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Home My WebLink About06-10-19 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council tƩĻƭĻƓƷğƷźƚƓ Ʒƚ ĬĻ ƒğķĻ ğƷ ƷŷĻ ƒĻĻƷźƓŭ Office of the Mayor WHEREAS, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for fair housing in the United States; and WHEREAS, the principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and WHEREAS, the National Fair Housing Law recognizes that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be accomplished with the help and cooperation of all Americans. I, Mayor Louis R. Rigby do hereby urge all citizens of this NOW, THEREFORE, locality to become aware of and support the Fair Housing Law, and therefore proclaim the month of June as: Fair Housing Month In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City th to be affixed hereto, this, the 10 day of June, 2019. City of La Porte ______________________________ Office of the Mayor WHEREAS, La Porte Bulldog Ryan Schoppe, as a freshman, qualified for both the state cross country meet and the state track meet, where he was recognized as one of the top young runners in Texas; and WHEREAS, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, sophomore Ryan Schoppe dominated the Class 6A boys 3,200-meter run during the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Austin, Texas, earning the state crown and ending a 15-year drought at La Porte High School for a state champion in track and field; and WHEREAS, as a junior, Ryan Shoppe has won the title again in the Class 6A 3200-meter run, with the third fastest time ever in the state of Texas; and WHEREAS, Ryan Schoppe has been invited to participate in the Adidas Boost Dream Mile in Boston on June 14, an invitational race for the top milers in the country, and a huge honor offered to only about ten athletes from all over the country; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte salutes and honors Ryan Schoppe for his hard work, dedication, and special achievement as the top Class 6A 3,200-meter runner in the state of Texas and extends best wishes to Ryan for continued success in his athletic career. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Louis R. Rigby, Mayor of the City of La Porte, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 10, 2019, as Ryan Schoppe Day In Witness Whereof: I have hereto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed th hereto, this, the 10 day of June, 2019. City of La Porte ______________________________ 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 SPECIALSESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE MAY 10, 2019 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a special session on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 9:00 a.m., with the following in attendance: Councilmembers present: Louis Rigby, Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Bill Bentley, Jay Martin Councilmembers absent: Kristin Martin, John Zemanek, Nancy Ojeda, Chuck Engelken Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. 2. ELECTION MATTERS (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3738 to canvass the returns of the general election held on May 4, 2019, for the purpose of electing Councilperson- At-Large-Position A and a Councilperson-District 4. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] Councilmember Martin moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3738; the motion was adopted, 5-0. 3. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3739 suspending new retail electric rates proposed by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for customers within the City of La Porte. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] Councilmember Earp moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3739; the motion was adopted, 5-0. 4. 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. 5. ADJOURN – Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 9:08 a.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 1 of 1 May 10, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes LOUIS RIGBY BILL BENTLEY Mayor Councilperson District 3 BRANDON LUNSFORD THOMAS GARZA Councilperson At Large A Councilperson District 4 STEVE GILLETT JAY MARTIN Councilperson At Large B Councilperson District 5 DANNY EARP NANCY OJEDA Councilperson District 1 Councilperson District 6 CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Pro-Tem Councilperson District 2 MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE MAY 13, 2019 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, at 6:00 p.m., with the following in attendance: Councilpersons present: Louis Rigby, Thomas Garza, Steve Gillett, Danny Earp, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Brandon Lunsford, Jay Martin, Nancy Ojeda Councilpersons absent: None Council-appointed officers present: Corby Alexander, City Manager; Lee Woodward, City Secretary; Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Rigby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. INVOCATION – The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ojeda. PLEDGES – The pledges of allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags were led by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Ojeda. 3. ELECTION MATTERS (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2019-3744 to canvass the returns of the general election held on May 4, 2019, for the purpose of electing a Councilperson-District 5. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3744; the motion was adopted, 7-0 4. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS (a) Presentation of Oaths of Office and Certificates of Election to newly elected officials Brandon Lunsford and Thomas Garza. \[Mayor Rigby\] (b) Proclamation in recognition of National Police Week. \[Mayor Rigby\] (c) Proclamation in recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week. \[Mayor Rigby\] 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited to five minutes per person.) Chuck Rosa gave public comment on his dissatisfaction with the results of his race in the May 4 election. Sarah Medearis spoke in support of the Fire Department raise approved at the last meeting and John Dunham encouraged the Council to postpone a vote on item 8c. Jana Pellusch, Colin Cline, Jack Hughes, and Cleveland Griffin asked for help with the lockout at the DOW Deer Park plant of union employees. 6. 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 meeting held on April 22, 2019. \[Lee Woodward, City Secretary\] (b) Adopt Resolution 2019-07 joining the Houston Coalition of Cities for intervening into the CenterPoint Energy new rate case. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] (c) Approve award of Bid #19012 for the Spencer Highway Fence and Sidewalk Project. \[Don Pennell, Public Works Director\] (d) Approve award of Bid #19013 for the FY 2019 Asphalt Reconstruction and Overlay Project. \[Don Pennell, Public Works Director\] Page 1 of 4 May 13, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes (e) Adopt Resolution 2019-08 designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and documents requesting funds pertaining to the Texas General land Office 2015 Floods and Storms (DR-4223 and DR-4245) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. \[Lorenzo Wingate, P.E., City Engineer\] Councilperson Engelken moved to approve consent agenda items a, d, and e; the motion was adopted, 9-0. (Councilperson Engelken signed a conflict of interest affidavit for item b and did not vote on the item.) Councilperson Gillett moved to approve consent agenda item b; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Councilperson Earp moved to approve consent agenda item c; the motion was adopted, 8-1, Councilperson Garza voting against. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES (a) The City will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3740 amending the City’s Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE th corner of S. 16St. and the W. M St. ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision, by changing the land use designation from “Commercial” to “Light Industrial”; Discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3740 amending the City’s Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE th St. and the W. M St. ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, corner of S. 16 Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision, by changing the land use designation from “Commercial” to “Light Industrial.” \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. The applicant/developer Justin Bennet, provided a presentation on behalf of owner Carrington F. Weems. Teresa Nowetner offered comments of concern over more truck traffic and supervision of what is stored in local warehouses. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Councilperson Engelken moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3740 amending the City’s Future Land Use Map Component of the Comprehensive Plan for an approximately 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of South 16th Street and the West M Street ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision, by changing the land use designation from “Commercial” to “Light Industrial.” The motion failed, 4-5, Mayor Pro Tem Ojeda, and Councilpersons Bentley, Lunsford, Gillett, and Garza voting against. (b) The City will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3741 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Zone Change #19-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE th corner of S. 16St. and the W. M St. ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision; Discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3741 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Zone Change #19-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit th St. and the W. M St. Development (PUD) for 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of S. 16 ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. The applicant/developer Justin Bennet, provided in support of the use. Chuck Rosa asked a question about parliamentary procedure. Colin Cline spoke in opposition to the ordinance. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Ojeda moved to deny the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3741 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Zone Change #19-92000001, a change from General Commercial (GC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 5.051 acre tract of land located at the NE corner of South 16th Street and the West M Street ROW, legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision; the motion to deny the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation was adopted, 6-3, Mayor Rigby and Councilpersons Engelken and Earp voting against. Page 2 of 4 May 13, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes (c) The City will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission to adopt Ordinance 2019-3742 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #19-92000002, to allow for an industrial office/warehouse facility on a 5.051 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district; Discussion, and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance 2019-3742 amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Chapter 106 “Zoning” by granting Special Conditional Use Permit #19-92000002, to allow for an industrial office/warehouse facility on a 5.051 acre tract of land legally described as Lots 1-32, Block 1144 and Lots 1-32, Block 11433, La Porte Subdivision in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district. \[Ian Clowes, City Planner\] This item was declared moot due to the denial in item 7b and was not considered by the Council. 8. STATUTORY AGENDA (a) Presentation, discussion, and possible action rejecting or approving Bid #19501 to CMC Development & Construction Corporation, LLC for the Five Points Plaza Improvements in the amount of $350,000.00 \[Lorenzo Wingate, P.E., City Engineer\] Councilperson Gillett moved to reject Bid #19501 and direct staff to bring a new proposal for design; the motion was adopted, 9-0. (b) Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding Ordinance 2019-3743, for authorization to enter into an agreement with Fairmont Park West HOA for the lease of swimming pool and park space at Fairmont Park West, from June 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] Councilperson Garza moved to reject the proposal, stop negotiations with the HOA, and continue the discussion when the Parks Master Plan is complete; the motion failed, 2-7, Councilpersons Bentley and Garza voting in support. Councilperson Earp moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-3743, for authorization to enter into an agreement with Fairmont Park West HOA for the lease of swimming pool and park space at Fairmont Park West, from June 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Councilperson Garza moved to amend the lease to require that the HOA repay the City for the funds spent to date. The amendment was lost for lack of a second. The motion for the ordinance and lease was adopted, 7-2, Councilpersons Bentley and Garza voting against. (c) Presentation, discussion and possible action implementing the salary increase for the City of La Porte Emergency Medical Services and the City of La Porte Fire Department. \[Mayor Rigby\] Councilperson Bentley moved to implement the salary increases \[adopted in April to begin June 1\] for the City of La Porte Emergency Medical Services and the La Porte Fire Department for the positions listed in the agenda request (i.e. EMS Paramedics I and II, Captain and Lieutenant, and Fire Engineers); the motion was adopted, 9-0. 