HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-15 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 April 27, 2015, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
April 27, 2015,
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 Michael Thannisch, Congregation Benim Avraham.The invocation will be given by Michael Thannisch, Congregation Benim Avraham.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
4.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
5.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.)removed and considered separately.)removed and considered separately.)
Consider approval or other action of the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 13, 2015 Consider approval or other action of the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 13,
2015
(a)
-- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development
(b)
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 in connection with project for economic Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 in connection with project for economic
development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for a Pipeline Grill Restaurant development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for a Pipeline Grill Restaurant - S.
LivingstonLivingston
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte
(c)
Fiscal Year 2014Fiscal Year 2014--2015 Budget 2015 Budget -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
6.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 #15Commission to approve Rezone Request #15--92000003, changing the zoning classification 92000003, changing the zoning classification
from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1--28, Block 29; Lots 128, Block 29; Lots 1-28,
Block 30; Lots 1Block 30; Lots 1--28, Block 31; Lots 128, Block 31; Lots 1--28, Block 32; Lots 728, Block 32; Lots 7--10, Block 49; Beach Park 10, Block 49; Beach Park
Subdivision, Harris County, Texas Subdivision, Harris County, Texas -- 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 from the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, by changing the zoning classification from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1--28, Block 29; Lots 128, Block 29; Lots 1-28, Block
30; Lots 130; Lots 1--28, Block 31; Lots 128, Block 31; Lots 1--28, Block 32; Lots 728, Block 32; Lots 7--10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, 10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision,
Harris County, Texas Harris County, Texas -- E. Ensey E. Ensey
7.AUTHORIZATIONSAUTHORIZATIONS
Consider approval or other action of a Resolution denying the rate application proposed by Consider approval or other action of a Resolution denying the rate application proposed by
Consider approval or other action of a Resolution denying the rate application proposed by Consider approval or other action of a Resolution denying the rate application proposed by
(a)(a)
CenterPoint CenterPoint -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to expend City contingency Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to expend City contingency
(b)
funds in connection with the reconstruction of the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center due funds in connection with the reconstruction of the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center due
to flooding damage, provide direction on state law exception to bidding procedures, and to flooding damage, provide direction on state law exception to bidding procedures, and
discuss related matters discuss related matters -- C. Alexander C. Alexander
8.REPORTSREPORTS
Receive report on the quarterly Delinquent Tax Report Receive report on the quarterly Delinquent Tax Report -- T. Leach T. Leach
(a)
Receive the 2014 La Porte Police Department Annual Crime and Activity Report Receive the 2014 La Porte Police Department Annual Crime and Activity Report -- K. Adcox K. Adcox
(b)
9.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2015Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2015
City Council Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2015City Council Meeting, Monday, May 11, 2015
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 2015La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 25, 2015Memorial Day Observed, Monday, May 25, 2015
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
10.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 Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Councilmembers Martin, Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken,
Earp,
Clausen and Mayor RigbyClausen and Mayor Rigby
11.EXECUTIVE SESSIONEXECUTIVE SESSION
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, in accordance with the authority contained in:Code, in accordance with the authority contained in:
For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, For the purpose of deliberating the purchase,
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072Texas Government Code, Section 551.072
exchange, lease or value of real property: Klein Retreat property and former Happy Harbour property.exchange, lease or value of real property: Klein Retreat property and former Happy
Harbour property.
Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Meet with Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Meet with
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A)Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A)
City Attorney and City Manager to discuss case of Everardo Garza vs. City of La Porte.City Attorney and City Manager to discuss case of Everardo Garza vs. City of La Porte.
into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
12.RECONVENERECONVENE
session. session.
13.ADJOURNADJOURN
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 April 27, 2015, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the April 27, 2015, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on April 21, 2015.bulletin board on April 21, 2015.
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Michael Thannisch, Congregation Benim Avraham.The invocation will be given by Michael Thannisch, Congregation Benim Avraham.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Jay Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
4.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 27, 2015 April 27, 2015
5.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 of the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 13, 2015 Consider approval or other action of the minutes of the Council meeting held on April 13,
2015
(a)
-- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development Consider approval or other action authorizing expenditure by the La Porte Development
(b)
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 in connection with project for economic Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 in connection with project for economic
development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for a Pipeline Grill Restaurant development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for a Pipeline Grill Restaurant - S.
LivingstonLivingston
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte
(c)
Fiscal Year 2014Fiscal Year 2014--2015 Budget 2015 Budget -- M. Dolby M. Dolby
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LOUIS RIGBY
Mayor
DARYL LEONARD
JOHN ZEMANEK
Councilmember District 3
Councilmember At Large A
TOMMY MOSER
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
Councilmember District 4
Mayor Pro Tem
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B
Councilmember District 5
DANNY EARP
MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 1
Councilmember District 6
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
APRIL 13, 2015
Monday,April 13, 2015,
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on at the City
6:00 p.m
Hall 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, Martin, Earp, Leonard, Clausen, Zemanek and Engelken. Absent:
Councilmember Moser. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby
Alexander.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Windell Gill, First Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Danny Earp.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)
Proclamation Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the proclamation on Fair Housing Month, and Planning Director Tim
Tietjens accepted it.
(b)
Proclamation National Volunteer Week Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the National Volunteer Week proclamation. Chief Adcox shared the
proclamation with the volunteers who were in attendance.
(c)
Proclamation National Public Safety-Telecommunications Week Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented the National Public Safety-Telecommunications Week proclamation. Chief
Adcox shared the proclamation with the telecommunicators who were in attendance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed Council in regards to the La Porte Development
Corporation Board awarding economic development incentives to new businesses. He is not in
favor of doing this, and believes the ED Board needs to be abolished.
Al Flores, 2601 Underwood, addressed Council in regards to Item 8a,
the surcharge fee component of the City of La Porte Industrial Waste Ordinance. Mr. Flores
suggested Council revisit the definition of industrial waste and commented he does not believe the
definition includes restaurants.
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Jeff Brown, 1302 S. Broadway, addressed Council and invited everyone to the Annual Shrimp Boil
on April 18, 2015, at the Special Programs Center. Mr. Brown informed plates are $10.00 and
tickets are for sale tonight at the council meeting and also the day of the event, which is from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 an
item be removed and considered separately.)
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on
March 23, 2015 P. Fogarty
(b)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of
La Porte and Harris County for disaster services D. Mahan
(c)
Consider approval or other action to purchase medical supplies and pharmaceuticals from
Bound Tree Medical under the terms of the Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with the City of
Houston and METRO C. Daeumer
(d)
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid No. 15009 for Aerator Rotor Gear Boxes D.
