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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council LOUIS R. RIGBY CHUCK ENGELKEN Mayor Mayor Pro Tem BRANDON LUNSFORD Councilmember District 2 Councilmember At Large A BILL BENTLEY BRENT Mc CAULLEY Councilmember District 3 Councilmember At Large B THOMAS GARZA TREY KENDRICK Councilmember District 4 Councilmember District 1 JAY MARTIN Councilmember District 5 NANCY OJEDA Councilmember District 6 6 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE JANUARY 25, 2021 The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021, 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, Brandon Lunsford, Brent McCaulley, Trey Kendrick, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza (left at 6:01 p.m.), Jay Martin, Nancy Ojeda Councilpersons attending remotely: None 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. Mayor Rigby reminded Councilperson Garza The Mayor reminded Councilperson Garza that he had the opportunity to attend the meeting electronically and could go to his office in City Hall. Councilperson Garza said he was exempted from wearing a face covering for medical reasons and would not be wearing one. The Mayor asked the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Councilperson Garza. Councilperson Garza moved that the Council oppose , which he termed as illegal. The motion did not receive a second and was not considered. Councilperson Garza was escorted from the room. 2. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Clark Askins Assistant City Attorney, and pledges were led by Mayor Rigby. 3.PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS a.Recognition of City employees for years of service. \[Louis R, Rigby, Mayor\] b.Recognition of Flor Vasquez as Employee of the Fourth Quarter 2020. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] c.Recognition of Johnny Morales as Employee of the Year for 2020 \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] d.Recognition of Kristin Gauthier as Manager of the Year for 2020 \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] 4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.) There were no speakers. 5.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.) a.Approve the minutes of the January 11, 2021, City Council meeting. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] b. Corporation Board of Directors. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Page 1 of 3 January 25, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes c. Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors/La Porte Development Authority. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] d.Adopt Resolution 2021-35 in support of legislation presented by the Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network, permitting its Board of Managers to set its wireless fee in its annual budget. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] e.Award Bid #21007 - Bulk Fuel Contract to Sun Coast Resources Inc. as a primary vendor and A.J. Hurt Inc.- Reladyne as a secondary vendor, with annual expenditure not to exceed annual budgeted amounts. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] f. Approve the three- (3-) year contract renewal with Adobe Cloud Software Suite through Insight Public Sector, in the amount of $24,042.21, paid annually. \[Grady Parker, IT Manager\] g.Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Port of Houston Authority for provision of emergency medical services at the Barbour's Cut and Bayport Terminals, for a 36-month period. \[Lisa Camp, EMS Chief\] h.Approve Quote #717217-2-7 to Daktronics under BuyBoard Contract #592-19 in the amount of $89,130.00, to purchase two digital messaging signs for La Porte. \[Kristin Gauthier, Emergency Management Coordinator\] i.Approve reallocation of $11,994.00 in CRF funds from the FEMA Public Assistance Program 25% match to the Emergency Household Assistance Program. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\] j. Award bid #21008 to Hancock Pools, Inc. in the amount of $558,535 for renovations to San Jacinto Pool, with a contingency amount of $55,854, for a total authorization of $614,389. \[Rosalyn Epting, Director of Parks & Recreation\] Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Kendrick; the motion was adopted, 8-0. 6. STATUTORY AGENDA a.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2021-3816, calling the May 1, 2021, general election for the purpose of electing the City Council positions of Mayor, Councilperson-District 2, and Councilperson-District 3. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\] Councilperson Kendrick moved to adopt Ordinance 2021-3816, calling the May 1, 2021, general election for the purpose of electing the City Council positions of Mayor, Councilperson-District 2, and Councilperson-District 3; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. b.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding conceptual plan for Pecan Park Improvements. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] The Mayor announced this item was removed from consideration at the request of the City Manager. c.Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding Spencer Highway Fence Project. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] Councilperson Bentley moved the adoption of Option 2; there was no second and the motion was not considered. Councilperson Martin moved the adoption of Option 2; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. d. Review report and provide direction to administrative staff in connection with design of Bayside Terrace Drainage Improvements project. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\] Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works, indicated the engineer has found a flat valve would not be effective and said that staff was not recommending a back flow preventer, as well as noting that staff was recommending alternative 2. Councilperson Martin moved to adopt Alternative 2; the motion was seconded by Councilperson McCaulley; the motion was adopted, 8-0. Page 2 of 3 January 25, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes 7.REPORTS a.Receive report on the La Porte Development Corporation Board meeting. \[Councilperson Nancy Ojeda\] Councilperson Ojeda reported the Board met and approved an enhancement grants for Boats, Etc. 8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, January 28 Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting, February 8 City Council meeting, February 8 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, February 18 City Council meeting, February 22 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, February 25 City Manager Corby Alexander said there were no reports. 