HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-21 Regular Meeting of the La Porte City Council
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Requested By: Source of Funds: N/A
Matt Hartleib, Manager
Department:
Administration/HR
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: None
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
City of La Porte employees achieving service milestones of ten years or longer with the
City as of February 2021 include:
20 years of service
Jeffrey Dalton - Detective, Police
Christopher Paige - School Resource Officer, Police
25 years of service
James Janoch Network Administrator, IT
30 years of service
Gary Swilley Senior Mechanic, Public Works
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Recognition of employees' years of service with the City of La Porte.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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
February 8, 2021
The City Council of the City of La Porte met in a regular meeting on Monday, February 8, 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, Brent McCaulley, Trey Kendrick, Chuck Engelken, Bill Bentley, Thomas Garza
(left at 6:01 p.m.), Jay Martin, Nancy Ojeda
Councilpersons attending remotely: Brandon Lunsford
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 ion, 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 Councilperson Jay Martin, and pledges were led by Councilperson Brent
McCaulley.
3. 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.
4.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 25, 2021, City Council meeting.
b.Approve Ordinance 2021-3818, amending Chapter 50-Appendix A
City of La Porte, to increase the Single Cart Rider Fee at the Bay Forest Golf Course. \[Billy Stoker, General
Manger\]
c.Approve an agreement with Hugh L. Landrum & Associates, Inc. for appraisal and related service for
calendar years 2021 through 2024. \[Shelley Wolny, Treasurer\]
d.Approve an election services contract and joint election agreement with La Porte ISD for the May 1, 2021
general election. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\]
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e.Approve the appointment of Joe Mock to the At-Large B position on the City of La Porte
Zoning Commission. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\]
f. Approve the purchase and installation of a triplex motor control center and one Flygt submersible pump
from Hahn Equipment Company Inc., as sole source provider, for a cost of $71,852.00 with project
contingency of $7,000.00, for a total authorization of $78,852.00. \[Ray Mayo, Director of Public Works\]
Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve consent agenda; the motion was seconded by Councilpersons Ojeda
and Kendrick; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
Wyatt Smith was permitted to make a public comment, he asked a question of his representatives to ask Hugh
Landrum about how many industrial properties still do not have signed agreements in place for payment in lieu of
taxes.
5. PUBLIC HEARING AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
a. The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments regarding a recommendation by staff to
adopt Ordinance 2021-3817 electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominating
Independen
Texas Enterprise Zone Project; followed by discussion and possible action to consider adopting Ordinance
2021-3817 electing to participate on the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominating the qualifies
ness site located at 1230 Independence
Enterprise Zone Project. \[Jason Weeks, Assistant City Manager\]
Mayor Rigby opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Eric Geisel of Economic Incentive Services, LLC provided a
short presentation on behalf of INEOS USA. Jeff Martin, President, La Porte Chamber of Commerce, shared his
experienMayor Rigby closed the public hearing at 6:23 p.m. Mayor
Engelken -3817 electing to participate in the
Texas Enterprise Zone Program
the business site located at 1230 Independence Parkway, to the Economic Development and Tourism Division of
Bentley; the
motion was adopted, 8-0.
6. STATUTORY AGENDA
a.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to approve Five Points Park as a site for construction
and/or placement of a Gold Star Families Monument. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
The Guyon family, Jeff Martin, President, La Porte Chamber of Commerce, and Police Chief Steve Deardorff spoke
in support of the project. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved to approve Five Points Park as a site for construction
and/or placement of a Gold Star Families Monument; the motion was seconded by Councilperson Kendrick; the
motion was approved, 8-0.
b.Presentation, discussion, and possible action to appoint Election Day polling location judges and alternate
judges for the March 27, 2021, Special Election and to define the number of clerk appointments permitted
to be made by each presiding judge. \[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor\]
Councilperson Bentley moved to appoint Election Day polling location judges and alternate judges for the March
27, 2021, Special Election and to limit the number of clerk appointments permitted to be made by each presiding
judge to no more than six; the motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Engelken; the motion was adopted, 8-0.
7.REPORTS
Receive report on the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting
a.. \[Councilperson Jay Martin\]
Councilperson Martin reported the Committee met, said the Committee had received updates on reports, and that
the next meeting would be February 22.
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8.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, February 18
City Council meeting, February 22
Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, February 25
City Manager Corby Alexander said staff would follow up on the question from public comment.
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 thanked the Guyon family and thanked them for bringing the monument proposal forward; thanked Ray
Mayo and Ros Epting on progress at Fairmont Park; noted more vaccines were becoming available and hoped the City
would be able to distribute some; expressed a wish that the La Porte Development Corporation might be able to assist
with the Gold Families Monument; anprovide Round 2 vaccines this week; welcomed
Chief Deardorff back; congratulated Ray Mayo on 32 years of employment with the City; congratulated Shelley Wolny
on her promotion; and hoped the City could be involved in a ribbon cutting for the Gold Families monument. The Mayor
reported from the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), urging all to review bills being filed this spring
and to bring forward those that need support or opposition. He also noted the annual budget retreat would be in April,
reminding the Council that it is a meeting agenda and item placement guidelines would be followed.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a) The City Council will meet in closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) Consultation
with Attorney pending or contemplated litigation, to meet with the Assistant City Attorney to discuss
enforcement of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the Cityi of La Porte and Ybarra
Restaurants, Inc. \[Corby Alexander, City Manager\]
The Council convened into executive session at 6:45 p.m. (Councilperson Lunsford left the meeting and did not attend
the executive session.)
11. RECONVENE into regular session and consider action, if any, on item(s) discussed in executive session.
The Council reconvened in open session at 7:11 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Engelken moved that the Council direct the City
Manager and Assistant City Attorney to draft a letter to the applicant to encourage continuation of their development;
the motion was seconded by Councilperson Bentley; the motion was adopted, 7-0.
ADJOURN Without objection, Mayor Rigby adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
_______________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
N/A
Source of Funds:
Requested By: Rosalyn Epting, Director
Department: Parks & Recreation
N/A
Account Number:
N/A
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Previous Agreement Redline & New
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Agreement Clean Copy
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
(Quest) most recent agreement for the use of Northwest
Park was approved by City Council on June 25, 2018. This original agreement expired
on December 31, 2018 and then the two (2) optional one (1) year renewal extensions
were executed, which moved the expiration date to December 31, 2020. Staff reached
out to Quest on October 2, 2020 to begin working on an updated agreement. Quest has
reviewed the new agreement, as well as
In this agreement, Quest is allowed priority use of the soccer fields at Northwest Park.
When Quest is not using the fields and they have not been prepped for play, the fields
will be open for use by the general public. The attached exhibit
shows the proposed changes to the agreement that recently
expired. The only notable changes are some minor wording changes, updated dates,
and updates to the field listing to match the current field layout. The new agreement is
very similar to the one that expired on December 31, 2020. Also, it is important to note
that the parameters of this agreement (agreement length, field usage, etc.) are very
similar to the agreements we currently have with La Porte Boys Baseball and La Porte
Girls Softball.
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a new
agreement with Quest that will expire on December 31, 2021 and contains two (2)
optional one (1) year extensions.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with Quest Youth
Soccer Club that will expire on December 31, 2021 and contains two (2) optional
one (1) year extensions.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AND THE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
REGARDING THE USE OF SOCCER FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas Deleted: BECAUSE
various soccer facilities as part of the parks and recreational amenitiesof the community;
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and
WHEREAS Deleted: Because
funds in the past years towards the construction of various amenities and facilities at the
various soccer facilities owned by the City, which funds have been matched by the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize and commend the funding that has been Deleted: Because
provided by the Association;
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; That in
consideration of the mutual covenants of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits
to both parties, it is agreed as follows;
I.
The present soccer facilities covered in this a
related to facility and grounds maintenance at the soccer facilities, including all structures,
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fencing, parking lots, sidewalks, turf areas, and major field maintenance at said soccer facilities
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listed in Exhibit A. The Association will be responsible for routine marking, net replacement and
maintenance of the soccer facilities designated as youth soccer facilities, either existing or in the
future. From time to time the official field sizes may change to meet new league requirements.
Should field size change for any youth soccer field specified herein, the City will assist the
Association in field realignment. Any changes made in existing or newly created fields, will
require prior approval from the City; and any newly created fields or realigned fields will be
governed by applicable terms of this agreement.
II.