Mick
(e)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Service
Agreement and Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with Carson Bayport 2, LLC., for
property located at 4300 Malone Dr., in the Bayport Industrial District T. Tietjens
(f)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Service
Agreement and Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with IPT Bayport DC, LP, for property
located at 4330 Underwood Rd., in the Bayport Industrial District T. Tietjens
(g)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a Water Service
Agreement and Sanitary Sewer Service Agreement with Schutz Container Systems, Inc., for
property located at 4720 Underwood Rd., in the Bayport Industrial District T. Tietjens
(h)
Consider approval or other action regarding a contract with Paskey Incorporated for the
construction of the D Street Outfall Structure in the amount of $139,135.59, plus a 5%
contingency of $6,956.78 for a total requested amount of $146,092,37 B. Eng
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve the Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff
MOTION PASSED.
recommendations. Councilmember Engelken seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Leonard, Engelken,
Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Moser
7. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action to reschedule or cancel the May 25, 2015, Council
meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday P. Fogarty
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Engelken moved to cancel the May 25, 2015, City Council meeting due to the
MOTION PASSED.
Memorial Day holiday. Councilmember Earp seconded.
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Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Leonard, Engelken,
Martin, Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Moser
8. DISCUSSION OR OTHER ACTION
(a)
Discussion or other action regarding the surcharge fee component of the City of La Porte
Industrial Waste Ordinance D. Mick
Public Works Director Dave Mick presented a summary and passed out a community survey of
other cities. Mr. Mick advised even on higher Biological Chemical Demand (BOD), the plant never
reaches the top capacity. In addition, Mr. Mick provided four different options to reduce surcharge
rates for Industrial Waste.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to adopt Option 2 and have staff review it for a 6-month period,
MOTION
and bring back an ordinance for official adoption. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
PASSED.
Ayes: Councilmembers Clausen, Leonard, Engelken, Zemanek,
Kaminski and Earp
Nays: Mayor Rigby and Councilmember Martin
Absent: Councilmember Moser
(b)
Discussion or other action regarding maintenance of Buy-Out properties in the Brookglen
Neighborhood T. Leach
City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary.
Councilmember Engelken advised properties were purchased by Harris County Flood Control with
participation and following guidelines with FEMA. Councilmember Engelken informed the properties
are only being mowed once a month and are not maintained. Councilmember Engelken advised
Council he would like Council to direct staff to write a letter to the U.S. Justice Department advising
that Harris County Flood Control is not following FEMA guidelines.
Mayor Rigby questioned City Manager Alexander if a letter was sent last year in August to the
Justice Department regarding the maintenance of buy-out properties in the Brookglen
Neighborhood. Mr. Alexander advised an email was sent to the Justice Department Customer
Service Hotline, and no response has been received. Mayor Rigby asked staff to call the Justice
Department and get the name of a direct contact person if it is the desire of Council to move
forw; and, in addition, make one more phone call to
Harris County Flood Control District.
Councilmember Leonard suggested issuing citations on all 44 lots. Planning and Development
Director Tim Tietjens advised 10-day warning letters were sent to Harris County Flood Control and
believes they argued immunity.
Public Works Director Dave Mick addressed Council and advised Harris County Precinct 2 is on
track with getting the lots mowed.
Councilmember Engelken commented that with no results, it is now time for them to answer to a
higher authority.
Councilmember Earp asked what will it take to get the properties reclaimed, back on the tax rolls
and what can be done to rebuild the land. City Manager Corby Alexander informed it is his
understanding that is not an option with Harris County Flood Control. Mr. Alexander advised staff
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can certainly explore the options. Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens advised a deed
was filed for each acquisition and the property is open space and the program in which the land
was acquired was through a Hazard Grant Mitigation Program. Mr. Tietjens commented it may be
possible without federal legislation. Councilmember Earp asked if local representatives can be
contacted to inquire. City Manager Corby Alexander informed staff has a tentative meeting with
Congressman Babin in May and will forward the information to anyone who has an interest in
attending the meeting.
Councilmember Engelken moved to file a complaint with the Justice Department. Councilmember
MOTION PASSED.
Zemanek seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, Martin, Leonard,
Engelken, Zemanek, Kaminski and Earp
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Moser
9. REPORTS
(a)
Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting Councilmember Clausen
Councilmember Clausen provided a report from the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting
held on March 30, 2015.
(b)
Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting Councilmember
Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board
Meeting held on April 6, 2015.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander advised he will see everyone at the Council Budget Retreat on
Saturday, April 18, 2015.
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 Moser, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken,
Earp, Clausen, Martin and Mayor Rigby.
Councilmember Zemanek commented he read a great article in the Houston Chronicle on
Councilmember Kaminski and her family; Councilmember Engelken congratulated the recipients
receiving proclamations tonight and thanked Council for their support on the Brookglen issue;
Mayor Rigby reported he testified in Austin on surge protection; he and Mayor Bechtel also testified
on heavy haul. The Mayor reported there is no companion bills in the Senate on heavy haul and
everyone in Austin spoke in favor of the surge protection.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City 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, including, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074
Deliberation concerning the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 7:13 p.m. to
evaluate Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge.
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13. RECONVENE
into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Councilmember Kaminski moved to grant Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge a 4.5 percent
increase on her salary only. Her car allowance will not be increased by the 4.5 percent.
MOTION PASSED.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Leonard, Martin, Clausen,
Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, and Earp
Nays: None
Absent: Councilmember Moser
14. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on April 27, 2015.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 27, 2015April 27, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Scott D. Livingston Scott D. Livingston
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Economic Development/Tourism Economic Development/Tourism
Department:
$300,000 $300,000
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Project Introduction1. Project Introduction
2. Project Presentation2. Project Presentation
3. Proposed Floor Plan3. Proposed Floor Plan
4. Project Score Card with Gantstein4. Project Score Card with Gantstein
5. Public Hearing Posting5. Public Hearing Posting
6. Proposective Projects Financial Cash Flow 6. Proposective Projects Financial Cash Flow
AnalysisAnalysis
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The principals of Gantstein Esquire, LLC, which own a restaurant concept called the Pipeline Grill The principals of Gantstein Esquire, LLC, which own a restaurant concept called the
Pipeline Grill
(www.pipelinegrill.comwww.pipelinegrill.com) in Baytown, Texas, initially contacted the Economic Development Department in early ) in Baytown, Texas, initially contacted the Economic
Development Department in early
December 2014. The purpose of the initial contact and subsequent meeting was to discuss Gantstein Esquire, December 2014. The purpose of the initial contact and subsequent meeting
was to discuss Gantstein Esquire,
LLCs interest in purchasing the former Texans Sports Bar & Grill, redeveloping the property, and turning it into a s interest in purchasing the former Texans Sports Bar & Grill, redeveloping
the property, and turning it into a
Pipeline Grill Restaurant. The project principals liked the Texans Sports Bar & Grill because of its location in Pipeline Grill Restaurant. The project principals liked the Texans
Sports Bar & Grill because of its location in
La Porte, which offers the restaurant concept an opportunity to expand its footprint into a market, which is La Porte, which offers the restaurant concept an opportunity to expand its
footprint into a market, which is
reasonably similar to Baytown. Also, the property offers a very large kitchen to handle the Pipeline Grillreasonably similar to Baytown. Also, the property offers a very large kitchen
to handle the Pipeline Grills s
catering business in all the communities surrounding the Houston Ship Channel. However, the principals explained catering business in all the communities surrounding the Houston Ship
Channel. However, the principals explained
that an extraordinary amount of investment would be required to:that an extraordinary amount of investment would be required to:
(1) re-develop the property after sitting vacant for several years, (2) replace the propertydevelop the property after sitting vacant for several years, (2) replace the propertys infrastructure,
which s infrastructure, which
vandals had stripped and stolen from the property, (3) and vandals had stripped and stolen from the property, (3) and upgradeupgradethe property, both inside and outside, to make
the property, both inside and outside, to make
it suitable to accommodate a new, familyit suitable to accommodate a new, family--oriented, themed restaurant. oriented, themed restaurant.
