HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-14-22 with public hearing noticeLOUIS R. RIGBY
Mayor
BRANDON LUNSFORD
Councilperson At Large A
BRENT McCAULLEY
Councilperson At Large B
MANDI WILLIAMS
Councilperson District 1
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CHUCK ENGELKEN
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilperson District 2
BILL BENTLEY
Councilperson District 3
RICK HELTON
Councilperson District
JAY MARTIN
Councilperson District S
ROBBIE M[LARRIN
Councilperson District 6
Notice is hereby given of a regular meeting of the La Porte City Council to be held November 14,
2022, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items are subject to
action.
Remote participation is available. Attend via a screen using this link:
https://usO2web.zoom.uslj182928800020?pwd=WmFoaElpZjNHRlVMdGdUeldGMlhvdzO9
The meeting ID is 829 2880 0020 and the passcode is 467053. Attend by phone at 877-853-5257 or 888-
475-4499.
CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION —The invocation will be given by Clark Askins, Assistant City Attorney.
PLEDGES — Will be led by Councilperson Brandson Lunsford.
U.S. Flag
Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state, under God, one,
and indivisible.
3. PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS, AND RECOGNITIONS
(a) Recognition of 2022 City University graduates. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Proclamation in recognition of Municipal Court Week. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(c) Recognition of City employees for years of service. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(d) Employee of the Quarter - Sgt. Matthew Novosad, SRO Division [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
4. CITIZEN COMMENT (Generally limited to five minutes per person; in accordance with state law, the time
may be reduced if there is a high number of speakers or other considerations.)
5. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda items authorizes each to be implemented in accordance
with staff recommendations provided. An item may be removed from the consent agenda and added to the
Statutory Agenda for full discussion upon request by a member of the Council present at this meeting.)
(a) Approve minutes of the October 24, 2022, regular City Council meeting and of the special
combined meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council held on
October 26, 2022. [Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Authorize purchase of Neptune Technology Group, Inc. meters and parts from Core and
Main, Inc. of Houston, not to exceed budgeted amounts for FY 2023. [Michael Dolby, Finance
Director]
(c) Award Bid #23002 'Annual Requirements Contract for Plastic Garbage Bags' to Houston Poly
Bag I, Ltd., for the base bid amount of $242,720.00 for annual requirements and additional
stock of 6000 rolls for $39,360.00, for a total amount of $282,080.00. [Ray Mayo, Director of
Public Works]
(d) Approve the FY 2022 audit/asset forfeiture report and associated financial records provided
by the La Porte Police Department, as required by Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal
Procedure. [Steve Deardorff, Chief of Police]
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(e) Approval of $85,321.20 for expenses associated with the operation and administration of the
Senior Nutrition Program at the Norman Malone Senior Center for Fiscal year 2022 - 2023. [
Tim Miller, Parks and Recreation Director]
6. STATUTORY AGENDA
(a) Presentation, discussion and possible action to address merit -based adjustments for the
positions of City Manager, City Secretary, and Municipal Court Judge for the 2023 fiscal year.
[Louis R. Rigby, Mayor]
(b) Presentation, discussion, and possible action on recommendation from the Chapter 172
Employee and Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board to authorize the City Manager to execute
an agreement for Stop Loss insurance coverage, as part of the City of La Porte health
insurance plan, for the 2023 plan year. [Matt Hartleib, HR Manager]
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED ORDINANCES
(a) The City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommendation of the
Dangerous Buildings Inspections Board for condemnation of eight (8) dangerous/substandard
structures located at 742 S. Blackwell St.; 9306 Carlow Ln.; 3217 Clarksville St.; 914 S.
Broadway St.; 122 S. 16th St.; 3317 Bernard St.; and 2410 Sens Rd./0 Sens Rd. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(b) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3900 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 2410 Sens Rd and 0 Sens Rd, La Porte,
Texas. [Curtis Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(c) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3901 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 742 S. Blackwell, La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(d) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3902 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 9306 Carlow Ln, La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(e) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3903 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 122 S. 16th Street, La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(fl Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3904 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 3217 Clarksville, La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
(g) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3905 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 3317 Bernard, La Porte, Texas. [Richard
Glass, Building Official]
(h) Consideration and possible action to adopt Ordinance 2022-3906 ordering the condemnation
of dangerous/substandard structures located at 914 S. Broadway St., La Porte, Texas. [Curtis
Tarver, Deputy Building Official]
8. REPORTS
(a) Present 4t' Quarter CIP Report to City Council. [Matt Daeumer, Assistant City Manager]
(b) Present annual review of the City of La Porte Investment Policy. [Shelley Wolny, Assistant
Finance Director]
(c) Receive report of the Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting. [Mayor Pro Tern Engelken]
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(d) Receive report of the Drainage and Flooding Committee meeting. [Councilperson Martin]
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
• City Council meeting, December 12
• Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, December 15
10. COUNCIL COMMENT Hear announcements concerning matters appearing on the agenda; items of
community interest, and/or inquiries of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy
from the Mayor, Councilperson, and City staff, for which no formal action will be discussed or taken.