Association for conduct of its league games, practice games, tournament games, and league
playoff games from January through December for each year that this Agreement is in effect.
Use is limited to standard park operating hours, which are from 7:00a.m. until 11:00 p.m. each
day during the year. The Association shall have exclusive right and responsibility for scheduling,
or organizing and conducting soccer league games, practice games, tournament and league
playoff games at the soccer facilities listed in Exhibit A during the period covered by this
Agreement. All play will be designated for recreational play (non-select, non-competitive),
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except for one day a week which will be designated for select play, as determined by the
Association. Subcontracting of fields by Association will not be allowed. The City reserves the
right to close the fields for field maintenance purposes.
III.
The City has provided, with assistance from the Association, a Concession/Restroom/Office
Facility , as listed in Exhibit A. The Facility is the property of the City. Except as
set out in Section IV below, the City agrees to maintain utility service that contributes to its safe
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and efficient operation. The restroom portion of the Facility is a shared facility for various uses
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at Northwest Park and is the property of the City. The City will provide daily weekday custodial
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services for the restroom facility and provide necessary supplies for the restroom facility. The
City has also provided, with assistance from the Association, a Storage Facility, as listed in
Exhibit A. The Storage Facility, and permanent attachments to said facility, are the property of
the City. Unless specifically marked, parking spaces at Northwest Park are not reserved and are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
IV.
The Association agrees to operate the concession portion of Facility in Section III exclusively
and to provide materials, equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary for its operation. Further;
the Association is responsible for furnishing telephone service as well as equipment for the
Facility, including but not limited to the following: microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines,
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freezers, and all other electrical appliances. The Association is responsible for maintenance of all
furnished equipment in the concession building portion of the Facility. The Association agrees to
basis, during the Associations use of the facilities, to assure that the restrooms are clean and
operable. The Association agrees to clean the concession portion of the facility at its expense. All
revenues produced by concession operations shall belong to the Association. The Association is
responsible for meeting all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes regarding the following: sales
tax, safety, and any other issue relative to concession operations, and conduct of all its activities
at the youth soccer facilities. Alcoholic beverage use, sales, or possession is prohibited by
Ordinance at youth soccer facilities located on City property.
In addition, the Association agrees tothe following concession operations processes, if the
concession stand at the Facility is used:
Inventory will be kept of everything being sold in the concession stand.
A cash register with capability to track sales or a Point of Sale system will be used to
maintain allinventory and sales.
Any and all workers making $600 or more a year will receive a Form 1099 from
Association, unless they are hired through a staffing company.
Deposits will be made the next business day,
All monies will be kept in the safeuntil deposited.
City staff will spot check all concessions deposits and/or inventory on a random basis.
V.
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When dealing with staff/officials, the Association agrees to file the appropriate Form 1099 and
any other required IRS filings. Payments to staff/officials shall reconcile to game schedules that
will be provided by the Association.
VI.
The public shall have the right to play soccer or other field sports games at the soccer facilities
Deleted: Use of facility by the public will be limited to the
following conditions. During the period not covered by this
listed in Exhibit A, at any time during park operating hours when no practice, league game,
Agreement, the public shall have the right to use the various
tournament game, or playoff game has been scheduled by the Association; or the fields have not
soccer facilities Complex for use at any time during park
been Specially Preparedfor such games. Special preparation shall include marking, net
operating hours. During the period covered by this
Agreement,
installation, watering, painting, or other activity that would be disrupted or spoiled by
indiscriminate use of facilities by the public.
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VII.
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The Association shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, directors, agents, and
employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expense, and liabilities,
or indirectly, from any activities conducted or services performed by the Association under this
agreement, or from any event occurring on the premises owned by the City during any period in
which activities are being performed, conducted, or sponsored on the premises by the
Association.
VIII.
The Association shall keep and maintain during the term of this agreement, a comprehensive
general liability policy, with the City listed as Additional Named Insured, with limits of liability
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of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for bodily injury and
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property damage per occurrence, with a maximum deductible of One Thousand ($1,000.00) per
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occurrence. Thirty (30) days prior notice of policy cancellation shallbe provided to the City.
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Effective policy must not exclude participants in the Associations scheduled or unscheduled
activities at the facilities.Other policy exclusions are permissible, provided that they do not
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contradict the terms of this Agreement. The Association shall furnish the City with a Certificate
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of Insurance evidencing such coverage. Such insurance shall include contractual liability
insuring the indemnity agreements contained in this agreement.
IX.
The Association shallmaintain a writtenpolicy on criminal background checks. All board
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members, coaches, employees, and volunteers shall be subject to background checks by the
Association on an annual basis.
X.
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The Association shall not assign, transfer, convey; sublet or otherwise dispose of the Agreement,
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or any part, to any person, partnership, company, corporation, club or association without prior
written consent of the City of La Porte.
XI.
This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the rights granted
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in the Agreement and the obligations assumed as a part of the Agreement. Any representation or
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modifications concerning this agreement shall have no force or effect unless modified in writing,
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and signed by each party to the agreement. Notifications pertaining to any part of this Agreement
shall be made as follows:
THE CITY: City of La Porte
Parks & Recreation Department
1322 S. Broadway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Attention: Director
The Association: Quest Youth Soccer Club
P.O. Box 2033
La Porte, Texas 77572-2033
XII.
The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be in force for a one year period, beginning on January
1, 2021 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2021.
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At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the Agreement shall automatically renew for two (2) one-
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year Renewal Terms on January 1 of each successive year.Should either party desire to cause
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the Agreement to expire at the end of the Initial Term or the first Renewal Term, as the cause
may be, and not renew for any of the one-year renewals, written notice must be given to the other
Deleted: absent either Party providing thirty (30) days
written notice, as outlined below.
party prior to December 1, during the year of the applicable term.
Deleted: not renew this agreement after
During any Term, either Party may terminate the Agreement without cause at any time by
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providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
Deleted: 30 days prior to the end of the term.
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During the term of this agreement, the Association and the City may enter into separate
agreements regarding future capital improvement projects or other soccer facilities that may be Deleted: 6
contemplated in the City.
XIII.
The Association shall maintain a favorable financial positon during the term of this agreement.
City, comprised of a combined expense statement/balance sheet as approved by the City Finance
Director or his/her designee and mutually agreed to by the City and the Association along with
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supporting documentation. The Annual Report on the Associations Fiscal Condition will be due
Deleted: The City reserves the right to review the internal
financial control structure of the Association and to perform
to the Citysixty (60) days after the end of the Associations fiscal year. In addition, the City
other audit steps as necessary to protect its interests.
reserves the right to review the internal financial control structure of the Association
and to perform other audit steps as necessary to protect its interests, at any time during
the term of this agreement. Failure to provide the Annual Report within 60 days after the end
of the Associations fiscal year, or requested financial control or audit information within
ten (10) days will prompt a formal notification from theCity to the Association of that the
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agreement is in danger ofDefault and a request for satisfaction of the requirement within an
additional fifteen (15) daysfrom the date of official notification. Ifthe requirement for
the Annual Report or requested financialstatement submission isnot met by
that time, or arrangements to submit not made to the Cityssatisfaction within that time, the
agreement will be considered to be in Default.
During the terms of this agreement, all checks written by the Association will be required to have
two (2) signatures.
XIV.
If any section, sentences, phrases, clause, or any part of any section, sentences, phrases, or
clause, of this Agreement shall, for any reason, not be legally or factually valid, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, this instrument has been executed in duplicate, each to have the
effect of an original as follows:
A. It has been executed on behalf of the City on the ____ day of _______ 2021, by
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its City Manager and attested by its City Secretary, pursuant to an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of La Porte, authorizing such execution; and
B. It has been executed on behalf of the Association on the ____ day of ______
2021, by its President and attested by its Vice President, pursuant to authorization
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from the Board of Directors of the Quest Youth Soccer Club, authorizing such
execution.
CITY OF LA PORTE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
By: ________________________ By:___________________________
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Scott Sotelo, President
Attest: Attest:
By: __________________________ By: __________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Victor Cantu, Vice President
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APPROVED ASTO FORM:
___________________________________
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Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND THE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
REGARDING THE USE OF SOCCER FACILITIES
EXHIBIT A
There are currently six (6) designated youth soccer fields covered by this agreement at the date
of execution. Additional fields may be added in the future as a part of this agreement by
signature of both parties. The designated youth soccer facilities covered by this agreement are as
follows:
NORTHWEST PARK
At the date of execution of this agreement, there are six youth soccer fields located at
Northwest Park, 10200 N
La Porte #1 designated as the soccer field on the northeast corner of the park;
bounded on the north by P Street; on the east by Big Island Slough; and on the
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west, by the east parking lot.
