HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council
Office of the Mayor
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time-honored and vital part of local
government, exists throughout the world, providing the professional link between
citizens, local governing bodies, and other agencies of government, rendering
equal service to all; and
WHEREAS, the City Secretary is a City official appointed by the City Council,
serving as the secretariat to the governing body and performing duties including Council
administration, Elections Officer, Public Information Officer for both public information
requests and for media and communications, liquor licensing, Records Management
Officer, liaison to boards and commissions, and being part of the City's emergency
management team. The City Secretary is accountable for the City seal and serves as the
parliamentarian to the Council. The City Secretary is charged with neutrality, honesty,
integrity, and upholding applicable state law and the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve through continuing education,
by providing assistance to their communities and their peers, and participation in
professional organizations; and
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WHEREAS, May 5-11, 2019, is recognized as and marks the 50 anniversary of Municipal
Clerks Week. We extend our appreciation to City of La Porte City Secretary Lee
Woodward, Deputy City Secretary Sharon Harris, Records Administrator Gladis Sanchez,
and Executive Assistant Shawna Jones, for the vital services they perform and their
exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, do hereby proclaim May 5-11, 2019, as
NOW, THEREFORE,
Municipal Clerks Week
In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be
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affixed hereto, this the 22 day of April, 2019.
City of La Porte
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Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
WHEREAS, April is the birth month of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the
first American manual of parliamentary procedure in 1801, it is an
appropriate time to celebrate the use of parliamentary procedure; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to honor Henry Martyn Robert, author of Pocket
Rules of Order; and
WHEREAS, widely recognized
and used parliamentary authority in public and private organizations; and
WHEREAS, it is timely to reflect upon the importance of parliamentary procedure
in providing for civil discourse, protecting individual rights, ensuring fairness, and
in maintaining order in meetings.
I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, do hereby proclaim April 2019, as
NOW, THEREFORE,
Parliamentary Law Month
In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to
be affixed hereto, this the 22nd day of April, 2019.
City of La Porte
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Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
WHEREAS, the DMess With Texas slogan and campaign have been around
since 1986 and there have been multiple variations composed by a variety of
artists; and
WHEREAS, this year, a La Porte local had her chance to make her mark and won
the Texas D Music Contest with her own song; and
WHEREAS, more than 170 Texans submitted entries in both English and Spanish, and
resident Whitney Lane is the winner of ; and
WHEREAS, she follows in the footsteps of Willie Nelson, George Strait, Stevie Ray
Vaughan, LeAnn Rimes, and Grupo Fantasma in promoting the message; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate with her and TXDoT in
supporting the message of .
I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2019, as
NOW, THEREFORE,
Whitney K. Lane Day
In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be
affixed hereto, this the 22nd day of April, 2019.
City of La Porte
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Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
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Theresa joined the La Porte team initially as a part-time Court Clerk in November of 2014. The Court was sad to
see her leave less than a year later to move into a full-time role at Public Works, but that just made her return
to the Court in a full time capacity even sweeter in April of 2016.
To say Theresa wears many hats is an understatement. Theresa has worked the majority of desks for both the
Currently, she is responsible for processing
Commercial Motor Vehicle, code enforcement, and juvenile violations. Additionally she prepares summons for
d works in the courtroom during code and juvenile dockets. She displays
excellent customer service skills at all times including assisting juveniles and their parents with all of the required
paperwork.
In the three nominations received this quarter for Th
She has become a technical guru software support
modeling high levels of customer service and communication.
Always looking for ways to improve, Theresa suggested that the clerks work in four teams paring an
experienced clerk with a new clerk. This idea has worked very well so far and helped in cross training
and continuity of service levels.
Theresa is always looking to expand her knowledge base. She attends conferences and workshops to stay
current on legal requirements and technological advances. Beginning in June of 2017, she started working
towards her professional Court Clerk certification. After completing 80 hours of continuing education classes
and passing two rigorous exams, she is now certified as a Level II Court Clerk.
The La Porte Municipal Court and community as a whole is very fortunate to have such a dedicated professional
working with us. Please join me in congratulating Theresa Hernandez as the Employee of the Quarter.
