HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-16 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council
LOUIS R. RIGBYDARYL LEONARD
MayorCouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEKKRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIJAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large BMayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember District 5Councilmember District 5
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1
MIKE CLAUSEN
Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6
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 March 28, 2016, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
March 28, 2016,
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 Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church.The invocation will be given by Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Kristin Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Kristin Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation Proclamation -- La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Recognition Recognition -- Retirement of Keith Walker (City of La Porte Fire Department) Retirement of Keith Walker (City of La Porte Fire Department) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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 minutes of the City Council meeting held Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held
(a)
on March 14, 2016 on March 14, 2016 -- P.Fogarty P.Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax
(b)
delinquent properties consisting of Tracts 5 & 6, Block 1445 and Lot 1, Block 1125, Town of delinquent properties consisting of Tracts 5 & 6, Block 1445 and Lot 1, Block 1125, Town of
La Porte La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Harris County Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Harris County
(c)
Constable's Office to hold a second public hearing on the sale of tax delinquent property Constable's Office to hold a second public hearing on the sale of tax delinquent property
described as Block 85, Lots 29 and 30, Town of La Porte described as Block 85, Lots 29 and 30, Town of La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
7.RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution Opposing Central Regional Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution Opposing Central Regional
(a)
Alternative Design #2 (CR#2) Storm Suppression Alternative by Gulf Coast Community Alternative Design #2 (CR#2) Storm Suppression Alternative by Gulf Coast Community
Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) -- T.Tietjens T.Tietjens
8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2016
Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 16, 2016Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 16, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
9.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 K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp,
Clausen, J. Martin and Mayor RigbyClausen, J. Martin and Mayor Rigby
10.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:
Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074Texas Government Code, Section 551.074
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
of a public officer
or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager Corby Alexanderor employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager
Corby Alexander
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
11.RECONVENERECONVENE
session. session.
12.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 March 28, 2016, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City I certify that a copy of the March 28, 2016, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board on by March 22, 2016.Hall bulletin board on by March 22, 2016.
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
March 28, 2016 March 28, 2016
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church.The invocation will be given by Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Kristin Martin.The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Kristin Martin.
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation Proclamation -- La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Recognition Recognition -- Retirement of Keith Walker (City of La Porte Fire Department) Retirement of Keith Walker (City of La Porte Fire Department) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Whereas, the La Porte Special Olympics provides year round athletic training for participants; and
Whereas, the La Porte Special Olympics Participants, Special Programs Staff and Volunteers wish to raise
funds to help support participation in Special Olympics Texas by hosting a shrimp boil; and
Whereas, the shrimp boil will be held Saturday, April 16, serving meals from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the
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Norman L. Malone Senior Center located at 1322 South Broadway. Tickets are $12.00 each, or also available in
books of 10 tickets to share with family and friends, for $120.00 each. We invite everyone to continue to
support the La Porte Special Olympics program by purchasing tickets for the Shrimp Boil to help make it
possible for our athletes to compete in this fun and worthwhile event; and
Now therefore, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor of the City of La Porte, along with members of the La Porte City
Council do hereby proclaim April 16, 2016, as
La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this
the 28 day of March 2016.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Keith Walker started his career with La Porte Fire Department as a volunteer on
March 7, 1978. He spent 10 years as a volunteer and achieved the rank of a Captain
in 1984.
In January of 1989, Keith became a career firefighter who started out at Fire Station
3 and soon moved to Station 1 where he spent the bulk of his career up until these
past couple of years when he served at Station 4.
Keith is known around the fire department for his great welding ability, holding
pump ops classes, and cooking a mean meal. Keith Walker has spent over thirty-
seven years serving the La Porte community and he will truly be missed.