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La Porte #2 designated as the soccer field directly south of the La Porte #1.
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La Porte #3 designated as the soccer field on the northwest corner of the park;
bounded on the north by P Street; on the west by the park boundary; and on the
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east, by the west parking lot.
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La Porte #4 designated as the soccer field directly south of La Porte #3.
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La Porte #5 designated as the soccer field directly east of La Porte #4.
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La Porte #6 designated as the soccer field directly south of La Porte #4.
Concessions/Restroom/Office Facility located approximately 150 feet southwest
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of the Northwest Swimming Pool in Northwest Park.
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Storage Facility located 25 feet southeast of the Concession/Restroom/Office
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Facility in Northwest Park.
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
AND THE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
REGARDING THE USE OF SOCCER FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas
various soccer facilities as part of the parks and recreational amenities of the community;
and
WHEREAS
funds in the past years towards the construction of various amenities and facilities at the
various soccer facilities owned by the City, which funds have been matched by the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to recognize and commend the funding that has been
provided by the Association;
NOW THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; That in
consideration of the mutual covenants of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits
to both parties, it is agreed as follows;
I.
The present soccer facilities covered in this a
related to facility and grounds maintenance at the soccer facilities, including all structures,
fencing, parking lots, sidewalks, turf areas, and major field maintenance at said soccer facilities
listed in Exhibit A. The Association will be responsible for routine marking, net replacement and
maintenance of the soccer facilities designated as youth soccer facilities, either existing or in the
future. From time to time the official field sizes may change to meet new league requirements.
Should field size change for any youth soccer field specified herein, the City will assist the
Association in field realignment. Any changes made in existing or newly created fields, will
require prior approval from the City; and any newly created fields or realigned fields will be
governed by applicable terms of this agreement.
II.
Association for conduct of its league games, practice games, tournament games, and league
playoff games from January through December for each year that this Agreement is in effect.
Use is limited to standard park operating hours, which are from 7:00a.m. until 11:00 p.m. each
day during the year. The Association shall have exclusive right and responsibility for scheduling,
or organizing and conducting soccer league games, practice games, tournament and league
playoff games at the soccer facilities listed in Exhibit A during the period covered by this
Agreement. All play will be designated for recreational play (non-select, non-competitive),
Facility Use Agreement, Page 1 of 6
except for one day a week which will be designated for select play, as determined by the
Association. Subcontracting of fields by Association will not be allowed. The City reserves the
right to close the fields for field maintenance purposes.
III.
The City has provided, with assistance from the Association, a Concession/Restroom/Office
Facility , as listed in Exhibit A. The Facility is the property of the City. Except as
set out in Section IV below, the City agrees to maintain utility service that contributes to its safe
and efficient operation. The restroom portion of the Facility is a shared facility for various uses
at Northwest Park and is the property of the City. The City will provide daily weekday custodial
services for the restroom facility and provide necessary supplies for the restroom facility. The
City has also provided, with assistance from the Association, a Storage Facility, as listed in
Exhibit A. The Storage Facility, and permanent attachments to said facility, are the property of
the City. Unless specifically marked, parking spaces at Northwest Park are not reserved and are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
IV.
The Association agrees to operate the concession portion of Facility in Section III exclusively
and to provide materials, equipment, supplies, and personnel necessary for its operation. Further;
the Association is responsible for furnishing telephone service as well as equipment for the
Facility, including but not limited to the following: microwaves, refrigerators, ice machines,
freezers, and all other electrical appliances. The Association is responsible for maintenance of all
furnished equipment in the concession building portion of the Facility. The Association agrees to
basis, during the Associations use of the facilities, to assure that the restrooms are clean and
operable. The Association agrees to clean the concession portion of the facility at its expense. All
revenues produced by concession operations shall belong to the Association. The Association is
responsible for meeting all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes regarding the following: sales
tax, safety, and any other issue relative to concession operations, and conduct of all its activities
at the youth soccer facilities. Alcoholic beverage use, sales, or possession is prohibited by
Ordinance at youth soccer facilities located on City property.
In addition, the Association agrees to the following concession operations processes, if the
concession stand at the Facility is used:
Inventory will be kept of everything being sold in the concession stand.
A cash register with capability to track sales or a Point of Sale system will be used to
maintain all inventory and sales.
Any and all workers making $600 or more a year will receive a Form 1099 from
Association, unless they are hired through a staffing company.
Deposits will be made the next business day,
All monies will be kept in the safe until deposited.
City staff will spot check all concessions deposits and/or inventory on a random basis.
V.
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When dealing with staff/officials, the Association agrees to file the appropriate Form 1099 and
any other required IRS filings. Payments to staff/officials shall reconcile to game schedules that
will be provided by the Association.
VI.
The public shall have the right to play soccer or other field sports games at the soccer facilities
listed in Exhibit A, at any time during park operating hours when no practice, league game,
tournament game, or playoff game has been scheduled by the Association; or the fields have not
been Specially Prepared for such games. Special preparation shall include marking, net
installation, watering, painting, or other activity that would be disrupted or spoiled by
indiscriminate use of facilities by the public.
VII.
The Association shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, directors, agents, and
employees from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, expense, and liabilities,
or indirectly, from any activities conducted or services performed by the Association under this
agreement, or from any event occurring on the premises owned by the City during any period in
which activities are being performed, conducted, or sponsored on the premises by the
Association.
VIII.
The Association shall keep and maintain during the term of this agreement, a comprehensive
general liability policy, with the City listed as Additional Named Insured, with limits of liability
of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for bodily injury and
property damage per occurrence, with a maximum deductible of One Thousand ($1,000.00) per
occurrence. Thirty (30) days prior notice of policy cancellation shall be provided to the City.
Effective policy must not exclude participants in the Associations scheduled or unscheduled
activities at the facilities. Other policy exclusions are permissible, provided that they do not
contradict the terms of this Agreement. The Association shall furnish the City with a Certificate
of Insurance evidencing such coverage. Such insurance shall include contractual liability
insuring the indemnity agreements contained in this agreement.
IX.
The Association shall maintain a written policy on criminal background checks. All board
members, coaches, employees, and volunteers shall be subject to background checks by the
Association on an annual basis.
X.
Facility Use Agreement, Page 3 of 6
The Association shall not assign, transfer, convey; sublet or otherwise dispose of the Agreement,
or any part, to any person, partnership, company, corporation, club or association without prior
written consent of the City of La Porte.
XI.
This instrument contains the entire Agreement between the parties relating to the rights granted
in the Agreement and the obligations assumed as a part of the Agreement. Any representation or
modifications concerning this agreement shall have no force or effect unless modified in writing,
and signed by each party to the agreement. Notifications pertaining to any part of this Agreement
shall be made as follows:
THE CITY: City of La Porte
Parks & Recreation Department
1322 S. Broadway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Attention: Director
The Association: Quest Youth Soccer Club
P.O. Box 2033
La Porte, Texas 77572-2033
XII.
The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be in force for a one year period, beginning on January
1, 2021 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2021.
At the conclusion of the Initial Term, the Agreement shall automatically renew for two (2) one-
year Renewal Terms on January 1 of each successive year. Should either party desire to cause
the Agreement to expire at the end of the Initial Term or the first Renewal Term, as the cause
may be, and not renew for any of the one-year renewals, written notice must be given to the other
party prior to December 1, during the year of the applicable term.
During any Term, either Party may terminate the Agreement without cause at any time by
providing thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
During the term of this agreement, the Association and the City may enter into separate
agreements regarding future capital improvement projects or other soccer facilities that may be
contemplated in the City.
XIII.
The Association shall maintain a favorable financial positon during the term of this agreement.
City, comprised of a combined expense statement/balance sheet as approved by the City Finance
Director or his/her designee and mutually agreed to by the City and the Association along with
Facility Use Agreement, Page 4 of 6
supporting documentation. The Annual Report on the Associations Fiscal Condition will be due
to the City sixty (60) days after the end of the Associations fiscal year. In addition, the City
reserves the right to review the internal financial control structure of the Association
and to perform other audit steps as necessary to protect its interests, at any time during
the term of this agreement. Failure to provide the Annual Report within 60 days after the end
of the Associations fiscal year, or requested financial control or audit information within
ten (10) days will prompt a formal notification from the City to the Association of that the
agreement is in danger of Default and a request for satisfaction of the requirement within an
additional fifteen (15) days from the date of official notification. If the requirement for
the Annual Report or requested financial statement submission is not met by
that time, or arrangements to submit not made to the Citys satisfaction within that time, the
agreement will be considered to be in Default.
