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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
AUGUST 14, 2017
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017, and
concluded said meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West
Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning each evening 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., on Monday, August 14,
2017. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, Engelken,
Leonard, and Earp. Absent: Councilmembers Zemanek and Kaminski. Also present were City
Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander.
2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Dee Spears, Fairmont Park Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Rigby.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Robert Britt, 730 S. Carroll St., addressed Council with concerns of high weeds/grass in his
neighborhood and the need for sidewalks along Park St.
Drue Adams, 200 Cresent View St., addressed Council regarding the ownership of the 20-foot
easement to the bay.
5. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Councilmember requests an item be removed and considered separately.)
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the Council Meeting held on
July 24, 2017 P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding ic and
related to establishment of school zones within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte
K. Adcox
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember K. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 7/0. Councilmembers Zemanek and Kaminski were absent.
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Prior to council action, Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins read the caption of Ordinance 2017-3681: AN
ORDINANCE
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 FINDED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE
CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Presentation for City of La Porte Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby began the presentation by providing an overview of the
budget.
Mayor Rigby proposed 9:00 p.m. as the time to recess each evening until business is
concluded, and Council agreed.
Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented information on the salary survey
follow-up.
Fire Chief Mike Boaze presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for Fire
Suppression and Fire Prevention.
Emergency Medical Services Chief Ray Nolen presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for Emergency Medical Services.
Police Chief Ken Adcox presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget for the
Police Department, including staffing options to increase the number of police officers by
two.
Mayor Rigby asked if there are any objections to adding 2 officers and let City Manager
Corby Alexander and Police Chief Adcox decide where to place the officers either in patrol
or as DOT officers. There were questions by Council regarding funding and placement; and
the staffing item was brought back on Tuesday, August 15, for further discussion.
Golf Course Manager Alex Osmond presented the 2017- 2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget
for the Golf Course.
City Council recessed for a break at 7:37 p.m. and reconvened at 7:49 p.m.
City Manager Corby Alexander made note of a correction to the PD Alternative Funding
slide that the Animal Shelter Donation Account needs to reflect $33,000 and not $43,000.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget
Emergency Management Manager Kristin Gauthier presented the 2017-2018 proposed
Fiscal Year Budget for Emergency Management.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget
for Community Investment.
Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed
budget for the Human Resources Department.
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Municipal Court Judge Denise Mitrano presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed
budget for the Municipal Court.
IT Manager Grady Parker presented the 2017-2017 Fiscal Year proposed budget for
Information Technology.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget
for Legal.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for
City Council.
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for
the Finance Department.
Director of Public Works, Don Pennell, presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed
budget for the Public Works Department, including the Street Division; Residential Solid
Waste; Commercial Solid Waste; Water Production; Water Distribution; Wastewater
Collection; Wastewater Treatment; Airport; La Porte Area Water Authority; and the Vehicle
Maintenance and Replacement Funds.
Mayor Rigby requested City Manager Corby Alexander and Finance Director Michael Dolby
bring back a cost analysis Tuesday night on costs to add 4 officers, 2 in Patrol and 2 in DOT
for the La Porte Police Department.
The meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m. to reconvene on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Mayor Rigby reconvened the August 14, 2017, Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 15, 2017. Members of Council present: Councilmembers Engelken, Ojeda, J.
Martin, K. Martin, and Earp. Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Kaminski. Also present
were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty and City Manager Corby Alexander.
Councilmember Zemanek arrived at 6:17 p.m.
City Manager Corby Alexander provided information requested from the August 14, meeting
regarding a revised Fund Summary to add 4 new police officers, and Council further
discussed this issue.
Councilmember Earp made a motion to authorize the Police Chief to hire 2 Patrol Officers and 1
DOT Officer. Councilmember Engelken seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5/2.
Ayes: Councilmembers Ojeda, Earp, Engelken, J. Martin and K.
Martin
Nays: Mayor Rigby and Zemanek
Absent: Councilmembers Leonard and Kaminski
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for the Parks Department that included Parks Maintenance; Recreation;
Special Services; and Administration.
Planning and Development Director Richard Mancilla presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
proposed budget for the Planning Department that included GIS and Inspections.
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Human Resources Manager Matt Hartleib presented the proposed 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
Budget for Liability and Employee Health Insurance.
Assistant City Manager Traci Leach presented the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year proposed budget
for Economic Development.
Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal
Year Budget for the Hotel-Motel Fund.
There was discussion regarding the agreement between the City of La Porte and the
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce.
City Manager Corby Alexander presented the 2017-2018 proposed Fiscal Year Budget for
Capital Improvement Projects.
7. REPORTS
(a) Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting on Monday,
August 14, 2017 Councilmember Ojeda
Councilmember Engelken provided a report stemming from the August 14, 2017, La Porte
Development Corporation Board Meeting.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager Corby Alexander commented work will begin for sidewalks on Park Street and
advised Council he will contact Mr. Britt, who addressed Council on Monday night.
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 Zemanek thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed
Budget; Councilmember Engelken thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the
proposed budget; Councilmember Earp thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the
proposed budget; Councilmember Ojeda thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of
the proposed budget and the department directors for hosting her and showing her around;
Councilmember J. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work for the presentation of the proposed
budget; Councilmember K. Martin thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the
proposed budget and commented she is looking forward to the upcoming projects and events; and
Mayor Rigby thanked Staff for their hard work on the presentation of the proposed budget, and
commented the Finance Department is recognized every year with the awards they continue to win
for their hard work behind the scenes, which includes participation from all departments. He
requested City Manager Corby Alexander follow up on the code violations on S. Carroll and the
gate issue on Crescent View with Mr. Adams. He also expressed his thanks to Assistant City
Manager Traci Leach for her services at the City of La Porte and wished her well on her future
endeavors.
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10. ADJOURN
There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the meeting
at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember J. Martin seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
7/0. Councilmembers Kaminski and Leonard were absent.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on September 11, 2017.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: August 28, 2017
Source of Funds: General Fund
Requested By: Nolen, Ray
Account Number: 00150595225005
Department: EMS
Amount Budgeted: $12,000.00
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: $12,000.00
Exhibits: Contract with Medical Director
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits:
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Annual contract renewal between Dr. Oscar Boultinghouse and the City of La Porte to serve as Medical Director for the EMS
Department.
Contract renewal period is October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020.
Contract renewal fee is same as last contract period with no increase requested. The city will pay Dr. Boultinghouse an aggregate
compensation at a twelve month rate of $12,000.00.
EMS Medical Directors are a covered party under the TML Incidental Medical Malpractice Liability Coverage plan.
Dr. Boultinghouse has been the EMS Medical Director for the City of La Porte for 20 years as of August 2017. He has done an
outstanding job in that capacity. His response to EMS needs are timely and of high quality.
Recommend that council approve contract renewal.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dr. Oscar
Boultinghouse, M.D., Medical Director for the City of La Porte EMS.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
RESOLUTION
* * * *
WHEREAS, injuries and deaths from traffic crashes bring loss and suffering to the citizens of this community;
and
WHEREAS, the cost of such injuries brings economic hardship to families; and
WHEREAS
by injuries of traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, research shows that speed is a causative factor in many traffic crashes; and
WHEREAS, failure to obey traffic control devices, signs and signals at intersections causes many traffic crashes;
and
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics have shown that reducing speed limit
and traffic control violators prevents crashes, saves lives and reduces non-fatal injuries while resulting in
economic savings to society;
WHEREAS, the Speed/Intersection Traffic Control STEP includes public education and intensified law
enforcement to get the community to comply with speed limits and traffic control devices, signs and signals;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The City of La Porte approves the City Manager to execute all
documents for the Speed/ITC STEP Grant for October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018; joining public and
private sector leaders across Texas supporting the campaign; urging all residents and visitors of La Porte to abide
by traffic laws, to protect life and the quality of life in this community.
Signed by:
___________________________
Authorized Official
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Secretary Mayor, City of La Porte
Walking Away From Heaven
By Susan Giacona
V1
Leavin' behind a home and family
Bitter reminders, sweet freedom isn't free
He kissed me and our babies one more time
That ship was leaving had to say goodbye
There were tears of pain and pride
All at the same time
PRECHORUS
Living a valiant life
Comes with sacrifice.
The miles apart would not pull us under
He said hold on tight
together
(Seemed like he was....)
CHORUS
Walking Away From Heaven
He was Headed right into hell
He was determined and bold
He knew deep in his soul
He'd be back with a story of victory to tell
He said "I love this country and I love you
Doing it for the Red White and Blue
(Walking Away From Heaven)
(Walking Away From Heaven)
V2
Waving at me as he stood on the bough
Courage and steel would bring him back somehow
We had to be strong
We had to believe.
Prechorus
Chorus
Susan Giacona-Bio updated 7/2017
Cell: 281-705-4082 Email: SusanGiaconaSongwriter@gmail.com
Whether she's performing live at congressional campaign fundraisers and charity events, or working
-genre
songwriter, Susan Giacona (a former Marketing Communications Manager for Compaq/Hewlett-Packard ) is
proving to be a multi-talented force.
Harnessing a voice oftentimes compared to that of country music superstar, LeAnn Rimes, infused with the
-life
themes. She is currently working on her debut EP, entitled Take Me Back, which is scheduled to drop in 2017,
and is being produced in Nashville. Susan will be wearing couture evening wear by luxury clothing designer,
Nick Navarro, in the music video which will accompany the release of the single, Take Me Back.
