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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R. RIGBYCHUCK ENGELKENCHUCK ENGELKEN MayorCouncilmember District 2Councilmember District 2 JOHN ZEMANEKDARYL LEONARD Councilmember At Large ACouncilmember At Large ACouncilmember District 3Councilmember District 3 DOTTIE KAMINSKIDOTTIE KAMINSKIKRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large BCouncilmember At Large BCouncilmember District 4Councilmember District 4 DANNY EARPJAY MARTIN Mayor Pro-TemCouncilmember District 5Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6Councilmember District 6 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDACITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held February 13, Notice is hereby given of a Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held February 13, 2017, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, 2017, 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 Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to action. 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck Engelken.Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Recognition Recognition -- Employees of the Fourth Quarter and Year for 2016 Employees of the Fourth Quarter and Year for 2016 -- Sgt. Bennie Boles and Sgt. Bennie Boles and Officer Justin Weaver Officer Justin Weaver -- City of La Porte Police Department City of La Porte Police Department -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (b)Recognition Recognition -- Manager of the Year Manager of the Year -- Megan Mainer Megan Mainer -- City of La Porte Parks and Recreation City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department (Recreation Superintendent) Department (Recreation Superintendent) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) (Limited to five minutes per person.) 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted 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.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2017 Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2017 - P. FogartyP. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Shady River Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Shady River Homeowners Association for a community cooperation project providing for playground Homeowners Association for a community cooperation project providing for playground replacement equipment for a total City contribution of $5,000.00 replacement equipment for a total City contribution of $5,000.00 -- T. Leach T. Leach (c)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City of La Porte to Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City of La Porte to partner with Texas Department of Transportation to commence improvements at the La Porte partner with Texas Department of Transportation to commence improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport Municipal Airport -- T. Leach T. Leach (d)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax delinquent properties located at Lots 1delinquent properties located at Lots 1--3, Block 17 Sylvan Beach 3, Block 17 Sylvan Beach -- S. Wolny S. Wolny (e)Consider approval or other action regarding the 2016 City of La Porte Police Department Consider approval or other action regarding the 2016 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report Racial Profiling Report -- K. Adcox K. Adcox 7.REPORTSREPORTS (a)Receive report for ONE Solution Receive report for ONE Solution -- M. Dolby M. Dolby 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2017Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2017 •City Council Meeting, Monday, February 27, 2017City Council Meeting, Monday, February 27, 2017 9.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies information or existing policies ––Councilmembers  Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Councilmembers  Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyKaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor Rigby   10.ADJOURNADJOURN The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if The City Council reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code (the Texas open meetings laws).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 February 13, 2017 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the I certify that a copy of the February 13, 2017 , agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on February 7, 2017.City Hall bulletin board on February 7, 2017. Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item February 13, 2017 February 13, 2017 1.CALL TO ORDERCALL TO ORDER 2.INVOCATIONINVOCATION––The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.The invocation will be given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.   3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE––The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Councilmember Chuck Engelken.Engelken.   4.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONSPRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS (a)Recognition Recognition -- Employees of the Fourth Quarter and Year for 2016 Employees of the Fourth Quarter and Year for 2016 -- Sgt. Bennie Boles and Sgt. Bennie Boles and Officer Justin Weaver Officer Justin Weaver -- City of La Porte Police Department City of La Porte Police Department -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby (b)(b)Recognition Recognition Recognition Recognition ---- Manager of the Year Manager of the Year Manager of the Year Manager of the Year ---- Megan Mainer Megan Mainer Megan Mainer Megan Mainer ---- City of La Porte Parks and Recreation City of La Porte Parks and Recreation City of La Porte Parks and Recreation City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department (Recreation Superintendent) Department (Recreation Superintendent) -- Mayor Rigby Mayor Rigby 5.PUBLIC COMMENTSPUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) 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She received 6 separate nominations for this recognition. Nominations came from her direct supervisor, peers and direct