Therefore, the project principals asked economic development staff whether or not incentives might be available to Therefore, the project principals asked economic development staff
whether or not incentives might be available to
redevelop the former Texans Sports Bar & Grill into a new Pipeline Grill. Economic Development Staff redevelop the former Texans Sports Bar & Grill into a new Pipeline Grill. Economic
Development Staff
understood that the citizens of La Porte wishes to attract new restaurant and retail development to the city, understood that the citizens of La Porte wishes to attract new restaurant
and retail development to the city,
remove blight, and improve the quality of life for the citizens of La Porte, which includes attracting nice places to remove blight, and improve the quality of life for the citizens
of La Porte, which includes attracting nice places to
shop, eat, and play. Therefore, Economic Development Staff brought this project to the attention of the Board of shop, eat, and play. Therefore, Economic Development Staff brought
this project to the attention of the Board of
the La Porte Development Corporation for consideration on 26 January 2015. the La Porte Development Corporation for consideration on 26 January 2015.
The principals of Gantstein Esquire, LLC are considering the option of buying and investing approximately $1.2 The principals of Gantstein Esquire, LLC are considering the option of
buying and investing approximately $1.2
million to improve the former Texans Sports Bar and Grill at 10003 Spencer Hwy. Please note the enclosed million to improve the former Texans Sports Bar and Grill at 10003 Spencer Hwy.
Please note the enclosed
project materials for additional information. project materials for additional information.
The project principals are requesting an incentive in the amount of $300,000 to support the reThe project principals are requesting an incentive in the amount of $300,000 to support
the re--development of the development of the
vacant building and develop a new Pipeline Grill at this location. The estimated payback period for $300,000 to this vacant building and develop a new Pipeline Grill at this location.
The estimated payback period for $300,000 to this
proposed project is 3.54 years. Please note the enclosed Project Score Card. proposed project is 3.54 years. Please note the enclosed Project Score Card.
On Thursday, 5 February 2015, staff published public notice in the Bay Area Observer of a hearing to be held On Thursday, 5 February 2015, staff published public notice in the Bay Area
Observer of a hearing to be held
more than 60 days later on 13 April 2015. On 13 April 2015, the 4B Board voted 6more than 60 days later on 13 April 2015. On 13 April 2015, the 4B Board voted 6--0 in favor of offering
an 0 in favor of offering an
economic development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $300,000. economic development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC, for an amount not to exceed
$300,000.
Project Updates Project Updates
To date, the project principals have: To date, the project principals have:
Closed on the purchase of the subject property,Closed on the purchase of the subject property,
Submitted demolition plans to the City of La Porte (CLP) on 2/25/15, which were approved by staff on Submitted demolition plans to the City of La Porte (CLP) on 2/25/15, which were approved
by staff on
3/6/15,
Submitted a request for an electrical permit to the CLP, which was approved by staff on 3/10/15,Submitted a request for an electrical permit to the CLP, which was approved by staff on
3/10/15,
Submitted a request for a zoning permit to the CLP on 2/25/15, which was approved by staff on 3/9/15,Submitted a request for a zoning permit to the CLP on 2/25/15, which was approved
by staff on 3/9/15,
Submitted remodel plans to the CLP on 3/24/15, and staff completed a plan review 3/25/15. Submitted remodel plans to the CLP on 3/24/15, and staff completed a plan review 3/25/15.
Staff and the Staff and the
contractor are still discussing some plan review items,contractor are still discussing some plan review items,
Submitted building plans to the Harris County Health Department (HCHD), which is required to receive a Submitted building plans to the Harris County Health Department (HCHD), which is
required to receive a
food service permit from the HCHD and, subsequently, a building permit from the City of La Porte,food service permit from the HCHD and, subsequently, a building permit from the City
of La Porte,
Have received a liquor license from the TABC, which may be used by the Pipeline Grill or transferred to Have received a liquor license from the TABC, which may be used by the Pipeline
Grill or transferred to
another tenant,another tenant,
Discovered that all the grease lines in the floor of the kitchen are clogged beyond repair and will have to be Discovered that all the grease lines in the floor of the kitchen are clogged
beyond repair and will have to be
torn out and replaced, torn out and replaced,
Discovered that all the metal studs in the kitchen, which were previously planned to be saved and reDiscovered that all the metal studs in the kitchen, which were previously planned
to be saved and re--used,
will have to be torn out and replaced,will have to be torn out and replaced,
Discovered that the fire suppression system will have to be brought up to code, andDiscovered that the fire suppression system will have to be brought up to code, and
Discovered that the restroom facilities will have to be expanded and brought up to the standards outlined in Discovered that the restroom facilities will have to be expanded and brought
up to the standards outlined in
the current building code. the current building code.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action to award an economic development incentive to Gantstein Esquire, LLC for an Consider approval or other action to award an economic development incentive
to Gantstein Esquire, LLC for an
amount not to exceed $300,000.amount not to exceed $300,000.
6 January 2015
City of La Porte
Development Corporation
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Attn: Board of Directors
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1.Gantstein Esquire, LLC is a commercial development company that specializes in rehabilitating underutilized
commercial buildings and turning them into revenue and tax generating assets.