During the terms of this agreement, all checks written by the Association will be required to have
two (2) signatures.
XIV.
If any section, sentences, phrases, clause, or any part of any section, sentences, phrases, or
clause, of this Agreement shall, for any reason, not be legally or factually valid, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, this instrument has been executed in duplicate, each to have the
effect of an original as follows:
A. It has been executed on behalf of the City on the ____ day of _______ 2021, by
its City Manager and attested by its City Secretary, pursuant to an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of La Porte, authorizing such execution; and
B. It has been executed on behalf of the Association on the ____ day of ______
2021, by its President and attested by its Vice President, pursuant to authorization
from the Board of Directors of the Quest Youth Soccer Club, authorizing such
execution.
CITY OF LA PORTE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
By: ________________________ By:___________________________
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Scott Sotelo, President
Attest: Attest:
By: __________________________ By: __________________________
Lee Woodward, City Secretary Victor Cantu, Vice President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Clark T. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
Facility Use Agreement, Page 5 of 6
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AND THE QUEST YOUTH SOCCER CLUB
REGARDING THE USE OF SOCCER FACILITIES
EXHIBIT A
There are currently six (6) designated youth soccer fields covered by this agreement at the date
of execution. Additional fields may be added in the future as a part of this agreement by
signature of both parties. The designated youth soccer facilities covered by this agreement are as
follows:
NORTHWEST PARK
At the date of execution of this agreement, there are six youth soccer fields located at
Northwest Park, 10200 N
La Porte #1 designated as the soccer field on the northeast corner of the park;
bounded on the north by P Street; on the east by Big Island Slough; and on the
west, by the east parking lot.
La Porte #2 designated as the soccer field directly south of the La Porte #1.
La Porte #3 designated as the soccer field on the northwest corner of the park;
bounded on the north by P Street; on the west by the park boundary; and on the
east, by the west parking lot.
La Porte #4 designated as the soccer field directly south of La Porte #3.
La Porte #5 designated as the soccer field directly east of La Porte #4.
La Porte #6 designated as the soccer field directly south of La Porte #4.
Concessions/Restroom/Office Facility located approximately 150 feet southwest
of the Northwest Swimming Pool in Northwest Park.
Storage Facility located 25 feet southeast of the Concession/Restroom/Office
Facility in Northwest Park.
Facility Use Agreement, Page 6 of 6
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director
Department: Public Works
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: $0
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $0
Exhibits: Public Hearing Notice
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated
$4,297,189,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Mitigation (MIT)
funds to the state of Texas through their notice published in the Federal Register, 84
FR 45838 (August 30, 2019). The CDBG-MIT represents an opportunity to fund
strategic and high-impact activities to mitigate disaster risks identified by a community
and reduce future losses in those areas. In a letter dated June 22, 2020, the City of La
Porte was invited to apply for supplemental CDBG-MIT funding for Drainage Project
DR-4332-271 (Brookglen Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project), previously
submitted to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as part of the
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The application protocol for the CDBG-MIT
Program requires applicants provide citizens an opportunity to discuss the potential
application submission. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development
of this CDBG-MIT application and to make their views known at this public hearing.
The 2009 City-wide Drainage Study identifies the Brookglen subdivision as an area with
significant drainage/flooding problems, attributed to a mixture of inadequate sewerage
and insufficient channel capacity within the B112-00-00 Channel. The combination of
various improvements recommended within the City-wide Drainage Study are aimed at
reducing the flood risk within the Brookglen area. Several of the recommended
improvements within the various studies have been constructed, each providing
incremental flood risk reduction within the Brookglen subdivision. In continuation of the
phased approach to mitigating the flood risks within the Brookglen subdivision, this
project is intended to provide overland sheet flow paths and increase the storm sewer
collection system capacity to provide a level of service to accommodate the Atlas-14
100-year rain event.
Potential improvements include: increasing storm sewer pipe capacity and level of
service from a 3-year rain event, to the Atlas-14 100-year rain event by replacing
approximately 7000 LF of storm sewer pipe (various sizes, 24" - 54"); replacing the
existing 3-foot wide inlet openings with inlets having a minimum opening of 5-feet;
creating overland sheet flow path(s) by reconstructing/regrading approximately 46,700
SY of concrete paving within the project area bounded by: Fairbrook Lane to the south;
Willowspring Creek to the west; Centerpoint Energy powerline corridor to the north; and
Gladwyne Lane to the east. The estimated total project cost is $11,400,010.
Benefits:
Consistent with priorities identified within the Harris County Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Action Plan
The City's Comprehensive Plan - 2018 Five Year Update prioritized twelve
actions, with Infrastructure and Drainage Improvements listed as the top
priorities.
Liabilities:
Improvements are not fully funded. Not applying would further delay ability to
fully fund the project.
Flood risk reduction is further delayed.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Hold a public hearing regarding the submission of an application to the Texas
General Land Office (GLO) for a Texas Community Development Block Grant -
Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LA PORTE, TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MITIGATION (CDBG-MIT) PROGRAM
The City of La Porte, Texas, will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., during the regular
Council meeting, in the Council chamber located at City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, 77571,
regarding the submission of an application to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for a Texas Community Development
Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss
the following: 1) Citizen participation plan; 2) Development of local housing and community development or long-term
recovery needs; 3) Amount of CDBG-MIT funding available; 4) Explanation of eligible CDBG-MIT activities; 5) The
use of past disaster recovery funds; 6) Amount of funds available to benefit low-to-moderate income persons; 7) If
applicable, minimizing displacement of person by project activities; 8) Discussion of the application process; 9) Citizens
views, proposals, questions, and comments. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this CDBG-
MIT application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit
their views and proposals to Lorenzo Wingate, Assistant Public Works Director, at 2963 N. 23rd Street, La Porte, Texas,
77571. Persons with disabilities who wish to attend this meeting should contact the City at 281-470-5021 to arrange for
assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact the City at least two (2) days
before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. For more information, contact Lorenzo Wingate at
281-471-9650. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City will conduct the hearing in a manner consistent with state and
local recommendations and orders to protect attendees.
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
LA PORTE, TEXAS
PROGRAMA DE SUBVENCIÓN DE BLOQUES PARA EL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO - MITIGACIÓN
(CDBG-MIT)
La ciudad de La Porte, Texas, llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el lunes 22 de febrero de 2021 a las 6:00 pm durante
la reunión ordinaria del consejo, en las cámaras del consejo ubicadas en City Hall, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas 77571, con respecto a la presentación de una solicitud a la Oficina General de Tierras de Texas (GLO) para una
Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas - Mitigación (CDBG-MIT ) subvención. El propósito de
esta reunión es brindar a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de discutir lo siguiente: 1) Plan de participación ciudadana; 2)
Desarrollo de viviendas locales y desarrollo comunitario o necesidades de recuperación a largo plazo; 3) Cantidad de
financiamiento CDBG-MIT disponible; 4) Explicación de las actividades elegibles de CDBG-MIT; 5) El uso de fondos
de recuperación de desastres anteriores; 6) Cantidad de fondos disponibles para beneficiar a personas de ingresos bajos a
moderados; 7) Si appliccapaz,minimizando el desplazamiento de la persona por las actividades del proyecto; 8) Discusión
del proceso de solicitud; 9) Opiniones, propuestas, preguntas y comentarios de los ciudadanos. La Ciudad anima a los
ciudadanos a participar en el desarrollo de esta aplicación CDBG-MIT y dar a conocer sus puntos de vista en esta
audiencia pública. Los ciudadanos que no puedan asistir a esta reunión pueden presentar sus puntos de vista y propuestas
a Lorenzo Wingate, Director Asistente de Obras Públicas, en 2963 N. 23rd Street, La Porte, Texas 77571. Las personas
con discapacidades que deseen asistir a esta reunión deben comunicarse con la Ciudad al 281-470-5019 para coordinar la
asistencia. Las personas que requieran ayudas o servicios auxiliares para esta reunión deben comunicarse con la Ciudad
al menos dos (2) días antes de la reunión para que se puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. Para obtener más
información,Lorenzo Wingate al contáctese con281-471-9650. Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, la Ciudad llevará a
cabo la audiencia de acuerdo con las recomendaciones y órdenes estatales y locales para proteger a los asistentes.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
037 Hotel/Motel
Source of Funds:
Requested By: Corby Alexander, City Mgr.
