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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-12-20 Regular Meeting • MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS DECEMBER 20, 1978 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor J. J. Meza; Commissioners John Tomerlin, I. J. Kibodeaux, and Tom C. Simons. MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: Commissioner Virginia Cline. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator; Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney, H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Paul Hickenbottom, Fire Inspector; R. L. Caldwell, Acting Public Works Director. • OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: Joe Sease, Fire Chief; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal. OTHERS PRESENT: H. Carlos Smith and Eddie Gray. PRESIDING: Mayor J. J. Meza. + + + 1. CALL TO ORDER -- Mayor Meza called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. + + + C: • • • Regular Meeting 12/20/78 2 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING AND'JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - OF DECEMBER 6, 1978 = SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 13, 1978 - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve the minutes of the regular meeting and the joint public hearing of December 6, 1978, and the special meeting held December 13, 1978, as presented. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 3. RATIFY AUTHORIZING: TEN STREET LIGHTS TO BE PhACED ON SOUTHERN PACIFIC GRADE"SEPARATION - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin to ratify authorizing ten street lights to be placed on the Southern Pacific Grade Separation. Motion carried by the following vote: • AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 4. CONSIDER P,PPROVING UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT WEATHERSBY' OF' MA'RCO` EQUIPMENT RENTP,LS - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve a utility extension agreement with Robert Weathersby of Marco Equipment Rentals. A copy of the estimated costs for a six inch water line is attached and made a part of these minutes. There was a brief discussion regarding the need for a 12" line. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons that when the job was bid to bid for a six inch or a twelve inch water line. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + C~ • • Regular Meeting 12/20/78 3 5. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1138 - ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 787, TOWN OF LA PORTE - After the proposed ordinance was read in full, motion y Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approve Ordinance No. 1138 as read.- Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN (787), IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (MOHN AND SAUNDERS) + + + 6. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1139 - ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING ANC CLOSING A PORTION OF THE STREET LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HOLMES P,VENUE, EAST "A" AND • EAST "D" STREETS - After the .proposed ordinance was read in full, motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux to approved Ordinance No. 1139 as read. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH HOLMES AVENUE AND EAST "D" STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (PILKINTON) + + + 7. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED RESOLUTION N0. 78-11 ~ TRAFFIC GRANT - Motion y Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded y Commissioner Simons to approve Resolution No. 78-11. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None.. • `CAPTION; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF SAID CITY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY APPLICATION INSTRUMENTS TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ANY OTHER AGENCY FOR GRANT FUNDS TO FUND A TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE. • • L' Regular Meeting 12/20/78 4 8. CONSIDER CALLING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 7, 19 9, TO CONSIDER REZONING BLOCK 831, TOWN OF LA PORTE, FROM RESIDENTIAL - 2 TO COMMERCIAL, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons to call a Joint Public Hearing to be held on January 17, 1979, at 7:00 P.M., to consider rezoning Block 831, Town of La Porte, from Residential-2 to Commercial. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + c: 9. CONSIDER APPROVING FINAL ACCEPTP,NCE OF UTILITIES IN CREEKMONT, SECTION I, AND THE EXTENSION OF MYRTLE"CREEK - The Administrator stated that inspections had been made of the utilities in Creekmont and that every thing was complete except for two items; he further recommended that the City accept the utilities for maintenance subject to satisfactory completion of the two remaining items, electrical service to the lift station and back fill not satisfactory in one area. Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner. Kibodeaux to approve the final acceptance of utilities in Creekmont Section I, and the extension of Myrtle Creek, subject to the two remaining items of electrical service to the lift station and satisfactory back fill. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. + + + 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - A. The Administrato like to schedule a meeting for the Commission preliminary meeting with Dr. Roesler of Texas the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. After a meeting was scheduled for January 11, 1979, to meet with Dr. Roesler. r stated would to have a A & M to review a brief discussion, beginning at 6:00 P.M. • • • Regular Meeting 12/20/78 5 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - (CONTINUED) B. The Administrator informed the Commission of a problem at the Southside Civic Center regarding the Heating and Air Conditioning System. Two of the three units are not working. After receiving proposals for repairs, the lowest proposal was $4,790.00 per unit. He further stated that there were no funds budgeted and recommended that the Commission declare an emergency, waive the bid procedure and authorize $9,580.00 be taken from the General Fund Contingency for repairs to two of the units at the Southside Civic Center, since activities are scheduled. DECLARE EMERGENCY - Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner Simons to declare an emergency, to waive the bid procedure to have the air condition and heating units, (two) repaired, at the proposed cost of $4,790.00 per unit. The bid or proposal given to the low bidder, Bay Breeze, in the amount of $4,790.00 per unit. A total of $9,580.00; and further authorize the $9,580.00 be taken from the General Fund Contingency. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. • NAYS: None. Copies of the proposals are attached and made a part of these minutes. + + + 11. COUNCIL ACTION - None. + + + 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 - (E , (F), AND (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL) - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux that the meeting recess for an executive session. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. The meeting recessed at 7:56 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. + + + • • .Regular Meeting 12/20/78 13. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Kibodeaux that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons. NAYS: None. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 P.M. 0 Margie yen, Ci y Clerk Passed and Approved this the 10th day of January, 1979. • --. J. J. Meza, Mayo 6 • t, • • ,.J ~ • MEMORANDUM December 13, 1978 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: J. R. Hudgens SUBJECT: Street Lighting for Main Street Grade Separation Attached is a lighting diagram for the above, prepared by H.L. & P. The layout provides for the following: 2 - 20,000 lumen double arm on steel standard (4 lights) @ $61.50 ea. per yr. _ $246.00 7 - 20,000 lumen single arm on steel standard @ $78.00 ea. per yr. _ $546.00 1 - 20,000 lumen single arm on existing wood pole @ $ 45.00 per yr. _ $ 45.00 $837 .00 It is requested that Council these lights per the diagram pryef thorize the .installation of ~, by H.L. & P. cigens inistrator JRH/cb Enc. • • • 2 0o ~7 m '9 ~ z ~ O Oti NON , ~' A m D R1 ~ c ~G~ WO O ~~ N ~ ~ ~n ool~ ~~ r ~ r ~ = ^~ ,~ ~`~~ ~~ ~I n~ = O ,^ , ( n m ~ - i z ZC ~ n ~~ ~n ~ ~ r ~a7 Gl (~ n ~ ~ ~ ~~. i3 0 v ~ `p~ frt I A 0 ~~ `~. oar ~ Z~ I Ir I ~ L ~ U' -°O ,g ~ G ~ "~ ~T"I 0 '~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ; i ~~ , ~ ~ ~ !Brh Sfr~t /7th ,$rrccf h`~ G' ~~ ~~ o~N 0 0 .o ~ a °o 00 0 b r w '~ 2 t • v ~. • • • • MEMORANDUM November 6, 1978 TO: Mayor and Council FROM: J. R. Hudgens SUBJECT: Utility Extension Mr. Robert E. Weathersby of Marco Equipment Rentals, Inc., 8813 Gulf Freeway, Houston, has requested the extension of a water line to his property located just west of the Houston pipe line station on Fairmont Parkway. Mr. Weathersby understands the provisions of our utility extension contract (sample attached) and is prepared to pro- ceed with the extension under the contract terms. Based on his agreement, we will proceed with_-the administrative require- ments leading to the bidding of~ie p~`oject. Hudgens ty Administrator ' JRH/cb Enc. • f • ~ ITY OF L~PORTE • PNONe (7131 471.5020 ~ P. O. Box i 115 ~ Lw PORTS. TExws 77571 • ••...n~ yM~ • • November 14, 1978 • Mr. Robert E. Weathersby Marco Equipment Rentals, Inc. 8813 Gulf Freeway Houston, Texas 7701 7 Dear Mr. Weathersby: The following is a preliminary estimated cost of extending a six (6) inch water line to your property on Fairmont Parkway. 