HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-17 Regular Meeting, including a 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget Workshop
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 24, 2017
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, July 24, 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, Zemanek, Leonard, and Earp.
Absent: Councilmember 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 Assistant City Attorney, Clark Askins.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember K. Martin.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a) Recognition Employee of the Second Quarter 2017 Jenny Lynn (Marketing/Public
Relations Specialist) City of La Porte Parks and Recreation Department - Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby recognized Marketing/Public Relations Specialist Jenny Lynn as Employee of the
Second Quarter 2017.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Don Belgau, 3342 Miramar, addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south half of
the S. Holmes St. right of way.
Drue Adams, 200 Crescent View St., addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the
south half of the S. Holmes St. right of way, and requested the fence and gate be removed from the
property.
Joe Bertuglia, 2005 Yorktown Ct., Seabrook, addressed Council regarding the purchase of half of
the right-of-way of S. Holmes. Mr. Bertuglia expressed his desire to protect the shoreline and is not
being requested to interrupt the lifestyle of the La Porte citizens. Mr. Bertuglia also provided photos
to Council.
Virginia Pierson-Turner, 231 Bayside Dr., addressed Council in support of redevelopment and
preserving the bay front.
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Margaret Anderson, 909 Garden Walk, addressed Council in support of renovating the former Port
Theater. (This item was discussed at the July 17, 2017 La Porte Development Corporation
Meeting.)
Sonja Smith, 8415 Beechhaven, addressed Council in regards to her many concerns regarding
health and safety issues of a vacant home located at 8406 Beechaven. In addition, Ms. Smith
provided photos to City Manager Corby Alexander.
Amanda Kastl, 219 Crescent View St., addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the
south one-half of S. Holmes St. right of way.
Brian Evjen, 221 Holmes, addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south one-half
of S. Holmes St. right of way.
Barbara Norwine, 202 S. Lobit, addressed Council in opposition to item 8(a), closing the south
one-half of S. Holmes St. right of way.
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
July 10, 2017 P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding recommended date of September 11, 2017 for
iscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget S. Wolny
(c) Consider approval or other action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with Bay Point
Townhome Association for a community cooperation project providing for camera
installation, new entryway sign and lighting for a total City contribution of $2,492.82 T.
Leach
(d) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance approving and authorizing the
donation of Lots 19, 20, 21 & 22 Block 104 of the Town of La Porte; Lots 29 & 30, Block
105, of the Town of La Porte, and Lots 23 & 24, Block 66, of the Town of La Porte, to Bay
Area Habitat for Humanity-Houston, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation for the construction
of affordable housing R. Mancilla
(e) Consider approval or other action regarding an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Emergency Medical Service Dispatch, Animal Control and Jail R. Nolen
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Kaminski was absent.
Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3680: AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF LOTS 19, 20 21, AND 22, BLOCK 104 OF THE
TOWN OF LA PORTE; LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK 105, OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE; AND LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK
66, OF THE TOWN OF LA PORTE; TO BAY AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-HOUSTON, INC., A TEXAS NON-
PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS
AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission to amend regulations related to the placement of carports on residential
property; consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance amending Chapter 106,
to the placement of carports on residential property I. Clowes
The public hearing opened at 6:36 p.m.
City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary regarding amendments to Chapter 106 related to
the placement of carports on residential property.
Councilmember Earp commented he is not comfortable with the language written in the ordinance
nor the affects it will have on the entire City.
Councilmember Engelken asked how the ordinance conflicts with the multiple deed restrictions in
the City. City Planner Ian Clowes responded the City regulates Chapter 106 and not deed
restrictions. City Attorney Clarks Askins added the City cannot enforce deed restrictions.
Councilmember Engelken commented after passage of the proposed ordinance, a citizen can
obtain a permit to build a carport and be in violation of an active Homeowners Association rules
when another citizen applying for a permit may not be in violation because that citizen may be
residing in a neighborhood with an inactive Homeowners Association.
Mayor Rigby asked if there are any homes in the Glen Meadows subdivision that can build carports
consistent with the proposed ordinance. City Manager Corby Alexander responded there are a few
homes with detached garages to the back of the home that can build carports.
Phillip Hoot, 927 Seabreeze, spoke and commented he does not live in Glen Meadows; and
everyone in the City should not be restricted to accommodate the Glen Meadows subdivision.