Department: Administration/CMO
037-6063-565-6016
Account Number:
$165,000
Amount Budgeted:
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: Chamber Profit Loss Statement, 2019-21 Budget, 2020
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SBF Budget Report & Lomax
Festival Contract
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
In October of 2019, the City of La Porte and the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of
Commerce entered into a multi-year contract. In exchange for annual financial support,
the Chamber is tasked with the general promotion of the City of La Porte in efforts to
bring visitors to the community. The Sylvan Beach festival has been one of those
significant endeavors spearheaded by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce that has
been enjoyed by countless visitors to our town. Additionally, the aforementioned
d
and approved by the City Council. This budget has been included in this packet for your
consideration. The Chamber president will be present to provide an update of Chamber
activities and respond to Council questions.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Consider and/or approve the Chamber 2020-21 budget associated with City of La
Porte annual funding of $165,000.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
10:44 AM
LaPorte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
02/04/21
Accrual Basis Profit & Loss by Class
January through December 2020
BoothsCarnivalChildrens PagaentCookoffGeneralHotel TaxPagaentParadeParkRaffleSylvan Beach - Other
(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)(Sylvan Beach)Total Sylvan Beach
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
40100 · Membership Dues 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
40500 · Misc Income
40501 · Credit Card Fees Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
40502 · Board of Directors 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
40505 · Other Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
40500 · Misc Income - Other 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total 40500 · Misc Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
40700 · Activity Revenue 4,300.000.0035.0010,530.00500.000.006,238.60537.082,614.72854.000.00
40900 · Sponsor Income
40901 · Corporate 0.000.000.000.0020,250.000.002,605.000.001,000.000.0010,500.00
40902 · City of LaPorte 0.000.000.000.000.00138,500.000.000.000.000.000.00
40903 · Admin Fee 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total 40900 · Sponsor Income 0.000.000.000.0020,250.00138,500.002,605.000.001,000.000.0010,500.00
41100 · ABC Agreement Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
41500 · Magazine/Newsletter Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
42000 · Interest Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
48900 · Shipping and Delivery Income 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Income 4,300.000.0035.0010,530.0020,750.00138,500.008,843.60537.083,614.72854.0010,500.00
Gross Profit 4,300.000.0035.0010,530.0020,750.00138,500.008,843.60537.083,614.72854.0010,500.00
Expense
60000 · Advertising and Promotion 0.000.000.000.003,381.846,925.930.000.000.000.000.00
60400 · Bank Service Charges 0.000.000.000.0024.0022.000.000.000.000.000.00
60500 · Credit Card Fees 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
61700 · Internet Expenses 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
61900 · Charitable Donations 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62100 · Computer Expense 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62200 · Contract Labor 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62350 · Committee Expense 0.000.000.001,345.000.000.00578.380.000.000.000.00
62500 · Dues and Subscriptions 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62600 · Entertainment Expense 0.000.000.000.0061,000.009,000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62700 · Flowers/Decorations 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
62800 · Food Purchases 0.000.000.000.00285.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63300 · Insurance Expense
63301 · Health Insurance 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63302 · Special Events 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63303 · Flood & Windstorm 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63304 · Bond 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63305 · Workers Comp 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63306 · Officers & Directors 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total 63300 · Insurance Expense 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
63500 · Tablet 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
64000 · Lease- Copier 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
64300 · Meals 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
64500 · Miscellaneous 1,700.00100.000.004,125.000.000.000.000.001,490.000.000.00
64600 · Mileage Reimbursement 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
64900 · Office Supplies 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
64950 · Supplies - Misc Committee Exp 0.000.000.000.00156.970.00116.900.000.000.000.00
65000 · Newsletter Expense 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66100 · Salary & Wages 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66150 · Security 0.000.000.000.000.000.00240.000.000.000.000.00
66200 · Payroll Tax Expense 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66300 · Retirement - Company 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66500 · Postage and Delivery 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66700 · Professional Fees
66701 · Accounting 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66702 · Legal 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66703 · Professional Fees Other 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total 66700 · Professional Fees 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66800 · Plaques/Awards 0.000.000.000.000.000.00304.000.000.000.000.00
66850 · Prizes 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
66900 · Printing & Publications 0.000.000.000.005,000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
67100 · Rent Expense- Office 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
67150 · Rent Expense- Warehouse 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
67160 · Event Rentals 0.000.000.002,422.500.000.000.000.002,422.500.000.00
67200 · Office Repairs and Maintenance 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
68000 · Scholarships 0.000.000.000.000.000.005,500.000.000.000.000.00
68100 · Telephone Expense 0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Expense 1,700.00100.000.007,892.5069,847.8115,947.936,739.280.003,912.500.000.00
Net Ordinary Income 2,600.00-100.0035.002,637.50-49,097.81122,552.072,104.32537.08-297.78854.0010,500.00
Net Income2,600.00-100.0035.002,637.50-49,097.81122,552.072,104.32537.08-297.78854.0010,500.00
12/19/2019
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
Budget - Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
For October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022
Revenue 2020, 2021 & 2022
Hotel Tax Revenue $165,000
Expenses Budgeted
Advertising/Promotion $25,000.00
Administrative Fee $26,500 (*a portion of the Admin fee will be used to cover all City Sponsorships at the various
Chamber events, detailed list attached)
Entertainment $100,700
Security $9,000
Printing/Publications $1,800
Contingency $2,000
$162,500
Expenses explained:
1.Advertising/Promotion: Sylvan Beach Festival Newspapers, magazines, radio, billboards, etc
2.Administrative Fee: This figure is less than 10% of Gen Operating budget. Minimum of 10% of staff time
(phone inquiries, walk-ins, postage, supplies)
$7,570 of the proposed increase will serve as a lump sum payment to cover all the various chamber events and sponsorship
opportunities that the City typically attends in a given calendar year (please see attached event list for further
years these fees have been billed separately from the contract.
3.Entertainment: This money is used to secure high profile entertainers (typically a headliner and opening act) as w
a throw back act and 2-3 local artist each year with the goal of enticing both local residents and out of town guests to our city for
festival
4.Security: This money is used to pay for the additional security not covered by the City or County
Officers and 4-5 County Sheriffs each year (cost is in excess of $9,000)
5.Printing/Publications: The past 2 years we have actually used this money to create info maps for
additional targeted marketing via social media
6.Contingency: The past 2 years we have allocated these funds to marketing and entertainment. In years pa
were not expended. Going forward our plan is to allocate to either marketing, security or entertainment (or between the 3 as needed
money will be expended annually).
The $165,000 represents 22% of the Hotel Tax Budget (based upon the actual 2018 revenue of $750,000).
Our Chamber highly values the relationship we have with the City of La Porte and the partnership weve had over the last 63 y
Sylvan Beach Festival. Our goal in the proposed increase is not based on greed or a desire to increase net earnings for the Cham
desire to reduce our financial risks while maintaining the standard of excellence we have set with our entertainment level
The cost of advertising, security and entertainment have increased dramatically over the past 5-6 years and the Chamber isn
absorb the financial loss if we were to experience a subpar festival (ie. inclement weather that keeps the crowds away).
phenomenal weather forecast and record level sponsorships going into the event but we still needed to generate $30,0
even.
Over the years our Chamber has demonstrated a proven ability to create and manage a top-notch festival that draws in t
across Texas and beyond. We work with local business owners, hotel managers, city personnel and volunteers to create
and every year. The Chamber is very financially efficient in putting on this festival and we are constantly looking for aven
Our citizens expect us to put on a safe, family friendly event with top notch entertainment. The increase in funding would go a long wa
secure the entertainers, keep our current level of security and market the event. Again, we thank you for your consideration and
partnership over the years.
