HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-17 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council
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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, September 11, 2017, at the City
Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m. to consider the following
items of business:
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members of Council present:
Councilmembers Ojeda, J. Martin, K. Martin, Kaminski, Engelken, Zemanek, Leonard, and Earp. Also
present were City Secretary Patrice Fogarty, City Manager Corby Alexander, and Assistant City
Attorney Clark Askins.
2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Maurice Villarreal, First Baptist Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember John Zemanek.
4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, and RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation 811 Safe Digging Day - Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby presented a proclamation to Peyton Ross, Phil Barker and Lisa Riggins for 811 Safe
Digging Day.
(b) Presentation Crime Stoppers for the City of La Porte Police Department Mayor Rigby
Mayor Rigby welcomed Michelle Sacks, with Crime Stoppers of Houston, who presented City of
La Porte Sgt. Matt Novosad with the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.)
Philip Dunn, 701 San Jacinto St., addressed Council in regards to consent item 7(d) the Speed and
Intersection Traffic Control (STEP) Grant and asked Council to pull the item for discussion.
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Gary Nixon, 410 N. Shady Lane, addressed Council and thanked the City for the rapid response of
clearing storm debris after Hurricane Harvey and expressed concerns of the code violations, speeding
and drainage issues in his neighborhood.
Bruce Bramlett withdrew his request to speak.
6. CONSENT AGENDA (All consent agenda items are considered routine by City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
requests an item be removed and considered separately.)
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding the minutes of the meeting held August 14-15, 2017
P. Fogarty
(b) Consider approval or other action
anticipated collection rate for the City of La Porte M. Dolby
(c) Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Dr.
Oscar Boultinghouse to serve as Medical Director for the City of La Porte Department of
Emergency Medical Services R. Nolen
(d) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a
grant award for Speed and Intersection Traffic Control (STEP) Grant K. Adcox
(e) Consider approval or other action to include sponsorship funding for the Battleship TEXAS
anthem video production C. Alexander
(f) Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the
City of Shoreacres and the City of La Porte Police Department to provide Jail and Emergency
Dispatch Services K. Adcox
(g) Consider approval or other action regarding proposed Meet and Confer Agreement between the
M.
Hartleib
(h) Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #17023 for Digester Aeration System
Modification for Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant Re-Bid D. Pennell
Songwriter Susan Giacona explained Consent Item E and sang the song provided as an exhibit.
Consent Agenda Items D, F and G were singled out for questions.
Councilmember Engelken made a motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items pursuant to staff
recommendations. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY
9/0.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) Public hearing to receive comments regarding the City of La Porte, Texas Fiscal Year 2017-
2018 Proposed Budget M. Dolby
The public hearing opened at 6:44 p.m.
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Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary.
Councilmember Zemanek asked what is the projected increase of activity at the La Porte Municipal
Airport with the proposed improvements. City Manager Corby Alexander informed him that the
improvements are for maintenance at the airport.
Martha Gillett, 2601 S. Broadway #27, addressed Council and provided information on the creation of
the Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Committee and expressed concerns
regarding agenda items for committee members not being available in time for studying the issues and
the health design plan not being listed as an agenda item in the proposed budget.
There being no further public comments, the public hearing closed at 7:20 p.m.
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance approving and adopting the City of La
-2018 Proposed Budget M. Dolby
Finance Director Michael Dolby presented a summary.
There was discussion regarding the cost of health care insurance and the operation and duties of the
Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Committee.
Councilmember Earp made a motion to postpone approving and
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Proposed Budget until the September 25, 2017, meeting. Councilmember
Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED 8/1.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Ojeda, Earp, Leonard,
Zemanek, Kaminski, and Engelken
Nays: K. Martin
Absent: None
8. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/AUTHORIZATIONS
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding vote ratifying increase of revenue from property tax
reflected in 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget M. Dolby
Councilmember Earp made a motion to postpone items 8(a-c) until the September 25, 2017, meeting.
Councilmember Engelken seconded. MOTION PASSED 8/1.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers J. Martin, Ojeda, Earp, Leonard,
Zemanek, Kaminski, and Engelken
Nays: K. Martin
Absent: None
(b) Consider approval or other action regarding a Resolution adopting the 2017 Appraisal Roll
of the Harris County Appraisal District M. Dolby
See action on 8(a) above.
(c) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance establishing the tax rate for the
current tax year (2017) for a total tax rate of $0.71 per hundred dollar valuation M. Dolby
See action on 8(a) above.
