HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-14 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council
LOUIS R. RIGBYDARYL LEONARD
MayorCouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEKTOMMY MOSER
Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIJAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro-TemCouncilmember District 5Councilmember District 5
Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large B
MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1
CHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2Councilmember District 2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held July 14, 2014, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
July 14, 2014,
beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La
Porte, Texas,
for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action.for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject
to action.
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte InterChurch Council.The invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte InterChurch Council.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Mike Clausen.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Mike Clausen.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
6.6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (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 one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting
(a)
held on June 23, 2014 held on June 23, 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett
(b)
in the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10% in the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10%
contingency contingency -- D. Mick D. Mick
(postponed at the June 23, 2014 meeting)(postponed at the June 23, 2014 meeting)
Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010--33 and designating the Bay Area 33 and designating the Bay Area
(c)
Observer as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement Observer as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement
(postponed at the June (postponed at the June
-- T. Leach T. Leach
23, 2014 meeting)23, 2014 meeting)
7.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCESPUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
(a)
Commission to approve Rezone Request #14Commission to approve Rezone Request #14--92000001, rezoning property from General 92000001, rezoning property from General
Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (RCommercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R--1) 1) -- E. Ensey E. Ensey
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106, Zoning of
(b)
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification for a .809 the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification for
a .809
acre tract of land on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of Fairmont Parkway from acre tract of land on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of Fairmont Parkway from
General Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (RGeneral Commercial (GC) to Low Density Residential (R--1) 1) -- E. Ensey E. Ensey
8.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional
(a)
Services Agreement with Shrader Engineering in the amount of $18,268 for design and basic Services Agreement with Shrader Engineering in the amount of $18,268 for design and basic
construction coordination services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements construction coordination services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements
including new controls for City Water Well Nos. 1 and 2 and increase the Fiscal Year 2014 including new controls for City Water Well Nos. 1 and 2 and increase the Fiscal Year 2014
budget for Phase 1 improvements to the Hilldridge Water Plant from $231,000 to $306,000 budget for Phase 1 improvements to the Hilldridge Water Plant from $231,000 to $306,000 -
D. MickD. Mick
Consider approval or other action of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of Resignation, Consider approval or other action of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of Resignation,
(b)
Appointment and Acceptance with Amegy Bank to serve as paying agent for the City's Appointment and Acceptance with Amegy Bank to serve as paying agent for the City's
outstanding bonds outstanding bonds -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
9.DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTIONDISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
Discussion or other action regarding Sylvan Beach Pier Night Fishing Fees Discussion or other action regarding Sylvan Beach Pier Night Fishing Fees -- S. Barr S. Barr
(a)
10.REPORTSREPORTS
Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board -- Councilmember Engelken Councilmember Engelken
(a)
Receive report of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Receive report of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region -- S. Livingston S. Livingston
(b)
Receive report on Adoption Center and Animal Shelter Receive report on Adoption Center and Animal Shelter -- R. McPhail R. McPhail
(c)
11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting,
Wednesday, July 23, 2014Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Meet and Confer Meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014Meet and Confer Meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014
Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
12.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information
or existing policies or existing policies Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken, Earp and Mayor RigbyEngelken, Earp and Mayor Rigby
13.ADJOURNADJOURN
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need 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 arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
Government
Code (the Texas open meetings laws).Code (the Texas open meetings laws).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable In 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 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 281.470.5019.24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the July 14, 2014, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the July 14, 2014, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on July 8, 2014 .bulletin board on July 8, 2014 .
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte InterChurch Council.The invocation will be given by Don Hill, La Porte InterChurch Council.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Mike Clausen.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led Councilmember Mike Clausen.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATION, and RECOGNITIONS
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014
6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA
(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be enacted by (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 one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
requests an item be
removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the regular city council meeting
(a)
held on June 23, 2014 held on June 23, 2014 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett
(b)
in the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10% in the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10%
contingency contingency -- D. Mick D. Mick
(postponed at the June 23, 2014 meeting)(postponed at the June 23, 2014 meeting)
Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010--33 and designating the Bay Area 33 and designating the Bay Area
(c)
Observer as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement Observer as the City's official newspaper for legal advertisement
(postponed at the June (postponed at the June
-- T. Leach T. Leach
23, 2014 meeting)23, 2014 meeting)
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LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
TOMMY MOSER
Councilmember At Large A
Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
JAY MARTIN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember At Large B
MIKE CLAUSEN
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember District 1
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
JUNE 23, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014,
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on at the City Hall
6:00 p.m
Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at . to consider the following items
of business:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Kaminski, Clausen, Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, Moser and Martin. Absent: Councilmember Leonard.
Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City
Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION
- The invocation was given by Brian Christen, La Porte Community Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
-The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Danny Earp.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
There were no public comments.
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 city council meeting
held on June 9, 2014. P. Fogarty
(b
) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 14024 for Ready Mix Concrete to Dorsett in
the amount of $79,610 with a total authorization of $87,510, including a 10% contingency D.
Mick
Regarding Item B, Councilmember Earp asked if the City should be concerned with Dorsett note in
the bid that they do not guarantee temperature. Public Works Director Dave Mick responded that staff
will check into Dorsett not guaranteeing the temperature and report back to Council.
Councilmember Zemanek remarked that if the temperature is a concern of the City and the contract has
already been awarded, what is the next step. Mr. Mick responded if a change is required in the bid
price, the City would seek to rebid.
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Mayor Rigby asked City Manager Corby Alexander if they would like to table Item B until the July 14,
2014, meeting, and bring back the answers. City Manager Corby Alexander responded, yes.
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Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the Consent Item A pursuant to staff recommendations.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek,
Kaminski, Earp, Moser and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Leonard
Councilmember Clausen moved to postpone Consent Item 5(b) until the July 14, 2014, meeting.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Engelken, Zemanek,
Kaminski, Earp, Moser and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Leonard
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a)
Public Hearing to receive comments regarding La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and
sed budget for the fiscal year which begins October
1, 2014 D. Ladd
The public hearing was opened at 6:06 p.m.
Assistant Fire Chief Donald Ladd presented a summary.
Public Comments: Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed Council with inquires of the account for
personnel in the Fire Department. Mayor Rigby advised the public hearing is for the La Porte Fire
Control, Prevention and Emergency Medical Services District and the funding of personnel for
the Fire Department and other emergency services departments will be discussed at the
budget meeting coming up in August.
There being no other public comments, the public hearing closed at 6:21 p.m.
(b)
Consider approval or other action regarding the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency gins October
1, 2014 D. Ladd
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and Emergency
ed budget for the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2014.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski,
Engelken, Zemanek, Earp and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Leonard
7. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action repealing Ordinance 2010-33 and designating the Bay Area
T. Leach
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City Manager Corby Alexander requested Council to postpone the item until the July 14, 2014, meeting
due to questions on items submitted to staff. Staff will bring responses to Council at the next meeting.
Councilmember Engelken moved to postpone the item until the July 14, 2014, meeting.
Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
Councilmember Zemanek questioned what information was requested, and who requested the
information. City Manager Corby Alexander responded there were questions from a conversation he
had this morning with Mayor Rigby regarding the accuracy of the stated numbers of circulation and
distribution. Mr. Alexander advised staff will verify the numbers submitted are correct.
MOTION PASSED.
Action on the motion was taken.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski,
Engelken, Earp and Martin
Nays: Councilmember Zemanek
Absent: Councilmember Leonard
8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion or other action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy for the alternate position
of the Drainage and Flooding Committee P. Fogarty
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to volunteer to fill the vacancy for the alternate position on the
MOTION PASSED.
Drainage and Flooding Committee. Councilmember Moser seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Moser, Clausen, Kaminski,
Engelken, Zemanek, Earp, and Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Leonard
9. REPORTS
(a)
Receive Drainage Report B. Eng
City Engineer Bob Eng provided the Drainage Report.
