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Home My WebLink About1974-09-04 Regular Meeting~ ~ r 1 LJ 1~'IINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 4, 1974 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor E. A. Thomas, Commissioners C. D. Christensen, I. J. Kibodeaux, A. Uel Price, and C. D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard, Director of Finance; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; • Knox Askins, City Attorney; Larry Morton, Acting Public Works Director; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police. OTHERS PRESENT: A. J. Busch, Jr., Consulting Engineer of Busch, Hutchison & Associates. PRESIDING: Mayor Thomas. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order. 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Price. • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 2 BIDS - Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present who wished to submit a bid for the Conversion of the Fire De artment Radios? There being none, he declared the i s c ose~ Mayor Thomas asked if there was anyone present who wished to submit a bid for Four Automobiles? There being none, he declared the bids closed. + + + 3. ACCEPT BIDS FOR CONVERSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIOS - SUB-AUDIBLE TONE SQUELCH - Mayor Thomas asked Joe Sease, Fire Chief, to open the bid that was received. Mr. Sease opened and read aloud the following bid: Baytown Communication, Inc., 308 LaFayette Drive, Baytown, Texas 77520 • 1. 2. 8. 9. 3. Motorola Motrac Base Station G. E. Progress Line Base Station Johnson Portables Motorola Mobile Units G. E. Mobiles Units Total Bid $ 178.00 403.00 1,024.00 1,296.00 448.50 $3,349.50 Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to accept the bid for tabulation and recommendation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 4. ACCEPT BIDS FOR FOUR AUTOMOBILES - POLICE CAR BIDS - Mayor Thomas asked Chief Freeman to open the bids received. Chief Freeman opened and read the following bids aloud: • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued • POLICE CAR BIDS (CONTINUED) JACK SOLLOCK Chrysler-Plymouth 2 - Plymouth Satellites 2888 So. Richey 2 - Plymouth Fury III Houston, Texas Total - Four Units No Trade-In 3 $ 7,548.11 8,994.53 $16,542.64 JAY MARKS CHEVROLET 4 - Chevrolet Impala P. O. Box 1118 4DR Sedans $17,480.00 La Porte, Texas Less Trade-Ins 1,750.00 Total $15,730.00 LUMUS BAYTOWN DODGE Chief Freeman read a letter from Lumus Baytown Dodge, 2800 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520, stating that they were unable to bid 1974 automobiles because it was too late in the model year, and they had no vehicles in stock. Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to accept the bids for tabulation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to purchase the four automobiles after tabu- lation due to the fact that the automobiles were available at this time but could not be held due to the lateness of the model year. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 4 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 1974, AND SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1974 - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the minutes of August 19, 1974, and the minutes of the special meeting held August 28, 1974, as written. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 6. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS FAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the accounts payable as listed, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 7. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas asked if the agenda had been posted according to law. The City Clerk affirmed. There were no visitors wishing to address the Commission. Mayor Thomas welcomed all visitors and expressed his appreciation for their presence and invited them back at any time. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 5 8. MR. THOMAS LAY, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, REPRESENTING SOUTH HOUSTON LUMBER COMPANY - REGARDING SANITARY SEWER - Mr. Thomas F. Lay, 825 Southmore, Pasadena, Texas was recognized and addressed the Commission. He stated that he was not exactly representing South Houston Lumber Company, present owner of Bayshore Lumber Company, but Messrs. J. F. and W. D. Mayes. He had been requested to bring the matter before the Commission concerning the sanitary sewer connection charges under Ordinance No. 759 in connection with property purchased from Messrs. J. F, and W. D. Mayes by South Houston Lumber Company in order to try and arrive at some equitable arrangement. The property in question being Lots 1 thru 16; Lots 19 thru 32, Block 1102 and part of 7th Street; had been assessed a charge of $2,282.50 for connection to sanitary sewer. Mr. Lay stated that his clients felt that only a portion of the property was being used and were willing to pay a portion of the fee; but felt that the property was not developed more than one-half. • After