Susan also works closely with other writers to create songs for artists of multiple genres, as well as music
appearing on television, movies, and ads. She recently teamed up with hit songwriter, Marty Dodson (Songs
Like This by Carrie Underwood, Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven by Kenny Chesney) to write Kindness
Matters, a song set to appear in the upcoming movie, when it releases in 2017. Other
songwriters she has co-nk About It by Darius Rucker)
and Ryan Griffin (Dibs by Kelsea Ballerini), Grammy nominee Shelly Peiken (Bitch, by Meredith Brooks) , Jason
Duke (Dibs by Kelsea Ballerini, That Could Still Be Us by Keith Urban) Chuck Jones (Your Love Amazes Me by
John Berry) , Marti Dodson (lead singer of Saving Jane, You Look Like Rain by Luke Bryan), Jennifer Hanson
(Let Me Down Easy by Billy Currington), and Jim Femino (How Do You Like Me Now by Toby Keith). Susan has
music licensed for use with Universal y, Washington Street Publishing (advertising), licensing
projects in the works with 430 Entertainment, and John Pocino Film Productions. Susan will have songs
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small speaking role, as well as a vocal performance scene in the film.
Original. A Lifetime Original Film, which tells the story of poet and author, Dr Beverly Johnson, and as yet
unnamed, will fMe into
be used in the upcoming PR campaign for one of the busiest tourist attractions in Texas, The Battleship Texas.
A music video featuring , combined with archived photos and film footage taken in WWI and
WWII, will be the focal point of the national campaign. Other organizations using Susan's music for campaigns
and special events are the Round Up in Pink organization, and the Wheelchairs for Warriors organization.
Susan has also been nominated for Songwriter of the Year 2017, by the East Texas Music Foundation and
she has a song up for Single of the Year 2017, by the Texas Country Music Association (Where Will I Be, cut by
The Darrin Morris Band). As of 7/23/2017, Where Will I Be is at #53 on the Texas Regional Radio Report and in
the top 5 of several notable, nationwide Indy charts.
The Darrin Morris Band (country), Billy Lord (country
rock), Heather Linn (country), and Ella Knox (pop). Susan has recently been asked to be on the writing team for
The Voice Finalist, Audra McLaughlin who is an up-and-
will also be used in a kids TV show, The Grimps, and a Houston-
doing voice-overs for commercials or narrations, or acting as
spokesperson for corporate or retail projects through her talent agent, Pastorini-Bosby Talent. Susan can also
be found spending time with her husband and 3 sons, as well as donating her time serving on the Board of
Directors of Wheelchairs for Warriors, a Texas-based non-profit dedicated to helping wounded veterans and
first-responders obtain motorized wheelchairs enabling them to improve their quality of life. She is also a
volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children, and although she no
longer researches cases and reports to the courts, she still volunteers for special fund-raising events.She is an
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Meet and Confer Agreement
Between
The City of La Porte And
The La Porte Police Officers' Association
Table of Contents
Page
Article Provision
3
Definitions
4
Authority and Recognition
5
Hiring Preemptions
II
7
Ill Wages
11
Incentive Pay
IV
13
v Education
Promotion to Ranks of Sergeant 14
VI
& Lieutenant
18
Physical Fitness
VII
Compensatory Time
20
VIII
Association Leave 21
IX
x Grievance Procedure 23
XIDuration 26
Signature Page
27
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Attachment "A
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Definitions
For the purposes of this agreement, the following definitions shall apply:
A) "Accredited College or University" means one that is listed by an accrediting agency approved
by the United States Department of Education, and as of result of that accreditation, offers
courses that a re "accredited"
B) "Chief" means the Chief of Police of the La Porte Police Department or his designee.
C) "City" means the City of La Porte, Texas.
D) "Coveted position" as used in this Agreement mea ns any position in the Department to
which more than one sworn employee has expressed an interest in being assigned by the
Chief.
E) "Department" means the La Porte Police Department.
F) "Employee" means a sworn Police Officer who is a member of the bargaining unit.
G) "Employer" means the City of La Porte.
H) "Officer" means any sworn Police Officer who is a covered by this Agreement.
I) "Association" means the La Porte Police Officers' Association
J) "TCOLE means the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
K) "TLGC" means the Texas Local Government Code.
Unless otherwise stated, it is understood and mutually agreed that masculine and feminine
pronouns refer to, and include, both genders equally.
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Article I
Authority and Recognition
1. The City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers' Association have voluntarily met and
reached agreement on the conditions set out in this agreement pursuant to the provisions of
the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 142 et. seq., Subsection B. To the extent that this
Agreement is in conflict with or changes Chapter 143, TLGC or any other statute, executive
order, local ordinance, or rule, this Agreement shall supersede such provision, as authorized
by Section 142.067 of the TLGC.
2. The City recognizes the La Porte Police Officers' Association as the sole and exclusive
bargaining agent for all non-probationary Police Officers in the La Porte Police Department,
excluding the Chief of Police and the Assistant Chiefs of Police.
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Article
II
Hiring
Preempt
ions
1. In adopting this Agreement, the parties recognize the need for more flexibility
in the hiring process to meet the needs of the Department and believe it
improves the selection process by allowing for the lateral hiring of
experienced Police Officers, Certified Texas State Peace Officers, and/or
otherwise qualified mature applicants.
2. Effective with the ratification of this Agreement, the City shall be allowed to
fill vacancies in the entry level Police Officer classification by hiring
experienced police officers and/or peace officers certified by TCOLE without
requiring these applicants to take a civil service exam. An applicant hired
pursuant to this Article may be appointed directly to a pay grade/step
commensurate with his/her level of experience; however applicants hired
in this manner shall not receive any sort of longevity or seniority relating to
promotional eligibility, shift bidding, pay or other privileges of employment.
Once a newly-hired Police Officer is placed in the appropriate pay grade/step,
the Officer shall progress through the remaining steps of the pay scale on
each anniversary date, so long as all eligibility requirements contained in this
Agreement are met.
To qualify for the lateral entry program, applicants must pass a physical
fitness exam, a comprehensive background investigation, to include
psychological, polygraph, medical exam, drug screening and a 12 month
probationary period. Applicants must additionally meet the following criteria:
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited Police Academy.
Licenses and Certificates: Possess a Basic Peace Officer license
issued by TCOLE by the time of appointment.
3. Police Officers hired pursuant to this Article shall be compensated
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according to his or her total number of years of full time experience in law
enforcement, up to a maximum of seven (7) years. The Chief of Police
shall make the final determination of whether an applicant meets the
criteria of the Lateral Entry Program, and his decision shall be final and
nonappealable to the Civil Service Commission or to any court. No rank
will transfer.
4. Specifically, this Article preempts, to the extent of any conflict, all contrary
State statutes, local ordinances, executive orders or civil service provisions
as they relate to the hiring of the classification of Police Officer. More
specifically, this Article pre-empts TLGC, Section 143.023 (c), and permits
the Department to hire persons 45 years of age and above, provided that the
person has five (5) years of cumulative active military service, or five (5) years
of continuous service as a certified peace officer in the State of Texas by the
estimated date of hire and can meet all other hiring criteria required for
employment as a Police Officer with the City of La Porte. A person is not
eligible to apply for a position as a Police Officer in the Department unless
the person will be at least 21 years of age at the time of commission and
meets minimum eligibility requirements for a Police officer as outlined in local
civil service and TCOLE rules.
5. To the extent that any of these provisions differ from Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code, this Article supersedes and pre-empts those
provisions as permitted by Chapter 142.067 of the Texas Local Government
Code. In addition to the pre-emption noted in Subsection 4 above, this Article
also pre-empts Sections 143.024, 143.025, and 143.026 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
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Article Ill
Wages
1. The City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers' Association hereto agree
that a "market approach" philosophy shall been used as a guideline to
determine appropriate wage scales for Officers of the Department. In
implementing this approach, the parties agree to compare wage rates with
Police Officers in comparative cities within the region via a market survey. The
definition of "market" is the median salary for each pay grade for the Cities
surveyed.
2. The City and Association further agree that the aforementioned market
survey will be renewed in April of each year during the term of this
Agreement and that median level salary rates for Police Officers covered
in this Agreement shall be revised to reflect the current market, as
determined from the results of the market survey. Any annual increase will
reflect the market survey up to, but not to exceed, a set percentage of the
collective salary budget for police officers as compared to the immediately
preceding fiscal year according to the following schedule.
a. Year 1 3%
b. Year 2 4%
c. Year 3 5%
d. Year 4 5%
3. This agreement makes no changes to the current step schedule for the
ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant.
4. Each year, The Association will appoint a representative to work with the
Galveston, Baytown, League City, Pasadena, Pearland, Friendswood,
Sugarland, Missouri City, and Deer Park. The salary survey will reflect
employee salaries as of April 1 of the current year. The Association will
HR Manager shall
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information collected and the proposed adjusted pay scales completed and
presented to the Association and City Bargaining Team members no later
than May 31 of the current year. Once the above mentioned salary survey
has been completed, the proposed adjusted pay scales will be created by:
a) Determining both the median minimum and maximum salary
range for each of Police Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant for
the above ten (10) listed cities using the Median Salary
Worksheet. Salaries for the City of La Porte are not included
when determining the median salary ranges.
b) For Police Officer, the minimum median salary will be set as
the new La Porte CS1-0 salary. The maximum median salary
will be set as the new La Porte CS1-12 salary. CS1-0 will then
be subtracted from CS1-12 and that amount will then be evenly
distributed across the range. CS1-15 is hen 75 cents above
CS1-12 and CS1-20 is then 75 cents above CS1-15
c) For Sergeant, CS2-0 is 3% above CS1-12 or the minimum
median salary for the rank of Sergeant from the salary survey,
whichever is higher. The maximum median is then CS2-6.
Subtract CS2-0 from CS2-6, then evenly distribute across the
range.
d) For Lieutenant, CS3-0 is 3% above CS2-6 or the minimum
median salary for the rank of Lieutenant whichever is higher.
The maximum median is then CS3-3. Subtract CS3-0 from
CS3-3 and then evenly distribute across the range.
5. The new step pay rates will then become effective on October 1 (the first
day of the fiscal year following the current fiscal year), so long as the
proposed increase does not exceed the designated percentage of the
approved salary budget for the current fiscal year.