reports in her department, and a teammate from outside of her department. This wide ranging support and recognition is reflective of the fantastic job Megan has performed for the City of La Porte in 2016. Recreation Division. She works hand in hand with staff to provide the best possible recreation programs and facilities for the community. Her work includes youth programs, adult programs, the fitness center, community centers, and pools. Throughout the year, she has shown exceptional skill with the management of her division and she hoes above and beyond her responsibilities in everything she does. Specific examples cited in the nomination forms include the following: has a history of managing pools knows how difficult they can be. Imagine opening 4 locations with approximately 60 seasonal staff that make sure over 35,000 visitors are safe on a daily basis. Megan not only accomplished this for two summers, but she did so with grace and dedication even though it was taxing and draining. better place to work, live, and play. I have only been here a year and Megan is always open to suggestions you may have and she is willing to help you with anything she can. members. Our membership has increased tremendously. She has developed a part-time not only a great supervisor, but a great teacher. You can tell she really looks at our department as a team. When most of us would turn away from the dirty work, onsibilities she may take on, Megan always ensures that her division remains proactive in providing a variety of service to the community. She works hard to ensure the success of her division, including each of the employees Those are just a sampling of the accolades and appreciation Megan received from her co- workers. She clearly goes above and beyond as a leader and teammate. Her team, her department, all City staff, and the La Porte community benefit from her hard work and dedication. Please join me in thanking her and congratulating her on being named the 2017 manager of the year. Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item February 13, 2017 February 13, 2017 6.CONSENT AGENDACONSENT AGENDA(All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted by (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will beenacted 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.) (a)Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2017 Consider approval or other action regarding minutes of the meeting held on January 23, 2017 -- P. Fogarty P. Fogarty (b)Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Shady River Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Shady River Homeowners Association for a community cooperation project providing for playground Homeowners Association for a community cooperation project providing for playground replacement equipment for a total City contribution of $5,000.00 replacement equipment for a total City contribution of $5,000.00 -- T. Leach T. Leach (c)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City of La Porte to Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City of La Porte to partner with Texas Department of Transportation to commence improvements at the La Porte partner with Texas Department of Transportation to commence improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport Municipal Airport -- T. Leach T. Leach (d)Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the resale of tax delinquent properties located at Lots 1delinquent properties located at Lots 1--3, Block 17 Sylvan Beach 3, Block 17 Sylvan Beach -- S. Wolny S. Wolny (e)Consider approval or other action regarding the 2016 City of La Porte Police Department Consider approval or other action regarding the 2016 City of La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report Racial Profiling Report -- K. Adcox K. Adcox ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** LOUIS RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Councilmember District 2 JOHN ZEMANEK DARYL LEONARD Councilmember At Large A Councilmember District 3 DOTTIE KAMINSKI KRISTIN MARTIN Councilmember At Large B Councilmember District 4 DANNY EARP JAY MARTIN Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmember District 5 Councilmember District 1 MIKE CLAUSEN Councilmember District 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE JANUARY 23, 2017 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business: 1. Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, J. Martin, K. Martin, Leonard, Earp, Zemanek, Clausen, and Kaminski. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Kevin Gilmore, First United Methodist Church. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Daryl Leonard. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, addressed council to give a campaign speech in support of his re-election bid for a position on the LPISD Board of Trustees. When asked if he was there to give a campaign speech, , very briefly conferred with the assistant city attorney and then statedwe are going to have to pass on this one. Mr. Hoot replied, sdid not provide additional public comments. Wyatt Smith, 10905 Spruce Dr. North, addressed Council regarding the City charging teams for practicing on baseball practice fields. 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 minutes of meeting held on January 9, 2017 P. Fogarty (b) Consider approval or other action appointing Christopher Cargile to the City of La Porte Police Reserve Force K. Adcox Page 1 of 5 Jan. 