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Home My WebLink About07-21-03 Special Called Regular and Workshop Meeting -. - . STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY CQUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A SPECIAL CALLED REGULAR MEETING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HaD .JUL Y 21, 2003 AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAlRMONT PARKWAY,LA PORTE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW Next. Onl. 2003-2642 Next Res. 2003-21 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCAllON - MAYOR NORMAN MALONE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS "ROBERrs RULES OF ORDER" AND OPEN MEETINGS ACT - K. Askins - 15 MINUTES 5. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS COUNCIL PROCEDURE ORDINANCE - K. Askins -15 MINUTES 6. RECEIVE REPORT ON TROPICAL STORM ALLISON RECOVERY PROJECT - D. Feazelle - 15 MINUTES 7. RECEIVE REPORT FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON HOTEl TAX - D. Feazelle - 10 MINUTES 8. RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON THE USE OF PROPERTY VALUAllONS IN CALCULAllNG FEES FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH D1RECllON - J. Sease -10 MINUTES 9. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED REVISION TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE AND PROPOSED FUNDING RESOLUllON - S. Gillett -10 MINUTES 10. DISCUSS BOARDS AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION- Mayor N. Malone - 20 MINUTES 11. RECEIVE REPORT FROM FILL DIRT REVIEW COMMITTEE - Mostei~ Engelken, and Beasley -10 MINUTES 12. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING AGREEMENTS FOR AN INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER AND INTERIM PlANNING DIRECTOR 13. DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING A BOARD FOR THE CODES - Mayor N. Malone - 20 MINUTES 14. ADMINISTRAllVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle AMCC CONFERENCE - JULY 25-26 - AUSllN, TX. TML REGION 14 - AUGUST 8-9 - GALVESTON, TX. CITY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - AUGUST 11- 4 P.M. - 5 P.M. - ORIGINAL CITY HALL 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS . . 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DBIICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS WITH CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER 17. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Govemment Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 551.086 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: . Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a p~vate consultation with the Council's attomey on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 551.074- For the purpose of deliberating the appointment employment evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dsmissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing. Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receMng information from the employee or erTl>loyees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the govemmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is .conducting economic deveJopment negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). THIS FAClUTY HAS DISABIUTY ACCOIfMODAnONS AVA4ABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODAnONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 4B HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEEnNG. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281411- 51120 OR TOO UNE 211411-511311 FOR FURTHER INFORtAA TION. AppIDved: '--1I7atMtLrA1dI4 Mde A. Glnell, TRIAC CItySec:reI8ry Posted: '. . e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM :::~:~::=:~03 Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Receive overview and discuss "Robert Rules of Order" and Open Meetings Act with City Attorney Knox Askins Action Required bv Council: No action required Approved for City Council Ae:enda e&;1t:P4~1L- 7-/{D-05 Date . NO BACK UP PROVIDED e . e e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Julv 21. 2003 :::=.:y: ~::::"~ Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance 1435 and Ordinance 1435-A Amount Requested: Exhibits: Rec.ommended 2003 OltcUn.anc.e Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Receive overview and discuss Council Procedure Ordinance with City Attorney Knox Askins Action Reauired bv Council: No action required Approved for City Council Al!enda ')-/0 -() 3 Date . e ORDINANCE NO. 1435 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1-201. Regular Meetings. (A) Time. The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 6: 00 o'clock p.m.: provided, however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such subsequent date as determined by City Council. (B) Time. The City Council shall hold special workshop meetings on such dates and at such times as determined by City Council. (C) Place. All regular, special, and workshop meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, unless otherwise directed by City Council, or required by law. Section 1-202. Special Meetings. The Mayor on his own motion or at the request of the City Manager shall call special meetings of the City Council whenever in their opinion the public business may require it, or a!=- the express written request of any three (3) members of the Council. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice thereof shall be delivered to each member of the Council, or, if written notice cannot be timely delivered, telephone notice shall be given, stating the date and hour of the meeting and the purpose for which such meeting is called. Section 1-203. Agenda. All reports, communications, ordi- nances, resolutions, contract documents, or other matters to be submitted to the Council shall, at least five (5) days prior to each Council meeting, be delivered to the City.Secretary, whereupon the City Secretary shall immediately arrange a list of such matters according to the Order of Business and furnish each member of the Council, the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney with a copy of the same prior to the Council meeting and as far in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. None of the foregoing matters shall be presented to the Council by administrative officials except those of an urgent nature, and the same, when so presented, shall have the written approval of the City Manager before presentation. Section 1-204. The Presiding Officer--Duties. The presiding officer of the Council shall be the Mayor. The Presiding Officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all regular and special meetings of the Council. He shall state every question coming e e Ordinance No. 1435, Page 2. before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects and decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the Council, in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. He shall be entitled to vote on all questions. He shall sign all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council during his presence. In the event of the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tern shall sign ordinances or resolutions as then adopted. Section 1-205. Call to Order~-Presiding Officer. The Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro Tern, shall take the chair precisely at the hour appointed for the meeting, and shall immediately call the Council to order. In the absence of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tern, the City Secretary, or his Assistant,. shall call the Council to order, whereupon a temporary chairman shall be elected by members of the Council present. Upon arrival of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tern, the temporary chairman shall immediately relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the business immedi- ately before the Council. Section 1-206. Roll.Call. Before proceeding with the busi- ness of the Council, the City Secretary or his deputy shall call the roll of the members, and the names of those present shall be entered in the minutes. Late arrivalS or departures of Council members shall be noted by the Presiding Officer, and recorded by the City Secretary in the minutes. Section 1-207. Quorum. A majority of all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Council. In the absence of a quorum, the Presiding Officer shall, at the instance of any three (3) members present, compel the attendance of absent members. Section 1-20B. Order of Business. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. Promptly at the hour set by law on the day of each regular meet i ng , the members of the Counc i 1, the City Secr!'!tary, the City Attorney, the Mayor, and the City Manager, shall take their regular stations in the Council Chambers, and the business of the Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposi~ion in the following order: 1. Invocation. 2. Public Hearings. 3. Approval of minutes of previous meeting. 4. Petitions, remonstrances, communications, and citizens and taxpayers wishing to address the Council. 5. Report of Officers--Boards--Committees. 6. Introduction and adoption of resolutions and ordinances. 7. Unfinished Business. B. Consent Agenda. (Any member of the Council may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.) 9. New Business. 10. Workshop Items, if time permits. (Any Council Member present may tag any item, which shall have the effect of tabling the same until the next regular meeting of Council.) e e Ordinance" No. 1435, Page 3. 11. Administrative Reports. 12. Council Action. 13. Executive Session, if needed. 14. Adjournment. Section 1-209. Reading of Minutes. Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member of the Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if the City Secretary has previously furnished each member with a copy thereof. Section 1-210. Rules of Debate. (A) Presiding Officer May Debate and Vote, Etc. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilperson by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer. (B) Getting the Floor--Improper References to be Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall address the Chair, and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. (C) Interruptions. A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed. (D) Privilege of Closing Debate. The Councilperson moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate. (E) Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made only on the day such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made at any time and have precedence over all other motions or while a member has the floorJ it shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any member of the Council from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent mee~ing of the Coun~il. Remarks of Councilperson--When Entered in Minutes. A Councilperson may request, through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes. (F) . e Ordinance No. 1435, Page 4. (G) Synopsis of Debate--When Entered in Minutes. .The City Secretary may be directed by the Presiding Officer, with consent of the Council, to enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming regularly before the Council. Section 1~2ll. Addressing the Council. The City Secretary shall provide cards at the rear of the Council Chambers, where any taxpayer or resident, or his authorized representative, may sign his name, address, and indicate the subject or agenda .ite~.on which he wishes to speak, not later than five (5) minutes before the meeting time, requesting to be heard by City Council. (A) Written Communications. Interested parties or their authorized representatives may addres.s the Council by written communications in regard to matters then.under. discussion. (8) Oral Communications. Taxpayers or residents of the City, or their authorized legal representatives, may address the Council by oral communications on any matter concerning the. City's business, or any matter over which the Council has control, provided, that any such person shall notify the City Secretary at least four (4) days in advance of their desire to speak in order that the same may ap~ear on the agenda of the Council. Oral Communication to Council shall be in the manner provided in Section 1-212 hereof. Section.1-2l2. Manner of Addressing Council--Time Limit. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the podium, shall give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit his address to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Presiding Officer. . Section 1-213. Addressing the Council After Motion Made. After a motion. is made by the Council, no person shall address the Council without first securing the permission of the Council so to do. Section i-2l4. Silence. Constitutes Affirmative Vote. Unless a member of the Council states that he is not voting, his silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. Section 1-215. Decorum. (A) B* Council Members. While the Council is in session, t e members must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the Counci 1 nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Councilor its Presiding Officer, except ~s otherwise herein provided, . . Ordinance No. 1435, Page 5. (B) By Persons. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderours remarks or who shall become boisterous while ~ddressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Presiding Officer, barred from further audience before the Council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the Council. Section 1-216. Enforcement of Decorum. The Chief of Police, or such member or members of the Police Department as he may designate, shall be Sergeant-at-Arms of the Council meetings. He, or they, shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Upon instructions of the Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms, or any of them present, to place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting under arrest, and cause him to be prosecuted under the provisions of this Code, the complaint to be signed by the Presiding Officer. Section 1-217. Persons Authorized to be at Tables. No person, except City officials, their representatives, and news- paper reporters, shall be permitted to be at the two tables in front of the Council table, without the express consent of the Council. Section 1-218. Special Committees. All special committees shall be appointed by majority vote of the Council. Section'1-2l9. Members May File Protests Against Council Action. Any member shall have the right to have the reasons for his dissent from, or protest against, any action of the Council entered on the minutes. Section 1-220. Claims Against. City. No account or other demand against the City shall be allowed until the same has been considered and reported upon by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Section 1-221. Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Contracts. (A) Preparation of Ordinances. All ordinances shall be prepared by the City Attorney. No ordinance shall be prepared for presentation to the Council unless ordered by three (3) members of the Council, or requested by the City Manager, or prepared by the City Attorney on his own initiative, in consultation with the City Manager. (B) Prior A~proval by Administrative Staff. All ordinances, resolutlons and contract documents shall, before pre- sentation to the Council, have been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney or his authorized representative, and shall have been examined and approved for administration by the City Manager or his authorized representative, where there are substantive matters of administration involved. . e Ordinance No. 1435, Page 6. (C) In~roducing for Passage or Approval. (1) Ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council must be intro~uced and sponsored by a member. of the Council, except that the City Manager or City Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects to the Council, and any Councilperson may assume sponsorship thereof by moving that such ordinances, resolutions, matters or subjects be adopted; otherwise, they shall not be considered. (2) An ordinance may have final passage on the same day on which it was introduced. (3) No ordinance shall relate to more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no ordinance, or section thereof, shall be amended or repealed unless the new ordinance con- tains the title of the ordinance or section amended or repealed, and when practicable all ordinances shall be introduced as amendments to existing ordinances or sections thereof: (4) Any resolution providing for the appropriation of money shall designate the particular fund from which the appropriation is to be made. Section 1-222. Reports and Resolut.ions to be Filed with the City Secretary. All reports and resolutions shall be filed with the City Secretary and entered on the minutes. Section 1-223. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Section 1-224. Executive Sessions. Every regular, special or called meeting or session of City Council shall be open to the public. No closed or executive meeting or session of City Council for any of the purposes for which closed or executive meetings or sessions are authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Article 6252-17, V.A.T.S., shall be held unless City Council has first been covened in open meeting or session for which lawful notice has been given and during which meeting or session the Presiding Officer has publicly announced that a closed or executive meeting or session will be held and identified the section or sections of said Act authorizing the holding of such closed or executive session. No final action, decision, .or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed meeting shall be made except in a meeting which is open to the public and in compliance with the notice provisions of the Act. Section 1-225. Open Meetings Law Notice. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a suf- ficient 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 t~is meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; 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. . Ordinance No. 1435, Page 7. e Section 1-226. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after February 5, 1985. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of February, 1985. ATTEST: ~~ Cherie Black, Clty Secretary A8ZzJ dJ Knox W. Askins, City Attorney CITY OF -LA PORTE II. ~ By '(; ;(~~.1. .' . 'L-/ Vl~nla C ~e, Mayor . e ORDINANCE NO. 1435(A) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1435, ESTABLISHING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS~ FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAWJ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1 "Section 1-201 - Regular Meetings", of Ordinance No. 1435, passed and approved on February 4, 1985, is hereby amended, and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "Section 1-201 - Regular Meetings (A) Time. The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 6:00 o'clock p.m. J provided, however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (B) Time. . The City Council. shall hold special or workshop meetings, if necessary, on the third Monday of each month, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., or at such other date and time as may. be determined under Section 1-202 Special Meetings, hereofJ provided, however, that when the day fixed for any special or workshop meeting. of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meetings shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (C) Place. All regular, special, and workshop meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, unless otherwise directed by City Council,. or required by law." Section 2 - Open Meetings Law Notice 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, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes AnnotatedJ and that this meeting has been open to the pub;tic 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 ~ - Effective Date This Ordinance shall be efft;lctive from and after May 1, 1985. PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~9~day of April, 1985. . Ordinance No. 1435(A), Page 2 ATTEST: ~~ Cherie Black, City Secretary APPROVED: C-jf;; -4J. d~ Knox W. Askins, City Attorney CITY OF LA PORTE BY !Ln::.~ ~ e . e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1-201. Regular Meetings. (A) Time. The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday 0 f each month, at 6:000 'clock p.m.; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (B) Time. The City Council shall hold special or workshop meetings, if necessary, on the third Monday.of each month, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., or at such other date and time as may be determined under Section 1-202 Special Meetings, hereof; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any special or workshop meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meetings shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (C) Place. All regular, special, and workshop meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, unless otherwise directed by City Council, orrequired by law. Section 1-202. Special Meetings. The Mayor on his own motion or at the request of the City Manager shall call special meetings of the City Council whenever in their opinion the public business may require it, or at the express written request of any three (3) members of the City Council. Such written request shall be filed with the City Secretary, and shall contain the agenda item requested for the special meeting. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice thereof shall be delivered to each member of the Council, or, if written notice cannot be timely delivered, telephqne notice shall be given, stating the date and hour of the meeting and the purpose for which such meeting is called. Section 1-203., Agenda. The Mayor, the City Manager, or the City Attorney, or any three (3) members of the City Council by written request, may place an item on a City Council agenda. The written request by three (3) members of City Council shall be filed with the City Secretary, and shall contain the agenda item requested. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions; contract documents, 0 r other matters to be submitted to th~ Council shall, at least seven (7) days prior to each Council meeting, be delivered to the City Secretary, whereupon the City Secretary shall immediately arrange a list of such matters according to the Order of Business and furnish each member of the Council, the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney with a copy of the same e e prior to the Council meeting and as far in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. None of the foregoing matters shall be presented to the Council by the administrative officials except those of an urgent nature, and the same, when so presented, shall have the written approval of the City Manager before presentation. Section 1-204. The Presiding Officer--Duties. The presiding officer of the Council shall be the Mayor. The Presiding Officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all regular and special meetings of the Council. He shall state every question coming before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects and decide all questions 'of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the Council, in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. He shall be entitled to vote on all questions. He shall sign all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council during his presence. In the event of the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem shall sign ordinances or resolutions as then adopted. Section 1-205.Call to Order--Presiding Officer. The Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro Tem, shall take the chair precisely at the hour appointed for the meeting, and shall immediately call the Council' to order. In the absence of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Secretary, or his or her Assistant, shall call the Council to order, whereupon a temporary chairman shall be elected by members of the Council present. Upon arrival of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the temporary chairman shall immediately relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the business immediately before the Council. Section 1-206. Roll Call. Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the City Secretary, or his or her deputy shall note in the minutes, the names of those present. Late arrivals or departures of Council members shall be no.ted by the Presiding Officer, and recorded by the City Secretary in the minutes. Section 1-207. Quorum. A majority of all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Council. In the absence of a quorum, the Presiding Officer shall, at the request of any three (3) members present, compel the attendance of absent members. Section 1-208. Order of Business. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. Promptly at the hour set by law on .the day of each regular meeting as posted as required by law, the members of the Council, the City Secretary, the City Attorney, the Mayor, and the City Manager, shall take their regular stations in the Council Chambers, and the business of the Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order: 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Proclamations and Presentations. 3. Consent Agenda. (Any member of the Council may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.) These items are typically routine in nature. a. Approva"l of minutes of previous meeting. 2 e e b. Purchases, Contracts, or Transactions. 4. Petitions, remonstrances, communications, and citizens and taxpayers wishing to address the Council. 5. Public Hearings. 6 New Business: a. Introduction and adoption of resolutions and ordinances. b. Receive reports and recommendations from City staff. c. Report of Officers-Boards-Committees. 7. Previously tabled items. 8. .Executive Session. 9. Workshop Items. 11. Administrative Reports. 12. Council Comments. 13. Adjournment. Section 1-209, Reading of Minutes,' Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member of the Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if the City Secretary has previously furnished each member with a copy thereof. Section 1-210. Rules of Debate. (A) PresidinQ Officer Mav Debate and Vote. Etc. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be d~prived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilperson by reason of his acting as the Presiding Offi<?er. (B) GettinQ the Floor-Improper References to be Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall address the Chair, and, upon recognition by the . Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. (C) Interruptions. ' A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed. (D) PrivileQe of ClosinQ Debate. The Councilperson moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate. (E) Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made only on the day such action wa~ taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made 3 It e at any time and have precedence over all other motions or while a member has the floor; it shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any member of the Council from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the Council. (F) Remarks of Councilperson--When Entered in Minutes. A Councilperson may request, through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes. (G) Synopsis of Debate--When Entered in Minutes. The City Secretary may be directed by the Presiding Officer, with consent of the Council, to enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming regularly before the Council. Section 1-211. Addressing the Council. The City Secretary shall provide cards in. Council Chambers, where any taxpayer or resident, or his authorized representative, may sign his name, address, and indicate the agenda item on which he wishe.s to speak, not later that five (5) minutes before the meeting time, requesting to be heard by City Council. (A) Written Communications. Interested parties or their authorized representatives may address the Council by written communications in regard to matters then under discussion. (8) Oral Communications. Taxpayers or residents of the City, or their authorized legal representatives, may address the Council by oral communications on any matter concerning the City's business, or any matter over which the Council has control, as follows: 1. If the item is not on the City Council agenda, any such person shall notify the City Secretary by 12:00 o'clock noon the date at least seven (7) days in advance of their desire to speak in order that the same may appear on the agenda of City Council; 2. If the item is on the City Council agenda, any such personal shall sign a form prior to the beginning of the meeting, which shall be placed on the table at the rear of the City Council Chambers, requesting to speak on the posted agenda item. Oral Communication to Council shall be in the manner provided in Section 1.212 hereof. Section 1-212. Manner of Addressing Council-- Time Limit. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the podium, shall give his name and address in an audible ton~ of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit his address to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the 4 e e Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shaH be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Presiding Officer. Any such question shall be referred by City Council to the City Manager, for further handling. Section 1-213. Addressing the Council After Motion Made. After a motion is made by the Council, no person shall address the Council without first securing the permission 'of the Council so to do. Section 1-214. Silence Constitutes Affirmative Vote. Unless a member of the Council states that he is not voting, his silence shall be recorded as an .affirmative vote. Section 1-215. Decorum. (A) Bv Council Members. While the Council is in session, the members must p~eserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by c9nversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace o~ the Council nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey t~'e orders of the Councilor its Presiding Officer, except as otherwise herein provided. (B) By Persons. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Presiding Officer, barred from further audience before the Council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the Council. Section .1-216. Enforcement of Decorum. T~e Chief of Police, or such member or members of the Police. Department as he may desig'nate, shall. be Sergeant- at-Arms of the Council meetings. He, or they, shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Upon instructions of the Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms, or any of them present, to place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting under arrest, and cause him to be prosecuted under the provisions of this Code, the complaint to be signed by the Presiding Officer. Section 1-217. Persons Authorized to be at Tables. No person shall be permitted to be at the two tables in front of the Council table, without the express consent of the Council. Section 1-218. Special Committees. appointed by majority vote of the Council. All special committees shall be Section 1-219. Members May File Protests Against Council Action. Any member shall have the right to have the reasons for his dissent from, or protest against, any action of the Council entered on the minutes. 5 . e Section 1-220. Claims Against City. No account or other demand against the City shall be allowed until the same has been considered and reported upon by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Section 1-221. Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Contracts. (A) Preparation of Ordinances.AII ordinances shall be approved by the City Attorney. No ordinance. shall be prepared for presentation to the Council unless ordered by three (3) members of the Council, or requested by the City Manager, or prepared by the City Attorney on his own initiative, in consultation with the City Manager. (8) Prior Aooroval bv Administrative Staff. All ordinances, resolutions and contract documents shall, before presentation to the Council, have been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney or his authorized representative, and shall have been examined and approved for administration by the City Manager or his authorized representative, where there are substantive matters of administration involved. (C) Introducing for Passage or Approval. (1) Ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council must be introduced and sponsored by a member of the Council, except that the City Manager or City Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects to the Council, and any Councilperson may assume sponsorship thereof by moving that such ordinances, resolutions, matters or subjects be adopted; otherwise, they shall not be considered. (2) An ordinance may have final passage on the same day on which it was introduced. (3) No ordinance shall relate to more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no ordinance, or section thereof, shall be amended or repealed unless the new ordinance contains the title of the ordinance or section amended or repealed, and when practical all ordinances shall be introduced as amendments to existing ordinances or sections thereof. (4) Any resolution providing for the appropriation of money shall designate the particular fund from which the appropriation is to be made. 6 e e Section 1-222. Reports and Resolutions to be Filed with the City Secretary. All reports and resolutions shall be filed with the City Secretary and entered on the minutes. Section 1-223. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Section 1-224. Executive Sessions. Every regular, special or called meeting or session of City Council shall be open to the public. No closed or executive meeting or session of City Council for any of the purposes for which closed or executive meetings or sessions are authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, shall be held unless City Council has first been convened in open meeting or session for which lawful notice has been given and during which meeting or session the Presiding Officer has publicly announced that a closed or executive meeting or session will be he.ld and identified the section or sections of said Act authorizing the holding of sucl1 closed or executive session. No final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered. in the closed meeting shall be made except in a meeting which is open to the public and in compliance with the notice provisions of the Act. Section 1-225. Open Meetings Law Notice. 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 1-226. Repeal. Ordinance No. 1435 and Ordinance No. 1435-A are repealed as of the effective date hereof. Section 1-227. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of July, 2003. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor 7 It ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney e 8 . e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Appropriation Requested By: Source of Funds: N/A Department: Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: TSARP Letter to Mayor Malone Amount Requested: Exhibits: Flyer Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION To provide information to City Council regarding Tropical Storm Allison Recover Project Community Outreach and Communication. Action Required by Council: No action required. e~~bdL 1-/&-03 Date /..1-, . .~. I cYCV -; o -V- JO-JY ~ ~ JU~e1~~ \~ ~ REC C~.~y . \ (\ '" r '\J '::J The Honorable Norman L. Malone Mayor City of La Porte 604 W. Fainnont Parkway La Porte, TX 77571 e i ..~............, .... . '-fJl~~ . ; 'D -.. -~"-1-:--"''''''' . ~"-"""""""""w""""". ! J!.ili~~-l f" t~r"'" I , 'V.JL:...t V ~..JlJ I . 1 : 1 I i I j .:~:l'.:. 'Y :~~~ '.~:::' ;.~'J. !-\.~.~Y' S f .' '.' -.... . ....-.. ....._..~..~'LMl;i~.~~.. ............. r Cl : ])f ~O'~ (p,'~ . JUN 2 0 2Gu3 CITY MANAGER'S OFFJCE RE: Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project Community Outreach and Communication Dear Mayor Malone: You may recall that several months ago the Harris County Flood Control nidriet {the District) communicated with your office regarding wort< oelng done on the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project, or TSARP. Our work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on this important project continues at a rapid pace. We now anticipate that the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (floodplain maps), the important output of this project, will be ready for public review later this year. The District also continues its aggressive community outreach and communication regarding TSARP: · More than 60 public presentations have been made to a broad cros.s section of Harris County to date. · We have held 28 meetings with our Executive, Technical, Stakeholders, and Users Group Committees · Representatives of the District have presented TSARP related lectures to members of the engineering community at Rice University and the Association of Flood Plain Managers. · On June 3, 2003, the District participated in a National Flood Insurance Program's Flood Forum seminar regarding TSARP attended by more than 200 local insurance agents and mortgage lenders. . The Houston Chronicle and most television and radio outlets in Houston have provided extensive coverage of the project, its benefits, and what it will mean for local citizens. <I .it tI.ri.CauoIy 11aaoIc.ntn.IDidrid TROPICAL STORM ALLISON RECOVERY PROJECT 16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 420 . Houston, TX 77084 Phone: 281-579-4656 . Fax: 281-579-4659 www.tsarp.org The Honorable Norman L. .,ne _ Tropical Storm Allison Reco~ Project Community Outreach and '-'munication June 12, 2003 Page 2 of 2 As part of this outreach we have produced a brief project brochure, which I have attached for your review. Should you desire a presentation for you and/or members of your staff, please feel free to contact me at 713-684-4078. If you have any further questions regarding TSARP, please contact me or the TSARP Project Office at 281-579-4656. Sincerely, ~a- ~ 'rfla4 Alisa S. Max, P.E. Communications Division Harris County Flood Control District .. ~. . ~ti_ equaled or exa:eded in any given year. Ii cIepic:ted on the FIRM (or IIoodplain) map. Additiona)ly, approximately 64,000 property owners who did DOt carry flood insurance during'Iiopical Storm A1Ibon ezperienced flooding. Put simply, evm if you haw: never Oooded 1?'=fore or the now Ooodplain maps do not idmtify you as being at a high risk, it is strongly r<coJlllDeDded that you pun:hase flood insurance. .. - Harris County Flood Control District wwwhckd.org See back ofbrocbure for additional amtact info. , .-.. ..., : WHERE TO LEARN MORE : ~--.___._..._._..__.._ ....___._____....J ; Lag au lD lIIese WlIIIsiIes far IDIII\I iafDnDalion: I ; 'Iiopical Stonn Allison R<<ovay Project ! www.tsaq>o... I . ! Federalllmergmcy Management Agency I www.fmta.gov -- .~ i THE IMPACT OF NEW 'I' : F'L.ooDPLAIN MAPs ~-_._----:--._-___..__I FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - of wbich ~ community in Harris County is a member- underwrites flood insl1rallCe Cor the entire nation. FEMA uses F100d Insuraner Rate Maps (FIRMs or floodplain maps) 10 help determine flood risk zones and associated rates Cor flood insuraner policies. , for many, the now floodplain maps will haw: IittIc or no , impact on their Oood zone designation and associated : policy rate, and Cor some, their status may actually improw. i H~, it is possible that the maps may show now boundaries that would awe flood insurance rates to rise in certain areas anellor require a holDCOWDCl" to pwdwc flood insurance Cor the 6rst lime. ; FEMA and the NFIP are mincIfuI that such changes can be IIDWdcome. For that reason, the NFIP has a "Grandfather Rule" that may allow alternative rating rulcs to bcndit a givm structure. Contact an insurance agent for more information. In addition, if the new maps rcfIcct a change in flood zone status with which a home or property owner cIocs DOt agRC, they have the right to appeal the change to FEMA. lbelnlpaltaBe 01 Road ....... Consider these facts: Tropical Storm Allison dropped up to 3S inches of rain in some parts of Harris County, with 28 of those in~ falling in 12 hours. As a rauIt, approximatdy two-thirds of the areas that flooded ~ outside the 1% (lOO-year) floodplain. That is a 000cIp1ain occurring &om rainfall that has a 1% chaner ofbeing Cor particular ~ have occurnd to rcfIcct changes in amcIiticms resulting f!:om things such as new land ~and thecomplclionofflooddamasereduclion projects. These map updates wac made with reCa-ence 10 the original data &om the tint comprehensive efl"orL As a result ofTSARP, not onlywi1l Harris County's floodplains be entirely 1CmapPed. but brand new and more accurate data and computer models will be aeated using important advances in science and technology. ___ ____0. _. _. . .. ______ 1HE SCIEJIIcE BEHlNDTSARP : . . -. - .. .--- "..----- TSARP is a massive undertaking imo1ving atensivc we of a sophisticated laser techno1ogy called light Detection And Ranging. commonly refcrnd 10 as UOAR, 10 map the ground's topography. Devdopcd by NASA, 11m ~ ta:bnoIogy bas already been successfullyemplo,..t by FEMA on other important projoc:lS, inducIingItCOVl!r)'efl"or1sat Ground Zao Wr the 9-11 attadcs. The we ofUOAR for TSARP imolvcs cIirecting millions of laser beams toward the grmmd &om low-flying airaafl, and measuring the lime it taka Cor that tight 10 bounce off the earth and back to the ICalI"ding equipment on the plane. The measurable differences in the laser's boUIIU lime represent cliffaent heisbl5, or the relict of the land The information generated by this laser technology, along with many other paramctcn, is used in computer models to estimate flood clevalions. Flood elevations are then mapped on base topographic maps, also procIuced &om the laser technology. This information becomes the basis of the new 000cIp1ain maps. -- - .---..--------.--.---.=::1 THE 8ENEF1Ts OFTSARP i ----.---.----_0- : IIvII8rTaaIs far Draillllge .ad Raad Denl8ge I Redlll:liaa P1auiag Each of Harris County's 3S communities is respoDSible for planning and regulating now land clnaopment projects within their municipal boundaries. TSARP will provide accas to man: accurate flood risk information, and it will aDowcommunityp\annasand~ 10 mahclecisions based on up-to-cIate technology and conditiona. This is aiticaDy important as the population of Harris Cowlty amtinues to grow and new land clnaopmmt projOClS are amsiclered, planned and constructed. In addition, the District will be able to we the TSARP products as Dew tools Cor planning and design of now I100d damage reduction projects within Harris County. Enbeaced Kaowledge at F1aad Risks Periods of beavy rain regularly occur in Harris Cowlty, an area prone bistoricaDy to fIoocIing. As a result, it is-r important that citizaJs possess the best possible Imowledge of their flood risks for their homes and businesses. The District and FEMA beIiewe that the ciliuns ofHarrio Cowlty want 10 and should know what thOse risks are so that they can plan lIXIlrdingly. Campre/leasive Remappiag at the CaaDl(s Raadplaia F100dInsurance Rate Maps,commonly refcrnd to as FIRMs or floodplain maps, show which areas of the county are at a higher risk of flooding than othen. During the 1m 1970s and early 198Os, the tint compre\I<nsiYe effort was undertal<m to map the 000cIp1ains Cor major flooding sources in Harris County. Siner that lime, updates e Federal Emergency Management Agency WASHINGTON 500 C Slree~ sw Washington, D.C. 20472 Phon" 202-646-4600 www_fema.gov REGION VI FEDERAL CENTER Federal Regional Center 800 N. loop 288 Denton, TIC 76209-3698 www.fema.gov/reg-vi/index.htm Hams County Rood Control DiStrict - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TIC 77092 Phon" 113-684-4000 www.hcfcd.org . "...~ -. -. Tropical Stonn Allison Recovery Project t6225 Park Ten Place, Suite 420 Houston, TIC 77084 Phone: 281-579-4656 www.tsarp.org ~ ...""'" ~c..w WId WHAT IS TSARP? ~ - - ., _TSARP.oRG [aJ "''-'1 ~t.bIa.bl Both agencies are using innovative scientific techniques to determine the current flood risks posed by streams and bayous throughout the county's approximate 1,700 square mile area, including 22 watersheds and 35 communities. The information developed as a result of TSARP will be provided to the public, goverrunent officials and numerous. other Harris County stakeholders, so that they can ~ informed, scientifically based flood nwiagement decisions about the plaCes where they work and reside. FEMA and the District have worked closely together in the past to identify major flooding sources and associated flood risks within Harris County, but never on such a scale. , ... TSARP Tropical Stnnn Allison Recovery Project In the aftermath ofTropical Storm Allison, the Federal .Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Harris County Flood Control District (the District) began a multi- year initiative called the 'fropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP) that will comprehensively assess the flood risks associated with the major flooding sources within Harris County. :f!: e e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Julv 21. 2003 Appropriation ::;:::.:y: ::::'.~ Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Hotel Tax Presentation Amount Requested: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: Monthlv Chamber Report Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION La Porte Bayshore Chamber of Commerce President Colleen Hicks will provide City Council with a report on motellhotel fund expenditures pursuant to the contract between the City of La Porte and the Chamber of Commerce. Action Required bv Council: No action required 1)-/& .,- ~3 Date f; P.O. BOX 996 / LAPORT XAS / 77572-0996 / PHONE(281)471-1 / FAX(281)471-1710 La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce HOTEL TAX PRESENTATION PACKAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Budget - October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 B. Actual and Anticipated Income Statement - Oct. 1, 2002 through Sept. 30, 2003 C. Information regarding Sylvan Beach Festival Week-end D. Information regarding Westfield Junior Golf Championship Tournament E. Information regarding updated Tourism Brochure F. Listing of other Chamber activities that brought visitors into the City of La Porte G. Proposed Budget for October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 H. Details regarding Proposed New Billboard Project I. Copies of advertising/promotional pieces for Main Street Christmas Stroll, Main Street Circus, Sylvan Beach Festival, and Fourth of July Festivities Prepared 07/11/03 .. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Budget - Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund For October 1, 2002 thru September 30, 2003 e 40.000.00 Hotel Tax Revenue Expenses magazines. radio. billboards Activities - Newspapers Sylvan Beach Festival & Main Street 13.500.00 Advertising/Promotion Gen Op budget-minimum of 10% of staff time devoted to tourism 10% of Approx 18,000.00 Administrative Fee Registration for Texas Economic Development-Tourism Division workshop 120.00 Continuing Education To secure higher profile Sylvan Beach entertainer to attract tourists to La Porte 3,440.00 Entertainment Golf Course Bay Forest Golf Championship qualifying tournament at PGA Jr. To host 3,440.00 1.500.00 Golf Expenses Junior Doorway to Hospitality Brochures & Sylvan Beach Festival Brochures Printing/Pu bl ications - 40,000.00 Total Expenses 0.00 Revenue OverlUnderExpenses La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Actual and Anticipated Income Statement - Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund For October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 e 40,000.00 Hotel Tax Revenue Expenses magazines. radio. billboards Activities - Newspapers Sylvan Beach Festival & Main Street 13.604.00 Advertising/Promotion 10% of Gen Op budget-minimum of 10% of staff time devoted to tourism The Texas Economic Development-Tourism Division workshop schedUle conflicted with Chamber activities Approx 18,000.00 0.00 Administrative Fee Continuing Education To secure higher profile Sylvan Beach entertainer to attract tourists to La Porte 3.500.00 Entertainment -- Golf Course ($285.00) Bay Forest & Sylvan Beach Festival Brochures Golf Championship qualifying tournament at ($3.000) Tourism Brochures PGA J r. To host 574.00 3,285.00 1 Golf Expenses Printi ng/Pu bl ications Junior 39,963.00 37.00 Total Expenses Revenue Over Expenses i e e HOTEL OCCUPANCY RATES SYLVAN BEACH FESTIVAL WEEK-END FRIDAY & SATURDAY APRIL 25 & 26, 2003 Although the Chamber spent $3,500 of Hotel Tax Funds to secure higher profile entertainment for the Festival, we did not make a higher profit than the previous year. When booking high profile entertainment, additional expenses are incurred in the rental of bigger and better stage, lighting, and sound equipment. In addition, the cost of liability insurance for the festival doubled in spite of the fact that the Chamber has never had a claim. Nevertheless, the Chamber board, the Festival committee, and the community felt that the event was a great success. Name Occupancy Rates Best Western 61% Comfort Suites 98% & 94% La Quinta Motor Inn 93% Additional Note Dan Packer, owner of Subway Sandwiches, reported that his sales on Sylvan Beach Day increased by over(75% compared to sales on an average Saturday. cot/Uti fldeJ ~ II m..et.fi Iv!} l'7r% e e 2003 JR. PGA WESTFIELD GOLF TOURNAMENT JUNE 7-8, 2003 The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Tourism Committee worked with Bay Forest Golf Pro Alex Osmond to put together a bid package to host the Westfield Junior Golf Championship Tournament at Bay Forest Golf Course. We were very pleased to win the bid and hope to host the tournament again in future years. 1. From Hotel Tax funds, the Chamber paid for the water, cookies, cheese crackers, and bananas that were provided to the golfers both days on the course. They ate and drank as much as they wanted. In addition, sack lunches were provided for the golfers both days. Alex Osmond arranged for the food through concessionaire Kevin O'Brien. The invoice for the food was $2,000. 2. The Chamber secured special rates from local motels as well as discount coupons from restaurants. In addition, the City of La Porte Parks & Recreation Department provided passes for the wave pool. Although all motels and eating establishments were contacted, the following list includes th~ few businesses that participated as well as the results of their special offers: Comfort Suites - 25 rooms rented La Quinta - 6 rooms rented Las Hadas Mexican Restaurant - 3 coupons used Subway Sandwiches - 1 coupon used Little Cedar Bayou. Wave Pool - No coupons turned in. 3. The Chamber put together goodie bags consisting of donated items for presentation to the parents of the golfers. 4. The Chamber solicited hole sponsors to assist in offsetting the expenses incurred. 5. The final expense to host the tournament was $1,574. e e 2003 TOURISM BROCHURE UPDATE The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Tourism Committee approved the layout of an updated tourism brochure which includes a number of photographs highlighting attractions in the La Porte-Bayshore area. Photos include: Bay Forest Golf Course San Jacinto Monument Houston Yacht Club Hartman Bridge Sailboats on Galveston Bay Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool Pier on Galveston Bay Sylvan Beach Festival Float Battleship Texas Sylvan Beach Pavilion Restored Depot at Sylvan Beach Statue of Children and Seagull near the Depot With the cooperation of the three cities, La Porte ISO, and other area residents, the Chamber's Marketing & Tourism Committee made the decision to use a symbol that coordinates with the Economic Development Committee's planned brochure. The brochure will be printed in four-color process instead of black & white. It is estimated that 10,000 color brochures will cost approximately $3,000. e e OTHER CHAMBER ACTIVITIES THAT BROUGHT VISITORS INTO THE CITY OF LA PORTE 1. The Annual Salute to Indu.stry Golf Tournament brings up to 288 golfers and numerous volunteers to Bay Forest Golf Course. In addition, the Annual Salute to Industry Banquet brings up to 550 people to the Sylvan Beach Pavilion in September or October. 2. In January, the Annual Installation Banquet brings up to 400 people to the Sylvan Beach Pavilion. 3. This year's February Casino Night brought over 400 people to the Sylvan Beach Pavilion. 4. The April Membership Luncheon honoring Partners In Education brings over 200 to La Porte High School. 5. The Marketing & Tourism Committee secured FOOD-GAS-LODGING signs on Highway 146 so that local businesses could advertise. 6. The Marketing & Tourism Committee secured the South Houston Association of Recreational Kiteflyers to perform a kite exhibition in conjunction with the 4th of July festivities. In addition, a kite flying contest was conducted for those 17 and under. 7. The Annual New Teachers Luncheon brings over 200 people to La Porte High School. While a tourist is defined as "one who travels for pleasure," we hope that some of the visitors who came to La Porte for specific events either stopped to buy gas and a soft drink or saw something that sparked their interest in coming back to the City of La Porte. La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Proposed Budget. Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund For October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004 Hotel Tax Revenue 41,500.00 - Expenses Advertising/Promotion 14,000.00 Sylvan Beach Festival & Main Street Activities - Newspapers, magazines, radio, billboards Administrative Fee 18,000.00 Approx 10% of Gen Op budget-minimum of 10% of staff time devoted to tourism Continuing Education 120.00 Registration for Texas Economic Development-Tourism Division workshop Entertainment 4,080.00 To secure higher profile Sylvan Beach entertainer to attract tourists to La Porte Junior Golf Expenses 2,000.00 To host PGA Jr. Golf Championship qualifying tournament at Bay Forest Golf Course Printing/Publications 3,300.00 Doorway to Hospitality Brochures & Sylvan Beach Festival Brochures e Expenses 41,500.00 Represents an approximate 3% increase New Proposed Project Billboard Expense 20,000.00 Expense for 14'x48' billboard on 110 or 145 for six months Total Expenses 61,500.00 e It PROPOSED BILLBOARD PROJECT The Marketing & Tourism Committee has proposed placing a billboard on 145 or 110. It was agreed that a billboard design would coordinate with the design for the Economic Development brochure as well as the Tourism brochure. The portion of the sign with the coordinated design would remain static from month to month and cover approximately 2/3 to % of the billboard space. The remaining space would change periodically in conjunction with the season. Suggestions for time of placement and events to be emphasized include: March & April - Sylvan Beach Festival June & July - Vacation, Galveston Bay, Golf November & December - Christmas Shopping A 14'x48' bulletin sized billboard on a freeway at the Public Service Announcement rate costs $2,500 for 4 weeks. There are some conditions including the requirement that the message must include "A Public Service Announcement donated by Clear Channel Outdoors" and the artwork must be approved by Clear Channel. . A vinyl wrap for a 14'x48' sign costs $1.45 per square foot at the PSA rate for a total of $974.40 per wrap. 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' '1 PASADENA BROADCASTER, Wednesday, November 27, 20023 ~~_.WJ- '.!iD-lXr '..4~-:-:-~-P;K'"%"~~:.~ ~ JF~~ 1~~!.\t~~:;P~1;j:i~~3_~:;G=E:1i.-->a -~ ';")-'tf' -.w-.. \1 ~ ~ ~.~ 'I '::f~--:-'Pt'7.".,~. l~ L I; h,....\:".:';1::'{.r\-;.:;:;:.:::.,~tjL3J.'::\E;::<.1":: ... : '. ..' ..'.., i ~1\{1.~'h~'_t~a.~:i:1:Q:rfr~~~r' '-:.t~d~nts. were guests of. ..Ffohm~nd ..Haas Texas and recently .attende9, :")~R9~t~'i:~l~.q~X "'.):~,!:jphSch?ol Night at Brown Theater of th~ Wortha~ Theciter .G.enter. Fror:n-::leftl,' 'fro:n " ~:l,~!:Jlse.Bryan of" Rohm and: Haas Texas; Elizabeth Llc~ag~ of Wolters : :'~a9~~~~:t~}~~1~t., :':;t1-,~~:n M~16cjy:~u~t~mante: .of '^.!9IJ~r~; Ari~~le.ca :Garza -of, W~It~rsi '$eco~ i ':~o.W:;;}J~\I.?,8~[~(."':f,._,~~:?-.n.l1a T:hq.m:~.~,and N~n~y L.~~!er ?f .wolt~rs; th,lrd row: B;C!rry Talley: .of t~~ :~;~1r~J~~~~~t,'~~:H~.;~~9,9.9,9.I, :9ho1r; p~;~~\,,;Pr.~.r.~:?~~p~~ts: ~,II!~Qn',Ja~kson .and' M~Ii~s~.:McCn~sk~ . fp4.rt,~.:r9~: ,Peerf~r.~s1u,dents..,~n~n.;~~V,~!(l$,~adY Aycock and Jonathon'.Bnn!<; fifth row: J~~ .Co.e~'ofRohiIi.atiirl1aasTex;3.Si'Dp'I.$D.':Iri.l~t~e.~en Donnell"and J3rent S~oreJ <;1. Deer Park sttJ.. ~~:F1~E';:.~;;:,,::- ..:,~: ':";::::~.;~~2:.. i:::. , ')~~~:~~~.~~:;:')~("'" .~:::~.;:.,: ,:.. ' . '. . . :~ .;'~t~4J.>'_1':~ !Hi>\'1,~.,,;f (~1!">~<({~~~4t~l':,(~. >...,>;C;"*'f~:-:~ 1,. '$0 ij i ./ 1 c, :' :.J!a ;'Jo,rt~.'> >'~:'; ~lr<H?f .:.. .. ... ~.\:16ilt:,~~t~f,,~~ti~tkt~s':.$troll . 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V'l .s c- '2 .a .... o 0.. 0.. o (;j ::s 0" ~ ~ I To Advertise 281-LI,88-1108 ._~~ '1."- .. ,$tore reported missing . from his home O;"......,y_..,~f -...f""'i\Ff"I"J"":~"l'I."1-f r..1"'l: leners mr:oTJ"id~:m - -~~.. Wednasdl!lV, November 27,2002 Page 31\ ~~~_~l~~.-._..--==-t'\,~.p'Oi:-I,,;a~1J1t>:.I'O\:1u:n:1crCJq:ru\:J~~.;r--'-- 16th Annual.'OLD .Fashion Home Town Christmas Stroll , Dec. 5tb- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 111\ . - Visit the participating shops and city organizations booths on Main Street. ~ . Free Pictures with Santa on the 300 block of W. Main. ~ Film .furnished by DuPont Federal.Credit Union. . r-s.. w. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from First Street to Fourth Street. \ ~ For additional information, call 281-471-5551. F: .; ;;"':":; F". 'o/Y~ ~ ~ ~enIon ~k.., ~ 2r.oe, ~~!" ~ zo~ ClfII"eJ ~ ~'A k p . 2. 9Z'....t40 dT_ 7757f . ~ t8f-86Z-9988 9".-. ~ dt"at. 9 - S. ,J ~ I", 'lJ1oM, lite. . Custom Designed . stained Glass Windows and ,Doors On-site Repairs. Restorations & Classes 215 W. Main St. La Parle. 1)( 71571 281-470-1314 Fax: 281-47i-0051 Store HoulS: Tues. 10AM-9PM Wed.-Sat. 10AM-5PM -~ T]S FOR CHRISTMAS LOANS! '...oly online today at www.dupontIaprtefcu.org fi1 \ , . 1 ." t ~ ~~ ~ Baytown Branch 2812 N. Alexander Dr. >."'own, Texas 77520 -- 0420-5326 ""'5884 ~ BRAVlJ. FRAMES ~" ..1~S On Main ~~ -s"1t c;AnI~' ~%~ ,. 300 West ".JiIl ... ~ 4e . 281-471-5551 r=- ~1:. . ~ '~Oa' QUALITY CuSTOM FRAM.ING PHOTO FRAMES . SCULPTURE' GIFTS' PRINTS Danny & Jonet Clements (281) 471-IS61 1006 S. BROADWAY LAPORTE, TEXAS 77S71 mfl1tiCltlll tat4lrnant J04 C)Y. ".,;. St.. fA ~ r- IIiIDImIdr Iflkufaalllbll d111!1f.)G1IlftIllmimllu IliIIkmD ORDERS TO GO WELCOME! Sun. - Thurs. 7:00AM - 9:00PM Fri. - Sat. 7:00AM - 10:00PM 281-471-7461 . Fax 281-842-8007 ELENO SUAREZ . LEANDRO SUAREz Jeanie ?tnn's Tea 'Room Cjifrs ana. !Etc. 122 West 7vlain · .La Porte, r' exas 77571 281-867-4600 Private Parry 'Boofinas (6y ayy. onty) :-81l Lunch 'Mon-'Fri lo:30am - 3:ooym Shins · Hats · Tham Uniforms Promotional ProdUds · Embroidery 304 W. Main LaPorte, TX 77571 281-470-7755 281-470-9955 (fax) STORE HOURS M-F lo-6:0Op.m. Sat 10-2:0Op.m. Ma's Whatever. Thrift Shop L&B Antiques An.tiques. Collectables & . Decorative Items Liz or Boyd Hull 281-470-8533 312 W. Main La Porte, Tx 77571 ~~~~. (281) ArmOUES, DuTCH ITEMS, GIFTS, YANKEE CANDlES 471.3807 FURNITURE REPAIRS 301 W. Main Street AND REFINISHING laPorte, Texas 77571 HOURS: TUES.. SAT 10:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. Huqhes PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLY INC. Office Supplies. Printing, Copying, Fax Service, & Shipping via UPS 321 W. MaIn · La PDrta, TUlI 77571 281.471-4552 · Fax 281.471.&45& T LAP\". rE 'HARDW ARE Personalized Service 100% Woman Owned Industrial! Hardware 228 West Main La Porte (281) 471-2210 Lisa Cook .GRAND OPENING Touch. 'if ~fe8allce "Decoration for all occasions" Florals, Gifts, Rentals 200 W. Main Street LaPorte, Texas 281-867-9873 Man-Sat lOam-6 m 1-f'rm:b~~~~~~ter~J I U~~n~~~~S9_~~~~nn IIl)A~~Ji~lf~ktet;ll Don'l miss Ihe I p.o. BOX 996 / LA PORTE XAS / 77572-0996 / PHONE (281) 471-11 / FAX (281) 471-171 0 La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce ~O(LW A1L-Ue:::D /0: ~ - Tv STATl uN.~' FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE {p I - {LP,TJ 10 STATIO NS 47TH ANNUAL SYLVAN BEACH FESTIVAL AND CRAWFISH JAM The 4th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam, sponsored by the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, with gates opening at 9:00am at Sylvan Beach Park on Galveston Bay. The festival kicks off with a parade beginning at IO:OOam. Activities at the park begin immediately following the parade with many exciting things to enjoy including live entertainment, crawfish eating contests for kids and adults, food, arts & crafts booths, cook-offs, a carnival, a classic car show, pageant, and much more. The cook-off is coordinated by the La Porte Metro Go-Texan Sub-Committee. Teams will be judged on brisket, ribs, beans, and chicken. And, don't forget showmanship. The cookers always put on a great show. Entertainment includes The McClanahans at 1:00pm, The Fab 5 at 3:00pm, and Kelly McGuire 5:30pm. e e Always an exciting event, the 2003 Miss Sylvan Beach will be crowned on the main stage at 7:30pm Capping off the day's festivities will be a concert featuring Lee Roy Parnell at 8:30pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, and free for children 10 and under accompanied by an adult. For more information, call the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce at 281-471-1123 or go to www.laportechamber.org. -30- Colleen Hicks, President La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Office: 281-471-1123 Cell: 281-787-4226 Fax: 281-471-1710 E-mail: colleenhicks@laportechamber.org 34 . MARCH 2003 American Association of University Women c;. -~~ I ~'b Present the 49th Annual FRONTIER DAY Saturday - April 26, 2003 National Oak Park - Downtown Alvin, Tx Contact: Dol Rosamond, 1111 KOSI Rd., Alvin, TX 77511 281/331 -5559 e 281/585-4523 fax 281/388-1385 Email: drosamond@mindsrin.com APR 26 AI.. VIN, TX-7 FRON1TER DAY FESTIVAL - 49'" AIvlual. All Am Media. Ouldoor. N.tional Oak Pork. SoL RESTRlCTlONS: No raffle 'YPe i Ianu. F ACn.JTTES: Exhbtr provldeo diopl equip. FEES: $SO (HMO) uncovered, stOp (lo,.t6) covered. SPONSOR: AAUW. Civic. CONTACT: 001 Roaamcnd. tttt Kool Rd. Alvin, TX nstl. 281/331-5559 or I.... 38S-1385 or Rae Long..t S8S-4523. Email: droumond&mind.pring.com. r t932 APR 26 AUSTIN, TX-6 QUAIL CREEl< FESTlV AL- AIvl....1. All Ar.. Medi..In/Out- door. Lani.r High School. 1201 P.yton Gin Rd. Sot 10.",.4pm. No Admis.ion. FACILITIES: Food/refresh. Begin ..,tup 9am. Bring UI cord. Rl2\tal labl... Exhbtr prpvid.. displ equip. FEES: $30 (10.10). No romm. No refund.. REGISTRATION: De.dli"" Apr 6. L.re applin aca:pted .landby. SPONSOR: Lanier HS &. N AU'lin Civic Au<<. Civic. CONTACT: Teny Kubwtl/Nancy Lehmann. 120t p.yton Gin Rd. Austin, TX 78758. Terry 512/841-2616 or N.ncy 414-7449 or Ikubach&.u.tin.isd.l<:nel.edu r t933 APR 26 BAYTOWN, TX-7 H"ERlTAGE FESTIVAL. AIvlual. All Am Media. Outdoor. Ropubli< 01 TIC Plu.a. 5117 N M.in SI. Sol tOam-Spm. No Admission. RESTRICTIONS: No ne. Inkl irems. Sponsor may bar itwnu in bad taslr. Limited rood vendor .pacn . FACnJ- TIES: Food 1 relre"". IIcgin .etup 7:30-9:3O.un. Exhbtr provid.. displequip. FEES: S30 (10.10), $40 alrer Apr 12. SPONSOR: B.y Ar... Heril.g.Sociery.Civic. CONTACT: Wybra HoUand,POBx 12'4. B'y,own, TX n522, 281/42~72291",vem....ge r 1934 APR 26 CAMERON, TX-6 CAMERON DEWBERRY FESTIVAL - 7th Annual. All Arb Modi.. Ouldoor. WUaon-Ledberter Park. Sol 9am-6pm. No Admission. RESTRlcnONS: SpoNOr may bar i1emo in bad lUre. Food v""dor sp.ces .vaiL FACILITIES: Begin setup 7am. Limited elee. R"",aI elee. Exhbtr provid.. displ "'Iuip. FEES: S45-SS!i per sp.<e. No relund.. RECISTRA TlON: Deadline Apr 15. SPONSOR: Chamber 01 Commen:e. Civic. CONTACT: Tanuny M.yes.POBx 432, Cameron, TX 76520.254/697...9790r fax 697.2345. Em.il: c:amerontxUd.b.net. r 1935 .... APA 26 CLEBURNE. TX-3 SPIilM:;FEST &. B8Q.COOKOFF - 14'" AIvlual_ All Arts Media. Outdoor. Throughout Downtown. Sal 10am-10pm. RESTRIC- TIONS: No mId or n... mkl ilems. Food vondor space. .vail. FAcn..Il1ES: Begin "'!Up 7om. R....hI.I..Jec. Exhbtr providea clispl "'luip. r-EE5: S50 (to. 10). $t35 (10.:10) lood v....do... RBGIS'TRA. nON: Send SASE. pholOa 01 work. SPONSOR: Downtown Clobume. CiVIC. <"""ONT ACT: OCA, POB. 1595. Clebume, TIC 760D. Bill MiUer 8 17/M5-759 I or Lind. Hadley M5-567t 2335 APR 26 GlAOEWATER, TX-4 EAST TEXAS GUSHER DAYS. 18th Annual. All Am Media. Outdoor. Downtown. S... FACLlTIES: Limiled rental elec. FEES: $35 (IOxIO). $40 food v....dors. No reCund. aller Apr 1. SPONSOR: Chamber 01 Comm....ce. Civic. CONTACT: Own- ber 01 Commerce. POBx 1409. Gladew.ter. TX 75647.903/845- 55OIor800-62]'{)315 r t936 .... Am 26 KENEDY, TX-8 KENEDY BLUEBONNET DAYS FESTIVAL - 26th Annual. AU At.. Modi.. OUldoor. Joe Gulley Pork. SotIOam-6pm. FACIU- TIES: Food/ro:lreoh. El<hblr provid.. diopl equip. FEES: $40 (lo,.tO).SPONSOR:o.amberoIComm,,!",ce.Civ,ic.. NTACT: Cora erce 205S2ndSI, ';,dy. WHERE -ITS - AT Chamber 01 Commerce, Civic. CONT ACT: Olamber 01 Co",. merce. POBx 996. La Porte, TIC 77Sn, 281/471-tI23 or lood v....dors ca.l1 loe Sw-.y 392-5289 r t937 ..... APA 26 MAGNOlJA. TX-7 DEPOT DAY. All Am MediL Ouldoor. Downlown. SaIIOam- 4pm. RESTRlcnONS: CraI... collectiblea Ie antiquea. Food vendor space. .vail. FACIUTlES: Pood/refr""". IIcgin setup SoI7.m. Exhbtr provid.. diopl equip. FEES: $35 per .p.ce, SSO lood v....dors. SPONSOR: Hilloricalle Beau IiIla lion Cornm.il- lee, Civic. CONTACT: Hislorical &r Beautification Committee, POBx 198, M'gnolia, TX 77353,CeI...teGnves 281/356-8514 or Chamber 356-1488 or fax 356-2552 2337 ... Am 26 NAVASOTA, TX-6 FESTlV At OF FLAGS. Annual. All Arb MediL Outdoor. Downtown. S., 9.m-6pm. RESTRICTIONS: Origin. I handaafled ilems only. Sponaor may bar ill!ms in bad t"le. Food vendor 'pOCCl avail. FACIU1lES: Food/refresh. Begin letup Fri 6pm or Sot 6-9am. EIec provided. Exhbtr provides displ equip. FEES: $30 0.... "'..... No COmDl. REClSTRATlON: Deadline Mar 26. Late applies accepted standby. Send desaip- lion. SPONSOR: Merchan.. Aoaociation, Civic. CONTACT: Klppy Havl.. POBx 750, N.vuot.. TX 77868. 936/825- 2666 2338 APR 26 TAYLOR, TX-6 COT'N PIK'N FESTIV AL &r HERIT ACE DAY- 4th Annual. AU Ar.. MeellL Outdoor. Oownlown Main 51 &r Heritage Sq. Sol IOam-5pm. No AdmiSlion. RESTRICTIONS: No n.. mkt items. Limi ted lood v..,dor 'p.ces. FACILITIES: No clee. Exhbtr pro- vida displ equip. FEES: S3S (10,.10). S75 (10,.10) lood. No comm. REGISTRATION: Deadline Apr 8. SPONSOR: T.ylor Main Streel, Civic. CONTACT: Col'n Pik'n F..liv.l. POBx 810. Taylor. TX 76574,512/352-54-48 extl7 r 1443 ... APR 26, MAY 31, JUl26, DEe 6 GONZAlES. TX-6 COURlliOUSE TRADE DAYS - All Arh Media. Ouldoor. Courthouse Sq. Sal9am"'pm. RESTRlcnONS: Limited lood vendor space.. FAOUTffiS: El<hbtr provides displ equip. FEES: $25 (1ht2). SS lalel.... Cks p.y.bleloGonz.'" Main SI. No comm. No relund.. REGISTRATION: Dudline Fri, 2 w...lts prior 10 ahow. Send SASE.pholo, olwork. SPONSOR: Mein SI Projecl. Civic. CONT ACT: Borbar. Friedrich, POBx 547, Connie.. TX 78629, 830/672-2aI5 or em.il: ecodevUciryolgonz.les.org 2339 ..... APR 26/27 ATASCOCITA, TX-7 SPRING DWCHTS ARTS &r CRAFTS SHOW - AIvl....L All Ar.. Media. Ouldoor. Kroger parking lot, 19300 Weat Lake Hou.tonPkwy UFM 1960. Sot-Sun 10am-6pm. RBSTRICTlONS: Handcralted lbems only. No imports or resale it""". FAOU- TIES: Alterhn securiry. Begin ICIup 7.m. Vehicles unld near booth. Exhbtr provide. displ equip. FEES: $75 (lOxia), $135 (2OxI8). SPONSOR: Happy Garren Production., u.llU1U!n:I. CONTACT: Happy Garren. 610 Misty Ul, Friendswood, TX nS46,281/482-1876 2340 ... APR 26/27 BAlliNGER, TX-6 TEXAS STATE FESTIV ALOF ElliNlC CULTURES &r ARTS &r CRAFTS SHOW - 28th Annual. AU ArbMedia.Ouldoor.Courl- house L.wn. Sal-Sun 9am-5pm. RESTRIcnONS: No lood Yen. dors. FACn.JllES: Food/ relreah. Altertv.seauiry.llegin ..tup Fri allernoon. Exhbtr providea diopl equip. FEES: 20021...: $75 (tOx to). SPONSOR: Chamber 01 Commerce. Civic. CONT ACT: K.ron McNaley. POBx 5n. B.Uinger, TIC 76821.915/365-2333 or 365-561 I orFAX365-344S. Email:baUingbcUaoLrom. 2341 APR 26/27 BRAZORIA, TX-7 ARTS &r CRAFTS SHOW - Semi-AIvlual. All Arb Media. OUI- door. Old lo"'"n Shopping Crr Ie American Legion Park. Sal 9am-Spm. Sun 10am-5pm. RESTRICTIONS: Food vendonpaceo .vail. FACUTIES: Food/refresh. Begin ..,tup Fri ev.. Sal am. Covered p.vilion. RV sp.cco.vaiL Exhbtrprovidesdisplequip. FEES: No I.... No comm. SPONSOR: City. Civic. CONTACT: Sam Fisher, 800 N. Hwy 36. Brazoria. TIC n422, 979/791!,. 61~7 r 1938 ' APR 26127 BUDA, lX-6 COUNTRY FAIR &r COOK-OFF . Annual. AU Ar.. Media. Ouldoor. Downtown, Ciry Park. SaI-5un. No Admi..ion. RE- STRICTIONS: 100 el<hbtr 'pacea avail. No garage sale ill!ms or imports. FACIUTIES: Food/ refresh. Begin setup Fri5pm. El.hbtr provides displ equip. FEES: $65 (IOxIO), $70 aflar Apr 15. No ...Iund.. REGISTRATION: Cau ror applic. SPONSOR: Bud. Lions Oub. Civic. COOT ACT: Lion. Club A/C Chair, Ca"'y Chilcote. 1253 Haleys Way Or. Bud., TX 78610.5t21295-5910 nile. or 263-2141 ext 6035 d.y. r1939 APR 26/27 CANYON, lX-1 ANYON ARTS &r CRAFTS FESTIVAL - All Ans Media. In. oor. Teua A &: MEv....tCenter.SattOam-6pm.Sunnoon.5pm. o Admi..ion. RESTRlcnONS:Calagoriea limited. 200boolhs .vaiL FACUTIES:Food/relreah. Begin setup Fri I-IOpm,5a17. JPam. Elee. chairs,t.ble. provided. Exhbtrprovides displ equip. e MAY 1/11 ARLINGTON, TX Mexican/American Free Festival Six Flags Mall Parking Lot $300 per space Contact: Mary Bell POBx 201 N ededand, TX 77627 817/640-1641 or 409/727-1903 Fax 817/649-1825 FEES: $90 (10,.10). $135 (tOxIS). $180 (l0x20). No conun. SPON. SOR: Arb &. Crain Show..Commercl. CONTACT: Mel Pr."'er. Bx 3184. Big Spring. TX 79721. 915/263.7690, Em.il: aaho....@crcom.neLwww.acshows.nel. r t444 ... APR 26/27 QDEM, TX-9 MARKET DAYS - AU Arb Media. Ouldoor. City Park. S.I-Sun. RESTR1CTJONS: Food vendor 'p.cea .v.il. FAcn.mES: R~nlal el.e.:. Exhbtrprovid.. di.pl equip. FEES: $30 (12.15). SSO( t2x30), SPONSOR: Public library.Civic: CONT ACT: Kay Janak.Odem Public Libr;uy. POBx 636, Odem. n: 78370.361/368-7388 or Vicloi ~ielcennan 363-9044 pm 2342 MAY 1/4 AUSTIN, TX-6 MOTHERS DA YSHOWCASEA TlAKRINEMALL- All Art. Media. Indoor. lakeline Mall. Thu-SWl mall hB. No Admis- sion. RESTRlcnONS: Original works only. Sponsor m.y bar items in bad taste. PACLlTIES: Begin ..,tup Wed 9pm. Rental elec. El<hbtr provide. diapl equip. FEES: S2SO per space. No conun. REGISTRA TION: Send phOIOS, description. SPONSOR: Showcueol Am &rCralts.u.mmercI.CONT ACT: Ell"" Andrus. PO Box 691516, San Anlonio. TX 78269.210/698-0811 Or FAX 2tO/69~871 r I44S MAY 1/4 KATV, TX-7 QUALITY ARTS&:CRAFTSMOTHER'SDAYSHOW@KArf MILLS MALL - All Ar.. ModiL Indoor. K.ry MUI. M.II. (Hous. Ion ""'.). ThU.SWl mall hn. RESTRlcnONS: Handcrallod arls. craIb &r jewelry. FACILITIES: Begin setup Wed 9pm. Eh..... provided. Exhbtrprovides di.pl equip. FEES: $25O(lOxl 0). S350 (10,.IS).S45O(IOx20). Nocomm. Visa/MC/ Amex/OC ''''opled. REGISTRATION: Send 3 photos 01 work, I 01 disply. SPON- SOR: Quality Aria &. Crah. Show.. CommercL CONTACT: RandYlludy Do'" 33119 Fore.t We.t, Magnolia. TIC n354, 281/252-3792 or cell 382-QS40 or FAX 832/934-014I.or email: QCraflShowUaol.comorwww.qualitycrallshows,com r 1941 MAY 1/11 ARLINGTON, TX- 7 MEXlCAN-AMERlACN FREE FESTlV AL - All Arts Media. Outdoor. Six Flap Mall parking 101. II days. No Admission. RESTRICTIONS: Handa-ailed items prel.m..... Food v.ndor 'p.ccoavail. FACILITIES: IIcgin..,tup Wednesd.y. R....,.I.le<. Exhbtr provide. displ equip. FEES: S300 per 'p''''. No romm. REGISTRATION: Send photo. 01 work. SPONSOR: Si. A.g. Mall. Conunen:l. CONTACT: Mary BeU, Si. Flags Mall, POB. 20t.Nederland. TX n627.8t7/64O-t641 or409lm.I9030rfa" 8t7/649-1825 r 1447 MAY 2/4 BURTON, TX-6 corroN GIN I-CSTlV AL- t41h AIvluaJ. All Arll Medi.. Oul- door. Hioloric Landmark Conon Cin Museum groWlds, half- way between Houston &. AuSlinoll US 290. Fri 4pm'midnighl. SaI9am-midnight.Sun 9am-4pm. Admission. RESTRlcnONS: Original handaafted ilems only. Sponsor may bar items in b.d. t"le. Food vendor .paces .vail. FAOLl11ES: Food/ reI ...sh. Alterhn security. Begin ..,tup Frl mom. Renl.1 elee. chairs. t.bl.... Exhbtr provides displ equip. FEES: Wrileor call. REGIS- TRA TlON: Send SASE, slides/ phOIOS, descriplion. SPONSOR: Burton COl1on Gin Mu..,um, Civic. CONTACT: Art Einkaul. POBx 235. Burton, TIC n835,979/289.5037 rl942 ... MAY 2/4' DAllAS, TX-3 CEM &r TEWELRY SHOW - AIvlual. Limited Arb M....i.. In- door. Marlcel Ctr. Fri-Sun. RESTRlcnONS: Minerala. 10..110. gems. jewelry &. beads. FAcn.ITIES: Begin ..,tup Thu n00n-8pm. Exhbtrprovide.displ equip. FEES: Wri... or call. Limited relund.. SPONSOR: lnlemalional Gem &. Jew. elry Show, Commercl. CONTACT: Inlemalional Gem &. Jew- elry Show, t20 Derwood Circle. R<<k ville. M D 20850. 3U 11294- 1640 2343 MAY 2/4 HUNTSVIIJ..E, TX-7 GENERAL SAM HOUSTON FOLK FESTlV AL. 16th Annual. All Ar.. Medi..Outdoor.S.m HouSlonMernorialMuoeum. Fri. Arts & Crafts and Food Booths-Reserve yours TODAYl Classic & Antique Autos Tractor & Machinery Exhibits Live Entertainment All Day Cultural Heritage & Quilt Displa~ I Contact: Cot'n Plk'n Futlval _,~.~. P. O. Box 810, Taylor, TX 76574 ~ 512/352-5448, ext 17 . $-ISO (tOl<20), $tOO depo.it hold. .pace. No comm. Vi.../ MC/DC Iccepted. RECISTRATION: Send 3 pholOll of work, I 01 d isply. SPONSOR: Quail ty Arto ok Cnlto Show., Commercl. CONTACT: RandY/Judy Doa., 33119 Pore.t We.t, Magnolia, TX 7735',281/252-3792 or cell 382-o~ or FAX 832/93'-CI'1 or emall: QCraftShoweaol.com or www.qualitycraftohow..com r 1926 APR 25126, MAY 3J.4 HOUSTON, TX-7 /URI1!D FAIR - 32nd Annual. All Ana Media. Outdoor. Downtown .lreeto and park. Sat-Sun, Ilam-8pm. RES11UC. nONS: Original workaonly. 200 exhbtr spaces. P ACIUTIl!S: Begin letup Fri nighL PEES: 5380 per weekend. $10 non- refundable applic fee.. RECISTRATION: Deadline Mar I, Late applia accepted .tandby. Spaces ..igned first come. Send 5 color slides. SPONSOR: Houalon International Festi- val, Civic. CONTACT: Shell or Sally, Houalon.lnt' Festiva~ 7413 B WeslView Dr, Houalon, TX 77055,713/654-8808 exL 240& 390 or fll< 654.1719, Eman: jankelly@houalon.rr.comor shellw ks4ilaol.com. r 1082 APfI 25126. MAY ~ HOI.J5TON, TX.7 lHEHOUSlON INTERNA TIONALPESllV ALSPEClAUZED MARlCElS-32nd Annual All Arto Media. Outdcor. DownIDWn Houston Parka & Streelll. Weeka-lcU l1lUJ\-8pm. RI!STRlC. nONS: Airica MkI (AiriCIUI/Canibbean ana/crafto); Cypsy Mkl (2/3 dimensional original worb); Latin MkI (Latin ana/ cralts). Asian Mkt (imporlo/crafto); Int' Mltl (select imporlll); Bayou MItt (eclectic arto/aalta): Mel<ic.an Dlltt FACIl..ITIES: Begin letup I'ri eYe. Exhbtrprov\d"dbpl equip. PEl!Sc S380per weekend, StO non-nfundable applic fee. RIlCISTRA TION: Deadline Mar I. Lab! applia accopllld alandby. Send cc10r s1ides/pholC8of worb I ofdiaply.5PONSOR: HouatDn Interna. lional Festival, Civic. OONTACT: SllelJ or Sally, Houstcn Inl'l Festival, 7413 B Westview Dr, Houaton,. TX 77055,713/654-88aI eXl240& 39001" lax ~1719, Email:janlceUy@houatcn.rr.COIJ\or sheUwks4ilao!.com. r la13 APR 25127 DEL RIO, TX-4I A.NNIVERSARY ok RODEO AR1S ok CRAFTS . 2'th Annual All Arto Media. Indoor. Plaza Del Sol Mail Fri-SaI.SunoptionaL F ACIUTIES: I!Iec. Exhblr provid..diapl equip. PE"ES: No fee.No comm. RECl5"nAllON: Deadline Apr 17. SPONSOR: Plaza OeISoI Mall Commerd OONT Acr: Law. Martine%, 22Ili Ave F, Del Rio, TX 788-40, &3Om4-3634 r 1928 APR 25127 EULESS, TX-3 ARBOR DAZE. 15th Annual. All Arto Media. Outdoor. Comer of Hwy 360 & 183. Fri-Sun. RESTRICOONS: No resale iterru. 250 exhbt:r space.. No food vendo.... FAOU. ms: Aherhn security. TenL No elec. Exhbt:r provides dlapt . WHERE -ITS - AT American AssociCltion of University Women FRONTIER DAY Saturday - April 26, 20()3 National Oak Park - Downtown Alvin, Tx Contact: Dot Rosamond, 1111 Kost Rd., Alvin, TX 77511 281/331-5559 · 281/585-4523 fax 281/388-1385 Email: drosamond@mindsrin.com equip. PEES: 5200 (IOxl0). No CODlD\. No refund.. SPON- SOR: City of Bul_, CIvic. CONT Acr: Arbor Due, 201 N I!ctor Dr, Bw...,. TX 76009,817 /68S-lm r 1929 APA 'ZS/27 LlJBBOCK, TX-l C'OI.JNmy PI!OOLER SHOW - 15th Annual UJnlIld Media. Indoor. Lubbock Memorial CIvIc Ctr, 1501 6th 9- 9pDI..Sat9lUJ\~&.m 11am"PDL AdmissIon. Handcrafted illemo only. Country theme arto,. aafl. F ACIUTIES: Begin lII!!up FrI 8am.JpDL Exhbtr P . equip. FEE& S350 (10xl0). Rl!CISTRA TI(l\l: Send . loe of all medLa. SPONSOR: American Coun Commerd. CONrAcr: AmerIcan Country~ Prederickeburg, TX 786U, 830/997.2774 Or info@peddlenhow.colI\,www.peddlerahow.lX>m. r I APR 26 ALVIN, TX-7 FRONTII!R DAY PES1lV AL . 49th Annual. All Arto Media. Outdoor. National Oak Park. Sal RESTRlC11ONS: No raffle type item.. FACIUIlES: Bxhblr provides diapl equip. PEES: $SO l1Oxl0) uncovered, SI00 (IOxI6) covered. SPONSOR: AAUW, Civic. CONTACT: Dol Roamond,l111 KlllIt Rd, Alvin, TIC 77511,211/331-6559 or fax 388-1385 or Ka. Long- "1585-'523, B~ droearnond@rnlndaprtng.coDL r 1932 APR 26 AUSTIN, TX-4I QUAIl. CREEK I'BSI1V AL - Annual. All Arto Media. In/ Outdoor. lanier High School, 1201 PaytonCIn Rd. Sal\ Oam- 4pm. No Admlalon. PACIUl1!lSc Pood/refreah. Beslnaelup 9am. Bring exl cord. Rental tables. Bxhbtr providea dlapl equip. FIiES:S30(IOxIO).NocoDlD\. No nilunda. REGISTRA. TION: Deadline Apr6. LateappUaaa:epted .tandby.SPON. SOR: lanier HS 6: N Auatin Ovlc AMoc. Ovic. CONI" Acr: Terry Kubec:h/Nancy Lahmann, 1201 Payton CIn Rd, Aus- tin,. TX 78758, Terry 512/&U-2616 or Nancy 41'-7'-49 or tkubech@auatin.bd.lenetedu r 1933 APR 26 BAYTOWN, TX-7 HERITAGE PESTIVAL - Annual All Arto Media. Qlb:loor. Republic of TX.P1aza. 5117 N Main Sl SatlQun-5pDL No AdJniosion. RESTlUCTIONS: No Oea Dlkl il2ma. Sporuor D\.BY barileaulinbad _. Umlllld foodvendorapacell. FACIUIlES: Food/refn!ah. BegIn letup 7:30-9-.:nun. Bxhbtr provldta diapl equip. Pl!ES:t30 (IOxtO). S40 alter Apr t2.5PONSOR: Boy Area Heritage Society, CIvic. CONrAcr: Wybra HoUand, POBx 1244..Baytown.TIC 77522,281/.u'-7229leavelllellOllge r 1934 4 APR 26 CAlDWEll. TX-a CALDWELL MARXlIT DAY - AU ArIa Media. Outdoor. S1ale Hwy36. Sat7:3Cun.JpDL RESTRIcnONS: Noprage we It.etiw. PAc:n.rtlBS: Begin aetup 6am.. Bxhblr plOVldes dlapl equip. PBI!S: S25 (IOxl0), $40 (2OxlO). RIiC1STRA- nON: Write or call for appUc. SPONSOR: Caldwell l!arly Evening Uona Club, CIvic. CONT Acr: Elizabeth ReId, ~ Weat OSR, Caldwell, TIC 77836, 979/567.9467 or geocltiea.com/bdiona/ 'OW APR 26 CAMERON, TX-a CAMBRON DEWBBRRY PES1lV AL - 7th Annual. All Arlo ~edla. Outdoor. WlIaon-ledbetter Park. Sat 9am-6pm. No Adml..ion. RI!STRlcnONS: Sponao~ may bar IlemIln bad . taala. Food vendor apace. avail. PACIUIlliS: Besin aetup 7om. Umlted R1ec. Rental elec. l!xhblr provides diapl equip. FIlES: $-4S-$SS per apace. No refund.. Rl!CISTRA TION: Dead- Une Apr IS. SPONSOR: ClwnberofCoDlD\en:e,Cvlc. CON. TACT: Tammy Mayes, POBx 432.. Cameron, TX 76520,25-4/ 697~979orfax697'2.MS,l!mall:camerontxetLab.neL r 1935 APR 26 GlADEWATER, TX-4 l!ASTTl!XAS GUSHER DAYS-18th Annual. All ArtoMedla. Oub:loor. DownlXlwn. Sat FACUITES: Umited rental elec. PEES: S35 (lOx 10), S40 lood vendon. No refund..fter Apr 1. MAY 1/11 ARLINGTON, TX Mexican/American Free Festival Six Flags Mall Parking Lot $300 per space Contact: Mary Bell POBx 201 Nederland. 