Chuck Rosa, 812 S. Virginia St., spoke and commented the proposed ordinance takes away
property rights and expressed his opposition.
The public hearing closed at 6:58 p.m.
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to deny the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission to approve an Ordinance amending regulations related to the placement of carports on
residential property. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 7/1.
Ayes: Councilmembers Earp, J. Martin, K. Martin, Leonard,
Engelken, Ojeda and Zemanek
Nays: Mayor Rigby
Absent: Councilmember Kaminski
8. AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning and closing
the south one-half S. Holmes St., right-of-way in Blocks 27 & 28, Town of La Porte I.
Clowes
City Planner Ian Clowes presented a summary regarding an Ordinance vacating, abandoning and
closing the south one-half S. Holmes St., right-of-way.
Councilmember J. Martin made a motion to authorize the sale of a 30
right-of-way to the applicant for subject right-of-way. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A
SECOND TO THE MOTION.
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9. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the July 17, 2017 La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting
Councilmember Ojeda
Councilmember Ojeda provided a report of the July 17, 2017, La Porte Development Corporation
Board Meeting.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
There were no additional reports.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community
members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual
information.
Councilmembers K. Martin congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of the Second Quarter 2017
and commented she is an asset to the City. Councilmember Zemanek requested prayers for
Councilmember Kaminski during her stay in the hospital; congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of
the Second Quarter 2017, and requested a report on the Air National Guard Building.
Councilmember Leonard congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of the Second Quarter 2017 and
sent prayers out to Councilmember Kaminski. Councilmember Engelken wished Councilmember
Kaminski a speedy recovery; congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of the Second Quarter 2017,
thanked the citizens for speaking at the meeting tonight, and commented he would like to get the
vacant home issue resolved on Beechhaven. Councilmember Earp congratulated Jenny Lynn as
Employee of the Second Quarter 2017 and requested prayers for Councilmember Kaminski.
Councilmember Ojeda thanked citizens for involvement in their local government and commented
she received heartfelt compliments from a family who enjoys the swimming facilities at Fairmont
Park Pool and the Wave Pool. Councilmember J. Martin sent prayers out to Councilmember
Kaminski; congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of the Second Quarter 2017; commented he
wishes to see all vacant homes posing a concern in the City shut down, and expressed an interest
in assisting with the former Port Theater. Mayor Rigby congratulated Jenny Lynn as Employee of
the Second Quarter 2017 and commented a contractor working at his home informed him the City
of La Porte Inspections Department is the easiest to work with in comparison to surrounding cities,
and he would like to let the Planning and Development Department know they are appreciated.
12. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 8/0. Councilmember Kaminski was absent.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on August 14, 2017.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE AFFIC AND VEHICLES
ORDINANCES BY REVISING CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATED TO ESTABLISHMENT OF
SCHOOL ZONES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; 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 TWO HUNDRED 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: That Chapter 70Traffic and VehiclesIOperation of Vehicles
Section 70-97 School zonesis hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 70-97. - School zones.
(a) No person shall drive a vehicle on any portion of a public street or highway designated as a school zone at a speed greater
than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances then existing. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this division, the
prima facie reasonable and prudent maximum speed applicable to the operator of a motor vehicle in any of the school zones
designated below shall be a speed of twenty (20) miles per hour or thirty (30) miles per hour, as established in accordance with
this section:
(a-1) Twenty (20) miles per hour school zones:
(1) Along Park Street from San Jacinto to Fairmont Parkway, a distance of 700 feet, 0.133 miles.
(2) Along Fairmont Parkway from Park Street to South Broadway, a distance of 1,800 feet, 0.34 miles.
(3) Along Texas Avenue from Fairmont Parkway to East G Street, a distance of 1,400 feet, 0.27 miles.
(4) Along East G Street from South Broadway to San Jacinto, a distance of 1,500 feet, 0.28 miles.
(5) Along South Broadway from a point 250 feet south of East G Street to a point 75 feet south of East B Street, a
distance of 2,525 feet, 0.48 miles.
(6) Along San Jacinto from a point 20 feet south of East B Street to a point 500 feet south of East G Street, a distance
of 2,630 feet, 0.498 miles.