6. Should the new step pay rates be projected to exceed the designated
percentage of the collective salary budget for police officers for the current
fiscal year, the proposed increase for each individual step will be reduced
by the same percentage in order to meet the applicable cap. This will be
accomplished by first determining the percentage that the proposed
collective salary budget exceeded the applicable cap of the actual
collective salary budget for the current fiscal year and then reducing each
individual step by that same percentage.
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7. Once proposed pay scales have been created by the City Finance and Human
Resources Departments each April, the City and Association bargaining
team members will review the proposed pay scales revisions and ensure that
same are accurate. Once agreed upon, the new rates will take effect subject
to the approval of City Council and the Association.
8. Employees shall receive step increases on the anniversary of their
appointment to their current rank. If an employee receives a less than
satisfactory performance evaluation (anything below a 3), the employee will
not receive a pay increase of any type (including lump sum payments
referenced in Article Ill Subsection (4) and the current step increase will be
held until the employee earns a satisfactory evaluation (3 or above). Once the
employee's performance evaluation has been improved to a satisfactory rating,
the employee shall be placed at the then-current step for his/her time in grade.
If an employee receives an "exceptional" evaluation (above a 4), the employee
will be moved up two steps on his/her anniversary date. Upon receiving the
next evaluation, that employee shall be placed at the then-current step for
his/her time in grade. This Section will not apply to any cost of living raises or
pay scale adjustments.
9. If an employee receives a less than satisfactory performance evaluation, as
outlined in this Article, the employee may appeal the performance evaluation
according to the following process:
a) All performance evaluation appeals shall be submitted by the
affected employee to the Chief of Police in writing within seven (7)
calendar days from the date that the employee receives the
evaluation.
b) The Chief of Police shall render a written decision to the affected
employee within seven (7) calendar days of the date the appeal
was received by the Chief of Police.
c) If the Chief of Police upholds the performance evaluation, the
employee may submit such evaluation appeal to the City Manager.
Such appeal must be filed within seven (7) calendar days of the date
the Chief of Police rendered or should have rendered a written
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decision.
d) The City Manager shall render a written decision to the affected
employee within seven (7) calendar days of the date the employee
filed the appeal with the City manager.
e) If the appeal remains unresolved, the employee or his/her
representative may file the appeal to the civil service commission.
The commission shall hear the appeal at their next regular scheduled
civil service meeting. The City of La Porte and the affected employee
or his/her representative may present witnesses, evidence and other
relevant information to the civil service commission. The civil service
commission shall render a decision as to the validity of the
performance evaluation and such decision shall be final and binding
upon all parties.
f) The time limitations described herein may be waived by mutual
agreement in writing by the City of La Porte and the affected
employee.
g) It is the intent of all parties subject to this agreement that any
aforementioned evaluation appeal be resolved at the lowest level
possible.
10. Employees who have reached the last step of the wage scale and who have
received a "satisfactory" performance evaluation of 3 or above shall be paid a lump
sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) each year on the anniversary of
appointment to their current rank. Employees who have reached the last step of
the wage scale and who have received an "exceptional" evaluation (above a 4),
shall be paid an additional one thousand dollar ($1,000) bonus, for a total lump
sum payment of two thousand dollars ($2,000), on the anniversary of appointment
to their current rank. As is the case with other exceptional employees receiving
additional performance based wage step incentives, the additional bonus provided
to employees who have already reached the last step of the wage scale will be
available to the employees a maximum of once every other year.
11. To the extent that any of these provisions differ from Chapter 143 of the Texas
Local Government Code, this Article supersedes and pre-empts those provisions
as permitted by Chapter 142.067 of the Texas Local Government Code. This
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Article specifically pre-empts Sections 143.041(b) of the TexasLocal Government
Code.
12. The City and the Association agree that all provisions of the City of La Porte
Emergency Pay Policy, as adopted by the La Porte City Council on July 23, 2012,
shall apply to all officers covered under this Agreement.
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Article IV
Incentive
Pay
1. The City shall pay each employee holding a Masters Certificate granted by
TCLEOSE the sum of $150.00 per month. The City shall pay each employee
holding an Advanced Certificate granted by TCLEOSE the sum of $125.00
per month. The City shall pay each employee holding an Intermediate
certificate granted by TCLEOSE the sum of $100.00 per month.
2. The City shall pay each employee holding a Degree obtained from
an accredited university the sum of $150.00 per month. The City shall pay
each employee holding a Degree obtained from an accredited
university the sum of $125.00 per month. The City shall pay each employee
holding an Associate Degree obtained from an accredited university the sum
of $100.00 per month.
3. In an effort to encourage Police Officers to continue their college education,
effective with the signing of this agreement, Police Officers are entitled to
receive both certificate and educational incentive pay, up to a maximum of
three hundred ($300.00) per month. Employees shall not be permitted to earn
monthly incentive pay for more than one TCOLE certificate and/or for more
than one college degree.
4. To ensure that records are accurate and incentive pay is issued in a timely
manner, Police Officers are solely responsible for reporting and providing
proper documentation to the Chief of Police or his/her designee to show that
the Police Officer has completed training and/or education outside the
Department. Police Officers are not entitled to retroactive incentive pay.
Incentive pay shall begin at the beginning of the next pay period after the
date on which the Police Officer provides proof of certification and/or receipt
of a college degree in accordance with this Article.
5. To the extent that any of these provisions differ from Chapter 143 of the
Texas Local Government Code, this Article supersedes and pre-empts
those provisions as permitted by Chapter 142.067 of the Texas Local
Government Code. Specifically, this Article pre-empts Section 143.044(b)
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1. In order to be eligible for voluntary transfer into a coveted position, as that
term is defined in this Agreement, within the Police Department, all Officers
hired after 13 July 2009 must have completed a minimum of 20 college hours
from an accredited college or university.
2. Except as provided in Section 3 below, in order to be eligible to participate in
promotional examinations for Sergeant or Lieutenant, Officers must have
completed a minimum of 60 college hours from an accredited college or
university or have a combination of a minimum of 20 college hours from an
accredited college or university and 40 TCOLE training credits calculated at
the rate of 20 training hours equal to 1 training credit, for a total of 60 hours.
3. The 60 hour college requirement established in Section 2 above shall be
waived for officers wishing to take the promotional examination for Sergeant
if the officer is able to provide appropriate evidence, namely a federal form
00214, showing that they honorably served four (4) or more full years in one
or more branches of the U.S. military.
4. To the extent that any of these provisions differ from Chapter 143 of the
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Texas Local Government Code, this Article supersedes and pre-empts those
provisions as permitted by Chapter 142.067 of the Texas Local Government
Code. Specifically, this Article pre-empts Section 143.028(b), and 143.031.
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Article VI
Promotion to the Ranks of Sergeant and
Lieutenant
1) With the exception of the below provisions, promotions to the rank of
Sergeant and Lieutenant shall be in accordance with applicable Civil
Service Law as established in Texas Local Government Code
Chapter 143. Each promotional candidate from the police department
who receives a grade of at least 70 points on a promotional
examination will be considered as having passed the examination.
2) Seniority points will only be added to the promotional candidate's
score if the applicant scores 70 or more points on the written
examination. Candidates eligible to receive seniority points will have
1seniority point added to their test score for every full year they have
served in their current classification (grade), up to a maximum of 10
seniority points. For example, Sergeants who take, and pass, the
Lieutenant promotional exam will only receive seniority points for
each full year they have served as a sergeant. Cut off for seniority
point calculations will be the date of the candidate's written
examination.
3) In order to be eligible to take the Sergeant's test, officers and/or
detectives must have served with the La Porte Police Department at
least four (4) continuous years as a commissioned peace officer
preceding the date of such promotional examination.
4) In addition to any seniority points a promotional candidate is eligible
to receive, promotional candidates who successfully pass a Sergeant
or Lieutenant promotional examination and who have participated in
the La Porte Police Department's Leadership Mentoring Program for
at least six (6) full months prior to the date of the promotional
examination, shall have an additional 2.5 points added to their written
exam score.
5)Police Officers promoted to Sergeant and Lieutenant must serve a
probationary period within the new classification. The probationary
period
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is completed following six (6) months of continuous service in the new classification. Should
a police officer fail to successfully complete their probationary period, they shall be returned
to the rank they held immediately prior to the promotion.
6) In accordance with applicable Civil Service Law as established in Texas Local Government
Code Chapter 143, Section 143.035, an alternative promotional testing system may be used.
The City and the Association agree that an alternative promotional testing system will only
be used if it is
(1) proposed by the Chief prior to a promotional test notification from the City AND (2)
accepted by a majority of the candidates for promotion who submit the required letter of
interest in participating in the promotional process. This process must be repeated with each
promotional test the City intends to administer and shall not carry over from one promotional
test to the other. If an Assessment Center is selected as part of the alternative testing system,
it shall be administered following the below procedures:
A) Positions in the rank of Sergeants and Lieutenants shall be filled from an eligibility list
created by a promotional procedure consisting of a written examination and an Assessment
Center conducted in accordance with this Agreement.
B) Officers who pass the Sergeant's or l examination with a
score of seventy percent (70%) or higher will proceed to the next step of the examination
process, which is an Assessment Center.
C) The score for the Written Examination and the Assessment Center shall be between 0
and 100 points each. As such, after the Assessment Center scoring has been completed
for the rank of Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, the eligibility list shall be calculated as follows:
1. Written examination 0- 100 points
2. Assessment Center
0- 100 points
3. Seniority Points
2 - 10 points
4. LMP Participation Points
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D) Prior to the written test being administered, the Human
Resources
Department will generate a list of potential assessment center
consultants. The Chief shall then appoint two (2) members to
serve on an Assessment Center Review Committee (ACRC). The
ASSOCIATION shall also select two (2) individuals to serve
on the ACRC. ACRC members must not be
officers who are participating in any of the current year's
promotional examinations. Consulting with the Chief and other
supervisors/managers of the department, ACRC members shall
establish assessment criteria based on job content and
responsibility. Once assessment criteria have been established,
the ACRC shall meet to consider the list of consultants
provided by the Human Resources Department and select the
Assessment Center Consultant from the list (which may be
subject to City purchasing policies and procedures).
