HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-16 Regular Meeting of the 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 April 11, 2016, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held
April 11, 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 Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kaminski.Kaminski.
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation Proclamation -- Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Rose Hall Day Rose Hall Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(c)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC 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 the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held
on
(a)
March 24, 2016 and the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2016 March 24, 2016 and the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding Buy Board purchase for preConsider approval or other action regarding Buy Board purchase for pre--fabricated restroom fabricated restroom
(b)
facility for installation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park facility for installation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park -- R. Epting R. Epting
7.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONDISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to fill one vacancy on the La Porte Discussion and possible action regarding appointment to fill one vacancy on the La Porte
(a)
Development Corporation Board of Directors Development Corporation Board of Directors -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 2016
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 28, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 28, 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 regarding matters appearing on the agenda;
recognition of community regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
9.9.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL 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 Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen,
J.
Martin, K. Martin and Mayor RigbyMartin, K. Martin and Mayor Rigby
10.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 April 11, 2016, agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall I certify that a copy of the April 11, 2016, agenda of items
to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board on April 5, 2016.bulletin board on April 5, 2016.
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016
1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER
The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.
2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION
The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Dottie
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Kaminski.Kaminski.
4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
Proclamation Proclamation -- Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte Fair Housing Month in the City of La Porte -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(a)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(b)
Proclamation Proclamation -- Rose Hall Day Rose Hall Day -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby
(c)
(Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.)
5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS
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Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
WHEREAS,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and
declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for fair housing in the United States; and
WHEREAS,
The principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but a fundamental
human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and
WHEREAS,
The National Fair Housing Law, during the month of April, provides an opportunity for all
Americans to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be
accomplished with the help and cooperation of all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE
, I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, along with members of the La Porte City Council, do hereby
declare the month of April as the month to urge all citizens of this locality to become aware of and support the
Fair Housing Law and therefore proclaim this month as
City of
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In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand andcaused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 11
day of April 2016.
CITY OF LA PORTE
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
WHEREAS, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts
every person in this community; and
WHEREAS, rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment harm our community, with statistics showing 1 in 5 women and
one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives; and
WHEREAS, child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality that 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls will
experience a sexual assault before age 18; and
WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community about sexual violence prevention, supporting survivors, and
speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS, prevention is possible when everyone gets involved. The first step is increasing education, awareness, and
community involvement; and
WHEREAS, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but each day of the year is an opportunity to create change for the
future.
Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby, along with members of the La Porte City Council, proudly proclaim the month of April,
2016 as
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
In the City of La Porte, and join with advocates and communities across the country in taking action to prevent sexual
violence, by taking all opportunities to create change for the future.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this
the 11 day of April, 2016.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
______________________________
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 11, 2016 April 11, 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 the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held on Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held
on
(a)
March 24, 2016 and the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2016 March 24, 2016 and the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 28, 2016 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty
Consider approval or other action regarding Buy Board purchase for preConsider approval or other action regarding Buy Board purchase for pre--fabricated restroom fabricated restroom
(b)
facility for installation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park facility for installation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park -- R. Epting R. Epting
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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 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
MARCH 24, 2016
Thursday March 24, 2016,
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in aspecial 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:
Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmembers Engelken, Earp, Zemanek, K. Martin, Leonard, Clausen, Kaminski and J.Martin.
Also present were Assistant City Secretary Sharon Harris and City Manager Corby Alexander.
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and formulate
City Council and staff plans, operations, policies, and/or future projects, including the following:
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(a) Discussion or other action regarding plans for the upcoming 125 Anniversary Celebration.
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City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary for the upcoming 125 Anniversary Celebration for
the City of La Porte.
Councilmember Clausen commented he would like input from the citizens of La Porte and suggested a
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planning committee as part of the planning process for the upcoming 125 Anniversary Celebration.
Councilmember J. Martin commented his idea of citizens asapart of a planning committee is to assist staff
by presenting a schedule of activities for the celebration. In addition, Councilmember J. Martin questioned
if the City will attempt to recoup any cost associated with the celebration by charging entry fees and who
will be in charge of the planning committee from the City.