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
March 28, 2016 March 28, 2016
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 minutes of the City Council meeting held Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the City Council meeting held
(a)
on March 14, 2016 on March 14, 2016 -- P.Fogarty P.Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax
(b)
delinquent properties consisting of Tracts 5 & 6, Block 1445 and Lot 1, Block 1125, Town of delinquent properties consisting of Tracts 5 & 6, Block 1445 and Lot 1, Block 1125, Town of
La Porte La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Harris County Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Harris County
(c)
Constable's Office to hold a second public hearing on the sale of tax delinquent property Constable's Office to hold a second public hearing on the sale of tax delinquent property
described as Block 85, Lots 29 and 30, Town of La Porte described as Block 85, Lots 29 and 30, Town of La Porte -- K. Powell K. Powell
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LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large A
Councilmember District 4
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B
Mayor Pro-Tem
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1
MIKE CLAUSEN
CHUCK ENGELKEN
Councilmember District 6
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
MARCH 14, 2016
Monday March 14, 2016,
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:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers
Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, K. Martin, Leonard, Kaminski and J. Martin. Absent: Councilmember
Clausen. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Michael Abportus, Congregation Benim Avraham.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Jay Martin.
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 City Council Meeting held on
February 22, 2016 P. Fogarty
(b)
Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance cancelling the May 7, 2016, general
election and declaring the candidate for Councilperson At Large-A, the candidate for
Councilperson-District 4 and the candidate for Councilperson-District 5 unopposed; and
declaring John Zemanek, candidate for Councilperson At-Large-Position A, elected; declaring
Kristin Martin, candidate for Councilperson-District 4, elected; and declaring Jay Martin,
candidate for Councilperson-District 5, elected P. Fogarty
(c)
Consider approval or other action authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement for
Election Services between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention and
Emergency Medical Services District P. Fogarty
(d)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution prohibiting handgun license holders
from openly carrying a handgun in the room or rooms where meetings of the City Council and or
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its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted pursuant to the Texas Open
meetings Act C. Alexander
(e)
Receive 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR) Report M. Dolby
(f)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager s the
designated grant official for the Body Cameras Acquisition Project through the Criminal Justice
Division, Office of the Governor, State of Texas K. Adcox
(g)
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #16002 for LPISD Historic Colored School
Phase I R. Davidson
(h)
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid # 16008 for purchase of certain vehicles (Trucks
& Van) for the Fiscal Year 2016 Vehicle Replacement Program S. Valiante
(i)
Consider approval or other action approving purchase of Equipment & Vehicles using the
H-GAC and Texas Local Government Cooperative Purchasing methods for the Fiscal Year
2016 Vehicle Replacement Program S. Valiante
Regarding Item E, Councilmember Earp asked if the 2015 Comprehensive Annual Financial (CAFR)
Report is stamped DRAFT because it requires Council approval. Paula Lowe, auditor with Pattillo,
Brown & Hill, responded yes; the report will be finalized after approved by Council.
Councilmember Leonard moved to approve Consent Agenda items pursuant to staff recommendations.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember
Councilmember Engelken seconded.
Clausen was absent.
Ordinance 2016-3628:
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DECLARING THE CANDIDATE
FOR COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE-A, THE CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON-DISTRICT 4 AND THE
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON-DISTRICT 5 UNOPPOSED; AND DECLARING JOHN ZEMANEK,
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON AT-LARGE-POSITION A, ELECTED; DECLARING KRISTIN MARTIN,
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCILPERSON-DISTRICT 4, ELECTED; AND DECLARING JAY MARTIN, CANDIDATE
FOR COUNCILPERSON-DISTRICT 5, ELECTED; CANCELLING THE ECTION FOR POSITION OF AT-LARGE-
POSITION A AND SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS 4 AND 5; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT OR IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
CONTAINING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANES
(a)
Public hearing to receive comments regarding recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
Jones Survey from Neighborhood Commercialto Commercial; consider approval or other
action regarding an Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map Component of the
La Porte Comprehensive Plan to change designation of a 3.9 acre tract located north of
Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont
Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William
(This item as
E. Ensey
postponed at the February 22, 2016 meeting, until March 14, 2016).
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The public hearing continued from February 22, 2016.
City Planner Eric Ensey presented a summary and recommended taking 6(a) and 6(b) together.
Councilmember Zemanek asked if the applicant is requesting a zoning change to make the property
more marketable. City Planner Eric Ensey responded, that is correct. Councilmember Zemanek asked
if there is a fill dirt permit for the issue that exists. Mr. Ensey responded there is a permit for the dirt that
is there; and the problem is, when the dirt was put in there, the drainage ditch does not appear to
provide the appropriate slope or drainage for the people behind the property and he is flooding the
people behind him. Councilmember Zemanek asked how long has the fill dirt been at the site. Mr.