9.COUNCIL COMMENTS Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of community interest; and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy from the Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken. Councilpersons congratulated all the employees recognized this evening, thanking them for their service; expressed pleasure about the fencing going up on the other side of Spencer Highway; noted looking forward to hearing more of the Pecan Park plan; shared concern living areas, over the increased EMS calls; thanked Parks Director Ros Epting for excellent management of the vaccine event; congratulated Michael Dolby and Finance on the award they received recently, for the eighth year in a row; thanked the Council for the Bay Terrace drainage project; and asked that the decorative street lights on Main Street be checked, as some have been reported as being out; ADJOURN Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. _______________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Page 3 of 3 January 25, 2021, Council Meeting Minutes REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Billy Stoker, General Manager Department: Bay Forest Golf Course Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Ord. 2021-3818 clean & marked version Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION With the onset of COVID-19, Bay Forest Golf Course has experienced an extreme Staff has been forced to block off several tee times throughout the day to avoid running out of carts and not being able to provide a cart for later tee times. With the increase in osing out on additional revenue and is causing a potential high expenditure expense in replacing batteries and more wear and tear on the golf course. Revenue loss comes in different forms. With fewer tee times available on a daily basis to avoid running out of carts, staff blocks off eight (8) tee times per day. With the pushed to the max. Our batteries come with a factory warranty of 25K amp hours. When the 25K amp hours are surpassed, Bay Forest will be responsible for the cost of replacing the batteries. Currently, to replace a set of batteries, the cost is $965 per cart. Finally, with the increase in cart traffic, the golf course is taking on more wear and tear as well. Currently, Bay Forest does is only $2 more than a shared cart fee. If a customer elects to ride, they will typically share the cart fee of $30. With two persons per cart, each person will pay the shared cart fee of $15 plus tax each. If each tee time has a foursome, there will only be two carts in the group. With the excessive single cart request, it is not uncommon to see four carts in a group now and results in the loss of revenue of $30 in one group. If a fee. This fee will be implemented when golfers require/request a single cart. After contacting other golf courses in the area, staff has found some golf courses are charging a single cart fee and some are not. For example, Memorial Park is not charging a single cart fee, but require any single carts not leave the cart path and hoping this will eliminate players wanting the single cart. Eagle Point in Mont Belvieu does not allow single cart riders. an additional $11, Timber Creek charges $26, Pasadena charges $26, Moody Gardens charges $18 and Texas City charges $30. As of January 25, 2021, Bay Forest golf cart fleet amp hours range 15,054 hours to 16,897 hours and 4,404 miles to 4,886 miles. The golf carts are 26 months old and are not scheduled to be replaced until they reach 48 months old in November of 2022. With these AMP hours, Bay Forest carts are well over half the warranty hours. Staff is hopeful the AMP hours can make it through the three year anniversary and avoid having to pay for batteries. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Adopt Ordinance 2021-3818 to increase single cart rider fees. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date ORDINANCE NO. 2021 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 PARKS AND RECREATION APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY ADJUSTING SINGLE CART RIDER FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, TEXAS: Section 1: That Appendix of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall hereinafter read as follows: Article II. Golf Course 50- (a) User fees for golf carts (regular rate) 31(a) (1) 18 holes, double ..... 30.00 (2) Nine holes, double ..... 18.00 (3) Nine holes, single ..... 12.00 25.00 (4) 18 holes, single ..... 17.00 Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 3: Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the ____ day of FEBRUARY, 2021. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: Lee Woodward, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____ Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 2021-3818 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 50 PARKS AND RECREATION APPENDIX A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY ADJUSTING SINGLE CART RIDER FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 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, TEXAS: Section 1: That Appendix of the Code of Ordinances, La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended and shall hereinafter read as follows: Article II. Golf Course 50- (a) User fees for golf carts (regular rate) 31(a) (1) 18 holes, double ..... 30.00 (2) Nine holes, double ..... 18.00 (3) Nine holes, single ..... 12.00 (4) 18 holes, single ..... 25.00 Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by this ordinance. Section 3: Should any section or part of this ordinance be held unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, or the application to any person or circumstance for any reasons thereof ineffective or inapplicable, such unconstitutionality, illegality, invalidity, or ineffectiveness of such section or part shall in no way affect, impair or invalidate the remaining portions thereof; but as to such remaining portion or portions, the same shall be and remain in full force and effect and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Tx. eeting 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 5. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the ____ day of FEBRUARY, 2021. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: Lee Woodward, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____ Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 001- General Fund Source of Funds: Requested By: Shelley Wolny, Treasurer Department: Finance 001-6145-515-5007 Account Number: $53,000.00 Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: $53,095.50 Exhibits: Hugh L. Landrum & Associates Contract Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Harris County Appraisal District has the responsibility of appraising all taxable property within the City of La Porte and provides the values for the annexed and taxable portion of each industrial property. The un-annexed portions of these industrial properties (located in the Battleground and Bayport Industrial Districts, which are adjacent to the City jurisdictional boundary lines) are - payments pursuant to Industrial District Agreements between the City and industrial companies. The firm of Hugh L. Landrum Associates, Inc. has appraised the industrial district properties for the City of La Porte since 1968 and has provided these and other professional services in a completely satisfactory manner. The City entered into contract with Hugh L. Landrum & Associates in 2001 for a three year term in the amount of $46,170.00 per year, which automatically renewed on a year-to-year basis after the end of the three-year term. The proposed contract covers a four (4) year period at $53,095.50 per year, which is a $6,925.50 or 15% increase. The contracted amount for services with Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. has not increased in the past 20 years. Staff believes that the proposed 15% increase is warranted and represents a very reasonable amount considering all the changes in the tax laws during that time period, as well as, the increase in the number of companies participating in Industrial District Agreements with the City. conduct industrial property valuations for HCAD, so the City is able to obtain the information directly from the appraiser. Since Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. are skilled in such matters and have the scientific and technical knowledge in respect toappraisals and valuations of industrial properties, staffwould like to continue our relationship with them. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve an agreement with Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. for appraisal and other services for calendar years 2021 through 2024 and each year thereafter until said contract is terminated. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date STATE OF TEXAS § § § KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: § COUNTY OF HARRIS § WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, have determined that it would be prudent and in the best interest of the City that said City procure the services of expert consultants skilled in the matter of appraisal and valuation of properties covered by Industrial District Agreements in said City's Industrial Districts to compile appraisals and furnish data and information to the City for the determination of equalized values of such properties as compared with other property valuations in said City for the calendar years 2021 through 2024 and for each year thereafter as set forth herein, and for the assessment of said properties in accordance with their respective Industrial District Agreements with the City for the calendar years 2021 through 2024 and each respective year thereafter, and for the preparation and handling of any future Industrial District Agreement between the City and any member of industry; and WHEREAS, the firm of Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. has appraised the Industrial District properties for the City of La Porte under Contract from 1968 and is currently under contract to provide professional services relating to said properties; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find, adjudicate and determine that the firm of Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc., of Houston, Texas, is skilled in such matters and has scientific and technical knowledge with respect to appraisals and valuation of such properties and many years experience in the matter of appraising and valuing such properties and handling Industrial District Contracts, and the firm's President, Hugh L. Landrum, Jr. is certified by the State of Texas both as a Registered Professional Engineer and a Registered Professional Appraiser; and 1 WHEREAS Hugh L. Landrum, Jr., President of the firm of Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. has proposed to the City of La Porte that another Contract be entered into between his firm and City of La Porte; now IT IS THEREFORE AGREED by and between the City of La Porte, Texas acting herein by its duly authorized Mayor and City Council, FIRST PARTY, and Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. of Houston, Harris County, Texas, SECOND PARTY, as follows: I. SECOND PARTY agrees to compile a complete list of appraised values for all properties covered by Industrial District Agreements and subject to Industrial District payments to the City of La Porte, Texas, said appraised values to be as of January 1, of each year of this contract, starting with the year 2021; and it is hereby understood by BOTH PARTIES that the initial values for budgeting purposes will be available by July 31 of each year covered by this contract. The final values on all properties will be presented to FIRST PARTY by October 1 of each year covered by this contract or as soon thereafter as reasonably practicable. II. SECOND PARTY further agrees to work with the Harris County Appraisal District to apprise them of the area of each industrial plant that has been annexed by the City of La Porte and, therefore, subject to their assessment and a City ad valorem tax. This will apply to newly annexed areas of the City as well. III. SECOND PARTY also agrees to prepare a summary report for the City's Director of Finance or other designated representative each year, said report to show each industr final total value for land, improvements, and personal property, the amount subject to ad valorem tax and the amount of the taxes, and the value subject to "in-lieu of taxes" payment and the amount of the "in-lieu of taxes" payment. SECOND 2 PARTY shall also provide a brief explanation of each property and any changes that may be useful in the operation of the City and/or budget planning. IV. SECOND PARTY will maintain a complete set of files at its work site, which will contain for each property under contract, at a minimum, a copy of the executed contract, copy of metes and bounds descriptions, copy of maps, notification of change of address or change of owner. V. SECOND PARTY further agrees to cooperate with the City Administration and the City's Tax Assessor-Collector in any other area where SECOND PARTY'S expertise may be beneficial to them in fulfilling the responsibilities of their jobs, including, but not limited to the the preparation and handling of any future Industrial District contracts entered into by the City with a member of industry, as well as assisting with the the re-tion. VI. IT IS ALSO FURTHER AGREED BY SECOND PARTY that in the event SECOND PARTY'S proposed values are protested by the owners or representatives of the property, SECOND PARTY will at its own expense furnish expert testimony in the courts of Harris County, Texas to defend the proposed values. VII. SECOND PARTY agrees that its relationship with the City of La Porte is strictly limited to that of an independent contractor and that the City of La Porte will in no way be obligated or indebted to said SECOND PARTY, or its agents, servants, or employees, for salaries, expenses, materials, or other charges except only as herein specifically otherwise provided. 