a lengthy discussion regarding Ordinance No. 759, Mr. Lay stated that he was not requesting special treat- ment but that the Commission reconsider, investigate the property again and come up with a more reasonable charge, based on the fact that only a portion of the property was being used at this time. At a later date if other buildings were placed on the property, then the additional fee would be due. Mr. Askins stated that the relevant issue was whether the property was developed or undeveloped. The matter had been brought before the Commission and it was the consensus of opinion that the entire block was substantially being used. The determination of the charge was consistant with other charges; for example, Jay Marks Chevrolet's property for new car storage. Mayor Thomas stated that the Commission had previously discussed this matter and it was the consensus of opinion that the assessment stand; but if the Commission wanted to bring it up at a later date they would. Mr. Lay stated that if his clients decided to appeal further, one of the defenses to such an appeal would be that they had not exhausted their administrative remedies. • • • • Regul~.r Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 6 MR. THOMAS LAY - CONTINUED - One of which would be to appeal to Council under the Ordinance and he was again asking the Commission to reconsider and further requested that at some subsequent meeting some formal action be taken, in order that it would be in the minutes that the request be denied or whatever the Commission might see fit; but that he receive some kind of formal denial. Mr. Lay requested that the Commission have Mr. Askins advise him of the Commissions decision regarding the matter. + + + 9. CONSIDER ORDINANCE N0. 1002 ESTABLISHING FIRE LANE ZONES After the ordinance was read in full, motion by Com- missioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to adopt Ordinance No. 1002 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: • AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE IV, "FIRE LANES ON SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTY;" PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 10. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1003 AMENDING SAND PIT ORDINANCE After the ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Price, to adopt Ordinance No. 1003 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued ~ ORDINANCE N0. 1003 - CONTINUED CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-161 OF ARTICLE X, "EARTH REMOVAL," OF CHAPTER 8, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 11. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1004 INCREASING MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RETIREMENT OF EMPLOYEES OF CITY OF LA PORTE - TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM - After the ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to adopt Ordinance No. 1004 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. • NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED MUNICIPAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITY RESERVE AT RETIREMENT OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FOR, AND GRANTING "ANTECEDENT SERVICE CREDIT" AND "SPECIAL PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT" AT THE RATES SPECIFIED, TO QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. + + + 12. APPROVE FORM FOR APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY IN COMMERCIAL ZONES AND SET FEE OF $50.00 PER APPLICATION - Mayor Thomas stated that the form under consideration would be applied for light industry in Commercial Zones and would be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Commission before any type of industry could be put on Commercial property; therefore, there would be a control. • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued g APPROVE FORM FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY IN COMMERCIAL ZONES - CONTINUED - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the form as presented and set the fee for each application at $50.00. A copy of the form is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 13. SET DATE OF OCTOBER 21, 1974, FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST FOR LOTS 9-11, BLOCK N0. 72, TOWN OF LA PORTE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to set the date of October 21, 1974, for a • Joint Public Hearing on rezoning request for Lots 9-11, Block No. 72, Town of La Porte from Residential to Commercial. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 14. SET DATE OF OCTOBER 21, 1974, FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST FOR 8.9957 ACRES - ABSTRACT 5 - E. BRINSON SURVEY - HARRIS COUNTY - FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to set the date of October 21, 1974, for a Joint Public Hearing on rezoning request for 8.9957 Acres - Abstract 5 - E. Brinson Survey - Harris County - from Residential to Commercial. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. • + + + • n U Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 9 15. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS ON OCTOBER 7, 1974, AT 7:00 P.M., FOR SALE OF HOP-T0, FRONT-END LOADER, AND SMALL MAINTAINER - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to authorize advertising and accepting bids on October 7, 1974, at 7:00 P.M., for sale of Hop-To, Front-End Loader, and Small Maintainer. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • 16. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS ON OCTOBER 7, 1974, AT 7:00 P.M., FOR PURCHASE OF TRENCHING MACHINE - Motion y Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux, to authorize advertising and accepting bids on October 7, 1974 at 7:00 P.M., for the purchase of a Trenching Machine. Motion carried by the following Vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 17. FINAL PAYMENT - NEW AIR CONDITIONER FOR CITY HALL - JOB NO. 74-1084 - Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to accept the recommendation of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc. and pay the final payment of $940.75 to Coastal Air Conditioning and Heating. A copy of the recommendation is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 10 18. PARTIAL PAYMENT - ESTIMATE N0. ONE - BELFAST ROAD WATER MAINS - JOB NO. 74-1103 - Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to accept the recommendation of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc., and pay Estimate No. One in the amount of $18,604.80 to South Coastal Construction Company for Belfast Road Water Mains. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • 19. CORRESPONDENCE - (A) Mayor Thomas read a letter from Sears and Burns, Attorneys at Law, stating that the Stipulation of Settlement approved by Ordinance No. 1001 was filed and judgment entered in accordance therewith on August 30, 1974, regarding the City of La Porte v. Southern Pacific Transportation Company et al. Mr. Sears further stated that this completed the contract of employment between the City and his law firm. A copy of this letter is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to authorize the Mayor to write a letter to Mr. Sears expressing the City's appreciation for his efforts and diligence in the settlement of this suit; and that Mr. Askins be commended for his work during this suit. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, .Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. (B) CONTRACT WITH FIRE FOX-FOR FIRE TRUCK - PARTIAL PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION - Mayor Thomas stated that the new fire truck the City had had for approximately five months from Fire Fox for approximately $54,000 had not been paid for because all the necessary equipment had not been received. • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 11 (B) Fire Truck - Continued The equipment not received is a Siamese, Large Loose Gun, Large Valve, Large Adapter, and Large Strainer. This equipment cost totals approximately $1,800.00. After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to authorize payment to Ward LaFrance Truck Corp. (Fire Fox) for the invoice for the pumper truck and hold out $5,000.00 retainage until the remaining equipment was delivered. The amount paid was $46#.312.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. (C) TITLE CHECK - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to authorize Mayor Thomas Authorize the City Attorney to request a Title Company • to check and see that the streets are closed on the property west of the railroad from the railroad to 26th Street and from Crestlane to Spencer Highway; 25th and 26th Streets one block south to Spencer Highway. This is property concerned in the large tract of land for consideration of rezoning. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. (D) LETTER FROM MAYOR FRED HOFHEINZ - Mayor Thomas read a letter from Mayor Fred Hofheinz of Houston inviting him to represent the City of La Porte and speak at the Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular DistrQphy, at KPRC-TV. The letter was dated August 26, mailed Augns~ 30, 1974. The telethon was to be held Monday September 2, 1974. The letter was sent Special Delivery and received, Tuesday September 3, 1974. Needless to say, the Mayor was unable to attend. • • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 12 20. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - Commissioner Christensen stated that the City needed some new tables and folding chairs at the Civic Center. Quotations had been obtained as follows: 12 - 2-1/2' x 6' Tables 100 - Folding Chairs Total for both - $1,020.00 - Mathern's Total for both - $1,132.40 - Hughes Total for both - $1,133.68 - Texas Office Supply Motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to authorize the purchase of the tables and chairs from the low bidder, Mathern's, in the amount of $1,020.00 and the funds to come from the Parks and Recreation Miscellaneous Equipment Fund. Motion carried by the following vote: • AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAY5: None. + + + (B) REPLACEMENT OF WRECKED POLICE UNIT - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to purchase the automobile to replace the wrecked police unit, from the low bidder of the four automobiles, if the fifth car price was the same as the other four. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. (C) ENGINEERS REPORT - Mr. A. J. Busch was recognized and stated that it was of interest of the Commission to know that the Airport Grant papers had been executed and sent to the appropriate agencies. He further stated that he expected to hear promptly from the F.A.A. and the Texas Aeronautic Commission in response to the application. • • • Regular Meeting 9/4/74 - Continued 13 (C) Engineers Report (Continued) Mr. Busch stated that they were continuing to work on the plans for the sanitary sewer for the south portion of the City and grant applications for the 660 Funds (Sewer Grant); this must be finished and delivered before October 1, 1974, and would be ready for examination and approval at the regular Commission meeting of September 16, 1974. Mr. Busch stated they were compiling data for • the Inflow-Infiltration completion and would be work shop. + + Analysis which was near presented at the next 21. WATER WELL DEISGN - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to authorize the Engineer to take the necessary steps to begin working on the design of the new water well. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 22. GARBAGE TRUCK - Mayor Thomas stated that Mr. Lumus of Lumus Dodge had called and the new garbage truck was to have been in San Antonio. When calling San Antonio, it was determined that the truck was not there. In checking further, it was determined that the truck was in Irving, Texas, due to some mistake of a transportation Company, but was to be sent to San Antonio. At this time, we do not know where the truck is. + + + • • • Regular Meeting - 9/4/74 - Continued 14 23. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Price that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M. i.~ ~ Margie oyen, Ci y Clerk Passed and approved this 16th day of September, 1974. ~~ ~. • E. A. Thomas, Mayor • I • SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Submitted for approval at the September 4th, 1974, Meeting, City Council, 7:00 P. M. CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Adco Supplies $ 11.33 Admiral Linen Service Cleaning 253.42 B. $ F. Caster ~ Wheel Co. Parts 73.24 Jim Ball International Parts 959.90 Bay Can Rentals, Inc. Service 27.00 Baytown Communications Service 88.45 Browning-Ferris Industries Service 60.00 Brown ~ Root Type "D" HMAC 3,731.45 Burkett Motors Service 68.87 Capital Flag Co. Flag 18.70 Thomas E. Cockrell Garbage Service 68.00 Duncan Equipment, Inc. Containers 5,440.00 Dr. Nelson E. Dunn Service 56.00 . Everett $ Co. Supplies 218.44 Ben Franklin Supplies 5.19 Gamon Supplies 128.39 Graves Office Supply $ Printing Supplies 52.25 Gulf Coast Camera Supplies 52.02 Gulf Oil Corporation Gasoline 767.20 Gulf States Asphalt Co. Supplies 189.72 IV. FI. Heintschel Service 500.00 Houston Lighting $ Power Co. Service 1,642.00 Houston Natural Gas Co. Service 43.39 Houston Medical Gas ~ Equipment Supplies 79.70 Hyco Equipment, Inc. Part 2.64 Ineeda Linen Service Laundry 6.06 I. B. M. Typewriter 594.00 K. ~ D. Lawnmower Parts 45.69 Kemah Hardware Supplies 43.95 Lansdowne-Moody Co. Parts 81.17 Jay Marks Chevrolet Parts 11.13 ore Paper Co. Supplies 85.37 tang Tractor ~ Equipment Parts 36.24 National Fire Protection Assoc. Supplies 108.53 Neel Tool Co. Supplies 16.35 Oak Forest Tire Supply Tires 1,210.66 Oxford Chemical Supplies 99.90 Pfeiffer-Gambrell, Inc. Service 15.62 Public Sanitary Products, Inc. Supplies 180.00 Radcliff Materials, Inc. Gem Sand Topping 1,455.84 d ~, Clements, AIA Service 750.00 ~ an Co. Supplies 52.44 Art Simons Modus Operandi Supplies 49.74 Jack Sollock Chrysler Service 30.22 Southwest Meter F, Supply Supplies 206.02 Standard Coffee Service Supplies 72.50 Texas Crushed Stone Supplies 1,294.05 Texas Dept. of Corrections Sign 2.00 • • • Page 2 Accounts Payable September 4th, 1974 CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Tom-Ken Printing Walker Bearing Co. Walkers Dump Truck Gerry 0' Malley Walsh, Attorney West Chemical Products, Inc. Claude Wright F, Associates Supplies $ 320.50 Parts 9.79 Sand 40.00 Service 150.00 Service 40.90 Monitors 807.72 • APPLICATION • SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MANUFACTURING USE IN COMMERCIAL ZONE APPLICANT'S NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT (5 ) , BLOCK (S ) N0. OF ACRES SIZE OF BUILDING: PLEASE GIVE FULL EXPLANATION OF WHAT TYPE INDUSTRY WILL BE BUILT: PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF PLOT PLAN. FEE CHARGED: $50.00 L ~., .. .~. .: • BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINeER3 • 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77820 - PHONE (718) 422-8213 September 4, 1974 The Honorable Mayor and City Commission City of La Porte Post Office Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 FINAL PAYMENT - NEW AIR CONDITIONER FOR THE CITY HALL - JOB N0. 