600 l.f. 6" A.C. line @ $ 9.50 l.f. _ $ 5,700.00 40 l.f. 8" bore & encasement @ 40.00 l.f. = 1,600.00 1 hydrant in place ea. fire @ 1,000.00 ea. = 1,000.00 2 • ea. 6" gate valves & boxes @ 350.00 ea. = 700.00 Subtotal $ 9,000.00 15$ engineering '• and contingency 1,350.00 Total $10,350.00 Should you desire to proceed with the extension of the line under the terms of the utility extension contract, please make arrangements with me to execute the contract and escrow the esti- mated engineering fee. Upon completion of the above I will take your request to City Council for ratification. ~~ Sin erely, James R. Hudgens City Administrator JRH/cb .~ . ~ ' • UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS ~ X X COUNTY OF HARRIS X This agreement, made this day of , 19 , by and between the City of La Porte, herein called "City", acting herein through its ~ , (Title of authorized official and Strike out inapplicable terms (a corporation)(a partnership) (an individual doing business as of , County of - , and State of , hereinaf ter called "Party." W I T N E S S E T H (1) All references to "Utility Main(s)" hereunder shall, for the purposes of this agreement, .refer to (2) Owner is the owner of certain property in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, identified as • City's utility mains do not presently extend to said property. Owr~cr has requested City to extend utility mains to Owner's said property. • i (3) City hereby agrees to construct and install an extension of its utility main(s) to said property commencing at the nearest existing utility main(s) of sufficient size and capacity. Thence along/thru City of La Porte rights-of-way and/or easements to said Owner's property: Provided, however, that should City not possess all necessary rights-of-way and/or easernents~to complete said extension(s), Owner shall be solely responsible for obtaining said additional rights-of-way and/or easements at no cost to City. (4) Owner agrees to pay all costs related to the construc- tion and .installation of said line(s) including necessary appur- tenances in conformance with City's standards and specifications for said line(s). Owner further agrees to pay all engineering fees for survey, design, contract documents, bidding, construction staking, and construction inspection. (5) Subject to the provisions of this agreement, City hereby agrees to construct and install said extension of its utility main(s) according to the plans and specifications to be prepared by City's engineer. Prior to City authorizing the City's engineer to prepare plans and specifications Owner will deposit with City in escrow a sum of money based on and equal to the City engineer's estimated project cost in conformance with Section 4, less esti- mated construction, construction staking and inspection costs. Thereafter, City will authorize the City engineer to prepare plans and specifications for said extension(s). Upon completion of plans and specifications City will place the project for bid. When bids are received they shall be tabulated by the City and a copy of said tabulation shall be provided to Owner. Thereaf ter, Owner shall deposit with City in escrow a sum equal to the amount bid by the lowest responsible chosen bidder, plus a sum equal to the estimated construction staking and inspection fees if applicable. When said deposit has been made by Owner, City shall execute a contract for said extension(s). It is agreed and understood that the deposited escrow amount made by Owner does not relieve Owner from paying for any unforseen costs and/or cost overruns in the project that result from circumstances beyond the control of City. (6)' City agrees to accept the value of the extension(s) that abutt said Owner's property as a pro rata portion of the prevailing square footage and/or front footage connection charge for water and/or sewer service against said property belonging to Owner. Owner shall be responsible for all other customary charges. (7) Upon execution of this agreement and compliance with terms herein, City agrees to begin the preparation of engineering plans and construction specifications for said extension(s), and to begin construction thereof as soon as