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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-10-22 Regular MeetingMINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE _LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS OCTOBER 22, 1975 7:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Pro -Tem I. J. Kibodeaux; Commissioners Bill Love, Virginia Cline 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 L. Morton, Director • of Public Works; H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Joe Sease, Fire Chief; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: None. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr., Busch, Hutchison & Associates, Inc. PRESIDING: Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux called the meeting to order. • • • • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 2 • 0 2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux. 3. ACCEPT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN AND APPURTENANCES IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON FARRINGTON BOULEVARD AND COLLINGSWOOD ROAD - The following bids were opened and read aloud: COMPANY BID AMOUNT R. T. BISHOP CONST. CO., INCORPORATED P. 0. Box 961 Baytown, Texas $42,001.17 S & C CONST. CO., INC. P. 0. Box 9988 Houston, Texas 77015 $68,850.00 ROGERS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, INC. P. 0. Drawer C Vidor, Texas $46,450.00 SHUMAN CONST. CO., INC. P. 0. Box 127 Danbury, Texas 77534 $50,915.00 FLOYD BUSBEE CONST. CO., INC. 8221 Howard Dr. Houston, Texas 77017 $44,230.00 BID SECURITY Fidelity & Deposit Co. Fidelity & Deposit Co. Gulf Insurance Company The Central National Insurance Co. of Omaha The Central National Insurance Co. of Omaha BORING & TUNNELING CO. OF AMERICA, INC. P. 0. Box 14214 Houston, Texas 77021 $43,762.00 Fidelity & Deposit Co. Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love that the bids be accepted for tabulation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 0 • • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 3 4. ACCEPT BIDS FOR HIGH VELOCITY SEWER CLEANER TRAILER MODEL - The following bids were opened and read aloud: COMPANY BID AMOUNT ARLINGTON EQUIPMENT CO. P. 0. Box 764 Arlington, Texas 76010 $9,286.50 ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL P. 0. Box 47767 Dallas, Texas 75247 $9,010.00 TEXAS METER & SEWER CLEANING EQUIP. SALES P. 0. Box 614 McKinney, Texas 75069 $8,955.00 NAYLOR P. 0. Box 6507 Pasadena, Texas 77506 $7,929.00 Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept the bids for tabulation. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 5. ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SALE OF TWO AMBULANCES - There were no bids received. After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to authorize Chief Freeman to negotiate for the sale of the ambulances. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. Mr. Jerry Carpenter, La Porte Ambulance Service, suggested that the City advertise the ambulances for sale in the Texas Municipal Magazines. 40 + + + • 0 • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 4 6. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER REZONING LOT 10, BLOCK 3, CRESCENT SHORES FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C" APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR APARTMENTS ONLY - The Joint Public Hearing was opened. Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux asked if there was anyone desiring to speak in favor of the rezoning? MR. CECIL OVERSTREET - 219 Edgewood Drive - Mr. Overstreet stated that Mr. Terry had a son that he wanted to help and was of the opinion that the City should rezone the property to allow the apartment to be built. MR. ROBERT TERRY - 202 HOWALD - Mr. Terry stated that the rezoning was requested to build a special apartment unit because his son was a paraplegic and needed special facilities. He was interested in making a multi -unit so that would be some income for his son. MR. SAM GOYEN - 2003 CRESCENT SHORES - Mr. Goyen had no objections to the rezoning, if it was for only the one lot and only for apartment use, rather than other commercial uses. • Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux asked if there was anyone desiring to speak in opposition to the rezoning? MR. WAYNE WILLIAMSON - 2006 CRESCENT SHORES - Mr. Williamson opposed the rezoning because it would devalue his property. MR. ARMIS YOUNG - 115 CRESCENT SHORES - Mr. Young opposed apartments in general. MS.'NELCEEN MC GEE - 114 HOWALD - Ms. McGee had no objections if the apartment was for the Terry son only. The Joint Public Hearing recessed. The Joint Public Hearing reconvened. The Planning and Zoning Commission presented the recommendation to rezone Lot 10, Block 3, Cresent Shores with the following restriction: Said property shall be used for either a single family residence or a two family apartment unit or townhouse only. A copy of said recommendation is attached and made a part of these minutes. The public hearing was declared closed. • 0 • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 5 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 6, 1975 - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 1975 as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 8. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - Motion by Commissioner Bogle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the payables after correcting Allied Equipment Company to $10.90. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. A copy of the accounts payable is attached and made a part of these minutes. • 9. VISITORS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION - Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux asked if the meeting had been posted according to law? The City Clerk affirmed. MS. IRIS POWERS - 10322 North Avenue "H" - had questions regarding the proposed annexation or deannexation. Ms. BETTY MILLS - had questions regarding the proposed deannexation also. It was determined that they would have an opportunity to speak later in the meeting at which time the Engineer would point out the entire property in question. 10. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR POLICE PATROL UNITS - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and award 0 • • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 6 10. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR POLICE PATROL UNITS (Continued) the bid for four Police Patrol Units to Lumus Baytown Dodge in the amount of $4,848.79 per unit, retain one Ford to be used for the Juvinile Officer and trade the 1973 Dodge and one 1974 Ford. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 11. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT UNITS - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love to accept the recommendation of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal and award the bid for two Fire Department units to Lumus Baytown Dodge in the amount of $4,848.79 per unit. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 12. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR 1976 CARS - INSPECTION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and award the bid for two cars to Jay Marks Chevrolet in the amount of $4,545.37 each, and not trade the 1969 Chevrolet in. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 0 • • 0 0 . Regular Meeting 10/22/75 7 13. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR 1976 PICK-UP TRUCKS - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and award the bid for two 1976 Pick -Up Trucks to the low bidder Lumus Baytown Dodge in the amount of $3,507.00 each. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 14. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 1024 APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love to adopt Ordinance No. 1024 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE TERM AN EFFECTIVE APPOINTING A ENDING APRIL DATE HEREOF. MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK 30, 1976; AND PROVIDING 15. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1025 - INTENTION TO DEANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY - As the proposed ordinance was read in full, the Engineer pointed out the property to be deannexed. Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux explained that the property was being deannexed at the request of Lomax, who could furnish water and sewer service to the area and La Porte could not, nor did we know how long it might be before utility service could be available. Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to adopt Ordinance No. 1025 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 0 • • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 8 C. 15. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 1025 - INTENTION TO DEANNEX (Continued) CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE DISANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY HERETOFORE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 16. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 17, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M., FOR THREE WALKIE TALKIES - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love to authorize advertising and accepting bids to be received November 17, 1975, for three Walkie Talkies. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 17. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING AND ACCEPTING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 17, 1975, AT 7:00 P.M. FOR THREE 1976 PICK-UP TRUCKS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to authorize advertising and accepting bids to be received November 17, 1975 for three 1976 Pick -Up Trucks. Motion carried by the following voter AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 18. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 780 -DD REZONING LOT 10, BLOCK 3, CRESCENT SHORES FROM RESIDENTIAL TO "C" APARTMENT AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR APARTMENTS ONLY - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Love to adopt Ordinance No. 780 -DD as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love and Boyle • NAYS: Commissioner Cline Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux voted for the rezoning. • Regular Meeting 10/22/75 9 18. CONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 780 -DD (Continued) CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE MENDING ORDINANCE NO. 780, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 19. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF MOBILE RADIO FOR FIRE MARSHAL - Motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to authorize the purchase of a mobile radio to Motorola for one "MOCOM 70" mobile unit in the amount of $1,550.00. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 20. CONSIDER APPROVING CONTRACT WITH COUNTY FOR FIRE PROTECTION - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Cline to approve the contract with Harris County for rural fire protection. A copy of the contract is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 21. DISCUSS ENGINEERING COST ESTIMATE REGARDING SANITARY SEWER LINE - AIR NATIONAL GUARD - After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to table the sanitary sewer line for the Air National Guard for further study. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. 0 0 Regular Meeting 10/22/75 10 22. CORRESPONDENCE - The following correspondence was read: A. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Informing the City that the Fairmont Park Development Project had been forwarded to the Regional Office. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. B. San Jacinto College - Informing the City that the Automotive Mechanics Department of the College had leased the property at 212 Main Street to accomodate classes. A copy is attached and made a part of these minutes. C. Texas Water Quality Board - Two notices for public hearings. Copies are attached and made a part of these minutes. 23. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - It was noted that Mr. James Wyatt of Houston Lighting & Power Company had filed a letter regarding a proposed rate increase with the City Clerk on October 22, 1975. COMMISSIONER LOVE - informed the Commission that the weeds were being cut on the right-of-ways and the City had been divided into sections for future cutting and it would be continued. Bayshore Neighborhood Center had furnished a copy of their policies to Commissioner Love, if anyone desired a copy it would be furnished. COMMISSIONER CLINE - stated that if there were no objections, she would contact Mr. Poorman of the State Highway Department regarding possible funds being available for work on 8th Street from "J" to Bay Pointe. She was of the opinion that 8th Street would qualify for said funds. COMMISSIONER BOYLE - requested consideration to the Commissioners to possibly lease the CPR Machine and three Hospital Encoders that were no longer being used since the City no longer has the ambulance service. After a brief discussion, it was determined that a lease agreement would be prepared. 11 0 Regular Meeting 10/22/75 23. DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENT PROJECTS - (Continued) MR. JERRY CARPENTER - informed the Commission that his ambulance service had made 30 calls as of this time and three first aid calls. 11 24. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (G) - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Boyle that the meeting recess for an executive session. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting recessed at 9:07 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 10:55 P.M. 0 + C� 25. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Love that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Love, Cline, and Boyle. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 10:57 P.M. Passed and approved this the 3rd day of November, 1975. r v I. Kibodeaux, Mayor Pro -Tem a gie oyen, Cit Clerk CREDITOR' Admiral Linen Service Ad Valorem Records Allied Equipment Co. SUE DULE OF ACCOUNTIS, PAYABLE Submitted for approvai at the October 22, 1975 Meeting - City Council`at 7;00 PM DESCRIPTION Uniforms & Shop Supplies Tax & Water Billing Service Time Cards The A. G. Bailey Co. Gas Masks Jim Ball International Door latch Baytown Communications Horn Speaker Brown & Root, Inc. Type "D" HMAC Bureau of Business Practice Training Director's Handbook Thomas E.. Cockrell Edelman's House of Uniforms Gestetner Corporation Golden Triangle Auto Parts:, Gomer's Pharmacy . oast Electric Co. &V 1" Products Hi -Vac Equipment. Houston Welding Supply International Crystal Mfg. L & L Engraving La Porte Feed & Supply Mainland Tire & Appliance Medallion Chemical Corp. Miller-Wahlberg Co. Motorola, Inc. Municipal Finance Officers Assn. Mustang Tractor & Equipment Nationwide Papers Northwest Sweeping Service Oxford Chemicals Pfeiffer-Gambrell R 'Clements Th han Co. Safety-Kleen Corp. Southwest Meter & Supply Standard Coffee Service Stephens -Baker Insurance Texas Crushed Stone Co. Tom -Ken Printing Tri -City Exterminating Two -Week Sales & Service United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Garbage Pick-up . Police uniforms Stencil Fly wheel Medication for prisoner Master electrician exams Gasoline & supplies Gasoline pump & nozzle Oxygen Crystal for SBE Sentinel Plaque Dog Food Tire & alignment Epoxy Repair alternator Repair walkie-talkies Membership Fee Parts & freight GE Lamp Street sweeping Weed killer & sewer pellets Reconnect fuel pump Architects fee - Library Clamps, meters, parts, etc. Parts cleaner service Watchdog, sweep hand, etc. Coffee supplies Fire renewal premiums Limestone Base Stationery printing Termite inspection Coil Insurance -volunteer fire dept. We Bulbs W hemical Co. Sanitation service Wh Supply Covers & sections AJ•SOUNT 271.43 1,017.93 'Adda,le - 9.0 182.52 11.72 15.70 770.16 31.46 359.20 4.32 8.00 3.50 