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending the City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget S. Wolny (d) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #17004 for Little Cedar Bayou Phase II Improvements D. Pennell (e) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #17009 for Main Street Elevated Water Tank- D. Pennell (f) Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Fairmont Park Homeowners Association for a community cooperation project providing for fence installation along portions of Farrington Blvd., and long Collingswood Dr., bot abutting Fairmont Park for a total City contribution of $5,000.00 T. Leach (g) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Shoreacres for municipal court services D. Mitrano (h) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of La Porte, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017 P. Rinehart Councilmembers, Zemanek, Engelken and Earp asked questions regarding Consent Items, E, G and H. Regarding Item E, Councilmember Earp asked if points were given to the locally owned business. City Manager Corby Alexander responded yes. Regarding Item G, Councilmember Zemanek asked how many tickets the City usually file in a year and the typical court costs for a ticket. Court Administrator Cathy Haney responded 13,000-14,000 a year, court costs are about $99.10 to the State and City receives 10%. Councilmember Zemanek requested the item be voted on separately. Regarding Item H, Councilmember Engelken questioned the final percentage rate regarding Consent Item H. Robert Henderson with RBC Capital Market provided an update on the final percentage rates. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 a-f and h pursuant to staff recommendations. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny Consent Agenda Item 6h. Councilmember Zemanek seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5/4. Ayes: Councilmembers Earp, Zemanek, Kaminski, K. Martin and Engelken Nays: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers Clausen, J. Martin and Leonard Absent: None Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3665: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARTION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Page 2 of 5 Jan. 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3666: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, CERTICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIS 2017; AND CONTAINING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT THERETO. 6. AUTHORIZATIONS (a) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #17002 for LPISD Historic Colored School Reconstruction-Phase 2 Rebid D. Pennell Assistant Public Works Director Don Pennell presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to award Bid #17002 for LPISD Historic Colored School Reconstruction-Phase 2 Rebid. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. (b) Consider approval or other action regarding funding to the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance for the production of new video to promote a coastal spine C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary and Len Waterworth provided information for the production of a new video to promote a costal spine. Councilmember Engelken made a motion to fund $10,000.00 to the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance for the production of new video to promote a coastal spine. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. (c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas for the purpose of enacting regulations for utilizations of donation collections bins C. Alexander City Manager Corby Alexander presented a summary. Councilmember K. Martin made a motion to adopt of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas for the purpose of enacting regulations for utilization of donation collection bins with a start date of March 1, 2017. Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5/4. Ayes: Councilmembers Earp, Clausen, Kaminski, K. Martin and Engelken Nays: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Zemanek and Leonard Absent: None Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3667: AN ORDINANCE CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (a) Discussion and possible action regarding the reassignment of the detective position assigned to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) to the Patrol Division K. Adcox Page 3 of 5 Jan. 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes Police Chief Ken Adcox presented a summary. Councilmember Engelken asked the cause for the increase. Police Chief Ken Adcox responded it is mainly the increase of citizens. Councilmember Zemanek asked if Detective Huckabee was not retiring would the City be requesting another patrol officer. Chief Adcox responded yes, and that he did not want to wait until the Council Retreat to request the position. Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to reassign the current detective position that is currently assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) to the patrol division. Councilmember Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. 8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager Corby Alexander wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday. 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. Councilmember Leonard passed on making comments; Councilmember Engelken wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday and requested Staff provide an update on field maintenance and the security plan at Pecan Park; Councilmember Earp wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday; Councilmember Clausen wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday; Councilmember J. Martin wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday and requested City Manager Alexander introduce recent newly hired employees at a council meeting; Councilmember K. Martin wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting for the new basketball program; Councilmember Kaminski wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday; Councilmember Zemanek wished Assistant City Manager Traci Leach a Happy Birthday and commented the Houston Texans played well in the play-offs; Mayor Rigby informed he attend the Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration hosted by the La Porte Civic Club, and that it was well attended; he Mr. Smith to get with City Manager Corby Alexander regarding the City charging for practices on baseball fields. 10. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0. Page 4 of 5 Jan. 