LOUIS RIGBY
BILL BENTLEY
Mayor
Councilmember District 3
JOHN ZEMANEK
KRISTIN MARTIN
Councilmember At Large A
Councilmember District 4
STEVE GILLETT
JAY MARTIN
Councilmember At Large B
Councilmember District 5
DANNY EARP
NANCY OJEDA
Councilmember District 1
Councilmember District 6
CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro-Tem
Councilmember District 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
APRIL 8, 2019
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, April 8, 2019, at the City Hall
Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the following in
attendance:
Councilmembers present: Louis Rigby, John Zemanek Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley,
Kristin Martin, Nancy Ojeda
Councilmembers absent: Jay Martin
Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins,
Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION – The invocation was given by Assistant City Attorney Clark Askins.
PLEDGES – The pledges of allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags were led by Councilmember Chuck
Engelken.
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Proclamation in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. \[Mayor Rigby\]
(b) Proclamation in recognition of National Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week. \[Mayor Rigby\]
(c) Proclamation in recognition of La Porte Citizen’s Academy Alumni Association Week. \[Mayor Rigby\]
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) – Thomas Garza gave public comment, noting
recent and upcoming events, discussing Fairmont Park West park and pool, suggesting the City reschedule
the Memorial Day meeting rather than cancelling it, asking Councilmembers not to comment on social media
using their Council contact information, and asked for explanation of the zoning-related public hearings.
5. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and added to the
Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting)
(a) Approve the minutes of the special session held on March 23, 2019, and the regular session held
on March 25, 2019. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
(b) Authorize rescheduling or cancellation of the May 27, 2019, City Council meeting due to the
Memorial Day holiday. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
(c) Adopt Resolution 2019-05 authorizing the Deputy City Secretary to perform the duties of the City
Secretary in her absence. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
(d) Appoint Chief Ron Parker, La Porte Police Department, as the City’s Local Rabies Control
Authority. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\]
(e) Adopt Resolution 2019-04 authorizing the resale of tax delinquent property located at Lots 7,8,9,
and 10, Block 719, Town of La Porte \[Shelley Wolny, Treasurer\]
(f) Authorize the City Manager and La Porte Police Department to submit an application for the
Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) for fiscal years 2019 and 2020 in order to continue
partial funding for the Crime Victim Liaison position and adopt Resolution 2019-06 in support of
same. \[Chief Ron Parker, LPPD\]
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Mayor Pro Tem Ojeda noted the minutes of the March 25 meeting concerning the report on the La
Porte Development Corporation Board meeting as they indicated that a grant had been made for
signage. The grant was actually made “to assist in painting the strip center” as indicated in Part II of the
cover sheet for the item, a total approved of $3,848.11.
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Councilmember Engelken moved to approve the consent agenda, including cancellation of the May 27
meeting in item b; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ACTION
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by
the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3736 amending Chapter 106,
“Zoning” of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances in connection with a review and update to
Chapter 106, “Zoning” \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\]
MayorRigbyopened the public hearing at 6:21 p.m.City Planner Ian Clowes reviewed the
recommended amendments. There being no public comments, the public hearing closed at 6:27 p.m.
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3736
amending Chapter 106, “Zoning” of the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances in connection with a
review and update to Chapter 106, “Zoning.” \[Ian Clowes, City Engineer\]
Councilmember Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3736; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
(c) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by
the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3737 amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Special Conditional Use
Permit #19-91000001 to allow for the development of ten (10) single-family duplex homes and (1)
single-family triplex home on 1.36 acres of land, being legally described as Lots 7-27, Block 32,
and Lots 20-21, Block 31, Beach Park Subdivision in the mixed-use (MU) zoning district. \[Ian
Clowes, City Planner\]
Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing 6:29 at p.m. Thomas Garza offered public comment, asking why
some items reached the Council in this manner but not others, and saying he was generally in favor of
this item. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m.