'IX 77627 817/640-1641 or 409/727-1903 Fax 817/649-1825 SPONSOR: Ownlx!rofCommerce,Cvlc.CONf Acr:Cham- bero :. 1~,Cladewater,TX.~. ..... / , or 800-6 APR 26 LA PORTE, TX-7 sYLV ANBIlAOf DAY-47th Annual. All ArtaMedia. Outdoor. County Park e Sylvan Beach. Sat lOun-tOpm. Admission. RESTRlCTIor-.'!i: Food vendor .paces .vai~ categories limited. FACIUIlES: Pood/refresh. Begin 9l!Iup 7am. Exhbt:r provides diapl equip. PEESc SSOperspace.St75 food vendora.SI'ONOOR: Ownber of Commerce,. Ovic. CONTACT: Ownber of Com- merce, POBx 996, La Porte,. TX 77572. 2Bt/47l-1t23 or food ~oncallJoeSween 392-5219 rl937 26 MAG D . . . t\lBin. 4pm. RESTIUcnoNs: Crafts, coUectibles & antiques. Food vendor.pacesavait PACJUITES: Food/refresh. Begin9l!lupSal 7am.l!xhbt:r provides diapl equi p. PEES: S35 per space, $SO food vendora. SPONSOR: HialXlrical & Beauliflcalion Conunillee,. CIvIc. OONTAcr:HlalDricaI & Beauliflcation Commillee,. POBl< 198, MagncIIa. TX 77353, Celesll! Craves 2Bt /356-&514 or Ownber356-lo4Il8or fax356-2SS2 r 2337 APR 26 NAVASOTA, TX-a PESTIV AL OP FLAGS - Annual All Arto MeeliL Outdoor. Downtown. Sat 9am-6pm. RESTRICTIONS: Original handcrafllld 11l!D\.B only. Sponsor may bar ilems in bad IIste. Pood vendor opaces avail. FAClI.ITIES: Food/refresh. Begin ae!up PrI6pm orSat6-9am. Elec provided. ExhbtrplOvidesdispl equip. PI!l!S: $3Ooer IIOllCe. Nocomm. RECISTRA nON: Dead. line Mar 26. Late appUa a<repled atandby. Send description. SPONSOR: Merchanta Aa8oci.ation, Civic. CONTJlcr: Kippy Havis, POBx 750, NavUOla, TX 77868,936/825-2666 r 2338 APR 26 '. TAYLOR, TX-a COTN PIIC'N PES11V AL ok HEm ACE DA y. 4th Annual. All Arto MedlL Oub:loor. DownlXlwn Main St ok Heritage Sq. Sat lOam-5pDL No Admission. RESllllcnONS:NoO... mla ill!m& Umiled food vendOl"paces. PACIUI1ESt No elec. Exhbtr pro- videsdiapl equip. PEEScS35 (1 OxlO),S7S (IOxIO) food. Nocomm. REClSTRATION: Deadline Apr 8. SPONsoR: Taylor Main Street.Ovlc:.CONrAcr: Corn Pik'n Festival, POBx8tO, Taylor. TX 7657" 512/352-6<<8 exl17 r t443 APR 26, MAY 31, JUL 26, DEC 6 GONZALES, TX-6 COURTHOUSl! TRADE DAYS. All Arta Media. Outdoor. CourthouaeSq. Sat9am~pm. RESTRlcnONS: Umited food vendor apacea. PACIUIlES: Ellhblr provide. diapl equip. PEES: $25 (12x12), $S Late fee. Cka payable to Conzala Main 51. No comm. No refunda. RECI5TRA TION: Deadline Fri, 2 weeka prior lo allow. Send SASE, phOlO8 of work. SPONSOR: Main St Project.. CIvic. CONr Acr: Barbara Friedrich, POBx 5", Conzalea, TX 78629, 830/672-2815 Or email: ecodev@c:ltyofgonz.ales.org r 2339 APR~7 ATASCOCITA, TX-7 SPRlNC Dl!UCtITS ARTS ok CRAFTS SHOW - Annual. All ArIa Media. Outdoor. Kroger parking lo~ 19300 West Lake Houalon Pkwy e PM 1960. Sat-Sun lOam-6pm. RESTRlC. TIONS: Handcrafted 1b!0UI only. No imporla or resale ilema. FACU1lI!S: Aherh... aecurlty. Begin setup 7am. Vehicles un1d near booth. Exhbtr provides diapl equip. FEES: $75 (IOxI8), $135 (2OxI8). SPONSOR: Happy Carren Produc. tiona, CommelCl. CONTACT: Happy Carren, 610Misty Ln. Frlendawood, TIC 77546,2Bt/482-1876 r 2340 APR 26/27 BRAZORIA, T)(.7 AR1S ok CJtAPTS SHOW . Semi'Annual. All Arlo Media. Oub:loor. Old town Shopping Clr &: American legion Park. Sat 9lUJ\.opDl, Sun lOam-Spm. RESTRlcnONS: Food ven. LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce Admission - $5 - -S:eniots $2 ~tee if Undet 10 yeats Accompanied by Adult Call fot mote info: (2~lJ 4-71-112g for' ,,",ore Information Ca 1 ~800~OLD~TOWN Atts & Ctafts . Cook-Off . Carnival . PagQants lots of LivQ ~ntQttainmQnt . PatadQ . r:amily r:un . Ctawfish ~ating ContQst . r:ood APRIL 26, 200g ~YLVAN B~ACH ~~~TfVAl And Ctawfi~h Jam la POttQ, T Qxa!: ~ylvan Beach Patk ... ".fo."J:... , ~~ ~atutday GatQS Open 9am Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce 421 W. Cotter · 749-5919 1-800-45-COAST Www.portaransas.org STANG SLAND fexos....!s\and 5ty\e ~ Por ,. ....... Aransas the beach. Visit the P011 Aransas Chamberkf Commerce to find Ollt to chcU1ered uips and sunsets on From unique shops and restaurants OLD TOWN SPRING'S TEXr\S CRI\WFISH I\ND MUSIC fESTIV I\b 2()()') Coming to P...ese...vation POl'k n Old Town Spl'ing FOOD: Funnel cakes, chicken on a stick. roasted corn, lots of crawfish and more! OLD TOWN SPRING IS LOCATED 20 MILES - NORTH OF HOUSTON. Take Exit 70A off IH-45 & go east about .H mile. Or take Exit 1960 off Hardy Toll Road. (Feeder is Old Hardy Rd). and continue on it about 5 miles to Old Town Spring. AND Mayg -1() -11 . . May 2 - J - 4. SHOPPING Over 180 shops in town, as well as a vendor section n the park! CARNIVAL: Rides, rides and more rides for kids & adults! L...........'6 .......1". t"........".......'" .....,......-...,u.l.\".lo,& ..\".~u"..u\".,;) Hisroric Sylvan Beach. where visirors can enjoy live entertainment on the park's renowned and scenic bayside stage. A favorite yearly event during the Sylvan Beach Festival is the thrilling crawfish-eating competition. Also savor the sounds of great musical entertainment. a celebration parade (lOam). the arts and crafts fair, carnival rides, a car show. and fabulous festival foods. Other fun includes a bayside cook-off competition, the crowning pageant for Miss Sylvan Beach, and family events for all ages. Concerts cover the gamut of musical styles and venues with swamp pop. zydeco. .:.ENTERTAINMENT: Three stages of continuous entertainment,! FAMILY AREA: Petting zoo, children's entertainment, train rides, live animal rides, clowns and face painters. La Porte's 47th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival & Crawtish Jam is anticipated as great seaside ..-.._ ..._ c..........I.... 6._....?(.;; ?nn"\ blu~grass. country-weStern, rhythm & blues, Tejano and other feStive varieties. There's snmethinl! for e\'en.one at the Crnwtish lam GaItS opm {/I 9'"H S {/1tt/r1oy. Admission: ISi smiurs S2ifm if tt/ltltr 1m yttlrs & {/{{umponitd I~ ,11/ tldllll. For "d,lilioll''/ inlimHolioll, ,.,tll (281) 471 Join the seaside fun at Sylvan Beach FF;; 6. [rawfi;h1J~m of Texas Spring .e Saturday, April 26, 2003 Gates open 9 am Co1l".e enioy the sa!n ~ Gtdvesum /Jo:y tmd Historic",l Sylvan Beacl, f'srk - 47th Annual !J"'y/van Beach Festival & Crawfish lam La Porte~ Texas - 1".1211 Current Events (281) 337-1955 P.O. Box 1480 League City, Texas 775"74 1 88a 983-8368 TOLL FREE Fax Cover Sheet Fax # (281) 337-0345 8:00 am to 4:00 pm) Mondav thru Friday The festival kicks off\\itb a parade beginning at [0:00 8..>1:1. Activities at the park begin imme- diately following ihe parRde with many exciting things to eojoy including live cntertaioment, craw- fish eating c.onte.()tg for kids and adults, food, arts & crafts booths, cook-ofis., a carnival,;l cI.a.~'!lic car show, pageant., and much more. Admission is $5 for adult5~ $2 for senior citizens. and free for childTe.ll 10 and under accompa- nied by an adult. Par more inior- mati on, go to www.1aportechamber.org. or call the La Porte-Baysh.ore Chamber \1fCommerce at (281) 471-J 123 1l C N lbe 47th Almual Sylvan Beach Fcstival andCrJ.....1ish Jam.. sponsored by the La Porte-Bay- shore Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, with gates opening at 9:00 am at Sylvan Beach Park on Ualveslon Bay. Capping off the day's fes. tivities will be a concert featuring Lee Roy Parnell at 8:30pm. Always an exciting eYent, the 2003 Miss Sylvan Beach will be crowned on the main stage at 7 :30pm .ffestivaJ & ...lb.jjS'~ l CrawIlSh I ~.r? Jam ". ...' .~ (:.::":;.1 -": Entertainment includes The McClanahans at 1 :OOpm, The Fab 5 at 3 :OOpm, and Kell:y McGuire 5:30pm. The cook-off' is coordi- by the La Porte Metro 00- Sub-Committee. Teams e judged on hrisk.et, ribs.. and chicken, And, don't showmanship. Th.ecookers always put on a great .show. esaay.s ar jnesdays anCl b., and the nd Park are ay nite. Call he crew at udbugs and te. Also lursdays. If 3rty caterered, 're serving, t the Louisiana ; can really s right. Call e lake by (Ie-two Aardi Gras, :mne's Jarade, and a h Cruise that I on the Bay. Ick and there l wild all over If Greyhound 1nual Grand nrock Party, :Iub St. Patty's and the I:::!.U t_ ~ I,:II~.. >.or .._ '" "111'-1 _ _ ,..L "I'. -,,'IIIIV"'.... . ~ ...~ n____...."I~ T'" l"IlL .,""'"'-" .:~~~ ;:,.CiL ~.cl tLi ) ;'lnri j:li8 layed for a __ L-": :::, __:__:____L _111...........'11 ---i, Ilonih. The oiyn idelity Maxx It:: Sandbar it _o__-:.;;i"-,.. -:-_ .". ---_.~---~- ~.~~ .~~~r_____ ..-.....,--..0-=.....--_........- ~V;/:'\';:~ :~~~~!Y~~~i~ .. ....;.;;c;o:;-'_.:<i!_ -~~- t::lIlerralnmenr scneauled this spring. ~heck out Phil Johnson at Chab.'s and live jazz at Dolphin Street. Come get some culture at Seabrook's Great Taste of the Bay Weekend, April 11-13 - American Wine Tasting at Robyn's Cafe, Art Sale and Art Show at Hall Street Gallery and 2nd Street Gallery, Back Bay Market week- end, Bead Bazaar,live music, food, Pelican Path Waik and more. It's Free. Call 281-474-5875. More culture... Try Clear lake Metropolitan Ballets, Swan Lake. For more information, call 281-480-1617. Festivals, Sylvan Beach Festival and Crawfish Jam, April 26, and Pasadena lifeStyles/Baycombers Strawberry Festival, May 16, 17 & 18 at the Pasadena Fairgrounds. For more infor- mation call281-99~-9500. League City lion's Texas Music Festival, May 2-4, 281-332-5005. Wheels and Keels Lakewood Yacht Club, May 2-4. For information call 281-474-2511. The Baycomber would like to thank Jim Keller of the Spirit of Texas Paddlewheel and the crew at Marker 1 in Seabrook for hosting our Mardi Crawfish Cruise. Also, thanks to Hans and Alex at Sundance for a job well done. Over 100 revelers enjoyed a fun, safe cruise, good music, beads and great food and drink. We want to thank Alex at Portofino and Martina of Ambiance and Spirits in Kemah for hosting the Baycomber fundraisers for the North Galveston Chamber of Commerce. Delicious hors d'oeLNTes and beverages were served an~ a good time was had by all. Our next High Spirits fundraiser will be at Maribelle's, which benefits Boys and Girls Harbor of laPorte, April 23rd: My favorite entree pick of the month is Portofino's Osso Buco served over Risotto Milanese. This traditional dish from Milano is a slow-cooked braised veal shank with carrots, onions . and celery served over Italian saffron rice. A nice chilled glass of KJ Chardonnay complements this deli- cious dish. Til next month, stay happy! God Bless America and support the President and our Troops. ~at(Jrday April 26. 200& ~ylvan Beach Park - La Porte Gates Open 9 am Rain Date: Sunday, April 27,2003 PARADE AT 10 A.M. ActiVities: Arts & Crafts Booths . Entertainment Games · Crawfish Eating Contest Carnival · Classic Car Show · Food Booths La Porte Metro Go-Texan Sub-Committee Cook-Qff Admission: $S for adults · $2 for Senior Citizens Kids 10 & under FREE with adult For More Information: 281.471.1123 www.laportec.hamber.org (;; ....-0--- Baycomber . 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Bay Area Plastic Surgery combines the Texas Medical Center. expertise with a top-notch plastic surgeon. Clayton L. Moliver, M.D., EA.C.S., specializes in a full range of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures. Call 281.282.9555 today for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Moliver. .\ 3rain TMAN, PH.D. )UZZLE TOGETHER is simi- First, eces on that deep ox as a ; out. aight ;e first. :ing to .hen it ther. Jrnlively that fare r to self or nenlS t end of "I nlS leak If. you e aboul aJ rela- 'Is he :izing ling ne?" live sil- 11 rela- :hoos- for en't for orne of this .ep in your ately, lole. frnc- h you IOU are had years ago, while speaking at a state PI'A convenlion with the then-Attorney General of -..: Texas. He said "When I was trying to write my speech, I was constantly interrupted by my young son. He kept pestering me to go oul and play baseball with him, and I kept putling him off. Eventually, he said "Daddy, don't you want to play with me?" His request was important, but I needed lime 10 finish qly speech. I picked up a newspaper lying by my chair, which had an ad for an insurance com- pany, depicting Ihe world in global fashion. Then I cuI the globe into liltle pieces, creat- ing a homemade jigsaw puzzle, and scallered them on the Door. 'Why don't you pUlthese together?', I said. 'When you're done, we'll go out and play'. Wilh that, I returned to my speech. But, in less lime than it took me to pick up a pencil and start writing, my son said 'Daddy, I'm finished'. I said 'You can't Unfortunately, you can't control life. What you can control is yourself. possibly have finished yet. I couldn't have done it that fast'. To my surprise, the puzzle was complele on the fioor. 'How did you do II so fast?,' I asked. He said 'On the other side of the world, there W'dS a picture of a man. When I put the man together, the world did alright for i1self,'" That's the theme I'd like to convey to you. There's no doubt thaI the world presently seems to be falling to pieces. I hear it clearly when people complain that every- lhing is "uncertain," "up in the air," and they feel "there's no lighl at the end of the tunnel." They aren't imagining it. These are times when life really is thaI tough. Unfortunately, you can't control life. What you can control is yourself. So, if you can put the pieces of your life together in a positive manner, the world, your relationships with others and your mar- riage will do fine for themselves. "* ~at{Jrda9' April 26. 200& ~9'lvan .Beach Park - La Porte Gates Open 9 am Rain Date: Sunday, April 27, 2003 PARADE AT 10 A.M. ActivitieS: Arts & Crafts Booths · Entertainment Games · Crawfish Eating Contest Carnival · Classic Car Show · Food Booths La Porte Metro Go-Texan Sub-Committee Cook-off Admission: $5 for adults · $2 for Senior Citizens Kids 1 0 & under FREE with. adult For More Information: 281.471,1123 www.laportechamber.org .---~. 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Please keep in mind that we must receive the posters, signed contract and check no later than Wednesday, February 261\ in order to post the week of March 31 SI. Location lists will be faxed to you the week prior to your scheduled posting date. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (713) 688-8651, ext. 253. Sincerely, ----~; ( / " ~'~ Monic Ingram Public Affairs Assistant Enclosure 7\ .~ 688 ,. 865 I ".'1 ClearChannelOutdoor 1313 We.. Loop North. Hou..on. TX 77055 ..www.c1earch.nnelouldoor.colll 956" 6277 I." -- -- --. -- ---- --- -.- ..--. ..--a. -\----.- .._- - --..:-:.::::.~~.":.::.:.:.."':~_. e e ~ClAfJ -al- L(j 1- 11)0 ~'. ~()QJL Q9JL f~~ ~~l?J~1J--I " ~ ~ ~ 1.& I' j \ I .,r. LClPorte-Bayshore t' 47th An n' ua" . I \ Chamber of Comm fee I I I Sylvan Beach F 'stival & Crawfish! Jam ! . . . I DN':-510 _IlIsGt ~ I I ~. I c::> prll ',6th' ~Rainol!tDat~ ""I, Aprd27 , c::I OUTodoR CONCERT ~ I det featuring LEE ROY PARNELL 8:3Q.10:00pm ~\) \ Public Service Mes~gf Donated by Clctar Channel Outdoor I 4 ~^- . ~"-':R ~ o..dd-<Ld w-> p'O-A ~~, c. ~ (l \'(1Jf'('\,("".JL ~ v.!L6i:. ~ ~A>D f->-a C/'A o.aJJ. ~ p~~ ?~' / W' .- 1.'Mrl'~-~ ~ --,,,-,t:J.Jo J. J. . ::: f . , ;;011' ,dJ..,n,hnfty '1QjIJlfP,f!,lll1' I radio houston IMarch 20, 2003 ~1I88J ~~iBti;;,~,. . '1IlII16'~:.: 'lIl1l1ill~'''' :..._ .....,....H_~ 81 ~~ BUSINESS ~~ ",'" .1.1"1... I I C"';'UHJ..I 1". J L.. I .1') ,... . IQ.I..' tlG -. Greenway Plaza, Suite 1900 Houston, TX 77046 Phone: 713-881~5100 . Fax:713-881.5150 Collen Hicks LaPorte-Bayshore Chamber of Comm.erce P.O. Box 99~.. LaPorte. 'IX 77572-0996 ~ Dear Colleen. Thank YOll for YOUT continued interest in wor.king together to promote TIle 47th Acmual Sylvan. Beach Festival and Crawfish Jar.n on KILT -FM. scheduled fur April 26. To promote e. t, I am providing two options. One option will be based upon aD, investu.tent of 1,700 d providing admission tickets. for oo:-air and online ticket giveaways. The second op Ion wiUbc based l~pon, providing Jl1.fu1ity Radio Houston with some opportunities we ClW use to leverage other pas:mers to rovest in a promotional schedule added to option one, that would provide Th' Beach Festival 'r\fth a promotional plan costing $10,000 ($8,300 paid by others), t $1,700. To make this possible, Infinity Radio Houston would need 1he opportunity to pro " the partners ",tith elements Ii~ed in option two. With a $1,700 investroent~ The Sylvan Beach Festival will receive: :m 1 on Kll. T -.F ..- · (16) :60 commercials 4/18-4/26, Sa-12m (a 4p cut-off on 4/26) . (20) ;10 coum;lercWs 4/17-4/26, Sa-12m (a 4p cut-off on 4/26) . (20) on-air promotional announc.ement ticket givea~-ays of:fumily four-packs o 10 announcements and giveaways begiuning April 12 _ 0 10 announcen~nts and. giveawa~'S beginning April 19 (EFifteen--Minute interview during KILT-FM's Ptiblic Service Show with I'at ~ Hernandez. .AIrangements J.Oll~1: be made with Pat Hemande;r. t.o pre-record show prior to 4/9.103 at 713-881-5100. " .Event information ~n WW\v.k.ilt.coll), April 5 - Apri126. . Dib'tributi.on of event flyers at KILT -FM events. . PSA Announcements airing 4114 - 4/26. .-..~-_. '\ \ LaPolte~Bay:ili.ol.'e Clwnber of Commerce to provide Infinity Radio Houston: · 80 Admission tickets for gi'Veaways on-air (need. jn-house by 4/10/03). · Four booth 5op&eeS fur .KJL T cli.ents with. worke.rs passes - (no fuod vendors and specific number of passes will be noted). · Kll..T-FM lisred as a major sponso.r. with KTI...T I,ago to appeal' on event flyers and posters. Infinity Radio will provide logo and. URlst be approved by Pal1lKel\oi~ prior to printing pkehoe@.cbs.~9m. 713-881-5100. . Signage space fur KlL T bamJe.l"$ at event. ------ 1 r otal IJJvestment $1,700 I _J.-"''''~...l .L.1'~" .~ .N~!NI IY o~UHU KILT FM P.02/02 e e Option two on Kll T-FM will Include all promotional support i:n option one and Infinity Radio will attempt to secu re promotional partners to-.fund additional promotional support for The Sylvan Beach Festival provided The Sylvan Beach Festival provides the following items for potential sponsors: · .A total of five 10' x 10' booths for sampling, selling, cOllponing with workers passes - (no food vendors and specific number of passes will be noted). · Sponsor name/logo inclusion in your flyers/event guide (if the print deadline allows) · Opportunity'to hang banners for each of the partners (maximum of 4 partners, four banners each) · Include partners in remaining press releases · Sponsor stage announcements for each of the partners · Category exclusivity for the partners - based on approval from LaPorte- Bayshore Chamber of Commerce. · Festival tickets (20 for eaph partner) and 2 VIP parking passes The additional funds secul'ed will be invested in .prime time on-air promotional announcements on both KIL T-FM and KHJZ-FM. I will call you later today to discuss the options, beginning with option one as a starting point. I look forward to working together in 2003! ~in. r91y'1 f) , ~.L aVid~SiC . V' 80 (!e [, L, 8" 2 :l- - ? ~ 5 - 0" ~ /c~ TO'HL P,02 KELLY McGUIRE THE FAB V It's time for the 47th Annual Sylvan Beach Crawfish Jam 2003! This year's festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th at the historic Syl- van Beach Park, located on beautiful Galveston Bay in La Porte. Gates will open at 9:00am that morning. The Sylvan Beach Crawfish Jam will start off with a parade that will start at the corner of Fairmont Parkway @ Broadway and will continue on down to Sylvan Beach Park. There are a lot of activities planned for this year's festival. Immediately after the Parade, the fun begins. As usual, the festival will feature the finest in live entertainment. This year's performers include local acts, The McClanahans (1 :00-2:30pm), The Fab 5 (3:00-4:30pm), Kelly McGuire (5:30 . 7:00pm) and the legendary Lee Roy Parnell (8:30- 10:00pm). In addition to the live music there will also be a car show (11 :OOam- 4:00pm), crawfish eating contests for kids and adults, arts & crafts booths, a cook- 47th ANNUAL SYLVAN BEACH FESTIVAL & CRAWFISH JAM off, photo contest and much, much more! And don't forget the carnival. They will be bringing in some of the fin- est rides you've ever been on for the kids and the young-at-heart. For those who love to eat, they will also feature plenty of goodies to chow down on. This year's cook-off will be co- ordinated by the La Porte Metro Go- Texas Sub-Committee. Teams will be judged in several categories and we're told that the cookers always put on a great show. And don't forget the crowning of Miss Sylvan Beach. Her coronation will take place on stage at 7:00pm, so don't be late. Admission for the 47th Annual Syl- van Beach Crawfish Jam is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for senior citizens and chil- dren 10 and under are free when ac- companied by an adult. So head on out to Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte for a great time this month on Saturday, the 26th. It'll be a great time for all; good cookin', great contests, and a whole lot of fine enter- tainment. We'll see you there. We'd like to save you a little time going back to your car with all those ice chest and things you're planning to McCLANAHAN'S bring. For this year's show there will be no pets, ice chests. alcoholic bever- ages, roller blades or scooters. Page 6 PASADENA OBSERVER "'-- '3 Arts & Crafts Booths · Entertainment Games · Crawfish Eating Contest Carnival . Classic Car Show · Food Booths La Porte Metro Go-Texan Sub-Committee Cook-off 281.471.1123 www.laportechamber.org For More $5 for adults · $2 for Kids 10 & under FR Activities: PARADE AT 10 A.M. Admission: Senior Citizens EE with adult Information: Style. Depth. Soul. Three things that are often found lacking in today's world of one-hit wonders and those that choose to follow an'already beaten path. This is not the case however with vet- eran artist Lee Roy Parnell. Whether you're listening to his hardened coun- try-blues compositions, or blown away by his guitar virtuosity, you can't help but be impressed with the to-the-bone Texan's ability to incorporate so much into his music. It is a long and winding road Lee Roy Parnell has traveled in his career. One that has allowed him to cover a lot of ground, while maintaining an integ- rity and steadfast commitment to his music that is too uncommon in the world of commercial music. Parnell grew up, literally on the lap of legendary Bob Wills and as a teen- ager was one of Kinky Friedman's Texas J~wboys. He played in both Delbert McClinton and Joe Ely's Bands. He also spent years in Austin and Nashville be- fore embarking on his recording career. The diversity of experience and influ- ence that is Lee Roy Parnell has served to shape the native Texas into one of the most respected and innovated art- ists in Country Music today. "I think the most important thing you can ever learn is who you are and who you aren't, " he says. "You've got to learn what you're really about by peel- ~aturdaY' April 26. 200& ~Y'lvan Beach Park - La Porte Gates Open 9 am Rain Date: Sunday, April 27, 2003 ing away the layers until you get to what God intended for you to be." Parnell has toured since the age of ninet.een and along the way hap- pened across some of the finest musi- cians Nashville has to offer. He is fond of saying that he skipped the pyrotech- nics and saved money for a choreogra- pher to hire gifted musicians - and that has paid off. Born in Abilene, Texas, Parnell grew up in nearby Stephenville where his father, Roy Parnell was a rancher and best friend with Texas Swing pio- neer, Bob Wills. Parnell credits Will's influence in his decision to pursue mu- sic, but his teenage years found him studiously delving into the work of art- ists ranging f~om the Allman Brothers to Muddy Waters and Freddie King. He tags Duane Allman as the source of his love for the soulful sound oU~lide gui- tar, but Merle Haggard's work' had an equally profound effect on the young Parnell who still regards Haggard as his favorite vocalist. "I'm a fifth generation Texan with a rural upbringing" he says. ''The lyrics to my songs are a very country thing, but the heart of the backbeat of the music is the blues. It's a strange com- bination, but it's only strange if you're not familiar with the roots of country blues. I'm really just a product of my environment. P ASAj)~A. DbS'Crz-Je./1-- APRIL 2003 Page 7 LEE ROY PARNELL ~. I~.~", .... .,,~ 0....-. We'd like to save you ~'''tt\'Enjm-e going back to your car with all those ice chest and things you're planning to :;)"PetS';1ee-cn_----_ ~ ages, roller blades or. scooters. Downtown will be filled with food, arts and crafts, re- enactments, a model-train ex- hibit, Wildflower Art Show of Texas, doll ~how, quilt show, children's area, a 10 a.m. parade down the "Avenue of Flags," antique- and classic-car shows, tour of historical-homes ($12), petting zoo, a Gallery of Flags, When: April 26. Where: Sylvan Beach Pork, La Parte. Contad: 281- 471-1123; www. laportechom- ber.arg. Admission: $5 adults, $2 seniors, free for ages 1 0 and younger with adult. MAN BEACH FESTIVAL & CRAWFISH JAM rnworre. \",.onraCT: ,.., "-O"'fO-..30' 'T. Admission: free. Activities during the cook-off include entertainment, arts and crafts and food. DEPOT DAY IN MAGNOLIA When: April 26. Where: Mogilo- Iia. Contad: 281-356-8514. Ad- mission: free-. The lOth annual event will _feature live and silent auctions, entertainment, crafts, col- lectibles, a car show and food. HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW When: April 26. Where, Baytown. Contact: 281-424-7229. Admis- sion: free. See demonstrations of bee- keeping, basket-weaving, rug- hooking, vintage Anny vehicles. There will also be a re-creation of a Texas Rangers' campsite, rodeo clowns, cowboys, singers, dancers, small farm animals rd children's activities. FESTIVAL OF FLAGS When: April 26. Where: Historic downtown Navasota. Contad: 936- 825-8585 Admission: free. A San Jacinto Day ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. followed by a re-enactment of the 1836 battle that won Texas' indepen- dence from Mex' A listing of Texas festivals appears monthly in Texas Magazine. Festi- val information and colOr photo- graphs for May festivals must be received by April 4. Information must include a phone number for the public and admission costs, Send to Festivals, Texas Magazine, P.O. Box 4260, Houston, TX 77210. Fax 713-354-3051. Or e. mail information and high- resolution photos to festi- vals. features@chron.com. When: April 26. Where: San J.o- cinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte. Contad: 281-479-2431, ext. 227. Admission: free. This year's event, covering a 20-block area, spotlights Mexico with seven entertainment zones themed Zona de Mexico, Afri- can, American, kids, interna- tional, Latin and Texas with 1,500 regional, national and in- ternational performers and in- ternational markets and foods. ..If SAN JACINTO DAY AND BAnLE RE-ENACTMENT Hundreds of butterflies raised by Wunberley residents will be released in celebration of spring. Entertainment includes a classical guitarist, puppet shows, silent auction, nature walk and lectures, arts and crafts. . When: April 26-27, May 3-4. Where: downtown Houston. Con- tad: 713.654-8808; www. ifest.org. Admission: $10, free for ages 9 and younger. When: April 26. Where: Wimber- ley. Contad: 512-847-3909. 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Ausmus and Dote! were tak- ing part in a photo shoot for a public-service campaign that links Houston's professional . sports teams and the cultural arts. The photos will be used for promotional materials and posters that will be displayed at 55 city parks and in the down- town Theater District. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness of Hous- ton~s arts scene "by merging :.:: , ..~~.~i~?~;~' :... ,. ~ c:. Aetivi.ties: ~.'!P9$1" . ~. Arts & C~fts Booths · Entertainment . Games Crawfish Eating Conlest Carnival · lassie Car Show · Food Booths to Porte Metro Go-Texas Sub-Committee Cook-off . Saturday April 26, 2003 Sylvan Beach Park - La Porte Gates Open 9 am .Rain Dote: Sunday, April 27, 2003 PARADE AT 10 AM. AdmiSSion: $5 for adults · $2 for Senior Citizens Kids 10 & under FREE with adult For More Infonnation: 281.471.1123 www.laportechafT!ber.org THEATE .&. u""' V.I. ePJ-a..w.aw,Uu c::l1:)U i:JWlf a photo shoot at the Hobby Center for the Perfonning l where Texans football playe shared the stage with the c from the Theatre Under Th Stars production of The Wi.< of 02. Another photo session at Houston Aeros practice faci paired hockey players with formers from Houston Ebor Opera Guild and Opera in t Heights, sculptor Bert Lon! and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, mrector Peter Ma who told Benson he hadn't worn skates since high schc Benson discovered that sc sports' figures are leery, at ! "But.when we get them the they have such a good time .- stepping outside the box," s, said "Communicating with ists this way is fascinating t them." AusmUs said he took a co of ballet classes when he at- tended Darbnouth College. ] got an A-, and he developed newfound respect for the cia ers' athletic ability. "It makes you appreciate what they do," he said. " - CLIFFORD PI Arts Notes is a weekly. featu Zest magazine. Items are con uted by the Chronicle's fine-a. staff and by news services. I STRICT www.houstontheaterdlstrict.org ** Houston Chronicle . ! ; r' iI' I n I ". .: ~ ... Houston Symphony ExxonMobil present . Q ,~9t Awardwinnlng composer and performer Mai'Vi.n Hamlisch brings a new show to the Jones Hall stage featuring selections from his newest Broadway musical The Sweet Smell of Success. . Hear favorites including The Way We Were, Overture to A Chorus Line and the theme from The Magnificent Seven. ~, llUtfiI. 00b ~ UIID ~t:JJJiD ~ ~0IiD ~ llUtfiIfn) ~)(JIiD D!{iOO a:hfD . For Ti~kets Call 713-224-7575 For Group Sales Call n3.:238-1475 or visit lIS on the web at www.houstonsymphony.org Sunday, April 20, 2003 ~ i( ~ \ ': 1\ I \ " i t 1 j; ZEST. /}j /16 EJf(onMobil , .sk't79OKBME:' TMII HIT ....-.c .YI!." ticlcetmaster ......::...:.r;;;:.....~~..;.. .=: ~ 60 ** L/ FE ~'T YL t::. ~L/ / UN .ouston Chr~Cle Wedn~d~~~ April 23, ~- \ ,,,Eating high-f .. adds nutritio i ; " :OE~~ ~ ""'O::JDt:E.' .~ LWETIME . .!....... .... . TREATED DECKS ~g,~~~ _ Photo Library' 'Me' .. ' . - Design References c...u Jor _. Decks .....U.s. _ Shade Arbors cJ,e SPRING SALE $ .'.. '., . .' . 'sq'ft' TT1"PW'D.1 ' , lrislall~a,'. v",-,:~Wo.o,D '~QW;'4Y~l.E. . Expires3l3.1i2003 281-354~O'212' ~ By.SALLl,$Qud'ES Washin!;lton Post . f I' I \ I Day after day, comnierci8Is and ads promote a number, 'of prod- ucts such as Citrucel and Meta-. fo, mucil that promise to deliver a of. load .of healthy dietary fiber witH- out your even having to chew. Question is, why not just 'eat high-fiber foods'! . "It may- ~e easier to get a lot more fiber in a supplement," sayS h Jon A. Story, professor of nutri- ..', em ,.0 Co', a.t ~e Uni-. Ie . .~9~i..t~~e i.~hat sugar'Iavels , ":dran!!l.~. ,~.~ ~lat- pOSSibly red , . est recommen- . k.i I' ~ . . datioDS'for'fiber. ns o. co on ,: ':; :.: F ,i b'~'f.':' t1i'c h and other' di" :','~,: . t9o~~.:'~l~:',~~- diseases. ; - : eta],: ~$'of fi- ".'- ...~.,,"~.:r.~.'..~. '. ~,...:,...,.. ~.-:: ;~'::.~r:I=~~. .' , ,."f~y:,_.~",!.";:~'!:K::\~)~~;'~'.l':'~.r" ,'iIiih~.ahd "a'lot of other good ,:~'20m.;;: .:,<;;'~ .:Y'.'<::', : S.....li".~Sf.o..ry.".:;says. -n....:4':,ed l:l...._ _. ,....'..... ,.. ,.,.'." "" .Luu, . r-~lU, ~ . " . _ arid other nutrieI).ts, for ~t :8y1wn Beaeb "Park ~: l,l8 fode', ' 'J;llatter;;- don't ~ppear."t.o behave '.: . G,,~..'~eri!~ ~.,': '.': . :;; the same \yhen you isolate and "y. . ' . take f.l1em o~tof fO(ld," SWry sa~. . . Rain Dale: Sunday,. 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I /-/...-/ I r:!' c.. fG0/v, / I I I \,,) tA..J c::. c. /'.., Houston L..- U 1'-/ ,--,-.....J Page 4 - Zone 3 ** icle Thursday, April 24, 2003 tion officer John Butler arrests senior Jennifer Daniels, 17, during the Sterling High School Crimestoppers fund-raiser. dates about 100 people. . Sgt. Rodney Evans, coordi- nator of Baytown-'s adult Crirnestoppers, accompanied Sterling board members Christie Benavides, a fresh- ~, and Jackie K~ a Sgt. Rodney Evans arrests senior Dusti Laird, 17, left, Officer Larry Aldrich "arrests" senior James Daniels, 17, and right, Crime Preven- Crime 'That's not like them at all. They're usually mean to me.1. Continued from Page 1. "We vote on how much mon- Saturday April 26, 2003 8yJvon Beach Park - La Porte Gates Open 9 om Rain Date: Sunday, April 27, 2003 PARADE AT 10 A.M. ~~~1~ ;."r;. "~ f91l:'1t\. AcUviUes: o/'.:?>D Arts & Crafts Booths . Entertainment Games · Crawfish Eating Contest Carnival · Classic Car show . Food Booths la Porte Metro Ga- Texas Sub-Committee Cook-off For More Information: 281.471.1123 Www.laportechomber.org Admission: $5 for adults · $2 for Senior Citizens Kids 10 & under FREE with. adult Fannie Williams photo Elect Continued from Page 1: I Glemnore Drive. Almond, 68, said the e out of touch with wor~ City ordinances govenli things as business signs I scaping at used car lot.! restrictive, he said. "What's beautiful to: business that's open, ~ has trees and shrubberi of it or not," said Almi closed his used car bill November after about fi Almond also said he' city manager form of ment, rather than a slror with executive assistlll money spent on the rnq sistants and action line. put to better use, such 8l ing drainage, he said. District E Incumbent Jim Barke! is ending his second ter a challenge from Pat J who served on the cow 1991 to 1999. Riley succeeded her I band, Harry E. Riley, wi sented District E from 1991. Barker said the cound ~wc ~ World Saving~ rates: 1-800-HOT-RATE (1-800-46 Houston K 1626 S. Voss Rd. (713) 783-0660 K~Y 4888 W. BeUfort St. (713) 721-1691 Su ~ 6801 Buffalo Speedway (713) 665-2127 S;;n 6990 Hwy. 6 ~. (281) 855-0574 The \ 2085 W~sthermer Rd. (713) 520-0031 12591 Westheimer Rd. (281) 556-9495 7535 FM1960W (281) 477-7906 . ~nual Percentage Yields are effective as of date of publication and may change there< IS 0.61%.APY below ~2.500 is 0.26%. Personal accounts only. fees could reduce ei APYs on 0411 Sf03. tGlft offer nol available in branches. Photos of gifts may not be eJ .I t www.houstonchronicle.com/thisw ')0..1.., ~'~,'1"',. .~~~ · /,J:;i~~~~;, : ~. ~.~' ./:",} My crawfish Thursday, Mav 1, 2003 Houston Chron 9raduat/c Table .... .,.' ';<'" 40" 1 '~ ~. \.rT ~~: · . \.":.f. ~:~. <',., :<$/4.88 r; Fannie Williams photo-....... rlCEE. TICK<=:; \ Tara Q'Sullivan, 6, examines her crawfish be- e fore dismembering and eating it at the Craw- Cor.' Wait, 471. \ . Airman 1st Class Joseph Trigg, Air Force - son of Karen ~ S Proietti of Baytown, is serving in day Operation Iraqi Freedom as a 147 fuel system specialist for the F- lies 117A Nighthawk. the premier stealth aircraft in the U.S. arse- ~F nal. p.1T The F-117 A Nighthawks that Trigg works on were among the first aircraft to fly on the opening I; day of the coalition campaign, '. delivering the opening volley of . bombs on bunkers inside Bagh- _ dad. I fish Festival,. held recently at Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte. · Stylish; . Elegant . Restalll'o . Wkly Ul . Pvt. Sonja S. Pupplch, Army - daughter of Renate V. Drumgoole of Houston. has graduated from the automated logistical specialist advanced in- dividual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. She is a 2002 graduate of La Porte High School. . Petty Officer 3rd Class Delmus E. Scott Jr., Navy - son of Brenda J. Scott of Hous- ton, Texas, and Delmus E. Scott . of Houston. Texas. is on a six- month deployment to the Ara- bian Gulf while assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald, homeported in San Diego, Calif. Scott is one of more than 8,000 Pacific Fleet Sailors aboard the ships of the USS Nimitz carrier battle group par- ticipating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Scott is' a 1995 graduate of C.E. King High School and joined the Navy in February 1999. . All Utili . Daily A . Full-t;lI; . Schedul . Superb . Emerge . Friend/: For mor, ".' . .." .ife'shij1al ~,~t~J\~1,: . ~::~ ; _.'..~ f~ .\ ," ..~I,!.llm. .. ,., ,,\:.'~~: ,'j, ;'. C";GWa m b er' ofe 0 m m er:ce '<>i',",,',., ,. : " .. . r{~'<"':~;~~~~~'i'~~i:~:;~:~;~~r~"':".::i"'; 10,'" " , ";~:'g':.$5::(jti 'For Morelnformalion: .12.OIi,'fo r",S eriior,'Cilizens 281-471-1123 ,~i>~":::~i,t:-~"'_ :'^'..., .:t1~~~<r>-~.~~~~ aD?~t~.Ch~mber;~!rla l-!uUS/GN C-D/Y)/hu/lJITY NE wS fJ/I pe72 \J - :J3 47th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival & Crawfish Jam Sylvan Beach Park Sponsored By . The La Porte - Bayshore Chamber of Commerce SATURDAY, APRIL 26,2003 _ Gates Open 9 A.M. OUTDOOR EVENING CONCERT FEATURING ~... ~ ~ .. . . ,'..,~:)~ ~~.:. . ,...... 'A~~:: .. Lee Roy Parnell ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL 9 a.m. 10 p.m. $5 Senior Citizens $2 1 n \Ire:: A (InrlFlr wi Arllllt Free EVENTS o Arts and Crafts Booths o La Porte Metro Go-Texan Sub-Committee Cook-Off o Carnival 0 Food Booths 0 Games o Crawfish Eating Contest "AREA ATTRACTIONS" Johnson Space Center - NASA 2101 Nasa Road One Houston, Texas Six Flags Astrowor/d 9001 Kirby Houston, Texas Houston Zoo 1513 N. MacGregor Houston, Texas Museum of Natural Science Hermann Circle Drive Houston, Texas · Festival Policies · The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerc~ makes every effort to conduct all events scheduled or advertised, however festival management reserves the right to change or cancel any activity or event without notice. No refunds will be made, regardless of circumstances. No pets, coolers, alcoholic beverages, rolierblades, skateboards, or recreational scooters may be brought onto the festival grounds. San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park, Museum & Monument 3523 Battleground Road Additional Local Train Depot Museum 100 Park Avenue Texas & American History Museum 714 S. Broadway Bay Forest Goll Course 201 Bay Forest Drive (off Broadway) Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool 600 Little Cedar Bayou Drive Antiques & Artisans Main Street t Parade............ .. Classic Car Show The McClanahans Diaper Derby.......................... Announce Parade Winners.... Intra. of Pageant Contestants The Fab 5............................... Cook-Off Awards .................... Kelly McGuire....,.......................... .............. ....... Petite Miss, Little Miss, & Future Miss Pageants Intro. of 2003 Junior Miss ......... Crowning of Miss Sylvan Beach Lee Roy Parnell SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT Attractions i .......... 10 a.m. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. .... 1-2:30 p.m. ....... 1 :30 p.m. ....... 1 :45 p.m. ....... 2:30 p.m. .... 3-4:30 p.m. ....... 4:30 p.m. 5:30-7:00 p.m. ....... 7:00 p.m. ....... 7:25 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. .8:30-10 p.m. 4i; TEXAS EVENTS CALENDAR. Various golf courses. www.sanmarcostexas.coml tourism 800/200-5620 Hill Country 25-27-WACO: Dr Pepper Spring Competitive Soccer Tour 6101 Airport Road. 254m6-2237 Prairies and Lakes 25-27-WACO: Southern Drag Boat Races Brazos River/Cameron Parl< East, Lake Brazos Drive. 713/944-4428 Prairies and Lakes 25-May 4-HOUSTON: Houston International Festival This year's festival spotlights Mexico. Downtown will be filled wilh ethnic food booths, arts & crafts, kiosks and exhibits. More than 1,800 per10rmers take to the festival's oUldoor stages. www.ifest.org 713/654-8808 Gulf'Coast 25-May lG-BAVTOWN: The Trip to Bountiful Baytown Uttle Theater. 281/424-7617 Gulf Coast 25-May 1G-INGRAM: On the Verge Per10rmances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Smith-Ritch Point Theatre. www.hcaf.com 8001459-HCAF Hill Country 26-AUSTIN: Eeyore's Birthday Party Includes costume contests, games. face painling, music and a children's area. Pease Park. www.sexton. comleeyores 512/448-5160 Hill Country 26-BASTROP: Yesterfest Presents Central Texas heritage, representing life in the area about a hundred years ago. Bastrop's City Parl<. www.bastropoperahouse.comNester1est.htm 512/303-6283 prairies and Lakes 26-BRADY: Chamber Duffers Scramble Brady Golf Course. 915/597-3491 Hili Country 26-BRYAN: Planet Earth Provides educational aclivities on water and energy conservation, recycling, composting, xeriscaping and more. Free. www.bryantx.org 979/209-5900 Prairies and Lakes 26-CALDWELL: Market Days Includes crafts, antiques, art and other merchandise. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hwy. 36 and 21. 979/567-9467 Prairies and Lakes 26-CANTON: Southern Gospel Production First Monday Grounds. 903/597-4993 Prairies and Lakes 26-CANYON LAKE: 5th Annual BBa Cook-off Includes barbecue cook-off teams, barbecue sandwiches, games, pony rides, Ranch Express Train, gunfighter shows, arts & crafts, music and more. Rio Raft Co., 14130 River Road. E-mail: Clcc@gvtc.com.www.canyonlakechamber.com 8301964-2223 Hill Country 26-CLEBURNE: Springfest Includes barbe cook-off, entertainment, arts & crafts, du and rides. Downtown. E-mail: info@cleb e chamber.com ..www.cleburnechamber.cm 817/645-2455 Prairies and Lakes 26-COLDSPRING: Trades Day Features ve around the Courthouse Square. E-mail: ccc@txucom.net . www.coldspringtexas.com 936/653-2184 Piney Woods PAGE 34 '28-COi'IfSICANA: John Deere Tractor Pull Navarro County Exposition Center. 9031872-7600 Prairies and Lakes 26-CROSBVTON: Third Annual Crosbyton Cowboy Gathering Savor barbecue, cowboy music, poetry and storytelling. Crosby County Pioneer Museum Auditorium. E-mail: crosbyton@ door. net 806/675-2261 Panhandle Plains 26-CUERO: Spring Scenic Cycling Choose from five distances and ride through rolling hills of his- tory and wildflowers. www.dewiltWildflowers.org 361/275-9942 Pralrtes and Lakes 26-FREDERICKSBURG: Second Annual Gathering of Rangers Includes 1895 gunfight reenactment, ranger encampments, speakers, working chuck wagon, artifacts and memorabilia. Admission is $3 for a car load or $1 per person. Fort Martin Scott. Hwy. 290 E. www.fortmartin- scott. com 8301997-9895 Hill Country 26-GALVESTON: Help Us Clean the Beach Beach cleanups are held from 9 a.m. to noon along the Texas coast. Visillhe Texas General Land Office Web site or call for locations and information. www.glo.state.lx.usladopt-a- beach/cleanup.html 800/998-4GLO Gulf Coast 26-GLADEWATER: East Texas Gusher Days Features oil-boom nostalgia, bass toumament, slreet dance, parade. arts & crafts, chili cook-off and more. Downtown. E-mail: gladewatercoc@ cox-internet.com 903/845-5501 Piney Woods 26-GOLDTHWAITE: Barbecue & Goat Cook-Qff Includes cook-off, arts & crafts, and entertain- ment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Goldthwaite City Park. E-mail: gcc@centex.net . www.goldthwaite. biz 915/648-3619 Hili Country 26-GOLDTHWAITE: Gun & Knife Show Goldthwaite City Park. 915/648-2145 Hili Country 26-GRAHAM: Antique Tractor/Engine Show & Pull Brings in antiques from across the state 10 compete for prizes. Young County Arena. 940/549-0414 Panhandle Plains 26-HUNTSVILLE: Herb Festival & Children's Art Festival Presents herb lectures, vendors, herbal products, food booths, entertainment, children's art activities, art displays and more. Town Creek Parl<. E-mail: rellisor@chamber.huntsville.lx.us 936/291-7090 Piney Woods 26-KERRVILLE: Earth Day Celebration Includes a plant sale. demonstrations, educational pro- grams er, 150 Francisco Lemos St. www.ktc.ne riverside 830/257-4837 Hill Country 26-LA PORTE: Sylvan Beach Festival & Crawfish Jam Includes entertainment, car show, crawfish-eating contest, arts & crafts, cook-oft, carnival, pageant and more. Sylvan Beach Park. E-mail: info@laportechamber.org.www.laporte chamber.org 281/471-1123 Gulf Coast . APRIL 2003 26-MCKINNEY: Heard-Craig Art Studio Tour Tour the creative spaces of artists in the commu- nity. Reservations required. 205 W. Hunt St. E-mail: heardcraig@texoma.net9721569-6909 ..~ or 972/542-5340 Prairies and Lakes 26-MIDLAND: The Authors Speak Walter Boyne, Barrettlillman and Eric Hammel discuss writing the history of military aviation. Begins at 2 p.m. American Airpower Heritage Museum. www.air powermuseum.org 915/563-1000 Big Bend Country 26-MOUNT PLEASANT: Whatley Center Ride with the Eagles Annual bike ride is sponsored by Northeast Texas Community College. 903/572-3644 Piney Woods 26-NACOGDOCHES: 15th Annual Cajun Cook-Qff Categories include gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee and cook's choice. ETME Acres, Hwy. 21, 15 miles east of Nacogdoches. E-mail: etmeinc@ hotmail.com . www.etmeinc.com Piney Woods 26-NEW ULM: The New Ulm Arts Festival Professional artists from all over Texas come together for a remarkable show. 9791992-3337 Prairies and Lakes 26-0DESSA: West Tejas I.M.A.C. Spring Blow- Out Features the Intemational Miniature Aerobatic Club contest. Begins at 9 a.m. Propbusters Reid. 915/367-8724 Big Bend Country 26-0RANGE: Swing! Features an all-singing, all- dancing evening of entertainment. Lutcher Theater. www.lutcher.org 800/828-5535 Gulf Coast 26-PORT ARANSAS: Adopt-a-Beach Cleanup Promotes removing debris from Texas beaches. Mustang Island and St. Joseph Island. E-mail: rallraxx@centurytel.net . www.glo.state.tx.us 361/749-7423 Gulf Coast 26-PORT ARANSAS: Ay-In Mustang Beach Mustang Beach Airport. E-mail: portaransas@ cityportaransas.org . www.cityportaransas.com 361/749-4111 Gulf Coast 26-ROUND TOP: James Dick Features the annu- al recital of internationally acclaimed pianist and founder of the International Festival-Institute at Round Top. Begins at 3 p.m. www.festivalhill.org 979/249-3129 Prairies and Lakes 26-SAN ANGELO: San Angelo Symphony Pops Concert-Wells Fargo Family Pops Famed trumpet virtuoso Gary Guthman salutes Harry James. City Auditorium. www.sanangelo symphony.org 915/658-5877 Panhandle PlaIns 26-SAN ANTONIO: 10th Annual Festival de Imales Features Latin American heritage animals. Free admission. San Antonio Zoo. ail: zooevents@s8Zoo-aq.org . www.sa- rg 210/734-7184 South Texas Plains ANTONIO: King William Fair Enjoy arts s, food and entertainment in the King Historic District. Free admission. 71-3247 South Texas Plains SAN ELIZARIO: 12th Annual San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society Conference Features the Salt War of 1877 and a detailed study of the establishment of presidios. Includes .. t3A-y 7Z)aJ/lJ <--') ~N - l/l';~~JL(_, U/V ~u/YJInu...N /7 , .,5" ? .qp672-S--6 ~ . P.O. BOX 996 1 LA PORT XAS 177572-09961 PHONE(281)471-1 1 FAX(281)471-1710 FDO- LV AfLD-e:-b TD La Porte-Bayshore '(- TV S7'A710~ Chamber of Commerce 39- (Z.ADi 0 5 -rY:\-n ON S PRESS RELEASE 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES IN LA PORTE Come and join us in La Porte for a day of fun and festivities on the 4th of July. The day will kick off with a 10:00am parade sponsored by La Porte Ford and coordinated by George Watkins. For parade information, call 281-470-1818. We invite you to bring your picnic and enjoy the daX and evening at the lovely Sylvan Beach Park on Galveston Bay. The South Houston Association of Recreational Kiteflyers (SHARK) has been invited by the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce to put on a kite-flying exhibition at the Park beginning at 4:00pm with a Kite clinic set for 5:30-6:30pm. A kite flying contest, open to kids 17 and under and sponsored by Silver Star Realty, is slated to begin at 5:00pm. And, to cap the evening off, the fireworks show sponsored by the City of La Porte will begin at dark, also at Sylvan Beach Park. For additional information, contact the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce at 281-471-1123. - 30- .. e ALEX & EMMA * 0 0 BRUci'ALMiGH,y..mm..... .... ..... .. ..ii.l "ii. :;f DUMB.AN[)DUMBE.RER...m. ..~.. .0. .c;. '0.1 '.0. "c. ................................. ..... ..... .U" .... ....., ..... ..... FINDINGNEMO "* '* '* '* * I '*"* ................................. ..... ..... ......... ....1..... ..... ..... ;~;~k?~8~~,~!~~~~~~ ~~;~~ ~;~ jf ~~~~ .~~~ ~t ~~2~ ~~: THE ITALIAN JOB "* "* .. "* "* ~~~~!~~~~~~~:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~*~ ~*~ *~ * :*: :*: i. ~ F~l.2_F~~IP!J.?~;.:; p ~ ~ 'H III ' :~ _ 0 · JOHN P. McGOVERN MUSEUM OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCE: 1 unu . H.E.B. World of Birds: Shows at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Mon~ays- Fridays; 11 a.m" 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays, Continued from Page 17F. foot waterfall, a stream and pools. Whodunit? The Science of Solv- ~ ~ M interactive museum features the Amazing Body Pavilion and other dis- plays. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays- Saturdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $5, $2 senior citizens, $3 ages 4- 12. Free Family Night 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 1515 Hermann; 713-521- 1515. See FAMILY on Page 24F. t.~t'!;'~};~:; . Whodunit? Free Family thurs- day: Special activities related to solving crime, including fingerprint ing Crime: Explore techniques used by crime lab specialists in this sum- mer exhibit. . July 4 Jamboree: Celebrate with special activities. Friday. "* RECOMMENDED . A MIXED BAG o DON'T BOTHER The rati ng game <u f m ~ "-' f{J ::J tf ;x:og)~ ~~ U_"'" ~'<" 2c:J~ aJ~80 f2 2 0 ~ 8 ;g f! ~ <u!/) < ~ o !!?;>. li:: "<(" s: :r: ~~lgJo B _ :x:: FAMILY KEMAH FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: A children's bicycle parade is scheduled at 9:45 a,m. Friday on Texas Avenue. The SPLASHTOWN: The sky above the wa- terpark will light up with fireworks at dusk Friday. Splashtown is on Interstate 45 North at Louella; 281-355-3300. ;)l\lle:;, TOWN CENTER INDEPENDENCE D. CELEBRATION: Mu~ic, food, ga~ children's activities are planned, s I1lng at 5 p,m. Friday. There will be fi works after dark at Town Center Park, Ki wood Drive at lake Houston Parkway; 28 360-5111. THE FOURTH IN LA PORTE: There will be a parade on Main Street at 10 a,m. Friday. At 4 p.m., bring a picnic to Syl- van Beach Park, where there will be a kite-flying exhibition and various contest Fireworks are planned at dark; 281-471 1123. - filM OPfNINGS 5K FUN RUN: The Run Wild Sports 5K and a kids K start at 7:30 a.m. Friday in the Galleria area. Call 713-622-9453. or The annual BP Power of Freedom celebration, 4-10 p,m. Friday at 1~lsaP9~-'V23lf~ Plarlt will fA~" orA Continued from Page 19F. Houston Museum of Natural Science, 1 Hermann Circle. Tickets are $7; $4.50 for ages 3-11 and 62 and older; $4 for museum members; 713-639-4629. FOURTH BP POWER OF FREEDOM ENTERTAINMENT: 8 p.m. - Mango 6:30 p.m. - Bp.m.- 5 p.m. - Mary's Norma Zenteno On the Viva Kenny Stage: Loggins Punch Band '0.\0. ; 22F . PREY .-.--.- 'S)l88M 8^1l '1l9' ~66'ESl$ EW HOUSTON CHRONICLE I JULY 3 2003 ,.._ ..~..___"...,,,:I.~,..I.'OO'Dld.t\lI.O'L..lC'RJ.A.IQ,...:AJgA.J1l1.Ul.a~lJiJAd_:._ . ~~.l'..l..~~.'l!'~~"'-----.._.--_..._- ---0" . . .. ...._________._....r_... ---.----.--- .. , Independence Day celebration Ulis year in east Banis County' small towns. will be the traditioru mix of parades and firework: with lots of food and music. Country singer Jerry Je: Walker will perfonn in BaytoWl while Pasadena's Battle of th Bands will feature five local act including the country and 'Iejan group Galaxy. La Porte's second annUl Fo. July parade is expecte to bout 500 participants, iJ By CAROL CHRISTIAN Houston Chronicle e at the renovated La Porte City Hall, 604, W. Fairmont Parkway, is 3-6 p.m. today, with ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. La Porte's second annual Fourth of July parade is sched- uled to start at 10 a.m. at Broad- way and Main and will proceed on Broadway to Fainnont, Units should line up on Main Street by 9 a.m., said organizer Geor.ge provided by Pasadena-based Neustyle Entertainment. Battle of the Bands schedule is: . 2:30-3:30 p.m., solo artist Stephanie Parker, a Pasadena resident. . 3:30-4 p.m., Casual Friday, a group including local high school. students. . 4:30-5:30 p.m., Country and 'Iejano band Galaxy. . 6:30-7 p.m. Alternative rock group, the Yetis. . 7:30-8 p.m. Rock group After It All. Non-competing artists include Sue Miller Grande, who will sing the National Anthem at 6 p.m., 'lWin ..Arts dancers who will ap- pear 7-7:30 p.m., and the group, Mark Needs a Chick, performing 8-B:30 p.m. . t4tea pa1 t Page 4 . Zone 3 ** Fourth Continued from Page 1. Watkins. The assemblage of floats, fire trucks, musicians and marchers may be Harris County's largest Fourth of July parade, said Wat- kins, a La Porte resident and pet- rochemical plant worker who de- cided last year to organize it. He said he's expecting about 500 participants, including more than 200 motorcyclists, fire trucks from La Porte and surrounding communities and marching units. La Porte parade units are still welcome to participate, with three restrictions - no candy- throwing, no animals and each vehicle must display the Ameri- can flag, Watkins said. "Like last year, the parade is paying homage not only to America but to the firefighters and police officers who died in 9/ 11," Watkins said. . At 4 p.m. in La Porte, the South. Houston Association of Recre- ational Kiteflyers (SHARK> will P4t on a kite-flying exhibition a~ Sylvan Beach Park on Galveston" Bay at East Fairmont Parkway, with a kite clinic set for 5:30-6:30 p.rn. There will be a kite-flying contest for children 17 and younger at 5 p.m.' . . Fireworks sponsored by the. city. of La Porte will begin at dar~ at. S~~'JUl B~~c.~.,~~~'. '.. '..~ ~ Bay town All festivities will take place at Bicentennial Park, Market Street and Lee Drive. The park opens at 1 p.m., with events planned throughout the afternoon and evening. . 2-3 p.m., DJ music by M&D Entertainment. . 3-4:15 p.m., Zydeco music, amphitheater stage. . . .4:30-6 p.m., Tejailo perfonner Jay Perez. . 6-6:45 p.m" Parade on Market and Lee in the park area. . 6:45-7 p.m., Opening ceremo- nies, amphitheater stage. . . 7-7:15 p.m., "Baby goose" race on the park stream near the bridge. . 7:30-9 p.m., Jerry Jeff Walker with Django Walker, amphithe- ater stage. . 9:15-10 p.m. Local jazz band Baytown Big Band, side stage. . 9:30-10 p.m. Fireworks. Throulidlout the afternoon, ven- dors WilT be selling food, bever- ages 'and crafts. . The ''baby goose race," spon- sored by Baytown's Evening Pilot Club, is a competition, of sorts, among 50.0 numbered plastic ducks. Spectators can buy nwn- bered tickets, and whoever buys the ticket corresponding to the first duck to reach the fmish line is the winner, First prize is a television, sec- ond prize is a gold coin and third prize is a stocked picnic basket. Tickets are $3 each or two for $5, with proceeds going to Pilot Club service projects. Crosby Units are still welcome to take part in the parade beginning at 10 a.m. at Crosby High School, 14703 FM 2100. Line-up begins at 9 a.m. Galena Park and Jacinto City Afternoon family activities are planned at Wilke Park on Chal- lenger Seven Road at Mercury Drive. Apool party, 1-4 p.m. at the Jacinto City swimming pool in Wilke Park, is free to all Jacinto City residents. . A joint fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m. on the Mer- cury Drive levee. The best view- ing locations are the Galena Park baseball fields at Mercury and 18th Street, the Holland Avenue levee and Lane Street levee. Radio station KILT 100.3 FM will carry a simulcast of the fire- works program. Deer Park Rock 'n' roll dance band Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will per- fonn from, 6-9 p.m. at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center, 500 W. 13th St. An outdoor fireworks show will follow the concert. The event started as a lark eight years ago and is now a u'adi- tion, Carpenter said. "Now, people expect .us to be there," she said. . Your Nelgnoornooo "ouSton tlnronlCle Thursday, July 3,2003 www.houstonchronicle.com/thisweek Houston Chronicle Thursday, July 3, 2003 e e LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMARY OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX MONTH OF c:2 txJ Receipt from City $ {p,375.11 + 0 Beginning Monthly Balance Interest Income + {J Mon.thly Expenditures Ending Balance t -30 -03 - /.500.00 , $ </; %76:// ~f=k~ 7-1-tJ3 LA PORTE - BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPENDITURE DETAIL REPORT MONTH ENDING ~~~~,J .....t:... .......... ~ _I. 03 '..,.". .....~.... il.~~! 1111; Ck; - III: - () - .11: .:.;..;:. ''''1'~~ 0 '17(P ::::~" :"'$;< , ! Date Paid I I . ,.. ..... f&:, -I -0 ~ ...... ..... I ~ If~:I-D ~I "...,.,.: .,....... Ck# ..}..... I b a(j . ..........' TOTAL THIS PAGE J bOO e -D D 'D UOID IJOrD D I o - /) UOFD U t!:? /D (1) (2) - :"-h. & /' LJrooo .. ( ). A A...o-l.- ,. li;/ A'VI ~ r:;u ~O y: e-,{JoJ:L; - ~ A.QUz.) {!A A #~ J (3) (5) (6) (4) .' (' Current Assets CASH, HOTEL TAX Total Current Assets Propertx and Equipment Total Property and Equipment Other Assets Total Other Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Total Current Liabilities Long-Term Liabilities Total Long-Term Liabilities l'otal Liabilities Capital FUND BALANCE, HOTEL OCCUPAN $ Net Income Total Capital Total Liabilities & Capital, . Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Balance Sheet June 30, 2003 ASSETS $ 4,875.11 4,875.1 ] 0.00 0.00 $ 4,875.1 ] LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,294.37 <3,4]9.26> $ 4,875.11 4,875.11 Unaudited - For Management Purposes Only e e e Page: 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Income Statement For the Nine Months Ending June 30, 2003 JC# Current Month Year to Date Revenues 312-G-l INTEREST INCOME $ 0:00 0.00 $ 0.00 0.00 313-G-I MlSCELLANEOUS INCOME 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 315-G-I ACTMTY REVENUE 0.00 0.00 27,469.70 100.00 Total Revenues 0.00 0.00 27,469.70 100.00 Cost of Sales Total Cost of Sales 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Gross Profit 0.00' 0.00 27,469.70 100.00 Expenses 402-G-1 ADVERTISINGIPROMOTION 0.00 0.00 13,603.96 49.52 408-G-I ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 1,500.00 0.00 13,500.00 49.15 412-G-1 CONTINUING EDUCATION 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 418-G-l ENTERTAINMENT 0.00 0.00 3,500.00 12.74 419-G-1 DUES & SUBSCRlPTIONS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 424-G-l INTERNET EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 427-G-I JUNIOR GOLF EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 433-G-1 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 436-G-I OTHER CHAMBER MEETINGS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 441-G-l POSTAGE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 446-G-1 PRINTINGIPUBLICA TIONS 0.00 0.00 285.00 1.04 '49-G-I PROFESSIONAL FEES 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ~63-G-l SERVICE CHARGE$ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 501-G-1 TRANSFERS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Expenses 1,500.00 0.00 30,888.96 112.45 Net Income $ <1,500.00> 0.00 $ <3,419.26> <12.45> For Management Purposes Only 713/03 at i5:14:38.03 e e Page: I Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund General Ledger For the Period From Jun I, 2003 to JUD 30, 2093 Filter Criteria illcludes: Report order is by 10. Report is printed with Truncated Transaction Descriptions and in Detail Format. Account ID Date Reference Jrnl Trans Description .. Debit Amt Credit Amt Balance Account Description 10218 6/1/03 Beginning Balance 6,375.11 CASH, HOTEL TAX 6/5/03 0478 CDJ LA PORTE-BA YSHORE CH 1,500.00 Current Period Change 1,500.00 -1,500.00 6130/03 Ending Balance 4,875.11 26118 6/1103 Beginning Balance -8,294.37 FUND BALANCE, HOT 6/30/03 Ending Balance -8,294.37 315-G-18 6/1/03 Beginning Balance -27,469.70 ACI1VITY REVENUE 6/30/03 Ending Balance -27,469.70 402-G-18 6/1/03 Beginning Balance 13,603.96 ADVERTISINGIPROMO 6130/03 Ending Balance 13,603.96 408-G-18 6/1103 Beginning Balance 12,000.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 6/5/03 0478 CDJ LA PORTE-BA YSHORE CH 1,500.00 Current Period Change 1,500.00 1,500.00 6130/03 Ending Balance 13,500.00 418-0-18 6/1/03 Beginning Balance 3,500.00 ENTERTAINMENT 6/30/03 Ending Balance 3,500.00 446-G-18 6/1103 Beginning Balance 285.00 PRlNTlNG/PUBUCA TI 6/30103 Ending Balance 285.00 . e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Requested By: J. L. Sease ._ Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Department: Emerl!:encv Account Number: Report: ~Resolution: _Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Spreadsheet Calculations attached Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has a number of contracts to provide emergency services to other cities and private organizations. Presently the fees for these contracts are all based on a per population charge. This method does and should continue to work well with EMS, Dispatch, and Jail services. However using this method for Fire Suppression services will not produce an equitable fee to all users. While life safety is always paramount, on a daily basis the Fire Department is normally protecting property and is judged on that performance by the State and the Insurance Industry. We would like for the City Council to consider using a property valuation method to establish charges for fire protection to outside agencies. Based on the attached spreadsheet the charges for rITe protection for Morgan's Point and Shoreacres are as follows. Morgan's Point - $41,146 Shoreacres - $101,982 Action Required bv Council: Receive report and provide Staffwith direction on the use of property valuations in calculating fees for fire protection services. ~ {!C OA (;,';6.03 I dL- 1-/& -~3 Date City of La Porte Fire Contract Calculations based on Valuations for 2003-2004 Shoreacres 888 3 885 # of Accounts Commercial Residential Morgan's Point 295 26 269 # of Accounts Commercial Residential City of La Porte 13657 1072 12585 Real Property # of Accounts Commercial Residential Census 1494 4.48% Census 310 0.96% Census 31,880 e' Percentages 42.11 % 57.89% Valuations 1,247,687,480 525,411,500 722,275,980 Tota Commercial Residential 110% $24,753.43 % of Census $22,503.12 Budget Year 2003 Population $116,002.16 110% $111,390.44 Shoreacres 110% $2,917.13 $100,768.04 $103,685.17 % of Census $101,264.04 $2,651.94 $91,607.31 $94,259.25 Population $24,070.15 $28,985.00 - MEd.77 rnJ - PJJ.( JbE SEIt6E' $22,983.44 $27,844.48 $50,827.92 $972.38 $113.86 $2,250,312.00 City of La Porte % budget Chg per Account $947,624.96 $883.98 $1,302,687.04 $103.51 Commercial Residential Totals Estimate Total SED , I REV '111~/03 , City of La Porte Fire Contract Calculations based on Valuations for 2003-2004 Shoreacres 888 3 885 # of Accounts Commercial Residential Morgan's Point 295 26 269 # of Accounts Commercial Residential e Census 1494 4.48% % of Census $101,264.04 Census 310 0.96% 42.11 % 57.89% City of La Porte # of Accounts 13657 Commercial 1072 Residential ~ Census 31,880 Valuations Total 1,247,687,480 Commercial 525,411,500 Residential 722,275,980 Budget Year 2003 $2,250,312.00 Real Property e Population $116,002.16 110% $111,390.44 Shoreacres 110% $1,213.49 $100,768.04 $101,981.53 $1,103.17 $91,607.31 $92,710.48 $28,985.00 Morgan's Po 110% $10,516.9 $30,628.93 $41,145.84 EMS & PO $70,130.84 $9,560.83 $27,844.48 $37,405.31 Total $404.50 $.113.86 Estimate City of La Porte % budget Chg per Accoun $947,624.96 $367.72 $1,302,687.04 $103.51 Commercial Residential Totals e e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requesterl: ~ Approl>riation Requested By: S. Gillett Source of Funds: N/A Department: Public Works Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: XX Ordinance: XX Amount Budgeted.N/A Exhibits: Executive Summary Amount Requested: ,Exhibits: Resolution RllrlP"etel1 Item: N/A Exhibits: Ortlimln('\" SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION An Industrial Waste Survey of all of the commercial and industrial establishments in La Porte was performed in 2000 as a requirement of the City of La Porte's Wastewater Treatment Plant Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System discharge permit administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The survey results were forwarded to the TCEQ. The survey indicated that the City was required to develop and implement a formal Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program. On March 19, 2001, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2001-2474, which met all requirements for the Program. The Program was developed and submitted to the TCEQ in April of 200 I for consideration. The TCEQ notified the City on May 12,2003 that it had reviewed the City's April 2001 submission and that several portions of the Ordinance and the Program needed revisions because: (I) specific authority provided by the ordinance is inconsistent with current federal regulations; or (2) recommended to stre,ngthen or clarify the City's ordinance. Additionally, the city's program submission for implementation and enforcement of the ordinance was not detailed to the degree required. The proposed ordinance will repeal Chapter 74, "Utilities", Alticle II, "Industrial Waste", Sections 74-36 through 74-211 of the Code of Ordinances and replace with a new Chapter 74, "Utilities", Article II, "Industrial Waste", of the Code of Ordinances. Also required is a resolution assuring that adequate funding will be provided for the operation and maintenance of the City's Pretreatment Program for the protection of the City's treatment works, personnel and the public. Action Required bv Council: Receive presentation on proposed revision to the Industrial Waste Ordinance and the proposed Funding Resolution. Approved fOI" City Council Al!enda ') -I ~ -/)3 D Date e e EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE An Industrial Waste Survey of all of the commercial and industrial establishments in La Porte was performed in 2000 as a requirement of the City of La Porte's Wastewater Treatment Plant Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System discharge permit administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The survey results were forwarded to the TCEQ. The survey indicated there were seven (7) Significant Industrial Users discharging into the city sewer system. (A Significant Industrial User is an industry which discharges an average of more than 25,000 gallons per day of process wastewater into the city sewer system.) Of these seven, four (4) industries were determined to be Categorical Industrial Users. (A Categorical Industrial User discharges or has the potential to discharge pollutant(s) which are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.) Several Non-Significant Industrial Users also discharge into the sewer system. (A Non-Significant Industrial User discharges in lower quantities usually with non-significant discharges; however, these industries have the potential for discharging pollutants and must be permitted and monitored.) For the above reasons and due to the Upper Galveston Bay section into which the City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges its effluent being placed on the Clean Water Act of 1999 List of Impaired Water Bodies, the City of La Porte is required to develop and implement a fully approved Pre-Treatment Program. In order to be approved, the City must have an Industrial Waste Ordinance meeting all of the requirements of the Federal and State agencies. This ordinance must give the City the authority to administer the program and list the penalties of non-compliance. An ordinance was developed and approved by City Council on March 19, 2001 and submitted, along with a formal Program submission, to the TCEQ in April 2001. The TCEQ notified the City on May 12, 2003 that it had reviewed the City's Program submission and that several portions of the Ordinance and Program needed revisions because: 1. Specific authority provided by the ordinance was inconsistent with current federal regulations; or 2. Changes were recommended to strengthen of clarify the City's ordinance. The proposed ordinance would repeal the existing ordinance Chapter 74, Utilities, Article II, Industrial Waste, Sections 74-36 through 74-211, both inclusive as codified in the City of La Porte Code of Ordinances. Additionally, the TCEQ requires a "Funding Resolution" by the governing body to ensure that adequate funding is provided for the operation and maintenance of the City's Pretreatment Program for the protection of the City's treatment works, personnel; and the public. The City has operated a pretreatment program since the early 1980's, and has funded the operation and maintenance since that time. e e Proposed changes from the 2001 ordinance to the proposed ordinance are: . Section 1.3 - Definitions o 1.3(1) - Composite Sample - Revised the definition to include more details, as defined in CFR Part 403, Appendix E. o 1.3(0) - Orab Sample - Revise the definition to be consistent with 40 CFR Part 403, Appendix E. o 1.3(P) - Indirect Discharge or Discharge - Remove the last sentence of the definition. o 1.3(Q) - Industrial User or User - Revise the definition to be consistent with 40 CFR ~403.3(h). o 1.3(R) - Industrial Waste Questionnaire - Replace "applicants" with "potential industrial users" and replace "placed" with "documented" for clarification. o 1.3(U)(2) - Interference - Revise definition to be consistent with 40 CFR ~403 .3(i). o 1.3(X)(3)(a)(i) - New Source - Revise definition to be consistent with 40 CFR ~403.3(k). o 1.3(Z) - Non Significant User - Remove definition - definition of industrial user includes any source of indirect discharge. o 1.3(00) - Pretreatment Requirements - Add the word "national" before the phrase "pretreatment standard'. o 1.3(JJ) - Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) - Revise the de:5nition to be consistent with 40 CFR ~403.3(0). o 1.3 (MM)(b)(i) - Significant Industrial User (SID) - Add the phrase "(excluding sanitary, non-contact cooling, and boiler blowdown wastewater)" to the end of the definition. o 1.3(MM)(b)(ii) - SIU - Replace the word "plant" with "POTW" for clarification. o 1.3(MM)(b)(iii) SIU - Replace the word "City" with the phrase "CA as defined in 40 CFR ~403.12(a)" and insert after the word "requirement" the reference "(in accordance with 40 CFR ~403.8(f)(6))" to be consistent with 40 CFR ~403.3(t)(ii). o 1.3(SS) - Toxic Pollutant - Add at the end of the definition "or any other State regulated pollutant." o 1.3(TT) - Treatment Plant Effluent - Add the phrase "and/or U.S." to the end of the definition. o Additional definition - Add the definition for "Control Authority" according to 40 CFR ~403.12(a) and refer to the "City of La POlte" as the PTOW with an approved pretreatment program. o Section 2.1 (E) - Prohibitive Discharge Standards - Replace the temperature measurement with 104 degrees Fahrenheit. o Section 2.1 (R) - Prohibitive Discharge Standards - Replace the phrase "approving authority" with "Control Authority". e e o Section 2.3(a) - Local Limits - Replace the citation in the first line with "40 CFR ~403.8(f)(2)". Revise the final portion of the sentence to read "enforce specific limits, which are listed in subsection (c) of this section." o Section 4.5 - Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Contents - Revise the fourth bullet point to specify that the production rate must be specified as an annual rate if the industry is subject to production based standards. o Section 5.2(A)(3) - Wastewater Discharge Permit Contents - Revise the statement of details to those specified in 40 CFR ~403.8(f)(l)(iii)(C) which includes general pretreatment standards, categorical pretreatment standards, local limits, and federal, State and local law. o Section 5.2(A)(4) - Wastewater Discharge Permit Contents - Revise the statement of details to those specified in 40 CFR ~403.8(f)(l)(iii)(D) o Section 6.1 (A) - Baseline Monitoring Reports - Revise the first reference of paragraph B to read "(B)(1-7)" and the second reference to paragraph B to read "(B)(1-5)". Add the phrase "and sources that become industrial users subsequent to the promulgation of an applicable categorical standard, shall be". o Section 6.7 - Reports from Non-Significant Industrial Users - Replace the title phrase "non-significant" with "non-categorical". Add the elements found in 40 CFR ~403.12(h) which include reporting requirements for Industrial Users not subject to categorical treatment requirements. o Section 6.11 (A) - Sample Collection - Replace the term "flow proportional composite" with "24-hour flow proportional composite". o Section 9 - Publication of Industrial Users in Significant Violation - Replace the word "violation" with "Noncompliance". o Section 13-1 - Upset - Revise the ordinance and SIU permits to remove any provision providing that an "upset" is an affirmative defense with the Act of GO statutory afiirmative defense. Incorporate the Act of God affirmative defense, according to Texas Water Code ~ 7.251 into the ordinance and SIU permits. o Section l3.3(D) - Bypass - Replace "POTW" with "Control Authority". e e RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE INDUSTRIAL WASTE PRETREATMENT PROGRAM AS APPROVED BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is required to develop and implement an Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program as approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is required to prevent the introduction of pollutants into' the treatment works which may interfere with the operation, compromising the quality of the receiving waters; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is required to allocate sufficient funding each fiscal budget year for the operation and maintenance of the pretreatment program; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte shall be responsible for the compliance to all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of La Porte City Council shall assure that funding is available for the operation and maintenance of the City of La Porte Pretreatment Program for the protection of the city's treatment works, personnel and public. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day the 28 day July, 2003. Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney Martha Gillett, City Secretary . e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 74, "UTILITIES", ARTICLE ll, "INDUSTRIAL WASTE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, SAID ARTICLE BEING THE INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE INTO PUBLIC SEWERS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, PROMULGATING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISIDNG CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF TillS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), AS PROVIDED IN APPENDIX B OF THE CODE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPJi;N MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas, has provided facilities for the collection and treatment of sewage to promote the health, safety, and convenience of its people and for the safeguarding of water resources common to all, and WHEREAS, provision has been made in the design, construction, and operating of such facilities to accommodate certain types and quantities of industrial wastes in excess of, and in addition to~ nonnal sewage, and WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the producers of industrial wastes to defray the cost of the waste treatment services rendered by the City of La Porte in linear proportion to the cost of the waste treatment facilities and of the operation and maintenance costs, utilized in treating the industrial wastes, and WHEREAS, proper protection and operation of the collection and treatment facilities may require either the excluding, pretreatment, or controlled discharge at point of origin of certain types or quantities of industrial wastes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Chapter 74, "Utilities", Article II, "Industrial Waste", Sections 74-36 through 74-211, both inclusive are hereby repealed as of the effective date hereof, and shall be replaced by the following new Chapter 74, "Utilities", Article II, "Industrial Waste", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: e e SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 PURPOSE AND POLICY This ordinance sets forth uniform requirements for users of the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) for the City of La Porte and enables the City of La Porte to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws including the Clean Water Act (33 V.S.C. 125let seq.), and the General Pretreatment Regulations (40 CFR Part 403). The objectives of this ordinance are: A. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW that will interfere with operation of the POTW; B. To prevent the introduction of pollutants into the POTW which will pass through the POTW , inadequately treated into receiving waters or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW; C. To ensure that the quality of the wastewater treatment plant sludge is maintained at a level which allows its use and disposal in compliance with statutes and regulations; D. To protect POTW personnel who may be affected by wastewater and sludge in the course of their employment and to protect the general public; E. To improve the opportunity to recycle and reclaim wastewater and sludge from the POTW; F. To provide for fees for the equitable distribution of the cost of operation, maintenance, and improvements of the POTW; and G. To enable the City of La Porte to comply with its TPDES permit conditions, sludge use and disposal requirement and any other Federal or State laws to which the POTW is subject. This ordinance shall apply to all industrial users of the POTW. The ordinance authorizes the issuance of wastewater discharge permits; authorizes monitoring, compliance and enforcement activities; establishes administrative review procedures; requires industrial user reporting and provides for setting of fees for the equitable distribution of costs resulting from the program established herein. 1.2 Administration Except as otherwise provided herein, the Director of Public Works shall administer, implement and enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Director of Public Works may be delegated by the Director of Public Works to other city personnel. 