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City Council Retreat
Agenda
Continental breakfast will be available.
9:00 am - 9:10 am
9: lOam - 9:20 am
9:20 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am -10:10 am
10:10 am -10:40 am
10:40 am -11:10 am
11 : 10 am - II :20 am
11 :20 am - 11 :50 am
11 :50 am -12:10 pm
12:]0 pm-12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
12:50 pm -1:20 pm
I :20 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 3:]0 pm
3:10pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Opening Remarks - Mayor Alton Porter
Overview - Debra B. Feazelle
Economic Development
Formalize Economic Development Policy/Incentives - Debra Feazelle
Formalize TIRZ Policy - Overview & Short Update - John Joerns
Development Agreements - John Joerns
Impact Fees - Wayne Sabo/John Joerns
Break.
Miscellaneous
Design/Build Concept for Police Department Site
City-Owned Properties - John Joerns
Hotel Update - Debra feazelle/John Joems
Sick Time Buy Back Program - Cynthia Alexander
Lunch will be provided.
financial
Financial Policies - Cynthia Alexander
Budget Contingency Plan - Cynthia Alexander
Long Range Financial Plan (General) - Cynthia Alexander
Future EMS Needs - Ray Nolen
Policies regarding where we transport and why
Orientation of 1 SI Responder Program
Private ambulance permitting ordinance
Need and logistics of putting on a third ambulance
Break
Capital Improvement Projects
Multi-year CIP/CIP Needs -John Joerns
Debt Service Plan - 5 year issuance plan - Cynthia Alexander
Administrative Reports
Council Comments
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Future Workshop Items
.-. Update Front Foot Fees - Wayne Sabo/John Joems
... Elections - Reduction of polling locations (Summary) - Martha Gillett
... Trail System Implementation - Stephen Barr
.-. Pasadena Sports Complex vs. Westside Park Development - Stephen Barr
... Fire Department Activities (Overview) - Mike Boaze
... Keep La Porte Beautiful- CouncilmarI Griffiths/Stephen Barr
... Tree City USA - Councilman Griffiths/Stephen Barr
... Revisiting City OrdinarIces that may need to be revisited - Councilman Mosteit
... Involving Citizens through Neighborhood Committees in developing a Master
Plan for the City - Councilman Mosteit (Note: a Master Plan for the City was
completed in 2001. Citizens were included in this project. The Plan will be
revisited in 2005.)
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City of La Porte
Private Ambulance Regulations
Section 1 Definitions
Unless otherwise specified, the term:
Ambulance means any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle that is
specifically designed and constructed and equipped and is intended to be used for and is
maintained and operated for the transportation of patients.
Applicant means any person, partnership, corporation, or other operator that
makes application to obtain a permit to operate within the city limits of La Porte, TX.
Attendant means any person who has the duty of performing or assisting in the
performance of an ambulance call and is certified at the minimal level as an emergency
medical technician by the Texas Department of Health. The same certification shall be
current and valid. .
Certification means that which meets the requirements of the Texas Department
of Health.
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Chief EMS officer means the Chief of La Porte EMS or his duly authorized
representative.
City means the City of La Porte, TX.
City Council means the La Porte City Council.
Emergency means any circumstance that calls for immediate action and in which
the element of time in transporting the sick, wounded, or injured for medical treatment is
essential to the health or life of the person. Said circumstances include but are not
limited to accidents generally, traffic accidents, acts of violence resulting in personal
injury, and sudden acute or chronic illness.
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telephone or other means of communication in circumstances which are, or have been
represented to be, an emergency requiring immediate ambulance service.
Mayor means the Mayor of La Porte, TX.
Medical director means any licensed physician who serves in an advisory
capacity to any ambulance service for the purpose of providing medical direction under
the terms ofthe Medical Practice Act (Article 4495b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) and
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rules promulgated by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners pursuant to terms of
the Medical Practice Act.
Patient means any person desiring transportation to an appropriate medical
facility either on an emergent or transfer basis.
Police means any officer of the City of La Porte, TX Police Department.
Protocol means written medical orders signed and dated by a licensed physician
serving as medical director for an ambulance giving medical direction to provide
treatment for certain emergencies or other pre-hospital situations requiring physician's
orders. These orders must conform to all applicable laws.
Street means any street, alley, avenue, boulevard, drive, or highway commonly
used for the purpose of travel within the corporate city limits of La Porte, TX
Transfer ambulance means any motor vehicle constructed, equipped, and used for
transferring the sick and injured under circumstances which do not constitute an
emergency and which have not been represented as an emergency.
Transfer call means any request for ambulance service that is made by telephone or other
means of communication in circumstances which are or have been represented to be, and
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non-emergency requmng non-emergency seTVlce.
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Section 2 Licenses Required
(a) No person, either as owner, agent, or otherwise shall operate, conduct, maintain,
advertise, or otherwise be engaged in or profess to be engaged in the business of
ambulance service upon the streets, alleys or any public way or place of La Porte, TX
unless he holds a currently valid license for an ambulance vehicle and an ambulance
company, issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Ambulance vehicle licenses, ambulance company licenses, and attendants' licenses
shall be issued for one year or any portion thereof during which and ambulance
service is maintained, and the license fee of fifty dollars ($50) per unit or two
hundred dollars ($200) per fleet for four or more apparatus, five dollars ($5) per
attendant, and fifty dollars ($50) per company shall be due and payable at the time of
application. The license period shall be from to the last day of
of the subsequent year. The attendant's license shall be issued to an
individual and is not transferable. The term of attendants' licenses shall be governed
by Texas Department of Health CE requirements. Therefore, attendants' licenses
shall be renewable on a semi annual basis at recertification and CE reporting periods.
(c) No person shall act as an attendant or driver on any ambulance operated under this
chapter unless he or she holds valid attendants' license issued pursuant to this
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chapter. A IO-day temporary permit may be issued at the time of application for
license. It shall be the responsibility of Chief of La Porte EMS to verify the
applicant's certification status through the Texas Department of Health.
(d) All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter are not transferable and remain property
of the City of La Porte.
(e) No official entry made upon a license may be defaced, removed, or obliterated.
(f) All licenses shall be available for inspection by any officer of the City at all times.
Section 3 Application for ambulance license
(a) Application for and ambulance vehicle license and ambulance company license shall
be made upon a form furnished by the chief EMS officer who shall issue such a
license to an applicant only after proof by the applicant that the applicant has satisfied
all provisions and conditions provided for and has given complete and truthful
information to all requirements stated herein.
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(b) The application shall contain the following information:
(1) Name and address of the applicant and the owner of the ambulance;
(2) The trade or other fictitious name, if any, under which the applicant does business
or proposes to do business;
(3) A complete report on whether or not the applicant has any claims or judgements
against him for damages resulting from the negligent or fraudulent operation of
the applicant's ambulance(s);
(4) A report that the applicant business has paid all city taxes if applicable;
(5) Business address, medical license number, and DEA number of applicant
service's medical director;
(6) A description of each ambulance, including the make, model, year of
manufacture, VlN, motor vehicle registration, length oftime the ambulance has
been in service, and the color scheme, insignia, name, monogram, or other
distinguishing characteristics to be used to designate applicant's ambulance.
(7) Any other such information as may be applicable.
(8) A complete current roster of all employees to include: name, address, and
certification level and social security number of employees. This information is
to be used solely to verify current status with Texas Department of Health. It
shall be the applicant's responsibility to update this roster at any changes.
(c) No application will be considered until it is complete.
(d) Falsification of information on applications will be grounds for revocation.
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Section 4 Standards for ambulance license
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(a) Each ambulance shall, at all times when in use as such. be suitable for the
transportation or the patient from the standpoint of health. sanitation. and safety.
(b) Minimum equipment requirements for each ambulance shall be those established by
the Texas Department of Health.
(c) When an ambulance penn it is issued or renewed under provisions of this chapter, the
chief EMS officer shall affix to each vehicle in a conspicuous place, a decal to
indicate the vehicle meets all requirements established by this chapter.
(d) The chief EMS officer or his representative shall cause all ambulances to be inspected
prior to being placed in service and shall thereafter inspect such ambulances no less
than once each year. All permitted ambulances are subject to spot inspections with
no notice. Should any ambulance fail to pass inspection. the chief EMS officer shall
notify the ambulance operator to correct the defects noted in the inspection and. after
such notification, the chief EMS officer shall cause such ambulance to be re-
inspected within 48 hours. If upon re-inspection, the defects noted in the original
inspection have not been corrected. the permit decal shall be removed from the
vehicle and shall only be replaced on the ambulance after the defects have been
corrected. Should a vehicle fail to pass inspection as above. the operator of the
ambulance company shall pay a prorated fee for the remainder of the permit year if
the permit is regained.
(e) No ambulance that has been substantially damaged or altered. or has received damage
the repair cost of which exceeds five hundred dollars ($500.00). shall again be placed
in service in the City of La Porte until it has been repaired and re-inspected by the
chief EMS officer or his designee. There shall be no charge for this inspection.
(f) Every ambulance shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(g) Emergency calls that originate in the City of La Porte are to be handled by City of La
Porte EMS crews. Should a citizen call direct to the private ambulance company, it is
the duty of that company to properly refer the call to La Porte EMS. Should the
responding crew find the patient needs transport to a facility not authorized for La
Porte EMS transport and the patient is stable enough to make the trip, the referring
company shall be given the first opportunity to transport the patient to the facility of
his or her choice.
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Section 5 Requirements for business location
If the business location of the ambulance firm or organization is within the city
limits of the City of La Porte. the building must be in compliance with all city ordinances
and codes as well as state and federal laws. Pursuant to this specific chapter, no such
ambulance service shall operate as its main place of business. sub-station. or storage
facility in a private residence or apartment. The chief EMS officer or his designee has
the right to inspect such locations as often as he deems necessary to make sure all
provisions of this chapter are in effect. Refusal of any ambulance provided with a
business office located in the city limits to allow the chief EMS officer to inspect such
premises shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
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Section 6 Insurance requirements.
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(a) No ambulance license shall be issued under this chapter, nor shall such license be
valid after issuance, nor shall any ambulance be operated for any reason in the city,
unless there is at all times in force and effect insurance coverage. issued by an
insurance company licensed to do business in the State of Texas. for each and every
ambulance owned and/or operated by or for the applicant for license providing for
the payment of damages:
(1) For injury to or death of individuals in accident resulting from any cause for
which the owner of said vehicle would be liable on account of liability imposed
on him by law, regardless of whether the ambulance was being driven by the
owner or his agent.
(2) For the loss of or damages to the property of another, including personal
property, under like circumstances, in the following sums: Not less than one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for each person, three hundred thousand
dollars ($300,000.00) for each accident and ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for
property damage. A written statement from an authorized agent of the
ambulance oJXfrator's insurance carrier verifying the issuance of such insurance
shall be filed with the chief EMS officer before any pennit may be issued. All
such verifications of insurance coverage shall provide for a thirty-day
cancellation notice to the chief EMS officer.
(3) Every insurance policy required hereunder shall contain a provision foe a
continuing liability thereunder to the full amount thereof not withstanding any
recovery thereon, that the liability of the insurer shall not be affected by the
insolvency or the bankruptcy of the assured, in that until the policy is revoked the
insurance company will not be relieved from liability on account of nonpayment
of premium, failure to renew license at the end of the year, or any act or
admission of the named assured. Such policy of insurance shall be further
conditioned for the payment of any judgements up to the limits of said policy,
recovered against any person other than the owner, by his agent or employee,
who may operate the same with the consent or acquiescence of the owner.
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(b) Each attendant involved in the operation of an ambulance within the city limits shall
be required at all times to be covered by a professional liability insurance policy.
This policy may be provided by the applicant company for all its employees or
individual policies issued to all personnel employed by the company.
(1) This coverage must be from an insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of Texas for each and every person operating in the City of La Porte.
(2) The limits of liability required are no less than five hundred thousand dollars
($500,000.00) per claim and a one million-dollar ($1,000,000.00) aggregate
umbrella policy_
(3) It shall be the responsibility of each applicant company or individual to provide
proof of such policy to the chief EMS officer.
(4) Failure to provide such proof will be justification to suspend and/or not issue any
attendant, driver and/or ambulance permit.
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(5) The chief EMS officer must be notified within twenty-four (24) hours of any
cancellation of insurance coverage.
Section 7 Application for attendant/driver's license
(a) Applications for attendant/driver's licenses hereunder shall be made upon such form
as may be prepared by the EMS division and shall contain the following information
which is a requirement for the issuance of a license.
(1) The applicant's full name, current address, how long the applicant has been at
current address, previous address, how long at that residence, home telephone
number, and social security number.
(2) The applicant's age, date of birth, height, weight, place of birth, hair and eye
color.
(3) The applicant's Texas driver's license number, restrictions, and expiration date.
(4) The applicant's present EMS certification level, registration number, and
expiration date.
(5) Two (2) recent photographs of passport size or equivalent.
(6) A report from a duly licensed physician of the State of Texas ofa recent physical
examination which attests that the person has no physical defects which would
impair his or her ability to perform as an ambulance attendant.
(7) Such other information as the chief EMS officer shall deem necessary to a fair
determination of compliance with this chapter.
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(b) The chief EMS officer shall within fifteen (15) working days of receipt ofa
completed application for an attendant's license investigate the application and issue
the license or notify the applicant and the applicant's employer that the application is
denied.
Section 8 Standards for attendant/driver's license
(a) All attendants and drivers must be able to read, write, and speak the English
language.
(b) All drivers must possess a current, valid Texas driver's license. No conditions other
than Restriction (corrective lenses) will be approved. The license must be Class A,
B, or C.
(c) All attendants and drivers must hold current certification from the Texas Department
of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician or higher.
(d) No attendant or driver shall have a fmal conviction for felony theft, robbery,
weapons violations, state or federal controlled substances acts, rape, sexual abuse,
indecency with a child, or abuse of a corpse.
(e) No driver shall have been convicted of three (3) or more moving violations in the
preceding two (2) year period, nor any two year period thereafter.
(f) All drivers shall be able to pass the vision test as prescribed by the Texas Department
of Public Safety.
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(g) Persons that are not to drive the apparatus due to company policy will be noted on
the city issued license. These individuals should not under any circumstances drive
in the city until such time that their employer notifies the chief EMS officer that the
person has been cleared and authorized to drive the company's apparatus and
vehicles.
Section 9 Renewal of license
Renewal of any license hereunder, upon expiration or after revocation shall
require conformance with all requirements of this chapter as upon original licensing.
Section 10 Revocation of license
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(a) The chief EMS officer may, and is hereby authorized to, suspend or revoke a license
issued hereunder for failure of a licensee to comply and to maintain in compliance
with, or for his violation of, any applicable provisions, standards, or requirements of
this chapter, or of regulations promulgated hereunder, or any other such applicable
laws or ordinances, but only after warning and such reasonable time for compliance
as may be set by th~ chief EMS officer. Any applicant denied an license or any
licensee whose license is suspended or revoked shall have the right of appeal to the
chief of the City of La Porte Fire Department. Such appeal shall be submitted in
writing to the chief EMS officer for forwarding to the Fire Chief within 10 days of
occurrence of the action being appealed. the Fire Chief shall within 10 days after
the appeal is received, consider all pertinent evidence in support or against the
ruling appealed and render a decision either sustaining, reversing, or modifying the
determination of the chief of EMS officer.
(b) lfthe decision of the Fire Chiefis not acceptable to the applicant or licensee, he
may within 10 days file a written request to have his appeal heard by the City
Manager and/or the City Council. This hearing shall be held within 30 days of
receipt of appeal and any decision reached at this point shall be the final position of
the City of La Porte.
(c) Upon suspension, revocation, or expiration of an ambulance license hereunder, such
ambulance shall cease operation as such and no person shall permit such ambulance
to be operated within the city limits of La Porte. Upon suspension, revocation, or
expiration of an attendant or driver's license issued hereunder, such attendant or
driver shall cease to drive or attend patients in any capacity within the City of La
Porte. No ambulance company shall allow persons not duly licensed ass
driver/attendants by the City of La Porte to work in such capacity inside the city.
Section 11 Medical director to serve in an advisory capacity.
(a) Any ambulance whose attendant receives physicians' orders either by radio,
telemetry, telephone, or written standing orders must have, in an advisory capacity,
a physician, licensed in the State of Texas and registered in Harris County to serve
as a medical director.
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(b) Ally ambulance licensed under this chapter must maintain with the chief EMS
officer a statement of their current medical director including; name, business
address, business telephone number, and Texas medical license number and
expiration date, DEA controlled substance number if any controlled substances are
carried and used on said ambulance. Controlled substances shall be considered any
Schedule 2,3, or 4 drugs. These are inclusive of but not limited to; morphine,
diazepam, Versed, Nubain, or any other analgesics or benzodiazepines that may be
carried on ambulances.
Section 12 Inspection of ambulances
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(a) Subsequent to issuance of any ambulance license hereunder, the chief EMS officer
shall cause to be inspected each such vehicle, its equipment, premises, and
personnel, whenever deemed necessary. All licensed ambulances shall be subject to
unannounced spot inspection and in any event will be inspected at least once per
year. A written report will be generated and copies will be forwarded to the
company involved and filed at the City of La Porte EMS station. This report wilt'
make note of any deficiencies found and specify a time to insure compliance and
date for re-inspection. All safety inspections mandated by the State of Texas and
federal law must be adhered to as well.
(b) A copy of each initial, semiannual, spot, or other such inspection shall be forwarded
to the licensee at his/her business address.
(c) The chief EMS officer shall have the authority to immediately suspend any
ambulance company, attendant, or driver's license issued pursuant to this chapter if
inspection reveals deficiencies or violations which might endanger a patient or the
public.
Section 13 Variances to chapter requirements
It shall be unlawful for a licensed ambulance to respond to any call in the City of
La Porte without the specific knowledge and approval of the City of La Porte EMS.
Should a licensed company receive a call from a citizen for non-emergent transport to a
skilled medical facility, that company bears the obligation to notifY the City of La Porte
Police Department which will immediately dispatch a city EMS unit to that scene. If the
patient wishes transport to a non-approved facility or is of a non-emergent nature, the
licensed ambulance company shall be allowed to transport the patient provided there will
be no compromise of the patient's care.
Nursing homes shall for purposes of this chapter be considered skilled facilities.
Any company that serves a nursing home by transporting non-emergent patients to
hospitals, emergency departments, physician appointments, dialysis, or any other long-
term therapies not listed, shall be duly licensed to operate in the City of La Porte.
Licensure is not required in instances of mutual aid situations. Municipal
agencies and not for profit agencies are specifically exempted from these requirements.
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The City Manager and Council of La Porte, TX reserve the right to modify these
requirements at any time.
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City Council Retreat
October 2, 2004
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La Porte Community Library
600 South Broadway
La Porte, Texas
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
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City Council Retreat
Agenda
Continental breakfast will be available.
9:00 am - 9: lOam
9: 1 0 am - 9:20 am
9:20 am - 10:00 am
10:00 am - 10:40 am
10:40 am - II: lOam
11 : lOam - 11 :20 am
11 :20 am - 11:50 am
.1 :50 am -12:10 pm
2:10 pm -12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
]2:50 pm -1:20 pm
I :20 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
2:50 pm - 3:00 pm
3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
3:30 pm - 3:50 pm
3:50 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm
.4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm
Opening Remarks - Mayor Alton Porter
Overview - Debra B. Feazelle
Economic Development
Formalize Economic Development Policy/Incentives - Debra Feazelle
Fonnalize TIRZ Policy - Overview & Short Update - John Joerns
*Development Agreements - John Joerns
Impact Fees - Wayne Sabo/John Joerns
Break
Miscellaneous
Design/Build Concept for P.D. Site - John JoernslRichard Reff
City-Owned Properties - John Joerns
Hotel Update - Debra Feazelle/John Joerns
Sick Time Buy Back Program - Cynthia Alexander
Lunch will be provided.
Financial
Financial Policies - Cynthia Alexander
Budget Contingency Plan - Cynthia Alexander
Long Range Financial Plan (General) - Cynthia Alexander
Future EMS Needs - Ray Nolen
Policies regarding where we transport and why
Orientation of 181 Responder Progran1
Private ambulance permitting ordinance
Need and logistics of putting on a third ambulance
Break
Capital Improvement Projects
Multi-year CIP/CIP Needs -John Joerns
Debt Service Plan - 5 year issuance plan - Cynthia Alexander
Administrative Reports
Cow1cil Comments
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Tab 2
Tab 3
Tab 4
Tab 5
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Future Workshop Items
... Update Front Foot Fees - Wayne Sabo/John Joems
... Elections - Reduction of polling locations (Summary) - Martha Gillett
... Trail System Implementation - Stephen Barr
.. Pasadena Sports Complex vs. Westside Park Development - Stephen Barr
.. Fire Department Activities (Overview) - Mike Boaze
... Keep La Porte Beautiful - Councilman Griffiths/Stephen Barr
... Tree City USA - Councilman Griffiths/Stephen Barr
.... Revisiting City Ordinances that may need to be revisited - Councilman Mosteit
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.. Involving Citizens through Neighborhood Committees in developing a Master
Plan for the City - Councilman Mosteit (Note: a Master Plan for the City was
completed in 2001. Citizens were included in this project. The Plan will be
revisited in 2005.)
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Economic Development
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Financial
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Tab 1 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLINE
Focus on Economic Development (Overview)
Example Policies
- TEAM Industries Proposal
4N4B Sales Tax - New Law
Debra Feazelle
John J oems
John Joems
Prospects States/Tracking
- City of La Porte
- Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
- The Alliance
Discuss Target Industries
TIRZ Recap
- Guidelines
- Development Agreements
Impact Fees
Debra Feazelle
Debra Feazelle
John Joems
Wayne Sabo
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T:ax Abateilllel1t Initi:atives (c2l)~_.)
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Harris County policy establishes a cap. Abatement Cap = $750,000
per job created/retained times the # of jobs. To determine the
amount of each years exemption, the Adjusted Cap is multiplied by
a sliding scale.
Year Abated
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T~xo Afu'aternent Initiatives (c_~~!.)
Research and Development Projects
.. Reasonable expectation to increase the value of the property
by a minimum amount pf $500,000 upon completion.
Expected to create permanent employment for at least 5
, people from year 2 through term of agreement not to exceed
5 years.
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value throughout the abatement period up to maximum value
of $750,00 per job creat~d/retained. .
. Other issues are dealt with such as eligible/ineligible items,
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ChaptelT" 380 Gllant
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Relocation Assistance
land and/or Building Acquisition
Building Improvements or Renovation
Utility Line Extension/Connections
Payment of Water/Sewer Impact Fees
Extension of Public Roads
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Attachment A - Last Update/O/02/02
City \-Vide Target Industry List
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I CITY WIDE
NAICS Code Short Title SIC Code
3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing 283
334 Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing
or Assembly
3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing 372
3391 Medical Equipment and Supplies 2599, 382,
Manufacturing 384,385,
5995
42 Wholesalers 51
442 Furniture and Home Furnishing stores 5712
443 Electronics and Appliance stores 5722
448 Clothing Apparel department stores 5651
452 General Merchandise stores 5311
513 Telecommunications 481
514 Information and data processing services 4812,4899
514191 On-Line Information Services (internet access 7375
and service providers)
51421 Data Processing Services 7374, 7379,
7389
52 Finance & Insurance (Corporate Headquarters 63
Only)
54 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
54]33 Engineering Services 8711
5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
56142 Telephone Call Centers
621-622 Health Care Offices, Hospitals, Outpatient
Clinics
71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
712 Museums, Historical Sites and Similar 8412,8422,
Institutions 7999
721110 Hotel and Conference center 7011
7221 0 Full-service Restaurants - dine-in only with no
drive-through lane, pay after you eat
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January 15,2004
The Pipe Fitters Local Union 211, is starting a marketing plan for Team Inc., to attract
this Pipe Manufacture to City of Seabrook's area?
Fact: Team Industries, Inc is going to build a pipe & vessel fabrication plant, either in the
Houston-Gulf Cost Area or in the Port Arthur area;
Question;
· Who can I talk to with the city about incentives to relocate?
Team's plant forecast:
1. First year earning projects $5-$7 million
2. Crew size 40-50 men in the Fab shop
3. Office size 7-10 employees
5 year plant forecast:
· first year $5-$7 million,
· at the end of 5 years $25 million
· first year Fab shop crew size 40-50 men
· at the end 5 years 100-150 crew size
· Office size 10-18 employees
· Item Inc is looking for 10 -15 acres
· No less then 45,000 SQ feet of Manufacturing and Office Space
Team industries, has been doing pipe and vessel manufacturing in the Houston area
for the last five years $12-$16 million dollars a year. They are shipping the fabricated
pipe spools and vessels from their headquarters in Wisconsin, to the Gulf Cost area.
Contact for Team Inc.
John R. Panetti
Office: 920-766-7977
Fax: 920-766-0486
www.teamind.com
Sincerely,
John Coody
PresidenUFund Coordinator for
Pipefitters Local Union #211
Phone: 713-645-1076
Fax: 713-242-8662
. CC Kenneth Edwards, Business Manager of Pipe Fitters Local 211
. INDUSTRIES, INC.
PROPOSED PROJECT
Establish a whoUy owned subsidiary of TEAM Industries, Inc. Buy/build
. approximately 35,000 sq. ft. (30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and 5,000 sq. ft.
office space) facility on about a 15-20 acre site. -...
The acreage' is needed for future expansions. We would envision the plant
to grow to 75,000-100,000 sq. ft. in the next five years.
.
We anticipate the" cost of the land and initial building to be about
$1,250,000 - $1,500,000 (based on current facility available for sale). In
addition to the land 'and buildings we anticip~te a cost of $1,300,000 _
$1,500,000 for shop equipment and office equipment. .We estimate
working capital requirements will be ,about $750,000 - $1,000,000 the first
year. Anticipated revenues the first year are $4,000,000 - $5,000,000, with
that number growing to $20,000,000 - $25,000,000 by the year five.
We expect to have 30-35 fuli time employees by the end of the first year
with that number growing to 135-150 by the end of year five. Most of the
initial 30-35 employees are expected to come from the local region, while
future employment growth would be. almost exclusively from the local
region.
We expect completion of the initial phase ofthis project to.be completed by
the second quarter of 2004.
.
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. INDUSTRlES, INC.
PROJECT IMPACT
.." '... A."Measure the beneficial impacts of the proposed project by
completing the Project Impact chart which follows.
"..
P~oject Impact Chart
1. Community's total population
2. Number of unemployed persons in the community
3. Total new jobs to be created by the project
4. Percent of need met (3. divided by 2.)
57,755
3,120
135-150
4.3 - 4.8%
.
B. Provide a narrative explanation of employment and other economic
benefits of the proposed project in quantifiable terms. Relate those
benefits to the community strategy and needs.
Economic Benefits of the Project:
This project will create 135-150 manufacturing jobs. This is a 4.3 -
4.8% decrease in the number of unemployed people residing in the City
of Port Arthur, according to the 2000 Texas Workforce Commission and
the 1990 Census of Population unemployed persons figure. This is a
very substantial impact on achieving the City's goals of strengthening
the economic base and developing the work force.
- Other tangible benefits will come as a result of this project. Since these
jobs will increase payroll in the City, they will benefit the economy by
demanding additional services. There will be more dollars filtering
through the city for housing construction and rehabilitation, along with
consumable items such as groceries and gasoline.
In summary, the project will create manufacturing jobs that translates to
an increase in service sector jobs that will expand the local economy
even more than jobs listed in the project.
..
C. Identify any impacts that the proposed activities may have on the
environment and any involuntary displacement of individuals from
residential, farm, or commercial properties that may result from
these activities. In addition, describe any steps that will be taken to
minimize any adverse environmental impacts or involuntary
displacement that may occur.
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. INDUSTRIES. INC.,
PROJECT IMPACT
As this project is an acquisition of an existing plant or new industrial
. park site, there are no problems relating to adverse impacts on the
. envirc;mment, or any involuntary displacement of individuals.
.
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Chapter 380 Economic Development Program
Policies and Procedures
Effective October 21, 2002
1. General Statement of Purpose and Policy
~_.~
The City Ol( Friendswood is c~mmitted to the promotion of quality
development\n:att-p-A.rts_of th-ecify and to an ongoing improvement of the
quality of life for its citizens. The City has previously developed economic
development programs and incentives designed to encourage expansion and
relocation of businesses in the city. Now the City seeks to enhance its
economic development efforts to stimulate commercial activity and to attract
quality development by establishing these Chapter 380 Economic
Development Program Policies and Procedures.
.
These Policies and Procedures are established in an effort to develop and
expand the local economy by promoting and encouraging development and
expansion of businesses and industries that enhance the City's economic
base and diversify and expand job opportunities. The ultimate goals and
public purposes of programs established hereunder are to stimulate and
diversify the local economy, reduce unemployment, and protect and enhance
the City's fiscal ability to provide high quality municipal services to
Friendswood residents.
In fUliherance of these objectives, the City of Friendswood will, on a case-
by-case basis, give consideration to providing economic incentives to
business applicants in accordance with these Policies and Procedures as
authorized by Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, as
amended from time to time.
.
~/ Nothing in this document is intended to imply or suggest that the City of
Friendswood is under any obligation to provide economic incentives to any
applicant. ~ aiilIcants--sh~li b~~onsTdered on a case-by-~a5e1>as~:> The
decision to approve or deny economic incentives shall be at the discretion of
the Friendswood City Council. Each applicant granted economic incentives
from the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program (also referred to as
Program) under these Policies and Procedures must enter into an agreement
wi th the City of Friendswood containing all terms required by these Policies
and Procedures and state law, or as deemed necessalY and appropriate by the
City Council.
.
II. Definitions
A. Agreement. A contractual agreement between an applicant and the
City for the purpose of an economic incentive.
B. Business. A commercial enterprise that operates and conducts
business for profit.
C. Business Personal Property. Property used by a business and
which is not real property, and excluding inventory.
D. City. The City of Friendswood, Texas, and all its governing and
operating bodies.
E. Council. The City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas.
.
F. Expansion. The addition of improvements and business personal
property subject to ad valorem taxes to an existing facility, but
excluding inventory.
G. Facility. Improvements which, when completed, together
comprise an integral whole.
H. Improvement. A building, structure or fixture erected on or
affixed to land.
I Incentive. Any City partlclpation or contribution permissible
under Chapter 380, as amended, of the Texas Local Government
Code.
.
1. Modernization. The replacement or upgrading of eXlstmg
facilities, which increases the productive input or output, updates
the technology, substantially lowers the unit cost of operation, or
ex.tends the economic life of the facility. Modernization may result
from the construction, altera6on, or installation of improvements.
It shall not be for the purpose of reconditioning, refurbishing,
repairing, or completion of deferred maintenance.
2
.
.
.
K. Project. A business and/or facility that is to be considered for an
economic incentive.
L. Real Property. Shall mean land and all permanent improvements
constructed or erected on the land.
III. Program Requirements For Incentive Consideration
A. Incentives may be granted for new facilities, expansion or modernization
of existing facilities that add new taxable values to the ad valorem tax rolls,
and to businesses renovating or occupying existing facilities within the city
limits of Friendswood. To be considered for incentives as a Chapter 380
Economic Development Program under these Policies and Procedures, a
project must at least meet the following minimum requirements below.
B. Incentives established under this Program shall be provided only to the
extent that the revenue realized by the City and attributable to a project
exceeds a minimum amount established by the Agreement. The public
benefit or amount of revenue realized by the City and attributable to the
project must be commensurate with value of any incentives granted under
this Program.
For Basic lndustries and Office Projects:
1. New Capital Investment Incentive: A project may be
considered if it will:
a. result in a minimum increased taxable value in Real and
Business Personal Property for the City of $1,000,000
for a new business relocating to Friendswood; or
b. result in a minimum increased taxable value for the
City of $500,000 of Real and Business Personal
Property for an existing business established and
operating within the city limits.
3
.
.
.
For Proiects That 1Vill Occuvv Existinf! Facilities:
2. Renovation and Improvement of Existing Facilities
Incentive: A project may qualify by demonstrating that it
will:
a. be a business undertaking a new lease of a minimum of
25,000 square feet of existing single-tenant space from
an unrelated third party; and
b. provide justification for incentives based upon
· the type and number of jobs to be created or
retained;
· additional revenues created for the City from sales
tax and tax on Business Personal Property and
inventory;
· the business is listed as a target industry for the city
(Attachment A);
· the market conditions and growth potential for the
business activity; or
· any combination of the above.
For New Retail Proiects:
Other Projects:
3. New Retail: A retail business project may be
considered under the Program if:
a. the type of business is a retail business listed as a
target industry for the city (Attachment A); and
b. it will result in new Real Property and Business
Personal Property, excluding inventory, of at least $1
million.
4. Any other project may be considered if it is specifically
determined by the Community and Economic
4
.
Development Committee and City Council to bring
extraordinary benefit to the City consistent with this
policy.
IV.
Types of Economic Incentives
A. Grant incentives offered under these Policies and Procedures may be
utilized for:
a. relocation assistance;
b. land and/or building acquisition costs;
c. building improvements or renovation;
d. utility line extension/connections;
e. payment of water and sewer impact fees;
f. extension of public roads;
g. drainage improvements; or
h. any other purpose approved by Ci ty Council.
. B. Depending upon the number of employees, wage levels, capital
improvements, inventory, and type of business, other types of incentives
allowed by Chapter 380, Texas Local Government Code, as amended from
time to time, may be considered.
V. Denial of Incentives
1. All eligible applications for incentives shall be considered on a
case-by-case basis as set forth herein, and the decision to
approve or deny any incentive shall be made at the discretion of
the City Council.
2. A project shall not be eligible for incentives if a building pennit
has been requested for the project prior to making application in
accordance with these Policies and Procedures.
VI. Application Process
.
A. Required Information: In order for the City to evaluate a request for
economic incentive and to determine the level at which an applicant
qualifies for incentives, the applicant shall complete a Project Impact
5
.
Worksheet (Attachment B) which will be used to perfonn an economic
impact analysis for the proposed project. Additional information may be
included to further describe the project and may be required to provide a
comprehensive evaluation. Businesses are encouraged to include any
information regarding ancillary benefits associated with the project such as
the ability of the project to attract other projects to the city.
B. Application Submittal: Completed application should be submitted to
the Economic Development Coordinator, City of Friendswood, 910 S.
Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546.
C. Application Review: Upon receipt of completed application, the
Community and Economic Development Committee will review the
application and make a recommendation for approval/denial to City Council.
VII.
Approval of Incentives: Upon approval of any incentives
authorized by City Council, before the City of Friends wood's
incentive grant will be made to the applicant, the applicant shall
complete and fulfill:
.
a. the basis upon which the incentives were considered,
i.e. by creating new capital investment,
renovating/improving an existing building, etc.; and
b. shall be a member of the Friendswood Chamber of
Commerce.
.
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.
.
.
Attachment A - Last Update/O/02/02
City \Vide Target Industry List
CITY WIDE
NAICS Code I Short Title SIC Code I
3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing 283
334 Computer & Electronic Product Manufacturing
or Assembly
3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing 372
3391 Medical Equipment and Supplies 2599,382,
Manufacturing 384,385,
5995
42 Wholesalers 51
442 Furniture and Home Furnishing stores 5712
443 Electronics and Appliance stores 5722
448 Clothing Apparel department stores 5651
452 General Merchandise stores 5311
513 T eIecomm unications 481
514 Information and data processing services 4812,4899
514191 On-Line Information Services (internet access 7375
and service providers)
51421 Data Processing Services 7374, 7379,
7389
52 Finance & Insurance (Corporate Headquarters 63
Only)
54 Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
54133 Engineerin.g Services 8711
5417 Scientific Research and Develooment Services
56142 Telephone Call Centers
621-622 Health Care Offices, Hospitals, Outpatient
Clinics
71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
712 Museums, Historical Sites and Similar 8412, 8422,
Institutions 7999
721110 Hotel and Conference center 7011
7221 0 Full-service Restaurants - dine-in only with no
drive-through lane, pay after you eat
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.
.
Attachment B
INCENTIVE WORKSHEET
PROJECTS
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP1\'IENT USE
THIS SECTION
Project Name
Given
Date
PROJECT CONTACT
Name
Address
Company
Phone (
Fax (
E-Mail
Mobil
)
)
Web Address
SALES AND INVENTORY
Estimated Annual
Sales by Facility
Percent Subject
to Local Sales
Tax
GENERAL PROJECT DATA
Company Name
Location
Address
Type of Circle One:
Business
Real Property
Legal Descrip
County
Tax Acct #5
Primary Type of
Product or Service
Corporation
Proprietorship
Partnership
Other
New Construction Y N
Expansion Y N
Renovation to
Existing Building Y N
If Relocation list
current location:
Anticipated Open Date
NAICS
Circle One: R&D Hqtrs. Wholesale
Basic Industry Office Retail Other
.
$ %
$ (year) %
%
Year 1
At Full Operation
Estimated Annual
Growth (percent)
Estimated Annual
Purchases of
Operating items
Subject to Local
Sales Tax
Inventory
$
$
% %
8
.
FACILITY AND CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT
Estimated construction start date Amount
Estimated Construction :Material purChases:l$
Estimated New Furniture and Equipment Purchases:-$
Est. $ of Operating Purchases from Local Service Firms_
Percent Subject to
Local Sales Tax
~I
Real Property
11$ 1$ 1$
Investment in Improvements and Bus. Personal Property
Business Personal
Property
Value of Property before Improvements
Business
Personal
Property
Anticipated
Size of
Facility (Square Feet)
Year II
Year 2
Year 5
Land
Lease Terms
Amount/$
Lease Dates
UTILITY IMPACT
Land
Real Property
1$ 1$
1$
.
Average monthly I
usage by the facility:
Investment needed for
the new facility: $
'Vater
Gt
Sewer
Gall
El\1PLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS
Total Number of
Employees
yearlt=j
At Full Operation
Percent Annual
Growth
By
p
S 1
Total Facility Payroll
Number of Jobs Retained/Created in friendswood
Type Emplo:yee ercentage Average a ary
Executive %$
Professional %$
% Administrative %$
Technical %$
Skilled Trades %$
Semi-Skilled
Trades %$
Unskilled Trades %$
1$
.
TOURISI\I
Number of Annual Visitors:
Average Duration of Stay:
9
.
