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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-20 Regular MeetingC~ • • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING 'OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS JANUARY 20, 1975 7:00 P.M. NfEMBERS 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 ABSEPdT: 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; Herb F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; and D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHERS PRESENT: James P. Hutchison, Consulting Engineer of Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc a 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 1/20/75 2 3. PUBLIC HEARING - PUBLIC LAW 92-500 GRANT APPLICATION - Mayor Thomas read the format of the hearing in ull. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive testimony on a proposal by the City of La Porte to make certain changes in the existing sewage treatment system. Another purpose of the Hearing was to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to it. Mayor Thomas conducted the Hearing and upon calling for persons wishing to testify found only the following: Mr. James P. Hutchison, P. E. 1107 Fleetwood Drive Baytown, Texas 77520 Mayor Thomas administered the following oath to the witness: "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" Mr. Hutchison answered the oath in the affirmative and proceeded to review an environmental assessment of the • proposed project. The assessment was one he had prepared for the City of La Porte to meet the requirements of Public Law 92-500 in making a federal grant request. A copy of the assessment, which represents the text of Mr. Hutchison's testimony, is attached, and made a part of these minutes. Also attached are copies of the Public Hearing Notice, a list of those entities notified of the Public Hearing, affidavits verifying publication in the Houston Chronicle and the Bayshore Sun, and a statement that the Hearing was held in conformance with the Notice. There being no one else desiring to be heard, the hearing was declared close. + + + 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1975 - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, 1975, with the following correction: • • • Regular Meeting 1/20/75 3 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 6, 1975 (Cont'd.) 'Page 11, Item 19, Motion should read: Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to authorize Reed and Clements, AIA, to continue with the Library expansion. Motion carried by the following vote:" Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 5. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the accounts payable, with the addition of a a bill from Rudy's Roofing in the amount of $2,522.00 and final payment to Ward La France in the amount of $5,000.00 for • additional equipment for the new fire truck. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 6. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Thomas asked if the meeting had been posted according to law? The City Clerk affirmed. Mayor Thomas welcomed the visitors and expressed his appreciation for their presence. (A) MR. FRANK PRUSKI - STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE - Mr. Pruski was recognized and addressed the Commission with a request for office space for five State Board of Insurance Employees to work, while re-rating the churches, schools and commercial buildings in the City of La Porte and surrounding cities. The space would be needed for approximately four or five months. After a brief discussion, it was determined that there would • be room in the Fire Department and arrangements would be worked out with the Fire Chief. + + + • • Regular Meeting 1/20/75 6. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION (Cont'd.) (B) MR. MARVIN O. CASTEEL - 309 SOUTH CARROLL - Mr. Marvin Casteel was recognized and addressed the Commission regarding loose dogs in his neighborhood. He stated that several children had been bitten in the past few weeks. He had called the Humane Officer. He had talked with the Police Chief and Commissioner Boyle. After a brief dicussion, it was determined that if Mr. Casteel would contact the Chief of Police the next day, something would be done about the problem. (B-1) MR. M. 0. CASTEEL - Mr. Casteel stated that he had another problem that was of the utmost importance. Due to a personal juvenile problem regarding his son, he requested that the Commission set up a Juvenile Department in La Porte rather than the problems being taken to Harris County. 4 • Mr. Casteel was informed that this would take an act of the legislature and the local Police Department was guided by law in using the Harris County Juvenile Facilities. + + + 7. AUDIT REPORT FROM AUDITOR - Mayor Thomas stated that this item would be skipped due to the fact the Auditor had asked that the Audit Report be rescheduled for the next meeting. + + + 8. AWARD BID FOR 2,000 FEET OF TWO AND ONE-HALF INCH FIRE HOSE - Upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Price to award the bid for 2,000 feet of two and one-half inch fire hose to the low bidder, Fire Fox Corporation in the amount of $3,700.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + ! • ,7 Regular Meeting 1/20/75 9. ORDINANCE N0. 1008 CALLING ANNUAL ELECTION - After ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve Ordinance No. 1008 as read. Motion carried by the vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. the Price, 5 following CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING AN ELECTION PRECINCT AND A POLLING PLACE; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING MACHINES: APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD AND DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. • + + + 10. CONSIDER ORDINANCE N0. 1000~A DESIGNATING ON PREMISE CONSUMPTION - PIZZA INN - After the ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve Ordinance No. 1000-A as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. + + + • • • • Regular Meeting 1/20/75 6 11. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1009 CALLING CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION - After the ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve Ordinance No. 1009 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, and Price. NAYS: Commissioner Boyle. + + + 12. CONSIDER TRANSFERRING $3,000.00 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR ADDITION TO CITY BARN - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve transferring $3,000.00 from Capital Outlay to Capital Improvement for an addition to the City Barn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, • Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 13. CONSIDER GENERATOR FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2 - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Price to authorize the Fire Chief to accept the quotation from Waukesha-Pearce for a Kohler No. 5RMS62 Generator in the amount of $956.75, and purchase said generator for Fire Station No. 2. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + • • • Regular Meeting 1/20/75 7 14. CONSIDER CHANGING REGULAR MEETING DATE OF FEBRUARY 17, 1975, DUE TO HOLIDAY - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Price to change the regular meeting date of February 17, 1975 to February 19, 1975, due to the George Washington Birthday observance. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. + + + 15. CORRESPONDENCE - (A) Mayor Thomas read a letter from Omer F. Poorman of the Texas Highway Department informing the City of a meeting regarding the Federal-Aid Highway Act. