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LOUIS RIGBY
DARYL LEONARD
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large A
Mayor Pro-Tem
DOTTIE KAMINSKI
Councilmember District 4
Councilmember At Large B
JAY MARTIN
DANNY EARP
Councilmember District 5
Councilmember District 1
NANCY OJEDA
CHUCK ENGELKEN Councilmember District 6
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
JULY 10, 2017
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 10, 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. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council
present: Councilmembers Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, Engelken, Kaminski, Zemanek, Leonard, and
Earp. Also present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and
Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by a member of the Ministerial Alliance.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember J. Martin.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation to the Parks and Recreation Department, accepted by
Director Rosalyn Epting, for Parks and Recreation Month.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Drue Adams, 200 Cresent View St., addressed Council and requested access to the bay remain
accessible to the citizens in the community.
Don Belgau, 3342 Miramar, addressed Council regarding Holmes Street right-of-way and requested
the property not be sold and remain accessible to the citizens of the community. In addition, Mr.
Belgau suggested Council have a meeting with the citizens regarding the issue.
Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia, addressed Council and thanked them for considering giving City
employees a pay raise, but commented he is opposed to having spent $50,000.00 on a
compensation study.
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 Council Meeting held on
June 26, 2017 P. Fogarty
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(b) Consider approval or other action appointing Gideon Jones to fill a vacancy on the Airport
Advisory Committee in Position 3, with a term expiring August 31, 2019 P. Fogarty
(c) Consider approval or other action appointing Thomas Deen to fill a vacancy on the Zoning
Board of Adjustment in Position 2, with a term expiring on August 31, 2018 P. Fogarty
(d) Consider approval or other action of Pay Request No. 1, to Oakland Land and Development
Co., in an amount not to exceed $66,547.28 pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter
380 Agreement between Oakland Land and Development Co., and the City of La Porte
dated March 27, 2017 T. Leach
(e) Consider approval or other action to reject bid for Bid #17019 Digester Aeration System
Modification for Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant, reduce the scope of work
and re-bid project D. Pennell
(d) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction
contract with Greenscapes Six, LLC., for sidewalk repair and replacement for unit prices bid
D. Pennell
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
7. AUTHORIZATION
(a) Consider approval or other action
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, pertaining to EMS charges for
services rendered in areas outside of corporate limits of La Porte, by increasing
- R. Nolen
Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to increase the -Member Fees (Per Event)
from $1,500 per response to $5,000 per response. Councilmember Earp seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
Prior to Council action Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3679:
AN ORDINANCE
TEXAS, PERTAINING TO CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE CORPORATE
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CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPLEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding future options for expansion of the Recreation and
Fitness Center, and provide staff direction for budgeting purposes R. Epting
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary.
Council directed Staff to bring back costs for the three different options presented excluding
additional equipment and staffing.
(b) Discussion and possible action regarding options for additional lighting for Main Street and
Broadway Street; and provide staff direction for budgeting purposes R. Epting
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary.
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Council directed Staff to bring back pricing for stages of lighting for all of Main Street, not just a
small portion of it, and to look at different lamps which will illuminate larger areas.
(c) Discussion and possible action regarding potential upgrades at Northwest Pool, and provide
staff direction for budgeting purposes R. Epting
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek made a motion to move forward with the recommendation of the
Aquatics Staff, provided a portion of the funding is provided by the La Porte Development
Corporation. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
9/0.
(d) Discussion and possible action to fill Alternate 2 position on the Zoning Board of Adjustment
with a term expiring August 31, 2017 P. Fogarty
Councilmember Leonard made a motion to appoint Phillip Hoot to fill the vacant Alternate 2 position
on the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a term expiring August 31, 2017. Councilmember
Kaminski seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander informed Council he and Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins are
aware of the citizens concern who spoke during the public comments regarding the right-of-way
encroachment, and they are working to get it resolved.
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.