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9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
(a) Discussion and possible action regarding appointments to various City of La Porte boards,
committees and commissions P. Fogarty.
City Secretary Patrice Fogarty presented a summary.
Councilmember Ojeda nominated Maisie Barringer to Position 6 on the Building Codes Appeals Board;
Cambria Beasley on the La Porte Area Water Authority; and Doyle Black to the La Porte Development
Corporation Board in the Citizen 2 Position.
Councilmember J. Martin nominated Dewey Walls to the La Porte Fire Control Prevention & Emergency
Medical Services District Board.
Councilmember Ojeda made a motion to appoint members nominated to the open positions and also
the expiring positions as provided in the staff write-up,
Les Bird to the Civil Service Commission. Councilmember Kaminski seconded. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers K. Martin, J. Martin, Ojeda, Earp,
Leonard, Zemanek, Kaminski, and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
(b) Discussion and possible action regarding drainage related needs for the La Porte Municipal
Airport and the City of La Porte surrounding neighborhoods C. Alexander
Public Works Director Don Pennell presented a summary.
Councilmember Earp made a motion to include S. Lomax in the study along with the airport.
Councilmember Zemanek seconded. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
Ayes: Mayor Rigby, Councilmembers K. Martin, J. Martin, Ojeda, Earp,
Leonard, Zemanek, Kaminski, and Engelken
Nays: None
Absent: None
10. REPORTS
(a) Receive report from the Economic Alliance Port Houston Region C. Alexander
President and CEO of the Economic Alliance Port Houston Region Chad Burke presented an annual
report.
(b) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee Councilmember Engelken
Councilmember Engelken provided a report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting which was held
prior to the City Council meeting.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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City Manager Corby Alexander advised Council he will followup with Mr. Nixon regarding his concern
with code violations in his neighborhood.
12. 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 everyone for attending the meeting; asked everyone to remember
the events that took place on September 11, 2001, and changed lives forever; thanked the citizens and
employees for coming together after Hurricane Harvey; commented he looks forward to seeing the
Battleship TEXAS anthem video and thanked Chad Burke for the informative report; Councilmember
Leonard expressed his gratitude for the proclamation for 811 Safe Digging Day; congratulated Sgt. Matt
Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; thanked Chad Burke
for his presentation and advised Mr. Burke he will be reaching out to him for a presentation to his
students at La Porte High School; Councilmember Engelken congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for
receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; thanked the Police Department for
the Citizens Police Academy Program and their recent outreach to victims flooded during Hurricane
Harvey; thanked the City of La Porte First Responders for the many water recues; commented he
would like to see an After Action Report from the hurricane and commented the City of La Porte citizens
really shine; Councilmember Earp congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of
Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; thanked City employees that were on the Ride-out Team during
Hurricane Harvey and commented he witnessed a horrible wreck in La Porte and expressed his
amazement with the efforts of the First Responders and thanked the City of La Porte for the flowers
after the passing of his mother-in-law; Councilmember Ojeda thanked the City of La Porte Public Works
Department; First Responders and the Ride-out Team for their efforts during Hurricane Harvey; Chad
Burke for everything he does for the City; Finance Director Michael Dolby and present and prior
Councilmembers ; Councilmember J. Martin
thanked Chad Burke for his report; commended Director of Public Works Don Pennell and the
department for the tremendous job before the arrival of Hurricane Harvey; thanked the First
Responders; commented the drainage improvements since Hurricane Ike are working; congratulated
Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; requested
code violations be enforced in the City; thanked Susan Giacona for her beautiful song and presentation;
thanked Martha Gillett for her comments and requested the City find a resolution for the easement on
Crescent View; Councilmember K. Martin congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime
Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; thanked First Responders and the Ride-out Team
during Hurricane Harvey; commented Sens Road was not a concern during the hurricane and the
drainage was great around the City; Councilmember Kaminski congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for
receiving the Crime Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award and the recipients of the
proclamation for 811 Safe Digging Day; thanked the First Responders; Chad Burke for his report;
Finance Director Michael Dolby and Staff for their work on the proposed budget; the Public Works
Department for picking up all the debris after Hurricane Harvey and everyone for the cards and flowers
during her stay in the hospital. Mayor Rigby congratulated Sgt. Matt Novosad for receiving the Crime
Stoppers of Houston Superhero Sidekick Award; Finance Michael Dolby and Staff for preparing the
proposed budget; thanked Staff for the preparations before and after Hurricane Harvey; informed he
and City Manager Corby Alexander met with FEMA on Labor Day and received good information;
informed he met today with Representative Mary Ann Perez and other Mayors and advised there is 7.4
billion dollars allocated for the states of Texas and Louisiana; and congratulated 2 former City of La
Porte citizens for receiving awards for the University of Texas Hall of Honor.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City reserves the right to meet in closed session on any agenda item
should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas
Government Code, including, but not limited to the following:
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Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the
appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing: Meet with City Manager and City
Attorney regarding an extension of line-of-duty injury leave for Officer Seth Candelari.