Councilmember Martin requested City Engineer Bob Eng to elaborate on the issues Harris County
Flood Control District has with the pedestrian bridge at the Lakes at Fairmont Green. Mr. Eng
responded he understands the issue to be getting their equipment to maintain the ditch around or under
the pedestrian bridge and looking at the right-of-way and maintenance of the ditch he believes the issue
can be resolved after he verifies the equipment being used. Councilmember Martin asked if it is Harris
esponsibility to maintain the area beneath the ditch. Mr. Eng responded
that is his understanding. Councilmember Martin then commented he had been contacted by a citizen
in regards to the Corps of Engineers dredging permit at the Bayport Channel. The citi
the need to dredge the west end of the channel where there is a natural flow of water to upper Taylor
Lake that has been blocked resulting in flooding on S. Shady Lane and the permit not addressing the
issue. Councilmember Martin requested City Engineer Bob Eng investigate the concern with the Corps
of Engineer. Mr. Eng said he would.
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(b)
Receive the Planning and Department Audit Report T. Tietjens
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens provided the Planning Department Quarterly Audit
Report.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
(a)
Receive report from City Manager
July 4, 2014, Friday, Holiday
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, July 14, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, July 14, 2014
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014
There were no additional reports from City Manager Corby Alexander.
11. 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, Earp, Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken and Mayor Rigby.
Councilmember Moser commented there was a nice turnout for the Juneteenth festivities, thanked
Council for attending the event and sent Hats off to the La Porte Community Civic Club for their hard
work every year. Councilmember Moser also asked the Mayor if someone from his office would send a
letter to La Porte Independent School District Board regarding alleged reports from the Board of the
City of La Porte being unethical.
Mayor Rigby commented the Juneteenth festivities were well attended and reported the Triathlon had
its first Youth Triathlon last Saturday and the adults held their Triathlon the following Sunday and it was
a great event.
13. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Councilmember Zemanek seconded. .
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on July 14, 2014.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Street Tax, Street Tax,
David Mick David Mick
Requested By:
Drainage, General Drainage, General
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Public Works Public Works
Department:
Fund Fund
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Account Number:Account Number:
Other:
25,000 FY 14 25,000 FY 14
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
62,510 & 87, 510 FY 62,510 & 87, 510 FY
Attachments :Attachments :
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
15 15
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Bid Tabulation1. Bid Tabulation
2. Bid Document2. Bid Document
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
This agenda request was tabled during the June 23 city council meeting pending clarification of This agenda request was tabled during the June 23 city council meeting pending clarification
of
Dorsetts concrete material supply proposal note reading s concrete material supply proposal note reading No Temperature GuaranteeNo Temperature Guarantee. . Dorsett Dorsett
indicated that this note is now included on all quotes to address the Dorsettindicated that this note is now included on all quotes to address the Dorsetts concern that trucks may
s concern that trucks may
not be unloaded in a timely manner or that the concrete temperature can be adversely impacted when not be unloaded in a timely manner or that the concrete temperature can be adversely
impacted when
the ambient temperatures exceed 95the ambient temperatures exceed 95--degrees. degrees.
The original note reading The original note reading No Temperature GuaranteeNo Temperature Guaranteeis now revised to read is now revised to read High ambient High ambient
temperature (95°+ temperatures) may negatively impact product temperature/suitability at delivery. Seller temperature (95°+ temperatures) may negatively impact product temperature/suitability
at delivery. Seller
does not guarantee suitable product temperature range of approximately 90°does not guarantee suitable product temperature range of approximately 90°--9595 at delivery under high at
delivery under high
ambient temperature conditions unless buyer has preambient temperature conditions unless buyer has pre--ordered ice or retarder to accompany product being ordered ice or retarder to
accompany product being
delivered in an attempt to maintain a suitable temperature. Should product unloading be delayed to the delivered in an attempt to maintain a suitable temperature. Should product unloading
be delayed to the delivered in an attempt to maintain a suitable temperature. Should product unloading be delayed to the delivered in an attempt to maintain a suitable temperature.
Should product unloading be delayed to the
extent that the additional precautions taken to maintain a suitable temperature range fail or, if for any extent that the additional precautions taken to maintain a suitable temperature
range fail or, if for any
reason the product deteriorates and becomes unusable through no fault or negligence of the seller, no reason the product deteriorates and becomes unusable through no fault or negligence
of the seller, no
guarantee by seller shall apply. guarantee by seller shall apply.
The revised language is acceptable to city staff. A contingency price for retarder was added to the The revised language is acceptable to city staff. A contingency price for retarder
was added to the
quote. All prices provided in the original quote remain the same. quote. All prices provided in the original quote remain the same.
Agenda Request Submitted for the June 23 meeting:Agenda Request Submitted for the June 23 meeting:
Advertised, Sealed Bid #14024 Advertised, Sealed Bid #14024 Ready Mix Concrete was opened and read on June 6, 2014. Ready Mix Concrete was opened and read on June 6, 2014.
The bid was advertised in the Houston Chronicle and posted on the City of La Porte website. This is the second The bid was advertised in the Houston Chronicle and posted on the City
of La Porte website. This is the second
bid for this item. No bids were received for the initial bid. bid for this item. No bids were received for the initial bid.
Bid #14024 requests were sent to seven (7) vendors, with one (1) returning bid. Dorsett is the one bidder with Bid #14024 requests were sent to seven (7) vendors, with one (1) returning
bid. Dorsett is the one bidder with
pricing as follows;pricing as follows;
3000 psi Concrete 700 cubic yards @ $110.00 per yard $77,000.00 3000 psi Concrete 700 cubic yards @ $110.00 per
yard $77,000.00
Fuel surcharge per load 80 loads @ $ 20.00 per load $ 1,600.00 Fuel surcharge per load 80 loads @ $ 20.00 per load
$ 1,600.00
Environmental Fee 80 loads @ $ 7.00 per load $ 560.00 Environmental Fee 80 loads @ $ 7.00
per load $ 560.00
Delivery fee< 6 yards 3 loads @ $150.00 per load Delivery fee< 6 yards 3 loads @ $150.00 per load
$ $
450.00 $79,610.00
$79,610.00
The delivery fee of $150 per load for deliveries less than six yards is rarely utilized. The delivery fee of $150 per load for deliveries less than six yards is rarely utilized.
Staff recommends awarding the contract to Dorsett in the amount of $79,610.00 with a total authorization of Staff recommends awarding the contract to Dorsett in the amount of $79,610.00
with a total authorization of
$87,510 including a 10% contingency. This is for the purchase of concrete materials for street repairs performed $87,510 including a 10% contingency. This is for the purchase of concrete
materials for street repairs performed
by city crews.