Councilmembers K. Martin and Kaminski thanked Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting for
the great job on the newsletter. Councilmember Zemanek thanked everyone involved in the
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preparation of the 4 of July Parade and advised that he has requested City Manager Corby
Alexander reach out to Harris County regarding the potholes on the eastbound lane of Fairmont
Parkway right before the railroad overpass. Councilmember Leonard commented he enjoyed the
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4 of July festivities, congratulated Parks and Recreation for receiving the proclamation and
thanked the department for the presentations presented during the meeting; Councilmember
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Engelken commented he enjoyed the 4 of July fireworks and suggested Staff contact the media in
the future for recognition of our event; Councilmember Earp congratulated Parks and Recreation for
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receiving the proclamation and commented he enjoyed the 4 of July Parade; Councilmember
Ojeda commented she attended the Habitat for Humanity Dedication on Saturday and was proud of
the positive comments she received about the City, and she acknowledged the passing of La Porte
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resident Lou Richard; and Mayor Rigby thanked everyone involved in the preparation of the 4 of
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July festivities and suggested Staff take a look at the City of Baytowns two-day event during the 4
of July.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item
should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the
Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following:
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1)(A) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: Meet with
City Attorney and City Manager to discuss Adapted Logistics, LLC, et al.vs. City of La Porte, Texas
City Council did not convene into an executive session.
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12. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive
session.
There was no reconvening because there was no executive session.
13. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on July 24, 2017.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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BUDGET CALENDAR
FY 2017-2018
DAYDATEACTIVITY
SaturdayApril22Pre-Budget Workshopwith Council
MondayApril 24Budget Kickoff – Initial Discussion and Packet Distribution
Begin Departmental Input of 2016-2017 Estimates (Level 150)
Begin Departmental Input of 2017-2018 Projections (Level 200)
FridayMay 5Overtime Projections due from Divisions for FY 2017 Estimates and FY 2018
Projections
FridayMay12Complete Input of All Capital Outlay Requestsin Operational Budgets
FridayMay 19 Complete Departmental Input of 2016-2017 Estimates (Level 150)
Complete Departmental Input of 2017-2018 Projections (Level 200)
Revenue Estimates and Projections due to Finance
Goals, Objectives and Performance Measures due to Finance
WednesdayMay31Proposed budgets to City Manager(Revenues & Expenditures)
WeekJune 12-16 City Manager review with Departments
ThursdayJune 22 Final Revenue Estimates Prepared
FridayJuly 7 Budget review compilationsby City Manager
MondayJulyCity Council to determine place and time of Public Hearing
MondayJuly 24 City Manager sends City Council Proposed Budget
WeekAug14-18 City Manager Budget Workshops with Council
MondayAug 14City Council to decide on dates of Public Hearings on tax rate (if needed)
15 days
30 days*
ThursdayAug 24 Post Notice of Public Hearingand Notice of Property Tax Revenue Increase
10 days
MondaySep 11 City Council Adopts Budget/Public Hearing
MondaySep 25 City Council Adopts Tax Rate– IF NOT ADOPTED WITH BUDGET
*30 days prior to setting the tax levy.
AREA MAP
SUMMER 2017 - BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDING SITES
LTS 29-30, BLK 105
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TOWN OF LP
LTS 19-22, BLK 104
TOWN OF LP
LTS 23-24, BLK 66
TOWN OF LP
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, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,HARRIS
COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN 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 CITY OF LA PORTE (“GRANTEE”) the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed and by these presents do
convey and quitclaim unto said Grantees all right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA PORTE,
TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit of itself, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICTin the property herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure sale
heretofore held, in Cause No. 2007-09073, styled City of La Porte and La Porte Independent
School District vs. Barbara Booker, said property being described as:
TRACT 1:LOTS 29AND 30BLOCK 105,TOWN OF LA PORTE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 525 NORTH THIRD STREET, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77572.(ACCOUNT
NUMBER 023-217-005-0024).
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 said, CITY OF LA PORTE
theirsuccessors and assigns forever, so that neither theCITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE USE AND
BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED TAX LIENS
IN CAUSE NO. 2007-09073or any person claiming under it or them shall at any time hereafter
have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any part
thereof.