City Council recessed the regular Council meeting to convene an executive session at 8:22 p.m.
regarding the subject of the executive session item listed above.
14. Reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.
(a) Consider approval or other action regarding an Ordinance approving an extension of line-of-duty
injury leave for Officer Seth Candelari and setting salary during the extension period.
City Council reconvened the regular council meeting at 9:05p.m.
Regarding Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Deliberation regarding Personnel Matter,
Councilmember Earp made a motion to deny passage of the Ordinance and extension of benefits.
Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
15. ADJOURN - There being no further business, Councilmember Engelken made a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9:06 p.m. Councilmember Leonard seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED
UNANIMOUSLY 9/0.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on September 25, 2017.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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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 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ATTENDING
THE CHAPTER 172 MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
A quorum of City Council Members attended the Chapter 172 Committee meeting which was held in the
City Hall Council Chamber on Monday, September 18, 2017, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Those Council
Members attending: John Zemanek, Dottie Kaminski, Danny Earp, Kristin Martin, and Nancy Ojeda.
Topics for discussion by the Chapter 172 Committee included the RFP vendor responses for Dental, Basic
Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Disability, and EAP, and also options for plan design changes and/or premium
changes.
No input or comments were given by City Council Members to the Chapter 172 Committee, and no action
was taken by City Council Members.
The Chapter 172 Committee meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
_______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Passed and approved on September 25, 2017.
________________________________
Mayor Louis R. Rigby
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: September 25, 2017
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Ray Nolen
Account Number:
Department: EMS
Amount Budgeted:
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: Copy of BID Agreement
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits: Copy of Agreement Invoice
Exhibits: Copy of Agreement Cover Letter
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Agreement renewal between the City of La Porte EMS and the companies located within the Battleground Industrial
District (North of Hwy 225 between Battleground Rd. and Hwy 146) for Emergency Medical Service for a period of
thirty-six (36) months.
The attached 2017-20 agreement is calculated at a rate of $29.37 per employee, per year. This is an increase of $1.94
per employee per year over the previous period’s negotiated agreement rate. The total agreement amount invoiced
will be based on an Average Daily Population at each company.
The agreements will expire on September 30, 2020.
Agreement History:
The Battleground Industrial District occupies the area north of Hwy 225 located within the City of La Porte’s ETJ.
The City of La Porte began entering into agreements for fee based EMS coverage for this area effective October 1,
2006. EMS services was provided free of charge up until that date but was changed as a result of the City Council
directing the EMS chief to start charging the Battleground Industrial District consistent with how we charge the
Bayport Industrial District for EMS services.
EMS agreement fees are based on the following customary formula:
Total EMS operating budget divided by the current La Porte population equals the per capita fee. A 10%
administrative fee is then added to the per capita fee along with any associated Capital Improvement Project fees
that are divided out over a specified time period and include an additional 10% administrative fee. This fee is then
divided by 3 due to the average worker only being present at work a third of the day.
Financial History:
2014-15 Revenues – Agreement $82,236 + Patient $22,866 = Total $105,102 | Companies - 66 | Calls - 66
2015-16 Revenues – Agreement $82,126 + Patient $18,151 = Total $100,277 | Companies – 67 | Calls - 40
2016-17 Revenues – Projected Agreement $70,604 + Projected Patient $19,000 = Total $89,604 | Companies – 69
Calls - 45
EMS has an overall transport rate of 50% and only charges for patients that are transported or treated above and
beyond a set of vitals and any needed bandaging and splinting.
Recommend that council approve the City Manager to execute the submitted agreement letter for providing
Emergency Medical Service to the companies located within the Battleground Industrial District.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement Letter with the
companies located within the Battleground Industrial District for the City of La Porte EMS.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
City of La Porte
Emergency Medical Services
10428 Spencer Highway
La Porte, Texas 77571
(281) 471-9244
Ray Nolen
Chief
September 25, 2017
Emergency Medical Services Provider Agreement
The current 3-year agreement between the City of La Porte and facilities located within the Battleground Industrial
District for Emergency Medical Services will expire on September 30, 2017.