OUTLINE FOR IlVIPACT STATElVIENT OF BUSINESS
I. Information about the Business
a. History
b. Ownership
c. Divisions/locations
d. When, where you started
e. State of organization
f. Directors and Officers
g. Provide copy of annual report/submission to Dun & Bradstreet
II. Reasons for economic development incentives. Include any special
considerations.
III. Describe the project
Facts about the proposed site (acreage, cost, location, ownership, and
proposed use).
Submit map of metes and bounds or other valid legal property description
of the property.
Type and value of proposed improvements (budget, list of fixed in place
equipment to be included in the project).
Project timeline--construction start date and end date.
Environmental impact information must be provided, noting any
anticipated impacts of the project on the environment, including, but not
limited to storm water runoff, floodplains location, wetlands impact,
waste(s) generated, hazardous waste/hazardous substances/regulated
substances used or generated, noise levels, and state and federal
environmental permits and registrations held or required.
f. All other governmental assistance/incentives being requested or already
approved for the project, (e.g. SBA loan, Freeport Tax Exemption).
a.
b.
c.
d.
. e.
.
IV.
Jobs
a.
Provide information on current level of employment, including: (l) current
payroll; and (2) breakdown of current employment by zip code. Attach a
copy of the company's most recent filing with the Texas Workforce
Commission or other supporting documentation that can be used to
determine actual employment level at time of application.
Provide information on the projected job creation associated with the
project, including: (1) new employee needs; e.g. skilled vs. non-skilled,
level of education, experience, etc; (2) proposed pay scale; (3) any training
which the company will provide to its new employees; (4) upward
mobility opportunities, career tracks, etc. available to less educated and
experienced workers; and (5) if this is a consolidation, information on
number of "new hires" vs. "transfers."
Provide information on construction jobs to be created by project.
Provide statement of commitment to equal oPPOltunity hiring.
b.
c.
d.
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.
.
.
V. Competition with local business
a. List any competition or similar businesses in the area.
VI. How will this project attract new business?
VII. Provide information on alternative site considerations/and incentives being
offered the company.
VIII. If leasing property, please attach copy of lease. If company owns or is
purchasing land, please attach copy of deed or executed contract-option to
purchase.
APPLlCA TION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL
ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
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City hopes to offer job incentive
$1.8 million would bring call center with 400 posts
By Thaddeus DeJesus I Reporter-News Staff Writer
February 3, 2004
Abilene city officials plan to offer $1,8 million in grants to attract a call
center that would employ about 400 people.
The publicly financed incentive package will be reviewed and could be
approved today by the Development Corporation of Abilene, which
administers the city's half-cent sales-tax revenues to spur job creation.
Abilene is in competition with Joplin, Mo., to land the customer service
center from StarTek, a Denver-based business services outsourcing
company. As indicated in recent help-wanted advertisements, the
prospective center would receive inbound calls and does not involve
telemarketing sales.
Richard Burdine, assistant city manager for economic development,
~~1ttP whose department crafted the incentive package, said the company's
~.iRII site decision hinges on the local response to the ads.
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"I know what the right decision is for them, but it's convincing them" of
that decision, Burdine said.
StarTek declined to comment.
The city, via the DCOA, is offering $1 million for site improvements, a
$700,000 grant for job creation and $100,000 for job training. The grants
are contingent on the company's job creation. The financial package
assumes that a minimum of 400 jobs would be created at startup with a
$6.8 million payroll.
Of the $1,8 million package, the $100,000 training grant does not have
to be repaid. The remainder is "earned" over a three-year period, A
portion of the balance would be forgiven annually based on the number
of full-time employees, If the company meets its job creation mandate, it
wouldn't have to a pay a dime,
Abilene's available labor pool- with the city's unemployment at 3.7
percent - is a concern to the company, he said, As of Friday, the Texas
Workforce Center had identified 396 qualified applicants.
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of worker availability in the Abilene job market. The statistic captures
only Taylor County. West Texans are known to drive long distances for
work and pleasure.
"What you'll find is we've got the folks," Smith said. "What the
unemployment rate doesn't account for is the people in our employment
zone - the people who would be willing to drive for the right job."
Joplin, in Missouri's southwestern corner, has similar characteristics to
that of Abilene. Both cities are located on a major east-west interstate.
Both have institutions of higher learning. Both have the necessary
infrastructure to support a call center. Both have low unemployment
rates - 4.3 percent in Joplin.
But Abilene's Hispanic and Spanish-speaking population may serve as
an advantage in the site-selection process. Burdine said the company is
looking for Spanish-speaking customer representatives and may route
calls to the new center for bilingual operators.
Joplin's Hispanic population is 2.5 percent vs. 19.4 percent in Abilene,
according to the 2000 Census. Also, 15 percent of Abilenians speak a
language other than English at home, compared to 5 percent in Joplin.
Joplin economic development officials did not return phone calls
Monday.
The project to lure StarTek project has been four years in the making,
said Bill Ehrie, Abilene Industrial Foundation president. The company
was looking for a new site to meet growing demand for its business
services outsourcing, including telephone-based customer care and
technical support.
The AIF, which markets the city to prospective industries on behalf of
the DCOA, was contacted in 2000 by the site selection firm Jones Lang
LaSalle. While the city didn't make the selection cut in that round, the
firm kept tabs on the city and placed a call back to the AIF when StarTek
needed another facility, Ehrie said.
In a prior expansion, StarTek opened a call center in Big Spring, about
100 miles west of Abilene. The company received a $2.3 million earned
loan from Big Spring in 1999 to set up a 30,OOO-square-foot call center.
"They have a presence in the area," Ehrie said. "That's something not to
falter on. ... We want to make sure to capitalize on that."
Burdine said the new site is part of the company's expansion plan and
should not affect the Big Spring facility.
The StarTek Deal
. The city would give $1.8 million in grants for site improvements, job
creation and job training.
. In exchange, the Denver-based company would create about 400
jobs.
. Salaries for the bulk of the workers would be $7.50 to $8 an hour,
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while 40 would have salaries of $25,000 a year or more. The first year's
payroll is estimated at $6,8 million.
. Established in 1987, the company has 19 facilities in the United
States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
· StarTek has Big Country ties with a 30,000-square-foot call center in
Big Spring.
. The potential Abilene site is the former Winn-Dixie supermarket, 4457
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Land & Imp 1,250,000 $.71/100 $8,875.00
Equipment 1,300,000 $.71/100 $9,230.00
$18,105.00
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Value
Total Costs 1,250,000
Land Value 264,000
986,000
Equipment 1,300,000
Land & Imp 1,500,000 $.71/100
Equipment 1,500,000 $.71/100
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X30%
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$10,650.00
$10,650.00
$21,300.00
$139,920
$295,800
$390,000
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$.71/100
$.71/100
$.71/100
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$993.43
$2,100.18
$2,769.00
$5,862.61
Total Costs 1,500,000
Land Value 264,000 X 53% $139,920 $.71/100 $993.43
1,236,000 X 30% $370,800 $.71/100 $2,632.68
. Equipment 1,500,000 X30% $450,000 $.71/100 $3,195.00
$6,821.11
If located in IDA
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Value
Total Costs 1,250,000 X 53%
Equipment 1,300,000 X 30%
Total Costs 1,500,000 X 53%
Equipment 1,500,000 X 30%
$662,500
$390,000
$795,000
$450,000
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$.71/100
$.71/100
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$4,703.75
$2,769.00
$7,472.75
$.71/100 $5,644.50
$.71/100 $3,195.00
$8,839.50
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HARRIS COUNTY. TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT:
ROBERT ECKELS
COUNTY JUDGE
:EL FRANCO LEE
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 1
SYLVIA R. GARCIA
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2
STEVE RAOACK
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3
JERRY EVERSOLE
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4
c/o Department of
Management Services
1001 Preston, Suite 938
Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 755-5113
GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT
IN A REINVESTMENT ZONE CREATED IN HARRIS COUNTY
Whereas, the creation and retention of job opportunities that bring new wealth is the
highest civic priority; and
Whereas, new jobs and investment will benefit the area economy, provide needed
opportunities, strengthen the real estate market and generate tax revenue to support local
services; and
Whereas, the communities within Harris County must compete with other localities
across the nation currently offering tax inducements to attract jobs and investments; and
Whereas, any tax incentives offered in Harris County would reduce needed tax revenue
unless strictly limited in application to those new and existing industries that bring new wealth to
the community; and
Whereas, any tax incentives should not have a substantial adverse effect on the
competitive position of existing companies operating in Harris County; and
Whereas, tax incentives should not be used to attract those industries that have
demonstrated a lack of commitment to protecting our environment, but should be used to
encourage projects designed to protect our environment; and
Whereas, the abatement of property taxes, when offered to attract primary jobs in
industries which bring in money from outside a community instead of merely re-circulating
dollars within a community, has been shown to be an effective method of enhancing and
diversifying an area's economy; and
Whereas, Texas law requires any eligible taxing jurisdiction to establish Guidelines and
Criteria as to eligibility for tax abatement agreements prior to granting any tax abatement, said
Guidelines and Criteria to be unchanged for a two year period unless amended by a three-
quarters vote; and
Whereas, to assure a common, coordinated effort to promote our communities' economic
development, any such Guidelines and Criteria should be adopted only through the cooperation
of affected school districts, cities and Harris County; and
Whereas, Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the circulation of the
attached Guidelines and Criteria to affected taxing jurisdictions for consideration as a common
policy for all jurisdiction which choose to participate in tax abatement agreements;
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Now, therefore, be it resolved that Harris County does hereby adopt these Guidelines and
Criteria for granting tax abatement in reinvestment zones in Harris County.
Section I
DEFINITIONS
(a) "Abatement" means the full or partial exemption from ad valorem taxes of certain real or
personal property in a reinvestment zone designated for economic development purposes.
(b) "Eligible Jurisdiction" means Harris County and any municipality, school district, college
district or other taxing district eligible to abate its taxes according to Texas law that levies ad
valorem taxes upon and provides services to property located within the proposed or existing
reinvestment zone.
(c) "Agreement" means a contractual agreement between a property owner and/or lessee and an
eligible jurisdiction for the purposes of tax abatement.
(d) "Base Year Value" means the assessed value of eligible property January I preceding the
execution of the agreement plus the agreed upon value of eligible property improvements
made after January 1 but before the execution of the agreement, or the sales price, if the
property was conveyed subsequent to January 15\ whichever is greater.
(e) "Competitively-sited project" means a project where the applicant has studied competing
locations for expansion, relocation, or new operations, has identified specific properties or
areas of interest in those locations, and is therefore able to evaluate operating cost
differentials and incentives available.
(f) "Economic Life" means the number of years a property improvement is expected to be in
service in a facility.
(g) "Employee" means a person whose employment is both permanent and fulltime, who works
for and is an employee of the Owner or an employee of a Contractor, who works a minimum
of 1,750 hours per year, works exclusively within the Zone, whose employment is reflected
in the Owner's or Contractor's quarterly TWC report, and who receives industry-standard
benefits, excluding any direct contract employees, seasonal employees, or part-time
employees.
(h) "Deferred Maintenance" means improvements necessary for continued operations which
do not improve productivity or alter the process technology.
(i) "Expansion" means the addition of buildings, structures, fixed machinery or equipment for
purposes of increasing production capacity.
U) "Facility" means property improvements completed or in the process of construction which
together comprise an integral whole.
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(k) "Manufacturing Facility" means buildings and structures, including fixed machinery and
equipment, the primary purpose of which is or will be the manufacture of tangible goods or
materials or the processing of such goods or materials by physical or chemical change.
(1) "Modernization" means the replacement and upgrading of existing facilities which
increases the productive input or output, updates the technology or substantially lowers the
unit cost of the operation. Modernization may result from the construction, alteration or
installation of buildings, structures, fixed machinery or equipment.
(m) "New Facility" means a property, previously undeveloped, which is placed into service by
means other than or in conjunction with expansion or modernization.
(n) "Other Basic Industry" means buildings and structures including fixed machinery and
equipment not elsewhere described, used or to be used for the production of products or
services which primarily serve a market outside the Houston Consolidated Metropolitan
Statistical Area (CMSA) and result in the creation of new permanent employment and bring
in new wealth.
(0) "Regional Distribution Center Facility" means buildings and structures, including fixed
machinery and equipment, used or to be used primarily to receive, store, service or distribute
goods or materials owned by the facility operator where a majority of the goods or services
are distributed to points at least 100 miles from any part of Harris County.
(p) "Regional Entertainment Facility" means buildings and structures, including fixed
machinery and equipment, used or to be used to provide entertainment through the admission
of the general public where the majority of users reside at least 100 miles from any part of
Harris County.
(q) "Regional Service Facility" means buildings and structures, including fixed machinery and
equipment, used or to be used to service goods where a majority of the goods being serviced
originate at least 100 miles from any part of Harris County.
(r) "Research Facility" means building and structures, including fixed machinery and
equipment, used or to be used primarily for research or experimentation to improve or
develop new tangible goods or materials or to improve or develop the production processes
thereto.
(s) "Research and Development Facility" means buildings and structures, including machinery
and equipment, used or to be used primarily for research or experimentation to improve or
develop current technology in biomedicine, electronics or pre-commercial emerging
industries.
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Section 2
ABATEMENT AUTHORIZED
(a) Authorized Facility. A facility may be eligible for abatement if it is a: Manufacturing
Facility, Research Facility, Regional Distribution Center Facility, Regional Service Facility,
Regional Entertainment Facility, Research and Development Facility or Other Basic
Industry.
(b) Creation of New Value. Abatement may only be granted for the additional value of eligible
property listed in an abatement agreement between the County and the property owner and
lessee (if required), subject to such limitations as Commissioners Court and the property tax
code may require.
(c) New and Existing Facilities. Abatement may be granted for new facilities, the expansion of
existing facilities, or the improvement to existing facilities having the effect of improving
current environmental conditions. Improvements to existing facilities solely for purposes of
modernization may receive abatement if proven to be essential to the entity's economic
survival.
(d) Eligible Property. Abatement may be extended to the value of buildings, structures, fixed
machinery and equipment, site improvements plus that office space and related fixed
improvements necessary to the operation and administration of the facility. The value of all
property shall be the appraised value for each year, as finally determined by the Harris
County Appraisal District.
(e) Ineligible Property. The following types of property shall be fully taxable and ineligible for
abatement: land; inventories; supplies; tools; furnishings, and other forms of movable
personal property; vehicles; vessels; aircraft; housing; hotel accommodations; deferred
maintenance investments; property to be rented or leased except as provided in Section 2(f);
property which has an economic life of less than 15 years; property owned or used by the
State of Texas or its political subdivisions or by any organization owned, operated or directed
by a political subdivision of the State of Texas, or any property exempted by local, state or
federal law. When such exempted property includes manufacturing machinery and
equipment listed in the Investment Schedule (as required in Section 3(b)), then the value of
such property may not be included toward the achievement of the investment or valuation
thresholds set out in the abatement agreement.
(f) Owned/Leased Facilities. If a leased facility is granted abatement the agreement shall be
executed with the lessor and the lessee.
(g) Value and Term of Abatement. Abatement shall be granted in accordance with the terms of
an abatement agreement, and become effective either with the January 1st valuation date
immediately following the date of execution of the agreement. or a subsequent January 1st
valuation date not more than three years after execution of the abatement agreement, but not
beyond the completion of construction. Projects (other than modernization and addressed by
Section 2(i)) which meet the employment minimum set forth in Section 2(h)(2) are eligible
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for abatement of new value, subject to an abatement cap to be calculated as $750,000 per job
created/retained times the number of such jobs as required in the abatement agreement. Such
cap shall not exceed the increased value requirement as set out in the abatement agreement,
and will be adjusted annually as set out in subsection (j) below. To determine the amount of
each year's exemption, the adjusted cap shall be multiplied by a sliding scale as follows:
Year Abated
Percentage of Value
1-3 Including Construction
4
5
6
7-10
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
All abatement agreements shall set out in detail, the exact method to be used in computing
each year's exemption.
No abatement shall be given in any year in which the facility fails to meet the employment
minimum set forth in Section 2(h)(2).
Modernization projects are eligible for abatement according to the above formula with the
exception that abatement in no year shall exceed 80 percent. If a modernization project
includes facility replacement, the abated value shall be the value of the new unites) less the
value of the old unites).
(h) Economic Qualification. To be eligible for designation as a reinvestment zone and receive
tax abatement the planned improvement:
(I) must be reasonably shown to increase the assessed value of the property in the
amount of $1.0 million upon completion;
(2) must be shown to directly create or prevent the loss of permanent full-time
employment for at least 25 people reasonably required in order to operate the facility
in an efficient manner, provided that this employment qualification shall take effect
on January 1 of the fourth year of the abatement agreement and continue through the
term of the abatement;
(3) must be shown not to solely or primarily have the effect of transferring employment
from one part of Harris County to another. Competitive siting analysis may satisfy
this requirement; and
(4) must be necessary because capacity cannot be provided efficiently utilizing existing
improved property when reasonable allowance is made for necessary improvements.
(i) Research and Development Projects. If the planned project improvement is for a research
and development facility, in order to be eligible for tax abatement the planned improvement:
(a) Must be reasonably expected to increase the value of the property by a minimum
amount of $500,000 upon the completion of construction; and
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(b) Must be expected to create permanent employment for at least five people on a
permanent basis in the designated zone, provided that this employment qualification
shall take effect two years after the effective date of the agreement and continue
through the term of the agreement. The abatement period shall not exceed five years
from the effective date of abatement and the percentage of value to be abated shall be
100 percent of new value throughout the abatement period, subject to a maximum
abatable new value of $750,000 per job created/retained.
G) Taxability. From the execution of the abatement to the end of the agreement period, taxes
shall be payable as follows: (I) the value of ineligible property as provided in Section 2(e)
shall be fully taxable; (2) the non abatable real property within the reinvestment zone shall be
fully taxable each year; (3) the additional value of new eligible property shall be taxable in
the manner described in Section 2(g); (4) when due to the employment formula set out in
section 2(g), the maximum amount eligible for abatement (the cap) is less than the total value
of the new facility, the amount of the cap will be reduced each year at the same rate as the
taxable improvements are reduced in value from the previous year's value; and (5) each
year's exemption will be computed by HCAD in the following manner:
(a) The Base Property Value will be the current value of all real property plus fixed-in-
place machinery and equipment within the zone that is not subject to abatement.
(b) The Base Year Value will be subtracted from the value of the Abated Property plus
the Base Property Value, the result to be called Current Amount Eligible for
Abatement. In no case can this amount exceed any cap set out in the abatement
contract.
(c) The Current Amount Eligible for Abatement is then multiplied by the abatement
schedule set out in Section 2(e) to determine the amount of each year's exemption.
(k) Environmental and Worker Safety Qualification. In determining whether to grant a tax
abatement, consideration will be given to compliance with all state and federal laws designed to
protect human health, welfare and the environment ("environmental laws") that are applicable to all
facilities in the State of Texas owned or operated by the owner of the facility or lessee, its parent,
subsidiaries and, if a joint venture or partnership, every member of the joint venture or partnership
("applicants"). Consideration may also be given to compliance with environmental and worker
safley laws by applicants at other facilities within the United States.
Section 3
APPLICATION
(a) Any current or potential owner or lessee of taxable property in Harris County may request
the creation of a reinvestment zone or tax abatement by filing a completed application with
the Department of Management Services.
(b) A completed application shall consist of a completed application form accompanied by: a
general description of the new improvements to be undertaken; a descriptive list of the
improvements for which an abatement is requested, a list of the kind, number and location of
all proposed improvements of the property including the economic life of each and its
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eligibility for a TNRCC exemption (if known); a map and legal description of the property; a
time schedule for undertaking and completing the proposed improvements and a ten-year
environmental and worker safety compliance history for all facilities located within the State
of Texas and owned in whole or in part by applicants, as defined in Section 2(k). The
applicant shall also include information pertaining to the reasons the abatement is necessary
in order to have the project undertaken in Harris County, including information on the
project's competitive siting. The applicant shall also include a certification of the current
number of permanent full-time, part-time and contract employees of the applicant, by
category, at the time of the application. In the event the project is to be located in a leased
facility, the applicant shall provide with the application the name and address of the lessor
and a copy of the lease, if executed, or option contract. In the case of modernization a
statement of the assessed value of the facility, separately stated for real and personal
property, shall be given for the tax year immediately preceding the application. The
application form may require such financial and other information, as the County deems
appropriate for evaluating the financial capacity and other factors of the applicant.
(c) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Department of Management Services shall
notify in writing and provide a copy of the application to the presiding officer of the
governing body of each eligible taxing jurisdiction.
(d) After receipt of an application for creation of a reinvestment zone and application for
abatement, the County shall determine whether the application qualifies for an abatement
under the terms of these guidelines and criteria. Such determination may be delegated to an
employee or County department. If it is determined that an application qualifies for
abatement, it shall be recommended to the Commissioners Court that the applicant be
notified in writing that subject to a public hearing, if applicable, and approval of a contract by
Commissioners Court, the project qualifies for abatement.
(e) The County shall not establish a reinvestment zone or enter into an abatement agreement ifit
finds that the request for the abatement was filed after the commencement of construction,
alteration, or installation of improvements related to a proposed modernization, expansion or
new facility. Property eligible for abatement includes only the new improvements that occur
after the completion of an abatement agreement with Harris County or participating
municipality.
Section 4.
PUBLIC HEARING, AND APPROVAL
(a) The Commissioners Court may not adopt a resolution designating a reinvestment zone until it
has held a public hearing at which interested persons are entitled to speak and present
evidence for or against the designation. Notice of the hearing shall be clearly identified on
the Commissioners Court agenda at least 13 days prior to the hearing. The presiding officers
of eligible jurisdictions shall be notified in writing at least 7 days prior to the hearing.
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(b) Prior to entering into a tax abatement agreement.. the Commissioners Court may, at its option,
hold a public hearing at which interested persons shall be entitled to speak and present
written materials for or against the approval of the tax abatement agreement.
( c) In order to enter into a tax abatement agreement, the Commissioners Court must find that the
terms of the proposed agreement meet these Guidelines and Criteria and that:
(1) there will be no substantial adverse effect on the provision of the jurisdictions
service or tax base; and
(2) the planned use of the property will not constitute a hazard to public safety, health
or morals.
(d) Any applicant requesting a variance under Section 3(t) shall be approved by a vote of at least
three-fourths (3/4) of the Commissioners Court.
Section 5.
AGREEMENT
After approval the County shall formally pass a resolution and execute an agreement with the
owner of the facility and lessee as required which shall include:
(I) estimated value to be abated and the base year valu~;
(2) percent of value to be abated each year as provided in Section 2(g);
(3) the commencement date and the termination date of abatement;
(4) the proposed use of the facility; nature of construction, time schedule, survey, property
description and improvement list;
(5) contractual obligations in the event of default, violation of terms or conditions, delinquent
taxes, recapture, administration and assignment as . provided in Sections 2(a), 2(t), 2(g), 6, 7
and 8, or other provisions that may be required for uniformity or by state law;
(6) amount of investment, increase in assessed value and number of jobs involved as provided in
Section 2(h)(2) and;
(7) a requirement that the applicant annually submit to the Appraisal District and the County, a
January employee count for the abated facility which corresponds to employment counts
reported in the facility's Employer's Quarterly Report to the Texas Workforce Commission,
and a separate notarized letter certifying the number of jobs created or retained as a direct
result of the abated improvements and the number of employees in other facilities located
within Harris County and the compliance with the environmental and worker safety
requirements in the agreement for the preceding year. Submission shall be used to determine
abatement eligibility for that year and shall be subject to audit if requested by the governing
body. Failure to submit will result in the ineligibility to receive an abatement for that year,
and
(8) A requirement that the owner or lessee will (a) obtain and maintain all required permits or
other authorizations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the,Texas
Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for the construction or operation of
its facility or for the storage, transport or disposal ,of solid waste; and (b) seek a permit from
the TNRCC for all grand:fathered units on the site of the abated facility by filing with the
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TNRCC, within three years of receiving the abatement, a technically complete application for
such a permit.
Such agreement normally shall be executed within 60 days after the applicant has forwarded all
necessary information and documentation to the County.
Section 6.
RECAPTURE
(a) If the facility is completed and begins producing product or service, but subsequently discontinues
producing product or service for any reason for a period of 180 days during the abatement period, or
one year in the event of natural disaster, then the agreement shall terminate and so shall the
abatement of the taxes for the calendar year during which the facility no longer produces. The taxes
otherwise abated for that calendar year shall be paid to the County within sixty (60) days from the
date of termination. The company or individual shall notify the County in writing at the address
stated in the agreement within ten (10) days from any discontinuation, stating the reason for the
discontinuation and the projected length of the discontinuation. If the County determines that this
subsection has not been complied with, the agreement may be terminated immediately and all taxes
previously abated by virtue of the agreement may be recaptured and paid within sixty (60) days of
the termination.
(b) If the company or individual is in default according to the terms and conditions of its agreement, the
company or individual shall notify the County in writing at the address stated in the agreement
within ten (10) days from the default, and cure such default within sixty (60) days from the date of
the default ("Cure Period"). If the County determines that this subsection has not been complied
with, the agreement may be terminated immediately and all taxes previously abated by virtue of the
agreement may be recaptured, together with interest at 6% per annum calculated from the effective
date of the agreement and paid within sixty (60) days of the termination. If the County does not
receive full payment within said sixty (60) days, a penalty may be added, equal to 15% of the total
amount abated.
(c) If the company or individual allows its ad valorem taxes owed the County to become
delinquent and fails to timely and properly follow the legal procedures for its protest and/or
contest, the agreement then may be terminated, and all taxes previously abated by the
agreement may be recaptured and paid within sixty (60) days of the termination, and
penalties and interest may be assessed as set out in Section 6(b).
Section 7
ADMINISTRATION
(a) The Chief Appraiser of the County annually shall determine an assessment of the real and
personal property comprising the reinvestment zone. Each year, the company or individual
receiving abatement shall furnish the assessor with such information as may be necessary for
the abatement. Once value has been established, the Chief Appraiser shall notify the affected
jurisdictions, which levies taxes of the amount of the assessment.
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(b) The agreement shall stipulate that employees and/or designated representatives of the County
will have access to the reinvestment zone during the term of the abatement to inspect the
facility to determine if the terms and conditions of the agreement are being met. All
inspections will be made only after giving twenty-four (24) hours prior notice and will only
be conducted in such manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the construction and/or
operation of the facility. All inspections will be made with one or more representatives of the
company or individual and in accordance with the facility's safety standards.
(c) Upon completion of constructions the County or the jurisdiction creating the reinvestment
zone annually shall evaluate each facility receiving abatement to ensure compliance with the
agreement and report possible violations to the contract and agreement to the Commissioners
Court and the County Attorney and the affected jurisdictions which levy taxes.
Section 8
ASSIGNMENT
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Tax abatement agreements may be assigned to a new owner or lessee of the facility with the
written consent of the Commissioners Court, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Any assignment shall provide that the assignee shall irrevocably and unconditionally assume all
the duties and obligations of the assignor upon the same terms and conditions as set out in the
agreement. Any assignment of a tax abatement agreement shall be to an entity that contemplates
the same improvements or repairs to the property, except to the extent such improvements or
repairs have been completed. No assignment shall be approved if the assignor or the assignee is
indebted to the County for ad valorem taxes or other obligations.
Section 9.
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS
Tax abatement shall not be granted for projects whose competitive siting consists only of
counties that have agreed with Harris County to forego the use of tax incentives to compete for
such projects.
Sectlon 10.
SUNSET PROVISION
(a) These Guidelines and Criteria are effective January I, 2002 and will remain in force until
December 31, 2003, at which time all reinvestment zones and tax abatement contracts
created pursuant to these provisions will be reviewed by the County to detennine whether the
goals have been achieved. Based on that review, the Guidelines and Criteria will be
modified, renewed or eliminated.
(b) This policy is mutually exclusive of existing Industrial District Contracts and owners of real
property in areas deserving of special attention as agreed by the affected jurisdictions.
edopted January 29,2002
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Application for Tax Abatement
City of Houston-Harris County
-Independent School District-
This application, including outline for impact statement, should be filed no less than 90 days prior to the beginning of construction or the
installation of equipment. If applying for a tax abatement in a jurisdiction other than Houston, Harris County, or participating
Independent School District, a separate application must be completed for all other taxing jurisdictions. This application will become
part of the Tax Abatement Agreements and any knowingly false representations will be grounds for the voiding of the agreement. An
original copy of this request should be submitted to David Turkel, Office of Community and Economic Development, 8410 Lantern
Point Drive, Houston, Texas, 77054. The County will forward copies to the other taxing jurisdictions.
Part I - Applicant Information
Company Name:
Telephone:
Annual Sales:
Houston Address:
Application Date /
Address
Current Number of Employees:
Employees in Taxing Jurisdiction:
Years in Harris County:
/
Legal Counsel:
Address: Telephone:
o Corporation 0 Partnership 0 Proprietorship
Attach a description of the Applicant Company, including a brief history, corporate structure, and business plan and annual statement, if
available.
.art II - Project Information
~ocation Address:
Legal Description:
City:
School District:
College District:
County:
Tax Acct. Numbers:
Attach map showing project location.
Project Description: 0 New Construction 0 Expansion 0 Modernization
Attach statement fully explaining project, describe existing site and improvements, describe all proposed improvements and provide list of
improvements and equipment for which abatement is requested.
Type of Abatement 0 Economic Development
Has a Reinvestment Zone been designated? 0 Yes
Name of Zone:
o Redevelopment
o No Designation Date:
Section A - Economic Development
Type of Facility:
~ Manufacturing
. Research
o Regional Dist. 0 Regional Servo 0 Regional Ent.
o Research and Development 0 Other Basic Ind.
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Describe product or service to be provided:
For re!!ional facilities. Drovide market studies. business Dlans. or other materials demonstraan!! that the facility is intended to serve a
rima market which lies at least 100 miles outside 0 the Ci 0 Houston.
Section B - Redevelopment--(City of Houston Only)
Is the project in a Tax Abatement District (i.e., Reinvestment Zone established under
Sections 44-114 and 44-115 of Code of Ordinances)? 0 Yes
If "yes", target area name:
Has a neighborhood plan been completed? 0 Yes
CJ No
CJ No
Section C - Variance
Is the applicant seeking a variance? 0 Yes CJ No
If "yes" attach letter requesting and justifying the variance, with supplemental information.
PART III - ECONOMIC INFORMATION
Construction Estimate:
Start Date /
Completion Date /
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Contract Amount
Peak Construction Jobs
Construction Man-Years
If Modernization:
Estimated current economic life of structure
Added economic life :from modernization
eermanent Job Creation/Retention:
Current employment
Jobs created at opening
at 3 years
years
years
Jobs to be Retained:
19_
20_
Personal
Estimated Appraised Value On Site Land Improvements Property
Value on January 1 preceding abatement
Estimated value of new abatable investment
Estimated value of properties not subiect to abatement
Estimated value of property subject to ad valorem tax at end
of abatement
Company Representative to be Contacted:
Authorized Company Official:
Name:
Authorized Signature
.ide:
Address:
Name and Title
Telephone:
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Outline for Impact Statement of Company Tax Abatement Proposal
I.
Introduction of the Company
a. Who you are
b. What you do
c. Where you do it
d. When, where you started
e. State of incorporation
f. Officers in the company
g. Provide copy of annual report/submission to Dun & Bradstreet
h. Provide intormation regarding environmental impact and worker safety record
II. Reasons for seeking abatement. Include any special considerations. If requesting any
variances, please provide the justification for the request.
III. Describe the project
a.
b.
Facts about the proposed site (acreage, cost, location, ownership).
Type and value of proposed improvements (budget, list of fixed in place
equipment to be included in the project).
Project timeline--construction start date and end date.
Environmental impact information must be provided, noting any anticipated
impacts of the project on the environment, including, but not limited to, water
quality, storm water and runoff, floodplain and wetlands, solid waste disposal,
noise levels and air quality. Please provide the company Standard lndustrial
Certification code number. Further, include history of environmental compliance
by company as required in Guidelines and Criteria.
All other governmental assistance/incentives being requested or already approved
for the project, (e.g. Industrial Development Bonds, Smart Jobs Funds).
c.
d.
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IV. Jobs
a.
Provide information on current level of employment, including: (I) current
payroll; and (2) breakdown of current employment by zip code. Attach a copy of
the company's most recent filing with the Texas Workforce Commission or other
supporting documentation that can be used to determine actual employment level
at time of application.
Provide information on the projected job creation associated with the project,
including: (1) new employee needs; e.g. skilled vs. non-skilled, level of education,
experience, etc; (2) proposed pay scale; (3) any training which the company will
provide to its new employees; (4) upward mobility opportunities, career tracks,
etc. available to less educated and experienced workers; and (5) if this is a
consolidation, information on number of "new hires" vs. "transfers."
b.
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c.
Provide infonnation on construction jobs to be created by project.
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V.
Competition with local business
a. List any competition or similar businesses in the area.
b Describe how an abatement will impact competition with other similar businesses
in the area.
VI. How will this project attract new business?
VII. Provide information on alternative site considerations/and incentives being offered the
company.
VIII. Ifleasing property, please attach copy oflease. If company owns or is purchasing land,
please attach copy of deed or executed contract-option to purchase.
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL
ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
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Instructions
Applicants and projects must meet the requirements established by the Guidelines And Criteria
For Granting Tax Abatement In A Reinvestment Zone Created In Harris County, (attached) in
order to receive positive consideration. The Guidelines, for example, set out regulations
governing eligible facilities, eligible and ineligible improvements, terms and economic
qualifications. Conformance with all sections is required for eligibility.
Applicant Information
Harris County will consider applicant financial capacity in determining whether to enter into an
abatement agreement. Established companies for which public information is available, or the
wholly owned businesses of such companies, should include with the application a copy of their
latest annual report to stockholders. Other applicants and new companies should attach
statement showing when the company was established, business references (name, contact, and
telephone number of principle bank, accountant and attorney) and may be required to submit an
audited financial statement and business plan.
Project Information
Section 2 of the Guidelines establishes authorized facilities and property eligible for abatement.
In addition, definitions found in Section 1 provide guidance on whether a project qualifies. If
the project is a Regional Entertainment Facility, Regional Service Facility, Regional Distribution
Center Facility, or Other Basic Industry, the application should include market studies, business
plans, agreements or other materials demonstrating that the facility is intended to serve a market
the majority of which is outside of the Harris County region.
Economic Information
Permanent Job Creation/Retention - The minimum job creation requirement in 25 new positions
or the retention of 25 existing positions, to be attained by the end of the third year of the
abatement period. In estimating permanent job creation, include the total number of new jobs
created at this site as result of the new investment as well as known permanent jobs of service
contractors required for operation. In determining whether the project qualifies as job retention,
provide information documenting that the jobs would be terminated or lost to the Houston
economy but for the abatement.
Estimated Appraised Value on Site - The value January 1 preceding abatement should be the
value established by the Harris County Appraisal District. If the applicant must estimate value
because the taxable value is not known or is combined with other properties under a single tax
account, please so state. To qualify, the abated properties must be expected to result in an
addition to the tax base of at least $1 million upon completion. Projections of value should be a
"best estimate" based on taxability in Texas. The projection of project values not abated should
include personal property and ineligible project-related improvements such as office space in
excess of that of that used for plant administration, housing, etc.
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Lanclos, Melisa
From: Lanclos, Melisa
Sent: Monday, May 12, 200311:07 AM
To: 'martinez@gcedc.org'
Subject: Economic Development Incentives
Scott Martinez:
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would like to thank you for the information you forwarded to us as we requested.
We will forward to our City Council.
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From: Joerns, John
Sent: Thursday, May 08,20034:40 PM
To: Lanclos, Melisa
Subject: FW: Incentives in Conroe
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Martinez [mailto:martinez@gcedc.org]
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 1:53 PM
To: JoernsJ@ci.la-porte.tx.us
Cc: Lonon, Craig
Subject: Incentives in Conroe
John,
At the request of Craig Lonon, I am forwarding you this information on incentives in Conroe.
Con roe, in addition to tax abatements offered through the city of Conroe and Montgomery County, utilizes a
c:= "Performance l::Jased Cash Incet!!lve'1PBCt ,funded through the half cent sales tax (4B) for economic
development. The PBCI amount is enved through a cost-benefit analysis that was developed by Jerry Walker of
Impact DataSource in Austin. A questionnaire was developed to gather pertinent investment data from the firm
( tlttp:/lwww.woodl~ndsonline.com/wol/gcedc/i9.e.sLIme_~Questionnaire.QQf )This analysis computes the net
income stream for the city and county ove a 7 year periocf.cf counts that amount back to present value,
. and derives an incentive amount for the firm.c - -e'mc-entive amount can not exceed 30o/;QMhe net economic
benefit to the community. This process takes into account a myriad of public costs and revenues such as
franchise fees, new home construction, sales tax revenues, personal and real ad valorem property
taxes, inventories (including qualifying freeport exemptions), costs of student education and state funding, et.
al. Other features include an independent financial analysis to gauge the financial viability of the firm and a
performance contract between the firm and the city. Delivery of the incentive has historically been in one of two
forms: 1) Cash upon receipt of a certificate of occupancy with a declining letter of credit as performance collateral
("?j'~pay as firm perfoiTIiS''1n~thod which pays the firm annually upon verification of paid property taxes and W-2
I'ormi'rbl'fffFi'e firm (this eliminates costs associated with obtaining a letter of credit).
An overview of incentives in the Conroe area can be viewed on our website (www.gcedc.Q[g). If I can assist you
or you have any questions on incentive programs in the Conroe area, please feel free to contact me at the
number below.
Best regards,
Scott Martinez
Associate Director
Greater Conroe Economic Development Council
505 West Davis
Post Office 2347
Conroe, Texas 77305 USA
Direct: 936.538.7113
Facsimile: 936.756.6162
Toll Free: 1.800.283.6645
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FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
I. Performance - Based Cash Incentive
II. Montgomery County Tax AbatementJReinvestment Zone
III. City of Conroe Tax Abatement/Designated Reinvestment Zones
IV. Freeport Exemption
V. Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
. VI. Banking Consortium
VII. SBA 504 Loan
VIII. Work Opportunity Tax Credit
IX. Pollution Control Property Tax Exemption
X. Skills Development Fund
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Definition:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
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Contact:
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Performance-Based Cash Incentive
The Conroe Industrial Development Corporation administers funds
generated by the half-cent sales tax in Conroe. A portion of these funds
is earmarked for a performance-based cash incentive. The amount of
the incentive is determined by a qualifying company's capital investment
and/or gross payroll added in the City of Con roe/Montgomery County.