95.00 1,422.08 274.50 24.75 .d 25.68 7.10 - 23.64 134.10 88.97 36.20 30.00 74.08 34.81 488.00 407.18 30.99 191.00 2,208.60 17.00 131.84 220.96 1,795.00 7,581.88 96.29 13.00 8.30 1,987.20 23.65 40.90 231.23 0 • Potice Depah toren t and C.i.v.i t DeSena e C7 CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMOPANDUM To: HONORABLE 14AYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS Date: 10-17_75 FAOm: H.F.FREEMAN„JR. CHIEF OF POLICE. Subject: NEW, CAR BIDS I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND. TO THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION. THAT WE PURCHASE. FOUR DODGE CORONET AUTOMOBILES AT THE COST OF $4848.79 PER UNIT. I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP ONE OF THE FORDS TO BE USED BY THE NEWLY CREATED JUVINILE OFFICER,. THIS WOULD LEAVE THE. 1973 DODGE AND ONE 1974 FORD TO • BE TIADED. RESPECT ULLY YOURS;/ i ►J • • • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: October 17, 1975 FROM: Larry L. Morton SUBJECT: Recommendation for 1976 Cars The Public Works Department would like to recommend the bid of Jay Marks Chevrolet Inc. P. 0. Box 1118, La Porte, Texas with the following changes in specifications. Cars to be equipped with regular speedometers. 1. leave off calibrated speedometer $8.10 2. leave off 6" roof mt spot light 44.50 3. add vinyl seats 16.01 These changes make the total bid $4,545.37 each. The low bid from Page Dittman Motors do not meet our specifications. The Public Works Department would also like to recommend that we keep the 1969 Chev. Bel Air Serial No. 156699R 04990 that was offered for trade-in. LLM:dg Lara L. Morton Water Dept. 8 Sewer Dept. • C: • CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Commission DATE: October 17, 1975 FROM: Larry L. Morton SUBJECT: ,Recommendation for 1976 Pick-up Trucks The Public Works Department would like to recommend the low bid of $3,507.00 each from Lumas Dodge, Inc. 2800 Market Street, Baytown, Texas for our two (2) 1976 Pick-up Trucks. LLM:dg Larfy L. Morton 0 11 • ADDRESS REPLY TO: Suite 342 3801 Kirby Drive Houston, Tx. 77006 Z's a'C 11710 / Communications and Electronics /sic. 713, 522.9871 October 7, 1975 City of La Porte c/o Mr. Bob McLaughlin City Hall LaPorte, Texas 77571 Dear Sir: In response to your request for quotation, Motorola, Inc. is pleased to provide the following: One T73BBA3900K, "MOCOM 70" mobile unit equipped for 3 channels and including four frequency channel scan. Installation in our Houston shop $ 1,500.00 50.00 I trust this proposal meets with your approval and that I may have the pleasure of serving you. EA/ss Very truly yours, MOTOROLA, INC. Ed Alamo Account Executive State & Local Government • J. J. PRUITT FIRE MARSHAL HARRIS COYN�Y . .� c, / Cf 77 -e-r%c, HOUSTON. TEXAS "1'75/S''O'hf"� � � � (713) 823-2355 March 21, 1975 Dear City Secretary: Enclosed you will find a court order and agreement regarding the rural fire protection program for Harris County. Please complete the necessary information and return the agreement, with a copy of your city ordin- ance regarding rural fire protection to the County Fire Marshal's Office. There is a copy of the court order and agreement for your files. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to your city and fire department for your services in 1974. Congratulations on a job well done, and I am looking for- ward to working with you in 1975. Sincerely, •R VJJitt County Fire Marshal* Enc. • • • • • AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between HARRIS COUNTY, a body corporate and politic under the lags of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes called "County," acting herein by and through its County Judge duly authorized to so act by an Order of the Harris County Commissioners Court, and the City of LA PORTE a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes called "City," acting herein by and through its Mayor duly authorized to so act by an Ordinance duly passed by the City, WITNESSETH• WHEREAS, Harris County desires to provide fire fighting and fire protection services to certain unincorporated areas of Harris County as here - inafter designated; and WHEREAS, the City of is willing to furnish fire fighting and fire protection services to said unin- corporated areas of Harris County for the considerations hereinafter provided; NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That in considera- tion of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to both parties, it is AGREED as follows: I. During the term of this agreement, the City agrees to furnish fire fighting and fire protection services to the unincorporated areas adjoining the corporate limits of this City designated by zone number ,33.34_ on the official fire protection zone map of Harris County, to which reference is here made. II. Harris County agrees to pay the sum of $ „3,193 0 to the City for fire fighting and fire protection services to the unincorporated areas of Harris County pursuant to Paragraph I of this agreement. The County agrees that said sum is to be paid to the City within thirty (30) days after tthe execution of this contract. 