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Grantee accepts the property in “AS IS, WHERE IS” condition and subject to any
environmental conditions that might have or still exist on saidproperty, and subject to any title
defects and deficiencies, and subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas
Property Tax Code. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that this conveyance is expressly made
without warranty.
IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, FOR THE
USE AND BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED
TAX LIENS IN CAUSE NO. 2007-09073has caused these presents to be executed this
________day of ______________________ 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R. RIGBY, MAYOR
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 nameis 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 __________, 2017.
______________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ________
After RecordingReturn To:
City of La Porte
Summer 2017 HSH
604 W. Fairmont
La Porte, TX 77571
2
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, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,HARRIS
COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN 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 CITY OF LA PORTE (“GRANTEE”) the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed and by these presents do
convey and quitclaim unto said Grantees all right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA PORTE,
TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit of itself, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICTin the property herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure sale
heretofore held, in Cause No. 2012-36333, styled La Porte Independent School District vs.
Hermelinda Alanis,et al, said property being described as:
TRACT 1: LOTS 23 AND 24BLOCK 66, LA PORTE, A SUBDIVISION IN HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN A DEED FILED IN THE REAL PROPERTY
RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXASUNDER HARRIS COUNTY CLERK’S FILE NUMBER
L326438.(ACCOUNT NUMBER 023-197-066-0023).
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 said, CITY OF LA PORTE
theirsuccessors and assigns forever, so that neither theCITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE USE AND
BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED TAX LIENS
IN CAUSE NO. 2012-36333or any person claiming under it or them shall at any time hereafter
have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any part
thereof.
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Grantee accepts 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 subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas
Property Tax Code. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that this conveyance is expressly made
without warranty.
IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, FOR THE
USE AND BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED
TAX LIENS IN CAUSE NO. 2012-36333has caused these presents to be executed this
________day of ______________________ 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R. RIGBY, MAYOR
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 MYHAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _______ day of __________, 2017.
______________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ________
After RecordingReturn To:
City of La Porte
Summer 2017 HSH
604 W. Fairmont
La Porte, TX 77571
2
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, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,HARRIS
COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN 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 CITY OF LA PORTE (“GRANTEE”) the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged and confessed, has conveyed and quitclaimed and by these presents do
convey and quitclaim unto said Grantees all right, title and interest of the CITY OF LA PORTE,
TRUSTEE, for the use and benefit of itself, theLA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT,
HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PORT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT, HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT and the SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICTin the property herein conveyed, acquired by tax foreclosure sale
heretofore held, in Cause No. 2012-71691, styled La Porte Independent School District vs.
Wilson James Majors, Jr.,et al, said property being described as:
TRACT 1: LOTS 19, 20, 21 AND 22BLOCK 104, TOWN OF LA PORTE, A SUBDIVISION IN
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THERE OF RECORDED IN 58,
PAGE 462OF THE DEED RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACCOUNT NUMBER 023-
216-004-0019).
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 said, CITY OF LA PORTE
theirsuccessors and assigns forever, so that neither theCITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE USE AND
BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED TAX LIENS
IN CAUSE NO. 2012-71691or any person claiming under it or them shall at any time hereafter
have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid premises or appurtenances, or any part
thereof.
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Grantee accepts 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 subject to the right of redemption, if any, provided under the Texas
Property Tax Code. Grantee acknowledges and agrees that this conveyance is expressly made
without warranty.
IN TESTIMONY, WHEREOF, THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE, FOR THE
USE AND BENEFIT OF ITSELF AND ALL OTHER TAXING UNITS THAT ESTABLISHED
TAX LIENS IN CAUSE NO. 2012-71691has caused these presents to be executed this
________day of ______________________ 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TRUSTEE
LOUIS R. RIGBY, MAYOR
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 SEALOF OFFICE this _______ day of __________, 2017.