The City of La Porte would like to re-new these particular agreements during the upcoming months to facilitate
continuous coverage of Emergency Medical Service for your facility. The current agreement was based on a fee of
$27.43 per on-site employee. The attached 3-year agreement renewal reflects a slight increase to $29.37 per on-site
employee due to needed increases implemented within the operational budget of the City of La Porte EMS.
Facilities located within the Battleground Industrial District that elect to not enter into an agreement and remit
associated fees will continue to receive Emergency Medical Services responses provided by the City of La Porte as
-000.00 will be charged to the Non-Member facility on a per response
basis. This fee will be separate from any customary patient billing.
Please review, sign and return all (3) copies of the agreement along with a copy of the completed invoice and your
payment.
Should any questions or concerns arise as a result of this notice, please feel free to contact me at your earliest
convenience.
Chief Nolen, by phone at 281.471.9244 or email at nolenr@laportetx.gov
Thank you,
Ray Nolen
Chief
City of La Porte
Established 1892
INVOICE
AMBULANCE SERVICE FEE
October 1, 2017 September 30, 2018
The EMS service fee is $29.37 per on-site employee and shall include the number of
recurring contract workers. Please list the number of covered personnel at your site, figure in
the total fee due and forward this form along with your fees to the address listed below.
Date: ____________________________________________
Company Name: ____________________________________
Site Address: _______________________________________
Contact Email: ______________________________________
Number of Employees _______________
Recurring Contract Workers _______________
Total Covered Personnel _______________
X $29.37
Total Fees Due _______________
I certify that the above employee and contract worker count is accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
________________________________________________
Site Manager (Signature)
________________________________________________
Site Manager (Print Name)
****** PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM ******
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE SITE MANAGER AND RETURNED ALONG
WITH A CHECK NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1, 2018.
Make check payable and mail to: City of La Porte - EMS
P.O. Box 1359
La Porte, Texas 77572-1359
LETTER AGREEMENT
This Letter Agreement is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA
rivate
industrial operation and/or business located within the Battleground Industrial District of Harris
COMPANY is in need of emergency medical services for the benefit of the people and
property loca
The City of La Porte has expressed its willingness to provide such emergency medical services
to COMPANY, upon the terms, conditions, and covenants described as follows:
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1) It is hereby agreed that for and during the year beginning on the 1 day of October,
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2017, and ending on the 30 day of September, 2020, LA PORTE will furnish to COMPANY
emergency medical services consisting of ambulance / EMT-P response and assistance, and
transportation to hospitals, as necessary.
2) LA PORTE shall transport patients to one of the nearest hospitals that provides
emergency services as defined by the ransport Policy of the City of La Porte Emergency
Medical Services, a copy of which is available at the LA PORTE EMS Headquarters. LA
PORTE shall be permitted to charge, to each patient, its most current and customary Emergency
Medical Service charges as adopted by City Council, and codified in the La Porte Code of
Ordinances Chapter 30, Appendix A.
3) For and in consideration of the governmental services to be provided by LA PORTE
under this letter agreement, COMPANY agrees to pay LA PORTE the annual sum listed on the
completed ambulance service invoice, which will be forwarded to COMPANY. The annual fee
to be assessed on the ambulance service invoice shall be based on a $29.37 per person fee, and
shall be paid in full by the facility or business to LA PORTE, annually on or before the 1st day
of January.
4) COMPANY agrees that the cost of the services provided under this agreement shall be
will be subject to an annual cost adjustment. The formula for cost of services under this
agreement shall be calculated by multiplying the negotiated per person fee by the negotiated
ADP for the agreement year, and shall be subject to review and adjustment annually, based on
changes to ADP, commencing October 1, 2017.
5) A COMPANY which is in default of its payments to LA PORTE hereunder, shall be
-ve Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) per EMS response as
, codified in the La Porte
Code of Ordinances Chapter 30, Appendix A. LA PORTE will forward an invoice to
COMPANY within 30 -
applies.
6) Sole discretion will rest with the LA PORTE Chief of Emergency Medical Services, or
his duly authorized assistants, as to the personnel and equipment that will answer each
emergency medical services request, provided, emergency medical services protection will be
adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available personnel and equipment of LA
ency Medical Services) and dispatch of personnel and equipment to provide
emergency medical services within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte.