3 VIII. IT IS FURTHER AGREED BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES that this Contract will be automatically renewed on a year-to-year basis unless written notice of termination is given by either party at least thirty (30) days before the end of the primary term or any renewal term thereof or unless another contract is signed by the PARTIES. Changes in the scope of work and/or fees may be made annually by addendum to this contract signed by both PARTIES. IX. IT IS FURTHER DISTINCTLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED by both parties hereto, that if any word, phrase, sentence, paragraph, or provision of this contract shall be for any reason declared or adjudicated to be invalid, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portion thereof. X. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the skilled services, technical knowledge, and experience of SECOND PARTY in performance of the obligations devolving upon such PARTY hereunder; and in consideration of the information given and assistance furnished by SECOND PARTY to the City in the undertaking to calculate Industrial District Taxes and "in-lieu of taxes" payments for each calendar year covered by this contract beginning with the year 2021, and the preparation and handling of the Industrial Agreements, including, but not limited to the re-negotiation of the contract with industry prior to its expiration; FIRST PARTY agrees and obligates itself to compensate SECOND PARTY by payment to SECOND PARTY, of the sum of FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND AND NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS & 50/100 ($53,095.50) for each calendar year of 2021, 2022 2023 & 2024 as covered under this contract as set out herein starting with the year 2021. XI. 4 IT IS AGREED between the City of La Porte and Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. that if funds are not appropriated to continue the function performed by Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. in this Agreement and for the payment of the charges hereunder, the City of La Porte may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. that this Agreement has been terminated. The City of La Porte agrees to give thirty (30) days written notice to Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. that the Agreement is terminated and to pay to Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. all charges incurred through the end of that period. THE EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT by the Mayor is authorized by vote of the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas and entered upon the Minutes of such Council. EXECUTED IN SEVERAL DUPLICATE ORIGINALS by order of the Mayor and City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas on this the _____ day of _____________, 2021. CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS BY _________________________________ Louis Rigby, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary HUGH L. LANDRUM & ASSOC., INC. BY _______________________________ Hugh L. Landrum, Jr., President 5 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 Source of Funds: Requested By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor Department: City Council Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Budgeted Item: Yes No Contract with LPISD for May 1, 2021 election SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION This item is for the annual Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Independent School District for their general election for the LPISD Board of Trustees. The agreement has been approved by the LPISD Board. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract between the City of La Porte and the La Porte Independent School District for their general election for the LPISD Board of Trustees. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 Source of Funds: N/A Requested By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor Department: City Council Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: None Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION PZoning Commissioners serve a term of office that or when his/her successor has been appointed and qualified. Councilperson McCaulley has nominated Joe Mock for the At-Large B Commissioner seat. City Development Code - Sec. 106-62. - Membership and structure. (a) The city planning and zoning commission shall consist of nine members, to be appointed as follows: a member from each of the six council districts, a member for each of the two at-large positions (At-Large A and At-Large B), and a member for the mayoral seat, who shall be the chairman. All members are required to be resident citizens and qualified voters of the city. The term of the six members from the six council districts shall coincide with the term of office of the councilperson for the said district. The term of office for each at-large member shall coincide with the term of office of Councilperson At-Large A and Councilperson At-Large B, respectively. The term of office for the chairman shall coincide with the term of office of the mayor of the city. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose position becomes vacant for any cause in the same manner as the original appointment was made. (b) Each district member who is appointed shall be a resident of the district from which he or she is appointed at the time of his appointment and continuously throughout his/her tenure in office. (c) The term of each member shall terminate on August 30 of the year in which the term expires, or when his/her successor has been appointed and qualified. (d) The planning and zoning commission shall elect a vice-chairman from its membership. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Consider the appointment of Joe Mock to the At-Large B Position on the Planning and Zoning Commission. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 Source of Funds: 003 Utility CIP Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director Department: Public Works Account Number: 003-7085-533-5110 Amount Budgeted: $90,000.00 Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: $78,852.00 Exhibits: Equipment and Labor Quote, Sole Source Letter, Budgeted Item: Yes No Standardization of Pumping Equipment Memo SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Identified in FY20-21 Capital Improvement Projects was a project to replace a 3- pump electrical motor control cabinet and one submersible pump at East La Porte Lift Station 1A. For several years Public Works have been working to standardize pumping equipment at all sewage lift stations throughout the City. Flygt (flight) Pumps and Controllers have a reputation as a leader in the submersible pump industry. Hahn Equipment will provide and install the pump and motor control center and offer start-up services to result in a turnkey project. Hahn Equipment of Houston is the authorized sole source distributor and service center in the region for Flygt products. Sole source purchases are recognized as exempt from the normal bidding process. Staff recommends approval of the purchase and installation of this equipment from Hahn Equipment Company, Inc. for $71,852.00. Also, staff requests $7,000.00 as project contingency for a total expenditure of $78,852.00 Benefits: Project follows current standardization plan. Standardization of equipment eliminates the expense to replace existing pump rails in the wet well. Flygt pumps offer an unmatched 5 year product warranty. Equipment replacement provides increased reliability while decreasing maintenance costs. Liabilities: Delay of the replacement could result in equipment failures. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approval or other action to award the purchase and installation of Triplex Multi- smart motor control center and one Flygt submersible pump from Hahn Equipment Company Inc. for a cost of $71,852.00 and a project contingency of $7,000.00. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date H AHN E QUIPMENT C O., I NC. 5636 KANSAS HOUSTON, TX 77007 PHONE # 713-868-3255 FAX # 868-9725 ATTN: Billy Brooks QUOTE #:18152 COMPANY: City of La Porte FROM: David Hasson DATE: January 13, 2021 RE: RFQ Triplex Control with Multismart Controller HAHN EQUIPMENT CO., INC. is pleased to submit to City of La Porte, the following proposal for pumping equipment: ITEM NO. 1: One (1) - 304SS Triplex NEMA 4X Control Panel, 460V/3 phase/35HP, Multismart controller with 2 float backup. Also Includes Floats and Transducer. Includes Labor and Material to remove old MCC 1 year including modem and antennas. PRICE FOR ITEM NO. 1: $38,407.00 ITEM NO. 2: One (1) - FLYGT Model NP3202, 8-inch discharge, electric submersible sewage pump(s) complete with 35 H.P., 460 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz, 1150 RPM motor, Impeller No 642, with 50' of 7 conductor SPC cable with installation onto existing FLYGT rail system. PLEASE VERIFY CABLE LENGTH REQUIRED PRICE FOR ITEM NO. 2: $33,445.00 TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED ABOVE: $71,852.00 Note: Pump2it SCADA access is $650.00 per year after the first year. Year begins on date of install. Above pricing does not include any piping, or valves. No bypass pumping is included in above price. Bypass to be done by others. F.O.B.: Houston, Texas. Prices quoted good for thirty (30) days and are exclusive of any applicable taxes or duties. SHIPMENT: Estimated delivery is 10-12 weeks after receipt of written purchase order and approval drawings unless other delivery requirements are agreed upon in writing. TERMS OF PAYMENT: Net 30 from the date of the invoice, with approved credit CONTRACT CONDITIONS: Conditions outlined on the Company's standard general condition form, which is enclosed with this proposal, shall apply to and constitute a part of this proposal. Sincerely, HAHN EQUIPMENT CO., INC. David Hasson Sales Representative Page 1 of 2 General Standard Conditions I. ACCEPTANCE This proposal is subject to acceptance by the Purchaser within 30 days. Prices are subject to change without notice; all quotations whether published or special prices automatically expire 30 days from date of quotation, if not canceled prior to that time by another quotation or by a notice of cancellation, and are automatically canceled without notice simultaneously with the date of a price change. Acceptance of this quotation is limited to the terms hereof and Seller hereby objects to different or additional terms unless accepted by Seller in writing. No acceptance of this proposal by the Purchaser and no purchase order for any of the machinery offered in this proposal shall create any contract between Seller and Purchaser or be binding in any way upon Seller until such acceptance or purchase order is approved in writing by an executive officer of the Seller. II. WARRANTY As the distributor for various manufacturers, the Seller is dependent upon representation and promises made by these manufacturers as to quality of material, performance data, and delivery schedules. The Seller will pass on to the Purchaser warranties, which may be available from the manufacturer of the products, involved. In addition to any applicable warranties that may be passed on to the Purchaser, the Seller will warrant items of original manufacture of the seller for six (6) months after date of shipment against defects in material and workmanship. All warranty claims must be maid in a timely fashion by written notice to the Seller and the Seller or manufacturer involved shall have the option of requiring the return of the defective part, transportation prepaid to establish the claim. The Seller shall not be held liable for of the said equipment, or its use, whether based upon warranty, contract or negligence, shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment as herein provided and upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate. The Seller shall not in any event be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. III. TITLE The Seller will deliver the equipment F.O.B. cars or trucks at point of shipment and such delivery will constitute delivery to the Purchaser. Title and risk of loss of the equipment shall pass to the Purchaser at this point. IV. INSURANCE The Purchaser shall bear all risk of loss or damage to the machinery after delivery and shall provide and maintain adequate insurance against loss or damage by fire or other causes to the machinery during the time between delivery and final payment in an amount fully protecting the Seller. Loss or damage by fire or other causes within such period shall not relieve the Purchaser from his obligation to pay the purchase price in full. V. TERMS Terms are net cash upon shipment or notification that we are ready to ship. Prorata payments shall become due and payable as partial shipments are made hereunder. Payment within thirty (30) days will be considered the same as cash pending approval of credit. These terms apply to partial as well as complete shipments. On orders over $50,000.00 or as specifically stated on our proposal, special payment terms may be required. These terms are normally included with our proposal and are as stated in the Terms & Conditions form of the manufacturer involved. There is no cash discount given for cash or prompt payment unless specifically agreed upon in writing. VI. TAXES The Purchaser shall pay to the