIT/PAYMENT CHECK TO AMERICA’S NATIONWIDE NETTING, INC. Bid Date: October 15, 2013 City of La Porte Barbara Barton Andrade: Purchaser’s Signature: ______________________ ____________________ Printed Name: _____________________________ President Date: ________________ Page 3 of 3 By signing this document, the signing party agrees to pay 50% of the total project cost as a deposit at the time of submittal. This is necessary to get placed in line on the production schedule. If you need to request a progression payment plan, please call 281-541-2764. If this proposal is accepted, fax to 281-374-0532 or mail to P.O. Box 1776 Cypress, Texas 77410. (If you must use email to submit this proposal, please email to anwn@sbcglobal.net) From:Mick, David To:Wolny, Shelley Cc:Dolby, Michael Subject:FW: Chevrolet Tahoe Purchase Date:Thursday, September 26, 2013 4:39:10 PM th Shelley - As we discussed. We need to close the loop on the 4 PD Tahoe accounting. City Council directed the purchase of 4 Tahoes for heavy haul patrol at the pre-budget retreat. To accommodate this, PD is replacing 3 Ford Taurus’ with 3 Tahoes. PD is also retiring a 2007 ¾ - ton th pickup and replacing it with a 4 Tahoe. Public Works had 3 Tahoes on the FY 2014 vehicle list. th Public Works requests a budget adjustment equal to the cost of the 4 Tahoe - $34,419. Of this amount, $21,627 is available through lease fees already paid by PD for the ¾ ton pick-up truck that is being retired from the fleet so that there will be a temporary drawdown of the Vehicle Replacement fund equal to $12,792 to be reimbursed through future lease fees calculated for this vehicle. Thank you. David S. Mick Public Works Director City of La Porte, Texas 2963 North 23rd Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Phone: 281.471.9650 Fax: 281.470.5129 Email: mickd@laportetx.gov From: Alexander, Corby Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 2:46 PM To: Pennell, Don Cc: Collins, Mike; Mick, David; Daeumer, Cherell; Adcox, Kenith; Rice, Gary Subject: RE: Chevrolet Tahoe Purchase OK. The replacement of the truck was included in the discussion with Council at the Pre-Budget retreat. The upgrade was part of the directive that we received from Council. Please, include this upgrade in the order to be placed for PD Tahoes. Thanks Corby D. Alexander City Manager, La Porte, Texas 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Phone: 281-470-5011 Fax: 281-842-1259 From: Pennell, Don Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 2:28 PM To: Alexander, Corby Cc: Collins, Mike; Mick, David; Daeumer, Cherell; Adcox, Kenith; Rice, Gary Subject: FW: Chevrolet Tahoe Purchase We are all understanding that three Ford Taurus’ will be replaced with Tahoe’s. Public Works does not recall instruction to replace a 2007 ¾ Ton Pickup with a Tahoe and retire the 2007 at the end of its useful life. Current funds $21,627 and future lease fees to pay for the upgrade to a Tahoe. Please advise. From:Daeumer, Cherell To:Simon, Shelly; Livingston, Scott Cc:Alexander, Corby; Leach, Traci; Dolby, Michael; Rinehart, Phyllis; CSO - Staff; Wolny, Shelley Subject:RE: Two more items to add to the Excel spreadsheet . . . thanks Date:Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:23:49 PM Shelly/Scott, A new requisition will need tobe entered for the $26,719.88. It looks like you are still going to be $26,719.88. willbeforthe needentered requisition A to new short funds, there was only $70,000 budgeted in that account and we are paying them a total of $90,469.88 Please get with Shelley W. about doing a budget adjustment. Thank you, From: Simon, Shelly Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:27 AM To: Livingston, Scott Cc: Alexander, Corby; Leach, Traci; Dolby, Michael; Rinehart, Phyllis; Daeumer, Cherell; CSO - Staff Subject: FW: Two more items to add to the Excel spreadsheet . . . thanks Goodmorningall, Scott, Pertheemailsbelowandfromourconversation,canIpleaseaskforsomedirectionashow to handle the subject payoff. Will we need to request a budget transfer so that po #130219 canbeincreasedorwillweneedtorequestanewpurchaseorderreflectingtheoutstanding balance? Thank you in advance for your help! Shelly From: Livingston, Scott Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:40 AM To: Simon, Shelly Subject: Two more items to add to the Excel spreadsheet . . . thanks Shelly, Can you do for me what Cherell is requesting below, and which I have highlighted below in yellow? This pertains to P.O. #130219 in the name of Bay Area Houston CVB. The amount of the Theofthe amount requisition/PO needs to be changed from an