7) LA PORTE agrees to operate its ambulances in accordance with the requirements of
the State and Federal law, and applicable municipal or county ordinances, as the same now
exists, and as may be amended from time to time hereafter.
8) During the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, LA PORTE shall
purchase and keep in full force and effect, public liability insurance on each of its ambulance
units, and professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance) on each of its employees
administering patient care, with minimum limits of ($100,000.00) for each single occurrence for
injury to or destruction of property; ($100,000.00) for each person; and ($300,000.00) for each
on its employees. LA PORTE shall also maintain collision and liability insurance on the
ambulances, with at least maximum limits of ($100,000.00) for each single occurrence for injury
to or destruction of property; ($100,000.00) for each person; ($300,000.00) for each single
occurrence for bodily injury or death; and uninsured and under-insured motorists coverage
providing at least ($100,000.00) for each person, and ($300,000.00) for each single occurrence
for bodily injury or death. Notwithstanding the foregoing, LA PORTE shall not be required to
obtain insurance in excess of liability limits established in the Texas Tort Claims Act, Section
101.001 et seq. of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, in cases where said Act is
applicable.
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9) This agreement shall become effective at 12:00 A.M. Central Time, on the 1 day of
October, 2017 and shall remain in full force and effect until the30th day of September, 2020
unless otherwise canceled as provided in the previous paragraph. This agreement is entered into
subject to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of La Porte, and all applicable state and federal
laws.
10) This agreement shall remain in effect after September 30, 2020 until canceled by either
party hereto giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party hereto. Either the
COMPANY or LA PORTE may cancel this agreement without cause, so long as said 90 days
notice is first given. Such notice shall be sent by LA PORTE to COMPANY at
________________________________________________________. Such notice shall be sent
by the COMPANY to LA PORTE at 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, 77571,
Attention: City Manager.
11) This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
all prior contemporaneous communications or agreements, written or oral. This agreement may
be amended only by a written instrument signed by all parties, and shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
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EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the ___________ day of
_______________, 20___.
Agreed to by the CITY OF LA PORTE
By: ___
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager
Attest: _______________________________
Patrice Fogarty, City Secretary
Agreed to by COMPANY
By:
Authorized Representative
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-____
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of La Porte, Texas and
year
of 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte City Council agrees to provide funding which will be fully reimbursable in the
amount of $47,754.00. No matching funds are required by the grant application; and
WHEREAS, , the City of La Porte City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Office of the
Governor funds, the funds will be returned to the Office of the Governor in full.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte City Council designates Mr. Corby Alexander, City Manager for the City of La
reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City of La Porte.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of La Porte City Council approves submission of the grant
application for the La Porte Rifle Resistant Body Armor to the Office of the Governor.
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PASSED and APPROVED this 25 day of September, 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: _________________________________
Louis R. Rigby
Mayor
ATTEST: SIGNED BY:
__________________________ ______________________________
Patrice Fogarty Corby Alexander
City Secretary Authorized Official
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North America Procurement Council2017-07-15 02:14 AM CDT2017-07-31 12:38 AM CDTAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Goins GoGetters2017-07-16 07:40 PM CDT2017-08-01 10:43 PM CDTAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
NCC Services, Inc.2017-07-14 03:16 PM CDT2017-08-03 02:44 PM CDTAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Westco Grounds Maintenance Co., Inc.2017-07-17 12:24 PM CDT2017-07-17 12:25 PM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Grand Cayon Minority Contractors Association
and iSqFt Planroom Partnership2017-07-17 05:22 PM CDT2017-07-27 03:32 AM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network2017-07-13 11:02 PM CDT2017-07-26 11:10 PM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Special Touch Landscaping2017-07-19 06:54 PM CDT2017-07-19 06:55 PM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
SO2017-07-13 05:47 PM CDT2017-08-03 01:55 AM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
ConstructConnect2017-07-19 02:51 PM CDT2017-07-19 02:51 PM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf
D-Bar Contractors2017-07-25 03:17 PM CDT2017-07-29 10:22 PM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf
Neo Global Enterprises, LLC2017-07-13 05:29 PM CDT2017-07-13 07:08 PM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Camp Landscaping Services2017-07-17 02:48 PM CDT2017-07-17 02:49 PM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
Mesa Verde Landscape Management2017-07-14 07:11 AM CDT2017-07-19 09:49 PM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
K & K Tractor Services LLC2017-07-17 10:06 AM CDT2017-08-03 12:07 PM CDTAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdfAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdf
BIO Landscape & Maintenance, Inc.2017-07-20 07:24 AM CDT2017-07-20 07:26 AM CDT#17025 Annual Mowing.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf
Tukmol General Contractor2017-07-13 09:34 PM CDT2017-07-25 03:26 AM CDT
Advanced Starlight International2017-07-17 06:58 AM CDT2017-08-01 08:28 PM CDTAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf
Longclaw Contractors, LLC2017-07-13 09:33 PM CDT2017-08-02 04:13 PM CDTAddendum No. 2 to Bid 17025 With Attachments.pdfAddendum No. 1 to Bid 17025 .pdf#17025 Annual Mowing.pdf
CMD Group2017-07-19 05:14 PM CDT2017-07-19 05:16 PM CDT
BidTabulationto#17025AnnualMowing
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: September 25, 2017
Source of Funds: General Fund
Requested By: Mark Huber
Account Number: 001-9092-524-6021
Department: Planning and Development
Amount Budgeted: $60,000
Report: X Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Progress Photos
Budgeted Item: YES X NO
Exhibits: Letter from Engineer
Exhibits Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Dangerous Building Inspection Board, as established by Sect. 82-472 of the City’s Code of Ordinances, is
composed of the Building Official (or their designee), the Fire Chief (Mike Boaze) and the Fire Marshal (Clif
Meekins).