2/4/2021
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
Budget - Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
For October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2022
Revenue 2020
Hotel Tax Revenue for SBF $138,500
Expenses Budgeted Actual
Advertising/Promotion $25,000.00 $14,745.03
Entertainment $100,700 $70,000 ($61,000 for SBF deposit and $9000 for Lomax deposit)
Security $9,000 $0
Printing/Publications $1,800 $0
Contingency $2,000 $0
$138,500 ($84,745.03) *$53,754.97 remaining for the Lomax Festival on 10/9/2021
The Chamber asked for and was given the permission to allocate the remaining city funds from the 2020 SBF that was cancelled
community festival to be held at the Lomax Arena. We signed a $34,000 entertainment contract (of which we paid a $9000 deposit)
Festival unfortunately was also postponed due to Covid. The reschedule date for the Lomax Festival is 10/9/2021.
We did not get a refund on any of the SBF 2020 entertainment deposit. The $53,754 balance will be used to pay the remaining Lomax
entertainment fee ($25,000), Security ($9,000) and Advertising/Printing/Contingency ($19,754.97)
2020 SBF Expenses paid from the Hotel Tax money
Hotel Tax
For Vendor Amount Paid 2020
Social Media Facebook
Advertising/Social Media Bolton Communications $6,500
Advertising Fischer's Hardware $45
Advertising Around La Porte $1,200
Advertising Texas Hot Country $2,000
Advertising Sign AD $5,000
Advertising Sign AD
Advertising Sign AD
Advertising Sign AD
Bands Brock Agency Inc $61,000
Bands Brock Agency Inc $9,000
84745.03
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director
Department: Public Works
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: $0
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $0
Exhibits: Conceptual Drawings for Logos, SH146 Widening Plan
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) contacted City staff in October 2020
approximately 2,000 feet south of Red Bluff Rd in Seabrook, to approximately 300 feet
south of W Main Street (Spencer Hwy), not including the W. Main Street (Spencer Hwy)
intersection.
opportunity to consider addition of a logo to add visual appeal to the overpasses at
Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems. The concrete impressions on the retaining
walls will be at no charge to the City. Any additional items such as powder-coated metal
Staff has been working with design consultant, Asakura Robinson to provide
preliminary conceptual renderings. The designer has provided several options for
review. The selected design will be integrated into the TxDOT construction plans.
Staff recommends a selection as soon as feasible as the timeline is restricted and
design must be finalized by the end of February 2021 to align with TxDOT scheduling.
Benefits:
Improves visual appearance of overpass structures
Enhances promotional efforts
Liabilities:
Maintenance of the improvements
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding City logos for overpass
structures at Fairmont Parkway and Wharton Weems.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director
Department: Public Works
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: $350,000
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $0
Exhibits:
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Presentation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Pecan Park is heavily used year-round for baseball and softball practice, games and
tournaments. Currently, the parking lot provides 469 parking spaces. The traffic pattern
for the parking lot was intended to be one-way from the inception of the parking plan.
During the May 9, 2020 Special Meeting of City Council (Pre-budget Retreat), Council
expressed/discussed safety concerns related to vehicular and pedestrian accidents
within the parking lot. City Council directed staff to procure the services of a professional
traffic engineer to evaluate the existing park layout to determine feasible options to
improve park layout and safety within the park. City staff has added six (6) additional
traffic humps, six (6) painted crosswalk locations and increased signage to warn drivers
regarding pedestrians at the crosswalks.
A professional services agreement was presented to City Council at the July 27, 2020
meeting and Council directed staff to proceed with a site assessment and conceptual
design to be provided by the team of CONSOR (traffic engineer) and Asakura Robinson
(landscape architect). Preliminary concepts yielded four (4) options. A modification of
Concept B provided a conceptual design that meets all goals of the analysis. La Porte
Boys Baseball Association has reviewed the proposed design and indicated its
approval.
ultimate conceptual design:
Expands the parking areas to provide approximately 250 additional parking
spaces (approximately 730 total proposed spaces).
Realigns drive aisle(s)
aisle(s).
Removes the western-most drive aisle to reduce vehicular/pedestrian conflict
near the concession stand/restroom common area.
Additionally, wayfinding signs are recommended within the right-of-way and
throughout the park to improve navigation for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Incorporates walking paths to guide pedestrians to utilize crosswalk zones.
Provides a phasing plan that would allow portions of the parking lot and the ball
fields to remain open during construction.
Provides two drop-off zones near restrooms adjacent to each parking area.
Elevated pedestrian crossings would provide increased safety.
The estimated total cost of all three phases of proposed improvements is $3,888,000,
which includes contingency for each phase. Estimated costs of the drainage and
detention requirements for the proposed improvements is included in the design and
construction estimates. Staff recommends utilizing the conceptual design provided by
the consultant team to plan, budget, and design future improvements to Pecan Park as
a phased capital improvement project beginning in year FY21/22. Design phase funds
are available in this fiscal year budget.
Phase 1 of the improvements eliminates the traffic aisle adjacent to the
concession stand and incorporates a greenspace between the two parking
zones. This phase results in a reduction of 35 parking spaces.
Phase 2 of the improvements adds approximately 62 parking spaces.
Phase 3 of the improvements adds approximately 190 parking spaces.
Benefits:
Vehicular/pedestrian crossflow reduced.
Additional parking capacity provided.
Drive aisles expanded.
Central greenspace adds to park amenities.
Improved vehicular circulation.
Improvements can be phased and scheduled around high use months.
Liabilities:
Construction Improvements are not funded within current fiscal year (FY21).
Additional storm water detention capacity required.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding conceptual plan for
potential Pecan Park Improvements.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
PECAN PARK
PARKING
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City of La Porte
City Council Meeting
February 2021
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2020
015 General CIP
Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director
Source of Funds: 032 Park Zone
Department: Public Works
015-7070-530-5110
032-7070-530-5110
Report Resolution Ordinance
Account Number: 032-8080-552-8032
015 - $642,260;
Exhibits: Conceptual Design; Bid Tab; Notice of Intent to
Amount Budgeted: 032 $286,165
Terminate Agreement; ;
015 - $642,260
032- $394,165
Amount Requested: Total: $1,036,425
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
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Bid #21003 was advertised on October 15 and October 22 in the Bay Area Observer,
posted on Public Purchase, , and CivCast. Six (6) contractors
submitted bids. At the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting, the Council awarded
Bid #21003 to Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC for all five (5) bid items.
Subsequently, staff began coordinating with Texas Specialized Construction Services,
LLC to complete the process of preparing a fully executed contract, along with
accompanying certification and disclosure forms, and submission of performance and
payment bonds. Since notifying Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC of
award in December, Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC has not
demonstrated the ability to perform in accordance with requirements of the bid
documents, by failing to provide original performance and payments bonds by the
original deadline contained in the invitation to bid, and after a deadline extension
granted to Texas Specialized Construction Services LLC via email.
Texas Specialized Construction Services LLC was notified, in writing, via email and
certified letter, Bid # 21003.
As such, the second lowest bidder, Perry Construction, was contacted to confirm their
willingness to honor their bid submitted in response to Bid #21003. Perry Construction
provided written confirmation of their willingness to honor their original bid price of
$990,906.
In order for City Council to award this project to Perry Construction it will require an
additional $107,481 of appropriations to cover the difference in bid amounts.
Previously, staff identified an opportunity to complete the entire project scope of
constructing an open air pavilion, parking lot, and restroom by utilizing Park Zone funds
to supplement the Five Points Plaza Enhancement Project budget. Council previously
approved both the award of Bid #20010, for all line items, as well as a budget
amendment to utilize $286,165 of Park Zone funds to supplement the project budget,
reducing the overall available balance of $651,522 down to $365,357. An additional
$108,000 would be needed from the Park Zone Fund to fully fund the project, leaving
a balance of $257,357 within the Park Zone Fund. Should Council choose this option,
a budget amendment would need to be made since these Park Zone funds were not
budgeted to be used during the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget process. The budget
amendment has been prepared and included for Council consideration as a separate
agenda item. Any Park Zone funds not utilized at the completion of this project would
return to the Park Zone fund.
Staff is recommending City Council withdraw the award of Sealed Bid #21003 to Texas
Specialized Construction Services, LLC for failure to satisfy bid condition to timely
provide performance and payment bonds, and award Sealed Bid #21003 to Perry
Construction, for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the amount of $990,906, with a
contingency amount of $45,519 for a total authorization of $1,036,425.00.
Benefits:
Second lowest bidder has communicated the willingness to honor bid prices.
Provides for construction of the entire scope of work, as designed.
Considers utilization of Park Zone funds without having to re-budget/re-bid the
project in October 2021.
Avoids potential increased construction cost attributable to anticipated
inflation.