A cash incentive based on projected performance is available to new
and expanding companies in the Con roe area.
Only "basic industry" companies are eligible to receive a cash incentive.
Qualifying companies are required to sign mutually accepted
performance agreements based on capital investment and/or payroll
and maintain a physical location and conduct business in the City of
Con roe/Montgomery County for a specified period of time.
A cost-benefit analysis will be conducted for each applicant for
incentives. The incentive amount is determined by the city/county tax
cash flow over a seven-year period. The community return on
investment time period projected by the cost-benefit analysis will, in all
cases, not exceed seven years.
Three years of financial statements are required for credit worthiness
analysis.
Thomas J. Stinson, CEcD
Director
Greater Con roe Economic Development Council
A division of the Greater Conroe/Lake Con roe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
800) 283.6645 or 936) 756.6644
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Montgomery County Tax Abatement!
Reinvestment Zone
Definition:
Montgomery County has a Reinvestment Zone which offers ad valorem tax
abatements for additional ad valorem tax value created by new construction,
remodeling and expansion. County boundaries are the boundaries of the
Reinvestment Zone.
Benefits:
Montgomery County government officials have agreed to consider value added
tax abatements. The taxable value of new eligible improvements must be in
excess of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) and must create or retain a
minimum of twenty-one (21) permanent jobs.
Qualifications:
(1) A company must clearly add to the Montgomery County economic base. In
order to be eligible to receive tax abatement, the planned improvements:
A. Must be reasonably expected to increase taxable ad valorem tax
value at least $2,000,000.00 base on appraised value.
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B. Must be expected to prevent loss of payroll or retain, increase or
create payroll on a permanent basis in the county.
C. Must not be expected to solely or primarily have the effect of
transferring employment from one part of the County to another.
D. Must be necessary because capacity cannot be provided
efficiently utilizing existing improved property.
Tax abatements will not be granted to new companies who manufacture a
product that directly competes with an existing Montgomery County Company.
This tax abatement policy applies to the granting of tax abatement by Montgomery County only.
Contact:
Thomas J. Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CONROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Conroe/Lake Con roe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
800) 283.6645 or 936) 756.6644
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City of Conroe Tax Abatement!
Designated Reinvestment Zones
Definition:
The city of Conroe recently passed a tax abatement plan similar to the one
offered by Montgomery County. The city is in the process of developing
Reinvestment Zones that offer ad valorem tax abatements for additional ad
valorem tax value created by new construction, remodeling and expansion.
Benefits:
Conroe city officials have agreed to consider value added tax abatements.
The taxable value of new eligible improvements must be in excess of two
million dollars ($2,000,000.00) and must create or retain a minimum of twenty-
one (21) permanent jobs.
Qualifications:
(1) A company must clearly add to the city of Con roe economic base. In order
to be eligible to receive tax abatement, the planned improvements:
E. Must be reasonably expected to increase taxable ad valorem tax
value at least $2,000,000.00 base on appraised value.
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F. Must be expected to prevent loss of payroll or retain, increase or
create payroll on a permanent basis in the city of Conroe.
G. Must not be expected to solely or primarily have the effect of
transferring employment from one part of the County to another.
H. Must be necessary because capacity cannot be provided
efficiently utilizing existing improved property.
Tax abatements will not be granted to new companies who manufacture a
product that directly competes with an existing Conroe company.
This tax abatement policy applies to the granting of tax abatement by city of Conroe only.
Contact:
ThomasJ.Stinson,CEcD
Director
GREATER CON ROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Con roe/Lake Con roe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
800) 283.6645 or 936) 756.6644
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Definition:
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Benefits:
Qualifications:
Contacts:
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Freeport Exemption
The Montgomery County Freeport Exemption exempts
certain types of tangible personal property is:
1. acquired in or imported into Texas to be forwarded out of state;
2. detained in Texas for assembly, storing, manufacturing,
processing, or for fabricating purposes by the person who
acquired or imported it; and
3. transported out of state within 175 days after the date the
person acquired or imported it into Texas.
Because oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products are not
considered Freeport goods, they are not eligible for the exemption and
therefore remain taxable.
A company that manufactures or distributes a product from within a
jurisdiction which has been designated a Freeport will realize a
significant savings if it serves national or international markets.
Montgomery County, Montgomery LSD., City of Willis, City of
Shenandoah, City of Panorama Village, City of Magnolia, and the City of
Montgomery allow the exemption. The amount of the goods in transit
exemption for each year is normally based on the percentage of
inventory made up by such goods last year. A one page application
requests a company to identify property owned on January 1st of each
year (or September 1st of the preceding year if the company receives a
September, inventory appraisal). A company must apply for the
exemption each year from the Montgomery County Appraisal District
between January 1st and May 1st.
Ms. Donnalee Allen
Montgomery County Appraisal District
PO Box 2233
Conroe, Texas 77305
(936) 756.3354
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Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
Purpose:
The authority to issue tax-exempt Industrial Bonds was reinstated when
"Title XIII, the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993," was signed into law
on August 10, 1993. Non-profit development corporations or authorities
("lOSs or issuers") may issue bonds, pursuant to the Development
Corporation Act of 1979. The Act allows non-profit corporations such as
(Montgomery County Industrial Development Board) to issue bonds on
behalf of cities, counties, conservation or reclamation districts for
eligible projects. The purpose of bond financing is to promote new and
existing businesses, encourage employment, and increase the tax base
of the community where the project is located.
Availability:
The types of Bonds available are:
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1. Tax exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds for Manufacturing Projects: -
bonds issued to finance land and depreciable property for
manufacturing facilities. Since the interest earned is exempt from
federal income taxes, the bonds are sold at a lower rate of interest,
thus lowering the cost of capital for a project. The maximum bond
amount is $10,000,000.
2. Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds: - These bonds typically have
higher interest rates than tax exempt issues. These issues,
however, do not have restrictions on the use or amount of the issue.
Process:
To begin the process, it is important for business to contact
the Montgomery County Industrial Development Board.
Contact:
Thomas J. Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CONROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Conroe/Lake Con roe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
(800) 283-6645 or (936) 756-6644
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Definition:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
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Contact:
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Banking Consortium
A group of banking institutions in Con roe has joined in an effort
to support economic development
Businesses moving to the Con roe area as well as existing Con roe
area industries can call upon this banking consortium for participation in
their banking needs. All banking and loan activity can be addressed in
this forum. The chamber's economic development department will act
as a facilitator for an industry to present its business plan to this group
of local bankers.
The business should be prepared to present information on the
company, its products, principals, marketing plan and financial
information.
Thomas J. Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CON ROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Con roe, Texas 77301
(800) 283.6645 or (936) 756.6644
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Purpose:
Commerce's Role:
Use of Proceeds:
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Eligible Project:
Terms:
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SBA 504 Loan Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan is a fixed asset
financing program which offers small businesses fixed interest loans at
a below market rate. The SBA 504 stimulates local investment and
creates new or saves existing jobs.
Capital Certified Development Corporation (non-profit), in conjunction
with Texas Department of Commerce staff, acts as an intermediary
between the business, the lender, and the SBA in the development
process. Staff members will assist businesses in assessing their debt
service capacity, structuring the financing, packaging, closing and
servicing the loan.
Loan proceeds may be used to acquire land, construct a building,
purchase land/building/and lor machinery and equipment.
Proceeds cannot be used for working capital or to refinance existing
debt.
The program is available to successful small businesses planning an
expansion. Eligible businesses with a three-year track record are
desirable. The size criteria for a small business includes:
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Any business whose tangible net worth is less than $6 million
and whose profits after tax averaged under $2 million for the
previous two years.
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There are no limitations on the personal net worth of business
owners.
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Limited to owners-users; developers do not qualify.
The 504-loan program is a dual program, which involves the SBA,
through a CDC and a private lending source. Private lenders make
up the first mortgage loans for fifty percent (50%) of the SBA 504 project
costs, using their normal credit terms. Generally, projects are between
$200,000 and $2.5 million. The SBA through the COC may finance
Forty percent (40%) of the SBA 504 total projects costs: The maximum
CDC participation is $750,000.
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SBA Continued...
The business must provide a minimum then (10%) equity contribution,
although additional equity contributions may be required if the business
is less than three years old.
SBA 504 loans are generally second mortgage loans for forty percent
(40%) of the SBA 504 project cost (the COC portion). The lending
source is generally a bank, although seller financing may be an option in
some instances. The rate charged on the private loan is set by the
private lender and may be fixed variable or floating. The private lender,
subject to SBA term requirements also sets the term.
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SBA 504 loans are usually subordinated to the private loan and are
offered at an interest rate set at ~ percent over the U.S. Treasury bond
rate. The rate fluctuates with the market and is set once a month for
loans that are closed once a month. When a loan is closed, the rate is
fixed and remains constant over the life of the loan. The loan's term is
tied to the life of the assets and is either 10 or 20 years.
Collateral:
Collateral may include mortgages on commercial buildings, equipment,
assignments or receivables, and may also include personal assets.
Contact:
Tom Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CON ROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater ConroelLake Con roe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
(800) 283-6645 or (936) 756.6644
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Definition:
Benefits:
Qualifications:
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Example:
Contact:
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Tax Credit is a federal tax credit given to companies that hire
employees from one of nine target groups. The tax credit is used to
reduce a company's federal tax payment in the current tax year.
Provides a tax credit of up to 35% to employers who hire tax credit
eligible employees. The maximum tax credit is $2,1 DO, which
represents 35% of $6,000 in wages paid.
To benefit from the targeted jobs tax credit a company needs to have a
tax 10 number, pay federal income tax and directly employ its workers.
In addition, the company must hire workers from one of seven targeted
groups. These targeted groups include: Qualified IV-A Recipient
(AFOC), Qualified Veteran, Qualified Ex-Felon, High Risk Youth,
Vocational Rehabilitation Referral, Qualified Summer Youth Employee
and Qualified Food Stamp Recipient. Individuals must be certified as
WOTC eligible prior to hire. Certification is handled locally by Texas
Employment Commission.
If a company hires ten tax credit certified employees per year it will
reduce its tax burden by $21,000 assuming that the employees make at
least $6,000. This amount is deducted from federal corporate income
taxes to be paid.
Tom Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CON ROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Con roe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
(800) 283-6645 or (936) 756.6644
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Definition:
Benefit:
Qualification:
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Process:
Contact:
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Pollution Control Property Tax Exemption
In 1993, Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment providing the
availability of a property tax exemption for pollution control equipment.
Equipment or land for air, water, or land pollution control is eligible for
the exemption.
This program provides an exemption of real and personal property tax
for the life of the eligible equipment.
Any structure, building, installation, excavation, machinery, equipment,
or device installed to meet or exceed rules and regulations adopted by
any environmental protection agency of the United States, this state, or
a political subdivision of this state, for the prevention, monitoring,
control, or reduction of air, water, or land pollution.
The individual or company seeking the exemption must submit a use
determination permit application to the executive director of the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Thomas J. Stinson, CEcD
Director
GREATER CONROE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
A division of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area Chamber of Commerce
505 W. Davis/P.O. Box 2347
Conroe, Texas 77301
(800) 283.6645 or (936) 756.6644
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Skills Development Fund
Definition:
The Skills Development Fund is a new program designed to help Texas
public community and technical colleges finance customized job training
for their local businesses. The Fund will provide training for specific
skills for workers who will be hired by the businesses. The Legislature
appropriated $25 million for fiscal 1996 and 1997.
Goal:
The program will assist the community through business expansion or
relocation, and continue to help the creation of a competitive and trained
Texas workforce.
Eligibility:
Businesses and labor unions that form partnerships with local
community colleges and technical schools may apply. They should
have a training plan and jobs, which pay the occupational wage in their
local area.
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A proposal packet or additional information can be obtained by contacting
the Business Services Division of the Texas Workforce Commission at (512)
463-8844.
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From: Barbara Cutsinger [barbara@bayareahouston,com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 8:37 AM
Subject: Project Bank
Good Morning,
We have an inquiry from a clothing manufacturer who is looking to open a distribution facility in Texas that will
selVe Dallas, Houston and west of the Mississippi. This company projects a creation of 75 jobs within the first
year and 150 within two to three years. Average salary will be $10 - $11/hr plus benefits. The company plans to
invest an estimated $8 million.
The requirements are as follows:
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. Existing, free-standing facility only -- not build to suit.
. 150,000 to 300,000 sq. ft. (at least 5,000 -10,000 sq. ft. of office space preferred)
. Within 100-miles of an airport with a 5,000 ft. (minimum) runway
. Air conditioned or air conditioned compatible
. 24 ft. ceiling height
. Eight or more loading docks (no overhead crane capacity needed)
. Concrete floor specifications preferred
. Major highway access
. Sprinkler
In addition, a cover letter will be needed addressing how your community and/or site meets the criteria. Also,
please include building site information including the price, incentives available and your community profile and
website.
Please keep in mind the cities in our Bay Area Houston region:
Friendswood · Houston (SE) . Kemah · La Porte. League City. Nassau Bay. Pasadena. Seabrook · Webster
If you have a facility that fits these requirements, please notify me (barbara@bayareahouston.com) by email that
you will be submitting a proposal. Two hardcopies are required (reference Project Bank) and due in our office by
Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., February 10, 2004.
Sincerely,
Barbara Cutsinger
Barbara Cursinger
Marketing Assistant
Bay Area Houston Economic Parrnership (formerly CLAEDF)
.2525 Bay Area Boulevard. Src. 640; Houston. TX 770SB
Tel: 2B '-486-5535 Fax: 281.486.5068
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Joerns, John
From: Barbara Cutsinger [barbara@bayareahouston.com]
Sent: Friday, February 06,20043:35 PM
Subject: Project Peachtree
Project Peachtree
Due: 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11
Good Afternoon,
We have received an inquiry for a company looking to expand its customer service operations in the Southeastern
or Southwestern United States. The customer service operation will handle inbound billing issues in the media
technology industry. The company expects to create 160 - 240 jobs within the first year of operation which will be
peak employment. Wages are expected to be in the range of $9 to $14/hr. The investment amount is unknown at
this time.
The requirements are as follows:
. Lease of existinQ 8,000 - 12,000 sq. ft. office space; not interested in build-to-suit
. Space should be ideal for call center operations
. Site must have adequate parking (8/1000 sq.ft.) and be within a 2 hr. drive of a commercial airport
Incentives are expected to make a difference in the selection of a site for this project.
If you have space that fits these requirements, please submit two hard copies referencing Project Peachtree to
our office by 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2004. Additionally, it would be helpful if you would email me
with your intent to mail/drop by a proposal (barbara@bayareahouston.com).
Please include in your response
. a cover letter detailing how your community meets the company's key criteria
. documentation of the available building with lease prices
. community profile
. incentives available.
Please call if I can be of assistance.
Thank you,
Barbara
Barbara Cutsinger
Marketing Assistant
8ay Area Houston Economic Partnership (formerly CLAEDF)
2525 Bay Area Boulevard. Ste. 640: Houston. TX 77058
Tel: 281-486-5535 Fax: 281-486-5068
barbara@bayareahouston.com I www.bayareahouston.com
2/9/2004
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4A14B Sales Tax: Any Use After H.B. 2912?
Bennett Sandlin, TML L~gal Services Director
Introduction
The Texas Legislature created economic development corporations CEDC's) in 1979. At the
time, the concept of economic development as a legitimate governmental function was in its
infancy. In fact, city expenditures to attract business were arguably unconstitutional under Art.
3, Sec. 52, until a 1987 amendment that stated economic development pursuits served a public
purpose. I As a result, early EDC's were reliant on donations and were largely ineffective.
Legislation passed in 1989 and 1991 gave teeth to EDC's by authorizing the 4A and 4B sales
taxes respectively. The sales tax was initially envisioned by the legislators who created it as a
vehicle for fostering manufacturing and industrial jobs. After their initial involvement.in
creating the tax, the attention of many of these legislators turned to other matters for the next
decade. Meanwhile, every legislative session thereafter saw a gradual expansion of the
permissible uses of 4A and 4B tax~s. First, 4B EDC's were given general.authority to attract
commercial and retail business. Next, 4B EDC's, and to a lesser extent 4A's, were given
authority to fund certain municipal improvements such as parks and city buildings. Finally,4A's
were given the same broad commercial and retail business authority that their 4B cousins
possessed.
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Prior to the 2003 regular session, some of the legislators who had a hand in creating the initial
EDC sales taxes began to refocus on the issue, their motivation being alleged "abuses" of the tax.
In reality, it is more likely that these legislators were simply shocked by the broad, but legal,
expansion of the two taxes over the past decade. Some of these legislators sent out warning
shots that the very existence of the tax was in jeopardy. In a sort of preemptive strike,
professional economic development organizations took the lead in drafting legislation designed
to placate the irate legislators. The result was H.B. 2912 during the 2003 regular session, a
revolutionary rewrite of 4A and 4B laws.
Goodbve Commercial. Retail. and Service
Among many important changes, the main significance of H.B. 2912 was that it effectively
canceled the authority of both 4A's and 4B's to engage in direct commercial and retail economic
development. For 4A's, the cancellation was straightforward: the phrase "to promote new and
expanded business development" was struck from an introductory section of the law that defmed
eligible projects.2 It was this section that had essentially added commercial and retail authority
to"4A's in the late 1990's~ For 4B's, there was still, post H.B. 2912, language in the Act that
I TEx. CONST. art. III, ~ 52-a.
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permitted expenditures to "promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises..."
However, H.B. 2912 limited such expenditures for both 4A and 4B to projects that create
"primary jobs." Primary jobs are a new concept introduced by the bill, and are defined in a way
that includes jobs mostly related to "blue collar" and financial type industries: crop production,
animal production, forestry and logging, commercial fishing, support activities for agriculture
and forestry, mining, utilities, manufacturing, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing,
information, securities, commodity contracts, certain financial investments and related activities,
insurance carriers and related activities, scientific research and development services, and
management of companies and enterprises.) Conspicuously absent from this list are jobs related
to basic commercial, retail and services industries. Unless a 4A or 4B project creates a "primary
job," as defmed above, the project is likely improper. In summary, both 4A and 4B EDC's are no
longer permitted to engage in attracting commercial, retail or service businesses (existing
projects were grandfathered, fortunately).
Other Limitations
H.B. 2912 also cancelled the authority of 4B's to spend sales tax proceeds on learning centers or
city buildings. The bill also restricted the ability of any EDC to provide a direct financial
incentive to a business prospect (as opposed to preparing land or infrastructure for use by the
business) unless done pursuant to performance agreements. Finally, the act limited who can
offer required training in 4A14B laws to city officials.
What Good Now?
City officials are only now coming to grips with the question of whether 4A and 4B sales taxes
are desirable in the aftermath of H.B. 2912. A great many of the EDC's created over the years
were created after the various expansions in the use of th~ tax. It is arguable that given the
. limitations of H.B. 2912, city officials would not today have voted to create the tax in the first
place, particularly considering the fac~ that. each optional sales tax takes up precious room under
the two percent local ''tax cap".
What authority remains? At a minimum, EDC's are fully authorized to continue attracting
industrial and manufacturing firms to a city. The only difference, post-H.B. 2912, is the
aforementioned .limitations on direct financial incentives absent a performance agreement.
EDC's also continue to possess authority to improve city infrastructure in preparation for new
business, which may include commercial and retail in some cases. Authorized infrastructure for
retail or commercial is limited to streets and roads, rail spurs, water and electric utilities, gas
utilities, drainage and related improvements, and telecommunications and Internet
improvements.
The interesting question, then, is how much practical damage was done to the sales tax by
removing commercial and retail incentive authority. The loudest complaints so far have come
from cities that define themselves as "land-locked." These are typically smaller cities,
surrounded by other cities, and thus unable to expand or identify undeveloped land for industrial
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use. The argument of these cities is that the promotion of industry or manufacturing is uniquely
tied to the availability of large tracts of undeveloped land which can be tailored to the unique
needs of a given industry. Commercial development, on the other hand, is not so dependent on
the existence of undeveloped land. A fully developed city, therefore, has limited prospects to
attract a new factory or manufacturing plant.
Even smaller cities that are not land-locked will no doubt find it difficult to attract any
manufacturing or industry. Such businesses often require a workforce of a minimum size,
something small and rural communities can never offer. To many very small cities, it is accurate
to say that a real economic development "coup" has simply been a hotel, restaurant, or small
retail shop where none has existed before. Such a city may literally find itself with nothing on
which to spend its sales tax dollars.
Finally, some cities will argue that retreating from commercial and retail back to industry and
manufacturing ignores the overall direction our state's economy is headed. Like agriculture
before it, most economists believe that manufacturing is on the wane, to be replaced by more
service-intensive jobs. H.B. 2912 may have the ironic effect of forcing cities to pursue the types
of jobs that aren't going to last.
Street Maintenance. Anvone?
The solution for many cities may be to forego economic development sales taxes in favor of
some other type of dedicated si1les tax. Street maintenance appears to be the most attractive
option. Created in 2001, the law currently authorizes either a one-quarter or one-eighth cent
sales tax to repair and maintain existing city streets.4 Data on the comptroller's website shows
that recent sales tax elections for street maintenance now outnumber EDC sales tax elections
almost two to one.
For cities with a 4A or 4B sales tax that are currently at the two percent cap, the situation
becomes tricky. Switching from one optional sales tax to another requires two independent
ballot propositions. A city thus runs the risk of having the voters approve the lowering of the
EDe sales tax, but not approving the creation of the new tax. One city has successfully
lowered an EDC sales tax while enacting a street maintenance sales tax by a separate ballot
proposition, but it did so prior to H.B. 2912.
What is needed is a revision of the sales tax election laws to permit combined, dependent sales
tax election propositions. Optional, dedicated sales taxes may have limited usefullifespans, due
either to legislative changes such as H.B. 2912 or due to changing circumstances within a city.
The authority for a city to more flexibly and "safely" shift from one tax to another will
encourage efficiency, and could in fact keep overall sales tax rates lower by eliminating the need
to add new taxes on top of outdated ones.
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Rank 2
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20
7
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1
Industries
Aerospace 1 Aviation
Blo 1 Medical 1 Health
Chemicals & Plastics
Convnunications
Defense ResearCh & Developmenl
Environmental 1 Marine ResearCh
Hospilality 1 Holels 1 Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Other
Retail Sales
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4,139
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406
(acres)
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(sq. ft.)
PC
MM
MM
H, W, NB, P
BAHEP
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Project Sun
Project Wildfire
Proiect Sherman
Software Developmenl
Medical Device Mfg.
Hospilalityl Tourism
PC
BM
Be
LP, P
H~C
H
Project Namasle
Project Rolor
Proiect Ha/1Qar
Medical Services
Engineering
Engineertng
Chemical Produclion
for Drilling Fluids
Engineering
Aviation
PC
PC
PC
PC
BM
BM
P,W
p-
P
F, H, LC, NB,
S,W
LC,W
Lc.W
Project Wrile
Project Sub rolor
Pro.1!..ct Blade
Project Bloom
Project Turbine
Pro..i!..ct Turbo
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Manufacturil1!l
G
G
G
G
G
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T
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Oct-03
AuJtQ;3
30
10
20
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ii
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10,000
30,000
May-D4
Jul-04
May-Q4
5
ii
50
4,000
50,000
25,000
10
400
400
250::400
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Jul-04
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Apr-04
Jun-04
5,000
35-50,000
10-30,000
200
100
125
o
ii
ii
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23
ii
50,000
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180,000
M
M
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B
A
A
CP
A
A
IT
B
H
7/26104
819104
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Company wants 10 expand presence inlo Houslon. Needs sites with fiber access.
Initiating new search for space in region
Company evaluating plans for facilities
712/04
813104
819104
Company nol making decision yel. SliIJ reviewi/1Q options in Louisiana and Houslon.
Company will narrow sites by mid 10 lale September. Follow-up 09/30104.
As soon as lease Is s!lI!1ed, c~ will relrofil existing hanger for lenanl.
7/16104
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Proposal submitted to consullanl and stale.
Company will narrow siles by mid 10 lale September, Follow-up 09130104.
C~ will narrow sites by mid 10 late September. Follow-up 09130104.
813104
7/27104
7/15/04
Proposal subrrilled.
Proposal senIle stale office on 4/28
Stale office has received 45 proposals. No feedback from consultanl on selection.
BAY AREA HOUSTON PROSPECTS
PC
PC
PC
P,LP
Project Ski
Call Center
G
Jul-04
500
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40,000
o
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BC
PC
PC
PC
H
BAHEP
m
BAHEP
P
BAHEP
P
Project Red River
Project GT
Project Shepard
Project Summer
Projeel CCC
Project Longhorn
Proieel Majors
Manufacturing
major institution
in-bound call center
Dlslrlbution
Heavy Manufacluring-
Full repair and
overflaul services for
the Ught Armored
Vehicles
Manufacturing
G
G
A
B
G
G
G
Apr-03
~.04
May-04
Jun-04
Apr-03
Jul-03
AlllI:04
20
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25
unknown
200
300
100
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70
100
15
20,000
ii
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unkii"own
90,000
II
100,000
D
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CP
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0"
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7/27104
7/27104
8/16/04
8/23/04
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8/13/04
Prospect still reviewing options. Need to follow up in 30 days.
Things are going very well. Should know something in 30 days.
Project on hold for six months. Need to follow up in September
No news received from company. Will drop by September is no response.
Proposal submitted
The company is still discussing internal issues with its customer about potenUal
expansion. There Is no time frame established for resolving these Issues and the
representaUve mentioned that It could take up to 12 II1QrIths before the issues are
resolved. Project on hold. 'Requesled call back at end of August 2004.
Proposal sent to state office on 4/28 -
Proposal submitted. COll1llling additional information lin available workforce
~Irements. 1
and salary
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Textile
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PC
BC
PC
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BC
MM
BC
BC
BM
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LC
P, [C, H,
NB,W
W,H
H, GEDP
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Projeel Share
Project Trust
Pro~ct Sailor
Projeel Cathy
Project Com
Projeel Ole
Projeel EI
Project German
Project Accelerate
Project Tool
Project Gatherinll
Project Paris
Project MRI
Projeel Hello
Rnanclal
Medical device
Aerospace
Manufacturing
medical facility
Aerospace
HRlFinancenT
Health
Manufacturing
aero/defense
Gasket facility
Bio
vocational school
Hiiiei
1 drug testing
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8/6/04
8/23104
Submitted site data, hosted third site visit and one more scheduled mid August
Client ctosed on Space Center Blvd. locaUon. They're -wonting on 2 more. Sent contact
info for lC site.
Company exploring options In two cities with moving 11110 new slle. Need to deliver tax
Info and incenUve programs for their review. Follow u~ In 15 days.
Working the exchange of property process and will meet with milcon reps from
Washington on week of Aug 9
Prospect wants 10 discuss expanded office building project and potential FTZ
with warehouse project. Meellng scheduled for early September.
E.,ompany stllllook'ng for capital
options
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Apr-03
Apr-04
Aug-03
Nov-03
Jul-04
May-04
Jan-02
Aug-03
Apr-04
Jan-OO
Jun-04
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5
400
10
25
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150
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40
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130,000
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100,000
100,000
40,000
5,000
15,000
70,000
15,000
15,000
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B
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8/3/04
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No decision yet but our site is still being considered along with 2 other Houston area
sites.
Sent 7 sites to consider. Company wants to move in around October. No updates on
short-list status.
client worki on new roO ct but this still a viable 0 ortuni call in 30 da s
Parent company considering expansion at various locations around globe. Company
will continue with expansion proposal, but only hire 5 people (at most) with a $15 million
investment.
Waiti to hear from client. No newsl
Co a e lorin lC and Alvin. Asked for follow In Se tember.
showin ro this week
I No decision et. Sla' in touch with broker.
within 60 - 90 da financin mechanism should be a roved
Company Is still putting capital financing together and timing for space looks like 4th
Quarler or 2005 1st Quarler. The will re evaluate 0 n S ace at that time.
RFP forwarded to client from ml . await word on award follow-u in 30 da s
819/04 Worklrl!l with broker on status and talkll1lL to firm about trainirl!l consortium ~ons.
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Feb-03
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LEVEL 1 PROSPECTS
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Hams County
Houston Airport System
City of Houston
City of Kemah
City of La Porte
City of League City
City of Nassau Bay
City of Pasadena
City of Seabrook
City of Webster
Galveston ED Partnership
Entitles Involvement Legend
City of Frlendswood
Leadl
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LP
LC
NB
P
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W
GEDP
HC
HAS
EnUUes
Involved
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Jobs
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Allie A
Broker B
Consultant C
Governor's Office G
Phone P
Staff S
Tradeshow T
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NBBd to follow-up monthly
Need to follow-up every 2 mos.
1
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Within 24 months
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CP
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Retail Sales
Warehousing 1 Dlstnbutlon
Defense Research & Development
environmental 1 Manne Research
Hospitality 1 Hotals 1 Tounsm
Infonnation Technology
Manufacturln9
Other
le~
Aerospace 1 Aviation
Blo I Medical 1 Health
Communications
Chemicals & Plastics
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BAY AREA HOUSTON PROSPECTS
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HOTEUCONVENTION CENTER
HOSPIT AUMEDICAL CENTER
Company Name
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Bass Pro Shops
Cabela's
Corporate Expansion & Recruitment TX Economic Dvlpmnt
Cracker Barrel & Old Country Store, Inc.
Creason Commercial Realty
Disne Cruise Line
ta Mart, Inc.
rq*E Entertainment Center
OSI (Outback Steakhouse & Carrabba'~
Smoothie King
Stage Stores (Palais Royal)
Team Industries
The Walt Disney Company
Whole Food Market
Corporate Location
Katy, TX
Springfield, Missouri
Sidney, Nebraska
Austin, Texas
Lebanon, TN
Dallas, TX
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Tampa, FL
Kenner, LA
Houston, TX
Kaukauna, WI
Burbank, CA
Austin, Texas
Grocery
Retail
Industry
Tourism
Restaurant
Broker
Cruise LinelTourism
Grocery
Entertainment
Restaurant
Restaurant
Type Business
Retail-Sports&Outdoor
Retail
Retail-Outdoor
Broker
Salil
Will
Jim Scarborough
John Panetti/Don Mu~
Mehta
Paradise
Donna Juelfs
Phillip Rocha III
Mike Woodhouse
Lisa Martinkus
Karl L. Holz
Louis Katopodis
Robert Nguyen
Chris Sullivan
Steve Kuhnau
Contact Name
David Gochman
John Morris
Date Sent Date~ Follow-up Status
5/25/2004
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10/31/2003 12/30/03-ltr
- -
10/31/2003
- -
7/9/2003
- -
5/25/2004
- -
7/30/2004
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5/25/2004
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5/25/2004 ~
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7/11/2003 9/12 & 10/23 Itrs
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5/25/2004
- -
12/4/2003
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5/25/2004
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3/4/2004
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5/25/2004 7/14/2004 Nice rej:)ly, b~t not interested in this location
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12/4/2003
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LETTERS
2003
August 2004
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Value of Regional Facilitation Role of the Alliance
. Perform pre-screening/due diligence of lead companies on behalf of
all cities
· Financial
. D&B Research
. Determine if adequate funding exists
. Flagging if it is a start-up company which will
require more resources to develop into small
business
· Environmental
. Research potential ton limitations of NO x
. Determine if newly targeted HR VOCs will be
Issue
. Hazardous or toxic material handling
. "One-Stop Shopping" - make it "hassle-free" to come to our
region
· Regional data storage
· Facilitate CEO to visit region in one trip or one
conference call, saving money for everyone involved
· Facilitator role will allow Alliance to be entity to
introduce company to each city in fast and efficient
manner
. "Facilitator"
· Ensure region answers questions concisely and in an
"easy to follow" consistent format.
· Ensure company receives exactly what they needs
· "Right information at the right time"
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THE ALLIANCE
. .... City of La Porte's key individual contacts:
Debra Brooks Feazelle
City Manager, City of La Porte
Address: 604 W. Fairmont Parkway; La Porte, TX 77571
Home #: 281-470-8691
Cell #: 713-907-0183
Work #: 281-470-5020, Ext. 220
Fax #: 281-471-2188
Email: dbf@ci.la-porte.tx.us
Assistant: Crystal Scott - scottc@ci.la-porte.tx.us
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John Joerns
Assistant City Manager, City of La Porte
Address: 604 W. Fairmont Parkway; La Porte, TX 77571
Home #: 281-471-5448
Cell #: 713-254-2421
Work #: 281-470-5020, Ext. 222
Fax #: 281-842-1259
Email: ioernsi@ci.la-porte.tx.us
Assistant: Melisa Lanclos -Ianclosm@ci.la-porte.tx,us
Cynthia Alexander
Assistant City Manager, City of La Porte
Address: 604 W. Fairmont Parkway; La Porte, TX 77571
Home #: 281-470-2981
Cell #: 713-305-0350
Work #: 281-471-5020, Ext. 265
Fax #: 281-842-1259
Email: alexanderc@ci.la-porte.tx.us
Assistant: Melisa Lanclos -Ianclosm@ci.la-porte.tx.us
~ Area's top industriesJbusinesses/e~nomies to be targeted:.
1. Retail
2. Medical
3. EntertainmentfTourism
4. Hotel/Convention Center .
5. Warehousing/Freight Movement
~ Area's top 3 assets,
1. Located on Galveston Bay - offers proximity to Houston Metropolitan Area, The Houston
Ship Channel, and the Gulf Coast
2. Transportation Access:
- Port
- Air
- Rail
- Highway
3. Industrial District Agreements
4. High Average Income and Low Crime Rate
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CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE GUIDELINES.
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The purpose of these guidelines is to establish the policy of the City of La Porte
as it relates to the power granted by Chapter 311 of the Texas Property Tax
Code (Tax Code) and Article b, Section 1-g of the Texas Constitution (together
cited as the Tax Increment Financing Act) to finance the development and
redevelopment of unproductive, underdeveloped or blighted areas within the City.
State law allows a municipality to designate an area as a Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (Zone) to promote development or redevelopment of the
area, if the City Council determines that development or redevelopment would
not occur solely through private investment in the reasonably foreseeable f~ture.
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There are two different methods of creating a Zone. One is City initiated and the
other is initiated by the property owners. The second method has its beginning
when a petition is submitted to the City. While a large portion of the law applies
to both types, there are enough differences in creating the Zones that the two
types will be discussed separately, beginning with the Zone created by petition.
1.
Creation of Zone by Petition
The owners of property constituting at least fifty (50%) percent of the
appraised value of the property in an area, may petition the City for the
creation of a Zone. Such petition is legally required for creation of a Zone
if the Zone contains more than ten (10%) percent residential property
based on existing use (referred to as a Residential Zone, if less than 10%,
it is referred to as a Commercial Zone).
a. In considering a petition for creation of a Zone, Council will take into
consideration the factors applicable to a City created Zone, which
are described in Section A 2 a. Additional considerations are as
follows:
1. a decrease in the aggregate property value of at least twenty
(20%) percent over the most recent ten (10) years;
2. a substantial absence, deterioration or substandard
condition in the City's infrastructure, streets, water and waste
water lines, and storm drainage; and
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A statement certifying that "except for" the creation of the
Zone, the reinvestment would not occur.
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The area within the Zone must be contiguous and be not less than
twenty (20) acres.
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Documentation required with Petition
Submission of a petition under 311.005(a)(5) of the Tax Code to
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accompanied by a Preliminary Financing Plan. Both the petition
and Preliminary Financing Plan must be finalized and submitted to
the City on or before September 1,in order for a Zone to be created
and to take effect the following tax year. The plan must include:
1. a description of the proposed boundaries of the proposed
zone, including both a map (showing existing uses and
conditions of real property in the Zone) and a legal
description;
2. tentative plans and schedules for the development or
redevelopment of the Zone, including conceptual drawings
or descriptions of the public improvements proposed to be
financed by the Zone, including a preliminary estimate of the
total costs of the improvements;
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an estimate of the general impact on the proposed Zone on
property values and the tax revenues of the City and the
other governmental entities levying ad. valorem taxes
throughout the life of the proposed .zone;
4. a schedule indicating total appraised values for the proposed
Zone for the previous ten years (if available);
5. evidence that all tax.arrearages and public liens on property
owned or controlled by the petitioner has been satisfied; and
6. a statement certifying that Uexcept for" the creation of the
Zone, it would not be properly developed.
2. Creation of Zone by City
An area may be designated as a Zone by the City Council, if it meets the
conditions listed below:
a. The area is determined to substantially arrest or impair the sound
growth of the City because of the presence of:
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substantial number of substandard, slum, deteriorated, or
deteriorating structures;
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the predominance of defective or inadequate sidewalk or
street layout;
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faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or
usefulness;
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5. the deterioration of site or other impr9vements;
6. tax or special assessment delinquencies which exceed the
fair market value of the land;
7. evidence of chronic abandonment or demolition of
commercial or residential structures;
8. defective or unusual conditions of title;
9. conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other
cause; or that
10. the area of the proposed Zone is predominately open and
because of obsolete platting, deterioration of structures or
site improvements or other factors substantially impair or
arrest the sound growth in the City.
b. The area within the Zone must be contiguous and be not less than
twenty (20) acres.
c. The area within the Zone currently contains ten percent (10%) or
less residential use.
The remainder of the guidelines apply to the Zone, regardless of whether it was
created by petition or initiated by the City.
B. Redevelopment Activities
Redevelopment Activities for the Zone must:
1. be in accordance with redevelopment and land use plans approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan; and
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be reasonably likely to increase the aggregate taxable value of property
within the Zone by at least twenty (20%) percent during the life of the
Zone; and
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provide adequate infrastructure improvements to serve the Zone, including
but not limited to streets, water and waste water facilities, and drainage
structures, designed and constructed according to City standards; and
provide relocation assistance for low/moderate persons resident in the
. Zone. who may be displaced by the implementation of the project plan (as
defined by 311.002(2) of the Tax Code), and as such persons are defined
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C. Procedures for Creating a Reinvestment Zone
1. Before adopting an ordinance providing for a Reinvestment Zone, these
actions must occur, in the following sequence:
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City Council must schedule a public hearing to allow public
comment on the proposed Zone. Notice of this hearing must be
published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City at
least seven (7) days prior to the hearing.
b.