On September 12, 2016, Council conducted a public hearing and granted the property owner one (1) year to
complete repairs on the structure located at 621 W. Main St. Prior to tonight’s meeting, courtesy letters both regular
mail and certified, were sent to the new property owners as a reminder of the upcoming deadline.
The property was purchased by a new owner, J. Azimpoor, in December 2016 (8200 V Memorial LLC). The current
status of the property is the same as it was on September 12, 2016; no improvements have been made. The current
owner has submitted a letter from an engineer verifying that the structure does not show signs of deformation or
deflection, but advises that an engineered roofing system be designed and installed as soon as possible to curb
further damage. The Building Official agrees with the Engineer’s assessment.
On August 21, 2017, Mr. Azimpoor met with staff and was informed that he would need to submit two (2) sets of
engineered plans for a new roof. Mr. Azimpoor has agreed and is currently working on these plans. At this time,
staff is recommending Council grant the new owner time to submit plans and specifications for repair to become
code compliant.
Action Required by Council:
1.Conduct Public Hearing for the structure located at 621 W. Main St.; and
2.Consider approval or other action to extend additional time to new owner.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Budget
Agenda Date Requested: 09-25-17
Source of Funds: Insurance Fund
Requested By: Matt Hartleib
Account Number: 014-6144-515
Department: Admin – Human Resources
Amount Budgeted: $7,634,287
Report: Resolution: Ordinance:
Amount Requested: Recommendation.
Exhibits: Impact Projections of Recommendation
results in cost reduction
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: YES NO
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The 172 Board met on Monday 09/18/17 to finalize a recommendation regarding changes for the
2018 plan year. This recommendation is intended to address the continually rising cost of
providing medical insurance to employees in a manner that enables the City to recruit and retain
quality employees while administering a sustainable and fiscally responsible self-insured plan. The
Chapter 172 board reviewed and discussed several options including both plan design changes and
premium schedule changes. The recommended changes are:
Plan design changes:
Move from a PPO to EPO Network which will eliminate any City provided subsidy of
medical services provided outside of the designated network.
Adding a deductible/coinsurance responsibility to members on the PPO 500 plan in
addition to the ER copay of $150
Instituting mandatory usage of mail provision of maintenance drugs instead of the current
option for members to obtain those drugs via retail locations.
Premium schedule changes:
For plan participants onboard prior to 01/01/2018, premiums will increase up to 70.2%, as
outlined in the attached exhibit. Premiums for the costliest plan (PPO 500) will increase
the most with premiums for the least costly plan (HF 1500) remaining unchanged. Plan
options that include only the employee (no dependents) will also remain unchanged.
Employees on the plan prior to 01/01/2018 will be able to move to any of the three plans
with the new premiums.
Employees who become eligible for benefits on or after 01/01/2018 will have the option to
enroll in the HF 1500 plan at rates outlined in the attached exhibit.
These recommended changes project to result in total savings/cost transfer of $488,444.00 for the
City in year one. Please note that the estimated savings/cost transfer is based on the current
enrollment in each plan and does not factor in employee migration to lower cost plans. It is 172’s
recommendation that we implement these changes, educate employees through the open
enrollment period and beyond regarding optimal usage of the plan, and analyze the impacts during
the budget process next year to determine what other steps should be considered moving forward.