______________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC, in and for the
STATE OF TEXAS
My Commission Expires: ________
After RecordingReturn To:
City of La Porte
Summer 2017 HSH
604 W. Fairmont
La Porte, TX 77571
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From:Marco Maina
To:Lee, Peggy
Cc:Mancilla, Richard;rnylin@comcast.net;edfendell@comcast.net
Subject:RE: City of La Porte Tax Resale Properties
Date:Tuesday, June 13, 2017 12:46:47 PM
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Peggy,
I’m sending this message to confirm that Bay Area Habitat for Humanity – Houston, Inc. will assume
responsibility for the payment of $8,386.45 to the City of La Porte.
Thank you for this outstanding opportunity.
Marco
From: Lee, Peggy \[mailto:LeeP@laportetx.gov\]
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 9:59 AM
To: Marco Maina; rnylin@comcast.net; 'edfendell@comcast.net'
Cc: Mancilla, Richard
Subject: City of La Porte Tax Resale Properties
Gentlemen,
Please disregard my email from yesterday. To follow-up:
The City has received summaries of foreclosure/sale activity and tax statements showing judgment
amounts for each of the properties selected for future Habitat home sites totaling $35,540.59. If
City Council approves the conveyance, the City will assume responsibility for payment of judgment
amounts on the properties up to $30,000, as well as releasing all liens assessed by the City. Your
organization would be required to pay the remainder judgment amount of $5,540.59 along with all
post-judgment taxes due, which total $2,845.86 (this amount increases slightly if paid after August
st
31). Post-judgment taxes were slightly higher than expected, assumedly due to the period of time
that has passed since the properties were struck-off (ranging from 2008 -2015).
Prior to City Council’s consideration on this matter, please submit written confirmation that Bay Area
Habitat for Humanity assumes responsibility for remitting payment to the City in the amount of
$8,386.45. This amount represents $5,540.59 (judgment amount owed over $30,000) and
$2,845.86 for post-judgment taxes. An affirmative response to this email stating such should be
sufficient.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Peggy Lee, Office Coordinator
City of La Porte Planning & Development
604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
Phone: 281-470-5057 Fax: 281-470-5005
leep@laportetx.gov
REQUESTFORCITYCOUNCILAGENDAITEM
AgendaDateRequested:July24,2017Appropriation:
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SUMMARY&RECOMMENDATION
AttheApril20,2017PlanningandZoningCommissionmeeting,theCommissiondirectedstaff
todraftanordinanceforconsiderationonitemsthatdealwiththelocationandconstructionof
residentialcarports.
ThedraftproposalwaspresentedasadiscussionitemattheMay18,2017PlanningandZoning
Commissionmeeting.Thecommissionaskedforadditionallanguageandclarificationinthe
wordingoftheproposedamendments.Thefinalordinanceamendmentswerepresentedtothe
PlanningandZoningCommissionasapublichearingattheJune15,2017meeting.Atthat
meetingthePlanningandZoningCommissionrecommendedtoapprovetheproposed
amendmentsaslistedbelow.
AttachedisthedraftversionoftheproposedmodificationstotheZoningOrdinanceina
ͻĭƌĻğƓͼversionaswellasaͻƭŷƚǞźƓŭĭŷğƓŭĻƭͼversion.IntheͻƭŷƚǞźƓŭĭŷğƓŭĻƭͼversion,those
areashighlightedinyellowindicatenewlanguageaspartoftheproposedmodificationto
Chapter106.ThestrikeƷŷƩƚǒŭŷƭindicatewherelanguageisproposedtoberemoved.
Thefollowingisasummaryoftheproposedmodifications:
1.)AccessoryBuildingsGeneralProvisions(Section106741).
ThisamendmenttotheGeneralProvisionssectionunderAccessoryBuildingswillnow
requiredetachedcarportstobelocatedbehindthefrontfaceofthehouse/primary
structure.Currentregulationspermitcarportstobelocatedwithintherequiredfront
yard,allowingthemtobeplacedascloseasfivefeetfromthefrontpropertyline.