Ensey responded about 2-3 years. Councilmember Zemanek asked what has been done to resolve the
issue in the last 2-3 years. Planning and Development Director Tim
Tietjens addressed the question stating the swale has silted in over time, and that is definitely part of
the issue. It was made Neighborhood Commercial for a reason.
Councilmember Earp commented he is not in favor of changing the property
.
Councilmember Martin asked how many responses were received from abutting properties. City
Planner Eric Ensey responded four responses in opposition, one unopposed which is the
veterinarian. Councilmember Martin asked what is on the northeast corner. Mr. Ensey responded the
ft station.
Charles Breitenbach, 10110 Roseberry, spoke in opposition and provided photos of flooding on his
property due to the fill on this piece of property. When asked when the pictures were taken, he replied,
In addition, Mr. Breitenbach advised that his neighborgets water in it
after a large rain event. The water just keeps seeping onto our property. There is just such a great
pond is dry.
-s a hundred yards of
water on this land. The situation needs to be taken care of.
The public hearing was closed at 6:24 p.m.
Councilmember Zemanek moved to deny the request to amend the Future Land Use Map Component
MOTION PASSED
of the La Porte Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Clausen was absent.
(b)
Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve rezone of a 3.9 acre tract located north of Fairmont Parkway near
Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1, Willmont Commercial Park Amended
Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482, William Jones Survey from
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC); consider approval or other action
regarding an Ordinance to approve zone change request #15-92000004, for a 3.9 acre tract
located north Fairmont Parkway near Willmont Rd., and described as Reserve B and C, Block 1,
Willmont Commercial Park Amended Subdivision and Tract 33 Treat Plant Site, Abstract 482,
William Jones Survey, from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to General Commercial (GC) E.
(This item as postponed at the February 22, 2016 meeting, until March 14, 2016).
Ensey
The public hearing was continued from February 22, 2016.
There being no comments the public hearing closed at 6:26 p.m.
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MOTION
Councilmember Zemanek moved to deny item 6(b). Councilmember Leonard seconded.
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Clausen was absent.
7. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding RFP No. 16503 for Lifeguard services at City
pools/recreation facilities R. Epting
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary.
Councilmember Earp moved to have staff provide lifeguard services in-house at City pools/recreation
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0.
facilities. Councilmember Kaminski seconded.
Councilmember Clausen was absent.
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8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a)
Discussion and possible action appointing members to a planning committee for the
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La Porte 125 Anniversary Celebration Committee T. Leach
City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek suggested Council workshop the item in order to provide staff with direction.
Councilmember Leonard commented City Council are the promoters. Council needs to set the
parameters of what will take place.
Councilmember Martin commented the scope of work needs to be defined for a committee.
Mayor Rigby commented he understands everyone thoughts, and the item can be workshopped
before the Budget Retreat or during the Budget Retreat.
City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council that staff will set a Special Meeting to workshop the
item.
8. REPORTS
(a)
Presentation Receive 2015-2016 Annual Report from Chad Burke, President/CEO of the
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region S. Livingston
Chad Burke, President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, presented the 2015-2016
Annual Report.
(b)
Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting which was held
immediately prior to the City Council Meeting.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no additional 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.
Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of
the Houston-
artin congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his
appointment as Chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and thanked Parks and Recreation
Director Rosalyn Epting on the new park on Martin Luther King Dr.; Councilmember Kaminski
congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-elected for another term
and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area
Council; Councilmember Zemanek congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as
Chairman of the Houston-Galveston Area Council and requested Staff to assist the homeowners that
have received flooding issues due to the fill dirt permit that was issued 2-3 years ago; Councilmember
Leonard wished Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting well on her challenge of getting the
pools ready for the summer season; congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek
on being re-elected for another term and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of
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the Houston-Galveston Area Council; Councilmember Engelken congratulated Councilmembers K.
Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-elected for another term; thanked Chad Burke,
President/CEO of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for the 2015-2016 Annual Report;
Councilmember Earp congratulated Councilmembers K. Martin; J. Martin and Zemanek on being re-
elected for another term and Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council; and thanked Public Works Director Sharon Valiante and Solid Waste
Supervisor Gus Alfaro for their assistance with trash in Lomax before the storm and Mayor Rigby
congratulated Councilmember Engelken on his appointment as Chairman of the Houston-Galveston
Area Council; advised of his attendance of the new Maritime Academy; informed the Gulf Coast
Community Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) have come up with two options to be
considered by the Feds for a levy or a dike along Hwy 146 to Texas City, and meetings will be held in
various places; however, none in La Porte or a surrounding community directly on the bay. He advised
everyone to comment or attend the meetings. In addition, Mayor Rigby also requested Staff assist the
homeowners who have endured flooding issues due to the fill dirt permit that was issued 2-3 years ago.
Councilmember Engelken added the City should pass a resolution against the Gulf Coast Community
Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) proposed dike project.
11. ADJOURN -
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 8/0.
meeting at 7:18 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
Councilmember Clausen was absent.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on March 28, 2016.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 28, 2016March 28, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
K.PowellK.Powell
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
FinanceFinance
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Resolution Resolution
2. Resale P132 Resale P132
3. Resale P279 Resale P279
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to
the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the
property at any time by public or private sale. property at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has had these properties on the The City of La Porte has had these
properties on the
public resale list for more than an adequate amount of time and has received a bid for the minimum bid public resale list for more than an adequate amount of time and has received a
bid for the minimum bid
amount set by the judgment or higher; at this time staff is asking the City Council to pass a resolution to amount set by the judgment or higher; at this time staff is asking the City
Council to pass a resolution to
approve the sale of these properties for the amount that has been offered.approve the sale of these properties for the amount that has been offered.
P132 Trs 5 & 6 Block 1445 Town of La PorteTrs 5 & 6 Block 1445 Town of La PorteOffer $6,250.00 Offer $6,250.00
P279 P279 Lot 1 Block 1125 Town of La Porte Lot 1 Block 1125 Town of La Porte Lot 1 Block 1125 Town of La Porte Lot 1 Block 1125 Town of La Porte Offer $3,100.00Offer $3,100.00Offer
$3,100.00Offer $3,100.00
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the sale on the properties listed above.Consider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the sale on the
properties listed above.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
EXHIBIT A
TAX RESALE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD
TRACT 1:Resale Property P132
Legal Description: Tracts 5 & 6Block 1445Town of La Porte
HCAD #0024-298-045-0005
Offer Amount: $6,250.00
TRACT 2:Resale Property P279
Legal Description:Lot 1Block 1125Town of La Porte
HCAD #024-195-025-0001
Offer Amount: $3,100.00
SUMMARY OF FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY
HCAD ACCOUNT NO:024-298-045-0005Property Struck off for:Value
CAUSE NO:2000-51592
PLAINTIFF(S):City of La Porte & La Porte Independent School District
JUDGMENT AGAINST:Velmer R Briggs
JUDGMENT DATE:April 23, 2001STRUCK OFF DATE:July 3, 2001
ORDER OF SALE:May 17, 2001
DEED RECORDED DATE:July 19, 2001STRUCK OFF TO:City of La Porte
CONSTABLE:Bill Bailey, Constable Precint No 8
PROPERTY ADDRESS:Broadway
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Trs 5 & 6 Block 1445 Town of La Porte
ADJUDGED VALUE ( IN JUDGMENT):$6,250.00
SQUARE FOOTAGE:6,250
SUMMARY OF SALE ACTIVITY
BIDDER:Ornelas SabinoBIDDER'S ADDRESS:1713 S Broadway
AMOUNT OF BID:$6,250.00La Porte, TX 77571
AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT:$625.00
AMOUNT DUE:$5,625.00BIDDER'S PHONE NO:281-471-3720
PRORATED PERCENTAGED OF TAXES DUE TO EACH JURISDICTION BASED UPON JUDGMENT
COUNTY, ET
JUDGMENT TOAL.%SCHOOL%CITY%TOTAL
AMOUNT DUE$1,912.2225.23%$3,642.2348.06%$2,023.3326.70%$7,577.78
ASSOCIATED COSTS ON ORIGINAL AND SEALED BID SALES