At least sixty (60) days before the scheduled public hearing, City
Council must notify in writing the other taxing jurisdictions that levy
real property taxes in the Zone that it intends on establishing a
Zone. This notice must contain:
1. a description of the proposed boundaries of the Zone;
2. tentative plans for development or redevelopment of the zone;
3. an estimate of the general impact of the proposed Zone on
property values and tax revenues.
c. A Preliminary Financing Plan must be prepared and sent to the
other affected taxing jurisdictions.
D. Powers of the Zone
1. The City's current Land Use Regulations and Zoning Ordinance shall
apply to all development within the Zone.
2. However, the City may authorize by ordinance the enforcement. of
additional land use controls authorized by statute subject to the following:
a.
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Subject to the approval of the City Council, the board of the Zone
may adopt additional powers granted by the provisions of state law
found in Chapter 211, Local Government Code necessary to
implement the Zone Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan.
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b. Any additional land use component shall include a description of
the proposed land use regulations, a description of the economic
. and financial need for each land use regulation and a description of
the effect of the comprehensive plan on the economic integrity of
the Zone Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan. The
land use component shall be reviewed annually by the Zone's
board to ensure that both the public and private investment in the
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approve amendments and changes for City Council review and
approval.
c. The Land Use Plan may impose maximum height, minimum square
footage on new construction, maximum lot coverage and other
restrictions to provide for sufficient private investment in the Zone's
development or redevelopment to support Zone bonds, notes or
obligations.
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d. Any additional land use controls shall be operative for at least the
life of the Zone, and the Board may, with City Council approval,
provide that a restriction adopted by the Board continues in effect
after the termination of the Zone. If the land use controls continue
after the termination of the Zone, such restrictions shall be treated
as if adopted by the City in the first instance.
The Board shall contract with the City for the purpose of
enforcement of any additional land use controls authorized for use
in the Zone.
f. Essentially, the City's Zoning Ordinance establishes the process for
identifying and terminating nonconforming uses.
Lawful nonconforming uses in Zones may be terminated as follows:
1. when the 'use ceases or is abandoned; or
2. when the primary structure has been demolished or when
rehabilitation in excess of 50% of the assessed value of the
improvement at the time of Zone. creation is completed; or
3. when a sufficient period of time has elapsed to allow the
recovery of the owner or owners investment in the
nonconforming use or uses
g. Nonconforming business uses may not be altered or expanded in
any residential area in the Zone (e.g. no additional new employees,
outside storage or parking may be created).
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3.
Under current Texas law, the City cannot delegate or extend to the Board
its power of eminent domain. If the applicable state law is amended to
permit the delegation of extension of such power, the policy of the City is
not to authorize the delegation or extension of its power to the Board.
In addition, the City will utilize its power of eminent domain within the Zone
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an exercise of the City's power.
If the Board proposes to condemn property for purposes related to
redevelopment or urban renewal, the City will not exercise its power of
eminent domain unless the City Council additionally finds that the property
or the area immediately surrounding that property contains a substantial
number of substandard, slum, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures. .
Provided, however, that in no event will the City condemn a residential
homestead for purposes of redevelopment or urban renewal unless City
Council finds that the property proposed to be condemned is, in fact, in a
substandard or blighted condition. .
4. The City will hold a public hearing prior to the approval of a Land Use Plan
for the Zone in accordance with the City's Zoning Ordinance. The City will
provide notice to all property owners within the Zone by certified mail,
return receipt requested not less than fifteen (15) days prior to. the hearing.
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The City Council by ordinance may authorize the Board to provide far the
management and administration of a public improvement district created
within the Zone, as provided in such district's service plan required by law.
6. The City will not consider the creation of Municipal Utility Districts within
the Zone.
E. Eligible Project Costs
1. In conformance with 311.002 of the Tax Code, the City shall consider the
"except for" requirements required for the creation of the Zone and make a
determination on a case by case basis of the project costs necessary to
implement the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan. In
general, the City may consider the following project costs as eligible, but is
neither obligated nor limited to the following:
a. Off-site utilities required ta bring utilities to the Zone (e.g. water,
waste water, road and drainage facilities, street lighting and traffic
lights);
b.
Upgrade existing infrastructure to provide additional capacity for
future development of properties within the Zone (e.g. lift stations,
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water and waste water improvements, turning laneslintersection
improvements, waste water treatment plant enhancements);
c.
land purchase for public facilities and construction of projects that
serve the general public such as overpasses, interchanges
roadway beautification, convention 'centers, amphitheaters,
marinas, park improvements, etc.
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d. Oversizing of infrastructure within the Zone, including water, waste
water, streets (arterial or greater), drainage (major channels and
detention basins) and street lighting.
e. Specialty items such as signage, streetscapellandscape
improvements and including the construction of sound barriers,
buffering landscape between residential and nonresidential uses,
and common recreation areas shall be considered on a case by
case basis.
f. In general, the City will not consider as eligible costs the public
infrastructure or land acquisition costs for individual developments
within the TIRZ boundaries that serve only that development.
g. Exceptions to the policy on eligible costs will be considered on a
case by case basis.
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The City may retain funds as provide in Chapter 311.002 of the Tax Code
to be reimbursed for the following:
a. administrative costs attributed to others, plus reasonable charges
for the time spent by employees of the City in connection with the
implementation of the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan;
b. the amount of any contribution made by the City from general
revenue for the implementation of the p'roject plan; and
c. payments made at the discretion of the governing body of the City
that the City finds necessary or convenient to the creation of the
Zone or to the implementation of the Project Plan and
Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan.
F. Board of Directors
The Composition of the Board of Directors is determined by the Tax Increment
Financing Act.
For a Commercial Zone (less than 10% of the Zone is currently residential use),
the Board of Directors consist of at least five (5) and no more than fifteen (15)
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members. Each taxing unit that levies real property taxes in the Zone may
appoint one member of the Board. City Council determines the total size of the
Board and appoints the remaining members, not to exceed a total of fifteen (15)
members. To be eligible for appointment, individuals will be a qualified voter in
the City or be at least eighteen (18) years of age and own real property in the
Zone.
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the Board of Directors consists of nine (9) members. Each participating school
district or county may appoint one (1) me!'Tlber. The, State Senator and the State
Representative in whose districts the Zone is located are members of the Board.
Each may designate another person to serve in his/her place. The remaining
members are appointed by City Council. To be eligible for appointment, an
individual must be eighteen (18) years of age or own real property in the Zone or
be an agent of a person who owns real property in the Zone.
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Board members serve two (2) year terms. The chairman is appointed by City
Council to serve a term of on~ (1) calendar year.
G. Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan
The Zone Board of Directors shall submit a proposed Project Plan and
Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the approval of City Council. The Plans
must be prepared in accordance with 311.011 of the Tax Code.
Use of Funds
1. The tax increment or the proceeds of bonds, .notes or obligations issued
for any project or projects secured by the tax increment may be used for
any purpose authorized in the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan.
2. Proceeds shall be used for project facilities and improvements which are
approved by the City and which have an estimated average useful life at
least equal to the life of the Zone or notes financing such improvements, if
any.
3. The funds of the Zone shall be budgeted, expended and audited in the
same general manner as City bond and tax funds with such changes
required by the provisions of state law. The costs of such City financial
controls shall be included in the costs of administration of the Zone. The
Zone budget must be submitted annually to the City Finance Department
for approval. A copy of the Zone's Annual Audit must be forwarded to the
City Secretary after Board approval.
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE
CITY OF LA PORTE
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The TIRZ Improvements
Public Improvements .
Excavation & Fill Placement for Detention
100% of Off-Site Sanitary Sewer System
100% of Oversized On-Site Sanitary Sewer
100% of Collector Road
35% of On-Site Water Distribution System
35% of On-Site Sanitary Sewer System
35% of On-Site Storm Sewer System
35% of Site Preparation
35% of Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Engineering (15%)
Contingency (15%)
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100% Public Landscaping
100% Land Cost for Detention
100% Land Cost for Collector Road
100% Land Cost for Open Space/Park/Recreation
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Grand Total
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$745,031.00
$1,019,484.00
$187,590.00
$255,000.00
$158,322.50
$337,104.60
$545,211.10
$167,959.75
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$605,798.06
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IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.001
Impact Fee:
. Charge or assessment imposed by a
political subdivision
. New development
. Generate revenue funding or
recouping the costs of capital
improvements or facility expansions
necessitated by and attributable to the
new development
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IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.001
. TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
o Dedication of land for Parks
o Dedication of ROWs/easements or
utilities when required by valid ordinance
o Lot or acreage fees to be placed in trust
for oversizing or construction of water or
sewer mains
o Other pro rata fees for reimbursement of
water or sewer mains or lines extended by
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IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.011
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political subdivision my not impose an
Impact Fee
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Fees within corporate boundaries or ETJ
(except roads in ETJ)
. The City, by contract, may construct CI
(less roads) outside of the ETJ and may
charge Impact Fees, but must comply
with the LGC
IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.012
. ITEMS PAYABLE BY FEE:
o Construction contract price
o Survey and Engineering
o Land acquisition and court fees
o Fees paid to outsource preparing or
updating the CIP
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IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.013
. ITEMS NOT PAYABLE BY FEE:
o Assets other than Water, Sewer,
Drainage; Flood Control, Roads (el)
or expansions identified in the CIP
o Repair, operation or maintenance of
CI or expansions
o Upgrading/updating CI
o Administrative and operating costs
o Principal payments/interest on bonds
IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.014
. The City shall use
qualified professionals to
prepare the CIP and to
calculate the impact fees.
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o Description of existing CI and associated
costs to update, upgrade and improve or
replace to meet existing needs, usage and
safety (PE)
o Analysis of the total capacity, level of usage,
and commitments for use of existing CI (PE)
o Description of CI and cost for new
development based on approved land use
assumptions (PE)
o Table of level of use for all CI and a ratio of
use by residential, commercial, industrial
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o Total number of projected service units
attributed to new development based upon
land use assumptions
o The project demand for CI or expansions
required by new service units (not to exceed
10 years)
o A plan for awarding credit for the portion of
A V tax and service revenues included in the
CIP, or a credit of 50% of the total projected
cost of implementing the CIP
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o Subtract the credit awarded in CIP from
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service units projected in the CIP
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impact fee per service unit shall be
calculated by dividing the cost of the
part of the CI for the project by the
projected new service units in the CIP
IMPACT FEES-LGC 395.017
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fee attributable to the new
development or execution of an
agreement for payment of fees,
additional impact fees or
increases in fees may not be
assessed unless the number of
service units increases.
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>>Prior to 2001, roadway impact fees were not
commonly implemented by cities due to the
complicated impact fee system, the concern that the
fees would slow or discourage growth and the fear
of legal challenges from the development
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~ In September 2001, Senate Bill 243 modified the
standards and procedures in the impact fee
legislation. Several of these changes have made the
implementation of roadway impact fees a more
attractive option for municipal governments
looking for ways to help finance capital
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finance and construct roadway improvements within the
service area of a new development. These fees are based
upon the traffic impact that the new development will place
on the roadway system.
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Answer: Roadway impact fees can be used for:
Construction of arterial and collector streets
designated on an officially adopted roadway plan
Surveying and engineering cost
Land acquisition cost
Consultant's fee for preparing and updating
Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
Interest and other finance costs for
facilities expansions identified on the CIP
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Construction, acquisition or expansion of
public facilities not on the CIP or the adopted
roadway plan
Repairs, operations or maintenance of
roadway facilities
Roadway improvements to meet stricter
safety, efficiency, environmental or
regulatory standards
Roadway improvements to provide
better service to existing development
Administrative and operating costs of the
political subdivision
Principal payments and interest or other
financial charges on bonds or other debts
except those listed on the Impact Fee
Capital Improvements Plan (IFCIP)
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Helps to remove some of the tax burden off the existing tax payers
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V. Perception is that the roadway impact fees may delay or
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Collected impact fees may be available to participate on
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IMPACT FEES--ROADWAYS
. Roadway impact fees can only be charged
inside the city limits (not in the Extra
Territorial Jurisdiction)
. Impact fees must include a schedule that
discounts from the maximum fee calculation
as a "credit." (This credit must be based
upon the amount of ad valorem taxes, due to
new development, that are allocated to
capital improvements or 50 percent of the
total projected cost of implementing the
capital improvements plan.)
. Annual written certification to the Attorney
General verifying compliance with the
impact fee statute
IMPACT FEE CITIES
(PER SERVICE UNIT)
WATER & WASTEWATER
. BAYTOWN-- $2,500.00
. PEARLAND-- $3,000.00
. FRIENDSWOOD- $3,000.00
. LEAGUE CITY-- $2,000.00
. HOUSTON-- $1,500.00
. SEABROOK-- $2,500.00
. TEXAS C'ITY-- $3,000.00
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IMPACT FEE STUDY COSTS
. DEPENDING ON THE
CURRENT INVENTORY OF
EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE,
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS
AND EXISTING CIPs:
$15,OOO-$30,OOO!
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A CIQss;col Notion 0' Single Source Relpon.,bility:
005ign-Sulld i$ ap,-oces, 1halltQ.lS .b~n embracfid
by the .world'JS gTC.c;r~ dviU'Zalir;ms. In andrm'
Mcsopotamio~ tho CoJc cf HOinm~rcb; /1800 8e}
.
FixEd absolute Dc.countabW,y upon mosieI' b~if.der.s
for' bodt dC~;9n unci c.onstr'ucfion. In tho' succeeding
millennia, cothedrals Gnd rabie~,jtQyed brid.ges,
c1o;srnrs and corporat'iJ' hf!17dq.uarter.s, have been
conceived a~d con.5:rru~'ed using tile pflraditJPI1 (If
assign-build.
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WHAT ARE THE
BEN EFITS OF
DESlGN-BU I L.07
The benefi.. to be gained illll
establishing a well-des.." a~
-managed Design-BuDd proceu
fnclude the following:
S'''fiIl1ar Il~D'a".i6illrr
With both design Ol'ld canmrd'ion. in r.~e
hands of 0 single entity, there is a: single
point of respomibility For quality, C05t Qnd
schedule adherence. 1I1e design-builc/er: is
motivated 10 deliver 0 suo:e~-ful prajoo by
fulFilling multiple pora!.lel objec:lives, idJ.Jc:J.
ing oe$thetic and functional CJ.Iali~. bvc:f:.
get, and schedule for timely completion.
With design-build, the owner is able.lQ
Focus on scope/needs definition CL'lCllimely
decision-making, rather than on (oordina:-
tion between designer and buildef.
.
~ II It I I , ~ The singtJlarized rol!5ponsi-
bility inherent in design-build serves. as a
motivotion for quality and proper pl'ojecl
performance. The Owner's requirements
and expectation!. ore documented in ~r-
lonnonce I9rms and it is the design-build
entity's responsibility to produce rewlts
accordingly. The Design.Builder warrCI:IUs
10 the Owner that it will p~ce design
docvmenl$ that ore complete ond ho
from error. (By contrast, with "traditionol"
design-bid-build, the Owner worronl$ ""'
the Contractor that the drawings and
specifications are complete 000 free from
error. Because it is the Owner's wtrmr.'I/)'
For the design documenl3 under desigr'.-
b:d-build, the traditional approach relies
on restridive conlrocllonguage, audit
and inspe<:tion and cccasionalby, the regoll
system, 10 ensure final project quality.l
.
Car r s a ~ ins s Daigll and con-
struction personnel. working cmd commu-
nicating as a team, evaluate alternative
materials and methods effic;ien~)' cnd
accurately. Value engineering end con-
strIKtability OJ'O utilized continuousJ.y and
mDte efFectively when thct designers. and
conlroclCln wofk os one team durin9 the
erTtire de$ign process.
r i III f S (f ~ i " 9 J Becou~ design
and COI'l$truction ore overlopped, and
because bidding periods and redesign
ore eliminated, total de!.ign and construc-
tion time can be ~9njficantly reduced.
Oesign-build is ideal for the opplicalioo 01
"Fast Track II construction techniques.
With design-build, materials/equipment
prOCV~f"ent and constnJction work tQ1l
begin befDte the con!.truclion documenl$
ore fully completed. The resulting time
sa.-ings translate!. into lower costs ond
earlier utilization of the completed facility.
P."/I"~' /0' R,tioHd
4dmi"i"'lfl''', '"rd'lI
During ptocurement. the potential exists
'or design-build to reduce the Owner's
administrative burden; however, prepar-
ing RFP!. ond conductins evol~tion~ C(;ln
be resource intensive during the early
learning curve. DlIring actual design and
cOl\Strudion, the Owner is not required 10
invest time and money coordinating and
arbitrating between separate design and
construction contracts, but rather is able
10 focus on timely decision making.
ftllly A'no...hJgt pi
, , I I't CO!, j Guoronteed con-
strue/ion costs ore ~nown fer earlier then
in other delwery systems, The enti/)'
repans.ible For design is simultaneously
eSlimaJing construction costs o.nd can
occu{otely conceptualize the compieted
ploiee!. Steged contrQcling for design-
build services affords the Owner one or
more "go, no-goM decision paints. during
design. The decision 10 proceed with the
pt'oject is made before substantial design
expenditure and with firm knowledge of
the Finol cost.
1nillrOf,d /rid
,M Dna 9 , CI' ~ (J r Performance
aspects of cost, schedule and quality ore
cleorly de~rtEld and responsibilities/risks
ore appropriately bolanced (individual
risks ore monoaed by the porty best po$i-
tionf:d to manage that riskl. Chongll
ordors due to "errors and omi~ions" are
virluolly eliminated, because tho design-
builder has responsibility (or developing
drawings ond specifications as well os
CQn!lrueting a Fully.functioning I.,cility.
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OEF1NDNG
OES1GN-BuILD
PROJECT DELIVERY
OEls.ign-Build is 0 method of project deliv-
ery in which one entity (design-builder)
forges 0 single controct with ,he owner to
p1'OYide for architeclural/engineef'ing
uSCgn services and construction services...
(Design-build is also known os
design/construct and single source
responsibility.)
By C:(l(Itrasl, with ,"e .troditional"
da.;gn.bi&.build approach, the Owmlf
commis.siOfls on architect or engineer 10
prepare drawings ond specificatiam.
under a design conlracl, and sub~ueJltty
seJects a construction contractor by com-
petitive bidding (or negotiotian~ to build
tfJe facility under a con$fruction conlrotl.
When discussinglhe merib of PfCljed
delivery methocls, it is importan' 10 diShn-
. g.uish between true delivery systems on:!
o~er contrac:t-related activities, trends
and philo!.ophies. For example, design-
bui!d, design-bid-build ond construction
mttlTogement ore ihc- three project deli".
ery sys.lems most cammotlly employed in
North America. Portnering and totoI qt;al-
ity management twhile they con be excel-
lont tools when appropriately applied) are
nat project delivery systems.
During the past deoode, the use 0'
ond interest in design-bvild in the
United Sta.tes has greatly occe!ieroted.
making thi~ delivery method one 01 tk
mo~t significant trends in the design and
construction industry. According to tho
American Institute o.f Architects P,adice
Memo, "Design' Build is ottroding a fa of
atIeJ1liOfl, because owners, includir.g gov-
ernment agencies, ore' finding it attractive
[for] complex and unusual project:.,
. becavse it...diminoles :loOme of the maior
seams in geuing a project buill..
In il1 recent study on design-build.
the- Ameriean Society 01 Civil Engineers
rooinloLns thot '"Design-build has. been
used successfully on complelC power pIont
and chemical process facilities and on
simple straightforward oRice buildings
cutd lom,ily housing. In fOd/ claims. the-
ASCE report, "There is no reason that
design-build cannot be used on mo.sl
types 01 cOflstrudion profects, includirog
traditional civil infroslructvre pr~. u
AlA, ASCE and others cite 0 number
0' reasons why owners and the A/E-coo-
strtldion community ore considering
design-build. Primary among these are:
· Owner-driven demand!. 'Ot' bel:ler.
quality and continuous impl'ovement
in project delivery and in the final
product;
· Interest in saving time aoo money,
such as IhraUSh a proc:cs.s wherein
conslructo.bility is a key conc:ern Fronn
the outset;
· Desire to avoid the legal entangle-
ments of odver5(.Tl'iof 'fJlo:lion~h.ip$;
. Need 10 reo/ign the respon~ibit.t~$
ond risks on a pr~. by diYidtng
responsibilities/risks according 10 the
party most capable of managing
those risks;
· Response to the rBstrudurin9 01
American business and tho il"lC1eo!.cd
inRuence as globo! markels/fareign
competition.
TI,i~ iilh oJud~I')' D~i9r'1 B..'U Im";llll\,o .:...1
A",e'i(a IC'3lAI IJUiJli(otion is designed to
;live Ihe re-=d:f on :r"5f..jlt\...' of the p'Ct:e.~
~rd ~m! of Ihe pn:cfc.o f"ElOsom be'l':1G
~1~'9n't." 'C", incrrrn'n[) oonl.lr:r"!fy
"Clafd(Ol~ ft,olecr De/hery
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IDo~i~-Buildar .......ronk 10 o..n." h>t cl>.ign
docum...." l;Jre complf1le. and "ee./ram 81'_1
'7r/J4HtiOllo/U PrG/on ~oliro'r
(Owner warrant> b ConIrackl, !hol' cfe.~
documonts ore comp!Cle and /ree !ram error!
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CAVEATS: WHAT
SHOULD THE OWNER
WATCH OUT FOR?
(IlmplaJity 1),1 de
,p ,ot ~ J J Design-build project d9Ii,,-
~ry requires careful planning and profes.
sional e.xecution to be succesr.lul. The
Owner sho:Jld choose 0 design-build
proces$. voriotion bosed on 'oetors such
as the p1oje<:l's complexity, lunding,
design intenJ, respans.ibility/risk allocation
and other importo:tl issues. Fet owners
who da nol have in-house personnel wilh
experlise in preparing and administering
design-build requesl'5 for proposals (RfPsI
ond contracts, an owner's design-ooild
cor.5lIItanllsomelime:s called design cr;.te-
ric pro~stonalsl may be reloined 10 pre-
pare sCope .:Wii'li!ior'l ond RFP docWTt(jlits,
and to provide additional cans.uhing
services as needed.
.
(&~~'enge in
CO/l'vr"fng Owner
Rf6ds '0 Pfrt.,llIonle-
8' " I I) rJ l a n 9 a a g 11 Prepari~ a
statement 01 facilily requirements hOl'Tle-
~imes called the design criteria pCII::kagQI
that is comprehensive enough to ossurQ
compliance by the offerors, but ovoids
overly reslridive requirements Of details
thot would inhibit creative solutions, is the
most challenging osped of preparing 0
design-build RFP. ~en facility require-
menl\ are skltec:l in perftlrmanc.e terms
and r~ecIla recognized indlJstry stan-
dards, ,he approach not only provides
flexibility 10 ,he offerOl's in meeling the
desired ob;edives, bul il Fixes responsibili-
ty upon the desigJ1o"builder in clearly
understood performance !erlN.
.
A,'oi/eblflJy ~I D~rigtl
1,',,:.IfIJ,. InSIIIGftl.,
DDd/ar Pu,Iormnn,.
IIdlf I'O.rrnl'ar Banrll
Cel'toin inwrance carriers. and bond
surelies may not be familior with design-
build. Thi$ can leod 10 s.ome hesitation
obout providing the!>e services on design-
build contracts. The ponies to a desigo-
build contract need to make sure Ihat
adequate covorage e)(is~ in both the pro'
Feuionolliability and surety arenas.
WHO USES
DESIGN-BU ILo1
Design-build is the project delivery system
of choice on more than 50 percent of the
non' residential can~ruction projects in the
Europeon Comml,lnity and is used on
more than 70 percent 01 the non-residen-
tial projects in Japan, according 10 recent
industry publications.
111 the United Stoles, the private sec-
tor's U5e of design-build hos been
increasing in frequency and application
during the posllhirty years. Design.bu~1d
is being ~ in 0 wide array of commer-
cial and institutional applications including
hospitals, educational facilities, office
buildings, retail centers and ho:els. Design'
build has olso been used for decodes in
Itte ir.cllnlriol cmd power sectors.
In the U.S. public seclor, the federal
government, many .tales and locol gov-
ernments employ design-build canlrocling
for 0 significant percentage aftheir build.
ing programs. In the seven years from
1986 10 1992, Iota I use of design-build
in the pl.Iblic and pl'ivote sedors grew
172%, from $18 billion to $49 billion
(Eng;neer;"9 News-Record 1993 Repotl).
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How Is A
DES.GNaSUILO ENTITY
SE:LECTE01
.
The traditional method of se~ecling 0
Design.Builder h:rs been dired sele::tion.
This tochnique ~mits the early inv;)lve-
ment of the Design-Build entity with Me
Owner os cri!ic~ ini&11 decisions ore
mode and preseI'Ye5 the full range of ben-
efits that design-build con provida.
The pvblic $ectoT and some private
owners may be prevented from utilj3:ing
direct selection. The methods mOGt c0m-
monly utilized by public agencies IMld by
some privole owr~s os well) have been
neg~iated selecf.on. cost/design cc-mpeli.
tions and bidding.
A summary of these selection
melhods follows:
Dir.:" Slrlcf'riDn The
Design-Builder is selected directly by
Ihe Owner on the basis of weh foClors
os reputotion, te<:hnicol on<! mono3eriol
qualifications, pasl perlormance, and
prior association. Direcl sele<:tion is
mosl commonly utilized by pri~le
sector owners.
.
IIllg41rltJlerl $f!tertlca
A number of Oesifrl-&.ritders are p!equal-
i~ or interviewed, with selection based
upon the same crireri:tJ noled in dircd
selection plus additional factors such os
preliminary design solutions, f~s to be
charged. recent cont;Xlrable costs. per-
sonnelta be ossigned to the projed. ond
scheduling commitments. As wi!h direct
sefection, tlla negotiated source selattion
opPl'CCl:h is most commonly uti!izec! by
privole sector cwners; IlOWtlver, moior
federal ogencies (GSA, Corps of
Engineers, U.S. Posted Servicel CIre olso
adopting this method on cenain projects.
CDII/DDII.II"
( D In P ~ / i I jell I Proposers are
shortlisted on 0 qualiFications basis and
requested to M)fl'lj, 0 qUQlitotiYil proposal
and firm price. The Owner e:!loblis!nes an
evaluotion system for qualitative f~lures
and for price. The tec:hniccl proposals ore
received by tlw Ow~r with bhe price S1Jb-
milled simultaneousl)! but sePQflJl8ly. The
Owner reviews ElQch technico! proposal,
then price, and mo~ selection bosec/
upon previously stated selection crite,iC!.
C (I I t (fJ ~ , t , i , r II "I This
melhod of evaluation most closely resem-
bles the design-bid-build process.
Typically, $pIleific design COnctept5 ore
iuued os 0 port 01 the criteria packoge.
The selected firm's role in des.ign is more
that of a deloiler than conc:eptuoli,er.
Frequently, proPQsols ore solicited only
from prequalified design.buitde:s. The
proposals are evaluated, deemed 10 meet
the base criteric, and oword is made to
the low bidder. This process eliminates
two of the most odvQnlageolJ~ features of
design-build competitions: muhiple cles.iS"
solutions and innovaHons in
materials/ systems.
WHAT TVPE.5 OF
CONTRACTS ARE USED?
The traditional design-build contract for-
mot has been a two-pori, lump sum
OITengemenl. Port one authorizes prelimi-
nary design s.ufftcientto determine the
finol ccst and to. concepluolly describe the
project. Port two completes the design
and aulhoriz~ construction, Mony varia-
tions of this method exist in the morket-
p1oce. The "two' port" clpprooch cen be
8.llponded 10 allow lor incremental release
of additional d!!$ign.
Single-port lump sum contracts ore
most commonly utilized with cost/design
or cost compelition selection methods. In
$Ome instances. however. 0 cost plus fee
or guaranteed maximum price orronge'
ment is used in lieu of 0 lump sum con-
tract. Regardless of the type of design-
build contract chosen, it must be tailored
to the needs af the owner and the project.
SUMMARY'
This document is intended as on introduc-
lion to Ihe concept of Design-Build and
.he benefits it can provide. A more thor-
ough discussion 01 the detoils of imple-
menting a Design-Build project or pro-
gram can be found in DBJA companion
documents entitkd:
'7he Design-Bllifd Process Ufilizing
Campe/ililt'c Sofuclion"
"The Design-Buifd Process UI/fizing
Negotiated Selection"
· "Design-Build Definitions"
Other Potential One-Time Revenues
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Sale of Land
.:. 5+ Acres on Fairmont Parkway
.:. Bay Colony Water Plant Property
.:. 2 - Lots on South Shady Lane (former well/capped)
.:. Strip off Luella Blvd. (undelWay)
.:. Block 1132* & Block 1149 (less 2 lots)
* Has title issues to clear up
.:. ~ Block #1446 @#1O Green
.:. Extra property @ F.S. #4
On Broadway
On McCabe
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Other Properties for Economic Development Proe:ress
.:. Klein Retreat Property on Galveston Bay
.:. 81 Acres in BayPort Industrial District
Ri2:ht-Of- Wav Closures/Frontier L02:istics
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PREPARED ./2004 10:41:36 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 2
------------------- ------.- -------------- -----. ---- -
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REFII VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
--------.---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------
156 / 0000 / LAND, 5TH ST . W FAIRMONT PKWY 1104 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 78230.00
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1985 0/00/0000 .00 _00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 78230.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
159 / 0000 / LAND, NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT 1107 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 9585.01
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1985 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 9585.01
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
160 / 0000 / LAND, CITY HALL 1108 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 78230.00
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1985 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 78230.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
164 / 0000 / LAND, SENS RD @ WEST MAIN STREET 1112 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 30068.34
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1985 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 30068.34
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
166 / 0000 / LAND, ADDITIONAL ON NORTH SIDE, 1114 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 32305.80
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1985 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 32305.80
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
180 / 0000 / LAND, ACQUISITION PURCHASED A PORTION OF "I" ST. 1128 0
47847 60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 5985.00
ACTIVE CITY HALL 5/05/1989 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 5985.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510300
237 / 0000 / LAND, 3RD ST @ WEST A ST, DONATED 1185 0 BAYSHORE NATIONAL BANK
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 00 6500.00
ACTIVE CITY HALL 9/30/1993 0/00/0000 00 00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT 00 00
.
PREPARED ~/2004 10:41:36 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 3
------------------- ----._-- -------------- ------ ---- -
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REF# VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- --- --------------------------
237 LAND, 3RD ST . WEST A ST, DONATED
G N .00 6500.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510100
240 / 0000 / LAND, 17TH ST @ WEST H ST 1188 0 SOVEREIGN TITLE COMPANY
60 60 5~0 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 38184.54
ACTIVE CITY HALL 5/04/1994 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 38184.54
09500001810300 001 09500003510100
244 / 0000 / LAND, MUNICIPAL COURT PARKING LOT '1192 0
60 60 510 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 38546.07
ACTIVE MUNICIPAL COURT 9/30/1995 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 38546.07
09500001810300 001 09500003510200
00011647 / DODO/LAND, FAIRMONT PARK WEST. SECTION FIVE (5) 11647 430724 LA PORTE TAX OFFICE
193592 12/06/2002 00 00 000 N P PURCHASED 240 233 .00 1600.00
ACTIVE NOT IDENTIFIED 12/06/2002 0/00/0000 .00 .00
LAND-ADMIN DEPT .00 .00
G 0242350190017 (HCAD) N .00 1600.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510200
00011648 / 0000 / PROPERTY, BLOCK 1254 LOTS 24 AND 25 11648 430724 LA PORTE TAX OFFICE
193592 12/06/2002 00 00 000 N P PURCHASED 240 233 .00 6300.00
ACTIVE BAY FOREST GOLF COURSE 12/06/2002 0/00/0000 315.00 .00
LAND-ADMIN DEFT .00 .00
G 0242480540024 (HCAD) N .00 6300.00
09500001810300 001 09500003510200
ASSET TYPE LAD NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS DEPRECIABLE: o ASSETS .00 .00
.00 .00
.00 .00
.00
NON-DEPRECIABLE 11 ASSETS .00 325,534.76
315.00 .00
.00 .00
325,534.76
TOTAL 11 ASSETS .00 325,534.76
315.00 .00
00 .00
325,534.76
.
PREPARED ./2004 10:42:27 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
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ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REFII VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
------..------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- - --------------------------
00012080 / 0000 / POLICE DEPT FIRING RANGE-BERM 12080 432891 EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & ENV
196915 3/28/2003 52 52 521 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 32179.00
ACTIVE POLICE STATION 3/24/2003 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-POLICE DEPT C03523 .00 .00
G N .00 32179.00
09500001810200 001 09500003510100
00012080 / 0001 / REMEDIATION OF LEAD -- FLOOD DAMAGE 12080 433216 GTI ENVIRONMENTAL
205313 1/02/2004 52 52 521 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 3168.00
ACTIVE POLICE STATION 1/02/2004 0/00/0000 .00 .00
LAND-POLICE DEPT 040060 .00 .00
G N .00 3168.00
09500001810000 001 09500003510100
00012080 / 0002 / ADDITIONAL TESTING ON BERM 12080 430348 ENVIRON EXPRESS LAB, INC.
206275 2/06/2004 52 52 521 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 2084.00
ACTIVE POLICE STATION 1/21/2004 0/00/0000 .00 .00
LAND-POLICE DEPT 040061 .00 .00
G N .00 2084.00
09500001810200 001 09500003510100
ASSET TYPE LPD NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS: DEPRECIABLE: o ASSETS 00 .00
00 .00
00 .00
.00
NON-DEPRECIABLE 3 ASSETS 00 37,431. 00
00 .00
00 .00
37,431. 00
TOTAL 3 ASSETS 00 37,431.00
00 .00
00 .00
37,431. 00
.
PREPARED ~/2004 10:42:40 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 2
------------------- -------- -------------.. ------- ---- -
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REFII VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- ----- -.. -- ------..- ----------
00009699 / 0000 / WATERSHED CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS 1204 0
9/30/2001 98 92 847 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 217002.19
ACTIVE PLANNING/INSP 9/30/2001 0/00/0000 .00 .00
LAND-PLANNING DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 217002.19
09500001810700 001 09500003510100
ASSET TYPE LPL NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS DEPRECIABLE: o ASSETS 00 .00
00 .00
00 .00
.00
NON-DEPRECIABLE 1 ASSETS 00 217,002_19
00 .00
00 .00
217,002.19
TOTAL 1 ASSETS 00 217,002.19
00 .00
00 .00
217,002.19
.
.
PREPARED ~/2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
2
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD DISPOSAL
DATE DATE
PO NBR METHOD
NEWIUSED PRICE
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:48
ASSET NBR 1 IMPROVEMENT NBR 1
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
55678.51
.00
.00
55678.51
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1131
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
MADISON @ N BROWNELL ST
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
E
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
183 1 0000 1
999
G
09500001810600
39877.33
.00
.00
39877.33
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1135
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
SCHOOL RD @ NORTH P STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
LAND, LOMAX
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
187 1
9600.00
.00
.00
9600.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1137
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
ST @ EAST E STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
JACINTO
LAND, SAN
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
189 1 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
48720.00
.00
.00
48720.00
00
00
00
o
o
( 0
00
/'
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1138
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
STREET @ EAST G STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
SAN JACINTO
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS DEPT
LAND
190 1 0000 1
999
G
09500001810600
N
09500003510300
55680.00
.00
.00
55680.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0100/0000
1139
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
WEST POLK STREET @ NORTH IDAHO STREET
80 80 552 N P
NOT IDENTIFIED
LAND
OEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
191 / 0000 1
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
30225.42
.00
.00
30225.42
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1140
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
BIRCH @ DRIFTWOOD
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
192 / 0000 1
999
G
09500001810600
319018.60
.00
.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1141
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
P ST
N P
CENTER
001
SCHOOL RD @ NORTH
80 80 552
REC & FITNESS
LOMAX
DEPT
LAND,
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
1 0000 /
193
999
.
.
PREPARED ./2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
3
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD DISPOSAL
DATE DATE
PO NBR METHOD
NEW/USED PRICE
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
10:42:48
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
--...-----...-..---
SCHOOL RD . NORTH P ST
/
NBR
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
LOMAX
LAND
193
319018.60
36616.95
.00
.00
36616.95
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510200
1143
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
ST . EAST B ST
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
S NUGENT
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
G
09500001810600
195 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
31263.82
.00
.00
31263.82
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1146
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
AVE @ GRAND VIEW AVE
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
LAND, NORTH CEDAR
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
198 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
7734.25
.00
.00
7734.25
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1151
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
LAND, OAKMONT AT CEDARMONT
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
203 / 0000 /
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
10440.00
.00
.00
10440.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1153
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
2300 BLOCK DUANE
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
205 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
26400.00
.00
.00
26400.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1154
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
552 N P
FITNESS CENTER
001
TOM BROWN PARK
80 80
REC &
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
206 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
148870.03
.00
.00
148870.03
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1155
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
FIRE STATION, 10400 P STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
PARK AND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
LAND
207 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
o
00
N
09500003510200
1156
800 BLOCK OF SEVENTH STREET
LAND
208 / 0000 /
.
.
PREPARED4IIIt9/2004
PROGRAM FAI00LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
4
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTO DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION.
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
-
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED.
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42.48
/
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
13920.00
.00
.00
13920.00
00
00
00
o
o
0/00/0000
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
800 BLOCK OF SEVENTH STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
208
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
73235.50
.00
.00
73235.50
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1159
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
SIXTH AT P STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
LAND,
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
211 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
33000.00
.00
.00
33000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1160
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
PARK
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
PETE GILLIAM
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
212 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
29280.00
.00
.00
29280.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1161
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
SIDE CIVIC CENTER
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
NORTH
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS DEPT
LAND
213 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
8000.00
.00
.00
8000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1162
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
SIDE CIVIC CENTER
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
NORTH
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
214 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
21000.00
.00
.00
21000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1163
AND EAST H STREET
N P PURCHASED
CENTER 9/30/1985
PFEIFFER PARK, VIRGINIA
80 80 552
REC & FITNESS
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
215 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
12000.00
.00
.00
12000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
1164
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
N
001
SYLVAN BEACH PARK - DEPOT
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
216 / 0000 /
999
G
.