Additionally,theproposedamendmentwillseparatelargelotresidentialbyallowing
moreflexibilitywithregardstolocationsforcarports,onlotsthatareoneacreorlarger
insize.
Sec.106741.Generalprovisions
Noaccessorybuildings,usesorstructuresshallbeerectedorlocatedinanyrequired
yardotherthantherearyardexcept:
(1)Adetachedprivategarageasdefined,maybepermittedinsideyards,provided:
a.Itcomplieswithalltherequirementsofthissection;
b.Itshallbefivefeetormorefromsidelotlines;and
c.Thesideyarddoesnotabutastreetrightofway.
(2)Carportsasdefined,maybepermittedinsideyardsonpropertylessthanone(1)
acreinsizeandzonedorutilizedforresidentialuseaslongasthecarportislocated
entirelybehindthefrontmostfaceoftheprincipalbuilding,butinnocasemaya
carportencroachtherequiredfrontyardbuildingline.Allcarportslocatedwithinaside
yardshallcomplywiththesidesetbackrequirementsapplicabletotheprincipal
building.
(3)Accessorystructures,includingcarports,shallbepermittedanywhereonproperty
one(1)acreorgreaterinsizeandzonedorutilizedforresidentialuse,solongassuch
accessorystructures:(1)aresetbackatleastonehundred(100)feetfromthefront
propertylineorlocatedentirelybehindthefrontmostfaceoftheprincipalbuilding,
whicheverdistanceisless;(2)arenocloserthanfivefeetΛЎΜtoacommonproperty
line;and(3)donotencroachonanydedicatedeasements.
2.)AreaRequirementsΑYardRequirements(Section106771).
Underthissection,theproposedamendmentsremovethemajorityofthelanguage
referringtocarportsbeingallowedinthefrontyard,andrefersreadersbacktoSection
106741formoredetails.
Section106771.Yardrequirements.
hmentsonyardsetbackrequirements:
Thefollowingshallnotbeconsideredasencroac
(1)Chimneys,flues,beltcourses,etc.Chimneys,flues,beltcourses,leaders,sills,
pilasters,lintels,ornamentalfeatures,cornices,eaves,gutters,steps,stoops,andsimilar
features,providedtheydonotprojectmorethanfourfeetintoanyfrontorrearsetback
line,andtwofeetintoanysidesetbackline.
(2)Terraces,decks,patios,etc.Terraces,decks,patios,orsimilarfeatures,providedthey
donotextendmorethanonefootabovetheheightoftheexteriorfinishgrade
elevation,ortoadistancelessthantwofeetfromanylotline,orencroachuponany
utilityeasement.Further,poolsshallnotbeconsideredasanencroachmentonorina
frontyard,providedthatsuchpoolsarelocatedinafrontyardadjacenttoGalveston
Bay,andprovidedfurtherthatsuchpooldoesnotextendmorethanonefootabovethe
exteriorfinishgradeelevation,ortoadistancelessthantwofeetfromanylotlineor
encroachuponanyutilityeasement.
(3)Rearyardsonly.Anunenclosed,attachedpatiocover,awning,orcanopy,provided
thatnoportionofsuchpatiocovers,awnings,orcanopiesshallencroachintoanyutility
easements,oranyverticalprojectionthereof,andprovidedfurtherthatnoportionof
suchpatiocovers,awnings,orcanopiesshallbelocatedatadistancelessthanfivefeet
fromthesidepropertylineorthreefeetfromtherearpropertyline,oranyvertical
projectionthereof.
(4)Sideyardcarports.Sideyardcarportsshallbepermittedforsinglefamilydetached
homessubjecttotherequirementsofSec.106741ofthisChapter.
(5)Recreationalareas,facilitiesandopenspace.Trails,playgroundsanddetention
areaslocatedwithinmultifamilyresidentialdevelopmentsarepermittedprovidedthey
donotencroachintoanyutilityeasement.
ActionRequiredbyCouncil:
1.Conductpublichearing.