2 e e 1.3 Definitions Unless a provision explicitly states otherwise, the following terms and phrases, as used in this ordinance, shall have meanings hereinafter designated. A. Act or "the act" - The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also known as the Clean Water Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. B. Approval Authority - The Director in an NPDES State with an approved State pretreatment program and the appropriate Regional Administrator in a non-NPDES State or NPDES State without an approved State pretreatment program. C. Authorized Representative of the Industrial User I. If the industrial user is a corporation, the authorized representative shall mean: a. the president, secretary, treasurer, or a vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making function for the corporation; b. the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operation facilities employing more than two hundred and fifty(250) persons or having a gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $ 25 million( in second quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. 2. If the industrial user is a partnership, or sole proprietorship an authorized representative shall mean a general partner or proprietor, respectively. 3. If the industrial user is a Federal, State or local governmental facility, an authorized representative shall mean a director or highest official appointed or designated to oversee the operation and performance of the activities of the government facility, or his and or her designee. 4. The individuals described in paragraphs 1-3 above may designate another authorized representative if the authorization is in writing, the authorization specifies the individual or person responsible for the overall operation of the facility from which the discharge originates or having overall responsibility for the environmental matters for the company, and the written authorization is submitted to the City of La Porte. 3 e e D. Biochemical Oxygen Demand ( BOD) - The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure, five(5) days at 20 degrees centigrade expressed in terms of mass and concentration [ milligram per liter ( mg/l ) ]. E. Categorical Pretreatment Standard or Categorical Standard - Any regulation containing pollutant discharge limits promulgated by the U.S. EP A in accordance with sections 270 (b) and ( c ) of the act ( 33 U .S.C. 1317 ) which apply to a specific category of industrial users and which appear in 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N, parts 405-471. F. Certificate of Occupancy - A permit showing that the industry or business has complied with this ordinance and has been shown to have only sanitary waste discharge. G. City - The City of La Porte or the City Council of La Porte. H. Chemical Oxygen Demand ( COD ) - The measure of oxygen consumed from a chemical oxidant, expressed as mg/l. I. Color - The optical density at the visual wavelength of maximum absorption, relative to distilled water. One hundred percent ( 100 % ) transmittance is equivalent to zero ( 0.0 ) optical density. J. Composite Sample - A sample composed of two or more discrete samples. The aggregate sample will reflect the average water quality covering the compo siting or sample period . K. Control Authority - A POTW with an approved pretreatment program or Approval authority in the absence of a POTW pretreatment program. L. Director of Public Works or Director - The person designated by the City of La Porte to supervise the operation of the POTW, and who is charged with certain duties and responsibilities by this ordinance or his/her authorized representative. M. Domestic Sewage - Water-borne wastes normally discharging from the sanitary conveniences, free from storm surface water, industrial wastes, and in which the average concentration of total suspended solids is not greater than 300mg/l and BOD is not more than 250 mg/l. N. Domestic User (DU ) - Any industry or business discharging only domestic sewage into the city sewer system. O. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or, where appropriate, the term may also be used as a designation for the Regional Water Management Division Director or other duly authorized official of said agency. 4 e e P. Existing Source - Any source of discharge, the construction or operation of which commenced prior to the publication of proposed categorical pretreatment which will be applicable to such source if the standard is thereafter promulgated in accordance with Section 307 of the act. Q. Grab Sample - A sample collected over a period of time not to exceed 15 minutes from a waste stream without regard to flow of the waste stream. R. Indirect Discharge or Discharge - The introduction of a non-domestic pollutant into the POTW from any non-domestic source regulated under Section 307 (b), (c) or (d) of the act. S. Industrial User or User - An industry or business which discharges wastewater into the City's wastewater treatment plant. A source of direct discharge. T. Industrial Waste Questionnaire - The document provided by the City to all potential industrial users on which basic information and data are documented describing the applicant's production process, raw materials, and other information as deemed necessary by the City to accurately assess the nature of any potential waste discharges. U. Industrial Wastes - All water-borne solids, liquids, or gaseous wastes resulting from any industrial, manufacturing, or food processing operation or process, or from the development of any natural resource, or any mixture of these with water or domestic sewage distinct from domestic sewage. V. Instantaneous Maximum Allowable Discharge Limit - The maximum concentration (or loading) of a pollutant allowed to be discharged at any time, determined from the analysis of any discrete or composite sample collected, independent of the industrial flow rate and the duration of the sampling event. W. Interference - A discharge which alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources: 1.) inhibits or disrupts the POTW , its treatment process or operations or its sludge processes, use or disposal; and 2.) therefore is a cause ofa violation of City's TPDES permit or of the prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with any of the following statutory / regulatory provisions or permits issued thereunder ( or more stringent state or local regulations) : Section 405 of the Clean Water Act; the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( SWDA), including Title II ( Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - RCRA; and State regulations contained in any 5 e tit State sludge management plan prepared pursuant to Subtitle D of the SWDA; the Clean Air Act; the Toxic Substances Control Act; and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. X. Lower Explosive Limit - The concentration of a gas or vapor ( in percent by volume) which, in the presence of an ignition source, will ignite. Y. Medical Waste - Isolation wastes, infectious agents, human blood and blood by-wastes products, pathological wastes, sharps, body parts, fomites, etiologic, contaminated bedding, surgical potentially contaminated laboratory wastes and dialysis wastes. Z. New Source (1) Any building, structure, facility or installation from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants, the construction of which commenced after the publication or proposed standards under Section 307( c) of the Act which will be applicable to such source if such standards are thereafter promulgated in accordance with that section, provided that: (a) The building, structure, facility or installation is constructed at a site at which no other source is located; or (b) The building, structure, facility or installation totally replaces the process or production equipment that causes the discharge of pollutants at an existing source; or ( c) The production or wastewater generating processes of the building, structure, facility or installation is substantially independent of an existing source at the same site. In determining whether these are substantially independent, factors such as the extent to which the new facility is integrated with the existing plant, and the extent to which the new facility is engaged in the same general type activity as the existing source, should be considered. (2) Construction on a site at which an existing source is located results in a modification rather than a new source if the construction does not create a new building, structure, facility or installation meeting the criteria of Section l(b) or (c) above but otherwise alters, replaces, or add to existing process or production equipment. (3) Construction of a new source as defined under this paragraph has commenced if the owner or operator has : (a) Begun, or caused to begin as part of a continuous onsite construction program: (i) Any placement, assembly, or installation of facilities or equipment, or (ii) Significant site preparation work including clearing, excavation, or removal of existing building, 6 e e structure, or facilities which is necessary for the placement, assembly, or installation of a new source facilities or equipment. (b) Entered into a binding contractual obligation for the purchase of facilities or equipment which are intended to be used in its operation within reasonable time. Options to purchase or contracts which can be terminated or modified without substantial loss, and contracts for feasibility, engineering, and design studies do not constitute a contractual obligation under this paragraph. AA. Non-contact Cooling Water - Water used for cooling which does not come into direct contact with any raw material, intermediate product, waste product or finished product. BB. Pass Through - A discharge which exits the POTW into water of the U. S. in quantities or concentrations which, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the City's TPDES permit, including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation. CC. Person - Any individual, partnership, co-partnership, firm, company, corporation, their association, joint stock company, trust, estate, governmental entity or any other legal entity, or legal representatives, agents or assigns. This definition includes all Federal, State, or Local governmental entities. DD. pH - A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, expressed in standard units. It is the reciprocal of a logarithm (Base 10 ) of the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution. EE. Pollutant - Any dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator residue, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge,' munitions, medical wastes, chemical wastes, industrial wastes, biological materials, radioactive materials, heat, wrecked or discharge equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, agricultural and industrial wastes, and the characteristics of the wastewater ( i.e.; pH, temperature, TSS, turbidity, color, BOD, CBOD, toxicity, and odor). FF. Pretreatment - The reduction of the amount of pollutants, the elimination of pollutants or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in the wastewater prior to or in lieu of introducing such pollutants into the POTW. This reduction or alteration can be obtained by physical ,chemical, or biological processes, by process changes, or by other means, except by diluting the concentration of the pollutants unless allowed by applicable pretreatment standard. 7 e e GG. Pretreatment Requirements - Any substantive or procedural requirement related to pretreatment imposed on an industrial user, other than a pretreatment standard. HH. Pretreatment Standards or Standard - National Pretreatment standard, shall mean prohibitive discharge standards, categorical pretreatment standards, and local limits. II. Prohibitive Discharge - Absolute prohibitions against the discharge of certain substances; these prohibitions appear in Section 2.1 of this ordinance. JJ. Publicly Owned Treatment Works ( POTW ) - A treatment works as defined by Section 212 of the Act (33 U.S.C. 1292 ), which is owned by the State or Municipality. This definition includes any devices or systems used in the collection, storage, treatment, recycling and reclamation of sewage or industrial wastes and any conveyances only if they convey wastewater to a treatment plant. The term also means the municipal entity having jurisdiction over the indirect dischargers and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant. KK. Septic Tank Waste - Any sewage from holding tanks such as vessels, chemical toilets, campers, trailers, and septic tanks. LL. Sewage - Human excrement and gray water ( household showers, dishwashing operation, etc.). A combination of water-carried waste; from residences, buildings, institution, and industrial establishments. MM. Significant Industrial User ( SIU ) - Shall apply to: a) industrial users subject to categorical pretreatment standards; and b) any other industrial user that; i) discharges an average. of 25,000 gpd or more of process wastewater ( excluding sanitary, non-contact cooling, and boiler blow down wastewater). ii) contributes a process waste stream which make up 5 percent or more of the average dry weather hydraulic or organic capacity of the plant or, iii) is designated as significant by the CA based on the reasonable potential that the industrial user can adversely affect the POTW's operation or for violating any pretreatment standard or requirement in accordance with 40 CFR 403.08.(f)(6) NN. Slug Load - Any discharge at a flow rate or concentration which could cause a violation of the prohibitive discharge standards in Section 2.1 of this ordinance or any discharge of a non-routine, episodic nature, including but not limited to, an accidental spill or a non-customary batch discharge. 8 e e 00. Standard Industrial Classification Code ( SIC) - A classification pursuant to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual issued by the U.S. Office Management and Budget. PP. Storm Water - Any flow occurring during or following any form of natural precipitation, resulting therefrom, including snowmelt. QQ. Surcharge - The charge in addition to the published water and sewer rate. The basis for surcharges on industrial wastes is a capital and operating cost for the treatment and removal of suspended solids and BOD exceeding "domestic" sewage. RR. Suspended Solids - The total suspended matter that floats on the surface of, or is suspended in water, wastewater, or other liquid and which is removable by laboratory filtering. SS. Toxic Pollutant - One of 126 pollutants, or combination of those pollutants, listed as toxic in regulations promulgated by the EP A under the provision of Section 30 (33 U.S.C. 1317 ) of the Act or any other State regulated pollutant.. IT. Treatment Plant Effluent - Any discharge of pollutants from the POTW into waters of the State and / or U.S. DU. Utility Superintendent or Superintendent - The person designated by the Director of Public Works as his/or her authorized representative. VV. Wastewater - Liquid and water-carried industrial wastes, and sewage from residential dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial and manufacturing facilities, and institutions, whether treated or untreated, which are contributed to the POTW. WW. Wastewater Treatment Plant or Treatment Plant - That portion of the POTW designed to provide treatment of sewage and industrial waste. It shall mean any arrangement of devices and structures used for treating sewage. Shall is mandatory; may is permissive or discretionary; The use of the singular shall be construed to include the plural and plural shall include singular as indicated by the context of its use. 1.4 Abbreviations The following abbreviation shall have the designated meanings: 2nd NOV Second Notice of Violation 9 BOD CA CFR COD EPA gpd LEL mg mgll DU NIS NSIU NOV TPDES O&M RCRA SIC SWDA TSS USC e e Biochemical Oxygen Demand Control Authority Code of Federal Regulations Chemical Oxygen Demand Environmental Protection Agency Gallons Per Day Lower Explosive Limit Milligram Milligram Per Liter Domestic User Notice of Impending Suspension Non Significant Industrial User Notice of Violation Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Operation and Maintenance Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Standard Industrial Classifications Solids Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq. ) Total Suspended Solids United States Code SECTION 2. GENERAL SEWER USE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 Prohibitive Discharge Standards No Industrial user shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the POTW any pollutant or wastewater which causes pass through or interference. These general prohibitions apply to all industrial users of the POTW whether they are subject to categorical pretreatment standards or any National, State or local pretreatment standards or requirement. No industrial user may contribute the following substances to the POTW. A. Pollutants which create a fire or explosion hazard in the municipal wastewater collection and POTW, including, but not limited to, waste streams with a closed-cup flash point of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit ( 60 degrees Centigrade ) using the test methods specified in 40 CFR 261.21. B. Any wastewater having a pH less than 5.5 or more than 9.5 or otherwise causing corrosive structural damage to the POTW or equipment, or endangering City personnel. C, Solid or viscous substances in amounts which will cause obstruction of flow in the POTW resulting in interference, or other interference with proper operation of the sewage works, such as ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags, feathers, fish scales, tar, plastics, wood, whole blood, paunch manure, hair, fleshing, entrails, lime slurry, lime residues, slops, chemical residues, paint residues, or bulk solids. 10 e e D. Any wastewater containing pollutants, including oxygen demanding pollutants ( BOD ), released in a discharge at a flow rate and! or pollutant concentration which either singularly or by interaction with other pollutants, will cause interference with either the POTW; or any wastewater treatment or sludge process, or will constitute a hazard to humans or animals. E. Any wastewater having a temperature greater than 150 degrees Fahrenheit ( 65 degrees Centigrade ) or which will inhibit biological activity in the treatment plant resulting in interference, but in no case wastewater which causes the temperature at the introduction into the treatment plant to exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Centigrade). F. Petroleum oil, non-biodegradable cutting oil, or products of mineral oil origin, in amounts that will cause interference or pass through. G. Any pollutants which result in the presence of toxic gases, vapors, or fumes within the POTW in a quantity that may cause acute worker health and safety problem. H. No trucked or hauled pollutants shall be discharged except at discharged points designated by the POTW. I. Any noxious or malodorous liquids, gases, solids, or other wastewater which singly or by interaction with other wastes, are sufficient to create a public nuisance, a hazard to life, or to prevent entry into the sewers for maintenance and repairs. J. Any wastewater which imparts color which cannot be removed by the treatment process, such as, dye waste, and vegetable tanning solution, which consequently imparts color to the treatment plant's effluent thereby violating the City's TPDES permit. Color, in combination with turbidity, shall not cause the treatment plant effluent to reduce the depth of compensation point for photosynthetic activity by more than ten (10) percent from the seasonably established norm for aquatic life. K. Any wastewater containing any radioactive wastes or isotopes except as specifically approved by the Director in compliance with applicable State or Federal regulations. L. Storm water, surface water, ground water, artesian well water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, non-contact cooling water, and unpolluted industrial wastewater unless specifically authorized by the Director. M. Any sludge, screenings, or other residues from the pretreatment of industrial wastes. 11 e e N. Any medical waste, except as specifically authorized by the Director in a wastewater discharge permit. O. Any wastewater causing the treatment plant's effluent to fail a toxicity test. P. Any wastes containing detergents, surface active agents, or other substances which may cause excessive foaming in the POTW. Q. Any discharge of fat, oils, or greases of animal origin is limited to 200mg/l. R. No person shall discharge into the public sewer any of the following materials unless limits have been established by the control authority (CA) and included in the industrial user's permit: Antimony Beryllium Bismuth Boron Fungicides Gasoline Herbicides Molybdenum Naphtha Insecticides Tellurium Tin Uranyl ion Radioactive Elements Waste prohibited by this section shall not be processed or stored in a manner that they could be discharged to the POTW. All floor drains located in process or materials storage areas must be discharge to the industrial user's pretreatment facility before connecting with the POTW. 2.2 Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards The national categorical pretreatment standards found in 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter N, Parts 405-471 are hereby incorporated. 2.3 Local Limits (a) Pursuant to 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2), each POTW shall develop and enforce specific limits which are listed in subsection (c) of this section. The local limits in this section are based on the uniform concentration method and shall be applied as daily average limit. These local limits shall continue to be reevaluated and developed at least once every three years and the City will effectively enforce such limits. (b) The specific limits on pollutants developed by the City shall apply at the final discharge point of the Industrial User prior to discharging into the city's sanitary sewer system. (c) Specific Limitations 12 e e Maximum concentration of heavY metals. Under this article, the maximwn allowable concentrations of heavy metals, stated in terms of milligrams per liter (mg/l), are as follows: (1) ARSENIC (2) CADMIUM (3) CHROMIUM (4) COPPER (5) CYANIDE (6) LEAD (7) MERCURY (8) NICKEL (9) SILVER (10) ZINC 1.108 mgll 0.284 mglI 1.3 77 mgll 0.43 mgll 0.75 mgll 0.141 mg!l 0.006 mgll 0.075 mg/l 0.66 mg/l 2.295 mgll 0.000 - Pollutants with a 0.000 local limit will use the detection limit as the local limit. . The limit will be enforced by the minimum analytical limit (MAL) of a permitted industry's discharge. 2.4 City's Right of Revision The City reserves the right to establish, by ordinance or in wastewater discharge permits, more stringent standards or requirements on discharges to the POTW if deemed necessary to comply with the objectives presented in Section 1.1 of this ordinance or the general and specific prohibitions in Section 2.1 of this ordinance. 2.5 Special Agreement The City reserves the right to enter into special agreements with industrial users setting out special terms which they may discharge to the POTW. In no case will a special agreement waive compliance with a pretreatment standard or requirement. However, the industrial user may request a net gross adjustment to a categorical standard in accordance with 40 CFR 403.15. They may also request a variance from the categorical pretreatment from EP A. Such a request will be approved only if the industrial user can prove that factors relating to its discharge are fundamentally different from factors considered by EP A when establishing that pretreatment standard. An industrial user requesting a fundamentally different factor variance must comply with the procedural and substantive provisions in 40 CFR 403.13. 2.6 Dilution No industrial user shall ever increase the use of process water, or in any way attempt to dilute a discharge, as partial or complete substitute for adequate treatment to achieve compliance with a discharge limitation unless expressly authorized by the applicable pretreatment standard or requirement. The Director may impose mass limitation on industrial users which are using dilution to meet 13 e e applicable pretreatment standards or requirements, or in other case when the imposition of mass limitations is appropriate. 2.7 National Pretreatment Standards ( NPS ) A. If more stringent NPS exist for certain categories of industries or if more stringent NPS are promulgated for certain categories of industries by the USEP A, the more stringent national standard will apply to the permittee. B. Unless exception is granted by the City, the public sanitary sewer system shall be used by all persons discharging : 1. Wastewater 2. Industrial Waste 3. Polluted Liquids C. Unless authorized by the TNRCC, no person may deposit or discharge any waste included in the paragraph above on public or private property or into or adjacent to any: 1. Natural Outlet 2. Watercourse 3. Storm Sewer 4. Other area within the jurisdiction of the City. The Director shall verify prior to discharge that wastes authorized to be discharged will receive suitable treatment within the provisions of laws, regulations, ordinances, rules and orders of federal, state, and local governments. SECTION 3. PRETREATMENT OF WASTEWATER 3.1 Pretreatment Facilities Industrial users shall provide necessary wastewater treatment as required to comply with this ordinance and shall achieve compliance with all categorical pretreatment standards, local limits and the prohibitions set out in Section 2.1 above within the time limitations specified by the EP A, the State, or the Director. Any facilities required to pre-treat wastewater to a level acceptable to the Director shall be operated, and maintained at the industrial waste user's expense. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the Director for review, and shall be acceptable to the Director before construction of the facility. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the industrial user from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an acceptable discharge to the POTW under the provisions of this ordinance. 3.2 Additional Pretreatment Measures 14 e e A. Whenever deemed necessary, the Director may require industrial users to restrict their discharge during peak flow periods, designate that certain wastewater be discharged only into specific sewers, relocate and lor consolidate points, separate sewage waste-streams and such other conditions as may be necessary to protect the POTW and determine the industrial user's compliance with the requirements of this ordinance. B. Each permittee discharging into the POTW greater than 120,000 gallons per day or greater than 5 percent of the average daily flow in the POTW, whichever is lesser, shall install and maintain, on their property and at their expense, a suitable storage and flow control facility to insure equalization of flow over a twenty-four (24) hour period. The facility shall have the capacity for at least 200 percent of the daily discharge volume and shall be equipped with alarms. and a rate of discharge controller, the regulation of which shall be directed by the Director. A wastewater discharge permit may be issued solely for flow equalization. C. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall be provided when, in the opinion of the Director, they are necessary for the proper handling of wastewater containing excessive amounts of grease and oil or sand; except that such interceptors shall not be required for residential users. All interceptors units shall be of type and capacity approved by the Director and shall be so located to be easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. Such interceptors shall be inspected, cleaned, and repaired regularly, as needed, by the permittee at their own expense. D. Industrial users with the potential to discharge flammable substances may be required to install and maintain an approved combustible gas detector meter. E. At no time shall two readings on an explosion hazard meter at the point of discharge into the POTW, or at any point in the POTW, be more than five percent (5 % ) nor any single reading over ten percent (10%) of the lower explosive limit (LEL) of the meter. SECTION 4. WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT ELIGIBILITY 4.1 Wastewater Survey When requested by the Director, all industrial users must submit information on the nature and characteristics of the wastewater by completing an industrial waste questionnaire prior to commencing their discharge. The Director is authorized to prepare a form for this purpose and may periodically require users to update the survey. Failure to complete this questionnaire shall be considered a violation of the ordinance. 4.2 Wastewater Discharge Permit Requirement 15 e e It shall be unlawful for any industrial user to discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining a wastewater discharge permit from the Director. Any violation of the terms and conditions of a wastewater permit shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance and subject the wastewater discharge permittee to the sanctions set out in Section 10-12. Obtaining a wastewater discharge permit does not relieve a permittee of its obligation to comply with all Federal and State pretreatment standards or requirements. 4.3 Wastewater Discharge Permitting Existing Connections Any industrial user which discharges industrial waste into the POTW prior to the effective date of this ordinance and who wishes to continue such discharges in the future, shall, within ninety ( 90 ) days after said date, apply to the City for a wastewater discharge permit in accordance with Section 4.5 below, and shall not cause and allow discharges to the POTW to continue after ninety ( 90 ) days of the effective date of this ordinance except in accordance with a wastewater discharge permit issued by the Director. 4.4 Wastewater Discharge Permitting Extrajurisdictional Industrial Users A. Any existing industrial user located beyond the City limits shall submit a wastewater discharge permit application, in accordance with Section 4.6 below, within ninety ( 90 ) day of the effective date of this ordinance. New industrial users located beyond the City limits shall submit such applications to the Director ninety ( 90 ) days prior to any proposed discharge into the POTW. B. Alternately, the Director may enter into an agreement with the neighboring jurisdiction in which the industrial user is located to provide for the implementation and enforcement of the pretreatment program requirements against said industrial user. 4.5 Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Contents In order to be considered for a wastewater discharge permit the permittee must submit the information required by Section 6.1 ( b ) of this ordinance. When a pretreatment process is required, plans must be submitted and stamped by a registered professional engineering license to practice in the State of Texas. The Director shall approve a form to be used as a permit application. In addition, the following may be requested: ~ Description of activities, facilities, and plant processes on the premises, including a list of all raw materials and chemicals used or stored at the facility which are, or could accidentally or intentionally be, discharged to the POTW. ~ Number of employees, type of operation, and proposed or actual hours of operation. ~ Each product produced by type, amount, process or processes, and rate of production. 16 e e ~ Type and amount of raw materials processed ( daily average and maximum per day). ~ Site plan, showing floor plan, mechanical and plumbing plans, and details to sewers and appurtenances by size, location and elevation and all points of discharge. ~ Time and duration of the discharge. ~ Plans and specifications of the grease, oil, and sand interceptors and control location. ~ Any other information as may deemed necessary by the Director to evaluate the wastewater discharge permit application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be processed and will be returned to the industrial user for revision. 4.6 Application Signatories and Certification All wastewater discharge permit applications and industrial user reports must contain the following certification statement and be signed by an authorized representative of the user. "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true , accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and loss of services for knowing violations." 4.7 Wastewater Discharge Permit Content The Director will evaluate the data furnished by the industrial user and may require additional information. Within ten ( 10 ) days of receipt of a complete wastewater discharge permit application, the Director will determine whether or not to issue a wastewater discharge permit. If no determination is made within this time period, the application will be deemed denied. The Director may deny any application for a wastewater discharge permit. SECTION 5 WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCESS 5.1 Wastewater Discharge Permit Duration Wastewater discharge permits shall be issued for a specified time period not to exceed five (5) years. A wastewater discharge permit may be issued for a period ofless than five (5) years, at the discretion of the Director. 17 e e Other non-domestic users are issued a one time "Certificate of Occupancy" permit to identify that domestic waste is their only discharge. Each wastewater discharge permit will indicate a specific date upon which it will expire. 5.2 Wastewater Discharge Permit Contents Wastewater discharge permits shall include such conditions as specified in 40 CFR 403.8(f)(I)(iii)(c) to prevent pass through or interference, protect the quality of the of the body of water receiving the plant's effluent, protect worker health and safety facilitate sludge management and disposal, protect ambient air quality, and protect against damage to the POTW. A. Wastewater discharge permits must contain the following conditions: 1. A statement that indicates wastewater discharge permit duration, which in no event shall exceed five ( 5 ) years. 2. A statement that the wastewater discharge permit is nontransferable without prior notification to and approval from the Director, and provisions for furnishing the new owner or operator with a copy of the existing wastewater discharge permit. 3. Effluent limits applicable to the industrial user as specified in 40 CFR 403.8 (f)(i)(iii) (C). 4. Self-monitoring, sampling, reporting, notification, and record keeping requirements. These requirements shall include an identification of pollutants to be monitored, sampling locations, sampling frequency, and sample type in accordance with 40 CFR 403.8 (f)(i)(iii) (D). 5. Statement of applicable civil, criminal, and administrative penalties for violation of pretreatment standards and requirement, and any applicable compliance schedule. Such schedule may not extend the time for compliance beyond that required by applicable Federal, State, or Local law. B. Wastewater Discharge permits may contain, but not limited to, the following: 1. Limits on the average and / or maximum rate of discharge, time of discharge, and/ or requirements for flow regulation and equalization. 2. Limits on the instantaneous, daily, and monthly average and/or maximum concentration, mass, or other measure of identified wastewater pollutants or properties. 18 e e 3. Requirements for the installation of pretreatment technology, pollution control, or construction of appropriate containment devices, designed to reduce, eliminate, or prevent the introduction of pollutants into the treatment works. 4. Development and implementation of spill control plans or other special conditions including management practices necessary to adequately prevent accidental, unanticipated, or routine discharges. 5. Development and implementation of waste minimization plans to reduce the amount of pollutants discharged to the POTW. 6. The unit charge or schedule of industrial user charges and fees for the management of the wastewater discharge to the POTW. 7. Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities and equipment. 8. A statement that compliance with the wastewater discharge permit does not relieve the permittee of responsibility for compliance with all applicable Federal, State, pretreatment standards, including those which become effective during the term of the wastewater discharge permit. 9. Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the Director to ensure compliance with this ordinance, and Federal, State laws rules, and regulations. 5.3 Wastewater Discharge Permit Appeals Any person, including the industrial user, may petition the city to reconsider the terms of a wastewater discharge permit within ten ( 10 ) days of its issuance. A. Failure to submit a timely petition for review shall be deemed as a waiver of administrative appeal. B. In its petition, the appealing party must indicate the wastewater discharge permit provision objected to, the reasons for this objection, and the alternative condition, if any, it seeks to place in the wastewater discharge permit. C. The effectiveness of the wastewater discharge permit shall not be stayed pending the appeal. D. If the City fails to act within ten (10) days, a request for reconsideration shall be deemed to be denied. Decisions not to reconsider, not to issue ,or not modify a wastewater discharge permit, shall be considered final administrative action for purposes of judicial review. 19 e e E. Aggrieved parties seeking judicial review of the final administrative action of a wastewater discharge permit decision, must do so by filing a complaint with the Harris County District Court within (30) days of such final administrative action. 5.4 Wastewater Discharge Permit Modification The Director may modify the wastewater discharge permit for good cause including, but not limited to the following: A. To incorporate any new or revised Federal, State, or Local pretreatment standards or requirements; B. To address significant alterations or additions to the industrial user's operation processes, wastewater volume or character since the time of the wastewater discharge permit issuance; C. A change in the POTW that requires either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; D. Information indicating that the permittee's discharge poses a threat to the City's POTW, City personnel or the receiving waters; E. Violation of any terms or conditions of the wastewater discharge permit; F. Misrepresentation or failure to fully disclose all relevant facts in the wastewater discharge permit application or any required reporting; G. Revision of or a grant of variance from categorical pretreatment standards pursuant to 40 CFR 403.13; H. To correct typographical or other errors in the wastewater discharge permit; I. To reflect a transfer of the facility ownership and! or operation to a new owner and! or operator. The filing of a request by the permittee for a wastewater discharge permit modification does not stay any wastewater discharge permit condition. 5.5 Wastewater Discharge Permit Transfer Wastewater discharge permits may be reassigned or transferred to a new owner and or operator only if the permittee gives thirty ( 30 ) days advance notice to the Director and the Director approves the wastewater discharge permit transfer. The notice to the Director must include written certification by the new owner and lor operator and the following: 20 tit e A. Statement that new owner and/or operator has no immediate intent to change the facility's operations and processes; B. Identification of the specific date on which the transfer is to occur; C. Acknowledgement of full responsibility for complying with the existing wastewater discharge permit. Failure to provide advance notice of a transfer renders the wastewater discharge permit invalid on the date of the facility transfer. 5.6 Wastewater Discharge Permit Revocation Wastewater discharge permits may be revoked for the following reasons: A. Failure to notify the Director of significant changes to the wastewater prior to the changed discharge; B. Failure to provide prior notification to the Director of changed conditions pursuant to Section 6.5; D. Misrepresentation of fully disclosing all relevant facts m wastewater discharge permit; E. Falsifying self monitoring reports; F. Tampering with monitoring equipment; G. Refusing to allow the director timely access to the facility premises and records; H. Failure to meet effluent limitations; I. Failure to pay fines; 1. Failure to pay sewer charges; K. Failure to meet compliance schedules; L. Failure to complete a wastewater surveyor the wastewater discharge permit application; M. Failure to provide advance notice of the transfer or requirement, or any terms of the wastewater discharge permit or the ordinance. Wastewater discharge permits shall be void upon nonuse, cessation of operations, or transfer of business ownership. All wastewater discharge permits are void upon the issuance of a new wastewater discharge permit. 21 e e 5.7 Wastewater Discharge Permit Reissuance All industrial users shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit reissuance by submitting a complete wastewater discharge permit application, thirty ( 30 ) days prior to the expiration of the industrial user's existing wastewater discharge permit in accordance with Section 4.6 of this ordinance. SECTION 6 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 6.1 Baseline Monitoring Reports A. Within 180 days after the effective date a categorical pretreatment standard, or final administrative decision on a category determination under 40 CFR 403.6 (a)(4), whichever is later, existing significant industrial users subject to such categorical pretreatment standards, and currently discharging to or scheduled to discharge to the POTW, shall be required to submit to the City a report which contains the information listed in paragraph (B)(1-7), below. Ninety ( 90 ) days prior to commencement of a discharge, new sources and sources that become industrial users subsequent to promulgation of an applicable categorical. standard shall be required to submit to the City a report which contains the information in paragraph (B)(1-5), below. A new source shall also be required to report the method of pretreatment it intends to use to meet applicable pretreatment standards. A new source shall also give estimates of its anticipated flow and quantity of pollutants discharged. B. The industrial user shall submit the information required by this section including: 1. Identifying Information. The name and address of the facility including the name of the operator and owners. 2. Wastewater Discharge Permits. A list of any environmental control wastewater discharge permits held by or for the facility. 3. Description of Operation. A brief description of the nature, average rate of production, and standard industrial classifications of the operation(s) carried out by such industrial user. This description should include a schematic process diagram which indicates points of discharge to the POTW from the regulated processes. 4. Flow Measurements. Information showing the measured average daily and maximum daily flow, in gallons per day, to the POTW from regulated process streams and other streams, as necessary, to 22 e e allow use of the combined waste stream formula set out in 40 CFR 403.6 (e). 5. Measurement of Pollutants. a. Identify the categorical pretreatment standards applicable to each regulated process. b. Submit the results of sampling and analysis identifying the nature and concentration (and / or mass, where required by the standard or by the City) of regulated pollutants in the discharge form each regulated process. Instantaneous, daily maximum and long term average concentrations (or mass, where required) shall be reported. The sample shall be representative of daily operations and shall be analyzed in accordance with sample procedures set out in Section 6.10. c. Sampling must be performed In accordance with procedures set out in Section 6.11. 6. Certification. A statement reviewed by the industrial user's authorized representative and certified by the qualified professional, indicating whether pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and, if not, whether additional operation and maintenance ( 0 & M ) and/or additional pretreatment is required to meet the pretreatment standards and requirements. 7. Compliance Schedule. If additional pretreatment and/or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards; the shortest schedule by which the industrial user will provide such additional pretreatment and/or O&M. The completion of this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard. A compliance schedule pursuant to this section must meet the requirements set out in Section 6.2 of this ordinance. 8. All Baseline Monitoring Reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Section 4.6. 6.2 Compliance Schedule Progress Report The following condition shall apply to the schedule required by 6.1 (b )(7) of the City's ordinance. The schedule shall contain progress increments in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required for the user to meet the applicable pretreatment standards (such events include hiring an engineer, s23 e e completing preliminary and final plans, executing contracts for major components, commencing and completing construction, beginning and conducting routine operation). No increment referred to above shall exceed nine (9) months. The industrial user shall submit a progress report to the Director no later than fourteen (14) days following each date in the schedule and the final date of compliance, including as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of progress, the reason for any delay, and if appropriate, the steps taken by the industrial user to return to the established schedule. In no event shall more than nine-(9) months elapse between such progress reports to the Director. 6.3 Report on Compliance with Categorical Pretreatment Standard Deadlines Within ninety (90) days following the date for completion with applicable categorical pretreatment standards, or in the case of a new source following the commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the POTW , any industrial user subject to pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the City a report containing the information described in Section 6.1 (B)( 4-6). For industrial user subject to equivalent mass or concentration limits established in accordance with the procedures in 40CFR 403.6(c), this report shall contain reasonable measure of the industrial user's long-term production rate. For all other industrial users subject to categorical pretreatment standards expressed in term allowable pollutant discharge per unit of production ( or other measure of operation), this report shall include the industrial user's actual production during the appropriate sampling period. All compliance reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Section 4.6. 6.4 Periodic Compliance Reports A. Any significant industrial user subject to a pretreatment standard shall, at a frequency determined by the Director but in no case less than twice per year, at least six ( 6) months apart, submit a report indicating the nature and concentration of pollutants in the discharge which are limited by such pretreatment standard and the measured or estimated average and maximum daily flows for the reporting period. All periodic compliance reports must be signed and certified in accordance with Section 4.6 of this ordinance. B. All wastewater samples must be representative of the industrial user's discharge. Wastewater monitoring and flow measurement facilities shall be kept clean, and maintained in good working condition at all times. The failure of an industrial user to keep its monitoring facility in good working order shall not be grounds for the industrial user to claim that sample results are unrepresentative of its discharge. C. If an industrial user subject to the reporting requirement in and of this section monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the City's POTW, using the procedures prescribed in Section 6.11 of this ordinance, the results of this monitoring shall included in the report. 24 e e 6.5 Report of Changed Conditions Each industrial user is required to notify the Director of any planned significant changes to the industrial user's operations or system which might alter the nature, quality or volume of its wastewater at least thirty (30) days before the change. A. The Director may require the industrial user to submit such information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the changed condition, including the submission of a wastewater discharge permit application under Section 4.5. B. The Director may issue wastewater discharge permit under Section 4.7 or modify a wastewater discharge permit under Section 5.4. C. No industrial user shall implement the planned changed condition(s) until and unless the Director has responded to the industrial user's notice. D. For purposes of this requirement flow increases of ten percent (10%) or greater, and the discharge of any previously unreported pollutants shall be deemed significant. 6.6 Reports of Potential Problems A. In the case of any discharge including, but no limited to accidental discharges, discharges of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary discharge, or a slug load which cause potential problem for the POTW (including a violation of the prohibited discharge standard in Section 2.1 of this ordinance), it is the responsibility of the industrial user to immediately telephone and notify the City of the incident. This notification shall include the location of discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective action taken by the industrial user. B. Within five (5) days following such discharge, the industrial user shall, unless waived by the Director, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the industrial user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the industrial user of any expense, loss, damage, or liability which may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, natural resources, or any other damage to a person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the industrial user of any fines, civil penalties, or other liability which may be imposed by this ordinance. C. Failure to notify the Director of a potential problem discharge shall be deemed a separate violation of this ordinance. 25 e e D. A notice shall be permanently posted on industrial user's bulletin board or other prominent place of advertising whom to call in the event of a discharge described in paragraph A, above. Employers shall ensure that all employees, who may cause or suffer such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure. 6.7 Reports from Non-Categorical Industrial Users Industrial users not subject to categorical pretreatment standards are subject to reporting requirements as specified in 40 CFR 403. 12(h). 6.8 Notice of Violation or Repeat Sampling and Reporting If sampling performed by the industrial user indicates a violation, the industrial user must notify the Director within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the violation. The industrial user shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the Director within thirty (30) days after becoming aware of the violation. Industrial user is not required to resample if the POTW performs sampling between the industrial's initial sampling and when the industrial user receives the results of this sampling. 6.9 Notification of the Discharge of Hazardous Waste A. Any industrial user who commences the discharge of hazardous waste shall notify the POTW, the EPA Regional Waste Management Division Director, and State hazardous waste authorities in writing of any discharge into the POTW of a substance which, if otherwise disposed of, would be a hazardous waste under CFR Part 261. Such notification must include the name of the hazardous waste set forth in 40 CFR Part 21, the EP A hazardous waste number, and the type of discharge (continuous batch or other). If the industrial user discharges more than ten (10) kilograms of such waste per calendar month to the POTW, the notification shall also contain the following information to the extent such information is known and readily available to the industrial user: 1. ,An identification of the hazardous constituents contained in the wastes, 2. An estimation of the mass and concentration of such constituents in the wastewater discharged during that calendar month, and 3. An estimation of the mass and constituents in the waste stream expected to be discharged during following twelve(12) months. All notifications must take place no later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the discharge commences. Any notification under this paragraph need be submitted only once for each hazardous waste discharged. However, notifications of changed discharges must be submitted under Section 6.5 above. The notification requirement in this section does not apply to pollutants already 26 e e reported under the self-monitoring requirements of Sections 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4 above. B. Discharges are exempt from the requirements of paragraph (a) of the City's ordinance during a calendar month in which they discharge no more than fifteen(15) kilograms of hazardous waste, unless the wastes are acute hazardous wastes as specified in 40 CFR 261.30 (d) and 261.33(e). Discharge of more than fifteen (15) kilograms of non-acute hazardous wastes in a calendar month, or any quantity of acute hazardous wastes as specified in 40 CFR 261.30 (d) and 261.33(e), requires a one time notification. Subsequent months which the industrial user discharges more than such quantities of non hazardous waste do not require additional notification. C. In the case of any new regulations under Section 3001 of RCRA identifying additional characteristics of hazardous waste, the industrial user must notify the POTW, the EPA Regional Waste Management Division Director, and State hazardous waste authorities of the discharge of such substance within ninety (90) days of the effective date of such regulations. D. In the case of any notification made under this section, the industrial user shall certify that it has a program in place to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous waste generated to the degree it has determined to be economically practical. 6.10 Analytical Requirements All pollutant analysis, including sampling techniques, to be submitted as part of a wastewater discharge permit application or report shall be performed in accordance with the techniques prescribed in 40 CFR part 136, unless otherwise specified in applicable categorical pretreatment standard. If 40 CFR part 136 does not contain sampling and analytical techniques for the pollutant in question, sampling or analyses must be performed in accordance with procedures approved by the EP A. 6.11 Sample Collection A. Except as indicated in Section B, below, the industrial user must collect wastewater samples using 24-hour flow proportional composite collection techniques. In the event flow proportional sampling is not feasible, the Director may authorize the use of time proportional sampling or through a minimum of four (4) grab samples where the user demonstrates that this will provide a representative sample of the effluent being discharged. In addition, grab samples may be required to show compliance with instantaneous discharge limits. 27 e e B. Samples for oil and grease and temperature, pH cyanide, phenols, toxicity, sulfides, and volatile organic chemicals must be obtained using the grab collection techniques. 6.12 Determination of Non-compliance A grab sample(s) may be used to determine noncompliance with pretreatment standards. 6.13 Timing Written reports will be deemed to have been submitted on the date postmarked. For reports which are not mailed, postage prepaid, into a mail facility serviced by the U. S. Postal Service, date of receipt of the report shall govern. 6.14 Record Keeping Industrial users shall retain, and make available for inspection and copying, all records and information required to be retained under this ordinance. These records shall remain available for a period of at least three (3) years. This period shall be automatically extended for the duration of any litigation concerning compliance with this ordinance, or where the industrial user has been specifically notified of a longer retention period by the Director. SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE MONITORING 7.1 Inspection and Sampling The City shall have the right to enter the facilities of any industrial user to ascertain whether the purpose of this ordinance, and .any permit or order issued hereunder, is being met and whether the industrial user is complying with all the requirements thereof. Industrial users shall allow the Director or his representative ready access to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination and copying, and the performance of any additional duties. A. Where an industrial user has security measures in force which require proper identification and clearance before entry into its premises, the industrial user shall make necessary arrangements with its security guards so that upon representation of suitable identification, personnel from the City, State, and EPA will be permitted to enter without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities. B. The City, State, and EPA shall have the right to set up on the industrial user property, or require installation of , such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling and/or metering of the users operations. 28 e e C. The City may require the industrial user to install monitoring equipment as necessary. The facility's sampling and monitoring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe proper operating condition by the industrial user at its own expense. All devices used to measure wastewater flow and quantity shall be calibrated annually to ensure accuracy. D. Any temporary or permanent obstruction to safe and easy access to the industrial facility to be inspected and/or sampled shall be promptly removed by the industrial user at the written or verbal request of the Superintendent and shall not be replaced. The costs of clearing such access shall be born by the industrial user. E. Unreasonable delays in allowing the City personnel access to the industrial user premises shall be a violation of this ordinance. 7.2 Search Warrants If the Director's authorized representative has been refused access to a building, structure or property or any part thereof, and, if the Director's authorized representative has demonstrated probable cause to believe that there may be a. violation of this ordinance, or that the need to inspect as part of a routine inspection program of the City designed to verify compliance with this ordinance or any permit or order issued hereunder , or to protect the overall public health, safety and welfare of the community, then upon application by the City Attorney, the Municipal Court Judge of the City may issue a search and/or seized warrant describing therein the specific location subject to the warrant. The warrant shall specify what, if anything, may be searched and/or seized on the property described. Such warrant shall be served at reasonable hours by the City Marshal. In the event of an emergency affecting public health, safety and welfare, inspection shall be made without issuance of a warrant. SECTION 8 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 8.1 Information and data on an industrial user obtained from reports, surveys, wastewater discharge reports and monitoring programs, and from City inspection and sampling activities, shall be available to the public without restriction unless the industrial user specifically requests, and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City, that the release of such information would divulge information, processes or methods or production entitled to protection as trade secrets under applicable State law. When requested and demonstrated by the industrial user furnishing a report that such information should be held confidential, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets, or secrets processes shall not be available for inspection by the public, but shall be made 29 e e available immediately upon request to governmental agencies for uses related to the NPDES program or pretreatment program, and enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and characteristics and other "effluent data" as defined by 40 CFR 2.302 will not be recognized as confidential information and will be available to the public without restriction. The provisions of this Section 8 shall be subject to the provisions of the Texas Public Information Act, codified as Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. In the event of a request under said Act for information which the industrial user or the City may deemed confidential, the City shall request an opinion from the Texas Attorney General as to whether such information is subject to disclosure. SECTION 9 PUBLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL USERS IN SIGNIFICANT NONCOMPLIANCE The City shall publish annually, in the largest daily newspaper published in the municipality where the POTW is located, a list of industrial users which, during the previous twelve (12) months, were in significant noncompliance with applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. The term significant noncompliance shall mean: A. Chronic violations of wastewater discharge limits, defined here as those in which sixty-six percent (66%) or more of all of the measurements taken during a six month period exceed (by any magnitude) the daily maximum limit or the average limit for the same pollutant parameter; B. Technical Review Criteria (TRC) violation, defined here as those in which thirty-three percent (33%) or more of the measurements for each pollutant parameter taken during a six month period equal or exceed the product of ' the daily maximum limit or the average limit multiplied by the applicable TRC (TRC = 1.4 for BOD,TSS, Fats, Oil and Grease, and 1.2 for all other pollutants except pH ); C. Any other violation of a pretreatment effluent limit (daily maximum or long term average) that the Director determines has caused, alone or in combination with other discharges, interference or pass through (including endangering the health ofPOTW personnel or the general public); D. Any discharge of a pollutant that has caused imminent endangerment to human health, welfare or to the environment or has resulted in the POTW's exercise of its emergency authority under 40 CFR 403.8 (f) (1) (vi) (B) to halt or prevent such a discharge; E. Failure to meet within ninety (90) days after the schedule date, a compliance schedule milestone contained in a local control mechanism or 30 e e enforcement ord,er for starting construction, completing construction, or attaining final compliance; F. Failure to provide, within thirty (30) days after the due date, required reports such as baseline monitoring reports, 90-day compliance reports, periodic self-monitoring reports and reports on compliance with compliance schedules; G. Failure to accurately report noncompliance; H. Any other violation or group of violations which the Director determines will adve~sely affect the operation or implementation of the local pretreatment program. SECTION 10 ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES 10.1 Notification of Violation Whenever the Director finds that any user has violated any portion of this ordinance, a wastewater discharge permit, a pretreatment requirement or any other violation of this ordinance hereunder, the Director or his agent may serve upon said user a written Notice of Violation. (NOV). If a compliance date is not set in the notice then it shall state "within ten (J 0) days of the receipt of this notice, an explanation of the violation and a plan for satisfactory correction and prevention thereof, to specific required action, shall be submitted by the user to the Director or his agent ". Submission of this plan in no way relieves the user of liability for any violations occurring before or after the receipt of the Notice of Violation. Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the City to take any action, including emergency actions, or any other enforcement action ,without first issuing Notice of Violation. 10.2 Consent Orders The Director is hereby empowered to enter into Consent Orders, assurances of voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with any user responsible for noncompliance. Such orders will include specific action to be taken by the user to correct the noncompliance within a time period also specified by the order. Consent Orders shall be judicially enforceable. 10.3 Show Cause Hearing The Director may order any user which cause or contributes to violation(s) of this ordinance, wastewater discharge permits, or orders issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard requirement, to appear before the Director and show cause why a proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the meeting, the proposed 31 e e enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and request that the user show cause why this enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the meeting shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. Such notice may be served on any authorized representative of the user. Whether or not users appears as ordered, immediate enforcement action may be pursued following the hearing date. A show cause hearing shall not be a prerequisite for taking any other action against the user. 10.4 Second Notice of Violation (2nd NOV) When a violation is not corrected with a NOV, a second letter is addressed to the industrial user notifying them of a violation. This notice will include the nature of the violation, any necessary corrective measures, a compliance date, and the next possible enforcement action. This notice is accompanied by a citation. 10.5 Notice of Impending Suspension (NIS ) When the Director finds that the user has violated or continues to violate the ordinance, wastewater discharge permits or orders issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, he may issue a NIS with a citation to the user responsible for the discharge directing that the user come into compliance by a set date. If the user does not come into compliance by this set date, sewer service shall be discontinued unless adequate treatment facilities, devices, or other related appurtenances are installed and properly operated. The NIS may also contain requirements to address the noncompliance, including additional self- monitoring, and management practices designed to minimize the amount of pollutants discharged to the sewer. An NIS may not extend the deadline for compliance established for a Federal pretreatment standard or requirement, nor does a noncompliance order release the user of liability for any violation, including any continuing violation. Issuance of an NIS shall not be a prerequisite to taking any other action against the user. 10.6 Cease and Desist Orders When the Director finds that the user is violating this ordinance, the user's wastewater discharge permit, any order issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement, or that the user's past violations are likely to recur, the Director may issue an order to the user directing it to cease and desist all violations and directing the user to: A. Immediately comply with all requirements, and B. Take such appropriate remedial or preventative action as may be needed to properly address a continuing or threatened violation, including halting operations and/or terminating the discharge. Issuance of a cease and desist order shall not be a prerequisite to taking any other action against the user. 32 e e 10.7 Emergency Termination of Services The Director may immediately suspend a user's discharge (after informal notice to the user) whenever such suspension is necessary in order to stop an actual or threatened discharge which reasonably appears to present, or cause an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health, safety and welfare of the public. The Director may also immediately suspend a user's discharge (after notice and opportunity to respond) that threatens to interfere with the operation of the POTW, or which presents or may present an endangerment to the environment. A. Any user notified of a suspension of its discharge shall immediately stop or eliminate its contribution. In the event of a user's failure to immediately comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the Director shall take such steps as deemed necessary, including immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the POTW, its receiving stream, or endangerment to any individuals. The Director shall allow the user to recommence its discharge when the user has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City that the period of endangerment has passed, unless the termination proceedings set forth in Section 10.8 are initiated against the user. B. A user that is responsible, in whole or in part, for any discharge presenting imminent endangerment shall submit a detailed written statement describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence to the Director, prior to the date of any show cause or termination hearing under Section 10.3 and 10.8. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as requiring a hearing prior to any emergency suspension under this section. 10.8 Termination of Discharge In addition to those provisions in Section 5.6 of this ordinance, any user that violates the following conditions of this ordinance, wastewater permit, or orders issued hereunder, is subject to discharge termination. A. Violation of wastewater permit conditions. B. Failure to accurately report the wastewater constituents and characteristics of its discharge. C. Failure to report significant changes in operation or wastewater volume, constituents and characteristics prior to discharge. 33 e e D. Refusal of reasonable access to the user's premises for the purpose of inspection, monitoring or sampling. E. Violation of the pretreatment standards in Section 2 of this ordinance. F. When compliance has not been met on a NIS letter. Such user will be notified of the proposed termination of its discharge and be offered an opportunity to show cause under this Section 10.3 of this ordinance why the proposed action should not be taken. SECTION 11 JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES 11.1 Injunctive Relief Whenever the user has violated a pretreatment standard or requirement, or continues to violate the provisions of this ordinance, wastewater discharge permit or orders issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment requirement, the Director may petition any court of competent jurisdiction through the City Attorney for the issuance of a temporary or permanent injunction, as appropriate, which restrains or compels the specific performance of the wastewater discharge permit, order, or other requirement imposed by this ordinance on activities of the industrial user. Such other action as appropriate for legal and/or equitable relief may also be sought by the City. A petition for injunctive relief need be filed as a prerequisite to taking any other action against a user. 11.2 Civil Penalties A. Any user which has violated or continues to violate this ordinance, any order or wastewater permit hereunder, or any other pretreatment standard or requirement shall be liable to the City for a maximum civil penalty of $2000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars) per violation per day. In the case of a monthly or other long-term average discharge limit, penalties shall accrue for each day during the period of the violation. B. The City may recover reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with enforcement activities, including sampling and monitoring expenses, and the cost of any actual damages incurred by the City. C. In determining the amount of civil liability, the court shall take into account all relevant circumstances, including but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation, the magnitude and corrective action by the user, the compliance history of the user, and other factor as justice requIres. D. Filing a suit for civil penalties shall not be a prerequisite for taking any other action against a user. 34 e e 11.3 Criminal Prosecution A. Any user that willfully or negligently violates any provIsIon of this ordinance, any orders, or wastewater discharge permits issued hereunder, or any other pretreatment requirement shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined a maximum sum of $2,000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars). Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. B. Any user that willfully or negligently introduces any substance into the POTW which causes personal injury or property damage shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined a maximum sum of $2,000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars). Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. C. Any user knowingly making false statements, representations, or certifications in any application, record, report, plan or other documentation filed, or required to be maintained, pursuant to this ordinance, wastewater discharge permit, or order, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required under this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, be fined a maximum sum of $2,000.00 (Two Thousand Dollars). Each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. 11.4 Remedies Nonexclusive The provisions in Sections 9-12 are not exclusive remedies. The City reserves the right to take any, all, or any combination of these actions against a non-compliant user. Enforcement of pretreatment violations will generally be in accordance with the City's enforcement response plan. However, the City reserves :the right to take other action against any user when the circumstances warrant. Further, the City is empowered to take more enforcement action against any non-compliant user. These actions may be taken concurrently. SECTION 12 SUPPLEMENTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTION 12.1 Performance Bonds The Director may decline to reissue a wastewater discharge permit to any user which has failed to comply with the provisions of this ordinance, any orders, or a previous wastewater discharge permit issued hereunder, unless such user first files a satisfactory bond, payable to the City, in the sum not to exceed a value determined by the Director to be necessary to achieve consistent compliance. 35 e e 12.2 Liability Insurance The Director may decline to reissue a wastewater discharge permit to any user which has failed to comply with the provisions of this ordinance, any orders, or a previous wastewater discharge permit issued hereunder, unless the user fIrst submits proof that it has obtained fInancial assurances sufficient to restore or repair damage to the POTW caused by its discharge. 12.3 Water Supply Severance Whenever a user has violated or continues to violate the provisions of this ordinance, orders, or wastewater discharge permits issued hereunder, water service to the user may be severed. Service will only be reconnected, at the user's expense, after it has satisfactorily demonstrated its ability to comply. 12.4 Public Nuisances Any violation of this ordinance, wastewater discharge permits, or orders issued hereunder, is hereby declared a public nuisance and shall be corrected or abated as directed by the Director or designee. Any person(s) creating a public nuisance shall be subject to the provisions of the City Code 1358 governing such nuisance, including reimbursing the City for any cost incurred in removing, abating or remedying said nuisance. SECTION 13 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES TO DISCHARGE VIOLATIONS 13.1 Act of God. A. Act of God. The Act of God defense constitutes a statutory affirmative defense [Texas Water Code 7.251] in an action brought in municipal or State court. If a person can establish that an event that would otherwise be a violation of a pretreatment ordinance, or a permit issued under the ordinance, was caused solely by an act of God, war, strike, riot or other catastrophe, the event is not a violation of the ordinance or permit. B. An industrial user who wishes to establish an Act of God Affirmative defense shall demonstrate, through relevant evidence that: 1. An event that would otherwise be a violation of a pretreatment ordinance or a permit issued under the ordinance occurred, and the sole cause of the event was an act of God, war, strike, riot or other catastrophe; and 2. The industrial user has submitted the following information to the POTW and the City within 24 hours of becoming aware of the event that would otherwise be a violation of a pretreatment ordinance or a permit issued under the ordinance ( if this 36 e e information is provided orally, a written submission must be provided within five days), a). a description of the event, and nature and cause of the event; b). the time period of the event, including exact dates and times or, if still continuing, the anticipated time the event is expected to continue; and c), steps being taken or planned to reduce, eliminate and prevent recurrence of the event. C. Burden of proof. In any enforcement proceeding, the industrial user seeking to establish an Act of God affirmative defense shall have burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that an event that would otherwise be a violation of a pretreatment ordinance or a permit issued under the ordinance, was caused solely by an act of God, war, strike, riot or other catastrophe. General I Specific Prohibitions 13.2 An industrial user shall have an affirmative defense to an enforcement action except for those circumstances specifies in Section 2.1 A, B, and H of this ordinance if it can proven that it did not know or have reason to know that its discharge, along or in conjunction with discharges from other sources, would cause pass through or interference and that either: C. A local limit exists for each pollutant discharged and the industrial user was in compliance with each directly prior to, and during , the pass through or interference, or A. No local .lilll:it exists, but the discharge did not change substantially in nature or constituents from the user's prior discharge when the City was regularly in compliance with its NPDES permit, and in the case of interference, was in compliance with applicable sludge use or disposal requirements SECTION 14 CONTROL OF ADMISSIBLE WASTE 14.1 Interceptors Grease, oil, and sand interceptors shall be provided for the proper handling of liquids wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes, sand, and other harmful ingredients; except that such interceptors shall not be required for private living quarters or dwellings. All interceptors shall be a type and capacity approved by the City and shall be located to be readily and easily accessible for cleaning and inspection. 