11. ADJOURN
If, during the course of the meeting and discussion of any items covered by this notice, City Council determines that a Closed or
Executive Session of the Council is required, then such closed meeting will be held as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Chapter 551, Section 551.071 - consultation with counsel on legal matters; Section 551.072 - deliberation regarding purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property; Section 551.073 - deliberation regarding a prospective gift; Section 551.074 - personnel
matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee; Section 551.076 - implementation of security personnel or devices; Section 551.087 - deliberation regarding economic
development negotiation; Section 551.089 - deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and/or other matters as
authorized under the Texas Government Code. If a Closed or Executive Session is held in accordance with the Texas Government
Code as set out above, the City Council will reconvene in Open Session In order to take action, if necessary, on the Items
addressed during Executive Session.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the
City Secretary's office (281-470-5019), two working days prior to the meeting for appropriate arrangements.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non -emergency basis, members may attend and participate In the
meeting remotely by video conference. Should that occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted
above on this agenda.
CERTiFICATE
I, Lee Woodward, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of the November 14, 2022, City Council agenda was posted on the City Hatt
bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and to the City's website, www.LaPorteTX.gov, in
compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
You are hereby notified that the building(s)/stmctum(s) located at the below -referenced address(s) remains unfit
for human use or habitation or is obsolete, dilapidated, or substandard, and is in violation of the City of La Porte
Code of Ordinances Sec. 82-476.
As such, a public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on November 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in
the Citv of La Porte Citv Hall Council Chambers. 604 W. Fairmont Parkway. La Porte, Texas, 77571. At
this hearing, the Owner, Lienholder or Mortgagee will be required and has the burden to prove that the building is
in compliance with the ordinances of the City of La Porte or, if the building is not in compliance, to submit the
scope of any work showing the proposed method of obtaining compliance with such ordinances and a timeline
detailing the how long it will take to reasonably perform the work.
122 S. 16th St.
(A-1 Real, Residential, Single Family)
HCAD: 024-092-025-0033
Legal Description: lots 25 & 26, Blk. 725
Improvements: $ 10,313 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed: $ 6.196.07
Mowing/Clean-up: $ 0 no liens
Utility Billing: $ 0 balance - active account
2) 3217 Clarksville
(A-2 Real, Residential,
Mobile Homes)
HCAD: 079-083-008-0116
Legal Description:
Lts. 116, 117, 118, & 119, Spencer Highway Estates
Improvements:
$ 7,313 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed:
$ 4,313.61
Mowing/Clean-up:
$ 0 no liens
Utility Billing:
$ 0 balance - not an active account
3) 3317 Bernard
(A-1- Real, Residential,
Single Family)
HCAD: 079-083-005-0061
Legal Description:
Lt. 61, Blk. 5, Spencer Highway Estates
Improvements:
$ 40,633 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed:
$ 0
Mowing/Clean-up:
$ 0 no liens
Utility Billing:
$ 0 balance - active account
4) 914 Broadway St.
(F-1 Real, Commercial)
HCAD: 023-245-057-0023
Legal Description:
Lts. 23 Tbm 28, Blk. 157 & Trs D & El (Pt Aband Alley) La Porte
Improvements:
$ 110,982 as per January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes (hued:
$ 0
Mowing/Clean-up:
$ 1,164.00
Utility Billing:
$ 0 balance - not an active account
5) 9306 Carlow Ln
(A-2 Real, Residential, Mobile Homes)
HCAD: 081-086-000-0080
Legal Description:
Lt. 80, Blk. 5, Spenwick Place, Sec. I
Improvements:
$ 7,924 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed:
$ 3,710.11
Mowing/Clean-up:
$ 0 no liens
Utility Billing:
$ 0 balance- active account
6) 742 S. Blackwell (Voluntary Consent)
(A-1 Real, Residential, Single Family)
HCAD: 006-114-000-0076
Legal Description: Lts. 37, 38, & 39, Blk. 24, Bay Front to La Porte
Improvements: $ 23,668 as per January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed: $ 0
Mowing/Clean-up: $ 0
Utility Billing: $ 0 balance- not an active account
7a) 2410 Sens Rd. — (Voluntary Consent)
(A-1 Real, Residential, Single Family)
HCAD: 023-129-000-0030
Legal Description: TRS. I & 1B, La Porte Outlets
Improvements: $ 100 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed: $ 0
Mowing/Clean-up: $ 0 no liens
Utility Billing: $ 0 balance - not an active account
7b) 0 Sens Rd. (Secondary Structure to 2410 Sena Rd. — Voluntary Consent)
(F-1 Real, Commercial)
HCAD: 023-129-000-0060
Legal Description: Tr. 1 B-2, La Porte Outlots
Improvements: $ 12,674 as of January 1, 2022, per HCAD
Taxes Owed: $ 0
Mowing/Clean-up: $ 0 no liens
Utility Billing: $ 0 balance - active account
After considering all of the evidence presented at the public hearing, the City of La Porte City Council at its
discretion may issue an order. Such order may require that the building(s)lstructures(s) be vacated, secured,
repaired, removed, or demolished by the owner, mortgagee, and/or lienholder within a reasonable time and that the
occupants be relocated within the same. Any directives of the Council which are not fulfilled by the owner,
lienholder, or mortgagee as ordered shall be performed by the City. If the City is forced to act, the cost incurred by
the Cityto accomplish the ordered action will be billed to the owner, lienholder, and/ormottgagee. Ifthe bill remains
unpaid after the expiration of thirty days, a lien will be filed against the subject property to ensure further collection.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of La Porte will provide for reasonable accommodation for
persons attending public meetings. To better serve attendees, requests should be received three business days prior to the
meetings. Please contact the City Secretary's Office at 281-470-5019 or CitySmretary@LaPoMTX.gov.
Posted: 10/31/22 —q" �oodrw�rl
Time: Lee Woodward, City Secretary
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