2.Gantstein Esquire, LLC is currently negotiating the purchase of a 9,000 square foot restaurant, formally known as
and the concrete parking lot adjoining the property to the east, both located at
10003 Spencer Highway, La Porte, Texas 77571. Our goal is to finalize the purchase of the existing, vacant
building and renovate the exterior and interior of the building. The current building is a pre-engineered steel
building with a stucco veneer. Our goal is to renovate the exterior to a more architecturally pleasing design. We
would like to install a new Texas limestone veneer to the existing stucco facades, remove the damaged wood
patio covers, install new steel exterior dining patio structures with tongue and groove, stained wood roof
decking and soft lighting, install outdoor televisions and exterior patio dining tables and chairs under the dining
structures, remove portions of the overbearing concrete landscape planters, remove portions of the overgrown
landscaping and re-landscape, remove the neon colored plastic palm trees and update the overall look of the
property. The interior of the building would undergo a complete remodel to allow for a new dining lay-out, new
kitchen equipment, private banquet room & private patio with seating for 75 people. This will allow for
banquets, meetings and special events.
3.Gantstein Esquire, LLC would like to begin the project as soon as possible so the project can be complete by the
summer of 2015.
4.Gantstein Esquire, LLC is interested in conducting business in La Porte because we feel it is a growing community
that could benefit from commercial development located east of Underwood Road. We also believe the City of
La Porte could benefit from our family friendly restaurant con
www.pipelinegrill.com for additional information. We currently have this concept located in one of our
redeveloped shopping centers in Baytown, Texas. The concept was an instant success at this location, offering
American fare in an oil themed, family friendly atmosphere. The restaurant serves large portions of quality food
for the value minded patron. We would also have our catering services operating within the same facility. Our
catering concept delivers to both public and private entities along the ship channel, including La Porte, Deer
Park, Pasadena and Houston. The overall theme and décor of the restaurant is vintage and antique oil signs, gas
pumps and other oil memorabilia. Pipeline Grill is a community focused restaurant concept that would like to
become a
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be they police, fire fighters or EMS employees for their service to the community. We also offer discounts to
educators to show our appreciation for the services they provide to the community as well. Pipeline Grill
donates to various community activities such as little league, school supported functions and non-profit
community organizations.
5.Gantstein Esquire, LLC would like to receive a $300,000 grant from the City of La Porte Development
Corporation in order to assist us in redeveloping the existing building. This will allow us to update the existing
6.The current taxable value of the building is $1,103,272. This taxable value will be adjusted to the purchase price
of the building which is $560,000.
7.In a short time, Gantstein Esquire, LLC will begin the renovation of the property and raise the values as stated
below:
A.Taxable value of equipment to be relocated: $0.00
B.Taxable value of new equipment to be purchased: $400,000
C.Taxable value of improvements to existing building: $800,000
D.Taxable value of new building construction: (Included in the above $800,000)
E.Taxable inventory to be relocated /added: $0.00
F.Taxable retail sales to be added: $4,000,000
G.Taxable value of any other real property or business personal property additions: $100,000
8.Pipeline Grill will relocate 3 existing employees to the La Porte location.
9.There will be 100 new employees hired as a result of Pipeline Grill. There will be 40 new full time positions and
60 part time positions.
10.Pipeline Grill utilizes high school students for host and to go positions. There will be 15 positions for high school
students. Pipeline Grill has an excellent reputation for working around the complex schedules of students. We
adjust the students work schedules to fit around school activities, extracurricular school activities, family
activities and church activities. All positions at Pipeline Grill are paid positions. There are no unpaid internships.
When a student joins the Pipeline Grill family, they are treated with the upmost respect and paid for their
contributions.
11.The employee breakdown for Pipeline Grill is as follows:
a.Host: 15 employees @ $7.25 per hour
b.Bussers: 8 employees @ $3.45 per hour plus tip pool
c.Bartenders: 7 employees @ $2.75 per hour plus tips
d.Servers: 40 employees @ 2.13 per hour plus tips
e.Kitchen: 25 employees @ $9.00 to $11.00 per hour
f.Managers: 5 employees @ $35,000 per year.
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12.Gantstein Esquire, LLC is seeking the assistance from the La Porte Development Corporation in order to upgrade
the existing building to allow for the opening of the Pipeline Grill concept. Without the assistance from the
Development Corporation, Gantstein Esquire, LLC has two possible options. The first option would be to not
finalize the purchase of the property. The second option would be acquiring the existing building and seek a
commercial lease from a third party user. Gantstein Esquire would offer a small tenant improvement allowance
that will allow the third party tenant a small portion of funds to help with the interior renovations only. The
funds allowed will only cover a small portion of the interior work required to ready the facility for the new
tenant. The funds offered would not be enough to renovate the exterior of the building. The facility could end
up any number of possible commercial uses. However, we feel the best use of the building would be the Pipeline
Grill restaurant concept. This use will provide the most taxable revenue and highest property value for the
existing facility. Gantstein would request a grant from the Development Corporation in the amount of $300,000.
I would like to personally thank the Board of Directors for their consideration in this matter. If I may be of further
assistance, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
Kris Gant
Gantstein Esquire, LLC
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This is an Unaudited Statement.
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation Fund Projections
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
FY 2014-15FY 2015-2016FY 2016-2017FY 2017-2018
Estimated Beginning Funds$ 3,313,389$ 1,657,240$ 2,298,280 2,092,855
Plus Year to Date Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 2,208,630 2,252,803 2,297,859 2,343,816
Interest Income 4,500 4,590 4,682 4,775
Release of District 23 175,000
Release of Project Nebula/Ineos 700,000
Total Revenues 2,388,130 2,957,393 2,302,540 2,348,591
Equals Total Resources 5,701,519 4,614,633 4,600,820 4,441,446
Less Year to Date Expenditures:
Payroll 100,367 103,378 106,479 109,674
Supplies 3,000 3,075 3,152 3,231
Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities) 331,427 339,713 348,205 356,911
Capital Outlay - - -
*
Debt Service Transfer 1,083,817 680,668 698,519 1,026,610
Total Expenditures 1,518,611 1,126,834 1,156,356 1,496,425
Estimated Year to Funds Before Commitments$ 4,182,908$ 3,487,799$ 3,444,465$ 2,945,021
Commitments
Project Nebula/Ineos**$ 700,000
Richard Industrial Group 10,000
ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc. 260,000 166,000 $ -
Current Prospective Projects 875,000 325,000 $ 325,000 -
Debt Service Reserve 680,668 698,519 $ 1,026,610 1,037,783
$ 2,525,668$ 1,189,519$ 1,351,610$ 1,037,783
Adjusted Year to Date Funds$ 1,657,240$ 2,298,280$ 2,092,855$ 1,907,238
Previously Funded Projects (Funding in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund)
BudgetExpendituresBalance
Enhancement Grants 300,000 81,570 218,430
Total 300,000 81,570 218,430
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
**EDC Coordinator awaiting termination letter.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: April 27, 2015
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:
Ordinance
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Excerpt from FY 2015 Adopted Budget
& Amended Budget (Exhibit A & B)
Exhibits:
Explanations / Backup for Amendment
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget on September 8, 2014.