2.ConsiderapprovalorotheractionofarecommendationbythePlanningandZoning
Commissiontoapproveanordinanceamending106ͻƚƓźƓŭͼoftheCodeofOrdinancesof
theCityofLaPortebyamendingsections106741and106771regardingcarports.
ApprovedforCityCouncilAgenda
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CorbyD.Alexander,CityManagerDate
ORDINANCE NO.
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY AMENDING REGULATIONS REALTED TO THE
PLACEMENT OF CARPORTS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; 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
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION
HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1:
Section 106-741 General Provisions
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
-741. - General provisions
(a) No accessory buildings, uses or structures shall be erected or located in any required yard other
than the rear yard except:
(1) A detached private garage as defined, may be permitted in side yards, provided:
a. It complies with all the requirements of this section;
b. It shall be five feet or more from side lot lines; and
c. The side yard does not abut a street right-of-way.
(2) Carports as defined, may be permitted in side yards on property less than one (1) acre in size
and zoned or utilized for residential use as long as the carport is located entirely behind the front
most face of the principal building, but in no case may a carport encroach the required front yard
building line. All carports located within a side yard shall comply with the side setback
requirements applicable to the principal building.
(3) Accessory structures, including carports, shall be permitted anywhere on property one (1) acre
or greater in size and zoned or utilized for residential use, so long as such accessory structures: (1)
are set back at least one hundred (100) feet from the front property line or located entirely behind
the front most face of the principal building, which ever distance is less; (2) are no closer than five
(2) (4) Accessory buildings built on a skid foundation, no larger than 120 square feet and no
more than one story in height may be located in utility easements in required rear yards, except
that they may not be located closer than three feet from a side or rear property line or closer than
six feet from any other structure.
(b) Accessory buildings, uses and structures, with the exception of those on residential large
lots, shall not exceed 15 feet in height, shall be three feet or more from all lot lines, shall be
six feet or more from any other building or structure on the same lot, and shall not be located
upon any utility easement.
(c) Private garage structures with vehicular access doors facing public alleys, as defined in the
public improvement construction policy and standards, shall be 20 feet or more from the
alley right-of-way. Detached garages located in rear yards of corner lots shall be set back a
minimum ten feet from the property line abutting the side street right-of-way.
(d) Detached private garages, as defined, may be 20 feet in height, or the height of the principal
structure, whichever is less.
(e) Floor area. See section 106-416 (Special regulations).
(1) Generally. No accessory building, or carport garage for single-family dwellings shall
occupy more than 25 percent of a rear yard, nor exceed 1,000 square feet of floor area.
(2) Large lot residential only. Accessory buildings in single-family residential large lots with
one acre or more may not exceed 5,000 square feet of floor area. Accessory buildings with a
floor area in excess of 1,000 square feet must be located at least 10 feet from any property
line and 20 feet from other structures. All accessory buildings on lots less than one acre - all
provisions of this section apply.
(f) No more than one detached private garage or carport structure on lots less than one acre with
single family dwelling.
(g) Wind generators, for producing electricity or other forms of energy shall not be located in
any yards other than the rear yard and must be set back 150 feet from all property lines or the
height of the structure, whichever is greater unless a special conditional use permit (SCUP)
is granted. Provisions of SCUP should take into consideration size, height, noise, location to
adjacent properties, etc.
(h) Reserved.
(i) No accessory uses or equipment except for air conditioning structures or condensers may be
located in a required side yard except for side yards abutting streets where equipment is fully
screened from view.
(j) Large lot district. The property owner of a toolhouse, barn, shed, storage building and/or
livestock in the large lot district on a tract one acre in size or larger authorized without a
principal structure on the property, shall be responsible for ensuring no one lives in the
toolhouse, barn, shed, or storage building without properly permitting the structure for
residential habitation, the property is kept in a sanitary condition and the property complies
with all applicable city regulations.
Section 2: 3
Area Requirements-771 Yard Requirements
Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106-771. - Yard requirements.