9. REPORTS (a) Receive a report on the Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting. \[Councilperson Engelken\] Councilperson Engelken reported on the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting held at 4:30 p.m., relaying that the purchasing and investment reports were received. (b) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting. \[Councilperson J. Martin\] Councilperson J. Martin reported on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting held at 4:30 p.m., saying the Harris County Flood Control District was in attendance and updates were provided from its representative and City Engineer Lorenzo Wingate. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Thursday, May 16, 2019 • City Council Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019 • City Council Meeting, Monday, June 14, 2019 City Manager Corby Alexander offered no report. Page 3 of 4 May 13, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS regarding matters appearing on the agenda; recognition of community members, city employees, and upcoming events; inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policies. Councilpersons recognized the new members on the dais; lauded the Public Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Sylvan Beach Day, and Special Olympics events; expressed sympathy for DOW employees who were attending; thanked the Fire and EMS staff for their work; noted the celebrations of Police Week and EMS Week; requested review of the construction on Somerton; gave appreciation to the City Manager and Public Works Director Don Pennell for cleanup in the Lomax area ditches ahead of the recent rains; offered sincere gratitude to Councilpersons Kristin Martin and John Zemanek for their many years of service; and the new Councilpersons thanked the public and their fellow Councilpersons. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION – The City Council 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, in in accordance with the authority contained in: Texas Government Code – Section 551.072 – Deliberation regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: Meet with City Manager and City Attorney to discuss value of real property in industrial districts, concerning negotiations with industry representatives for terms of new Industrial District Agreements. Texas Government Code – Section 551.074 – Personnel Matter: Deliberation concerning the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, unless the officer requests a public hearing: Denise Mitrano, Municipal Court Judge. (Councilperson Earp has a conflict of interest affidavit on file for the IDA item, did not participate in the deliberation for it, and left the meeting after the Council handled Judge Mitrano’s item first in executive session.) The Council adjourned into executive session at 9:09 p.m. 13. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session. The Council reconvened into open session at 9:53 p.m. Councilperson Martin moved to approve a 5% increase for Judge Mitrano. The motion was adopted, 8-0, Councilperson Garza abstaining. The Council re-adjourned into executive session at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened at 10:29 p.m. ADJOURN – Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 10:31 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 4 of 4 May 13, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: 033 Requested By: Lorenzo Wingate Department: Public Works Account Number: 033-9892-927-1100 Amount Budgeted: $244,491.00 Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Annual budget amounts. Exhibits: Bid tabulation Budgeted Item: Yes No Vendor list Qualification statement and bid SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Sealed Bid #19010 Annual Concrete Sidewalk Replacement Project was opened and read on Thursday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. The bid was advertised in the Bay Area Observer on April 11 and 18, 2019. Seventy- four (74) vendors were notified, with twenty-three (23) accessing the bid and fifteen (15) downloading the documents. Two (2) bidders responded. The bid tabulation and Notification and Access Report are attached. For FY 19, the available funding balance is $244,491 from the Street Maintenance Fund (033). The initial workorders for the project will be approximately 16,000sf of sidewalk removal and replacement and the construction of 27 ADA ramps. Additional work will be issued as funding allows. Infill work can also be issued with this contract and other funding sources. o a contract to construct the 2018-19 Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Project with Greenscapes Six, LLC in the amount of the annual budgeted amounts for sidewalk replacement and infill for the unit prices bid. Greenscapes Six has completed previous sidewalk replacement for the City of La Porte. Upon contract award and initiation of the work, the contractor will receive work orders with identified locations and will have a minimum estimated construction cost of $25,000. This is in compliance with the bid document and provides for greater cost effectiveness, construction efficiency, and quality control utilizing City staff. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move to award Bid #19010 to Greenscapes Six, LLC. for the Annual Concrete Sidewalk Replacement Project and authorize the City Manager to enter into a construction contract, based on unit prices bid, in the amount of annual budget amounts approved by Council for sidewalk replacement and infill. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date $800.00 $1,400.00$6,000.00$7,000.00$3,000.00$1,500.00$9,000.00$1,500.00$4,200.00 Price $13,600.00$56,000.00$20,000.00$24,000.00$18,000.00 Extended $166,000.00 $0.85$1.40$3.50$7.00$1.00$6.00$6.00 $30.00$12.00 Greenscapes Six $800.00$100.00$150.00$350.00 $1,500.00 Unit Price $412.00 Price $1,550.00$3,090.00$8,760.00$2,575.00$2,575.00$6,180.00 $24,800.00$25,750.00$20,600.00$13,905.00$15,450.00$27,810.00 Extended $123,680.00 $277,137.00 $1.55$1.55$7.73$8.76$9.27$9.27 $15.45$10.30$51.50$10.30 Brooks Concrete $257.50$515.00 $1,030.00$1,287.50 Unit Price 28 251012 200 1,0001,0002,0001,5001,5003,000 16,00016,000 QTY LFLF SFSFSFSFSYSYSY EAEAEAEAEA UOM Descrition Bid results are preliminary and do not indicate any type of award. Other considerations may apply. Bid Tabulation to Sealed Bid #19010 - Annual Concrete Sidewalk Replacement Project Concrete Sidewalk and Curb Removal and DisposalConcrete Driveway Removal and DisposalConcrete Curb Replacement (Including extended curb heights4.0" Concrete Sidewalk Replacement6" Concrete Driveway ReplacementCurb ramp (TYPE 7) complete and in place with detectable warningCurb Ramp (TYPE 12) complete and in place with detetable warningSawcut all depthAdjust valve boxes/water meters to gradeAdditional regradingAdditional Excavation, incl Bank sand per cityBlock sodidng (16" wide)Mailbox removal/replacementManhole adjustments 123456789 1011121314 No. Item REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Lorenzo Wingate Department: Public Works Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Civil rights resolution and policies Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On November 15, 2016, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a Method of Distribution developed by the Harris County Community Services Department, recommending allocations for housing and non-housing CDBG-DRs. The Method of Distribution (MOD) was submitted to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) on November 16, 2016, and has been approved by the GLO. The GLO- MOD Amendments No. 1 and 2 from the 2015 Floods CDBG-DR funds. To access the funding allocated to the City of La Porte, GLO required submission of a Non- proposed non-housing projects to principally benefit those of low and moderate income areas by repairing or mitigating damage that occurred during the presidentially-declared Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 4223-DR-TX (2015 Memorial Day) and FEMA 4245-DR-TX (2015 Halloween) disasters. Thus, drainage improvements benefiting the northside neighborhood were identified within the s application was accepted by the GLO and GLO provided the City an executed contract for the allocation of $325,775.30, effective March 9, 2019, through August 5, 2021. Grant recipients using Texas GLO CDBG-DR funding for housing or non-housing projects are required to provide proof of a resolution agreeing to comply with all federal rules and regulations including those rules and regulations governing citizen participation and civil rights protections. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move to adopt Resolution 2019-09 agreement to adopt the policies outlined within Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date RESOLUTION 2019-09 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ATTACHED POLICIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS PARTICIPATION IN FEDERALLY FUNDED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS AND ADHERENCE TO THE REGULATIONS DESCRIBED THEREIN. Whereas, the City of La Porte, federal funding through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Whereas, the City, in accordance with Section 109 of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. (24 CFR 6); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107); and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and for construction contracts greater than $10,000, must take actions to ensure that no person or group is denied benefits such as employment, training, housing, and contracts generated by the CDBG activity, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability; Whereas, the City, in consideration for the receipt and acceptance of federal funding, agrees to comply with all federal rules and regulations including those rules and regulations governing citizen participation and civil rights protections; Whereas, the City, in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, and 24 CFR Part 135, is required, to the greatest extent feasible, to provide training and employment opportunities to lower income residents and contract opportunities to businesses in the CDBG project area; Whereas, the City, in accordance with Section 104(1) of the Housing and Community Development Act, as that prohibits the use of excessive force against non-violent civil rights demonstrations; Whereas, the City, in accordance with Executive Order 13166, must take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to services in federally assisted programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) and must have an LEP plan in place specific to the locality and beneficiaries for each CDBG project; Whereas, the City, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of disability and agrees to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities have access to programs and activities that receive federal funds; and Whereas, the City, in accordance with Section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3608(e)(5)) that requires HUD programs and activities be administered in a manner affirmatively to further the policies of the Fair Housing Act, agrees to conduct at least one activity during the contract period of the CDBG contract, to affirmatively further fair housing; Whereas, the City, agrees to maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT THE CITY OF LA PORTE ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Citizen Participation Plan and Grievance Procedures; 2. Section 3 Policy; 3. Excessive Force Policy; 4. Section 504 Policy and Grievance Procedures; 5. Limited English Proficiency Plan; 6. Fair Housing Policy; and 7. Code of Conduct Policy Passed and approved this _______ day of ________________, 2019. CITY OF LA PORTE _________________________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________________ _________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney RESOLUCIÓN 2019-09 UNA RESOLUCIÓN ADOPTANDO LAS POLÍTICAS ADJUNTAS EN RELACIÓN CON LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE, LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE TEXAS EN LOS PROYECTOS DE LA SUBVENCIÓN DE BLOQUES DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO FEDERALMENTE FINANCIADOS (CDBG) Y LA ADHESIÓN A LOS REGLAMENTOS DESCRITOS EN ESTE DOCUMENTO. Mientras que, Ciudad de La Porte, Texas, (en lo sucesivo "Ciudad") ha sido galardonado con CDBG financiación a través de una subvención de CDBG; Considerando que, Ciudad, según sección 109 del título I de la ley de desarrollo comunitario y vivienda. (24 CFR 6); la ley de discriminación de edad de 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107); y la