(d) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3737
amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106”Zoning”, by granting
Special Conditional Use Permit #19-91000001, to allow for the development of ten (10) single-
family duplex homes and one (1) single-family triplex home on 1.36 acres of land, being legally
described as Lots 7-27, Block 32, and Lots 20-21, Block 31, Beach Park Subdivision, in the
mixed-use (MU) zoning district. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\]
Councilmember Bentley moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3737; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
7. REPORTS
(a) Receive a report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting. \[Councilmember Jay Martin\]
Councilmember Danny Earp reported on the Drainage and Flooding Committee held earlier this
afternoon, saying Harris County Flood Control again did not attend, that staff and Councilmembers
would reach out through other avenues, and that staff was asked to provide guidance on the wisdom of
beginning engineering on projects for which applications for federal grant funding have been made.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 18, 2019
• City Council Meeting, Monday, April 22, 2019
• Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting, Thursday, April 25, 2019
City Manager Corby Alexander announced that the proposed contracts and cover letters had been sent and
the first meetings with industry on the renewals for the industrial district agreements would be held on April
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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 or existing policies.
Council congratulated everyone recognized with proclamations this evening and acknowledged their
contributions, thanked the public for coming out to the livestock show and benefit for Randy Hanks, asked for
project timing and status updates in the weekly reports, offered appreciation for new parking spots from the
Historical Commission, congratulated the Mayor on his/the City’s presentation at the State of the Cities
luncheon, and offered the same to Assistant City Manager Jason Weeks for his work on that event.
10. ADJOURN – Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
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Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Source of Funds: Street Tax/General Fund
Requested By:
Don Pennell, Public Works Director
033-7071-531-1100 &
Department:
Public Works
Account Number: 001-7071-531-4015
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Budgeted: $225,000 / $230,000
Amount Requested: $149,500
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation & Bidder Access List
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The advertised, sealed bid #19008 for the Annual Asphalt-Black Base and Type D
material was opened and read on March 19, 2019. The bid was advertised in the Bay
Area Observer and posted on the City of La Porte website and Public Purchase. The
bid was accessed by eight (8) vendors, with two (2) returning a bid. Century Asphalt,
Ltd. was the lowest bid and met the required specifications of the bid.
The materials will be used by in-house staff for the routine maintenance of asphalt
streets and base preparation for the Annual Asphalt Overlay Program. The initial
contract will be for a period of one (1) year with two (2) additional one-year renewals.
The City has utilized Century Asphalt, Ltd. in the past with no issues. Staff is confident
that they will be able to provide the City with the desired level of services expected.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to the low bidder, Century Asphalt, Ltd.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL
Consider approval or other action awarding Bid #19008 to Century Asphalt, Ltd. for the
purchase of Black Base Hot Asphalt Mix at $54 per ton and Type D Hot Asphalt Mix at
$57 per ton for a total annual maximum cost of $139,500 and a $10,000 contingency.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
Reason
Bid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid NotificationBid
NotificationBid NotificationBid Notification
Date
Documents
2019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28
09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:022019-02-28 09:13:02
Invitation
Most Recent Access
CITY OF LA PORTE19008BLACK BASE AND TYPE D ASPHALTClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassific
ationClassificationClassificationClassificationClassificationCITY OF LA PORTE19008BLACK BASE AND TYPE D ASPHALT2019-03-05 09:47 AM CST2019-02-28 03:07 PM CST2019-03-04 01:12 PM CST2019-02-28
01:33 PM CST2019-03-06 02:15 AM CST2019-03-16 06:40 AM CDT2019-03-27 01:58 AM CDT2019-03-18 03:58 PM CDT
Vendor NameVendor Name
Notifications ReportAgencyBid NumberBid TitleAccess ReportAgencyBid NumberBid Title
A1 Construction ServicesAmerican Pavement SolutionsAsphalt Patch Enterprises Inc.Brewer Cote of ArizonaCDC NewsCentury Asphalt, Ltd.D DavilaEvergreen Specialty ServicesMartin Asphalt
CompanyNorth America Procurement CouncilRoyal Media Network Inc.Southern Crushed Concrete, LLCTACOT Inc. dba SealMaster HoustoTLC Trucking & Contracting, Inc.Virtual Builders ExchangeCentury
Asphalt, Ltd.Hearn CompanyOnviaOldcastle Materials - Gulf CoastConstruction JournalConstructConnectDodge Data & AnalyticsAdvanced Starlight International
Price
$54,000.00$87,000.00
Extended
$141,000.00
dba Gulf Coast
$54.00$58.00
Texas Materials Group,
Unit Price
Price
$54,000.00$85,500.00
Extended
$139,500.00
Century Asphalt
$54.00$57.00
Unit Price
QTY
10001500
TOTAL BID
TonTon
UOM
Description
Bid Tabulation to Sealed Bid #19008 Asphalt Black Base & Type D
Black base hot mix asphaltType D hot mix Asphalt
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No.