.
PREPARED ~/2004
PROGRAM FAI00LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
5
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REFII
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:48
/
NBR
NUMBER
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL
ASSET ACCOUNT
DEPOT
001
PARK
SYLVAN BEACH
216 LAND
09500001810600
22620.00
.00
.00
22620.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
09500003510300
1165
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
600 BLOCK OF FIFTH STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEP'l'
217 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
6500.00
.00
.00
6500.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1166
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
PARK
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
MINI BIKE
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
218 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
26638.05
.00
.00
26638.05
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1167
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
LAND, PARK AND FIRE STATION, 10400 P STREET
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
DEPT
219 / 0000 /
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
999
G
09500001810600
31472.00
.00
.00
31472.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
1168
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
JACINTO CIVIC CENTER
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
SAN
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS DEPT
LAND
220 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510300
361320.47
.00
.00
361320.47
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1169
PURCHASED
2/26/1979
LITTLE CEDAR BAYOU PARK
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS DEPT
221 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510200
159509.30
.00
.00
159509.30
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1170
PURCHASED
5/17/1987
001
NORTHWEST PARK
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
LAND
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
222 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
60940.00
00
o
o
o
00
N
09500003510200
1172
LOT 7-46 & 17-27
N P PURCHASED
BLOCK 1158
80 80 552
LAND
REC CENTER
224 / 0000 /
.
.
PREPARED ./2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
6
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:48
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR /
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
.00
.00
60940.00
00
00
0/00/0000
3/31/1990
N
09500003510300
1158 LOT 7-46 & 17-27
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
BLOCK
LAND
REC CENTER,
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
224
999
G
09500001810600
18340.00
.00
.00
18340.00
00
00
00
DONATED
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
1179
PURCHASED
7/19/1992
AREA
P
FAIRMONT PARK POOL
80 80 552 N
FAIRMONT PARK
ACQUISITION
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
231 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
5000.00
.00
.00
5000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
N
09500003510100
1181
PURCHASED
6/18/1992
001
TOM BASS PARK
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
ACQUISITION
LAND
233 / 0000 /
0/00/0000
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
999
G
09500001810600
N HINSON/D WARDEN/COMWEAL
00 32581.15
00 .00
00 .00
32581.15
o
o
00
N
09500003510100
1183
PURCHASED
10/15/1991
001
AUCTION BARN
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
ACQUISITION
LAND
/ 0000 /
235
71728
o
0/00/0000
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510100
71032.29
.00
.00
71032.29
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1184
PURCHASED
9/30/1992
P
001
FAIRMONT PARK
80 80 552 N
FAIRMONT PARK
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
236 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510200
84000.00
.00
.00
84000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1186
PURCHASED
6/11/1979
001
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
GLEN MEADOWS
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
238 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510100
10000.00
.00
.00
10000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
1189
PURCHASED
9/30/1994
N
09500003510100
N P
CENTER
BROOKGLEN REC CENTER
80 80 552
REC & FITNESS
001
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS DEPT
241 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
.
.
PREPARED ./2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
7
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REFII
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:48
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR /
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
61841. 26
.00
.00
61841.26
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1193
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
001
245 / 0000 / LOMAX PARKING LOT
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
999
G
09500001810600
00
N
09500003510200
675000.00
.00
.00
675000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1196
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
SEABREEZE PARK
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
0000 /
999
G
09500001810600
248 /
00
N
09500003510100
o
o
1197
001
BROOKGLEN PARK
00000328 / 0000 /
75400.00
.00
.00
75400.00
00
00
00
o
0/00/0000
PURCHASED
9/30/1996
00 00 000 N P
BROOKGLEN CIVIC CENTER
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS
o
240
GEN722
00
N
09500003510100
1198
PURCHASED
9/30/1997
001
DEMO)
00 00 000
SEABREEZE
LAND
G
09500001810600
00000656 / 0000 / SEABREEZE
33734.00
.00
.00
33734.00
00
00
00
240
0/00/0000
p
N
PARK
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND- PARKS
o
o
GEN792
00
N
09500003510200
1201
PURCHASED
9/30/1999
001
PARK WEST LA PORTE
98 92 792 N
PARKS DEPT
G
09500001810600
00007361 / 0000 / LAND ACQUISITION
9/30/1999
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
443106.72
.00
.00
443106.72
00
00
00
o
0/00/0000
p
o
o
00
N
09500003510100
1202
PURCHASED
10/27/2000
001
5TH STREET
80 80 552 N
NOT IDENTIFIED
408 NORTH
LAND
G
09500001810600
00009415 / 0000 /
21050.65
.00
.00
21050.65
00
00
00
o
0/00/0000
p
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
27665.00
.00
.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510100
10626
PURCHASED
1/10/2002
001
PORTE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
80 80 552 N P
REC & FITNESS CENTER
LA
G
09500001810600
/ 0000 / LAND
1/10/2002
ACTIVE
LAND-PARKS DEPT
00010626
.
PREPARED ~/2004 10:42:48 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 8
------------------- -------- ----.--------- -----. ---- -
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REF# VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------
00010626 LAND, LA PORTE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
G U .00 27665.00
09500001810600 001 09500003510100
00010726 / 0000 / LCBP, LAND FY 88-89 1171 0
80 80 552 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 2907.50
ACTIVE NOT IDENTIFIED 9/30/1989 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-PARKS DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 2907.50
09500001810600 001 09500003510100
00010746 / 0000 / LAND ACQUISITION, TOM BASS PARK (PRORATED TAXES) 1180 0
80 81 551 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 43.59
ACTIVE NOT IDENTIFIED 8/31/1992 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND- PARKS DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 43.59
09500001810600 001 09500003510100
00010759 / 0000 / LAND ACQUISITION, PRORATE TAXES FOR FAIRMONT PARK 1182 0 CARL S SMITH/LA PORTE ISO
79736 80 81 551 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 753.11
ACTIVE FAIRMONT PARK 8/21/1992 9/30/2002 .00 .00
999 LAND-PARKS DEPT UNDER $5,000 MINIMUM .00 .00
G N .00 753.11
09500001810600 001 09500003510100
00010774 / 0000 / SEABREEZE PARK 1194 0
80 80 552 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 3505.67
ACTIVE NOT IDENTIFIED 9/30/1995 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-PARKS DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 3505.67
09500001810600 001 09500003510100
ASSET TYPE LPR NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS DEPRECIABLE: o ASSETS 00 .00
00 .00
00 .00
.00
NON-DEPRECIABLE 44 ASSETS 00 3,245,521.17
00 .00
00 .00
3,245,521.17
TOTAL 44 ASSETS 00 3,245,521.17
00 .00
00 .00
3,245,521.17
.
.
PREPARED~9/2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
2
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REFit
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:53
--------------
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR /
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
144028.00
.00
.00
144028.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1173
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE CENTER
70 70 530 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
225 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
910.00
.00
.00
.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
MINIMUM
00
9/30/2002
UNDER $5,000
00
N
09500003510300
1174
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
P
001
AT SPENCER
70 70 530 N
NOT IDENTIFIED
001
SENS ROAD
DEPT
DISPOSED
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
226 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
2000.00
.00
.00
.00
00
00
00
o
N
09500003510300
o
o
9/30/2002
UNDER $5,000 MINIMUM
00
1175
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
P
FOURTH STREET
70 84 533 N
NOT IDENTIFIED
WATER TOWER
DEPT
DISPOSED
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
227 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
N
09500003510300
2369657.97
.00
.00
2369657.97
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1176
PURCHASED
7/24/1989
001
70 72 532 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
LANDFILL
DEPT
NEW
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
228 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
5811. 46
.00
.00
5811.46
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510200
PRORATED TAXES FOR LAND FILL PUR 1177
70 70 530 N P PURCHASED
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 1/26/1990
001
LAND ACQUISITION
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
/ 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
229
54555
9760.06
.00
.00
9760.06
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
LAND FIL 1178
PURCHASED
1/26/1990
001
PRORATED TAXES, FOR THE
70 70 530 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
ACQUISITION
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
/ 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
230
54519
00
N
09500003510300
41245.93
.00
.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1190
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
N P
BUILDING
001
70 71 531
PUBLIC WORKS
PAVE M STREET
DEPT
242 / 0000 /
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
999
.
.
PREPARED ./2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
3
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTC DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:42:53
/
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
M STREET
PAVE
242
41245.93
00
N
09500003510200
G
09500001810500
180159.50
.00
.00
180159.50
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1191
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
N P
BUILDING
001
ROW ACQUISITION
70 70 530
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT
243 / 0000 / SH 146
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
999
G
09500001810500
00
N
09500003510200
o
o
GEN861
10649
PURCHASED
9/30/2002
001
LAND. LANDFILL PERMIT MODIFICATION
00 00 000 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
00010649 / 0000 /
9742.48
.00
.00
9742.48
00
00
00
o
0/00/0000
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
910.00
.00
.00
910.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510100
1174
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
AT SPENCER
70 70 530 N P
MISC LAND PURCHASED
001
SENS ROAD
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
G
09500001810500
00010728 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
2000.00
.00
.00
2000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510100
1175
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
P
FOURTH STREET
70 84 533 N
NOT IDENTIFIED
WATER TOWER
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
00010730 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
ASSETS
o
N
09500003510100
DEPRECIABLE
001
NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS
ASSET TYPE LPW
40
00
00
40
2.763.315
00
00
00
9 ASSETS
NON-DEPRECIABLE
2.763.315
2.763.315.40
.00
.00
2,763.315.40
00
00
00
9 ASSETS
TOTAL
.
.
PREPARED~9/2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
2
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
-
TAG/REFII
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/USED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:43:25
/
-----------
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
144028.00
.00
.00
144028.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1173
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
SERVICE CENTER
70 70 530 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
225 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
00
N
09500003510300
2369657.97
.00
.00
2369657.97
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1176
PURCHASED
7/24/1989
001
70 72 532 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
001
LANDFILL
DEPT
LAND. NEW
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
228 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
5811.46
.00
.00
5811.46
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510200
PRORATED TAXES FOR LAND FILL PUR 1177
70 70 530 N P PURCHASED
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 1/26/1990
LAND ACQUISITION
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
/ 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
229
54555
9760.06
.00
.00
9760.06
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510300
LAND FIL 1178
PURCHASED
1/26/1990
001
PRORATED TAXES. FOR THE
70 70 530 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
ACQUISITION
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
/ 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
230
54519
00
N
09500003510300
41245.93
.00
.00
41245.93
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1190
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
001
70 71 531 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
PAVE M STREET
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
242 / 0000 /
999
G
09500001810500
00
N
09500003510200
180159.50
.00
.00
180159.50
00
00
00
o
o
o
0/00/0000
1191
PURCHASED
9/30/1995
001
ROW ACQUISITION
70 70 530 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
DEPT
243 / 0000 / SH 146
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
999
G
09500001810500
00
N
09500003510200
9742.48
.00
00
00
00
00
o
o
o
GEN861
0/00/0000
10649
PURCHASED
9/30/2002
001
LANDFILL PERMIT MODIFICATION
00 00 000 N P
PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
DEPT
LAND
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
00010649 / 0000 /
.
.
PREPARED ~9/2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
3
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
DISPOSAL
DATE
METHOD
PRICE
ACCOUNT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD
DATE
PO NBR
NEW/uSED
INVESTMENT
CALC
TYPE
DEPR
CODE
10:43:25
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED:
COST CENTER
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
1
ASSET NBR 1 IMPROVEMENT NBR
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER
ASSET ACCOUNT
LANDFILL PERMIT MODIFICATION
LAND
00010649
G
09500001810500
9742.48
910.00
.00
.00
910.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
010010000
N
09500003510100
1174
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
001
AT SPENCER
70 70 530 N P
MISC LAND PURCHASED
001
SENS ROAD
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
00010728 1 0000 1
999
G
09500001810500
2000.00
.00
.00
2000.00
00
00
00
o
o
o
00
0/00/0000
N
09500003510100
1175
PURCHASED
9/30/1985
P
FOURTH STREET
70 84 533 N
NOT IDENTIFIED
WATER TOWER
DEPT
ACTIVE
LAND-PUBLIC WORKS
LAND
00010730 1 0000 1
999
G
09500001810500
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
o ASSETS
N
09500003510100
DEPRECIABLE
001
NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS
ASSET TYPE LPW
2,763,315.40
.00
.00
2,763,315.40
00
00
00
9 ASSETS
NON-DEPRECIABLE
2,763,315.40
.00
.00
2.763,315.40
00
00
00
ASSETS
9
TOTAL
.
PREPARED ~/2004 10:41:44 ASSET REGISTER .
PROGRAM FA100LTYP BY ASSET TYPE
CITY OF LA PORTE PAGE 2
------------------- -------- - -------------- -----. ---- -
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT NBR / DESCRIPTION TAG/REFII VENDOR NBR VENDOR NAME
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE ASSIGNED: DEPR CALC ACQUISITION: LIFE REM INS COVERAGE PURCHASE COST
MANUFACT STATUS COST CENTER CODE TYPE METHOD DISPOSAL LIFE SALVAGE VALUE CAPITAL COST
COM CODE TYPE LOCATION DATE DATE PROJECT YTD DEPR LTD DEPR
ASSET CLS SERIAL NUMBER DEPR EXP ACCT PO NBR METHOD BOOK VALUE
ASSET ACCOUNT ACCUM DEPR ACCT NEW/USED PRICE
FUNDING SOURCE INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ---- -------- ---------
182 / 0000 / LAND, 19TH ST . TYLER ST 1130 0
50 51 522 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 195196.84
ACTIVE MISC LAND PURCHASED 12/01/1986 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 195196.84
09500001810100 001 09500003510200
239 / 0000 / LAND FOR FIRE STATION 2 1187 0
50 51 522 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 22260.00
ACTIVE FIRE STATION 112 9/30/1993 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 22260.00
09500001810100 001 09500003510200
00001235 / 0000 / LAND ACQUISITION, FIRE STATION 114 1200 0
9/30/1998 98 92 749 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 86734.06
ACTIVE FIRE STATION 114 9/30/1998 0/00/0000 GEN749 .00 .00
LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 86734.06
09500001810100 001 09500003510100
00010634 / DODO/LAND, LAND FOR FIRE STATION 114 10634 0
00 00 000 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 42810.00
ACTIVE FIRE STATION 114 9/30/2002 0/00/0000 GEN776 .00 .00
LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 42810.00
09500001810100 001 09500003510100
00010648 / DODO/LAND, LAND FIRE STATION 112 10648 0
00 00 000 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 216411.85
ACTIVE FIRE STATION 112 9/30/2002 0/00/0000 GEN858 .00 .00
LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 216411.85
09500001810100 001 09500003510100
00011113 / 0000 / LAND FOR FIRE STATION 1 1195 0
50 51 522 N P PURCHASED 0 0 .00 116.00
ACTIVE FIRE STATION 111 9/30/1995 0/00/0000 .00 .00
999 LAND-FIRE DEPT .00 .00
G N .00 116.00
09500001810100 001 09500003510100
ASSET TYPE LFD NON-DISPOSED SUBTOTALS DEPRECIABLE o ASSETS 00 00
00 00
00 00
00
.
.
PREPARED ./2004
PROGRAM FA100LTYP
CITY OF LA PORTE
3
PURCHASE COST
CAPITAL COST
LTD DEPR
BOOK VALUE
PAGE
VENDOR NAME
INS COVERAGE
SALVAGE VALUE
YTD DEPR
VENDOR NBR
LIFE REM
LIFE
PROJECT
ASSET REGISTER
BY ASSET TYPE
-
TAG/REF#
ACQUISITION:
METHOD DISPOSAL
DATE DATE
PO NBR METHOD
NEW/USED PRICE
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
CALC
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNED: DEPR
COST CENTER CODE
LOCATION
DEPR EXP ACCT
ACCUM DEPR ACCT
FUNDING SOURCE
10:41:44
/
NBR
---------
ASSET NBR / IMPROVEMENT
CHECK NBR CHECK DATE
MANUFACT STATUS
COM CODE TYPE
ASSET CLS SERIAL
ASSET ACCOUNT
NUMBER
6 ASSETS
NON-DEPRECIABLE
563,528.75
.00
.00
563,528.75
563,528.75
.00
.00
563,528.75
00
00
00
00
00
00
ASSETS
6
TOTAL
Proposed Hotel DeveloDment at Svlvan Beach Park
.
November 8. 2003
.:. City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager have met with three groups that
have expressed an interest in development of a Hotel at Sylvan Beach.
. Meeks Partnership in a follow up to earlier sharing of information about
La Porte and the Hotel Project.
. Benchmark Corporation (Bert Cabanas), the group that worked on this
project previously.
. Moody National Bank who expressed an interest in this project.
.:. A key issue to resolve is Harris County's (Precinct 2) response and commitment
to such a public/private partnership, taking place at Sylvan Beach. As mentioned
under the TIRZ update, a meeting is scheduled on November 11 to re-kindle this
project.
.
.:. Once Harris County position is resolved an overall strategy dealing with various
issues from updating the market study, updating the Bayfront Master Plan to
selection of a developer and design of the appropriate public/private partnership
will need to be established.
Additional Update
October 2. 2004
.:. Since the previous update we have another group that has expressed interest in
this development.
. Faulkner USA - They have arranged a site visit to two of their properties
ill Austin, TX (both properties are Hilton Hotels).
.:. After the initial meeting with Harris County Precinct 2 staff, a follow-up meeting
with Commissioner Garcia was held. La Porte attendees included then
Councilman Meismer, Debra Feazelle, and John Joems.
.
.
Page 2
.:. Subsequently, Commissioner Garcia's office asked the Harris County
Development office (Mr. David Turkel) to review the proposed concept of a
hotel/conference center.
.:. Although we have not seen the report, Mr. Turkel, on another visit, indicated that
he was not recommending any Harris County participation. We advised him and
Commissioner Garcia's office that we weren't seeking any Harris County
funding_ In fact, we looked at it as a revenue enhancement. We also clarified that
the concept was for hotel/conference center vs. convention center.
.:. The City Manager's Office is planning another visit with Harris County to
hopefully review the report with them and provide further clarification.
.:. We have attached the Agenda Summary from the purchase of the Klein Retreat
property. The purpose is for economic development related to furthering the
Bayfront Master Plan. The exact usage has not been determined at this time.
.
.
.
.
.
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: March 22.2004
Appropriation
Requested By: .John .Joprnll
Source of Funds: Community Investment
Department: !>\dministntign
Account Number: 036-6061-565-8031
Report:
Amount Budgeted:
Resolution:
Ordinance:
x
Exhibits: Ordinance 2004-
Amount Requested: $550,00000
Exhibits: Excerpts from 2000-2020 Compo Plan Update
Budgeted Item: y~~ NO
Exhibits: F:xcf'rpt from 1991 Ra>,fr~nt MlI!ltpr Plan
Exhibits: Excerpts from Visions '89. 1984 Compo Plan Vol. I and 1984 Compo Plan Vol. III
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Several of the City's formal documents (1984 Comprehensive Plan, Visions '89, Bayfront Master Plan and
Comprehensive Plan Update) refer to economic development/redevelopment opportunities associated with the City's
Bayfront areas and Galveston Bay.
The City's 1984 Comprehensive Plan noted that the sense of La Porte as a Bayfront community was not prevalent
and that Galveston Bay as a great economic asset to La Porte was vastly underutilized.
Similarly, the public input for the City's Comprehensive Plan Update (2000-2020) provided numerous waterfront
issues that were utilized in formulating goals and objectives:
Waterfront
Bay Area hotels and resort type restaurants
Bayfront Area
Redevelop Beach
Develop Waterfront
High-rise condos with waterfront view
Also, Council interviews from this Comprehensive Plan Update placed the utilization andlor redevelopment along
the bay front as a future priority.
Specific objectives/action items recommended in these documents include the following:
o Assisting in Land Assembly - 1984 Comprehensive Plan
o Acquire available vacant bay front property for future develDpment - Visions '89
o Promote private development of La Porte's bay front properties - Visions '89
o Identify opportunities for the general growth of new development to make the Sylvan Beach area a vital
activity zone for La Porte - Bayfront Master Plan
o Continue to pursue an array of potential waterfront development projects (e.g., Sylvan Beach improvement,
high-rise condos, restaurants, hotel and conference center, marina, implementation of Bay front Master
Plan, outdoor theater center and other tourism attractions), ..... - Comprehensive Plan Update 2000-2020
The acquisition of the Klein retreat property from Neighborhood Centers, Inc., will enable the City to pursue
economic' development/redevelopment opportunities associated with the Bayfront Area and Galveston Bay in
accordance with the City's formal planning documents.
.
JI~j~i,i;~I,
City of La Porte
City Council Retreat
October 2, 2004
Sick Time Buy-Back
Program
.
.' . )1~i:!:i!11!II!W:!.!~\i' Ln:
Discussion Overview
. Discuss current liability:
- FYE 2003 = $ 2,947,586
- Projected FYE 2004 = $ 3,075,793
. Benefit to the City
. Benefit to Employees
. Participation
. Options
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Maximum Saving to City
$ 19,996
$ 19,467
$ 16,986
$ 15,036
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. Current dollars vs. future dollars
. Reduce Liability (All funds)
. Current Budget. $178,878
. YTD - $237,917
. FY 2003 actual. $123,833
. FY 2002 actual. $182,576
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. 51 eligible to retire now (20+ years of service)
. 17 Civil Service
- Payout 720 bours - Approximately $353,005
. 34 Non-Civil Service
- Payout 480 hours - Approximately $383,860
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. Estimated cost 2nd week - $72,823
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City of La Porte, Texas
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
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1. Operating Budget Policies
Balanced budget
Cost Recovery
Borrowing for operating expenditures (expenses)
Perfonnance evaluation
Budgetary controls
Basis of Budgeting
Self-supporting enterprises
Service planning
Contingencies
GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
2. Revenue Policies
Revenue structure
Revenue collection
Sources of services financing
Tax base capacity
User fees
Cost of service
Policy and market considerations
Bi-annual review
Non-resident charges
Water and sewer rates
. Internal service fees
Donated revenues
Administrative transfers
3. Reserve Policies
General Fund
Other Operating funds
Debt service fund
4. Debt Policies
General obligation bonds or certificates of obligations
Revenue supported bonds
Debt management
Bond tenn
Debt limits
Structure
Refundings
5. Capital Budget Policies
Capital improvement program
Operated budget impacts
Repair and replacement
Financing
6. Accounting Policies
Accounting standards
Internal control
. Annual audit
External reporting
GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award
7. Investment Policies
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The City of La Porte Financial Management Policies provides a basic framework for the overall fiscal
management ofthe City. The policies represent a foundation to address changing circumstances and conditions,
and assist in the decision making process. The financial policies represent guidelines for evaluating both current
activities and proposals for future programs.
The Financial Management Policies reflect long-standing principles and practices, which have enabled the City
to maintain its financial stability. It is intended that the policies be reviewed annually so that the guidelines
represent a realistic, current framework for public policy decisions. Policy statements are included for the
following areas:
Operating Budget Policies
Revenue Policies
Reserve Policies
Debt Policies
Capital Budget Policies
Accounting Policies
Investment Policies
In addition to the policies listed above, the City has or is implementing the following Recommended
Practices established by the Government Finance Officers Association.
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"Best Management Practices" Financial Policies In compliance? on
Pal!e
l. Develop a policy to guide the creation, maintenance, and use of Currently Developing 10-9
resources for financial stabilization purposes.
2. Adopt a policy to identify the manner in which fees and charges
are set and the extent to which they cover the cost of the service Yes 10-7
provided.
3. Adopt a policy to guide the issuance and management of debt. Yes 10-9
4. Adopt a policy on the maximum amount of debt and debt service Yes 10-10
that should be outstanding at anyone time.
5. Adopt a policy limiting the use of one-time revenues for ongoing
expenditures.
6. Identify major revenue sources considered unpredictable and
define how these resources may be used.
7. Develop a policy that defines a balanced operating budget,
encourage commitment to a balanced budget under nonnal Yes 10-5
circumstances, and provide for disclosure when a deviation from a
balanced operatimz bud2et is planned or when it occurs.
8. Adopt a policy that encourages a diversity of revenue sources. Yes 10-6
9. Develop a policy to guide the financial actions to be undertaken in
the event of emergencies, natural disasters, or other unexpected Currently Developing 10-6
events.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. OPERATING BUDGET POLICIES
The objectives of the operating budget policies are to maintain adequate service levels at reasonable costs by
following sound fmancial management practices.
Balanced budeet
The eperatillg Inuiget shaH be balaaeea. Fer eaah fulld, eRgeiRg eosts shall Rot ex.aeed ongeillg reveRues
plus ll"IailaI:Jle v:erking eapital halB.flaes iR aeeer.eanee with the Reserve Foliaies listed ill Seetien 3.
The city shall annually adopt a balanced budget where revenues are equal to, or exceed, operating
expenditures. Any increase in expenses, decrease in revenues, or combination of the two that would
result in a budget imbalance will require budget revision, rather than spending unappropriated surpluses
or designate reserves to support ongoing operations. Any year end operating surpluses will revert to
unappropriated balances for use in maintaining reserve levels set by policy and the balance will be
availaple for capital projects and/or "one-time only" General Fund expenditures. Status: The City is
currently taking steps to bring the budget back into balance.
Cost Recoverv
Government Budgets are under constant pressure to st.ay within limits. This forces local government to
seek ways to lower costs associated with delivering services. The City of La Porte is very proactive in its
drive to identify methods for reducing and/or recovering costs. The City staffperfomls internal reviews
of operations to define those services or products in which an element of cost recovery can be
implemented, and at what level: full cost recovery, partial cost recovery or no cost recovery. The City
has defined four major elements of cost recovery, which include reducing costs, increasing returns,
researching altel11ative service providers and seeking alternative funding sources.
When evaluating a reduction in costs, the City will consider downsizing (staff reduction), operating
efficiencies, outsourcing and in-kind services as possible alternatives.
When implementing cost recovery by way of increasing returns, the City will focus on user fees, fee
increases, increasing markets, new products and advertising.
Alternative service providers include, but are not limited to, privatization, nonprofit spin-olIs and
volunteers.
Alternative funding sources include foundations, grants, dedicated taxes (hotel/motel tax), corporate
underwriting and sponsorships
Annually, as part of the budget/planning process, each department will report their achievements in
the area of cost recovery to management and to the City Council. Status: The City is currently
implementing a cost recO\'ery plan.
Borrowine for oDeratine: eXDenditures (exDenses)
The City shall not use debt or bond financing to fund current operating expenditures (expenses). Sta tus:
In compliance.
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Performance evaluation
Perfonnance measurement and productivity indicators shall be integrated into the annual budgeting
process. All departments shall be reviewed annually by the City Manager for such perfonnance criteria
as program initiatives, compliance with policy direction, program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Status: The City is working with all departments to develop and enhance performnnce
measurements.
Bude:etarv controls
The City shall maintain a budgetary control system to ensure adherence to the adopted budget and
associated appropriations. Regular reports shall be provided comparing actual revenues and
expenditures (expenses) to budgeted amounts.
The legal level for expenditure (expense) budget control is the Fund level. Each Department Director is
responsible for the budget in their respective depal1ments. The Directors are given latitude to transfer
budget funds within their departments, with the exception ofthe personal services category. Transfers
affecting the personal services category or outside of the department require the approval of the City
Manager. Additions to the budget that are not countered by a reduction elsewhere require amendment of
the budget by City Council. Article IV of the City's Charte.r governs the preparation and submission of
the budget and. the Schedules and Attachments in this budget meet or exceed its requirements.
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The amendment of a Departmental budget. which affects the total budget, requires approval by City
Council. The City budgets a contingency amount in our operating funds. These contingency amounts
are available to be used by the Ci ty Manager for any emergency, un foreseen expense or opportuni ty that
might arise. fn past years, the contingency has been used to purchase property and for hurricane
preparedness. Status: In compliance.
Basis of Bude:etin2
Our budget process is based on a working capital approach and budgets are adopted on a basis consistent
with generally accepted accounting plincipals. Working capital is defined as the amount by which total
current assets exceed total current liabilities. It is used to balance the budget as long as it does not have a
negative impact on that particular fund. Annual appropriated budgets are adopted for the general and
debt service funds. A II annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end. Project length financial plans are
adopted for all capital projects funds.
Encumbrances represent commitments related to unperfonned contract.. for goods or services and lapse
at year end. However, encumbrances generally are reappropriated as part of the following year's budget.
Prior to September 1, the City Manager submits to the City Council a proposed operating budget for the
fiscal year commencing on the following October 1. The operating budget includes proposed
expenditures and the means of financing them. A public hearing is conducted to obtain taxpayer
comments. Prior to September 30, the budget is legally enacted through passage of an ordinance by the
City Council.
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The City Manager must approve changes within a department, which is the legal level of control. City
Council approves changes between depaltments as well as amends the budget during the year as may be
required. The legal level for expenditure (expense) budget control is the Fund level. Each Department
Director is responsible for the budget in their respective departments. Formal budgetary integration is
employed as a management control device during the year for the General Fund and Enterprise Funds.
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Formal budgetary integration is not employed for the Debt Service and Capital Projects Funds because
effective budgetary control is alternatively achieved through bond indenture provisions and legally
binding constmction contracts, respectively. Status: In compliance.
Self-suDDortine enterDrises
All enterprise activities of the City shall be self-supporting to the greatest extent possible. These
activities include, but are not limited to, Water and Sewer Utility Service, Sylvan Beach Pavilion,
Airport, La Porte Area Water Authority, and the Golf Course. Status:
Service Dlannine
All departments shall share in the responsibility of meeting policy goals and ensuring long-term financial
viability. Future service plans and program initiatives shall be developed reflecting policy directives,
projected resources and future service requirements. Status: In compliance.
Contineencies
The City shall budget a contingency in each of its operating and capital improvement funds. The
contingency amount shall be used at the discretion of the City Manager for items that were unexpected
or unforeseen during the formal budget process. Funding shall be targeted at one (1) percent of the
City's operating expenditures.
The City will have in place a budget contingency plan that addresses financial conditions which could
result in a net shortfall of resources as compared to requirements. The plan will identi fy various phases
to address the severity of possible budget shortfalls and outline the actions to be taken in such a situation.
Status: The City is currently developing a Budget Contingency Plan.
GFOA Distineuished Budeet Presentation A ward
The City shall annually submit necessary documentation to obtain the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award as awarded by the Governmental Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
Status: The City has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the
thirteenth consecuti.\'e year.
2. REVENUE POLICIES
The objective of the revenue policies is to ensure that funding for public programs is derived from a fair,
equitable and adequate resource base, while minimizing tax differential burdens.
Revenue structure
Tn the City of La Porte's fiscal system, the monitoring and control of revenues is a primary concem. The
City shall attempt to e9tam maintain a diversified and stable revenue system to shelter programs from
short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source. Potential revenue sources will be evaluated and, if
feasible, initiated. To accomplish this, revenues are monitored on a continuous basis to insure that
receipts from each revenue source are at maximum levels. An understanding of the economic and legal
factors which directly and indirectly affect the level of revenue collections is an important part of the
City's revenue policy. Status: In compliance.
Revenue collection
The City shall follow an aggressive, but humane, policy of collecting revenues.
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The City will, after having considered all possible cost reduction alternatives, explore the possibility of
obtaining new or expanded revenue sources as a way to help insure a balanced budget.
Cost recovery revenue sources will be analyzed on an annual basis' and modified as necessary to insure
that revenue collections reflect the cost ofproviding associated City services. Status: In compliance.
Sources of services financine:
Services which have a city-wide benefit shall be financed with revenue sources, which are generated
from a broad base, such as property and other taxes. Services where the customer determines the use
shall be financed with user fees, charges and assessments directly related to the level of service provided.
Status: In compliance.
Tax base caoacitv
The objective ofthe City is to ensure that local general tax resources are not increased faster than the tax
base capacity of the community. The City will attempt to maintain a stable tax base. The local tax.ing
effOlt of other ci ties as weB as the demand and need for Local public services will be major
considerations in detemlining tax rate. Status: In compliance.
User fees
The City shall maximize the utilization of user charges in lieu of general revenue sources for services
that can be individually identified and where costs are directly related to the level of service.
Cost of service - The City shan establish user charges and fees at a level which reflects the costs of
providing the service, to the extent legally allowable. Operating, direct, indirect and capital costs
shall be considered in the charges. Fun cost charges shall be imposed unless it is determined that
policy and market factors require lower fees. 1'..8 eKlHRple ef this type ef &8 eKGet>tioR is the
resideatial . se1idwaste serviee, \v.Jtie8 will Be fHREleEl equally with user fees &REI preperty taK
f_~ues. ..Status: Tn co~pliance.
Policy and market considerations - The City shall also consider policy objectives and market rates
and charges levied by other public and private organizations for similar services when fees and
charges are established. Status: In compliance.
Bi-annual review - The City Manager shall direct a bi-annual review of fees and charges for
services and will make appropriate modifications to ensure that charges grow at a rate which keeps
pace with the cost of efficiently providing the service and to assure that one group of users are not
subsidized by the general populace. Status: In compliance.
Non-resident charges - Where practical, user fees and other appropriate charges shall be levied for
activities or facilities in which non-residents participate in order to relieve the burden on City
residents. Non-resident fees shall be structured at market levels so that resident users are subsidized
to the greatest extent possible. Status: In compliance.
Water and sewer rates - User charge fees for water and sewer shall be sufficient to finance all
operating, capital and debt service costs for these utilities. Rates will be set such that these
enterprise funds are never in a cash deficit position during the year. Additionally, where feasible,
rates will be established where each portion of the service will cover the cost of the service provided.
Status: The City is currently developing a ten-year model to evaluate water and sewer rates.
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Internal service fees - When interdepartmental charges are used to finance internal enterprise
functions, charges shall reflect full costs, including all indirect expenses. Status: In complinnce.
Donated revenues - All private money donated or contributed to the City for operations,
maintenance, purchase of equipment, supplies, land or capital facilities shall be subject to current
budget policies. The donated or contributed funds shall be deposited as miscellaneous revenues into
the appropriate fund and the expenditure (expense) shall be budgeted (through a formal budget
amendment, if required). Status: In compliance.
Percentage o..f Cost Recovery - The extent to which the total cost of service should be recovered
through fees depends upon the following factors:
The nature of the facilities, infrastructure or services. Tn the case of fees for facilities,
infrastructure and proprietary services, total cost recovery may be walTanted. In the case of
governmental services, it may be appropriate for a substantial pOltion of the cost of such
services to be bome by the City's taxpayers, rather than the individual users of such services.
Proprietary services are those which are provided for the bene'fit and enjoyment ofthe residenlc;
of the City, such as parks and recreation services. Governmental services are those which are
provided by the City for the public good such as regulating land use, maintaining streets, and
providing police and fire protection. Status: In compliance.
Administrative Transfers
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The City shall recover from selected enterprise operations an administrative fee. The fee shall be
considered a payment for certain administrative functions (oversight management, accounting, human
resource assistance, etc) and for payments in-lieu of taxes (i.e. if the operation was operated by someone
other than the City, the City would receive property tax. revenues).
General & Admillistrative Trallsfers - A transfer to cover the direct and indirect costs associated
with administrative support. For the Utility Fund, the transfer is allocated at a rate of 5 percent of
total expenses. Status: In compliance.
Flat Fee Transfers - Transfers from the Utility and La Porte Area Water Authority Funds to the
General Fund will be determined by City management during the budget process and shall not
exceed an overhead allocation where administrative fees are distributed to all City divisions based
on their share of non-capital expenditures (expenses) as compared to all City non-capital
expenditures (expenses). Status: In compliance.
Transfer from Golf Course Fund - An administrative transfer from the Golf Course Fund to the
General Fund shall be based on 10% of its estimated ending working capital balance, as long as it's
the transfer does not cause its working capital balance to fall below its targeted reserve balance as
established in Section 3. Status: In compliance.
TIVlIISfer /"6'" Cs",,,,ereilll SslidnvlSte P,lIUJ UpeR saeeessful privatizatieR ef the 00mmeraial
selidwaste eperatieR, the Cemmereiat SeliEl.....aste FaBEl will be ElisselveEl by an administfatiye
transfer te the GeBefElI FaRe. These tFaBsfem will eeear ever a multi year pened te miBimize the
impaet eR e8geiBg GeRsral F\HlEl reveRHes.
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3. RESERVE POLICIES
The objectives of the reserve policies is not to hold resources solely as a source of interest revenue, but rather
to provide adequate resources for cash flow and contingency purposes, while maintaining reasonable tax
rates and charges for services. In addition, the City's proximity to the Gulf Coast provides the very real
possibility of a damaging tropical storm or hurricane.
General Fund
The City shall strive to maintajn a targeted working capital balance of90 to 1.20 days of operating capital
in the General. Fund to meet unanticipated contingencies and fluctuations in revenue. The number of
days of working capital shall be calculated by taking the budgeted expenditures (expenses) for the fund
(including capital outlay), dividing by 365 days and multiplied by 60 days for the lower limit and 90
days for the upper limit. J.n conjunction with the annual audit, if the working capital balance exceeds
120 days of budgeted operating expenditures; the excess may be reallocated by designating it for future
capital use. Staff develops a General Fund rate model, which is a rolling ten-year average multi-year
financing plan that is used to forecast year- end balances. By compiling all projected resources, General
Fund disbursements, general capital needs and operating transfers, staft'develops a rate model. If the rate
model indicates an impending deficit, contingency plans are developed. to reI ieve those deficits such that
current levels of excellent customer service may be delivered without intelTuption to La Porte citizens.
Status: In compliance.
Other ODeratine Funds
The City shall strive to maintain a targeted working capital balance of 9Q t9 12Q 60 to 90 days of
operating capital in its al./ other operating funds. The al:lmger af days af 'lIarkiag elli9ital sftall be
eale1:l1ated by takiag the bl!dgeted eKpeRElialFes (expenses) for the mne (iaell:ldiag Glli9ital eutla-y),
ElividiRg BY 3€i5 l!ays aad ml:lltiplied by €i0 d&ys fer the lewer limit aad 90 days fer the upper limit.
Status:
Debt Service Funds
The Debt Service Fund will strive to maintain a targeted working capital balance of 60 days of service
requirements. Any excesses over this amount will be used over a sufficient length of time as to provide a
minimum impact on the City's Interest and Sinking portion of the tax rate. Status: In compliance.