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes _______________________________ Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary Passed and approved on February 13, 2017. ________________________________ Mayor Louis R. Rigby Page 5 of 5 Jan. 23, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Agenda Date Requested: February 13, 2017 Source of Funds: General Fund CIP Requested By: Traci E. Leach Account Number: Department: Administration Amount Budgeted: $30,000 Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: $5,000.00 Exhibits: MOA for Shady River HOA Budgeted Item: YES Exhibits: Project Scope Exhibits: Equipment Sample SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION As part of the FY 2017 budget, the Council approved funding for Community Co-op projects, where the City would partner with HOAs and other neighborhood groups to complete small beautification and quality of life projects. A total of $30,000 was budgeted with a maximum City contribution per project of $5,000, with $10,000 of this funding coming from the La Porte Development Corporation to fund projects within City parks. All projects would be considered on a first come, first served basis. At the previous Council meeting, the Council approved a project for the Fairmont Park HOA for $5,000, leaving $25,000 available for other projects. Shady River HOA has submitted a project to essentially replace the entire playground area. The mulch, landscape timbers, landscape fabric, existing mulch, and playground border will all be replaced. Additionally, the existing playground itself will also be replaced with new equipment (see exhibit). The total project cost is $30,961.40 based on the quotes obtained by the HOA. The City will contribute $5,000 for the project. The HOA has committed to fund the remainder of the project cost. Pursuant to the attached Memorandum of Agreement, the HOA will handle the procurement. Installation of the improvements is included in the price of the project. As this would not be an addition to a City-owned and maintained facility, the on-going maintenance responsibility would lie with the HOA. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action of a Memorandum of Agreement with Shady River HOA for a community cooperation project (playground replacement) for a total City contribution of $5,000. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is made by and entered into this ____ day of _________, 2017 (the Effective Date) between the City of La Porte, a home-rule municipality under the laws of the State of Texas (the City) and the Shady River Homeowners Association (SRHOA) Cooperation Project, as defined herein. The terms acceptable to both Parties to begin the Community Cooperation Project are as follows: The City and SRHOA agree that the Community Cooperation Project shall consist of complete rehabilitation of the playground area Removing and replacing mulch, landscape timbers, playground border, and landscape fabric Removing the old play structure and installing new equipment The HOA shall be responsible for the procurement of the fencing and the contractor will include installation of the Improvements in the submitted pricing. The City agrees to fund a sum not to exceed $5,000.00 for construction and installation of the Improvements. As these improvements are not in a City park, the City shall not be responsible for all future maintenance of the Improvements. This MOA constitutes the complete understanding between the parties in order to begin the procurement and installation process for the Improvements. For the City of La Porte: _______________________ ______________________ Corby D. Alexander Attest: Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary City Manager For the Shady River Homeowners Association: _______________________ Dewey Walls, President SHADY RIVER CIVIC ASSOCIATION 2017 Playground Remodeling Project At 1024 Hackberry St. La Porte, Tx Scope of Work: Remove old timber mulch Replace all wooden landscape timbers Replace landscape fabric Removal of all tree roots in the Playground Border Area Red Cedar Rubber Mulch Recreation Material and Labor Cost: 6 $ 1276.66 2 rolls of landscape filter fabric $ 495.00 16 pallets (2000lbs / 171 sq ft per pallet) (1898 sq ft playground area $ 10,224.00 Playground Equipment $18,585.00 Equipment Rental $380.74 Total Cost of Project $30,961.40 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM February 13, 2017February 13, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested: Fund 010 & Fund Fund 010 & Fund Traci LeachTraci Leach Requested By:Requested By: Source of Funds:Source of Funds: 019019 AdministrationAdministration Department:Department:    Account Number:Account Number: Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance: $45,000$45,000 Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:    Other: $45,000$45,000 Amount Requested:Amount Requested: AttachmentsAttachments : : Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO 1.ResolutionResolution 2.Funding SummaryFunding Summary SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS As part of the FY 2017 budget, the Council approved funding for several airport related improvementsAs part of the FY 2017 budget, the Council approved funding for several airport related improvements- drainage study, AWOS installation, and design for runway, taxiway, and tie down area.  Each of these drainage study, AWOS installation, and design for runway, taxiway, and tie down area.  Each of these projects are grant funded projects and the Cityprojects are grant funded projects and the City’’s share varies depending on the TXDOT program under s share varies depending on the TXDOT program under which the project is funded.  which the project is funded.   At this time, TXDOT has indicated that the drainage project and the design services for the runway, At this time, TXDOT has indicated that the drainage project and the design services for the runway, taxiway, and tie down areas are both ready to move forward.  The first step in this process is approval of taxiway, and tie down areas are both ready to move forward.  The first step in this process is approval of the attached resolution.  