The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the amendments which council previously approved to the FY 2014-15
Budget. (*denotes funds with current changes)
PreviouslyProposed
Original Budget Amended BudgetAmended Budget
General Fund $ 42,524,058$ 42,612,320$ 42,702,320 *
Grant Fund 502,6781,092,8381,114,282 *
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund 795,000795,000795,000
Emergency Services District Sales Tax Fund 1,322,6381,390,9171,390,917
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 826,039826,039828,589 *
Economic Development Corporation 1,418,6111,518,6111,518,611
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2,807,7372,807,7372,807,737
Utility 8,056,2918,064,0758,133,236 *
Airport 47,49677,49678,082 *
La Porte Area Water Authority 1,129,4811,129,4811,129,481
Motor Pool 3,130,0993,161,8053,177,768 *
Insurance Fund 6,247,6496,247,6496,247,649
Technology Fund 220,000269,600269,600
General Capital Improvement 1,615,0001,615,0001,790,000 *
Utility Capital Improvement 1,175,0001,175,0001,175,000
350,000350,000
Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement 350,000
240,000240,000
Drainage Improvement Fund 240,000
280,000280,000
2010 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund 280,000
4,358,7234,358,723
General Debt Service 4,358,723
277,226277,226
Utility Debt Service 277,226
691,838691,838
La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service 691,838
Total of All Funds $78,015,564$78,981,355$79,356,059
Action Required by Council:
Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget for the following items:
A.$65,000 in the General Fund for legal services.
B.$10,000 in the General Fund for appraisals related to street and alley closing requests.
C.$8,944 in the Grant Fund for a shade structure at the San Jacinto Pool. Park Zone 10 funding will be used.
D.$15,000 in the General Fund for air monitoring equipment.
rd Street Paving back to the
E.$175,000 in the General CIP Fund to transfer monies reserved for District 23
Economic Development Fund.
F.$12,500 in the Grant Fund for monies received from WCA Management Company for the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
G.$69,161 in the Utility Fund, $586 in the Airport Fund, $15,963 in the Vehicle Maintenance Fund and
$2,550 in the Hotel/Motel Fund to spread the 2.5% COLA adjustment funds that were initially budgeted in
the General Fund.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2014Adopt Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2014--15 Budget for the following items:15 Budget for the following items:
1.$65,000 in the General Fund for legal services.$65,000 in the General Fund for legal services.
2.$10,000 in the General Fund for appraisals related to street and alley closing requests.$10,000 in the General Fund for appraisals related to street and alley closing requests.
3.$8,944 in the Grant Fund for a shade structure at the San Jacinto Pool. Park Zone 10 funding will be used.$8,944 in the Grant Fund for a shade structure at the San Jacinto Pool.
Park Zone 10 funding will be used.
4.$15,000 in the General Fund for air monitoring equipment.$15,000 in the General Fund for air monitoring equipment.
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5.$175,000 in the General CIP Fund to transfer monies reserved for District 23$175,000 in the General CIP Fund to transfer monies reserved for District 23 Street Paving back to the Economic
Street Paving back to the Economic
Development Fund.Development Fund.
6.$12,500 in the Grant Fund for monies received from WCA Management Company for the Household Hazardous Waste $12,500 in the Grant Fund for monies received from WCA Management Company
for the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Day.
7.$69,161 in the Utility Fund, $586 in the Airport Fund, $15,963 in the Vehicle Maintenance Fund and $2,550 in the $69,161 in the Utility Fund, $586 in the Airport Fund, $15,963 in
the Vehicle Maintenance Fund and $2,550 in the
Hotel/Motel Fund to spread the 2.5% COLA adjustment funds that were initially budgeted in the General Fund.Hotel/Motel Fund to spread the 2.5% COLA adjustment funds that were initially
budgeted in the General Fund.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
EXHIBIT A
(ORIGINAL BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 14-15FY 14-15
RevenuesExpenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund$41,057,475$42,524,058
Grant Fund409,287502,678
Street Maintenance Sales Tax1,105,715795,000
Emergency Services District1,104,8151,322,638
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax576,500826,039
Economic Development Corporat2,213,1301,418,611
Tax Increment Reinvestment2,688,6332,807,737
Total Governmental Types49,155,55550,196,761
Enterprise:
Utility8,079,0008,056,291
Airport59,50047,496
La Porte Area Water Authority1,284,3591,129,481
Total Enterprise9,422,8599,233,268
Internal Service
Motor Pool2,668,0483,130,099
Insurance Fund5,781,7916,247,649
Technology Fund477,688220,000
Total Internal Service8,927,5279,597,748
Capital Improvement:
General1,020,0001,615,000
Utility2,100,5001,175,000
Sewer Rehabilitation300,500350,000
Drainage Improvement Fund267,750240,000
2010 C/O Bond Fund-280,000
Total Capital Improvement3,688,7503,660,000
Debt Service:
General4,228,5604,358,723
Utility277,726277,226
La Porte Area Water Authority691,838691,838
Total Debt Service5,198,1245,327,787
Total All Funds$76,392,815$78,015,564
EXHIBIT B
(AMENDED BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 14-15FY 14-15
RevenuesExpenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund$41,057,475$42,702,320
Grant Fund1,011,9471,114,282
Street Maintenance Sales Tax1,105,715795,000
Emergency Services District1,104,8151,390,917
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax579,050828,589
Economic Development Corporat2,388,1301,518,611
Tax Increment Reinvestment2,688,6332,807,737
Total Governmental Types49,935,76551,157,456
Enterprise:
Utility8,148,1618,133,236
Airport60,08678,082
La Porte Area Water Authority1,284,3591,129,481
Total Enterprise9,492,6069,340,799
Internal Service
Motor Pool2,684,0113,177,768
Insurance Fund5,781,7916,247,649
Technology Fund477,688269,600
Total Internal Service8,943,4909,695,017
Capital Improvement:
General1,020,0001,790,000
Utility2,100,5001,175,000
Sewer Rehabilitation300,500350,000
Drainage Improvement Fund267,750240,000
2010 C/O Bond Fund-280,000
Total Capital Improvement3,688,7503,835,000
Debt Service:
General5,832,3774,358,723
Utility277,726277,226
La Porte Area Water Authority691,838691,838
Total Debt Service6,801,9415,327,787
Total All Funds$78,862,552$79,356,059
From:Leach, Traci
To:Dolby, Michael;Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Alexander, Corby
Subject:Budget Amendment Item
Date:Friday, February 27, 2015 9:53:55 AM
Hello Michael and Co:
Please include this in the next quarterly budget amendment for the Council’s consideration:
Account 001-6068-515-50-04 (Special Legal Consulting)
This account pays for all specialty legal services outside of the routine municipal needs that are
handled by Askins and Askins. This year, we asked for a budget of $35,000 to handle two things:
miscellaneousspeciallegalmatters($10,000),suchaspersonnelandcivilserviceissues;and
legalexpensesrelatedtotheGarzalawsuit($25,000)
As of 2-24-2015, the expenditures for the Garza lawsuit are $56,786.29. I would like to request an
I would like to request an
additional $65,000 to account for the estimated remaining expenses related to the case. This would
additional $65,000 to account for the estimated remaining expenses related to the case.
bring the total for this account to $100,000.