Rate Stabilization Reserves
The City will maintain a prudent level of financial resources to protect against reducing service levels or
raising taxes and fees because oftemporalY revenue shortfalls. This will be accomplished through the
establishment of rate stabilization reserves, which will be targeted at a level of X% of operating
expenditures. If a working capital reserve exceeds the target, the excess is designated as either a rate
stabilization reserve or transferred to the capital projects fund, to be reallocated as deemed necessary
during the budget process. Tn the event of weather-induced excesses, the funds may be used for either
necessary capital projects (to reduce inculTing debt for capital improvements) or placed in the rate
stabilization fund to mitigate weather-induced shortfalls. Reserve and rate stabilization balances are
analyzed annually to identify funding progress. Where reserves or rate stabilization balances exceed
projections, the excess is analyzed to determine if it needs to be reallocated or funding plans are
deve.loped within the 10 year rate model for reserve or rate stabilization balances that do not meet
projections. Status: The City is currently developing rate stabilization reserves in the Utility Fund.
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4. DEBT POLICIES
The objectives ofthe debt management policies is to maintain the City's ability to incur present and future
debt at minimal interest rates in amounts needed for infrastructure and economic development of the City
without endangering the City's ability to finance essential City services. Debt financing may include, but is
not limited to, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds and certificates of obligation. The underlying asset
that is being financed should have a longer useful life than the maturity schedule of the debt issued for the
financing oftbe asset. Since issuing debt costs more to the entity tban purchasing assets outright, the LIse of
financing will be carefully evaluated to ensure that benefits, tangible andlor intangible derived from
financing exceed the related financing costs.
General oblie:ation bonds or certificates of oblie:ations
The City shall utilize tax supported general obligation bonds or certificates of obligations to finance only
those capital improvements and long tenn assets which have been detennined to be essential to the
maintenance or development of the City. Status: Tn compliance.
Revenue sUDDorted bonds
The City shall utilize, where feasible, revenue supported or backed bonds to finance public
improvements for its enterprise operations. Status: In compliallce.
Debt manae:ement
The City shall strive to maintain a balanced relationship between debt service requirements and current
operating costs, encourage growth of the tax base, actively seek alternative funding sources, minimize
interest costs and maximize investment rate of returns. Status: In compliance.
Bond term
The City shall issue bonds with tenns no longer than the economic useful life of the project. For revenue
supported bonds, principal repayments and associated interest costs shall not exceed projected revenue
streams. Status: Tn compliance.
Debt Limits
The City evaluates new debt issuance as it relates to the current debt level. The amount of debt retired
each year is compared to the amount of debt to be issued any given year and an analysis performed to
determine the community's ability to assume and support additional debt service payments. When
appropriate the issuance of self-supporting revenue bonds and self-supporting general obligation bonds
are also considered.
An objective, analytical approach is used to make the determination of whether debt is issued. The
process compares generally accepted standards of afford ability to the cun'ent values for the City. Those
standards may include measures such as: debt per capita, debt as a percent of assessed value. debt service
payments as a percent of current revenues andlor current expenditures, and the leve.] of overlapping net
deht of all local taxingjurisdictions. The City strives to achieve the standards at levels below the median
.industry measures for cities of comparable size. Status: 1.11 compliance.
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Structure
Bonds are generally issued with an average life of20 years or less for general obligation bonds or 20
years for revenue bonds. Typically interest is paid in the tirst fiscal year after a bond sale and principal is
paid no later than the second fiscal year atter the debt is issued.
A competitive bidding process is used in offering debt unless the issue warrants a negotiated bid. The
city attempts fa award bonds based on a true interest cost (TIC) basis; hOl1leVer upon the
recommendation by the Director of Finance. a net interest cost (NIC) approach may be IIsed.
City staff is committed to providing full and continuous disclosure to rating agencies. Credit ratings are
sought from the top three rating agencies as recommended by the Director of Finance. City Staff uses a
variety of resources to prepare illformation that may be useful to rating agencies during a bond rating.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) contains an annual update of required continuing
disclosure under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule ISc2-l2 conc.erning primary and. secondary
market disclosure. The CAFR and material events are reported to Nationally Recognized Municipal
Securities Infornlation Repositories (NRMSIR's) according to timeframes required within the SEC
ruling. StlltuS: In compliance.
Refundinl!s
City staff and the city's financial advisor, monitor the municipal bond market for opportunities to obtain
interest savings by refunding outstan.ding debt. As a general rule, the present value savings of a
particular refunding should exceed 5% of the refunded maturities. Status:
5. CAPITAL BUDGET POLICIES
The objective ofthe capital budget policies is to ensure that the City maintains its public infrastructure in the
most efficient manner.
Caoital imorovement oroe:ram
Within the resources available each fiscal year, the City shall maintain capital assets and infrastnlcture at
a sufficient level to protect the City's investment to minimize future replacement and maintenance costs,
and to maintain service levels. As part of the annual budget process, the City shall prepare and adopt a
five-year Capital Improvement Program, which shall detail each capital project, the estimated cost, and
funding source. When considering new projects, related costs such as operations and maintenance costs
are evaluated along with capital expenditures to assess affordability prior to proposal of the projects. An
adopted priority system shall be used to rank recommended projects.
Capital Project summaries include the projects and funds necessary over the next five years as part of
overall long-term capital planning. Major sources offunding for capital projects are Contributions frol11
operating funds, debt issuance, Federal and State Grants, and surpluses in fund balances/retained
earnings. Project costs are capitalized and added to the City's Fixed Assets. Ifa project does not meet
the criteria for capitalization. the costs will be treated as operating expenses and expensed as incurred.
Status: The City is developing a five year plan. (Currently have a three year plan)
Ooeratioe: bude:et imoacts
Operating expenditures (expenses) shall be programmed to include the cost of implementing the Capital
Improvement Program and shall reflect estimates of all associated personal expenditures (expenses) and
operating costs attributable to the capital outlays. Status: (n compliance.
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Repair and replacement
The City shall maintain its physical assets at a level adequate to protect the City's capital investments and
minimize future maintenance and replacement costs. The capital budget shall provide for the adequate
maintenance, repair and orderly replacement of the capital plant and equipment from current revenues
where possible. Status: Tn compliance.
Financil12
There are three basic methods of financing capital requirements:
. Funds may be budgeted from current revenues
· Purchases may be financed through surplus unreserved/undesignated fund balance/retained
eamings balances. subject to policy
. Debt may be issued in accordance with policy (Items financed with debt must have useful lives that
are less than the maturity of the debt.)
6. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The objectives of the accounting policies is to ensure that all financial transactions of the City are carried out
in accordance to the dictates of the City Charter, State Statutes, and the principles of sound financial
management.
Accountine: standards
The City shall establish and maintain accounting systems according to the generally accepted accounting
principles and standards (GAAP) of the Governmental Finance Officers Associations (GFOA) and the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The central system shall be used for financial
transactions of all City departments. Status: In compliance.
Internal Control
The City is responsible for establishing and maintaining an intelllal control structure designed to provide
reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the assets of the City are protected from loss, theft, or
misuse.
The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that ( 1) the cost of a control should not exceed the
benefits likely to be derived and (2) the valuation of costs and benefits require estimates and judgments
by management. Status: In compliance.
Annual audit
An annual audit shall be performed by an independent accounting finn which will issue an official
opinion on the annual financial statements with a management letter detailing areas that could be
improved. The auditors must be a CPA firm that has the breadth and depth of staff to conduct the City's
aud.it in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and contractual requirements. The
auditors report on the City's financial statements must be completed in sufficient time such that the
Comprehensive Annual Financial RepOlt (CAFR) may be presented to the City Council at the second
Council meeting in January following the fiscal year end. Status: In compliance.
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External Financial Reoortin!!
The Accounting Department prepares and publishes a comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
The CAFR is the-official annual report for the City and contains appropriate statements, schedules and
other information for the major operations of the City and its component units. Also induded is an
official audit opinion, transmittal letter from management, and infoll11ation that provides continuing
disclosure as required by SEC Rule 15c2-12. The CAFR is prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principals. The CAFR is published and presented to the City Council on the second
City Council meeting in January tollowing the fiscal year end. The CAFR is distributed to appropriate
federal/state agencies, and other users, including but not I imited to, students, other cities, bondholders,
city staff, financial institutions, required information depositories, and others.
The Single Audit report is prepared and presented to grantors no later than nine months following the
fiscal year end. The Single Audit repol1 lists the status and current operations of all federal/state and
local funding awarded and received.
The Accounting Department distributes monthly reports that include schedules/statements that present
interim results of operations and an executive summary.
The Accounting Department prepares such other reports as are sufficient for management to plan,
monitor, and control the City's financial affairs. If delays wi II occur, the Director of Finance will noti fy
City Management and City Council of the delay and the underlying reasons. Status: In compliance.
GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award
The City shall annually submit necessary documentation to obtain the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting as awarded by the Governmental Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada. Status: The City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting for the twenty-first consecutive year.
7. INvESTMENT POLICIES
The objectives of the investment policies is to ensure that all revenues received by the City are promptly
recorded and deposited in designated depositories, and if not immediately required for payments of
obligations, are placed in authorized investments earning interest income for the City according to the
adopted Investment Policy.
The City's formal Investment Policy, as adopted by Ordinance 1802 on January 13, 1992, governs the City's
investments. Status: In compliance.
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Budget Contingency Plan
FY 2003-04
The City intends to establish a plan, including definitions, policies, and procedures, to address financial
conditions which could result in a net shortfall of resources as compared to requirements. The plan is
divided into the following three components:
~ Indicators, which serve as warnings that potential budgetary impacts are increasing in probability.
The city will monitor key revenue sources such as sales tax, property tax, and building activity, as
well as inflation factors and national and state trends. A set of standard indicators will be
developed.
> Phases, which will serve to classify and communicate the severity of the situation, as well as
identify the actions to be taken at the given phase.
> Actions, which are the preplanned steps to be taken in order to prudently address and counteract
the anticipated shortfall.
A Budget Contingency Committee will be established as part of the Contingency Plan and will consist of
the City Manager, the two Assistant City Managers, the Director of Finance and the Budget Officer. The
Budget Contingency will oversee the actions to be taken during each phase.
Following is a summary of the phase classifications and the corresponding actions to be taken.
ALERT - The City will initiate the following steps immediately if a revenue shortfall is
anticipated:
. Delaying expenditures where reasonably possible while maintaining same level of
service.
. Each department is responsible for monitoring its own budget to ensure that only
essential expenditures made.
MINOR - The City will initiate the following steps immediately if a revenue shortfall of 2% is
anticipated:
. Freeze all new hire positions and vacant positions except with necessity review by
the Budget Contingency Committee.
. Re-justify all planned capital outlay over $10,000 to the City Manager prior to
expenditures.
. Re-justify all Capital Reserve Fund projects to the Budget Contingency Committee.
. Re-justify all Technology Fund projects to the Budget Contingency Committee.
.
In addition to the actions to be taken in the previous phases, the City will initiate the following
expenditure reductions and measures if a cumulative unanticipated shortfall in revenue is
equal to:
MODERATE - 2% or $500,000
. Prohibit unbudgeted expenditures including operation and maintenance accounts.
. The City Manager will be required to review, monitor and control planned
expenditures greater than $20,000.
. Supplemental appropriations will not be made from unappropriated fund balance.
. All carry forward requests will be carefully reviewed by the Budget Contingency
Committee.
. All overtime must be pre-approved by Department Directors or designee.
MAJOR - 3% or $750,000
. Re-justify all travel and training requests to the Department Directors prior to
expenditures.
.
. Reduce expenditures in operations and maintenance accounts in each functional area.
Amount of reduction to be determined by Budget Contingency Committee.
. Freeze additional capital outlay except with necessity review by the Budget
Contingency Committee.
. Indefinitely freeze all vacant positions except with necessity review by the Budget
Contingency Committee.
SEVERE - 4% or $1,000,000
. Re-evaluate the budgeted transfers.
. The Budget Contingency Committee will review service level reductions, elimination
of specific programs and reduction in work force.
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General Fund Model
Executive Summary
This model projects General Fund revenue for ten fiscal years. The base year represented
is Original FY 2003-04, then Projected FY 2004-05, and the ten projected years. Fiscal
years 2006-2015 are projected using the following assumptions.
Revenues are projected to change by the following amounts per year:
. Property tax at 98.5% collection rate
. Industrial Payments (In Lieu)
. Sales tax
. Franchise Fees
. Miscellaneous Taxes (Mixed Beverage Tax)
. Licenses and Permits
. Fines & Forfeits
. Charges for Service
. Parks and Recreation
. Recreation & Fitness Center
. Interest
3.00%
2.00%
2.50%
2.50%
2.43%
3.10%
3.00%
2.00%
2.00%
3.00%
2.00%
.
Expenditures are projected using these assumptions. Each category will increase by the
following amounts:
. Personal Services
. Supplies
. Maintenance
. Capital Outlay
3.00%
5.00%
3.00%
2.00%
.
. . .
Projected Revenues and Expenditures
36,000,000 -
35,000,000 -
34,000,000 33,341,337
33,000,000 32,347,973 ~
32,000,000 -- 31,384,885 -
31,000,000 30,45
~
29,545,765 L 31,094,191
30,000,000 -
3fj 155
29,000,000 - 29,575,753
27,816,733 .......
28,845,469
28,000,000 - - -
26,991,365 28, 13
27,000,000 26,191,011 27,440,267 - - - - -
25,397,585 25414891 26,764,385
26,000,000 25,321,92~ ' , ~ - - - -
. . ~ 26,105,696
25,000,000 -2 ~63,751 - - - -
---'
. .
2. III
24,000,000 24668 148 24,581,927. - - - - -
, ,
23,000,000 ,.----- ,.----- ,- I I I I ~ - ,.----- ,.-----
~ b !o (\ ~ PI ~ , ,'\. " 1). "
~,,~ t>(~ ~,,}S ftj~ (\~ f.tf'\S ~o,~ r::::r' v ,rv' ,,;.;. bt'
~ ~ ~ ~ ".; , , ~
--- Total Expenses --- Total Revenues
.
14-15
13-14
12-13
11-12
Projected ReWa and Expenses
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
;
!
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I
06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11
Fiscal Year
.Total Revenues CTotal Expenses
05-06
04-05
.
40,000,000 -
39,000,000 -
38,000,000 -
37,000,000 -
36,000,000 -
35,000,000 -
34,000,000 -
33,000,000 -
32,000,000 -
31,000,000 -
30,000,000 -
29,000,000 -
28,000,000 -
27,000,000 -
26,000,000 -
25,000,000 -
24,000,000
23,000,000
22,000,000
21,000,000
20,000,000
03-04
.
.
.
FY 14-15
31.094.191
33.341,337
(2,247,146'
FY 13-14
30,325,155
32,347,973
(2,022.818)
~"Y 12-13
29,575,753
3 1.384.885
(1.809.132)
FY 11-12
28,845.469
30,451.123
(1.605,653}
FY Ill-I
28.133,803
29.545,765
(1.411.962
FY 09-10
27.440,267
28.667.922
(1.227,656)
General Fund Model
FY 08-09
26,764,385
27,816.733
{ 1.052,348
FY 07-08
26,105,696
26.991.365
(885.668}
FY 06-07
25,463.75
26,191.011
{727,260'
FY 05-06
24.838.1
25,414.891
(576,780)
Proposed
FY 04-05
24.581.927
25,397,585
{8 I 5,658
Budget
FY03-04
24.668,148
25.321.922
(653,774
Total Revenues
Total Expenses
iWiiiiiiBnce
FY 14-15
8,335,334
FY 13-14
8,086,993
12-13
7.846.221
FY
11-12
7,612,78
FY
FY Ill-II
7,386.441
FY 09-10
7,166,98
FY08-09
6,954.183
FY07-08
6,747,841
FY 06-07
6.547,753
FY 05-06
6,353,723
FY 04-05
6,349.396
FY 03-04
6,330.481
FY 14-15
8.086,993
(2,247.146)
5.839.847
8,335.334
(2,495,487)
112,708
SO.2214
22.14
2.1889
FY 13-14
7,846,22
(2.022,818
5,823.404
8.086,993
(2,163,590'
110,498
$0.2049
20.49
1.9675
FY 12-13
7,612.781
(1.809.132:
5.803.648
7.846,221
(2,042,573
108,33 I
SO.1885
18.85
1.7626
FY 11-12
7,386,44
(1,605,653
5,780.788
7.612,781
(1,831,993'
. 106,207
SO.I725
17.25
1.5741
FY Ill-II
7.166.981
(1,411.962)
5,755,019
7.386,441
(1,631,422)
104,124
$0. t 567
15.67
1.4016
FY 09-10
6,954,183
(1,227,656:
5,726,528
7.166,981
(1,440,453)
102.083
SO.14 11
14.11
1.2449
FY 08-09
6,747.84
( 1.052.348)
5,695,493
6,954,183
(1,258,690:
100,081
SO.1258
12.58
1.1038
FY07-08
6.547.753
(885.668)
5,662,084
6.747,841
(1,085,757)
98,119
$0.1107
. 11.07
0.9780
FY06-07
6,353.723
(727,260:
5,626.463
6,547.753
(921,190)
96,195
SO.0958
9.58
0.8674
FY 05-06
6,349,396
(576.780:
5.772.616
6,353,723
(581,107)
94,309 .
SO.0616
6.16
0.7716
FY O4-OS
6.330.481
(815.658
5,514.823
6,349,396
(834,574)
92,460
SO.oooo
0.00
0.7100
FY 03-04
6.842.024
(653.774:
6,188,250
6,330,481
(142,131)
90,647
SO.OOOO
0.00
0.7100
Working Capital.
Difference
Required Working Capital
Differeoce
$.01=
locIDec Properly Tax
Fuod Balaoce
.AFund Balaoce
1,144,240,161
.127,076,559
11 ,270,766
112,708
,12 t .804,080
,104.977.018
11,049,770
11 0,498
1,099,807.921
1,083,3 10.802
10.833,108
108,331
1,078,243,060
1,062,069,414
10,620,694
106,207
1.057.101,039
1.041,244,524
10.412,445
104,124
1,036,373,568
1,020,827,964
10,208,280
102,083
1,016,052.518
1,000.811,730
10.008,117
100,081
996,129,9i9
981.187,970
9,811,880
98,119
976.597,960
961,948,991
9,619,490
96.195
957,448,980
943,087,246
9,430,872
94,309
938,675,47
924,595,339
9.,245.953
92,460
920,270,070
\106,466,Ot9
9,064,660
90.647
Tax Rate
0.7100
.three months opcrating expenses
LIcenses '" PermiIJ
Beer, Wine, Liquor Licenses
Building Permits
Animal Licenses
Electricians Licenses
Electrical Permits
Game Room Licenses
Plumbing Permits
Mobile Home Pad: Licenses
Wrecker Permits
.ting ond AIC Permits
Lic:cnscs, Pcnnits &; Fees
\ olishing Pcnnits
Sip Permits
Pool Permits
Occupational Taxcs
Pipeline Application Permits
Filing Fees
600
9,510
275
305
8,724
25,386
365
35
144
1,000
8,981
225
20,330
28,735
1,036
80S
1,774
20,143
1,906
730
1,660
3,495
IS
300
2,275
1,300
1,760
16,757
3,815
685
2,595
3,898
300
578
16,603
3,771
700
1,675
5,605
15,215
3,035
650
2,235
4,973
500
312
4,656
12,290
1,663
12,470
21,654
3,840
142,021
1,195
2,172
22,088
28,262
325
4,448
219,219
1,389
11,830
30,381
27,995
300
7,378
240,680
882
2,900
,8,505
-
31,535
275
5,268
206,334
890
14,600
38,466
20,201
250
5,325
172,189
763
3,335
22,240
5
,508
7,956
37,070
1,195
16,255
21,069
3,165
18,235
100
2
9,822
2,947
1,405
1,195
4,888
887
7,940
3,426
700
1,125
4,373
,000
10,000
163,661
700
2,000
4,247
3,000
8,000
3,000
1,500
1,500
4,500
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Other T__
Tax on Sale of Mixed Drinks
Bingo Taxcs
Total Other T__
% chonge
35,877
13,788
49,665
26.49%
28,517
13,484
42,001
-15.43%
25,706 29,789
12,231 15,448
37,937 45,237
-9.68% 19.24%
a.....ge % change:
37,427
13,839
5 I ,266
13.33%
6.79%
32,870
8,451
41,321
19.40%
2.43%
24,507
14,756
39:m
34,298 ~
3,770; .
38,068 :!'!mous Year Revenue
-7.87%.!'n>jected Revalue
0.95%,
i
5,802 !
124,337 :
1,390 ;
2,870 '
17,078
4,215
18,544
250
7,500
253,364
1,000
17 ,890
35,702
2,500
33,070
380
5,800
140,000
1,300
3,000
20,000
2,800
21,000
380
2.4J'6
35,000
36,000
35,000
36,000
2.86%
36,000
36,875
2.43%
36,875
37,771
2.43%
37,771
38,689
2.43%
38,689
39,629
2.43%
39,629
40,592
2.43%
40,592
41,578
2.43%
41,578
42,589
2.43%
42,589
43,623
2.43%
43,623
44,683
2.43%
44,683
45,769
2.43%
6,496,998
6,496,99i
16.70%
a.....ge % clumge:
6,306,469
~
-0.03%
4.29%
6,701,082
6;7Oi;iii2
6.26%
4.62%
7,093,854 '
7,093,iS4i
5.86%1
4.80% !
!
.2.(J(m.
35,000
6,60 1,049
7,179,417
6,601,049
-11.06%
6,601,049
6,733,070
2.00%
6,733,070
6,867,731
2.00%
6,867,731
7,005,086
2.00%
7,005,086
7,145,188
2.00%
7,145,188
7,288,091
2.00%
7,288,091
7,433,853
2.00%
7,433,853
7,582,530
2.00%
7,582,530
7,734,181
2.00%
7,734,181
7,888,865
2.00%
7,888,865
8,046,642
2.00"Ao
Industrial Payments
Indusaial P~ts
Tntallndnstrial PaymeaIJ
% chonge
5,479,770
5,479,770
6.11%
5,567,175
S,S67,ffi
1.60%
6,308,210
6,308,2iO
-2.91%
Pn:Vioias Year kvenue.
PioPtcd ~~
7,179,417
Salos Tal
Sales Tu
Total Sales Tu
% change
5,164,409
5,164,409
1,551,649
'i;5s1";649
11.28%
1,668,319 ,706,383
1,668,319 :;o6;3i3
7.52% 2.28%
a.....ge % chonge:
1,910,997
~
11.99%
6.11%
1,908,261
'f,908,i6i
-0.14%
5.07%
1,430,610
r;;i3'G,iiO
1,394,380
~
-2.53%
FnnchiselCommercial Solidwute
% change
avenge % change:
19,498
21,120
8.32%
8.32%
128,484 ; PreVio1!5 Y ~ Jl,evenue :
22.90%: Pmjeded Re,,",ll~ ".
7.93%1' .. .. ." .2.50%;
! . i
21,473 :'~Year~e
1.67%; i'rujected ~: . :
5'OO%i .. '2.j(}%;
,
I ,
,. .
1,843,251 i
1,843,251 \ Pmlo...).'ear RCVC!Iue
-3.41 %;.1'IOjected ReVenue
3.86%1 .'
2.50%
7,179,417
1,859,760
1,859,760
1,930,000
m9.76O
1,930,000
3,78%
1,930,000
1,978,250
2.50%
1,978,250
2,027,706
2.50%
2,027,706
2,078,399
2.50%
2,078,399
2,130,359
2.50%
2,130,359
2,183,618
2.50%
2,183,618
2,238,208
2.50%
2,238,208
2,294,164
2.50%
2,294,164
2,351,518
2.50%
2,351,518
2,410,306
2.50%
2,410,306
2,470,563
2.50%
20,000
21,500
7.50%
21,500
22,038
2.50%
22,03B
22,588
2.50%
22.m
23,153
2.50%
23.153
23,732
2.50%
23.732
24,325
2.50%
U.J25
24,933
2.50%
24,93J
25,557
2.50%
25,557
26,196
2,50%
26,196
26,851
2.50%
26,B51
27,522
2.50%
20,000
10,000
30,000
18.18%
lJO,ooo
133,250
2.50%
lJ3.250
136,581
2.50%
136.5B1
139,996
2.50%
lJ9,996
143,496
2.50%
143,496
147,083
2.50%
147,083
150,760
2.50%
150,760
154,529
2.50%
154.529
158,392
2.50%
158,392
162,352
2.50%
162,352
166,411
2.50%
FranchiselJ'depbnne (Bell)
Mange
~chiselCahle1V (lime Womer)
% change
76,813
79,540
3.55%
81,114
1.98%
93,313 98,760
15.04% 5.84%
a.....ge % change:
238,101 258,777
8.76% 8.68%
a.....ge % change:
95,448
-3.35%
4.61%
252,210
-2.54%
7.87%
104,543
9.53%
5A3%
266,848
5.80%
7.53%
2.5(}%
251,144 PJevious Year Rew:oQe ..
-5.88% Pmjecicd Ilevemt~: .
5.61%. 2.50%
I
10,000
265,000
250,000
-5.66%
250,000
256,250
2.50%
256.250
262,656
2.50%
262.656
269,223
2.50%
269,223
275,953
2.50%
275,953
282,852
2.50%
2B2,852
289,923
2.50%
2B9,923
297,171
2.50%
297,171
304,601
2.50%
304,601
312,216
2.50%
312,216
320,021
2.50%
173,943
200,144
15.06%
218,928
9.39%
83,560 85,411
-15.51% 2.22%
a.....ge % change:
173,334
102.94%
21.94%
119,347
-3t,15%
13.09%
129,460
8.47%
12.43%
265,000
10,000
50,000
36.36%
150,000
153,750
2.50%
153,750
157,594
2.50%
157,594
161,534
2.50%
161,534
165,572
2.50%
16S,S72
169,711
2.50%
169,7]]
173,954
2.50%
173,954
178,303
2.50%
17B,303
182,760
2.50%
1B2,76O
187,329
2.50%
1B7,329
192,013
2.50%
Fl8DchiselGas (EN1CX)
% change
81,793
93,139
13.87%
98,899
6.18%
,035,634 1,037,953
9.39% 0.22%
a.....ge % change:
1,294,632
24,73%
8.96%
138,491
-12.06%
5.46%
Pmious Year'Revenue
PioPtcd~ .
152,288 . Previous Year R.....ue
1.21% i 'PmPtcd Ilevemte: .
4.85% I ..2.50%;i
10,000
100,000
150,000
4.55%
150,000
178,750
2.50%
,178,750
,208,219
2.50%
1,208,219
1,238,424
2.50%
1,238,424
1,269,385
2.50%
1,269,385
1,301,119
2.50%
1,301,119
1,333,647
2.50%
1,333,647
1,366,989
2.50%
1,366,989
1,401,163
2.50%
1,401,163
1,436,192
2.50%
1,436,192
1,472,097
2.50%
Fnnehlse Tales
Fl8DchiselElectrical (HIAP)
% chuge
Property Tal
Cum:nt Property TIICS
DeliDquCDt Taxes
Tu Penalty ODd Inttrest
DeliDquCDt Tu Pen and
Total Property Tall
% chonge
nt
855,028
6,135,565
5,959,449
113,794
62,322
892,235
4.35%
6,459,985
229,115
27,494
66,826
6.m:42ii
10.56%
946,765
6.11%
6,735,587
171,102
73,137
67,863
7.047:6i9
3.90%
7,118,278 7,230,228
102,584 143,076
34,568 38,442
79,509 80,634
7,ii4,939 7.49r.3iO
4.08% 2.15%
avaage % change:
7,920,883
180,606
43,839
76,669
8.22i:997
9.74%
6.08%
8,464,95 t
145,707
52,822
58,083
B:ffi:563
6.08%
6.08%
8,490,360 .
199,563 '
57 ,608 ~
76,908 ;
i,i24;439.
1.18%;
5.38%
.-,
P1eviousYear ReveDue
Projected lle\aue '
3.CHmi
100,000
8,570,771
140,000
35,000
60,000
8,805,771
9,245,407
140,000
35,000
60,000
8.i'Os:ffi
9,480,407
7.66%
9,480,407
9,764,819
3.00%
9,764,819
10,057,764
3.00%
10,057,764
10,359,497
3.00%
10,359,497
10,670,282
3.00%
10,670,282
10,990,390
3.00%
0,990,390
1,320,102
3.00%
1,320,102
1,659,705
3.00%
1,659,705
2,009,496
3.00%
12,009,496
12,369,781
3.00%
12,369,781
12,740,874
3.00%
FY
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
"-
..
FY
"
Original
2003-04
Projected
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-1
201 \-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
Ch...... for SenoIca
Street &: ADey Closing App Fcc
Commen:ia1 Solid WUIe
Residential Solid WUIe
Use of Equip, MIIIeria1 &: Labor
Rezoning Fees
BiJ1h ud Death Records
Tax Cer1ificates
Tax Billing Fees
Lease of City Property
Lease ofFirc T..ining F8Cllity
Conlr8ct Fire Prolllelion
Sale of Maps
Police Public Training Classes
Document Reproduction
NSF Service Clwges
Police Telctype/Dispatching
Pipeline Assessments
EMS Conlr8ct Revenue
.patient Revenue
ling
. owing &: Demolition
Slle ofGuboge Bogs
Rental of Pistol Ruge
Re&tibltion
Outslanding Tax Report
Police Services (LPISD)
3,984
9,200
22,814
184,619
19,237
20,092
10,449
283
5,147
II ,000
62,269
188,881
9,448
10,133
9,642
-
5,050
45,000
-
2,072
5,729
11,600
92,386
78,486
7,909
7,432
10,815
579
71,879
17,700
25,389
20,453
30
228
289
71,345
27,991
24,706
21,186
425
-
72,583
65,788
17,770
16,245
655
73,123
76,175
28,927
30,195
139
73,611
68,627
36,035
22,827
400
80,867
70,576
19,804
43,460
79
1,199
790
7,700
31,387
139,865
331,492
6,812
16,649
11,809
!l68
5,100
93,509
9/29/2004 9:41
AM
3,225
90,752
2,589
725
5,729
10,800
108,426
350,850
15,255
11,124
12,557
69
88,088
91,504
1,364
775
6,676
11,200
96,087
434,435
15,250
18,306
12,313
-
7,005
95,514
2,008
925
7,137
11,400
142,328
268,358
3,691
19,412
11,938
86,924
68,972
22,908
36,022
-
2,015
700
700,790
758,830
25
900
753,960
752,459
75
200
2,217
-
2,705
2,100
799,401
803,856
100
-
411
200
940,514
788,697
364
1,200
1,031,239
802,286
100
100
177,354
916,270
50
300
28
126
400
8,783
879,028
Fines" Forfeits
Pound Fines
Misdemeanor Court Cost
Comprehensive Rehab Fund
Opc..tors &: Chluffeurs Ucease
Muni Crt Judges Training Tilt
Conllib to Victims of Crime
Crimiaal Justice Pl&llDiag Fund
Municipal Court Fines
Warrant Fees
Law EnfOfJ'Educ Fwd
Breath Alcohol Testin8
.'niSlrlltiveFcc
I Crossing Guard Fcc
Fcc
Police Accident Reports
Citizen Education T..ining
TxOOT Program Fines
Fugitive Apprehension
Consolidated Court Costs
Juvenile Crime ud Delinquency
Child Safety Fees
TII1\C Payment Fcc
Correction ManagancntlDstitute
Scat Belt Fines
SccurityFcc
Technology Fcc
Slate T..fIic Fcc
Consolidated Fcc
Tot.1 Fines" Forfelll
% change
-
326,608
11,405
1,044
862
3,242
422
6,245
2,094
251,172
t7,153
1,182
26,264
4,044
1,479
427,302
30.83%
9,000
804
516
3,553
619
4,799
1,611
312,4t6
36,153
789
31,502
4,128
16,840
3,570
1,002
611,117
43.02%
8,075
293
145
1,644
328
4,894
526
328,728
38,113
5,888
115
35,647
860
19,000
4,200
2,646
114,329
1,049
3,487
51
33,125
7,974
- -
473,889 407,458
-22.46% -14.02%
awnse % cblDge:
8,112
91
17
929
404
5,996
191
250,371
36,468
(94)
28,890
80
t4,768
3,912
229
75,419
1,817
6,178
91
33,991
6,029
-
81,709
1,491
5,089
75
35,266
6,630
-
31,039
85
5,955
3,481
6,648
II
(2)
1,447
622
4,866
14
198,810
24,216
6
-
561,549
37.82%
15.04%
8,574
37
II
2,182
760
6,051
74
320,556
38,406
6,428
69,044
60
-
3,690
1,303
52,814
1,876
6,449
94
35,294
7,846
614,533
9.44%
14.10%
II ,800
24
5
1,934
989
8,111
48
346,199
42,188
40,330
2,465
8,582
231
36,767
11,926
207
7,6t3
95,094
20
-
7,000
143,816
600
252
92,545
75,242
10,262
53,447
41
47
1,190
225
8,434
11,200
146,995
306,330
3,847
22,488
12,283
39,519 .
2,505 '
8,508 I
248 :
50,841 \1
t2,578 I
246 '
- I
71,8861
47,367 I
55 ;
s47.2sil
37.87%\
17.50% :
I
i
2,1I5!
7,960 i
883,186 l
4,632
13
4
80
1,005
7,910
25
359,099
39,017
1,107
104,812
20
78,594
7,180
-
7,000
192,119
-
1,400
800
7,700
15,000
226,253
500,000
3,500
20,000
11,000
-
7,000
192,119
1,200
800
7,800
49,200
170,000
442,000
3,500
25,000
12,000
90,000
75,000
20,000
54,757
200
93,843
76,963
15,500
54,757
30
:~wiYcar Revenue 'I
J>rojccIed 1lcwnue
'0 ....- : ..,..' ,.3;/.106,\
.
J
I
.;
i
-j
!
1,090
8,000
1,200,000
600
-
8,520
2,700
8,000
1,500,000
7,500
50,000
2,500
8,500
250
30,000
12,000
200
10,000
10,000
653,950
-
1,000
7,000
370,000
43,000
-
90,000
54,000
2,000
7,500
200
30,000
5.500
200
2,000
10,000
10,000
2,500
2,000
653,950
651,550
-0.37%
4,800
50
25
50
1,000
7,000
50
350,000
40,000
600
25
00,000
50
5,000
7,000
651,550
671,097
3.00%
671,097
691,229
3.00%
691,229
711 ,966
3.00%
711,966
733,325
3.00%
733,325
755,325
3.00%
755,325
777,985
3.00%
777,985
801,324
3.00%
801,324
825,364
3.00%
825,364
850,125
3.00%
850,125
875,629
3.00%
FY
AIann Permits
Fill Din Permits
Rc-Inspection Fees
Plan Review Fees
Total LIce....." Permlll
% cbange
1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02
10,826 8,622 7,512 8,244 10,662 10,788 11,719
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - - - -
218,903 242,824 333,890 357,694 337,262 262,011 238,536
10.93% 37.50% 7.13% -5.71% -22.31% .8.96%
awnse % change: 5.51% 3.10%
2002-03
7,033 .
.. !
_ i
- !
~
-16.17%1
0.34% ;
Previous Year RevcnoeM .
Projected Revenue!
3.1p%:;
"';0---.--
FY
j
12,000
569,769
Original
2003-04
10,000
26,755
Projcctcd
2004-05
25,000
1,500
3,200
31,000
m:m
286,480
-49.72%
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-1 2011-12 2012.13 2013-14 2014-15
286,480 295,361 304,5t7 313,957 323,690 333,724 344,070 354,736 365,733 377,070
295,361 304,517 313,957 323,690 333,724 344,070 354,736 365,733 377,070 388,759
3.10% 3.10% 3.10% 3.tO% 3.10"~ 3.10% 3.10% 3.10% 3.10% 3.10%
OpenllDg Tnnlf.n
Admin Trans fiom Ublity Fund
Admin Tnms fiom Fund 5
Admin Tnns fiom Fund 9
Admin Tnns &om Fund IS
Admin Tnns fiom LPAWA Fund
Admin Tnns fiom Fund 23
Admin Tnns &om Fund 36
Admin Tnns &om Fund 40
Total Openll.g T.....f.n
.change
IDt......
Inlerest Income
Tolall.t.....t
% chong.
523,557
523,557
-4.53%
548,794
548,794
4.82%
467,769 610,079
467.769 610,079
-14.76% 30.42%
aveng. % change:
663,706
663,706
8.79%
4.95%
301,539
301,539
-54.57%
-4.97%
211,241
'iiT,i4i
-29.95%
.9.21%
Previous Yat ReVenue
,,",jeeredRewnu.
Z.Qtm
226,770
236,410
m:m
236,410
4.25%
236,410
241,138
2.00%
241,138
245,961
2.00%
245,961
250,880
2.00%
250,880
255,898
2.00%
255,898
261,016
2.00%
261,016
266,236
2.00%
266,236
271,561
2.00%
9/25112004 9:41
271,561
276,992
2.00%
AM
276,992
282,532
2.00%
282,532
288,182
2.00%
548,415
548.4iS
40,000
-77.78%
.
40,000
0.00%
40,000 40,000
0.00% 0.00%
aveng. % chllllle:
350,000
322,621
I,on:m
2531.55%
4911.75%
1,350,000
28.25%
413.67%
300,000
;
;3oO,i2I,
-3.64%;
354.05%:
l'Jevious Year R......u.
I'rojec;ted Jlevaiue
2.rm6
226,770
383,243
383,243
406,714
6.12%
406,714
54,317
-86.64%
54,317
",514
2.22%
-
55,524
56,75B
2.22%
56,758
5B,01B
2.22%
58,018
59,307
2.22%
59,307
60,615
2.22%
60,625
61,972
2.22%
61,972
63,34B
2.22%
63,348
64,756
2.22%
64,756
66,194
2.22%
180,000
300,000
.
53,137
30,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
40,000
380,000
50,000
t,ooo,ooo
650,000
50,821
51,950
54,317
55,514
-
56,75B
5B,01B
59,307
60,615
61,972
63,34B
64,756
66,194
MlscellaneolUl
Miscellaneous Revenue
Sale of Equipment
Tolal Mise.Ba.enuI
% chang.