Action Required by Council:
Consider approval or other action of a recommendation from the Chapter 172 Employee/Retiree
Insurance and Benefits Board regarding plan design and premium schedule changes for the 2018
plan year.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby Alexander, City Manager Date
Corporate Benefits Consulting
Where Experience and
Insurance Planning Services
Independence Matter
Retirement Plan Consulting
City of La Porte: 2018 Benefit Plan Design and
Contribution Strategy Recommendations
Brent Weegar Julian Fontana Brian Wilson September 25, 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 Benefit Design Strategy
II.Plan Contribution Strategy
III. 2018 RFP Recommendations
1
I. Plan Benefit Design Strategy
2
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-Network 20% 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%
3
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
4
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
5
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%
6
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)
$150, then
ER Copay ( PPO Plan) $150 ($39,224) 117 Visits
Deductible/Coinsurance
Prescription Drugs
Mandatory Mail with
Mandatory Mail Maintenance Drugs Optional Mail ($34,531) 371 Members
2 Refills at Retail
Total annual projected claims utilization savings total for plan design alternatives = $216,859
7
II. Plan Contribution Strategy
8
2017 Current Contributions
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly Total Costs - Monthly
La Porte La Porte Employee Total Employee
Full Time
PPO 500 Medical Rate Contribution Contribution Contribution Contribution
Employees
($) (%) ($) ($)
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% $541,382
9
2018 Recommended Contributions –
Benefit Eligible Employees on or before 12/31/17
City of La Porte
Increase 2017 Cost Share x2 for PPO and x 1.5 for AHF 1000 (Except EO), No Change AHF 1500
Enrollment Unit Costs - Monthly Total Costs - Monthly
Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time City Contribution Employee Total Employee
PPO Medical Rate City Contribution ($)
Employees (%) Contribution ($) Contribution ($)
($) (%)
Employee Only 196 $906.05 $850.83 93.9% $55.22 $55.22 $0.00 0.0%
+Spouse 43 $1,087.25 $866.19 79.7% $221.06 $276.28 $110.53 66.7%
+Child(ren) 28 $724.83 $524.95 72.4% $199.88 $255.10 $99.94 64.4%
+Family 79 $1,721.49 $1,461.29 84.9% $260.20 $315.42 $130.10 70.2%
Premium Contributions 196 $4,567,572 $4,009,799 87.8% $557,774
Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time City Contribution Employee Total Employee
AHF 1000 Medical Rate City Contribution ($)
Employees (%) Contribution ($) Contribution ($)
($) (%)
Employee Only 154 $650.91 $628.20 96.5% $22.71 $22.71 $0.00 0.0%
+Spouse 23 $781.10 $619.64 79.3% $161.46 $184.17 $53.82 41.3%
+Child(ren) 20 $520.74 $374.68 72.0% $146.06 $168.77 $48.69 40.5%
+Family 39 $1,236.73 $1,037.38 83.9% $199.35 $222.06 $66.45 42.7%
Premium Contributions 154 $2,122,229 $1,907,349 89.9% $214,880
HRA Contributions 154 $118,000 $118,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 154 $2,240,229 $2,025,349 90.4% $214,880
Total Employee Total Employee
Full Time City Contribution Employee Total Employee
AHF 1500 Medical Rate City Contribution ($)
Employees (%) Contribution ($) Contribution ($)
($) (%)
Employee Only 51 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65 $14.65 $0.00 0.00%
+Spouse 3 $757.53 $667.18 88.1% $90.35 $105.00 $0.00 0.00%
+Child(ren) 8 $505.02 $424.42 84.0% $80.60 $95.25 ($0.00) 0.00%
+Family 16 $1,199.42 $1,093.39 91.2% $106.03 $120.68 $0.00 0.00%
Premium Contributions 51 $692,379 $652,065 94.2% $40,314
HRA Contributions 51 $39,000 $39,000 100.0% n/a
Total Contributions 51 $731,379 $691,065 94.5% $40,314
** This example assumes no
Full Time City Contribution Employee
migration between plan options
All Plans Total Medical Cost City Contribution ($)
Employees (%) Contribution ($)
for 1.1.2018
Total Contributions 401 $7,382,180 $6,569,213 89.0% $812,968
Contributions with HRA 401 $7,539,180 $6,726,213 89.2% $812,968
$ Difference over Current ($0) ($271,585) $271,586
% Difference over Current (0.00%) 3.88% 50.17%
10
2018 Recommended Contribution -
Benefit Eligible Employees 1/1/2018 or after
La Porte La Porte Contribution Employee Contribution Total Employee
Health Fund 1500 Full Time Employees Medical Rate
Contribution ($) (%) ($) Contribution ($)
Employee Only 0 $631.27 $616.62 97.7% $14.65
$14.65
+ Spouse 0 $757.53 $645.86 85.3% $111.67
$126.32
+ Child(ren) 0 $505.02 $414.28 82.0% $90.74
$105.39
+ Family 0 $1,199.42 $1,052.23 87.7% $147.19
$161.84
Premium Contributions 0 $0 $0 N/A $0
HRA Contributions 0 $0 $0 N/A N/A
Total Contributions 0 $0 $0 N/A $0
Employee Family
HRA Contributions $500 $1,000
11
Request for Proposal Recommendations
Dental – Renew Cigna +7% increase
Life/Vol. Life/LTD/Vol. STD – 2 yr. rate guarantee
Change carriers