The following shall not be considered as encroachments on yard setback requirements:
(1) Chimneys, flues, belt courses, etc. Chimneys, flues, belt courses, leaders, sills, pilasters, lintels,
ornamental features, cornices, eaves, gutters, steps, stoops, and similar features, provided they do
not project more than four feet into any front or rear setback line, and two feet into any side setback
line.
(2) Terraces, decks, patios, etc. Terraces, decks, patios, or similar features, provided they do not
extend more than one foot above the height of the exterior finish grade elevation, or to a distance
less than two feet from any lot line, or encroach upon any utility easement. Further, pools shall not
be considered as an encroachment on or in a front yard. provided that such pools are located in a
front yard adjacent to Galveston Bay, and provided further that such pool does not extend more
than one foot above the exterior finish grade elevation, or to a distance less than two feet from any
lot line or encroach upon any utility easement.
(3) Rear yards only. An unenclosed, attached patio cover, awning, or canopy, provided that no portion
of such patio covers, awnings, or canopies shall encroach into any utility easements, or any vertical
projection thereof, and provided further that no portion of such patio covers, awnings, or canopies
shall be located at a distance less than five feet from the side property line or three feet from the
rear property line, or any vertical projection thereof.
(4) Front and Side yard carports. Front and Side yard carports shall be permitted for single-family
detached homes subject to the following requirements of Sec. 106-741 of this Chapter.
a. Carports in a required front or side yard shall not be located closer than five feet from any
front or side property line.
b. Carports located on corner lots shall not be located closer than 25 feet from an intersection.
This distance shall be measured from the intersection of property lines common with street
right-of-way lines.
c. The maximum width of a carport located in a required front or side yard shall be 25 feet.
(5) Recreational areas, facilities and open space. Trails, playgrounds. and detention areas located
within multi-family residential developments are permitted provided they do not encroach into any
Section 3. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision
of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine
not to exceed TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00).
Section 4. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this Ordinance has been separately
considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have
been separately passed without any other provision, and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or
unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the
valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict only.
Section 6. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to
the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City
Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in
the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten (10) days after the passage of this
ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the______ day of JULY, 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
By:
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Clark T. Askins, Assist. City Attorney
City of La Porte Planning and Development Department
Established 1892 Richard Mancilla, Director
June 16, 2017
Honorable Mayor Rigby and City Council
City of La Porte
RE:
Dear Mayor Rigby and City Council:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at the June 15, 2017 meeting to consider
approval of an ordinance
Ordinances. The subject matter of the proposed modifications to Chapter 106 (Zoning) include:
1) Proposed changes to the permitted locations of carports for residential use.
The Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the provisions as included in the drafted ordinance
presented in the Request for City Council Agenda Item.
Respectfully submitted,
Ian Clowes, City Planner
On behalf of the Planning and Zoning Commission
cc: Richard Mancilla, Director of Planning and Development
Department File
City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway Phone: (281) 471-5020
Planning and Development La Porte, TX 77571-6215 Fax: (281) 470-5005
www.laportetx.gov
PERMITTED
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
CarportPrimary Structure
NOT PERMITTED
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Carport
Primary Structure
NOT PERMITTED
Street ROW
Carport
Front Yard Building Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Primary Structure
PERMITTED Large Lot
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Primary
Structure
100 Foot Setback Line
PERMITTED Large Lot
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
100 Foot Setback Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Primary
Structure
PERMITTED Large Lot
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Primary
Structure
100 Foot Setback Line
NOT PERMITTED Large Lot
Street ROW
Front Yard Building Line
100 Foot Setback Line
Front Face of Primary Structure
Primary
Structure
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-________________
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE S. HOLMES RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BLOCKS 27 AND
28, TOWN OF LA PORTE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED TO THE ADJOINING
LANDOWNERS, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owner of the
property abutting the hereinafter described portion of the S. Holmes right-of-way, blocks 27 and 28, Town of La
Porte, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine, and
declare that the hereinafter described portion of the S. Holmes right-of-way, blocks 27 and 28, Town of La Porte
is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road, street, or alley, and the closing of hereinafter
described portion of the S. Holmes right-of-way, blocks 27 and 28, Town of La Porte is for the protection of the
public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of the S. Holmes right-
of-way, blocks 27 and 28, Town of La Porte should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the City of La Porte under its home rule charter and
Chapter 253, Section 253.001, Texas Local Government Code, the hereinafter described portion of the S. Holmes
right-of-way, blocks 27 and 28, Town of La Porte is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned, and closed by the
City of La Porte, being ncorporated herein, and further described to wit:
Being the southwesterly ½ of Holmes Avenue between blocks 27 and 28, Bayfront Addition to the City
of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, according to the plat as recorded in Volume 85, Page 441, Harris County
Deed Records, being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at the most northerly corner of said Block 28, also the most northerly corner of Lot 23 in said
southeasterly line
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set at the most easterly corner of this tract;
of said lot 23;
point of beginning and containing 4,500 square feet or 0.1033 acre of land.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place, and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the
public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open
Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as
required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered, and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves, and confirms such written
notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS _______ DAY OF _______________ 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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R.C. Chuoke & Associates, Inc.