140,000
55,467
3,2S0
58,717
23,681
4,775
28,456
-51.54%
15,895
5,214
21,109
-25.82%
67,583 26,417
10,278 -
77,861 26,417
268.85% -66.07%
aveng. % chonge:
68,992
43,396
112,388
325.44%
911.17%
143,668
143,668
27.83%
79.78%
IDt.rgov.""n...1a1
Public Safety Grants
AM Grant
SElTRAC Grant
Tntat Int.rgov.rnmental
% change
-
74,754
187,333
3t,06O
218,393
24.97%
192,821
40,8 II
233,632
6.98%
210,068
-10.09%
aveng. % change:
-
313,26i
49.12%
625,424
42,523
5,159
673,i'ii6
114.87%
37.17%
329,911
52,887
2,924
385,722
-42.70%
23.86%
142,600
32,154
170,044
40,024
268,374
44,887
Rec....tlon " FllDeIS C.nter
Recreation Center Memberships
R_tion Center WsIk-ins
Recreation Center Class Fees
Recn:aIion Center Pro Shop
Total Recrallon .. FIID... C...ter
% chong.
86,162
12,960
8,638
789
20s:S49
97,981
12,898
14,soo
t,069
i26,44i
8.58%
199,696
12,020
16,989
532
2ii;ffi
1.23%
201,211 191,757
11,163 8,525
9,800 4,173
~ (2,091
222,597 202,364
-2.90% -9.09%
aveng. % change:
204,851
10,043
4,043
m:m
8.19%
1.20%
245,957
12.34%
3.06%
220,150
11,174
14,633
PaJtls .. Rec....llon
Swimmilll Pool Admissions
Wave Pool Admissions
Aquatic Facility Renllll
Aquatic Memberships
Swim Lessons
Aduk Sport Leagues
General PrognmslCamps
Youth Spans
Recreation Center Renllll
Athletic Complex
Rodeo Arena Renlal
Sport Camps
<<;.ecreatiOD Mise
. 'alOlympics
rtcs " Rec....tion
chang.
6,915
4,639
202,827
5,722
4,311
209,704
3.39%
16,134
04,797
16,704
7,110
6,508
1,050
741
1,805
5,025
7,674
3,725
-
740
857
2,321
14,988
4,635
11,100
19,067
15,324
19,589
11,050
476
979
5,925
6,388
8,!l4O
721
4,374
9,335
98,503
-53.03%
19,182
8,024
6,700
1,030
4,265
11,750
170,433
73.02%
aveng. % change:
242,544
22,620
17,662
8,923
2,160
,86t
17,927
78,270
15,279
6,145
5,781
15,456
208,986
22.62%
20,576
104,839
19,472
6,470
t,236
1,595
1,825
8,491
8,645
4,600
917
IS
1,865
25,279
3,745
6,650
(SO)
4,992
10,959
t83,224
-12.33%
6.74%
17,070
87,9112
18,770
5,110
1,733
1,480
26,601
5,168
3,550
1,800
6,006
9,584
178,661
-2.49%
5.20%
t4,351
83,139
19,280
5,969
I
2,376 I
2,180 i
31,1521
5,693 .
1,750 :
1,111 ;
5,311 :
5,491 ; .
193,921 i.Previous Year Revenue
8.54%; Projeered Revenue .
5.68%; . ].006
i
i
228,541 i
13,385 I
5,575 :
... j . -
247,501 : ~Y..;.RCv<:nu.
0.63% I Projeered Revenue
2.71%: 3.006
I
I
251,995 ~:.
50,91~ j . _ .
302,912 r~n..s-y~.l(..euue
-21.47%1.,,",~RmRue
17.38%; .... '
! ".. .."
,
94,3771. '.',
(5,407): . .
88,970 PmiousVearRewnu.il
-38.07%; Projeered RevenU. .
62.95% .
300,000
331,293
30,000
323,577
25,000
5,000
3Q,OOO
30,000
0.00%
330,049
30,000
30,000
0.00%
336,650
30,000
30,000
0.00%
343,3B3
30,000
30,000
0.00%
350,250
30,000
30,000
0.00%
357,255
30,000
30,000
0.00%
364,400
30,000
30,000
0.00%
371,68B
30,000
30,000
0.00%
379,122
30,000
30,000
0.00%
3B6,704
30,000
30,000
0.00%
394,439
30,000
30,000
0.00%
25,000
5,000
350,000
-100.00%
350,000
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300,000
50,000
282,635
263,135
10,500
9,000
270,000
13,500
5,775
282,635
289,275
2.35%
289,275
297,953
3.00%
297,953
306,892
3.00%
306,892
316,099
3.00%
316,099
325,582
3.00%
325,582
335,349
3.00%
335,349
345,409
3.00%
345,409
355,772
3.00%
355,772
366,445
3.00%
366,445
377,438
3.00%
377,438
388,761
3.00%
17,992
97,206
17,424
6,235
1,750
1,000
25,500
5,400
3,550
1,800
6,300
7,000
17,000
47,944
19,300
6,000
2,300
31,150
5,400
2,500
1,000
6,000
8,000
242,544
250,5 I 0
3.28%
25,000
140,000
22,000
7,160
250,510
255,520
2.00%
255,520
260,631
2.00%
260,631
265,843
2.00%
265,B43
271,160
2.00%
271,160
276,583
2.00%
276,583
282,115
2.00%
282,115
287,757
2.00%
287,757
293,512
2.00%
293,512
299,383
2.00%
299,383
305,370
2.00%
2,563,86J 2,820,843
19.35% 10.02%
avenge % chlllge:
1,965,141
-30.33%
2.71%
,684,121
-14.30%
-0.13%
1,807,748 PIeviousyear Revenue
7.34% l'IojededRevenUCl
0.94% 2.00%
2,444,219
2,682,032
9.73%
2,682,032
2,735,673
2.00%
2,735,673
2,7911,386
2.00%
2,790,386
2,846,194
2.00%
2,846,194
2,9113,11 8
2.00%
2,903,118
2,961,180
2.00%
2,961,180
3,020,404
2.00%
3,020,404
3,080,812
2.00%
3,080,812
3,142,428
2.00%
3,142,428
3,205,277
2.00%
3,205,277
3,269,382
2.00%
FY
SlrCet Lights fiom Developers
Election Fees
ADlicipall:d F..lDcreases
Tolal Charg.. for Services
% chang.
-
1,868,723
1995-96
-
1,952,267
4.47%
1996-97
2,148,261
10.04%
1997-98
1998-99
13,017
1999-00
3,007
5,413
2000-01
2,631
6,442
2001-02
6,086
5,156
2002-113
2,076
16,167
r-.-'.
l
i
!
FY
"
".. j
.'
2,444,219
Original
2003-04
4,000
6,000
Projeered
2004-05
4,!lOO
6,000
2005-06
2006-1l7
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
20111-1
2011.12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
FY
Tabl GeDenl Food ReveJlue
".
.
.." Original Pmjecled
\99S-96 1996-97 1997-98 \998-99 \999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 FY 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-48 2008-09 2009-\ 0 2010-\ 20\1-12 20\2.13 2013.\4 2014-15
17,744,920 18,84\ ,244 \9,818,763 2\,572,975 2\,999,781 24,018,534 24,165,313 24,682,796 ~ ". ..:. ::: ...- 24,668,\48 24,58\,927 24,838,111 25,463,751 26,\05,696 26,764,385 27,440,267 28,133,803 28,845,469 29,575,753 30,325,\ 55 31,094,\9\
9/29/2004 9:41 AM
.
Projected Revenue
% change
Charges for Service
Projected Revenue
% change
Parks and Recreation
Projected Revenue
% change
Recreation & Fitness Center
Projected Revenue
% change
Intergovernmental
Projected Revenue
% change
-
-100.00%
9/29/2004 9:41
AM
302,912
350,000
289,275
2.35%
297,953
3.00%
306,892
3.00%
316,099
3.00%
325,582
3.000,1,
335,349
3.00%
345,409
3.00%
355,772
3.00%
366,445
3.00%
377,438
3.00%
388,761
3.00%
247,501
282,635
250,510
3.28%
255,520
2.00%
260,63
2.000,1,
265,843
2.00%
160
2.00%
276,583
2.00%
282,115
2.00%
287,757
2.00%
293,512
2.00%
299,383
2.00%
305,370
2.00%
193,921
242,544
2,682,032
9.73%
2,735,673
2.00%
2,790,386
2.00%
2,846,194
2.00%
27
2,903,118
2.00%
2,961,180
2.00%
3,020,404
2.00%
3,080,812
2.00%
3,142,428
2.00%
3,205,277
2.00%
3,269,382
2.00%
1,807,748
2,444,219
651,550
-0.37%
671,097
3.000,1,
691,229
3.000,1,
711,966
3.00%
733,325
3.00%
755,325
3.00%
777,985
3,00%
801,324
3.000,1,
825,364
3.00%
850,125
3.00%
875,629
3.00%
'.
% change
Fines and Forfeits
IU..&P
Projected Revenue
% change
ENTEX
Projected Revenue
% change
Southwestern Bell
Projected Revenue
% change
Time Warner Cable
Projected Revenue
% change
Commercial Solidwaste
Projected Revenue
% change
Sales Tu:
Projected Revenue
% change
Industrial Payments
Projected Revenue
% change
Other Taxes
Projected Revenue
% change
Licenses and Permits
Projected Revenue
847,25
653,950
286,480
-49.72%
295,361
3,10%
304,517
3.\0%
313,957
3.\0%
323,690
3.10%
333,724
3.\0%
344,070
3.10%
354,736
3.10%
365,733
3.10%
377,070
3.10%
388,759
3.10%
99,970
569,769
36,875
2.43%
37,771
2.43%
38,689
2.43%
39,629
2.43%
40,592
2.43%
41,578
2.43%
42,589
2.43%
43,623
2.43%
44,683
2.43%
45,769
2.43%
38,068
35,000
36,000
2.86%
6,601,049
-8.06%
6,733,070
2.00%
6,867,731
2.00%
7,005,086
2.00%
7,145,188
2.00%
7,288,091
2.00%
7,433,853
2.00%
7,582,530
2.00%
7,734,181
2.00%
7,888,865
2.00%
8,046,642
2.00%
7,093,854
7,179,487
,930,000
3.78%
1,978,250
2.50%
2,027,706
2.50%
2,078,399
2.50%
2,130,359
2.50%
2,183,618
2.50%
2,238,208
2.50%
2,294,164
2.50%
2,351,518
2.50%
2,410,306
2.50%
2,470,563
2.50"/0
1,843,251
,859,760
21,500
7.50%
22,038
2.50",1,
22,588
2.50%
23,153
2.50%
23,732
2.50",1,
24,325
2.50%
24,933
2.50",1,
25,557
2.50%
26,196
2.50%
26,85
2.50%
27,522
2.50%
21,473
20,000
130,000
8.18%
133,250
2.50",1,
36,58
2.50%
39,996
2.50",1,
43,496
2 .50",1,
47,083
2.50%
50,760
2.50%
154,529
2.50%
58,392
2.50%
162,352
2.50%
66,4
2.50%
28,484
110,000
250,000
-5.66%
256,250
2.50%
262,656
2.50%
269,223
2,50%
275,953
2.50%
282,852
2.50%
289,923
2.50",1,
297,17
2.50%
304,601
2.50%
312,216
2.50%
320,021
2.50",1,
251
144
265,000
150,000
36.36%
153,750
2.50",1,
57,594
2.50",1,
161,534
2.50%
165,572
2.50",1,
169,711
2,50",1,
173,954
2.50%
178,303
2.50%
182,760
2.50%
187,329
2.50%
92,013
2.50%
129,460
10,000
1.150,000
4.55%
1.178,750
2.50%
1 ,208,219
2.50%
,238,424
2.50%
1,269,385
2.50",1,
1,301,119
2.50%
,333,647
2.50%
1,366,989
2,50%
,401,163
2.50%
1,436,192
2.50%
1,472,097
2.50%
Fiscal Year
Property Tu:
Projected Revenue
% change
Franchise Fees
152,288
100,000
9,480,407
7.66%
9,764,819
3,00%
10,057,764
3.00%
10,359,497
3.00%
10,670,282
3.000,1,
10,990,390
3.00%
11,320,102
3.000,1,
11 ,659,705
3.00%
2,009,496
3.00%
12,369,781
3.00%
12,740,874
3.00%
8,824,439
FY 02-03
8,805,771
Original
FY03-04
Projected
FY 04-05
FY05-06
FY 06-07
FY 07-08
FY08-09
FY 09-10
FY
10-11
FY
1-12
FY
12-13
FY
13-14
FY
14-15
Fiscal Year
Miscellaneous
Projected Revenue
% change
Transfers
Projected Revenue
% change
Interest
Projected Revenue
% change
Total Projected Revenue
'.
.
Original Projected
FY 02-03 FY 03-04 FY 04-05 FY05-06 FY 06-07 FY07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-1 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15
88,970 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% O.OOOA. 0.00% O.OOOA. O.OOOA. 0.00%
1,300,821 383,243 406,714 54,317 55,524 56,758 58,018 59,307 60,625 61,972 63,348 64,756 66,194
6.12% -86.64% 2.22% 2.22% 2.22% 2,22% 2.22% 2.22% 2.22% 2.22% 2.22%
211,241 226,770 236,410 241,138 245,961 250,880 255,898 261,016 266,236 271,561 276,992 282,532 288,182
4.25% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
24,682,796 24,668,148 24,581,927 24,838,11 25,463,751 26,105,696 26,764,385 27,440,267 28,133,803 28,845,469 29,575,753 30,325,155 31,094,191
9/29/2004 9:41 AM
Intergovernmental
Miscellaneous
Operating Transfers
Interest
Total Revenues
% increase
..
406,714
236,410
24,581,927
-0.35%
241 138
24,838,111
.04%
245,961
25,463,751
2.52%
250,880
26,105,696
2.52%
255,898
26,764,385
2.52%
59,307
261,016
27,440,267
2.53%
60,625
266,236
28,133,803
2.53%
271,561
28,845,469
2.53%
276,992
29,575,753
2.53%
282,532
30,325,155
2.53%
9/29/2004 9:41
288,182
31,094,191
2.54%
AM
383,243
226,770
24,668,148
-
30,000
54,317
-
30,000
55,524
-
30,000
56,758
-
30,000
58,018
-
30,000
61,972
-
30,000
63,348
-
30,000
64,756
-
30,000
66,194
'.
Fines and Forfeits
Charges for Service
Parks and Recreation
Recreation & Fitness Center
Other Taxes
Licenses and Permits
HL&P
ENTEX
Southwestern Bell
Time Warner Cable
Commercial Solid waste
Sales Tax
Industrial Payments
350,000
30,000
7,179,487
35,000
569,769
653,950
2,444,219
242,544
282,635
1,100,000
11 0,000
265,000
11 0,000
20,000
1,859,760
-
30,000
286,480
651,550
2,682,032
250,510
289,275
21,500
1,930,000
6,601,049
36,000
150,000
150,000
250,000
130,000
36,875
295,361
671,097
2,735,673
255,520
297,953
178,750
153,750
256,250
133,250
22,038
1,978,250
6,733,070
1,208,219
157,594
262,656
136,581
22,588
2,027,706
6,867,731
37,771
304,517
691,229
2,790,386
26Q,631
306,892
3
71.,966
2,846,194
265,843
316,099
1,238,424
161,534
269,223
139,996
23,153
2,078,399
7,005,086
38,689
3,957
2,130,359
7,145,188
39,629
323,690
733,325
2,903,118
271,160
325,582
275,953
143,496
23,732
,269,385
65,572
-
30,000
1,301,119
169,711
282,852
147,083
24,325
2,183,618
7,288,091
40,592
333,724
755,325
2,961,180
276,583
335,349
-
30,000
,333,647
173,954
289,923
150,760
24,933
2,238,208
7,433,853
41,578
344,070
777,985
3,020,404
282,115
345,409
1,366,989
178,303
297,171
154,529
25,557
2,294,164
7,582,530
42,589
354,736
801,324
3,080,812
287,757
355,772
1,401,163
182,760
304,601
158,392
26,196
2,351,518
7,734,181
43,623
365,733
825,364
3,142,428
293,512
366,445
,436,192
187,329
312,216
162,352
26,851
2,410,306
7,888,865
44,683
377,070
850,125
3,205,277
299,383
377,438
1,472,097
192,013
320,021
166,411
27,522
2,470,563
8,046,642
45,769
388,759
875,629
3,269,382
305,370
388,761
Property Tax
Franchise Fees
FY03-04
Original
8,805,771
FY04-05
Projected
9,480,407
9,764,819
10,057,764
10,359,497
10,670,282
10,990,390
11,320,102
11,659,705
12,009,496
12,369,781
12,740,874
FY05-06
FY 06-05
General
FY07-08
Fund Revenue 10 Year Projections
FY08-09
FY 09-10
FY
10-11
FY
11-12
FY
12-13
FY
13-14
FY 14-15
.
Tolal Revenue
Total Expenses
641,422
17,744,920
17,103,498
..
635,000
-43.45%
49.62%
,896,023
198.59%
70.90%
Tna.ren Out
% change
553,503
2,513,975
354.19%
,002,126
-60.14%
,876,578
87.26%
1,123,443
-40.13%
308,172
2.98%
5.92%
171,466
-44.36%
-1.26%
Capital Oallay
% change
239,692
226,683
-5A3%
333,958
47.32%
281,002
-15.86%
299,265
6.50%
5,121,597
-10.14%
.0.55%
5,091,930
.0.58%
.0.55%
Services" Charges
% change
5,340,896
5,124,688
-4.05%
5,173,085
0.94%
5,538,697
7.07%
5,699,540
2.90%
949,599
22.24%
7.64%
,051,359
10.72%
8.08%
5appUes
% change
FY
PayroD
% change
(1,129,637)
18,841,244
19,970,881
622,408
95-96
10,346,999
61,906
19,818,763
19,756,857
617,283
.0.82%
96-97
11,458,252
11.03%
85,744
21,572,975
21,457,231
645,570
4.58%
97-98
12,602,118
9.70%
(155,603)
21,999,781
22, 155,384
665,463
3.08%
98-99
13,125,491
4.15%
1,671,118
24,018,534
22,347,416
776,846
16.74%
99.00
14,256,290
8.62%
(530,876)
24,165,313
24,696,189
00.01
15,333,045
7.55%
6.84%
01.02
16,455,411
7.52%
6.94%
02.03 FY .
17,178,779 :l'revioasYe;!rExpenses' !
4.21 % :Pniiecteclllxpenses j
6.6O%j 3.00%:
i I
1,066,272 il'revious Year Expenses I
1 A2% :Projectecl BxpeiIses ,
7.24%: 5.00%'
I' .
5,312,879 .l'reviou Year Expeilses
4.34%' PJOjccled Expenses
0.06%;' 3.00%;
l. '.
i .
143,086 :l'reviiHIsYear~ .
-16.55%!ProjccIed Expenses ;
.3.17%! 2.00%;
i i
1,250,000 !Yn.asfen ..l
-34.07% !Eiaployee HeaIlb ScMcell '
57.78%1
!
.Bltdget Reqacsts
;(9997;9998" 9999)
i
j'
I
i
24,951,0161 .
24,951,016 ~mJided .E~ses
L_.__
;
9/29/2004 9:4\
AM
25
,21
'22
25,397,585
0.30%
25,414,891
Q.ii7%
26.191,011
3.05%
26.
1,365
3.06%
27,816,733
3.06%
28,667,922
3.06%
29,545,765
'3:ii6%
30,451,123
3.06%
31
84
41,337
3.07%
2\3,840
735,334
862,766
787,591
-8.71%
862,766
163,207
85,700
-47A9%
787,591
803,343
85,700
87,414
2.00%
803,343
819,410
87,414
89,162
2.00%
819,410
835,798
89,162
90,946
2.00%
835,798
852,514
90,946
92,764
2.00%
852,514
869,564
92,764
94,620
2.00%
869,564
886,955
94,620
96,512
2.00%
886,955
904,694
96,512
98,442
2.00%
904,694
922,788
98,442
100,411
2.00%
922,788
941,244
100,411
102,419
2.00%
941,244
960,069
102,419
104,468
2.00%
163,207
6,062,343
5,503,836
-9.2\%
5,503,836
5,668,95\
3.00%
5,668,951
5,839,020
3.00%
5,839,020
6,014,190
3.00%
6,014,190
6,194,616
3.00%
6,194,616
6,380,454
3.00%
6,380,454
6,571,868
3.00%
6,571,868
6,769,024
3.00%
6,769,024
6,972,095
3.00%
6,972,095
7,181,258
3.00%
7,181,258
7,396,695
3.00%
6,062,343
1,141,044
1,075,265
-5.76%
,075,265
,129,028
5.00%
129,028
185,450
5.00%
1,185,480
1,244,754
5.00%
1,244,754
1,306,991
5.00%
1,306,991
1,372,341
5.00%
1,372,341
1,440,958
5.00%
,440,958
,513,006
5.00%
1,5\3,006
1,588,656
5.00%
,588,656
,668,089
5.00%
,668,089
,751,493
5.00%
141,044
0rigiaaI
03004
16,878,722
Requested
04.05
16,878,722
17,209,859
1.96%
05.06
17,209,859
17,726,155
3.00%
06.07
17,726,155
18,257,939
3.00%
07.os
18,257,939
18,805,678
3.00%
08.09
18,805,678
19,369,848
3.00%
09-10
19,369,848
19,950,943
3.00%
10-11
\9,950,943
20,549,472
3.00%
11-12
20,549,472
21,165,956
3.00%
12-13
2\,165,956
21,800,934
3.00%
13.14
21,800,934
22,454,963
3.00%
14-15
22,454,963
23,128,611
3.00%
..
Projected Expenses
Budget Requests
Employee Health Services
.computer Fund
Total Transfers Out
% change
FY
Personal Services
Projected Expenditures
% change
Supplies
Projected Expenditures
% change
Charges & Services
Projected Expenditures
% change
Capital Outlay
Projected Expenditures
% change
Transfers Out
02-03 03-04 04-05 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 2.13 13.14 14-15
Original Requested
17,178,779 16,878,722 17,209,859 17,726,155 18,257,939 18,805,678 19,369,848 19,950,943 20,549,472 21,165,956 21,800,934 22,454,963 23,128,611
1.96% 3.00011. 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%
1,066,272 1,141,044 1,075,265 1,129,028 1,185,480 1,244,754 1,306,991 1,372,341 1,440,958 1,513,006 1,588,656 1,668,089 1,751,493
-5.76% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
5,312,879 6,062,343 5,503,836 5,668,951 5,839,020 6,014,190 6,194,616 6,380,454 6,571,868 6,769,024 6,972,095 7,181,258 7,396,695
-9.21% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00011. 3.00%
143,086 163,207 85,700 87,414 89,162 90,946 92,764 94,620 96,512 98,442 100,411 102,419 104,468
-47.49% 2.00% 2.00011. 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%
1,250,000 862,766 787,591 803,343 819,410 835,798 852,514 869,564 886,955 904,694 922,788 941,244 960,069
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1,250,000 862,766 787,591 803,343 819,410 835,798 852,514 869,564 886,955 904,694 922,788 941,244 960,069
-8.71%
213,840 735,334
24,951,016 25,321,922 25,397,585 25,414,891 26,191,011 26,991,365 27,816,733 28,667,922 29,545,765 30,451,123 31,384,885 32,347,973 33,341,337
0.30% 0.07% 3.05% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.07% 3.07% 3.07%
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Personal Services
Supplies
Charges & Services
Capital Outlay
Transfers Out
Employee Health Services
Budget Requests
Total Expenses
% increase
General Fund Expenditures 10 Year Projections
FY 03-04 FY04-05 FY 05-06 FY06-07 FY07-08 FY08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15
Budget Requested
16,878,722 17,209,859 17,726,155 18,257,939 18,805,678 19,369,848 19,950,943 20,549,472 21,165,956 21,800,934 22,454,963 23,128,611
1,141,044 1,075,265 1,129,028 1,185,480 1,244,754 1,306,991 1,372,341 1,440,958 1 ,5 13,006 1,588,656 1,668,089 1,751,493
6,062,343 5,503,836 5,668,951 5,839,020 6,014,190 6,194,616 6,380,454 6,571,868 6,769,024 6,972,095 7,181,258 7,396,695
163,207 85,700 87,414 89,162 90,946 92,764 94,620 96,512 98,442 100,411 102,419 104,468
862,766 787,591 803,343 819,410 835,798 852,514 869,564 886,955 904,694 922,788 941,244 960,069
213,840 735,334
25,321,922 25,397,585 25,414,891 26,191,011 26,991,365 27,816,733 28,667,922 29,545,765 30,451,123 31,384,885 32,347,973 33,341,337
0.30"1a 0.07% 3.05% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.06% 3.07% 3.07% 3.07%
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City of La Porte
Emergency Medical
Service
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to aggressively and
continuously plan, implement, deliver,
monitor and evaluate the quality and
dedication of emergency medical services
provided to the residents of and visitors to
the City of La Porte.
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Overview Topics
· Transport Policy Review
· First Responder Program - LPFD
· Private Ambulance Permitting Ordinance
· Third EMS Unit
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Transport Policy Review
· From 1984-1999, EMS transported all patients to
a hospital of their choice within the Southeast
Houston area to include Pasadena, Baytown
and Clear Lake.
· In 1999, City Council approved a change in the
EMS Transport Policy requiring that all patients
be transported to local hospitals only, located in
Pasadena, Bay town and Clear Lake,
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· The change in the transport policy was designed
to keep EMS units available in the City more
often by reducing the turnaround time that it took
to transport a patient to the Houston Medical
Center.
· The only exception to this policy was Life
Threatening Trauma Injuries which would be
either air lifted to a Levell Trauma Center or
grounded by LPEMS,
· Non-emergent medical patients would be either
transported to a local hospital by LPEMS or a
Private Ambulance Service would be called to
the scene to transport the patient to a hospital of
their choice.
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· This new transport policy proved over the next
couple of years to be extremely non-beneficial to
both the community and LPEMS personnel due to
the following reasons:
· Patients were being transported by LPEMS to
hospitals that they had to later be transferred out of
because of previous medical ailments that were
being treated elsewhere by physicians that did not
have privileges at the local hospitals where LPEMS
had transported them to,
· Local Private Ambulance Services stopped
responding to LPEMS requests to transport due to
lack of payment by the patients,
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· In September of 2002, City Council approved a
revised EMS Transport Policy submitted by EMS
Staff which is currently used today:
· Critical Medical - LPEMS will transport to the
closest hospital without delay.
· Critical Trauma - LPEMS will transport by a Air
Service or by ground if air is not available,
· Non-Critical Medical or Non-Critical Trauma will
be transported by LPEMS to any requested
hospital facility that is on the approved list.
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Approved Hospital List
· San Jacinto Methodist
· Clear Lake Regional
· 51. John's
· SE Memorial
· Bayshore
· Texas Children's
· Methodist - Houston
· Ben Taub
· Hermann Memorial
· MD Anderson
· Park Plaza
· VA Houston
· St. Joseph's
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Questions?
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First Responder Program
A Fire Department based program that is
designed to supplement the existing EMS
system and provide a certified responder in
the event that all EMS ambulances are
unavailable or in addition to an EMS
response in cases involving a potential life-
threatening emerQencv,
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· Program is certified by the Department of State
Health Services, (Formally Texas Department of
Health).
· All Career Firefighter personnel had to be trained
and certified at the ECA level or higher.
· Program was implemented on June 1, 2003,
· LPFD 1 st Responders are dispatched by specific
stations to all emergency medical calls meeting a
set criteria,
· 1 st Responders respond to an average of 80 calls
per month, EMS responds to 250 calls,
· Average response time is 3 minutes, EMS is 6
minutes, Brain death occurs in 4-6 minutes,
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· All 1st Out Engines, Rescue Trucks and
Officer's vehicles are equipped with Trauma
Bags, Airway Kits and AED's.
· 1 st Responders operate under the Medical
Control of EMS Medical Director, Dr, Oscar
Boultinghouse with all medical assessment and
treatment modalities approved by him.
· All 1 st Responder treatment and reports are
reviewed by EMS Staff for Quality Assurance
purposes.
· All continuing education and training is
administered by LPFD and EMS management
staff,
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Response Criteria
· Severe Bleeding
· Respiratory Difficulty
· Chest Pain w/SOB
· Cardiac Arrest
· Choking
· Drowning
· Electrocutions
· Falls> 6 Feet
· Stabbing/Shooting
· MVC - Severe Injury
· Trapped Victims
· Unconscious/Unk,
· Multi Casualty
· Lift Assist
· Driver Assist
· 3rd, 4th, 5th Out Calls
· Rescue Assist
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Private Ambulance Ordinance
A growing need for a Private Ambulance
Permitting Ordinance in the City of La Porte
has reached a point of needed action.
~rivate Ambulance Services are surfacing in
the Houston Area at an increased rate
resulting in the need for more municipal
regulations,
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Problem Areas
· Private Ambulance Services are listed in the
telephone directories and the lay public along
with Nursing Home Facilities and Doctors
Offices will call them for a medical emergency.
· History has shown us that there is an increase in
the number of incidents where LPEMS is notified
that a Private Ambulance is either responding to
or has responded to a location within the city
limits of La Porte for a true medical emergency,
while running emergency traffic.
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· Private Ambulance Services are routinely
certified at the BLS level and do not have the
training, equipment or authorization to deliver the
MICU level of care that LPEMS delivers,
· Private Ambulance Services have responded
from areas of Webster, Dickinson and Houston
to Critical Medical calls within the city limits of La
Porte without ever notifying the local EMS
agency,
· Increased risks are associated with emergency
vehicles running emergency traffic in the City of
La Porte that our Communications Division are
unaware of.
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Recommendations
· Approve Ordinance allowing the City of La Porte
to regulate the Private Ambulance Services that
operate within or respond to the city limits of La
Porte,
· Regulations will require and authorize
inspections, permitting, standards, liability
insurance, licenses and impose penalties,
· Municipalities such as Pasadena, Galveston and
Houston have these regulations in effect.
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Questions?
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Additional EMS Unit/Crew
Current Needs/Estimates of Putting a 3rd EMS Unit
In Service,
· Statistics
· Costs
· Recommendations
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2900
2850
2800
2750
2700
2650
2600 2571
2550
2500
2450
2400
2000 2001 2002 2003
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Annual Call Volume
2875
· 2004 Call Volume
Estimated At 3000
2667.2665
IDTotal1
2003 Call Sequence
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
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2875 Total Calls
D 1st Out
.2nd Out
o 3rd Out
o 4th Out
. 5th Out
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Annual Out of Service Times
150
10 Hours I
· Total time annually
that 15t and 2nd Out
is not available, No
actual ambulance
coverage,
· This does not
include 380 (On-
duty Supervisor)
300
285
250
246-258
221
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2000 2001 2002 2003
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Mutual Aid Requests
38 38
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36 36 36
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34 IOTa La Portel
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30
2000 2001 2002 2003
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Industrial Calls - Outside City
70
60
50
40
30
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2001 2002 2003
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Ambulance Costs
Ambulance & Chassis
· Frazer Modulance - $68,000,00
· 1 Ton Chassis - $25,000,00
· Equipment - $40,000,00
Total - $133,000.00
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Staffing Costs
Annual Paramedic Staffing for 3rd EMS Unit
· 3 Paramedic-I Positions - $132,117,24
· 3 Paramedic-II Positions - $141,811.41
Total - $273,928,65
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Total Costs for 3rd EMS Unit
Ambulance - $133,000.00
Staffing - $273,928,65
Total - $406,928.65
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Recommendations
In 2003 there were 91 calls that consisted of 3rd
and 4th Out responses,
These 91 calls were responded to immediately by
the On-Duty EMS Supervisor and/or the LPFD 1 st
Responder Program at which time aggressive and
competent patient care was delivered in an effort
to stabilize the patient until the arrival of either a
Mutual Aid ambulance or a LPEMS ambulance
arriving back into the city.
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The City of Bay town put on a 3rd EMS Unit when
their call volume reached 6000, However, Bay town
EMS has a hospital inside their city limits which
enables them to respond to subsequent EMS calls
from that hospital. LPEMS has an average turn
time of 78 minutes which would result in the City of
La Porte needing to put on a 3rd Out EMS Unit
much sooner.
My recommendation is to review this need
annually and set a goal to bring a 3rd Out EMS Unit
online when the annual call volume reaches
between 3500-4000,
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Questions?
Conclusion - Thank You
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Capital Improvement Proiects
Purpose
.:. This item was placed on the agenda to provide Council with background
information on Capital Improvement Projects and;
.:. To discuss/receive direction from Council regarding the establishment of a formal
multi-year Capital hnprovements Program and;
Backe:round
.:. Following the Bond Programs of 1985 and 1986, City staff, in 1992, prepared an
exhaustive list of potential CIP projects utilizing personal knowledge, Council
input (mainly through retreats) and elements from the City's various formal
planning documents and reports i,e, Comprehensive Plan, Watershed Studies, etc,
.:. Staff also produced an in-house policy manual for requesting CIP's.
.:. Using this 1992 document plus input form Council, Planning and Zoning
Commission, Comprehensive Plan Updates, Bayfront Master Plan, Parks Master
Plans, etc" staffhas for several years prepared a three year CIP, This was
provided to City Council as an appendix to this year's Capital Improvement
Project list.
.:. While the staff does consider the internal 3-year plan, there is no formal multi-
year plan produced and approved by Council.
Movine: Forward
.:. Chapter 13 of the City's Comprehensive Plan Update (titled hnplementation Plan)
recommends the implementation and annual update of a multi-year Capital
Improvements Program. (Portions of Chapter 13 are included for your review and
as a primer for establishing a formal CIP document.)