outstanding balance of $6,250 to $26,719.88. $6,250 $26,719.88$26,719.88 requisition/PO needsbechangedfromoutstandingbalanceof toto an . Explanation for this unusual transaction is attached. Also, as I mentioned briefly this morning, I have another invoice that needs to be paid. I’ll bring it to you by 10:00 am. Thanks, Scott D. Livingston Economic Development City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 * 281.470.5016 (o) 713.304.8382(m)livingstons@laportetx.gov ** REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested:October 28, 2013 _ Appropriation Requested By:Michael G. Dolby, CPA _ ____ Source of Funds: ____________________ Department: Finance______________________Account Number: ____________________ Amount Budgeted: ___________________ Report: __ _ Resolution: _X Ordinance: _ _ Amount Requested: __________________ Exhibits: _ Resolution __ ___ __ Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: _Investment Policy _____________ Exhibits: ______________________ _________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda ___________________________________________________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date City of La Porte, Texas Investment Policy Adopted by the City Council Of the City of La Porte On January 13, 1992, by Ordinance No. 1802 November 1995 City of La Porte, Texas August 1997 Michael G. Dolby, CPA November 2000 Director of Finance February 2003 February 2005 Shelley Wolny October 2005 Treasurer July 2009 May 2011 POLICY SCOPE OBJECTIVES RESPONSIBILITY AND CONTROL . REPORTING INVESTMENTS SELECTION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND BROKER DEALERS COLLATERAL SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS Exhibit A City of La Porte Approved List of Brokers/Dealers and Investment Pools Brokers/Dealers Investment Pools Exhibit B TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACTCERTIFICATION FORM As required by Texas Government Code 2256.005 (k-l) CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS Qualified Representative Exhibit C City of La Porte, Texas Investment Strategy Statement REQUEST FOR LA PORTE CITY COUNCILAGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 28October2013 Source of Funds: Requested By: Scott D. Livingston Account Number: Department: Administration/Economic Development Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Requested: Exhibit:Revised TIRZ ProjectPlan Budgeted Item:YES NO Exhibit: Metes and Bounds of the AreaProposedto be Added to the TIRZ Exhibit: Proposed Ordinance to Approve and Adopt the Revised TIRZ ProjectPlan SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Action Required by the La Porte City Council: Approved for the La Porte City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR LA PORTE CITY COUNCILAGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 28October2013 Source of Funds: Requested By: Scott D. Livingston Account Number: Department: Administration/Economic Development Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Requested: Exhibit:Copy of the TIRZ Board’s Minutes from Sept. 18, Budgeted Item:YES NO 2013Recommending Expansion of TIRZ #1 Exhibit: Proposed Ordinance to Approve an Expansionof TIRZ #1 in La Porte Exhibit:Metes and Bounds of the Proposed Expansion Area SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Action Required by the La Porte City Council: Approved for the La Porte City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date R( O. W. . AV R EI )S ES N S OR A P.O.B.D 6( R '0 W.O. ). S NEP EC AL R DN GNI AE TS REQUEST FOR LA PORTE CITY COUNCILAGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: 28October2013 Source of Funds: Requested By: Scott D. Livingston Account Number: Department: Administration/Economic Development Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Amount Requested: Exhibit:Revised TIRZ ProjectPlan Budgeted Item:YES NO Exhibit: Metes and Bounds of the AreaProposedto be Added to the TIRZ Exhibit: Proposed Ordinance to Approve and Adopt the Revised TIRZ ProjectPlan SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS Action Required by the La Porte City Council: Approved for the La Porte City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE, NUMBER ONE CITY OF LA PORTE 2013 AMENDMENT TO THE PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 HAWES HILL CALDERON 1 of 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PROJECT PLAN I. Existing uses and conditions of real property within the area of the proposed Zone 3 II. Proposed changes in zoning ordinance, master plan of the municipality, building codes 4 and other