Provides restroom facilities and additional programming/rental space, which
generate revenue.
Park Zone fund is expected to replenish as development currently under
construction continue to pay park land dedication fee(s).
Provides clean and safe restrooms to the visiting public.
Liabilities:
continue through
construction, causing project completion to be delayed.
Bid prices could increase, creating project budget shortfall.
Rejecting bids further delays addition of permanent restrooms and other
planned enhancements.
$365,357 Park Zone fund balance is depleted by $108,000 leaving $257,357
remaining in the Park Zone Fund.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Withdraw award of Sealed Bid #21003 to Texas Specialized Construction
Services, LLC for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project, and award Sealed
Bid #21003 to Perry Construction for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the amount of
$990,906.00, with a contingency amount of $45,519.00 for a total authorization of
$1,036,425.00.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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Bid Tabulation to Sealed Bid #21003 - 5 Points Plaza Enhancements
Description
ItemQtyUoMItem TotalItem TotalItem TotalItem Total
Demo and site preparation, complete and in
place
10.84AC$100,000.00$50,400.00$86,972.00$8,500.00
Mobilization, insurance, bonds and permits
related to civil site work (Not to exceed 5% of
21LStotal project cost$51,292.00$35,750.00$41,617.00$21,491.00
31LSFurnish materials and labor for restroom$383,940.00$335,100.00$321,519.00$329,508.50
41LSFurnish materials and labor for civil work$238,202.00$322,925.00$207,474.00$259,010.00
Total Base Bid
$773,434.00$744,175.00$657,582.00$618,509.50
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Furnish material and labor for open air
51LSpavilion$321,566.00$139,250.00$532,734.00$372,396.50
Total of additional bid items
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TOTAL BID PRICE
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February 9, 2021
Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC
16107 Kensington Dr. Suite 123
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Mr. Millis,
As you are aware, Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC (TSC) was awarded the contract for 5 Points
Plaza Enhancements on December 16, 2020, by the City of La Porte. As of this date, we have not received
the original Performance and Payment Bonds needed for the completion of this contract, despite requests
for same from my office.
According to Article 15 of the Instruction to Bidders document, when the successful Bidder delivers the
executed Agreement to the Owner, it shall be accompanied by the required bonds. Also, in Article 16
“Signing of Agreement” of the instructions to Bidders document, it states, “Within 15 days thereafter,
Contractor shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement and attached
documents to Owner with the required bonds and certificated or policies of insurance”
TSC was given an extension until February 1, 2021, via email correspondence, to submit the required
bonds, but as noted, as of the date of this letter the bonds have not been received by the City of La Porte.
The City wishes to commence construction on this project without unnecessary delay. Therefore, a
recommendation will be made to City Council at the February 22, 2021, City Council meeting to terminate
the agreement with TSC due to TSC’s failure to meet the conditions of the contract and to award the
contract to the next lowest bidder.
Best Regards,
Cherell Daeumer, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Source of Funds: 032-Grant Fund
Requested By:
Shelley Wolny, Asst. Finance Director
Department:
Finance
Account Number: 0327070-5305110
Amount Budgeted: $0
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: $108,000
Exhibits: Ordinance, Exhibits A & B and Detail
Budgeted Item: Yes No
Information
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget on
September 28, 2020. Staff is requesting a budget amendment for FY 2020-21 in the
amount of $108,000 for additional Park Zone Funding for the 5 Points Plaza
Enhancements.
The Summary of Funds, which is shown below, represents the amendments which
council previously approved to the FY 2020-21 Budget. (*denotes funds with current
changes)
FY 2021 Proposed FY
FY 2021 Revised 2021
Original Budget Amended
Budget (1/11/21) Budget
General Fund $ 60,835,130 $ 62,783,395 $ 62,783,395
Grant Fund 10,555,403 8,893,303 9,001,303 *
Street Maintenance Sales Tax 3,232,000 3,232,000 3,232,000
Fund
Emergency Services District 1,376,338 1,376,338 1,376,338
Sales Tax Fund
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 739,543 739,543 739,543
Economic Development 1,774,628 1,774,628 1,774,628
Corporation
Tax Increment Reinvestment 2,931,532 2,931,532 2,931,532
Zone
Utility8,472,4268,472,4268,472,426
Airport 91,730 91,730 91,730
La Porte Area Water Authority 2,125,393 2,125,393 2,125,393
Motor Pool 3,172,859 3,185,541 3,185,541
Insurance Fund 9,867,814 9,867,814 9,867,814
Technology Fund 691,485 691,485 691,485
General Capital Improvement 4,171,741 4,171,741 4,171,741
Utility Capital Improvement 1,875,000 1,875,000 1,875,000
Sewer Rehabilitation Capital 350,000 350,000 350,000
Improvement
Drainage Improvement Fund 4,205,000 4,205,000 4,205,000
General Debt Service 4,363,779 4,363,779 4,363,779
Total of All Funds $120,831,801 $121,130,648 $121,238,648
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Adopt of ordinance 2021-3819
Year 2020-21 Budget for $108,000 for the use of Park Zone funding for the Five
Points Plaza Enhancements Project.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
ORDINANCE2021-3819
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS
REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID
BUDGET; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and the Statutes of the State of Texas, require that an
annual budget be prepared and presented to the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, prior to the beginning
of the fiscal year of said City, and that a public hearing be held prior to the adoption of said Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, has heretofore been
presented to the City Council and due deliberation had thereon, was filed in the office of the City Secretary on
July 27, 2020, and a public hearing scheduled for September 28, 2020 was duly advertised and held, and said
Budget was finally approved by ordinance on September 28, 2020;
WHEREAS, Subsection (b) of Section 102.009 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that, after final
adoption of the budget, the governing body of the municipality may spend municipal funds only in strict
compliance with the budget, except in emergency, where in such cases the governing body of the municipality
may authorize an emergency expenditure as an amendment to the original budget only in the case of grave
public necessity to meet an unusual and unforeseen condition that could not have been included in the original
budget through the use of reasonably diligent thought and attention;
WHEREAS, Section 102.010 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that the governing body of a
municipality may make changes to its budget for municipal purposes;
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance and the amendment of the Budget is necessary for and in the best
interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
SECTION 1. A grave public necessity exists and to meet an unusual and unforeseen condition that could not
have been included in the original budget through the use of reasonably diligent thought and attention, the Budget
must be amended and revised with respect to those appropriations set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto by
reference and made part hereof. In support thereof, the City Council finds that additional expenditures are
necessary for the following purposes: 1) $108,000.00 for the installation of restroom facilities at Five Points
Plaza. Such additional expenditures are more specifically described on Exhibit C.
SECTION 2: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now before the said City Council for consideration,
a complete copy of which is on file with the City Secretary and a summary of which is attached hereto by
reference as Exhibit "A", is hereby amended as reflected on the amended budget summary document, attached
hereto by reference as Exhibit , as the Budget for the said City of La Porte, Texas, for the period of October
1, 2020, through September 30, 2021.
SECTION 3. The several amounts stated in Exhibit C as the amended expenditures are hereby appropriated to
and for the objects and purposes therein named, and are found to be for municipal purposes.
SECTION 4. The amended and revised expenditures contained in the Budget, do not exceed the resources of
each fund, as so amended and revised.
SECTION 5: The City Council finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said Budget and
the amendments made hereto have been performed as required by charter or statute.
SECTION 6. Upon the passage and adoption of this ordinance, a copy of the ordinance shall be filed with the
City Secretary, who shall attach a copy of same to the original budget.
SECTION 7: 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 8: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 22 day of February, 2021.