the same may be let for contract as herein provided. City shall require the contractor under such contract to diligently pursue the construction of the project to completion. -~---- (8) In the event that other owners of property abutting the line(s) extended by Owner under this contract, as shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein, shall utilize the extended line{s) constructed under this agreement, by making connection thereto under a permit from City .within a period of ten (10) years from and after the date City has accepted the construction of said facilities by the contractor, City agrees to collect from said property owners, its prevailing square footage and/or front footage connection fees from said property owners and to reimburse Owner the amount collected from such property owners, until Owner has been reimbursed a maximum ® total of the sum paid by Owner to the City under the terms of .-- this agreement, less Owner's own water and/or sewer square footage and/or front footage connection charges. •~ , ~ IN WITNESS WHI;RI;OI', the Parties to these present have executed this agreement in several counterparts, each of which shall.be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above. 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OTIS GRAHAM, AFLM December 7, 1978 • • GRAHAM CONSULTANTS ONE ALLEN CENTER, SUITE 1000 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 OFFICE (713) 759-0965; NIGHT (713) 422-2327 City of La Porte La Porte, Texas 77571 Gentlemen: FLI iARM AND LAND R15TITUTE ~ ® ~ DOROTHY GRAHAM, GRI As you requested, I have appraised the alley in Block 787, City of La porte,'Harris County, Texas for the purpose of estimat- ing the Faie Market Value. In my opinion the Highest and best use of the Subject Property is light industrial and/or commerical. It is my opinion that the property appraised had a Fair Market Value as of December 7, 1978 of: 16' X 400' = 6,400 s/f Fee Value @ $0.65 s/f = $4,160.00 • Easement Value: 75% of Fee Value = $3,120.00 Certification: I hereby certify that I have personally examined the property appraised; that the statements contained in this appraisal and upon which the opinions expressed herein are based are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, subject to the limiting con- ditions herein set forth; that to the best of my know- ledge and belief no pertinent information has been overlokked or withheld; and that I have no interest either present or contemplated in the property appraised or in the proceeds to be derived therefrom. The attached Plat, Appraiser's Qualification and Contingent and Limiting Conditions are made a part hereof. Respectfully submitted, ~,~~r Otis Grahm, AFLNf Appraiser • ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN (787), IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the said alley in Block Seven Hundred Eighty- Seven (787) of the Town of La Porte has never been opened or used as a public thoroughfare, and .the public utilities now making use of such alley have all given their written con- sent for its closing; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte has determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the said alley is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public alley, and should be vacated, abandoned and permanently closed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS: Section I. The alley located in Block Seven Hundred Eighty-seven (787) of the TOWN OF LA PORTS, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the .City of La Porte. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of December, 1978. - CITY OF LA PORTS J By J. J. Meza, Mayor ATTEST: City C erk APPROVED: City Engineer ,•-, City Attorney .~ ~ . _.._,.._:.~.A.~.,..:~.......,..a.:.,.a.,:_~,..... .._... ._... _, .. .. _...... ~'h~ ' ./..:, ...t. rig., ~..•;v. ~y~ t V 'L. S ~~~ h ~~~ °y ~P -~ ®a~ ~~ e~ o~ ~~ 8 ' ~e . •ri.vs 1s .LO y// 3.S/.C2 S 'O.v~ a~r.si.-` ~/ .CO y9 .SI .52 .SI / ~~ .. h\ ~~ ~~d SI S,.' ' ~ \ •~ / o ; ~ ~ p'7 Q ~ \ p~~. L c~ ~ ~k o ~` ~ 3 ' ~ a ~~ ~ m „ . ry o a ` ~i i zi ii ~ o/ 6 i 8 r ~ `~ ~ y ~' . , ~ e N o~M1 h Q ~ ~i „ ~, A 'o ~ V ! ~ / o ® ~ _ _._ ! 1 '` ~ ~ , J / . i' I ~ .~. • ~ ~.4f or. ~ col sf •.~_.. ~~ . ~ ."" .,r. ., ~ _ ~ yo ~•: r-,' .)..' 92 1 52 ~ •.• ~ "~-.+rdPer 2/---w~ .+'.c.l~•.~s. r~e'+- -' .8o P^ ..•.ri .1: M r.Y ^ ,_-~ _ . ~ _ .~~.~ ,co 5." -~ --- - n• s~.L' . '. ' -- o ' ~. Sid 3~~~n ~ s.~w 7o,y ,a ~- -- ------ ------ ~ ~, `.~. _______ ~ ..........._.. _. . .. -. W I I ~ ~ ~ ~/~' \ '•r I h ~ ; . ... .~a_...