(7) Along East C Street from San Jacinto to South Broadway, a distance of 650 feet, 0.123 miles.
(8) Along West Tyler from North 2nd Street to North 3rd Street, a distance of 330 feet, 0.06 miles.
(9) Along North 2nd Street from West Madison to West Adams, a distance of 950 feet, 0.18 miles.
(10) Along North 3rd Street from West Madison to West Adams, a distance of 950 feet, 0.18 miles.
(11) Along North L Street from a point 50 feet west of Alvy Drive to a point 175 feet west of Lomax School Road, a
distance of 2,400 feet, 0.454 miles.
(12) Along Willmont from a point 100 feet north of Fairmont Parkway to a point 100 feet south of Shell Rock, a
distance of 1,200 feet, 0.227 miles.
(13) Along Clairmont from Roseway to Rosemont, a distance of 600 feet, 0.114 miles.
(14) Along Rosemont from Clairmont to Parkway, a distance of 600 feet, 0.114 miles.
(15) Along Parkway from Willmont to Rosemont, a distance of 250 feet, 0.047 miles.
(16) Along Roseway from Clairmont to Roseberry, a distance of 500 feet, 0.095 miles.
(17) Along Cedarmont from a point 50 feet north of Stonemont to Myrtle Creek, a distance of 1,150 feet, 0.218 miles.
(18) Along Myrtle Creek from Antrim to West Main, a distance of 600 feet, 0.114 miles.
(19) Along Carlow from a point 200 feet east of Catlett to Cedarmont, a distance of 500 feet, 0.095 miles.
(20) Along West Main from a point 200 feet east of Underwood Road to a point 200 feet east of Myrtle Creek, a
distance of 1,150 feet, 0.218 miles.
(21) Along Underwood Road from a point 30 feet north of Andricks to a point 100 feet south of Carlow, a distance of
1,480 feet, 0.280 miles.
(22) Along Farrington Boulevard from West Main to a point 850 feet south of West Main, a distance of 850 feet, 0.161
miles.
(23) Along North L Street, from a point 175 feet west of Mockingbird Lane, to a point 65 feet east of Meadowlark
Lane, a distance of 1,450 feet, 0.27 miles.
(24) Along Myrtle Creek from West Main Street, (also known as Spencer Highway) to Sugar Creek, a distance of 1,469
feet, 0.278 miles.
(25) Along Mockingbird Lane from North H Street to North L Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, 0.341 miles.
(26) Along Meadowlark Lane from North H Street to North L Street, a distance of 1,800 feet, 0.341 miles.
(27) Along South First Street from West H Street to West I Street, a distance of 505 feet, 0.096 miles.
(28) Along BS 146 D from 486 feet South of West B Street to East H Street, a distance of approximately 0.591 miles.
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(29) (28) Along McCabe Road from the east line of the right-of-way for State Highway 146 to the Harris County Flood
Control District drainage easement, a distance of approximately 1,328 feet, 0.25 miles.
(29) Along East D Street, from San Jacinto Street to Arizona Street, a distance of 337 feet, 0.064 miles.
(30) Along Arizona Street, from East D Street to East C Street, a distance of 407 feet, 0.077 miles.
(a-2) Thirty (30) miles per hour school zones:
(1) Along West Main from a point 530 feet east of Farrington Boulevard to a point 280 feet west of Farrington
Boulevard, a distance of 810 feet, 0.153 miles.
(b) The twenty (20) miles per hour and thirty (30) miles per speed limits established in this section shall be in effect on days
when 1) school classes are in session and 2) when appropriate signage giving notice thereof is erected at the entrance point of
the school zone. Such signage shall state that the maximum speed limit is twenty (20) miles per hour or thirty (30) miles per
and indicate the times during which the school zone is in effect or operation, or alternatively, shall state that the maximum
speed limit is twenty (20) miles per hour or thirty (30) miles per when lights are flashing and shall be accompanied by a
flashing beacon or light during the times the school zone is in effect or operation.