Proposed Funding Method for the total authorization of $87,510 (June 2014 to July 2015): Proposed Funding Method for the total authorization of $87,510 (June 2014 to July 2015):
FY 14 Drainage Fund 019, Budgeted and Encumbered Currently $ 8,599 \[FY 14\]FY 14 Drainage Fund 019, Budgeted and Encumbered Currently $ 8,599
\[FY 14\]
FY 14 Street Division Budget, Budgeted and Encumbered Currently $ 1,790 \[FY 14\]FY 14 Street Division Budget, Budgeted and Encumbered Currently $ 1,790 \[FY
14\]
FY 14 Street Tax Fund 033, Utilize Project Under Run (Handicap Ramps) $14,611 \[FY 14\]FY 14 Street Tax Fund 033, Utilize Project Under Run (Handicap Ramps) $14,611 \[FY 14\]
FY 15 Portion of Annual $250,000 InFY 15 Portion of Annual $250,000 In--House Paving Materials Budget House Paving Materials Budget $62,510 $62,510 \[FY 15\] \[FY
15\]
Total: $87,510Total:
$87,510
The estimated quantities are anticipated use throughout the remainder of FY 14 and the first half of FY 15. Some The estimated quantities are anticipated use throughout the remainder
of FY 14 and the first half of FY 15. Some
of the locations are as follows:of the locations are as follows:
Roseberry at Quiet Hill IntersectionRoseberry at Quiet Hill IntersectionCarlow & Catlett Ln IntersectionCarlow & Catlett Ln Intersection
Meadow Place@ Glen Meadow Meadow Place@ Glen Meadow Carlow @ Cedarmont Carlow @ Cedarmont
3619 Gladwyne Ln3619 Gladwyne LnMockingbird @ Hummingbird Mockingbird @ Hummingbird
4943 Meadow Place4943 Meadow PlaceMockingbird at Robin IntersectionMockingbird at Robin Intersection
Valley Brook @ Valley View Valley Brook @ Valley View North FarringtonNorth Farrington
Heather Springs @ Sugarcreek Heather Springs @ Sugarcreek 5429 Stonecreek inlet repair 5429 Stonecreek inlet repair
714 North 12th 5409 Stonecreek curb repair 5409 Stonecreek curb repair
11311 Elmwood 11311 Elmwood Inlet Repair Canyon SpringsInlet Repair Canyon Springs
Myrtle Creek & Canyon CreekMyrtle Creek & Canyon Creek821 Willow Creek curb repair821 Willow Creek curb repair
Other locations to be determined. Other locations to be determined.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action to award the bid for concrete materials to Dorsett in the amount of $87,510 Consider approval or other action to award the bid for concrete materials
to Dorsett in the amount of $87,510
including the bid price of $79,610 plus $7,900 (10%) contingency. including the bid price of $79,610 plus $7,900 (10%) contingency.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Traci Leach Traci Leach Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Administration Administration
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Bid Tabulation1. Bid Tabulation
2. Observer Postal Notification2. Observer Postal Notification
3. Repealing Ordinance3. Repealing Ordinance
4. Original Ordinance4. Original Ordinance
5. Supporting Documentation5. Supporting Documentation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
rdrd
This item was tabled at the June 23This item was tabled at the June 23 City Council meeting after questions were raised regarding the City Council meeting after questions were raised
regarding the
circulation data originally submitted. The Bay Area Observer has supplied additional information to circulation data originally submitted. The Bay Area Observer has supplied additional
information to
verify the circulation data.verify the circulation data.
Agenda Request as Submitted at the June 23, 2014 Council meeting:Agenda Request as Submitted at the June 23, 2014 Council meeting:
The City currently uses the Houston Chronicle as the official newspaper for legal advertisements. Since the The City currently uses the Houston Chronicle as the official newspaper for
legal advertisements. Since the
closing of the Bayshore Sun, the City has not had a local paper that met the requirements to be designated as an closing of the Bayshore Sun, the City has not had a local paper that
met the requirements to be designated as an
official paper for the purposes of legal advertisements. official paper for the purposes of legal advertisements.
However, that situation has now changed. The Bay Area Observer has officially met all of the requirements to However, that situation has now changed. The Bay Area Observer has officially
met all of the requirements to
be designated as the Citybe designated as the Citys official paper. The requirements are:s official paper. The requirements are:
Published at least once per week; and Published at least once per week; and
Possession of a second class postal classification; and Possession of a second class postal classification; and
Devote not less than 25% of total column lineage to general interest items; and Devote not less than 25% of total column lineage to general interest items; and
Published continuously for 12 months Published continuously for 12 months
Quotes were solicited through the CityQuotes were solicited through the Citys Purchasing Department and two responses were receiveds Purchasing Department and two responses were received--one
from the one from the
Houston Chronicle and a second from the Bay Area Observer. The bid tab is attached for reference. The Houston Chronicle and a second from the Bay Area Observer. The bid tab is attached
for reference. The
Observers quote for legal advertisements is significantly lower than that proposed by the Chronicle. Additionally, s quote for legal advertisements is significantly lower than that
proposed by the Chronicle. Additionally,
submission of ads to the Observer will be much easier (can be submitted the same week).submission of ads to the Observer will be much easier (can be submitted the same week).
At this time, staff is recommending that the Council designate the Bay Area Observer as the CityAt this time, staff is recommending that the Council designate the Bay Area Observer
as the Citys official paper.s official paper.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of an ordinance repealing ordinance No. 2010Consider approval or other action of an ordinance repealing ordinance No. 2010--3303; and 3303; and
Consider approval or other action to designate the Bay Area Observer as the CityConsider approval or other action to designate the Bay Area Observer as the Citys official newspaper
for legal s official newspaper for legal
advertisements.advertisements.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Eric Ensey Eric Ensey Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The Applicant (Jose Angel Sandoval, Jr.) is seeking to purchase a .809 acre parcel of land known as Reserve 1, The Applicant (Jose Angel Sandoval, Jr.) is seeking to purchase a .809
acre parcel of land known as Reserve 1,
Fairmont Park Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Property Owner (Eddie V. Gray, Trustee) and Fairmont Park Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Property Owner
(Eddie V. Gray, Trustee) and
desires to construct his single family residence on the property. The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning desires to construct his single family residence on the property.
The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning
of the property from GC, General Commercial, to Rof the property from GC, General Commercial, to R--1, Low Density Residential.1, Low Density Residential.
Planning and Zoning Commission RecommendationPlanning and Zoning Commission Recommendation::
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the June 19, 2014 meeting concerning this The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the June 19,
2014 meeting concerning this
rezoning request. No public hearing notice responses were received by the City and nobody testified for or against rezoning request. No public hearing notice responses were received
by the City and nobody testified for or against
the application at the meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning of the the application at the meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the rezoning of the
subject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial to Rsubject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial to Rsubject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial
to Rsubject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial to R----1, Low Density Residential, to allow for 1, Low Density Residential, to allow for 1, Low Density Residential,
to allow for 1, Low Density Residential, to allow for
future construction of a single family residence. The Commissionfuture construction of a single family residence. The Commissions approval was subject to the condition that s approval
was subject to the condition that
applicant be required to vacate that portion of the existing plat designated as Reserve 1. The applicant shall have applicant be required to vacate that portion of the existing plat
designated as Reserve 1. The applicant shall have
180 days from the City Council180 days from the City Councils approval of the rezoning request to secure the necessary plat approval, or said s approval of the rezoning request to
secure the necessary plat approval, or said
rezoning would not take effect.rezoning would not take effect.
Background Information:Background Information:
The subject site is approximately 0.809 acres and is located on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of The subject site is approximately 0.809 acres and is located on Farrington
Boulevard just north and east of
Fairmont Parkway. The legal description of the parcel is Reserve 1, Fairmont Park East Business Park Reserves Fairmont Parkway. The legal description of the parcel is Reserve 1, Fairmont
Park East Business Park Reserves
1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Attached C is a copy of the recorded subdivision plat.1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Attached C is a copy of the recorded subdivision plat.
The site is currently zoned GC, General Commercial, and is vacant. The attached Zoning Map Exhibit shows the The site is currently zoned GC, General Commercial, and is vacant. The
attached Zoning Map Exhibit shows the
zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following
table summarizes the surrounding zoning
and land uses:
ZoningZoningLand UseLand Use
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
North
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
GC, General GC, General Dollar General Dollar General
South
CommercialCommercial(10405 W. Fairmont (10405 W. Fairmont
Parkway) and Parkway) and
Millennium Car Care Millennium Car Care
(10401 W. Fairmont (10401 W. Fairmont
Parkway)Parkway)
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
West
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
East
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
The City of La Porte The City of La Portes Land Use Map, as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan, identifies this parcel as low s Land Use Map, as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan,
identifies this parcel as low
density residential. Low Density Residential is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as consisting of single family density residential. Low Density Residential is defined in the Comprehensive
Plan as consisting of single family
residential uses with minimum lot area ranging from 4,500 to 43,560 square feet.residential uses with minimum lot area ranging from 4,500 to 43,560 square feet.