0' 0 The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year beginning January 1, 1975, and ending December 31, 1975. IV. It is hereby agreed and understood that the fire fighting and fire protection services to be furnished by the City under this agreement shall include but not be limited to the following: Answering all calls for help and assistance in extinguishing fires in the area designated in Paragraph I of this agreement; furnishing fire fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to fight all fires within the said area; and answering all calls and furnish- ing fire fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to protect persons and • property within the said area which are endangered by fires in adjacent areas; provided, that the above described personnel, equipment and supplies are not. otherwise engaged in fire fighting within the City. V. The City shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of the services herein provided and performance of all obligations undertaken by this agreement. VI. It is expressly understood that the County has the maximum sum of $ 3,193.00 specifically allocated to fully discharge its obligation under this agreement and it is expressly understood that in no event shall the County be obligated to pay the City more than the said sum of $3,123.00 • under the terms and provisions of this agreement. VII. It is further agreed that in the performance of all obligations under- taken by this agreement, the City has the right to supervise, manage, control and direct the performance of fire fighting and fire protection services; the County shall look to the City for results only and the County shall have no right at any time to direct or supervise the City or its agents or employees in thePe rformance of such services or as to the manner, means or method in which the services are performed. -2- • • • The City agrees to deliver to the Fire Marshal of Harris County. a certified copy of the ordinance authorizing the City to enter into this agree- ment within five (5) days after the execution of this agreement. IX. The City agrees to furnish the Fire Marshal of Harris County, not later than the fifth (5th) day of each month, a monthly report listing the total number of runs made into the unincorporated areas of Harris County for the previous month and such other information relating to fire fighting and fire prevention services of the City as may be requested by Fire Marshal of Harris County. Said report shall be made on the form provided by the Harris County Fire Marshal and shall be signed and certified by an official of the City. ATTEST: SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FOR14: Assistant County Attorney CITY OF IA PORTE By MAYOR HARRIS COUNTY By JON LINDSAY, County Juage I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $ 3,193.00 to pay the obligation of Harris County under and within the foregoing contract. S. G. FULLERTON, County Auditor Harris County, Texas -3- • • BUSCH, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS 1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE - BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77520 - PHONE (713) 422.8213 October 20, 1975 Honorable Mayor Pro Tem and City Commission City of La Porte Post Office Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND OTHER AIRPORT FACILITIES As requested, we have prepared an estimate for the construction of the referenced project. The proposed line would be eight inch (8"J diameter vitrified clay pipe extending from the vicinity of Cl i`ff Hyde Flying Service west to a point opposite the intersection of Spencer Highway and Farrington Boulevard. Unless a more detailed study dictates otherwise, the line would be installed on the north side of Spencer Highway. The line would cross Spencer Highway and • tie into the Fairmont Park sanitary sewer system at the end of Farrington Boulevard. Provisions would be made for service con- nections at appropriate locations along Spencer. The estimated cost of this work is $32,900.00 including engineering. The attached letter, although over a year old is still valid as regards the Air National Guard's willingness to enter into negotiations with the City to determine an amount they will contribute toward the project cost. Paragraph 2 of the letter mentions 1,900 linear feet of 12" to 15" diameter line; manholes at 400 foot intervals and 350 linear feet of 8" lateral line. Our review of the existing facilities shows that the largest line available to tie into in Fairmont Park is an 8" which remains that size for several blocks south of Spencer Highway. For this reason, an 8" line is proposed in this project and this size is adequate for the projected use of all the airport facili- ties. Our standard design for manhole spacing in La Porte is 500 feet and we would recommend this be followed here. No service lines are included in our estimates, assuming each user will construct his own. The reason 1,900 feet is mentioned in the letter is because that is the distance from Farrington Boulevard to the Air National Guard building. Our design calls for service to be extended another 1,600 feet to reach near the east side of the Airport property. • 0 Page Two - Letter to City of La Porte 10-20-75 The Air National Guard's position concerning what their proportionate cost of the project will be is to pay an amount equivalent to the cost of getting service to their location. As mentioned previously 1,900 feet of the project is required to get the service to their building (excluding the 350 feet of service line). Under these conditions their cost would be approximately $17,860.00, however, the exact figure will have to be negotiated with them. This amount leaves adequate money in their proposal of $20,000.00 with which to build their service line and they will probably want it added to the original contract. If the City decides to pursue the project further, contact should be made with Major Al Stepchinski at Ellington Air Force Base, telephone number 481-1400 extension 2781. We will be happy to aid in the dis- cussions and set up the necessary meeting at the Commission's convenience. es P. Hutchison, P.E. ce President JPH/sh • • r • AGiEX-�CP 22'"July 1974 J Letter of Confin:u,tIon Honorable E. A. Thomas payor of the City of Lo Porte La Pprte, TX 7757.1 1. Reference the c -sting In your office cn 22 Czy 1971; with the fol lar - Ing present: liciyor L. A. Lt Col John Hcsiitt, 272d EJ. Scl, Ccx-nmander; Major Jim'Szms, ilatt.ona) Go3rd Burr ---;l, Civil En!3innerisrg Representative ;,nd I;ajor hioysius h. Stcpchinski, 147th BGE, L11inc.tcn AFC. . This co:-resnondcnce Is to cont i na the i ntont i ren on the part of the Air National Guard, suSject to avoilz1-A llty of funds, to negotiate a. joint participation v9rcc-mck beh-,seen the City cf LaPortc, U and the U. S. Goverri;rent, represented by the i;ational guard Rurcau. The agree- ment will provide ctdec,u ate sanitary sc,,-zge service to the 27'd Electron- ics Installation Squadron Facilitles located adjacent .to the LaPorte Municipal Airport. 2. The Government is prepared to nevotiate an agreement not to exceed $20,000 or a percent of th-- total project, whichever is less, The install-ation will consist of a,)proximately 1500 LF of 12 to 15 inch ^.ains; manholes located every 4C0 LF -: d 3,g LF cf 3. Nothing in this letter Is to be constroad.as binding on either party. ilo action may be taken which would Infer any liability on the part of the Government, prior to the execution of a formal agreement, approved by the National Guard Cureau. FOR THE ADJUTANT GEUERAL OF TEXAS BELiSAR10 D. J. FLORES GG. Asst Adjutant General (Air) TEXAS PARKDAND WILDLIFE DEPAPMENT COMMISSIONERS y Wit, CE JOHNSON = �' irman, Austin l h JOE K. FULTON Vice—Chairman, Lubbock JACK R. STONE CLAYTON T. GARRISON Wells EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN H. REAGAN BUILDING AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 October 15, 1975 Honorable E. A. Thomas Mayor, -.City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Thomas: We are pleased to inform you that the Department forwarded your Fairmont Park development project to the Regional Office of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation in Albuquerque on October 14, 1975, for review and approval processing. Sincerely, L ., O C Chief/Grants-in- ranch WRK/jep cc: Council of Governments COMMISSIONERS BOB BURLESON Temple JOHN M. GREEN Beaumont LOUIS H. STUMBERG San Antonio Y a ,• E Mr. Buck Thomas, Mayor City of La Porte La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Thomas: cSan ga,-, 1) 2 tO 60&3 F_ A PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE 8060 SPENCER HIGHWAY PASADENA, TEXAS 77505 October 20, 1975 • The Automotive Mechanics Department of San Jacinto College has leased the property at 212 Main Street, La Porte, Texas, to accomodate classes in engine rebuilding and automatic transmission repair (bench and engine stand type teaching). Lecture -type class rooms and teacher offices will be set up in addition to laboratory space. At the present time, no running auto- mobiles will be inside the facility. Safety measures and fire protection devices are being installed before any classes move into the facility. The fire safety precautions Include one 20-1b. carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, one 20-1b. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher, UL and OSHA approved trash and oily rag containers, UL approved.flammable liquid containers, and OSHA and UL approved parts cleaning machines. Exit signs will be installed on both outside doors. A custodian will be employed for good housekeeping during class hours. Telephone numbers of the local Fire and Police Department and any other emergency telephone numbers will be posted by the telephone. An emergency -f-irst aid kit will be kept in the instructors' offices. Parking facilities have been arranged,at the rear of the facility as well as the parking lot at the rear of the old La Porte State Bank. Day students will be instructed to use these parking facilities. The night students, because of better lighting for parking, may prefer street parking in a manner that would not jeopardize any merchant's customer parking. "ogn Equal Opportunity fnzkloyr_z" We will make every effort to be an asset to the community. We are looking • forward to a good relationship with the city and the community. Sincerely, Forrest Dougan, Chairman Automotive Mechanics Department FD:ss r • • • TEXAS WATER QUALITY BOARD J. DOUGLASS TOOLE IDCHAIRMAN :tF '• ANK H. LEWIS VICE CHAIRMAN M.F. FROST' HARRY P. BURLEIGH 1700 NORTH CONGRESS AVE. 78701 P.O. BOX 13246 CAPITOL STATION 78711 AUSTIN, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FRATIS L. DUFF, MD CLAYTON T. GARRISON BEN RAMSEY HUGH C. YANTIS, JR. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PH. (512) 475-2651 Pursuant to Section 21.072 of the Texas Water Code, the Texas Water Quality Board will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9:00 a.m. - November 6, 1975 Stephen F. Austin State Office Building ' 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 118 Austin, Texas in order to receive evidence and testimony as to whether the Texas Water uality Board may require the permittee of a private sewage facility to ecute a bond or give other financial assurance conditional on the per- ittee's satisfactory compliance with the operation of the facility. All interested persons are encouraged to submit comments pertaining to the requirement of a bond as a condition precedent to the licensing of private sewage facilities by the Texas Water Quality Board. Comments should be made in writing and mailed at least five .(5) days before the public hearing. The hearing may be continued, if necessary, to develop all relevant evi- dence bearing on the subject of the hearing. Testimony for the record concerning this hearing should be addressed to Phillip J. Paine, Attorney, Hearings Division, Texas Water Quality Board, P. 0. Box 13246, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711. Issued this 29th day of September, 1975. Jame Hr Showen, Director U ils Division TEAS WATER QUALITY BARD J. DOUGLASS TOOLE ........ CHAIRMAN tt . •., (ANK H. LEWIS VICE CHAIRMAN M.F. FROST t 1Y. HARRY P. BURLEIGH • 1700 NORTH CONGRESS AVE. 78701 P.O. BOX 13246 CAPITOL STATION 78711 AUSTIN, TEXAS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FRATIS L. DUFF, MD CLAYTON T. GARRISON BEN RAMSEY HUGH C. YANTIS, JR. EXECUTIVE DIRF_CTOR PH. (512) 475-2651 A Hearing Commission of the Texas Water Quality Board will conduct a public hearing beginning at 9:00 a,m. - November 20, 1975 Room 118, Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 North Congress Avenue Austin, Texas in order to receive evidence which is relevant and material to the proposed Municipal Facilities Construction Grant Priority Funding List for Fiscal Year 1976. The list ranks projects according to the ,Municipal Funding Construction Grant Priority Rating Process and includes project applications received prior to March 1, 1975, including the six previously authorized projects in addition to unfunded projects in the previously funded lists. Copies of the list may be obtained from the Construction Grants Section, Central Operations Division, Texas Water Quality Board, P. O. Box 13246, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711. The public is invited to attend this hearing and to present testi- mony concerning the list. Statements for the record should be received at least 10 days prior to the hearing. This hearing may be continued, if necessary, in order to develop the record. Issued this 7th day of October, 1975. T" %i l ugh C. Yantis, Jr., Executj4ve Director ;l,,ti J ✓ • COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS REAGAN HOUSTON. CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC 'FRANSPORTA"TION DEWITT C. GREER P. 0. Box 1386 CHARLES E. SIMONS Houston, Texas 77001 October 17. 1975 Hon. I. J. Kibodeaux Mayor Pro Tem, City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Pro Tem Kibodeaux: ENGINEER -DIRECTOR B. L. DEBERRY IN REPLY REFER TO FILE NO. Senate Bills 761 and 762 of the 64th Texas Legislature, which formed the State Department of Highways and Public Transporta- tion (DHPT), also established the State Public Transportation Fund. This fund can be used to assist local governments in providing the local share of federally assisted public trans- portation capital improvement projects. Because current State appropriations cover the next two years, we are attempting to determine which cities in this area may have tentative plans to apply for State public transportation participation within that time. Should you have such intentions, we would appreciate your so advising us within the next two weeks. Any questions you may have in this regard may be directed to Mr. V. D. Schultz, P. O. Box 34458, Houston 77034, telephone 481-1120. As you may know, your city falls within the boundary of the "Houston Urbanized Area." Under federal and state law, specific allocations of available funds are made to such areas with population of 200,000 or more, but must be handled through a single recipient. In this case, the designated recipient recog- nized by the U. S. Urban Mass Transportation Administration is the City of Houston. Accordingly, any application your agency might wish to make for federal and state assistance in public transportation capital improvement projects should be handled through the City of Houston. Total State matching funds currently earmarked for the "Houston Urbanized Area" amount to $2,017,246. Under a formula approved by the Steering Committee of the Policy Advisory Committee for Multimodal Planning in the Gulf Coast State Planning Region, Transportation • October 17, 1975 Page 2 distribution of available federal and State funds within the "Houston Urbanized Area" is to be in accordance with the attached list. The provisions of federal and State regulations with respect to application for such funds are complex. Should you wish further information, please advise. Senate Bill 761 also calls for development of a statewide public transportation