(c) School zone hours for the school zones listed in this section are hereby established as follows: between 7:00 a.m. and
9:00 a.m., and between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, on days in which school classes are in session;
except for 1) those school zones described in subsections (a-1)(1), (a-1)(2), (a-1)(3), (a-1)(4), (a-1)(5), (a-1)(6), (a-1)(7), (a-1)
(29), and (a-1) (30) of this section, which shall have school zone hours in effect between 6:45 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., and
between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; 2) those school zones described in subsections (a)(5), (a-1)(17), (a-1)(18), (a-1)(19), (a-
1)(20), (a-1)(21), and (a-1)(23) of this section, which shall have school zone hours in effect between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.,
and between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and 3) subsection (a-1)(27) of this section, which shall have school zone hours in
effect between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All schools open all year shall be additionally signed "all year."
(d) School zone signs equipped with flashing beacons or lights in lieu of posted school zone hours, may be activated anytime
school classes are in session, including but not limited to use for summer school hours and for use during early dismissals or
other special school functions. A school zone activated in this manner is enforceable under the terms of this ordinance
notwithstanding the fact that it is outside of the school zone hours established in the preceding paragraph.
(e) It shall be an affirmative defense to a charge of exceeding the speed limit in a school zone as established in this section, if
on the day in question there were no school classes in session at the specific designated school zone.
Section 2. 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 HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00).
Section 3. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this Ordinance has been separately
considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been
separately passed without any other provision, and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or
unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid
portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone.
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Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict only.
Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of
the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public
at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx.
ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City
Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City
Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the
official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least once within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the______ day of ________________, 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
By:
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney
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Emergency Services
General Fund Operating
Budget
Mike Boaze, Fire Chief
P. 3-10
Fire Prevention General Fund
Budget (P. 3-11)
FMO$ 352,334
(+.81%)
Fire Suppression General Fund
Budget (P. 3-14)
Fire $ 1,833,244
(+2%)
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GeneralFundNonDepartmental
UtilityBilling
UtilityFundNonDepartmental
High Visibility Waterproof Parka
New Concrete Truck in Service
Sweeper Debris to Landfill
No Replacement or Additional Equipment this year
No additional repairs on S. Broadway
Replace Door on Belt Press Building
Water Quality Fee
Decrease Special Programs = $25,645 (99-97)
Vegetation Mgmt(complete Pilot program); $5,000
Routine Maintenance–$20,000Ramp Grant 50/50
Decrease –Paving = $1,000 (40-15)