Appraisers & Consultants
P.O. Box 1447 Office- 281-338-9633
League City, Texas 77574 Fax- 281-338-9533
March 7, 2017
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77572
RE: Restricted Appraisal regarding the estimated Market Value of
a portion of South Holmes Avenue between Galveston Bay and
Roscoe Street in the Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
Dear Sirs:
In accordance with your request, I have inspected the following described
property for the purpose of estimating the Market Value following described
property as of the date of this Restricted Appraisal. As per our agreement, the
data and analysis is presented in a Restricted Appraisal format and this
format is not intended to contain the full analysis.
BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Known as +-4,500 square feet out of the existing South Holmes Avenue right of
way, between Galveston Bay and Roscoe Street in the Town of La Porte, Harris
County, Texas Harris County, Texas. (See site plan in addenda).
I hereby certify that I have personally inspected the property described via a
street inspection and that all data gathered by my investigation is from
sources believed reliable and true. In preparing this Restricted Appraisal, a
study of comparable sales and other related market data was performed.
It should clearly be understood that this letter only constitutes only a
statement of the final value and that does not presume to be the complete
analysis of the subject property nor a complete appraisal format and is subject
to the preparation of a detailed appraisal report.
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The market values in the general subject neighborhood for waterfront
properties appear to vary generally from +-$20.00 PSF to over $30.00 PSF. The
area has general access public utilities. The subject site appears to be
generally flat and level with a slope to the water's edge on its eastern end. the
site has rip/rap bulkheading along its frontage with Galveston Bay which is
similar to adjacent properties. The subject property is partially located in the
100 year flood plain with portions of the site appearing to be out of the 100
year floodplain. The Highest and Best Use of the subject property is
determined to be for use as an alleyways and street right of ways or for use by
adjacent property owners due to its configuration. Adjacent property uses are
residential in nature with single family homes located on adacjent tracts. The
client and intended user of this appraisal is the City of La Porte only. The
intended use is to estimate the current market value of the subject property of
this analysis as described above for use by the client in right of way
abandonment procedures. There has been no transfer of the subject property
noted for the past 36 months per appraisal district records. The effective date
of the appraisal is October 19, 2016 (date of inspection). The date of the report
is March 7, 2017. The estimated exposure time is up to 24 months.
After a review of the comparable sales it is my opinion the estimated unit
value range of generally between $20.00 PSF to $30.00 PSF would be placed
on the subject property with a mid-range value of $25.00 PSF being indicated
for the subject property before any discounting. Therefore the unit market
value of the subject tract is estimated at $25.00 PSF which is based on
100% fee simple ownership with no discounting applied.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Chuoke, President
R.C. CHUOKE & ASSOCIATES , INC.
AREA MAP - S. HOLMES CLOSURE
727
740
723
730
729
711
740
1718
0
730
LOCATION OF PROPERTY
1520
1500
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Council Agenda Item
July 24, 2017
9 (a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting –
Councilmember Ojeda
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