Thank you,
Traci
Traci Leach
Assistant City Manager
281-470-5012 (office)
281-813-6094 (mobile)
leacht@laportetx.gov
“The City of La Porte embraces its heritage, community values, and opportunities, while improving
the quality of life for our residents.”
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From:Lee, Peggy
To:Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Tietjens, Tim;Sterling, Brian
Subject:April 13 Budget Amendment
Date:Tuesday, March 24, 2015 12:14:19 PM
Shelley,
Additional funding is needed for miscellaneous appraisals account 001-6146-515-5013. The majority
of appraisals being ordered are associated with applications for street and alley closing requests
having an average cost of $750 each.
Based on current development trends, active applications, approved requests, and potential
requests, we anticipate needing an additional $10,000 for appraisal services.
requests, we anticipate needing an additional $10,000 for appraisal services.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator
City of La Porte Planning & Development
604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
Phone: 281-470-5057 Fax: 281-470-5005
leep@laportetx.gov
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From:Bradley, Scott
To:Collins, Gay;Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Epting, Rosalyn;Langelier, Lori;Rinehart, Phyllis
Subject:RE: Park Zone Funds
Date:Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:27:35 AM
Shelley & Gay,
It has come to my attention, (thanks Lori & Phyllis) that a Budget Amendment will have to be done
to start this process. See below the details and get with Roz next week if any additional information
is needed.
Thanks!
Scott
From: Bradley, Scott
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 8:56 AM
To: Collins, Gay
Cc: Wolny, Shelley; Epting, Rosalyn
Subject: Park Zone Funds
Gay,
What are the procedures in regards to moving Park Zone Funds to a working account? We will be
purchasing a shade structure for San Jacinto Pool which is in Central Park and that is Zone 10. I
believe that the account # will be 032-8080-552-2090.
Amount will be $8,944.00. There are ample funds in this Park Zone for this purchase.
Amount will be $8,944.00.
Thanks in advance!
Scott
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From:Suggs, Jeff
To:Dolby, Michael;Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Alexander, Corby
Subject:Budget Amendment
Date:Friday, March 06, 2015 1:21:26 PM
We need to add this to the next budget amendment. Corby and I discussed and we feel this is a cost
effective way to assist in solving a response concern we have for chemical emergencies.
I would like to request $15,000 for air monitoring equipment to be located at each of the 4 fire
I would like to request $15,000 for air monitoring equipment to be located at each of the 4 fire
stations. This equipment will be mobile and can be deployed fairly quickly should we have a
stations. This equipment will be mobile and can be deployed fairly quickly should we have a
chemical event, similar to the latest DuPont incident, that we need air monitoring data in the
community. We will contract our current air monitoring response firm, CTEH, to maintain and
calibrate the equipment monthly, as well as train our fire fighters how to use the equipment. The
annual cost to maintain the equipment should be $2400-$3000 annually after this initial purchase.
If you have questions please let me know.
Jeff Suggs
Emergency Management Coordinator
City of La Porte Texas
281 470 0010
office
281 470 0009
direct
281 470 1590
fax
713 408 1329
cell
www.lpoem.org
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From:Livingston, Scott
To:Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Dolby, Michael
Subject:Update needed for the 4B Board"s monthly financial report . . .
Date:Tuesday, February 10, 2015 8:22:23 AM
Attachments:Updated 4B Fund Summary 14-15.pdf
Shelley,
Last night the 4B Board voted to “rescind” (i.e. withdraw) the commitment of $175,000 for
$175,000
“rescind”(i.e.withdraw)offor
nighttheBoardvotedthe
commitment
Last4B
to
“District 23 Street Paving”.
“DistrictPaving”.
23Street
Therefore, I understand the following regarding the latest, attached financial report:
A few revisions to the current, monthly report are needed,
Reference to the “District 23 Street Paving” should be deleted,
The sum of $175,000 as a “Previously Funded Project” should also be deleted,
$175,000shouldbeaddedtoboththe“AdjustedYeartoDateFundBalance”and“Projected
Year End Fund Balance”
Please ask Michael for any details, direction, and/or guidance.
If you can make the changes and place the revised financial report back in the agenda for the 4B
Board meeting on 23 Feb. 2015 (below), I would appreciate it.
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Sincerely,
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This is an Unaudited Statement.
City of La Porte
La Porte Development Corporation (038) Fund Summary
(Section 4B Sales Tax)
Previous
ReportFY 2014-15FY 2013-14
Unaudited Beginning Fund Balance 9/30$ 3,322,635$ 3,322,635$ 2,768,155
Plus Year to Date Revenues:
1/2 Cent Sales Tax 217,072 649,604 569,498
Interest Income 1,380 1,958 2,007
Total Revenues 218,452 651,562 571,505
Equals Total Resources 3,541,087 3,974,197 3,339,660
Less Year to Date Expenditures:
Payroll 22,739 38,226 26,704
Supplies 110 441 411
Services & Charges (Memberships, Training, Advertising, Legal, Utilities) 117,326 127,013 78,950
Capital Outlay - - 32,083
*
Debt Service Transfer 270,954 451,590 395,227
Total Expenditures 411,129 617,271 533,376
Estimated Year to Date Fund Balance as of 2/28/2015$ 3,129,958$ 3,356,926$ 2,806,284
Commitments
Project Nebula/Ineos**$ 700,000
Richard Industrial Group 10,000
ACT Independent Turbo Service, Inc. 426,000
Debt Service Reserve 1,083,817
$ 2,219,817
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 1,137,109
Projection Through Year End
Adjusted Year to Date Fund Balance$ 1,137,109
Plus: Estimated Sales Tax 1,559,026
Plus: Transfer from CIP for District 23 Street Paving (recinded by 4B) 175,000
Plus: Transfer from CIP for District 23 Street Paving (recinded by 4B)
175,000
Less: Estimated Operational Costs (269,113)
Less: Debt Service Transfers (632,227)
Projected Year End Fund Balance$ 1,969,795
Sales tax revenues for Fiscal Year 2015 are estimated to be $2,208,630. (2.5% growth over FY2014)
Previously Funded Projects (Funding in Fund 015 - General CIP Fund)
BudgetExpendituresBalance
Façade Grants 300,000 81,570 218,430
Total 300,000 81,570 218,430
*Debt Service Payments for Library, Bay Area Boulevard & Canada Road and Ballfields.