.:. Discuss Council's ideas regarding input into the ClP Program such as improving
Council input/awareness, establishment of a Blue Ribbon Committee and/or
increased use of the Planning and Zoning Commission to assist in the
development of Future Bond Programs to support Capital Projects,
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.:. As a sidebar, if Council is interested in establishing a committee or task force to
review and recommend future bond projects we will need to establish timelines
and action plans to accomplish this task,
Additional Information
.:. Currently, voter approved but unsold bonds from the February 2002 Bond
Election are:
o $7,7 million - Police/EOC Headquarters
o $3,2 million - Youth Baseball Complex and Westside Park Improvement
.:. Overview of City's Infrastructure Planning (attached)
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Fund 015 - General Capital Improvement Fund
709 - Sidewalk Replacement (A)
872 - Concrete Street Restoration (A)
841 - Glen Meadows Drainage Improvement
766 - Canada Rd.lEast Blvd, Design (RR)
859 - Northside Neighborhood Community Plan
799- Whelen Tower Replacement
504 - Police Facility/EGC-Initiate Design (RR)
860 - Equipment Storage Shed
878 - GIS Implementation
781 - Telecommunications
802 - Citywide Communications
675 - Joint Ventures
795 - Parks to Standard Program
798 - Land Acquisition (Little Cedar Bayou)
813 - Parks System Improvements Seed Money
876 - Pond to Park
892 - Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool
893 - Trail System Planning
857 - Special Program Maintenance Area
889 - 14th Street Park
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Fund 003 - Utilitv Capital Improvement Fund
725 - Utility Oversizing/Participation (A)
880 - Utility Equipment Replacement
881 - Waterline Replacement
895 - Lomax Water Tower
896 - Replace/Rehabilitate Liftstation
894 - Bayshore Water/Sewer Replacement
898 - In-house Waterline Replacement (A)
868 - Farrington Boulevard Trunk Sewer
878 - GIS Implementation
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Fund 005 - Other Infrastructure Fund
788 - Fairmont Parkway Expansion to 6 Lanes
846 - Harris County Joint Venture/Deceleration Lanes
Fund 008 - Svlvan Beach Fund
869 - Sylvan Beach Pavilion Exterior Repairs (C)
Fund 010 - Airport Fund
825 - Airport Improvements
Fund 018 - Sewer Rehabilitation
669 - Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation (A)
Fund 038 - 4B Sales Tax
884 - Bay Area Blvd, Trunk Sewer
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Fund 039 - Tax Increment Reinvestment Fund
826 - Development Assistance
903 - Shoreline Protection
Fund 040 - 1998 General Obliaation Bonds
847 - F101 Drainage Improvements
849 - F216 Drainage Improvements
Fund 041 - 2000 General Obliaation Bonds
831 - Fire Station #3 Construction
Fund 043 - 2002 General Obliaation Bonds
882 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
883 - Fire Station #2/Emergency Medical Facility
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Budget
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FY 2004-05
& Draft 5- Year Plan
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CITY a PORTE
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2004-05
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PROJECT IPROJECT NAME II L TO BUDGET I PROPOSED I II II I TBD or I I
NUMBER 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 5-10 YEARS TOTAL
STREET/DRAINAGE/SIDEWALK (FUND 015)
709-A Sidewalk Replacement $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $200,000
872-A Concrete Street Restoration 60,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 150,000
886-A Asphalt Overlay 75,000 75,000
887 ReleGate tl'affiG sigRal 7t1:l Ie Iltl:l Street 47,500 47,500
8th Street-Falrmont Pkwy. to Ave. M
"H" Street-14th Street to SH146
Roads into 14th Street (Sector 33)
Design and Construct "L "-16th to SH146
841 Glen Meadows Fence/Drainage Improvement 54,000 76,296 130,296
766-RR Canada/East Blvd. Design 235,000 235,000
859 Northside Community Plan (Housing Grant) 220,000 220,000
North "0" Street Drainage/Sidewalk Improvements 208,000 208,000
Meadowcrest Subdivision Sidewalk 29,450 29,450
Texas Avenue Beautification Plan - Design/Const. 5,000 112,000 117,000
TOTAL STREET/DRAINAGE/SIDEWALK $619,000 $161,296 $192,000 $80,000 $359,950 $1,412,246
COMMUNITY FACILITIES (FUND 015)
799-A Whelen Tower Replacement $155,970 $35,000 $35,000 $225,970
504 Pollee Facility & EOCllnitiate Design $480,000 $480,000
Rebuild & Expand old EMS Facility for training 200,000 200,000
894 Ft:lREliRg fer aElElitisR31 AeFial \JRit 750,000 750,000
City Hall Chili Water Piping Replacement 35,000 35,000
PO Firing Range (Remediation) 200,000 200,000
TOTAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES $835,970 $70,000 $35,000 $200,000 $750,000 $1,890,970
MISCELLANEOUS (FUND 015)
860 Equipment Storage Shed $100,000 $100,000
878 GIS Implementation (annual funding) 115,000 20,000 50,000 185,000
781 Telecommunications 322,451 322,451
802 Citywide Communications (Phones and Study) 250,000 250,000
EJeat:llifisatisR aREI SigRage 158,129 158,129
City MaFElt:lee 42,514 42,514
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $787,451 $20,000 $50,000 $200,643 $1,058,094
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CITY a PORTE
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2004-05
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PROJECT ~ROJEcr NAME I L m BUDGET PROPOSED c::Jc::J1 2007~B I TBD or I I
NUMBER 2004-05 5-10 YEARS TOTAL
Preliminary Design of 33 Ac Park (Canada Road)-RR $66,100 $66,100
CONTINGENCY (FUND 015)
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE (FUND 015)
675-A Joint Ventures $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $60,000
795-A Parks to Standard Prog.-NW Park, Renovate Playground 85,000 27,500 25,000 137,500
798 Land Acquisition (LCB) 377,378 377,378
813 Park System Improvements Seed Money (SH225) 100,000 100,000
875 ReR9\1ate 19IRax City Hall 74,000 74,000
876 Pond to Park - Phase II 75,000 75,000
876 Pond to Park - Phase I 141,050 41,500 182,550
890 Brookelen Pool Conversion 110,000 110,000
Fainnont Park Pool Conversion 154,000 154,000
892 Replace steel filter tanks @ LCB Wave Pool 35,000 35,000
Replace Electrical ConduitlWiring @ SB Fishing Pier
893 Funding for trail system planning in # 100,000 100,000 $100,000 300,000
Renovate Circulation System/Replace Filters-NW Pool
Lomax Park-new parking $69,000 69,000
RFC - new coping and cool deck
857 Special Program maintenance area 44,861 44,861
NW Park-build and light new soccer fields $120,000 120,000
Fainnont-replace bathhouse/pump/add bathrooms $60,000 60,000
Fainnont-replace concessionipressbox $100,000 100,000
Glen Meadows-add basketball court $40,000 40,000
NW Park-pedestrian bridge over Big Island Slough 60,000 60,000
NW Park-add parking for new fields on eastside $60,000 60,000
NW Park-add new restrooms on eastside $45,000 45,000
LCB-wave mechanism $100,000 100,000
LCB-apron around pool 50,000 50,000
Renovate Old Fire Station #3 for parks mainVLPLSRA 20,000 20,000
Rodeo Arena-sandblast and paint 50,100 50,100
889-A 14th Street Park 25,000 25,000
LP Cemetary Structure 1/2 41,000 41,000
Spenwick Park Development 27,500 27,500
TOTAL PARKS & OPEN SPACE $994,389 $89,000 $320,100 $788,000 $372,500 $843,461
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 015) $3,236,810 $340,296 $597,100 $1,068,000 $1,683,093 $6,925,299
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CITY & PORTE
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2004-05
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TBD or
5-10 YEARS
PROPOSED
2004-05
PROJECT
NUMBER
TOTAL
$80,000
$160,000
$1,325,000
$60,000
$500,000
$400,000
$100,000
$625,000
$175,000
$100,000
$120,000
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
$30,000
40,000
30,000
325,000
30,000
325,000
150,000
150,000
$50,000
60,000
675,000
60,000
200,000
50,000
L TO BUDGET
PROJECT NAME
WATER/SEWER (FUND 003)
Utility Oversizing/Partlcipatlon
Utility Equipment Replacement
Waterline Replacement
Repaint Water Tower (Lomax)
Replace/Rehabilitate Liftstation (#'s Change)
Bayshore Water/Sewer Replacement
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements - Phase
725-A
88()"A
881-A
895
896
894
879
350,000
100,000
625,000
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WWTP Equipment Replacement
Replace Ground Storage Tank #3
Rehabilitate Water Well
175,000
50,000
30,000
30,000
50,000
30,000
30,000
In-house Waterline Replacement
Waterline to develop 14th Street area
Sanitary Sewer to 14th Street Area
Waterline to provide service to Strang Road area
Waterline along N. 16th Street-Barbours Cut to SH146
898
$217,500
217,500
Set up water towers/funding
Set up ground storage tanks/funding
N. 16th Street Liftstation Relocation
$118,300
118,300
N. wH" Street Sanitary Sewer Overflow
Bay Area Blvd. Trunk Sewer (Design)
Farrington Blvd. Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation
Utility Relocation for Bay Area Blvd.
N. 16th Street Sewer
835
867
868
$185,000
$350,000
$350,000
50,000
350,000
20,000
115,000
GIS Implementation
Spenwick Water System-New Water Lines Phase
Spenwick W -Reroute Service Connection Phase II
Sens Road Utilities
878
$3,862,500
$3,862,500
350,000
$885,000
$885,000
$1,160,000
$1,160,000
$1,245,000
$1,245,000
$1,358,300
$1,358,300
TOTAL WATER/SEWER
GRAND TOTAL {FUND 003)
.30/2004
CllY& PORTE
CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2004-05
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PROJECT
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TOTAL
$450,000
250,000
125,000
TBD or
5-10 YEARS
2007-08
2006-07
2005-06
PROPOSED
2004-05
L TO BUDGET
$450,000
250,000
PROJECT NAME
TRANSPORTATION/OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
(FUND 005)
Falrmont Pkwy. Expansion to 6 Lanes
Harris County Joint Venture/Deceleration Lanes
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788
846
$125,000
$825,000
$825,000
$700,000
$700,000
to SH146
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TOTAL OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE
City's portion of South Broadway
N. 16th Street from Barbour's Cut
$75,750
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$75,750
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$75,750
$40,750
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$40,750
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$40,750
$35,000
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$35,000
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$35,000
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 005)
SYLVAN BEACH (FUND 008)
Sylvan Beach Pavilion Exterior Repairs
TOTAL SYLVAN BEACH
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GRAND TOTAL (FUND 008)
869
$85,000
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$85,000
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$85,000
$35,000
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$35,000
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$35,000
$50,000
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$50,000
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$50,000
AIRPORT (FUND 010)
Airport Improvement
TOTAL AIRPORT
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 010}
825
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$1,750,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
$350,000
SEWER REHABILITATION (FUND 018)
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation ($50,OOO-Contingency)
TOTAL SEWER REHABILITATION
GRAND TOTALIFUND 018)
669-A
4,400,000
1,900,000
1,515,000
700,000
$8,515,000
4B SALES TAX (FUND 038}
$4,400,000
1,900,000
Bay Area Boulevard
Canada Road
700,000
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$7,000,000
1,515,000
$1,515,000
Bay Area Trunk Sewer
Police Headquarters Land Acquisition
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 038)
884
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NUMBER 2004-05 5-10 YEARS TOTAL
TIRZ (FUND 039)
826 Development Assistance $100,000 $100,000
903 Shoreline Eroslon(Commitment Only) 486,435 $486,435
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 039) $586,435 $586.435
1998 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FUND 040)
847 F101 $104,659 $104,659
Property ACQuisition to Exxon
Exxon Corridor to Lomax Road
Lateral .p. North to SH225
Lomax Area 101-06-02
849 F216 $1,102,780 $1,102,780
Design Detention $131,235 $131,235
Construction Detention $1,163,765 1,163,765
Mouth to Fairmont Parkway
Main Street to Sens Road
CONTINGENCY (FUND 040) $71,465 151,953 $223,418
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 040) $2,573,904 $151,953 $2,725,857
2000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FUND 041)
831 Fire Station 3-Construction $950,000 $950,000
Fire Station 3-Design 145,000 145,000
Contingency 20,000 20,000
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 041) $950,000 $165,000 $1,115,000
2002 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FUND 043)
882 Wastewater Treatment Plant $3,312,692 $3,312,692
883 Fire Station #21Emergency Medical Facility 1,900,000 1,900,000
TOTAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS $5,212,692 $5,212,692
GRAND TOTAL (FUND 043) $5,212,692 $5,212,692
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NUMBER 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 5-10 YEARS TOTAL
FUTURE BOND SALE (VOTER APPROVED)
Park Development $1,200,000 $1,200,000
Baseball Fields $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Criminal Justice Center Phase 1-Police/EOC 7,700,000 $7,700,000
Criminal Justice Center Phase 2-Police/EOC/Courts
GRAND TOTAL (FUTURE BOND SALE) $10,900,000 $10,900,000
FUTURE BOND ELECTION
Citywide Conversion/Radio System ?
Automated Meter Reading 2,427,008 2,427,008
Wastewater Treatment Plant ?
GRAND TOTAL (FUTURE BONDS) $2,427,008 $2,427,008
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CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2004-05
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Provide a copy of the Comprehensive Plan to local civic groups and other
organizations.
Action 4: Cite references to the goals, objectives, policies and actions of the
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t:J? GOAL 13.3: Implement and annually update a multi-year Capital Improvements Program
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OBJ. 13.3a: To ensure weJl managed and fiscaJly responsible growth, proactively
plan for the future capital improvement needs of the community by
planning for capital expenditures to be incurred each year of a fixed
period of years.
Policy 1: The City should establish a formalized capital improvement program
process to schedule future capital expenditures,
Action 1: Require all City departments to develop project requests, including a
detailed description of the improvement, its relative priority among other
departmental improvements, and preIimi.nary order of magnitude cost
estimates,
Action 2: Appoint a CIP coordinator to compile all project requests and to coordinate
the review of projects,
Action 3: Establish a fiscal policy or a series of policy statements to create
parameters regarding distinct limits on the amount of annual funding
available and methods of financing.
Action 4: Estaplish ClP goals with the City Council, which are statements of COWlcil
intent.
Action S: Establish an engineering review of cost estimates initially developed by
individual City departments as well as technical feasibility of projects.
Action 6: Establish a financial review. process to assess the fmancial feasibility of
projects, develop alternatives to financing improvements, and identify
proposed sources of funding for all requested projects,
~ction 7: Consider a planning review by the Planning Department as well as the
Planning and Zoning Commission to ensure conformance with the goals
and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Action 8: Perform a chief administrative review to determine the conformance of
each project to the fiscal policies and CIP goals established by the City
Council and the relative priority of each project.
Action 9: De:velop a formalized City Council review process to review individual
projects, projects ,that require special financing, and those that require
multiple year financing,
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Develop alternatives to finance the cQnstruction of infrastructure extensions
supporting new development as the city grows,
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Policy 1: The City should routinely monitor and ag~essively pursue grant and low-'
interest loan opportunities that would address infrastructure priorities
without imposing an excessive debt or administrative burden on the City.
Assign to a representative of each City department the responsibility of
tracking external funding opportunities in their program area, and appoint
an overall coordinator for the City, .
Maintain good contacts with federal, state and regional agencies which
oversee infrastructure funding programs, particularly the Texas
Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs, the Texas Department of Economic Development,
Harris County, the Harris County Flood Control District, and the Houston-
Galveston Area Council.
Provide periodic "grantsmanship" training for City staff involved in
tracking funding opportunities through the Vf orId Wide Web and other
resources,
The City should maximize funding participation of private developers in
capital improvements and utility extensions that are directly attributable to
new development.
As discussed in the Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Elements of
the Comprehensive Plan, consider adoption of impact fees to generate
revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements or
facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to new development.
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GOAL 13,5: Revise existing ordinanc~s and' adopt new ordinances as necessary to
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OBJ. 13.5a:
Policy 1:
Action 1:
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Establish a formalized process for the review and amendment of the
City's Code of Ordinances,
The City should utilize ex.isting ordinances and develop new codes,
policies and guidelines as necessary to implement the recommended
actions of the Comprehensive Plan,
Conduct periodic reviews of the zoning ordinance and ~ubdivision
regulations and make amendments as necessary to conform with recent
changes in law, common planning practi~e, and to accommodate local
development trends,
Assign City departments to identify and draft potential new ordinances that
may be used to implement the Comprehensive Plan,
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CAPIT~ IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year planning process that has a direct link to the
City's annual budget and appropriation cycles, The City's annual Capital'Budget puts the CIP into action,
The first year of the Capital Improvements Program becomes the basis for the Capital Budget for that fisc a]
year, and the subsequent years are the long-term capital programming document. The CIP is updated
annually, The current year is eliminated and another year is a~ded at the end so that it will always be a
multi-year program,
The CIP proces~ is a mechanism for analyzing the city financial condition and projecting what it is
likely to be in the near future. By undertaking a financial analysis as part of the CIP, the City is able to
predict, with reasonable accuracy, its capacity to finance capital improvements after it has paid its basic
operating expenses. Once this capacity has been identified, a fiscal program is developed. The financial
analysis also estimates the impact that capital expenditures will have on the operating budget.
The La Porte Comprehensive Plan is concerned with physical facilities and services as well as land
use and population growth. The Plan provides guidelines for capital project selection and assignment of
priorities. The Capital Improvements Program, along with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and
official maps, is a device for implementing the long-range comprehensive plan, .
- Capital improvements include facilities such as utility systems, landfills, public buildings, land
acquisition, parks, streets and sidewalks, drainage, libraries and major equipment. These are items that may
have a significant impact on the community and are often too expensive to be financed in the annual
operating budget. Preparation of a Capital Improvements Program involves difficult decisions. There are
nearly always more worthwhile projects to consider than there ~e dollars to fund them,
The program of capital projects is displayed in Table 1, Program of Capital Projects, The capital
program was derived through the comprehensive planning process' by identifying the City's goals,
objectives, policies and actions toward achieving its vision oftlie 21.~ Century. The projects include those
identified by previous planning and engineering studies as well as those identified by public officials, City
staff and citizens of La Porte during the plan development process. This list of capita] projects forms a
rational framework for development of a formalized capital improvements program. As part of the City's
annual budgetary process, this capita] program should be utilized to prepare a multi-year CIP that becomes
the basis for the City's Capita] Budget. The abbreviations for the agencies or departments responsible for
implementing the capita] projects and studies are provided below,
Responsible Aeencv Abbreviations:
AD Airport Board
CC City Council
CM City Management
EC Emergency Coordinator
ENG Engineering
FD Fire Department
HC
P&Z
PD
PR
PL
PW
Harris County
Planning Conunission
Police Department (Public Safety)
Parks and Recreation
Planning Department
Public Works
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Responsibility
Provide police substations Public Facilities X X X PO, CM, CC
in the areas of the City
determined most
appropriate and feasible,
Purchase an adequate Public Facilities X X X PO, CM, CC
number of vehicles and
other equipment to support
a larger police force as the
community grows.
Equip all police vehicles Public Facilities X X PD. CM, CC
with laptop computers and
digital radios to utilize
state-of-the-art technologies
Construct addition to City Public: Facilities X CM,CC
Hall.
Construct a community- Public Facilities X X CM,CC
wide meeting/convention
center,
Construct firelEMS Public Facilities X X X FO, CM, CC
substations in appropriate
locations as needed to serve
growth areas.
FirelPolice Training Public Facilities X PO, FD, CM, CC
Facility Classroom (104)
E.Q.C.lClassroom @ Fire Public Facilities X FD, CM, CC
Training Facility (106)
Fire Station 3 land purchase Public Facilities X FO, CM, CC
(I 09)
Renovation of Pol ice Public Facilities X PO, CM, CC .
Headquarters/Court
Complex (I 12)
La Porte Municipal Landfill PubJic Facilities X ENG, PW,
(144) CM,CC
Golf Course bunker Public Facilities X PR, CM, CC
reconstruction (156)
Golf Course fencin.1l (158) Public Facilities X PR, CM, CC
La Porte Municipal Court Public Facilities X CM,CC
(261)
Improvements on the Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
Northeast Area Water
System as recommended in
the March 1998 Claunch
and Miller report.
Complete installation of the Infrasti'ucture X ENG. PW, CC
12" wate~ line outer loop
alon.!! Fairmont Parkway
Complete water line loops Infrastructure X ENG, PW, CC
on Bay Area Boulevard.
Inslall water line along Infrastructure X ENO, PW, CC
State highway 225
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CAPIT ~ IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
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A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a multi-year planning process that has a direct link to the
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.tity's annual bQdget and appropriation cycles, The City's annual Capital Budget puts the CIP into action.
The first year of the Capital Improvements Program becomes the basis for the Capital Budget for that fiscal
year, and the subsequent years are the long-term capital programming document. The CIP is updated
annually, The current year is eliminated and another year is a~ded at the end so that it will always be a
multi-year program,
The CIP process is a mechanism for analyzing the city financial condition and projecting what it is
likely to be in the near future, By undertaking a financial analysis as part of the CIP, the City is able to
predict, with reasonable accuracy, its capacity to finance capital improvements after it has paid its basic
operating expenses, Once this capacity has been identified, a fiscal program is developed, The financial
analysis also estimates the impact that capital expenditures will have on the operating budget.
The La Porte Comprehensive Plan is concerned with physical facilities and services as well as land
use and population growth. The Plan provides guidelines for capital project selection and assignment of
priorities, The Capital Improvements Program, along .with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and
official maps, is a device for implementing the long-range comprehensive plan,
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Capital improvements include facilities such as utility systems, landfills, public buildings, land
acquisition, parks, streets and sidewalks, drainage, libraries and major equipment. These are items that may
have a significant impact on the community and are often too expensive to be financed in the annual
operating budget. Preparation of a Capital Improvements Program involves difficult decisions, There are
nearly always more worthwhile projects to consider than there are dollars to fund them.
The program of capital projects is displayed in Table 1, Program of Capital Projects, The capital
program was derived through the comprehensive planning process' by identifying the City's goals,
objectives, policies and actions toward achieving its vision of tne 21.~ Century, The projects include those
identified by previous planning and engineering studies as well as those identified by public officials, City
staff and citizens of La Porte during the plan development process. This list of capital projects'ronns a
rational framework for development of a formalized capital improvements program. As part of the City's
annual budgetary process, this capital program should be utilized to prepare a multi-year CIP that becomes
the basis for the City's Capital Budget. The abbreviations for the agencies or departments responsible for
implementing the capital projects and studies are provided below.
Responsible Ae:encv Abbreviations:
AD' Airport Board
CC City Council
CM City Management
EC Emergency Coordinator
ENG Engineering
FD Fire Department
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P&Z
PD
PR
PL
PW
Harris County
Planning Commission
Police Department (Public Safety)
Parks and Recreation
Planning Department
Public Works
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- Responsibility
Complete construction of Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
water mains along the , ,
thoroughfares to enhance .'
pressure, to complete
looped systems, and to
maintain at least two feeds
to all areas in the City.
Sanitary sewer service to Infrastructure X ENG, PW, CC
Mobile Home Park near
Plantation and Canada
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Infrastructure X ENG, PW, CC .
to North La Porte
Trunk sanitary sewer west Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
of the Golf Course as
presented in 1997 TC&B
reoolt
Bayside Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
Reconstruction
Sewer line rehabilitation to Infrastructure X X X ENG, PW, CC
minimize infiltration and
.inflow so the existing
treatment plant capacity
ratin\:! can be maintained.
Bridge and Culvert Infrastructure X X X ENG, PW, CC
Replacement to increase
Flow Caoacitv.
Bayside sanitary sewer Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
reconstruction - Old Hwy.
146 (153)
Fainnont Park 12" water Infrastructure X ENG, PW, CC
line extension (256)
ROW acquisition for F216 Infrastructure ENG, PW, CC
(126)
ROW acquisition and Infrastructure X X ENG, PW, CC
improvements for F I 0 I
(127)
Construct a railroad/street Streets and Sidewalks X ENG, PW, CC
grade separation at THE
Railroad and Fairmont
Parkway.
Construct a railroad/street Streets and Sidewalks X X ENq, PW, CC
grade separation at S.H.
146 and McCabe Road.
Construct sidewalks, Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
handicap accessible ramps,
curb cuts, pedestrian
crossing signs and warning
lights, and pedestrian-
activated signal changers in
the vicinity adjacent to the
Fitness Center as well as all
schools, community centers
and 1Z0vemment buildinf!s.
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Responsibility
Plan, fund and coordinate Streets and Sidewalks X X ENG, pw, CC
transit-oriented street
improvements such as bus
stops and bays on potential
future transit routes.
Enhance public Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
infrastructure
improvements such as
streets, traffic signals,
sign age, and sidewalks
specifically in highly
visible areas of the
community.
Construct a bridge over the Streets and Sidewalks X X ENG, PW, CC
pipeline easement and ditch
on "H" Street in west La
Pone.
Construct geometric street Streets and Sidewalks X ENG, PW, CC
improvement at Five
Comers to facilitate safe
traffic movement.
Install traffic calming Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
improvements in
neighborhoods as
appropriate, including road
narrowing, flush medians,
higher visibility crosswalks,
one-way streets, rumble
strips, gateway treatments,
curb radius reduction,
narrow street slow-points,
speed humps/raised
crosswalks, traffic circles,
raised intersections, lane
narrowing, mid-block
roadway narrowing,
medians and intersection
redesillT1.
RefugefTum lanes on Streets and Sidewalks X ENG, PW, CC
Fairmont Parkwa'y (116)
Construclion of Bay Area Streets and Sidewalks X ENG, PW, CC
Boulevard from Fairmont
Parkway to Spencer
Highway and S.H. 225
(117)
Pedestrian walkway (130) Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
Development of additional Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
pedestrian walkways (\3 J)
Contract overlay () 46) Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
Concrete street Streets an~ S~d~walk~ X X X ENG, PW, CC
repairs/replace (147) . ~:'.. '.:;. t'. .l.~ f' :1" ~
Sidewalks replacement Streets and Sidewalks X X X ENG, PW, CC
prol!:ram () 49)
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Responsibility
South 81 Street Streets and Sidewalks X ENG, PW, CC
reconstruction Fainnont
Parkway to L.C.B. Park
(152)
Develop entrance gateways Beautification X X X PR, ENG, PW, CC
at entrances to the City
such as S.H. 146, S.H. 225,
Broadway/Old Highway
146, Fainnont Parkway,
Spencer Highway, Main
Street, Underwood Road,
Bay Area Boulevard, and
San Jacinto Street,
Design and install Beautification X X PW,CC
distinctive street signs,
signals, arid directional
signage identifying areas of
the city.
Bury overhead power lines Beautification X X X ENG, PW, CC
along the identified
enhancement corridors.
Install street trees along Beautification X X X ENG, PR, CC
designated enhancement
corridors.
Acquire and maintain Beautification X X X ENG, PRo CM, CC.
excess rights-of-way,
vacant lots, vacated alleys
and easements, areas
beneath power lines,
irregularly shaped parcels
(the triangular tract, for
example, at Five Comers),
and other undesirable
parcels as public open
SDace.
Upgrade the electric Beautification X X ENG, PW, CC
systems in Downtown La
Porte to support special
events and festivals.
Construct entrance markers Beautification X X PR, PW, CC
as "mini-gateways" 10
Downtown with
identification signs and
landscaping.
Acquire vacant parcels to Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
create in-fill pocket-parks
in areas of Dark need.
Acquire priority Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
cons~rvation areas fee
simple or protect them
through conservation
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Responsibility
Acquire and develop four Parks and Recreation X X X . PR,CC
(4) additional community
parks to provide full service
area coverage of the City,
as displayed in Chapter 7,
Parks and Recreation.
Acquire and develop seven Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
(7) additional neighborhood
parks to provide an even :
distribution of
neighborhood parks and
recreation facilities
throughout the City, as
displayed in Chapter 7,
Parks and Recreation.
Develop linear linkages to Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
connect each of the mini-
parks, neighborhood and
community parks, and
public open spaces.
Provide adequate funding Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
to acquire, develop, and
renovate parks and
recreation areas, facilities
and imDrovemenls.
Provide adequate funding Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
to enhance, improve and
maintain the existing public
parks, recreation and open
space.
Enhance Sylvan Beach by Parks and Recreation X X HC, PR, CC
creating a boardwalk along
the shore, developing a
marina with boat slips, and
enhancing the park and
ooen space areas.
Improve public access to Parks and Recreation X X X HC, PR, CC
Galveston Bay with
recreation easements,
fishing piers, public beach
activitY areas.
Provide recreation centers Parks and Recreation X X X PR,CC
and meeting rooms in parks
for neighborhood meetings,
civic clubs and community
orean izations.
Develop a "tourist trail" Parks and Recreation X X PR,CC
connecting monuments,
museums, and landmarks
that are of local
significance to the cultural,
architectural, and historic
value of La Pone.
Lighting for soccer field Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
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Asphalt iogging oath (174) Parks and Recreation X PR,Ce
FootbridlZe (177) Parks and Recreation X PR,Ce
Tennis court lighting Parks and Recreation X X PR,Ce
L.c.a. (18))
Bike path from S.H. 146 to Parks and Recreation X X PR,CC
Luella (184)
San Jacinto pool renovation Parks and Recreation X PRo CC
(188)
Waternark slide (189) Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Fairmont Pool deck Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
resurfacing (] 92)
Fairmont Pool - Bath house Parks and Recreation X PR,Ce
renovation (196)
Northwest pavil ion/picnic Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
area (198)
Fairmont Pavilion (J 99) Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Fairmont chemical room Parks and RecreatioQ X PR,CC
(200)
Northwest attraction pool Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
(203 )
Paint inside/outside of Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
buildinR (216)
Exoand stae:e (217) Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Outside lightinlZ (22 j) Parks and Recreation X X PR,CC
Basketball court at EK Park Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
(224)
Renovation of air condition Parks and Recreation X PRo CC
(228)
Cover over walkwav (23m Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Outside walking trail - Parks and Recreation X X PR,CC
recreation (235) .
Park/playground at Fitness Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Center & S.P.O.R.T, Center
(236)
Central heating/cooling Parks and Recreation X PRo CC
system (244)
Construction of outside Parks and Recreation X X PR,CC
stage (248)
Replace poles (250) Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
Big Island Slough fitness Parks and Recreation X PR,CC
plim (255)
Microfiche system (142) Administration X CM,CC
Purchase of veh ides and Administration X X X CM,CC
trailers (162)
Geographic Information Administration X X X PL, CM, CC
Svstem'CGIS) (263)
Update the airport master Studies and Plans X AB, CM, CC
plan to re-evaluate the
projected and desired use of
the airport and to guide
future development of '.
street infrastructure to
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airport operations.
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Responsibility
Prepare and adopt an Studies and Plans .X AS, CM, CC
airport compatibility plan . . .. . .
that addresses land use and
development adjacent to the
airport.
Update water master plan. Studies and Plans X X PW, CM, CC
Request that the La Porte Studies and Plans X X X CM,CC
Area Water Authority
develop or update a water
master plan every 5 years.
Update wastewater master Studies and Plans X X ENG, PW,
plan. CM,CC
Develop and implement a Studies and Plans X X X ENG, PW,
stonn water m2mt. plan. CM,CC
Develop a proactive Studies and Plans X CM,CC
marketing plan to attract
developers to La Porte.
Develop a Master Plan to Studies and Plans X CM,CC
encourage retail/residential
development and consider
expending public funds to
incite the development by
providinl! utilities.
Update the La Porte Studies and Plans X EC, CM, CC
Hurricane Evacuation Plan
to reflect changed
conditions such as
completion ofthe Fred
Hartman Bridge and
associated improvements to
the SH 225/146
interchan2e.
Conduct a feasibility study Studies and Plans X CM,CC
on the use of tax abatement
or other financiaJ"programs
and adopt
recommendations as
aoorooriate.
Update the wastewater Studies and Plans X X PW, CM, CC
treatment plant operations
plan.
Prepare a comprehensive Studies and Plans X PR, eM, CC
parks master plan to assess
specific areas of need,
including parks, recreation
and open space areas as
well as future needs for
park improvements and
recreation facilities.
Commission a study to Studies and Plans X PR, eM, CC
evaluate the desire for and
feasibHity of breakwater
and beach imorovements.
Grid street system study Studies and Plans X PL, ENG, CC
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Taylor Bayou watershed Studies and Plans X X PL, ENG, ce
master Dlan (124)
Master watershed plan for Studies and Plans X X PL, ENG, ee
BiS!:lsland Slou~h (125)
Arizona Street watershed ~udies and Plans X X PL, ENG, ce
study and improvements
(128)
Sylvan Beach Park master Studies and Plans X X He, PR, ee
plan (132)
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A Twelve Step Approach to Developing a Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The preparation of a capital improvements program involves some difficult decisions, There are
nearly always more worthwhile projects to consider than there are dollars to fund them. At times, the
decisions will involve politically sensitive matters,
The CIP process must be well conceived and administered, This section discusses the steps
included in the annual CIP process, The steps and participants in the CIP process are shown in Table 13.2,:
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direction of the City Manager. The City Manager, or an appointee, should serve as the program coordinator
and set general guidelines for program preparation, It is up to the program coordinator to keep the process
moving. The program coordinator does not have to prepare the CIP but must be involved enough to see that
the program guidelines are followed; that information and forms are disseminated and collected; that
meetings are held as needed; that deadlines are met; and that the City Council gets periodic progress
reports, Coordination and cooperation are critical to the success of the CIP,
The CIP should be prepared within guidelines approved by the City Council. Guidelines may
address such concerns as setting schedules; defining a capital project (setting dollar limits): setting a budget
for program preparation, including use of private consultants; appointing' a citizen advisory committee;
determining the extent of public participation; and establishing any other desired parameters. These
guidelines should be clear enough to prevent confusion and delay, yet not so structured that they inhibit
flexibility and innovation.
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INF.RASTRlJCTURE PLANNING.
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An Overview of the City's Efforts to Position Itself
for Future Growth
· Potable Water System
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· Watershed PlanninglDevelopment
· Thoroughfare PlanninglDevelopment
· Solid Waste Disposal
· Special Notation:
La Porte Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1
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-Allowable Flows to Gulf Coast Increased From
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transport solid waste up to 100 miles than
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location from being a landfill
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life of 20 years
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TAX~ INCREMENT.
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· Opportunities for New Development within
the Zone to assist in financing major
infrastructure improvements
· PID's are available for other infrastructure
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GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
Funds Availability
The General Debt Service Fund accounts for General Obligation Bond Debt primarily funded from Tax
Revenues, and for Certificates of Obligation Bond Debt primarily funded from Sales Tax Revenues,
The City currently has a financial plan for the servicing and retirement of General Debt for the City of La
Porte for the next eight fiscal years,
In discussions relating to the Debt Service Fund, the terms Fund Balance and Working Capital are construed
to have the same meaning, which is, funds available to retire debt.
The Debt Service Fund is to maintain a minimum Working Capital Balance of 60 days of debt requirements.
This cushion is desired in the event a problem exists with the tax roll that requires a late mailing of tax bills,
The assumptions included in the projection are:
1. A tax rate for all years is 9,8 cents per $100 valuation,
2, Interest will be earned at an average rate of 1,5%,
3, The estimated taxable value of the City will increase by 2% each year,
4. A Certificates of Obligation Issue of $7,000,000 may occur in Fall 2004,
The attached schedule demonstrates the debt reductions over time. Since cities typically issue level principal
versus level debt, the annual costs decline. This leaves us ability to issue "in-fill" debt.
Considering the current outstanding issues, you can see our capacity for future Capital Improvement Projects
without a tax increase, For a 6 year Capital Improvement Plan, approximately $6,000,000 would be available,
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Lity ot La 1"0rte, Texas
Long Kaoge 1"Iao tor the t;eneral Uebt :Service JfuOU at Lapacity
Estimated Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Beginning Working Capital 1,797,213 1,581,505 1,326,659 1,196,208 859,697 619,110 476,286 432,573 415,502
Plus Revenues:
Property Taxes - Current 1,890,497 1,478,509 1,522,864 1,568,550 1,615,607 1,664,075 1,713,997 1,765,417 1,818,380
Property Taxes - Delinquent 55,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Transfer from Section 4B - 280,050 269,550 259,050 248,550 238,050 228,900 221,250 213,750
Interest Income 28,629 34,430 23,217 20,934 15,045 10,834 8,335 7,570 7,271
Total Revenues 1,974,126 1,827,989 1,850,631 1,883,534 1,914,202 1,947,959 1,986,232 2,029,237 2,074,401
Less Outstanding Issues:
1990 GO Bonds - - - - - - - - -
1994 GO Refunding Bonds 1,137,514 928,078 - - - - - - -
1998 GO Bonds 217,031 209,219 201,406 193,594 186,563 180,781 175,469 170,156 164,844
2000 GO Bonds 304,844 294,344 283,844 273,344 262,844 252,344 243,194 259,744 250,556
2000 CO Bonds 290,550 280,050 269,550 259,050 248,550 238,050 228,900 221,250 213,750
2002 GO Bonds 239,895 239,895 504,158 492,683 481,208 469,733 458,258 446,783 435,645
Planned 2004 Bond Issues - 131,250 622,125 606,375 590,625 574,875 559,125 543,375 527,625
Potential Future Issues - - 100,000 395,000 385,000 375,000 365,000 405,000 542,500
Total Outstanding Issues 2,189,834 2,082,835 1,981,083 2,220,045 2,154,789 2,090,783 2,029,945 2,046,308 2,134,920
($4 mil/ioll) ($2 mil/ion)
Total Outstanding 2,189,834 2,082,835 1,981,083 2,220,045 2,154,789 2,090,783 2,029,945 2,046,308 2,134,920
Ending Working Capital 1,581,505 ,326,659 1,196,208 859,697 619,110 476,286 432,573 415,502 354,983
Estimated Tax Rate 0.125 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098
Days of Working Capital 264 232 220 14 105 83 78 74 61
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Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Beginning Working Capital 354,983 404,181 479,135 411,277 466,878 550,158 468,713 439,327 416,854
Plus Revenues:
Property Taxes - Current 1,872,931 1,929,119 1,986,993 2,046,603 2,108,001 2,171,241 2,236,378 2,303,469 2,372,573
Property Taxes - Delinquent 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Transfer from Section 4B 206,250 198,750 191,250 183,750 176,250 168,750 161,250 153,750 -
Interest Income 6,212 7,073 8,385 7,197 8,170 9,628 8,202 7,688 7,295
Total Revenues 2,120,393 2,169,942 2,221,628 2,272,550 2,327,421 2,384,619 2,440,830 2,499,907 2,414,868
Less Outstanding Issues:
1990 GO Bonds - - - - - - - - -
1994 GO Refunding Bonds - - - - - - - - -
1998 GO Bonds 159,531 154,219 148,906 143,594 138,281 132,969 127,656 - -
2000 GO Bonds 241,194 231,984 223,125 214,375 205,625 196,875 188,125 179,375 -
2000 CO Bonds 206,250 198,750 191,250 183,750 176,250 168,750 161,250 153,750 -
2002 GO Bonds 424,845 413,910 402,705 391,230 379,485 367,470 355,185 342,630 329,805
Planned 2004 Bond Issues 511,875 496,125 480,375 464,625 448,875 433,125 417,375 401,625 385,875
Potential Future Issues 527,500 600,000 843,125 819,375 895,625 1,166,875 1,220,625 1,445,000 1,527,500
Total Outstanding Issues 2,071,195 2,094,988 2,289,486 2,216,949 2,244,141 2,466,064 2,470,216 2,522,380 2,243,180
($3.5 mil/ioll) ($4 million) ($3.5 million) ($5 million)
Total Outstanding 2,071,195 2,094,988 2,289,486 2,216,949 2,244,141 2,466,064 2,470,216 2,522,380 2,243,180
Ending Working Capital 404,181 479,135 411,277 466,878 550,158 468,713 439,327 416,854 588,542
Estimated Tax Rate 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098
Days of Working Capital 71 83 66 77 89 69 65 60 96
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2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26
Beginning Working Capital 588,542 536,938 554,157 473,180 474,063
Plus Revenues:
Property Taxes - Current 2,443,750 2,517,063 2,592,575 2,670,352 2,750,463
Property Taxes - Delinquent 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000
Transfer from Section 4B - - - - -
Interest Income 10,299 9,396 9,698 8,281 8,296
Total Revenues 2,489,049 2,561,459 2,637,273 2,713,633 2,793,759
Less Outstanding Issues:
1990 GO Bonds - - - - -
1994 GO Refunding Bonds - - - - -
1998 GO Bonds - - - - -
2000 GO Bonds - - - - -
2000 CO Bonds - - - -
2002 GO Bonds 316,778 303,615 290,250 276,750 276,750
Planned 2004 Bond Issues 370,125 354,375 338,625 322,875 -
Potential Future Issues 1,853,750 /,886,250 2,089,375 2,//3,/25 2,307,500
Total Outstanding Issues 2,540,653 2,544,240 2,718,250 2,712,750 2,584,250
($3.5 million) ($3.5 mil/ion)
Total Outstanding 2,540,653 2,544,240 2,718,250 2,712,750 2,584,250
Ending Working Capital 536,938 554,157 473,180 474,063 683,572
Estimated Tax Rate 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098 0.098
Days of Working Capital 77 80 64 64 97
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GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
Future Funds Concept*
The attached schedule demonstrates that a 1 cent increase in the property tax rate will generate approximately
$140,000 in revenue to support debt. Approximately $140,000 per year of Debt Service will generate funds
for approximately $1,400,000.
To put this in perspective, select a future project in the Parks CIP - such as the Hike and Bike Masterplan
received last summer, If a 1 SI phase of this project was a cost of $3,000,000, this amount would cost
approximately $300,000 per year or a 2 cent tax increase,
Staff is prepared to discuss the need for council and citizen input into the next CIP phase,
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Certified Rolls Tax Rate Tax Rate Gain Tax Rate Gain
2004 Taxable Value $.71/100 $.715/100 $.72/100
Residential
$753,237,900 $5,347,989.09 $5,385,650,99 $37,661.90 $5,423,312.88 $75,323,79
Commercial/Industrial
$652,903,600 $4,635,615.56 $4,668,260,74 $32,645.18 $4,700,905.92 $65,290.36
$1,406,141,500 $9,983,604.65 $10,053,911.73 $70,307,08 $10,124,218.80 $140,614.15
Collection % 98.50% 98.50% 98.50% 98.50% 98.50%
$9,833,850.58 $9,903,103.05 569,252,47 $9,972,355.52 5138,504,94
1 cent increase in property tax rate = $140,000 in revenue for Debt Service
$140,000 Debt Service/year = $1,400,000 in Capital Projects
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