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Louis R. Rigby, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Woodward, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ClarkT. Askins, Assistant City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
(ADOPTED BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 20-21FY 20-21
RevenuesExpenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund$ 54,019,060 $ 60,835,130
Grant Fund 10,240,174 10,555,403
Street Maintenance Sales Tax 3,612,322 3,232,000
Emergency Services District 1,502,322 1,376,338
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 757,500 739,543
Economic Development Corporat 3,024,644 1,774,628
Tax Increment Reinvestment 6,764,085 2,931,532
Total Governmental Types 79,920,107 81,444,574
Enterprise:
Utility 8,263,050 8,472,426
Airport 46,750 91,730
La Porte Area Water Authority 2,334,573 2,125,393
Total Enterprise 10,644,373 10,689,549
Internal Service
Motor Pool 3,786,517 3,172,859
Insurance Fund 10,327,731 9,867,814
Technology Fund 554,028 691,485
Total Internal Service 14,668,276 13,732,158
Capital Improvement:
General 2,992,000 4,171,741
Utility 1,208,750 1,875,000
Sewer Rehabilitation 302,500 350,000
Drainage Improvement Fund 4,095,000 4,205,000
Total Capital Improvement 8,598,250 10,601,741
Debt Service:
General 3,430,000 4,363,779
Total Debt Service 3,430,000 4,363,779
Total All Funds 117,261,006 120,831,801
EXHIBIT B
(AMENDED BUDGET)
City of La Porte
Consolidated Summary of All Funds
FY 20-21FY 20-21
RevenuesExpenses
Governmental Fund Types:
General Fund$ 54,019,060 $ 62,783,395
Grant Fund 10,240,174 9,001,303
Street Maintenance Sales Tax 3,612,322 3,232,000
Emergency Services District 1,502,322 1,376,338
Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax 757,500 739,543
Economic Development Corporat 3,024,644 1,774,628
Tax Increment Reinvestment 6,764,085 2,931,532
Total Governmental Types 79,920,107 81,838,739
Enterprise:
Utility 8,263,050 8,472,426
Airport 46,750 91,730
La Porte Area Water Authority 2,334,573 2,125,393
Total Enterprise 10,644,373 10,689,549
Internal Service
Motor Pool 3,786,517 3,185,541
Insurance Fund 10,327,731 9,867,814
Technology Fund 554,028 691,485
Total Internal Service 14,668,276 13,744,840
Capital Improvement:
General 2,992,000 4,171,741
Utility 1,208,750 1,875,000
Sewer Rehabilitation 302,500 350,000
Drainage Improvement Fund 4,095,000 4,205,000
Total Capital Improvement 8,598,250 10,601,741
Debt Service:
General 3,430,000 4,363,779
Total Debt Service 3,430,000 4,363,779
Total All Funds 117,261,006 121,238,648
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From:Wingate, Lorenzo
Sent:Tuesday, February 9, 2021 6:56 AM
To:Wolny, Shelley
Cc:Epting, Rosalyn
Subject:
RE: Park Zone Usage for Five Points Pavilion
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2020
015 – General CIP
Requested By: Ray Mayo, Director
Source of Funds: 032 – Park Zone
Department: Public Works
015-7070-530-5110
Report Resolution Ordinance 032-7070-530-5110
Account Number: 032-8080-552-8032
Exhibits: Conceptual Design; Bid Tab; Perry
015 - $642,260;
Construction’s Letter
Amount Budgeted: 032 – $286,165
015 - $642,260
032-$394,165
Amount Requested: Total: $1,036,425
Budgeted Item: YesNo
SUMMARYSUMMARYSUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION& RECOMMENDATION& RECOMMENDATION
At the September 14, 2020 Council Meeting, City Council rejectAt the September 14, 2020 Council Meeting, City Council rejectAt the September 14, 2020 Council Meeting, City Council rejectededed
all bids related to all bids related to
Sealed Bid #20010 for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project and allowed staff Sealed Bid #20010 for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project and allowed staff Sealed Bid #20010
for the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project and allowed staff
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to evaluate the project design and bid documents to identify potential cost savings in to evaluate the project design and bid documents to identify potential cost savings in to evaluate
the project design and bid documents to identify potential cost savings in
order to stay within the budgeted project amount of $642,260. The project bid items
were consolidated to clarify the scope of work and building materials and facilities were
value engineered in effort to stay within the project budget. Bid #21003 was advertised
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on October 15 and October 22 in the Bay Area Observer, posted on Public
Purchase, the City’s website, and CivCast. Six (6) contractors submitted bids. At the
December 14, 2020 Council Meeting, Council awarded Bid #21003 to Texas
Specialized Construction Services, LLC for all five bid items.
Subsequently, staff began coordinating with Texas Specialized Construction Services,
LLC to complete process of preparing a fully executed contract. Since notifying Texas
Specialized Construction Services, LLC of award in December, Texas Specialized
Construction Services, LLC has not demonstrated the ability to perform within a timely
manner by not providing the documents required for contract execution. Texas
Specialized Construction Services LLC was notified, in writing, of the City’s intent to
terminate the agreement related to bid # 21003. As such, the second lowest bidder,
Perry Construction, was contacted to confirm their willingness to honor their bid
submitted in response to Bid #21003. Perry Construction has provided written
confirmation of their willingness to honor their original bid price of $990,906.00 (ref.
attached letter).
Awarding to Perry Construction requires an additional $107,481.00 to cover the
difference in bid amounts. Staff previously identified an opportunity to complete the
entire project scope of constructing an open air pavilion, parking lot, and restroom by
utilizing Park Zone funds to supplement the Five Points Plaza Enhancements Project
budget. Council previously approved both the award of Bid #20010, for all line items,
as well as a budget amendment to utilize $286,165.00 of Park Zone funds to
supplement the project budget, reducing the overall available balance of $651,522
down to $365,357. An additional $108,000 would be needed from the Park Zone Fund
to fully fund the project, leaving a balance of $257,357 within the Park Zone Fund.
Should council choose this option, a budget amendment would need to be made since
these Park Zone funds were not budgeted to be used during the Fiscal Year 2021
budget process. The budget amendment has been prepared and included for Council
consideration as a separate agenda item. Any Park Zone funds not utilized at the
completion of this project would return to the Park Zone fund.
Staff is recommending City Councilterminate theaward of Sealed Bid #21003to Texas
Specialized Construction Services, LLC, and award Sealed Bid #21003 to Perry
Construction, for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the amount of $990,906.00, with a
contingency amount of $45,000 for a total authorization of $1,036,425.00.
Benefits:
Second lowest bidder has communicated the willingness to honor bid prices.
Provides for construction of the entire scope of work, as designed.
Considers Considers Considers utilization of Park Zone funds without having to utilization of Park Zone funds without having to utilization of Park Zone funds without having to rere--budget/budget/b
udget/re-bid the
project project in October 2021in October 2021in October 2021. . .
Avoids potential increased construction cost attributable to anticipated Avoids potential increased construction cost attributable to anticipated Avoids potential increased construction
cost attributable to anticipated
inflation.inflation.inflation.
Provides restroom facilities and additional programming/rentaProvides restroom facilities and additional programming/rentaProvides restroom facilities and additional programming/rental
space, which l space, which
generate revenuegenerate revenuegenerate revenue. .
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Park Zone fund is expected to replenish as development currently under
construction continue to pay park land dedication fee(s).
Provides clean and safe restrooms to the visiting public.
Liabilities:
Low bidder’s failure to respond within a timely manner could continue through
construction, causing project completion to be delayed.
Bid prices could increase, creating project budget shortfall.
Rejecting bids further delays addition of permanent restroomsand other
planned enhancements.
$365,357 Park Zone fund balance is depleted by $108,000, leaving $257,357
remaining in the Park Zone Fund.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
Terminate the contract with Texas Specialized Construction Services, LLC for
Sealed Bid #21003 for the FivePoints Plaza Enhancements Project, and award
Sealed Bid #21003 to Perry Construction for bid items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in the
amount of $990,906.00, with a contingency amount of $45,000 for a total
authorization of $1,036,425.00.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Appropriation
Agenda Date Requested: February 22, 2021
Source of Funds: N/A
Requested By: Steve Deardorff, Chief
Department: Police
Account Number: N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Report Resolution Ordinance
Amount Requested: N/A
Exhibits: 2020 Racial Profiling Report
Budgeted Item: Yes No
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The attached report is provided in accordance with Article 2.132 (7) of the Texas Code
of Criminal Procedures. The Code requires that the police department annually report,
to its governing body, data collected on the race or ethnicity of individuals stopped for
traffic violations and subsequently cited, searched and/or arrested.
The report indicates that the La Porte Police Department is fully in compliance with all
relevant Texas laws concerning racial profiling, including the existence of a formal
policy prohibiting racial profiling by its officers, officer training, and the collection of data
in compliance with the law. As a result of this analysis, and the listed statistics, it is
believed that the officers of the La Porte Police Department are operating appropriately
and without bias relating to individual violator race, ethnicity, or national origin.
ACTION REQUIRED BY CITY COUNCIL
No action required, the Mayor will note that the City Council has received the
2020 La Porte Police Department Racial Profiling Report as presented by the
Chief of Police.
Approved for the City Council meeting agenda
Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date