E) After the Assessment Center Consultant has been selected, the
Consultant will orient the ACRC. The Consultant will collectively
confer with both the Chief and the ACRC on the needs or issues
affecting the design of the Assessment Center. Any input from the
ASSOCIATION will be summarized by the ACRC and made
available to anyone who requests it. The Consultant shall make all
final decisions concerning the design a nd implementation of the
Assessment Center.
F) The Consultant designs the Assessment Center and also
selects the assessors; however, all assessors must meet the
following criteria:
1. Active duty or retired, sworn officers of similar rank to the one being
assessed for promotion, or above, from cities with a
population of 25,000 or greater;
2. Shall not reside in La Porte or any city contiguous to La Porte;
3. Shall not be related, by blood or marriage, to any candidates for
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promotion;
4. Shall not personally know or be an acquaintance of any candidate for
promotion;
5. Shall have two (2) years of experience in the promoted or
equivalent rank; and
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6. Shall not be a current or former employee of the City of La Porte.
G) The assessors selected by the Consultant will assess the
candidates for the rank. The assessors shall award up to one
hundred (100) points to each candidate participating in the
assessment center. The assessment sessions may be
recorded, and candidates may review their own session by
making an appointment with the Human Resources
Department during normal business hours. Examination
reviews will be conducted on the officer's off-duty time and
copies of the videotapes will not be distributed. Except for
specific violations of any of the aforementioned criteria, or
as provided by law, assessment center scores shall be
deemed final and are not subject to appeal.
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1. Officers hired after 13 July 2009, shall be required to pass an annual
physical fitness assessment in order to be eligible for voluntary transfer to a
coveted position, as defined in this Agreement, or to participate in
promotional exams. The physical fitness assessment will be the same as
the assessment required by the City of La Porte Civil Service Rule for Police
applicants.
2. All Police Officers employed by the La Porte Police Department are
encouraged to voluntarily participate in a quarterly physical fitness
assessment. The physical fitness assessment will be the same as the
assessment required by the City of La Porte Civil Service Rule for police
applicants. Employees may, at their option, instead choose to voluntarily
participate in the general City-employee wellness program.
3. Employees participating in Police Department's physical fitness program
or the City's general employee wellness program shall not be paid for
time spent preparing for assessments, personal conditioning, or
engaging in any work-out related activities. When on-duty, police officers
will, however, be allowed to participate in quarterly assessments during
their work hours. Under no circumstances will participating Police
Officers be eligible to simultaneously receive the cash bonus under both
the general City- employee wellness program and the Police
Department's physical fitness program.
Ѝ͵ All Police Officers who pass the physical fitness assessment will be
authorized to wear a special "physical fitness award ribbon" on their uniform
and will receive a physical fitness cash bonus of $250.00 for each quarterly
physical fitness assessment successfully passed to be paid at the end of the
calendar year. At no time shall such fitness bonus exceed $1000.00 annually.
5.To the extent that any of these provisions differ from Chapter 143 of theTexas
Local Government Code, this Article supersedes and pre-empts those
provisions as permitted by Chapter 142.067 of the Texas Local Government
Code. Specifically, this Article pre-empts Section 143.044(d).
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Article VIII
Compensatory
Time
1. All sworn Police Officers shall be eligible to accumulate and accrue compensatory time
at a rate of time and one-half the hours actually worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours.
All compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be adhered to by
the City of La Porte and the Police Officers covered under this agreement.
2. As with other forms of leave, compensatory time may be accrued and taken only after
the employee submits a written request and receives approval by his or her immediate
supervisor. Compensatory time off shall be granted at the sole discretion of the
Department, and will not be granted if overtime is required to achieve minimum staffing
levels. The City may opt to pay employees for accrued compensatory time at any time.
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Association Leave
1. Except as provided for under Section 2 below, during the term of this
Agreement, each year on or before December 31 the City shall assess
from each Association member two (2) hours of accrued vacation leave
time to be placed in an Association business leave pool. Association
members, with the approval of the Association Board of Directors, shall
be allowed to debit the pool during the calendar year when attending to
Association related business, including, but not limited to, time spent
representing the Association at meetings or events; representing
members at disciplinary hearings, grievances or on other job-related
matters; attending seminars or training programs; and attending to
business associated with the "meet and confer" process.
2. Any Association member shall have the option to opt out of participating
in the Association Leave Pool and avoid the aforementioned vacation
leave assessment by notifying the Human Resources Department prior
to January 1st of any applicable year, during the term of this Agreement.
Such notice shall be in writing and the Human Resources Department
shall thereafter send a copy of it said notice to the Association within
thirty (30) days. Should any officer willingly and voluntarily give or provide
additional minutes of credited leave time to the pool, he/she may do so
by delivering by proving written notice to the Human Resources
Department, who then will furnish a copy of same to the Association
within thirty (30) days. The Human Resources Department shall provide
the Association with a statement as to the leave balance in this pool every
ninety (90) days.
3. The Association shall request Association Leave off for eligible members at
least forty-eight (48) hours in advance, by delivering written notice to the
Chief. Association Leave shall be viewed the same as requests for regular
vacation and will be subject to supervisory approval, with staffing and
other considerations taken into account. As with all other forms of leave,
if the Chief of Police deems it necessary, he/she may order Association
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memberson Association Leave to immediately report back to work.
4. The pool shall be cumulative during the term of this Agreement. The City is only required
to make an individual assessment from Association members who have at least two (2)
hours of accrued vacation time at the time the City makes the assessment.
5. The Chief will consider requests for additional time off without pay to attend to other
Association business. Any such request shall be in writing and delivered to the Chief
at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the requested leave.
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Article X
Grievance
Procedure
1) The purpose of this grievance procedure is to establish effective
machinery for the fair, expeditious and orderly adjustment of
grievances. A grievance involving the interpretation, application or
enforcement of a specific clause of this agreement by one or more
employees shall be brought to the attention of the Association
Grievance Committee in writing within fifteen
(15) calendar days of when the employee knew or should have known of
the occurrence or occurrences that gave rise to the grievance. The Association
may bring a grievance that is an on-going practice by the City which affects
the bargaining unit as a whole Class Action within fifteen
(15) calendar days of when the Association knew or should have known
of the grievance.
Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the grievance, the
grievance committee shall determine if a valid grievance exists. If, in the opinion
of the Association Grievance Committee, no grievance exists or the Association
denies the grievance, the Association Grievance Committee shall notify the
employee. If the Association Grievance Committee accepts the grievance,
the Association shall, within seven (7) calendar days of accepting the
grievance, present written notice of the grievance to the Chief of Police.
2) The Chief of Police shall render a written decision to the Association
Grievance Committee within seven (7) calendar days of the date the
Association Grievance Committee filed such grievance with the Chief of
Police.
3) If the grievance remains unresolved, the Association Grievance
Committee or its representative may submit said grievance to the office
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of the City Manager. Said grievance, if submitted, must be filed within
seven (7)
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calendar days of the date the Chief of Police rendered or should have
rendered a written decision.
4) The City Manager shall render a written decision within seven (7) calendar
days of the date the Association Grievance Committee filed said grievance
with the City Manager.
5) If the grievance remains unresolved, the Association Grievance Committee
or its representative may request that the grievance be submitted for
grievance mediation through an independent third-party such as the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Services (FMCS). The parties hereto agree that
any fees and expenses associated with mediation shall be shared equally by
the submitting Police Officer and by the City. The costs of a witness are paid
by the party who calls the witness. The costs of a n attorney are paid by the
party that retains the attorney's services.
6) If the grievance remains unresolved following mediation, the Association
Grievance Committee or its representatives may the request that the
grievance be submitted to arbitration, said request must be submitted in
writing to the office of the City manager within seven (7) calendar days from
the date an official impasse is declared relating to mediation.
7) Either party may request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services
(FMCS) or American Arbitration Association (AAA) to provide a list of
arbitrators in accordance with its selection rules. Either party shall have the
right to reject the list submitted by FMCS or AAA. In that event, the FMCS or
AAA will be requested to submit another list. The Parties shall select an
arbitrator from the list. The parties, by mutual agreement, may select to use
AAA expedited rules.
A) The powers of the arbitrator shall be limited as follows:
1) He shall have no power to add, to subtract from, or modify any
of the terms of this agreement.
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2) The arbitrator shall deal only with the grievances that
occasioned the arbitrator's appointment.
3) The decision of the arbitrator, if within the scope of the
arbitrator's authority, shall be final and binding upon the
parties.
4) The arbitrator shall be empowered to determine whether an
issue is subject to arbitration pursuant to this agreement.
8) The parties hereto agree that the Arbitrator's fees and expenses are shared
equally by the appealing Police Officer and by the City. The costs of a
witness are paid by the party who calls the witness. The costs of an
attorney are paid by the party that retains the attorney's services.
9) A grievance not filed within any of the time limitations specified herein shall
not be considered timely and shall be void. The time limitations described
herein may be waived by mutual agreement in writing by the Association
Grievance Committee and the appropriate management official.
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ratification by the La Porte Police Officers' Association and
approval by the La Porte City Council, in accordance with Chapter
142 of the Texas Local Government Code. This Agreement shall
expire at midnight September 30, 2021. In the event that a new
Agreement has not been reached by that date, the parties may
mutually agree to extend this Agreement.
2) The City of La Porte and the La Porte Police Officers'
Association shall begin the "meet and confer" process no later
than May 1, 2018, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to
defer the start of the process to a later date.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of La Porte Solicitation: The City of La Porte Sealed Bid #17026 Pine Bluff Subdi-
vision Improvements Project will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19,
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
2017 at the City Hall Information Desk located at 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, TX
ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST # 17-91000003
77571. Solicitations will be opened and read immediately following the closing hour. For
information to register and bid visit: www.publicpurchase.com. For questions, contact pur-
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
chasing@laportetx.gov.