Once approved, this resolution must approved at the state level, as well. This the attached resolution.  Once approved, this resolution must approved at the state level, as well. This resolution is required to document the Councilresolution is required to document the Council’’s support and acceptance of this project.  To meet state s support and acceptance of this project.  To meet state requirements, this resolution must provide at a minimum the Councilrequirements, this resolution must provide at a minimum the Council’’s agreement to make s agreement to make improvements to the airport in general description form, provide 10% of the total project costs and improvements to the airport in general description form, provide 10% of the total project costs and improvements to the airport in general description form, provide 10% of the total project costs and improvements to the airport in general description form, provide 10% of the total project costs and acknowledge TXDOT as agent for administration of federal and state funds for projects. acknowledge TXDOT as agent for administration of federal and state funds for projects.  Staff is recommending approval of the attached resolution.Staff is recommending approval of the attached resolution. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action of a Resolution to authorize commencement of a drainage study and Consider approval or other action of a Resolution to authorize commencement of a drainage study and engineering/construction services for taxiway, runway, and tie down area improvements at the La Porte engineering/construction services for taxiway, runway, and tie down area improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport.Municipal Airport. Approved for City Council AgendaApproved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City ManagerCorby D. Alexander, City ManagerDateDate REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM February 13, 2017February 13, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:    Shelley WolnyShelley WolnySource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    FinanceFinanceAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.ResolutionResolution 2.Resale 2012Resale 2012--0561305613 3.DeedDeed 4.Area MapArea Map 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 property at any time 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.by public or private sale.The City of La Porte has had these properties on the public resale list for more than an adequate 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 amount set by the judgment or higher; at this time staff is asking 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 approve the sale of the property listed below for the amount that has been offered.the City Council to pass a resolution to approve the sale of the property listed below for the amount that has been offered. 2012-05613 05613 ––Lots 1, 2 & 3 Block 17 Sylvan Beach Lots 1, 2 & 3 Block 17 Sylvan Beach ––Offer $20,058.22Offer $20,058.22 (Adjudged Value = $37,500, Cost + Taxes = $20,058.22)(Adjudged Value = $37,500, Cost + Taxes = $20,058.22) 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 SUMMARY OF FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY Taxes + Post HCAD ACCOUNT NO:035-214-017-0001Property Struck off for: CAUSE NO:2012-05613Judgement Taxes PLAINTIFF(S):La Porte Independent School District JUDGMENT AGAINST:Creed Corporation, et al JUDGMENT DATE:September 15, 2014STRUCK OFF DATE:February 3, 2015 ORDER OF SALE:October 28, 2014 DEED RECORDED DATE:March 4, 2015STRUCK OFF TO:City of La Porte CONSTABLE:Phil Sandlin, Constable Precinct No 8 PROPERTY ADDRESS:0 Garfield St, La Porte, TX 77571 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:LTS 1 2 & 3 BLK 17 SYLVAN BEACH ADJUDGED VALUE ( IN JUDGMENT):$37,500.00 SQUARE FOOTAGE:18,750 SUMMARY OF SALE ACTIVITY BIDDER:Knox Askins - TrusteeBIDDER'S ADDRESS:702 West Fairmont Pkwy AMOUNT OF BID:$20,058.22La Porte, TX 77571 AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT:$2,400.00 AMOUNT DUE:$17,658.22BIDDER'S PHONE NO:281-471-1886 PRORATED PERCENTAGED OF TAXES DUE TO EACH JURISDICTION BASED UPON JUDGMENT COUNTY, CITY JUDGMENT TOET AL.%SCHOOL%TAXES/LIENS%TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $3,912.1122.34%$6,499.0537.11%$7,104.0640.56%$17,515.22 ASSOCIATED COSTS ON ORIGINAL AND SEALED BID SALES AD ESTIMATED AMOUNT AMOUNT OF COURT CONSTABLE/ LITEM RESEARCH FEE & DEED TO BE PRORATED TO BIDCOSTPUBLICATION FEE (TISD)FEERECORDING FEETAXES $20,058.22$948.00$175.00$750.00$670.00$17,515.22 PRORATED TAX AMOUNTS TO EACH JURISDICTION OWED TOCOUNTY%SCHOOL%CITY%TOTAL PRORATED AMOUNT $3,912.1122.34%$6,499.0537.11%$7,104.0640.56%$17,515.22 Amount of Bid:$20,058.22 Costs: -District Clerk$930.50Chris Daniel -Tax Master$17.50Kristen Brauchle -Constable Fee$0.00 -Publication$175.00 -Abstract Fee$525.00 -Cost$0.00 -Advertising Fee/Deed Recording $145.00 -Ad Litem Fee$750.00William McLeod Total:$17,515.22 Taxing Jurisdictions:Amount in Judgment:%Amount Received City of La Porte$3,427.7919.57%$3,427.79 La Porte ISD$6,499.0537.11%$6,499.05 Harris County$3,912.1122.34%$3,912.11 City of La Porte Liens$3,676.2720.99%$3,676.27 $17,515.22100.00%$17,515.22 Costs + Taxes $20,058.22 Cause 2012-05613 Adjudged Value$37,500.00 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMREQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM February 13, 2017February 13, 2017AppropriationAppropriation Agenda Date Requested:Agenda Date Requested:    Kenith AdcoxKenith AdcoxSource of Funds:Source of Funds: Requested By:Requested By:    PolicePoliceAccount Number:Account Number: Department:Department:    Report:Resolution:Resolution:Ordinance:Ordinance:Amount Budgeted:Amount Budgeted:      Other:Amount Requested:Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:Budgeted Item:YESYESNONO AttachmentsAttachments : : 1.2016 Racial Profiling Report2016 Racial Profiling Report SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONSSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS The attached report is provided in accordance with Article 2.132 (7) of the Texas Code of Criminal The attached report is provided in accordance with Article 2.132 (7) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.  