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. (B) Mayor Thomas read a letter from Seantor Lloyd Bentsen, informing the City of approval of the application from the • City of La Porte for construction of a water treatment facility. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. (C) Mr. Askins informed the Commission that he had talked with Mr. Steve Cochran prior to the meeting and that all the necessary signatures were on the deed for the water well site (one-acre) and the nine-acre tract for the extension of Bay Area Boulevard. He further stated that this was approximately $100,000.00 worth of land being deeded to the City. After the deeds were received and recorded, the water well contracts could be signed. + + + 16. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - (A) Commissioner Christensen stated that he would like to discuss the ball fields at the next workshop session. + + + r~ LJ • • Regular Meeting 1/20/75 17. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Christensen that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Christensen, Kibodeaux, Price, and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M. 8 n Margie oyen, Ci y Clerk Passed and approved this 3rd day of February, 1975. • --- A. Uel Price, Mayor Pro-Tem • • • • SCI-iEDULE OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Submitted for approval at the. January 20th, 1975, Meeting, City Council 7:00 P. M. CREDITOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Adler Auto Parts Parts $ 640.58 Admiral Linen Service Cleaning 302.42 Ad Valorem Records, Inc'. Service ~ 1,000.88' Allen ~ Kerber Parts, Inc. Parts 110.65 American Telegraph $ Telephone Service 99.52 Bay Plumbing Supply Co. Supplies Bayshore Lumber Co. Supplies Bayshore Municipal Utility District Service Bayshore Sun Service Briggs-Weaver, Inc. Supplies Cornelius Cleaners Laundry James W. Crate Service Ben Franklin Supplies ame Time, Inc. Supplies 'bson Products Co. Supplies Gulf Oil Corporation Gasoline Hart-Graphics Supplies Houston Fire ~ Safety Equipment Co. Supplies Houston Lighting ~ Power Co. Service Houston Medical Gas ~ Equipment Co. Supplies Howard's Hardware Supplies Humter Chemicals, Inc. Supplies Industrial Equipment Co. Supplies Hugh L. Landrum Service E. L. Lester ~ Co. Part La Porte Hardware Co. Supplies ,La Porte Lumber Co.,Inc. Supplies 3 M Business Products Sales, Inc. Supplies Minnesota Mining ~, Mfg.. Co. Supplies municipal Finance Officers Association Service Oak Forest Tire Supply Polker tiVelding Co. ~eder Plumbing F, Heating ohan Co. ~-~ ~'~ Sharp Grain Co. Skylark Camera Co. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Southwest Meter ~ Supply Co.,Inc. ~andard Coffee Service Co. tephens-Baker Insurance,Agency Tires Service Supplies Su plies Supplies Supplies Service Supplies Supplies Insurance Ted's Supply, Inc. Texas City Dfanagement Association Texas Crushed Stone Co. Tri-City Exterminating Co. ~rJ~ ~° ~..f~z~ ~ West Chemical Products, Inc. Nilson Publishing Co. Worthington Ice Maker Rentals Supplies Service Supplies Service ..~~~.~,~.li1~.~~r,c~i en Service Rental 1,046.29 281.55 51.86 179.75 142.44 9.00 110.40 11.10 74.86 1.99 896.70 5.04 167.04 591.85 13.50 30.82 28.50 23.16 5,000.00 18.45 244.00 lll.i4 177.17 3.20 10.00 268.00 33.19 5.50 4,081.90 ~~, ~-aa- 20.56 59.00 1,425.23 155.48 155.02 12,733.00 16.92 10.00 4,356.61 22.00 ~-~. `~ 40.90 180.00 40.00 Xerox Rental 81.59 •r ~ r~l ~ .~.f ~`) PHONE ( 7131 471.5020 • P. O. Box 1 1 15 • L/1 PORTE, TEXAB 77571 TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN: The Public Hearing held on Monday, January 20, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the La Porte City Commission Chambers, 124 South 2nd Street, La Porte, Texas, was held in conformance with the Public Hearing Notice published on Thursday, December 19, 1974, in the Bayshore Sun and Tuesday, December 24, 1974, in the Houston Chronicle. The attached Hearing Record gives the details of the proceedings. ~ ~ E. A. Thomas. Mayor ArrESr: Margie Goyen. ~ ty erc • HEARING RECORD A Public Hearing was held on Monday, January 20, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. in the La Porte City Commission Chambers, 124 South 2nd Street, La Porte, Texas. One purpose of the Public Hearing was to receive testimony on a proposal by the City of La Porte to make certain changes in the existing sewage treatment system. Another purpose of the Hearing was to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to it. Mayor E. A. Thomas conducted the Hearing and upon calling for persons wishing to testify found only the following: Mr. James P. Hutchison, P.E. 1107 Fleetwood Drive Baytown, Texas 77520 U Mayor Thomas administered the following oath to the witness: "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" Mr. Hutchison answered the oath in the affirmative and proceeded to review an environmental assessment of the proposed project. The assessment was one he had prepared for the City of La Porte to meet the requirements of Public Law 92-500 in making a federal grant re- quest. A copy of the assessment, which represents the text of Mr. Hutchison's testimony, is attached. Also attached are copies of the Public Hearing Notice, a list of those entities notified of the Public Hearing, affidavits verifying publication in the Houston Chronicle and the Bayshore Sun, and a statement that the Hearing was held in conformance with the Notice. • • c° C-48-1176-01-0 Project No. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS OF APPLICANT, CLEARINGHOU5ES, AND STATE AGENCY Harris Texas ty Part 1 APPLICANT'S ASSESSMENT Section I Description of Proposed Action Background - The City of La Porte owns and operates two sewage treatment plants. One is the main plant in La Porte proper, located at 5th Street and K Street. The other plant is located in and serves the Fairmont Park Subdivision. This plant was originally built and operated by Texas Water Control and Improvement District No. 56 which was comprised of the Fairmont Park Development. This development was annexed by the City of La Porte in December 1969 at which time the city assumed the bonded indebtedness of the water district and took over the operation and maintenance of the sewage treatment plant. Fairmont Park Plant - The Fairmont Park plant is a trickling filter design with a present design capacity of .58 mgd. The original design provides for duplicating the existing components to create an ultimate capacity of 1.16 mgd. The present load on the facility is about one half the existing capacity or .227 mgd. This plant operates under Texas Water Quality Board (TWQB) WCO No. 10206 and is also subject to TWQB Order No. 74-0122-2 re- lating to discharges in the Clear Lake watershed. The following chart shows the quality of treatment achieved: Influent Effluent___ TWQB Re Flow, Avg. mgd ."lZ/ .LL/ .StsU Flow, Peak mgd 1.160 1.160 1.160 BOD, mg/1 157 10.5 5 Chlorine, mg/1 @ 20 min. 0 2.0 1 TSS, mg/1 168 8.25 12 Phosphorus as P, mg/1 Unknown 72 2 As can be seen this plant falls short of the 7WQ6 Order No. 74-0122-2 requirements in two critical areas, BOD and phosphorus. Because of these parameters set by TWQB Order No. 74-0122-2 and the inability of the Fairmont Park plant. to meet them, along with other valid reasons mentioned below, it is proposed in this federal grant to abandon this plant and divert all flow to the main La Porte plant. Main La Porte Plant - The main La Porte plant operates as an activated sludge process an prove es