Note:Sponsors must budget for 50% reimbursement
Expectation is to receive $20,000 reimbursement from RAMP
Need varies year to year.
Attorney Fees –City of Houston Budget Dispute
Security Equipment Upgrade
No replacements or additional tools requested
Decrease Mach/Tools/Equip (40-02)= $1,000
Increase Computer Software (40-55)= $3,204
Purchase Emissions Tester
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ClassificationFLSADepartmentHourlyAnnual
Grade 008$11.139$13.923$16.706$23,169$28,960$34,749
CustodianNParks
Park Maintenance Worker INParks
Utilities GroundskeeperNPublic Works
Grade 009$11.584$14.479$17.375$24,095$30,117$36,140
ReceptionistNFinance
Grade 010$12.047$15.058$18.069$25,058$31,321$37,584
Golf Course WorkerNGolf
Solid Waste WorkerNPublic Works
Grade 011$12.528$15.661$18.793$26,059$32,574$39,089
Building Maintenance TechnicianNPolice
Customer Service AssistantNParks
Mechanic AssistantNPublic Works
Park Maintenance Worker IINParks
Grade 012$13.030$16.287$19.544$27,103$33,877$40,651
Golf Cart MechanicNGolf Course
Customer Service ClerkNFinance
Deputy Court ClerkNCourt
Equipment Operator INPublic Works
Inspection Service TechnicianNPlanning
Meter ReaderNFinance
Tax Service ClerkNFinance
Therapeutic Recreation SpecialistNParks
Grade 013$13.552$16.938$20.326$28,188$35,231$42,277
Records Specialist N Police
SecretaryNPW/Police/FMO/Parks
Utility Operator INPublic Works
Warehouse SpecialistNPublic Works
Grade 014$14.093$17.617$21.140$29,314$36,643$43,971
Building Maintenance TechnicianNParks
EMS Billing SpecialistNEMS
Financial Services TechnicianNFinance
HR SpecialistNHR
Pool Maintenance TechnicianNParks
Utility Billing AssistantNFinance
Grade 015$14.656$18.320$21.985$30,484$38,106$45,728
Equipment Operator IINPublic Works
Golf CoordinatorNGolf
Lift Station OperatorNPublic Works
Mosquito Control TechnicianNPublic Works
Records SpecialistNCSO
Recreation Center SpecialistNParks
Senior Golf Course WorkerNGolf
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ClassificationFLSADepartmentHourlyAnnual
Grade 016$15.244$19.054$22.864$31,708$39,633$47,557
Animal Control OfficerNPolice
Assistant Recreation TherapistNParks
Building Maintenance TechnicianNParks
BuyerNPurchasing
Criminal Investigation SpecialistNPolice
Golf Course MechanicNGolf
MechanicNPublic Works
Meter Reader SupervisorNFinance
Planning TechnicanNPlanning
Secretary IVNCSO/CMO
Treatment Plant MechanicNPublic Works
Utility Operator IINPublic Works
Water Production Operator IINPublic Works
Grade 017$15.853$19.816$23.779$32,974$41,218$49,460
Computer Support Specialist INIT
JailerNPolice
Parts ManagerNPublic Works
Sr. Financial Services TechnicianNFinance
Sr. Park Maintenance WorkerNParks
TelecommunicatorNPolice
Treatment Plant Operator IINPublic Works
Utility Billing CoordinatorN Finance
Grade 018$16.486$20.609$24.730$34,292$42,867$51,439
Administrative AssistantNFire
Benefits SpecialistNHR
Sr. Deputy Court ClerkNCourt
Deputy Tax CollectorNFinance
Engineering TechnicianNPlanning
Inspection Services CoordinatorNPlanning
Property Room CustodianNPolice
Risk & Safety SpecialistN HR
Sr. Equipment OperatorNPublic Works
Grade 019$17.146$21.433$25.720$35,664$44,580$53,498
Community Service InspectorNPlanning
Deputy Fire Marshal INFire
GIS TechnicianNPlanning
Grade 020$17.832$22.290$26.748$37,091$46,363$55,636
Assistant Golf ProEGolf
Computer Support Specialist IIINIT
Lead TelecommunicatorNPolice
Office CoordinatorN/EPW/Police/Parks/Planning
Recreation TherapistNParks
Sr. Lift Station OperatorNPublic Works
Sr. MechanicNPublic Works
Sr. Utility Maintenance OperatorNPublic Works
Grade 021$18.546$23.182$27.818$38,576$48,218$57,861
Industrial Waste InspectorNPublic Works
Building Inspector NPlanning
Senior Services CoordinatorE Parks
Senior Treatment Plant OperatorNPublic Works
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ClassificationFLSADepartmentHourlyAnnual