The subject site is part of the Fairmont Park East Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 subdivision plat, which The subject site is part of the Fairmont Park East Business Park
Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 subdivision plat, which
specifically identifies all reserve lots as commercial properties. As a result, the applicant will need to apply for and specifically identifies all reserve lots as commercial properties.
As a result, the applicant will need to apply for and
receive approval of a subdivision plat in accordance with City requirements that will remove the commercial receive approval of a subdivision plat in accordance with City requirements
that will remove the commercial
restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction
on the subject parcel from the existing plat.
Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendation to conditionally approve the rezoning s recommendation
to conditionally approve the rezoning
request. The proposed rezoning is consistent with all applicable zoning regulations and the Cityrequest. The proposed rezoning is consistent with all applicable zoning regulations and
the Citys Comprehensive s Comprehensive
Plan.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
1.Conduct public hearing.Conduct public hearing.
2.Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve
Rezone Request #14Rezone Request #14--92000001, rezoning the referenced property from GC to R92000001, rezoning the referenced property from GC to R--1.1.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
E. Ensey E. Ensey Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Ordinance1. Ordinance
2. P&Z Recommendation Letter2. P&Z Recommendation Letter
3. Vicinity Map3. Vicinity Map
4. Zoning Map4. Zoning Map
5. Land Use Map5. Land Use Map
6. Fairmont Park East Business Park 6. Fairmont Park East Business Park
Subdivision PlatSubdivision Plat
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The Applicant (Jose Angel Sandoval, Jr.) is seeking to purchase a .809 acre parcel of land known as Reserve 1, The Applicant (Jose Angel Sandoval, Jr.) is seeking to purchase a .809
acre parcel of land known as Reserve 1,
Fairmont Park Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Property Owner (Eddie V. Gray, Trustee) and Fairmont Park Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Property Owner
(Eddie V. Gray, Trustee) and
desires to construct his single family residence on the property. The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning desires to construct his single family residence on the property.
The applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning
of the property from GC, General Commercial, to Rof the property from GC, General Commercial, to R--1, Low Density Residential.1, Low Density Residential.
Planning and Zoning Commission RecommendationPlanning and Zoning Commission Recommendation::
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the June 19, 2014 meeting concerning this The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the June 19,
2014 meeting concerning this The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the June 19, 2014 meeting concerning this The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a
public hearing at the June 19, 2014 meeting concerning this
rezoning request. No public hearing notice responses were received by the City and nobody testified for or against rezoning request. No public hearing notice responses were received
by the City and nobody testified for or against
the application at the meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning of the the application at the meeting. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the rezoning of the
subject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial to Rsubject property by Mr. Sandoval from GC, General Commercial to R--1, Low Density Residential, to allow for 1, Low Density
Residential, to allow for
future construction of a single family residence. The Commissionfuture construction of a single family residence. The Commissions approval was subject to the condition that s approval
was subject to the condition that
applicant be required to vacate that portion of the existing plat designated as Reserve 1. The applicant shall have applicant be required to vacate that portion of the existing plat
designated as Reserve 1. The applicant shall have
180 days from the City Council180 days from the City Councils approval of the rezoning request to secure the necessary plat approval, or said s approval of the rezoning request to
secure the necessary plat approval, or said
rezoning would not take effect.rezoning would not take effect.
Background Information:Background Information:
The subject site is approximately 0.809 acres and is located on Farrington Boulevard just north and east of The subject site is approximately 0.809 acres and is located on Farrington
Boulevard just north and east of
Fairmont Parkway. The legal description of the parcel is Reserve 1, Fairmont Park East Business Park Reserves Fairmont Parkway. The legal description of the parcel is Reserve 1, Fairmont
Park East Business Park Reserves
1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Attached C is a copy of the recorded subdivision plat.1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Attached C is a copy of the recorded subdivision plat.
The site is currently zoned GC, General Commercial, and is vacant. The attached Zoning Map Exhibit shows the The site is currently zoned GC, General Commercial, and is vacant. The
attached Zoning Map Exhibit shows the
zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following table summarizes the surrounding zoning zoning of the subject property and surrounding properties. The following
table summarizes the surrounding zoning
and land uses:
ZoningZoningLand UseLand Use
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
North
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
GC, General GC, General Dollar General Dollar General
South
CommercialCommercial(10405 W. Fairmont (10405 W. Fairmont
Parkway) and Parkway) and
Millennium Car Care Millennium Car Care
(10401 W. Fairmont (10401 W. Fairmont
Parkway)Parkway)
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
West
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
R-1, Low 1, Low Existing single family Existing single family
East
Density Density residential (Fairmont residential (Fairmont
ResidentialResidentialPark East Park East
Subdivision)Subdivision)
The City of La Porte The City of La Portes Land Use Map, as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan, identifies this parcel as low s Land Use Map, as adopted in the Comprehensive Plan,
identifies this parcel as low
density residential. Low Density Residential is defined in the Comprehensive Plan as consisting of single family density residential. Low Density Residential is defined in the Comprehensive
Plan as consisting of single family
residential uses with minimum lot area ranging from 4,500 to 43,560 square feet.residential uses with minimum lot area ranging from 4,500 to 43,560 square feet.
The subject site is part of the Fairmont Park East Business Park Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 subdivision plat, which The subject site is part of the Fairmont Park East Business Park
Reserves 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 subdivision plat, which
specifically identifies all reserve lots as commercial properties. As a result, the applicant will need to apply for and specifically identifies all reserve lots as commercial properties.
As a result, the applicant will need to apply for and
receive approval of a subdivision plat in accordance with City requirements that will remove the commercial receive approval of a subdivision plat in accordance with City requirements
that will remove the commercial
restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction on the subject parcel from the existing plat.restriction
on the subject parcel from the existing plat.
Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commission Staff concurs with the Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendation to conditionally approve the rezoning s recommendation
to conditionally approve the rezoning
request. The proposed rezoning is consistent with all applicable zoning regulations and the Cityrequest. The proposed rezoning is consistent with all applicable zoning regulations and
the Citys Comprehensive s Comprehensive
Plan.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
1.Conduct public hearing.Conduct public hearing.
2.Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve Consider approval or other action on a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve
Rezone Request #14Rezone Request #14--92000001, rezoning the referenced property from GC to R92000001, rezoning the referenced property from GC to R--1.1.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
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FUTURE LAND USE
LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (NEW)
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MIXED USE (NEW)
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NEW)
BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL
MAIN STREET (NEW)
BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL (NEW)
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (NEW)
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (NEW)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (NEW)
PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Utility Fund (003) Utility Fund (003)
David Mick David Mick Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Public Works Public Works
Department:
$231,000 FY 14 $231,000 FY 14
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$306,000 FY 14 $306,000 FY 14
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Consultant Evaluation1. Consultant Evaluation
2. Excerpt from 2009 Water Master Plan2. Excerpt from 2009 Water Master Plan
3. Engineering Proposal3. Engineering Proposal
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The FY 14 budget includes a Utility Fund Capital Improvement project to replace the electrical service and The FY 14 budget includes a Utility Fund Capital Improvement project to replace
the electrical service and
controls for city Water Well #controls for city Water Well #s 1 and 2 located at the Hillridge Water Plant (north end of Fairmont Park). The s 1 and 2 located at the Hillridge Water
Plant (north end of Fairmont Park). The
project is funded at $231,000. Last month Shrader Engineering completed an evaluation of the plant and project is funded at $231,000. Last month Shrader Engineering completed an evaluation
of the plant and
recommended a phasing strategy for improvements to the entire plant over the next 5 recommended a phasing strategy for improvements to the entire plant over the next 5 10 years totaling
nearly 10 years totaling nearly
$1.9 million. The report is attached. $1.9 million. The report is attached.