Item
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Source of Funds: Utility Fund
Requested By:
Don Pennell, Public Works Director
Department:
Public Works
Account Number: 003-7085-533-5120
Amount Budgeted: $760,229
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Notification Report, Access Report, Email
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Invitation & Bid
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The advertised, sealed bid #19011 for the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements was
publicly opened and read on March 19, 2019. The bid was advertised in the Bay Area
Observer on February 28 and March 7, 2019, and posted on the City of La Porte
website and Public Purchase. There were ninety-seven (97) vendors notified with
twenty-eight (28) downloading the bid documents. One vendor responded, the amount
of total bid was $1.1 million.
The bid and construction phase engineering services were retained at $24,771. There
is $760,229.00 remaining in budget funds for the construction phase. The latest
engineers estimate of construction cost is $775,264. The single bid exceeds the budget
and lacks competition.
Staff recommends rejection of bid #19011 for the Hillridge Water Plant Improvements.
Staff will rebid for the Hillridege Water Plant Improvements and change the bidding
process by extending the length of the bid response time to allow for more bids to be
received. Additionally, staff will change the construction scope to allow for longer
construction time period.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL
Consider rejection of Bid #19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements due to received
bids were higher than available project budget funds.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
From:Lovercheck, Ashley
Bcc:"david@mcdonaldinc.com"; "sara.taylor@b-5construction.com"; "tvance@c4partners.net";
"estimators@hassellconstruction.com"; "gbyrd@matulainc.com"; "damon@gillelandsmith.com"; "aseal@tc-
con.com"; "kgassiot@bussellandsons.com"
Subject:City of La Porte Bid 19011
Date:Friday, March 8, 2019 8:24:00 AM
Attachments:City of La Porte Vendor Notice.pdf
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Hello,
Sealed Bid Due Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
The City of La Porte invites you to participate in Sealed Bid #19011 Hillridge Water Plant
Improvements Phase II. Please click #19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase
II to view the solicitation.
Please register at www.publicpurchase.com to receive future bid notifications and all
updates on this solicitation. Detailed instructions can be found at Vendor
Registration Instructions and attached to this invitation.
Ashley Lovercheck|Buyer
604W.FairmontParkway|LaPorte,TX77571
p. 281.470.5125| f.281.470.5127
website | map | email
Access Report
AgencyCity of La Porte (TX)
Bid Number19011
Bid TitleHILLRIDGE WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
Vendor NameAccessed First TimeDocuments
Hearn Company2019-02-27 03:19 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Burrus and Matthews2019-03-13 12:50 PM CDTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
BidClerk2019-02-27 10:25 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
CMD2019-03-01 09:41 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
aztec remodeling &landscaping company2019-02-27 03:43 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Dale Dobbins2019-02-28 03:50 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
ConstructConnect2019-03-01 01:04 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)2019-02-28 09:10 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Dodge Data & Analytics2019-02-27 07:33 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Hayden Commercial Construction 2019-02-27 05:57 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
T & C Construction,Ltd 2019-03-11 08:27 AM CDTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
SmartProcure2019-02-28 08:37 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc2019-03-19 07:54 AM CDTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Advanced Starlight International2019-03-01 08:27 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
R & B Group, Inc2019-03-07 08:54 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Perkens WS Corporation2019-02-28 12:58 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Webtech2019-02-28 04:25 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Horseshoe Construction, Inc2019-02-27 03:43 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Hendee Enterprises 2019-02-28 07:32 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
G&A Boring2019-03-01 08:35 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Dodge Data & Analytics2019-03-05 12:46 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Cherry Companies2019-02-27 04:03 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
W.W. Payton Corportion2019-02-27 04:56 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Construction Journal2019-02-28 02:23 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Pumps of Houston2019-03-19 09:03 AM CDTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Construction Software Technologies2019-02-27 04:55 PM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
L&L Supplies2019-03-05 01:42 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Prime Controls, LP2019-02-28 09:56 AM CSTBid 19011 Hillridge Water Plant Improvements Phase II Final.pdf
Notifications Report
Agency City of La Porte (TX)
Bid Number 19011
Bid Title HILLRIDGE WATER PLANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II
Vendor NameInvitationDate
Advanced Starlight InternationalSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
AHRG, CorporationClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
All Pro General Construction, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Anderson Pollution Control, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Angel Brothers Enterprises, Ltd.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Atix AccessClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
aztec remodeling &landscaping companyClassification2019-03-08 07:43:16
Baukus ElectricClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
BidClerkClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Blastco Texas, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Boyer, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Calco Contracting, Ltd.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
CDC NewsClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Cherry CompaniesClassification2019-03-08 07:43:16
Civil ConceptsClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
CMDSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Comex CorporationClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
ConstructConnectClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Construction JournalSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Construction Software TechnologiesSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
CRB Construction, IncClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Crescent Engineering Co IncClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Dale DobbinsSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
D DavilaClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
derk harmsen const. co incClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
DM Construction LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Dodge Data & AnalyticsSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Dodge Data & AnalyticsSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
F&L Coatings and Concrete, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Florida Traffic Control Devices, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Four Seasons Development Co.,Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
FROST CONSTRUCTION CO INCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
G&A BoringSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
General Contractor Services, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Groundstar IncClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
GRZ Mechanical LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
GW Phillips Construction, INC. Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Hayden Commercial Construction Self Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
HDR Engineering, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Hearn CompanySelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Hendee Enterprises Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Hendee Enterprises Classification2019-03-08 07:43:16
Horseshoe Construction, IncClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Horseshoe Construction, IncClassification2019-03-08 07:43:16
HSCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
ILCOR BuildersClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Integrated Power Co.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
ISI Contracting, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Jegon Industrial LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
J&G Concrete ProductsClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
K2 Services, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Kessler PaintingClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
KING SOLUTION SERVICES LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Laborde Products, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
LAYNE INLINER, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
LEMCOClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
L&L SuppliesSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
L & M Contractors. Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Locus ConstructionClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
MAR-CON SERVICES, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
McDonald ElectricClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
MHB Construction, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Monroe Pump Service Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
NEC Construction, LtdClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Network Cabling Services, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
OnviaSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Paskey IncorporatedClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Patak Construction, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Perkens WS CorporationSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
PLW Waterworks, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Power Vac America, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Prime Controls, LPSelf Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)Self Invited2019-03-08 07:43:16
RAC Industries, LLCClassification2019-02-27 14:34:13
Ramtech Building Systems, Inc.Classification2019-02-27 14:34:13
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Source of Funds:
Requested By:
Ray Nolen, EMS Chief
Department:
EMS
Account Number:
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: Yes No
1)EMS Compensation Study 2019 - PowerPoint
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
An updated review of the current EMS pay plan that was implemented as a result of the
2017 Compensation Study recently had to be conducted due to the amount of
increased turnover that the department has been experiencing along with significant
struggles in recruitment.
EMS has experienced a total of 35 vacancies within the last nine years with 18 of those
35 coming in the last five years. These 35 vacancies represent 30 resignations, 3
terminations and 2 retirements.
EMS has observed a significant drop in the number of qualified applications received
during the last five years and has had to rely on hiring interested interns to fill paramedic
positions because of the lack of licensed paramedics applying for the open positions.
These vacancies have created an abundance of mandatory overtime situations forced
on paramedical staff which eventually results in a negative impact on their overall
mental and physical health along with creating an environment for low morale.
Area EMS agencies are increasing their efforts in recruiting by increasing salaries,
implementing sign on bonuses and offering relocation compensation to overcome
staffing shortages. These efforts have resulted in La Porte investing a lot of time, money
and resources into our staff to only have them leave for higher wages offered by our
neighboring communities.