CONSTABLE/ AD ESTIMATED AMOUNT
AMOUNT OF COURT PUBLICATION FEE LITEM RESEARCH FEE & TO BE PRORATED TO
BIDCOST(TISD)FEEDEED RECORDING FEETAXES
$6,250.00$690.00$175.00$540.00$250.00$4,595.00
PRORATED TAX AMOUNTS TO EACH JURISDICTION
OWED TOCOUNTY%SCHOOL%CITY%TOTAL
PRORATED
AMOUNT
$1,159.5325.23%$2,208.5748.06%$1,226.9026.70%$4,595.00
Amount of Bid:$6,250.00
Costs:
-District Clerk$640.00
-Tax Master$50.00Mike Landrum
-Constable Fee$0.00
-Publication$175.00
-Abstract Fee$250.00
-Cost$0.00
-Ad Litem Fee$540.00Angela Aaron
Total:$4,595.00
Taxing
Jurisdictions:Amount in Judgment:%Amount Received
City of La Porte$2,023.3326.70%$1,226.90
La Porte ISD$3,642.2348.06%$2,208.57
Harris County$1,645.5821.72%$997.84
San Jacinto CCD$266.643.52%$161.68
State of Texas$0.000.00%$0.00
$7,577.78100.00%$4,595.00
Costs + Taxes$9,232.78
Adjudged Value$6,250.00
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Notice of confidentiality rights: If you are a natural person, you may remove or strike any of
the following information from this instrument before it is filed for record in the public
records: your social security number or your driver's license number
(Language pursuant section 11.008 of the Texas Property Code)
THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§TAX RESALE DEED
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit
of itself, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,HARRIS COUNTYEDUCATION DISTRICT
(LA PORTE –HCED), HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT, PORT OF
HOUSTON OF HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,
THE HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT,
acting by and through its duly elected officials (“GRANTOR”) as authorized by Section 34.05, Texas Property
Tax Code, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10.00) AND OTHER GOOD
AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, in hand paid by ORNELAS SABINO(“GRANTEE”) the receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed and by these presents do convey
and quitclaim unto said Grantee all right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA PORTE, LAPORTE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTand HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT (LA PORTE–
HCED), HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT, PORT OF HOUSTON OF
HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE HARRIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTin the property
herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure sale heretofore held, in Cause No. 2000-51592, styled City of La
Porte and La Porte Independent School vs. Velmer R. Briggssaid property being described as:
TRACTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1445, OF LA PORTE, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED FILED IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS
OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS UNDER VOLUME 1254, PAGE 294.(ACCOUNT NUMBER
0242980450005)
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the following matters to the extent that the same are in
effect at this time: any and all rights of redemption, restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements,
encumbrances and outstanding mineral interests, if any,relating to the hereinabove described property, but only
to the extent they are still in effect, shown of record in the hereinabove mentioned County and State, and to all
zoning laws, regulations and ordinances of municipal and/or other governmental authorities, if any but only to
the extent that they are still in effect, relating to the hereinabove described property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and
appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging unto the saidOMELAS SABINO,hisheirsand assigns forever,
so that neither the CITY OF LA PORTE, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTand HARRIS
COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT (LA PORTE –HCED), HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PORT OF HOUSTON OFHARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROLDISTRICT, THE HARRISCOUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN
JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTnorany person claiming under it shall at any time hereafter
have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any part thereof.
Grantee acceptsthe property in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition and subject to any environmental
conditions that might have or still exist on said property, and subject to any title defects and deficiencies, and
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subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas Property Tax Code. Grantee acknowledges
and agreesthat this conveyance is expressly made without warranty.