municipal ordinances III. List of estimated non-project cost items 4 REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN I. A detailed list describing the estimated projects of the Zone, including administrative 4 expenses II. A statement listing the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or 5 public improvements in the Zone III. The estimated amount of bonded indebtedness to be incurred 5 IV. The time when related costs or monetary obligations are to be incurred 5 V. A description of the methods of financing all estimated project costs and the expected 5 sources of revenue to finance or pay project costs, including the percentage of tax increment to be derived from the property taxes of each taxing unit that levies taxes on real property in the Zone VI. The current total appraised value of taxable real property in the Zone 5 VII. The estimated captured appraised value of the Zone during each year of its existence 5 VIII. Duration of the Zone 6 IX. Schedule A 7 X. Schedule B 8 XI. Schedule C and D 9 2 of 6 2013 AMENDMENT PROJECT PLAN I.EZ XISTING USES AND CONDITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE AREA OF THE ONE Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Porte generally located along the east and west side of State Highway 146 south of Fairmont Parkway. The Zone also includes property near Sylvan Beach Park. Existing development within the Zone consists of residential, commercial, and light industrial development. The below map shows existing conditions of the Zone. As also depicted in the map, the Zone is proposed for enlargement and will include approximately 33.4 acres of land at the northwest corner of Spencer Highway and Sens Road. The enlargement area will be developed for residential and commercial use. The purpose of this Plan Amendment is to provide for the construction of public utilities and storm water detention facilities to accommodate the development within the proposed enlargement area of the Zone. The tax increment revenue to fund the public improvements will come from the increase in taxable value in the enlargement area of the Zone. 3 of 6 II.P,, ROPOSED CHANGES IN ZONING ORDINANCES THE MASTER PLAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY BUILDING CODES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES There are no proposed changes to any city ordinance, master plan or building codes. III. L- IST OF ESTIMATED NONPROJECT COSTS Estimated Non-Project Costs Project Estimated Cost 1. Residential Public $ 169,568 Utilities & Drainage Infrastructure (30%) 2.Residential Street $ 413,964 3.Engineering & Testing for Above Items $ 105,036 TOTAL $ 688,568 IV. There will be no persons dislocated as a result of this plan amendment. REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN I. AZ, DETAILED LIST DESCRIBING THE ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS OF THE ONE INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Estimated Project Costs Project Estimated Cost 4. Residential Public $ 395,870 Utility & Drainage Infrastructure (70%) 5.Detention Including $ 756,240 Land Cost (100%) 6.Commercial Public $ 393,750 Utilities & Drainage (100%) 7.Engineering & Testing $ 192,989 Above Items (100%) TOTAL $ 1,741,849 Administrative expenses are anticipated to be negligible as the La Porte Redevelopment Authority currently manages the Zone under contract with the City of La Porte. 4 of 6 II.S, TATEMENT LISTING KIND NUMBER AND LOCATION OF ALL PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS OR PUBLIC Z IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ONE Public improvements in the Zone enlargement area will consist of public utilities, streets, and storm water detention facilities to serve the new residential and commercial development at the northwest corner of Spencer Highway and Sens Road. III.EFS CONOMIC EASIBILITY TUDY This plan amendment is found to be economically feasible as provided in the financial exhibits to this plan amendment (which exhibits constitute an economic feasibility study). IV.T HE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED The cost of the improvements are estimated at $1,741,849 and will be reimbursed through tax increment and/or La Porte Redevelopment Authority bonds. If bonds are issued, the bonded indebtedness is estimated to equal to the cost of the improvements plus cost of issuance. V.T HE TIME WHEN RELATED COSTS OR MONETARY OBLIGATIONS ARE TO BE INCURRED The Zone will incur a monetary obligation upon execution of the development agreement with the developer of the Zone enlargement tract. The Zone will be obligated