plan. To accomplish preparation of the statewide plan in the most expeditious and economical manner, the DHPT intends to utilize as much of the information and planning already developed by local entities as possible. Accordingly, we plan to include the public transportation planning accomplished for the "Houston Urbanized Area" by and through the Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments. However, additional information requirements may dictate that we contact your office for further assistance. It would be helpful if you would furnish the name of the individual most appropriate for us to contact. Your cooperation has always been appreciated and we look forward .to our mutual efforts to provide improved transportation to. the citizens of the area. Very V y truly you (� �0-merF. Poorman District Engineer District No. 12 Attachment 0 0 �1_ 0 GUIDELINES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SECTION 5 FUNDS WITHIN THE HOUSTON URBANIZED AREA I. -157.0 bureau of Census Data CITY POPULATION * 1. Houston 1,231,341 2. Pasadena 89,277 3. Baytown --- - - 43,980 * 4. Bellaire 190009 * 5. West University- 13,317 * 6. Southside Place 1,466 7. Morgan's Point a. La Porte 7,149 b. Shoreacres. 1,872 c. Seabrook 3,811 d. Morgan's Point -.593 • e. Deer Park f. Lomax 12,733 894 * 8. Galena Park 10,479 * 9. Jacinto City 9,563 10. NASA Area 9,344 11. South Houston 11,527 12. Jersey Village 765 *13. Enclaved Villages 14,988 *a. Bunker Hill 3,977 *b. Spring Valley 3,170 *c. Hilshire Village 627 *d. Hunter's Creek 3,959 *e. Hedwig Village 3,255 14. Humble 3,278 15. Piney Point 2,548 *16. UNINCORPORATED 189,929 TOTALS • 1,667,863 *TOTALS 1,490,092 * - Denotes areas presently being served by Hou -Tran. % OF TOTAL 73.4 5.3 2.6 1.1 .8 .1 .4 .1 .2 .0 .8 .7 .6 .6 .7 .0 .2 .2 .0 .2 .2 .2 .2 11.3 100.0 88.8 0 0 MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING • OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS OCTOBER 24, 1975 3:00 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Commissioners Virginia Cline and C. D. Boyle. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: Mayor Pro -Tem Kibodeaux and Commissioner Bill Love. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: Larry L. Broussard, Director • of Finance; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Joe Sease,Fire Chief. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Robert May of Rudd and Wisdom, Actuaries; Firemen's Pension Board, Dennis Dunham, Vice Chairman; Jack Oliphant, Trustee; Frank Boyle, Jr., Volunteer Fireman. 1. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order. 2. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COMMISSION AND FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD AND MR. ROBERT MAY OF RUDD & WISDOM, ACTUARIES, TO DISCUSS ACTUARY STUDY NEEDED TO INCREASE FIREMEN'S PENSION BENEFITS - Mr. Robert May introduced himself as being a partner of Rudd & Wisdom, Actuaries. is • 0 0 Special Meeting 10/24/75 0 2 2. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COMMISSION, FIREMEN'S PENSION (Continued) Mr. May explained that by law it was necessary to have an actuary study made before pension benefits could be increased. The purpose of the study is to determine if the City is actuarily sound to give the proposed increase. Mr. May further stated that La Porte was unique in that ordinarily a study was made to determine what amount could be paid; but La Porte had elected to increase the benefits to a $50.00 a month flat fee to the pensioners or benefactors. The information needed for the study would be provided on all volunteers, those already retired or their benefactors and also those who had completed their 20 years service, but not yet old enough to retire. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the possible amount of funds needed to be considered actuarily sound. It was determined that the $10,000.00 amount budgeted would not be nearly enough. Advance funding is Mr. May was of the whether the amount or even more. necessary rather than pay as you go. opinion that a study was necessary to determine would be $14,000.00, $15,000.00, $18,000.00, FEE TO BE CHARGED - It was determined that a study could be made by Rudd and Wisdom for an amount not to exceed $700.00 which would include a formal presentation in Austin, presented to as many persons as wanted to attend. The study would be started upon receipt of the needed information. Ordinarily a study was completed in 90 days. However, this study would be rushed and completed as soon as possible. Being located in Austin, Mr. May would have close contact with the State Pension Commissioner. Mr. May informed the Commission that he had brought the necessary forms to allow the necessary work to be done immediately, if the study was authorized. A brief question and answer session followed. C; • Special Meeting 10/24/75 0 3 2. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COMMISSION, FIREMEN'S PENSION (Continued) Commissioner Cline expressed the appreciation of the City and the Firemen's Pension Board to Mr. May for coming to La Porte, offering his services and meeting with the officials at no charge. 3. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. • Passed and approved this the 3rd day. of November, 1975. I. IJJLel Kibodeaux, Ma or Pro -Tem • 0 a ie G16yen, Cilfy Clerk