A salary survey of area EMS agencies was conducted in March of 2019 with findings
that La Porte EMS was near the bottom of the survey at 20% or more below the
midpoint of the survey.
Options:
10% increase across-the-board from Entry Level thru Captain - $220,250 (Includes
salary & benefits)
20% increase across-the-board from Entry Level thru Captain - $440,500 (Includes
salary & benefits)
Staff Recommendation:
An overall 20% salary increase be implemented across-the-board for all EMS personnel
from Entry Level Paramedic to Captain to remain competitive in the job market for EMS
professionals.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL
Consider approval or other action of the proposed EMS salary increase request.
Approved for City Council Agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
2019
Recruiting, Retention & Compensation
Emergency Medical Service
City of La Porte
Recruiting & RetentionSalary SurveyCompensationRecommendations
Summary
30 Resignations3 Terminations2 Retirements
•••
2010 thru YTD
Vacancy Statistics
Recruiting & Retention
Note: 35 Paramedics have separated from EMS from January 1, 2010 to March 8, 2019.TerminationsRetirementsResignations
•
Recruiting & Retention
paramedics.
throughout the United States
LPEMS has lost a total of 18 paramedics to Resignations
In the past 5 years:A drastic reduction in the number of qualified applicants received in the last five years.Many EMS agencies are facing critical shortages of qualified The largest
cause of the shortage is the lack of EMS academies.
Recruiting & Retention: Issues
Cont’d
–
Staffing shortages force mandatory overtime situations that ultimately lead to low morale and turnover.Paramedics are having to pursue credentials as nurses and industry workers in an
effort to attain higher acceptable wages.Area EMS agencies are ramping up recruiting efforts by increasing salaries, implementing sign on bonuses and offering relocation funding to
overcome staffing shortages.
Recruiting & Retention: Issues
Losing paramedics to surrounding municipalities, counties, and other private sector opportunities.Competitive Compensation/Benefits.Recruiting locally is not producing very good results.Structured
exit interviews conducted internally reveal that most are leaving for higher wages.
Recruiting & Retention: Challenges
Hiring
–
Implemented a EMS Internship Program applicants that are currently in an accredited paramedic program.Implementing a recruiting program where LPEMS paramedics go to local training institutions
and job fairs to promote LPEMS with paramedic students.Recently implemented 48 hour shifts at the request of the workforce to help stay competitive with our neighboring EMS agencies.
What we ARE doing:
Recruiting & Retention: Solutions
Minimum
-
Annual Salary 58,580.43
$68,219.00 $64,592.56 $63,400.00 $60,500.00 $59,417.00 $$58,565.00 $56,176.00 $56,125.00 $55,121.00 $51,565.80 $51,165.00 $49,670.00 $48,163.00 Est. 21% below midpoint of market$48,048.00
FAIR
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Entry Level Compensation: 2019 Salary Survey Agency
BAYTOWNTEXAS CITYPEARLANDMONTGOMERY COUNTYBELLAIREHUMBLEFRIENDSWOODFORT BEND COUNTYMONT BELVIEUCLEMCLEAGUE CITYCYDEER PARKLA PORTECHANNELVIEW
La Porte
Entry Level Compensation: 2019 Comparison Chart
Minimum
–
Entry Level
I
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ParamedicAnnual Salary $68,219.00$64,592.56$63,400.00$60,500.00$59,417.00$58,580.43$58,565.00$56,176.00$56,125.00$55,121.00$52,979.00$51,565.80$51,165.00$49,670.00$48,163.00$48,048.00
COUNTY
CITY
FAIR
PORTE (10% Increase)
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Agency BAYTOWNTEXAS CITYPEARLANDMONTGOMERYBELLAIREHUMBLEFRIENDSWOODFORT BEND COUNTYMONT BELVIEUCLEMCLALEAGUECYDEER PARKLA PORTECHANNELVIEW
Captain
$220,500.