This transaction is in full satisfaction of all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs that have accrued until the
date hereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit of itself, LA
PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT (LA PORTE–
HCED),HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PORT OF HOUSTON OF
HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE HARRIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT has caused
these presents to be executed this ________day of ______________________ 2016.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R. RIGBY,MAYOR,
CITY OF LA PORTE
ACCEPTED:
______________________________
ORNELAS SABINO
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THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS§
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared LOUIS R. RIGBY, Mayor,
City of La Porte, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity
therein stated, and with the conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2016.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS§
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ORNELAS SABINO, known
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he
executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated, and with the
conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2016.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
After Recording
Return To:Ornelas Sabino
1713 S Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
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SUMMARY OF FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY
HCAD ACCOUNT NO:024-195-025-0001Property Struck off for:Taxes
CAUSE NO:2014-01931+ Post Judgment Taxes
PLAINTIFF(S):City of La Porte & La Porte Independent School District
JUDGMENT AGAINST:La Porte Land Company
JUDGMENT DATE:June 20, 2014STRUCK OFF DATE:October 7, 2014
ORDER OF SALE:July 31, 2014
DEED RECORDED DATE:STRUCK OFF TO:City of La Porte
CONSTABLE:Phil Sandlin, Constable Precinct No 8
PROPERTY ADDRESS:North Third
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Lot 1 Block 1125
Town of La Porte
ADJUDGED VALUE ( IN JUDGMENT):$3,125.00
SQUARE FOOTAGE:3,125
SUMMARY OF SALE ACTIVITY
BIDDER:Anthony R Chan & Peggy S ChanBIDDER'S ADDRESS:300-C North Perez St
AMOUNT OF BID:$3,100.00South Houston, TX 77587
AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT:$310.00
AMOUNT DUE:$2,790.00BIDDER'S PHONE NO:281-217-3538
PRORATED PERCENTAGED OF TAXES DUE TO EACH JURISDICTION BASED UPON JUDGMENT
COUNTY,
JUDGMENT TOET AL.%SCHOOL%CITY%TOTAL
AMOUNT DUE$335.6621.02%$860.7353.90%$400.5525.08%$1,596.94
ASSOCIATED COSTS ON ORIGINAL AND SEALED BID SALES
CONSTABLE/ AD ESTIMATED AMOUNT
AMOUNT OF COURT PUBLICATION FEE LITEM RESEARCH FEE & TO BE PRORATED TO
BIDCOST(TISD)FEEDEED RECORDING FEETAXES
$3,100.00$545.00$575.00$0.00$270.00$1,710.00
PRORATED TAX AMOUNTS TO EACH JURISDICTION
OWED TOCOUNTY%SCHOOL%CITY%TOTAL
PRORATED
AMOUNT
$359.4221.02%$921.6753.90%$428.9125.08%$1,710.00
Amount of Bid:$3,100.00
Costs:
-District Clerk$510.00
-Tax Master$35.00Kristen Brauchle
-Constable Fee$400.00
-Publication$175.00
-Abstract Fee$250.00
-Cost$0.00
-Advertising Fee/Deed
Recording
$20.00
-Ad Litem Fee$0.00
Total:$1,710.00
Taxing
Jurisdictions:Amount in Judgment:%Amount Received
City of La Porte$400.5525.08%$428.91
La Porte ISD$860.7353.90%$921.670
Harris County$335.6621.02%$359.420
San Jacinto CCD$0.000.00%$0.00
State of Texas$0.000.00%$0.00
$1,596.94100.00%$1,710.00
Costs + Taxes$2,986.94
Adjudged Value$3,125.00
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Notice of confidentiality rights: If you are a natural person, you may remove or strike any of
the following information from this instrument before it is filed for record in the public
records: your social security number or your driver's license number
(Language pursuant section 11.008 of the Texas Property Code)
THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§TAX RESALE DEED
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit
of itself, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,HARRIS COUNTYEDUCATION DISTRICT
(LA PORTE –HCED), HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT, PORT OF
HOUSTON OF HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,
THE HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT,
acting by and through its duly elected officials (“GRANTOR”) as authorized by Section 34.05, Texas Property
Tax Code, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10.00) AND OTHER GOOD
AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, in hand paid by ANTHONY R. CHAN & PEGGY S. CHAN
(“GRANTEES”) the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed
and by these presents do convey and quitclaim unto said Granteesall right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA
PORTE, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTand HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION
DISTRICT (LA PORTE –HCED), HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT,
PORT OF HOUSTON OF HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, THE HARRISCOUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICTin the property herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure sale heretofore held, in Cause No.