74-1084 On this date I met and reviewed with the Contractor, Coastal Air Conditioning and Heating, the final work performed on the new system. All the work required by their contract has been satisfactorily com- . pleted and I recommend final payment be made to the Contractor. According to the contract his responsibility for a year's guarantee of workmanship, material and equipment commences at the time the Commission approves final payment. The amount due the Contractor is equal to the ten percent (1090 retainage as shown: Amount of Contract $9,407.48 Less Previous Payment 8,466.73 AMOUNT DUE $ 940.75 G~~~ mes P. Hutchison, P.E. JPH/sh n, U _......., ~.~.~.. _....~.. ..~.~.:p.:~.::Y.wwr . uu ~..» a :.. ..a ~....,,,~..~.,:.. r....r~rr. ..e....~.. ..,............. .... ~. ~-/' ~ ~ '' BUSCH, I-~IUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING RNOINRRII• 1107 FL!lT1tiV0 P WN, TlXA! 77520 - ANON[ (71!) 422=d Z1! • September 3, 1974 ,_ ESTIMATE NUMBER: One (1) PROJECT: City of La Porte - Belfast Road Water Mains - Job No. 74-1103 CONTRACTOR: South Coastal Construction Co., P. 0. Box 1028, Baytown, Texas AMOUNT OF CONTRACT: X24,870.00 CONSTRUCTION TIME: 30 Working Days Item No. Item uantit Unit Unit Price Total 1. 6" Class 150 Asbestos-Cement Water Line by open trench construction with special backfill Com lete in lace 1,300 L.F. 8.40 10,920.00 2. 6" Class 150 Asbestos-Cement Water Line by augered construction, Complete in lace 6 7 L.F. 11.00 7 111.00 3. 12" x 12" x 6" Tapping Sleeve and Valve w/Valve Box, Com lete in lace 2 Each 600.00 1 200.00 4. 6" x 6" x 6" Tapping Sleeve and Valve w/Valve Box, Com lete in lace - 0 - Each 380.00 - 0 - 5. 6" Gate Valve w/Valve Box, Com lete in lace 2 Each 225.00 450.00 6. 6" 90° Bend, Com lete in lace - 0 - Each 90.00 - 0 - 7. 6" x 6" Cross Com lete in lace 1 Each 150.00 150.00 8. 6" x 6" Tee, Com lete in lace 1 Each 120.00 120.00 9. 6" Plu ,Com lete in lace 1 Each 45.00 45.00 10. Fire Hydrant, 4'Bury, Complete in lace 1 Each 490.00 490.00 11. ..` 6" 22-1 2° Bend Com lete in lace 2 Each 90.00 180.00 12, 5arvlca C nneC n C m et la a - 0 - Each 90 QO - 0 - tOTAL WORK COMPLETED 20 672.00 . ~ • ti Page Two - City of La Porte - Belfast Road Water Mains - Estimate 1 South Coastal Construction Co., Job No. 74-1103 Pay 90% of $20,672 Less Previous Payments PAY TNIS AMOUNT $18,604.80 -0- $18,604.80 i~. J. Busch, Jr., P.E. AJB/sh ~~ ~ • V ~/ • WILL FEARS ROBERT L BURNB DAVID F. BEALE G. CHARLES DIPPEL SEARS AND BURNS ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 823 2 HOUSTON CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 August 30, 1974 Honorable Mayor and City of the City of La Porte, Post Office Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 • Gentlemen: Commissioners Texas TELEPHONE (713) 654-4454 Re: No. 952,376 in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 164th Judicial District - City of ha Porte v. Southern Paci'fi'c Transportation Company, et al. The Stipulation of Settlement approved by Ordinance No. 1001 was-filed and judgment entered in accordance therewith on August 30, 1974. The Stipulation forms a part of the judg- ment and the terms of the settlement are now final and en- forceable. This barings to completion the contract of employment between the City and this law firm (evidenced by Ordinance No. 957, passed May 23, 1973 and accepted on May 26, 1973) and terminates the firm's services as Special Counsel for the City of La Porte in this matter. This eminently satisfactory settle- ment has been accomplished in great measure because of the steady determination of the Mayor and each member of the Commission to protect the interests of th.e citizens of La Porte and because of the remarkable degree of attention given to this case and to its ultimate solution by the Mayor and by the members of the governing body. The assistance of City Attorney Knox Askins has been unflagging and invaluable from the outset, and I have not requested any help from him or from anyone else connected with the City, which I did not promptly receive. • r: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of La Porte August 30, 1974 Page -2- Since this controversy has been put to rest through compromise, it should also be stated that, once the decision was made by the parties to attempt to settle this lawsuit, Southern Pacific Transportation Company, through its officials and attorneys, worked diligently to bring about the settlement, with due regard not only to that Company's interests but also to the interests of the general public. Tt has been a privilege for this firm to represent - the City in this case. Sincerely, °~~~ ~%~ Will Sears for SEARS AND BURNS WS:lb cc: Mr. Knox Askins City Attorney City of La Porte Post Office Box 1218 La Porte, Texas 77571 Mr. Robert J. Malinak Baker and Botts Attorneys for Southern Pacific 3000 One Shell Plaza Houston, Texas 77002 ,~ ____ _