37 e e Grease and oil interceptors shall be constructed of impervious materials capable of withstanding abrupt and extreme changes in temperature. They shall be substantially constructed, watertight, and equipped with easily removable covers which when bolted in place, shall be gas tight and watertight. Grease and oil and sand interceptors shall be maintained by the person or permittee, at their expense, in continuously efficient operation at all time. 14.2 Interceptor Sizing A. Restaurants: HR ( D ) x ( GL) x ( ST ) X ( 2 ) x (LF) = Gallon Capacity Where: D = Number of seats in dining areas. GL = Gallons of waste water per meal (2.5) ST = Storage Capacity Factor (1.7) HR = Number of hours open LF = Loading Factor 1.8 Freeways and Recreational Areas 0.8 Main Highways 0.5 Other highways B. Nursing, Homes, Day Cares ( M ) x ( GL ) x ( ST ) x ( LF) = Gallon Capacity Where: M = Meal per day GL= Gallons of waste water per meal (2.5) ST = Storage Capacity Factor (1.7) LF = Loading Factor 1.25 garbage disposal and dishwashing 1.0 without garbage disposal .75 without dishwashing .05 without dishwashing and garbage disposal. C. Within sixty (60) days from the date of this ordinance, any person discharging or desiring to discharge an industrial mixture into the public sewers of the City, or any sewer connected, shall provide and maintain in a suitable, accessible position on the permittee's premises, or such premises occupied by the permittee, a sample well or manhole near the outlet of sewer, drain, pipe, channel, or connection to the sewer or sewage works of the City. Each such manhole or sample well shall be of such construction and design which will prevent infiltration by ground waters 38 e e and surface waters, and shall be so maintained by the permittee discharging wastes so that any authorized representative, or employee of the City may readily and safely measure the volume and obtain samples of the flow at all times. Plans for construction of the sample well(s) shall be included with the Industrial Sewer Connection Application, and are subject to approval by the Director. B. Sampling of effluent or discharge may be accomplished manually, or by the use of mechanical equipment, to obtain a composite sample which would be representative of the total effluent. Samples shall be taken at such intervals as to establish the BOD, and Total Suspended Solids of the industrial waste for billing purposes, as determined by the City as necessary to maintain a control over the discharges from the Permittee. Additionally, such grab composite samples as deemed necessary by the City shall be taken at such intervals as to establish the concentrations of prohibited discharges and pretreatment standards as specified in this ordinance. The method used in the examination of all industrial wastes to determine BOD and Suspend solids shall be defined in 40 CFR, Part 136. SECTION 15 INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY SURCHARGE 15.1 A permittee discharging industrial wastes with a BOD exceeding 250 mg/l, or a suspend solids content of greater than 300 mg/l, or both, and meet all Sections, may be accepted for waste water disposal provided that; (a) The wastes will not cause damage to the collection system; (b) The wastes will not impair the treatment process. (c) The discharger of the waste enters into a contractual agreement with the Control Authority providing for a surcharge over and beyond the normal sewer rate. The surcharge for industrial discharge is to be calculated as follows: ISS = (BOD + 250 TSS) x 300 (0 &M cost) x (VOL) ISS = represents Industrial Waste Surcharge in Dollars; BOD represents the Biochemical Oxygen Demand in milligram per liter (mgll). Note: Concentration less than or equal to 250mgll will be considered a value of zero. TSS represents Suspended Solids in milligram per liter (mg/l) Note: Concentration less than zero or equal to 300mg/l will be considered a value of zero. O&M Cost represents operation and maintenance cost of POTW wastewater treatment facility. Note: This cost is determined and updated by the City periodically. 39 - . VOL represents Volume Discharged in Thousand of Gallons. The volume of waste shall be determined by the same methods used to calculate the normal sewer service charge, or by a sewage flow meter that has been approved by the Director and purchased, installed, and maintained by the permittee. All flow rates, BOD, Total Suspended Solids and 0 & M values used in the determination of the surcharge shall be reevaluated at least on an annual basis. d. The industrial waste surcharges provided for in this ordinance shall be included as a separate item on the regular bill for water and sewer charges and shall be paid monthly in accordance with the existing practices. Surcharges shall be paid at the same time that the sewer charges of the permittee become due and payment for sewer services shall not be accepted without payment also of sewer surcharges. SECTION 16 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 16.1 Pretreatment Charges and Fees The City may adopt reasonable charges and fees for reimbursement of costs of setting up and operating the Pretreatment Program, which may include: A. Fees for wastewater discharge permit applications including the cost of processing such applications; B. Fees for monitoring, inspection, and surveillance procedures including the cost of collection and analyzing an industrial user's discharge, and reviewing monitoring reports submitted by industrial users; C Fees for reviewing construction plans and responding to accidental discharges; D. Fees for filing appeals; E. Other fees as the City may deem necessary to carry out the requirements of its pretreatment program. These fees related solely to the matters covered by this ordinance and are separate from all other fees, fines and penalties chargeable by the City. Section 2. Appendix B, Chapter 74, "Utilities", Article II, Industrial Waste, is hereby amended, and shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: "Article II. INDUSTRIAL WASTE 40 e . (a) Fine for violations of Sections 11.3(A); 11.3(B); and 11.3(C)........$2,000.00" Section 3. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent, or in conflict, with this ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict only. Chapter 74, Utilities, Article II, Industrial Waste, Sections 74-36 through 74-58, both inclusive, as codified in the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, are expressly repealed as of the effective date hereof; provided, however, the City of La Porte reserves all rights and remedies which may have accrued to the City of La Porte for offenses which may have occurred prior to the effective date of the repeal of said ordinances. Section 5. The City Council of the City of La Porte shall review this ordinance at least once every three (3) years; provided, however, the failure of the City Council of the City of La Porte to so review this ordinance shall not affect the validity of this ordinance. Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. 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 41 e . 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 resolution 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. PASSED AND APPROVED this _ day of ,2003. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins City Attorney 42 -- e - . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Re~ested Ju% 21.2003 Roqu..~orman L. aloue, Mayor Depart avor and City Council Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Amount Budgeted: . . . No.., -. - . - Amount Requested: Exhibits: Boards and Commissions Packet dated 6/19/03 Budgeted Item: YES NO (' I Exhibits: Rernmmendatinns nf City Cnunl'i1 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Various appoinbnents to Boards and Commissions expire in August and some vacant positions need replaced. City Council needs to provide the City Secretary with direction on Items outlined in page 2 of the procedures (see attached). The list included in the packet indicates the expired and vacant positions. Action Required bv Council: Provide City Secretary with direction on appoinbnents expiring in August, 2003 and replacement of vacant positions. ADD roved for City Council Ae:enda 1-/~-()3 Date D e . NEW APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE PACKAGE WAS FORWARDED TO YOU ON JUNE 19,2003 .~--. . e RBt..,71 "( .'....,.."" , ~ 'l~ - ../ -I , ..J."-J.. Y . -J.'-J L 1 l I CIT~~:::~:~Y'S I _. OFFr~B cC': 15":~~ (,/l~13 IIVI/ June 19, 2003 Mayor and City Council City of laPorte P.O. Box 1115 laPorte, TX 77572-1115 Gentlemen : My term on the board of directors for Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) will soon expire. SETH is composed of eleven cities and eight counties. I have represented the City of laPorte on the board of directors for approximately fifteen years. I have enjoyed this work and have learned a great deal about the many programs offered by SETH. The corporation provides housing for low and medium income families by means of low interest rate loans, down payment assistance, and closing cost assistance. As we gain experience, we are exploring new opportunities to help our member communities. I request that you appoint me to another term on this board so my experience and knowledge can be directed to the benefit of our corrmunity. Thank you fot/.your consideration. Sincerely, Par~~ Pat Muston 117 Garfield laPorte, TX 77571 281.471.1537 ............... . CITY OF LA PORTE e r ""-' ':: ~: -;'~i.<j-"~l":l\ . .~ .... --!\...I~~L. ~-v ... I APPLICATION FOR CITY BOARDS / COMMISSIONS JUN 2 5 2003 NOTE: As an applicant for a City Board or Commission, your name, address and phone n~~r"miY~be'i~lil~I~S to the press and the public. You have the right to request the exclusion of certa-ill-mformation trotti~press- - ~~ and public access. All other information will remain confidential. You will be contacted before any action is taken on your appointment. Incumbents whose terms expire are automatically considered for reappointment, upon request. A member who is absent for more than 25% of called meetings, for other than medical reasons, will be subject to removal by City Council. Final decisions on appointment and reappointment of members of Boards and Commissions rests with the City Council. APPLICANT MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES.; A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND A QUALIFIED VOTER IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE. MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MUST ALSO BE RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE CITY COUNCn.. DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE APPOINTED. Please type or Drint clearly DATE: t4 - J 3 - ')...00 3 Name: HOL.T R.orv R t.. D P Phone (H) 0/ 81- '/78 - fJJbIQL {:,..23 ( Last First MI (w)~f)-i/7/- 37(,7 Address: q,lJl.i VE:vVlU.~~ LA-rvG City: L tl\ eo (l.:r ~ State/Zip Code:-=1)( 11~71 Did you vote in the last City election?: y (j) G) Are you a registered voter in the La Porte City limits?: or N or Please indicate your Dreference bv number. 1-2-3. etc. ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Airport Advisory Board Fire Code Review Committee 1 3 DECISION MAKING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Planning and Zoning Conimission Zoning Board of Adjustment Civil Service Commission ,~ ,1- RONALD P. HOLT PRESIDENT CENTRIFUGE REPAIR & ENGINEERING LP 302 NORTH 16TH. PO BOX 0868 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 TELEPHONE 281-471.3767 FACSIMILE 281-470-0861 NON-PROFIT CORPORATIONS CELL 713-907.7332 RESIDENCE 281-478-6231 La Porte Development Corporation Board i ;:'L ron.a/dh~"Ocentrilugeinc.com La Porte Redevelopment Authority .centnlugemc.com ENGINEERED REPAIR AND REC Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One J . FIELD SERVICE. PARTS . B~:'~I~~~N'RGSOF CENTRIFUGES '" . BALANCING. Southeast Texas Housmg Fmance Corporation Board-. - -- .. - SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES La Porte Area Water Authority t.\ 5 OTHER B I the undersigned am interested in serving on one of the above Boards I Commissions as indicated, ontdd P. ~ ~-073-do03 Signature of Applicant Date Revised June 2002 . . . BACKGROUND . INSTITUTION EDUCATION, DATE LAST A ITENDED MAJOR IJ!J 8/1- ,At:G~1 ~ - I eMs /I..; + Community Activities / Hobbies: ~ . OJ. ~. Attachments: YES NO Yau are welcome to attach additional information, such as, resumes, letters, certifications, etc. that further describe your professional and personal background. Please return this form and any attachments to: City of La Porte City Secretary's Office PO Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 Revised June 2002 . e Ronald P. Holt 8726 Venture Ln. LaPorte, Texas 77571 Home: 281-478-6231 Work: 281-471-3767 Married 1989 (2) Children 5 & 10 T.O.L. -10180807 464-27-4753 O.O.B. - 12/01/64 Education: Graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 1988. Bachelors of Business Administration - in Accounting, areas of study - finance, financial/ managerial accounting, business analysis (MIS), Marketing. Previous Employment: Centrifuge Repair and Engineering a division of Mechanical Repair and Engineering. Inc. 11/1/89 to Present. Title: Business Manager (1989) of Centrifuge Consultants, Inc. and Phoenix Machining Corporation., (1991) Division Controller Sanborn Process Equipment and Services, (1995) General Manager, (1996) President of Centrifuge Repair and Engineering. Responsible for the financial reporting as well as running the day to day activities of a growing Mechanical Repair/ Service Company. Supervision of an office staff of four people and fifteen shop personnel, responsibilities that included all billing, quotations - selling and purchasing equipment, customer relations, marketing, and financial reporting. Implemented a new accounting system, (Great Plains on a Macintosh platform), and automated all facets of the accounting system. GIL, AlP, AIR, P/R, INV., JOB COST, P/O. Proficient in Lotus 123, Excel, Harvard Graphics, MS Word, Mac Draw, and 10-key by touch. During my employment the company was purchased by a public company. I have been involved in all facets of managing the company, (Operations, Marketing, Forecasting/Budgets, Insurance, Personnel, Audits -- Financial Big "6", State, Insurance). The company was restructured in 09/92 due to rapid growth in sales and by acquisitions. The restructure involved consolidating the accounting of a division in Wrentham, Mass. with the CCI Division located in Texas. Prepared month end! quarter end closing of financial statements for consolidation with Corporate and filing with the SEC. I also prepared flash reports (cash flow, bookings, backlog, and WIP) for a weekly operations telephone conference with all division heads and corporate staff. I have prepared the operating budgets and forecasts for a group of 50 people, representing 7 million in sales annually. Centrifuge Repair and Engineering was formed early 1995 as an operating division of Mechanical Repair and Engineering, Inc. of LaPorte Texas. Increase CRE sales by 60% since 1995. Holt and Sons Furnace Company. 1984 to 10/31/89. Family Business that my father retired from in 1982. My brother and I started to solicit work and revive the family business in Mid 1984. This business allowed me to attend college during the week and work on weekends and summers to put myself through college. Designed and repaired industrial Heat Treating and Forging furnaces. I am a first class structural welder/fabricator and millwright. Handled all accounting and selling for the business. Worked in a very broad range of companies from larQe Petro-Chemical companies to small start up ventures. The Refractory and Furnace industry runs In feast or famine cycles and I felt that I needed to pursue and apply my Accounting degree. Closed the business when I was approached to join the management team for Centrifuge Consultants, Inc. in late 1989. Hobbies Golf, Camping, Traveling, and Computers References available upon request. . ----. ---- -_..-:..----_:--- -- - e e 6/19/03 PACKET PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED TO CITY COUNCIL .,.... e e CITY OF LA PORTE /Ila;pt ," "I":" .'..,. . " . ,.' . '. I" .1". - '. '. .:,:,;. ..',.':. ,:,NfAvOR'S:'OFFtCE .. . .... INIT-ER0FFICE MEMORANDUM ....~.,f.~;~;;. ~:~:....":::~.:.; .;. :"~:.'l:>, :;' " r' " .. '.:'.'j. . ." ~ " ~ ' , .... ,.' f: June 19,2003 TO: CityCouncil~O.O~f ./ Mayor Nmman t~.Ji1Ji1 ;; r FROM: SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions At the June 10, 2002 City Council Meeting we adopted procedures to facilitate the Boards and Commissions annual appointments. As outlined in the procedures, attached you will find a current list of boards and commissions members including term expiration dates. As we previously discussed, each Councilmember needs to handle the items outlined in the attached policy/procedure or provide the City Secretary with direction to handle. Please complete the attached form and return to the City Secretary by July 5,2003. We will place on the July Workshop Agenda for discussion. Please note those indicating Position Number rather than District Number. Those with District Numbers are citizens recommended by you, who live within your single member district. Those with Position Numbers are recommended by all City Council Members. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. NLM/mg Attachments c: D. Feazelle ~ 'Y 1. Joems J \) ~ K. Askins '\} \.,- . e BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS DATE COMPLETED BY Airport Advisory Board: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 FAA Representative Airline Representative Board of Adjustment: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Alternate 1 Alternate 2 Civil Service Commission: No action needed - handled by City Manager's Office Fire Code Review Committee: District 1 District 2 . Fire Code Review Con't District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 AL-A AL-B Mayor La Porte Development Corporation Board: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 La Porte Health Authority: Health Authority Alternate Health Authority Medical Advisor/EMS La Porte Water Authority: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 e . La Porte Water Authority Con't: Position 5 Planning and Zoning Commission: Chairman District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation Board: Director Board of Directors City of La Porte Reinvestment Zone: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 Position 5 ' Position 6 Position 7 Redevelopment Authority: Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Position 4 tit Redevelopment Authority Can't.: Position 5 Position 6 Position 7 Position 8 Position 9 tit e . e AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD POSITION REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION 1 Deborah Rihn 101 Airport Blvd. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1675 Work *Aug. 31, 2004 2 Nick Hooke 2415 Crescent La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4066 Home (281) 471-1246 FAX *Aug. 31, 2004 3 Hector Villarreal 9802 Thrush La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-9810 (Home) Aug. 31, 2003 4 Tucker Grant 2310 Lomax Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4275 Aug 31,2003 5 Steve Gillett 810 Hackberry Ave. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4568 Home (281) 470-9476 Work Aug. 31, 2004 6 Position 6 Eliminated by City Council on 7-13-98 Ord. 98-2265 FAA Representative William Gray 880 Paul B. Koonce Dr. Houston, Texas 77061 No Expiration Date Airline Representative Dan Mybaver No Expiration Date San Jacinto College P.O. Box 2007 . Pasadena, Texas 77501-2007 (281) 476-1874 Work, Secretary Vallerie Ordinance 1852 Staff Liaison: Director of Public Wodc.s Steve Gillett *Council Changed Expiration Date with Ord. 98-2265 on 7-13-98 S:\CSOShare\BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS\bdscomm2003.doc Revised: 4nl2003 e e BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PosmON REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION (2 yr term) 1 Sidney Grant *Aug. 31, 2003 1907 Lomax Dr. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2375 2 Bob Capen Aug. 31, 2003 807 Oak. Leaf La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1354 3' Rod Rothermel *Aug. 31,2003 2601 Broadway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0544 Home (281) 470-0171 Work 4 Willie Walker *Aug. 31, 2003 327 North Sixth La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1365 5 Ruben L. Salinas Aug. 31, 2003 '10933 Oakwood La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-1257-HM (281) 470-4988-WK Alternate 1 Charles Schoppe Aug. 31, 2004 103 Forest La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 842-1104 (713) 238-3992 pager Alternate 2 George (Bill) W. Maltsberger Aug. 31, 2004 10403 Shell Rock La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4917 Home (713) 246-6910 Staff Liaison: Director of Planning Doug Kneupper *Council changed expiration date on 7-13-98 with Ordinance 98-2265. . CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION e REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Lindsay R Pfeiffer (Chairman) 602 S. Nugent (281) 471-6650 Home (281) 471-4222 Work Aug. 31, 2002 Vacant - Barry Beasley.Resigned 6/1/03 Bobby Powell 10406 Quiet Hill Rd. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-0053 (281) 262-4923 Pager Aug. 31,2004 Aug. 31, 2003 APPOINTED BY CITY MANAGER Director of Civil Service Louis Rigby 315 Woodland Ct. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-8470 Staff Liaison: Director of Administrative Services Carol Buttler . . FIRE CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE POSITION District 1 District 2 . District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 AL-A AL-B Mayor REPRESENTATIVE Louis Heintschel 1407 Lomax School Road La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3247 Richard Browder 9739 Willmont La Porte, Texas 77571 (~81) 471-4959 Tom Hayes 10450 Carlow La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-3002 Floyd Craft 327 Nugent La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-4064 Rick Luna 222 Oakhurst La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-8526 (713) 512-9955 Emery Farkas 3101 Woodland Ct. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2813 Bryan Moore 530 South 2ad La Porte, Texas 77571 '(281) 471-2854 Tom Handy 10404 Spencer Highway La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-218~ Sam Brechtel 925 South 411I Street (281) 470-8337 Staff Liaison: Director of Emergency Joe Sease Paul Hickenbottom, Fire Marshal Debbie Wilmore, Chief Building Official TERM EXPIRATION Aug. 31, 2005 Aug. 31, 2003 Aug. 31,2003 Aug. 31, 2003 Aug. 31, 2003 Aug. 31, 2005 Aug. 31, 2003 Aug. 31, 2005 Aug. 31, 2003 . . LAPORTE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TERM EXPIRATION Chuck Engelken 3319 Gladwyne La Porte, Texas 77571 (713) 207-4457 Wk (281) 476-5176 Aug..31,2003 Bruce Meismer P.O. Box304 La Porte, Texas 77572 (281) 326-5569 Wk (281) 471-2183 Hm Aug. 31, 2004 Peter Griffiths 10034 Quiet Hill La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-8483 Hm (713) 789-9233 Wk Aug. 31, 2003 Bill Love 9 Bay Harbor Drive La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-2018 Aug. 31, 2004 Ed Matuszak 10443 Catlett La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1988 Aug. 31,2003 Pat Muston 117 Garfield La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 471-1537 Aug. 31, 2004 Deborah Johnson 10118 Shellrock Road La Porte, Texas 77571 (281)471-5056 - Home (281)850-6531 - Work Aug. 31, 2003 Staff Liaison: Director of Finance Cynthia Alexander ---.. . , ~~ .... ~," , " I " I I I~ , '. ._-....- 'I ?, tr;-'~;' . -J ... ?_tir..c-- ~~ ~- '-~':=~~~~~:;:':::~'~ :. '..~ ~",.' .-,.,;~ '- "0: ......r:::: .~. ...._ ~ ~.. -:-~ ~ c:r.s -.., - --: ~. .... 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V.' , . o o ~') ./'"...:-..-"\ "=~-l/"'-'~"'\ I r ~ I '.:~ I r..il !::\ 1 L I ,~l'~~fr~1l!!: ". ~~~ .... \') e' IF,.'....:.'.;.,' .:;;;.;;..:......, "tj .~/(:~Jh:;[~i~ .\ ~~ ,--.i ~_ ~, '- ,- . ~hen Tropical Storm Allison suddenly formed 80 miles off the coast of Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, no one expected that, five days later, it would go on record as one of the most devastating rain events in the history of the United States. Neither historical data nor weather forecasts could adequately predict this extraordinary storm that, before leaving Texas, would dump as much as 80 percent of the area's average annual rainfall over some Houston and Harris County neighborhoods, simultaneously affecting more than 2 million people. When the local rains finally eased, Allison had left Harris County, Texas, with 22 fatalities, 95,000 damaged automobiles and trucks, 73,000 damaged re..iuL' ,~L'L'S. 30,000 stranded residents in shelters, and over $5 billion in property damage in its wake. Simply put, everything about Allison was "off-the-charts." One thing everyone in our area learned, without qualification, is that it does not take a "perfect Rasic;:' lces: R::sid~':as. :15 referenced in this documen;, me a~y d\',. ";i~gs :1 r,"'ch people live. 'r.cluding s'ng:e- famiiY,:Juse;i apa!1'r.ent units, mobile homes and travel iai'ers storm" to be a perfect flood maker. Allison's slow and erratic progress - first moving inland to the north, then meandering back to the Gulf of Mexico - combined for a horrific one-two punch that dealt many localities in the Houston region a critical blow. After flooding about 1,000 residences during its initial pass through the area June 5-7, Allison returned June 8-9 to deliver its knockout shot. At one point during this second pass, 28 inches of rain fell during a 12-hour period just northeast of downtown Houston. Such incredibly intense cloudbursts over heavily populated areas set Allison apart from every storm to hit Texas in the past century. The storm's ferocious intensity is not the only unique aspect of this story. Just as uncommon was the response directed by the federal, sta:e and local relief agencies - not to mention the thousands of volunteers and everyday citizens who put the needs of their neighbors and even strangers ahead of their own. Millions witnessed the bravery and commitment displayed by rescue and relief workers, and anonymous individuals that unfolded on television, radio, and in newspapers day after day. Behind the scenes, as the aftermath of this drama played out, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1>1>1> rr=--'. L;",'1r"t~" !'r'''~:,;;.'~, ~:~.;: l7\";~ ~. ~\ " ,-. >v._ I . ..'~" ): 1/ . . "~ --'. .;':I ;~r ifl' i~~' l~ ;~; \' \';", :~ I r'-."" \ 1 . q .,~~..~ .:- :~~ .-d ." - ~ ':-.~ .":! Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP): The Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project is a joint-effort project between FEMA and the District to gather information about Tropical Storm Allison and to create new flood hazard information for all of Harris County. It will result in the citizens of Harris County having more information about flooding and being better prepared for the next flood. ~~;~/~ f I)> \. / ~I j,:j;')';;.f.;.';.;" OJ:! :-::-:::::: ~L;~q:::t. ii",:;: i':~~~,l~* r ." .,,~:: ' The District's Director of Communications, Fred Garcia, has been vigilant in keeping the community infotmed. D' ~~;;\: .. -.-~- . ,'l +.~. /I -, V ~;-~t:~ ~,- I E9 o J \ '. \\ \ ./ ~ ,.-/" .......' "'--. and the Harris County Flood Control District (the District) were presented with a watershed moment. The lasting devastation and widespread impact of Allison persuaded officials to adjust their recovery strategies in fundamental ways - also putting people first and placing the worst-hit flood victims on a "fast track" to getting the help they desperately needed. To this day, many remain vigilant in the post-storm recovery effort. Allison is no longer on the front page, but it's stilI the first thing on many people's minds as they start their days. Lives are still being rebuilt, thanks in part to volunteers and citizens who continue to'lend a helping hand whenever needed. FEMA and the District continue to push forward with the Tropical Storm Allison Home Buyout Progmm, a voluntary program that will forever remove the hardest hit houses from harm's way and reduce the damages from future flooding. The efforts don't stop there, as FEMA and the District have also initiated the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP), which utilizes highly innovative technology and techniques to better arm both officials and citizens with knowledge that will make Houston a more damage resistant community. FEMA and the District hope this report will (1) provide information about the unprecedented scope of Allison's destruction, (2) address the questions of how and why the flooding happened, (3) empower citizens to prepare themselves for the next major storm to move through our area, and (4) outline the projects already in motion that are aimed at reducing future flood damages. The hard fact is: In addition to the many attributes that have attracted people to this area through the years, Houston and Harris County also have an established history of violent weather - the kind of history that frequently repeats itself. We should expect another deadly rainmaker to visit the area someday, so the primary question facing county residents, then, concerns what every resident can do to try to reduce the level of financi.al and emotional trauma caused by Tropical Storm Allison. Getting flood insurance immediately and having a family disaster plan in place are some of the first steps everyone should take. ~ fil ; '. .:.~~~ ~" ~ ~~ 1ROPICAL STORMAWSONMADE LANDFALL IN TEXAS, ~... . ~~t f'--- .."," .' -":1' 1.1 :! ,t~, ,)/'\": swept through the southeast U.S., moved into the Mid-Atlantic states, and migrated to the northeast off the coasts of Delaware and Maryland into the Atlantic Ocean on June 18,2001, it had: Claimed at least 41 lives nationwide, including 22 fatalities in Harris County and six in Philadelphia; ~,; o 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .-=:" ~. 'I';'" .~ ;it ,Iii"', .~., Flooded some 80,000 residences in Texas, including 73,000 in Harris County, in addition to hundreds of businesses in the greater Houston area; o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 , ~\ :.\ '.1 n rJi roo' r-~, >-~ I\\~ ,'I!.','/!' !: II:~ I' \ I \ ,. I II I " ! [ . \ .J. . J \, ...' l J ..J -1 ,_ ~ '_ / . \....... _I \.1 ..!_...-'..,!.) ~ Flooded approximately 3,000 properties in Louisiana, another 1,000 in Jacksonville, Florida, and thousands more in the eastern United States; o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Caused 31 counties in Texas, 25 parishes in Louisiana, nine counties in Florida, five counties in Mississippi and two counties in Pennsylvania to be declared national disaster areas by the President of the United States; '-;:"i" ."ti. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 " i!; :i. "fJrl ~mped 32 trillion gallons of rain - enough to meet U.S. water nebJ$ for a~i entire year; and ) I ' G OJ. 10 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Eamed the infamous distinction as the costliest tropical storm in U.S. history. .,t . :~ ": . ... .u~iL ,",:,) .~ ;'.1 riginally a mere "disturbance" . ..!:"',:;".I"'I"";' passing through the Yucatan Peninsuln into the Gulf of Mexico, Tropical Stonn Allison fanned Tuesday, June 5th. 80 miles off the SoutLeas~ Texas coastline. That night, it made ];:,ndfall west of Galveston, with sUbbined winds of 48 miles per hour. Remaining over Harris County initially for four hours, it dumped as mucl-: as I:? inches of rain and flooded some 800 residences as it drifted ....... --:-. > Photo: H::JSIan C romda @ o slowly to the north. During the next day, Allison would continue its inland track and eventually reach Lufkin on Thursday morning, where it appeared to weaken and stall. Even then, when the storm appeared to be moving away from Harris County, it still produced enough rainfall locally on Thursday the 7th to flood an additional 200 area residences. Unfortunately, Allison slowly looped back to the southwest - drawing new moisture off the Gulf and re-intensifying. The heavy rains, both on Tuesday evening and Thursday morning, had saturated the ground, which caused immediate, excessive runoff when Allison returned to deliver the knockout punch Friday night and early Saturday morning. Friday night, as much as 28 inches of rain had fallen in parts of the county - flooding thousands of residences, stranding thousands of cars on hundreds of roads, and prompting Governor Perry and President Bush to declare Harris County a disaster area. On Saturday alone, units of the Coast Guard, the National Guard, and local emergency agencies rescued nearly 7,000 people. In addition to these documented rescues, individual citizens acting on their own rescued thousands of other flood victims. Monday night, some 30,000 Houston area residents sought refuge in 51 shelters countywide. Leaving Texas, Allison produced rainfall amounts ranging from 20 to almost 30 inches over parts of southeastern Louisiana. The storm also brought heavy rains across the northern Gulf Coast, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches from Gulfport, Mississippi, to Tallahassee, Florida. Areas of North Carolina received as many as 21 inches of rain, while southeastern Pennsylvania recorded amounts of eight to ten inches - capping nearly two weeks of devastation. ~ JJw@ W@@Ik~ @il JJ@lYlY@JIDU From June 5 - 18, 2001, Tropical Storm Allison raked a path of destruction across the eastern U.S., disrupting the lives of people in more than ten states. Inset shows the course of the storm through Southeast Texas and Harris County. ".,.. ," MONTGOMERY o Runoff: Runoff is the water from rainfall not absorbed by the ground that flows into the local drainage system and, ultimately, streams and bayous. Disaster Area: When a disaster is beyond the capabilities of state and local government to respond, the Govemor must make a formal request to the President to declare the affected region a "disaster area: When the presidential declaration is enacted, federal assistance is made available to public and certain non-profit entities. as well as to individuals who were adversely affected by the disaster. The assistance is available in many forms, including monetary, temporary housing, crisis counseling and even legal assistance. For more on the Disaster Declaration process, go to: www.fema.gov/r-n-r/dec-9uid.htm ~ ~ / RALElGHO ~ Tropical Storm Allison Positions: 12.Hour Increments, Inset S.E. 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I ~ a ~. ~- ~' ~ _ '2::. \'i:it: . I~' ::- b-I ''''I~: I;JI,;<'~,: I';:: I ''-'>i ':,;f '~'.- _" J ti1. \: l-J <. 1-..". 1-""'1" I --I '.- dO" , . I""~ --.~~ -!J!I:~ ,,5 J=V'jI'; 'k j t, .-- ,. ~=j -':'C. \ii' .,- =,~ ' ".< ""! '.- .",..:~. ~::.::-_.; :::~., \::o;.a._. ~_'l_:J . -~ \ I~:\ I .~ (, "1;:c; c:=- ..,; . ...,,~". ~::Y'~:::""' . <J>-'. " ".'-" .. .....,.~........~ .~V", ~": J . 7:' ~. \... , ,~ -' ~ . ,;_..... ,,' ~' ...~ . .~, , ~'" .(. "-=-- '. ,r'1 \~ .) .... ; i !!MONG HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STORMS IN 1EXAS DURING THE PAST CENTURY, ALLISON RANKS NEAR THE TOP IN TERMS OF HIGHEST RECORDED RAINFALL, WITH A MAXIMUM RECORDED RAINFALL OF 38 INCHES OVER FIVE DAYS. ONLY THREE OTHER SUCH EVENTS, INCLUDING TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE IN 1979, WERE GREATER RAINMAKERS THAN ALLISON DURING THE PAST CENTURY. Claudette's 43-inch, one-day rainfall measured in Alvin remains the highest 24-hour rainfall ever recorded in the United States. The 40 inches recorded in the town of Thrall, near Austin, in 1921 and the 48 inches measured in Medina, near San Antonio, in 1973 were the other two events that exceeded Allison's rains. t> t> t> The Greens Bayou watershed (left) was one of the hardest-hff areas in Houston and Harris County. Flood levels in some portions of the watershed reached 15 feet or higher. Most other hard-hit areas of the county experienced flood levels of a few feet or less. ~I_____~-- _____"___. _, c What truly set Allison apart, however, was its intensity. Allison drenched large areas of the Houston area with 3 to 5 inches of rain. per hour for several hours: Such volume and intensity ranks Allison as one of the worst rain-producing storms in U.S. history. It is likely that no urban area in the U.S. has ever experienced such a severe rainfall as Houston and Harris County did with Tropical StormAllison. Over one-half of Harris County received rainfall totals that equaled 'or exceeded the I % chance (IOO-year) .rainfall(see "What Does All This Really Mean" below). Much of this area received rainfall that equaled of exceed~d the 0.2% chance (500-year) rainfall. Furthermore, the. 28 inches that fell on Greens Bayou late Friday night and early Saturday morning approached: the physical limits of how much rain /"'''\ '~-,/ can fall in that short of a time period in the southeast Texas region. Fortunately, as bad as Allison was for much of Houston and the county, the worst of Allison's rain fell on less populated areas and the runoff generated by Allison's rain had a relatively short distance to travel before draining into the Houston Ship Channel and finally Galveston Bay. Some areas in west Harris County received only two inches of rain during the entire week. If the same intense rainfall that . was recorded at Greens Bayou had occurred farther to the west, the runoff would have had to travel a greater distance to reach the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay - across the most heavily populated area of the city. The damages, in this. scenario, would have-been much worse than those that Allison exacted on the area. ~ ~ ~ _1- AiG\ 'Ul ~c[Q)caJW IrucalOrruilcaJU 1f@ft~O$ ~lI.IIllta 5 D ~ 'k:!' ,,';~, ~!;.rmPN~~,:' ~'!'l ,v-J, )"~L"-~' ~~~;i'~~i~" : ~-.;. " "=-"""-tJ--'~ " ~,.Jn' 'l.< ~. J''), ,.I. !'>J~J - '. "T~ >U::P . ~ - .. -- - ~.: ,~::". . d.;;:: ~. ----, --.. .. --.. . ,. ,..<Jil I ....__. . .. n.. . . ... . ~ . ~ ~.:;~:~'~' . = ! .,;..:.........:..- .Iune 5 . 9 5.DaJ' Rainfall Totals S"I "":;1'140" HlgI1es1l8CDrded rainfall was 38.8" ;:J:1' !~!l, .~....,.. ~:V: ,\ !:\,., ,~tJ \ , $' ,-,--,.~ j .. ~ .~ ~.' . l~ --:,_ ~'- ,-,j:;..-~ L. - ',1.q:;>;. .' ....._ -:c;';'\ _ ~ff'5\ai1" ~ .~ ~~"-f!~ '~-~.., W:!:~~'?..:",~~~;,; . ;.i..;"'ii",." ~ l!'.;lJ'" ., '):l " I" r ~",. wcmt ~'t ~ ~ . .'- " p . p. . . r . p 0 ; 0, l!r 11 . ,@I ~lr W@ '. $1J'@""" Everyone who lived in and around Houston 11 ~c[}:{]@{!,[]1i' [RlCIDOm1lilCIDDB iJ@ikCSJU~ JJlI.IIll'il$ $ D ~ r.., .,- "l' t l':~ , ~.~ last June will never forget the indelible images of flooding that they personally experienced, or saw on TV and in photographs. Many residents have 8 personal accounts of how the devastation wrought . "- ~ i, l~J'. g.,,; \ ~. ;r.,.. "~.~. "( , ,6' ..' ..... :':;" t ,-' ~-_.. ~ by Allison impacted them directly, and still more have heard countless stories from friends, neighbors, relatives and associates. People who had never before experienced flooding, and did not even live in close proximity to a major creek .Iune 8 . 9 12.Hour Rainfall Totals S"I H'!lhesl recorded """'aD was 28.3" 125" or bayou, found water in their residences and businesses. Additionally, commuters were stranded and were forced to seek refuge in unfamiliar places while trying to get home to their families. Overall, areas in about one-half of Harris County had some rR1~~MOftmm1~ ~(IDrn!mffalU lMIaglfllmtMdI~ JJlI.IIll'lHe $ D \Bl <<112 Hhi'. [?lsll'DedD residences or businesses that sustained flood damage. So why did it happen? The flooding was primarily the result of large amounts of extremely intense rainfall that kept falling in the same area. For example, the central portion of the county received between 15 and 28 inches of rainfall Friday night into Saturday morning. In addition, the most intense rains fell over areas where the ground was already saturated from Allison's initial rainfalls earlier in the week. Although our region's II l>l>l> .- _._---.-.,.~--,-~---~-.- --.~.'.~ --- .---.- --.----- v clay soils drain poorly, and typically only absorb about one inch of rainfall when dry, the fact that the ground was saturated did contribute to the flooding. The end result: Nearly all of this second massive rainfall immediately became stormwater runoff. The storm sewers and roadside ditches in Houston and Harris County are typically designed to handle a rainfall rate of about one to two inches per hour. When the street drainage system capacity is exceeded, streets and roadside ditches store the excess runoff; but if enough additional rain falls, the excess runoff collects and flows overland, following the i1aturallay of the land. Eventually, yards and even residences may become flooded - even in areas significantly distant from a creek or bayou. In areas where Allison dumped one to two feet of water in 12 hours, many residences and businesses were flooded by the resulting overland flow. Overall, roughly 65 percent of the areas flooded from Allison were outside the 1% (100-year) floodplain. In addition to the flooding that resulted from the local drainage system being overwhelmed, there was also devastating flooding along many of the creeks and bayous in Harris County. Generally, tlooding begins along Harris County's creeks and bayous when there is 4 to 6 inches of rainfall in several hours. Channels that have been signiticantly enlarged can usually handle 6 to 8 inches of rainfall in several hours. Because Allison delivered "off the charts" rainfall amounts, the tlooding was widespread. Many of the creeks and bayous in Harris County experienced flooding that ranged from "severe" to "record." Sections of Armand Bayou. Brays o Bayou, Buffalo Bayou, Clear Creek, Cypress Creek, Little Cypress Creek, Gamers Bayou, Greens Bayou, Halls Bayou, Hunting Bayou, Sims Bayou, Vince Bayou, White Oak Bayou, and Little White Oak Bayou all experienced flood levels in excess of the 1 % (lOO-year) event. Twenty of the 45 U.S. Geological Survey flood gages in Harris County logged reconi flood levels. The data from some of these gages were used to call;:ulate streamflow rates that proved to be twice as high as previous record rates. Fortunately, the creeks, bayous, channels, and stormwater detention basins performed well and recovered quickly enough to move most of the water into Galveston Bay. Without such efficient performance, much of .. Houston would have remained under water for (jays, or even weeks. Throughout the week of Allison's fury, the creeks, bayous, and drainage channels sustained less major damage from flooding than might have been expected. The integrity of the creeks, bayous, and channels is partly attributable to the success of the District's vegetation establishment, maintenance and rehabilitation programs. Also, since this tropical system had low winds, debris in the creeks, bayous, and channels was minimal, ;md debns build-up at bridges did not contribute to tlood levels. Which area was hardest hit? The peak tlow on Greens Bayou at Ley .Road for Tropical Storm Allison was estimated to have been approximately 70,000 cubic feet per second. ll1is means that approximately 525,000 gallons, or over 2,000 tons of water. was tlowing down Greens Bayou every second during the peak flood period. This amount of water would fill the Reliant Astrodome in just over 16 minutes. ~ ~$timate<d IF~@@~ (Q)~M@j@@ ~[{@CID~ ~ o lBalfou/Creek IFlooding ~ Overland !Flow IFlooding [i .... Q".... . :'-'1"" c-:,"" "<if - f-""'" , ._C-.::)_" _:'.1" ,8.- urn ... L ~AR~I~ ~9u_~rv'~ ~_ -':Y~E~ ~F'_.~LOOD~LA~MS ) When flooding occurs, one question is always in the forefront: Why did it flood? Unfortunately there's not just one simple answer. Tropical Storm Allison was responsible for many types of flooding aaoss Harris County. Basically, our county contains four types of floodplains, each with its own flooding characteristics. But, there is also a fifth 'scenario" that occurs in many areas, due to the extraordinary intensity of some of the rainfall. In this fifth scenario, it's not necessarily an identifiable floo.1plain, but rather the street dra!nage system's inability to move stormwater to the nearest channel. There's simply too much rain in too short a time period. This exhibit explains the difference in our floodplains, and also what is known as ponding and ove~and flow - the "fifth scenario." \/allsy 1I00dplalr.3llra gecllrally 11Il:E'3llln the nortlMestam eortlon of 1110 1I0:lIlIV. The grounlllr. the area Is more daDned," runt. croakvl1tlayn. Floll.!lng can be very deep amI usually olltO:lW for a flw daYll. Thera is only ONE malor river floodplain In Harris County. It Is along tha San Jacinto Rlvar. Tha floodplain is large, deep and swift, and flooding conditions may sometimes last a week or more. 'ifE;g't;:j ~~3 C:;:'~.:!.J1:r~ ~:l.C~c~Jt~(i) '" ;r,':',;', ~l~~~ , Shallow floodplains existlhroughol:t much of the county and affecl thousands of residences and businesses. When lI1e channel capacity is exceeded, r:ooding begins, but usually lasts hours, rall1er than daV3. The lop diagram shoVls coastal flooding when unusually high lides or hurricane SlIrge can flood low-lying slnIdures. Ground subsidence can rasullln more frequent and severe coastal flooding. / \. JJJM: if llIfJJJ}{l WlL@@lIDMffij ~(Q;lE~@ pnND.INGIOVERU\ND flOW r "-' I' . .._. \ I~') e , ~ Tii!il tylla 01 flooding lBil" reslrlciad . . 10 U1V ulle area of Iho cO:JnfY. it elln omlur almost ANYWHERE. \Vhfln IlliJDSflloll3l raInfall 81IC&eds st01fil seWllr Dr roadside dil;:h capacity, tt.:) wa20r can "pond" In ilia s'lrGlIts 1I,,:)p enough to f1oollli'tlsldllnCos tl:e! a7D not Iven nesr a cree~ or beilou. Th8 water will salk 0 pal:t Ie tlle channal by flowing oni1er.:l (Bi:aGlflow). When mlllences Dnil ot:iOr slructures are III tllat pal~, alldltlonal flooding occurs. This l1/j13 of flooding Is not IdlntIVllld on th3 Flood Insurance Rate Maps. w;1ich Is another reason why . 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II . 11 HE'RECORD RAINFALL DELIVERED BY TROPICAL STORM ALLISON RESULTED IN FLOODING THAT AFFECTED MOST OF THE WATERSHEDS IN HARRIS COUNTY. You may ask, "What exactly is a watershed?" Basically, a watershed is the land area that ultimately drains to a specific body of water - mostly creeks and bayous in Harris County. For example, if you Jive in the Greens Bayou watershed, the rain ~- ~. -=::~ '. ~": .,,:" . , . ~~ ~:...._.:--- - ,J.-.._ .0: -:~. CO'" ..' .. -- ~~~~~~.:- --: ":;:~~ .~:-~.. - ~':::"'...:..... -. . ..-.. ~ " A""-~~' .~ :'~:'~ .,j~,~.,,~--,.. , ~-" ':~~~-:':" ~ ...,~~. ~...~~,.,.\,~ ):~ -:::-.::';~i.~--- ... -'__..~..;--- ::"::::~., '~'~_'"'' ~..J;' ~:l',n .". .._._ ;, . ,,,"!""-~~;;;:i,. ~::~. ~~- wate",hed to wate",hed duriog AIli'on. -~~.~: . -. -:;::~.'.......".. , ". ". 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'. . . ~. ~ ......, __::"::';r -.,';.;,;, -- ,".: "'-, ~'=-"'-- -- _~.~ r_-....' ~'~1:rE..:~~:,..... ..- '. .. ~~" "" ~~- ._,,_,,~~~' ..---~_____..r, - .e "}~!')~";;;:;':t;::"':L"~" ........... / ~ that falls on your house will eventually end up in Greens Bayou. '. .' r' Harris County has 22 major watersheds that drain to each of its 22 major waterways. Each watershed has its own independent flooding issues (see "Rainfall Amounts," pg. ] 8). Everyone Jives within a specific watershed, and flooding situations varied from This section of the report describes Tropical Storm Allison , '\, ~;o'U ~,-'J>.-~ c:.~~"'~ <', ,,:'~'-i~~~Y' ~..... . ", ." - - ........ "'. t.n' (' ..... ,<, " ~n __........,...... ..; ".. ....:,:: I ~ v Greens Bayou and Mans Bayou Watersheds Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou are located in the northeast and central parts of Harris County. Although Halls Bayou is often considered an independent watershed, it is a tributary of Greens Bayou and experienced much of the same devastation due to its proximity to that waterway. The '. Greens Bayou area experienced the most severe rainfall in the county during Tropical Storm Allison. Up to 28 inches of rain was recorded in a 12-hour period between Friday and Saturday - two-and-a-half times the I % chance (I OO-year) rainfall and approaching the physical limits of how much rain can fall during that amount of time ~~ .' ,. f" for this region. As a result, the Greens Bayou and Halls Bayou - ( ) \, \ \ I , \\ watersheds experienced some of the most devastating flooding ever recorded in Harris County, far exceeding previous record flood levels. Over 28,000 residences flooded within \ these watersheds, 13,000 of which were in the Halls Bayou watershed. Deep overland flow, caused by one to two feet of rainfall, '-: occurred over most of the watersheds. \ -\ ~~------ ~\r_ !H@Brris ~@unty~!) Waterr5hed~ "-'_J -..,.-. Floodwaters were so high in several places that water actually flowed overland from bayou to bayou - a very rare occurrence. This severe overland flooding caused the inundation of many residences outside the 1% (100- year) floodplain. There are three large regional detention basins along Greens Bayou, along with numerous smaller detention basins constructed to offset excess stonnwater runoff from new land developments. Each of these filled up early in the week, emptied, and then filled up again on Friday evening. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that kept the flooding of residences and businesses from being much worse than it actually was. Hunting Bayolll Watershed Located just to the northeast of downtown Houston, the Hunting Bayou watershed also experienced some of the area's most intense rainfall. During a 12-hour period between Friday and Saturday, 14 to 22.5 inches of rain fell near Hunting Bayou. The recorded figure of 22.5 inches is two times the I % chance (lOO-year) rainfall. --_._~..... I _....._4'_..'ioI~t~.~~~;~~~~:~~~lt:.~ __~ ..:...z.............Jr.2~_. ~~~_ ~~~~2~2_~:~'~~:.~:~~_~~~~:~~~~""-=-~~~~~.~:i_:;.z;--=-~::..~~~~~~==--~c~~~__'c_ -------- --------- - - --- -- --------- -- ----- ------- ------- - ---- ------------- e Flooding in this watershed was extensive, with severe and mostly record flood levels being recorded. Over 8,000 residences along the entire length of Hunting Bayou flooded, with the most devastating flooding occurring in neighborhoods near U.S. 59, Interstate 610, Interstate 10, and along the bayou. Additionally, deep overland flow inundated most of the upper watershed. The upstream portion of Hunting Bayou has been enlarged over the years, which better enabled the watershed to drain excess runoff despite the bayou being overwhelmed. There is a small regional detention basin along Hunting Bayou, along with numerous smaller detention basins constructed to offset excess storm water runoff from new land developments. Throughout the week of June 5th, as these detention basins filled up, emptied, and re- filled, each took in significant amounts of excess runoff that would have otherwise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. lCleu tCrlSek Watershed The Clear Creek Watershed is one of the largest watersheds in the Houston Area. Clear Creek forms the southern boundary of Harris County with Brazoria and Galveston Counties. This watershed received two large rainfall events during Tropical Storm Allison. The first occurred on Tuesday, when between 5 and II inches of rain were recorded in a six-hour period and about 300 residences flooded. The second began Friday night, with 5 to II inches recorded in a 12-hour period. Since Clear Creek is a slow-draining stream, and since the ground was so saturated from the first rain event, the second rainfall severely aggravated the flooding situation. Flood levels along Clear Creek were generally the second highest on record. Overall, approximately 3,000 residences flooded along Clear Creek and its tributary channels. This figure includes residences in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Some flood damage reduction can be attributed to a second channel designed and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Harris County Flood Control District, to allow for additional flow from Clear Lake to Galveston Bay. The gates on the second outlet channel were opened from late Tuesday evening through Thursday morning, and reopened late Friday morning until Monday evening to drain the runoff from the watershed and reduce flooding around Clear Lake. Tropical Storm Allison was a weak tropical system, so Lie storm surge was of short duration and minimal size. However, some flooding did occur in the communities around Clear Lake from both overland flow and the storm surge. 1JR.. ~ Numerous detention basins in this area offset excess stormwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins filled up early in the week. Although, Clear Creek was slow to drain, most of the detention basins had emptied by Friday, and then filled up again on Friday evening. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have otherwise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. WJluj~e [)al~ 18lalYOlLl W~~ers~~~ The White Oak Bayou watershed, located in central Harris County, also includes Little White Oak Bayou. Areas within this watershed received rainfall amounts of 8 to 15 inches over the 12-hour period Friday night, approaching or exceeding I % chance (1 DO-year) rainfall amounts. Record flood levels were recorded along the full length of Little White Oak Bayou, while flood levels along White Oak Bayou varied from moderate to record, depending on the location. Over 11,000 residences were flooded within the White Oak Bayou watershed. White Oak Bayou has been significantly enlarged over time. During the late 1960s and early 19708, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Harris County Flood Control District, made the most dramatic enlargement starting near its confluence with Buffalo Bayou and extending 10 miles upstream to Cole Creek. The District also executed additional channel enlargements between West Tidwell and North Houston-Rosslyn Road in the 19908. Although this enlarged downstream channel has a relatively high flow capacity, it was no match for the intense rainfall delivered by Allison. There are also six large regional detention basins along White Oak Bayou, along with numerous smaller detention basins constructed to offset excess storm water runoff from new land developments. These detention basins all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have otherwise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. IralYs lalYoU Waltershe~ Located in the south central portion of Harris County, the Brays Bayou watershed was the focus of some of the most far-reaching damages witnessed during Tropical Stonn Allison. Rainfall amounts in the watershed varied greatly, from 2 to 13 inches Friday and Saturday alone. Overall, more than 6,000 residences flooded near and along Brays Bayou, most of which were located inside the 610 loop. The area near downtown was the hardest hit within the watershed, which is where the Texas Medical Center (TMC) is located. [> [> [> ~ The TMC experienced record flooding from Allison after the area received nearly eight inches of rain in a three-hour period and 12 inches in a 12-hour period. The intensity of the rains ovelWhelmed the underground storm sewer, known as Harris Gully, that drains much of that area into Brays Bayou. Although Brays Bayou floodwaters did not inundate the TMC, it did slow the drainage from the Harris Gully watershed. The TMC was inaccessible for many hours on Saturday and several hospitals were shut down for days. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Harris County Hood Control District, straightened and enlarged almost the entire length of Brays Bayou in the 1950s and 1960s. The resulting channel possesses the capacity necessary to move stormwater runoff into the Houston Ship Channel in an extremely efficient manner. Without this channel, the flooding would have been much more widespread and for a much longer duration. Two high capacity storm water detention basins located near West Sam Houston Parkway provided additional flood damage reduction within the watershed. However, this flood damage reduction was minimal, due to the fact that the heaviest rains fell far downstream, east of the location of these detention basins. In addition, numerous smaller detention basins have been constructed to offset excess stormwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins filled up early in the week, emptied, and then filled up again on Friday evening. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have othelWise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. Sjms Bayou Watershed Located in southern Harris County, south of Brays Bayou, the Sims Bayou watershed was hit with three rounds of rainfall during Tropical Storm Allison - 4 to 8 inches in a 12-hour period on Tuesday, 3 to 5 inches in a six- hour period on Wednesday, and 6 to over 13 inches in a 12-hour period, starting late Friday night. Since Sims Bayou is a fast-draining system, storm water levels were able to fully recede between each of these. rainfall events. However, severe flooding did occur within the watershed in areas west of Almeda Road - due, for the most part, to such intense rainfall amounts occuning over a short period. Over 6,000 residences flooded, some of them twice, with the highest flood levels recorded after the Friday and Saturday rainfall. Although some of the most intense rainfalls occurred over the eastern portion of the Sims Bayou watershed, minimal flooding was recorded in this area, due to the successful construction of the downstream portion of the Sims Bayou Federal Hood Control Project - an ongoing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Harris County Flood Control District project. Unfortunately, residences in upstream areas flooded even though (0 Sims Bayou stayed in its banks. This flooding occurred because of the high-intensity rainfalls ovelWhelming the local drainage system. Two large stormwater detention basins located along upper Sims Bayou, along with numerous smaller detention basins constructed to offset excess storm water runoff from new land developments, helped to reduce potential flood damage in the area. These detention basins filled up and emptied three times during the week. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have othelWise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. Armand lBayou Watershed The Armand Bayou watershed, located in southeast Harris County, received 5 to 6 inches of rain in a 12-hour period on Tuesday, and 7 to 13 inches in a 12-hour period, starting late Friday night. Low-lying areas flooded from the Tuesday rains, but the majority of record and severe flooding occurred after the Friday-Saturday rains. Almost 2,000 residences flooded within the watershed. Armand Bayou drains into Clear Lake. A second outlet from Clear Lake to Galveston Bay built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Harris County Hood Control District, helps drain the high flows from Armand Bayou into the Galveston Bay. There are also three regional detention basins located within the Armand Bayou watershed, along with numerous smaller detention basins constructed to offset excess stormwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins filled up early in the week, emptied, and then filled up again on Friday evening. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have othelWise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. Buffalo Bayou Watershed The Buffalo Bayou watershed runs through the central portion of the county, starting west and flowing through downtown Houston, ultimately to the Houston Ship Channel. Very intense rain fell over the eastem portion of the watershed, while the western portion experienced only minimal rainfall amounts. Ten to IS inches of rain fell over the area between the Houston Ship Channel and Shepherd Drive in a l2-hour period, starting late Friday night. Over 2,500 residences flooded within the watershed, along with portions of downtown Houston. The flooding in downtown Houston was the most severe since the construction of Addicks and Barker Reservoirs in the 1940s. Although only ---~------ ~ a small portion of downtown actually flooded, stonnwater entered the underground tunnels and parking garages, which eventually led to the flooding of some buildings. In addition, all of the major highways and roadways going into downtown flooded. As was the case throughout much of the county, the initial flooding in downtown Houston was largely due to the intense rainfall, producing runoff that simply could not get into the bayou fast enough. Later, flooding occurred because the bayou rose from flows coming from White Oak Bayou. Since very little rain fell in the westernmost portion of the watershed, the Addicks and Barker reservoirs provided only minimal flood damage reduction. Numerous small detention basins offset excess stonnwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins held excess runoff that would have othelWise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. lCyj)JIJl'lPJSS rGJl"lPJek Wa~ershed The Cypress Creek Watershed extends westward from its confluence with Spring Creek across northem Hanis County. Most of Cypress Creek experienced significant rainfall, between 3 and 18 inches over a 12-hour period, starting late Friday night, with most of the watershed receiving at least nine inches or more. Both Cypress and Little Cypress Creek experienced severe flooding downstream ofD.S. Highway 290, with over 1,000 residences being flooded. Over the pa~t ten years, to reduce flood damages, the District - in various partnerships with FEMA, the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers and the Harris County Engineering Department - has purchased approximately 120 of the lowest houses along Cypress Creek. It is estimated that most, if not all, of these houses would have flooded from Tropical Stonn Allison. Two regional detention basins located between State Highway 249 and U.S. Highway 290, along with numerous smaller detention basins, offset excess stonnwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins held excess runoff that would have othelWise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. \fi~c(PJ JBaYOUJ WatlPJrsha~ Located in southeast Harris County, this watershed experienced severe rainfall on Tuesday, but the most intense rainfall occurred when 10 to 14 inches fell within a 12-hour period, starting Friday night. Record flooding was recorded along the entire length of Little Vince Bayou and portions of Vince Bayou, with just under 1,500 residences being damaged by floodwaters, primarily from overland flow. In the early 19705, the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers, in partnership with .. ~ the Harris County Flood Control District, completed channel enlargement projects along Vince and Little Vince bayous that resulted in a higher carrying capacity and tremendous flood damage reduction benefits for the area. However, the rainfall from Allison was so intense that it even exceeded the capacity of these modified channels. There are numerous small detention basins constructed to offset excess stonnwater runoff from new land developments. These detention basins filled up early in the week:, emptied, and then filled up again on Friday evening. They all held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have otherwise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. Carpenters JBayou Watershe~ The Carpenters Bayou watershed is located in the eastem portion of Harris County. Like so many others, this watershed received its heaviest rainfall amounts starting on Friday evening, when between 8 and 14 inches fell in a 12-hourperiod, starting late Friday night - flooding approximately 500 residences. Two large regional detention basins are located along Carpenters Bayou near U.S. Highway 90. Numerous smaller detention basins have also been constructed to offset excess stoffilwater runoff from new land development~. These detention basins filled up on Friday evening, and held significant amounts of excess runoff that would have otherwise contributed to additional flooding of residences and businesses. Spring Creek, Willow Creek, and the San Jacinto Watersheds Located in northern Harris County, Willow Creek drains into Spring Creek and, ultimately, the San Jacinto River. The San Jacinto River flows generally north to south through the eastern portion of Harris County into the Houston Ship Channel. Rainfall along these streams ranged between 5 and II inches over a 12- hour period Friday night, averaging about eight inches during that period. Moderate flooding was observed in the Willow Creek and Spring Creek watersheds, with about 100 residences flooding near Willow Creek and 300 residences flooding near Spring Creek, including residences in neighboring Montgomery County. More significant flooding occurred near the San Jacinto River, with over 3,000 residences damaged from floodwaters. Over the pa'it ten years, to reduce flood damages, the Harris County Flood Control District - in various partnerships with FEMA, the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers and the Harris County Engineering Department - has purchased approximately 300 houses along the San Jacinto River. It is estimated that many of these residences would have flooded from Tropical Stonn Allison. 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On the far right of each chart are comparison bars that illustrate the rainfall amounts that are typical for a 1 % (100-year) storm. These charts show that labeling Allison as a storm of the 1 % frequency (or ANY SINGLE frequency) would not be accurate, because the rainfall amounts varied across the county. _. <~~..:'ijti ~@mmn~~@ill~rr~:~J~@DTIDD~t ~ ." h"" " :~ ", , i I", i \ " \ t', , ;' /r W1 W1 ~ WU ~ WU ; ~ ~ ,. ~ ~ ,~ @II p ~ 0 ~"; 0 C - 0 I, ~Iml Iff' Gle ~ ~~ @\lmilliw@l;];]&) ~ ~Iml ~Iml (;lliYNf .~ . W1 W1 o n 0 ~Iml lElml Glf!J:.YI ~ ~ wu ~ ~ " ~(!l @@.mllD ~~ ~mnw O"""j 0 ~00il lElml Glf!J:.YI ~__ ~ml ~ c;:?'" '. ,.,,~~ .' 0 .; ~~ !I..~..... ~ --'A? :L...;_;;;i;jl~...~..i~;'4';";:";. ._.....;;I,..:r.--;:;:-:::-:ji..;;J-..;.:".~;:., ;;.r.'~", :-".......-;........'~:.. ,.... ... \. ~ rt f r r; ; 1'';' '! THE "MAX" There is, theoretically, a maximum amount of rainfall that can be physically produced by a storm system at a given location, in a given period of time. The National Weather Service refers to this amount of rainfall as the Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP). For the Harris County area, the PMP is estimated at just over 31 inches durJng a 12-hour period. Note that these charts illustrate how several rain gauges in the most-devastated parts of the county recorded values that were approaching the PMP. These gauges underscore the' "off the charts. nature of Tropical Storm Allison. e e AI lliJlru1IDlf@@~~~Imti~~ lID@j]ffi}@l 0 THERE IS NO PRECISE WAY TO COUNT THE LOSS, HURT AND PLAIN FRUSTRATION HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE EXPERIENCED AS A RESULT OF TROPICAL STORM ALLISON. There is simply no accurate way to measure the 22 lives the storm claimed, the priceless possessions and precious mementos it ruined, and the subsequent worry and hardship it has randomly cast upon so many families and business owners. Furthermore, there is no scientific method to calculate the sense of community lost with the dozens of neighborhoods Allison destroyed. Yet, to start placing the damage Tropical Storm Allison caused in Houston and Harris County into perspective, consider the following facts: ~. \._ s' ..,.-.;..:;' c ~. Pholo; Bob Eury:Cenl[al Ho~~~~ · Total damages directly associated with Tropical Storm Allison are estimated to be over $5 billion in Harris County alone. · Of the 73,000 flooded residences, some were completely destroyed, while over 2,000 sustained what is termed as "substantial damage" (damage that is 50 percent or greater than a structure's pre-flood value, not including land). · Flooding in downtown Houston was responsible for tens of millions of dollars worth of damages to buildings, the tunnel system and related infrastructure, and parking garages - not to mention the displacement of many workers from their places of business and lost productivity. . Four hospitals in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) were closed temporarily because of flooding and damage to electric service equipment. Although this flooding did not cause loss of life at the TMC, it certainly made situations difficult for affected patients and healthcare providers alike. Also, of the county's two level-one trauma centers, one was closed while the other was at times unreachable due to the flooding. . Approximately 95,000 vehicles sustained $450 million in damages in Harris County. The damages resulted from the flooding of vehicles at residences, in underground parking garages and along flooded roads and highways. . State and local highway facilities sustained approximately $5.5 million in damages. Impassable highways and major roads paralyzed many parts of the city throughout Allison. I ~ / 4D' ". ~'1 "1"; Q \U!fJ UJJjJJ808iJ8JJ18iJ lL80IJ~8JY lili ,T ..? --) " ( , . I .~.'" ~ ~ .. 1."'I';'I"";"~ . p..-.' ~ .t~ ,i'~ :1':' ... :~1..;~: J,~"r .:.... 1''1'' ," ~- ii!, .V---' ; '.,,_, to" ~{,1_, I 1IIiII,~ -.. .l'J..-. , '" .~ ' ,; ""t. I o About 200 Houston area schools and three major Houston college campuses sustained significant damage. Rice University and Texas Southern University experienced significant flood damage, while the University of Houston main campus was especially hard hit. Of the University of Houston's 105 buildings, 90 sustained water damage - with 55 critically affected. The total damages to area schools are estimated at over $250 million. Damages to Harris County's facilities have reached approximately $40.5 million, with the Criminal Justice Center facing repairs and flood proofing costs of $19.6 million. Eleven other county buildings were also damaged. o The City of Houston has spent over $53 million to repair city-owned facilities and expects the total damage figure to approach $80 million. f -'\ ;; ..\ " i"~ .. : '-',\ ' '. .:"~\ :~/:j " ,: < \"1 . '"; \i~~ ,1 I' It: ".I!~,:., '". ,',:; !i=" ::i.; ...."1... ..... 0;. ::';';l~(lj~ ~ i:: t:~:i; ':. .... .:." ":.\ ,. \ "''':''IIIII,\. ~m@@d1cD~mage@!] ~@~O@]@IT1l@@~ o = Individual Residence Total is over 73,000 and includes: Single-family houses, apartment units, mobile homes and travel trailers. >S>C> I ; '. '=-=---.J '-:.1 :1 [ :'. j . . .... ....1 ~." '_ .. - . ;::1 ---,~~ Q \\\\\ '\\1 I J ,.....-,--=-_. -..1 .l o' J I , ::. -';'. .~. co ,,~ (\ . I '.-:. , ,':-:\ ,\ i! \\n:0..'-);':,1 ... v.;~ ~ "-_.~... l,'4.~'~~ ~ .... ~;-""'~,;~ ,."'1...-- . ''.:tf~--'''''--''- .,;.;;-.-- '~~';/~;"-I':' I..... -a' ~t~l.~k,~.:;/i' ~. . ~.,-' .-,' l.l~4:, :-:.... I j..~ . ~"'- '-: . ..,. -' . .'i. ,~ ~-- '" t I { , . I - r~_f It !J ...~ f f ,I ~~t J'.: ~..h , "'_#"' ~~~..:...~i, ;", ._-..~-- , .i'{' 1m... / !.~ jiK' r. l.~.i:f:t! . ~;~ .~::, .::;~1 il'~."'; ~'.....<~ ~ =- -'''"r;Ci ...... .. .~ '~i,. , .!i!i ~ 'ff~"'__...~____.__....~_. --- o ~-.,.._.., C ,~--. r @:!.. ....... - J}{j@~jp)BlTTIfg _~~ ~(o)MlTTI~ccc If true character shows through in the face of adversity, Houstonians once again demonstrated great courage and compassion while helping their fellow citizens during and after the devastation of Tropical Storm Allison. There are countless stories of Houstonians going the extra mile to assist one another during this perilous time. Even as the rains continued the unstoppable destruction, people were being rescued from their homes and cars. On Saturday alone, fire and police departments and other emergency personnel rescued over 7,000 people - and friends, neighbors, and concerned citizens rescued thousands of other flood victims throughout the county. In the end, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and others had opened 51 shelters countywide, and more than 30,000 Houstonians had sought refuge in those shelters. By Saturday afternoon, many area churches and relief organizations had begun to collect food and clothing for the displaced victims of the flooding - and the immediate response was overwhelming. Lakewood Church, for example, collected so much food, clothing and supplies that they had to turn donors away. ~\ .J lr~;-_. (-;:'~., i'\~~~-..-.r....),.". '.. I ~~--:t. " . .::0.;, ~:;f: ?~~. -. ~.. ~~~':' '0, j r~<J$-' ~. T;. t'~J........ . ~~".-.:.--.&Ji J :.. r:1 ~ ~-~ -.-.:>. ~io.", ". ~# _~."\..;.....~, ..- I .....r~ ,t4J ~~... ~ ~ . ". . , .} .ot~ '.....1>>0 l'i. "t:, ..._~ :J' .. :"' ~~;:r' "Y' ""\(\.,! .r . - ',:(. ::~::.:;? . -.-.-- ~ Immediate relief response after Tropical StOIm Allison was unprecedented for this area. Donations at some locations were so overwhelming that the donors hed to be tumed away. [I..,,, .'~. . >.: f-: " ~i:i'. :j~: --- .--- - ...---. EH . ~ .... T'" " \. \ . \. ~\ ~ ".-";.l \ Financial relief was swift in the fallout of the storm. Major relief efforts have amounted to over a billion dollars. response to those impacted by Allison's devastation In the days and weeks following the flooding, the took the form of financial assistance. FEMA established ten Disaster Recovery Offices and one mobile Disaster Recovery Office. As of December 2001, almost] 20,000 residents of Southeast Texas had registered for assistance, and $1.05 billion in federal and state disaster assistance had been provided to affected residences and businesses. This figure includes $179.9 million to help with temporary housing costs and $389.6 million in U.s. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster reliefloans. The State of Texas also has disbursed $239.6 million in grants for essential disaster- related needs unmet by other assistance programs. ~.. ";":. :: "<.;~, . -~ ~ '." ",-> "'~' ,-"" -..... "~1 MUjj!~.ilit ~.., ., -~- r;;P",..-#" ...~;,-:,,.,..~ ~ ' """" '.""1 "~-1__~ ,~.~ . '~~"'. . "'.:;...., '" ". "" ,,-'. '.. 1l~~~~~~::; "~::.~ . ~.: ,~~ '~ ~~',,' .1 ";; . 4"'~", , " .. , . . . .'" .1..... . ~. , '" ' '" " .~;.~/ :~, ' These numbers do not even include the money paid out to Texas residents through flood insurance policies, making Allison the first "billion-dollar" storm for flood insurance claims alone. Others provided assistance as well. Charitable organizations collected food and clothing and distributed these to flood victims. Churches organized work crews to help out with repairs of flooded residences, while neighborhoods banded together to help flood victims. It should not surprise anyone to know the level of giving and commitment has not lessened: In January 2002, a United Way concert to re-focus other local efforts on the continuing plight of Allison's victims raised over $1.5 million. I> I> I> . e ,Damages,'to the Jexas ,"Medlcal Center Reach far . Beyond OUrCommunjty . . ~ The Texas Medical Center is the largest CoII~ction of medical facilities in the ~orld. It houses 13 hospitals, two medical schools and four nursing schools. The Houston area's only two "Level 1" trauma centers are also located in , the Texas Medical Center. After bearing massive damages , from Tropical Storm Allison, one of the trauma centers had " to be closed, and the other was inaccessible for nearly nine h6u~:' creating a dire situation for critical trauma 'care in our Community. As a result, the U.S. Air force deployed their " , combat ~itionary Medical Support Hospital to supplement an overly-taxed trauma and critical patient care situation, and the U.S. Department of Public Health air-lifted in nearly 70 nurses to accommodate the demand. '. The destruction left by Allison extended far beyond Hou~ton's trauma centers, far beyond our <X?mmunity, affecting , " lives across the globe. It should be noted that not one patienfs . life was lost as a resu~ of the flooding damage to the Texas Medical Center. Tlie Houston Chronicle reported on just a few of the far- reaching impiications of Allison's wreckage: A UT Health Science Center - Houston million-doliar nuclear magnetic reSQnance machine that had been in operation for les,s than a month was completely destroyed. Experts say it will be at ',Ieast.a year-and-a-half before it can be replaced, The Chronicle noted that "scientists had lost entire labs, sensitive research equipment, genetically engineered animals, tissue samples and long-term cell samples data from studies that had taken years to accumulate." , AIJtold, more than 10 million gallons of water inundated ,UT -,Health Science Center -Housto.n, causing more than $95 million in damages. .', Baylb(College bf MediCine fared no better. In addition to !h~ 1955 of three electron microscopes, the Hbuston Chronicle ': repo'fled that the medical school suffered "the destruction of :som.~60,000 tumor samples from a 25-year breast cancer , p.rojs.Ct andthe delay of a 10-year infantile diarrhea project , ,inwhich researchElrs are trying todeveldp a vaccine for the 'i: ',: ~acteria that causes the problem "-,a 'major killer of children '};,::, ir:the,developing world.":' ".,' ,,' :;;;';':\T~~ Chroniclealsorepcirted that,"St Luke's H,os.~ital might ,;t;:;.Nveb~n:the si~e;of the implantation otthe world's fil'st self- .. ,),':contained mechanical heart instead of Jewish Hospital in {~:;; :,; Loui~Ville, Ky., if Allison had not w8sMd 'away the Texas 'i'~, He"artlnstitute hogs that were to be implantedwith the device." ...: ,. ' Organizations 'within the Texas Medical Center are making' ,",' "'great.stri(jes 'to minimize the area's risk from the next big ':-i,;.:, ~ood:Eventhoughdamagesinthe medical center totaled ':.:;' , nlOrethan $2 billion, and setbacks to r'nedicalresearch that :,~::;"C9~ldbenefitth13entire world are incalculablElOJhe niedical, "'~~:'"c.enter, like ther13stof our community, is well on its way to ~":'.. ..' cbmi~gback better than ever. I ~..~..-.!io~...:"...