Seller, in addition to the purchase price, the amount of all sales, use, privilege occupation, excise or other taxes, federal, state, local, or foreign which the Seller is required to pay in connection with furnishing goods or services to the Purchaser. VII. FREIGHT Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, all equipment is quoted F.O.B. shipping point. The Purchaser shall pay to the Seller in addition to the purchase price, freight charges, which may be required in shipping the equipment from the point of manufacture or storage to the cluded in the quotation, then the Purchaser shall pay to the Seller, in addition to the purchase price, any amount by which transportation charges may be increased, either by reason of increased transportation rates or because of a change in the method of transportation. VIII. PRICE AND ADJUSTMENT The following clauses are applicable to the extent they are referred to elsewhere in this proposal. Selection of price adjustment clause is based upon the proposed shipping date for the equipment offered. Clause 1: The prices named herein are not subject to any change from the prices in effect on the date the order is accepted. Clause 2: The prices named herein will be adjusted to the prices in effect at time of shipment. Clause 3: The prices named herei policy or as otherwise stated in the proposal. IX. SHIPPING DATES The time for shipment given herein is approximate and is estimated from the date of receipt of order with complete manufacturing information and approval of drawings as may be necessary. The Seller relies upon the information supplied by various manufacturers and will endeavor to maintain quoted shipment times but the Seller will not be liable for any for any special, indirect or consequential damages arising from delay in shipment, irrespective of the reason therefore. X. CANCELLATION The Purchaser may cancel his order only upon written notice and payment to the Seller of reasonable and proper cancellation charges including administrative and engineering expense and loss of profits. XI. RESTOCKING No merchandise may be returned to the Seller without its written consent and shipping instructions being first obtained. Restocking charges will be provided upon request for the particular item involved and will be as determined by the equipment manufacturer. Page 2 of 2 INTEROFFICE MEMO TO: Cherell Daeumer, Purchasing Manager FROM: Ray Mayo, Public Works Director CC: Lorenzo Wingate, Asst. Public Works Director Robert Banks, Utility Superintendent DATE: 12-9-2020 RE: Standardization of Flygt Pumps Over the last 15 years, The Utilities Division has integrated Flygt submersible pumps into each City wastewater rehabilitation project. Standardization of equipment is beneficial as same size equipment is easily interchangeable throughout the system. Pump rails and discharge flanges are standardized to allow fast pump replacement when needed. Stocking same-brand repair parts is another benefit. The Flygt pumps have been put to the test in our collection system and wastewater plant and offer several features; an un-matched 5 year warranty a non-clogging impeller / has a self-cleaning design Impeller that chops debris / this reduces stoppages in the system High-chrome iron impeller and wear plate / provides longer life high efficiency high reliability For these reasons we prefer to continue the current standardization plan with Flygt submersible pumps. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 N/A Source of Funds: Requested By: Jason Weeks, Asst. City Mgr. Department: Administration/CMO N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Ordinance 2021-3817 Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION On May 10, 2010, the City of La Porte City Council approved Ordinance 2010-3248 the Ordinance provided tax incentives, designated a liaison for communication with interested parties, and nominated INVISTA S.a r.l. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project. This designation terminated on June 1, 2015 and the City has not nominated another project. Texas Enterprise Zone Program is an economic development tool that allows local communities to partner with the state of Texas to encourage job creation and capital investment in economically distressed areas. Local communities can nominate a new or expanding business as an "enterprise project." Approved projects are eligible to apply for state sales and use tax refunds on qualified expenditures. The level and amount of refund depends on the capital investment and jobs created at the qualified business site. Eric Geisler with Economic Incentive Services, LLC has been working with INEOS USA, LLC on a project which they are requesting the City nominate this project as a Texas Enterprise Project. Mr. Geisler will be present at the public hearing to provide details about the job creation and capital investment of his client, INEOS USA, LLC. This public hearing is part of the nomination process. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input on the consideration of a City ordinance nominating the qualified business site located at 1230 Independence Parkway, La Porte, Harris County, Texas, 77571, to the Economic The major changes between the proposed Ordinance and the Ordinance approved in 2010 is as follows: Nomination of a new company (INEOS USA, LLC) The City may provide enhanced municipal services to businesses now includes special public transportation routes or reduced fares The City may provide improvements to housing including: 1) low-interest loans for housing rehabilitation, improvements, or new construction, or 2) transfer of abandoned housing to individuals or community groups. The City may provide business and industrial development services now includes low-interest loans for business and use of surplus school buildings or other underutilized publicly owned facilities as small business incubators. Changed the liaison designee from Stacey Osborne to the City Manager for communication and negotiations with the EDT through the Bank and Enterprise Projects. The term of the Ordinance is five (5) years and terminates on March 2, 2026. Following the public hearing, staff ask that City Council approve Ordinance 2021-3817 liaison for communication with interested parties, and nominating INEOS USA, LLC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) through the Economic Development Bank (Bank) as an Enterprise Project (Project). If the ordinance is passed, INEOS USA, LLC will be nominated as an Enterprise Project and they will be eligible to apply for State tax abatements. There is no monetary contribution or negative financial consequences to the City for participating in the nomination of an enterprise zone project. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Hold public hearing on Enterprise Zone Ordinance and then approve Ordinance 2021-3817 Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code, providing tax incentives, designating the City Manager as the liaison for communication with interested parties and nominate INEOS USA, LLC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Project. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date ORDINANCE N O.2021-3817 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTES PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, CHAPTER 2303, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE; PROVIDING TAX INCENTIVES, DESIGNATING A LIAISON FOR COMMUNICATION WITH INTERESTED PARTIES, AND NOMINATING INEOS USA, LLC, TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM DIVISION THROUGH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK AS AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. W HEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas (City) desires to create the proper economic and social environment to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in severely distressed areas of the city and to provide employment to residents of such area; and W HEREAS, the project or activity is not located in an area designated as an enterprise zone; and W HEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Government Code, Act herein), INEOS USA, LLC has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise project, for the qualified business site located at 1230 Independence Parkway, La Porte, Harris County, Texas 77571; and W HEREAS, the City finds that INEOS USA, LLC meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City on the grounds that it will be located at the qualified business site, will create a higher level of employment, economic activity, and stability; and W HEREAS, a public hearing to consider this ordinance was held by the City Council on February 8, 2021; N OW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS THAT: Section 1: The City nominates INEOS USA, LLC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division through the Economic Development Bank as an enterprise project Section 2: The following local incentives, at the election of the La Porte City Council, are or will be made available to the nominated project or activity of the qualified business: a) The City may abate taxes on the increase in value of real property improvements and eligible personal property that is located in a designated enterprise zone. The level of abatement shall be based upon the extent to which the business receiving the abatement creates jobs for qualified employees, in accordance with the City of La Porte Tax Abatement Policy, and with qualified employee being defined by the Act. b) The City, upon approval of a project by the La Porte Development Corporation, may provide an Economic Development Sales Tax (Type B 4B) contribution. c) The City may provide local sales tax refunds and other tax deferrals, refunds or incentives allowed under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. d) The City may provide Tax Increment Financing. e) The City may provide Freeport Exemption. f) The City may provide regulatory relief to businesses, including: 1) zoning changes or variances; 2) exemptions from unnecessary building code requirements, impact fees, or inspection fees; or 3) streamlined permitting. c) The City may provide enhanced municipal services to businesses, including: 1) improved police and fire protection; 2) institution of community crime prevention programs; or 3) special public transportation routes or reduced fares. d) The City may provide improvements in community facilities, including: 1) capital improvements in water and sewer facilities; 2) road repair; or 3) creation or improvement of parks. e) The City may provide improvements to housing, including: 1) low-interest loans for housing rehabilitation, improvement, or new construction; or 2) transfer of abandoned housing to individuals or community groups. f) The City may provide business and industrial development services, including: 1) low-interest loans for business; 2) use of surplus school buildings or other underutilized publicly owned facilities as small business incubators; 3) provision of publicly owned land for development purposes, including residential, commercial, or industrial development; 4) creation of special one-stop permitting and problem resolution centers or ombudsmen; or 5) promotion and marketing services. g) The City may provide job training and employment services to businesses, including: 1) retraining programs; 2) literacy and employment skills programs; 3) vocational education; or 4) customized job training. Section 3: The enterprise zone areas within the City are reinvestment zones in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 312. Section 4: The City of La Porte City Council directs and designates its City Manager liaison to communicate and negotiate with the EDT through the Bank and enterprise project(s) and to oversee zone activities and communications with qualified businesses and other entities in an enterprise zone or affected by an enterprise project. Section 5: The City finds that INEOS USA, LLC meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds: (a.) INEOS USA, LLC since it will be engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business at a qualified business site with enterprise zone and at least thirty-five percent (3 employees will be residents of an enterprise zone, economically disadvantaged individuals, or veterans; and (b.) There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation between public, private, and neighborhood entities in the area; and (c.) The designation of INEOS USA, LLC as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area. Section 6: The enterprise project shall take effect on the date of designation of the enterprise project by EDT and terminate on March 2, 2026. Section 7. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and clause of this ordinance has been separately considered and passed by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been separately passed without any other provision; and if any provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitutional, for any cause, it shall not impair or affect the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone. Section 8. 