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Portes Code of Ordinances, and the provisions
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
of the Texas Local Government Code.
ON ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #17-92000003
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Special Conditional Use
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
Permit #17-91000003, requested by Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow for an Indoor Gun
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
Range and Retail Space, to locate on a tract of land legally described as the northern 256
of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
wide strip of Tract 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35.
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the provisions of
the Texas Local Government Code.
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the public
hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on Zone Change Request #17-
92000003, a request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, ap-
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
plicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner. The request is for approval of a zone
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), on a 5.051
acre tract of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the pub-
lic hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice
CITY OF LA PORTE
Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST # 17-91000002
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. For more information,
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at (281) 470-5019.
of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Portes Code of Ordinances, and the provisions
of the Texas Local Government Code.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Special Conditional Use
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Porte will hold a
Permit (SCUP) #17-91000002, requested by Jeff Davis, applicant; on behalf of Port of
Public Hearing on the 11th day of September 2017, in the Council Chambers of the City
Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, owner; to amend the existing SCUP allowing
Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of
for the hours of operation to be extended on a tract of land legally described as Reserve A,
this hearing is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the overall budget.
Block 1, Port of Houston Authority.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last years budget by
$2,500,000.00, which is a 13.59 percent increase from last years budget, and
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the public
hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.of that amount, $692,737 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added
to the tax roll this year.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
September 30, 2017. Copies of the adopted budget will be available for public inspection
CITY OF LA PORTE
Porte, Texas, during normal business hours. Copies will also be made available on the
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Citys website.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
CITY OF LA PORTE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
Patrice Fogarty, TRMC, MMC
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
City Secretary
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE CITY OF MORGANS POINT
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY
THE CITY OF MORGANS POINT CITY COUNCIL, AT 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MORGANS POINT
CITY HALL, 1415 EAST MAIN STREET, MORGANS POINT, TEXAS.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from interested citizens regarding dis-
posal of certain equipment deemed surplus to the Citys needs. A list of the equipment will
be available at the City Hall beginning August 31, 2017.
Brian Schneider
City Administrator
City of Morgans Point
Published August 31, 2017
ChangesfromPublishedProposedBudget
GeneralFundRevenues
IncreaseElectricalFranchiseFeesby$257,645
DecreaseMiscellaneousRevenueby$150,000
FuelBudgets$11,816increaseoverall
PoliceDepartment
AdditionalofficersΑЋPatrolOfficersand1DOTOfficer$324,859
AddadditionalfundingforswitchingbacktoChevyTahoes$49,000
Softwaremoduleduetolegislativechange$15,400
Administration
Decreaselegalconsultingfees$15,000
DecreaseSector23remainingincentiveforamountpaidincurrentyearΑБͲЎЎЌ
GolfCourseΑLƓĭƩĻğƭĻcreditcardfeesduetoincreasedusage$6,000
Parks&RecreationΑ!ķƆǒƭƷseasonalearnings$54,089
Grantfundingaddedforthefollowing:
CJDSB12RifleResistantVestGrantΑυЍЉͲЉЉЉ
UASIGrant(EOCAVImprovements)adjusttoactualamount$287
UtilizationofParkZonefundingforNorthwestParkWalkingPath$25,000
UtilizationofParkZonefundingforDogParkBenchesandShadeStructure$18,000
LaPorteAreaWaterAuthorityΑ\[t!!ValveReplacement$150,000
MotorPoolFundΑ!ķķUnit5377toReplacementList$37,416
ExpendituresAllFunds
ConsolidatedSummaryofAllFunds
(In millions)
WorkingWorking
CapitalFY 17-18FY 17-18Capital
09/30/17RevenuesExpenses 09/30/18
46.6440.50 48.84 38.30
General Fund
8.899.96 10.70 8.15
Special Revenue
9.927.34 8.96 8.30
Enterprise
Internal Service 11.514.37 10.61 5.28
6.3016.80 9.02 14.07
Capital Improvement
4.833.82 4.53 4.12
Debt Service
88.0882.78 92.65 78.22
Total All Funds
RevenuesAllFunds
ActualBudgetRevisedProjectedPercent
Description2015-162016-172016-172017-18Change
General Property Taxes21.62 18.66 21.21 21.20 13.61%
Franchise Fees2.30 2.19 2.17 2.43 10.87%
Sales Taxes8.95 8.85 9.00 9.00 1.69%
Industrial Payments14.38 12.50 14.24 13.38 7.00%
Other Taxes0.91 0.74 0.74 0.79 6.76%
License & Permits0.60 0.42 0.43 0.49 17.87%
Fines & Forfeits2.00 1.71 1.90 1.68 -2.19%
Charges for Services10.07 8.95 9.18 9.03 0.84%
Parks & Recreation0.27 0.23 0.27 0.27 14.68%
Recreation & Fitness Center0.31 0.22 0.26 0.26 19.96%
Employee Health Service5.12 5.18 5.22 5.21 0.48%
Water Revenue5.94 6.14 5.96 6.26 1.88%
Wastewater Revenue3.65 3.48 3.37 3.50 0.67%
Intergovernmental1.02 1.16 0.88 0.41 -64.36%
Miscellaneous0.83 0.09 0.31 0.10 15.85%
Operating Transfers5.14 8.53 8.53 10.32 20.91%
Other Financing Sources0.79 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.00%
Interest0.41 0.20 0.50 0.54 162.82%
Grand Total All Revenue84.32 79.39 84.32 84.98 7.04%
EmployeePositionsCitywide
Corporate Benefits Consulting
Where Experience and
Insurance Planning Services
Independence Matter
Retirement Plan Consulting
City of La Porte: Financial Update, and
Health Plan Design / Contribution Strategy
Brent Weegar Julian Fontana Brian Wilson September 11, 2017
Principal Employee Benefits Specialist Account Manager
10000 North Central Expressway, Suite 1100 Dallas, Texas 75231-2313 (214) 443-2400 Toll-Free: (800) 366-4779
www.ipsadvisors.com
Table of Contents
I.Plan Financial Update
II.Plan Benefit Design Strategy
III.Plan Contribution Strategy
1
I. Plan Financial Update
2
2017 - 2018 Updated Budget Projection
2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2018 2018
FY Budget FY Actual FY Budget FY Annualized FY Projected FY Projected CY Projected
Medical and Rx Claims $5,440,493 $5,511,106 $6,286,124 $5,490,392 $5,915,581 $6,455,156 $6,597,832
HRA Claims *included $145,295 *included $165,827 $165,827 $165,827 $165,827
Medical / Rx Administration $250,800 $200,195 $217,500 $177,318 $177,318 $177,366 $177,366
Stop Loss Fees $409,176 $382,385 $392,711 $370,443 $370,443 $422,732 $422,732
Health Care Reform Fees $24,688 $35,183 $22,000 $22,524 $22,524 $2,364 $2,364
Wellness Program $46,500 $4,270 $11,700 $11,700 $11,700 $11,700 $11,700
Total Health Plan Cost $6,171,657 $6,278,433 $6,930,035 $6,238,205 $6,663,394 $7,235,146 $7,377,822
$ Change from Prior Fiscal Year n/a $106,776 $758,378 ($40,228) $384,960 $571,752 n/a
% Change from Prior Fiscal Year n/a 1.7% 12.3% -0.6% 6.1% 8.6% n/a
Enrollment Assumption 420 391 388 401 401 401 401
Note: 2018 CY (Calendar Year) Projected Used to Determine Calendar Year Funding Rates
3
2017 2018 Projected Budget Assumptions
Partial Self-Funded Projected FY 2017 - 2018
Projected Claims = Last 24 months claims projected through 2018 fiscal year end (including trend)
7.9% Medical trend
11.6% Pharmacy trend
$2.35 per member per year in 2017 PCORI Fees
3% increase to medical administration
15% increase to Stop Loss fixed costs
4
II. Plan Benefit Design Strategy
5
2017 Medical Benefits
PPO 500 Health Fund 1000 Health Fund 1500
MEDICAL BENEFITS Aetna Aetna Aetna
Choice POS II Choice POS II Choice POS II
Current Current Current
Deductible Embedded Deductible Embedded Deductible Embedded Deductible
In-Network $500 Ind./ $1,500 Fam. $1,000 Ind./ $3,000 Fam. $1,500 Ind./ $4,500 Fam.
Non-Network $1,000 Ind./ $3,000 Fam. $2,000 Ind./ $6,000 Fam. $3,000 Ind./ $9,000 Fam.
Out Of Pocket Max Includes Ded. / Coins. / Copays Includes Ded. / Coins. / RX Includes Ded. / Coins. / RX
Copays Copays
In-Network $3,500 Ind./ $10,500 Fam. $3,000 Ind./ $9,000 Fam. $4,200 Ind./ $12,600 Fam.
Non-Network $7,000 Ind./ $21,000 Fam. $6,000 Ind./ $18,000 Fam. $9,000 Ind./ $27,000 Fam.