adequate secondary treatment for normal sewage flows. During periods of high rainfall it is known that large amounts of raw sewage and storm water are bypassed to the receiving waters, Galveston Bay via r~ ~• • `' Little Cedar Bayou. An infiltration/inflow evaluation survey now complete and the accompanying cost/effective study have resulted in a recommendation that both plant modifications and collection system repair should be undertaken to solve this problem. This plant has a design flow (average daily) in its present state of 0.73 mgd. This plant is also subject to TWQB WCO No. 10206 for effluent quality. The TWQB WCO 74-0122-2 does not apply to it. Representative data for the plant influent and effluent are given in the following table: Item ~ influent Effluent TWQB Regmts._ Flow, Avg. mg --- -.622 .622 .730 Flow, Peak mgd 1.805 1.805 1.805 B00, mg/1 66 10.25 20 Chlorine, mg/l @ 20 min. 0 1.9 1 TSS, mg/1 59 5.5 20 The capacity of the main plant is clearly less than enough to handle the combined flows of Fairmont Park and La Porte proper. Considering future growth and the need for high quality effluent it is proposed to expand this facility.. Proposed Plant - The expanded plant is proposed to be an activated sludge process, with aerobic digestion, designed for a capacity of 2.5 mgd to handle loads to 1985. Provisions are planned to allow a second phase of expansion'to 4.1 mgd to meet requirement to the year 2000. The plant, after its initial expansion, will provide secondary treatment and provide the quality effluent shown below: • Item Influent Effluent Flow, Avg. mgd 2.5 2.5 Flow, Peak mgd 3.8 3.8 BOD, mg/1 96 20 Chlorine, mg/1 0 1 TSS, mq/l 96 20 The City acquired a 4.143 acre tract adjacent to their existing plant in 1973, anticipating the need for improvement and expansion. Since in the expansion, portions of the existing plant will be reused this amount of land is more than adequate. The excess land will provide a large amount of buffer area, although the surrounding properties are undeveloped at this time. In view of the type of treatment process, which is one that produces little or no odor problems, and the amount of buffer available, no special units are planned for the facility. Line Work - The proposed line work associated with this project is shown on the attached aerial photo (Exhibit A) which also shows the location of the proposed facilities in relation to developed areas and public access areas. The large lines from Fairmont Park to the main plant are necessary to divert flow from the Fairmont Park plant to the expanded main plant. The 18 inch line to the east and northeast will be a new interceptor through an existing residential area. Also shown are future lines designed to handle projected growth in the City's undeveloped areas and a 12 inch interceptor now under construction. All the lines proposed in this project ~~ are sized with the concept tha"t the main La Porte plant could become a regional facility serving the adjacent communities of Morgan's Point, Spenwick Municipal Utility District, College View Municipal Utility District and possibly Shoreacres and Bay Area Municipal Utility District. The proposed foot- age and size of lines related to this grant request are: Size Len th 8 Diameter 8,900 Linear Feet 30 Diameter 13,200 Linear Feet 48' Diameter 4,300 Linear Feet Purpose of the Project - As has been previously stated the Fairmont Park plant is subject to the TWQB orders relating to discharges.. in the Clear Lake Watershed. It does not now meet these effluent quality standards and. cannot without revisions at considerable expense. Since an alternate solution mentioned by the TWQB in its Order No. 74-0122-2 is to divert discharges away from the Clear Lake Watershed, this seemed the most plausible choice. Particularly so, since the abandonment of the Fairmont Park plant and expansion of the main plant fits with the regional concept of wastewater treatment facilities. The purpose of this project is then, simply to provide an expanded, centralized, treatment facility, new interceptors to bring wastewater to the facility, and the abandonment of a small and outmoded plant. There is no existing plan of development which would involve this project, however, as stated, it does conform generally to the regional concept, and should lend itself to any plan that might develop. • Project Status - The status of the project at present is that the grant request for Step 1 has been submitted to the TWQB. An Infiltration/Inflow Analysis has been completed and submitted to the TWQB. As a result of the determination that excess infiltration/inflow does exist, an Evaluation Survey Plan was also submitted to the TWQB. As soon as approval is given .the survey will be started. Other Area Projects -There are two City projects which have a minor bearing on this project. One which is only in the early planning stage and of little significance, is an 8 inch sewer line to serve the Air National Guard facility and the La Porte Municipal Airport. This will be a joint venture between the Air National Guard and the City. The ANG and airport facilities are presently on septic tanks and with this proposed line the domestic waste will be collected and conveyed along Spencer Highway to the Fairmont Park System. The maximum wastewater flow from this area is projected to be about 72,000 gpd. The other project is a sewer trunk line and collection system to serve the Southeast area of La Porte lying between Spur 501 and Galveston Bay on the west and east respectively and Little Cedar Bayou on the north and McCade Road on the south. The present load from this area will be 420,000 gpd and is not projected to increase sign,if~cantly since a considerable portion of the land area served is restricted from,. further development because of low elevations. there are no other projects in the vicinity which would interact in anyway with La Porte's proposed work. ~ • • t ~- Section II The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action Existin Environmental Conditions - The City of La Porte is situated in the exas Gulf Coast P ain, the surface of which is relatively flat, sloping to the Southeast at 1° - 2°. The surface is altered occasionally by under- lying salt domes which cause the land surface in the immediate area to rise .into rolling hills. The soils are predominately sand and clay of a depository nature. Water bearing sands are found at varying depths with shallowest generally transporting non potable, brackish waters. At least two potable water bearing sands exist, the lower Alta Loma at about 450 feet and the Lissie at about 600 feet. No significant mineral deposits or rocks are found other than the previously mentioned salt domes. There are some fossil shellfish to be found and traces of other small prehistoric sea creatures (clams, urchins, etc.). Soil erosion is generally not a problem due to the flatness of the land. No caves or other such formations are known to exist. Local subsidence which has become a well known problem in this area is causing a multitude of faults to be revealed throughout the region. The only local natural body of water involved is Galveston Bay which has a water quality equal to or better than the following: BOD - 4.82 ppm Nitrates - 0.16 ppm DO - 7.5 ppm Coliforms - <'2872 ppm Sulfates - 490 ppm Fecal Coliforms - 387.4 ppm VSS - 21.82 Total Phosphorus - 3.3 ppm TSS - 79.92 Big Island Slough and Little Cedar Bayou are two natural waterways in the area, but neither normally carries water except storm runoff in times of rain. Big Island Slough terminates in Clear Creek and Little Cedar Bayou joins Galveston Bay. Both waterways are subject to tidal action in the lower reaches. Big Island Slough is the discharge route for wastewater from the Fairmont Park plant which will be abandoned as a part of this project. Little Cedar Bayou is the discharge waterway for the main La Porte plant and will remain so for the enlarged plant which this project proposes. The climatic conditions in the City of La Porte are typical of any Texas Gulf Coast area. Prevailing winds are from the South and Southeast except in January when frequent passages of high pressure areas bring northerly winds. The yearly average temperatures range from about 78.8° F to 57.2° F with extremes reaching 101° F and 19° F. The average annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with extremes reaching as high as 72.86 inches per year and down to 17.66 inches per year. _. f.