Grade 022$19.287$24.109$28.931$40,118$50,147$60,177
AccountantEFinance
Contract AdministratorNPurchasing
Plans ExaminerEPlanning
Recreation Programs CoordinatorEParks
Grade 023$20.059$25.074$30.088$41,723$52,154$62,584
Animal Control SupervisorNPolice
Assistant City SecretaryECSO
Building Maintenance Tech SupervisorNParks
Crime Victim LiaisonNPolice
Deputy Fire Marshal IINFire
Equipment Services SupervisorEPublic Works
Parks Maintenance SupervisorNParks
Public Improvement InspectorNPublic Works
Solid Waste SupervisorNPublic Works
Street Maintenance SupervisorNPublic Works
Support Services SupervisorNPolice
Treatment Plant SupervisorNPublic Works
Utility SupervisorNPublic Works
Water Production SupervisorNPublic Works
Grade 024$20.862$26.077$31.292$43,393$54,240$65,087
Grade 025$21.695$27.119$32.543$45,126$56,408$67,690
Grade 026$22.564$28.204$33.845$46,933$58,665$70,397
Accounting CoordinatorEFinance
Deputy Building OfficialNPlanning
GIS ManagerEPlanning
Head Professional Golf ProEGolf
Grade 027$23.466$29.333$35.199$48,810$61,012$73,214
Assistant Utility SuperintendentNPublic Works
Assistant Emergency Management CoordinatorEEOC
Capital Improvement Project ManagerEPublic Works
Marketing/Special Event SpecialistNCMO
Senior Systems AdministratorNIT
Special Services SuperintendentEParks
Grade 028$24.405$30.506$36.606$50,763$63,452$76,141
Grade 029$25.381$31.726$38.071$52,792$65,989$79,187
City PlannerE Planning
Court AdministratorE Court
Equipment Services SuperintendentE Public Works
Network AdministratorNIT
Parks Maintenance SuperintendentE Parks
Recreation SuperintendentE Parks
Street Maintenance SuperintendentE Public Works
Utility SuperintendentE Public Works
Grade 030$26.396$32.995$39.593$54,903$68,629$82,354
Fire Training/Safety OfficerNFire
Grade 031$27.452$34.314$41.178$57,100$71,374$85,650
Chief Building OfficialEPlanning
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Economic Development CoordinatorECMO
Golf Course SuperintendentEGolf
Revenue CollectionsE Finance
Grade 032$28.549$35.688$42.826$59,383$74,231$89,078
Grade 033$29.692$37.116$44.539$61,760$77,202$92,642
Operations ManagerEParks
Senior Project EngineerEPlanning
Grade 034$30.880$38.600$46.319$64,230$80,288$96,343
ControllerEFinance
IT ManagerEIT
Purchasing ManagerEPurchasing
TreasurerEFinance
Grade 035$32.115$39.845$47.575$66,798$82,878$98,957
Assistant Director of Public WorksEPublic Works
Assistant Fire ChiefEFire
Assistant Police ChiefEPolice
City EngineerEPlanning
EMS ChiefEEMS
Emergency Management/IT ManagerEEOC
Fire MarshalEFire
Human Resources ManagerEHR
Grade 038$36.124$45.155$54.187$75,138$93,923$112,709
Grade 041$40.635$50.795$60.953$84,522$105,653$126,782
Chief of PoliceEPolice
Director of FinanceEFinance
Director of Parks and RecreationEParks
Director of PlanningEPlanning
Director of Public WorksEPublic Works
Grade 044$45.708$57.136$68.562$95,073$118,842$142,609
Assistant City ManagerECMO
Grade 123
City ManagerECMO
City SecretaryECSO
Golf Course ManagerEGolf
Presiding JudgeEMunicipal Court
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CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS2017 PAY SCALE SHIFT
Market
% diff mids
Current Current Current NEW 2017
(Market /
Grade % change Average
Minimum Midpoint Maximum MIDPOINT
Current)
Midpoint
8$ 23,169$ 28,960$ 34,74910.0%$ 31,856 $ 30,649106%
9$ 24,095$ 30,117$ 36,14010.0%$ 33,128 $ 32,342107%
10$ 25,058$ 31,321$ 37,58410.0%$ 34,453
11$ 26,059$ 32,574$ 39,08910.0%$ 35,831
12$ 27,103$ 33,877$ 40,65110.0%$ 37,264 $ 37,234110%
13$ 28,188$ 35,231$ 42,27710.0%$ 38,754 $ 38,093108%
14$ 29,314$ 36,643$ 43,97110.0%$ 40,307 $ 40,066109%
15$ 30,484$ 38,106$ 45,72810.0%$ 41,917 $ 41,139108%
16$ 31,708$ 39,633$ 47,55710.0%$ 43,596 $ 42,416107%
17$ 32,974$ 41,218$ 49,46010.0%$ 45,340 $ 44,131107%
18$ 34,292$ 42,867$ 51,43910.0%$ 47,153 $ 45,315106%
19$ 35,664$ 44,580$ 53,49810.0%$ 49,038 $ 49,482111%