Max OOP (Medical & Rx)
Coinsurance
In-Network20%20%20%
Non-Network 50% 50% 50%
Lifetime Max Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Emergency Room
In-Network $150 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network $150 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Ambulance
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Urgent Care
In-Network $40 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Physician Office Visit
In-Network $25 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Specialist Office Visit
In-Network $40 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Spinal Manipulation Therapy Maximum 20 Visits/Year
In-Network $40 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Preventive Care
In-Network $0 - No Cost Sharing Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Routine Hearing Exam
In-Network $0 - No Cost Sharing Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
6
2017 Medical Benefits (continued)
PPO 500 Health Fund 1000 Health Fund 1500
MEDICAL BENEFITS Aetna Aetna Aetna
Choice POS II Choice POS II Choice POS II
Current Current Current
Basic Lab & Radiology
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Major Lab & Radiology (MRI / CT / PET)
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
In-Patient Hospital
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Out-patient Surgery
In Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Rehabilitative Therapy PT / OT / ST Maximum 60 visits/year Maximum 60 visits/year Maximum 60 visits/year
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
In-patient MH / SA
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Out-patient MH / SA
In-Network $40 Copay Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Home Health Care Maximum 120 Visits
In-Network Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20% Ded./ 20%
Non-Network Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50% Ded./ 50%
Prescriptions
Network Retail Pharmacy $10/$30/$60 $10/$30/$60 $10/$30/$60
Network Mail Order $20/$60/$120 $20/$60/$120 $20/$60/$120
Specialty RX 20% of the nego. Charge, not to 20% of the nego. Charge, not to 20% of the nego. Charge, not to
exceed $100 exceed $100 exceed $100
Preventive Generics $0 Copay $0 Copay $0 Copay
Step Therapy / Mandatory Generic DAW DAW DAW
*In-Network and Out-of-Network *In-Network and Out-of-Network *In-Network and Out-of-Network
Deductibles Cross Accumulate Deductibles Cross Accumulate Deductibles Cross Accumulate
7
2018 Plan Design Alternatives
Current Renewal $ Savings Member Impact
Medical Benefits
Move from PPO to EPO Network
PPO EPO ($143,104) 154 Members
(removes out-of-network benefits)
Varies + $500 Single
Deductible and Out of Pockets All Plans ($143,820) Not Reported
by Plan + $1,500 Family
Varies + $250 Single
Deductible and Out of Pockets All Plans ($78,447) Not Reported
by Plan + $750 Family
$150
ER Copay $150 ($39,224) 117 Visits
Deductible/Coinsurance
Prescription Drugs
Step Therapy No Grandfathering n/a Step Therapy ($67,190) 58 Members
Mandatory Mail with
Mandatory Mail Maintenance Drugs Optional Mail ($34,531) 371 Members
2 Refills at Retail
Aetna Value Network
Pharmacy Network Current Broad Network ($18,000) 490 Members
Excludes Walgreens
Specialty Pharmacy 20% to $100 Per Script 20% to $200 Per Script ($10,895) Not Reported
$ Savings from Blue Shaded Adjustments = $438,764
8
Benchmarking Comparison
Benchmark Benchmark La Porte City of Deer Park
Plans Offered
Non HDHP HDHP 3 2
2017
Plan Year 2016-2017
Plan Type
PPO 500 HF 1000 HF 1500 PPO Buy-Up PPO
Subscriber Enrollment
174 122 40 209 43
% of Subscriber Enrollment
51.8% 36.3% 11.9% 82.9% 17.1%
$500 EE $500 EE
$1,000 $1,000
H.S.A or H.R.A. Contribution
Family Family
n/a n/a n/a
Individual deductible
$673 $2,520 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $0 $1,500
Family deductible $1,827 $5,000 $1,500 $3,000 $4,500 $0 $3,000
Individual Out of Pocket
$3,054 $4,100 $3,500 $3,000 $4,200 $3,000 $4,000
Family Out of Pocket
$7,462 $7,970 $10,500 $9,000 $12,600 $6,000 $8,000
Coinsurance
18% 14% 20% 20% 20% 30% 20%
$25 PCP Copay/ 15% after $25 PCP Copay 20% after 20% after 30% after
$25 copay
Office Visits/Dr. Services
$50 Specialist deductible / $40 Specialist deductible deductible deductible
15% after 20% after 20% after 30% after
$60 Copay $40 Copay $50 copay
Urgent Care
deductible deductible deductible deductible
$100 copay,
$150 Copay + 15% after 20% after 20% after 30% after
$150 Copay
Emergency Room
20% for certain
Coinsurance deductible deductible deductible deductible
services
16% after 15% after 20% after 20% after 20% after 30% after 20% after
Inpatient Surgery
deductible deductible deductible deductible deductible deductible deductible
Tier 1- $10
Tier 1 - $10 Tier 1 - $10 Tier 1 - $10 Tier 1 - $5 Tier 1 - $5
Tier 2- $35
Ded./Coins. Tier 2 - $30 Tier 2 - $30 Tier 2 - $30 Tier 2 - $43 Tier 2 - $43
Pharmacy - Retail Only
Tier 3- $60
Tier 3 - $60 Tier 3 - $60 Tier 3 - $60 Tier 3 - $65 Tier 3 - $65
9
Benchmarking Comparison
Employee Contributions Benchmark Benchmark La Porte City of Deer Park
Plan Non HDHP HDHP PPO 500 HF 1000 HF 1500 PPO Buy-Up PPO
Employee $30 $16 $55 $23 $15 $49 $0
EE + Spouse $257 $236 $166 $130 $105 $305 $181
EE + Child $191 $157 $155 $120 $95 $203 $109
EE + Family $364 $352 $185 $156 $121 $418 $260
*These rates are for non-tobacco users
Per Capita Cost Average of All Cities La Porte City of Deer Park
Total Per Capita Cost $10,924 $18,876 $10,450
Employer Per Capita Cost $9,073 $17,512 $8,822
Employee Per Capita Cost $1,824 $1,364 $1,434
Hourly Rate Contribution
Analysis* Average of All Cities La Porte City of Deer Park
Total Hourly Rate $5.25 $9.08 $5.02
Employer Hourly Rate $4.36 $8.42 $4.24
Employee Hourly Rate $0.88 $0.66 $0.69
*Hourly Rate Analysis = Per Capita / 2080 Hours
Per Capita Cost Average of All Cities La Porte City of Deer Park
% Employer Funded 83.1% 92.8% 84.4%
% Employee Funded 16.9% 7.2% 15.6%
10
III. Plan Contribution Strategy
11
2017 Current Contributions
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly Total Costs - Monthly
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee
Full Time
PPO 500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($)
Employee Only 196 $906.05 $850.83 93.9% $55.22 $55.22
+ Spouse 43 $1,087.25 $976.72 89.8% $110.53 $165.75
+ Child(ren) 28 $724.83 $624.89 86.2% $99.94 $155.16
+ Family 79 $1,721.49 $1,591.39 92.4% $130.10 $185.32
Premium Contributions 196 $4,567,572 $4,223,747 92.5% $343,826
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee
Full Time
Health Fund 1000 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($)
Employee Only 154 $650.91 $628.20 96.5% $22.71 $22.71
+ Spouse 23 $781.10 $673.46 86.2% $107.64 $130.35
+ Child(ren) 20 $520.74 $423.37 81.3% $97.37 $120.08
+ Family 39 $1,236.73 $1,103.83 89.3% $132.90 $155.61
Premium Contributions 154 $2,122,229 $1,964,986 92.6% $157,243
HRA Contributions 154 $118,000 $118,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 154 $2,240,229 $2,082,986 93.0% $157,243
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee
Full Time
Health Fund 1500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($)
Employee Only 51 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65 $14.65
+ Spouse 3 $757.53 $667.18 88.1% $90.35 $105.00
+ Child(ren) 8 $505.02 $424.42 84.0% $80.60 $95.25
+ Family 16 $1,199.42 $1,093.39 91.2% $106.03 $120.68
Premium Contributions 51 $692,379 $652,066 94.2% $40,314
HRA Contributions 51 $39,000 $39,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 51 $731,379 $691,066 94.5% $40,314
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte La Porte Employee
Full Time Total Medical
All Plans Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees Cost
($) (%) ($)
Total Contributions - All Plans 401 $7,539,180 $6,997,798 92.8% $541,382
12
2018 Renewal Contributions
City of La Porte
Proposed - Non Tobacco Rates No Medical Rate Changes Warranted
Total Costs - Monthly
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly
Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time La Porte Contribution La Porte Contribution
PPO 500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees ($) (%)
($) ($) ($) (%)
$55.22 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 196 $906.05 $850.83 93.9% $55.22
+ Spouse 43 $1,087.25 $976.72 89.8% $110.53 $165.75 $0.00 0.0%
+ Child(ren) 28 $724.83 $624.89 86.2% $99.94 $155.16 $0.00 0.0%
$185.32 $0.00 0.0%
+ Family 79 $1,721.49 $1,591.39 92.4% $130.10
Premium Contributions 196 $4,567,572 $4,223,747 92.5% $343,826
Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time La Porte Contribution La Porte Contribution
Health Fund 1000 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees ($) (%)
($) ($) ($) (%)
Employee Only 154 $650.91 $628.20 96.5% $22.71 $22.71 $0.00 0.0%
+ Spouse 23 $781.10 $673.46 86.2% $107.64 $130.35 $0.00 0.0%
$120.08 $0.00 0.0%
+ Child(ren) 20 $520.74 $423.37 81.3% $97.37
+ Family 39 $1,236.73 $1,103.83 89.3% $132.90 $155.61 $0.00 0.0%
Premium Contributions 154 $2,122,229 $1,964,986 92.6% $157,243
HRA Contributions 154 $118,000 $118,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 154 $2,240,229 $2,082,986 93.0% $157,243
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time La Porte Contribution La Porte Contribution
Health Fund 1500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution
Employees ($) (%)
($) ($) ($) (%)
$14.65 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 51 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65
+ Spouse 3 $757.53 $667.18 88.1% $90.35 $105.00 $0.00 0.0%
+ Child(ren) 8 $505.02 $424.42 84.0% $80.60 $95.25 $0.00 0.0%
$120.68 $0.00 0.0%
+ Family 16 $1,199.42 $1,093.39 91.2% $106.03
Premium Contributions 51 $692,379 $652,066 94.2% $40,314
HRA Contributions 51 $39,000 $39,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 51 $731,379 $691,066 94.5% $40,314
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
Employee
Full Time Total Medical La Porte Contribution La Porte Contribution
All Plans Contribution
Employees Cost ($) (%)
($)
Total Contributions - All Plans 401 $7,539,180 $6,997,798 92.8% $541,382
Change from current ($) $0 $0 $0
Change from current (%) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
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2018 Contribution 85% Share Illustrative
City of La Porte
Proposed - Non Tobacco Rates - 1 Year Migration to 85% City Subsidy Through Dependent Subsidy Reductions
Total Costs - Monthly
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly
Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
La Porte La Porte Contribution
PPO 500 Full Time Employees Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Contribution ($) (%)
($) ($) ($) (%)
$55.22 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 196 $906.05 $850.83 93.9% $55.22
+ Spouse 43 $1,087.25 $804.57 74.0% $282.69 $337.91 $172.16 103.9%
+ Child(ren) 28 $724.83 $536.38 74.0% $188.46 $243.68 $88.52 57.0%
$502.81 $317.49 171.3%
+ Family 79 $1,721.49 $1,273.90 74.0% $447.59
Premium Contributions 196 $4,567,572 $3,804,195 83.3% $763,377
Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
La Porte La Porte Contribution
Health Fund 1000 Full Time Employees Medical Rate Contribution Contribution
Contribution ($) (%)
($) ($) ($) (%)
Employee Only 154 $650.91 $628.20 96.5% $22.71 $22.71 $0.00 0.0%
+ Spouse 23 $781.10 $578.01 74.0% $203.09 $225.80 $95.45 73.2%
$158.10 $38.02 31.7%
+ Child(ren) 20 $520.74 $385.35 74.0% $135.39
+ Family 39 $1,236.73 $915.18 74.0% $321.55 $344.26 $188.65 121.2%
Premium Contributions 154 $2,122,229 $1,841,229 86.8% $281,000
HRA Contributions 154 $118,000 $118,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 154 $2,240,229 $1,959,229 87.5% $281,000
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
La Porte Contribution
Health Fund 1500 Full Time Employees Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution
(%)
($) ($) ($) ($) (%)
$14.65 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 51 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65
+ Spouse 3 $757.53 $560.57 74.0% $196.96 $211.61 $106.61 101.5%
+ Child(ren) 8 $505.02 $373.71 74.0% $131.30 $145.95 $50.70 53.2%
$326.50 $205.82 170.5%
+ Family 16 $1,199.42 $887.57 74.0% $311.85
Premium Contributions 51 $692,379 $603,843 87.2% $88,537
HRA Contributions 51 $39,000 $39,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 51 $731,379 $642,843 87.9% $88,537
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte Employee
Total Medical La Porte Contribution
*Assumes No Employee Plan Migration
All Plans Full Time Employees Contribution Contribution
Cost (%)
between plans Conservative Approach.