increase for all
cost annually an
10% positions from Entry Level through will estimated Salaries & Benefits Included
Entry Level Compensation: 2019 Percentage Increase
Minimum
–
Entry Level
I
-
ParamedicAnnual Salary $68,219.00$64,592.56$63,400.00$60,500.00$59,417.00$58,580.43$58,565.00$57,796.00$56,176.00$56,125.00$55,121.00$51,565.80$51,165.00$49,670.00$48,163.00$48,048.00
COUNTY
CITY
FAIR
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Agency BAYTOWNTEXAS CITYPEARLANDMONTGOMERYBELLAIREHUMBLEFRIENDSWOODLA PORTE (20% Increase)FORT BEND COUNTYMONT BELVIEUCLEMCLEAGUECYDEER PARKLA PORTECHANNELVIEW
Captain
$440,500.
increase for all
cost annually an
20% positions from Entry Level through will estimated Salaries & Benefits Included
Entry Level Compensation: 2019 Percentage Increase
Entry Level Compensation: 2019 Percentage Increase
In an effort to help reduce employee turnover across all ranks and have the ability to attract quality paramedic applicants when openings do exist, it is my recommendation that an overall
20% salary increase be implemented across the board for all EMS personnel from Entry Level to Captain to help stay competitive in the job market for EMS professionals.I recommend that
this increase be attained all at once if financially possible or at the most over a course of 2 years.
Recommendations:
Thank You
“Proud of our past, Committed to our future”
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: April 22, 2019
Councilmembers K. Martin, Gillett,
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By:
and Ojeda
Account Number:
Department:
City Council
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: Current Code of Ord. on campaign signs
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Draft resolution for policy
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
This item is for discussion of a proposed resolution to establish a policy addressing the placement of
campaign signs on City property, at the request of Councilmembers K. Martin, Gillett and Ojeda.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL
Consider and discuss a proposed resolution to establish a policy addressing the placement of
campaign signs on City property.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
City of La Porte Code of Ordinances Art. VII. Signs
Sec. 106-873. - Political signs.
Temporary political signs placed for the duration of an election campaign shall not be subject to the
requirements of this chapter except that:
(1) No political sign shall be placed within a sight triangle or in a manner which will otherwise
create a traffic hazard.
(2) No political sign shall be placed on or over a public right-of-way, whether used or unused, a
utility easement or on utility poles.
(3) All portable signs used for political advertising shall be anchored in a manner which will
prevent their being blown about by a strong wind.
(4) All political signs shall be removed no later than ten days after the election for which they
were placed. In the case of run-off elections, political signs may remain in place no longer than
ten days following the run-off.
POLITICAL SIGNS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
EFFECTIVE _________________________, 2019
In addition to the rules and regulations set forth in the laws of the State of Texas and of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, the City of La Porte has established the following policy concerning
political signage on City-owned property.
Political Sign Parameters: If a City-owned property is being used as an early voting polling location
and/or as a polling location on election day, each candidate may erect one
political sign no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches, on wire stakes, staked no higher than five feet
above natural grade. The signs shall be unlighted, with no moving parts. Signs shall not be staked with
wooden stakes. One sign in support of or ballot may also be
erected in conformance with these parameters. Those placing signs should be aware that City facilities
are for the conduct of City business and that properties must be maintained (mowed, landscaped, or
other) and that sign placement should not impede these activities inappropriately.
Location and placement of sign: Signs must be outside distance markers placed in accordance with
the Texas Election Code. At City Hall, political signs placed in the line of sight of drivers attempting to
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turn onto Fairmont Parkway from 6 Street will be removed.
Timetable for placement of signs for a general, special, primary or run-off election: If a City-
owned property is being used as a polling location during early voting and/or as a polling location on
election day, signs may be placed no sooner than two days prior to the start of early voting and may
remain through election day. If the City Hall campus is being used as a polling location on election day
only, signs may be placed no sooner than two days prior to election day.
Any signs placed on City-owned property must be removed within two days following election day.
At all other times and on all other City-owned property not being used as a polling location for any
general, special, primary, or run-off election, the posting of political signs is prohibited.
Placement of signs on City-owned property not in accordance with this policy will be removed and
disposed of.
Council Agenda Item
April 22, 2019
7 (a)Receive report of the La Porte Development Corporation Board Meeting Councilmember Nancy
Ojeda
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