~:__~.' " -". -: ] e e Initial Applications For . Home. .Buyout ..4 Number of .Houses in Initial Buyout Applications (general locations) QCityof Houston Boundaries . The Tropical Storm Allison Home Buyout Program is funded from a 75% - 25% partnership between FEMAand the Harris County Flood Control District, respectively. Participation in the program is completely voluntary, and the residents may decline at any time. There are two segments to the post-Allison home buyout program. This exhibit depicts the first segment' the "Fast-Track" buyout that commenced immediately following the flood. The second segment is an extended buyout of additional houses (including repetitive loss houses and houses that are deep in the floodplain) that are not included in the initial fast track. This buyout includes additional funding, and could extend for several years. For more information about the Tropical Storm Allison Home Buyout Program, contact the District at 713-684-4035 or 713-684c4020, or bye-mail atTSABuyout@hcfcd.co.harris.tx.us . ~ . . - . /" 'II' "Ii iff' 'J!j 1~ I"' . II takes no more than a matter of " #j, ,,~ ,,, " and It usua Y I" WI 'w, .'1//, 'ffi Wit II' . . oved DemolItIOn then commences. . ~x W, 1m rd s matenals are rem Once the buyout process IS complete. the sl~e of t~~ hIO;:~:e~~s~::~;h~~;S::~:a~:'~::e~n,~~;:~~~a~:;c::~:ar~~. nature areas or other publicly benefiCIal areas. hours When complete. the sites are cleane up a . II Buyout Brings Quicker Help Another type of financial assistance is the voluntary Tropical Stonn Allison Home Buyout Program. In this program, FEMA and the District an; combining funds to purchase flooded houses, at pre-flood value, allowing the residents who volunteer to move to higher ground. The home is then demolished and forever removed from harm's way, , J thus reducing the threat of future flood damages. Buyout funds are limited, so initial priority has been given to those houses:that were "substantially damaged," meaning damage repair estimates are 50% or greater than the pre-flood value of the structure. Simply put, the Tropical Stonn Allison Home, 'I. '.... Buyout Program is massive. It is estimated that just "~''''' over 2,000 houses fall into the highest priority category ") r t J of being "substantially damaged." Buying outthose houses, plus all of the others that may-ultimately be included, is estimated to cost $248 million. Of the 2,000 houses in the highest priority category, 1,400 were quickly approved by FEMA for purchase at a cost of $96.5 million, and more houses should qualify, in the future. The difference between this program and previous buyout programs, however, is the speed with which ,it is being implemented. In the past, homeowners who sold their flood-damaged houses to the government have waited as many as 18 months, or longer, for the approval process to be completed" not to mention the time until their house was actually bought. After Allison, FEMA the District and the State of Texas created a '"fast track" buyout process - to ensure that the wOrSt,hit home?wriers got the , ' critical help they despenitely ne'eded, as quickly a.~ ~ \ ~ , I " possible. The first buyout trailsaction w,iscbmpleted on October 3, 200 I, ~md over 200 houses were bou~t in the first ten months afterthe flood. It is ,mticipated' , that additional funding and additional buyouts will be approved over the course of several years. L-- o 0' The bottom line is this: Rather than risk being flooded again, these homeowners have been offered the 'opportunity to sell their at~risk houses to the ' government so the property co.uldbe converted into publicly-owned open space that will never be resold. In fact, not only will these converted open spaces help reduce the damage caused by future flooding, many of them will also be convet1eCl to community assets. Community officials are developing plans to transform some of these open spaces into recreational parks, athletic 'field's,na,tLire areas or other publicly beneficial 'areas. , , The Tropical Stonn Allison Home Buyout' Program is totally voluntary.,Disaster-stricken residents whose houses were "substantially damaged" and who want to ke~p living in their current location - which is well within their right - nevertheless face a costly choice: Before'they can get a pennit to begin maki'ng r~pairs on their home" federal regulations mandate that the local pennitting authority certify that the house structure's' first' floor , , . elevation must be raisedto a spe~ifi~ height (u~ually , 12 to 18 inches) above the I % chimce (LOO-year) floodplain elevation. Th~ home may also be ' demolished and replaced with a pew'one that is in compliance with floodplain management regulations and/o~, ordinances. Becau,se of this; many residents are now choosing to join the buyout' program and eventually move to higher' and safer ground. ~ . This site is the result of another successful buyout program, Years after the house is removed. the area is left in a natural state, 11'$ worth noting that the house tha/was here would have flooded. again during Trop.ic8l Storm Allisori, ':.~- _~_I " I).... ; ;, ~. : .'.. V,F':- \Y\" l}\}ith the passing of time since June's devastation, local concern has gradually shifted from the provision of assistance to flood victims to minimizing the havoc that another stonn of Allison's magnitude would wreak on the area. Tropical Storm Allison's "off-the-charts" flooding has caused many to ask: "Can we prevent another Allison?" No one can control how much rain falls from the sky, and as such, flooding can, and will, happen in the future. However, we can always strive to reduce the number of lives lost and the amount of damages incurred. On an individual level, everyone should have a plan of action in place should a flood threaten their lives or property (see "Family Flood Preparedness Plan," pg. 34). On a governmental level, flood damage reduction projects are constantly being planned, designed and implemented. To say the least, the task of somehow controlling the unpredictable and awesome forces of nature is a formidable one, but there are several key programs underway that are designed to'help the District carry out its duty to reduce the risk of flooding with ever-increasing efficiency and effectiveness. The District has three primary tactics for reducing the risk of flooding. First, the District performs extensive maintenance of its channel systems to ensure that the intended tlood carrying capacity IS available when the rains come. Second, the District works WIth local bUilding permit officials to help en~ure that new development does not make existing tlooding problems worse by adding an additional burden to the primary drainage system. Third, the most comprehensive effort to actually reduce flood levels and flood damages comes from implementing projects, which the District carries out on its own and through partnerships with others. Our waterways form an integral and distinguishing part of the local landscape, offering distinctive vistas, whether in their original natural condition, or sculpted by modernization. Accordingly, the mission of the Harris County Flood Control District is to build urban flood control projects that work, with appropriate regard for community and natural values. The District pursues this mission through implementation of projects, such as channels, detention basins (storm water holding areas) and buying at-risk houses. Each year, the District presents a 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to its governing body - Harris County Commissioners Court. Ironically, the most substantial and enduring flood damage relief will come from a new approach to funding the CIP approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, -",,/1\ \ .J ----~----- ""41" .~~.. ',.: ~ ..,..,-. .. ".. ....dr:..'"' '"'! ~'""" .. '. Ji\;j<~~'" ~'~"\';;"~/i' ......-.....~).... '1 ~ -- - ""'[ ~ - 'f' :~--"~ " ._____-:.. ~ ,!. ,;~,~~.:.:.. #.. <4.~ ".:', ..:,J v . 'I" 1~' 1.."",'4' . n' I ~ I ~~. .~ 'os ...,..~ . 2 - ~, ~i '~j) ~w, ,;r i I I~' ., ,"j . ~ t .,. .~!, k! Wl'dj.g What We're Doing: Our mission is to build urban flood control projects thaI work. with appropriate regard for community and natural values. And, our new Capite/Improvement Progrem, ironically approved the very day Tropicel Storm Allison was named, will provide more flood damage reduction in Harris County than ever before. June 5th - the same day Tropical Storm Allison was named 80 miles offshore. The culmination of over a year of preparation, this funding approach supported an initial 5-year CIP that identified $590 million, to be comprised of both local and federal funds, to provide flood damage reduction projects and land acquisition. At five times the funding of any previous budget, the 2001 5-year CTP (anq future annual Court and the District to reduce flood damages in our area. t>t>t> 5-year prognpns) represents a serious and sustained commitment by the Harris County Commissioners II 0'" - o Foremost among the several key components of the CIP is the District's partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The District and the Corps have maintained a strong partnership for over 60 years, and this association has helped bring about federal funding assistance for flood damage reduction projects on Buffalo Bayou including Addicks and Barker Reservoirs, Brays Bayou, White Oak Bayou, Vince Bayou, Little Vince Bayou, Clear Creek and Cypress Creek. In the 1990s, county and federal officials worked closely together to pass federal legislation that allows the District to assume a larger role in the federal partnership. This expanded presence on the part of the District has greatly increased the capability of the partnership to design and implement flood damage reduction projects in Harris County. At present, the partnership has projects underway that will reduce flooding along Sims Bayou, Brays Bayou, Greens Bayou, Clear Creek, Hunting Bayou, and White Oak Bayou. Each of these areas had devastating flooding during Tropical Storm Allison - but help is on the way! A second aspect of the District's CIP is the Regional Program, which began in the mid-1980s. This effort provides for the construction of projects that simultaneously address existing flood risks and future development drainage needs. For the most part, these plans are funded locally by the District and from new development impact fees. Another important aspect of the CIP is the Frontier Program - the purpose of which is to acquire and reserve necessary land in developing areas. In scouting these areas before major development' occurs and establishing adequate land for conservation, flood storage, and future facilities and structures, the District is taking a pro-active stance and pursuing projects that will reduce the risk of flooding, provide sustainable facilities and ensure a higher quality of life. As part of the Frontier Program, the District, with assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, is currently developing the Cypress Creek Stormwater Management Plan, which will produce a blueprint for land needs for flood damage reduction and conservation as new development in that area is underway. It will also introduce new concepts for multi-use facilities along creeks and drainage corridors. C> C> C> ~~ @~[[ ~CID(p)uttcal~ BrnrolW([@\W@rnm~[fi)\t ~[{,@@[[CIDrnm ~(Q){Q)'lI ,,~(Q){Q)~ ~ o lFederal Partnerships '. o Committed Projects D Property Acquisition o Local/RegionalProjects o Frontier Program ~ ....... ".' c=""c:=.. "'-i 'i"~!~;f~~~;.'.J . .,' . . ?--:-Q ::~... ~ .~~~.:;- . .~ :~~~A~~~ '.~:;~~;:' ;~; . ~ .."; ~ .1' t ~. .., ," ~"":~":~~f~""..,;",,; /;: ..... JL.. e There is yet another initiative, outside of the CIP, that will help us better understand the areas at risk of flooding from the primary bayou systems. This initiative is known as the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project, or TSARP, and it will yield many products. At an estimated cost of over $19 million, funded by both FEMA and the District, the project will result in fully updated computer models and floodplain maps for all of Harris County. A new set of Flood Insurance Rate Maps resulting from this project will be issued (see UDAR & Flood Insurance Rate Maps). The upshot of TSARP will be a more disaster resistant community that is better prepared for the next "Allison." Visit the project website at www.tsarp.org for periodic updates and more information about TSARP. ~ . flood insurance Rate Maps What they are. What they are not. Many of our citizens know that there are floodplain maps for our area. And many, including those who use them on a regular basis, have a fundamental misunderstanding of these maps. Here's some information about what these maps really are, and what they are not: The floodplain maps are published by FEMA to establish flood insurance rates and to assist local communities in regulating development activities. They are not depictions of which specific areas are and are not subject to flooding. In fact, the official name is "Flood Insurance Rate Map," not floodplain map. Does this mean that the maps are inaccurate? No, it does not. The maps define the regulatory "floodplain," and'other information, based on the "estimated" flooding from an assumed amount of rainfall. It could always rain more, and history tells us that it sometimes does. Furthermore, the maps only define flooding that'occurs when a creek or bayou becomes overwhelmed. They do not define flooding when an area receives an'extraordinarily intense rainfall and is not able to drain quickly enough through street or roadside drainage systems. This was the case for many areas across the county during Tropical Storm Allison. As mentioned, the regulatory floodplains are estirnate$%Q~5!m~~ot~,~!I.~J,<t~f:\ffdOdiA9. Analysis after past flood events has indicated that the estimate~:'ar~;:fi~:~ijiJID~liis~~'~~;relativeIY accurate. However, these estimates are only as good as the:te~~~i~l.data on which they are based. So, there is some generally accepted range of uncertaintyiri.}hese estimates. In other words, the floodplain maps are accurate, but only to a point. They provide areasonable depiction of higher- risk flood areas along the primary bayous and. creeks. Over time, our knowledge of where the floodplain is has improved. And occasionally, floodplain maps are changed. This is typically the result of large scale flood damage reduction projects or a new study that uses more current and modern data and technologies to estimate flooding and define the regulatory floodplain. New studies can result in smaller or larger 1 % chance regulatory floodplains in a given area because the floodplains are more clearly defined by using the new data and technology. So, the maps change, but do the floodplains really change? Most often, the answer is that the floodplain did not change. It is our understanding of the floodplain that actually changed. l I I IN. e S.",J'."..'.J.',..." ,~:/, . . :"(1. '~, !.'" .,;,Jd%; e ....:,... ......'. ...,.'.":'. 1..'....1..,..'.'..,... y., '\ ij': ~;i! r " .,?i, '. ,'" ", ". " " , j 4' j~k'! .:.'..., '.' r',' "-,",', _yo ~/I. . '. If you talk to the 73,000 Harris County families who watched as their residences and places of business were totally or partly destroyed by Tropical Storm Allison - to say nothing of the families and friends of the 22 people who died as a result of the storm - what remains today for many, if not all of them, is the increasing sense of helplessness they felt as the floodwaters first approached and then overwhelmed area neighborhoods in June of 2001. The universal questions confronting these frustrated victims - two questions fielded often by FEMA and the Harris County Rood Control District - are "How could this happen?" and "How do we make sure it never happens again?" The unfortunate reality that confronts us all is that a storm like this WILL happen again. It's only a matter of when and where. We simply cannot control nature's forces. This report, we hope, addresses those questions. It tracks the highly' unusual movements of this immense and relentless weather system as it meandered back and forth across southeastern Texas - and in the process dumped up to 80 percent ~erJ -'-~I ~!:~'U__") ,'- " \ f ~~ ( -< ~_~ ~ ~ ,.--./l_ of Harris County's average ANNUAL rainfall injust five days. This report also details the conditions that contributed to Allison becoming the costliest tropical storm in U.S. history. Finally, it outlines the unique scope of the response coordinated between federal, state, and local agencies to help people start recovering from this remarkable natural disaster and to reduce future losses. It will undoubtedly - and understandably - be of little comfort to Allison's victims to know that the affected watershed systems operated at full capacity with no major problems both during and after the storm's two passes through the region. From the perspective of these victims, the fact that Greens Bayou drained a Reliant Astrodome's worth of water every sixteen minutes (to cite but one example) did not do enough to save property in neighborhoods like theirs. Now, after months of costly, time-consuming ~ ~ repairs that interrupted their lives and disrupted their families, most victims wonder what they, as residence and business owners, can do to prepare themselves for the next major storm to hit our area. The answer to this question is simple: Get flood insurance today and have a family flood preparedness plan! Nature always fights on its own terms and periodically exacts a heavy toll in terms of property damage. US Army Corps of Engineers In this context, Tropical Storm Allison was an extremely rare event - with rainfall of dangerous intensity that spawned "off-the-charts" rainfall and flooding levels in many heavily populated parts of Harris County. Even if you are not moved by the physical danger such a storm presents, consider this: Repaying a $50,000 flood-related loan from the Small Business Administration costs about $300 a month over ~ Harris County flood Control District many years, while the average flood insurance policy usually runs about $300 annually. The savings in money and misery are obvious. Many victims and taxpayers are concerned about what the Harris County Rood Control District and its partner agencies like FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are doing to help reduce the damage caused by flooding in the future - and the short answer is "plenty." For example, the same day that Tropical Storm Allison formed 80 miles off the coast of Galveston, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a new funding approach for the District's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). B> B> fjJ> I e . This includes an initial commitment of $590 million in county and federal dollars over five years to implement flood damage reduction projects, conduct further studies, generate engineering designs and acquire land for future projects. It merits noting that the budget level for the 2001 5-year ClP is five times the budget commitment of any previous program. .. .. The Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (or TSARP) is another forward-looking study that should help local residents better understand the risks associated with heavy rain events and better prepare to meet the challenge of such occurrences in the future. A crucial product of TSARP will be a much clearer picture of the primary flood-hazard areas for the major flooding sources in Harris County. These unprecedented projects - taken together with such measures as the "fast-track" home buyout " .. program spearheaded by FEMA, the District, and the other state and local agencies to provide relief to residents affected by the flood - are part of a long-term, common sense, strategic vision being coordinated by a myriad of federal, state, and local agencies. The Harris County Flood Control District has many partners, but we all share the same goals: Safeguarding lives and property and preserving our natural resources in a manner consistent with community and natural values. 'G\ ~ l II .._"" _: ;::..,,";=....,,:;:O~:.:~- "'-~.~t:~-m-~_.:;r'=:~.;,;;a~~~~~. r.~;;;~ .:i :.::.ii~:r;::=-:::1i:i'~ ;;i.~-: ...:~ -:. ":l ::.:. -. /" ~@~t~m~~r 1~@@ ,[g~@~m~~r ~@i3 April 1 ~2@ Mav 1~3@ NO"@liW~@W 1 @~@ f~la @i'hurrtcmJe hits Maior mrazos River Enormous gull storm large rainstorm cell Hea~ r~ins last for 5 . G~lv.n. The POreat storm $pfeads to Harris descends on Houston remains stationary over days fi Moriheast Sa_oft Stonno \~t County. Entire am was and Harris coun~ and Harris County for 3 Harris County. 10,000 Ute ~Jomt natural h8Jrd hit.lauffalo, WhRe lasts 14 hours. any days. Rainfall amounts head 01 catilelost altsast@f Of thE!' ftrne ,In O&'l,BI'81/S and Greens areas o' county report reported as high as U.S. bWtory. Loss of . BaVGus were&U ou2 og . valaien o' close 10 ~O 12.5 inches. fntire JM~V ~@~ lifer8jJui1ed 20 be thlllr bllolts. Mlnv Inches. Extensive Elrea aIverages 8 HUrricane near S,OaG to 8,000 citizens. cltlldlns flVacusied. damllloe sustained to inches. Galveston creates Harrill iCOUfllV . businesses 21nd extenSil19 flooding for ;xperiBn6ed . . ~~IM$~ ~!D1 @ ..' mlliellclJs In almost al~ ~llOglll$U ~ ~32 Harris County. $16.5 lJ'Jldespitsd flooding. Aoo []G7 Galu05ion . limB 01 Hzrrls Countv. Hurricane hits million In damages. fJitb Jrope~ ~amaga tJUrriel[o3 causes maJoi' All bayolls are recorteGl Freeport, taking 40 ~ at $30 to $4 . mllliOf:1. tlcmagO$ thi'Oucout to be out of their anlls, lives. Harris County has Ocft@flD@f( ~ ~MI31 . ......._.__....J . ~ ~@U' Hmls COLJ!llV. iimlo Mav ~ ~29 widespread flooding on Hurricana near ~((::: :"~;;C mJa~lIan~ t/ldespreod all bayous. Fre':l:ori. Over 11,000 lJlli,;>l"~~::jJ MIl)or storm Roods . . 8i'ea$ cg >>to_on As the area is still resi ences lIooded in much of HousliO!1I and tX61auleilflad heavy reeling from the last [\]ecember ~ 935 Harris County. Mawm County. ftoellltnlJ. Damage storm, another major Massive storm ~s2lmfii.3&} It storm bits Harris inundates Houston and AUgM$R ~~~5 $~ rnlm~J. CouniV. Structural Harris County. Buffalo Area l'Iuwlcane damagl, bl811V street Bayou 52 feet above produces heaviest floodIng anlli normal. Overwhelming rainfall pfel1iously eJidaspread crop devastation leads to recorded In Harris .', . damage reported. San creation of the Harris County - Oller 15 inches Jacinto River 30 feet County Flood Control ebmre normal. in 24 hOllrs. Flooding District in 1937. reporiarl on all bayous and str.e&ms. ~..". ,.I . _" .' ." -,- : :';:rq:':;:...-:::~-:__>;._ .. ;;:,.:..~._..i:-.... _". (if} o ~ cru(tf)O' ~fM~ @~ u l])\W 11 ~;:;-:ilr, ~ \YJ!Lr f) ./ ~. ') ~~) G~~ \.. / \i . fl' --"1 I "1 . 1 .', ; .\ j ! ,~ .. ~.. - 'iroPical Storm Allison was a horrific reminder of how prone we are to such a costly natural disaster - flooding. Harris County has always flooded. And, unfortunately, ~ always will, due to the area's flat terrain, impervious soils, heavy rainfall and annual threats of hurricanes and tropical storms. Over the years, the efforts of the Harris County Flood Control District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA and other partners have significantly reduced the threat of damages from flooding. But, sometimes nature will have its way. Here's a look at some of the major flood events from the last 100 years in Harris County and the surrounding area. ~ I.~~ .~' ,I" t: .,. I, : ;..~ . flo@ding .ttPUR NCIDtM~ill rnPo~$~@[J --l I I I I i i i I : IF~[ID~illJ~w)} ~ \9)5ID) i!)jJ@lFl1 ~fID~ 'irU'..t~ 101~ M;.W t U33 March 1 ~g~ " . rp.f;1r,y I ~ ';;'ill'~.: '". . 0d:nltJ u>~t ~ : Thundemorm precadas Thunderstorm ThundelStonn pr3t8des Large thunderstorm Majnr storm flOO~1 OVU? 1l'mC1CaJ Stor:n Alllooil I cold irunt, ~tiS(Jltin~ In ;mmdates man\! araBS cold itont and ff>Dods flaods amas along 1,500 resldenc(J~ and lilU 8il for 1m ; GresiUS Bav:u funn I'Ig throughout Harrls much of nort1Iom Harris several cl'8eks and buslctesso!, anrli .nal'i!l unfortunate t;uokentl to out of its banks. Area COlnly. Cypress ~reek, County. Over 700 bayous. Dama"es baveus ate alut G1 i the last 10o~ears of residents euacuated. Spring Creek sr::J San families 8M evacuatad. exceed $14 mlllon. banks. Mucil of ~.10 In flooding In f1wls Saytol'Jn f8[lOrts Jacinto River undtlr watel'. coun~. Referrod till Nil flooding as well. ex,erience flentlng. JQJI'd~ 1~1:E} ;a"~"m '19~3 ''The reat FloDd oD Oller 200 famm:ls Major sterm hits Harris Hu !tane Allela strikes (!J~tube~ 'H1;11 2001," Ihls r,lomt hl~ WJ~!J ~ ~~% evacuated. COunty and brlfJgs 10. Galvtilon and Harris Major storm Inulllllat&tJ Harris County anti Mauor tilUnrJetrlorm 15 Inches of rasn, Sims County. DamaQes Sou~heast Texas, Houston wltll a "tlfti> hits noi1hem portion of ~~~t~mlill~~ ~ @$1 and Greens Banus are approach $1 billion, dum~lng 4 to 29 Incher, two" jJlmch, b~IUnL!C ~la~wi!l C9Ul'Jty. Mausa ~1~mmm9 Carla loonds reported oul 0 banks. mostlv due to 'llnd. of 11 n In ttree (0\'1'1 June SUI, alid ou~h8 , liocfllil{Q ~lIoriad in t;le '!ha Gulf COUll!. laking 10 lives are 10t;1 and over Harris Conny the flulIl fllm.v tbroo . area. ~ IIvus. It Wlt~t t:'8 damages exctlod $&0 Si'Jjitmtber 1 UU3 aloJle. COUiltyw11lH, days later aN 1118 stO:f.J:l i largest hurricu.."S million. nea:1y 3,400 t'e!ltl (t~nce1 returned to am gtl~f, Nloo In_ of rain falls The sOllom1 'JUSS , JlIDlI\JW 1 ~b)1 prevlouslv recHded, Slluti1 Of downtown. Over In gO subdlvlslm:li srs Hurricane Audrey with property dnmages Ju~y 1 ml19 1,000 f8Sldences flood flooded. tbmug;;1 the Jrea exceeding $30?l IlfWUCel'll.')'\.1mawl&l'V crossas the Tropical Storm along aro~8ayou. rainfall alRl~Ullts : Loulsianarrex8Is coast. million. Heavy ;loodlng Claudette brings record DatTtagas $3B million. Sep.tem~m:' ~~b northeast 01 DUW1itGiMJ 1 FIOOdi'Ml is reportl&d In reponed In salJhElrn rainfall amoums to the Tropical Stann f';"dncm, Houston. T~lt! Texa~ I Harris ounty. Hal'V'ls County. ares. 43inchel1 of rain May 1 gaD causes extans!u Medical COllmr Is ! IFjllmoary 1 ~59 In 24 hours fell in Alvin Malorstonn delivers 7 to flolldlng along Whit€! essentlallv"sbut Q]cft@~~r 19S!ll - a u.s. record that stili 14 m:ttas of mill over Oalt Bayou anll 6thei' down." Thil Harttl Thunderstorm floods Thunderstorm precedes stands today. Yotal much of Harris County. ba~ous.O~er1,3QO ~ortIO!1 of Uowntow:! , oVlar 100 rlls/dences in cold front, flootling over damages exceeded 1.400 l8!ldences lI09lI8d. residences are tuodeC Duston ie ;tcclmatuG. Houston area. 250 area reslGi3nces $700 million. Two mlllID~ people /jftl and business. Eamages June 19a9 O~t@bew & slmullllne€t?Jsly elceed $3.3 million. A tropical storm named November 'u@g@ Impacted. flver 70,ilIClJ "Allison" delivers 6.12 Adding /nsult te in/uf\!, residences are flooo;g;jj. inches of rain over two mora major storms 22 lives ara lost. An!9 portions of Harris flood hundreds more dama~es exceed County. Nearly 1 ,1 DO residences, ml1!lnly ii'l $5 bll ion. residences are 1I00ded. north Harris Ccunllf. . ... -~~- I r \fAMILY fU10I.P.PARBlNESS.PlM~ The American Red Cross and FEMA have jointly published excellent brochures entitled "Your Family Disaster Plan" and "Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit." Every family should obtain these and follow them. They cover more than just floods and will also be useful for other potential disasters. Knowing what to do is your best protection and, your responsibility. To obtain a copy of the brochures, contact the Houston Red Cross office at: 713-526-8300 or search their web site at www.houstonredcross.org for related information. J8eiore Aflood Find out what could happen to you and your family. Where will your family be when it floods? They could be ~nywhere - at work, at school, or in the car. How will you find, each other? Will you know if your children or parents are safe? ' Find out about the disaster plans at your workplace, your children's school or daycare, and other places where"your family spends time. Create a Family Preparedness Plan Discuss with your family why you need to prepare for a flood and the dangers associated with a flood. Plan to share responsibility and work together as a team. Pick a place to meet outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Everyone must know the address and phone number. Ask an out-of-town or out-of-state friend or family member to be your "family check-in contact." If you have trouble contacting each other during or after a flood, call this person and tell them where you are. If infants, elderly, or handicapped individuals are present, know what their special needs are if you stay in your residence, if you need to evacuate in a hurry, or go to a shelter after the flood. Get to know your neighbors and discuss how you can help each other. Plan how to take care of your pets. Most emergency shelters do not allow pets. Implement Your Plan Post emergency, family and neighbor telephone numbers by the phones. ' Make sure all family members have the family check-in contact person's phone number, and the location and phone number of the family meeting place outside your neighborhood. Show each responsible family member how to turn off the electricity to your residence at the main breaker or switch, Keep flood insurance coverage current. Prepare and maintain a family emergency kit. Replace items, as necessary. Prepare and maintain an emergency kit for your car. Practice and maintain your plan with all family members. Pay attention to all National Weather Service Flood watches and warnings. ~ ................ WATER · One gallon per person per day (two quarts drinklng/two quarts food preparation and sanitation), · Keep or be prepared to store a three-day supply per person at home. FOOD · Compact non.perishable food that requires little preparation. · Manual can opener · Sterno or camping stove, If you must heat food. FIRST AID KIT · Use the items recommended by the Red Cross · Prepare one for both your home and car TOOLS and SUPPLIES · Battery operated radio and extra batteries · Flashlight and extra batteries · Utility knife · Compass · Map of the area (for locating shelters) · Paper, pencil · Matches in a waterproof container · Personal hygiene items · Toilet paper, towelettes · Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitc1tion) · Needles, thread · Duct tape · Mess kits, or paper cups, plates and plastic uttensils · Plastic storage bags · Soap, liquid detergent · Plastic sheeting · Fire extinguisher: small canister, ABC type CLOTHING and BEDDING · Rain gear · Blankets or sleeping bags · Sturdy shoes or work boots · Clothing appropriate for conditions SPECIAL ITEMS · Cash or traveler's checks, change · Prescription drugs · Books and games · Important family documents in waterproof, portable container Birth, marriage, death certificates Will, insurance policies, deeds, contracts, ete, Passports, social security cards, immunization records Bank and credits card account numbers and contacts · Inventory of valuable household goods · Important telephone numbers · SpeCial items for infants, elderly, or handicapped, if applicable. . . . . . . . . . . . I. . . . . WJlum Hooding is Jlmm.]mmi Put your family preparedness plan into action. Contact your family members and confirnl plan of action and altematives. Confmn your family emergency kit is complete and ready. Move emergency supply items and valuables to highest inside part of your residence. Locate and put pets in a safe place. Make sure you have an adequate water supply in case service is cutoff. If you can do so safely, tum off the electricity at the breaker before water enters your residence. If you have time, and can do so safely, move vehicles to higher ground. Your safest option is to stay put. However, if you must evacuate to a safe location or a shelter, take your emergency supply kit and tell your family check-in contact you're leaving. Don't drive through flooded streets. JDlmDJmg at lFlood If you did not get the electricity turned off before the water entered your residence, do not turn it off. Get out of the water. Move valuables and emergency supplies to highest inside part of your residence. If necessary, use the attic or roof. Wait for help. Don't try to swim or wade to safety. Wait for the water to recede or rescue. There are environmental and biological dangers in the water such as oil, gasoline, sewage, fire ants, etc. Downed power lines can electrify floodwaters. Don't let your kids play in the water. Stay calm and wait. Don't try to walk or drive through floodwaters. Most deaths occur from people walking or driving through floodwaters. If your car stalls in rising waters, get out immediately and get to higher ground. Mi~r CllFhD@~ Although floodwaters may be down in some areas, many dangers still exist. If you come upon a barricade or a flooded road, wait or go another way. Keep listening to the radio for news about what to do, where to go, or places to avoid. If you must walk or drive in area., that have been flooded, stay on firm ground. Standing water may be electricall)' charged from underground or downed power lines. Avoid flood debris. " ~)~cm3~Wffiotfl~~"f.iltcw: ~~~~~;ID)~~~ lls~ H you evacuated your home, check for the foUowing when you return: Use flashlights to check your home - do not light matches or turn on electrical switches. Electricity: o If the water has risen above the electrical outlets in the home, contact a licensed electrician before tuming on the main circuit breaker or trying to restore power. o Allow all electrical appliances and electronic equipment that were submerged in water to dry thoroughly for at least one week. Have them checked by a qualified repairperson before turning them on. Attempting to repair a flood-damaged appliance could result in electrical shock or death. o If the outside unit of an air conditioning system has been under water, mud and water may have accumulated in the controls. Attempting to restart it could result in further damage and costly repairs. Have the unit checked by a quali fied air conditioning technician. Gas: o If you smell gas when you retum to your home, leave the house and call Reliant Energy Entex at 713-659-2111 from a neighbor's house or a remote location as soon as possible. o If your home was flooded, call a licensed plumber or a gas appliance technician to inspect your appliances and gas piping to make sure it is in good operating condition before calling Reliant Energy Entex to reconnect service. This includes outdoor gas appliances, such as pool heaters, gas grills, and gas lights. o If you've had no flooding in your home and your natural gas is turned off at the meter, please call ReLiant Energy Entex to reconnect service. Check for fire hazards and other household hazards. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches and flammable liquids immediately. Contact your insurance agent to discuss claims. Listen to your local radio stations to find out where to go for assistance. The Red Cross can help by providing vouchers to purchac;e items to meet emergency needs and can also provide a clean-up kit mop, broom, etc. You can obtain a copy of the book "Repairing Your Hooded Home" available free from the Red Cross. Other organizations also provide additional assistance. If you hire cleanup or repair contractors, be sure they are qualified to do the job. Check references. Get written estimates. Keep all receipts. Be wary of people who drive through neighborhoods offering home repair. A flood can cause emotional and physical stress. You need to look after yourself and your family as you focus on cleanup and repair. j \ Photos; Houston Chronicle ~ c_ 50Pical Storm Allison stands as the most. de\ias ting tropical storm in U.S. History, causing 'f!J!JJJ imately $5 billion in damages. Allison caused unprecedentedflooding and taught us that all tropical cyclones, regardless of wind speeds, can be killers. State and local officials worked tirelessly to help those affected by Allison. It never ceases to amaze me how the people of greater Houston came together. Joe M. Allbaugh Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency Allison reinforced the fact that everyone needs flood insurance. Due to the intense rainfall, many areasjloodedfrom water simply trying to get to the channels - areas not shown in the mapped floodplain. Mike Talbott, P.E, Director, Harris County Flood Control District I am deeply affected by the unpleasant memories and the inconvenience associated with the disruption of life s routine. It would not be prudent to think it will never happen again. Like so many other people, our lives have just returned to a semblance of normalcy. W. David High Greens Bayou Watershed Resident Any time you have rainfall rates of four to six inches per hour, or more - and that continues for several hours - no drainage system that I know of in the world is going to handle the kind of jlooding that results. Also, when you have rainfall rates like that. then flooding is not confined to jloodplains. Allison taught us that a whole lot of us should've hadjlood insurance that didn't. Dr. Neil Frank Chief Meteorologist, KHOU.TV 11 I e. There are several ways to categorize storms: the strongest winds, lowest pressure, highest storm surge, largest rainfall, number of associated tornadoes, total dollar damage and loss of life. What really counts to me is the impact on people. The National Hurricane Center counted 41 direct deaths associated nationwide with Allison, and over $5 billion in damages. Allison will be remembered most because of this large impact on thousands of people. Max Mayfield Director, National Hurricane Center The unusually heavy rains and flooding that occurred late at night between June 8th and 9th were really no fluke. The cooling effect of nighttime causes rain near the centers of these storms to intensify significantly. A look in the recent past shows our heaviest jloods have occurred during the night. Bill Read Meteorologist In Charge, Houston/Galveston National Weather Service On the night of June the 8th in the Texas Medical Center, more civilian damage was done in one day than has ever occurred in the history of America before 9-11. Richard E. Wainerdi, PhD President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Texas Medical Center A year later, we are still rebuilding houses that were damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Allison. It s a lot of business for single job comes with a sad sto folks lost everything. Tracy Thompson General Contractor ".-'-:,:,~' ....'\ ..~..:' " " ~ .... .,.... . 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TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW Next. Ord. 2003.2639 Next Res. 2003-18 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - MAYOR NORMAN MALONE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATION - CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - DOUG KNEUPPER 5. RECEIVE REPORT ON CITY OF LA PORTE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN - S, Barr - 15 Minutes 6. RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON USING A PROPERTY VALUATION RATIO TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR FIRE PROTECTION TO OUTSIDE AGENCIES - J. Sease -15 Minutes 7. RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION ON UPDATED COUNCI~ PROCEDURE ORDINANCE - M. Gillett - 20 Minutes 8. RECEIVE PRE-BUDGET INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE EIGHT - MONTH PERIOD ENDING MAY 31,2003 - C. Alexander-15 Minutes 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle CHAMBER HAMBURGER COOKOUT - DUPONT RECREATION CENTER - JUNE 19TH - 6:30 PM HGAC WORKSHOP MEETING - HOUSTON WESTC ;ASE HIL TONfTOWERS - JUNE 26TH 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE - JULY 3RD - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CITY OF LA PORTE JULY 4TH PARADE AND FIREWORKS 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS 11. EXECUTIYE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW. CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086. TEXAS GOVEHNMENT CODE. (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) . . 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - CITY MANAGER EVALUATION 12. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 551,086 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing, Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). THIS FACIUTY HAS DISABIUTY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281..471. 5020 OR TOO UNE 281471.5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. . Approved: Martha A. Gillett, TRMC City Secl8tary Posted: . . e . RE UEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Aoorooriation Requested By: urce of Funds: Department: Park. & RecRatioa Account Number: Re ort: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: BicyclelPedestrian Trail Implementation Plan Amount Requested: N/A Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In the FY 2001-2002 budget, City Council approved funding for development of a Bicycle Pedestrian Trail Implementation Plan for the City of La Porte. The Plan is to provide a strategy for setting up pedestrian and bicycle trails throughout the City of La Porte, as outlined in the recently approved Park Master Plan. HaItI and Associates, has completed work on the Plan and Mr. Chip Perry will present a report outlining the highlights for Council and answer Council questions. In the telephone survey portion of the Park Master Plan Needs Assessment, 87% of La Porte respondents were in favor of development of a trail system for La Porte. Completion of this Implementation Plan will give the City the blueprint it needs to begin installing the pedestrian and bicycle trail system that was envisioned in the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Park Master Plan, for use by the citizens of La Porte. Action Required bv Council: Receive report on the City of La Porte Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Implementation Plan. (0- /0 /0 '3 Date . . e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 16.2003 Requested By: J. L. Sease #- /. Department: Emer2encv Services Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Power Point Presentation Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City has numerous contracts to provide emergency services to other cities and private organizations. Presently the fees for these contracts are all based on a per population charge. This method does and should continue to work well with EMS, Dispatch, and Jail services. However using this method for Fire Suppression services will not produce an equitable fee to all users. While life safety is always paramount, on a daily basis the Fire Department is normally protecting property and is judged on that performance by the State and the Insurance Industry. We would like for the City Council to consider using a property valuation ratio to establish charges for fire protection to outside agencies. . Action Required bv Council: Receive report and provide Staff with direction on the use of property valuations in calculating fees for fire protection services. 6 -IO--()3 De Date e' City of La Porte with Fire Service Contracts other Agencies - e e Present Contracts · Morgan's Point - Fire, EMS, Dispatch & Jail · PoR Barbour's Cut - EMS & Secondary Fire · Shoreacres - Fire (Presently no charge) · Association of Bayport Companies - EMS · Contracts all based on a Population Formula - Contract Expiration · All contracts end September 30th this year - Except Shoreacres · Shoreacres expires December 31 st · Shoreacres can request 5 year extension e e' e Methods of Setting Fees · Initially Council preferred population method · Weare still using · Population works for EMS and J ail/Dispatch · We are dealing with people · Fire Protection works better with property valuations Fire Service Fee Charges fees shown are based on current budget figures and will change depending on the final budget in September All e - Agency (Census) Fee by Census Fee by Valuation Morgan's Point $23,687 $52,002 (310) Shoreacres $114,157 $109,238 (1494) PoH Barbours Cut $22,860 Valuations not (2286) estimate available Secondary Protection Contract Items to Consider is starting to grow commercially s Point Warehousing under construction large Morgan' -New . - not be charged under population method) assessed (will - Present Commercial sites in MP are not using the population method - Staffhas considered phasing the fee increase to MP to prevent a large budget increase in a single year -- - EOTT facility in MP is not included in the fee calculations, since they have a internal Fire Team and will use CIMA for large fires - - Direction for the Future Staff is asking that City Council consider changing to the Property Valuation method for setting fees for Fire Protection Contracts where applicable. . e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested June 1.6 2 Requested By: Appropriation Source of Funds: Department: Cit)' Sec:retar3"i Offic:e Account Number: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Bl,ldgeted: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Draft Final Version Ordinance Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Ordinance 1435 establishing organization and procedures for City Council Meetings was adopted by City Council on February 4, 1985 and was amended on April 29, 1985. It has not been amended since that date. The City Attorney and I have been working on revisions to provide clarification and understanding of the intent of the ordinance. In addition, recommended changes to the ordinance reflect current practices and compliance with the Open Meetings Act. The items underlined in the ordinance reflect the changes being recommended. Action Required bv Council: Receive report from City Secretary on updating Council Procedure Ordinance and provide direction. d0 ft; --I /J-IJ 3 Date e MEMORANDUM e uJt~ ~.I~ Rt=CI:""I:Q MAY 2 7 2003 CITy See OFF~e:AR"'8 DATE: May 27, 2003 TO: Martha Gillett, City Secretary FROM: Knox W. Askins City Attorney RE: Council Procedure Ordinance Dear Martha: Per our discussion on May 22, redlined version, and also final Ordinance. 2003, I version, enclose second draft of Council Procedure Yours very truly, ~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA: sw e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1-201. Regular Meetings. (A) Time. The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday of each month, at 6:000 'clock p.m.; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (B) Time. The City Council shall hold special or workshop meetings, if necessary, on the third Monday of each month, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., or at such other date and time as may be determined under Section 1-202 Special Meetings, hereof; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any special or workshop meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meetings shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (C) Place. A II regular, special, and workshop meetings 0 f the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, unless otherwise directed by City Council, or required by law. Section 1-202. Special Meetings. The Mayor on his own motion or at the request of the City Manager shall call special meetings of the City Council whenever in their opinion the public business may require it, or at the express written request of any three (3) members of the City Council. Such written reQuest shall be filed with the City Secretarv. and shall contain the aaenda item reQuested for the special meetina. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice thereof shall be delivered to each member of the Council, or, if written notice cannot be timely delivered, telephone notice shall be given, stating the date and hour of the meeting and the purpose for which such meeting is called. Section 1-203. Agenda. The Mavor. the City Manaaer. or the City Attornev. or any three (3) members of the City Council bv written reQuest. may place an item on a City Council aaenda. The written reQuest bv three (3) members of City Council shall be filed with the City Secretarv. and shall contain the aaenda item reQuested. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents, 0 r other matters to be submitted to the Council shall, at least seven (7) days prior to each Council meeting, be delivered to the City Secretary, whereupon the City Secretary shall immediately arrange a list of such matters according to the Order of Business and furnish each member of the Council, the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney with a copy of the same SECOND DRAFT/05.27.03/REDLlNED VERSION e e prior to the Council meeting and as far in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. None of the foregoing matters shall be presented to the Council by the administrative officials except those of an urgent nature, and the same, when so presented, shall have the written approval of the City Manager before presentation. Section 1-204. The Presiding Officer--Duties. The presiding officer of the Council shall be the Mayor. The Presiding Officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all regular and special meetings of the Council. He shall state every question coming before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects and decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the Council, in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. He shall be entitled to vote on all questions. He shall sign all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council during his presence. In the event of the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem shall sign ordinances or resolutions as then adopted. Section 1-20S.Call to Order--Presiding Officer. The Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro Tem, shall take the chair precisely at the hour appointed for the meeting, and shall immediately call the Council to order. In the absence of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Secretary, or his or her Assistant, shall call the Council to order, whereupon a temporary chairman shall be elected by members of the Council present. Upon arrival of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the temporary chairman shall immediately relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the business immediately before the Council. Section 1-206. Roll Call. Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the City Secretary, or his or her deputy shall note in the minutes, the names of those present. Late arrivals or departures of Council members shall be noted by the Presiding Officer, and recorded by the City Secretary in the minutes. Section 1-207. Quorum. A majority of all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Council. In the absence of a quorum, the Presiding Officer shall, at the reauest instanoe of any three (3) members present, compel the attendance of absent members. Section 1-208. Order of Business. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. Promptly at the hour set by law on the day of each regular meeting as posted as reauired by law, the members of the Council, the City Secretary, the City Attorney, the Mayor, and the City Manager, shall take their regular stations in the Council Chambers, and the business of the Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order: 1. Invocation and Pledae of Alleaiance. 2. Proclamations and Presentations. 3. Consent Aaenda. (Any member of the Council may remove any item from the Consent Aaenda for discussion.) These items are typically routine in nature, 2 e e a. Approval of minutes of previous meetina. b. Purchases. Contracts. or Transactions. 4. Petitions. remonstrances. communications. and citizens and taxpayers wishina to address the Council. 5. Public Hearinas. 6 New Business: a. Introduction and adoption of resolutions and ordinances. b. Receive reports and recommendations from City staff. c. Report of Officers-Boards-Committees. 7. Previously tabled items. 8. Executive Session. 9. Workshop Items. 11. Administrative Reports. 12, Council Comments. 13. Adiournment. Section 1-209. Reading of Minutes. Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member of the Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if the City Secretary has previously furnished each member with a copy thereof. Section 1-210. Rules of Debate. (A) Presidina Officer May Debate and Vote. Etc. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilperson by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer. (B) Gettina the Floor-Improper References to be Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall address the Chair, and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. (C) Interruptions. A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed. (D) Privileae of Closina Debate, The Councilperson moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate. (E) Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made only on the day such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or 3 e e .. adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made at any time and have precedence over all other motions or while a member has the floor; it shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any member of the Council from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the Council. (F) Remarks of Councilperson--When Entered in Minutes. A Councilperson may request, through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes. (G) Svnopsis of Debate--When Entered in Minutes. The City Secretary may be directed by the Presiding Officer, with consent of the Council, to enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming regularly before the Council. Section 1-211. Addressing the Council. The City Secretary shall provide cards at the rear of the Council Chambers, where any taxpayer or resident, or his authorized representative, may sign his name, address, and indicate the subject or agenda item on which he wishes to speak, not later that five (5) minutes before the meeting time, requesting to be heard by City Council. (A) Written Communications. Interested parties or their authorized representatives may address the Council by written communications in regard to matters then under discussion. (B) Oral Communications. Taxpayers or residents of the City, or their authorized legal representatives, may address the Council by oral communications on any matter concerning the City's business, or any matter over which the Council has control, as follows: 1. If the item is not on the City Council aaenda, provided, that any such person shall notify the City Secretary by 12:00 o'clock noon the date at least seven (7) days in advance of their desire to speak in order that the same may appear on the agenda of tAe City Council~,:, 2. If the item is on the City Council aaenda. any such personaf shall sian a form prior to the beainnina of the meetina, which shall be placed on the table at the rear of the City Council Chambers, reauestina to speak on the p'Qsted.aaendadtem, -" ,-. Oral Communication to Council shall be in the manner provided in Section 1.212 hereof. 4 , f "1; ~I~" . I : l ;:.' .~ . .~ ,r ., ~.".. ," .~ J . e Section 1-212. Manner of Addressing Council--Time Limit. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the podium, shall give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit his address to five (5) minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Presiding Officer. Any such Question shall be referred by City Council to the City Manaaer. for further handlina. Section 1-213. Addressing the Council After Motion Made. After a motion is made by the Council, no person shall address the Council without first securing the permission of the Council so to do. Section 1-214. Silence Constitutes Affirmative Vote. Unless a member of the Council states that he is not voting, his silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. Section 1-215. Decorum. (A) By Council Members. While the Council is in session, the members must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the Council nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Council or its Presiding Officer, except as otherwise herein provided. (B) By Persons. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Presiding Officer, barred from further audience before the Council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the Council. Section 1-216. Enforcement of Decorum. The Chief of Police, or such member or members of the Police Department as he may designate, shall be Sergeant- at-Arms of the Council meetings. He, or they, shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Upon instructions of the Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms, or any of them present, to place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting under arrest, and cause him to be prosecuted under the provisions of this Code, the complaint to be signed by the Presiding Officer. Section 1-217. Persons Authorized to be at Tables. No person, except City off~cials, their representatives, and newspaper reporteFs, shall be permitted to be at the two tables in front of the Council table, without the express consent of the Council. 5 i. e e Section 1-218. Special Committees. appointed by majority vote of the Council. All special committees shall be Section 1-219. Members May File Protests Against Council Action. Any member shall have the right to have the reasons for his dissent from, or protest against, any action of the Council entered on the minutes. Section 1-220. Claims Against City. No account or other demand against the City shall be allowed until the same has been considered and reported upon by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Section 1-221. Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Contracts. (A) Preoaration of Ordinances.AII ordinances shall be aooroved prepared by the City Attorney. No ordinance shall be prepared for presentation to the Council unless ordered by three (3) members of the Council, or requested by the City Manager, or prepared by the City Attorney on his own initiative, in consultation with the City Manager. (8) Prior Aooroval bv Administrative Staff. All ordinances, resolutions and contract documents shall, before presentation to the Council, have been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney or his authorized representative, and shall have been examined and approved for administration by the City Manager or his authorized representative, where there are substantive matters of administration involved. (C) Introducina for Passaae or Aooroval. (1) Ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council must be introduced and sponsored by a member of the Council, except that the City Manager or City Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects to the Council, and any Councilperson may assume sponsorship thereof by moving that such ordinances, resolutions, matters or subjects be adopted; otherwise, they shall not be considered. (2) An ordinance may have final passage on the same day on which it was introduced. (3) No ordinance shall relate to more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no ordinance, or section thereof, shall be amended or repealed unless the new ordinance contains the title of the ordinance or section amended or repealed, and when practical all ordinances shall be introduced as amendments to existing ordinances or sections thereof. 6 e e (4) Any resolution providing for the appropriation of money shall designate the particular fund from which the appropriation is to be made. Section 1-222. Reports and Resolutions to be Filed with the City Secretary. All reports and resolutions shall be filed with the City Secretary and entered on the minutes. Section 1-223. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Section 1-224. Executive Sessions. Every regular, special or called meeting or session of City Council shall be open to the public. No closed or executive meeting or session of City Council for any of the purposes for which closed or executive meetings or sessions are authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, shall be held unless City Council has first been convened in open meeting or session for which lawful notice has been given and during which meeting or session the Presiding Officer has publicly announced that a closed or executive meeting or session will be held and identified the section or sections of said Act authorizing the holding of such closed or executive session. No final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed meeting shall be made except in a meeting which is open to the public and in compliance with the notice provisions of the Act. Section 1-225. Open Meetings Law Notice. 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 1-226. Repeal. Ordinance No. 1435 and Ordinance No. 1435-A are repealed as of the effective date hereof. Section 1-227. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this _ day of CITY OF LA PORTE ,2003. By: Norman L. Malone Mayor 7 ATTEST: e Martha A. Gillett City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins City Attorney e 8 e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1-201. Regular Meetings. (A) Time. The City Council shall hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday 0 f each month, at 6:00 0 'clock p.m.; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any regular meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meeting shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (B) Time. The City Council shall hold special or workshop meetings, if necessary, on the third Monday of each month, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., or at such other date and time as may be determined under Section 1-202 Special Meetings, hereof; provided, however, that when the day fixed for any special or workshop meeting of the Council falls upon a day designated by law as a legal or national holiday, such meetings shall be held on such other date as determined by City Council. (C) Place. All regular, special, and workshop meetings of the City Council shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, unless otherwise directed by City Council, or required by law. Section 1-202. Special Meetings. The Mayor on his own motion or at the request of the City Manager shall call special meetings of the City Council whenever in their opinion the public business may require it, or at the express written request of any three (3) members of the City Council. Such written request shall be filed with the City Secretary, and shall contain the agenda item requested for the special meeting. Whenever a special meeting shall be called, written notice thereof shall be delivered to each member of the Council, or, if written notice cannot be timely delivered, telephone notice shall be given, stating the date and hour of the meeting and the purpose for which such meeting is called. Section 1-203. Agenda. The Mayor, the City Manager, or the City Attorney, or any three (3) members of the City Council by written request, may place an item on a City Council agenda. The written request by three (3) members of City Council shall be filed with the City Secretary, and shall contain the agenda item requested. All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents, 0 r other matters to be submitted to the Council shall, at least seven (7) days prior to each Council meeting, be delivered to the City Secretary, whereupon the City Secretary shall immediately arrange a list of such matters according to the Order of Business and furnish each member of the Council, the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Attorney with a copy of the same . e prior to the Council meeting and as far in advance of the meeting as time for preparation will permit. None of the foregoing matters shall be presented to the Council by the administrative officials except those of an urgent nature, and the same, when so presented, shall have the written approval of the City Manager before presentation. Section 1-204. The Presiding Officer--Duties. The presiding officer of the Council shall be the Mayor. The Presiding Officer shall preserve strict order and decorum at all regular and special meetings of the Council. He shall state every question coming before the Council, announce the decision of the Council on all subjects and decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the Council, in which event a majority vote of the Council shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. He shall be entitled to vote on all questions. He shall sign all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the Council during his presence. In the event of the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tem shall sign ordinances or resolutions as then adopted. Section 1-205.Call to Order--Presiding Officer. The Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro Tem, shall take the chair precisely at the hour appointed for the meeting, and shall immediately call the Council to order. In the absence of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the City Secretary, or his or her Assistant, shall call the Council to order, whereupon a temporary chairman shall be elected by members of the Council present. Upon arrival of the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tem, the temporary chairman shall immediately relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the business immediately before the Council. Section 1-206. Roll Call. Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the City Secretary, or his or her deputy shall note in the minutes, the names of those present. Late arrivals or departures of Council members shall be noted by the Presiding Officer, and recorded by the City Secretary in the minutes. Section 1-207. Quorum. A majority of all the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Council. In the absence of a quorum, the Presiding Officer shall, at the request of any three (3) members present, compel the attendance of absent members. Section 1-208. Order of Business. All meetings of the Council shall be open to the public, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Law. Promptly at the hour set by law on the day of each regular meeting as posted as required by law, the members of the Council, the City Secretary, the City Attorney, the Mayor, and the City Manager, shall take their regular stations in the Council Chambers, and the business of the Council shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order: 1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Proclamations and Presentations. 3. Consent Agenda. (Any member of the Council may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.) These items are typically routine in nature. a. Approval of minutes of previous meeting. 2 e e b. Purchases, Contracts, or Transactions. 4. Petitions, remonstrances, communications, and citizens and taxpayers wishing to address the Council. 5. Public Hearings. 6 New Business: a. Introduction and adoption of resolutions and ordinances. b. Receive reports and recommendations from City staff. c. Report of Officers-Boards-Committees. 7. Previously tabled items. 8. Executive Session. 9. Workshop Items. 11. Administrative Reports. 12. Council Comments. 13. Adjournment. Section 1-209. Reading of Minutes. Unless a reading of the minutes of a Council meeting is requested by a member of the Council, such minutes may be approved without reading if the City Secretary has previously furnished each member with a copy thereof. ~ Section 1-210. Rules of Debate. (A) Presidina Officer May Debate and Vote. Etc. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Councilperson by reason of his acting as the Presiding Officer. (B) Gettina the Floor-Improper References to be Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall address the Chair, and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language. (C) Interruptions. A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed. (D) Privileae of Closina Debate. The Councilperson moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate. (E) Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made only on the day such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made 3 e e at any time and have precedence over all other motions or while a member has the floor; it shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any member of the Council from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the Council. (F) Remarks of Councilperson--When Entered in Minutes. A Councilperson may request, through the Presiding Officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes. (G) Synopsis of Debate--When Entered in Minutes. The City Secretary may be directed by the Presiding Officer, with consent of the Council, to enter in the minutes a synopsis of the discussion on any question coming regularly before the Council. Section 1-211. Addressing the Council. The City Secretary shall provide cards at the rear of the Council Chambers, where any taxpayer or resident, or his authorized representative, may sign his name, address, and indicate the agenda item on which he wishes to speak, not later that five (5) minutes before the meeting time, requesting to be heard by City Council. (A) Written Communications. Interested parties or their authorized representatives may address the Council by written communications in regard to matters then under discussion. (B) Oral Communications. Taxpayers or residents of the City, or their authorized legal representatives, may address the Council by oral communications on any matter concerning the City's business, or any matter over which the Council has control, as follows: 1. If the item is not on the City Council agenda, any such person shall notify the City Secretary by 12:00 o'clock noon the date at least seven (7) days in advance of their desire to speak in order that the same may appear on the agenda of City Council; 2. If the item is on the City Council agenda, any such personal shall sign a form prior to the beginning of the meeting, which shall be placed on the table at the rear of the City Council Chambers, requesting to speak on the posted agenda item. Oral Communication to Council shall be in the manner provided in Section 1.212 hereof. Section 1-212. Manner of Addressing Council-- Time Limit. Each person addressing the Council shall step up to the podium, shall give his name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records, and unless further time is granted by the Council, shall limit his address to five (5) minutes, All remarks shall be addressed to the 4 e e Council as a body and not to any member thereof. No person, other than the Council and the person having the floor, shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Council, without the permission of the Presiding Officer. No question shall be asked a Councilperson except through the Presiding Officer. Any such question shall be referred by City Council to the City Manager, for further handling. Section 1-213. Addressing the Council After Motion Made. After a motion is made by the Council, no person shall address the Council without first securing the permission of the Council so to do. Section 1-214. Silence Constitutes Affirmative Vote. Unless a member of the Council states that he is not voting, his silence shall be recorded as an affirmative vote. Section 1-215. Decorum. (A) Bv Council Members. While the Council is in session, the members must preserve order and decorum, and a member shall neither, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the Council nor disturb any member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Councilor its Presiding Officer, except as otherwise herein provided. (B) Bv Persons. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks or who shall become boisterous while addressing the Council shall be forthwith, by the Presiding Officer, barred from further audience before the Council, unless permission to continue be granted by a majority vote of the Council. Section 1-216. Enforcement of Decorum. The Chief of Police, or such member or members of the Police Department as he may designate, shall be Sergeant- at-Arms of the Council meetings. He, or they, shall carry out all orders and instructions given by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum at the Council meeting. Upon instructions of the Presiding Officer, it shall be the duty of the Sergeant-at-Arms, or any of them present, to place any person who violates the order and decorum of the meeting under arrest, and cause him to be prosecuted under the provisions of this Code, the complaint to be signed by the Presiding Officer. Section 1-217. Persons Authorized to be at Tables. No person shall be permitted to be at the two tables in front of the Council table, without the express consent of the Council. Section 1-218. Special Committees. appointed by majority vote of the Council. Section 1-219. Members May File Protests Against Council Action. Any member shall have the right to have the reasons for his dissent from, or protest against, any action of the Council entered on the minutes. All special committees shall be 5 e e Section 1-220. Claims Against City. No account or other demand against the City shall be allowed until the same has been considered and reported upon by the City Manager and the City Attorney. Section 1-221. Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions and Contracts. (A) Preparation of Ordinances.AII ordinances shall be approved by the City Attorney. No ordinance shall be prepared for presentation to the Council unless ordered by three (3) members of the Council, or requested by the City Manager, or prepared by the City Attorney on his own initiative, in consultation with the City Manager. (B) Prior Approval bv Administrative Staff. All ordinances, resolutions and contract documents shall, before presentation to the Council, have been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney or his authorized representative, and shall have been examined and approved for administration by the City Manager or his authorized representative, where there are substantive matters of administration involved. (C) Introducina for Passaae or Approval. (1) Ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects requiring action by the Council must be introduced and sponsored by a member of the Council, except that the City Manager or City Attorney may present ordinances, resolutions, and other matters or subjects to the Council, and any Councilperson may assume sponsorship thereof by moving that such ordinances, resolutions, matters or subjects be adopted; otherwise, they shall not be considered. (2) An ordinance may have final passage on the same day on which it was introduced. (3) No ordinance shall relate to more than one subject, which shall be clearly expressed in its title, and no ordinance, or section thereof, shall be amended or repealed unless the new ordinance contains the title of the ordinance or section amended or repealed, and when practical all ordinances shall be introduced as amendments to existing ordinances or sections thereof. (4) Any resolution providing for the appropriation of money shall designate the particular fund from which the appropriation is to be made. 6 e e Section 1-222. Reports and Resolutions to be Filed with the City Secretary. All reports and resolutions shall be filed with the City Secretary and entered on the minutes. Section 1-223. Adjournment. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order and decided without debate. Section 1-224. Executive Sessions. Every regular, special or called meeting or session of City Council shall be open to the public. No closed or executive meeting or session of City Council for any of the purposes for which closed or executive meetings or sessions are authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, shall be held unless City Council has first been convened in open meeting or session for which lawful notice has been given and during which meeting or session the Presiding Officer has publicly announced that a closed or executive meeting or session will be held and identified the section or sections of said Act authorizing the holding of such closed or executive session. No final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed meeting shall be made except in a meeting which is open to the public and in compliance with the notice provisions of the Act. Section 1-225. Open Meetings l:-aw Notice. 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 1-226. Repeal. Ordinance No. 1435 and Ordinance No. 1435-A are repealed as of the effective date hereof. Section 1-227. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED, this _ day of ,2003. CITY OF LA PORTE By: Norman L. Malone, Mayor 7 ATTEST: e Martha A. Gillett, City Secretary APPROVED: ~tJ/ Knox W. Askins, City Attorney e 8 e e e e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 16 2003 Appropriation Requested By: Cynthia Alexander, Director of Financ Source of Funds: Department: FINANCE Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Receive pre-budget information and Financial Report for the eight-month period ending May 31, 2003. Recommendation Action Required bv Council: &,,(~-!)3 Date . ~ e e Report of Revenues for Operating Funds Monthly Report As of JlIay 31, 2003 I Percent Collected I Category Budget Actual Budget Actual Current Prior 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 Year Year General Fund: General Property Taxes $ 8,317,770 $ 8,464,220 $ 8,345,350 $ 8,579,479 103 102 Franchise Taxes 1,645,000 1,328,591 1,735,000 868,927 50 81 Sales Tax 1,775,000 1,322,004 1,800,000 1,225,016 68 74 Industrial Payments 6,431,250 6,694,352 7,439,337 7,084,697 95 104 Other Taxes 44,000 31,135 43,000 29,447 68 71 License & Permits 298,375 131,210 194,950 138,118 71 44 Fines & Forfeits 465,000 411,715 563,000 441,936 78 89 Charges for Services 1,727,650 1,147,795 1,740,400 . 