sección 504 de la ley de rehabilitación de 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) y contratos de construcción superior a $10.000, debe tomar medidas para garantizar que ninguna persona o grupo es negado beneficios como empleo, formación, vivienda y contratos generados por el CDBG actividad, sobre la base de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad o discapacidad; Considerando que, Ciudad, en la consideración para la recepción y aceptación de fondos federales, se compromete a cumplir con normas federales y reglamentos incluyendo las normas y reglamentos de participación ciudadana y protección de los derechos civiles; Mientras que, la Ciudad, conformidad con el artículo 3 de la ley de vivienda y desarrollo urbano de 1968, como enmendada y 24 CFR parte 135, se requiere, en la mayor medida posible, para proporcionar oportunidades de formación y empleo para bajar los residentes de ingreso y contrato de oportunidades de negocios en el área del proyecto CDBG; Considerando que, la Ciudad, según 104(1) de la sección de vivienda y ley de desarrollo de comunidad, enmendado, y requisitos para la certificación del estado en 24 CFR 91.325(b)(6), deben adoptar una política de fuerza excesiva prohíbe el uso de fuerza excesiva contra manifestaciones derechos civiles no violentas; Considerando que la Ciudad, de acuerdo con la Orden Ejecutiva 13166, debe tomar medidas razonables para garantizar el acceso significativo a los servicios en programas y actividades con asistencia federal por personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) y debe tener un plan LEP específico de la localidad y beneficiarios para cada proyecto CDBG; Mientras que la Ciudad, según la sección 504 de la Rehabilitation Act de 1973, no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a asegurar que personas calificadas con discapacidades tengan acceso a programas y actividades que reciben fondos federales; y Considerando que, la Ciudad, según la sección 808(e)(5) de la ley de vivienda justa (42 3608(e)(5)) USC que requiere programas de HUD y actividades administrar en forma afirmativamente a más de las políticas de la ley de vivienda equitativa, se compromete a realizar al menos una actividad durante el período del contrato del contrato CDBG, afirmativamente para equidad de vivienda; Mientras que la Ciudad, se compromete a mantener escritas normas de conducta que cubre conflictos de interés y que rigen las acciones de sus empleados participan en la selección, concesión y administración de contratos. AHORA, POR LO TANTO, SER RESUELTO POR EL CONCEJALES DE LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE, TEXAS, QUE LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE ADOPTA LO SIGUIENTE: 1. Plan de Participación Ciudadana y Procedimientos de Quejas; 2. Política de la Sección 3; 3. Política de fuerza excesiva; 4. Política de la Sección 504 y Procedimientos de Quejas; 5. Plan de dominio limitado del inglés; 6. Política de Vivienda Justa; y 7. Política del Código de Conducta Pasado y aprobado el día ______ de ________________, 2019. CIUDAD DE LA PORTE ________________________________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde ATESTIGUAR: APROVADO POR: _____________________________________ _______________________________________ Lee Woodward, Secretario de la Ciudad Clark Askins, Abogado Asistente de la Ciudad THE CITY OF LA PORTE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES These complaint procedures comply with the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Local Government Requirements found in 24 CFR §570.486 (Code of Federal Regulations). Citizens can obtain a copy of these procedures at the City of La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-471-5020, during regular business hours. Below are the formal complaint and grievance procedures regarding the services provided under the CDBG project. 1. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the CDBG project, whether it is a proposed, ongoing, or completed CDBG project, may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the City, at City of La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, or may call 281-471-5020. 2. A copy of the complaint or grievance shall be transmitted by the City Administrator to the entity that is the subject of the complaint or grievance and to the City Attorney within five (5) working days after the date of the complaint or grievance was received. 3. The City shall complete an investigation of the complaint or grievance, if practicable, and provide a timely written answer to person who made the complaint or grievance within ten (10) days. 4. If the investigation cannot be completed within ten (10) working days per 3 above, the person who made the grievance or complaint shall be notified, in writing, within fifteen (15) days where practicable after receipt of the original complaint or grievance and shall detail when the investigation should be completed. 5. If necessary, the grievance and a written copy of the subsequent investigation shall be forwarded to the CDBG for their further review and comment. 6. If appropriate, provide copies of grievance procedures and responses to grievances in both English and Spanish, or other appropriate language. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE When requested, the City shall provide technical assistance to groups that are representative of persons of low- and moderate-income in developing proposals for the use of CDBG funds. The City, based upon the specific PUBLIC HEARING PROVISIONS For each public hearing scheduled and conducted by the City, the following public hearing provisions shall be observed: 1. Public notice of all hearings must be published at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled hearing. The public notice must be published in a local newspaper. Each public notice must include the date, time, location, and topics to be considered at the public hearing. A published newspaper article can also be used to meet this requirement so long as it meets all content and timing requirements. Notices should also be prominently posted in public buildings and distributed to local Public Housing Authorities and other interested community groups. 2. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents are a part of the potential service area of the CDBG project, vital documents such as notices should be published in the predominant language of these non-English speaking citizens. 3. Each public hearing shall be held at a time and location convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries and will include accommodation for persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities must be able to attend the hearings and the City must make arrangements for individuals who require auxiliary aids or services if contacted at least two days prior to the hearing. 4. A public hearing held prior to the submission of a CDBG application must be held after 5:00 PM on a weekday or at a convenient time on a Saturday or Sunday. 5. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, an interpreter should be present to accommodate the needs of the non-English speaking residents. The City shall comply with the following citizen participation requirements for the preparation and submission of an application for a CDBG project: 1. At a minimum, the City shall hold at least one (1) public hearing to prior to submitting the application 2. The City shall retain documentation of the hearing notice(s), a listing of persons attending the hearing(s), minutes of the hearing(s), and any other records concerning the proposed use of funds for three (3) years from closeout of the grant to the state. Such records shall be made available to the public in accordance with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. 3. The public hearing shall include a discussion with citizens as outlined in the applicable CDBG application manual to include, but is not limited to, the development of housing and community development needs, the amount of funding available, all eligible activities under the CDBG program, and the use of past CDBG contract funds, if applicable. Citizens, with particular emphasis on persons of low- and moderate-income who are residents of slum and blight areas, shall be encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs. Citizens shall be made aware of the location where they may submit their views and proposals should they be unable to attend the public hearing. 4. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, an interpreter should be present to accommodate the needs of the non-English speaking residents. The City must comply with the following citizen participation requirements in the event that the City receives funds from the CDBG program: 1. The City shall also hold a public hearing concerning any substantial change, as determined by CDBG, proposed to be made in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another again using the preceding notice requirements. 2. Upon completion of the CDBG project, the City shall hold a public hearing and review its program performance including the actual use of the CDBG funds. 3. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, for either a public hearing concerning substantial change to the CDBG project or for the closeout of the CDBG project, publish notice in both English and Spanish, or other appropriate language and provide an interpreter at the hearing to accommodate the needs of the non-English speaking residents. 4. The City shall retain documentation of the CDBG project, including hearing notice(s), a listing of persons attending the hearing(s), minutes of the hearing(s), and any other records concerning the actual use of funds for a period of three (3) years from closeout of the grant to the state. Such records shall be made available to the public in accordance with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. _______________________________________ ____________________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date LA CIUDAD DE LA PORTE PLAN DE PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA PROGRAMA DE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PROCEDIMIENTOS DE QUEJA Estos procedimientos de queja cumplen con los requisitos del Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) y los requisitos del gobierno local de Texas se encuentran en 24 CFR §570.486 (Código de Regulaciones Federales). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos en la Ciudad de La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-471-5020 en horario de oficina. A continuación se presentan los procedimientos formales de quejas y quejas relativas a los servicios prestados en el marco del proyecto CDBG. 1. Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamación sobre cualquiera de los servicios o actividades en relación con el proyecto CDBG, o si se trata de una propuesta, en curso o determinado proyecto CDBG, pueden durante las horas regulares presentar dicha queja o reclamo, por escrito a la ciudad, a 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, o puede llamar a 281-471-5020. 2. Una copia de la queja o reclamación se transmitirá por el Administrado de la Ciudad a la entidad que es encargada de la queja o reclamación y al Abogado de la Ciudad dentro de los cinco (5) días hábiles siguientes a la fecha de la queja o dia que la reclamación fue recibida. 3. La ciudad deberá complir una investigación de la queja o reclamación, si es posible, y dara una respuesta oportuna por escrito a la persona que hizo la denuncia o queja dentro de los diez (10) días. 4. Si la investigación no puede ser completada dentro de los diez (10) días hábiles anteriormente, la persona que hizo la queja o denuncia sera notificada, por escrito, dentro de los quince (15) días cuando sea posible después de la entrega de la queja original o quejas y detallará cuando se debera completar la investigación. 5. Si es necesario, la queja y una copia escrita de la investigación posterior se remitirán a la CDBG para su posterior revisión y comentarios. 6. Se proporcionara copias de los procedimientos de queja y las respuestas a las quejas, tanto en Inglés y Español, u otro lenguaje apropiado. ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA Cuando lo solicite, la Ciudad proporcionará asistencia técnica a los grupos que son representantes de las personas de bajos y moderados ingresos en el desarrollo de propuestas para el uso de los fondos CDBG. La Ciudad, en base a las necesidades específicas de los residentes de la comunidad en el momento de la solicitud, deberá determinar el nivel y tipo de asistencia. DISPOSICIONES AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Para cada audiencia pública programada y llevada a cabo por la Ciudad, se observarán las disposiciones siguientes de audiencias públicas: 1. Aviso público de todas las audiencias deberá publicarse al menos setenta y dos (72) horas antes de la audiencia programada. El aviso público deberá publicarse en un periódico local. Cada aviso público debe incluir la fecha, hora, lugar y temas a considerar en la audiencia pública. Un artículo periodístico publicado también puede utilizarse para cumplir con este requisito, siempre y cuando cumpla con todos los requisitos de contenido y temporización. Los avisos también deben ser un lugar prominente en los edificios públicos y se distribuyen a las autoridades locales de vivienda pública y otros grupos interesados de la comunidad. 