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 Texas 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 9. This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage and approval. P ASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _________ day of February 2021. _____________________________ Louis R. Rigby, Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Lee Woodward, City Secretary Approved as to form: _____________________________ Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 n/a Source of Funds: Requested By: Corby Alexander, City Mgr. Department: Administration/CMO n/a Account Number: n/a Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: n/a Exhibits: Foundation Information, Proclamation, Budgeted Item: Yes No Photo & Diagram of Monument, Photos of Five Points location & Aerial SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION La Portian U.S. Army Private First Class Matthew Keith Guyon tragically passed away on June 4, 2020. He was stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado. Matthew was born May 16, 2001 in Omaha, Nebraska to John & Milissa Guyon. He Katelyn Pacheco of Ft. Campbell, Tennessee. He had a precious girlfriend, Joselyn Salcedo of Aurora, CO, whom he was building a beautiful relationship with. Also, he is survived by his grandmother, Marlene Guyon of Universal City, TX and a host of aunts, uncles and many cousins. While growing up, Matthew was an active volunteer. He received multiple Presidential Volunteer Service awards including the Gold award. He was co-recipient of the American Red Cross Rising Star award. He volunteered with the La Porte Police Department Explorers, Office of Emergency Management, La Porte Animal Shelter, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Pipefitters Local Union 211, and more. He had a passion for cooking. He was incredibly excited to enter the US Army as a cook and was promptly invited to join their competition culinary team. His passion was BBQ. He loved to gather with friends and coworkers for a BBQ. Matthew lived life As a way to pay tribute and honor the legacy of US Army Private First Class Matthew Keith Guyon, the parents of Matthew began a fund raising campaign to bring a new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military to La Porte. Milissa and John Guyon are Honorary Board Members for the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument, Hershel Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation (HWWMOHF). The Guyon family and local monument committee members have begun the fund raising campaign for the monument by the hosting of the PFC Matthew K. Guyon Golf Tournament, which will be held on May 17, 2021 at the Bay Forest Golf Course in La Porte. table 501c3 non- Williams to establish Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments in communities throughout the country, sponsor Gold Star Family outreach programs, provide Living Legacy scholarships to eligible Gold Star Children, and to advocate for educational ate sacrifice made by their Loved One. The Foundation wishes to educate the community about these sacrifices, reminding us all that freedom has not been and is not free. T monument was complete, a new mission became clear to Woody and those at the in as many communities as possible in all 50 states and US territories. The Guyon family, along with the local monument committee comprised of Steve Deardorff and Jeff Martin has approached the City of La Porte for permission to construct a Gold Star Families Memorial Monument at Five Points Park, which is located at the intersection of Main Street and Broadway Street in downtown La Porte. This monument would be two-sided tribute made of black granite. One side would bear would tell a story through four (4) granite panels: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. The and their fallen Heroes. At the center of the tribute would be a silhouette of the Loved One who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Freedom. Staff has provided a photo as well as engineering diagrams of the monument for City Council to better understand the layout of the memorial monument. Staff has researched the area at Five Points and believe the ideal location of the construction of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument would be in the circle area at the far southwestern portion of the park. Staff has provided photos and an aerial map to better familiarize the Council as to where the monument could be located. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve or deny the access to Five Points Park as the site location for construction and/or placement of the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument as a tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. Approved for the City Council meeting agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date FIVE POINTS PARK (from Park looking southeast toward San Jacinto Ave.) FIVE POINTS PARK (from Park looking southwest toward Broadway St.) FIVE POINTS PARK (from Park looking northeast toward Broadway & Main Street corner) FIVE POINTS PARK (from Park looking southwest toward Broadway Street and Harris County Sheriff’s Office) FIVE POINTS PARK (from Broadway Street looking east) FIVE POINTS PARK – AERIAL 2020 Proposed location for installation of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation “Gold Star Families Memorial Monument”within City of La Porte Five Points Park. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Agenda Date Requested: February 8, 2021 Source of Funds: Requested By: Louis R. Rigby, Mayor Department: City Council Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Report Resolution Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: None Budgeted Item: Yes No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The following individuals have committed to work the March 27, 2021, Special Election as Judges and Alternate Judges. The City Secretary is the Early Voting Clerk for the election, there are no Judges or Alternate Judges for Early Voting. Chapter 32.005 of the Texas Election Code outlines such appointments. Chapter 127 of the Election Code addresses the staffing of and procedures for the Central Counting Station. The governing body appoints the Central Counting Manager (127.002), Judge (127.005), Tabulation Supervisor (127.003), Tabulation Supervisor Assistants (127.004). Employees of the political subdivision may work in Central Counting. March 27, 2021 Special Election Election Day LPISD ITC Building Judge Isabelle Salas Alternate Judge Debbie Yancey Early Voting Ballot Board, City Hall Judge Misty Bryan Alternate Judge Jill McLain Central Counting Station, City Hall Manager Lee Woodward Judge Jana Wood Tabulation Supervisor Sharon Harris Tabulation Supervisor Assistant Gladis Sanchez Additionally, per EC 32.033, the authority that appoints the election judges shall prescribe the maximum number of clerks that each presiding judge may appoint for each election (the presiding judge for an election precinct shall appoint at least two clerks). It is recommended that the motion limit the appointments to include no more than six clerks. ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL Approve the list of Judges and Alternate Judges, as presented, for the March 27, 2021, Special Election, and to define the number of clerk appointments permitted to be made by each presiding judge.