Phase 1 of the improvements consists of the anticipated 2014 project to replace the electrical service and controls Phase 1 of the improvements consists of the anticipated 2014 project
to replace the electrical service and controls
for the two water wells with an updated cost estimate for design and construction of $306,000, or $75,000 in over for the two water wells with an updated cost estimate for design and
construction of $306,000, or $75,000 in over
staffs 2013 budget estimate of $231,000. Staff proposes to fund the budget increase utilizing a portion of the s 2013 budget estimate of $231,000. Staff proposes to fund the budget
increase utilizing a portion of the
$200,000 budget under$200,000 budget under--run for the Water Plant #5 ground storage tank replacement (construction contract run for the Water Plant #5 ground storage tank replacement
(construction contract
awarded April 28, 2014). awarded April 28, 2014). awarded April 28, 2014). awarded April 28, 2014).
Staff recommends proceeding with the design and future construction of the Phase 1 improvements. Shrader Staff recommends proceeding with the design and future construction of the
Phase 1 improvements. Shrader
Engineering submitted a proposal for design and basic bidding and construction services for the Phase 1 Engineering submitted a proposal for design and basic bidding and construction
services for the Phase 1
improvements in the amount of $18,268. improvements in the amount of $18,268.
Benefits:
Phased improvements to the Hillridge Water Plant will ensure the cityPhased improvements to the Hillridge Water Plant will ensure the citys ability to maintain water pressure in the
s ability to maintain water pressure in the
system and provide ground water as needed for normal operations and during emergency outages. system and provide ground water as needed for normal operations and during emergency outages.
Liabilities:
Current Request: The existing control equipment is obsolete and not up to current codes. Salvaged parts are Current Request: The existing control equipment is obsolete and not up
to current codes. Salvaged parts are
increasingly difficult to find. If the controller is out, one of the two wells will be lost with the remaining well increasingly difficult to find. If the controller is out, one of
the two wells will be lost with the remaining well
operating on the rightoperating on the right--angle drive. Without controls and the rightangle drive. Without controls and the right--angle drive operating, staff would need to be
onangle drive operating, staff would need to be on-
hand much of the time to avoid overflowing the storage tanks. hand much of the time to avoid overflowing the storage tanks.
Future Phases: The 2009 Water Master Plan for the city identified a need for expanded booster pump capacity at Future Phases: The 2009 Water Master Plan for the city identified a
need for expanded booster pump capacity at
this location around 2020. The age and condition of the existing plant infrastructure also dictate a need for future this location around 2020. The age and condition of the existing
plant infrastructure also dictate a need for future
improvements.
Operating Costs: Operating Costs:
No significant change in operating costs associated with the Phase 1 improvements. With future phases the No significant change in operating costs associated with the Phase 1 improvements.
With future phases the
operating costs will both reduce (due to new equipment) and increase (due to more equipment) with upgrades operating costs will both reduce (due to new equipment) and increase (due to
more equipment) with upgrades
necessary either way to maintain the water plant. necessary either way to maintain the water plant.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action for the following items: Consider approval or other action for the following items:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Shrader Engineering in the Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement
with Shrader Engineering in the
amount of $18,268 for design and basic bid and construction coordination services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge amount of $18,268 for design and basic bid and construction coordination
services for Phase 1 of the Hillridge
Water Plant Improvements including new controls for city water well #Water Plant Improvements including new controls for city water well #s 1 and 2. s 1 and 2.
Increase the FY 14 budget for these Phase 1 improvements to the Hillridge Water Plant from $231,000 to Increase the FY 14 budget for these Phase 1 improvements to the Hillridge Water
Plant from $231,000 to
$306,000. The $75,000 increase is to be funded from a $200,000 project under$306,000. The $75,000 increase is to be funded from a $200,000 project under--run for the Water Plant #5
project run for the Water Plant #5 project
awarded April 28, 2014.awarded April 28, 2014.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
CityofLaPorte
HillridgeWaterPlant
ElectricalEvaluation
Preparedfor:CityofLaPorte
Revision:1
Preparedby:
TBPENo.F527
June6,2014
SEINo.4324CLP
ElectricalEvaluationΑRev.1ShraderEngineeringInc.
CityofLaPorteΑHillridgeWaterPlant
Introduction
TheCityofLaPortehasrequestedanelectricalevaluationoftheHillridgeWaterPlantat10220
HillridgeRoadLaPorte,Texas77571.Thepurposeofthisevaluationistoprovideoptionsand
recommendationsforreplacingthepumpbuildingandelectricalequipmentservingthetwo
wells.Inaddition,aroughorderofmagnitudecostestimateisprovidedforeachoptionaswell
asrecommendationsforphasingconstructiontomeetthe/źƷǤƭbudgetaryrequirements.
Analysis
Duetothedeterioratedstateofthepumpbuildingandelectricalequipment,itis
recommendedthatthepumpbuilding,allelectricalequipmentinsidethepumpbuilding,and
theelectricalequipmentservingthewellsbereplaced.Thiswillallowthefacilitytobebrought
uptoCodeandcurrentsafetystandards.Theoptionslistedbelowdetailthevarioussolutions
toaccomplishthistask.
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Thisoptionconsistsofconstructinganewconcretemasonryunitbuildingthatincludesa
controlroom,pumproomandchlorineroom.Thenewbuildingwillbeconstructedtothe
eastoftheexisting100HPwellsite.Thenewbuildingwillcontainallelectricalequipmentto
runtheboosterpumpsandtwowells.Constructionwillbesplitintothreephasesas
follows:
Phase1ΑControlRoomandWellEquipment
Constructductbankfromproposedcontrolroomlocationtoeachwellsite.
Stuboutconduitsforfuturepumproom,chlorineroom,generator,andcontrolsto
existinggroundstoragetank.
Constructcontrolroomwithprovisionsforfutureexpansion.
New800Aelectricalservicesizedtorunfullloadofwaterplant.
Installmotorcontrolcenterinsidecontrolroomwithmaincircuitbreaker,surge
protector,phasefailrelay,powermonitor,automatictransferswitch,solidstate
reducedvoltagestarters(softstarts)forwellmotors,andmotorprotectionunit
(Multilin).
Install480:120/208Vlowvoltagetransformerandpanelboard.
Temporarilyreroutewellcallsignalsfromexistingwellstarterstonewstarters.
InstallNEMA4Xstainlesssteelterminalboxesandsurgeprotectorsateachwell.
Demolishexistingwellstartersandservicerackat250HPwellsite.
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Phase2ΑPumpRoom,ChlorineRoom,andBoosterPumpEquipment
Completeductbanktoboosterpumpsandchlorineroom.
Completeductbanktowaterplantsiteforgroundstoragetankpowerandcontrols.
Constructpumproomandchlorineroomnexttocontrolroom.
Installadditionalsectionstomotorcontrolcenterwithfullvoltagenonreversing
starterforone(1)40HPboosterpump,fullvoltagenonreversingstartersfortwo(2)
60HPboosterpumps,andautosensorypanel.
Installsolidstatecontrollerandbackupcontrols.
Installminipowerzone,leveltransmitter,backuplevelpressureswitchesin
enclosureatgroundstoragetank.
Demolishexistingbuildingandelectricalequipment.Ifequipmentisingood
condition,itmaybesalvaged.
Phase3Generator
Completeductbanktoautomatictransferswitchfromgenerator.
Install600KWnaturalgasgeneratorwithsoundattenuationlevel2enclosurejust
northofthe100HPwellsitenexttonewbuilding.Generatorissizedtocarryfull
loadofwaterplant.