1,245,708 72 66 Parks & Recreation 209,500 40,427 196,300 49,174 25 19 Recreation & Fitness Center 219,500 159,334 223,000 165,873 74 73 Intergovernmental 305,000 154,493 401,424 168,550 42 51 Miscellaneous 30,000 106,746 34,902 77,080 221 356 Operating Transfers 250,000 166,667 1,300,821 867,214 67 67 Interest Income 600,000 232,903 366,970 167,272 46 39 Total General Fund Revenues 22,318,045 20,391,592 24,384,454 21,108,491 87 91 UtiUly Fund: Water Revenue 3,186,979 1,771,794 2,741,237 1,995,200 73 56 Wastewater Revenue 2,394,778 1,339,705 2,040,086 1,553,626 76 56 Operating Transfers 0 0 Interest Income 180,000 59,317 92,560 19,455 21 33 Other 5,000 3,050 4,500 3,050 68 61 Total Utility Fund Revenues 5,766,757 3,173,866 4,878,383 3,571,331 73 55 Sylvan Beach Fund: 206,067 96,982 194,220 119,012 61 47 AIrport Fund: 23,675 28,820 42,238 23,075 55 122 Water Authority Fund: 1,013,231 397,419 1,224,709 565,673 46 39 Golf Course Fund: 1,251,204 732,281 1,152,200 675,112 59 59 Total All Operating Revenues $ 30,578,979 $ 24,820,960 $31,876,204 $26,062,694 82 81 Repo. Expenditures for Operating ~ Operating Divisions Grouped by Department Monthly Report As of May 31, 2003 I Percent Spent Category Budget Actual Budget Actual Current Prior 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 Year Year FIRE Fire Prevention $ 214,214 $ 134,095 $ 224,857 $ 122,703 55 63 Fire Suppression 1,584,665 1,024,670 1,807,297 1,014,558 56 65 Emergency Management 81,594 36,999 94,533 39,360 42 45 Emergency Medical Services 1,246,554 871,655 1,359,999 911,569 67 70 Total Fire 3,127,027 2,067,419 3,486,686 2,088,190 60 66 POLICE Police Administration 635,802 407,863 659,985 424,190 64 64 Police Patrol 3,853,647 2,553,730 4,040,804 2,668,817 66 66 Criminal Investigation 1,390,987 926,055 1,583,786 1,037,170 65 67 ID & Records 0 0 Support Services 975,279 639,198 1,039,939 630,321 61 66 Total Police 6,855,715 4,526,846 7,324,514 4,760,498 65 66 ADMINISTRATION Administration 515,866 314,868 531,043 340,934 64 61 Municipal Court 444,884 286,172 484,388 316,423 65 64 City Secretary 283,222 173,652 311,374 191,242 61 61 Legal 208,742 114,010 209,742 106,948 51 55 City Council 90,355 69,155 95,436 54,912 58 77 Total Administration 1,543,069 957,857 1,631,983 1,010,459 62 62 Administrative Services Human Resources 287,934 153,642 297,701 161,519 54 53 Purchasing 235,466 149,795 249,333 158,146 63 64 Management Info Services 300,137 193,264 339,996 204,480 60 64 Total Administrative Services 823,537 496,701 887,030 524,145 59 60 FINANCE Accounting 689,236 468,619 732,736 458,674 63 68 Cash Management 0 0 Tax 305,563 191,377 315,184 200,048 63 63 Non-Dept - General Fund 1,517,600 644,912 2,443,600 1,324,250 54 42 Utility Billing 578,354 351,705 607,621 393,789 65 61 Non-Dept - Utility Fund 3,371,192 1,707,026 3,289,576 1,874,748 57 51 Total Finance 6,461,945 3,363,639 7,388,717 4,251,509 58 52 RepoA Expenditures for Operating ~ Operating Divisions Grouped by Department Monthly Report As of May 31, 2003 I Percent Spent Category Budget Actual Budget Actual Current Prior 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 2002-03 Year Year PARKS AND RECREATION Parks Maintenance 1,601,898 987,124 1,709,773 1,057,004 62 62 Recreation 729,444 371,503 814,394 386,862 48 51 Special Services 490,091 313,620 534,413 333,397 62 64 Sylvan Beach Pavilion 206,067 116,560 216,199 112,471 52 57 Administration 419,310 287,368 469,589 295,851 63 69 Total Parks and Recreation 3,446,810 2,076,175 3,744,368 2,185,585 58 60 PLANNING 8& ENGINEERING Planning & Engineering 663,451 431,169 749,918 467,973 62 65 Inspection 573,381 361,003 635,540 349,362 55 63 Total Planning & Engineering 1,236,832 792,172 1,385,458 817,335 59 64 PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Administration 369,570 224,857 382,342 239,283 63 61 Streets 2,065,543 1,328,315 2,253,216 1,413,756 63 64 Residential Solidwaste 1,866,164 1,256,354 1,875,126 1,138,867 61 67 Commercial Solidwaste 25,000 8,497 15,000 9,852 66 34 LaPorte Area Water Authority 1,013,231 564,036 1,115,731 614,762 55 56 Airport 23,675 19,304 51,673 13,840 27 82 Water Production 470,061 285,518 487,319 297,490 61 61 Water Distribution 661,999 423,183 696,897 431,352 62 64 Wastewater Collection 797,269 512,060 787,612 471,833 60 64 Wastewater Treatment 854,264 498,574 884,810 527,032 60 58 Total Public Works 8,146,776 5,120,698 8,549,726 5,158,067 60 63 Golf Course: Golf Course Club House 510,454 259,640 421,252 242,421 58 51 Golf Course Maintenance 740,750 459,338 774,854 463,200 60 62 Total Golf Course 1,251,204 718,978 1,196,106 705,621 59 57 Total All Operationg Expenses $ 32,892,915 $ 20,120,485 $ 35,594,588 $ 21,501,409 60 61 " e e General Property Taxes - General Fund (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $91,860 $119,670 30.27% $91,860 $119,670 30.27% November 287,664 225,578 -21.58% 379,524 345,249 -9.03% December 2,678,791 2,395,108 -10.59% 3,058,314 2,740,356 -10.40% January 4,292,945 4,123,313 -3.95% 7,351,259 6,863,670 -6.63% February 746,932 1,426,090 90.93% 8,098,191 8,289,759 2.37% March 229,506 123,337 -46.26% 8,327,697 8,413,096 1.03% April 82,323 89,499 8.72% 8,410,020 8,502,595 1.10% May 54,201 76,884 41.85% 8,464,220 8,579,479 1.36% June 100,261 8,564,482 July 82,040 8,646,522 August 47,144 8,693,666 September 27,889 8,721 ,555 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Property Tax Collections 10,000,000 9,000,000 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 o Oct Nav Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1-+-2001-02 -2002-031 e e General Property Taxes - All Funds (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $113,822 $148,042 30.06% $113,822 $148,042 30.06% November 355,446 279,044 -21.49% 469,268 427,086 -8.99% December 3,308,132 2,957,810 -10.59% 3,777,400 3,384,896 -10.39% January 5,302,716 5,092,904 -3.96% 9,080,116 8,477,800 -6.63% February 922,477 1 ,762,668 91.08% 10,002,593 10,240,468 2.38% March 285,724 152,598 -46.59% 10,288,317 10,393,066 1.02% April 101,859 112,543 10.49% 10,390,176 10,505,609 1.11% May 67,339 95,145 41.29% 10,457,515 10,600,754 1.37% June 124,404 10,581,919 July 102,661 10,684,580 August 58,848 10,743,428 September 34,911 10,778,339 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Property Tax Collections 12,000,000 8,000,000 10,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 o Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1-.-2001-02 -2002-031 e e Monthly Sales Tax Collections (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $161,256 $140,353 -12.96% $ 161,256 $140,353 -12.96% November 199,065 161,288 -18.98% 360,321 301,641 -16.29% December 151,814 141,499 -6.79% 512,135 443,140 -13.47% January 129,213 121,785 -5.75% 641 ,348 564,925 -11.92% February 208,945 223,348 6.89% 850,293 788,273 -7.29% March 142,690 140,096 -1.82% 992,983 928,369 -6.51 % April 120,027 122,575 2.12% 1,113,010 1,050,944 -5.58% May 208,994 174,071 -16.71% 1,322,004 1,225,015 -7.34% June 130,261 1,452,265 July 125,781 1,578,046 August 210,095 1,788,141 September 178,799 1,966,940 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Monthly Sales Tax Collections 2,500,000 500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 o FY 01-02 FY D2-03 By Quarter 1[]1st []2nd []3rd []4th I ". " - e Industrial Payments - General Fund (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $0 $122,773 100.00% $0 $122,773 100.00% November 176,321 163,193 -7.45% 176,321 285,966 62.19% December 5,961,034 6,532,999 9.60% 6,137,355 6,818,966 11.11% January 148,112 404,095 172.83% 6.285,467 7,223,060 14.92% February 502,363 43,296 -91.38% 6.787,830 7,266,356 7.05% March (111.502) (181,659) 62.92% 6,676,328 7,084,697 6.12% April 18,024 0 -100,00% 6,694,351 7,084,697 5.83% May 0 0 0.00% 6,694,351 June 6,731 6,701,082 July 0 6,701,082 August 0 6,701,082 September 0 6,701,082 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Industrial Payment Collections 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 o _u_ -. -- .n ___ r ~ ~ , , Oct Nov Dee Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1-2001-02 -=--2002-031 . . Industrial Payments - All Funds (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $0 $122,773 100.00% $0 $122,773 100.00% November 176,321 163,193 -7.45% 176,321 285,966 62.18% December 6,837,799 6,532,999 -4.46% 7,014,120 6,818,965 -2.78% January 148,112 404,095 172.83% 7,162,232 7,223,060 0.85% February 502,363 43,296 -91.38% 7,664,595 7,266,356 -5.20% March (34,505) 0 -100.00% 7,630,090 7,266,356 -4.77% April 18,024 0 -100.00% 7,648,114 7,266,356 -4.99% May 0 7,648,114 June 10,267 7,658,381 July 0 7,658,381 August 0 7,658,381 September 0 7,658,381 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Industrial Payment Collections 9,000,000 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 o rr ~ , , , , Oct Nav Dee Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1-2001-02 ~2002-031 . . Charges for Services - General Fund (Fiscal Year) City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $108,586 $112,509 3.61% $108,586 $112,509 3.61% November 118,209 160,538 35.81 % 226,795 273,047 20.39% December 163,077 201,935 23.83% 389,872 474,982 21.83% JanuaIY 206,723 102,854 -50.25% 596,596 577,836 -3.14% FebruaIY 188,174 94,292 -49.89% 784,770 672,127 -14.35% March 164,912 168,937 2.44% 949,682 841,064 -11.44% April 102,378 82,848 -19.08% 1,052,059 923,912 -12.18% May 95,735 321,796 236.13% 1,147,795 1,245,708 8.53% June 120,200 1,267,994 July 116,010 1,384,004 August 145,711 1,529,715 September 76,877 1,606,591 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Charges for Services Collections 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 o Oct Nav Dee Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1--+-2001-02 _2002-031 . . Charges for Services - General Fund (Fiscal Yeatj City of La Porte Cumulative 2001-02 2002-03 Change Total Total Change 2001-02 2002-03 October $125,962 $133,361 5.87% $125,962 $133,361 5.87% November 141,317 179,229 26.83% 267,279 312,590 16.95% December 185,986 221,978 19.35% 453,265 534,568 17.94% January 240,297 136,686 -43.12% 693,562 671,254 -3.22% February 209,497 119,197 -43.10% 903,059 790,451 -12.47% March 189,216 197,798 4.54% 1,092,275 988,249 -9.52% April 130,162 109,272 -16.05% 1,222,437 1,097,521 -10.22% May 125,118 363,235 190.31% 1,347,555 1,460,756 8.40% June 199,447 1,547,002 July 196,745 1,743,747 August 181,531 1,925,278 September 183,461 2,108,739 Amounts Presented on Cash Basis Charges for Services Collections 2,500,000 500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 o Oct Nav Dee Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 1-+-2001-02 -2002-031 Pooled Funds Bond Funds Portfolio Yield 1.84" 1.23" Total Benchmark Yield. 1.47'Jl, 1.Q!W, 1.44" 1.2ll'l& Portfolio Performance for tile month of May 2003 WeightBd Average Maturity 7.38 months 1 day 8.09 months ~e pooled funds benchmark is based on the average monthly yield of a 2-year Traasury. The bond funds benchmark yield is based on the average monthly yield of a 3-month Treasury. The _I is based on weighlBd average monthly benchmark yields. General En1IIrprise IntIlmaJ Service Budget 366,970 222,450 101,flOO Total Yield Curve 3._ 3.~ 2._ 2._ t_ Uft t~ 3... .... I__M...~ Actual 187,272 45,929 43,492 897,020 25Il,ll93 t~ 1'1' 5yr Apt~ -.1I-May-031 Portfolio Earnings for montlls ended May 31, 2003 Percent 45.58" 20.65"" 40.42'" 38.lI3'!l. WAM - Pooled Funds M~ Pooled Funds Bond Funds Total I C Portfolio YleId . Benchmark YIeld.' 400,000 300.000 2DO.DOO 100.000 General Enterprise InlllmllI SeIYice II Budget .AcUI % of funds invested in: Securities & Pools Bank Depository Total" of funds invested Average for May 2OD3 2002 98.29'll> 98.10% 1.71'" 1.9O'll> 1oo.00'Il0 100.00'Il0 Operating Account Balance S857,m S137,883 . " , !J1{4 /9, itJOj . e e . STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF HARRIS )( CITY OF LA PORTE )( CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD MAY 19, 2003, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE ITEMS OF BUSINESS ACCORDING TO THE AGENDA LISTED BELOW Next. Ord. 2003-2635 Next Res. 2003-12 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION -. REV. WAYNE SPEARS - FAIRMONT PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION - KERRON CLEMENT DAY . 5. B. PROCLAMATION - WAYMONA SCOTT DAY PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL A, RECEIVE REPORT FROM COMMISSIONER JIMMY BURKE REGARDING PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY PROJECTS AND UPDATE B. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY'S PROPOSED PRE-CHECK GATE FACILITY - D. Kneupper C. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS C3 AND ICC REGARDING PUBLISHED BUILDING CODES - D. Wilmore D. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS FLAMINGO BAY APARTMENTS - J, Joerns E. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS REBUILDING OF LA PORTE POLICE FIRING RANGE - R. Reft F. RECEIVE REPORT AND DISCUSS AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE IN UNAUTHORIZED LOCATIONS AND PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON PARKING IN CITY RIGHT OF WAYS - R. Reft 6. ADJOURN SPECIAL CALLED WORKSHOP MEETING 7, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - D. Feazelle . MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY - MAY 26, 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 9, 2003 COUNCIL COMMENTS 8. e e . 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MATTERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - CITY MANAGER EVALUATION 551.072 - (LAND ACQUISITION) - MEET WITH PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR REGARDING LAND ACQUISITION FOR PARKS 10. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 11. ADJOURNMENT If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551,071 through 551.076, and 551,086 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: . Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Section 551,073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 551.074- For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing. Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551,076 - To consider deployment, or specifiC occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). THIS FACIUTY HAS DISABIUTY ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 4B HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471. 5020 OR TDD UNE 281471.5030 FOR FURTHER INFORM A TlON. . ~ed: fA/) M/~,af M8fth8~'1~if '~ City Secretary e - . . . . e . . . A e e . NO BACK-UP . . 'e e. . B . . e . REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM oda Date Requested: Mav 19. 2003 Aoorooriation Report: Resolution: _Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Requested By: Doul! Kneuooer f(;Crf Department: Planniol! Source of Funds: Account Number: Exhibits: Amount Requested: Staff memo to the Planning and Zoning Commission Aerial Map Budgeted Item: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In January, the Council approved a rezone of 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd from Business Industrial (BI) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The property owner, the Port of Houston Authority, seeks to construct a Pre- Check Terminal. The rezoning was Step #1 in a series of needed approvals that must occur prior to developing the facility. Step #2 involves obtaining approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council for a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP). As a part of Step #2, the Port discussed their construction plans at the Planning and Zoning Commission's April I?, 2003 meeting. After the presentation, the Port sought the Commission's guidance on issues regarding: landscaping, the sound wall design, and lighting. In addition, the Commission asked questions about the .oposed development and its impact on the residences. The Port agreed to incorporate the comments and dress the Commission's concerns before the public hearing on the SCUP. After seeing the benefits of the workshop with the Commission, the Port wishes to conduct a similar dialogue with the Council. Action Required bv Council: 1. Conduct a workshop with the Port of Houston Authority Aooroved for City Council Ae:enda ,.,. s~ !Y1J3 Date . e e City QfL~ Porte Esto,bblsllled 1892 I Memo Toe Planning and Zoning Commissioners Fram: Gwen Goodwin, City Planner CC: Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning DaB 4/11/2003 Rec Presentation of the Port of Houston Authority's proposed pre-check gate facility . Over the last two years, the Port of Houston Authority worked diligently with Staff and property owners to develop a 14-lane Pre-check gate facility proposed on 20 acres on Barbour's Cut Blvd. During these discussions, Staff and property owners developed a list of concerns regarding this development. These concerns are as follows: . Impact of noise & sound pollution generated by the development . Lighting and illumination of near by residences. . Increased hours of operation & truck traffic associated with the facility; and concerns about increased truck activity. . Devaluation of adjacent residential units and the expansion of the Port's property into the neighbortlood. To provide the property owners with answers, the Port developed special studies involving noise levels, pollution, property values, and landscaping. (Copies of the documents are available from Staff.) At the Commission's April 17 , 2003 meeting, the Port will present their findings regarding these issues. In addition, the Port is interested in obtaining the Commission's input regarding landscaping, the sound wall design and other matters about the project. This time will also provide the Commission with an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed develoPrTlent. . 604 W. Fainnont Parkway . La Porte, Texas 77571 . 281-471-5020 e N.T.S. ~ . ~1p .. ~.', - =.: e . . [lD CID liB. TI'l aD D~ TID aD UJ ~ ~IT aD Ri ~ TIJ ~IT ilD aD DR IT ~il'l Yf EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 111 EAST LOOP NORTH · HOUSTON, TEXAS n029-4327 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O, BOX 2562 · HOUSTON, TEXAS "17252-2562 TELEPHONE: (iI3) 6"10-2-101) . FAX: (713) 670-2448 STEVEN H, DEWOLF, P,E, Chief Engineer (713) 670-2466 March 20, 2003 Mr. Douglas K. Kneupper, P.E. Planning Director City of La Porte 604 W. Fairmont Pkwy La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 RE: Documentation for City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Workshops for the Proposed Entry Precheck Gate Facility, Barbours Cut Terminal We are pleased to have been granted the opportunity to further discuss the details of the Port Authority's proposed Entry Precheck Gate Facility with you and your staff, as well as for the unique opportunity to participate in open session Workshops with both the City of La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission and the City of La Porte City Council. In preparation for the subject Workshops, we are transmitting the following documents at your request: . o [J o o o o [J o o o All exhibits presented at both the March 7, 2002 and June 19, 2002 meetings that the Port Authority held with the area homeowners, as well as a copy of the written information that was handed out at the June 19,2002 meeting A proposed Site Plan A proposed Utility Plan layout showing existing and proposed water and sanitary lines A proposed Drainage Plan A proposed Landscape Plan A proposed Illumination Plan A color coded map showing property usage in the area Any air impact studies completed for the proposed development Any noise impact studies Clarifications to the Port Authority's Homeowner Value Assurance Program In addition, we are also providing layouts containing additional information relating to various construction and operational issues that have been discussed at previous meetings. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me or Mr. James Bielstein, P.E. of my staff at 713-670-2819. . ~~~Y'I/A/ ;; SHD/JLB:th Chief Engineer . . . e . Port of Houston Authority 1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 1999, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commissioned a study of the Barbours Cut Container Terminal (BCCT) to develop recommendations for procedures and facilities that would increase its efficiency. The project team was lead by Moffatt & Nichol Engineers (M&N). The recommendations developed as part of this study included modifying the existing entry gate system by constructing a "precheck" entry gate. The PHA's goals for the proposed modification of the BCCT are to address the traffic flow and logistics, find the best method to accommodate BCCT's traffic, and minimize local air quality impacts. ECON Capital, L.P. (TAC/ECON) was contracted by M&N to evaluate the effect of the "precheck" entry gate on associated. air emissions. The air quality analysis has shown that the "precheck" entry gate would positively affect air conditions near the BCCT. The "precheck" entry gate will result in a decrease in vehicular air emissions by reducing the idle time, the total time a vehicle spends in the entry gate system. The total air emissions from heavy-duty trucks will be decreased by approximately seventy two percent compared to current entry and inspection emissions. Air emissions during the six- month construction period, since they are only temporary, will have a minimal impact on the over-all air quality in the BCCT area. Figure ES-1 compares the air emissions associated with operating under the current entry gate system to those air emissions associated with operating under the proposed "precheck" entry gate. Figure ES-2 displays the total one-time air emissions associated with construction of the "precheck" entry gate. Air Quality Impact Study February 2003 Page 1 e Port of Houston Authority - Barbours Cut Container Terminal Noise Impact Evaluation of a Proposed New Precheck Gate 4ver & Keith Inc. H&K Job No, 3271 H&K Report No, 1678 - FINAL (02117/03) ~:':.~fil ~r"''- 't:i:~~: j! r;'i~j }:~~ . ~;~ . ~J'~:~~ . .,:. O. , ~.; .....; ...: ':',; . . ..:....,. . '" "0' j! ....'......:: [;.; c::' ,: 0: '_ . PROPOSED NEW PRECHECK GATE FOR THE PHA BARBOURS CUT CONTAINER TERMINAL: RESULTS OF A PRE-CONSTRUCTION AMBIENT SOUND SURVEY AND NOISE IMPACT EVALUATION REPORT SUMMARY This report presents an evaluation of the potential noise impact of the proposed new Precheck Gate for the PHA Barbours Cut Container Terminal. Also included are the results of a pre-construction ambient sound survey performed on January 11 and January 14, 2002 in the area surrounding the proposed new Precheck Gate. The primary intent of the noise evaluation is to project the sound contribution from the proposed Precheck Gate and discuss conceptual noise mitigation measures to insure that the noise of the proposed Precheck Gate has minimum noise impact on the surrounding environment. Note that normal activity at the proposed new Precheck Gate would occur 5 days/week during the daytime (Le., from approximately 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM). . The following table presents a noise quality analysis for the new Prec8eck Gate at the noise-sensitive areas (NSAs), such as residences, near the proposed facility. The table includes the measured ambient daytime sound levels (Le., Ld) and the estimated sound contribution of the facility at the closest NSAs to the Precheck Gate, noting that sound tests were not performed at NSA #4 because of nearby construction noise although the ambient noise at NSA #4 is assumed to be similar to the ambient noise at NSA #2. Noise Quality Analysis of the Proposed New Precheck Gate for the PHA Barbours Cut Container Terminal ~iCi6~~st.~SAS~;,:;; '-':"":;.'~'.":'" .,I' :"1, ::ll:!., ,,' -=-0..... H" '.. j~~t;il~'s~lihit lt~ll ~:E~t'd~S6~n'i:t ~~~r~"~ ,i.pistantof; N5.6\i.. ~~M:~~'~:d~ f.~;~~:9i?~~~~:;~~: ~:~~~~~'<;r.~~.~I' ~~l'~~::.y.if.,:':': g:,,~."~~~';',;:;,.'.' ' ~~<.~:;~: ~.~ ;5-rf; p;:,~ .>':: ~)~ ....:/::.:;:: -, ~"::~'~/':-:, ;tt<;l::~.!!e, '~~I"!J~q~ [Ali1bien"f' ,Level' Clue, to- :[evElIJ~uei_to : i~I~~~ ~1~~ :~~-.:~' .? :.... ;~;~=~t::,;~~:"'.":'::~. ,';- ;.-;" -:: ~:-.~ ~:,~~~:-. .,~ ~f}bm Sit'~Ce~ter.~: 'Actl~ities at, :'/Ihcr:ease~~~: ~ Activities 'at':. ;~J.nci'~i;!Se "j::: ~~4.tj~~i ~~~i~J ~r'r.~t .': l~r~::1.~..'-;~':"'.t;'~'.t ~;J~~:~ ~:~"'=-"':'if":"':~P.: :~ii;[ ~('lmpaCt~)~;; :\~~(';! lJ;-I?~~t::l':;i' ~;:~:7t~~:;~;::~{0~:, ;:5~;Pf~::i'~'~_;:~i:( NSA #1 (SE) 700 feet 59 dBA 71 dBA . 12 dB . 63 dBA .. 4 dB o. NSA #2 (ESE) 800 feet 58 dBA 69 dBA .. 1 1 dB . 61 dBA o. 3 dB 0" NSA #4 (SE) 400 feet 58 dBA 76 dBA . 18 dB 0 64 dBA .0 6 dB .. :'1:. .... . Assumes that no additional noise mitigation measures are employed .. Assumes that noise mitigation measures, such as a noise barrier system, are implemented ,: . ! : : : :! . The results of the noise evaluation indicate that the daytime ambient noise at the NSAs located near the Precheck Gate could increase by 10 dB or more during normal operation at the new Precheck Gate if additional noise mitigation measures are not implemented. Consequently, the noise associated with the proposed new Precheck Gate during normal activities could have a significant noise impact on the surrounding environment unless noise mitigation measures, such as a noise barrier system along the South Side of the facility, are implemented. ~ ;: ~ :. '; :.~ . . . I "... _ ; ..... ~ ".. . ': .' .... : ....::: .Page i- ", . '''?'}f. 'a'~y/ ~ . .j~}.;t ~ e PLANNING & ZONING' COMMISSION WORKSHOPS .~ . e CITY COUNCIL I , -. ~~ . - \ APRIL. 2003 EXHIBITS PRESENTED AT THE 2002 AND JUNE 19,2002 HOMEOWNER MEETINGS PROPOSED ENTRY PRECHECK GATE AT BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL MARCH 7, t Exhibit Aerial Image of Site Conceptual Site Plan from March 7, 2002 Meeting Sound Wall and landscaping Buffer Options Artist Rendering of Sound Wall and landscaping Option Area Photographs Conceptual Precheck Building Elevation Conceptual Site Illumination Rendering Homeowners' Concerns stated in the March 7, 2002 Meeting Port Authority's June 19, 2002 Response to Noise Concerns Port Authority's June 19, 2002 Response to Pollution Concerns Port Authority's June 19, 2002 Response to Smelll Odor Concerns Port Authority's June 19, 2002 Response to Truck Traffic Concerns Port Authority's June 19, 2002 Response to location Concerns Mavor: District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 At large District "A' At large District "B' Norman l. Malone Michael Mosteit Chuck Engelken Howard Ebow James Warren Charlie Young Bruce Meismer Peter Griffiths Barry Beasley Debra Feazelle Doug Kneupper Councilmembers: City Manager: Director of Planning: - ,..'- ,:. . ~ ~.; I; Planning & Zoning Commission Members PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY Moffatt & Nichol Engineers Knudaon & Asaoclatea John S. Chase & Associates Developer: CONSULTANT ENGINEER: Zoning: Architect: RODS Surveying Avlllea Engineers Hoover & Keith, Inc. Inc. Aurors Engineers, ECON Capital, Inc. Surveyor: Geotechnical Engineer: Nolae Engineer: Electrical Engineer: Air Quality: Chairperson District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Betty Waters Doretta Finch Pamela Baldwin Ross Morris Hallawler Dottie Kaminski Ralph Dorsett t . . ~ ~ t . e .. e t AERIAL IMAGE OF SITE Source: Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc. December 1999 Ii~ LEGEND · Homeowners - Controlled Access Highway - Primary Arterial ~ Secondary Arterial - Collector !g Park ~ Drainage Flow ADDRESS 315 N.Brownell Street, LaPorte,Texas 77571 319. N, Brownell Street, LaPorte. Texas 77571 P.O. Box 61 0, laPorte, Texas 77272 310 N. Brownell Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 308 N. Brownell Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 13338 Forest Knoll, laPorte, Texas 77049 205 N. Nugent Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 211 N.Nugent Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 202 N. Nugent Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 200 N. Nugent Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 213 N.Holmes Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 215 N, Holmes Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 219N.Holmes Street, laPorte, Texas 77571 P.O. Box 2042, LaPorte. Texas 77572 KEY LEGAL Block 981 - Lots 23 8r 24 Block 981 - Lots 25, 26,27 Block 982 - Lots 1-10 (320 N. Brownell St.) Block 982 - Lots 11 8r 12 Block 982 - Lots 13 8r 14 Block 982 - Lots 17 8r 18 (201 N. Nugent) Block 982 - Lots 19 8r 20 Block 982 - Lots 21-26 Block 983 - Lots 9, 10, 11 A-16A Block 983 -Lots 11-16 (E) Block 983 - Lots 23 8r 24, 5 1/2 of 25 Block 983 - Lots 26,27,28, N 1/2 of 25 Block 983 - Lots 29 8r 30 Block 984 - Lots 5 8r 6 (218 N. Holmes Street) o HOMES t t I co co " " ..0 "T M y I-- UJ UJ a:: I-- VI I-- CO 9 e . .' - - A - - EAST BARBOURS CUT BLVD. - - -=== - - - - - - - J - - 11 - .. il .il.lJ:!j - - - .1 - ~ / - - - - - ~ .. - = -===00 = === 2259.0315' - - - - A - - - - - - - - 00' R/W 400' +/- - - BARBOURS CUT BLVD. PRE-ENTRY GATE SITE CANOPY - - PHA - - - PRE-CHECK BUILDING OJ 5' 14 BAYS @15'=210' - r PEDESTAL - II - 125' 225' 60' CONCRm PAVEMENT R.o.~ CROSS SECTION * A-A REMOTE ENTRY PRE-CHECK . ~. ~- ai e :. . .~ . . ~ . . ~~ SITE PLAN e SOUNDWALL EXAMPLES . e e t Actual Sites ~ " '~~ .:.....,..0-.. . ..; .. -. - I [::;-::._.~...-....: I :x-:::- . ~;.~5::~: :'~-'~ ~..__..._. :::~:::.. ".'. - : - . .. . -." ".' -' . , ~. . .-.;1 .-.-... L . . ~ ..... '}'~ :J - . .- -- . - , Textures .,~ I 'I ~ )1. '<.:l ~I[I .' , "4' -' ".,~ ~III."~ . "t~ ~(! . iJi.~ . !~;-;'""1; " . ""t ' I I ""..;,1 /:fti ! tl},;I. "".!'j,B tUmt~ ij1 ~rl- ',- ~~'." Wjli~ .':" .: I.!f. fl/llrJlfl1 ! Ii 'I j"J j' -\ . ',;. I." ...... llt.:.:,< ~ .. :. SOUND WALL WIl1-I VINES SOUND WALL WITH BERM UNDERNEATH - .. ,- . , . SOUND WALL WITH TREES/SHRUBS TREES/SHRUBS AND BERM . . . ILNUDSQN 1&1~ BUFFER OPTIONS t I e \;. ~, ~ , ~.'. --.... -' ..' :--: -. .0 ", -~. .~ .. ~ , ....;.....o;e,. .... ... ~ '.,. , ., .....- . tit ~. .~ .. ~ .~ Holmes Street . ILNUDSON I &)!-~ca!!!!! Looking North mprovements Holmes Street Looking North ng Condition Exist . . . . e - - ,-- . - .~ ... _. .- . r- .~ ..,..- " ~ . ,.,..t;._~. ,-- -r. '.' .... . J . -, - ~ ./ - e ,---- ~. - .. . . e - - , ~ .. ~"'It1I. L r... w.. - WEST ELEVATION - - LII~llIs. . L rf'~ISS. . ! ~ .. tI/-rt/'__. l .~_. · L"~"'" . ...,-rt/'1lI1. . L~41S1. . SOUTH ELEVATION - - I BUILDING ELEVATIONS ~ . . '11.1I;! '!' I ~ I; ::~=:==:=== ~E-~--:=o.~o~: _. . - - -- - ._- -- - .-- -- ::: ; :::---== =~======= . IL W -G" AFI. IL r-r UFo IL t -G" AU. IL t-Io" U.f. IL rt-G" UFo EAST ELEVATION D.11~A11. . o...-tUI. . a. r-r Uf. . a.f-tlUI. .' B. t-t UI. . NORTH ELEVATION e e. ... - . ." ... ':"..:..":_::' . ,,"/.= ... ...... ~-1"'~,:" ~..z:._...:._:-.__ . ~-':.:- . .a..~..:,;.-_...:-_ ~l If 1'- ~ - II :"if~.~. .~~~.. ~. ",. .. . . CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS: Hazardous materials In containers will explode or leak and create a danger for homeowners. VIBRATION: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will increase the severity of vibration already felt from existing truck traffic. NUMBER OF TRUCKS: Current truck traffic will be moved closer to homeowner area. What is capacity of proposed site? What are the hours of operation and are they subject to change? What will be done with rejected trucks. e . <Po o - NOISE: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will add more nOise to what is already experienced from current operations at Barbours Cut Terminal. e 000 o ... 000 o to LIGHT: Light from proposed Pre-Check Facility will add what is already coming from Barbours Cut Terminal 000 o 000 o add to t will also POLLUTION: Proposed Pre-Check Facility wi existing pollution from Barbours Cut Terminal. remove an existing natural barrier. 000 o SAFETY: Who checks containers to ensure that their contents are safe? 000 o DUST: If the existing trees on the site are removed, dust from a north wind during winter will blow unhindered to residential areas <Po o Proposed noise barrier is not safe -.a hurricane may blow and send pieces of concrete into the residential area. WIND: it down 000 o . LOCATION: Why can't the proposed Pre-Check Facility be relocated to another location like in the City of Morgans Point? Didn't the Port of Houston Authority promise to not develop south of Barbours Cut Boulevard? CONDITION OF BARBOURS CUT BOULEVARD When is Barbours Cut Boulevard going to be fixed? 000 o DIESEL FUEL CONTAMINATION: Suspected diesel fue spillage on the site for the proposed Pre-Check Facility. SMELUODOR: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will add to the smells and odors coming from the Barbours Cut Terminal when wind blows from the north. 000 o 000 o .' ,. 000 o to there be a zomng change from Residentia Wi ZONING: Industrial? oo~ o BUY OUT: Due to the likelihood of declining property values, wi the Port of Houston Authority buyout homeowners who want to sell? 000 o POSSIBLE PARK: Would the Port of Houston Authority consider making the proposed site a park instead of a truck facility? 000 o DECLINE IN PROPERTY VALUE: Proposed development will cause decline in homeowners' property value. DRAINAGE/FLOODING: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will block existing south-to-north drainage patterns in homeowners area. LOSS OF OPEN SPACE: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will be too close to the residential area. Removal of existing on- site trees will reduce the open feeling of the area. WILDLIFE: Proposed Pre-Check Facility will drive existing wildlife into the residential area. Existing wildlife will not be protected. 000 o 000 o 000 <> 000 o . . ~~ HOMEOWNERS' CONCERNS . e 58-60 decibels (this is typical of urban residential neighborhoods). e base noise levels Current ~ 000 o Predicted noise levels with the entry pre-check facility before on-site mitigation: ~ 73 decibels. 000 o . Proposed remedy: construct a 20-foot high noise barrier on the south side of the property and along 1 00 feet of both the east and west sides of property. Resulting noise level after mWgation with noise barrier construction: ~ 62 decibels. ~ ~<> ~ <> <><> ~ . 10 than ess A noise level difference of decibels is not significant. <><>0 ~ e . - - - --- - 80 .--- l 70 ~ 60 - / / -- .. / / 62 / ~ -.. ~ ~ =.":limr't& ~ Noise level (Decibels) II! Now III After · Without Noise Barrier DAfter · With Noise Barrier ":. -. .. I . . ~NUDSQN associates ............................ NOISE . e the levels ncrease not _. New pre-check facility will of pollution. (/><>0 o n fact, reduced pollution evels are expected -+ Truck processing time will be reduced from current average of 22 minutes to about 6 minutes per truck. o Average truck processing time wi be 3 minutes at the pre-check facility and 3 minutes at the main gate. 000 o .' 8 Consequently, there will be a reduction n truck emissions from idling vehicles. The result is a reduction of about 69,866 hours In a year of the amount of time trucks are being processed. -+ to a 72% reduction In NOx Port of Houston Authority is also dedicated to a total reduction in cargo-handling equipment at the Barbours Cut Terminal facility of at least This ~quates . . emissions. -+ <><>0 (/> ncluding ( 25% In NOx reductions. 30% in particulate matter reduction new Purinox technology). -+ -+ e . - - - 25 -- - 20 ~ - 15 ,/ - 10 / - 5 / J - ~ ~ ~ .... ~ ~ ",4t.'-4 -.....;;; Truck Processing Time (Minutes) IB Now IR After - Total Time per Truck DAfter - Time per Truck at Pre-Check Facility -'. .. ""'J . , .- . . . ~~ POLLUTION . . . ~NUDSON associates ...........0-.-..... Barbours Cut Termina is not a manufacturing facility - no on-site odors or smells will come from the Barbours Cut It of a manufacturing especially from truck truck- region - a certain reduce there will be less truck. -- SMELL / ODOR facilities. New Pre-Check Facility will This is an industria amount of odor may occur, nearby petrochemica Terminal as a resu time so . processing exhaust from each e process. <><>(} <> ~<>~ ~ <:l!> <> ~ . Existing Petrochemical Facilities e .. . . . . . ".. . e Total number of trucks for Barbours Cut Terminal will not increase as a result of the new Pre-Check Facility. e 000 o There will be a higher concentration of trucks closer to residential properties than currently. 000 o . 50% of the trucks now using Barbours Cut Boulevard will use new Pre-Check Facility. On-site improvements will help to mitigate impact of .incre~sed: n':um:ber of trucks. 000 <> <>0<> o to Pre-Check Facility is "over-designed" handle peak volumes. ~ 00 o to 7 a.m. . . Receiving hours of operation 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. <> ~o o e - - - - Number of Trucks IIa Barbours Cut Terminal III Pre-Check Facility o Rejected Trucks (50/0) e 2000 1500 .. .' .. ,- , . >. .-, r . ~NUDSON associates ........................ TRUCK TRAFFIC . . . IL~~ I &)l.-.......-.... more traffic j ity of Morgans Point s not an option: all property south of Barbours Cut eoulevard is classified as non~industriaL Previous public commitments have been made not to develop Port of Houston Authority facility south of the main terminal area within the City of Morgans Point. truck Termina mprovements in e LOCATION the existing Barbours Cut truck u-turns, truck traffic movement. and to achieve designed n increased unnecessary time. e thin I be located adjacent to Barbours Cut to facilitate is idea for the Pre-Check Facility: t must be located as far to the west as possible wi facility to prevent un-necessary truck u-turns. Locating more to the east would result i movement danger and increase in check-in ty requires a long strip of e me. the C Pre-Check Facili Locating in o Zoning for ti . processing This location ~ Must ~ e o ~ ~ ~ (:'}> <:> <:> ~ .. . # , . '. . -j . . . .. . . ,~ Betty Waters Doretta Finch Pamela Baldwin Ross Morris Hal Lawler Dottie Kaminski Ralph Dorsett Chairperson District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 EngIneer: Noise Engineer: Electrical EngIneer: Air Quality: Aurora Englneera, ECON Capital, Inc. RODS SurveyIng Avllles Englneera Hoover & Keith, Inc. Inc. Surveyor: Geotechnical Developer: CONSULTANT ENGINEER: Zoning: Architect: Moffatt & Nichol Engineers Knudson & Associates John S. Chase & Associates Planning & Zoning Commission Members PORT OF HOUSTON 'AUTHORITY .A .. City Manager: Director of Planning Michael Mosteit Chuck Engelken Howard Ebow James Warren Charlie Young Bruce Meismer Peter Griffiths Barry Beasley Debra Feazelle Doug Kneupper District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 At Large District "A" At Large District "B" Counciimembers: Mavor: Norman L. Malone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Site Location Property Ownership Two-Stage Gate Processing Impacts Site Plan Drainage Plan Water and Sanitary Plan Cross Sections Lighting Plan illumination Models Landscape Plan . Exhibit No. Title BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN FOR PROPOSED ENTRY PRECHECK GATE .. APRI L, 2003 CITY COUNCil/PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOPS . - e . . ........"'nMOFFATT & NICHOL ..U"'llE NJ GI D 1NI E IE IJ=<l. li5I e EXHIBIT 1 SITE LOCATION BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . . '. -. - -( 'r,:". '.. ~"\.., .It" e "~ttl.;"gN"n-r. ,....l~tliil ;Ji$;Tic: - ~ ,; I .. ; I -t.. l' , C' o ~, .,.A"t...;.&; ~..... #,< ~. - LEGE " r-: .. -1 LOW DEN A.L lm1 MIIHIlCIi RmDEN'nAI. ., COMMEllC &}~~ OOMMFJU ~ I.U f.. !~J I'NI:Hm1U D I'll KI.IC A 1 [)JliAl r';;"':':lPARKS A1'o ,!; I.., " mcycu J ;~.N llL\1I.S .. PROPOSED .~...GHBO [JOD PAlUCS '*' PROPOSW CiOMMtl 'ARKS SOURCE: SITE LOCATION / /www.ci CITY OF LAPORTE WEBSI TE ....-:rr, Q- porte. tx.us/ . JfL -i- . . ... . - ___J PUD - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT U:~::~l BI - BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL D R2 - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL !::::::::::::::J R-2(1) - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (IMPROVED) ~ R-2(PHA) - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDE~TIAL (PHA PROPERTY) . EXHIBIT 2 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP AND EXISTING ZONING BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . .. . . Jl ILJ.... 10 l ~ C/) ~ ~ * ,j." ~ ~ Ii..... .~ n <'~_' ." ":~ .. .. . . r. - ~ ,. . . .' . . . ro" '4'-';' 't:j . . ."'" ... , .. "ot ". ,', ,. ,-\.:, ..'~ ';' -1~ : ,~" t. , .- "c. 'IIo' "...~~ .~....' i:=:r-#' ',".. ~. '. . '. ..." .. ". 1-. ';':'~:.;~ 8' . -~- ".- ". . . -" ." . I....' ... < -..' ,'..~..~. ,."' ',::, '.~! ~.: ~.:. J r ~ . ~ ~I .... . . ~.. ~ . I LEGEND :.:\. ~.~ '~.1 .2).... "'.-- " ...... ... "..,. l'; 'c ~.~ ,,;)'. ." ~ ", " . . II ".:. " ~.'~ ..~ .~.. :~. ,.~._~.~-::.:.~;: f :r ;5 ::> -~ . ~ ",. ~. ;. ~.. 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I- ~ I.LJ o .::> 2 9 1/0:?:::~:~:}> .... ...... -:--?-::{I:-:iI:-: ~ . .... Jr.. --.. -J I!::i:::::::!:I!i:::: :::::::::::::::::::::: ~ LI\MII\JAL \ \ \ ~~ ~ ::::: e~Fmorm-s CD -J -J o a::- ll::' d 'I- iB 9 .~ '.g....'....-..: '.. .' - . . -. ~ . '. "'t' '. '. '.' ..... .. ..... . " - .... . . ....... I'. . ~ .., .. , , Iry LIMIT \-\ , - .~ .~ .!- .~.~ 11 ~ . . . . . ~IJLJ<J M~FFATT & NI~HOL e e - EXISTING AVERAGE PROCESSING PLUS WAIT TIME FOR PRE-cHECK AT EXISTING GATES. 22 MINUTES - AVERAGE PROCESSING PLUS WAIT TIME FOR PRE. CHECK USING THE PROPOSED PROCESS AND NEW FACILITY. 5.6 MINUTES - NEW GATE SYSTEM WILL AVOID APPROXIMATELY 16.4 MINUTES OF DELAY FOR EACH TRUCK. - AVERAGE DAY VOLUME OF APPROXIMATELY 1,082 TRUC~S (YEAR 2001 AVERAGE), THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY WOULD SAVE 296 HOURS OF DELAY PER DAY .- . BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY INSPECTION GATE - Inspect Container & Secure EXHIBIT 3 TWO-STAGE GATE PROCESSING BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . . . e e e . AIR QUALITY IMPACTS LOCATION OF NOISE-SENSITIVE AREAS (NSA) - . AVERAGE ANNUAL OPERATING EMISSIONS Current Gate 11I1111 11I11I111I11 II IIUJ Iltl IR'fURS CUT BLVD Process and Two-Stage Gate = " ~ c.. Description Facility Processing % Change - ...,.. .;:..., I (TonslYr) (TonslYr) WUHUUUW~ ... TRUCK PARKING Volatile Organic l.\\\\\~~\'eJ ... '- ... -c:: Compounds VOC 1.76 0.49 -72.16% ~- - ~:m~ Carbon Monoxide CO 13.44 3.73 -72.25% ~ .(]i' Nitrogen Dioxides NOx 6.18 1.72 -72.17% ""'l j.lPa ,. AREA OF ~\1 10000 I~ .. " l- ONE-TIME CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS PROPOSED NEW '- I. ENTRY PRECHECK ~ 10 QgQ.. GATE ., Volatile Organic NSA .- Compounds VOC 0.34 ~ I( P Y' GILUAM .- ~ ~~ 10 QgQ.. I( CO PARK / Carbon Monoxide 1.38 ,\ f ..--'~ ~ 10 Q!!!L '(I Nitrogen Dioxides NOx 3.67 . ~ ~ . 0 400 800 ~ i(l Source: "Air Quality Impact Study", ECON Capital, L.P., February, 2003. #' - !!l [ !!! - 1 000 ~ ~ ! :g ~ Q AMBIENT SOUND SURVEY AND NOISE IMPACT EVALUATION ~~ Estimated Sound Potential Noise ~ ~ ) - -- Closest NSA's Level Due to Estimated Sound Increase with 20' Measurement (See Map Above Estimated Activities at Potential Noise Level with 20' High Sound Wall SOUND SOUND Position for Location) Ambient Noise Precheck Gate Increase High S.ound Wall (Impact) - - ~ - - 1 NSA #1 59dBA 71 dBA 12dB 6a dBA 4dB 2 NSA #2 58dBA 69 dBA 11 dB 61 dBA 3dB Source: "Results of a Pre-Construction Ambient Sound Survey & Noise Impact Evaluation" - NSA #4 58dBA 76 dBA 18dB 64 dB~ 6dB Hoover & Keith, Inc., February 17, 2003. . EXHIBIT 4 . MPACTS fIl~!~r,J M9FFATT &,~ICHOL BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . . . . mr.......l'..n MOFFATT & NICHOL ..U""le N Q 0 N11& e ~ IS e TorAL AIIIEA = 2O.788ACR1C8 DEVELOPED AREA = ,D.D78 ACRES .....) OPEN AREA = '0_ ACRE8llt..) EXHIBIT 6 SITE PLAN BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE '. . - r I I I I I I i I ."- -._- i - . _ o.tI!LDYfE DlTRANCE I I - ---EXIT DRMs-CZ.f,"W1DE)' , ~ --___u_ r EMPLCm!E PARKING : lRUCK ENTRANCE : (~B SPACES)""'\.. : (35' W1DE)k ! CITY OF MORl:ANS POINT '\ :=;--------- -;;;;::-~~--,-:;;;:::--'---'-:--:-:-:-~:.;;-cF -iA - PORii::-===-- -----"- - . -..- ~ :: S NORTH E STRm (UNIMPRCMD ~ I: i ,--- .,- '-',:- .! . W j !loI I II j i! I: Ii! ,. , I I I " I I I f II 50' BUIIDIN;j SETItACK LINE-I' .; iI I I I I I I ~UCK QUElNG AREA I ,! I! L I I CAMERA / SIGN BRlpGE ST~CT\JRE I " II I! II ! I II : CUT LVO '1''1 or' II I - - r- '-8" SECUInY I CHAIN ~K FENCEI ..... - - AI.1F( / ' 80' smm ROW VAOO'fD) (TO BE VACAlED) ...... - 1'-7-:-:'- ----. --1 . I ~ ! Ii! I I: I Ii. I I I I I : .CANOPY O~ ,4- TRUCK I PRDCESSIN~ LANES &: 1 B'rfIASS LANE I ! l ... ~ j iii r- I I I I I I i I j , i , I I ! I t , . Iii I :--T-~- - ----.- 11 I I l I ! j ! I I : ~BERM wI NEW 'I ,IANIISCN"INa I(ALTERNA1l11E 2)1 &II ~ ! :z: .___NDRr!! .~ STRfET ,(UNIMPRClV!D, "D't\!L\._~ I. . , : i ~ ~ : ~ i; I ~ ' : I :0' Hb~ i ::I: . i iOUNB IWALl. ' ! I; : : ! " Ii I SO' B~ILDlNO. SETBACK LINE. I Ii! ! I ! _J -~- ---. =r-u-- - --t- I i . I I I t I I ._" .' . '-- ---. ! ~ I I I , I I I I I I i I ! I ; L . . - e It , . ~- . - . E)CISt MORGANS POINT - ..------ CIIY OF L..l ;>-:: -- ....-. --- .-- -.....--. --- IWlBC BLVD ~ 24. - , ~ :::J= -: - /- t~ ~ ---- L =::; :::;, -------- ~~~~~~~ - - . _ . _N~'m!.. e;, ~~ -'!!!:LlNfR~ ,Rl!!L , _ , _ . ~ ~ , . 1III~tf] MOFFATT & NICHOL E~G10Ii"l!E15~S ~ g a f) LEGEND === SWAlE - DIRECTION OF FLOW = = = = EXISTING STORM SEWER CI EXISTING INLET 8 PROPOSED INLET DRAIN AGIi: AREA UNIT ~ ::I I ~ ! .L . ~I 1 ~. . 01 J,-:z:.: 21,.' PIPE DRAINAGE AREA UMIT EXHIBIT 8 PROPOSED DRAINAGE PLAN HARBOURS CUT tERMINAL ENtRY PRECHECK GAlE -J:!,O'!'W . S]gI.(~~R9'!L , _ ~ 24- CULVERT I DRAINAGE AREA UMIT .. . t e INLET '- -- -~--;- It EXIST. rtWJ' BOX , =+-- .. ,- - .- - - BARBOURS CUT BUll) ----:.----"j--~ G--______ --~ ---- --- - CITY DF NDRGltHS PCI .:-. . . '.:'_: citY. OF LA' pORTE I I I I I -----___J SWH..E . EXIST. Wll6' BOX ---..._.- Ai .. ! -1-. . .' . . - IiXIST. 10'" "'.M. CONNECT TO EXIST. 10. N.M. EXIST. F,H. w/8" C. V. CIIY OF" MORGANS POINT - .. -- ~...._---- - alY OF" I Q - - - - - i CV IL\ID - - - .- - - ... EXIST. F.H. w/S" ~../ .- - - I / I ~ I I - L_____ - IG ... - - .~ - ~ ~ F.H. NORTH E ImEET (UNINPROVED ROW) ~ ~ ~ i ~~[:fJ MOFFATT & NICHOL e eN G 0 IN Iii Iii~a . I . -n'- l , "C ! .--...- =='- cur BlVD ~ CITY OF MOR~NS POINT F.H. , ~-- - 'T~-T--."'::--~_ -----T--""-......T ~., ~ -Ci1'l'OF LA PCiRiE-- - .- -. - < ! .......-tXlST. 8" W.M. I (10 BE REMOVED) I I . F".H. I ~IST. II. SAN. I (lD BE RD.tOIlEO I -----__J I ..- - - --- - - _. __ A- .. .j F.H. NORrH E STREET' (UNI..PRa't/ED ROW) ... ~ ~WO I ~ ~ S N EXHIBIT 7 PROPOSED WATER AND AND SANITARY PLAN BARBOUR8 CUT tERMINAL ENlRY PRECHECK BAn: e ~ ~ EXI EXIST. 10' w.... . I ~ /0 !'ECr 111 ElCISt '" ... I EXIST. a" N.M. (TO REMAIN) WATER SER\IICE w/t4rTER II PIT rDCMESllC - --...--.--------- "--'-=- _ _ _ .c,.F;H. ..............-=-=-=..::./~ ---..... _._.--~ :..,...- .-...:.-...... --.- . . . . .' mr...~1'-J1 HOFFA TT &: NICHO L ..U"I E 1M (2) 0 IN IE IE R {i'} e EXHIBIT 8 CROSS SECTIONS BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE SDUIC~ HIGIl1aY If IHDUSIRIlL HIllS&: SDWTIIlNS INCDRPCRATm WEIlSIIEI _w.hlNllnA.llDm . . . . CANCP'l' itt!flr15IIJH - ~ \ \ \ \ A sr . I / B . . ~pw '~': 120'_ JL I ALTERNATE 2 _ B\ lOT 10 Il:N.I: NGTe sa: SII! I'IAN F1lR 5!mDH ~llNS . .' .. . - CRY OF MORCMNS POINT "- CITY DF LA PDRTE . C HARBOURS CUT BLVD ~ t -- I A M It ~ ~ .. ."',"v .'.0,'". . .'.._ -.. ~ . . ".. .. ~ ~~ ..",.... '. ~ ~ N!JR'Ili E SlREET (uNINPROIIED Row) ~ ~ ~ 0 '~ SOURCE: AURORA ENGINEERING. INC March 10. 2003 ~~(JQJMOFFATT & NICHOL .~. . [E ~ CON IE IE R a ~ o ~ e Lll ~ I ID . . - - - - Iii ... ~ LEGEND r==::J >2 FOOTCANDLES . C==:J 1 - 2 FOOTCANDLES . <1 FOOTCANDLES . . . SINGLE MOUNTED FIXTURE >1 TWO-WAY MOUNTED FIXTURE . FOOTCANDLE In18maUonal unll of illumination. Thalntanaity of light faUlng on a sph&r8 arrangad one fool sway from a source of Ugh! of one candlllpOWllr. and aqual to one luman per square foot. Also known as one candala, NOTE: A fUU moon on a d_ night provIdaa 1'10lh of a footcandle, ", - IMIlO\fti CUT IlI.W c= r- 1'1' er IlIGRlWl5 I'GffF \, ~ 01V llF LA PCRIll V-- ,. 'If ~ R ~ .. n - :rJ:j ~ J: NORT~ E STREET (UNIMPROVED ~Q~ !oJ ~ ~ ~ :I I EXHIBIT 9 LIGHTING PLAN BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . . . . ". .. . ,,!. . - . e SOURCE: AURORA ENGINEERING, INC. March 10, 2003 ........~r1MOFFATT & NICHOL ..U'\J [5 i'ld G'l 0 IN! IE IE ~ fa! f) 'EXHIBIT 10 LLUMINATION MODELS BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE f.PA.: 1:7' \ r... ~ 1--18"==1 FRDNI VIEW .40! P,.~.:~- , .....,~ ':---........ . SIDE VIE,,, .' .,. LAMP OUTPUT = 400 WATTS MAXIMUM POLE HEIGHT = 16'-0" . ", . . . ........~ MOFFATT & NICHOL ..L:J'-J La rNl c:a 0 N Ii: IE lRl. iD e EXHIBIT 11 LANDSCAPE PLAN BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRECHECK GATE . '. ILNUDSON 1&1~~ ._1_"__'____ ,.~........._- ~ HI.1t1l1 , , ~ , , , .. .. IUU' LOW BERM ' 28~lJ' 15 DRUlIUOND MAPLES (ALT. GOLDEN RAlNTREE) -- _I 12 SWEET GUlIS 4) 6"' l.VE OAKS (3) 6" LIVE OAK 0'28 SO' '/S'IClCr mo' .- _..~-:"- r,i") )-:___'\'/ /'-'""\.. ~ " r' '-- . '- ./ r;; TRFl;.FORM .I YAUPON WHlre OAK - .- ..;----- VI 'V""" .._.._.._._K~._.._... ...../, _ n 17 (',ftA,pE MYRTLE WAX ..IVRnE 4" L1'JE OAK ......""'l- 'LANT ,NO'S 'i ANT 6.SWAIAP CHESNUT OAKS (~LT, HOlLY OAKS) I: I, -. ..-,A"'~."'U. .. .~ '". . -, '. . "'Ii /._ . M.:;t< 11:&:.2......_._ --r-" _ _ ~ -, ~ '-'[~7~-.:..r_:\'--' ;-'L~-""(/--"L/- . .._.._n~__ . / _.._._""'"'\.n____ \/~1 ;-"/ "\/\ ~ I . ! I I , i i. I :..\ :..:~ . EAST DAR80URS CUT 81.'10. =-:..~ =-.---.--=:) ".~-;~--' ;;;' ."i ,I 5 DRUM/AOND MAPLE (3) 4' lIVE OAK I -". '" '- 0: -- ~ ,...- ~ ~'- o ...., ".- f . ,OW BERM 30 CRAPE UYRTI I'll MIXED t;ULORS \5 TREE.FORM WAX MYRn.l:ll 30 aAl. - WAX lIGLJSTRUM HEOGE :5) r."I.IVe OAK J SWFFT emus IG CRAPE MYRTLEa 7 WHITE OAKS MYRTLES - . e . . .. . e , . PROPOSED ENTRY PRE-CHECK GATE AT BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL . City of La Porte, Texas Documents Included: Development Site Plan for Proposed Entry Precheck Gate June 19, 2002 Response to Homeowners Concerns Expressed at the March 2002 Homeowners Meeting . Signed Resolution for the Homeowner Value Assurance Program Exhibits Presented at the March 7,2002 and June 19, 2002 Homeowner Meetings .... .. i- e RESOLUTION e .~'# .. WHEREAS, the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas (port Authority) is working with the City of _aPorte to replat, rezone, and approve a planned unit development on property the Port Authority plans to use for a ~ck entry station on Barbours Cut Blvd.; , WHEREAS, the adjacent homeowners have concerns about declining property values once the truck entry station is completed and want assurance that their current property value be guaranteed or the Port Authority will purchase their property; WHEREAS, the Port Authority will offer the option to sign up for the Homeowners Value Assurance Program within 30 days following the date the permit is issued for the truck entry station to be assured by the Port Authority that: a. the value of their home will not decline in the next five years; or b. the homeowner can sell their property now for appraised value. WHEREAS, the Homeowners Value Assurance Program is not transferable. WHEREAS, if the homeowner signs up for the program: 1. The Port Authority acquires appraisal ofthe property at PHA expense within 60 days. Homeowner and the Port Authority review appraisal and, ifparties agree on the appraised value, sign agreement form (go to #4). If no agreement, go the #2 or #3: 2. Homeowner acquires appraisal at homeowners expense within 60 days. Homeowner and the Port Authority review appraisal and, if agree on the appraised value, sign the agreement form (go to #4). Ifno agreement, go to #3: . The Port Authority and homeowner agree on an appraiser that will determine the final value, at the Port. . Authority's expense, within 60 days. The Port Authority and homeowner sign agreed price form, which will be the agreed appraisers value (go to #4). 4. Homeowner and the Port Authority sign' a five-year Homeowners Value Assurance Agreement once a value has been determined, in which the Port Authority agrees to purchase the home at the appraisal amount agreed on and standard closing costs laid out in the agreement any time within the five year period. WHEREAS, Homeowner is defined as owner of a house whether the house is homesteaded, rented or vacant. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Port Authority hereby agrees to offer the homeowners in all of Blocks 433, 432,980,981,982,983.984,985,973, and 988, Town of LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. or as directed' by the Executive Director, a five-year Homeowners Value Assurance Program. The program is effective upon the Port of Houston Authority's receipt of the permit from the City of LaPorte to build the truck entry station on Barbours Cut Blvd. The program will be in effect for 5 years from the date the Homeowners Value Assurance Agreement is signed by the homeowner and the Port Authority. . 'i ',' ..~.~ . . . . e e PASSED, APPROVED.AND ADOPTED This 16th Day of December, 2002. Attest/Seal: By: Name: Title: Executive Director PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS By: Name: Title: ~V' C\.., (~) ,,(, t~,l./ (] . James T. Edmonds Chairman . A /" -.< e e .oJ ," . June 19, 2002 BARB OURS CUT TERMINAL ENTRY PRE-CHECK FACILITY RESPONSE TO HOMEOWNERS CONCERNS EXPRESSED AT THE MARCH 7, 2002 HOMEOWNERS MEETING 1. NOISE: The proposed Pre-Check Facility will add more noise to what is already experienced from the current Harbours Cut Terminal's operations. . . Response: Noise readings taken on the proposed site, as a part of the site design process, indicate that current base noise levels on site are typical of older urban residential areas (58-60 decibels). The predicted increase in noise associated with the operation of the entry pre-check gate will approximately increase the noise level to 73 decibels. This proposed increase in noise will be mitigated by the construction of a 20- foot high sound barrier wall on all of the south side of the site and along one hundred (JOO)feet of each side (east and west) of the site along adjacent property. The mitigated sound level as a result of the construction of the sound barrier wall will be only 62 decibels. 2. LIGHT: There are concerns that light from proposed pre-check facility will add light to that already produced by Harbours Cut Terminal. Response: Processing trucks in and out of the Harbours Cut Terminal is a daylight operation. The Harbours Cut Terminal Master Plan redevelopment is designed to upgrade facilities as they reach the end of their designed life cycle. Most, ifnot all, of the "ball park" lighting will be replaced with more- modern type lighting throughout the existing Harbours Cut Terminal during phased redevelopment. Proposed light standards at the entry pre-check site will be low-level directional type for security purposes. The sound wall described in item 1 above will also limit light intrusion to adjacent property as the height of the sound wall will be as high or higher than the height of the proposed light poles/fzxtures. . . . .. . " . . . e e 3. POLLUTION: The proposed pre-check facility will add to existing pollution from the Barbours Cut Terminal as well as remove an existing natural barrier. Response: The purpose of the gate improvement project is to speed up truck processing and consequently reduce pollution. It is estimated that entry truck processing time will be reducedfrom a current average of22 minutes to approximately 6 minutes. Average processing time at the pre-check facility will be less than 3 minutes per truck. Air pollution emission time, as a result of the construction and operation of the pre-check facility, can be expected to be reduced by approximately 69,866 operating hours per year with an approximate 72% reduction in NOx emissions at the current truck volume levels. Additionally, the Port of Houston Authority is dedicated to a total Harbours Cut Terminal facility cargo-handling equipment reduction of at least 25% in NOx reductions and 30% in particulate matter reduction, including those reductions achieved with the new Purinox technology. 4. DUST: If the existing trees on the proposed site are removed, dust from a north wind during winter will blow unhindered to home areas. Response: One possible source of dust in the area is the chassis yard at the east end of the property. This chassis storage area of the orooertv will be included within the fifty (50) oercent of the ore-check site land surface area that will be unoaved and grassed. Also, the site landscape plan will conform to the City of LaPorte landscape requirements. Dust control measures will be in place during construction. 5. DIESEL FUEL CONT AMINA TION: There are concerns of suspected diesel fuel spillage on the proposed pre-check site. Response: There is no known diesel fuel contamination on the proposed truck pre-checkfacility. To the best of our knowledge, information, and belief, no known soil testing has occurredfor dirt on this site. A 24-hour emergency response team (with a Designated On-site Coordinator - DOC) is available at all times, 365 days a year. for Port of Houston Authority property and will remain in place to address any possible fuel spills on-site. Three different action plans are in place. One plan includes estimates of worst-case scenarios and an action plan. The State of Texas General Land Office (GLO) inspects the facility annually. " . . . 8. 9. . e 6. SMELL/ODOR: The proposed facility will add to smells and odors coming from the Harbours Cut Terminal when wind blows from the north. Response: The Barbours Cut Terminal is not a manufacturing facility. No on-site odors or smells will come from the Barbours Cut Terminal as a result of a manufacturing process. This is an industrial region and a certain amount of odor may occur, especially from nearby petrochemical facilities. Additionally, limiting truck-processing times as a result of the construction and operation of the pre-check facility should limit truck exhaust. 7. DECLINE IN PROPERTY VALUE: Proposed industrial development will cause decline in homeowners' property value. Response: Non-residential zoning for this site has been in place for many years. The institution of the original zoning classifications and any subsequent changes in zoning are decided by a state-law-mandated public hearing and notification process. Additional information about this concern is addressed in point number nineteen (19) below. DRAINAGEIFLOODING: The proposed pre-check development will block existing south-to-north drainage patterns in homeowners area. Response: All stormwater runoff generated on-site or off-site but now crossing the proposed pre-check facility will be collected in an on-site stormwater drainage system. All on-site stormwater drainage systems will connect to the existing box culvert underground drainage system in Barbours Cut Boulevard. LOSS OF OPEN SPACE: The proposed pre-check development will be too close to the homeowner area and removal of existing on-site trees will reduce the open feeling of the area. Response: The proposed design of the site will include the required minimum fifty (50) percent pervious, undeveloped cover and the minimum required landscaping. Even though the Port of Houston Authority could remove all existing trees on the proposed pre-check site, the Port of Houston Authority will provide additional non-required trees within the building setback along the perimeter of the site and provide additional non-required trees in other available open space areas on-site. .. . . . 12. 13. e e 10. WILDLIFE: The proposed pre-check facility development will drive existing wildlife into the homeowners' area and existing wildlife will not be protected. Response: The Port of Houston Authority will consult with wildlife experts and any other applicable agency to determine the existence of any wildlife on the site. Any existing wildlife that can be relocated, will be relocated. 11. CONTENTS OF CONTAINERS: Hazardous materials in containers will explode or leak and create a danger for homeowners. Response: The allowable contents of shipping containers is regulated by the u.s. Coast Guard and the u.s. Department of Transportation, Office of Hazardous Material Transportation. Periodically, containers are checked by the u.s. Coast Guard to verify the indicated contents are allowed within the Barbours Cut facility. The U.S. Coast Guard is continually updating its guidelines and procedures to help ensure only regulated materials enter the Barbours Cut Facility. The Port of Houston Authority has even more stringent rules and requires all hazardous materials to separated from general cargo, isolated from public areas, and not stored long-term at the Port of Houston Authority facility. Material documentation is checked daily by the Port of Houston Authority. Explosives are highly restricted by the Port of Houston Authority; even more restrictive than the U. S. Coast Guard regarding handling and transporting explosives. Metal shipping containers are packaged and braced to meet the extreme demands placed on them during shipment. This includes lifting, stacking and extreme movement when at sea. Maximum truck speeds through the pre-check facility will be ten (10) miles per hour and problems are not anticipated. VIBRATION: The proposed pre-check facility development will increase the severity of vibrations already felt from existing truck traffic. Response: Trucks using the pre-check site will leave and re-enter Barbours Cut Boulevard at a low speed or will be stopped on-site waiting for processing. We do not anticipate that any vibration created on the pre-check facility will be a problem as a result of the new site traffic patterns. NUMBER OF TRUCKS: Current truck traffic will be moved closer to homeowner area. What is capacity of proposed site (-1000 trucks are too many)? What are the hours of operation? Are the hours of operation subject to change? What will be done with rejected trucks? Response: The total number of trucks for the Barbours Cut Terminal facility will not be increased as a result of the construction of the proposed truck pre- check facility. There will be a concentration of trucks closer to the , . .... . . . 15. 16. . . e homeowner's property. These trucks now use Barbours Cut Boulevard and approximately fifty (50) percent of these will be allowed to go onto the new pre-check facility. The impact of this relocation to the proposed site will be mitigated by numerous proposed site improvements. The proposed pre-check site is over-designed to handle the current volume plus an additional anticipated peak volume (similar in design concept to a regional shopping center parking lot). Rejected trucks currently comprise a maximum of 5% of the total number of trucks processed at anyone time and it is not anticipated that this percentage will increase as a result of the construction of this facility. The pre-checkfacility will normally receive trucks between the hours of7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Trucks arriving early will be required to turn off their engines and enforced by Port of Houston Authority security officers. Rejected trucks will park in a designated area and will turn off their truck motor. 14. SAFETY: Who checks containers ensuring contents of containers and that materials inside the containers are safe? Response: The u.s. Coast Guard is responsiblefor the safety of the Port of Houston Authority waterways and adjacent facilities. Any rules or regulations required by the u.s. Coast Guard are followed by the Port of Houston Authority. Various U. S. agencies, including the u.s. Customs and the u.s. Coast Guard periodically check containers as a pro-active measure to ensure safety. It is the responsibility of shippers to ensure containers are prepared and shipped in accordance with the cargo manifests submitted to the U. S. Coast Guard and the Port of Houston Authority. In addition, the Port of Houston Authority performs daily documentation checks. WIND: The proposed sound wall structure is not safe - a hurricane may blow down the wall and send pieces of concrete into the homeowner area. Response: The concrete sound wall will be designed to withstand hurricane force winds and will be constructed in accordance with prevailing codes. Also, the design of the sound wall will conform to current TxDOT standards. In the unlikely event that the wall would fall due to extraordinary wind loads, no adjacent building would be within the collapse footprint. LOCATION: Why can't proposed pre-check facility be relocated to another location -like in the City of Morgans Point? Did the Port of Houston Authority promise to not develop south of Harbours Cut Boulevard? Response: The pre-check facility must be located as far to the west within the existing Barbours Cut Terminal facility as possible to prevent un-necessary truck u-turn movements Locating the proposed pre-checkfacility to the east ,~~ '. . . 18. e e of the currently proposed location will increase un-necessary u-turn movements, increase trajJic movement danger, and increase the required check in time for trucks which will increase pollution. The facility must also be located adjacent to the existing Barbours Cut Boulevard truck movement pattern into the Barbours Cut Terminal facility. The pre-check requires a long strip of property to achieve the designed improvements in processing time. The City of Morgans Point zoning map indicates all property south of Barbours Cut Boulevard is classified as non-industrial. A commitment has been made not to develop Port of Houston Authority facilities south of the main terminal area within the City of Morgans Point. 17. CONDITION OF BARBOURS CUT BOUELV ARD: When is Barbours Cut Boulevard going to be f"Ixed? Response: The Port of Houston Authority shares the homeowner's concerns about the condition of Barbours Cut Boulevard. However, the maintenance of Barbours Cut Boulevard is the responsibility of Harris County. The Port of Houston Authority has received information from Harris County that plans are being formalized to re-construct Barbours Cut Boulevard. The construction and operation of the p~e-check facility will help reduce truck traffic on this section of Barbours Cut Boulevard. ZONING: Will there be a zoning change from residential to industrial? Response: Currently, the proposed pre-check facility is zoned as Business Industrial. The proposed pre-check facility will not require a zoning change from residential to industrial. Also, there are currently no plans to change any off-site zoning from residential to industrial. 19. BUY OUT: Due to the likelihood of declining property values, will the Port of Houston Authority buyout homeowners who want to sell? Response: Due to the homeowner's concern of declining property values as a result of the construction of the truckpre-checkfacility, the Port of Houston Authority is willing to purchase any current homeowner property within 400 feet of the proposed truck pre-check facility. This purchase price will not be less than today's residential fair-market value of the current homeowners property and will be valid for a period within 5 years after the beginning of construction of the truck pre-checkfacility. This buy-out provision to current homeowners will provide the homeowners in this area, that want to leave the area as a result of their perception of declining property values, additional protection against their concern. For additional information about the buy- out process, please contact Ms. Brenda McDonald, Director of Real Estate, Port of Houston Authority, at 713 670-2679. .~ ", ~.. . . . . 20. e e possmLE PARK: Would the Port of Houston Authority consider ma~g the proposed site a park instead of a truck facility? Response: This site was originally acquired for the purpose of furthering Port of Houston Authority operations as authorized by state statutes. Changing the proposed use to a park would violate this original purpose. As a "good- neighbor ", the Port of Houston Authority is willing to work with the City of LaPorte in developing a park on other Port of Houston Authority un-used land that does not have this restriction. . e . c . . REQulT FOR CITY COUNCIL AG&A ITEM Agenda Date Requested: 05/19/03 Aoorooriation equested By: n Wilmnre . Source of Funds: Department: PlaAAiAg Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Code Body Information Amount Requested: Exhibits: Exhibits: Survev of Code Adootion bv Area Cities Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & BACKGROUND INFORMATION Since 1969, La Porte has utilized the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) or "Standard" building code for all types of construction in the city. The city chose the SBCCI documents although other standardized building codes were available. The other Building Code organizations offering other codes were the International Conference of Building Officials {lCBO) or "Uniform Building Code", and the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA) or "BOCA Code". In an effort to meet the construction industry's demand for a single set of building regulations, the various code groups began discussions. The result of those meetings was the creation of two separate model building codes: . The International Code Council {ICe) was created by a partnership between three of the model code organizations; SBCCI, ICBO, and BOCA. In 1999, ICC published the International Energy Code and in January 2000, the International Residential Code was published. During the 2001 state legislative session, bills were passed that mandated municipalities adopt and use the International Energy Code and the International Residential Code as published by the ICC. In addition to the state mandated building codes, lCC has developed a plumbing code, fuel gas code, mechanical code, and fire code. . . A group of well-respected code development organizations which include the National Fire Protection Association International (NFPA), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials {lAPMO), Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) developed a different set of codes published as the Comprehensive Consensus Codes (C3). This group continues to publish the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), and the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Code. In addition, C3 has now developed a new building code that became available in October 2002 and is known as the Building Construction and Safety Code (NFP A 5000). La Porte needs to adopt new building codes for two reasons. First, the state has mandated the use of the International Energy Code and the International Residential Code. Second, the "Standard' code that is currently in place for La Porte is no longer being supported by SaCCI. since that organization no longer exists because of the consolidation previously mentioned. One important aspect to consider when adopting building codes is regional uniformity. As demonstrated in the recent survey of surrounding cities, most cities are going with the International Codes. In addition, building trade organizations such as Building Officials Association of Texas (a TML affiliate), Greater Houston Builders Association, and their local subsidiary, Bay Area Builders Association, and the American Institute of Architects all support adoption and use of the International Codes. Representatives from both C3 and ICC will make presentations to Council reg~rding their respective building code documents. Action Required by Council: Receive information from C3 and ICC regarding their published building codes. flPproved for Citv Council Ae:enda lM(JJ ebra B. Feazelle, Ity d/;J S--f5-tJ3 Date . Baytown: Bellaire: Deer Park: Dickinson: Friendswood: Galveston: Houston: . League City: Missouri City: Pearland: Seabrook: Texas City: Webster: e e CODE ADOPTIONS BY AREA CITIES (As ofOS/08/03) Full set of 2000 Ed. of International Codes adopted. Plan to adopt the 2003 Ed. of the International Codes later this year, Full set of 2000 Ed. ofInternational Codes adopted. Full set of 2003 Ed. of International Codes adopted this week. Full set of2000 Ed. ofInternational Codes adopted. Full set of 2000 Ed, ofInternational Codes adopted. Full set of 2000 Ed. of International Codes adopted. 2000 Ed. International Building, International Residential and International Energy Code adopted. Utilize 1997 Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Codes. Full set of2000 Ed. of International Codes adopted. Full set of2000 Ed. ofInternational Codes adopted. Full set of 2000 Ed. of International Codes adopted. 2000 Ed. of International Residential and Energy Codes adopted. Utilize 1994 Ed. of Standard Codes for other codes. Full set of 2000 Ed. ofInternational Codes adopted. Plan to adopt the 2003 Ed. of the International Codes later this year. Utilize 1997 Standard Codes. Plan to adopt full set of 2003 International Codes by July or August 2003. Pasadena: . Full set of C3 Codes adopted in April 2003 with the exclusion of the Fire Prevention Code and Property Maintenance Code. Currently use 1999 BOCA Fire Code and Property Maintenance code. e e . D . . e . City of La Porte Interoffice Memorandum To: Mayor and Council Debra FeazeUe, City Manage From: John Joerns, Assistant City Date: May 13, 2003 Subject: Update on Garfield Road Apartments (Flamingo Bay) On January 8th I notified Council of an upcoming meeting with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and Southeast Texas Housing (SETH) to discuss this property, TDHCA's intentions and SETH's potential interest in developing the property. At that meeting TDHCA informed us that asbestos was present in the buildings. TDHCA planned to have an asbestos survey to determine additional expenses (for asbestos removal) to report to their board. They are evaluating the potential for a new housing project with a new partner or write off the first loan to Lakeside Center, Inc. as a loss. . The asbestos survey was completed on or about April 28, 2003 and shared with the City and SETH. SETH plans to secure quotes for asbestos removal as part of their evaluation of acquiring the property, demolishing the buildings and constructing housing for seniors (estimate 24 units). To do so would take a significant infusion of capital, some of which they hope to secure from TDHCA. If SETH is successful in its negotiations, the eventual owner and the entity that TDHCA would be dealing with is Southeast Texas Housing Partners, Inc., a non-profit Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). SETH is the day-to-day administrator for the CHDO. As a sidebar, the City wrote Harris County Housing and Economic Development seeking funds for asbestos removal/demolition. Harris County Housing and Economic Development responded by suggesting we submit an application during next years funding cycle. City's possible actions (and speculation): 1. Wait for TDHCA and SETH to finish evaluations and negotiations or; 2. Authorize our Delinquent Tax Attorney to move forward to schedule the Sheriffs sale. The preparatory work has been done and the estimated time to Sheriffs sale is 60-90 days. . a. This would keep the pressure on SETH and TDHCA to reach a decision; however, it will not get the buildings tom down b. If there are bidders at the Sheriffs sale there will need to be a disclosure regarding the asbestos. . . . e e c. It is doubtful that a bidder would bid the amount required to pay delinquent taxes of $43,900+ plus an estimated $1350 in court costs and then fund the asbestos removal and building demolition. d. If there are no bidders, it will be struck off to the City. e. In either case the clock starts ticking on the 6-month right of redemption. Note: I checked with our delinquent tax attorney to see ifthere was anything in the tax code that could be used to assist in asbestos abatement (i.e. lowering the adjudged value or tax burden to provide funds for asbestos removal/demolition). There isn't. o Ifit is struck off to the City, we can then place this property on our resale list again with the disclosure on asbestos. o Ifbids are received, but do not meet minimum, we could petition the other taxing entities to accept lower value. This could be based on an agreement with the bidder to remove the asbestos and demolish the buildings. The following provides some of the facts regarding this situation: 11lml Owner: Lakeside Development Secured a 1.5 million dollar loan from TDHCA to develop low-income housing. o Approximately $480-500 thousand used to purchase property plus various fees. The remaining $1 million commitment has not been made. HCAD Value: $320,000 (recently reduced from $1,069,200). Liens: State of Texas (TDHCA) approximately $480-500 thousand. City of La Porte - $6,278.00 Delinquent Taxes: (Recently reducedlHCAD lowered property valuation) o City 10,083.13 o LPISD 23,365.57 Cl Harris County +11.489.74 (estimate) TOTAL: $43,938.44 (estimated 5/13/03) Asbestos Removal (unknown) Demolition Costs (unknown) e . . . \ e E . . . e e Agenda Date Requested: Aoorooriation N/A Source of Funds: Requested By: Department: Polk,: Account Number: N/A Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Amount Requested: N I A. Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Police Department is seeking direction regarding the re-building of the La Porte Police Firing range. In June 2001, Tropical Stonn Allison damaged the berm backstop for the range to such a degree that it was unsafe to use. While working to rebuild the range it was detennined that there was an issue of lead contamination that had to be mitigated as hazardous material. This long-term process is almost completed. To rebuild the range with another dirt berm would require the range to be inspected every other year and if contamination is found it would have to be removed and disposed of as hazardous material. To avoid that the range staff has been looking for options to avoid this eventuality and at the same time update the functionality of the range itself. The Pasadena Police Department has built a new range for their Department and have installed a Total Containment Trap system. This system traps all lead for easy removal and prevents lead from leaching into the ground. Staff contacted Action Target Systems that is the sole source for the Total Containment Trap, regarding the cost of insta1ling a similar system that was able to trap most rifle as well as handgun munitions. They advised that we would have to install a concrete pad to support the trap and provided us with the necessary information. They also provided us with the pricing for a Turning Target System and Tracking Target System to upgrade the range. Staff projected the cost for the restoration of the range with the use of the Total Containment Trap system and the updated targeting systems: Total Containment Trap (wI $400 for shipping) Turning Target System Tracking Target System Concrete Slab (firing deck and support slab estimate) Total Project $105,220 $ 14,200 $ 4,200 $ 23,570 $147,190 The Police Department does not have any funds in the current budget to fund this program. All available budget and grant funds have been applied to the mitigation of the old dirt berm. To date we have been unsuccessful in finding grant funds to complete this project. Action Required bv Council: Discuss in Workshop further direction of project. A ,-r--/3-/J 3 Date e e . . . F . . . e e Agenda Date Requested: Ma REQUEST FOR CITY OUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Aoorooriation N/A Source of Funds: Requested By: Department: Poliee Account Number: N/A Report: Resolution: Ordinance: XX Amount Budgeted: N/A Exhibits: Amount Requested: Nt.& Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION In response to Councils directive to beautify and improve the image of the City, the Police Chief would like to bring two related issues before the Council Workshop for direction. The Police Department and Public Works have both received complainants regarding these issues. The first is a proposed draft ordinance that would address the issue of vehicles for sale along our roadways and vacant lots. This draft ordinance would address this issue by amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances by adding "Parking of Vehicles for Sale in Unauthorized Locations". This ordinance would allow the City to address the complaints received from our citizens and in addition address the directive regarding improving the image of our city. The second issue is an enforcement issue in which we have received a number of complaints from our citizens, at the Police Department and Public Works, regarding the illegal parking of vehicles and boats on city streets and alleyways. The Department intends to actively enforce, unless other direction is given, the provisions provided by City Ordinance under Chapter 70 to insure compliance and to address these complaints. This action will also address the directive to improve the image of the City. We are seeking direction regarding this issue, as it will generate some complaints from those who are cited. Action Required bv Council: Provide direction to the Chief of Police regarding these issues. A 5 -11--tJ3 Date " . e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003-_ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE, BEING ARTICLE VIII, PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE IN UNAUTHORIZED LoeA TlONS PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, following a study, review, and discussion of problems posed by the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City, the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte has recommended that the City regulate the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, based on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and its own study, review, and discussion, the City Council makes the following findings regarding the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City: . A vehicle for sale for sale, when parked in an unauthorized location where it is visible from a public place or public right-of-way: Is detrimental to the safety and welfare of the general public, Tends to attract attention of passers-by on roadways where slowing traffic presents a hazard to motorists and pedestrians, Leads drivers to enter onto premises where the vehicle for sale is parked even when no legitimate paved access exists, Invites customer inspection in unprotected settings where inspection may be unsafe near moving traffic lanes, Contributes to a proliferation of vehicles parked in areas not generally designed for parking, such as vacant lots and other unpaved areas, Entices further misuse of an unauthorized location, paved or unpaved; for vehicle sales by other persons with vehicles for sale, Produces deleterious effects on the exercise of lawful vehicle sales at legitimate, authorized locations, and Produces urban blight, which is adverse to the maintenance and continuing development of the City. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . . . . e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that the preamble to this ordinance is true and correct in all aspects, and hereby determines and declares that the public parking of vehicles for sale is a public nuisance. SECTION 2. Chapter 70, Article I., Section 70-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas is hereby amended by adding in correct alphabetical sequence the following definitions: "Unauthorized location means any area where a vehicle for sale is parked when that area does not have both a zoning permit issued by the City of La Porte for the sale of vehicles, a copy of which has been filed with the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte, and a license from the Texas Department of Transportation for the sale of vehicles at that location. "Vehicle for sale means any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, jet ski, recreational vehicle, camper or other vehicle (collectively called "vehicle" or "vehicles") having displayed thereon any writing or signage indicating such vehicle is for sale." SECTION 3. Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas is hereby amended by adding new Article VIII Public parking of vehicles for sale prohibited, which shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: Article VIII. Public parking of vehicles for sale prohibited. "See 70-300 Offense. A person commits an offense when the person knowingly causes a vehicle for sale to be parked in an unauthorized location or knowingly permits a vehicle for sale to be parked in an unauthorized location within the City of La Porte, by: (1) actually parking the vehicle for sale at the unauthorized location, or e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- . PAGE 3 (2) having ownership, care, custody or control of the unauthorized location where the vehicle for sale is parked. In a prosecution under this section, it is presumed that the registered owner of the vehicle for sale is the person who parked the vehicle for sale at the time and place the offense occurred Sec.70-301 Exemptions The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to a vehicle for sale parked in a lawful manner in the course of its normal use as a means of transportation: . (1) Upon the premises of or immediately adjacent to a single-family residence if the vehicle is registered to, owned or operated by the owner or legal occupant of the single-family residence; or (2) In a permitted parking space at a multi-family housing facility if the vehicle is registered to, owned by or operated by the owner or legal occupant of a unit in the multi-family housing facility; or (3) In the parking area of a commercial establishment or place of business when the driver is then and there employed and working or is then and there transacting business at the establishment or business. Sec 70-302 Impoundment of vehicles by City permitted Any vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall be deemed unlawful and may immediately be removed to a state-approved licensed storage facility." SECTION 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(27) Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation. SECTION 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, . sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, it is hereby declared to e e . ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 4 be the intention of the City of Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. SECTION 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after .the passage of the Ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF . 2003. . . . . e e ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 5 CITY OF LA PORTE By: NORMAN MALONE, Mayor ATTEST: By: MARTHA GILLETT, City Secretary APPROVED: By: JOHN D. ARMSTRONG, Assistant City Attorney . . . e Problem: Vehicles for sale JIllr....d aloDg .....d..a)'S .~--- . .- ......:....r:'.... ~;. ',. ... -. -l'-I ~---J1 .. . I'. t., . . '. . .: :. ~' . ~~:' , r-" , " ---'-'-- . II - ~, ~~v- ~ '~...,~. _;:;;.. ~_. _~~ "'7 ,-, ~~~ - l ":~ ~1;::;~~~:~~~..IoolJt-l~ ~~-(-,.;4r' "~~ ~. L~~.,l."~!~, .... _' '-:~.\"::I , ,;' ~~i' . t '_\ """i1' ~~ e One of tbe objectives from the Council Retreat was the subject of beautification and Image of the City of La Porte. In response to tbis objective the Poliee Department is presenting two issnes before the Couuc:il for considentiou aud dlreetion. The lint is iD regard to Ibe dislradioD ud Dulsa..... p......ided II)' tbe Dumber ohebicles for sale parking "oopide our roadwa)'L The second issue is regarding the number ohehicles, boa... campen, de:. Ibat are parlled OD Ibe City'. rigbl or..8)''' Vebicles for sale parked iD DDBulborized IocatiDDS YisibJe tD the pDblic I. I. detrimeulllllO Ih...rety IIIld wel'.re or lhe perol publi., 1. Tea'" 10 .lIrad .ltealioD or passen-by au ro.d..lIJI........ sknri.. traff"1C praCDtll a b..rd to DlotorlSII and ped_ri--. 3. Lads driven to eater aato pranisa when: tbe 'Velaide for ale. is pubd CftD wIleD no lea:iti.ate p..cd aecas ezists. 4. laYita cUllOlDCr wpectioa ia unprotected lettiap where laspectio. m.y be DDS.I. ..... mmDllnffic ~ S. Coatriblllel to . proliferadoa 0' vehicles parked'ia are.. Dot _oily dalped ra. pukiag, .uch .. v.caDllOb ..... alber UDp.ved .reas, 6. Eatica further lIIiIuse of aD uDlalborized loadaa, pawed Dr UDpaved, ra. vebi.1e ...... by allier perIODS with vebi.1es rar ..... 7. ProdaclI!I deleteriDus dedi OD the elercise or lawful _ide .aIes . Jecitimate, autborized locatioD, aad a. PnMIaca arbo bliahl. which ir adverse to tbe lDafaleaaaee ad coaliDwDI dcvcIopmeDlarlbe Cily. 1 . . . e Proposed Chapter 70, Article vm Public: ParkiDg olVehlc:les lor Sale Probibited Defiaitiou: U,..,bt1rized I_lion ma.. any uea wbono . v.hicle ror ..I. is parked when 1""1 uea does Dot h.v. holb . 20aiall penait issaed by the City or La Porte ror the ale ohehicl.., . copy or"hieh .... beea filed witb the Chiel' or Police or the City or La Port.. .ad . lice... rrom Ih. Teus Departmeal orTra..por\8tioa ror Ih. ..I. or vebicl.. .1 Ih.1loeatioa. V.,",*for silk...... .ay malDr v.bicl.. boat, lrailer, jet ski, recreatioaal vehicl.. camper or oth.r vehicl. (collectiv.ly called "vehicle" or ....ehides") ""viall displayed Ih.reoa .ay writial or silaag. iadicalingsuch vehicle is ror ..... PubUc: Parkiog 01 Vehicles lor Sale Probiblted Seclioa 7fl..301 EJoemptio.. lb. provisio.. or Ibis ordiaaac. do nol.ppl)' la . v.hicle ror ..I. parked ia . lawful maDDer ia the coane or iu normal alll 8S . meaal or traDSportatioa: (I) Upoa the p...mises or or immedial.1y .dj.ceallD . siagle-r.mily raid.ace ir the ......icIe is registered 10 , owned ar operated by Ih. owa... or legal occap.al or the sialle-r.mil)' ....idenc.. (Z) la. permiUed parkial spac..1 . malti-r.mily hoasing r.ciIity ir lb. ......icl. is ....islered Ia. Owaed by or operated by the owa... or ....1 occupaal or. aoit ill Ih. multi-r.mily hauoiag r..,1ity; or (3) ID lb. parkial ..... or. comm.rcial establisbm.al or place or basi..... ..h.a the driv... is Ih... ..d lb.... .mployed .ad workial or is \hOD .ad tbere Ira...clial husia..s .llhe establisbm.al or basiarss. e Public: ParkiDg olVebieles lor Sale Probibited Sectioa 7~ OIT_ A p.1"IOD commits .a 01T.... wh... the penoa kaowing'" ....... . vebicl. ror s.I.lo be parked ia .a ua.ulborized loe.tin or Imowiallly permits. vehicle or ....ID he parked ia .n ua.uthorized locatioa ..ilbia lb. City or La Porte, by: (I) AclaaDy parkiallth. ....hicl. ror sal..1 the ua.alborized Ioc:IltioD,or (Z) D.viall owa....bip, ...... c"locIy or coalrol or th. uaaalborized Iocatioa wh....lh. vebicl. ror .... is parked. la 8 prosec:utioa aader this section, it is presumed thai the rcgistcrcd owa.r or th. vehicl. ror ..1. is lb. penDa wbo p.rked Ih. ......ic.. ror sal. .Ith. lim. .ad place the 01T..... occarred. Public: ParldDg 01 Veblc:les lor Sale Probibited 2 . . . e PubHI: Partdng of Vehicles for Sale Prohibited SectioJl 70-301lmpouDdment 0' vehieles by CUy permitted ADY "ebide fODDd to be iD violation of tbis seclion sball be deemed oDIawrDI aDd may immediately be remo"ed 10 a state- approved lieeased stonlIe fac:ility. V"lOlatioas ortbis Code is a misdemeaDor aDd DpoD coDYietioD sball be pDDisbed by a rme Dot 10 esceed r..... bDDdred dollan (Ssoo.OO). Eacb day a violatiOD Df tbis ordiaaace shaD coastitate a separale "iolatioD. Problem: Vehieles Partdng on City Rigbt of Ways and Alleys nere are a DDmber 0' "ebides, boels, de.. that are parked on Oty rigbt DrWayS that iD lbe past we have Dot aggressively punned UD.... II c:auJed lrall"", problems. Tbere bave been a DDmber or complaiD" made recenlly to Public Works regardiDg tbis speeir.. issDe thai we DoccI to add..... e Vehicles Parked on City Right of Ways and Alleys . I. ' , . . .- ., . . . I' ;:"J..:-~'~ .~~:~ :.-:..~~;~.:7~-.L~... J t:~ .'1'.r~....~...-:"'.,""':''''''ii:.,,"......., ........S~.J.r" .V::." ..... ~'::4 I. ~ , ..-.... . .. _T .rl . 3 . . . e Vehieles Parked 00 City Right alWays and Alleys Enfon:emeat Ordinances: Section 7{}O171 ParAiIy:/", 'Nm",",n 24 IIfHU'S. It .ball be nnlawfDI for all)' pennn Dr any awner to Imowinlly leave ltandi. in oy public Itreet, alley or other public place in tbe city any vehide for a lonler continnons period of time tun 24 boa.... Sectioa 7{}O179 PIIrltiJq: 1i"",1imiJ/", ImiIIn, 1IIIJIi..#mi1en,,"" other "JIG of tnIiIen. flshaJl be unla....ul for any penon to leave, stand or park a trailer, sem~railer, pole trailer, rancb trailer, ....... boase Iniler, atility InUer, or truck trador, eitber attacbed or unattached to a DlOtor vebid.. oa the publie....... of the dty for a period of time iD ,""cess of four boan..._ Vebicles Parked on City Right olWays aDd Alleys Enfon:emeat: Transportation Cod.. 683.002 Ab"ndoned MoIor Vdicle <<a) For the purpose orthill c..pier, . Dlotor wlaicle II abandoned if tile motor w:laic:1e: (1) is in.perable, is 01.... thoo r... y.... .Id, and b.. been IeII oaden"'" on pnbUe property ror 01.... tblD 48 boan. (1) .... relUiaed iUecslly a. public properv r.r 0101"0 tbsn 48 houn. (3) bu relUined 00 pmale property without the ca_ or tbe __ or penoa In cha.... oflhe property ror more tbsn 48 boun. (4) ba...... left uulleaded oa the riCbt...r."IY .r a dcsicaoled CCMIDtJ. ate. or feder.1 blalnr., for more than 48 houn; or (5) .... been left aaolleaded rar more tbu :14 boan lID the ricbt- o'-way or.lllrapike pnjecL.. or I c.oatrollecl acc:eu hip.,.. e Vehicles Parked 00 City Right alWays aDd Alleys Enforcement Ordinances: Sec:tion 7{}OllO Ptulily: on pr~ JI'OPD11wi/IJour carrsml. It Iball be anlawful for any penon or nay owner to Imowinlly aundon or leave ltandinl OD any priVllIe property, without conlent nf tbe owner of luch private property, any vehicle for any period of time. Section 7{}Olll P"rlri", rrrtIl11l/"cI1ued 110"'" on _", in paM", ptIIIs It IbaJl be anlawful for any penon to park, place ar locale any manufactured home upoa any pnblic street or pablic park witbin the city limits for a period or DlOre than four boun.... Vehicles Parked 00 City Right alWays aDd Alleys EnforcelDeat: Tranlportation Cod.. 683.011 Au/110m, '0 IDIte abtuulorrd _or ""IIit:k inJo ......ody. (a) A law earorcement qency may toke iato custody u abandoned molor vehicle.. ..tercnft, or outboard motor 'ound oa public or pm... property. (b) A 1_ enrorcement "lIoncy may _ .....cy personnel, equipment, and rleiliti.. or contnd ror ....... penonael, equipmeat, and racilities to remove, praerve, aad store all abudoaed motor 9d1ide. watercraft, or outboard motor talcea into custody by the qeacy uader this subcbapter. 4 ~683.001 SUBcLR B. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES: SEIZURE AND AUCTION 683.011. Authority to take abandoned motor vehicle into custody. 683.012. Taking abandoned motor vehicle into custody: notice. 683.013. Storage fees. 683.014. Auction or use of abandoned items; Waiver of rights. 683.015. Auction proceeds. 683.016. Law enforcement agency use of certain abandoned motor vehicles. 683.017 to 683.030. (Reserved) SUBCHAPTER C. VEHICLE ABANDONED IN STOJlAGE FACll.,ITY 683.031. 683.032 683.033. 683.034, Garagekeeper's duty: abandoned motor vehicles. Garagekeeper's fees and charges. Unauthorized storage fee; offense; Disposal of vehicle abandoned in storage facility. 683.035 to 683.050. (Reserved) . SUBCHAPTER D. DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES 683.051. Application for authorization to dispose of certain motor vehicles. . Contents of application; application fee. Department to provide notice. Certificate of authority to dispose of vehicle. Rules and fOnDS. Demolisher's duty. . Demolisher's rec:oz:ds; offense. 683.052. 683.053. 683.054. 683.055. 683.056. 683.057. 683.058 to 683.Q?0. (Reserved). :~. : I,;r . . t' i" : I".": :': 'j. . : : ,.', '! : 'I' .. 'j . ~. r: : I' t SUBCHAPTER E. JUNKED VEHICLES: PUBLIC NUISANCE; ABATEMENT 683.071. Definition. 683.072. Junked vehicle declaied to be public nuisance. 683.073, Offense. 683,074. Authority to abate nuisance; procedures. 683.075. Notice. 683.076. Hearing. 683.0765. Alternative proCedm:e fOr administrative heiuing. , 683.0n. Inapplicability of subchapter. 683.078. Junked vehicle dispOsal. SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS *683,001. Def"mitioDS. In this chapter: (I) "Department" means the Texas Department of Transportation. (2) "Garagekeeper" means an owner or operator of a stor- age facility. . . . (3) "Law enforcement agency" means: (A) the Department of Public Safety; (B) the police department of a ~unicipality; (C) the police department of an institution of higher edu- cation; or (D) a sheriff or a constable. .;jexas Criminal & Vehicle Bani (4) Wtorvehicle" means a vehicle that is subjed istration under Chapter 501.. . (5) "Motor vehicle'demolisher" means a ~'.: business of: . " ..... (A) converting motor vehicles into Processed ' smp metal; or (B) wrecking or dismantling motor vehicles. .~ (6) "Outboard motor" meanS an outboard motor's~ to registration under Chapter 31, Parks and Wildlife C (7) "Storage facility" includes a garage, parking lot, tablishment for the servicing. repairing. or parking of ' vehicles. '. " ., (8) "WatercrafJ" means a vessel subject to re~s.;." under Chapter 31, Parks and Wildlife Code., ' ., .So in original. probabiy should be "Chapter 502". ". (Added by Ll995, chap. 165(1). eff. 9/1/95.) 1683.002. Abandoned motor vehicle. (a) For the purposes of this chapter, a motor vebie!c '~t' abandoned if the motor vehl<;le: , J". , (I) is inoperable, is more dum fi ve years old, and has ba:'iI~ " left unattended on public property for more than 48 hours; ( . (2) has remained illegally on' public property for inoJii';' than 48 hours; ".,:?' ,~,..t."(A' (3) has remained ~ private property without th~~ei:- , t :~dicj of the owner or person In charge of the property for Il1ln lhaii':-> :'f,.~I ",(B: 48 hours; , ,,: : ;>':':,1, (e) (4) has been left unattended on the right-of-way o.f a 4~.' ~" '. ;. ':'\'~tic ignated county, state, or federal highway for more than 48.-, .~;" .,Dutbcia hours; or .... l .~ ~ .,"SCctioi . (5) has been left ~anend~ for more than 24 ho~ Ill! the; ~; - : :k(l) ngbt-of-way of a turnpike project constnJcted and mamlamcll . ~ :.: ."~ by the Texas Turnpike Authority or a controlled access :/. _: :~', (2; highway.. . ';;,.:t (3' (b) In this section, "controlled access highway" baS tbc_ : ..."idcntii meaning assigned by Section 541.302. ..' : (d' (Added by L/995, chap. 165(/); chgd by LI997, chap..! -;.' ~1:('-: 165(30.157(a)). eff. 9/1/97.) by~ul 1683.003. Connic~ of laWS; elTect on other laws. . . . ~.i~ (a) Sections 683.051-683,055 ,may not be read as conflict. ~ I ing with Sections 683.074-683.078. : ~ (b) This chapter does not affect a law authorizing the im- t mediate removal of a vehicle left on public property that is BO. , i683, obstnJction to traffiC;. ' A (Added by L/995. chop. 165(/). elf. 9/1/95.) ment U683.004 to 683.010. (Reserved.) :: , (1 itemi nolice (:t nolie. vchic (Adt;It 1683 ohi; (; boan r (, c: ( pubE ( gara; ofth . ( boar SUBCHAPTER B. ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES: SEIZURE AND AUCTION 1683.011. Authority)o take abandoned motor vehicle into custody. (a) A law enforcem~nt agency may take into custody an abandoned motor vehicle, watercraft. or outboard motor found on public or private p'roperty. (b) A law enforcement agency inay use agency personnel, equipment, and facilities or conlract for other personne~ equipment, and f!lcilities to f!:move, 'preserve, and store an abandoned motor vehicle, watercraft, or outboard motor taken into custody by the agency under tHis subchapter. (Added by L/995, chop, 165( J), eff. 9/1/95.) 1683.012. Taking abandoned motor vehicle into cus- tody: notice. . (a) A law enforcerI!c:nt agency shall send notice of aban- donment to: (I) the last known registered owner of each motor vehi- cle, wlllercraft, or outboMd motor taken into custody by the 610 C 2001 by G,P, orTeus, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Zt 02IX Pr .. ... ", . . . e City or La Porte Pollee Firearms Range Rebuilding After Tropical Storm Allison e City orLa Porte Police Firearms Range In June 2001 Ibe Cil)' or La Porte .... beavily impaded by Tropical Slorm AOisoa. One or Ibe racililies thaI il impacted .... Ibe Police F"lI'e8rlllJl Raage. Tbe beavy amoual or rain ....bed down Ibe eartben berm allbe range and had 10 be repaired berore il could be used agaia. TML a..arded $10.000.00 ia damagoslo Ibe range. Durioglhis p_ il.... delermioed Ibal..ilb "llbe lead in Ibe berm Ihere had been lead leacbing inlo Ibe ground 8Dd Ihis wonld bave 10 be deaned np .. a Haz Mal.ile. We are ia Ibe rlDal pb... orlbis process. We baye also ....rned lhal irlbe berm is replaeed by an earth.n berm il ..ill be monilnred every olber year ror Further lead contamination. Tbere:ro~ we are lubmittial the rollowiag proposal to replace and npgrade Ibe FirearlllJl Range. 1 '- . . . . e l .' . "--- - Lood Colletti.. 2 .. . . . . . ", . ;..._,',... J . .-'. ';hl-..-=...",:.... ~,~ -;., _..,; .~:~/.' Of'; i,:: ......~..:;. ~'.. : . . . ". ,'. .. . ,-. - - City of La Porte Pollee Firearms Range Proposal I. Total Containment Trap Sy.teDl 51l1S,21O 2. CODcrele Slab 5 13,570 3. Tamioll Target System 5 14,100 4. TraclUall Targel System 5 4,100 Total Project Cosl: SI47,910 3 . e OlAf' . ORDINANCE NO. 2003-_ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE, BEING ARTICLE VIII, PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE IN UNAUTHORIZED LOCATIONS PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00); FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, following a study, review, and discussion of problems posed by the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City, the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte has recommended that the City regulate the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police; and ,. WHEREAS, based on the recommendation of the Chief of Police, and its own study, review, and discussion, the City Council makes the following findings regarding the parking of vehicles for sale in unauthorized locations within the City: A vehicle for sale for sale, when parked in an unauthorized location where it is visible from a public place or public right-of-way: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. . Is detrimental to the safety and welfare of the general public, Tends to attract attention of passers-by on roadways where slowing traffic presents a hazard to motorists and pedestrians, Leads drivers to enter onto premises where the vehicle for sale is parked even when no legitimate paved access exists, Invites customer inspection in unprotected settings where inspection may be unsafe near moving traffic lanes, Contributes to a proliferation of vehicles parked in areas not generally designed for parking, such as vacant lots and other unpaved areas, Entices further misuse of an unauthorized location, paved or unpaved, for vehicle sales by other persons with vehicles for sale, Produces deleterious effects on the exercise of lawful vehicle sales at legitimate, authorized locations, and Produces urban blight, which is adverse to the maintenance and continuing development of the City. . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that the preamble to this ordinance is true and correct in all aspects, and hereby determines and declares that the public parking of vehicles for sale is a public nuisance. SECTION 2. Chapter 70, Article I., Section 70-1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas is hereby amended by adding in correct alphabetical sequence the following definitions: . "Unauthorized location means any area where a vehicle for sale is parked when that area does not have both a zoning permit issued by the City of La Porte for the sale of vehicles, a copy of which has been filed with the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte, and a license from the Texas Department of Transportation for the sale of vehicles at that location. "Vehicle for sale means any motor vehicle, boat, trailer, jet ski, recreational vehicle, camper or other vehicle (collectively called "vehicle" or "vehicles") having displayed thereon any writing or signage indicating such vehicle is for sale." SECTION 3. Chapter 70 .of tlie Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, Texas is hereby amended by adding new Article VIII Public parking of vehicles for sale prohibited, which shall hereafter read as follows, to-wit: Article VIII. Public parking of vehicles for sale prohibited. "Sec 70-300 Offense. . A person commits an offense when the person knowingly causes a vehicle for sale to be parked in an unauthorized location or knowingly permits a vehicle for sale to be parked in an unauthorized location within the City of La Porte, by: (1) actually parking the vehicle for sale at the unauthorized location, or . . . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 3 (2) having ownership, care, custody or control of the unauthorized location where the vehicle for sale is parked. In a prosecution under this section, it is presumed that the registered owner of the vehicle for sale is the person who parked the vehicle for sale at the time and place the offense occurred Sec.70-301 Exemptions The provisions of this ordinance do not apply to a vehicle for sale parked in a lawful manner in the course of its normal use as a means of transportation: (1) Upon the premises of or immediately adjacent to a single-family residence if the vehicle is registered to, owned or operated by the owner or legal occupant of the single-family residence; or (2) In a permitted parking space at a multi-family housing facility if the vehicle is registered to, owned by or operated by the owner or legal occupant of a unit in the multi-family housing facility; or (3) In the parking area of a commercial establishment or place of business when the driver is then and there employed and working or is then and there transacting business at the establishment or business. See 70-302 Impoundment of vehicles by City permitted Any vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall be deemed unlawful and may immediately be removed to a state-approved licensed storage facility." SECTION 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(27) Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day a violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate violation. SECTION 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, it is hereby declared to . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 4 be the intention of the City of Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. SECTION 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice to the passage of the notice by causing the caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the Ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE DAY OF , 2003. . . . . . . ORDINANCE NO. 2003- PAGE 5 CITY OF LA PORTE By: NORMAN MALONE, Mayor ATTEST: By: MARTHA GILLETT, City Secretary APPROVED: By: JOHN D. ARMSTRONG, Assistant City Attorney . . . . . ~ 70-142 LA PORTE CODE Sec. 70-142. Designation of crosswalks and safety zones. The chief of police is hereby authorized to: (1) Designate and maintain, by appropriate devices, marks, or lines upon the surface of the roadway, crosswalks at intersections where, in his opinion, there is particular danger to pedestrians crossing the roadway, and at such other places as he may deem necessary. (2) Establish safety zones of such kind and character and at such places as he may deem necess~ (Code 1970, ~ 25-45) Sec. 70-143. Marking of traffic lanes. The director of public works is hereby authorized to mark traffic lanes upon the roadway of any street or highway where a regular alignment of traffic is necessary. (Code 1970, ~ 25-46) Sec. 70-144. Necessity of signs. No provision of this chapter for which signs are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if, at the time and place of the alleged violation, an official sign is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that signs are required, such section shall be effective without signs being erected to give notice of such section. (Code 1970, ~ 25-47) Secs. 70-145-70-175. Reserved. ARTICLE \T. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING* Sec. 70-176. Designation and marking of parking stalls and areas where parking is prohibited or limited. (a) The director of public works shall cause parking stalls to be maintained and marked off in and on such streets and parts of such streets as he may designate from time to time, and he shall likewise cause spaces in which parking is prohibited to be maintained and marked off in and on such streets and parts of such streets. The director of public works shall cause time limit parking areas to be maintained and marked off in and on such parts of streets as he may designate from time to time. All such spaces or areas shall be clearly indicated by appropriate signs or by markings on the pavement or curb. "'State law reference-See Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 670ld, ~ 27(a)(I), for authority of city to regulate standing and parking of vehicles. Supp. No.4 CD70:14 . . TRAFFIC AND VEIDCLES ~ 70-177 . (b) In areas designated as time limit parking areas, parking may be limited to any period prescribed by the chief of police, the time limits to be designated with clearly distinguished markings or signs at both ends of the time limit area and at reasonable intervals between the beginning and ending of such time limit area, indicating the time allowed for parking in such area. (c) Any prohibition of or time limit on parking established under this section shall apply on such days and between such hours as prescribed by the signs. (Code 1970, ~ 25-61) Sec. 70-177. Parking in prohibited areas; overtime parking. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in his name or owned or operated by him or in his possession or under his control to be or . . Supp. No.4 CD70:14.1 . . TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ~ 70-210 . remain in any space or area in which parking is prohibited as provided in section 70-176, or in a time limit parking area for a longer period of time than that designated by the markings on the street or by signs clearly visible. (Code 1970, ~ 25-62) Sec. 70-178. Parking for more than 24 hours. It shall be unlawful for any person or any owner to knowingly leave standing in any public str,eet",alley=or-::other-::publiG:place:-in.-::the:city.-::a..ny--v-ehicle..for...aJonger....c.Qntinuous period of time than 24 hours. (Code 1970, ~ 25-63) Sec. 70-179. Parking time limit for trailers, semitrailers and other types of trailers. . It shall be unlawful for any person to leave, stand or park a trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, ranch trailer, boat, house trailer, utility trailer or truck tractor, either attached or unattached to a motor vehicle, on the public streets of the city for a period of time in excess of four hours, or during any nighttime hours. Trucks bearing a department of transportation (DOT) placard shall not be parked on any street for a period of time in excess of one hour. A placard vehicle shall not be parked within 2,000 feet of a school campus. (Code 1970, ~ 25-64; Ord. No. 1792, ~ 1(25-64), 10-28-91; Ord. No. 97-2172, ~ 1,4-14-97) Sec. 70-180. Parking on private property without consent. It shall be unlawful for any person or any owner to knowingly abandon or leave standing on any private property, without the consent of the owner of such private property, any vehicle for any period of time. (Code 1970, ~ 25-65) Sec. 70-181. P8.f'king manufactured homes on streets or in public parks. It shall be unlawful for any person to park, place or locate any manufactured home upon any public street or public park within the city limits for a period of more than four hours. Such mobile home shall be parked parallel to the right side curb, completely clear of driving lanes or areas of such street or park, and facing in the direction which traffic shall be designated to travel on such side of such street or in such driving area. (Code 1970, ~ 14-3) Cross reference-Mobile homes and mobile home parks, ch. 98. . Sees. 70-182-70-210. Reserved. CD70: 15 . . . . MEETING HANDOUTS . tt ! . Phone (703) 5203 Leesburg Pike, 931-4533 Fax: (703) INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCILRl Suite 600 - Falls Church, VA 22041 379-1546 - www.intlcode.org - staff@ intlcode.org Seiting the Standard for Building SafetyTM r . \ . .. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL@ Setting the Standard for Building SafetyTM . ~. , 'I I I \ . . . 41t j! .. ,. ,: I ~ , . I , , i I ,~ ~ I i , i I . - i I . l . I " , Settin.g the Standard for Building Safety ™ www.intlcode,org _ staff@intlcode.org "" 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 _ Falls Church. VA 22041 ~ . Phone: (703) 931-4533 _ Fax: (703) 379-1546 I I \ ' I I \ ; I : \ 1 I I \ II It I II I Ii i '. '" . 0' .~I I ., California Building Officials CALBO Galifomia Sui/ding Officials (CALBO), founded in 1962, is a nonprofit professional association of cny and county building l'iepar{menls. It :s dedicated to promoting public healih and sefety in building construction through responsible legislation, education Eind buildii,g cod(~ development. CALBO members airs ffJsponsible for the technical plan review and inspection of OVf:r 95% of all structurea built within the State of California, 2003 Model Code Review Committee Executive Report May 13, 2003 fntroductlon For the past 75 years. the Uniform Building Code (USC). published by the International Conference .af Building Officials) has been the building code used in California. Because the UBe is no longer published, the State of ~lifornia is proposing to adopt a new building code based on either the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Building Construction and Safety Code (NFPA 5000) or the International Code Council's (ICe) International Building COde ({BC), Recommendation It is the recommendation of tt'!is committee that the State of California adopt the International Building Code as promulgated by the Ice. The. committee further finds that the Ice code development process best represents the'interests of local.government. The IBC will be easier to enforce, a'dmini~ter, will cost less to implement and has the. support services in place that are vital to the ,day-to-day'operationof a city: or COl,mty bui.lding department. Lastly. the lac provides prescriptive solutions for the most common conditions encountered by our users. Committee's. Charge To determine which code would best serve local governments and their building departments, CALBO formed a committee whose members represented a broad cross section of Oalifornia jurisdictions. The committee eValuat~ both codes and, the process used to develop each. The Committee recognized that replacing the use with either the NFPA 5000 or.the isc repr~sen~s both oPPoJ1unities,and challenges. The Na~iona! Fire Pfotection Association is an association with a long history of providing standards'. NFPA 13 is considered the Industry standard Jot the install~tion of fire sprinklers. NFPA.10.(Tha National Electrical COde}. is the predominate electrical standard used in the United States. The International Code Council (ICC), a partnership of the three--model code organi?ations, fonned in 1994, with the purpose of providing a single building code for the United States. Prior to their publishing the. 2000 edition of the International Suildi!'lg .Code the use was one of three model-building codes used in the United States. Today, the IBe has been adopted at the ,State or local level in 46 States. f , , Setting the Standardfor Building Safety'" INICRNAnONAL Carroll Lee Pruitt, AlA, NCARB, CSI CODECOUNm- Manager cpruitt@iccsafe,org a www.iccsafe.org Thxas Resource Center 'leI: +1 (512) 394-0601 a Fax: +1 (512) 288-1823 6705 Hwy 290 West, Suite 502-299 a Austin, Texas 78735-8407 U.S.A. '. ) The two codes appear to be very similar in their intent However. there are signific::Jnt rjjfferellcas b how each code is ceve!oped and how each enforces. its specific mandate. NFPA 500G :Jfovid9S minimum design guidelines to safeguard li~e. heaith. property, and ~ubtic \',ie!fz.re by rr".glllating the j)'3rrniWng, design, ,:::onstructio!1. quality of material~. l)~e and occupancy, location. and maintHnance of all buildings and ~tructures within a jurisdiction and cert<-1!r SQsctfic eqliiprnent therein. The IBC establishes the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health. safety and general welfare- l.bi:lugh $tru<:tural strengt.h, means Of egre:ss faciiitles. stability I sanitation adequate light and ventilation. and energy conservation. It covers life and property from rire and ether hazards attributed to ihe built environment and ouWnes safety guidelines rO'" firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. Codes vs. Standards: What.'s the difference? It is important to understand that there aJe significant differences between a standard and a code. Think of a standard as an agreement between manufacturers of a product. A code regulates how that product is used. An automobile manufacturer, for example, can purchase products and materials from various vendors knowing that they are safe, will fit properly and are interchangeable. If the components do not meet th.ese minimum speCified standards' the manufacturer will not use them. Industry has an economic interest in assuring all competitors design alid build their products to this standard so as to keep the playing field level. As such they regulate the market place. By comparison. the law states thallf you drive seventy miles an hour in a school zone you may become subject -to. citation or arrest Similarly by violating the locally adopted code. you may also be subject to a citation or arrest. The, building code, just like' the vehicle code, is a law enforced under the police powers granted to the state or local agency. Neither the lawmakers nor the enforcers have an economic stake In the process of writing the law, or code. Background The Committee conducted its analysis from the perspective of the chief administrative officer, responsible for a local community's building code enforcement and administration. The Committee concentrated On four general areas: . Effect on local government and building departments; o Code development process; . Support systems' and services; . Effect or'impact to the. end user. Effect on local government and building departments. NFPA 5000, using a format modeled after NFPA 101, the I,.ife Safety Code, is occupancy based with other applicable provisions scattered throughout the code. There is also significant reliance upon numerous reference stan~~rds. This t~nds to make it confusing and difficult for the user to apply. There is an additional cost to purchase the necessary CALBO Executive Report Page 2 . standards, not oniy for the local jurisdicllori but also for the cnd users, designers and builders. NFPA 5000 and the, referenc.e documents it relies on are frequently ambiguous, subject to r..:>r.Tw:ion 3nd :eav~ the user wOnf~erlng just who is respom;ible for enforc.smSil{ or il'~terpretaticn of its fJiovlslons. This leads to higher construction costs, creates inconsisient code application, si,d conflicting €Il1forcemem and 1nte;,rpri~taj'ioil; something buildin:! departments in California haile been worldng very hard to E\!liminate. A more significant. issue to local !urisdictions is the difficulty and high cost to participate effectively in the NFPA ('",ode devefopmel'\t process. Technical committees often meat in different locations and at conflict1ng times, thereby making it simply impossible for a local enforcing agency to effectively participate. NFPA has extended an offer to supply free codebooks to code enforcement personnel. This offer appears lo be more of a marketing strategy as it is limited only to codes specifically adopted statewide. NFPA has not clarified if they will provide free copies of the California Building Code. Further: to obtain a codebook one must att~nd ~n NFPA training session. This offer ignores the reality of how a local building department conducts, its day-to-day business, and thus does not addr~ss the needs of local enforcing agencies. In any local enf<t>reement.ag~ncy, staff development, tra1nl.og and budgeting for operations are ongoing and affected by fiscal cy.cles, the adoption of State mandates and simply providing custoiner service. The purchase of c,odebooks and the training of s~ff are frequently started well before the adoption of a specific code. Staff training is usually staggered overlong periodS so plan review and Inspection .services :might cOl)tlnue unl~terrupted. Thus, the value of NPFA's offer to the local community, with limited training availability, is negligible. Add ~o that. the cost associated with purchasing additional referenced standards ,and training more than offsets any value in a free book. As mentioned earlier, t~e International Building Code has been adapted extensively throughout the United States. It uses a for:mat, terminology, scaping provisions and code standards ne'arly identical to those ourrently enforced in California. The IBC, like the current Califomia Building Code, co.ntains prescriptive'solutions for tne most common conditions encountered by oUr citizens. The IBC ,makes it possible to desi,gn. plan review and inspect a low~rise residential structure or an industrial warehouse, and inCludes provisions for smoke and heat ventin:g systems aod for storage of high-pile commodities. Code development process California's building officials .and fire prevention officers have a long history of participation in, and influence over our current codes. They participate extensively in the ICC's code development pl'()cess with active representation on all technical committees. This commitment sets the framework for active participation in the California code development pr:oce~ which assists. in reducing state and local amendments, increases code application consistency and significantly loWers costs to state and local government. Both processes have their advocates. it is the CALBO cOlllmittee's belief that the NFPA process works best for producing industry standards. Industry representatives and their consultants can commit the necessary,frnancial resources and has a vested economic interest in participating on the various technical committees. CALBO Executive Report Page 3 ',:; Not counting referenced standard !echnical committees, NFP,/\ 5000 is developed b~1 17 committees, Each committee is equC111y balanced t'\<ith members representing "user groups, producers and those with a general interest." Code "enforcers," along with trade assoCia1ions, insure.rs, and numerous other stakeholders make tIp the "general j;-:tere!-;t" third of the committee membership, As such, local code officials actually have very littie re~.resantotion Oi1 the~:e committe::s. in the- NFPA process, "enforcers" may be a representative of any agency or organization that promulgates and/or enforces codes or standards and are not. iimited to government. Further. committee members are not constricted by tile length of time or number of terms served. When the t!-;chnical committees meet to discuss proposed changes, non-committee member;:. may not comment unless they i1ave submitted s written request at leasi seven days In advance. The committee Vl::;tes by letter ballot, which is open to ail the committee members, even those not at- the meeting. The vote is advisory to the general membership who then votes at an !:Innuel meeting. The results of the generalll1embership vote is then fOl"Vtfarded to the unbalanced, ; 3 member NFPA Standards, Council, which makes, the final decision. It is significant to note that ~nforcers who sit on NFPA's t.echnical committees are not actually required to enforce a building code or work for a governmental agency at all. In the NFPA consensus style of code development, consensus and balance is only achieved at the technical committee level. . Lastly, NFPA technical comniittee.members must share significantly in the' cost of their participation and general members must pay an additional registration fee (currently $500) for the privilege of casting a vote at the business meeting In contrast, the IBC'is developed and updated in a manner similar to the way government debatl3s and ~nacts laws ~hat govern our everyday affairs. Ice technical (code) committees include' representation from all. stakeholders; however, enforcers mUlj;t make up not less than one-ttlird of the committee membership. Lastly, committee membership terms of service are limited. Ice technical committ~s ineet in the 513me location and during the same period of time. The cost for committee members to partjcipate is fufly funded by ICC. The committee d~bates a proposal then receives public comment which becomes a matter of public record. The committee then vo~es publicly and forwards their recommendation to the general membership for further debate and a final vote by the govemmental mel'11bers at the annual meeting. It. is,sn open process where any. affected party ,can be heard, challenge ~eGOmm~ndations of the committee. and 'then seek a floor vote ,at the annual meeting to overturn the committee's action. There is no qU$st.ion that the cost to. participate in the NFPA code development process is significantly greater than ,the- cost to participate in the ICe',s process, In comparing the code development processes, one:tan conclude.the ICCprocess best represents the. interests of loca'l government and is more open to all affected .stakeholders. Support systems and serviCes ICC's Architectural and Engineering Services (AES) provides support services forthe.ISe as well as the Unjform Building Code. As the USC has been the basis fur California's, building sode for more than 75 years, a transition to'ICC's support systems and services would be virtually seamless to the code professional and industry alike. AES offers plan review CALBO Executive Report Page 4 "'- , service;:;, tacnnical research, code interpretations and fme code opinions to ioeal code officials. Ice provides this service v'Iith a national support staff of over 350 members: 125 of ';"hit;h ..,re dedicate-d 10 Calitorni~ and k,cated in regiOf'l81 affieS's within the State. AES' services are ::)xtremell' valuable to California agencies. paiiicularly in eva!uat:nD de.}'-tr;.I:1ay ;::onrOrrilancE: io building product::), COliipO!'1e.niSi, 1l1ethrids, and mater!:al:\ standards. Their evaluation process culminates with tile issuance of a national report made available fr6-8 of cr'arge to building officials, contractors. design professionals, and all ulhers with an interest in the building industry. AES services relieve most of the financial burden on local building departments that cannot afford the resources lo properly conduct a product cr system evaluation. The International Accreditation Service, Inc. (iAS), a not-for~profit subSidiary corporation of the ICe, prOVides C:\ccreditation services of testing labOiatories, certification programs. fabricators, laboratories and inspection agencies in accordance with the IBC. Lastly, ICe's comprehensive testing and certification services assists building department staff achieve certifications in numerous technical disciplines as required by state law. Educational offerings -through Ice are frequent and conveniently offered throughout the state. Training and interpretation materials are also readily available. In contrast, though NFPA is, in the process of developing publications to support NFPA 5000, they currently provide support services from Just two Building Code Field Offices, throughout the Untied 'States, have_ no s.pecial inspector or building offfc!al certit'ication or training progmms and materials, nor have they developed an accreditation or product evaluation !Service. At tt!is time, NFPA employs, only one building code. support person in southern California who, ope;rates out of a mailbox drop in a LO"ng Beach strip mall. NFi=Ws most reClent prqpcsal to ~se t~ International Association of Plumbing ~nd Mechanical Official's (IAPMO) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) ptoduct evaluation 'service for reViewing building code products and services will only burden industry with added confusion and costs Which will be passed em to the consurn:er. Effect or Impact to the end user. The.following represents several industry positions about NFPA. . The American Institute of Architects (AlA) in its Oct. 18. 2002 report opined "shortcomlngs In the code create significant problems for owners, architects, and the entire construction ihdustry." NFPA 5000 has "serious technical flaws" and it would be difficult !'if not impossible to be effectively used by an architect in order to meet the ,requirements for life, safety 8$: administered by a building code. " . Bul'ding Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) stated, "As an active- partlcipan~ in the development of th.e NFPA 5000, BOMA International has concerns with both the development process and the content of the document n BOMA International urged its members in.a policy statement to "oppose any efforts to promote NFPA 5000 at the federal. state and localleve!." . The pres.ident of ,the CalifomiaBuUdJng Officials (GALBO) in a letter to NFPA recommended that NFPA "remove the,NFPA 5000 from California's adoption process... CAlBO Executive Report Page 5 'i and concentrate on adequs:tely developing it with inpllt from buHding officials responsible for its enforcement. ,. ~, The National Associati<m of Home Builders (NAHB} believes that adoption of NPP.A. 5000 w.lJ result in sU[jstalit!aJ additional i~OSt5 to builders and design professionals. In a Sept. 27. 2002 resolution NAHB, citing an increase in (;05t5, "opposes ~he sdoption cf NFPA 500::}" and urges "NFP/-\ to ~~!)a("!d(Jn code development and adoption efforts related to NFPA 5000," .... The International City Managers Association (leMA) Governmental Affairs and Policy Committee, after comparing and contrasting efforts in the area of building codes: reached a consensu$ to support the Ice process for code development. One of the key reazons was "the ICG's m!)del bullding code (the (Ge) was developed primarily by building o-ffici&ls and enforcement officers employed by cities and counties..... Further, "as public servants under the general direction of city;county managers, local building officials have, as their primary concern, the broad general interest of local governments they serve. II e The Governmental Affairs and Policy Committee (GAPe) members also expressed a concern that the NFPA process was more susceptible to being shaped by narrow special interests. GAPe "thought it important to recognize that model building codes or standal'dscan be referenced in state legislation ... and can create mandates' on local governments. " o The Washington State Association of Fire Marshals, in a Sept.19, 2002 letter to fire prevention officials, resolved that NFPA 5000 's reliance on referenCed standards for handling hazardous materials dimin.ishes the building code's ability to establish the overall level of protection In a building. Further, It severely limits the Association's ability to participate in the coda.development process by requiring that numerous standards be constantly monitored. . The National Council of Architectural ~egistr~tion Boards (NCARS) "strongly supports the continued de\lelopment of the International Building Code to promote technological changes that will occur in the future in Qrder to provide for the protection of the health, safety and welfare, of the general public." . The ,,!ationa' Multi Housing Council, citing differences in the process used for developing the codes supports the IBC. "Unlike the Ice's open process, which allows industry representatives (or non building code cmicials) to actively p~l1iclpate in committee discussions, tlie NFPA strictly controls participation by non-committee members. " . The National Council of Structural, Engll')eers Association (NeSEA) Quality Assurance subcommittee is concerned that the Q and A proviSions in the two codes are "significantly different." The IBC's quality assurance and:special inspection provisions were derived from the eXisting model codes, whereas ,those of the NFPA h~"e taken a different approach. The niJmber of end users and. industry opposition ~o the creation of a different model code by NFPA grows almost daily. CAleO ExeCl!tlve Report Page 6 "\ Reconimendation The cl10ice over which building code Lo be enforced by local building departments is not ::omething to ta!';e lightly. H is a d~(;ision that fenns tho 'Jerj foundation on which California's future building codes wili rest on, As such, it is the recommendation of this committee that Hi? SlCttp. of C~Mo;nia adopt UK:: 1111p.matioh~~1 Building Code as promuigaied by the ICG. Ths committee further finds th13t the Ice code development process best represents the interests of local g':lvemment. The IBC is easier to enforce, admini$ter and costs less to implemem and has the support services in place that are vital to the day-to-day operation of a city or county building department. The IBe provides prescriptive solutions for the most common conditions encountered by cur users. Lastly, we believe that adoption of I\lFPA 5000 will place California at an econormc disadvantage in the world mar~.et place. Committee members ~7~/ ~~~~ /1 / 1<',1./ - ;VrArJ{)J~ Tony Falcone C.B.a. Building Official City of Agoura Hills ,f . ~~ William Schock C.B.O Chief Bufldlng Official City of San Leandro ~~ - Cindy Heitzman C.B.O. Building Official/Fire Marshal City of 51. Helena Amal Sinha P.E. Chief Building Official City of S'an Jose L~ ~-f ~t-- .\r^-- J iiid I'- c:t. Steve Jensen F.P.E. Chief Building Official Marin County Stuart Tom P.E. Building o.fficial City of Glendale !-~ John Kelly P.E. Building Official LOs Angeles County CALBO. Executive Report Page 7 .uu.c~uaUUllcu. \..,uue \"'UUD.<'"U. me :: l'lCWS <<. lDIO lNTEIt'lATIONAl CODErotJNClJ! Iii ABOUT Ice GOVERNMENT . RELATIONS I-e ODES I-STAND~..RDS , ANSI A117 . I EVALUATION SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION & CONTRACl'DRS MEMBERSHIP COUNCILS & COMMIDEES . NEWS,& 'INFO c-t~lCI" CCMbl & SSd& F_ Nc~ CABO ArdIN_ s.otlt1j-ftl1II SUildanJ LINKS . SEA~CH '~l~ :~ AdaIJe Page lof2 Setting th8 Sm1ldtudfor Building Safet;yw NEWS & INFO View photos of signina For further information, contact steve Daggers 1-800-214--4321, ext.212 E-mail: sdaaaers@bocai.ora See and hear what they said. "P.;!oI:-. ICC consolidation benefits building safety and public Wth the stroke of a pen, more than 190 years of combined building and fire safety code development and 30 years of anticipation for one organization to produce codes for use across the counby and around the globe became a reality. The International Code Council (ICC) became one consolidated organization effective Feb. 1. Directofs signed documents to create a unified ICC made up of what is Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). "The new ICC will continue to be dedicated to public safety," said ICC CEO Bob D. Heinrich. "The ICC will represent and support those rarely recognized champions who make sure the buildings we and our loved ones live in, go to school in and work in are constructed safely." Services, products and staff operations of BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI will be consolidated and phased in during the next few months, Heinrich said. "The Board is dedcated to providing quality services to our members," said ICC Board President Paul E. Myers. "In fact, the consolidation should be seamless to members. The goal is to build upon the high level of service and products offered by the three organizations to best serve ICC members." Prior to the ICC, building safety codes were regional. BOCA National Codes were used mosUy in Eastern and Great Lakes states; ICBO Uniform Codes in Western and Midwest states; and sacCI Standard Codes in Southern states. As a result, the construction industry often faced the challenge, and cost, of buildng to different codes in different areas of the country. The ICC International Codes (t-Codes) combine the strengths of the regional codes without regional limitations. l-Codes respond to the needs of the construction indUStry and public safety. A single set of codes has strong support from government, code enforcement officials, fire officials, architects, engineers, builders, developers, and buildng owners and managers. In 1994, BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI created the ICC to develop a single set of comprehensive, coordinated model construction codes that could be used throughout the United States and around the world. The first I-Code published was the 1995/ntemational Plumbing Code. By 2000, a complete family of l-Codes was available induding the International Building, Fire, Residential. Private Sewage Disposal. Mechanical, Fuel Gas. Property Mairtenance. Energy Conservation. Zoning and. ICC EIectricaJ Codes. The ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities joined the I-Code famil~~in.2001. TWo httn"/Iwww intfr.nnp. nrp-/n~/nrOl?101r.nn~lirl~t1nn htm ?1?71?OO1 International Code Council, IDe :: News & Info Page2.of2 . new codes debut in 2003: The International Existing Building Code and International Urban- Wild/and Interface Code. ICC also publi$hes I-Code Commentaries and a host of products and services that strengthen its position as the leader in building and fire safety codes. The ICC code development process allows input from all interested individuals and parties. To ensure public safety always comes first, only government officials are eligible to vote on the final code requirements. ICC provides technical and educational services to suppOrt the 1- Codes and l-Code users. Today's building codes can be traced back to the Code of Hammurabi, circa 2200-1800 B.C. The Code of Hammurabt provided for the death of a builder if the construction of a dwelling collapsed and caused the death of the owner. The first building codes in the United States. estallrished in 1625. addressed fire safety and specified materials for roof coverings. In 1630, Boston ouffawed chimneys made with wood and thatch roof coverings. In the late 1nOs George Washington recommended that height and area limitations be imposed on wood frame buildings in his pans for the District of Columbia. In 1788. the first known formal building COde was written in the United States (in German) in Old Salem, (now Wnslon-Salem) North Carolina.. larger U.S. cities began establishing buiklng codes in the eaJly 1800s. In 1865. New Orleans was the first city to enact a law requiring inspections of public places. The National Board of Are Underwritels published its Recommended National Builcing Code in 1905. In 1915. the world's first model code organization was established to provide a forum for exchange of ideas regarding building safety and construction regulations. In 1973. the American Institute of Architects called for one code to be used throughout the United states. ### EDITORS NOTE: Photos are available at www.iccsafe.ora C<2lKI1InWal1iianl11' CodIt CaunciI' --- Jntemabonal Code Council, Jne :: Newsroom ~~nONAl CODE COlJNClE '[l~ ABOUT Ice GOVERNMENT RELATlONS !-CODES f-STANDARDS ANSI A117 ' CERTIFlCA TlON I COUN(;/LS &. - COMMITTEES NEWS & INFO c-r~ltfc& Coda<J & Stds fonlftI ,NcwsIc:tIIft CAUO ARtt/lml Sclilni thG SiaIldiJnI CONSlif.tER SAFETY 'LlSP-ARY .' AFFIUA TED - ORGANlZA TIONS CALENDAR I . -OF EVEN TS seARCH J , I CONTACT ; ',,1~ ::~* AclaIIe Page 1 of2 Settillg tIul Smlltltudfor Building S4fe~"" NEWSROOM Defense Deparbnent Chooses International Building Code for Military Construction August 13.2002 For further information. contact:Sara C. Yerkes Vice President of Public Policy E-mail: Yerkes@intlcode.org or Gretchen P. Hesbacher Communications Coordinator E-mail: Hesbacher@intlcode.org The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) selected the International Building Code (lBC) as a primary reference in its Unified Facilties Criteria (UFC). Following a multi-year review. the new guidance document-UFC 1-200-01. Design: General Building Requirements-incorporates private sector standards. including the 2000 IBC. into a single model building code for design and construction of all mirltary projects. DoD's poJicy is to select the best model code prOvisions and industry standards available for mifitary use by all 000 components. The UFC 1-200-01 continues that policy and incorporates the 2000 IBC. with modifications and /imitations. The 2000 IBC is part of a comprehensive, coordinated set of codes produced by the International Code Council (lCC) and has been widely adopted by states and municipalities across the country. The IBC represents minimum standards that must be met by the private sector construction industry to safeguard public health and safety . "DaD has been referencing some provisions of the model codes for years. but a lack of a common. national code inhibited our full use ofthese codes.. said Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Engineering Innovation and Criteria Office Director David Curfman. "Now. with a single model code available. we can use the best lessons learned from the private sector and ensure consistent design DoD-wide. · In 2000. DaD began to consolidate and unify its design and construction technical aiteria. DaD estabHshed the Tri-Service Engineering Senior Executive Panel and Unified Design Guidance Coordinating Panel (UDGCP) to help achieve its goal. Staff from the office of the Secretary of Defense. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. NAVFAC and the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency served on the panels. Curfman chairs the UDGCP Panel. The Tri-Service Panels incorporated existing facitity-related reference materials and utilized non-iJovemment standards to the greatest extent possible. The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Ad of 1995 requires federal use of private sector consensus standards when practical. The law has many objectives including aeating safer structures. The law also strives to reduce reliance on federal standards and use indusby standards when there is potential to simplify contracting, "'_.II~~~r :..+l.."..I^ "..".I............I..~O 1 "11\'1..1"..1 .......... "n'7/'ltv\"1 Intematlonall;ode t;ounCll, me :: Newsroom Page2,ot2 . improve timeliness and cost effectiveness. '111e International Code Council is proud that its codes now serve our government as well as the private sector," said ICC CEO Bob Heinrich. "The goal is to produce one set of codes to protect pubfic safety throughout America. The military usage of ICC codes puts the nation one step closer to accomp6shing that" Using private industry standards for DoD projects promotes communication in the marketplace, improves competition, and results in cost savings. The rniDtary often requires higher standards to achieve more sbingent Iife-.cycle perfonnance, and constructs facilities that do not exist in the private sector. Modifications to the model code provisions are based on unique military requirements. States and municipalities also m~y add provisions to the codes to meet local needs. For more infonnation about the IBC and other codes produced by the ICC, go to www.inUcode.org. For a copy of the UFC, visit http://www.efdlant.navfac.navv.mil/criteriaSelect..Publications...cIick on "Design Criteria", then "Unified Facilities Criteria" and select "UFC 1-200-01" to download the document in PDF. The ICC was founded in 1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. The founders of tire ICC are Building Officials and Code Administrators International. Inc. (BOCA), International Conference of BUIlding Officials (ICBO),. and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI). Since the early pad of the last century, these nonprofit organizations have developed the three sets of model codes used throughout the United States. C1:111lO2 IniIIftuIiIIIut CodII Caaacl DeIi....b' 1~.1II4Wa!W1 e.:.. , . . ~ ., ." "". rolSC I VI J J This page is located on !he National Multi Housing Counc:il's Web site at http://www.nmhc.orgfContentlServeContenlc.fm? isPrinterFriendJy=1 &ContentltemlD=2362 2003 Legislative and! Regulatory Priorities: Building Codes As a result Of the extensive work of the International Code Council (lCC), the United States will continue to have the highest standard of building safety in the world. The unified code system developed by the ICC provides the only means for the apartment industry to continue to build affordable, accessible housing in compliance with federal accessibility requirements. NMHC/NAA's involvement in the code development process for the past ten years has resulted in a savings impact of more than $4,200 per apartment unit and more than $1.2 billion in annual savings on construction costs. The endorsement by HUD of the International Building Code (IBC) 2003 and the IBC 2000 with the 2001 amendments, as a "safe harbor" for compliance with the Fair Housing Accessible Guidelines (FHAG), is a major achievement ofthe joint ICC and industry effort designed to bring the codes and federal requirements together into a single document. To further coordinate federal requirements, the 2003 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A 117.1 Accessibility Standard has been harmonized to the extent possible with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibifrty Guidelines (ADAAG). January 2003 also marks a milestone for the ICC when it becomes one unified organization. The members of the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials (lCBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI) have voted to dissolve their respective organizations and merge into ICC. The new set of ICC codes, which are receiving acceptance and wide adoption at the local level, are the only codes available with the HUD safe harbor endorsement They are also the only comprehensive, coordinated, and uJ)-to-date, functional set of codes available for acceptance and enforcement at the local level. ISSUES ICC CODE ADOPTION NMHCINAA Position: NMHCJNAA strongly support the adoption and enforcement of a single set of comprehensive, coordinated models codes, such as the ICC codes, designed to provide cost effective, safe, affordable, and accessible housing. Background: NMHCINAA firmly support and encourage the adoption of the coordinated set of international codes pUblished by the ICC over any other model code or combination of model codes and standards currently available designed to regulate the building environment. The comprehensive, coordinated set of ICC codes, based on more than 190 years of collective experience from the model code organizations, developed with major input from the code enforcement community, industry, and other interested parties, provide the housing industry with a firm basis to develop safe, cost effective, affordable, and accessible housing. Coordination between the building code and the fire code is especially important. Adoption of a fire code that has not been coordinated with an appropriate bUilding code creates conflids since the provisions in the building code, which are used for construction, need to be harmonized with the provisions in the fire code, used for enforcement after the occupancy peimit is issued. These conflids, which do appear in other non-ICC codes, will increase costs and, if they are not considered during the design and construction phase, will require modifications and retrofits to a building when the occupancy permt is issued. Recent Activity: After an extensive hearing and development process, the 2003 editions of the ICC codes are completed and will be available in March 2003. Action Requested: NMHCINAA strongly encourage and support the adoption of the ICC set of model codes. NFPA 5000 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCnON AND SAFETY CODE NMHC/NAA Position: The 2003 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000 building and construction code needs additional work and at least one more cycle of code development hearings to resolve several issues that are of concem to NMHCINAA. Background: The first edition of the NFPA code was completed in a harried basis, with one code development cycle in an 18-month period. The accessibility provisions need to be revised to current standards and inadvertent httD:/!www.mnhc.orwContentlServeContent.cfm?isPrinterFriendlv=1&ContentItem.ID=2362 2/28/2003 NMtlL - Nanonal MUlU Housmg l;OunClJ Pa~e 2 Qf3 ,.. \~ ..,.~ technical changes were made during the code compilation. The code needs to be coordinated with other NFPA standards and standards published by partner organizations. More important are the myriad of changes that still need to be made to make the code workable, enforceable and acceptable to the apartment industry. Recent Activity: NFPA is making a major push to have its NFPA SOOO building and construction code adopted. Action Requested: NMHCINAA members need to be actively involved in the local code adoption process to protect the interest of the apartment industry. Members need to support the adoption of the ICC codes until NFPA 5000 goes through at least one additional code development cycle. If it is apparent that NFPA SOOO is headed for adoption, members need to be prepared to submit code proposals that have been developed by NMHCINAA. NON-METALUC SHEATHED CABLE NMHCINAA Position: NMHCINAA strongly support cost effective, safe electrical wiring provisions in the codes. NMHCINAA oppose regulations that are not supported by sound technical justification and are costly. Background: For over ten years, NMHCINAA have been advocating change to allow for the use of non-metallic sheathed cable (NM cable, also referred to as Romex) in buildings greater than three stories high. Over those years, numerous attempts were made to make changes to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code (NEC), working with special task groups, Panel 7 responsible for the provisions, NFPA members, the NFPA standards councils, and NFPA Board of Directors. In addition, efforts to educate building officials involved in the ICC process were undertaken and proposals were submitted in the ICC arena to reference the NEC with changes to allow increased use of NM cable. Recent Activity: ICC: The ICC code development committee and membership have strongly reaffirmed their support of the previously approved provisions to remove all restrictions on the use of NM cable based on building height. The ICC code development committee informed the opponents of the change that they had heard the issue several times, always voted to remove the restrictions based on building height, and further instructed the opponents to not bring the issue back 'for consideration unless they had data to support a height restriction on the use of NM cable. NFPA: The NFPA Board of Directors decision on February 20, 2002, to support the NFPA Standards Council position to allow NM-cable in buildings up to five-stories in height was a major victory for NMHCINAA. The decision reaffirmed the Standards Council decisions to remove the three-story restriction that has been in the NEC for more than 26 years. In responding to the appeals to overturn the Standards Council position, the NPFA Board said: "the continuation of a total prohibition on the use of NM cable above three floors had simply not been technically justified." The NFPA Board went on to say, "the prohibition is unfair because it is lacking in adequate technical justification." The ruling by the Standards Council resulted from NMHCINAA appeals to overturn various votes to disapprove any changes based on building height. Action Requested: NMHCINAA members' are urged to monitor code adoption activities at the local level and support the adoption of the ICC codes, with the unlirrited height restriction allowance for NM cable in the ICC Electrical Code, or the NEC 2001 without any local amendments. ACCESSIBILITY NMHCINAA Position: NMHC/NAA support accessible building code provisions that are compatible with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Ad. NMHCINAA strongly urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to expedite the review of the rnodellCC codes for accessibility compliance. Background: HUD's acceptance of the ICC/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A 117 .1-98 accessibility standard and the International Building Code-2000 (with the 2001 Addendum), now incorporated into the 2003 IBC, and the Code Requirements for Housing Accessibility (CRHA) as a safe harbor for designing to the Fair Housing AccessibiUty Guidelines (FHAG) is a major achievement for the aparbnent industry. It is the first step forward in the development of a single set of national accessibility standards. This, however, is only the first step since it is also necessary to secure DOJ's involvement and determination that the IBC is also a safe harbor for compliance with,the Americans with Disabi6ties Act Accessibi6ty Guidelines (ADAAG). NMHCINAA's dired participation in the development of code provisions meeting the FHAG and ADAAG provisions and NMHClNAA's successful advocacy of mandatory language ,in the HUD appropriations bill were pivotal in spurring HUD's review of the model codes. NMHCJNAA win continue to work with all parties interested in obtaining DOJ's approval. Recent Activity: The soon to be pubUshed 2003 IBC, incorporating the provisions previously approved by HUD for httn.lfnmml nrnh,. nrnlrnntl"nt/~prv".rnntpnt Mrn?ivPrintPr14riPntJl,,=l.&rnntpntTtprn Tn=?~"? ?1?fl.I?M~ I ~~ - .------- -.--- ----..........0 _"w.a.av.... ", a safe harbor, is the only model code with the accessibifity safe harbor designation. Action Requested: NMHCINAA support the adoption of the 2003 ICC codes without amendment. iOJ 1850 M street, NW, Suite S40 .. NA11ONAl. MULD Washington, DC 20036 NMHC HOUSING COUNCIL Telephone: 2021974-2300 Fax: 2021775-0112 @Copyright 1997-2002 National Multi Housing Council. All Rights Reserved. rage.) or .) "j BOMA INTERNATIONAL POSITION PAPER NFPA BUILDING CODE (NFPA 5000) BOMA Position BOMA International strongly opposes the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association (NFP A) Building Code (NFP A 5000) by federal, state and local jurisdictions. Although BOMA International participated on the NFPA Building Code Committees, BOMA does not endorse either the NFPA process or the NFPA 5000. The mission ot Background! the Building When BOMA International endorsed the development of a single set of coordinated and Owners and integrated set of model building codes for the built environment, it was always expected that the NFPA and the International Code Council (rCC) would partner in this effort. After several Managers attempts to meet on this critical issue, it became clear that the two organizations could not find A$sociation common ground. Subsequently, NFP A decided to develop its own family of codes, the NFP A Consensus Codes, with the NFP A Building Code as its centerpiece. International is to enhance the Recent Activitv human, On May 23, 2002, attending members of the NFP A W orId Safety Conference & Exposition TM intellectual and voted to accept NFPA Building Code, during the Technical Committee Reports session in Minneapolis. With this action, the NFP A Building Code is poised to become the first building physical assets code developed through an ANSI-approved consensus process. The code will be considered for of the issuance by the NFP A Standards Council at its July J 6, 2002, meeting and if issued, will be available for adoption immediately_ commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. Consequently, the nation now faces the likelihood ofa "hodge-podge" system of model codes, creating the need for numerous local and state amendments or interpretations, and thus reducing the level of consistency that could be achieved by the use of one package of codes. Action Requested With the impending issuance of the NFP A Building Code, BOMA members will find themselves in the middle of the battle for code supremacy. BOMA encourages the ICC and the NFPA to resolve their differences and collectively put forth one single set of comprehensive model building codes for the built environment. The mission 01 the Building Owners and Managers AssociaUon International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. :'"a.:'.' BOMA INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTS ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES BOMA Position BOMA International supports the adoption and implementation of the International Codes, the only set of coordinated and integrated set of model building codes for the built environment, as a means of achieving more consistent, and more reasonable regulation of the commercial real estate industry. BacktJfOund In December 1994, the three national model code organizations fonned the ICC with a goal of developing a single set of coordinated ~des for the built environment Utilizing more than 190 years of collective experience shared by its member organizations the ICC completed the International Codes series in 2000, replacing the National Codes, Uniform Codes, and Standard Codes previously published by the respective organizations that constitute the ICC. Recent Activity When joint efforts between the ICC and the NFP A to develop the International Fire Code fell apart several years ago, both organizations began aggressively pushing for adoption of their respective documents. Consequently, the nation faces the likelihood ofa "hodge-podge" system of model codes, creating the need for numerous local and state amendments or interpretations, and thus reducing the level of consistency that could be achieved by the use of one package of codes. The International Codes were developed to be a seamless ''family'' of codes without such internal problems. BOMA members will be best served by a proven set of codes that are ready for adoption across the country: The International Codes. Action Requested BOMA members should aggressively monitor state and local activities and become actively involved in any efforts to adopt new codes and support adoption of the International Codes. BOMA members are encouraged to proactively work with their legislative and regulatory officials responsible for code adoption and express their desire for adoption ofICe's set of coordinated and integrated model codes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Donna Reichle 202-266-8473 HOME BUILDERS OPPOSE CODE THAT WOULD HAMPER HOME AFFORDABILITY WASHINGTON. Oct. 11- After participating in a multi-year effort to produce a single set of national model building codes that will ensure public health and safety while preserving housing affordability, the National Association of Home Builders is urging regulators not to impose new costs on home buyers by adopting a competing code recently released by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NAHB recommended that its members and affiliated borne builder associations oppose adoption of NFP A 5000 in their state and local jurisdictions through a resolution adopted during its recent Board of Directors meeting in Anchorage. "'NFPA's code will adversely impact housing affordability without any sort of demonstrated need or benefit to home buyers," said Gary Garczynski, president of NAHB and a home builder/developer from Woodbridge, Va. <<For example, NFPA 5000 mandates stair tread/riser requirements for all residential stairways that have been traditionally limited to cOIlimercial buildings. Ifadopted, these requirements will adversely impact our ability to construct affordable townhouses, the entry level housing in many areas." NFPA developed NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, to compete directly with the International Codes developed and maintained by the International Codes Council (ICC). ICe was established in 1994 by three regional model code organizations to create a single coordinated set of national model building codes. NAHB endorsed the concept of a single set of national codes and participated fully in their development. The existence of two competing sets of national model building codes will result in substantial additional costs to builders, design professionals and ultimately home buyers. For builders and designers who work in multiple jurisdictions, it will add the expense ofleaming two sets of code requirements and the potential for costly construction errors due to confusion over the applicable set of code requirements. Therefore, NAHB is also urging NFP A to abandon code development and adoption efforts related to NFPA 5000 and instead to work with Ice to integrate the other NFPA codes and standards into the existing ICC family of codes, which have already been adopted by many state and local jurisdictions throughout the United States. ABOUT NAHB: The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 205,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry, " NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the almost 1.6 mil/ion new housing units projected for 2002, making housing one 'of the largest and most powerful engines of economic growth in the country. ##### EDITOR'S NOTE: Housing is vital to local and state economies, creatingjobs and generating taxes and wages that positively influence the quality of life. Find out more about this crucial component of the economy at htto:l/www.nahb.oqYgeneric.asox?l!:enericContentID=2413. Also, NAHB's publication, Doosin!:: The Key to Economic Recovery. explains just how housing has led the economy to recovery. This publication is available free of charge on NAHB's website, at http://www.nahb.org/publication details.aspx?publicationID=46&sectionID= 154. mternaUOIl81l.,;ooe \..;OUDClI, IDe :: Newsroom Page lof2 IN'I'PJt'l.