to reimburse the developer for the eligible public improvements through increment derived from the development project. VI. A DESCRIPTION OF THE METHODS OF FINANCING ALL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS AND THE EXPECTED SOURCES OF , REVENUE TO FINANCE OR PAY PROJECT COSTS INCLUDING THE PERCENTAGE OF TAX INCREMENT TO BE DERIVED Z FROM THE PROPERTY TAXES OF EACH TAXING UNIT THAT LEVIES TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IN THE ONE Description of the Methods of Financing The developer will advance the public improvement costs and be reimbursed through tax increment or La Porte Redevelopment Authority bonds. Sources of Tax Increment Revenue: INCREMENT DEDICATED TO THE ZONE Taxing Unit Tax Rate Dedicated City of La Porte 100% of Tax Rate VII. TZ HE CURRENT TOTAL APPRAISED VALUE OF TAXABLE REAL PROPERTY IN THE ONE $1,652,696 The total current market value within the Zone is: . 5 of 6 VIII.TZ HE ESTIMATED CAPTURED APPRAISED VALUE OF THE ONE DURING EACH YEAR OF ITS EXISTENCE The estimated captured appraised value of the Zone during each year of its existence is shown in Schedule C attached to the rear of this document. IX.DZ URATION OF THE ONE The Zone enlargement does not affect the duration of the Zone which is scheduled to terminate in 2030. 6 of 6 73$12,775 Subtotal $0$12,775 Ώ B 5 5 5 5 Captured Value (K) 5 2021 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Ώ 5- υ Home Construction $0$12,775 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2020 Ώ- Home Construction $0 $12,775 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2019 Ώ - Home Construction $0$12,775 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2018 Ώ - Residential Buildout Schedule (In Thousands) LA PORTE TIRZ 1 ZONE ENLARGEMENT Home Construction $4,025$12,775 ЍͲЉЋЎ υ ВΉЊЌΉЋЉЊЌ Captured Value (K) 2017 ЋЌ 23 Home Construction $4,375$8,750 ЍͲЌАЎ υ Captured Value (K) 2016 ЋЎ 25 Home Construction $4,375$4,375 ЍͲЌАЎ υ Captured Value (K) 2015 ЋЎ 25 Home Construction $0$0 Captured Value (K) 2014 - Home Construction Њ͵ /ğƦƷǒƩĻķ ǝğƌǒĻ źƭ ƦƩĻƭĻƓƷĻķ źƓ ƷŷƚǒƭğƓķƭ ƚŅ ķƚƌƌğƩƭ͵ Cumulative Captured Value Residential Project Values Total Captured Value II/Ͳ \[\[t Total Home Sales SINGLE FAMILY SCHEDULE A {ĻĭƷźƚƓ hƓĻ bƚƷĻʹ Subtotal $5,750$14,375 ЎͲАЎЉ υ Captured Value (K) 2021 ЎЉ͵Љ Square Feet $0 $8,625 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2020 Square Feet $2,875$8,625 ЋͲБАЎ υ Captured Value (K) 2019 ЋЎ͵Љ Square Feet $0$5,750 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2018 Commercial Buildout Schedule (In Thousands) LA PORTE TIRZ 1 ZONE ENLARGEMENT Square Feet $2,875$5,750 ЋͲБАЎ υ ВΉЊЌΉЋЉЊЌ Captured Value (K) 2017 ЋЎ͵Љ Square Feet $2,875 $0 Ώ υ Captured Value (K) 2016 Square Feet $2,875$2,875 ЋͲБАЎ υ Captured Value (K) 2015 ЋЎ͵Љ Square Feet $0$0 Captured Value (K) 2014 Њ͵ 9ƭƷźƒğƷĻķ ĭğƦƷǒƩĻķ ǝğƌǒĻ źƭ ƦƩĻƭĻƓƷĻķ źƓ ƷŷƚǒƭğƓķƭ ƚŅ ķƚƌƌğƩƭ͵ Square Feet /ƚƒƒĻƩĭźğƌΉwĻƷğźƌ 5ĻǝĻƌƚƦƒĻƓƷ ΛźƓ ƭƨǒğƩĻ ŅĻĻƷΜ Cumulative Captured Value Commercial Project Values Total Captured Value II/Ͳ \[\[t SCHEDULE B bƚƷĻʹ 45,263115,375228,762343,237479,230616,344795,421977,1851,161,6741,348,9311,538,9971,731,9141,927,7252,126,4732,328,2022,532,957 Tax Revenue Cumulative $ - Available $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 45,26370,113113,387114,475135,993137,114179,077181,763184,490187,257190,066192,917195,811198,748201,729204,755 2,532,957 Revenues Available Total - Tax $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 45,26370,113113,387114,475135,993137,114179,077181,763184,490187,257190,066192,917195,811198,748201,729204,755 2,532,957 100% of Collection City Tax - $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 0.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.71000.7100 100% of Tax Rate City $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028202920302031 Coll. Year SCHEDULE D 20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027202820292030 Year Tax 1234567891011121314151617 9/13/2013 6,375,0009,875,00015,970,00016,123,30019,153,90019,311,83325,222,13525,600,46825,984,47526,374,24226,769,85527,171,40327,578,97427,992,65928,412,54928,838,737 - $ Cumulative Valuation Total $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,875,0002,875,0005,750,0005,750,0008,625,0008,625,00014,375,00014,590,62514,809,48415,031,62715,257,10115,485,95815,718,24715,954,02116,193,33116,436,231 Commercial - $ CumulativeValuation Reflects 1.5% annual appreciation once buildout is complete $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Projected Assessed Valuations and Tax Increment (875,000)(1,750,000)(2,555,000)(2,593,325)(2,632,225)(2,671,708)(2,711,784)(2,752,461)(2,793,748)(2,835,654)(2,878,189)(2,921,361)(2,965,182)(3,009,660)(3,054,804)(3,100,626) Exemption (20%) -$ Homestead Residential $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ LA PORTE TIRZ 1 ZONE ENLARGEMENT 4,375,0008,750,00012,775,00012,966,62513,161,12413,358,54113,558,91913,762,30313,968,73814,178,26914,390,94314,606,80714,825,90915,048,29815,274,02215,503,132 -$ Residential Cumulative Valuation $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ HHC, LLP SCHEDULE C Note: Roll Jan 1 20142015201620172018 201920202021202220232024202520262027202820292030 Tax R( O. W. . AV R EI )S ES N S OR A P.O.B.D 6( R '0 W.O. ). S NEP EC AL R DN GNI AE TS REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested:October28, 2013 Appropriation: N/A Requested By: Tim Tietjens Source of Funds: N/A Planning Account Number:N/A Department: ____Resolution: ____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A Report: Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits Budgeted Item: N/A _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Action Required by Council: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Approved for City Council Agenda ______________________________________________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested:October28, 2013 Appropriation: N/A Requested By: Tim Tietjens Source of Funds: N/A Planning Account Number:N/A Department: ____Resolution: ____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A Report: Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits Budgeted Item: N/A _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Action Required by Council: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Approved for City Council Agenda ______________________________________________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date etatS d641 ywH ecivreS 641 ywH etatS 46 y 1 w e H tat S ht62 ffO tuC relliM U doowredn tsaE alleuL relliM REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM October 28, 2013Appropriation: Agenda Date Requested :Tim Tietjens Source of Funds: N/A Requested By Department:Planning Account Number: N/A Report: __ __Resolution: _____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Amount Requested: N/A Ordinance N/A P&Z RecommendationLetter Budgeted Item: Area Map Preliminary Site Plan Mailout Response _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda __________________________________________________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM October 28, 2013Appropriation: Agenda Date Requested :Tim Tietjens Source of Funds: N/A Requested By Department:Planning Account Number: N/A Report: __ __Resolution: _____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Amount Requested: N/A Ordinance N/A P&Z RecommendationLetter Budgeted Item: Area Map Preliminary Site Plan Mailout Response _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda __________________________________________________________ Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date AREA MAP (Rezone Request #13-92000002) VALRY CA 1 inch = 400 feet R-1 BI N D ST N SPE NCER LAN DING LLD LOCATION OF PROPERTY FOR PROPOSED REZONE LI FROM GC TO R-1 R-1 GC S SP E N C E R L AN D I NG SPENCER HWY PUD PREPARED BY CLP GIS REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: October 28, 2013 Source of Funds:Fund 015 Requested By: Donald Ladd/Reagan McPhail 015-9892-601-1100 Account Number: Department: Fire Amount Budgeted:$220,082 Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: $220,082 Exhibits:Bidder’s List Budgeted Item:YES_X_ NO___ Exhibits: Bid Tabulation Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Sealed Bid #13023 Parking Lot Additions Brooks Concrete Inc.Bid Ocean, Inc 4018 Allen GenoaPO Box 40445 Pasadena, TX 77504Grand Junction, CO 81504 Follis ConstructionMonhar Construction, Inc. 111 N. Broadway9821 Business Park Drive La Porte, TX 77571Sacramento, CA 95827 Virutal Builders ExchangeAMTEK 7035 W. Tidwell Building J, Suite 1124001 Sherwood Houston, TX 77092Houston, TX 77092 Angel BrothersHouston Concrete Raising 5210 West Rd17223 Hollow Fands Corp Baytown, TX 77520Houston, TX 77084 Forde Construction CoAtix Access 6842 Calle Lozano StPO Box 19217 Houston, TX 77041Houston, TX 77042 Aztec Remodeling and LandscapingDale Dobbins P.O. Box 594P. O. Box 55546 Seabrook, Texas 77586Houston, TX 77255 Pfeiffer & Sons ElectricDerk Harmsen Construction th 116 N. 16Street2820 Center St La Porte TX. 77571Deer Park, TX 77536 Frost Construction CDC News 315 Main Street4201 W PArmer Ln Ste A200 Humble TX. 77338Austin, TX 