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Thisoptionconsistsofconstructinganewconcretemasonryunitbuildingthatincludesa
controlroom,pumproomandchlorineroom.Thenewbuildingwillbeconstructedacross
thedrivewayfromthegroundstoragetankatthewaterplantsite.Theelectricalequipment
thatservesthetwowellswillbereplacedatthe250Hpwellsite.Constructionwillbesplit
intofourphasesasfollows:
Phase1ΑRemoteWellSite
Installnewservicepolewithpowercompanymeterand600Adisconnect.Serviceis
sizedtorunbothwellssimultaneously.
Installnewmotorcontrolcenterat250HPwellsitewithmaincircuitbreaker,surge
protector,phasefailrelay,powermonitor,automatictransferswitch,
480V:120/208Vlowvoltagetransformer,lowvoltagepanelboard,autosensory
panel,solidstatereducedvoltagestarters(softstarts)forwellmotors,andmotor
protectionunit(Multilin).
ThemotorcontrolcenterwillbehousedinaNEMA3Rdropover,nonwalkin
enclosure.
Installsolidstatecontrollerandcontrols.
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InstallNEMA4Xstainlesssteelterminalboxesandsurgeprotectorsateachwell.
Reroutewellcallsignalsfromexistingwellstarterstonewstarters.
Demolishexistingwellstartersandservicerackat250HPwellsite.
Phase2ΑPlantSite
Phase2maybedividedintotwoseparatephasesuponrequest.Thecurrentproposed
constructionphasingisdeterminedtominimizecoordinationpitfallsandtobethemost
costeffectivesolutionoverall.
Installductbankforfiberopticconnectionbetweensolidstatecontrollerat250HP
wellsiteandwaterplantsolidstatecontroller.
Constructbuildingwithcontrolroom,pumproom,andchlorineroomacrossthe
driveway,eastofthegroundstoragetank.
Installnewservicepolewithpowercompanymeterand300Adisconnect.Serviceis
sizedtorunallboosterpumpsandmiscellaneouselectricalequipment.
Installmotorcontrolcenterwithmaincircuitbreaker,surgeprotector,phasefail
monitor,powermonitor,automatictransferswitch,fullvoltagenonreversing
starterforone(1)40HPboosterpump,fullvoltagenonreversingstartersfortwo(2)
60HPboosterpumps,andautosensorypanel.
Install480V:120/208Vlowvoltagetransformerandpanelboard.
Installsolidstatecontrollerandbackupcontrols.
Installgroundstoragetankleveltransmitterandbackuplevelpressureswitchesin
autosensorypanel.
Demolishexistingbuildingandelectricalequipment.Anyequipmentmaybe
salvagedatCityrequest,andwillbeturnedovertoCitybycontractorduring
construction.
Phase3ΑGeneratoratRemoteWellSite
Installductbankfromautomatictransferswitchtogenerator.
Install400KWnaturalgasgeneratorwithsoundattenuationlevel2enclosureat
250HPwellsite.Generatorissizedtocarrybothwells.
Phase4ΑGeneratoratPlantSite
Completeductbankfromautomatictransferswitchtogenerator.
Install250KWnaturalgasgeneratorwithsoundattenuationlevel2enclosureat
waterplantsite.Generatorissizedtocarryfullloadofwaterplantsite.
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Thisoptionconsistsofconstructinganewconcretemasonryunitbuildingthatincludesa
controlroom,pumproomandchlorineroom.Thenewbuildingwillbeconstructedin
stagestoreplacetheexistingbuildingwhereitiscurrentlylocated.Theelectrical
equipmentthatservesthetwowellswillbereplacedatthe250Hpwellsite.Construction
willbesplitintofourphasesasfollows:
Phase1ΑRemoteWellSite
Installnewservicepolewithpowercompanymeterand600Adisconnect.Serviceis
sizedtorunbothwellssimultaneously.
Installnewmotorcontrolcenterat250HPwellsitewithmaincircuitbreaker,surge
protector,phasefailrelay,powermonitor,automatictransferswitch,
480V:120/208Vlowvoltagetransformer,lowvoltagepanelboard,autosensory
panel,solidstatereducedvoltagestarters(softstarts)forwellmotors,andmotor
protectionunit(Multilin).
ThemotorcontrolcenterwillbehousedinaNEMA3Rdropover,nonwalkin
enclosure.
Installsolidstatecontrollerandcontrols.
InstallNEMA4Xstainlesssteelterminalboxesandsurgeprotectorsateachwell.
Reroutewellcallsignalsfromexistingwellstarterstonewstarters.
Demolishexistingwellstartersandservicerackat250HPwellsite.
Phase2ΑPlantSite
Phase2maybedividedintotwoseparatephasesuponrequest.Thecurrentproposed
constructionphasingisdeterminedtominimizecoordinationpitfallsandtobethemost
costeffectivesolutionoverall.
Installductbankforfiberopticconnectionbetweensolidstatecontrollerat250HP
wellsiteandwaterplantsolidstatecontroller.
Demolishexistingbuildingandconstructnewbuildinginstagessoastohave
minimalplantdowntime.
Installnewservicepolewithpowercompanymeterand300Adisconnect.Serviceis
sizedtorunthreeallboosterpumpsandmiscellaneouselectricalequipment.
Installmotorcontrolcenterwithmaincircuitbreaker,surgeprotector,phasefail
monitor,powermonitor,automatictransferswitch,fullvoltagenonreversing
starterforone(1)40HPboosterpump,fullvoltagenonreversingstartersfortwo(2)
60HPboosterpumps,andautosensorypanel.
Install480V:120/208Vlowvoltagetransformerandpanelboard.
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Installsolidstatecontrollerandbackupcontrols.
Installgroundstoragetankleveltransmitterandbackuplevelpressureswitchesin
autosensorypanel.
Completedemolitionofexistingbuildingandelectricalequipment.Ifequipmentisin
goodcondition,itmaybesalvaged.
Phase3ΑGeneratoratRemoteWellSite
Installductbankfromautomatictransferswitchtogenerator.
Install400KWnaturalgasgeneratorwithsoundattenuationlevel2enclosureat
250HPwellsite.Generatorissizedtocarrybothwells.
Phase4ΑGeneratoratPlantSite
Completeductbankfromautomatictransferswitchtogenerator.
Install250KWnaturalgasgeneratorwithsoundattenuationlevel2enclosureat
waterplantsite.Generatorissizedtocarryfullloadofwaterplantsite.
ProbableCostofConstruction
Thefollowingareroughorderofmagnitudeestimatesforthecostofconstructionasdescribed
inthisevaluation.Roughorderofmagnitudecostisdefinedas±35%asinstalledthrougha
competitivelybidcontract.Estimatescanberefinedduringdetaileddesign.
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Phase1$299,200.00$321,900.00
Phase2$618,500.00$665,400.00
Phase3$677,300.00$731,500.00
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Total$1,595,000.00$1,718,800.00
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Phase1$263,300.00$282,400.00
Phase2$679,900.00$731,800.00
Phase3*$481,100.00$519,600.00
Phase4**$334,500.00$361,600.00
Total$1,758,800.00$1,895,400.00
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Phase3withdieselgeneratorand24hoursubbasetank:$250,700.00$270,800.00
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Phase4withdieselgeneratorand24hoursubbasetank:$208,800.00$225,500.00
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Phase1$263,300.00$282,400.00
Phase2$742,400.00$799,300.00
Phase3*$481,100.00$519,600.00
Phase4**$334,500.00$361,600.00
Total$1,821,300.00$1,962,900.00
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Phase3withdieselgeneratorand24hoursubbasetank:$250,700.00$270,800.00
**
Phase4withdieselgeneratorand24hoursubbasetank:$208,800.00$225,500.00
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
001 001
M. Dolby M. Dolby Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
61466146--5006 Fiscal 5006 Fiscal
Finance Finance
Department:
Account Number:Account Number:
Services Services
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$95,000.00 $95,000.00
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Other:
$13,200.00 $13,200.00
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Attachments :Attachments :
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Change of paying agent 1. Change of paying agent -- Tri Tri--party agreementparty agreement
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The City of La Porte currently has contracts with the Bank of New York Mellon to serve as the cityThe City of La Porte currently has contracts with the Bank of New York Mellon to serve
as the citys paying s paying
agent on eleven bond issues that are outstanding. The Bank of New York Mellon recently increased the agent on eleven bond issues that are outstanding. The Bank of New York Mellon recently
increased the
administrative fees on processing bond payments from $300 per transaction to $750 per transaction. Finance staff administrative fees on processing bond payments from $300 per transaction
to $750 per transaction. Finance staff
researched and determined that the current depository bank, Amegy Bank also provides paying agent services. researched and determined that the current depository bank, Amegy Bank also
provides paying agent services.