($) ($)
Total Contributions - All Plans 401 $7,539,180 $6,406,267 85.0% $1,132,913
Change from current ($) $0 ($591,531) $591,531
Change from current (%) 0.0% -8.5% 109.3%
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2018 Contribution Option 2
City of La Porte
Proposed - Non Tobacco Rates - 5 Year Migration to 85% City Subsidy Through Dependent Subsidy Reductions
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly Total Costs - Monthly
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time
PPO 500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($) ($) (%)
$55.22 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 196 $906.05 $850.83 93.9% $55.22
+ Spouse 43 $1,087.25 $942.29 86.7% $144.96 $200.18 $34.43 20.8%
+ Child(ren) 28 $724.83 $607.19 83.8% $117.64 $172.86 $17.70 11.4%
$248.82 $63.50 34.3%
+ Family 79 $1,721.49 $1,527.89 88.8% $193.60
Premium Contributions 196 $4,567,572 $4,139,837 90.6% $427,736
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time
Health Fund 1000 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($) ($) (%)
Employee Only 154 $650.91 $628.20 96.5% $22.71 $22.71 $0.00 0.0%
+ Spouse 23 $781.10 $654.37 83.8% $126.73 $149.44 $19.09 14.6%
$127.68 $7.60 6.3%
+ Child(ren) 20 $520.74 $415.76 79.8% $104.97
+ Family 39 $1,236.73 $1,066.10 86.2% $170.63 $193.34 $37.73 24.2%
Premium Contributions 154 $2,122,229 $1,940,235 91.4% $181,994
HRA Contributions 154 $118,000 $118,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 154 $2,240,229 $2,058,235 91.9% $181,994
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time
Health Fund 1500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($) ($) (%)
$14.65 $0.00 0.0%
Employee Only 51 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65
+ Spouse 3 $757.53 $645.86 85.3% $111.67 $126.32 $21.32 20.3%
+ Child(ren) 8 $505.02 $414.28 82.0% $90.74 $105.39 $10.14 10.6%
$161.84 $41.16 34.1%
+ Family 16 $1,199.42 $1,052.23 87.7% $147.19
Premium Contributions 51 $692,379 $642,421 92.8% $49,958
HRA Contributions 51 $39,000 $39,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 51 $731,379 $681,421 93.2% $49,958
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
La Porte La Porte Employee
*Assumes No Employee Plan Migration
Full Time Total Medical
All Plans Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees Cost
between plans. - Conservative Approach
($) (%) ($)
Total Contributions - All Plans 401 $7,539,180 $6,879,492 91.2% $659,688
Change from current ($) $0 ($118,306) $118,306
Change from current (%) 0.0% -1.7% 21.9%
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2018 Contribution Option 3
2017201820182018
Healthcare PlansEnrollmentGrandfatheredNew EntrantsTotal
PPO
4640040
EE
4337037
EE+ES
2824024
EE+EC
7968068
FAM
*Assumes 14% annual attrition and
AHF 1000
new hires can only enroll in AHF 1500
7263063
EE
plan.
2320020
EE+ES
2017017
EE+EC
3934034
FAM
AHF 1500
24212546
EE
3336
EE+ES
87815
EE+EC
16141731
FAM
SUM 40134853401
Total Cost (w/ HRA)$7,539,180$6,527,723$936,985$7,464,708
City Cost (w/ HRA)$6,997,798$6,059,532$844,353$6,903,885
Employee Cost$541,382$468,191$92,632$560,823
($93,913)
Total Difference
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2018 Contribution Option 4
2017201820182018
Healthcare PlansEnrollmentGrandfatheredNew EntrantsTotal
PPO
4640040
EE
4337037
EE+ES
2824024
EE+EC
7968068
FAM
*Assumes 14% annual attrition
AHF 1000
and new hires can only enroll in
72631982
EE
either AHF 1000 or AHF 1500 plan.
2320626
EE+ES
2017522
EE+EC
39341044
FAM
AHF 1500
2421627
EE
3314
EE+ES
8729
EE+EC
1614418
FAM
SUM 40134853401
Total Cost (w/ HRA)$7,539,180$6,527,723$942,540$7,470,263
City Cost (w/ HRA)$6,997,798$6,059,532$847,538$6,907,070
Employee Cost$541,382$468,191$95,002$563,193
Total Difference($90,728)
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: September 11, 2017
Source of Funds:N/A
Requested By: Michael Dolby, CPA
Account Number:N/A
Department: Finance
Amount Budgeted:N/A
Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX
Amount Requested:N/A
Exhibits: Ordinance
Budgeted Item:YESNO
Exhibits: Copy of Public Hearing Notice
Exhibits: City of La Porte Financial Update, and Health Plan Design
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City Council held budget workshops on August 14 through August 15,2017 to discuss proposed budgets for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018.
The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the result of the workshops held with City Council. All
changes made by Council were incorporated into the various budgets.
Revised 2017Proposed 2018
General Fund $ 46,725,747 48,835,470
Grant Fund1,417,967 1,152,584
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund2,146,395 1,930,000
Emergency Services District Sales Tax Fund1,328,040 1,087,507
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax982,138 708,805
EconomicDevelopment Corporation3,729,998 3,834,526
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone2,763,1151,991,430
Utility7,019,872 7,078,221
Airport 185,290 308,372
La Porte Area Water Authority1,228,497 1,569,743
Motor Pool 3,338,057 1,901,834
Insurance Fund 7,659,045 8,383,353
Technology Fund394,646 320,500
General Capital Improvement 5,040,024 3,721,574
Utility Capital Improvement 1,720,591 2,005,000
Sewer Rehabilitation Capital Improvement 339,409 350,000
Drainage Improvement Fund572,596 105,000
2006Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund0 563,592
2010Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund9,137 1,165,846
2015 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund5,357,624 609,386
TWDB Loan Fund0500,000
General Debt Service 3,913,7064,526,924
Utility Debt Service 0 0
La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service0 0
Total of All Funds $95,871,894$92,649,667
There is no change in the Tax Rate, which has remained constant for the last twenty-nine years.
Action Required by Council:
Conduct Public Hearing
Adopt Ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2017-18 Proposed Budget.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 THE BAY AREA OBSERVER
PAGE 7
PUBLIC NOTICES
To Place Legal and Public Notices: Email editor@bayareaobserver.com or Call 281-907-3140
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of La Porte Solicitation: The City of La Porte Sealed Bid #17026 Pine Bluff Subdi-
vision Improvements Project will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19,
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
2017 at the City Hall Information Desk located at 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy., La Porte, TX
ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST # 17-91000003
77571. Solicitations will be opened and read immediately following the closing hour. For
information to register and bid visit: www.publicpurchase.com. For questions, contact pur-
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
chasing@laportetx.gov.
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Portes Code of Ordinances, and the provisions
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
of the Texas Local Government Code.
ON ZONE CHANGE REQUEST #17-92000003
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Special Conditional Use
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
Permit #17-91000003, requested by Alan Calaway, applicant; to allow for an Indoor Gun
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
Range and Retail Space, to locate on a tract of land legally described as the northern 256
of City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
wide strip of Tract 1L, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract No. 35.
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances and the provisions of
the Texas Local Government Code.