2014-01931, styled City of La Porte vs. La Porte Lan Companysaid property being described as:
LOT 1, IN BLOCK 1125, OF TOWN OF LA PORTE, AN ADDITION IN HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 60, PAGE
114 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.(ACCOUNT NUMBER
0241950250001)
This conveyance is made and accepted subject to the following matters to the extent that the same are in
effect at this time: any and all rights of redemption, restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements,
encumbrances and outstanding mineral interests, if any, relating to the hereinabove described property, but only
to the extent they are still in effect, shown of record in the hereinabove mentioned County and State, and to all
zoning laws, regulations and ordinances of municipal and/or other governmental authorities, if any butonly to
the extent that they are still in effect, relating to the hereinabove described property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises, together with all and singular the rights, privileges and
appurtenances thereto in any manner belonging unto the saidANTHONY R. CHAN & PEGGY S. CHAN,their
heirsand assigns forever, so that neither the CITY OF LA PORTE, LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICTand HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT (LA PORTE–HCED), HARRIS COUNTY,
HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PORTOF HOUSTON OF HARRISCOUNTY
AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTnorany person claiming under it shall
at any time hereafter have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any
part thereof.
Granteesaccept the property in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition and subject to any environmental
conditions that might have or still exist on said property, and subject to any title defects and deficiencies, and
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subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas Property Tax Code. Granteesacknowledge
and agree that this conveyance is expressly made without warranty.
This transaction is in full satisfaction of all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs that have accrued until the
date hereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit ofitself, LA
PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DISTRICT (LA PORTE–
HCED),HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PORT OF HOUSTON OF
HARRIS COUNTY AUTHORITY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, THE HARRIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT andSAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT has caused
these presents to be executed this ________day of ______________________ 2016.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R. RIGBY,MAYOR,
CITY OF LA PORTE
ACCEPTED:
______________________________
ANTHONY R. CHAN
ACCEPTED:
______________________________
PEGGY S. CHAN
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THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS§
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared LOUISR. RIGBY, Mayor,
City of La Porte, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and
acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity
therein stated, and with the conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2016.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS§
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ANTHONY R. CHAN,
known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me
that he executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated, and
with the conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2016.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
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THE STATE OF TEXAS§
§
COUNTY OF HARRIS§
BEFORE ME
, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared PEGGY S. CHAN, known to
me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he
executed same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, in the capacity therein stated, and with the
conditions and the limitations therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of
__________________________, 2016.
________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ____________
After Recording
Return To:Anthony R. Chan
Peggy S. Chan
300-C North Perez St.
South Houston, TX 77587
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
March 28, 2016March 28, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
Source of Funds:Source of Funds:
Kathy PowellKathy Powell
Requested By:Requested By:
Account Number:Account Number:
FinanceFinance
Department:Department:
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
Other:
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
AttachmentsAttachments : :
1. Resolution Resolution
2. Second Sale P282 Second Sale P282
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the If a property is sold or struck off to a taxing unit that is party to
the judgment, the taxing unit may sell the
property at any time by public or private sale. property at any time by public or private sale. The City of La Porte has had these properties on the The City of La Porte has had these
properties on the
public resale list for more than an adequate amount of time, and there has been no interest in public resale list for more than an adequate amount of time, and there has been no interest
in
purchasing the property at the minimum bid amount set by the judgment.purchasing the property at the minimum bid amount set by the judgment.At this time, staff is asking the At this
time, staff is asking the
City Council to pass a resolution to lower the minimum bid by 50% to $9,375, which matches the offer City Council to pass a resolution to lower the minimum bid by 50% to $9,375, which
matches the offer
received, so that the City can have a second public sale by the constablereceived, so that the City can have a second public sale by the constables office.s office. The State of
Texas The State of Texas
will not approve struck off property that is sold at private resale; therefore, staff is recommending the will not approve struck off property that is sold at private resale; therefore,
staff is recommending the
second sale, since it would be the cleanest way to close out all jurisdictions.second sale, since it would be the cleanest way to close out all jurisdictions. At the second sale,
the At the second sale, the
City will hopefully get an interested party that will purchase these properties, so that they can be taxable City will hopefully get an interested party that will purchase these properties,
so that they can be taxable
again and possibly developed.again and possibly developed.
Section 34.05 (c) of the Tax Code states that the taxing unit purchasing the property by resolution of its Section 34.05 (c) of the Tax Code states that the taxing unit purchasing the
property by resolution of its
governing body may request the sheriff or a constable to sell the property at a public sale. governing body may request the sheriff or a constable to sell the property at a public sale.