~ nONAL CODRCOUNCn: Setting the St4l1dJudf01' Bu.ilding Stlfet;y- III NEWSROOM ICC Welcomes Fire Service Participation ABOUT Ice < GO\IERNMHH RELA TrONS I.cODE.S l-SIANDARDS ANSI A117 .CERTIFlCATION COUNCILS1& -COMMITTEES NEWSROOM c.m..r 0pp.0rumIt"& Codoo; & Stds Fo.rum .NelllSletlels CABO ArdIivn Ssiilo~ ihI Sii1ndilnt <'CONSUMER . SAFETY , UBP.ARY - . - LINKS ' C!\LENDA R OF EVENTS ' , SEARCH - CONTACT ,. III ~ Gff :~~<::::<: .~' The International Code Council (ICC) was established in 1994 for the expressed purpose of developing a single family of codes for the built environment. In September 2002, the three model code organizations (BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI) met in Fl Worth, Texas and overwhelmingly voted to consolidate the three organizations into the ICC. The target date for the three model code organizations to combine all their assets, programs, and staff into the ICC is January 2003. ..Y'':':;:,u~,_~,,:,,^''-",;''-'-''~--'--'-'~'''''''''~;''-;'' ~ i .~~:<>..---, 'LT' ~ I---;-:OV ,- , ,-~:, (/\ ' j( H !\ /5 . ,,,,,) (~"" : " .~ V-'~ " L~_ ...:c , -,~.~- I'", i~~~~,;; Along with the amalgamation will be some changes. The code development cycle will change from a 12-month cyde to an 18-month cycle. The membership makeup will change, as well. Any governmental unit with the authority to enforce codes will be allowed to join with a specified number of representative votes based on the population served. In other words, instead of a city, county or state being a member, each fire department can be a member as well as each building department or any . other department that has the authority to enforce codes published by the ICC. If your fire department serves a population of less than 50,000, you can have four voting representatives; if the department serves a population between 50,000 and 150,000, you can have eight voting representatives; and if the population served is in excess of 150,000, you can have twelve voting members. All voting members will vote on fCC business matters, bylaws, and the codes. (Example: In a city of 65,000 population, the fire department can join with eight voting representatives and the building department can join with eight voting representatives.) All voting representatives will have the authority to cast votes on proposed code changes regardless of whether or not the code change proposal is to the fire code (IFC), building code (IBC), mechanical code (IMC), or any of the ICC published codes. All voting representatives will have the right to vote on bylaws as well as elect the board of directors of the ICC. The key to the success of the family of I-Codes is the governmental consensus process which allows code officials to make the final decision on code matters, not special interest groups. In the ICC code process, all interested parties can participate in the debate and recommendation of proposed codes, but the final vote is by code officials representing their member governmental units. The ICC has established the International Fire Code Council (IFCC) which represents the common interests of the fire service and the ICC by providing leadership and direction on matters of fire and lfe safety to meet govemment, industry, and public needs. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (lAFC) appoints eight members to the council representing the eight divisions of the IAFC. Other organizations also have representation on the IFCC such as the National Association of State Fire Marshals (four members) and three members-at-Iarge appointed by the ICC. The ICC has also made a commitment to the fire service by appointing four full time I._.II~...~..~... ;..+I...^~... ^.."'I.....u,..I.........I....l "') 1 00"'):....,.4:;..... I....... "')/"')0/"')00'2 International Code Council, Inc:: Newsroom Page 2.of 2 fire service representatives: Dan Lane, northeast region (518-782- 1]08); Lany Bazaar, nidwest region (708-799-2300 ext. 215); Page Dougherty, weStern region (562-699-0541 ext 3303); and Mel Cosgrove, southeast & southwest region (205- 591-1853 ext. 229). The ICC is currently working with the IAFC to develop a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would grant the fire service greater influence on fire service related matters. One such example would allow the IAFC to make recommendations for the appointments of members to various code convnittees. There have been some questions as to how the consolidation will affect current fire inspector certificate holders from the three model code groups. All current certificates upon renewal will be issued by the Ice, and all test questions for fire inspectors ~king a certification examination will be validated based on the IFC, IBC, and the IFSTA Fire Inspectors Manual. More good news is that the applicant will no longer have to cany a wheelbarrow full of books. All the test questions will be answered from the three books. It is important to understand that the family of l-Codes is not a new set of codes. The code provisions within the I-Codes could be described as '1he best of the best" because they came from existing codes. An example would be "service stations." The drafting committee for the IFC pulled the best provisions from the four existing model fire codes relating to service stations and placed them into the draft of the IFC. No new provisions were added to the draft. Now the IFC has been published and has gone through a complete code cycle. Also, the code provisions throughout the farTily of I-Cod~ are correlated with each other so as to eliminate conflicts between codes. And most importantly, the Ice has assured the fire service that no services that are currently provided will be dropped. You will always get the same great customer service you have been accustomed to receiving. Cl2IlClll ~1IlftI"'" C<<tiO Cobn" Doslpdbf ~.dS>llftW1 a.-- . .. . '. ... . '-. ; '. Internatlonal (;ode (;ouncil, lne :: Newsroom lNTEIL'lAnONAL CODE CQtJNCll! lite 1 ABOUT Ice ~ < GO/ERNMENT RElATiONS . I-GODES ; I-StANDARDS , ,ANSI A117 < CERTIFICATION, - COUNCILS & c' CO\~MITTEES " HEWS 0& INFO c-r~!& Codas & Std$ Fon..... ,ftcwslt:tters (;A8O MilimI Scii1nlt thlltandiIm CONSUM€R - ~SAFETY - : , -' . L1SP.ARY AFFlLtA TED - ORGANIZATIONS - CALENDAR '- OFEVENTS : SEARCH 1 CONTACT ,-\J G!lf" '. AdRe I.u_. " Page 10f2 Seltmg the Stalldtudfor Building Stife~'" NEWSROOM AlA Reaffirms Support for Single Set of Codes August 13, 2002 For further information, contactSara C. Yerkes Vice President of Public Po6cy E-mail: Yerkes@intlcode.org or Gretchen P. Hesbacher Communications Coordinator E-mail: Hesbacher@intlcode.org On August 7th, the American Institute of Architects (AlA) reaffirmed its support for a single set of comprehensive codes to be used throughout the United States. AlA representatives met with International Code Council (ICe) CEO Bob Heinrich and Ice staff at the AlA National Headquarters in Washington, DC to discuss public policy issues. "The American Institute of Architects has played an integral role in the success of the International Code Council and the adoption of the International Codes across the . United States. We are extremely pleased to receive their continued support as Ice focuses on bringing uniformity into the building regulations nationwide," said Heinrich. AJA continues to encourage the adoption of performance-based, prescriptive codes to serve the needs of the public. They recommend the uniform adoption of the following codes at all levels of state and local government: . The International Building Code . The International Energy ConsefVation Code . The International Mechanical Code . The International Plumbing Code . The International Property Maintenance Code . The International Residential Code . The International Zoning Code and . The National Electrical Code (published by the National Fire Protection Association) AJA advocates active participation in the codes and standards development processes for both architects and the public, and supports due process and the consensus process. In a written Public Policy paper, AlA states, "The AJA seeks to strengthen the collective voices of all design professionals in the development and use of codes and standards by encouraging their participation in this process, and coordinating their activities through the establishment of public policies. It The ICC was founded in 1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. The founders of the ICC are Building Officials and Code Administrators ~__..I..._.l. _._.1..._ _/n_J\n1.....^"'_':. ....... '" ''''''T I"^I\"'" mternauomu \..,ooe \"'ounClI, mc :: Newsroom ~age :l,ot:l r International, Inc. (BOCA), International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress Intemational, Inc. (SBCCI). Since the early pad of the last century, these nonprofit cxganizations have developed the three sets of model codes used throughout the United states. 0_ IIdifII'UIIIlri Ciidi! coand Deslpdbr 1~.d~1 .8...::.;:-.-.... . . . . . . . . International Code Council, Inc :: Newsroom Page 1 of2 1N'TER.~nONAl CODRCOl.JNClF Seltillg 1M St411fl1udjor Building Stljel;yTfl III NEWSROOM Hispanic Contractors, ICC Partnership Promotes Building Safety I ABOUT ICy GOJERNMENT RELA.TtONS r-CODES I t-STANDAROS . ANSI A117, , CERTIFICA nO~J COUNCILS & COMMITTEES d. NEWS&U.FO c-t~r"" CocIo>J & Skfs -=-.... ftewskttenI CABO AtdII".. SIIiilnllllw liCillldanf CONSU/.IE.R SAFETY , . H , 118P..ARY AFFILlA TED ORGANIZA TlONS . CALENDAR! I OF EVEN TS ~RCH " ,CONTACT: _ ,.~ - . tn'....". -\ Gff"':" "" Ad. ".L September 26 , 2002 For further information, contact: 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA 22041 (703) 9314533 Carroll Pruitt (512) 394-0601 or Sergio Barrueto (562) 699~541, ext. 3298 A memorandum of understanding between the United States Hispanic Contradors Association (USHCA) and the International Code CounciMi> (ICCQil ) will promote construction safety across the United States. The agreement will be signed on September 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Senators Press Conference Room of the State Capitol in Austin, TX. "The United States is culturally diverse, and the construction industry is representative of that diversity,. said Bob D. Heinrich, Chief Executive Officer of ICC. "Ninety~ven percent of American cities, counties and states that adopt building and safety codes use codes published by ICC and its members. Working with the Hispanic Contractors Association to offer educational programs and training in Spanish benefits the construction industry and America. Improving understanding of the codes and how they are enforced positively impacts public safely. "Building inclusion by eliminating exclusion is something that the U.S. Hispanic Contradors Association strongly beHeves in,. said Frank Fuentes, Chairman of USHCA. "By translating the building codes into Spanish, we are removing barriers of communication in the construction industry and providing access of opportunity to Hispanic contractors nationwide. II The MOU has clear objectives: to establish lines of communications and stronger relationships between the two constituencies, to develop programs that promote understanding between multicultural workers in the construction industry and pUblic safety officials, and to advance training and educational opportunities by providing multilingual publcations on construction safety related issues. "There are more than six millan Hispanic speakers in Texas and the Hispanic population in the U.S. will approach or even surpass 40 million by the year 2005, according to the U.S. Census Bureau,. said Sergio M. Barrueto, P.E., Manager of International Services for ICC. "That would make the United States the second largest Spanish speaking nation in the world after Mexico. It means an ina-ease in the number of Hispanic construction workers and an increase in Hispanic homeowners. Establishing a relationship with the USHCA and offering ICC publications and services in Spanish makes sense and helps Hispanic construction http://www.indcode.orwnewslnr092602ushca.htm 2/21/2003 Jnternatlonal Code COUDCiI, me:: Newsroom Page ~ 0.1 ~ . workers to achieve the Ameri~n dream." A national trade association based in Austin, with a membership of 5,000, USHCA is dedicated to the advancement and participation of Hispanic QWned construction businesses in the U.S. With more than 133,000 Hispanic owned construction companies across the counby, USHCA represents member issues to government and industry. As the developer of the Intemational Codes 111 , the first set of coordinated and comprehensive construction and fire codes for use nationwkte, ICC provides many services to the construction industry, induding: certification, educational programs, seninars and training. To improve communications between multicultural workers in the construction industry, ICC (through it's member ICBO) released the Constructionary1ll - Construcdonario 111 , a pocket-size dictionary of up-to-date construction tenns and phrases in both Spanish and English. ICC also worked with Senator Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) and Representative Rosa l. DeLauro (D-Conn.) to introduce the -Code and Safety for the Americas" (CASA) Ad to improve building practices in Latin America. The CASA Ad would authorize $3 nilRon over two years from general foreign aid funds to translate the International Building Coclee. The bill also calls for pilot training programs for architects and engineers in Ecuador and EI Salvador. The translated IB08> and training programs would be useful for the Hispanic construction community in the U.S. as well. The ICC was founded in 1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. The founders of the Ice are Buting Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.@) (BOCA(i)), International Conference of Building Officials@) (ICB()(i)}, and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.8 (SBCCI8 ). Since the early part of the last century, these nonprofit organizations have developed the three sets of model codes used throughout the United states:. . emllZ lidoMiIIlioaiII Code CGaiii:i DeiI.....~ '....adWftWI --- The CC Governmental Consensus Process -------.~ . .---- "'if1lix;) ~~~~b .~_@m ~F@&l~~@l~ ~ ~ @Jl!Ij'~ _lilMl~ ~&ll liileJb~~_~lKOO _ 1 ~ ~~~&li@)~. b~ _~@l@llffi'~_ . b ~Qg)~lIml~ ' ~ @l @lYIj' ~m ~~ . ~rpff~ ~ rpff fJli#J.r9 ~ , I , , "The governmental consensus process has been used to develop building safety codes for decades. Local and state governments use this process to develop their own laws. It protects against the influence of special interests, ensures fairness, and makes the issue of public safety the final deciding factor. That's why it works so well." Lynn Underwood, C.B.O. Chief Building Officia, Arlington County, VA ~ . J .. 1 i ~ , . "\WAlimm 0 ~&l ~ ~ &1l&1lil1OO ~ O~~~~d~~~O 1Jmv.@~ \WAlDil~~~~ O@RJiil~~Qg)~bO~lIml~ _Qg)IJmv.@~~~~~ ~~.. Jftm,m~~ ~ ~'iM "The ICC process is a much more open process and allows for more public input than any other current process. That's why I like it, because it's easier to go to the ICC hearings and, as an individual code enforcer, make a significant impact on the codes. Jackie Gibbs Marietta Fire Department Marietta, GA Chief, "SOMA members will be best served by a proven set of codes that are ready for adoption across the country: The International Codes." 2002 BOMA Annual Convention "ICC follows a straightforward approach in the development and maintenance of its codes. The process is clear, consistent and conducted in an open forum that assures equal access for all interests." Jeffrey T. Inks ASVp, Codes and Standards National Association of Home Builders ~ ~rJlxg~ /1m 113rnfUfn(s ~ INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNClI~ Setting the Standard for Building Safety'" \IIIOOil IDIJ1!Il ~~~ ~~~~~ lF~~~~~ ~~>>~~~ {Im:~>> fi,~_ ~~ ~ ~ '-'dim ...ICC's model building code was developed primarily by the building officials and code enforcement officers employed by cities and counties.... As public servants under the general direction of city/county managers, local building officials have as their primary concern the broad general interest of local governments and the citizens they serve." ICMA web site, posted May 2002 D r:2 Anyone can submit a code change proposal make a public comment. must consider all Code committees before voting. views or Participation in the development of the codes, including code hearings, is open to all at no cost. OPENNESS: [] The following principles govern ICC's governmental consensus process The ICC governmental consensus process meets the principles defined by the National Standards Strategy of 2000; OMS Circular A-119, Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities (1998). It complies with Public Law 104-113 National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995. GOVERNMENTAL CONSENSUS PROCESS: Il!I Leaves the final determination of code provisions in the hands of public safety officials who, with no vested financial interest, can legitimately represent the public interest. 10:1 Are revised every 18 months and new editions are published every three years. ;J Are economically viable and practical Are developed safety officials. Are up to date and state of the art. /' E3 II iii THE INTERNATIONAL CODES: iii Are innovative and coordinated Cannot be influenced by vested financial Are efficient and effective. through the efforts of public 19 E1 EI interests. A simple majority from the committee decides the action of the proposed code change. to ICC assembly action allows members challenge the action of the committee. 4 ~JB;: system of code development has provided the citizens of the U.S. the highest level of safety in the world for more than 80 years. testify. Committees are required to consider all views, objections and the cost impact of all code change proposals. CONSENSUS: III Committee members vote to approve the code change, make modifications to it, or vote against it. ICC renders its decision on the appeal based on whether due process was served ICC develops construction and public safety codes through the governmental consensus process. This c DUE PROCESS: [I A code change proponent has the opportunity to rebut opponents and vice versa. Anyone who attends the hearing can c EiI APPEALS PROCESS: IiiI Anyone can appeal an action or inaction of the code committee. and enforce the International Codes™ construction and fire codes for use nationwide. the Municipalities and states across America adopt first set of coordinated and comprehensive through International Code CouncilllD (ICCiID) developed, n fiJ of consistent n response to America's need for a single set CI BALANCE OF INTEREST: B Committee members represent general interests, user interests, producer interests, or multiple interests. One-third of the committee's members must be public safety officials. issues the governmental consensus process, D Final decisions are made in an open hearing by public safety officials. construction regulations, the. TRANSPARENCY: [] Evidence of committee vote, be documented. with reason must a Membership on a committee is not conditional on membership in ICC Committee members cannot vote on that are a conflict of interest. 4 il~TERr~AI10NAL CODE COUNCIL@ ; I I i ~. ~ Ii ~''''''''"';;iII''';--' , ~..,_ '""0. t IliI' .'L:;I"i~:~ IIII ;-<'~ i I ~. , I I - ~ ~ , i r' 1 I!!' I~! :"1 1-' i!ii \ i_ I- I I I . j I International Code Council 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600 Falls Church, VA 22041 phone: (7031 931-4533 fax: 17031 379-1546 website: www.intlcode.org e-mail: staff@intlcode.org li'ITER...~ATIONAL CODE COUNClL" ~ , 1 I 41 . o CC Mission Statement ICC's mission is to promulgate a comprehensive and compatible regulatory system for the built environment, through consistent performance-based regulations that are effective, efficient and meet government, industry and public needs. .J . ~) 1, The U.S. building construction regulations are the best in the world. This proven system of providing reasonable and responsible building safety was created by the members of the ICC. The success of the ICC system is based on a commitment to an open, balanced, and inclusive code development process. In order to maintain and improve on this high level of public safety, it is up to each city, county and state to regularly adopt the best and most current codes available. Based on the past history of building safety, the International Codes are the clear choice for the protection of property and lives. . A Clear Choice Based on a H story of Bu ding Safety the ICC Goals of The goals of the ICC are to · Safeguard public health, safety and welfare; · Enhance economic development through the utilization of state-of-the-art technology In materials research, design and construction practices, and risks/hazards to the public in buildings and structures; · Streamline the building regulatory system through a single family of codes that brings - _consiste_~ ami compatlbllltyJ:o-ffiultipleJ.Clile_r:s-Ouequl[ements- existing-al Joo-lnternationol,-- federal, state, and local levels; and · Advance innovation through performance-based provisions predictable levels of building performance and safety. and re consistent requ that . i .. -----' the ICC Codes to Adopt Reasons · The United States has the highest standard of building safety in the world This track record of success was created by the members of the I CC · The ICC family of codes is comprehensive, coordinated and up-to-date - making it the most functional set of codes governing building construction · The ICC is entire U.S . the ify to set of codes single to develop a the only organization un · The ICC codes will stimulate the building economy, improve safety, and create safer, more efficient and more durable homes and buildings nClusive and domination ICC develOps ItS codes and standards through an open balanced consensus process with built-in safeguards to preven by any single interest . :1 at 8 offices nternational Codes members for the · There are more than 360 highly qualified staff throughout the United States to provide support 2 Setting the Direction for Building Safety ~ . 9 3 8 . I t ! i I I ) i 1: ! . Professional Support As in any professional - ~ .; field, education is crucial to keep building professionals informed about the latest codes. The ICC offers unmatched technical, educational and informationa products and services. Altogether, there are more than 360 dedicated and professional staff members at 18 offices ! throughout the United States and abroad I to provide support for the International i Codes. J Sett ng the Standard for Building SafetyTM The United States has the highest standard of building safety in the world. This is the result of more than 190 years of collective experience shared by the International Code Council (ICCI and its member organizations. An overwhelming majority (97%1 of cities, counties and states that adopt building and safety codes are using documents published by the International Code Council and its members The ICes success in protecting the public is based on a proven system of code development that incorporates the expertise and opinions from every arena- ensuring the very best in building safety regulations. . 'r , I '\ The fou are the Member The following is a partial list d national organizations that support the adoption" ofthel<;C International Codes o U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMAI o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) o American Gas Association (AGAI o American Institute of Architects (AlAI o American Institute of Building Design (AIBDI l!l American Planning Association (APAI o American Seniors Housing Association (ASHAI o Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMAI o Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHSI o Insurance Building Code Coalition (IBCC) o National Apartment Association (NMI o National Association of Home Builders (NAHBI o National Multi Housing Council (NMHCI nding member organizations of the ICC Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA!, International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCC II. Qrga n Izations . Widespread Support -- ----------- J ed System f A Un .. Comprehensive Protection For years, the building industry asked for a single, unified building regulatory system to be used throughout the United States. In 1994, the three model code organizations that have provided codes for the 50 states and U.S. territories formed the International Code CouncilllCc). The goal of the ICC was to unify the building industry nationwide In 1999, the ICC achieved its goal in developing the International Codes - a single family of codes that is being adopted across the country. The unified system will ~tiD1 u lat5Llb~J~_uj Id i n-9_ ~C9IJpm~ Jm.pfO_'le_-5afeJy-.- and cre.a.tELsafer,.- -In.O!e-efflc.iel:l.t-ood more durable homes and buildings. it - making family of codes is comprehensive, coordinated and up-to-date functional set of codes governing building construction The ICC the mos .'j ; I "-'-,,; I , I I , ~ I t I , , +' <) , Jrrt8mati/)n;d := r,i:>rl"p'j _JJ-..., -:I (;0fEi8N8t10fi GQ?~ 2 CJCfJ II ..., ==-. ..A ~ ...... .: , ](J(ernatlofJaJ ""u'"I r.'~lr. r . '0' l;I Cl.CI Code :.. / \ .... . The family of International Codes, which covers all aspects of the built environment inCludes the International Building Code'''', International Energy Conservation Code'-D, International Existing Buildings Code@f International Fire Codeoof International Fuel Gas Code~f International Mechanical Code@f International Performance Coder!Jf International Plumbing International Private Sewage DIsposOT Code(l/lf InternationoTProp'eriy li/fcilntenance International Residential Codev,l and the International Zoning Code@, CJ t2000 :ngs nternational esidential ode for One- end Two-Famiiy Ower Code@, Code@ f 4. A Single Family of Codes . 7 5 m lEI m CC develops its codes and standards through an open, inclusive and balanced consensus process with built-in safeguards to prevent domination by any single interest. This system of code development has ensured the citizens of the U.S. the highest level of building safety in the world. Participation in the ICC is encouraged and open to all groups and individuals. Open - The ICC has an open process of code development. This means that a meetings are open to the public. It also means that the results from the meetings available for any member of the public to review and comment on. Inclusive - Anyone is able to submit a code change proposal and participate in ICC code development process. Balanced - All public views and opinions are taken into consideration during the ICC code development process, ensuring a balanced outcome. The committee members represent general interests (consumers, code officials, other government regulatory agencies), user interests (academia, building owners, design professionals, insurance companies), and producer interests (builders, contractors, manufacturers, testing laboratoriesl. To ensure a fair representation, a minimum of one-third of all members of each committee has to be made up of code enforcers the the are . . .r '\ I< ~ !'I Open c Thorough - The ICC code development process is detailed, incorporating a number of checks and balances to ensure the final codes are the highest quality documents. Before a code change is made, it will have been reviewed at several open meetings, over an extended period of time, with the results of each meeting published for public comment. The system also allows anyone not satisfied with a final decision on a code change the opportunity to appeal an action. The ICC Board reviews the appeal and renders its decision based on whether due process was provided. c Up-to-Date - The International Codes are updated on a regular basis to provide the most up-ta-date guidelines for building safety. If there is a need for an immediate change to a code or supplement, the ICC Board can vote to have it effective immediately, with the clause that it can be ratified or revoked at the next final action public testimony. c Professional- Building, fire, and other safety professionals from across the nation and around the world are involved in the development, enforcement and application of the International Codes. c No Cost to Public - The ICC is a fully self-supporting nonprofit organization.The revenues used to develop and publish the codes are donated from its member organizations. c Proven - 97 percent of the homes and buildings constructed to code in the United States were based on codes created using the ICC and its members' code development process Inclusive & Balanced 6 Proven Code Development Process . ~ . In~onal Code Council, Inc :: Government Relations Page 1 ofl - --"---'-~ - ~':'.rr~~~".;.. -:-: . ."- . . ..-...: ."' -..", .':..Y)?1~;,. ~ ." . ';~0?;~i)~~~~.~~ ~,: j ".. -- - - _. -. - - ..... :~'~I: :.::.._~J > ,\ ~: ,;.. ~., ',: L '." <. '.\:.' I. Setting tlul SmJJdsnljor Baildirlg Sa/et:1- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS G: -'\.,,\' :f'2, .:=J Intemationat Code Adoptions GOVERNMENT REt.A.llCflQS Pubk PoIlI;y P41nw 101:m'l1l1cilf'lS 1i'u'~fllo'fflJ f~~tiolm Fodetllf Log. & R'lJ9.'J. fee SI;clnmol'lCa R4!>lOUI'd Ulttmy Cqrtt;JlCt u. ; .' .~~;~ ~;~~..~~~ .:~ 'j. :-. . t L_ ~f:i.fJ~';~::r:;::LJ I .' .. J . "";";".' "0';.1';.'":;:"....:- ' . (\ l,.''"i.~ :. .. '\ ..q;.. 11.; . . ...... :!,". ..:..:..... .;' ".' i ;;l1~#i~;.:~tr.~i-., P~j:ii11..:s;~~;~~~ ;!:',;. }~'~1.i~~,~;t1~i:;.~~~;~~~t[{~:: ~:!~Irfj~~:~ c ~< ~;;: },!ftml!!";!~1 +""),j;lIfl.e"Ji! ,....--,.".' . J''''-' '. ,~~.._/. .. ,J:> . , I j,) \':' . \ !;..;' PUERTO RICO .' . '" l~ ~~~, .' C~c!:t c:': s~re f'Ol rr.Cncle ~~~io:r'l infiomt~~io:!1 Updated: 04I23t03 ':;/'<' ';r~'1 One or mDnllnlBlllltional,; ~: ; ".> < One or mare lnlBmational . 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'V\!8 are S!rning to ~de as accurate and up-tcKtate ,-\, Gw ...../ Information as potSSlble. Your assis1ance IS appreaated. ~ ..' ! :--~a_', ,.. ';' ,/'. .... ':'IOOJ iia......oti<r.aI \,;ade CGliId http://www.iccsafe.orglgovemmentladoptions.htm 413012003 . . International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted. but may not yet be effective Revised on 04123/03 X= Effective Statewide L = Adopted by Lacel Governments IBC ICCE IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Alabama L L L L L A L L L L L L Effective January 2003 Athens L L L L L L L L L Decatur L L L L L L L L L FoleY A Hoover L L L L L L L L L Mobile, City aI L L L L L Mobile CounlY L L L L L Monroeville L L L L L L L L L L Phenix CllV L L L L L L L Alaska X X L X L L Anchoraae L L L Kocflak ICllV & Borouohl L L L Skaawav L L L L L L . Slate Department Health Arizona X. L X L L L L L L has adooted for HosDllaIs Apache County L L L Avondale L L L Casa Grande L L L Cave Creek L L L Cochise CountY L L Colorado Cilv L L L L L L GUbert L L L Goodvear L L L L L Litchfield Parl< L L L L Marana L L L Maric;ooa Counlv L L L Oro Vanev L L L L L L L L Pavson L L L L Peoria L L L Prescott L L L L L Pima CounlY L L L Pinal Countv L L L L L L L L Queen Creek L Sahuarita L L L L L Santa Cruz CounlY L L L L L Sierra Visla L L L L L L L L Tolleson L L L Tucson L L L L L L Yavaoai L L L L L L Yurna L Yurna CounlY l Arkansas X X X Harrison L Littla Rock L L L California .CoIorado Division of Fire Colorado L. L L L. l l L l L L L Safelv Achulela L L L L Arvada L Arvada Fire Disbiet L Aspen L L AuR L Basalt L Boulder L L Breckervidoe L l L L L L Buena Vista L L Canvon CllV L L L L L Carbondale L Central City L L Chaffee CounlY L L Cfiflon F"n Protection Dist L Colorado DiY. of Houslm L L Colorado Div. of Fire SafelY L L Columbine VaDev L L L L L L L L Commen:e Cilv L L Comer Mountain FPD L Cortez L L L L L L L Eaton L L Elk Creek FPO L F"oreslone L L Fort LUDlon L Frisco L L L L L L L L Fruila Fire Disbiet L Garfield CounlY L Gilcrest L L Glendale L G1en'MlOd SDrinos L Grand Junction Are DeDI L Grand Jet Rural FPD L Greenwood Vila"" L L L Jefferson County L L L L L L L L Johnstown L 10018n HiDs FPD L Kersey L L 412312003 International Codes. Adoption by Jurisdiction Page 1 International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted, but may not yet be effective Revised on 04/23/03 X= Effective Statewide L = Adopted by Local Govenvnents IBC ICCEC IEC.C IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWIC Comments Lafavette L L: L L L L Lake, Countv of L Lake DiUon FPD L Lakewood L Lamar L L L L L L L Littleton L L L L L L L L Lonan Counlv L L L Lonnmant L L L L L L L L Louisville L Lower VaDev Fire District L L"""" L L Mancos L L L L Mesa County RegIonal InckJdes Palisade, Fruita. CoIlbran, DeBeque & City of L L. L L L L L Grand Junction Minturn L L L L Mt Crested Butte L Nllflh Glen L Num L L Parker L. Pierce L L Pitkin Counlv L Platteville L L Poncho Snri""s L L RanoeiY L , L L L L L Red white & Blue Fire Rescue L Rio Blanco Coun'" L L L L Routt CountVR....ional L Includes Steamboat Snrinns Severance L L Snver1home L L L L L L L Snake River FPD L South Metro Fire District L SterlinG L L L L Summit Counlv L L I L L L L Sunerior L L L' L L L L L L L L Thomton L L L L L L Val L L Weld Counlv L L Wellinatan L L West Metro FPD L Wesbnlnster L L .L L L L L Connecticut X X Pawcatuck L Delaware L L L X L L New Castle County L L L L L Newark L District of Columbia x X Florida X X X Georgia X X X X X X X Hawaii Idaho X X X X X Caldwell L L L L illinois L L L L L L L L L L L Aurora L L ; L L L L L L Bar1lell L LI L L L L L Cantrall L L LI L L L L L L L Chicano LI Clear Lake ViDa L L LI L L L L L L L Des PIaines L L LI L L L L L L East Moine L L L L L L Elmn L L L L Fo"""" L L L L Fox River Grande L L L L L L L L Galesburo L L L L Hazel Crest L L Hiohland L L L L Lemont L L L L L L Kankakee L L L L Lockport - Northwest Homer FlI'e District L L MarM, CiIv of L L L L Montaornerv A A Nanerville L L L L L L L L Nonnal L L L Peoria L Peolona L L L L Rockford L Rock Island L L L L L L Sanaamon Counlv L L L L L L L L L L Schaumbura L L L L L Vernon Hills L L L L L L Washii1aton L L Western SDrings L L Indiana X X X X X 412312003 International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction Page 2 International Codes. Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted, but may not yet be effective Revised on 04123/03 X= EfIectlve Statewlde L = Adopted by Local Govenvnenls IBC ICCE IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Iowa L L L L L L L L L L L Bellendorf L L L Cedar RaIllds L L CoraMDe L L L L L Council Bluffs L L L L L Des Moines L L L Dubuoue L L Unn County L L Marion L L L L L Miami Countv L L L L L L Muscatine L L L L L North Libertv L L L Ottumwa L L Sioux Center L L L L L L Iwest Des Moines L L L L L L L L . Acceptable buildi~ code Kansas X. L L L L L L L L exceot for schools Arkansas City L L L L L L L DeSoto L L L Fairwav L L L L L L L L Franklin Counlv L L L L L L L L Gardner L Hutchinson L ,ala A A A A A Johnson County L L Junction City L Leawood L L L L L L L Lenexa L L L L L L Manhattan L L L L L L L Miami Countv L L L L L L Mission L L M"lSsion Woods L OIathe L L L L L L L Overland Park L L L L L L L L L Prairie Villaoe L RusseD L L L L L Shawnee L L L L Soulh Hutchinson L Westwood L Westwood HiDs L Wichita L L Kentucky X L X Lexington-Fayelle County L Louisiana Maine L L L L L L L L L L L Albee L L L L L L L L L L L Ashland A03 A03 Ban!lOl' L L L L Belfast L L L L L L L L L L L Biddeford L L L BooIhbav Harbor A03 Calais L03 Caoe Bizabelh A03 A03 EaslDort A Falmoulh A03 A03 A03 Ganfiner A03 Houlton L03 Kennebunk L L lewIston A03 A03 A03 Mechanic Falls L Newoort A03 A03 A03 North Berwick A L L L Oounouft A03 Old Town L L Poland L L Sanford A A A ISouth Berwick L L Walerville L L Maryland X L L L L X Frederick L L L L L L Washington County L Massachusetts A A A Michigan X X X L X X X X X X X Saolnaw TownshiD L TravelSe Citv L Minnesota X X X MissisSippi L L L L L L L L L ILong Beach L L L L L L L L Richland L L L L L L L Vlcksbura L West Point L L L L L Missouri L L L L L X. X. L L L .State buildings only BeUa VDIa L L L Belton L L L L L L L 412312003 International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction Page 3 International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction Revised on 04123/03 A= Adopted, but may not yet be effective X= ElfecIive Statewide L = Adopted by Local Governments IBC ICCEt IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Cameron L L L L L Clav Counlv L CIavIDn L L L L L L L Cuba L L L L L L Fanninalon L L L L L L L Fenton L L L L L L Forsvlh L L L L Gladstone L L L L L L L Grandview L L Hannibal L L L L L L Hera.daneum L L L L Kansas Cilv L L L L L L KearneY L Knob Nosier L L L L L L L L L Lees Summit L L L L L L Macon L L L L Marlborounh L L L MarwiUe L L L L L L Mexico L L L L L L L L L Mountain Grove L L L L New Haven L L L L L L Nixe L L L L L L L Olivette L L L L L Pacific L L L L L L L ParkviUa L L L L L L Platte Citv L L L L L L L Platte Counlv L L L L L IRavtown L L Reoobnc L L L L L Richmond L L L L L L Riverside, Citv of L L L L L Rolla, Citv of L L L L L L Sl Claire L L L L L Sl Louis L L L L SI. Peters L L L L Sedalia L L L L L Sikeston L L L L L L SDrin!lfield L L L L L L L SuUivan L L L L L L WarrensbufD L L L L L L L Webster Groves L L L Montana X X o Slate owned or funded Nebraska L L LO L L L L L L L L buildinas Cozad L L L L L L L L L L L Claremont L L L L L L L L L L L Hastinas L Uncoln L L Omaha L L L Samy County L L L L L L L L L L L Wayne L L L L L L L L L Nevada L L L L L L L Femley A A A A A A A New Hampshire X X L L X X L Hooksett L Keene L Manchester L L L L L Stratham L L L L New Jersey X X New Mexico L L L L L L Alamogordo L L L L L L New York X X X X X X X X North Carolina X X X X X X X North Dakota X L X X L X Casselton L L L L L L Faroo L L L L L L West Farao L L L L L L Ohio X L X X X L L Austintown TownshiD L Bethel Townshio L Cardinal Joint Fire District L Dubin L IEnalewood L Forest Park L A A Kettering L Kirkersville L New Albany L Obellin L Olmstead TawnshiD L Porter-l<inaston L Toledo L Union L West Chesler L WeslefYiDe L 4/2312003 International Codes . Adoption by Jurisdiction Page 4 International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted, but may not yet be effedIve Rollised on 04123/03 X= Elfeclfvo Slalewide l = Adopted by local Governments IBC ICCE IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments West licklnll Joint F"rre Disl l 'Oklahoma l l l l X X X X x" L L " Mechanical DrOVIslons onlY Ada l X X AIlus X X Ardmore X X l BaIlIesville l l l l l X X l Blackwell l X X l l Bristow X X Broken AmYN X X CalOOSa X X Chickasha X X Clatemore X X Clinton X X Cushin!l l l l X X l l DavenllOll X X l Drumriahl l l l X X l l Edmond l l l X X l l El Reno X X Elk City X X l Enid l l l l X X l l l G1enDOO1 X X Grove l l X X l Gulhrie l X X Harrah l l X X Henrvett.a X Huoo X X Idabel l l l X X l Jenks l X X l Lawton l l X X l locust Grove l X X MadiU l X X l l McAJester X X MuskO!lee l l X X l l MuslanQ X X Newcastle X X Nonnan X X l Occuoational Ucensina X X Oklahoma City l l X X l Okmulaee X Owasso l l X X l l Piedmont l L X X Ponca City X X Prvor X X L SaJlisaw L l X X Sand SDrinas X X SallUlll8 X X Sayre L L X X Seminole X X Shawnee X X Skiatook X X L l Soiro X X L SUBwater l L L L X X L L SlroUd L L X X L TahleQuah X X Tecumseh l L X X The Villaae X X Tlshomlnao X X Tulsa X X Vinita X X Watonaa X X Woodward A A A A A X X A A A AdlXlted Mav 21 2001 Yukon X X Oregon L X L" "Effective April 1, 2003 Salem L L L" "Effective Allri11, 2003 Pennsylvania l A A L A A L L L Allentown L BensaJum Township l Belhlehem L Borou!lh of ClIITOlI Vaney L Borou!lh of East Slroudsbura L Boroullh of West Chester l Cranbenv 1WP L L L L Lamhome Borouah L L l 'L L L L Lower Mc:Cunale l Lower Soulhhamolon Tawnshlo L Nether TawnshIo L Radnor Tawnshla L SalisburY Tawnshio L Sorinalield Tawnshio L Stale College L l L L L L L UDIl8r Provldence Tawnshio l Warrinatan Tawnshlo L L L L L L L L Whitehan Townshio L Rhode Island X" X X X X X "IBC used for Rehab Code South Carolina X X X X X X L X L 412312003 Inlemational Codes - Adoption by Jurisdictlon Page 5 .. International Codes. Adoption by Jurisdiction Revised 0/1 04123/03 A= Adopted. but may not yet be effective X= Effedive Statewide L = Adopted by LacaI Govenvnents IBC ICCEC IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Aiken X X X X X X L X Charleston X X X X X X X L Municipalities may adopt South Dakota X. L L L L L either ff1 UBC or 2000 IBC Hunhes Countv L L L PielTe L L L Souix Falls L L L L L L Tennessee L L L L L X L L Pioeon Fome L Mlirfeesboro L L L L L L L L NashvillelDavidson County L L L L L L L .IMC. IPC approved for local adoption. - TX Depl of Texas L- L X L L X. X. L X.. L L Insurance AbiIene L X L L L L X L Addison L L X L L L L X L A1edo L X L L L X ADen L X L L L L X Alvarado X L L X Ames X L X AMa X L X Argyle X L L X ArIinalcn L X L L X Austin X Balch Sorinos L X L L L L X Bawiew L X X Bavtown L X L L L L L X Beaumont X L L X Bedford X L X Bee Caves X L X Bellaire L X L L L L X Bells L X L L X Benbrook L X L L L X Big Sorino L X L L L X Bradv L X L L L X Brazoria X L L X Breckervidae L X L L L L X BridollDorl L X L L X Brvan L X L L L X Burkbumell L L X L L L L L X L L Burleson L X L L L L X Cameron L X L X Canton L X L L L L L X L CarroIlton L X L L L L X Cedar Pari< X L X Celina X L L X Chandler X L X Clebume X L L X CoIlene Station L X L L L L X CoUewille L X L L L X Colonvs, Citv of L X L L L L X Conrinth X L X Conroe X L X Coooeras Cove L X L L L L X CrowleY X L L X Dallas X X OaDasIFl Worth Inl1 A11DDrl L X L L L L X Del Rio L L X L L L L L X L L DeSoto X L L X EI Paso L X L L L L X ElDin X L X Evennan L X L L L L X Flalonia L X L L L L L X Flower Mound X X Fort Worth L X L L L L X Fredericksbum X L X Frisco X X GainesviUe L X L L L L L X L Galland L X L L L X Gatesville L X L L L L X IGeoroetown X X Giddinos X L X Gilmer L X L L L X Gladewater L X X Glen Rose L X L L L L X Gonzales L X L L L L L X L Granburv X L L X GreenviUe L X L L L X Groves X L X Gun Barrel CIlv L X L L L L L X L HallettsvBIe L X L L X Haltom City X L L X Harl<er Heiohls L X L L L L L X L Harlinoen L X L L L L L X L Heath X L L L X Hedwi!l Villa!le X L X -- 4J23l2oo3 Intemational Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction Pege 6 . .. International Codes - Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted, but may not yet be effedive Revised on 04/23/03 X= Effective Statewide L = Adopted by Local Govemments IBC ICCE IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Herefon! L L X L L L L L X L L Hidalao L X L L L L L X Hillsboro L L X L L L L L X L L Houston L X X Hubbatd L Humble L X L L L L X L Irving X L L X Italy L X L L L L X Keene L X L L L L X Kennedale X L L X Kilgore L X L L L L L X KDleen L X L L L L L X L L KinosvUle L X L L L L X La Manlue X L X Lake Luc:v X L X Lakewav X X Laredo L X L L L X Le8llue Cilv L X L L L L X Levelland L X L L L L L X Llano L X L L L L X L.onl3view L X L L L L X Lubbock X L L X Mason L X L L L L X I Ma!Ino&a L X L L L X McAllen L X L L L X McKImey L X L L L L X Meadowlakes L X L L L L L X L L Melissa L X L L L L X Mercedes L X L L L L L X L Mesquite L X L L L L X Mexia L X L L L L L X L L Midland L X L L L X Midlolhlan X L L X Milford L X X Mlneola L X L L L L L X Mission L L X L L L L L X L L Missouri City X L X Molllan's Point Resort L X L L L X Mount Pleasant L X L L L L X NaCOQdoches L L X L L L L L X L L Newarle X L X Oak Leaf X L X Odessa L X L L L L X Palestine L X L L L L X Pantego X L X Parker X L L X PfluQ8MlIe X L X Pharr L X L L L L L X L Pilot Point X L X Piano L X L L L L L X L L Pleasanlon L X L l L L L X Port Aransas L L X l L L X Port Neches X L X Proareso L X L L L L L L Richardson L X L L L L X L Richmond L X L L L L L X RockDOrt L X L L L L X Runaway Bay L X L L X Sachse L X L L L L X Saoinaw X L X San M!I8lo L L X L L L L L X L L San Benito X L X San Juan L X L L L L X San Marcos L X. L L L L L X San Saba L X L X Schertz L X L L L L L X Shennan L X L L L X L Sinton L X L L X South Pedre Island L L X L L L L L X L L. SouthIake L X L L L L X Sarino VaIIev X L X Steohenville X L L X Stockdale X L X Suoarland L X L L L L L X Taft X L X Texas c:iIv X L X Texas Depl of Licensing & Reg. - Indus. Hsg. & B1dos. X X X X X X Texas Jail Slds Commission . LOI1!I Term lneare Facilities X L X Thomdale X L X Tom Bean X L X TYler L X L L L L X Univen;ity Parle L X L L L X Venus X L L X Vernon L X L L L L X 412312003 International Codes. Adoption by Jurisdiction Page 7 International Codes. Adoption by Jurisdiction A= Adopted. but may not yet be effedive Revised on 04123/03 X= Effective Statewide L = Adopted by Local Governments IBC ICCEC IECC IFC IFGC IMC IPC IPMC IRC IPSDC IZC IPCBF IUWlC Comments Victoria, CiiY of L X L L L L Waco L X L L L L X Waxahachle X L X West UniversitY Place L L X L L L L X Westworth Villaoe L X L L L X Wharton L X L L L L L X While Bluff Resort X X While Oak L X L L L L X L Wimberlv X L X Winnsboro L X L L L X Yslela Del Sur Pueblo L L X L L L L L X L L Utah X X X X X X X Vermont Virginia X X X Washington L Yakima Countv L West Virginia L Huntington L Wisconsin X X X X Wyoming X L X X X L L L Effective 07.01.03 Cheyenne L L L L L L L Green River L Lander L L L l Laramie Counlv L L L l L L Rock SDrinDS L L Worland L L L Department of Defense X Unified Facilities Criteria National park ServICe X Puerto Rico X Notes: Abbreviations stand for the International Building Code (IBC). ICC Electrical Code (ICCEC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), International Fire Code (IFC), International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), Intemational Plumbing Code (IPC), 'n18rnatlonaJ Code (IPMC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Private Sewage Disposal Code (IPSDC), International Zoning Code (llC). Intemational Perfonnance Code for Buildings and FaclHlies (IPCBF) and International Urban- 412312003 International Codes - Adoption by JuriscflCtion . - .- -t. Page 8 . . ---------- ._~._.-.- . --.. a./0.am e e CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 23, 2003 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST F AIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNlNG AT 6:00 P.M. Next. Ord. 2003-2614 Next Res. 2003-05 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - MAYOR NORMAN MALONE / 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND T AXP AYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL 5. DISCUSS SYLVIA GARCIA RECEPTION AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION 6. EXECUTNE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATIORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTNE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MA TIERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATIER) DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EV ALUA TlON, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE: DISCUSS EVALUATION OF ACTING CITY MANAGER! ASSIST ANT CITY MANAGER 7. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTNE SESSION 8. ADJOURNMENT If during the course of the meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an item noticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notic:e as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 55l.076, and 551.086 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: e e Section 55l.07l - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value ofreal property. Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing. Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS A VAILABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODA TIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES A T MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE AT 281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 28/471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. e e February 21,2003 Please review this packet prior to the meeting on Sunday, February 23, 2003, at 6 p.m. Thank you, Mayor e e City of La Porte Interoffice Memorandum To: Mayor Norman Malon From: John Joerns, Acting City Date: February 21, 2003 Subject: Commissioner Sylvia Garcia Reception The agenda we discussed for the reception, and later provided to Council, was a skeleton for the material that would be inserted once Ms. Garcia's office had reviewed and provided any comment. We did not hear from Ms. Garcia's office until Tuesday, February 18th. The response was - agenda was fine. Attached is the meat of the agenda, which will be put into a notebook for Ms. Garcia and Council. Weare still refining some information and will be adding the few missing pieces. The notebook was intended to give Ms. Garcia and her staff a good introduction into the many projects and ongoing relationships with Harris County and to then provide a short discussion opportunity regarding future opportunities. As we discussed, there was no intent to turn this into a heavy work session or spend time detailing past projects. The idea was to welcome, inform, receive, and celebrate Ms. Garcia's position and open doors for further communication. There are plans to project a map of La Porte on the wall for visual reference and highlighting certain projects. I look forward to Council's discussion and direction this Sunday and will of course implement any changes. I have also enclosed various correspondences with Ms. Garcia's office. JJ/ml c: City Council __-~ e ~}~r:-;~~~,'1 4>~ A /7 \ It ~) (~I 4:1 ~-_ 0 !0;.-f;j~i-~\~ ~. \. ,( ," .~.)~ l~~~~~,:. ~ "'E~A$ /ll ~ "-.._~ i::7 e City of La POlt€ Established 1892 January 15,2003 The Honorable Sylvia Garcia Harris County Commissioner - Precinct Two 1001 Preston, Room 950 Houston, Texas 77002 Dear Commissioner Garcia: Congratulations on being elected to the Harris County Commissioner Court. I understand that you are now in a transition period, but the La Porte City Council would like to invite you to La Porte soon for a get acquainted reception. We hope to discuss both current and proposed projects, which involve both Harris County and La Porte. In addition to Mayor and City Council we plan to have our department heads in attendance and would like you to bring appropriate staff as well. We look forward to working with your office and our continued positive working relationship with Harris County. Please call our office to set up a date and time that would be convenient for you. :;-. " JJ/ml c Mayor and Council SC4 1,'1/. Fairmont Pkwy. 0 La Porte, Texas 77571 I) (281) 471-5020 e e 604 West Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte, Texas 77571 Phone: 281-471-5020 ext. 222 Fax: 281-842-1259 E-Mail: joernsj@ci.la-porte.tx.us Fax Fax: 713-755-8810 From: John Joerns /~ I Date: 1/17/03 To: Tina Phone: Pages: 2 Re: Reception Please call if you do not receive all pages. Urgent For Review Please Comment X Please Reply X Please Recycle We can make this very flexible. We will draft an agenda with ideas to share with the Commissioner. Please pick several dates for us to work with and communicate this with my secretary, Melisa. Her extension is 236. Thank you, John Joerns /? e e 604 West Fairmont Pkwy. La Porte, Texas 77571 Phone: 281-471-5020 ext. 222 Fax: 281-842-1259 E-Mail: joernsj@ci.la-porte.tx.us Fax Fax: 713-755-8810 Phone: 713-755-7109 From: John JoerM Date: 2/5/03 To: Tina Pages: 3 Re: Draft Agenda for Reception Please call if you do not receive all pages. Urgent For Review Please Comment X Please Reply X Please Recycle Receotion · One of our goals is to introduce Mayor and Council and each other's key staff members. · A second objective is to provide a notebook to the Commissioner that provides an overview of projects and relationships that exist between the City of La Porte and Harris County. We hadn't planned to conduct business or seek answers at this setting. More of an opportunity to exchange basic information. Your input to the Agenda is requested and appreciated. *Please let us know how many persons from Harris County will be attendina at your earliest convenience. Thank you, John Joerns e e Sylvia Garcia Special Invitation List (Coordinated with the Mayor's Office) 1. Senator Mike Jackson 2. Representative Wayne Smith 3. Representative John David 4. Dr. Barney lies - LPISD 5. Dr. Molly Helmlinger - LPISD 6. Mr. Sidney Grant - Board of Adjustment 7. Ms. Betty Watters - Planning & Zoning 8. Ms. Tonya Tacy - Chamber of Commerce 9. Ms. Colleen Hicks - Chamber of Commerce 10. Ms. Charlcya Wheeler - Chamber of Commerce 11. Mr. Don Weaver - Chamber of Commerce 12. Ms. Claudia Montes - Chamber of Commerce 13. Mr. Bruce Meismer - Chamber of Commerce 14. Ms. Barbara Lunday - Chamber of Commerce 15. Mr. Doug Martin - Chamber of Commerce 16. Ms. Bonnie Natole - Chamber of Commerce There will be a total of 4 people from Ms. Garcia's office. e DRAFT e Commissioner Sylvia Garcia Reception City of La Porte AGENDA Thursday, February 27, 2003 6:00 pm WELCOME .:. Mayor Norman Malone INTRODUCTIONS .:. Introduce Commissioner Sylvia Garcia - Councilman Mike Mosteit .:. City of La Porte · Mayor amd City Council (list provided in notebook) · Department Heads · City of La Porte Organizational Chart (provided in notebook) .:. Harris County Precinct 2 . . . CURRENT HARRIS COUNTY/CITY OF LA PORTE JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS .:. See List and Map (provided in notebook) "A .:. Harris County Flood Control REOUESTED JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS .:. See List and Map (provided in notebook) i.:. Harris County Flood Control OTHER HARRIS COUNTY PROJECTS IN LA PORTE .:. See List and Map (provided in notebook) e DRAFT e SYLVAN BEACH PARK .:. Lease of Sylvan Beach Pavilion by City of La Porte .:. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier Agreement .:. Sylvan Beach Shoreline Stabilization Project HARRIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN CITY OF LA PORTE TIRZ #1 .:. Map of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 .:. Other Participants · City of La Porte · La Porte Independent School District .:. Interlocal Agreement/Key Features · Harris County Participation Rates · Term of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 · Harris County Eligible Projects (exhibit provided in notebook) · Current Harris County Appointment OTHER HARRIS COUNTY AND/OR PRECINCIT 2 RELATIONSHIPS .:. La Porte Community Library .:. Senior/Citizen Services .:. Public Health and Environmental Services o Food Establishment Surveillance Program .:. Harris County Community Development Block Grant Agency FUTURE/PROPOSED PROJECTS COMMENTS/QUESTION & ANSWER (Optional) APPENDIX .:. Harris County Flood Control Channels in La Porte .:. Harris County Road Log in La Porte e e CITY OF LA PORTE LIST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS NORMAN L. MALONE MAYOR PETER GRIFFITHS COUNCIL PERSON AT LARGE A BARRY BEASLEY COUNCIL PERSON AT LARGE B MICHAEL MOSTEIT COUNCIL PERSON DISTRICT 1 CHUCK ENGELKEN COUNCIL PERSON DISTRICT 2 HOWARD EBOW MAYOR PRO TEMPORE DISTRICT 3 JAMES WARREN COUNCIL PERSON DISTRICT 4 CHARLIE YOUNG COUNCIL PERSON DISTRICT 5 BRUCE MEISMER COUNCIL PERSON DISTRICT 6 CITY OF LA PORTE - ORGANIZATION CHART Voters Mayor and Counci Elect - MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Louie Ditta CITY MANAGER Debra Feazelle CITY SECRETARY Martha Gillett CITY A TIORNEY Knox Askins ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER John Joerns CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Crystal Scott FINANCE Cynthia Alexander ADMIN. SERVICES Carol Buttler FIRE MARSHAL Paul Hickenbottom EMERGENCY SERVICES Joe Sease GOLF COURSE Alex Osmond PUBLIC WORKS Steve Gillett PLANNING Doug Kneupper PARKS AND RECREATION Stephen Barr Line of Coordination e e City of La Porte~ Harris County Precinct 2 and Harris County Flood Control District mCFCD) Proiects Current Joint Venture Proiects Bay Area Boulevard - Fairmont to Spencer An agreement with Harris County stipulates a 50/50 sharing to the costs associated with this project. Design ofthis project has been completed by Harris County. Right-of-way acquisition is a component the City has agreed to undertake. Fairmont Parkway - Reconstruction and widening from 16th Street to SH146 Harris County has proposed improvements to Fairmont Parkway. The City requested consideration for 6-lanes (three each way) from SH I 46 west through the 16th Street intersection. Harris County agreed, if the City would fund the difference. The County has halted engineering work on this project until design is complete for the adjoining overpass. This will allow the Fairmont Parkway lanes to align with the overpass lanes. Fairmont Parkway - Turn Lanes (Brookwood, WiIlmont, Driftwood, & Farrington) Harris County and their consulting Engineer, Klotz Associates, continue to work on final design and bidding documents for this project. An lnterlocal agreement between the City and County has been approved by City Council. The current cost estimate for this project is $401,000 with the City's share being $200,500. Sens Road - ROW Study for Construction Sens Road - Design The City received confirmation from Harris County authorizing the engineering firm of Binkley and Barfield to conduct a right-of-way study for the proposed expansion of Sens Road for Spencer Highway to SH225. It is anticipated that two consulting contracts will be authorized in January for the design ofSens Road from Spencer Highway to SH225. Sens Road - Construction Funding from Spencer Highway to SH225 . Agreement in principle to Joint Venture . eity of La Porte participation limited to $2 million . No lnterlocal Agreement in place Harris County Flood Control District F101 Watershed Channel Improvements The current Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Flood Control District includes channel improvements from Sens Road west approximately 1900 ft., then north to North "P" Street and a culvert crossing North "P". Since the channel right-of-way south to North "L" Street will be acquired, staff is recommending design and construction of that channel and the culvert crossing North "L". 2/20/2003 e e City of La Porte_ Harris County Precinct 2 and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Proiects Requested Joint Venture Proiects Canada Road - Not Confirmed Design and construction of Canada Road from Fairmont Parkway to Spencer Highway. The roadway will be four-lane concrete with curb and gutter and underground storm sewer. Major components of this project, other than the road itself, include right-of-way acquisition, pipeline adjustments, and power line adjustments. The proposed budget is based on 50% funding from Harris eounty, which the City requested as part of Harris County Last Road Bond Program. No agreement has been reached. Harris County Flood Control District F216 Watershed Study Recommendations - Proposed The City received an updated F216 Watershed Study funded by Harris County Flood Control District. The study recommends channel improvements to Little Cedar Bayou coupled with linear detention between SH146 and Spencer Highway. The City would like to negotiate an agreement for future improvements in this watershed. 2/20/2003 e e City of La Porte~ Harris County Precinct 2 and Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) Proiects Other Proiects Traffic Si!!nals Both Harris County Funded Fairmont Parkway at Driftwood Out for bid now. Anticipate construction in January. Underwood Road at Rustic Gate Design is being finalized. Will give eity a choice of mast arms when bid. anticipate bidding in January. Fairmont Parkway Overpass TSC continues to work on preliminary engineering. Schematic alignment drawings were delivered to the County. The completion deadline for TSC on the preliminary work is February 2003. This joint venture includes Houston Port Authority, Harris County and Federal Funds. North 4th Street - West Polk to Barbour's Cut Blvd. - 2,210 LF North 5th Street - Main Street to Barbour's City Blvd. - 2,710 LF Harris County Precinct 2 is preparing to bid various overlay projects, and has offered to pave streets within the eity of La Porte. The City of La Porte requests that Precinct 2 consider overlay of these to streets. Harris County is funding this project. Fairmont Parkway from Bay Area Blvd. to Red Bluff Harris County Precinct 2 had budgeted for this portion of Fairmont to be repaired and overlayed. This project is currently on hold. Fairmont Parkway East of Red Bluff Construction ofleft-tum lane and traffic signal at Luella. Harris County funded. 212012003 e e City of La Porte - Harris County Sylvan Beach Pavilion In 1983 Hurricane Alicia heavily damaged the County operated Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Harris County was faced with asbestos removal and could not afford the renovations. La Porte requested the opportunity to refurbish the Pavilion and agreement was reached in 1986. Per the agreement, the City leases the Pavilion and 5 acres of surrounding land and operates it. The lease fees were defined as the City's cost to repair the pavilion. The City spent approximately $280,000 and the County provided $40,000 for the asbestos removal. The Pavilion was re- opened in 1987 and continues to operate today to provide a venue for wedding receptions, quinceneras, Chamber functions, and other special events for La Porte and surrounding communities. e e - ::....~.-- ~ -.. ',- .-. ~'J : ... ...... . .~...1i'....: .~~~1.':;.lil~~ .~. /!I'J:;!~~~I:F'.i.".~t~~_~ '~""--- ..'~ -.-- :::1. I . ':.. ;1. .~ 1 ;. ."""'r ';1 ,. (!",i :'il'! ' ..~- ..' "' . .11' .~ r '. , l ~'. . . ..... -=--..------- ":..-.. . e e City of La Porte - Harris County Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier In 1983 Hurricane Alicia destroyed the County operated Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier. The pier was rebuilt in 1995, through a joint venture between the City of La Porte and Harris County. The County furnished materials for reconstruction, and the City paid for design and labor for the rebuilding effort. A nominal user fee was initiated, to provide funding for replacement costs, should the pier be destroyed again. The City funded lighting in 1997 to increase the utility of the pier for night fishing. In the years since the joint venture revenues generated have provided an escrow in excess of $164,000. The City and Harris County have each garnered a substantial amount of revenue to be used for improvements in Sylvan Beach Park (in excess of $28,000 in 2002). Except for the Concessionaire share for revenue collection and pier operation, all of the funds generated by the pier are earmarked for improvements to Sylvan Beach Park. e e l~'j;l . ;~:~. :;.~!:~;r.. ~ i: : ~ on . . J ;; ~!; .,~ .;: :, ~ . ,;... .A ..... 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The State has contributed 85% toward the $80,000 design and permitting costs, while the City and Harris County have contributed 7.5% each toward this phase of the project. After design and permitting are complete, we hope the construction of the project to be completed in 2 additional phases. Cost is expected to be in the neighborhood of $1.6 million, again with cost sharing to be 85% State and 7.5% each for Harris County and the City of La Porte, if future state funding is available. This cooperative agreement will result in future protection of the Sylvan Beach Park shoreline. The plan should also result in a re-nourishment of the beach itself. e e HARRIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN CITY OF LA PORTE TIRZ #1 .:. MAP OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE #1 .:. OTHER PARTICIPANTS o CITY OF LA PORTE o LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT .:. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT/KEY FEATURES o HARRIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION RATES · 75% of Tax Increment Attributed to the Captured ApplI"aised Value (Currently 0.38393/$100 valuation) o TERM OF HARRIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION · January 1, 2001- December 31,2029 o HARRIS COUNTY ELIGIBLE PROJECTS · See Exhibit o CURRENT HARRIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT · John Black, Position 9 through May 30, 2003 ~' - "000 D ~. ..,...RB: .- ! I~O ~ fI) ,DODD FTI' ~ _ OO[]JOOO rn 0 11 ,DO ~, ; It'} I EMS, []][]]aJO DO ,DO ~ ~W\Q~ -: Ie'; - _rnrnrnD ill rnD~~~ ~Y\\>-\)~ N,TS, .' 'hR:~nh~=RR, :D~~~~R RRRIP'A~ ~\)-?~~ · - i n- friii II U ' 'to\)~\)\)~ j\ g ~ 'ODD D~~DDDBBBBDd~\6\)\)Q o~ I i./ . BBBBBBBiBBBooBBDB: m,\ f'\\J~8~~ ( 1 . >=~ [lJ[)JOOOO DOOrn ?"'~ v\\\u u .. ~ : T rnrnrn Drn[IJrn~ = ~\" \0~ ' Ill?}. '=DO[[][]) O[[][[][[]~ - ru 'LJ'0 ~l~ ,~ \ ODODO~ DDDBBBBD " :, 'l. !ITA. :r ....-1 r11 DDDRD moo qp ~ /7:/7 1;1 I II nnn n u o.r ,,-uu ji ~~: 1:1- , , , - "'1 , ,j J - i; r.- ',' L f I II _", I . 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Concrete paving: 10" thick; 41,100 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 3,850 linear feet Curb and gutter: 30,800 linear feet Powell Road South 2 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 2,200 linear feet Lime stabilization: 8,800 sq. yds. eoncrete paving: 10" thick; 8,800 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 1,100 linear feet Curb and gutter: 4,400 linear feet McCabe Road (east of8H146) 4 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 4,300 linear feet Lime stabilization: 22,900 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 10" thick; 22,900 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 2,150 linear feet Curb and gutter: 8,600 linear feet McCabe Road (west of SH146) 2 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 1,200 linear feet Lime stabilization: 4,800 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 10" thick; 4,800 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 600 linear feet Curb and gutter: 2,400 linear feet San Jacinto Street from Main to Park 4 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 4,700 linear feet Lime stabilization: 25,600 sq. yds. eoncrete paving: 10" thick; 25,600 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 2,350 linear feet Curb and gutter: 9,400 linear feet Park Street from San Jacinto to Garfield 2 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 3,400 linear feet Lime stabilization: 13,600 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 7" thick; 13,600 sq. yds Storm sewer: 1,700 linear feet Curb and gutter: 6,800 linear feet $ 3,000,000 $ 1,170,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 605,000 $ 2,400,000 $ 1,700,000 Bayshore Drive 2 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 3,600 linear feet Lime stabilization: 13,600 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 7" thick; 13,600 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 1,700 linear feet Curb and gutter: 6,800 linear feet $ 1,700,000 County Participation $1,000,000 390,000 733,000 202,000 800,000 567,000 567,000 $ 324,000 108,000 $ 75.000 25.000 $ 30,159,250 10,054,000 $ 16.285.512 5.429.000 $ 46,444,762 15,483,000 e e Sens Road (26th Street) from Spencer Hwy. To Avenue D $ 1,010,000 5 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter Length of roadway: 2,000 linear feet Lime stabilization: 13,350 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 10" thick; 13,350 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 1,000 linear feet Curb and gutter: 4,000 linear feet Broadway Street from McCabe Road to Main Street $ 1,960,250 4 lane concrete roadway with curb and gutter and center median Length of roadway: 8,000 linear feet Lime stabilization: 42,700 sq. yds. Concrete paving: 10" thick; 42, 700 sq. yds. Storm sewer: 4,000 linear feet Curb and gutter: 32,000 linear feet Note: the cost estimate for Broadway only reflects contributions from the TIRZ. Other agencies are anticipated to participate in this project. Fairmont Parkway Overpass _ $ 4,250,000 Construction ofa grade separation (overpass) of Fairmont Parkway over Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Project contributions from other agencies are anticipated. Sylvan Beach Shoreline Protection $ 1,750,000 Sylvan Beach Park has approximately 2,500 linear feet of shoreline. Much of this shoreline is either unprotected or has an aged and failing bulkhead. This project would provide new shoreline protection. Sylvan Beach Park Entrance Improvements $ 500,000 Improvements to roadway entrance to Sylvan Beach Park, landscaping, marquee and signage, etc. Sylvan Beach Park Facility Improvements $ 750,000 Various improvements to Sylvan Beach Park. Proposed projects include parking lot improvements, traffic circulation improvements, pedestrian walkways, marina, boat launch improvements, gazebos, etc. Buffer Walls $1,695,000 Buffer walls along SH146, Weems Boulevard and Mc Cabe Road to isolate anticipated residential areas from these high traffic corridors. Sidewalks $ 975,000 Sidewalks for pedestrian movements are proposed along major roadways in residential and business/commercial areas. Drainage Projects $ 4,095,000 Extension of Harris County Flood Control District facilities and acquisition/construction of detention basin(s) necessary to provide efficient drainage and flood protection for increased stormwater runoff due to development within the TIRZ. Zone Administration (over 30 year life of Zone) Zone Creation Costs Total Without Bond Financing Bond Financing Costs (Contingent upon issuance of Bonds) Total With Bond Financing 337,000 653,000 1,417,000 583,000 167,000 250,000 565,000 325,000 1,365,000 e e City of La Porte - Harris County La Porte Community Library The City of La Porte has partnered with the Harris County Library System for many years. In 1999 the City was approached by Coca-Cola Bottling Company, regarding a tract of land they wanted to donate for a public purpose. The City contacted Precinct 2 Commissioner Jim Fonteno to discuss continuing and expanding our relationship with Harris County by utilizing the land to provide a new community library for La Porte. The agreement reached was for the City to provide the building and facilities and for Harris County to provide staffing, collection, and computer equipment. Completed in 2001, the result is the magnificent La Porte Community Library. The Library is available for use by citizens of La Porte and the surrounding communities of Harris County. Everyone is very excited about the potential for learning the library has made available for students, business persons, plant workers, housewives, college students, and anyone else that needs to find specific information or recreational reading. e e " ------ ~, - ..0. .~__-- -~-, ~. - ~ ..o!.--- -- - '..-...- II II ~ ."'"'F~ ~bJ~I;i'I_,L." ---J-.____~__~_____ -~- -~ ---_: e e City of La Porte - Harris County Senior Citizens Initiatives The City of La Porte's Senior Services Program has been an active partner and has greatly benefited from Precinct 2's East Harris County Senior Citizen's Program for over 20 years. The Precinct 2 Transportation Program provides four trips every six months to each local area senior organization, including La Porte. Our senior trips are set up and coordinated through the La Porte program, with transportation provided by Precinct 2. Trips are offered within a 100-mile radius, at no charge to the seniors, other than cost of actual events (admission and meals). La Porte's seniors regularly participate in the annual Precinct 2 Senior Olympics. In addition, Precinct 2 occasionally distributes Astros game tickets to our senior group. Each area senior organization appoints a representative to the Coordinator's Council of the East Harris County Senior Citizen Program. Our senior representative is Jay Dunham. The council meets once a month and are informed and updated on upcoming events. Each September for the past five years, the City of La Porte has worked with Precinct 2 to arrange for an Annual Senior Fishing Tournament at Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier. The event is coordinated at no charge to the seniors for the event. ,." ;. ., ; r '.f ..~ ~'~.'~'_l. . ".' ,- -i:. ...... ...0::....'....... ...." e ..-~. - .' "... :t . - . ;;.... -f::~~: - . - , , 'f.,-.r,: ':.I~ . " .' ~. ~ "j ", ,.' ~ e ..~.~:.,~. . ',' t... ::~;~,'..:!:'" . - ~-';'. ~.;:~~ '.. _ ... . 'Ii...:. _ _:._ e e MAP LOCATING PROJECTS AND COUNTY FACILITIES WILL BE PROVIDED UNDER DEVELOPMENT e .; ~TING HANDOUTS ,/ /' . . . ~ 9) .wo5 . . . e e,.. eITY COUNCIL AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 8, 2003 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL, 604 WEST F AIRMONT PARKWAY, LAPORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 7:30 A.M. Next. Ord. 2003-2614 Next Res. 2003-05 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION - MAYOR NORMAN MALONE 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS WISHING TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.07l THROUGH 55l.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH ATIORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERA nON REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MA TIERS, DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURlNG EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 55 I .074 - (PERSONNEL MA TIER) - DELIBERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER AND DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A CITY MANAGER 6. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OR OTHER ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE (Ord. 2003- 2613) - Mayor Malone 7. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PURSUANT TO PROVISION OF THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, CHAPTER 551.071 THROUGH 551.076, 551.086, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, (CONSULTATION WITH A TIORNEY, DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY, DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFT OR DONATION, PERSONNEL MA TIERS, DELIBERA nON REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES, OR EXCLUDING A WITNESS DURING EXAMINATION OF ANOTHER WITNESS IN AN INVESTIGATION, DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS) e e . 551.074 - (PERSONNEL MATTER) - DELffiERATE THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE: MEET WITH SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE TO DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Mayor Malone 8. CONSIDERATIONS AND POSSffiLE ACTION ON ITEMS CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT If during the course ofthe meeting covered by this agenda the Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Council should be held or is required in relation to an itelTll10ticed in this agenda, then such closed or executive meeting or sessions authorized by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 55l, Texas Government Code; will be held by the Council at that date, hour and place given in the meeting notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by the meeting notice as the Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.076, and 55 I .086 of said Open Meetings Law, including, but not limited to: Section 551.07l- For the purpose ofa private consultation with the Council's attorney on any subject or matter authorized by law. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. . Section 551.073 - For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City. Section 55l.074 - For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal ofa public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests a public hearing. Section 551.075 - for the purpose of conferring with an employee or employees of the City, only for the purpose of receiving information from the employee or employees or to ask questions of the employee or employees; provided, however, that no discussion of public business or City policy that affects public business shall take place between the members of the City Council during the conference. Section 551.076 - To consider deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.086 - To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1). THIS FACILITY HAS DISABILITY ACCOMMODA TIONS A VAJLABLE. REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS OR INTERPRETIVE SERVICES AT MEETINGS SHOULD BE MADE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. PLEASE CONTACT CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE A T 281-471-5020 OR TDD LINE 28/-471-5030 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. . . . ASKINS & ARMSTRONG. P. C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 70Z W. F'AIRMONT PARKWAY P.O. BOX IZI8 LA PORTE. TEXAS 77572-1218 KNOX W. ASKINS .JOHN D. ARMSTRONG TELEPHONE Z81 471-1886 TELECOPIER Z81 471-Z047 CHARLES R. HUBER. .JR. BOARD CERTlF'IEO - CIVIL TRIAL LAW TEXAS BOARD OF" LEGAL SPECIALIZATION CLARK T. ASKINS January 30, 2003 Hon. Mayor & city Council City of La Porte City Hall La Porte, Texas Gentlemen: As requested by Mayor Malone, I have prepared an ordinance for the City Council meeting of Saturday, February a, 2003, extending an offer of employment as city Manager to your selected candidate. I have asked John Armstrong in our office to work with City Council on the negotiation of an Employment Agreement between the City and the new City Manager. ;;d ~ou very truly, , 71/ ~1t/L.. ox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA: sw Enclosure cc: Mr. John Joerns Acting City Manager City of La Porte Ms. Martha Gillett City Secretary City of La Porte Mr. John D. Armstrong Assistant City Attorney city of La Porte . e REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Rl'qul'!lh'd . Fl'hrllllrv R 200~ Requested By' ~ Norman L. Malone Department: M~yor lAd Cit)' COUA' n-fi) Appropriation Source of Funds: Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance: x Amount Budgeted: - Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Upon the completion of interview, reference and background investigations, a conditional offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate for the position of City Manager. Action Reauired bv Council: Approved the attached Ordinance authorizing a conditional offer of employment to the successful applicant for the position of City Manager. / Date