**EDC Coordinator awaiting termination letter.
F
G
COLA Distribution
101010601065Total
50505,8964519607,307
505121,6731,6583,52826,859
505926,9172,0594,38233,359
525211,6418911,89514,426
52534,8183697845,971
52563,7502876104,647
525822,0301,6853,58627,301
60489,0166901,46811,173
604911,0258431,79513,663
60544,6173537525,721
60609,2217051,50111,428
60624,3653347115,410
606412,9079872,10115,996
60654,6083537505,711
606612,8009792,08415,863
60676,7785191,1048,401
614114,3361,0972,33417,766
61454,0393096585,006
70706,0604649877,510
707130,2482,3144,92437,486
707221,8941,6753,56427,133
808022,5641,7263,67327,964
80817,4205681,2089,196
80827,1295451,1618,835
80899,8087501,59712,155
909014,6721,1222,38918,182
90913,3092535394,100
909214,6471,1212,38518,153
General Fund
406,723
614711,5928871,88714,366
70845,8764499577,282
708513,2851,0162,16316,464
708612,8009792,08415,863
708712,2549371,99515,186
Utility Fund
69,161
70774733677586
707412,8809852,09715,963
50511,9621503192,431
60632,0571573352,550
60302,0861603402,586
Other Funds
24,115
Grand Total All Funds
500,000
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date RequestedApril 27, 2015Appropriation:
:
Requested By: Eric Ensey Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning Account Number: N/A
Report: __ __Resolution: _____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A
Exhibits: Amount Requested: N/A
Ordinance
P&Z Recommendation Letter Budgeted Item: N/A
Area Zoning Map
Area Land Use Map
Notification Response Letters
_____________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Council recently approved a number of modifications to the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
including the creation of a new zone district called the Mixed Use District. The property owners
within the “Circles” areas located adjacent to Sylvan Beach Park suggested Council consider
allowing the construction of single-family residential houses on those lots. The subject properties are
currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and as currently zoned, the construction of a single
family house is not permitted.
The Mixed Use (MU) zone district was created at the request of the property owners in the area to
allow for construction of single family residential and the ability to build a house on a property
within the “circles” area. The MU district allows for residential and limited commercial uses or a mix
of residential and commercial uses scaled in such a manner as to complement the immediate
neighborhood and its residential character.
In order for these regulations to take effect, the city has initiated a corresponding rezone of all
properties in the Beach Park Subdivision that are currently zoned NC to the MU district. The
Planning and Development Department conducted a Neighborhood Meeting on February 5, 2015, to
32 owners of interest
educate the and residents of the Beach Park Subdivision “Circles” what
(one of
rezoning of the property would mean to them as residents and home owners. Of those 32
which is the City of La Porte), a
pproximately 10 of them took the opportunity to speak in support of
the proposal, and none opposed it.
The subject properties are currently identified in the City’s Future Land Use Plan as Mixed Use and
the rezoning would be Lots 1-28, Block 29; Lots 1-28, Block 30; Lots 1-28, Block 31; Lots 1-28,
Block 32; Lots 7-10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas, from Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU).
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 #15Rezone Request #15--92000003, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 106 92000003, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 106 ZoningZoningof the Code of of the
Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Neighborhood Commercial Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1(NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1--28, Block 29; Lots 128, Block 29; Lots 1--28, Block 30; Lots 128, Block 30; Lots 1--28, Block 31; Lots 128, Block
31; Lots 1--28,
Block 32; Lots 7Block 32; Lots 7--10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas.10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date RequestedApril 27, 2015Appropriation:
:
Requested By: Eric Ensey Source of Funds: N/A
Department: Planning Account Number: N/A
Report: __ __Resolution: _____Ordinance: _X___Amount Budgeted: N/A
Exhibits: Amount Requested: N/A
Ordinance
P&Z Recommendation Letter Budgeted Item: N/A
Area Zoning Map
Area Land Use Map
Notification Response Letters
_____________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Council recently approved a number of modifications to the City’s Zoning Ordinance,
including the creation of a new zone district called the Mixed Use District. The property owners
within the “Circles” areas located adjacent to Sylvan Beach Park suggested Council consider
allowing the construction of single-family residential houses on those lots. The subject properties are
currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and as currently zoned, the construction of a single
family house is not permitted.
The Mixed Use (MU) zone district was created at the request of the property owners in the area to
allow for construction of single family residential and the ability to build a house on a property
within the “circles” area. The MU district allows for residential and limited commercial uses or a mix
of residential and commercial uses scaled in such a manner as to complement the immediate
neighborhood and its residential character.
In order for these regulations to take effect, the city has initiated a corresponding rezone of all
properties in the Beach Park Subdivision that are currently zoned NC to the MU district. The
Planning and Development Department conducted a Neighborhood Meeting on February 5, 2015, to
32 owners of interest
educate the and residents of the Beach Park Subdivision “Circles” what
(one of
rezoning of the property would mean to them as residents and home owners. Of those 32
which is the City of La Porte), a
pproximately 10 of them took the opportunity to speak in support of
the proposal, and none opposed it.
The subject properties are currently identified in the City’s Future Land Use Plan as Mixed Use and
the rezoning would be Lots 1-28, Block 29; Lots 1-28, Block 30; Lots 1-28, Block 31; Lots 1-28,
Block 32; Lots 7-10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas, from Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) to Mixed Use (MU).
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 #15Rezone Request #15--92000003, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 106 92000003, which is an ordinance amending Chapter 106 ZoningZoningof the Code of of the
Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Neighborhood Commercial Ordinances of the City of La Porte by changing the zoning classification from Neighborhood
Commercial
(NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1(NC) to Mixed Use (MU), for Lots 1--28, Block 29; Lots 128, Block 29; Lots 1--28, Block 30; Lots 128, Block 30; Lots 1--28, Block 31; Lots 128, Block
31; Lots 1--28,
Block 32; Lots 7Block 32; Lots 7--10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas.10, Block 49; Beach Park Subdivision, Harris County, Texas.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
ZONING DISTRICT MAP
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PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONAL
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested April 27, 2015
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Corby Alexander
Account Number: N/A
Department: City Manager
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Resolution
Information on CenterPoint Gas’ Rate Increase Filing
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Approximately 21 cities served by CenterPoint Energy Entex Gas (“CenterPoint” or “Company”) are
members of the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities (“GCCC”). The GCCC has been in existence since the
early 1990s. GCCC has been the primary public interest advocate before the Railroad Commission, the
Courts, and the Legislature on gas utility regulation matters for over 20 years.