~ .. _. ,..,_..__., . -_ - _ . ,..~.. • • The area to which this environmental assessment is directed is mostly developed residential or commercial land or cleared farm land. What stands of trees that exist are comprised primarily of hardwoods such as live oak, willow oak, post oak, red oak, sweet gum, and native pecan with some evergreens such as southern yellow pine and native red cedar. There are several other varieties of deciduous trees such as Chinese tallows, elm and haws. There is little else of botanical interest and nothing unique about the flora of the area. The fauna of the project area consists of that usually found in a suburban area; one or more species of squirrels, rabbits, opossums, raccoons and armadillos are the more common mammals. A wide variety of common song birds inhabit the area. Galveston Bay supports a multitude of fish species, shell fish, and crustaceans and it furnishes the breeding grounds for most of these sea creatures. The area lies in the path of the Southern Flyway of migratory waterfowl, although there are no staging areas or breeding grounds in the contemplated construction areas. The fowl include predominately scoups and shovelers, all species of teal, pintails, mallards and black mallards, among others. Although Canadian Geese and snow geese use the flyway neither stages near La Porte. None of the fauna in this area are classified as an endangered species. There are no archaeological, historical or cultural elements within the project area. • The City of La Porte, which encompasses the project area has a population of approximately 9400 and is experiencing a growth rate on the order of 9% per year. It .is primarily a residential community having virtually nR industry and only light commercial business activity. The population tends to be very stable with most of the people working in surrounding industry resulting in a low unemployment rate and a per capita income of about $8,500.00 annually. Land values range from $5,000.00 per acre for raw acreage to upwards of $1.00 per square foot for choice commercial sites. La Porte possesses a highly rated school system consisting of elementary, junior and high schools. The community has. a standard tax structure, the citizens being liable for city ad valorem taxes, school district taxes and a county tax. The total of these levies is kept reasonably low because of significant payments into these funds made by surrounding industry. There are no hospital facilities in La Porte although there are four private clinics and two nursing homes. No serious or unusual health problems exist. The city owns and maintains a respect- able library and a civic center as a part of a public complex which includes other recreational facilities. Preservation of the aesthetics of the La Porte area will be a minor factor since the sewage treatment plant expansion site is remote and adjacent to the existing plant. The construction of interceptors will be done in street and road right-of-way which will in no way affect the aesthetics. ... --r-.~.-,~-~..~, _ ... _ ,. ... __ _.. _ .~ _ ~... _.... ___ i • There are no national parks or forests, or wildlife refuges in the project area. Although there are no public or private fishing clubs in or around La Porte, fishing is a recreation practiced by a large majority of the general public. Harris County maintains a park with a public pier and boat ramp within the city limits on Galveston Bay. The city owns five public park sites which are developed to varying degrees, the existing facilities including two swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, a minibike track, and picnic areas. The project area lies in a region of the industrialized Gulf Coast which has experienced the phenomenon of extreme land subsidence. From all indications the sinking is continuing and the related problems will become greater. The most likely and accepted theory explaining the cause of the subsidence is that the large amounts of ground water withdrawn by industrial deep wells in the area is allowing compaction of the subsurface aquifers which in turn causes shifting in the overburden and eventual dropping of the ground level. With the acceptance of this theory, one of the needs of the project area which naturally emerges is the development of a surface water supply so that the depletion of ground water may cease. Another problem of the project area which is of concern to all Gulf Coast communities is the everpresent threat from hurricanes. In this particular locale the problem has been compounded by subsidence of an already low area. Consequently a much needed project is the construction of a hurri- cane protection levee. • Although not related to the other problems of the project area, a program of improved housing would be a great enhancement to the community. Partly due to the age of some of the sewage collection system and partly due to the shifting from subsidence, a problem of excessive infiltra- tion/inflow has been found to exist, apparently from bad joints in the piping. This leads to the inevitable problem of flooded and backing up sewer lines in times of extreme wet weather. A program to repair or other- wise relieve these sewer lines is badly needed. Within the last two years the City of La Porte has received federal aid through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to develop three parks. Work has started now for a grant request for development of a sports complex including four ball fields and a set of two tennis courts. A grant request is under review at this time by the FFA for the purpose of improving the La Porte Municipal Airport. If favorable action occurs, the grant and construction will take place in the second half of 1975. The La Porte Police Department has recently completed an upgrading of their communica- tions system with aid from the Criminal Justice Commission. As a result of negotiations between the City and the Southern Pacific Railroad, an elevated roadway is being designed to route vehicle traffic over the multi- track crossing on Sperlcer,H.i hway just west of the downtown area.