Councilmember Zemanek suggested Council decide the structure of the celebration before formulating a
planning committee and commented he feels the responsibilities of the celebration should fall on City
Council and Staff instead of a planning committee.
Councilmember Engelken commented his thoughts are to have a committee of citizens that will present
options for a celebration before the Budget Workshop. In addition, Councilmember Engelken commented it
should be okay for Council to serve on the planning committee, as well.
Councilmember Earp commented he agrees with a planning committee and suggested sponsorships for
the celebration be allowed to save the City costs. In addition, Councilmember Earp suggested the
celebration should be free to the public.
Mayor Rigby advised reservations for a well-known music entertainer need to be secured a year in
advance for the celebration.
Councilmember Leonard commented he likes the idea of sponsorships and questioned the theme for
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promoting the 125 Anniversary Celebration.
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Councilmember Zemanek commented he does not see the need for sponsorships when the cost for the
celebration is not coming out of the General Fund.
Councilmember K. Martin commented she would like to have family involvement in the celebration.
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Councilmember Clausen advised La Porte Independent School District is working and planning a 100
Year Celebration this coming fall and commented the City should celebrate its heritage. Mayor Rigby
asked if there are citizens involved in the planning of the celebration. Councilmember Clausen responded
yes.
Mayor Rigby commented Council can provide a basic list with direction for a planning committee to present
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options to the full Council for a 125 Anniversary Celebration.
Council agreed on a planning committee to consist of Councilmembers or a member appointed by a
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Councilmember; planned August 11-12, 2017, as the dates for the 125 Anniversary Celebration.
Councilmember Earp requested an agenda item be presented at future City Council meetings to provide a
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progress report on activities for the 125 Anniversary Celebration.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
There were no comments.
4. ADJOURN -
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
_______________________________
Sharon Harris,Assistant City Secretary
Passed and approved on April 11,2016.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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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 28, 2016
Monday March 28, 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, Clausen, K. Martin, Leonard, Kaminski and J. Martin. Also present were
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark
Askins.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Barbara Norwine.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Kristin Martin.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a)
Proclamation La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation for the La Porte Special Olympics Shrimp Boil Day.
(b)
Recognition Retirement of Keith Walker (City of La Porte Fire Department) Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Keith Walker on his retirement from the City of La Porte Fire Department.
City Council recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. for a short break to allow ticket sales to the Shrimp Boil.
He reconvened the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Limited to five minutes per person.)
Barbara Norwine, 202 S. Lobit, addressed Council and showed photos of code enforcement issues in
her neighborhood.
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 14, 2016 P. Fogarty
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(b)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the sale of tax delinquent
properties consisting of Tracts 5 &6, Block 1445 and Lot 1, Block 1125, Town of La Porte K.
Powell
(c)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the Harris County
ond public hearing on the sale of tax delinquent property
described as Block 85, Lots 29 and 30, Town of La Porte K. Powell
Consent Item C was not considered and was moved to the April 25, 2016, City Council meeting.
Regarding the tax properties, Councilmember Earp questioned how the percentage of taxes due to
each jurisdiction is calculated and is it based on each particular property only. Tax Manager Kathy
Powell answered the percentages are based upon judgement, and the percentage is based on the
particular property.
Councilmember Engelken moved to approve Consent Agenda items A and B pursuant to staff
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
recommendations. Councilmember Clausen seconded.
7. RESOLUTION
(a)
Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution Opposing Central Regional Alternative
Design #2 (CR#2) Storm Suppression Alternative by Gulf Coast Community Protection and
Recovery District (GCCPRD) T. Tietjens
Planning and Development Director Tim Tietjens presented a summary.
Councilmember J. Martin suggested one modification to paragraph one of the resolution to add the
words
Councilmember Zemanek asked if there is any idea of funding for construction. Mr. Tietjens responded
he does not know.