Amegy Bank administrative fees are $350 per transaction. In order to change the paying agent for the outstanding Amegy Bank administrative fees are $350 per transaction. In order to
change the paying agent for the outstanding
bond issues, a tribond issues, a tri--party agreement must be executed that would terminate Bank of New York Mellon as the party agreement must be executed that would terminate Bank
of New York Mellon as the
current paying agent and establish Amegy Bank of the replacement paying agent. The Bank of New York Mellon current paying agent and establish Amegy Bank of the replacement paying agent.
The Bank of New York Mellon
is charging us a oneis charging us a one-- time termination fee of $5,500; however, total annual savings after this year will be time termination fee of $5,500; however, total annual
savings after this year will be
approximately $4,400 dollars.approximately $4,400 dollars.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of Resignation, Appointment and Consider approval or other action of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of Resignation,
Appointment and
Acceptance with Amegy Bank to serve as paying agent for the CityAcceptance with Amegy Bank to serve as paying agent for the Citys outstanding bonds.s outstanding bonds.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR
AGREEMENT OF RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
AGREEMENT OF RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
, dated as of July __,
2014, by and among the City of La Porte, Texas (th, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company,
National Association Prior Paying Agent/ Registrar, and Amegy Bank National Association (the
Paying Agent/Registrar
RECITALS:
WHEREAS
, the Issuer has previously issued the series of ) listed
on Exhibit A hereto, currently outstanding under the Ordinances Ordinances) listed on
Exhibit A hereto;
WHEREAS
, the Issuer desires to remove the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar and appoint the Successor
Paying Agent/Registrar to succeed the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar in such capacities under the Ordinances;
and
WHEREAS
, the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar is willing to accept such appointment as Successor
Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances;
NOW, THEREFORE
, the Issuer, the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar and the Successor Paying
Agent/Registrar, for and in consideration of the premises of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, hereby consent and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
THE PRIOR PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR
SECTION 1.01
The Prior Paying Agent/Registrar hereby acknowledges receipt of notice of its
removal from the City in accordance with the terms of the Ordinances, or the waiver of such notice requirement
by the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar, as the case may be. The Prior Paying Agent/Registrar is hereby removed
as Paying Agent/Registrar (including, but not limited to, the roles of authenticating agent, bond registrar,
transfer agent) under the Ordinances.
SECTION 1.02
The Prior Paying Agent/Registrar hereby assigns, transfers, delivers and confirms to
the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar all right, title and interest of the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar in and to
the rights and responsibilities as such under the Ordinances. The Prior Paying Agent/Registrar shall execute
and deliver such further documents, instruments, and certificates and shall do such other things as the Successor
Paying Agent/Registrar and the Issuer may reasonably require as to more fully and certainly vest and confirm in
the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar all the rights and powers hereby assigned, transferred, delivered and
confirmed to the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar.
ARTICLE II
THE ISSUER
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SECTION 2.01
The Issuer hereby accepts the removal of the Prior Paying Agent/Registrar as Paying
Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances.
SECTION 2.02
All conditions relating the appointment of Amegy Bank National Association as
Successor Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances have been met by the Issuer, and the Issuer hereby
appoints the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar as Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances with like effect
as if originally named as Paying Agent/Registrar in the Ordinances.
ARTICLE III
THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE
SECTION 3.01
The Successor Paying Agent/Registrar hereby represents and warrants to the Prior
Paying Agent/Registrar and to the Issuer that the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar is qualified to act as Paying
Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances.
SECTION 3.02
The Successor Paying Agent/Registrar hereby accepts its appointment as Successor
Paying Agent/Registrar under theOrdinances and accepts the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the Prior
Paying Agent/Registrar as Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances, upon the terms and conditions set
forth therein, with like effect as if originally named as Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances.
ARTICLE IV
MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION 4.01
This Agreement and the removal, appointment and acceptance effected hereby shall
be effective as of the opening of business on July __, 2014
Successor Paying Agent/Registrar as Paying Agent/Registrar under the Ordinances shall commence at the
Effective Date, and the Successor Paying Agent/Registrar shall assume no responsibility for any liability prior
to the Effective Date.
SECTION 4.02
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas.
SECTION 4.03
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall
be an original, but such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF
, the parties hereto have caused this Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement of
Removal, Appointment and Acceptance to be duly executed and acknowledged and their respective seals to be
affixed hereunto and duly attested all as of the day and year first above written.
City of La Porte, Texas,
as Issuer
Attest: By:
Name:
Title:
By: West Fairmont Parkway
Name: La Porte, Texas 77571
Title: Phone: (___) ________
Fax: (___) __________
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The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National
Association, as Prior Paying Agent/Registrar
Attest: By:
Name:
Title:
By: 2001 Bryan Street, 11th Floor
Name: Dallas, Texas 75201
Title: Phone: (___) ________
Fax: (___) __________
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Amegy Bank National Association, as Successor Paying
Agent/Registrar
Attest: By:
Name:
Title:
th
By: 1801 Main Street, 8 Floor
Name: Houston, TX 77002
Title: Attn: Corporate Trust Department
Phone: (713) 232-6036
Fax: (713) 571-5010
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Exhibit A
1.City of La Porte, Texas, Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2002, authorized by ordinance adopted July 22, 2002
2.City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2004, authorized by ordinance adopted October
25, 2004
3.City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005, authorized by ordinance adopted August 22,
2005
4.City of La Porte, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005, authorized by ordinance adopted August
22, 2005
5.City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2006, authorized by ordinance adopted April 24,
2006
6.City of La Porte, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006, authorized by ordinance adopted April 24,
2006
7.City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007, authorized by ordinance adopted May 21,
2007
8.City of La Porte, Texas, Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010, authorized by ordinance adopted April 12,
2010
9.City of La Porte, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, authorized by ordinance
adopted April 12, 2010
10.City of La Porte, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012, authorized by ordinance
adopted February 13, 2012
11.City of La Porte, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, authorized by ordinance
adopted March 24, 2014
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Stephen Barr Stephen Barr Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier Concessionaire, through the City of La Porte, has requested a new fee for Night The Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier Concessionaire, through the City of La Porte,
has requested a new fee for Night
Fishing at the pier, in the amount of $8 per patron during the summer and fall fishing seasons. Upon approval by Fishing at the pier, in the amount of $8 per patron during the summer
and fall fishing seasons. Upon approval by
the Council staff will request an amended agreement from Harris County Commissionerthe Council staff will request an amended agreement from Harris County Commissioners Court changing
s Court changing
Paragraph IV (e) of the agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte effective April 12, 1994 Paragraph IV (e) of the agreement between Harris County and the City of La Porte
effective April 12, 1994
which currently reads as follows:which currently reads as follows:
(e) City shall operate and manage all concessions and collections of gross receipts on the pier in (e) City shall operate and manage all concessions and collections of
gross receipts on the pier in
accordance with Paragraph XII herein. The amount of the fee charged for admission to the pier shall not accordance with Paragraph XII herein. The amount of the fee charged for admission
to the pier shall not
exceed $5 per person, unless the prior approval of the Commissionerexceed $5 per person, unless the prior approval of the Commissioners Court of County is obtaineds Court of County
is obtained
In discussion with Harris County, the Harris County AttorneyIn discussion with Harris County, the Harris County AttorneyIn discussion with Harris County, the Harris County AttorneyIn
discussion with Harris County, the Harris County Attorneys Office has proposed that the said paragraph IV s Office has proposed that the said paragraph IV s Office has proposed that
the said paragraph IV s Office has proposed that the said paragraph IV
(e) of the Agreement be amended to read as follows: (e) of the Agreement be amended to read as follows:
(e) City shall operate and manage all concessions and collections of gross receipts on the pier in (e) City shall operate and manage all concessions and collections of
gross receipts on the pier in
accordance with Paragraph XII herein. The amount of the fee charged for admission to the pier shall not accordance with Paragraph XII herein. The amount of the fee charged for admission
to the pier shall not
exceed $8 per person, unless the prior approval of the Commissionerexceed $8 per person, unless the prior approval of the Commissioners Court of County is obtaineds Court of County
is obtained
Other fees for use of the pier will remain unchanged for day fishing during the year. The new night rate of $8 per Other fees for use of the pier will remain unchanged for day fishing
during the year. The new night rate of $8 per
patron will only be charged on nights during the summer and fall when fishing will be allowed after the daily park patron will only be charged on nights during the summer and fall when
fishing will be allowed after the daily park
closing time of 10pm, and will allow fishing until the following morning (usually Thursdayclosing time of 10pm, and will allow fishing until the following morning (usually Thursday--Saturday
nights) during Saturday nights) during
the season. Night fishing is coordinated with the HCSO, Harris County Precinct 2, and the City of La Porte, via the season. Night fishing is coordinated with the HCSO, Harris County
Precinct 2, and the City of La Porte, via
the Concessionaire. Should the Night Fishing Fee be approved, the increased revenues will offset the the Concessionaire. Should the Night Fishing Fee be approved, the increased revenues
will offset the
Concessionaires cost of providing HCSO security during the nighttime hours of operation. s cost of providing HCSO security during the nighttime hours of operation.