- The cost of the project wild be borne by the railroad. The overpass will solve along time traffic problem which has been increased in recent years • by the much higher railroad and vehicle traffic resulting from the industrial activity in the surrounding area. The Texas Highway Depart- ment has anon going program which is improving State Highway 146 through La Porte.. This development of a limited access roadway has done much to remove unwanted traffic from the business district of the city. There are several large tracts of land within the project area. The land is all subject to the city zoning statutes and provides a good balance .between commercial, industrial, and two classes (multi and single family) of residential types of land usage. No significant projects or land development schemes seem to be imminent at this time. The amount of land included in this raw acreage is about 1,000 acres. There is roughly an equivalent number of acres in La Porte lying in subdivided areas which are unimproved and perhaps another 1,000 acres held in small tracts of three to twenty acres. Two important industrial developments in this locale are the Port of Houston 'development of a containerized shipping terminal at Morgans Point and the Bayport Industrial Park construction of a deep water terminal. The present population of the project area is about 9,400 and studies show a growth rate of about 9% per year. This will result in population figures of 26,500 and 34,000 in the years 1985 and 2000. A great deal of industrial growth is expected adjacent to the project area because of the convenience of shipping facilities, raw materials, and manpower. Within the project area this growth will of course be regulated by the zoning ordinance. The majority of the surrounding land is committed to industrial use so there will not be a land use change. Since this is the case there will be no impact other than that of population growth and its associated developments. Environmental. Conditions Should the Proposed Action be Implemented Short Term Impact - The amount of water now flowing in Big Island Slough be ow the Fairmont Park Treatment Plant will be decreased by the amount of effluent from the plant (average 0.227 mgd) and Little Cedar Bayou will be increased by that amount. No other alterations to land, farms, streams or natural drainage patterns will occur except slight, temporary changes along ditch lines or on the treatment plant construction site. It is not anticipated that erosion will be a problem to cope with because of the very flat terrain which exists. This project will not affect area water courses by siltation or sedimentation. The only cover vegetation existing in the construction areas is grass and weeds which will be removed of neces- sity to bury pipes and construct structural foundations. fJo trees will be disturbed in these areas. The only clearing anticipated will be that to remove grass and weeds from construction sites. This will be done with a bulldozer blade which will in no way damage the area environment. Any soil and vegetation spoil resulting from this project will be stockpiled on or used for improving existing public properties. There, is not likely to be a significant amount of spoil in any case. No additional land is to be acquired. for this project. The city owns adequate property adjacent to the existing main treatment plant for all ...~. ,.. .... ..~._.,- _ _ , r.. ,.. ..~,._ ,_,_.T .... ~_ • • expansion that is needed. Since the land is already given over to this use, additional construction of the same type will not materially affect the adjacent land value. No dredging or tunneling will be involved in this project. Trenching will be done along existing road and street rights-of-way and will be backfilled continuously to within a maximum of 200 feet of the pipe laying operation. Consequently there is no reason to expect any effect from these construction methods in area waterways. Since there are two operating treatment plants with ample capacity to handle the influent to them, there is no need for any bypassing during the con- struction period because of the construction. However, bypassing does occur during periods of extreme wet weather, so this condition will continue to exist. The period of bypassing from wet weather flows is usually short depending upon the amount of rainfall. For example, on one occassion, bypassing lasted about fourteen hours as a result of a 5.4 inch rainfall in a two day period. At this time nothing can be done to minimize the impact of the wet weather bypassing. Of course, eliminating the infiltra- tion/inflow which causes the bypassing, is one purpose of this project. Dust is not no~"mally a construction problem in this area because of the nature of the soil and the relatively high rainfall rate. If the ground does get extremely dry, any dusting problem will be controlled by periodic watering by truck. The majority of the proposed construction noise will be concentrated in a remote site where the sewage treatment plant expansion is planned. The nearest residence to this site is 500 feet or more away. The other construction noise will be of a much lesser degree and will be that occurring along road and street rights-of-way where the pipe ditching operations will be done. The only precautions deemed necessary for pro- tection of residents and wildlife from the construction noise will be to have adequate mufflers on the exhaust systems of all motorized equipment. There will be no blasting carried on in connection with the proposed construction. All of the construction planned in this project will be situated in areas where little or no vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be disrupted. The work on the treatment plant expansion is remote from traffic, etc., and the other work done in rights-of-way can be done in such a way to have at least one lane of traffic open at all times. Whenever and wherever con- struction work is proceeding precautions will be taken to exclude the public from the area by means of warning signs, flagmen and barricades. It is not anticipated that any night work will be performed on this job. At the end of each work day the Contractor will be required to board over and barricade all excavations with flashing lights. Long Term Impact - The land that will be permanently affected by this project is approximately four acres owned by the city adjacent to the existing. treatment plant. This is the site of the proposed expansion. It is presently vacant land and is situated in a large tract of vacant ,~. • • land. There is no existing beneficial use to humans that will be eliminated. Some flora and fauna will be displaced, but there are no rare or endangered species involved. The change in the present character of the area will only be changed at the construction site where new ~ above ground structures for the treatment plant are to be built. The rights-of-way where sewer lines are to be installed will show no long term changes. The area where the structures are to be built offer no particular natural view, however that which does exist will be obstructed to some degree by the treatment plant facilities. These will not rise at any point more than 15 feet above the ground. The structures that will be built above ground for this project will be concrete and low profile so that they will blend with the environment. The treatment plant will be fenced for safety purposes and shrubbery planting will be used along the fence for landscaping. Inside the fence the area will be maintained turf. As has been previously mentioned the site for the proposed treatment plant is adjacent to the existing plant and is remote from any residences or businesses. The prevailing wind from the southeast moves across the plant and then over undeveloped acreage for several miles. Because of this remoteness and the type of treatment process to be used, contact stabiliza- tion, with aerobic digestion, which produces little to no odor, there will be no odor problem for parks, residences, businesses, highways or other public access areas. Incineration will not be used in connection with this project. As is true with any treatment