20$ 37,091$ 46,363$ 55,63615.0%$ 53,318 $ 52,526113%
21$ 38,576$ 48,218$ 57,86115.0%$ 55,451
22$ 40,118$ 50,147$ 60,17715.0%$ 57,669
23$ 41,723$ 52,154$ 62,58415.0%$ 59,978 $ 61,702118%
24$ 43,392$ 54,241$ 65,08915.0%$ 62,377
25$ 45,128$ 56,410$ 67,69215.0%$ 64,872
26$ 46,933$ 58,665$ 70,39715.0%$ 67,465 $ 70,066119%
27$ 48,810$ 61,012$ 73,21415.0%$ 70,163 $ 72,492119%
28$ 50,762$ 63,452$ 76,14315.0%$ 72,970
29$ 52,792$ 65,989$ 79,18715.0%$ 75,888 $ 75,376114%
30$ 54,903$ 68,629$ 82,35415.0%$ 78,924
31$ 57,100$ 71,374$ 85,65015.0%$ 82,080 $ 80,092112%
32$ 59,383$ 74,229$ 89,07515.0%$ 85,363
33$ 61,760$ 77,202$ 92,64215.0%$ 88,782
34$ 64,230$ 80,288$ 96,34315.0%$ 92,331 $ 96,055120%
35$ 66,798$ 82,878$ 98,95715.0%$ 95,309 $ 104,298126%
36$ 68,954$ 86,193$ 103,431 15.0%$ 99,122
37$ 71,712$ 89,641$ 107,569 15.0%$ 103,087
38$ 74,581$ 93,226$ 111,871 15.0%$ 107,210
39$ 77,564$ 96,955$ 116,346 15.0%$ 111,498
40$ 80,667$ 100,833$ 121,000 15.0%$ 115,958
41$ 84,522$ 105,653$ 126,782 15.0%$ 121,501$ 125,142118%
42$ 87,903$ 109,879$ 131,855 15.0%$ 126,361
43$ 91,419$ 114,274$ 137,129 15.0%$ 131,415
44$ 95,073$ 118,842$ 142,609 15.0%$ 136,668$ 146,831124%
Confidential Work ProductJuly 5, 2017
Corporate Benefits Consulting
Where Experience and
Insurance Planning Services
Independence Matter
Retirement Plan Consulting
City of La Porte Benchmark Study:
Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis
July 12, 2017
10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1100 Dallas, Texas 75231-2313 (214) 443-2400 Toll-Free: (800) 366-4779
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Table of Contents
I.Overview
II.City of La Porte Benchmark Cities
III.IPS Advisors Proprietary Benchmark Study
1
I. Overview
2
Overview
The City of La Porte has retained IPS Advisors to provide analysis and recommendations for its health and welfare benefits
plans for the 2017-2018 plan year. The City of La Porte requested IPS Advisors perform an analysis to determine the
average hourly rate the City of La Porte contributes towards employees health insurance and the average hourly rate City
of La Porte employees contribute towards their health insurance coverage. The City of La Porte also requested a similar
benchmarking study.
Using the projected per capita costs for 2017, IPS Advisors has determined that the City of La Porte funds $17,512 per
capita towards employees health insurance, which equates to $9.08/hour. City of La Porte employees contribute $1,364
per capita towards the cost of the health plan or $0.66/hour.
Employees of the same benchmark cities are contributing on average $1,824 per capita towards the cost of health
insurance, which equates to $0.88/hour.
on average $9,999 per
capita towards the cost of health insurance or $5.69/hour. Employees of the same benchmark cities are contributing on
average $1,857 per capita or $0.89/hour.
IPS Advisors also evaluated funding percentages between employer funding and employee funding towards the total plan
total plan cost while employees fund 16% of the total plan cost. The City of La Porte currently funds 93% of the total plan
cost with employees funding 7% of the total plan cost.
3
II. City of La Porte Benchmark Cities
4
Benchmarking Survey Participants
Entity Status
City of Deer Park Included
City of Baytown Pending Response
City of Friendswood Pending Additional Information
City of Galveston Included
City of Houston Pending Response
City of League City Included
City of Missouri City Included
City of Pasadena Pending Response
City of Pearland Included
City of Seabrook Included
5
Benchmarking Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis
Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis
$10.00
$9.00
$8.00
$7.00
$6.00
$5.00
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.00
Average of All CitiesLa Porte
Employer Hourly RateEmployee Hourly Rate
Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis* Average of All Cities La Porte
Total Hourly Rate
$5.25 $9.08
Employer Hourly Rate
$4.36 $8.42
Employee Hourly Rate
$0.88 $0.66
*Assumption Notes: Hourly Rate is calculated by dividing the per capita cost by 2080 hours
6
Benchmarking Total Per Capita Cost
$20,000.00
$18,000.00
$16,000.00
$14,000.00
$12,000.00
Employer Per Capita Cost
$10,000.00
Employee Per Capita Cost
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
$4,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
Average of All CitiesLa Porte
Average of All
Per Capita Cost Cities La Porte
Total Per Capita Cost
$10,924.47 $18,876.00
Employer Per Capita Cost
$9,072.91 $17,512.14
Employee Per Capita Cost $1,823.78 $1,363.86
7
Benchmarking Funding %
Average of All Cities
La Porte
% Employer Funded% Employee Funded
% Employer Funded% Employee Funded
7%
17%
83%
93%
Per Capita Cost Average of All Cities La Porte
% Employer Funded
83% 93%
% Employee Funded
17% 7%
8
III. IPS Advisors Proprietary Benchmark Study
9
Benchmarking Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis
Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis
$10.00
$9.00
$8.00
$7.00
$6.00
$5.00
$4.00
$3.00
$2.00
$1.00
$0.00
Average of All CitiesLa Porte
Employer Hourly RateEmployee Hourly Rate
Hourly Rate Contribution Analysis* Average of All Cities La Porte
Total Hourly Rate
$5.69 $9.08
Employer Hourly Rate
$4.81 $8.42
Employee Hourly Rate
$0.89 $0.66
*Assumption Notes: Hourly Rate is calculated by dividing the per capita cost by 2080 hours
10
Benchmarking Total Per Capita Cost
$20,000.00
$18,000.00
$16,000.00
$14,000.00
$12,000.00
Employer Per Capita Cost
$10,000.00
Employee Per Capita Cost
$8,000.00
$6,000.00
$4,000.00
$2,000.00
$0.00
Average of All CitiesLa Porte
Average of All
Per Capita Cost Cities La Porte
Total Per Capita Cost
$11,844.91 $18,876.00
Employer Per Capita Cost
$9,999.11 $17,512.14
Employee Per Capita Cost $1,856.76 $1,363.86
11
Benchmarking Funding %
Average of All Cities La Porte
% Employer Funded% Employee Funded% Employer Funded% Employee Funded
7%
16%
84%
93%
Per Capita Cost Average of All Cities La Porte
% Employer Funded
84% 93%
% Employee Funded
16% 7%
12
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125TH ANNIVERSARY BUDGET
La Porte 125 Overall
Budget
OriginalBudgetActualsNotes
INCOME:
Sponsorships
$ 48,000.00
Concert Ticket Sales
$ 39,300.00
Gala Ticket Sales
$ 2,925.00
Brunch Ticket Sales
$ 2,600.00
5K Registrations
$ 3,225.00
TOTAL INCOME:
$ 96,050.00
EXPENSES:
Events
$ 158,200.00 $ 143,885.14 $ 103,694.74
Kid's Rodeo
$ 3,000.00 $ 4,045.43$ 3,466.34
Concert Series | Cody
$ 39,200.00 $ 39,633.80$ 25,200.00Less OT
Dinner Gala
$ 29,000.00 $ 20,685.95$ 16,836.50Less Mambo Jazz Kings
5K Fun Run
$ 4,228.52$ 4,318.28
Parade
$ 4,220.00$ 120.00 Less OT
Car Show
$ 7,200.00 $ 8,530.76$ 6,372.65Less OT
Concert Series | Clay
$ 58,000.00 $ 49,789.53$ 34,269.82Less OT
Brunch
$ 21,800.00 $ 12,751.15$ 13,111.15
Producer$ 288,925.00 $ 288,925.00$ 288,925.00
Overtime$ 32,699.06
Eventbrite$ 10,000.00
Consultant$ 7,500.00$ 7,500.00
Sylvan Beach Rental (Sat)$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00
Marketing$ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00$ 45,831.20
Radio$ 10,000.00$ 10,400.00
Print/Online$ 23,000.00$ 25,483.98
Outdoor Signage$ 7,000.00$ 6,838.74
Misc$ 10,000.00$ 3,108.48
Committee/Volunteers$ 1,000.00 $ 5,500.00$ 5,358.35
Committee Lunches$ 1,000.00$ 511.87
Volunteer Food$ 1,500.00$ 1,456.05
Lanyards$ 1,500.00$ 1,679.57
Thank You's$ 500.00$ 874.74
Staff T-shirts$ 1,000.00$ 836.12
Misc Supplies$ 500.00$ 456.37
Founder's Event in August$ 18,375.00 $ 10,000.00$ 3,000.00
TOTAL EXPENSES: $ 526,500.00 $ 511,310.14$ 492,464.72
NET EXPENSES: $ (396,414.72)
Council Agenda Item
August 14, 2017
7 (a)Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting Councilmember Ojeda
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