As with all fees collected by the Concessionaire at the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier, the revenue is split 3 ways, As with all fees collected by the Concessionaire at the Sylvan Beach
Fishing Pier, the revenue is split 3 ways,
with one share to the Concessionaire and the remaining City and County shares going into the Pier Escrow Fund with one share to the Concessionaire and the remaining City and County shares
going into the Pier Escrow Fund
for pier repairs and rebuilding in case of a catastrophic event. The proposed $8 fee for Night Fishing would still be for pier repairs and rebuilding in case of a catastrophic event.
The proposed $8 fee for Night Fishing would still be
the lowest rate for all piers in the Galveston Bay area. the lowest rate for all piers in the Galveston Bay area.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action as follows: 1) authorizing a Night Fishing Fee of Eight Dollars ($8.00) to be Consider approval or other action as follows: 1) authorizing a Night Fishing
Fee of Eight Dollars ($8.00) to be
charged to customers of the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier for Night Fishing on certain days during the summer and charged to customers of the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier for Night Fishing
on certain days during the summer and
fall seasons, and 2) ratifying and authorizing the execution of a proposed Amended Agreement governing fall seasons, and 2) ratifying and authorizing the execution of a proposed Amended
Agreement governing
operation of the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier by the City's Mayor upon tis approval by the Harris County operation of the Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier by the City's Mayor upon tis approval
by the Harris County
Commissioner's Court.Commissioner's Court.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Council Agenda Item
July 14, 2014
10. (a) Receive report of La Porte Development Corporation Board Councilmember Engelken
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
N/A N/A
Scott D. Livingston Scott D. Livingston Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Economic Allliance's Annual Report1. Economic Allliance's Annual Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Houston Port Region Economic Alliance, will present the Economic AllianceChad Burke, President/CEO of the Houston Port Region Economic Alliance, will
present the Economic Alliances
Annual Report to the La Porte City Council.Annual Report to the La Porte City Council.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
None
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
July 14, 2014July 14, 2014AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Reagan McPhail Reagan McPhail
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Planning & Development Planning & Development
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Monthly Rain 1. Monthly Rain
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Adoption Center and Animal ShelterAdoption Center and Animal Shelter
On October 28, 2013, the City issued Frost Construction a written notice to proceed with the construction of the On October 28, 2013, the City issued Frost Construction a written notice
to proceed with the construction of the
Adoption Center and Animal Shelter. The notice not only assigned a start date, but it also established a date for Adoption Center and Animal Shelter. The notice not only assigned a
start date, but it also established a date for
substantial completion of June 25, 2014. substantial completion of June 25, 2014.
The time required to construct this project is based on 240 calendar days. Each and every calendar day after the The time required to construct this project is based on 240 calendar
days. Each and every calendar day after the
notice to proceed date reduces the total number of calendar days to complete by one. However, the contract does notice to proceed date reduces the total number of calendar days to complete
by one. However, the contract does
define and allow for time extensions. Additional days may be added for several reasons, such as acts of God, define and allow for time extensions. Additional days may be added for
several reasons, such as acts of God, define and allow for time extensions. Additional days may be added for several reasons, such as acts of God, define and allow for time extensions.
Additional days may be added for several reasons, such as acts of God,
unforeseen conditions, and changes to the scope of work. Inclement weather is often the reason to adjust time unforeseen conditions, and changes to the scope of work. Inclement weather
is often the reason to adjust time
pending the construction stage. This project at the onset was plagued with an inordinate amount of bad weather. pending the construction stage. This project at the onset was plagued
with an inordinate amount of bad weather.
As of June 25, the project had accrued 75 rain days establishing a new substantial completion date of September As of June 25, the project had accrued 75 rain days establishing a new
substantial completion date of September
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8.
Over the past several weeks, City Staff expressed a concern for the lack of progress being witnessed. There Over the past several weeks, City Staff expressed a concern for the lack
of progress being witnessed. There
were a few issues with the roofwere a few issues with the roofs metal blocking. Additional details were required of the structural engineer, as s metal blocking. Additional details
were required of the structural engineer, as
well as the blocking was initially bent incorrectly by the fabricator.well as the blocking was initially bent incorrectly by the fabricator.
Since the issuance of the notice to proceed, the project team consisting of City, contractor, and architect Since the issuance of the notice to proceed, the project team consisting
of City, contractor, and architect
personnel, have met every two weeks to discuss project status. On numerous occasions the subject of completion personnel, have met every two weeks to discuss project status. On numerous
occasions the subject of completion
date was a point of discussion. The contractor is confident they can still meet the substantial completion date by date was a point of discussion. The contractor is confident they
can still meet the substantial completion date by
working weekends.working weekends.
The project is approximately 50% complete. The project is approximately 50% complete.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Receive report from Staff on the progress of the Adoption Center and Animal Shelter.Receive report from Staff on the progress of the Adoption Center and Animal Shelter.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
July 14, 2014 July 14, 2014
11.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting, La Porte Redevelopment Authority/La Porte Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One Meeting,
Wednesday, July 23, 2014Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Meet and Confer Meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014Meet and Confer Meeting, Tuesday, July 22, 2014
City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014City Council Meeting, Monday, July 28, 2014
Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014Wrecker Committee Meeting, Tuesday, July 29, 2014
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
12.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific
factual information
or existing policies or existing policies Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard,
Engelken, Earp and Mayor RigbyEngelken, Earp and Mayor RigbyEngelken, Earp and Mayor RigbyEngelken, Earp and Mayor Rigby
13.ADJOURNADJOURN
The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need 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 arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
Government
Code (the Texas open meetings laws).Code (the Texas open meetings laws).
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