plant there is always a potential odor problem should the plant get upset or if it is improperly operated and poorly maintained. These possibilities will be minimized as much as possible by good engineer- . ing design and proper training of operators plus careful supervision of the operation by qualified city personnel. The Fairmont Park Treatment Pant, which is to be abandoned, does not meet the criteria for Texas Water Quality Board Order 69-9A. This Board Order concerns water quality in the Clear Lake Watershed. The main La Porte plant discharges to Galveston Bay and at this time there is no basin or areawide plan for that body of water. Diversion of the Fairmont Park effluent is an acceptable solution to the problem of meeting the Board Order 69-9A. The proposed quality of effluent from the expanded La Porte plant is the same as the waste control order parameters for the existing plant. This project, by eliminating the Fairmont Park discharge to the Clear Lake Watershed, will improve the quality of water in that area by the proportion of that effluent to the total discharged by all entities. This is probably a very insignificant amount since there is a very large volume of effluent discharged into the watershed. The proposed quality of the expanded plant effluent meets the requirements set forth in a recently completed study of Houston Ship Channel Waste Loading. In view of this, the effects of the proposed discharge on Galveston Bay water quality will be nil. It is not anticipated that this proposed effluent will have either adverse or benefi- cial effect on aquatic biota. Since the discharge traverses several hundred feet before reaching Galveston Bay, there will be very little chlorine residual at that point and should not have any effect on aquatic life. For this reason dechlorination is not being considered in the project. The discharge from this project will have no effects on municipal and .industrial water supplies since none are drawn from the receiving waters.. • ' The same is true for irrigation waters. Little Cedar Qayou is not used for any recreational purposes and the proposed effluent meets criteria for discharges into recreational bodies of water such as Galveston Bay. There is no shortage of water supply locally so that consideration of water reuseage is not necessary and hence there will be no effect of water reuse on the receiving waters. There is no local groundwater depletion problem serious enough to warrant consideration of recharging the aquifers with treated wastewater at this time. There are no plans for spray irrigation with wastewater. There is no local market, present or potential, for reclaimed water in this area. This is true because of adequate groundwater supplies. as well as one existing surface water supplier (San Jacinto River Authority) and one nearing completion (Coastal Industrial Water Authority). This proposed project, as already mentioned, will divert effluent from the Clear Lake Watershed to Galveston Bay. This will have no noticeable effect on either of the basins. The only solids needing disposal as a result of this project will be the dried sludge from the plant. Some of this material will be used for agricultural purposes by the citizens of La Porte and some by the city. Any left afterwards will be disposed of in the county operated sanitary land fill nearby. This project will have no effect on any historic sites, recreational areas, or natural preserves. The only recreational site in the area is Galveston Bay, used for fishing, boating and water skiing. There are no other recreational sites or natural preserves being contemplated at this time. The noisiest piece of equipment to be installed at the proposed plant site will be air blowers for aeration purposes. At the limits of the plant site, properly muffled air intakes on the machines will create not more than 50 decibels of noise. This will be an almost continuous noise source. Other sources of noise are pump motors and motors on some of the treating equipment. These should be barely audible at the site fence line. No vibration of any kind will reach beyond the site limits. It should be noted again that the site is remote, the nearest residence being 500 or more feet distant. Outside of intake silencers the remoteness of the site precludes the need for other noise abatement measures. To control access a standard six foot (6') high wire mesh fence with three (3) strands of barbed wire above will be specified for enclosing the plant site. Lockable gates shall be used for means of authorized entrance. The construction of the plant and appurtenances should have no effect on local insect population and therefore no insect control programs will be needed as a result of the project and no insecticides will be released to effect land and water quality. It is not conceivable that this project will have any material effect on wildlife, birdlife and aquatic habitats. C7 ....... . ~,.~w_ ~~... ~..._ _ ...._..._ _..._.__ ~_ _ .. Tl~e ground level at the proposed plant site according to the latest U.S.G.S. elevations is 13.5 feet above mean sea level. A similar area near 6aytotvn, Texas, which has been studied, is subject to surge tides oE~f 15.a feet, 17.1 feet and 1a.0 feet from U. S. Corps of Engineers 50 year, 100 year and standard project hurricane floods. Any of these would, of course, inundate the proposed plant site. The plant site lies about 1/2 mile from Galveston E3ay with a substantial tree line between it and the bay. Since the various tanks in the plant will have sides rising above even the 1a.0 foot flood and since the above mentioned tree line ~vill afford some protection from damaging wave action, no measures are planned to prevent flooding of the plant site under these conditions. As can be seen, such flooding would be a very infrequent occurrence and the additional costs of a levee system and pumps to remove trapped water are not justifiable. The planned project will have no effect on the movement of flood waters. Secondary Impacts of the Proposed Action - The construction and operation of the proposed expanded sewage treatment plant and new interceptor mains will help to stimulate both residential and industrial development. This stimulus will come from two elements. The first is that the project area will have adequate sewage treatment facilities to meet projected growth and a planned means of expanding further in a Phase II program. The second element is the interceptor mains which are to be used for conveying effluent from the Fairmont Park area to the main plant. These lines will traverse several undeveloped areas thus providing that utility service at no great cost to the developer. In this project (Phase I) 1,000 acres of commercial and residential property and 630 acres of industrial property will be served in this way. Phase II construction would serve another 1,000 acres. Since the City of Le Porte has a zoning ordinance, the character of the area is well established in a pattern set by the representatives of the area residents. The construction of the proposed project will aid in maintaining the orderly growth of the city while providing a safe and sanitary environment. Section III Adverse Impacts Which Cannot be Avoided Should the Proposal be Implemented The assessment performed in Section II has not raised any serious adverse impacts that require discussion in detail. That is, the implementation of this project will have very minor adverse effects on the environment either short term or long term. i O - Section IV Alternatives to` the Proposed Action A number