Lincoln Financial -12.8% / -$7,746
EAP – Renew UTEAP -22% decrease / -$2,839
3 yr. rate guarantee
12
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: September 25, 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: YES NO
Exhibits: Copy of Public Hearing Notice
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 2017 Proposed 2018
General Fund $ 46,725,747 48,835,470
Grant Fund 1,417,967 1,152,584
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund 2,146,395 1,930,000
Emergency Services District Sales Tax Fund 1,328,040 1,087,507
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 982,138 708,805
Economic Development Corporation 3,729,998 3,834,526
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 2,763,115 1,991,430
Utility 7,019,872 7,078,221
Airport 185,290 308,372
La Porte Area Water Authority 1,228,497 1,569,743
Motor Pool 3,338,057 1,901,834
Insurance Fund 7,659,045 8,383,353
Technology Fund 394,646 320,500
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 Fund 572,596 105,000
2006 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund 0 563,592
2010 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund 9,137 1,165,846
2015 Certificates of Obligation Bond Fund 5,357,624 609,386
TWDB Loan Fund 0 500,000
General Debt Service 3,913,706 4,526,924
Utility Debt Service 0 0
La Porte Area Water Authority Debt Service 0 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:
Adopt Ordinance approving Fiscal Year 2017-18 Proposed Budget.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested September 25, 2017
Source of Funds:
Requested By Patrice Fogarty
Account Number:
Department: City Secretary
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: Harris County Appraisal District Memo
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits: Email from Ed Heathcott
Exhibits: Draft Resolution
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The procedures for selecting members of the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal
District are as follows: cities and towns other than the City of Houston appoint one member by
majority vote of their city council. The process for cities and towns involves two steps: nomination
and election. The City is at the nomination stage.
The City of La Porte is authorized to nominate by Resolution a single candidate to the Harris
County Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2018.
In the past, the City nominated Ed Heathcott. After 10 years of service on the HCAD Board, Mr.
Heathcott is not seeking re-election to the Board; and he, along with the Harris County Mayors’
and Councils’ Association, asks the City for support and nomination of Mike Sullivan, former
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector. A copy of Mr. Heathcott’s email is attached. The City has
received no other requests for support.
A resolution nominating the City’s candidate must be sent to the Chief Appraiser of the HCAD no
later than Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Action Required by Council:
Should Council desire to nominate someone to the HCAD board of directors, staff recommends
Council adopt a Resolution naming their nominee.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR A TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2018,
AND EXTENDING THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2019.
* * * *
WHEREAS, those cities and towns other than the City of Houston within the Harris
County Appraisal District have the right and responsibility to elect one person to the board of
directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office commencing on January 1,
2018, and extending through December 31, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to exercise its right to nominate a candidate for
such position on said board of directors; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the preamble of this Resolution
are hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the following named person is hereby nominated as a candidate for
a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District to be filled by those
cities and towns other than the City of Houston within the Harris County Appraisal District for
the a two-year term commencing January 1, 2018, and extending through December 31, 2019.
Nominee: _____________________________________________________________
Section 3. That the presiding officer of the governing body of the City of La Porte is
hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the chief appraiser of the Harris
County Appraisal District no later than October 15, 2017.
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PASSED and APPROVED this 25 day of September, 2017.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By: _________________________________
Louis R. Rigby
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ ______________________________
Patrice Fogarty Clark T. Askins
City Secretary Assistant City Attorney