The Code requires that the police department annually report, to its governing body, data Procedures.  The Code requires that the police department annually report, to its governing body, data collected on the race or ethnicity of individuals stopped for traffic violations and subsequently cited, collected on the race or ethnicity of individuals stopped for traffic violations and subsequently cited, searched and/or arrested. searched and/or arrested.  The report indicates that the La Porte Police Department is fully in compliance with all relevant Texas The report indicates that the La Porte Police Department is fully in compliance with all relevant Texas laws concerning racial profiling, including the existence of a formal policy prohibiting racial profiling by its laws concerning racial profiling, including the existence of a formal policy prohibiting racial profiling by its officers, officer training, and the collection of data in compliance with the law. Additionally, a review of officers, officer training, and the collection of data in compliance with the law. Additionally, a review of internal administrative records indicated that during 2016 the department received no complaints that internal administrative records indicated that during 2016 the department received no complaints that could be categorized as involving some type of racial profiling.  As a result of this analysis, and the listed could be categorized as involving some type of racial profiling.  As a result of this analysis, and the listed statistics, it is believed that the officers of the La Porte Police Department are operating appropriately statistics, it is believed that the officers of the La Porte Police Department are operating appropriately statistics, it is believed that the officers of the La Porte Police Department are operating appropriately statistics, it is believed that the officers of the La Porte Police Department are operating appropriately and without bias relating to individual violator race, ethnicity, or national origin.and without bias relating to individual violator race, ethnicity, or national origin. Action Required of Council:Action Required of Council: Consider approval or other action of the 2016 La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report.Consider approval or other action of the 2016 La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report. 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: February 13, 2016 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Michael Dolby, Director of Finance Account Number: NA Department: FINANCE Amount Budgeted: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Requested: NA Exhibits: Status of ONE Solution Implementation Budgeted Item: Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION This item is an update from the December 12, 2016 agenda item. Staff and ONE Solution will be present to provide verbal updates. In FY 15, the City began a major transition to the primary software system that is utilized by every department and impacts critical functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, code enforcement, inspections, land management, and purchasing. The new software, called ONE Solution, is an upgrade from the City’s current system, Naviline. Both versions of the software are products of a company called SunGard. As with any upgrade of this magnitude, staff expected to encounter issues that were not identified during the planning stage of the project plan. However, the volume of issues and the critical nature of the issues have forced delays in the “go live” launch of the upgraded software. Staff has been very diligent in trying to keep SunGard staff on track. Attached are two documents that should be used as a reference for this discussion. The first document outlines the reasons why staff recommended moving to ONE Solution. ONE Solution represented a much more streamlined and efficient way to process almost every one of the core financial functions. While the Naviline module is not yet at end of life, it is at the end of new development, which means that the City’s ability to incorporate new software and online services would be very limited in the future due to the fact that no resources are being dedicated towards new software integration and development for Naviline. This would not immediately negatively impact the City; however, staff wanted to proactively address this impending “end of development” phase of the Naviline software and allow the continued enhancement for City services. The second document outlines the various issues and delays that the project has encountered since launching the process almost two years ago. The City’s initial request was $442,545 to complete the upgrade. To date, the City has paid $198,986 dollars. Representatives from SunGard will be available to answer any questions. Action Required by Council Receive report on ONE Solution. Council Agenda Item Council Agenda Item February 13, 2017 February 13, 2017 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS •Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2017Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 2017 •City Council Meeting, Monday, February 27, 2017City Council Meeting, Monday, February 27, 2017 9.COUNCIL COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual communitymembers, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies information or existing policies ––Councilmembers  Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Councilmembers  Engelken, Earp, Clausen, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor RigbyKaminski, Zemanek, Leonard and Mayor Rigby   10.ADJOURNADJOURN ****************************************************************** ****************************************************************** ***************************************************************** * ******************************************************************