If the If the
purchasing taxing unit has not sold the property within six months after the date on which the ownerpurchasing taxing unit has not sold the property within six months after the date
on which the owners
right of redemption terminates (these properties have past the redemption period), any taxing unit that is right of redemption terminates (these properties have past the redemption period),
any taxing unit that is
entitled to receive proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing body may request the sheriff or a entitled to receive proceeds of the sale by resolution of its governing body
may request the sheriff or a
constable in writing to sell the property at a public sale.constable in writing to sell the property at a public sale. On receipt of a request made under this On receipt of a request
made under this
subsection, the sheriff or constable shall sell the property at a public sale as provided by Subsection subsection, the sheriff or constable shall sell the property at a public sale
as provided by Subsection
(d).
The minimum bid was arrived at by either the amount of costs in the judgment or a percentage of the The minimum bid was arrived at by either the amount of costs in the judgment or a
percentage of the
HCAD value. HCAD value. The goal is to get the property back on the tax roll as taxable property.The goal is to get the property back on the tax roll as taxable property.
P282 Lots 29 & 30 Block 85Town of La Porte (50% of HCAD value)Lots 29 & 30 Block 85Town of La Porte (50% of HCAD value)
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Consider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the constableConsider approval or other action of the Resolution authorizing the constables office to hold a second
s office to hold a second
public sale on the properties listed above.public sale on the properties listed above.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: March 28, 2016
Source of Funds: ______N/A___________
Requested By: Tim Tietjens
Account Number: ______N/A__________
Department: Planning
Amount Budgeted: _____N/A___________
Report: ___Resolution: _X_Ordinance: ___
Amount Requested: ____N/A__________
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Resolution
GCCPRD Slide
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
After Hurricane Ike, the SSPEED Center (Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation
from Disasters), studied and proposed two structural alternatives in 2011, known as “Centennial
Gate,” to protect certain areas from storm surge. Several Bay Area communities united to take
the position that such a concept would not only fail to protect our communities, but would
exacerbate flooding and storm surge damage. Several Bay Area communities followed La
Porte’s lead by utilizing language from our resolution. Since that time, the Gulf Coast
Community Protection and Recovery District was formed to analyze different options with the
intent of better protecting our communities and the major petrochemical complexes surrounding
the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay that are critical for supplying fuel and power to
much of the nation.
The three stage planning process to provide a plan for funding and implementation is currently
winding up phase two, wherein alternatives have been generated for discussion and
consideration. The two major alternatives generated for Galveston Bay region are 1) the creation
of a coastal spine which would protect the entirety of Galveston Bay (formerly known as the Ike
Dike, now known as CR#1), and 2) the creation of an extension to the Texas City Levee system
which would exist within State Highway 146, and would terminate at State Highway 225 (now
known as CR# 2).
The CR#2 alternative is similar to the Centennial Gate concept in that it fails to provide any
protection for areas seaward of State Highway 146. However, unlike the Centennial Gate, CR#2
even fails to protect the upper parts of the Houston Ship Channel west of the Fred Hartman
Bridge.
The attached resolution both declares support for CR#1 and opposes CR#2. Also attached is a
map from the Phase Two Report of the GCCPRD which shows the alignment of the two
alternatives. Additionally, a Benefit Cost Analysis contained in the Phase Two Report also
shows that CR#1 has a score that is roughly one-half as beneficial as the CR#2 alternative.
Given the total cost of damage if another Hurricane IKE level storm were to make landfall, the
Benefit Cost Analysis between the two alternatives seems hard to validate, particularly when
most of the IKE storm surge damage was east of State Highway 146.
Either option will require a coalition of public money, industry investment and federal funds
that, at this time, are still unfunded. Staff recommends approval of the attached Resolution.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action on the proposed resolution opposing alternative CR#2 and
supporting alternative CR#1.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Approved for City Council Agenda
__________________________________ _______________________
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
March 28, 2016 March 28, 2016
8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, April 11, 2016
Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 16, 2016Council Budget Retreat, Saturday, April 16, 2016
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016City Council Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
9.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 K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp,
Clausen, J. Martin and Mayor RigbyClausen, J. Martin and Mayor Rigby
10.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:
Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the
Texas Government Code, Section 551.074Texas Government Code, Section 551.074
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
of a public officer
or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager Corby Alexanderor employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: City Manager
Corby Alexander
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
11.RECONVENERECONVENE
session. session.
12.ADJOURNADJOURN
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