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the public
hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input on Zone Change Request #17-
92000003, a request by Jeff Presnal of Cypressbrook Management Company, LP, ap-
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
plicant, on behalf of Carrington F. Weems, owner. The request is for approval of a zone
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), on a 5.051
acre tract of land, legally described as Blocks 1143 and 1144, La Porte Subdivision.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the pub-
lic hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice
CITY OF LA PORTE
Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
ON SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST # 17-91000002
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
Notice is hereby given that the La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a
tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meeting. For more information,
public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 21st day of September, 2017, in the Council Chambers
please contact Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary, at (281) 470-5019.
of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, in accordance with the provi-
sions in Section 106-171 of the City of La Portes Code of Ordinances, and the provisions
of the Texas Local Government Code.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public input on Special Conditional Use
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of La Porte will hold a
Permit (SCUP) #17-91000002, requested by Jeff Davis, applicant; on behalf of Port of
Public Hearing on the 11th day of September 2017, in the Council Chambers of the City
Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas, owner; to amend the existing SCUP allowing
Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, beginning at 6:00 P.M. The purpose of
for the hours of operation to be extended on a tract of land legally described as Reserve A,
this hearing is to provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the overall budget.
Block 1, Port of Houston Authority.
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last years budget by
$2,500,000.00, which is a 13.59 percent increase from last years budget, and
Following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission will act upon the public
hearing item and conduct other matters pertaining to the Commission.of that amount, $692,737 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added
to the tax roll this year.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the public hearing are re-
quired to sign in before the meeting is convened.
September 30, 2017. Copies of the adopted budget will be available for public inspection
CITY OF LA PORTE
Porte, Texas, during normal business hours. Copies will also be made available on the
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Citys website.
A quorum of City Council members may be present and participate in discussions during
this meeting; however, no action will be taken by City Council as a governmental body.
CITY OF LA PORTE
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide
Patrice Fogarty, TRMC, MMC
for reasonable accommodation for persons attending public meetings. To better serve at-
City Secretary
tendees, requests should be received 24 hours prior to the meetings. Please contact Patrice
Fogarty, City Secretary, at 281.470.5019.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE CITY OF MORGANS POINT
CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY
THE CITY OF MORGANS POINT CITY COUNCIL, AT 7:00 P.M., TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MORGANS POINT
CITY HALL, 1415 EAST MAIN STREET, MORGANS POINT, TEXAS.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from interested citizens regarding dis-
posal of certain equipment deemed surplus to the Citys needs. A list of the equipment will
be available at the City Hall beginning August 31, 2017.
Brian Schneider
City Administrator
City of Morgans Point
Published August 31, 2017
City of La Porte
Annual Report
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July 17, 2017
Overview
Our Mission
A non-profit organization, whose mission for over 30 years has been to
through economic development,
public policy, workforce development, and quality of life initiatives.
Impact Initiatives
Economic Development
Public Policy
Workforce Development
Transportation
Quality of Life
Member Involvement
Connections/Networking, Taskforces & Publications
Events
Who We Represent
Most sought-after region in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime
and logistics operations
25 miles of the 52 mile
Houston Ship Channel
complex
foreign tonnage
12 Cities, Harris County
and Port Houston
250 Private Sector
Members
Global leaders in refining and
petrochemical production
Economic Development
Economic Development
Professional Economic Development Services
Provide a professional relationship to navigate the multiple facets of the site selection/expansion
process, including the facilitation to our economic development support network.
Conduct real estate searches
Participation and coordination of site-selection tours
Facilitate access to data
Provide guidance in evaluating State and Local
incentive & workforce programs
Advocacy for projects & mobilization of key board members
Economic Development
Impact on the Houston Port Region
Economic Development
Impact on the Houston Port Region Historical
8-year period:
$6.4B
Capital
Investment
3,608
Jobs Created
Economic Development
Project Pipeline Breakdown
Total Potential Direct Potential Capital
ProjectsJob CreationInvestment
281,824$5B
Industry Type
% of Project Pipeline
Headquarters
7%
Manufacturing
PetroChemical
11%
56%
Logistics
26%
Public Policy
Public Policy
Driving a Regional Advocacy Campaign
Supports an environment that bolsters job creation and initiatives that encourage investment in our
people, infrastructure and businesses through member input.
Prioritizing Transportation
Support local cities right to set tax
Projects and Advocate for Funding
rates; Funding of state Economic
Development Incentive Programs
Address Issues and Regulations
Aligning Skills Development Fund, Core
facing our Industry Base
Curriculums and Funding Commitments
Secure Funding for a
(barrier) to Protect Industry, Infrastructure,
and Residents
Public Policy
One Voice, Under the Leadership of the Economic Alliance
24 Economic Alliance Members
32 Economic Alliance Members
Participated in 31 Meetings in
Participated in 35 Meetings in
Austin TX
Washington DC
Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce
Committee of Regional Transportation Stakeholders
East Harris County Assoc. (130+ plants)
Regional Mayors
Port of Houston Authority
Harris County
TxDOT
HGAC
BayTran
Addressing critical issues associated with the
movement of Freight and Workers
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Public Policy -Transportation Taskforce
Why the Urgency
1.$50B in projects in the petrochemical industry over the last 4
years, the first production comes online in 2017
2.Combined with Port of Houston trade via the Panama Canal
and increased resin production, container volumes will grow
from 2 million TEU to 3 million TEU in 3-5 years
3.Houston Ship Channel activity accounts for 16% of states GDP
4.The state needs to invest in this critical freight infrastructure to
avoid congestion & maintain global competitiveness.
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Houston Port Region Freight Improvement Strategic Plan
#ProjectPriorityInfo & Updates
1Barbours Cut Direct Connectors
the SH 146/SH 225 interchange to determine the impacts of a direct
H/Sconnector
2SH-146 Widening - Spencer Highway to Port Road
H/S
3SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-East 146)
H/SSH 146. completion Q3 2018
4Broadway Double Track ProjectH/S
5Grand Parkway NE SegmentsH/S
6H/S
7H/S
8
H/Sis anticipated to let for construction in FY 2018
9BW-8 Direct Connectors @ SH-225: Westbound on 225 to 8 N, Northbound on
8 to E/W 225, Eastbound on 225 to 8SH/Madvance the construction of an interchange
SH146 from I10 to Business 146 (Alexander Drive)The grade separation/freeway starts at Alexander and continues all
the way to Red Bluff. There probably needs to be some work on
SH146 North of 110 through Mont Belvieu also
10Penn City ConnectorH/M
11Barbours Cut Blvd expansion to 6 lanes H/MNo discussions yet of who champions this effort
12SH-225 expansion/improvement (8-West 610)H/M
13I-69 Bypass
from I-69 to SH 146 which would make up the northern section of
an I-69 Bypass with conditional award anticipated Spring 2017
H/MGAC
14Fairmont Parkway (Turning improvements) H/MCounty and La Porte funded through TxDOT Grant
15SH-225 and I-610 Interchange
H/L225 from I-610 to SH 146
16I-610 bridge at HSC
H/Lidentify the needs and project scope at this location
17Fairmont Parkway (Widening)H/L
18Port Road Phase 3 & Drainage M/MCounty roadway / POHA Drainage
19SH-330 (improve northbound connectivity to I-10 - 2 lanes or direct connect)
Environmental for additional ramp access to I-10 and is working to
M/Msecure construction funding
20Independence Parkway (improve Northbound connectivity to SH-225)
M/Midentify the needs and project scope at this location
21Spencer Highway Bridge (Bayport Rail Mainline)M/L
22Bayport Mainline Rail TrackM/L
23Sheldon Road expansion M/L
24Applet Road (Sheldon to Market) M/L
25Jacintoport Road Improvement L/L
26Jacintoport Direct Connectors L/LDirect Connect makes it a TxDOT/HCTRA discussion
27Haden Rd (extension to Penn City Rd) L/LCounty roadway/POHA
TxDOT Projects shadedPriority Level: Time Frame Required:
Harris County ProjectsH - HIGH Priority / S - SHORT Term 0-5 yrs
M - MEDIUM Priority / M - MID Term 5-10 yrs
L - LOW Priority / L - LONG Term 10+ yrs
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Workforce Development
Workforce Development
Inspiring & Preparing the Next Generation Workforce
Filling the pipeline of potential workers in the petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and
logistics industries.
Leveraging partnerships with the East Harris
County Manufacturers Association and 9 community
colleges to recruit a qualified workforce
Providing career paths and job opportunities to
our community to address attrition, skill
enhancement and hiring
2017 Year to date 41 presentations and 4762
engagements
Member Involvement
Connections & Networking
A Member-Driven and Member-Service Organization
Members are invited to attend a Taskforce meeting, luncheon, or other events so that you
can maximize your networking opportunities
QUICKVIEW
15 Annual Events
250 Private Sector Members
4 Exhibiting Opportunities
2,500 Participants
Task Forces
Provide Your Voice, Contribute and Connect
8 Task Forces -Member education/growth, along with setting a public policy agenda, event planning,
workforce enhancement and marketing the region through Q of L and economic development initiatives
Business Growth
Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Public Policy
Provide mechanisms for the
Info sharing to set a public policy
Input and planning of our largest
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rd
education and development of
agenda for the region -4Tues 3pm
signature event-3Tues 3pm
st
business -1Wed 9am
Transportation
Economic Development
Showcasing and empowering
Prioritize and support local
Promote job creation and capital
transportation projects -Invite
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investment in the region -4Wed 3pm
Workforce Development
Quality of Life
Enhance our regions marketable
Promotion of workforce development
rd
image Bi-monthly
initiatives -3Thurs 3pm
Signature Event
Gulf Coast Industry Forum
2-day Conference Brings Together Industry Leaders focused in
Petrochemicals, Energy and Logistics
Networking & Connections
800+ Attendees
40 Exhibiting Companies & Institutions
Industry & Market Insight
Global Chemicals Outlook
Plant Managers Panel
Global Shipping Panel
Regulations & Policy Update
Port Houston Update
Thank You
For Your Commitment
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Council Agenda Item
September 11, 2017
10 (b) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting Councilmember Engelken
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