Councilmember Engelken suggested sending the resolution, if passed, to state elected officials and
the White House.
Councilmember J. Martin moved to approve a resolution with adding schools and churches
to the first WHEREAS, and opposing Central Region Alternative #2 (CR#2) of the Gulf Coast
Community Protection and Recovery District (GCCPRD) Storm Suppression Study, and supporting
MOTION PASSED
Central Region Alternative #1 (CR#1). Councilmember Zemanek seconded.
UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council that staff will reach out to Ms. Norwine to identify any
possible code violations.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information.
Councilmembers K. Martin, Kaminski and Engelken congratulated the La Porte Special Olympics and
Keith Walker; Councilmember Zemanek congratulated the La Porte Special Olympics and Keith
Walker; and requested updates on meeting with the Heritage Society, the ordering of chaise lounges at
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the Wave Pool, the lowering of the speed limit on Fairmont Parkway, the trash bag coupon issue, and
how will the fill dirt work east of Willmont on Fairmont Parkway will be monitored; Councilmember
Leonard commented he hopes everyone will purchase shrimp boil tickets and congratulated Keith
Walker; Councilmember Earp congratulated the La Porte Special Olympics and Keith Walker;
commented he walked the property east of Willmont on Fairmont Parkway and urged staff to go out
there and take a look at the work on the west end of the property; Councilmember Clausen
congratulated Keith Walker and commented he wishes everyone participates in the shrimp boil;
Councilmember J. Martin congratulated Keith Walker; commented he wishes everyone will participate
with the shrimp boil and advised he was informed by Assistant City Manager Traci Leach that TxDot
has approved funds for beautification of the median on Wharton Weems Blvd and Hwy 146; and Mayor
Rigby commented he appreciates the support for the shrimp boil; recalled a time when Keith Walker
worked 30 days straight and congratulated him on his retirement, and advised Council did not receive
an invite to the Senior Center Melodrama and Chili Cook-Off.
10. 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
Personnel Matter: Deliberations concerning the
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 Alexander.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 6:41 p.m.
regarding the item listed above.
11. RECONVENE
into regular session and consider action, if any on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
Council reconvened into the regular Council meeting at 7:02 p.m. Regarding the evaluation of the City
Manager, Corby Alexander, City Council received a report from City Manager Corby Alexander
regarding personnel assignments.
12. ADJOURN -
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
meeting at 7:03 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on April 11, 2016.
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Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
April 11, 2016April 11, 2016AppropriationAppropriation
Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:
General FundGeneral Fund
Rosalyn EptingRosalyn EptingSource of Funds:Source of Funds:
Requested By:Requested By:
015015--98929892--691691--
Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation
Department:Department:
Account Number:Account Number:
11001100
Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:
$550,000$550,000
Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:
Other:
$83,188.30$83,188.30
Amount Requested:Amount Requested:
AttachmentsAttachments : :
Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO
1. Restroom Quote Restroom Quote
2. Restroom Floor Plan Restroom Floor Plan
3. Image of Restroom Image of Restroom
4. Aerial Layout of Park Aerial Layout of Park
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
The next item budgeted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Project is the restrooms. Staff is The next item budgeted for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Project is the restrooms.
Staff is
recommending a prerecommending a pre--fabricated building with one menfabricated building with one mens restroom (one urinal, one toilet, one sink) and s restroom (one urinal, one
toilet, one sink) and
one womens restroom (one toilet, one sink). A pres restroom (one toilet, one sink). A pre--fab building is a commercial structure in which one fab building is a commercial structure
in which one
or more modules of the building are built offsite and then moved to the site location for installation. or more modules of the building are built offsite and then moved to the site
location for installation.