2. Cuando se tenga un número significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés seran una parte de la zona de servicio potencial del proyecto CDBG, documentos vitales como las comunicaciones deben ser publicados en el idioma predominante de estos ciudadanos que no hablan ingles. 3. Cada audiencia pública se llevará a cabo en un momento y lugar conveniente para los beneficiarios potenciales o reales e incluirá alojamiento para personas con discapacidad. Las personas con discapacidad deben poder asistir a las audiencias y la Ciudad debe hacer los arreglos para las personas que requieren ayudas o servicios auxiliares en caso de necesitarlo por lo menos dos días antes de la audencia será publica. 4. Una audiencia pública celebrada antes de la presentación de una solicitud CDBG debe hacerse después de las 5:00 pm en un día de semana o en un momento conveniente en sábado o domingo. 5. Cuando un número significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés se registra para participar en una audiencia pública, un intérprete debe estar presente para dar cabida a las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. La Ciudad deberá cumplir con los siguientes requisitos de participación ciudadana para la elaboración y presentación de una solicitud para un proyecto CDBG: 1. Como mínimo, la Ciudad deberá tener por lo menos un (1) audiencia pública antes de presentar la solicitud. 2. La Ciudad conservará la documentación de la convocatoria(s) audiencia, un listado de las personas que asistieron a la audiencia(s) , acta de la vista(s), y cualquier otra documentación relativa a la propuesta de utilizar los fondos para tres (3) años a partir de la liquidación de la subvención para el Estado . Dichos registros se pondrán a disposición del público, de conformidad con el Capítulo 552, Código de Gobierno de Texas. 3. La audiencia pública deberá incluir una discusión con los ciudadanos como se indica en el manual correspondiente de aplicación CDBG, pero no se limita a, el desarrollo de las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, la cantidad de fondos disponibles, todas las actividades elegibles bajo el programa CDBG y el uso de fondos últimos contratos CDBG, en su caso. Los ciudadanos, con especial énfasis en las personas de bajos y moderados ingresos que son residentes de las zonas de tugurios y tizón, se fomentará a presentar sus opiniones y propuestas sobre el desarrollo de la comunidad y las necesidades de vivienda. Los ciudadanos deben ser conscientes de la ubicación en la que podrán presentar sus puntos de vista y propuestas en caso de que no pueda asistir a la audiencia pública. 4. Cuando un número significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés se registra para participar en una audiencia pública, un intérprete debe estar presente para dar cabida a las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. La Ciudad debe cumplir con los siguientes requisitos de participación ciudadana en el caso de que la Ciudad recibe fondos del programa CDBG: 1. La Ciudad celebrará una audiencia pública sobre cualquier cambio sustancial, según lo determinado por CDBG, se propuso que se hará con el uso de fondos CDBG de una actividad elegible a otro utilizando de nuevo los requisitos de notificación 2. Una vez finalizado el proyecto CDBG, la Ciudad celebrará una audiencia pública y revisara el desempeño del programa incluyendo el uso real de los fondos CDBG. 3. Cuando un número significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés se puede registra para participar en una audiencia pública, ya sea para una audiencia pública sobre el cambio sustancial del proyecto CDBG o para la liquidación del proyecto CDBG, publicará un aviso en Inglés y Español u otro idioma apropiado y se proporcionara un intérprete en la audiencia para dar cabida a las necesidades de los residentes. 4. La Ciudad conservará la documentación del proyecto CDBG, incluyendo aviso de audiencia(s), un listado de las personas que asistieron a la audiencia(s), acta de la vista(s), y cualquier otro registro concerniente al uso real de los fondos por un período de a tres (3) años a partir de la liquidación del proyecto al estado. Dichos registros se pondrán a disposición del público, de conformidad con el Capítulo 552, Código de Gobierno de _______________________________________ ____________________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha SECTION 3 POLICY In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 1701u the City of La Porte agrees to implement the following steps, which, to the greatest extent feasible, will provide job training, employment and contracting opportunities for Section 3 residents and Section 3 businesses of the areas in which the program/project is being carried out. A. Introduce and pass a resolution adopting this plan as a policy to strive to attain goals for compliance to Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting for Section 3 residents and businesses. B. Assign duties related to implementation of this plan to the designated Civil Rights Officer. C. Notify Section 3 residents and business concerns of potential new employment and contracting opportunities as they are triggered by CDBG grant awards through the use of: Public Hearings and related advertisements; public notices; bidding advertisements and bid documents; notification to local business organizations such as the Chamber(s) of Commerce or the Urban League; local advertising media including public signage; project area committees and citizen advisory boards; local HUD offices; regional planning agencies; and all other appropriate referral sources. Include Section 3 clauses in all covered solicitations and contracts. D. Maintain a list of those businesses that have identified themselves as Section 3 businesses for utilization in CDBG funded procurements, notify those businesses of pending contractual opportunities, and make this list available for general Grant Recipient procurement needs. E. Maintain a list of those persons who have identified themselves as Section 3 residents and contact those persons when hiring/training opportunities are available through either the Grant Recipient or contractors. F. Require that all Prime contractors and subcontractors with contracts over $100,000 commit to this plan as requirements and require that they submit reports as may be required by HUD to the Grant Recipient. G. Submit reports as required by HUD regarding contracting with Section 3 businesses and/or employment as they occur; and submit reports within 20 days of the federal fiscal year end (by October 20) which identify and quantify Section 3 businesses and employees. H. Maintain records, including copies of correspondence, memoranda, etc., which document all actions taken to comply with Section 3 regulations. As officers and representatives of the City of La Porte, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan, and become a party to the full implementation of this program. ___________________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date POLÍTICA DE LA SECCIÓN 3 Según 12 U.S.C. 1701u Ciudad de La Porte se compromete a implementar los siguientes pasos, que, en la mayor medida posible, proporcionará capacitación, empleo y oportunidades de contratación para los residentes de la sección 3 y sección 3 empresas de las zonas en que el proyecto lleva a cabo. A. Introducción y pase una resolución adoptando este plan como una política de esforzarse por alcanzar metas para el cumplimiento de las normas de la sección 3 por aumentar las oportunidades de empleo y contratación para empresas y residentes de la sección 3. B. Asignación de tareas relacionadas con la implementación de este plan al oficial designado de los derechos civiles. C. Notificar a sección 3 residentes y preocupaciones de negocio de potenciales nuevos empleos y oportunidades de contratación ya que se desencadenan por CDBG conceden premios mediante el uso de: audiencias públicas relacionadas con los anuncios, avisos públicos, anuncios de licitación y oferta documentos; notificación a organizaciones locales como las cámaras de comercio o la Liga Urbana; medios de publicidad local incluyendo señalización pública; proyecto área comités y consejos ciudadanos, las oficinas locales de HUD; organismos de planificación regionales; y todas las demás fuentes de referencia apropiadas. Incluir cláusulas de la sección 3 en todo cubierto las solicitudes y contratos. D. Mantener una lista de las empresas que se han identificado como sección 3 empresas para la utilización en las compras de CDBG financiado, notificar a las empresas de espera oportunidades contractuales y hacer esta lista disponible para las necesidades de adquisición de receptor de la beca general. E. Mantener una lista de aquellas personas que se identificaron como residentes de la sección 3 y en contacto con las personas cuando oportunidades de contratación y capacitación están disponibles a través del receptor de la beca o contratistas. F. Requiere que todos los primeros contratistas y subcontratistas con contratos sobre $100.000 comprometen este plan como parte de su contrato de trabajo. Monitorear el desempeño de los contratistas con respecto a los requerimientos de la sección 3 y requieren que presenten informes que se requieran por HUD al destinatario de la subvención. G. Presentar informes según los requisitos de HUD con respecto a la contratación con empresas de la sección 3 o empleo que se producen; y presentar informes dentro de 20 días del final del año fiscal federal (por el 20 de octubre) que identificar y cuantificar sección 3 empresas y empleados. H. Mantener los registros, incluyendo copias de correspondencia, memorandos, etc., que documentan todas las acciones adoptadas para cumplir con las normas de la sección 3. Como funcionarios y representantes de la Ciudad de La Porte, los abajo firmantes han leído completamente de acuerdo a este plan y ser parte de la plena aplicación de este programa. ___________________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha EXCESSIVE FORCE POLICY In accordance with 24 CFR 91.325(b)(6), the City of La Porte hereby adopts and will enforce the following policy with respect to the use of excessive force: 1. It is the policy of City of La Porte to prohibit the use of excessive force by the law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; 2. It is also the policy of City of La Porte to enforce applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. 3. City of La Porte will introduce and pass a resolution adopting this policy. As officers and representatives of City of La Porte, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan, and become a party to the full implementation of this program. _____________________________ ______________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date EXCESIVO DE LA FUERZA POLÍTICA Según 24 CFR 91.325(b)(6), la Ciudad de La Porte presente adopta y aplicará la siguiente política con respecto al uso de fuerza excesiva: 1.Es la política de la Ciudad de La Porte para prohibir el uso de fuerza excesiva por las agencias del orden público dentro de su jurisdicción contra cualquier individuo en manifestaciones de los derechos civiles no violentas; 2.También es la política de la Ciudad de La Porte para hacer cumplir leyes estatales y locales aplicables contra físicamente restricción de entrada o salida de un centro o un lugar que es objeto de estas manifestaciones de los derechos civiles no violentas dentro de su jurisdicción. 3.La Ciudad de La Porte a presentar y aprobar una resolución la adopción de esta política. Como funcionarios y representantes de Ciudad de La Porte, los abajo firmantes han leído completamente de acuerdo a este plan y ser parte de la plena aplicación de este programa. __________________________ _______________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha SECTION 504 POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION BASED ON HANDICAP AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES In accordance with 24 CFR Section 8, Nondiscrimination based on Handicap in federally assisted programs and activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5309), City of La Porte hereby adopts the following policy and grievance procedures: 1. Discrimination prohibited. No otherwise qualified individual with handicaps in the United States shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2. The City of La Porte does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. 3. The City of La Porte recruitment materials or publications shall include a statement of this policy in 1. above. 4. The City of La Porte shall take continuing steps to notify participants, beneficiaries, applicants and employees, including those with impaired vision or hearing, and unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the recipients that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of 24 CFR Part 8. 