78727 Mcgraw-Hill ConstructionLindsay Circle, LLC 4300 Beltway Place #180575 Boulevard SE Arlington, TX 76018Atlanta, GA 30312 ALPHA TESTING Paskey Incorporated 2209 Wisconsin St, Suite 100128 S. 8th Street Dallas, TX 75229La Porte, TX 77571 Hoot & Hoot 927 Seabreeze St La Porte, TX 77571 Reed Construction Data Rittenhouse Construction 30 Technology Parkway South Suite 5002046 W Charleston Norcross, GA 30092Chicago, IL 60647 Reliable Supply, IncKAP Technologies, Inc. PO Box 40444 9391 Grogans Mill Rd. Grand Junction, CO 81504 Suite A-2 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Reliance Construction 4302 Almeda-Genoa Rd Barry Sims Inc Houston, TX 77459 3500 Darlington Street Almond, WI 54904 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: October 28, 2013 Source of Funds: Vehicle Replacement Requested By:Donald Ladd Account Number: 00950515228050 Department:Fire Amount Budgeted: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits:Memorandum of Agreement Budgeted Item:YES Exhibits: Exhibits SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: October 28, 2013 ____N/A________ Source of Funds: _Tim Tietjens______ Requested By: Account Number:_______________ Department: __Planning____________ Amount Budgeted: ______________ Report: _X_Resolution: ____Ordinance: __ Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: Audit Report Items Discussed 10-14-13 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Action Required of Council: Approved for City Council Agenda: _________________________________________________________ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested:October 28,2013 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By:Louis R. Rigby, Mayor Account Number: N/A Department:City Council Amount Budgeted:N/A Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Policy: __X___ Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits: Council policy on publication of City newsletters. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE POLICIES/PROCEDURES PUBLICATION OF COUNCILMEMBER(S)-SPECIFIC NEWSLETTERS ___________________________________________________________________________________ CITY SECRETARY AND CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PUBLICATION OF COUNCILMEMBER(S)-SPECIFIC NEWSLETTERS CITY COUNCIL Any exception to this policy shall be approved by City Council at a regular meeting. Council Agenda Item October 28, 2013 10. (a) Receive report ofFiscal Affairs Committee – Councilmember Engelken *********************************************************************************** REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested:October 28, 2013 Source of Funds: Requested By: Kathy Powell Account Number: Department: Finance Amount Budgeted: Report: XXResolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: Exhibits:Report from Perdue Brandon Budgeted Item:YESNO Exhibits: Presentation from Perdue Brandon Exhibits Map SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Action Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Due to the volume of the reports, a copy is available for review in the City Secretary’s Office. Five or more years of delinquent taxes Are not on a payment plan Marketability Issues (22) Do not have a deferral Single Lots (12) All Others (9) –––––– REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION ction Required by Council: Approved for City Council Agenda Due to the volume of this report, a copy is available for review in the City Secretary’s Office. Council Agenda Item October 28, 2013 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (a) Receive report from City Manager La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday November 11, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, November 11, 2013 Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday November 28, 2013 and Friday, November 29, 2013 City Council Meeting, Monday, December 9, 2013 La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday December 9, 2013 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies– Councilmembers Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Mosteit, Clausen, Martin and Mayor Rigby. 13.EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (2) – Consultation with City Attorney: Meet with City Attorney, City Manager and Municipal Court Judge to discuss Municipal Court 2013 Assessment Report. 14. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. *********************************************************************************** Council Agenda Item October 28, 2013 15. 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