of alternatives have been considered in relation to improving the domestic waste treatment system for the City of La Porte. These are discussed in the following paragraphs. • Considering first the alternative of taking no action, this means that both sewage treatment plants would stay in service and both collection systems which have been found to experience excessive infiltration/inflow would not be repaired. There are no positive aspects to this action and the bad conditions that now exist will remain. These are a) the Fairmont Park plant does not meet the water quality parameters for discharges into the Clear Lake watershed and b) both systems bypass large quantities of raw sewage to their receiving waters in times of moderate to heavy rainfall. A second alternate would be to repair no lines and increase the hydraulic capacity of both plants to avoid bypassing. Along with this plant work, the Fairmont Park facility could be upgraded to meet the required para- meters. This has the bad aspect of duplicating treatment effort with its doubled maintenance and operating costs as well as continuing to add to the biological loading of the Clear Lake watershed. A third alternate would include repair of the lines to eliminate 80q or more of the infiltration/inflow and keep both plants operating. Under these conditions the hydraulic capacities of the plants are adequate but it does not allow for .any significant population growth. Of course, the Fairmont Park plant would have to be upgraded to produce the required effluent qualities. This alternate has the same disadvantage economically as the one just discussed. A final alternate, which approches the proposed system, would be to do no line repair, abandon the Fairmont Park plant, and convey that that effluent to an enlarged main La Porte plant. This accomplishes the removal of effluent from the Clear Lake watershed and avoids bypassing raw sewage. This scheme, however, is unattractive economically because of the large line size which would be required as well as the unusually large size the plant facilities would have to be. Section V Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity There are few, if any, cumulative or long term effects the proposed pro- ject would have which would significantly reduce the state of the environment for future generations. The only conceivable adverse effect will be that if, in the future, the population around Galveston Bay in- creases tremendously and .numerous other discharges are added to that body of water with effluent parameters similar to those proposed, there could ' be a detrimental effect on the bay. The solution to this problem, should it arise, will be to perform tertiary treatment or a reclamation system at that time. There is adequate land area for such a facility at the pro- posed site. On the plus side, taking the proposed action eliminates one 'discharge from the Clear Lake watershed and eliminates raw sewage bypassing caused by excessive infiltration/inflow. The justification for taking this action now rather than considering any long term alternative, including no action, is seen to be that the problems requiring a solution, now exist and must be solved soon. Also the proposed action is the most cost effective means of handling the situation. That is, diversion of effluent from the Fairmont Park plant accomplishes the dual purpose of removing a below par discharge from the Clear Lake watershed as well as eliminating one trea t ment plant, thus regionalizing La Porte's system. Section VI Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources Which Would be Solved in the Proposed Action, Should it be Implemented As stated in Section V the quality of the discharge from the proposed facility meets present standards for effluents entering recreational bodies of water. This quality is not, however, as good as is found naturally existing in such waters and to that extent the proposed action will damage the environment. The burying of pipe that is required will not cause any permanent change in the environment. The construction of the expanded treatment plant wi]1 cover a small land area as previously described. The irreversible process occurring during construction will • be the use of energy sources such as gasoline and diesel fuel by machinery. Other resources made irretrievable by the construction of the proposed facility are represented by the building materials; cement, steel and related items. The~only continuing use of a resource after construction will be the expending of electrical energy by electric motor driven equipment and by lighting and the use of certain chemicals such as chlorine and possibly. flocculating agents during the operating life of the facility. It is not conceivable that an environmental accident of any magnitude could occur in connection with this project either during construction or later during operation. Overall it is not believed that the proposed action will significantly curtail the diversity and range of beneficial uses of the environment. Neither is it seen as causing any significant irretrievable commitment of resources. The benefits to be derived from this proposed action so heavily outweigh the minor adverse effects that implementation is fully justified. w Section VII A Discussion of Problems end Objections The public meeting for review of this environmental assessment was held on Monday, January 20, 1975, in the City Commission Chambers, 124 South 2nd Street, La Porte, Texas, at 7:00 p.m. There were no objections, complaints or problems raised against the proposed project at this meet- ing. Neither have any objections, complaints or problems been raised privately at this time. A Hearing Record is being submitted with .this assessment along with other pertinent information. _.e __ . _ __.._. ...., .. ,~ __, a.: ,m h.. ,.~ _ _.._ , • ~~~JZ<liltiyll l,Jl` s, y.e~L1yX1?1Vlti h r • STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS: Before me, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public fn and for the County of Harris, and the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared: ~_ n_ r.rcHmFU ,who after being duly sworn, says that he is the MANAGER- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE of The Houston Chronicle, a daily newspaper published in said County and State, and that the publication. of which the annexed is a true copy, was published to-wit: December 24, 1974 In class 1745 for 1 day $57.20 _ ~p OC PUflL10 f1r, nRINb at~~~c Ilr.vin~T. will br cnn• -1 {` th t T Vr„r e I,s nr tK,ts, Irv r, r., • cr•nm•.;i.,, amt trs"^,nny i $.88/Line 65 Lines/Day 65 Total Lines wil hr received Lmn.lnlrreslcd pat l~r; arcnrding to the lollewing ,f n^dnh. ! J dnu.,rY i0r t~~S 1 rn p nt. t a rrrlr city ColnmissioA ll r Snvlh Ind Sirret ~ la rrrlr, TrvaS Thr nrrrpo cr of Iha Ilnarino IS to f rrrive testimonyy cn a ~rornsnl by thn City of La rerte ~n ntak@ ' t,~n rr vi5 inns in tho tnwane hr.,tm^nl system. A rrgi~ra Inr W • Q • LIG ER 1^•rrrnl aid vrdrr rubric l_rw v2•. era has been mndrt 1o rrovide hr,dc for a portion of Ihr Con• MANAGER- COUNTS RECEIVABLE ctroclion financing, Thr pm~ocf in~h.•d^; abandrnmrnl of the •-..~rmcnl rar!r Trr.iln,cnl f•tanl,' rn4ira^nrrnl rl Ihr n,.,ln 1.a rorlP. ht., n+, trnstrvtt~on nl If II st•,firns'. Sworn and subscribed to before me, this the 26th ,nd sew^r mah,c In tcnveyy the ~.,~rn+cnt rack wastrw,irrr to the rnL,rn^d pl.vn, and rnnstn¢tion rl err I:, h, ether bdrrcrntrr s^wcr tin^e Ir 1•rt1^• serve Ihr ar ra, ! f r ~ r H day of A 1974 December ~nn ~,r. pprrr:r o n, s ear. Pro ~; to dice vs% n,c pnlrnllal envl• _ _ . ~~..