5. For hearing and visually impaired individuals eligible to be served or likely to be affected by the CDBG program, City of La Porte shall ensure that they are provided with the information necessary to understand and participate in the CDBG program. 6. Grievances and Complaints a. Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for City of La Porte to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance. b.Complaints should be addressed to: Lorenzo Wingate, City of La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-471-5020, who has been designated to coordinate Section 504 compliance efforts. c. A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations. d.A complaint should be filed within thirty (30) working days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation. e. An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a complaint. The investigation will be conducted by City Administrator. Informal but thorough investigations will afford all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint. f. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of resolution, if any, shall be issued by City Administrator, and a copy forwarded to the complainant with fifteen (15) working days after the filing of the complaint where practicable. g.The Section 504 coordinator shall maintain the files and records of the City of La Porte relating to the complaints files. h.The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the determination/resolution as described in f. above. The request for reconsideration should be made to the City of La Porte within ten working days after the receipt of the written determination/resolution. i. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. j. These procedures shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and assure that the City of La Porte complies with Section 504 and HUD regulations. ____________________________________________ ________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date SECCIÓN 504 POLÍTICA CONTRA LA DISCRIMINACIÓN BASADA EN DISCAPACIDAD Y PROCEDIMIENTO DE QUERELLAS Apartado 24 CFR 8, no discriminación basada en discapacidad en federalmente asistidos programas y actividades del Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano, sección 504 de la Rehabilitation Act de 1973, enmendada (29 U.S.C. 794) y 109 de la sección de la vivienda y el acto de desarrollo comunitario de 1974, según enmendada (42 U.S.C. 5309), la Ciudad de La Porte se adopta los procedimientos de política y quejas: 1. Discriminación prohibida. De lo contrario no individuo calificado con discapacidad en los Estados Unidos, únicamente por razón de su discapacidad, se excluirá de la participación en, ser negado los beneficios de o ser sujeto a discriminación bajo cualquier programa o actividad recibir Asistencia financiera federal del Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano (HUD). 2. La Ciudad de La Porte no discrimina por discapacidad en la admisión o acceso a, o tratamiento o empleo en, sus programas federalmente asistidos y actividades. 3. La Ciudad de La Porte publicaciones o materiales de reclutamiento incluirá una declaración de esta política en 1. encima de. 4. La Ciudad de La Porte tendrá seguir pasos para notificar a los participantes, beneficiarios, solicitantes y empleados, incluyendo aquellos con deterioro de la visión o audición y sindicatos u organizaciones profesionales tenencia colectiva acuerdos de negociación o profesionales con los destinatarios que no discrimina sobre la base de discapacidad en violación de 24 CFR parte 8. 5. Para personas con discapacidad visual y auditivos individuos elegibles que sirve o que puedan verse afectadas por el programa CDBG, la Ciudad de La Porte se asegurará de que cuentan con la información necesaria para entender y participar en el programa CDBG. 6. Quejas y denuncias a. Cualquier persona que cree que él o ella ha sido víctima de discriminación por discapacidad puede presentar una queja bajo este procedimiento. Es contra la ley de la Ciudad de La Porte para tomar represalias contra cualquier persona que presenta una queja o coopera en la investigación de una queja. b. Las quejas deben ser dirigidas a: Lorenzo Wingate, Ciudad de La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-471-5020 que ha sido designado para coordinar los esfuerzos de cumplimiento de la sección 504. c. Una queja debe ser presentado por escrito o verbalmente, contener el nombre y dirección de la persona que lo presenta y describir brevemente la supuesta violación de las normas. d. Una queja debe presentarse dentro de treinta 30 dias hábiles después de que el denunciante tenga conocimiento de la presunta violación. e. Una investigación, como puede ser apropiado, deberá seguir una presentación de una queja. La investigación será conducida por Administrador de la Ciudad. Investigaciones informales pero minuciosa brindará todas las personas interesadas y sus representantes, si los hubiere, una oportunidad de presentar pruebas pertinentes a una queja. f. Una determinación escrita en cuanto a la validez de la denuncia y la descripción de la resolución, si los hubiere, se expedirá por Administrador de la Ciudad y una copia enviada al demandante con quince 15 días de trabajo después de la presentación de la queja siempre que sea posible. g. Coordinador de la sección 504 deberá mantener los archivos y registros de laCiudad de La Porte relativas a los archivos de quejas. h. El demandante puede solicitar una reconsideración del caso en instancias donde él o ella está insatisfecha con la resolución determinación como se describe en f. anterior. La solicitud de reconsideración debe hacerse a las Ciudad de La Porte dentro de diez dias hábiles después de la recepción de la determinación y resolución escrito. i. El derecho de una persona a una resolución rápida y equitativa de la denuncia presentada a continuación no deberá ser deteriorada por la búsqueda de la persona de otros remedios como la presentación de una queja con el Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano de los Estados Unidos de la sección 504. Utilización de este procedimiento de quejas no es un requisito previo para la búsqueda de otros remedios. j. Estos procedimientos se interpretará para proteger los derechos sustantivos de las personas interesadas, para cumplir con normas de proceso debido apropiado y asegurar que la Ciudad de La Porte cumple con las regulaciones de la sección 504 y HUD. _______________________________________ ________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SAMPLE PLAN Name Grantee: City of La Porte Community Population: 33,080 LEP population: 7,751 (23.4%) Languages spoken: English 1) by more than 5% of the eligible population or beneficiaries and Spanish has more than 50 in number; or 2) By more than 1,000 individuals in the eligible population in the market area or among current beneficiaries Program activities to be accessible to LEP persons: X Public Notices and hearings regarding applications for grant funding, amendments to project activities, and completion of grant-funded project X Publications regarding CDBG application, grievance procedures, complaint procedures, complaint procedures, answers to complaints, notices, notices of rights and disciplinary action, and other vital hearings, documents, and program requirements Other program documents: Resources available to Grant Recipient: X Translation services: City will retain translation services upon request _________________________________________________________________ X Interpreter services: City will retain translation services upon request ____________________________________________________________________ Other resources: ____________________________________________________ Language Assistance to be provided: X Translation (oral and/or written) of advertised notices and vital documents for: City will provide translated documents upon request and retain services to accommodate populations with limited English proficiency._____________________________ X Referrals to community liaisons proficient in the language of LEP persons _ City will coordinate with Spanish-speaking community liasons as appropriate______________ X Public meetings conducted in multiple languages: _ City will conduct public meetings in multiple languages upon request.____________________ X Notices to recipients of the availability of LEP services: __ City will reference the availability of accommodations in public notices and post documents to accommodate LEP person in public buildings ________________ Other services: __________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ ___________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date PLAN DE MUESTRA DE DOMINIO LIMITADO DEL INGLÉS Nombre Grante: Ciudad de La Porte Población de la Comunidad: 33,080 LEP Población: 7,751 (23.4%) Idiomas Hablados: 3) En más del 5% de la población elegible o beneficiarios y tiene Inglés más de 50 en número; o Español 4) Por más de 1,000 individuos en la población elegible en el área del mercado o entre los beneficiarios actuales Las actividades del programa deben ser accesibles para las personas LEP: X Avisos públicos y audiencias con respecto a las solicitudes de fondos de la subvención, enmiendas a las actividades del proyecto y finalización del proyecto financiado mediante donaciones X Publicaciones sobre la solicitud de CDBG, procedimientos de quejas, procedimientos de quejas, procedimientos de quejas, respuestas a reclamos, avisos, avisos de derechos y medidas disciplinarias, y otras audiencias vitales, documentos y requisitos del programa Otros Documentos del Programa: __________________________________________________________________ Recursos disponibles para el beneficiario de subvención: X Servicios de Traducción: La Ciudad retendrá servicios de traducción a pedido X Servicios de intérprete: La Ciudad retendrá servicios de intérprete a pedido Otros recursos: ____________________________________________________ Asistencia de idiomas a ser proporcionada: X Traducción (oral y/o escrita) de anuncios publicados y documentos vitales para: La ciudad proporcionará documentos traducidos previa solicitud y retendrá los servicios para acomodar a las poblaciones con dominio limitado del inglés X Referencias a enlaces comunitarios competentes en el lenguaje de personas con LEP: La ciudad coordinará con los enlaces de la comunidad hispanohablante según corresponda_ X Reuniones públicas realizadas en múltiples idiomas _ La ciudad conducirá reuniones públicas en múltiples idiomas a pedido X Avisos a los destinatarios de la disponibilidad de los servicios LEP: La Ciudad hará referencia a la disponibilidad de acomodaciones en avisos públicos y documentos postales para acomodar a personas con LEP en edificios públicos Otros Servicios: _______________________________________ ___________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha FAIR HOUSING POLICY In accordance with Fair Housing Act, the City of La Porte hereby adopts the following policy with respect to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: 1. City of La Porte agrees to affirmatively further fair housing choice for all seven protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin). 2. City of La Porte agrees to plan at least one activity during the contract term to affirmatively further fair housing. 3. City of La Porte will introduce and pass a resolution adopting this policy. As officers and representatives of the City of La Porte, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan, and become a party to the full implementation of this program. ________________________________ ________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date POLÍTICA DE EQUIDAD DE VIVIENDA Conformidad con la ley de vivienda equitativa, Ciudad de La Porte presente adopta la siguiente política con respecto al afirmativo promover Feria de vivienda: 1. Ciudad de La Porte se compromete a afirmativamente más opción de vivienda para todas las clases protegidas siete (raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estatus familiar y origen nacional). 2. Ciudad de La Porte se compromete a plan de al menos una actividad durante la vigencia del contrato a afirmativamente más vivienda. 