The City of La Porte is not a member of the GCCC. However, the City receives information from the
GCCC; and in this case, the City is availing itself of information the GCCC has shared. This resolution
does not require that the City of La Porte join the GCCC. However, Council may consider joining at a
later date.
On March 27, 2015, CenterPoint (Gas) filed a Statement of Intent to Increase Rates application with each
of the cities in their Texas Coast Division service area. In the filing, the Company asserted that it is
entitled to a $6.77 million increase or an 11.3% increase excluding gas costs.
In late March, the GCCC engaged the services of a consultant, Mr. Karl Nalepa, to review the Company’s
filing. GCCC’s attorney recommends that all GCCC members adopt a resolution denying the rate
change. Once the resolution is adopted, CenterPoint will have 30 days to appeal the decision to the
Railroad Commission where the appeal will be consolidated with CenterPoint’s filing for the environs
and those cities that have relinquished their original jurisdiction currently pending at the Commission.
Staff recommends Council consider adopting the proposed resolution.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action of a resolution denying
the rate application proposed by CenterPoint.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FINDING THAT CENTERPOINT ENERGY
RESOURCES CORP. D/B/A CENTERPOINT ENERGY ENTEX AND CENTERPOINT ENERGY
STATEMENT OF INTENT TO INCREASE RATES FILING WITHIN THE CITY
SHOULD BE DENIED; FINDING THAT THE CITYS REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES
SHALL BE REIMBURSED BY THE COMPANY; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS
RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
COMPANY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS
, the City of La Porte, Texas, (City), is a gas utility customer of CenterPoint Energy
Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas,
Texas Coast Division and a regulatory authority with an interest in the
rates and charges of CenterPoint Texas; and
WHEREAS
, the City is served by CenterPoint Texas and has resolved to efficiently and cost effectively
review and respond to natural gas issues affecting rates charged in CenterPoint Texas Coast Division
service area; and
WHEREAS
, on or about March 27, 2015, CenterPoint Texas filed with the City a Statement of Intent to
Increase Rates seeking to increase natural gas rates by $6.77 million annually and to all customers residing in the
City; and
WHEREAS
, the City found, upon its review of CenterPoint Statement of Intent to Increase
Rates, that CenterPoint existing rates are excessive; and
WHEREAS
, the City denies the Statement of Intent to Increase Rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the rates proposed by CenterPoint Texas to be recovered through its gas rates charged to
customers located within the City limits are hereby found to be unreasonable and shall be denied.
Section 2. That CenterPoint Texas shall continue to charge its existing rates to customers within the
City.
Section 3. That the Citys reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed in full by CenterPoint
Texas within 30 days of the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 4. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is
passed is open to the public as required by law, and the public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said
meeting was given as required.
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Section 5. That the City Secretary of the City of La Porte will send a copy of this Resolution to
CenterPoint Energy, Entex, Texas Coast Division, Attn: Randal M. Pryor, Vice President Regional
Operations, 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002-5231.
Section 6. This Resolution shall be effective on its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED
this the 27 day of April, 2015.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: __________________________
Louis R. Rigby
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
________________________ ___________________________
Patrice Fogarty Clark T. Askins
City Secretary Assistant City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested April 27, 2015
Corby Alexander Source of Funds:
Requested By
Account Number:
City Manager
Department:
Amount Budgeted:
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits: ServPro Quote
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
On Saturday April 18, 2015, the indoor pool at the Citys Fitness Center overflowed causing
extensive damage to the facility, particularly to the walls and floors. Servpro, a certified disaster
restoration company, was called immediately. Servpro has been working to dry outthe facility
and, once completed, will issue a certification that the building is dry. Once this process is
complete, we will need to begin the process to repair/replace the damaged components.
Each year, during the budget process, the City budgets a set number of dollars for contingency or
unforeseen expenditures. Presently, the contingency line item has $242,355 unexpended and
available. Unfortunately, at this time we do not have a firm cost for the needed repairs to the
building. We hope to have at least one comprehensive quote by the time of the Council meeting
to give a better feel of what the likely cost for total restoration will be. Staff has submitted a claim
is a covered event and has an adjuster working the claim. At this time, we do not have an estimate
of what the insurance reimbursement will be, subject to our $25,000 deductible.
In cases such as this one, state law gives the City a lawful exception to bypass normally required
bidding procedures. However, staff is looking to Council for direction as to whether to invoke this
privilege. The primary benefit to bypassing is the decreased time that would be needed to get the
building back into service. This lapse in timing will definitely generate some scheduling conflicts,
particularly for the senior programs, most notably the senior nutrition program. The nutrition
program is operating out of Jennie Riley now; however, the upcoming months will bring
programing that will conflict at this location. Bypassing bidding requirements could mean paying
more, although we would make every effort to get the most competitive pricing.
Additionally, the City Charter requires Council approval for any expenditure over $50,000.
Attached is a quote from Servpro in the amount of $42.028.83 to repair and replace walls and some
flooring. The quote does not included specialty flooring needed for the gym, aerobics room, and
racquet ball courts.
Action Required by Council:
There are two questions before Council.
1.Authorize using state law exception to standard bidding procedures to bring the building back
online in the most timely manner.
2.
Authorize the expenditure of contingency funds to restore the building.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: April 27, 2015 Appropriation
Requested By: Traci Leach Source of Funds:
Department: Administration Acct Number:
Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted:
Attachments: Second Quarter FY2015 Report Requested:
Budgeted Item(s): YES NO
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
At the request of the City Council, staff is providing a quarterly update of delinquent taxes on properties
within La Porte. The following reports are attached and are current through March 2015:
Account Breakdown by Category
Payment report
Bankruptcies
Deferrals
Delinquent
Litigation
Partial Payments
Struck off properties
Uncollectable accounts
Staff will be present to take note of any accounts that Council has questions about and will provide follow
up as necessary.
A
ction Required by Council:
None.
Approved for City Council Agenda
____________________________________ _______________________
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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
Due to the volume of this report, a copy is
available for review in the City Secretary
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 27, 2015April 27, 2015AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Kenith Adcox Kenith Adcox
Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
Police Police
Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
Attachments :Attachments :
1. Department Report1. Department Report
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff will present the 2014 La Porte Police DepartmentStaff will present the 2014 La Porte Police Departments Annual Crime and Activity Report to City Council.s Annual Crime and Activity
Report to 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
Council Agenda Item
April 27, 2015
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10. 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, Earp, Clausen and Mayor Rigby
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City 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, in accordance with the authority contained in:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072
For the purpose of deliberating the
purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property: Klein Retreat property and former
Happy Barbour property.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A)
Pending or Contemplated Litigation:
Meet with City Attorney and City Manager to discuss case of Everardo Garza Vs. City of
La Porte.
12. RECONVENE
into regular session and consider action, if any, on items(s) discussed in
executive session.
13. ADJOURN
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