Exhibit two has the floor plan of the restrooms. Note that the door in the middle of the front side of the Exhibit two has the floor plan of the restrooms. Note that the door in the
middle of the front side of the
building will be at the back of the building. In its place, staff will have a cutout that will house two water building will be at the back of the building. In its place, staff will
have a cutout that will house two water
fountains. Staff would prepare the site as noted in the fountains. Staff would prepare the site as noted in the clientclients scope of works scope of workon the attached quote
on the attached quote
(exhibit one), which includes soil work, plumbing, and electrical work. This would be a Buy Board (exhibit one), which includes soil work, plumbing, and electrical work. This would
be a Buy Board
Purchase for $83,188.30. Purchase for $83,188.30.
The current project balance is $124,713. In addition to the Buy Board purchase of the restroom building, The current project balance is $124,713. In addition to the Buy Board purchase
of the restroom building,
there is work outside of the scope of the restroom vendorthere is work outside of the scope of the restroom vendors contract that is proposed to be performed by s contract that is
proposed to be performed by
either in-house crews or contractors engaged by the City. This work includes dirt work and sidewalks, house crews or contractors engaged by the City. This work includes dirt work and
sidewalks,
soil and compaction testing, electrical tie in, sod work when restroom installation is complete, and soil and compaction testing, electrical tie in, sod work when restroom installation
is complete, and
plumbing work. This work is estimated to cost approximately $16,000 to $20,000, depending on final plumbing work. This work is estimated to cost approximately $16,000 to $20,000, depending
on final
quotes obtained. When combined with the restroom purchase, total cost for the final phases of this quotes obtained. When combined with the restroom purchase, total cost for the final
phases of this
project will be $99,188 to $103,188. project will be $99,188 to $103,188.
Staff recommends approval of a contract to purchase a preStaff recommends approval of a contract to purchase a pre--fabricated building with one menfabricated building with one mens
restroom s restroom
(one urinal, one toilet, one sink) and one women(one urinal, one toilet, one sink) and one womens restroom (one toilet, one sink) via Buy Board s restroom (one toilet, one sink)
via Buy Board
contract 423contract 423--13 from Restroom Facilities Limited.13 from Restroom Facilities Limited.
Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council:
Approval or other action the Buy Board purchase of $83,188.30 for the restroom facility at Dr. Martin Approval or other action the Buy Board purchase of $83,188.30 for the restroom facility
at Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Park.Luther King, Jr. Park.
Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate
= Picnic Tables
MLK Splash Park & School House Project
Control
Rooms
Room
Rest
Refurbished School House
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested April 11, 2016
Source of Funds:N/A
Requested By: Patrice Fogarty
Account Number:N/A
Department:City Secretary
Amount Budgeted:N/A
Report X Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibit:
Budgeted Item:YESNO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The La Porte City Councilis authorized to make appointments to boards, commissions and committees.
Mike Cooksley has resigned as a board member of the La Porte Development Corporation, which has
resulted in a vacancy. The vacant term expires August 31, 2016. This position willagain be before
Council for consideration at the usual time Board appointments are made later this summer. Members of
the Board of Directors for the La Porte Development Corporation Board serve for a two-year term or until
their successor has been appointed and qualified.
The Board of Directors consist of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council for staggered
two-year terms. Councilmembers serve as directors on the Board; but not less than three (3) directors
must be persons who are not employees, officers or members of the governing body. Each director must
reside within the City of La Porte, Texas. At the time of the vacancy, the makeup of the Board was four
citizens and three councilmembers.
The Board of Directors appoints the President and Vice-President by October 1 of each year. The
President shall be the presiding officer for meetings, and the Vice-President shall act in the President's
absence.Mike Cooksley was the Vice-President. However, the newly appointed person does not
automatically become the Vice-President. The Board will appoint a Vice-President when next it meets.
This Board meets quite frequently, and a timely appointment by Council to fill the vacancy is needed.
Two applicants have shown an interest in serving on the Board. Their information for consideration will
Action Required by Council:
Consider making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the La Porte Development Corporation Board for a
term ending August 31, 2016.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item
April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016
8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 2016Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 2016
La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting, Monday, April 25, 2016
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 28, 2016Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 28, 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 Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Councilmembers Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, Engelken, Earp, Clausen,
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