3. Ciudad de La Porte a presentar y aprobar una resolución la adopción de esta política. Como funcionarios y representantes de Ciudad de La Porte,los abajo firmantes han leído completamente de acuerdo a este plan y ser parte de la plena aplicación de este programa. ____________________________ ______________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha CODE OF CONDUCT/PROGRAM PROCUREMENT POLICY CITY OF LA PORTE, ADOPTED: CODE OF CONDUCT As a Grant Recipient of a federal or state grant contract (including CDBG), the City of La Porte shall avoid, neutralize or mitigate actual or potential conflicts of interest so as to prevent an unfair competitive advantage or the existence of conflicting roles that might impair the performance of the federal or state grant contract or impact the integrity of the procurement process. For procurement of goods and services, no employee, officer, or agent of the City of La Porte shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal or state grant funds (including CDBG) if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict could arise if the employee, officer or agent; any member of his/her immediate family; his/her partner; or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract. No officer, employee, or agent of the City of La Porte shall solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors or firms, potential contractors or firms, or parties to sub-agreements, except where the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal intrinsic value. Contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, or invitations for bids or requests for proposals must be excluded from competing for such procurements. For all other cases, no employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of the state, or of a unit of general local government, or of any designated public agencies, or subrecipients which are receiving federal or state grant funds (including CDBG), that has any grant-related function/responsibility, or is in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from the federal or state grant activity. The conflict of interest restrictions and procurement requirements identified herein shall apply to a benefitting business, utility provider, or other third party entity that is receiving assistance, directly or indirectly, under a federal or state grant contract or award, or that is required to complete some or all work under the federal or state grant contract in order to meet any National Program Objectives. Any person or entity including any benefitting business, utility provider, or other third party entity that is receiving assistance, directly or indirectly, under a federal or state grant contract or award (including CDBG), or that is required to complete some or all work under the federal or state grant contract in order to meet a National Program Objective, that might potentially receive benefits from the federal or state grant award may not participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal or state grant funding. Any alleged violations of these standards of conduct shall be referred to the City of La Porte appear to have occurred, the offending employee, officer or agent shall be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to dismissal or transfer; where violations or infractions appear to be substantial in nature, the matter may be referred to the appropriate officials for criminal investigation and possible prosecution. ________________________________ ________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor Date CÓDIGO DE CONDUCTA / POLÍTICA DE ADQUISICIÓN DE PROGRAMAS CIUDAD DE LA PORTE, ADOPTADO: CÓDIGO DE CONDUCTA Como beneficiario de una subvención de un contrato de subvención federal o estatal (incluido CDBG), la Ciudad de La Porte evitará, neutralizará o mitigará los conflictos de interés reales o potenciales a fin de evitar una ventaja competitiva desleal o la existencia de roles contradictorios que puedan perjudicar la el rendimiento del contrato de subvención federal o estatal o afecta la integridad del proceso de adquisición. Para la adquisición de bienes y servicios, ningún empleado, funcionario o agente de la Ciudad de La Porte participará en la selección, adjudicación o administración de un contrato respaldado por fondos de subvención federales o estatales (incluido CDBG) si él o ella tiene un real o aparente conflicto de intereses. Tal conflicto podría surgir si el empleado, oficial o agente; cualquier miembro de su familia inmediata; su compañero; o una organización que emplea o está a punto de emplear a cualquiera de las partes indicadas en este documento, tiene un interés financiero o de otra índole o un beneficio personal tangible de una empresa considerada para un contrato. Ningún funcionario, empleado o agente de la Ciudad de La Porte solicitará o aceptará propinas, favores o cualquier cosa de valor monetario de contratistas o empresas, posibles contratistas o empresas, o partes de sub-acuerdos, excepto cuando el interés financiero no sea sustancial o el regalo es un artículo no solicitado de valor intrínseco nominal. Los contratistas que desarrollan o redactan especificaciones, requisitos, declaraciones de trabajo o invitaciones para presentar ofertas o solicitudes de propuestas deben ser excluidos de la competencia para tales adquisiciones. Para todos los demás casos, ningún empleado, agente, consultor, funcionario o funcionario elegido o designado del estado, o de una unidad del gobierno local general, o de cualquier agencia pública designada, o subbeneficiarios que reciben fondos de subvención federales o estatales (incluyendo CDBG), que tiene cualquier función / responsabilidad relacionada con las subvenciones, o que está en condiciones de participar en un proceso de toma de decisiones o de obtener información interna, puede obtener un interés o beneficio financiero de la actividad de subvención federal o estatal. Las restricciones de conflicto de intereses y los requisitos de adquisición identificados en este documento se aplicarán a un negocio beneficiario, proveedor de servicios u otra entidad externa que esté recibiendo asistencia, directa o indirectamente, bajo un contrato o adjudicación de subvención federal o estatal, o que se requiera para completar algunos o todos trabajan bajo el contrato de subvención federal o estatal para cumplir con los Objetivos del Programa Nacional. Cualquier persona o entidad incluyendo cualquier empresa beneficiaria, proveedor de servicios públicos u otra entidad externa que esté recibiendo asistencia, directa o indirectamente, bajo un contrato o adjudicación de subvención federal o estatal (incluido CDBG), o que se requiera para completar una parte o todo el trabajo en virtud del contrato de subvención federal o estatal para cumplir un objetivo del programa nacional, que podría recibir beneficios de la subvención federal o estatal no puede participar en la selección, adjudicación o administración de un contrato respaldado por fondos federales o estatales. Cualquier presunta violación de estas normas de conducta se remitirá a la Fiscalía de la Ciudad de La Porte. Cuando aparezcan violaciones, el empleado, agente o agente infractor estará sujeto a medidas disciplinarias, que incluyen, entre otros, el despido o la transferencia; cuando las infracciones o infracciones parecen ser de naturaleza sustancial, el asunto puede remitirse a los funcionarios apropiados para su investigación penal y posible enjuiciamiento. ____________________________ _______________________ Louis Rigby, Alcalde Fecha REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Mayor Rigby & Councilperson Bill Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Bentley Account Number: Department: City Council Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Mayor Rigby has brought forward nomination of Pat McCabe to fill an open position as Alternate 2 on the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment left vacant by the resignation of Charles Crittenden in April. The Council received Mr. McCabe May 1. The unexpired term ends August 31, 2019. The Board has seven members filling two-year terms; two additional appointments have terms ending this August and the other four end in even-numbered years. La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment 7 appts. 2-yr. terms Pos. 1 Chester Pool through 8/31/2020 Pos. 2 Thomas Deen through 8/31/2020 Pos. 3 Rod Rothermel through 8/31/2020 Pos. 4 Dennis Oian through 8/31/2020 Pos. 5 Nettie Warren through 8/31/2019 Alt. 1 Phillip Hoot through 8/31/2019 Alt. 2 - Open through 8/31/2019 Sec. 106-86. - Organization. Modified There is hereby created a board of adjustment consisting of five regular members and two alternates (alternate position 1 and alternate position 2) who are citizens of the city and who are not members of the city council or the city planning and zoning commission, each to be appointed by the city council for a term of two years and removable for cause by the appointing authority upon written charges and after a public hearing. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term becomes vacant for any cause, in the same manner as the original appointment was made. All cases to be heard by the zoning board of adjustment shall be heard by a minimum of four members. The two alternate members are required to attend all meetings in the same manner as the regular members of the board. Alternate members shall not vote unless filling an absence of a regular member or the chairman. If a regular member or the chairman is absent from a meeting, alternate position 1 shall take his place. If a second regular member and/or the chairman is absent from a meeting, alternate position 2 shall take his place. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move the nomination of Pat McCabe to an open position as Alternate 2 on the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested:June 10, 2019 Requested By: Source of Funds: N/A Mayor Rigby Department: City Council Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: N/A Budgeted Item: YesNo SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Mayor Rigby has brought forward the nomination of Mark Goodwin to fill an open positionon the La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Board of Directors/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors left vacant by the passing of J. J. Meza. The Council received Mr. Goodwin’s application on May 10. The unexpired term ends August 31, 2019. The TIRZ #1 Board has seven City-appointed members filling two-year terms (all TIRZ appointments are appointed to the Authority in the same positions, per Ord. 2000-2457); three additional City appointments have terms ending this August and the other three end in even-numbered years. La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Board of Directors–7 City appts. (1 ea. LPISD & Harris County) – 2-yr. terms Pos. 1 - Peggy Antone – through 8/31/2019 Pos. 2 - Barry Beasley – through 8/31/2020 Pos. 3 - Alton Porter – through 8/31/2019 Pos. 4 - Horace Leopard – through 8/31/2020 Pos. 5 - Doug Martin – through 8/31/2019 Pos. 6 – open (Meza)– through 8/31/2019 Pos. 7 - Chester Pool – through 8/31/2020 Pos. 8 - David Janda - LPISD appt. Pos. 9 - - Harris County appt. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move the nomination of Mark Goodwin to an open position on the La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ #1) Board of Directors/La Porte Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: 015/033 Requested By: Don Pennell 01598927009150 Department: Public Works Account Number: 03370715319150 $100,000 Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Budgeted: $ 50,000 $93,570 Amount Requested: $ 45,770 Exhibits: Engineers Proposal with Opinion of Probable Construction Cost Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION At the March 23, 2019, Council meeting, th proposal for design was requested for the 7 Street Widening-Concrete Pavement and Sidewalk construction, . rd Two recent projects similar in scope that were successfully completed are Pine Bluff and 3 Street Paving and Drainage. Both were designed by Cobb Fendley. Staff requested Cobb Fendley provide an and proposal for design. The proposal and estimate of probable cost in this of $5,290,000. The engineers estimate of probable cost to construct is $4,584,260.13; engineering services for design proposal are $505,363.00; and it will be $82,735.00 for construction materials testing; totaling rd $5,172,358.13 for the estimated project cost. The materials testing was derived from the 3 Street Project rd proposal plus 10 percent. Actual spent for materials testing during the 3 Street project was $39,583.00. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL th Move to include the South 7 Street Improvements in the 2019-20 Capital Improvement Budget and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cobb Fendley for the survey phase of work at $45,770 and preliminary engineering report phase at $93,570. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date May 22, 2019 Mr. Don Pennell Public Works Director City of La Porte rd 2963 North 23 Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Re: Proposal for Professional Engineering Services for th 7 Street Paving and Drainage Improvements - Revision 1 Dear Mr. Pennell: Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. (CobbFendley) is pleased to submit this proposal to provide th Professional Engineering Services for 7Street Paving and Drainage Improvements in La Porte, Texas. CobbFendley proposes to provide the Scope of Services and Compensation as outlined in the attached Exhibit A and B. If this proposal is agreeable to you, please indicate your acceptance by signing in the space provided below and return one copy to us for our file. The opportunity to propose professional survey and engineering service to the City of La Porte is appreciated and we look forward to serving you on this project. Please advise if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, This proposal accepted by: COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS Charles M. Eastland, P.E. Signature Vice President – Regional Manager Print Name Attachments Title Date of Authorization 1920 Country Place Parkway, Suite 310 | Pearland, Texas 77584 | office 281.993.4952 | fax 281.993.4952 | www.cobbfendley.com ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ ¸¸ 5 5 T. IS EX . TM '' S 42 P. O PR . TM '' S 48 ST B W Rev. 01/01/2017 810 Highway 6 S, Suite 111 Otten Consulting Group, Inc. Houston, TX 77079 www.statereview.com Tele (713) 975-1029 TAS Review/Inspection Order Form Fax (713) 785-7769 admin@statereview.com Project Name: Project ABNumber: (if registered with TDLR) TDLR FilingFee may bepaiddirectly online or by combinedfee whensubmitting toOCG. Fee Schedule 123 Inspection TDLR Filing Review Periodic Construction CostTotal Fee FeeFeeInspection Under $50,000$175$350$375$275 300 50,000-199,999175375400 200,000-499,999175400425325 500,000-999,999175450475350 1,000,000-4,999,999175500600375 5,000,000-9,999,999175650750425 10,000,000-14,999,999175800800650 15,000,000-and up175Contact OCG for fee Pre-Project InspectionContact OCGfor fee TDLR Late Project Filing Fee$300 Application must be accompanied by payment in full.Total 1 One-Time Filing Fee of $175 is required online with TDLR or with OCG submittal. RAS# 00000149 2 Planreview fee includes preliminary plan reviews (prior to registration) and technical assistance throughout the design phase. 3 Periodic inspections serve to eliminate potential violations during construction. Please include the following: AB Project Registration form If project has been registered online include one copy of Registration Confirmation page. One complete set of construction documents - submitted within (20) twenty days of issuing project along with proof of submission form (for licensed design professionals only). Payment in full for requested services. Please include TDLR filing Fee for projects not yet registered. Please make checks payable to: Otten Consulting Group, Inc. Reduce or eliminate costly TAS violations. Contact OCG for the following essential compliance services: Pre-Project Inspection: OCG survey of existing facilities prior to finalizing intended scope of work. TAS requirements for alterations typically increase scope of work. Identify these requirements and locations of accessibility compliance with a Pre- Project Inspection. Contact OCG to schedule a Pre-Project Inspection. Preliminary Reviews: Prior to final construction documents, email your project to techinfo@statereview.com for preliminary reviews, or contact OCG for hardcopy pickup no charge. Periodic Inspections: Elements such as noncompliant plumbing and surface slopes that are commonly overlooked during the construction phase add unnecessary costs to a building or facility budget. With a periodic inspection, potential violations may be identified and corrected before a final inspection. Avoid having to redo newly constructed areas for TAS violations that could have been addressed before project completion. Periodic inspections offer peace of mind. Responsibility for compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 469 is placed upon the design professional with overall responsibility for aproject, and/or the Owner of afacility. Plan Reviews shall not be construed as acceptance of responsibility for such compliance byOtten Consulting Group, Inc., or anyof its accessibility specialists or employees. Otten financial liability is limited to fees paid for Plan Reviews and Inspections. All fees are non-refundable. Reports cannot bereleased until all fees are paid in full. I hereby Authorize Otten Consulting Group, Inc., to perform requested services for the referenced project. Owner / Agent Design Professional X Authorized Signature Date Telephone Fax TAS FORM A-1/17 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: Requested By: Mayor Louis R. Rigby Department: City Council Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Ordinance 2019-3745 Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Canvassing of the May 4, 2019, general election races occurred at the May 10 and 13, 2019 meetings. Section 2.08 of the City Charter provides that at the first meeting of the Council after canvassing the general election, City Council shall select one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term or until a successor is appointed and has qualified. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor, or in the case of a ma absence or disability, the Mayor Pro Tem shall act as Mayor until a successor is elected and has qualified or until the Mayor is again able to assume the duties of the office. rder the Councilpersons have joined the Council. Councilperson Nancy Ojeda has served as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2018-2019 year and Councilperson Bill Bentley was the next newmember to join the Council after her. dinance naming the member elected. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move the nomination of ___________________ to and adoption of Ordinance 2019-3745 in support of same. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] ORDINANCE NO. 2019-3745 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2019, THROUGH MAY 31, 2020, OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AND HAS QUALIFIED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby elects ____________________________ to serve as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of La Porte, Texas, for the period June 1, 2019, through May 31, 2020, or until a successor has been appointed and has qualified. Section 2. The Mayor Pro Tem shall serve in such office during said term, and pursuant to the Charter of the City of La Porte shall during the vacancy, absence or disability of the Mayor have all powers and duties of the Mayor of the City of La Porte during such vacancy, absence or disability of the Mayor. The Mayor Pro Tem shall act as Mayor until a successor is elected and has qualified or until the Mayor is again able to assume his duties of office, as the case may be. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites, and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 10th day of June, 2019. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS ____________________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ___________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Mayor Rigby Department: City Council Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Following the May 4 election, there is one position for a Councilperson to be appointed to each of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and the Fiscal Affairs Committee, and as an alternate to the Drainage and Flooding Committee. For the Fiscal Affairs Committee, Councilperson Nancy Ojeda is currently serving as the Alternate to move to the open position and then to select a new Alternate. The draft motion below is worded to reflect that. Should a Councilperson object to this, they may wish to visit with the Mayor in advance of the meeting, or could move to amend the motion. or until the member is no longer a Councilperson. For each position in turn, the Mayor will accept nominations and then take a voteor accept a nominee by unanimous consent. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move the nomination of Councilperson ____________ to an open position on the La Porte Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] Move the nomination of Councilperson ____________ to the Alternate position on the La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] Move the nomination of Councilperson ____________ to the Alternate position on the La Porte Fiscal Affairs Committee. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Councilpersons Martin, Gillett, & Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Bentley Account Number: Department: City Council Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: N/A Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Councilperson Martin has brought forward the nomination of Councilperson Gillett to fill an open position on the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Board. The unexpired term ends August 31, 2019. The Board has seven members filling two- year terms; three additional positions have terms ending this August and the other three end in even-numbered years. Fire Control, Prevention & Emergency Medical Services District Board 7 appts. - 2-yr. terms Patrick McElroy through 8/31/2019 Open (Eldridge) through 8/31/2019 Danny Campise through 8/31/2020 Thomas Dye, III through 8/31/2020 Johnny Jones through 8/31/2020 Ronald Nowetner through 8/31/2019 Dewey Walls, Jr. through 8/31/2019 ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move the nomination of Steve Gillett to an open position on the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District Board. \[A nomination does not require a second.\] REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Councilmembers Garza, Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Lunsford, and Bentley Account Number: Department: City Council Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION This item is placed on the agenda by Councilmembers Garza, Lunsford, and Bentley. This agenda item is to discuss ways to modify all ordinances and zoning categories to regulate any new warehouse and/or distribution center establishment in La Porte. One option would be to require a Conditional Use Permit for any new warehouse. This option would mean that each warehouse proposal would need to be reviewed and voted on by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. Any ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances would first need to be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission and would require final approval from City Council. The graph below is the results a Facebook survey conducted by Councilmember Garza. City staff was not involved in the preparation on this survey and cannot attest to the survey design or method of distribution. Regardless of the location or any other circumstances, I do not want to see another warehouse being built in La Porte for many years. 375 350 325 300 275 250 225 200 175 150 125 100 75 50 25 0 Strongly AgreeAgreeI Don't CareDisagreeStrongly Disagree Councilpersons Lunsford and Bentley are co-sponsors for the item. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Provide direction on possible option(s) for amending the Code Ordinances regulating establishing new warehouses and/or distribution centers in La Porte. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 CouncilpersonsGarza, Lunsford Source of Funds: Requested By: and Bentley Account Number: Department: City Council Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: None Budgeted Item: YesNo SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Councilperson Garza provided an agenda request in writing for the following, “It is our belief that our constituents would be better served if we fostered an improved working relationship with the LPISD Board of Trustees. We would like to ask city staff to being speaking with representatives from LPISD in order to arrange for a joint workshop between the City Council and the LPISD Board of Trustees in order to discuss items of mutual concern. We ask that city staff specifically provide us with suggested times and places for such a workshop, in addition to a list of agenda items that the LPISD Trustees would like included in the meeting.” Councilpersons Lunsford and Bentley are co-sponsors for the item. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Councilmembers Garza, Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Lunsford, and Bentley Account Number: Department: City Council Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: Yes No Exhibits: Current Massage Parlor Ordinance Current Massage Parlor Application SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Councilperson Garza provided an agenda request in writing for the following \[proposed changes or additions are in red and underlined\], This petition is intended to make it harder to operate a brothel under the guise of a legitimate business by amending Ord. No. 2015-3598 Sec. 22-418 to convert the permit issued to a conditional use permit. The original language of Ord. No. 2015-3598 Sec. 22-418 is listed below, with amendments notated. Ord. No. 2015-3598 Sec. 22-418. - Issuance of conditional massage business permits. The director of planning and development shall issue a massage business permit within 30 days of receipt of the application unless he finds that: (1) The correct permit fee has not been tendered to the city, and in the case of check or bank draft, honored with payment upon presentation; (2) The operation, as proposed by the applicant, if permitted, would not comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the city's building, zoning and health regulations; (3) The applicant, if an individual, or any of the stockholders holding more than ten percent of the stock of the corporation, or any of the officers and directors, if the applicant is a corporation, or any of the partners, including limited partners, if the applicant is a partnership, or the holder of any lien of any nature on the business and/or equipment used therein; and the manager or other person principally in charge of the operation and affairs of the business, or any employees, have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or was placed on deferred adjudication for such offense, unless such conviction occurred at least five years prior to the date of the application; (4) The applicant has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statements of fact in the permit application or in any document required by the city in conjunction therewith; (5) The applicant has had a massage business, masseur or other similar permit or license denied, revoked or suspended by the city or any other state or local agency within five years prior to the date of application; (6) The applicant, if an individual, or any of the officers and directors if the applicant is a corporation, or any of the partners, including limited partners, if the applicant is a partnership, and the manager or other person principally in charge of the operation of the business, is not over the age of 18 years. (7) Before any permit shall be issued under this article by the director of planning and development, the chief of police shall first sign his approval for the application. Please reference Ord. No. 2019-xxxx Sec. xx-xxx for the conditions imposed on any business applying for this permit. Ord. No. 2019-xxxx Sec. xx-xxx Conditions for Conditional Massage Business Permit Any permit issued under this section can be revoked at any time for violations including, but not limited to the following: (1) Failure to adhere to and meet all the requirements necessary to apply for the permit initially. (2) Failure to adhere to the following operational requirements: a) A massage establishment may only operate between the hours of 8:00 A.M to 9:00 P. M. each day. b) Outside windows of a massage establishment shall be transparent and the view from the outside into the lobby/waiting area shall be unobstructed. c) All doors shall remain unlocked during normal business hours. 1) A place of business where a licensed massage therapist practices as a solo practitioner in a manner consistent with the applicable provisions of Section 455. 155 of the Texas Occupations Code, as amended, is exempt from this regulation. d) Signage which provides a hotline number for sex trafficking victims must be displayed. e) At no time shall a massage establishment provide a residence or dwelling to accompany this occupancy. f) Licenses issued by the State for the establishment and the people working in it who are required to have a State license must be displayed and easily viewable with the lobby or waiting area. g) A peace officer appointed or employed by a law enforcement agency of this state, or a licensed Code Enforcement Officer employed by the City, may enter without delay the premises of a massage establishment pursuant to Sections 455. 104 and 455.353 of the Texas Occupations Code. 1) If entry and access to the premises of the massage establishment is denied or delayed, entry shall be made under authority of a warrant to inspect the massage establishment. h) door. i) A massage establishment may not have an ATM located inside the business structure. j) A massage establishment may not have a sign which is visible from the outside of the building which flashes or changes colors. Councilpersons Lunsford and Bentley are co-sponsors for the item. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Section 22.418 of Ordinance 2015-3598, concerning issuance of conditional massage business permits. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Phone:281.470.5073 CityofLaPorte Planning&DevelopmentDepartment Fax:281.470.5005 604W.FairmontPkwy. MASSAGE BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION www.laportetx.gov LaPorte,TX77571 1.BUSINESSINFORMATION:DATEOFSUBMITTAL:____________________________________ ADDRESSWHEREBUSINESSISTOBECONDUCTED:______________________________________________________________ PHONENUMBERS(ALL)WHEREBUSINESSISTOBECONDUCTED: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HCADPARCELNO(s)13digitTaxID(s):________________________________________________________________________ PROPERTYLEGALDESCRIPTION:_____________________________________________________________________________ NEWBUILDINGEXISTINGBUILDINGBUSINESSNAME:___________________________________________ STYLE/TYPEOFMASSAGE:_________________________________________________________________________________ PROPOSEDUSEOFBUILDING:_______________________________________________________________________________ 2.BUILDINGOWNERINFORMATION: BUILDINGhb9w͸{NAME:___________________________________________PHONE:_____________________________ EMAIL:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAILINGADDRESSOFBUILDINGOWNER:_____________________________________________________________________ 3.BUSINESSOWNERCONTACTINFORMATION: BUSINESSOWNERSHIP:INDIVIDUALPARTNERSHIPCOORPORATION hb9w͸{NAME:________________________________________TITLE:___________________________________ PHONE1:____________________________________________PHONE2:__________________________________ FAX:_______________________________________EMAIL:____________________________________________________ NOTESTOAPPLICANT: NOTAVALIDPERMITUNTILBUSINESSOWNERISNOTIFIEDOFAPPROVALANDALLAPPLICABLEFEESAREPAIDINFULL. PERMITFEE$75.00(NONREFUNDABLE) IHEREBYCONSENTTOUNRESTRICTEDACCESS/INSPECTIONDURINGBUSINESSHOURSBYCITYPERSONNEL. AUTHORIZEDSIGNATURE:____________________________________DATE:______________________ IHEREBYSWEAR,UNDERPENALTYOFPERJURY,THATTHEINFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISAPPLICATIONISTRUE& CORRECT. ATHORIZEDSIGNATURE:_____________________________________DATE:_______________________ NAME OF EMPLOYEE: _________________________BUSINESS NAME: ________________________________ *PlanningDepartmentisresponsiblefordocumentcollection.AllpaperworkwillbeverifiedbyPoliceDepartment. 4.APPLICATIONCHECKLIST&SUPPORTINGDOCUMENTATION(MUSTCOMPLETEFOREVERYEMPLOYEE): COMPLETEITEMS1THRU3OFAPPLICATION ALLSTATEMENTSSIGNED&DATED COPYOFALLMASSAGEI9w!tL{͸{LICENSE,MASSAGETHERAPYESTABLISHMENTLICENSE,ANDNAMESANDRESIDENCE ADDRESSESFORMANAGEROROTHERPERSONSPRINCIPALLYINCHARGEOFOPERATIONOFTHEBUSINESS,ANDFORALLMASSEURS ANDEMPLOYEESINTHEBUSINESS. PERSONALINFORMATIONCONCERNINGTHEAPPLICANT,IFANINDIVIDUAL;ANDCONCERNINGEACHSTOCKHOLDERHOLDING MORETHAN10%OFTHESTOCKOFTHECOORPORATION,ANDEACHOFFICERANDDIRECTOR,IFAPPLICANTISACOORPORATION,AND CONCERNINGTHEPARTNERS,INCLUDINGLIMITEDPARTNERS,IFTHEAPPLICANTISAPARTNERSHIP;ANDTHEHOLDEROFANYLIEN,OF ANYNATURE,UPONTHEBUSINESSAND/ORTHEEQUIPMENTUSEDTHEREIN;ANDCONCERNINGTHEMANAGEROROTHERPERSON PRINCIPALLYINCHARGEOFTHEOPERATIONOFTHEBUSINESS.NOTAPPLICABLE COPYOFVALIDTEXASISSUEDI.D.&(2)FRONTFACINGЋͼЋͼPHOTOGRAPHS WRITTEN10YEARHISTORYOFBUSINESSOWNERINCLUDINGANYANDALLLICENSES,DENIEDPERMITS,REVOKED&SUSPENDED LICENSES,ETC. COPYOFALLCRIMINALARRESTS,FULLYDISCLOSEINGTHEJURISDICTIONINWHICHARRESTEDORNOTAPPLICABLE. RD COMPLETESETOFFINGERPRINTS(LAPORTEPOLICEDEPARTMENT;3001N.23ST.;LAPORTETX77571) LISTNAME,ADDRESS,PHONE#OF3HARRISCOUNTYRESIDENTS18OROLDERTOSERVEASCHARACTERREFERENCES. (NORELATIVESORBUSINESSASSOCIATES) 1._____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2._____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3._____________________________________________________________________________________________ FURNISHCOPYOFTEXASSALES&USETAXCERTIFICATE CityofLaPorteOfficeuseonly: COMPLETEAPPLICATION&DOCUMENTSRECEIVEDBY:_____________________________________________________ CURRENTZONINGPERMITFORTHISESTABLISHEMENT:PERMIT#____________________________________________ LaPortePoliceDepartmenttoverifyalldocumentstobetrueandcorrect. APPROVEDDENIEDBY:CHIEFOFPOLICE:_______________________________________________DATE:______________________ APPROVEDDENIEDBY:BUILDINGOFFICIAL:_____________________________________________DATE:______________________ APPROVEDDENIEDBYPLANNINGDIRECTOR:_____________________________________________DATE:______________________ COMMENTS:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POLICEDEPARTMENTLICENSENO.______________________ PLANNINGDEPARTMENTBUSINESSLICENSENO.______________________ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: June 10, 2019 Source of Funds: Gen. fund/election budget Requested By: CSO through Mayor Rigby Department: Account Number: 001-6067-510-6004 Amount Budgeted: $30,000 Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: None Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Per Section 32.093 of the Texas Election Code, compensation of election judges and clerks shall be fixed by the governing body of a political subdivision. In the past, election workers were compensated at rates ranging from $10.00-$15.00 per hour based on title of position. (Election judges are compensated an additional $25.00 for delivery of equipment on election night per Section 32.092(a).) All election workers are trained on all aspects of their election duties. Should an election judge not be able to perform their duties, the alternate judge is required to do so. If an alternate judge is not able to perform their duties, an election clerk will be named as the alternate judge. Election workers are notified of the rate of pay at the time of their appointment. Staff believes they all perform essential functions and must conduct the elections with the highest possible integrity and attention to detail. Current per hour rates (there is no additional amount paid to or change in normal pay rate for a City of La Porte employee performing election duties): Early Voting Deputy Clerk, City Hall or ITC - $10.00 Election Day Judge, City Hall or ITC - $14.00 Election Day Alternate Judge, City Hall or ITC - $12.00 Election Day Clerks, City Hall or ITC - $10.00 Early Voting Ballot Board Judge - $14.00 Early Voting Ballot Board clerk - $14.00 Central Counting Judge - $15.00 For consistency and impartiality to all of the election workers, staff requests that compensation be fixed at a rate of $15.00 per hour for all hourly payments to election workers for elections conducted by the City of La Porte, whether for La Porte only or for joint elections handled with or for other entities. ELECTION CODE TITLE 3. ELECTION OFFICERS AND OBSERVERS CHAPTER 32. ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS SUBCHAPTER E. COMPENSATION Sec. 32.091. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES AT POLLING PLACE. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an election judge or clerk is entitled to compensation for services rendered at a precinct polling place at an hourly rate not to exceed the amount fixed by the appropriate authority, which amount must be at least the federal minimum hourly wage. A judge or clerk may be compensated at that rate for services rendered under Section 62.014(c). (b) A judge or clerk may not be paid for more than one hour of work before the polls open, except for payment made for work under Section 62.014(c). In a precinct in which voting machines are used, a judge or clerk may not be paid for more than two hours of work after the time for closing the polls or after the last voter has voted, whichever is later. (c) For a primary or runoff primary election, the minimum hourly rate is the greater of the maximum rate provided by Subsection (a) or, if the election officer attended a training program as provided by Subchapter F, $7. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 728, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1349, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1316, Sec. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Sec. 32.092. COMPENSATION FOR DELIVERING ELECTION RECORDS AND SUPPLIES. (a) The election judge or clerk who delivers the precinct election records, keys to ballot boxes or other election equipment, and unused election supplies after an election is entitled to compensation for that service in an amount not to exceed $25. (b) If more than one election officer delivers the records, keys, and unused supplies, the presiding judge shall determine how the amount fixed for the service is to be allocated among the officers. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Sec. 32.093. AUTHORITY FIXING COMPENSATION. The compensation of election judges and clerks shall be fixed by the following authority: (1) for an election ordered by the governor or a county authority, the commissioners court; (2) for an election ordered by an authority of a political subdivision other than a county, the political subdivision's governing body; and (3) for a primary election, the county executive committee of the political party holding the primary. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 211, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. Sec. 127.005. PRESIDING JUDGE OF COUNTING STATION. d) The presiding judge is entitled to compensation at the same rate as a precinct presiding judge, except that the counting station judge is entitled to a minimum compensation of five hours' pay regardless of the amount of time worked. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Move to fix the hourly rate of election workers at $15.00. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date Council Agenda Item June 10, 2019 7 (a)Receive report of the La Porte Drainage and Flooding Committee Meeting Councilmember Jay Martin