-._ rnnn~rnral irnnads of Ihr projr.Ct'1 ,~d anrrnative5 to it. ~ D^t?~~rd inlOrmatton on ihr, r {•'t' 1 cvClt 05 a tc,mplrte de•' sc rrnn Of the Drojrd, cncl and. ~ hnan•: ng rNrnmalfon, allrrna• t v to Ih. pproirtt, Ihr rnviron• // , / ~ ~ r ~~` m 1.,1 rllrtls of all allrrnaliyr3l and a d^tailed description of the ~ I ~ ~~ ,, ' / I ./ t ~~,/f - ,' ~ "; ~•~ ~ ~ rllccls nl the pr0led nn land Use ~ _ ~ ` ~ ~' - may he had by contacting the oh ~ Public in and for the Notar Ncrs nl: y flusch,Hutchlsen~.ASSOdateS,i ' :County of Harris, State of Texas Int. 1 t07 Flrnlwood Drive ©aylnwn,TexasnsZO ~ ~ - - HELEN K. CARTER rr!ronone: n.c. na ~n.nau , - _ ~ ryptary Public in and for Harris County, Texas Thr le Pnrlr City Commission ~r i - ~ ~ My Cornmission EXpIreS June 1t 1975 nv r; all interested parties 10 "'f""'' Irs+im°ny dUri"' 'he t i ~ppdBd by Alexander Lovett, lawyers Surety Corp. ng: Or pr or to the IlCaringg u,g or vcr batt to Mr n J y , . . Jr., Or Mr. J. P. Hu1t11150n above tor. alion. r ?^rC51cd partles 3hoUld oW tarn the available delalled IMOr• I ~ ~ ' matron and Oroposais In order to ~ ~ • be acquainted wNh the lull extent ' qq1 the reVIS10M YINNI ClNIfIdKa~ Iron, Margg~le GeyaA CIISr Glerk 1 , r f. / #5001 ,__ . 304 WE9T MAIN 1 P. O. •O% 141d LA PORT[. TE%A.9 77071. t7t>!1 •71.1!74 PERRY CARTER ~0170R • PU•~I•N[R `~ ;; • STATE OF TE:~1S COUb1TY OF H:IBRIS Before me, the undersigned authority, an this date personally came and appeared duly recognized agent of the Ba hore Sun, a weekly newspaper published in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and who after , being duly sworn, says tha the attached notice wa•s published in the Bayshore Sun of _ Win? _ ~_ _ _ __ . , ~~ Sworn and subscribed before me this ~~ day of t1r Dr 197~r Notary Public, Harris County, Texas MRS. BARBARA CARTER Notary PuGlic in end for Malns County, texas My Commission Expires June 1, 19~~ . • ".Ser"t~irtq The Entire I3ct~shore" ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~.~ i I t i . , . ~ i «. ;, t'ueuc ~ Nnrla~s 4 ~~' ! ~ ~, ~' NOTICt3 OF PURLtC IIF.ARING A Public Ilearinp, will 1?e rnnvened by I the La Porte, Texna, City Commission ' ' ~ and testimony will be received from in• ~ lae4ed IIrarlfea acrnrdinR to the follow- , ing edteeltdei i r Janunry 20, 1975 i 7:(NI p.m. la Pone City C+~mmiasion Chambers 1` 124 South 2rrd Street ~ , i.a Porte, Texas S The purpose of the llearing fa to ~ ,. h receive testimony on a proposal by the ' City of I,a Porte to make errtain rewi• r lions in the sewage tmAlmrnl system, A ~ ~ reynesf for fedrrnl aid under Public Law I 192300has trccrt mndetn provide lands for a portion of the mnslrucfion financirrg. 71te prnjcct of the main I,e Pnrle Plnnl, mnstructinn of lift stations And sewer a ~ mains to mousy the Fninnrnrt Fark 1 wp!gcwaler to the mlarpp~d plant, and mnr4ntclkrn A! rrlinin nlitrr Inlerrcplnt j eewtr Ifnea to btilrr serve fife Area. ,; :` Another purpose of this Hearing is to ~ ' 1 discuss the poleulail environmental , I impadso(lheprojcdAndAhernativeslo 1, it. Dcleilcd infonnntinn nn fhe proposal ' erKfi AP A rnrnpldc dcsrripfion oI the ' project, soli and financing information, ~ niternnlivca to the prnr•d, the environ• mmtAl effects of All niternnlives and a detailed des~riblion of the effects of the 1 project on land use may be had by i aAnlading the offices of:~ 1 Busdt, flutdrison 8 Associates, Inc, 1107 Fltviwcad Drive }} I RAylown, Texas 77520 i TcIeplArnc: A.C. 7t0 4220213 1 The I,a f'orle City Cornmiasion invites f r allintrrcgedpartirwlnsubmillcslhnony during the I Icnriryt, or prior to the Hear• i . ' I inR in writing or verbally to Mr. A. J. ' ;• I3asdt, Jr., or Mr. J. P. Buldtison el the stave location. I ' Interested parties siwuld obtain the , ~ available detailed information and proposals in order to be acquaniled with the .full csintl of Ute revisions under ` oonslekrnl inn. ' ' j Mnrplr Croym E City Clerk i • • • • CITY OF lA PORTE IN7ER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Larry L. Broussard FROM: Dan Kennedy SUBJECT: City Hall Roof. DATE: January 17, 1975 Rudy Roofing Co. has satisfactorilly completed the roofing on City Hall. n U C~ _~.._ w._ ..... _, ~,_,.r __.._,. .... _ ...._ - ___._ ___.. .~. ,_. __.. . ._,t , ~,.. _ . ,., , ..... . ~~.... .~~. Fire :Department ® ~ ~ CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: )rayor and City Can~-riissioalc.~~s DATE: January ~1r4, 1'.~'; :~ E1ZOM: Fire G11i ef' . SUBJECT: IJOt'a V,ard La Franco ]~unlper Or• January 14, ly'7h F'ira ox Corp. deiivered the ,rcr;k;:ir~.i~~ ~UU3.pir~ent 'Lo coniplate the Lici contract. ~rhe ap~~e.ratus ~is i.ii ~~ec~~lice and has been usaci at :;evpral Firas. 'I'herf'ore 7 recor~:rnend that ttis reriaining funds be 'a~ . ~~oj~~..~ r r,r~ payment . ~c: Director of Finance Very Respectfully, Fire Chi.of' ® ~ ~, .. • Fire :Department . CITY OF LA PORTE~ . INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Hon. ~!ayor and City Cosris~~issior~er~s DATE: January '17, 1~37~ FKOI~I: Fire Chief ~ ' SUBJECT: Fire Hose Bids ~ffor exarain~ng zhe bids f'or 2 8: 1/2 inch fire ~ hose i^~aceived Jrir~uary 6, 1y75 i.t is my rccorm~.endat_ion that. we. accept 'the low t,id of 3700 dollars by the Fire Fox Corp. of South Houston, re:x. Very R.sspectfully, °Fzre Chief v r ~ • COMMISSION [TAT[ MIONWAV ENGIN[[R • REAGAN HOUSTON, cNAIRMAW TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT B•._:_°EBERRY OEWITT C. GREEK P, f~, BOX 1386 CHARLES E. SIMONS Houston, Texas 77001 January 8, 1975 IN REPLY REFER TO FILE NO. Hon. E. A. Thomas Mayor, City of La Porte P. 0, Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Thomas: • To provide a better understanding of those provisions contained in the current Federal-Aid Highway Act as they relate to funds al- located for Urban Areas, arrangements have been made for an informa- tional, question-and-answer type meeting. This meeting will be conducted Tuesday, January 21, in the Main Building Assembly Room at 7721 Washington Avenue, Houston, beginning at 9:30 AM. We extend to you and/or your representative an invitation to attend this meeting. We believe attendance would be beneficial as the method of allocation and priority of allocation will be two of the prime topics under discussion. Very truly yours, O' Omer F. Poorman District Engineer District No. 12 Cc: Hon. Jon Lindsa y Judge, Harris County Mr. V. D. Schultz, Supervising Resident Engineer Mr. Oliver Stork, Study •Director, H-GRTS • MIKE GRAVEL, ALASKA. ~'- ~ - LLOYD BENTSEN, TEX. WILLIAM L. SCOTT, VA. pUENTIN N. BUROICK, N. DAK. JAM E6 A. MC CLURE, IDAHO DICK CLARK, IOWA PETE V. ppMENICI, N. MIX. JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR„ DEL. M. BARRY MEYER, CHIEP CWNSEL AND CHIER CLERK BAILEY GUARD, MINORITY CLERK ! ~ COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 January 8, 19 75 • Honorable E. A. "Buck" Thomas Mayor, City of LaPorte Post Office Box 1115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor: I have contacted the Environmental Protection Agency and am pleased to report that the application from the City of LaPorte for construction of a water treatment facility has been sent to the Regional Director of EPA for his signature of approval. You may be assured I will monitor action on your application throughout its consideration process and reconfirm my support for funding. It is a pleasure to be of assistance in this matter. If there is anything more I may be able to do, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, .~ ~ ~ ~ /"~ Floyd ~ B ntsen ~~" ~, # ,. " G