-a ... ~ I ._ I ACC.Rf DIT ED E<A~"1.M> • lr.i //AY ANO HIND nsnrur[ ~, OTIS GRAHAM, AFLM GRAHAM CaNSULTANTS ONE ALLEN CENTER, SUITE 1000 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 OFFICE (713) 759.09G5; NIGHT (713) A22.2327 FLI ~~,~ } iAIIM AND LAND rrsn~ur[ DOROTHY GRAHAM, GRI • December 2, 1978 City of La Porte La Porte, Texas 77571 For services rendered in appraising a 6,656 s/f tract of land at the off-set in Hoimes Avenue in Block 986, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas • $150.00 r • OTIS GRAHAM, AFLM GRAHAiVi CONSULTANTS ONE ALLEN CENTER, SUITE 1000 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002 OFFICE (713) 759-0965; NIGHT (713) 422.2327 . December 2, 1978 • City of La Porte La Porte, Texas 77571 Gentlemen: DOROTHY GRAHAM, GRI As you requested, I have appraised a 6,656 sq, ft. tract of land in Block 986, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas and as shown on the attached Plat, for the purpose of estimating the Fair Market Value of said property. In my opinion the highest and best use of Subject Property is Single Family Residential. It is~my opinion that the property appraised had a Fair Market Value as of December 2, 1978 of: Fee Value: 6.,656 s/f @ $0.55 s/f = $3,660.00 Easement Value: 75~ of Fee Value = ~ $2,745.60 Certification: I hereby certify that I have personally examined the property appraised; that the statements contained in this appraisal and upon which the opinions expressed herein are based are true and correct to the best of • my knowledge and belief, subject to the kimiting con- ditions herein set forth; that to the best of my knowledge and belief no pertinent information has been overlooked or withheld; and that I have no interest either present or contemplated in the property appraised or in the proceeds to be derived therefrom. The attached Plat, Appraiser's Qualifications and Contingent and Limiting Conditions are made a part hereof. Respectfully submitted, i~ "~ -is Graham, AFLM • ~ Appraiser r u ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH HOLMES AVENUE AND EAST "D" STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte has been requested by the record owners of all of the property abutting the hereinafter described portion of the intersection of North Holmes Avenue and East "D" Street, to vacate, abandon, and permanently close said portion of the intersection of North Holmes Avenue and East "D" Street; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of La Porte has • determined, and does hereby find, determine and declare that the hereinafter described portion of the intersection of North Holmes Avenue and East "D" Street is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public road or street, and that the closing of the hereinafter described portion of the inter- section of North Holmes Avenue and East "D" Street is for the protection of the public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the hereinafter described portion of said intersection of North Holmes Avenue and East "D" Street should be vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to • the City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chap. 13, Title 28, Art. 1175, of the of Texas, 1925, the portion Avenue and East "D" Street, Exhibit "A" and pictured in are attached hereto and made hereby permanently vacated, Revised Civil Statues of the State of the intersection of North Holmes which portion is described in Exhibit "B", each of which Exhibits a part hereof by reference, is abandoned, and closed by the City of La Porte. • Ordinance No. , Page 2. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of December, 1978. CITY OF LA PORTE By J. J. Meza, Mayor ATTEST: • City C erk APPROVED: City Engineer //{ ~ r ~ ~~L~ ~~~~ ~ , ~7 City Attorney C7 r • FIELD NOTE DESCRIPT70N Being a 0.1528 acre (6,655 square feet) tract of land and being that portion of the intersection of North Holmes Avenue and Fast "D" Street, as herein described, La Forte, First Division, and Refiling of a portion of Bayfront Addition, La Forte, Harris County, Texas, out of the Johnson Hunter Survey, A-35, as recorded in Volume 1, at Pace 27, Harris County Hiap Records, said 0.1528 acre tract being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the ?northwest corner of Block 986, La Forte, First Division, as recorded, said point being in the East right-of-way line of North Holmes Avenue based on a right- of-way width of 60 feet, and being also the Northwest corner of Lot 13, Block 986; • Thence, N 2?~ 15' W, along a Northerly projection of the East right- of-way line of i~dorth :iolmes Avenue, a distance of 66.16 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a point of curve; Thencefin a ?northeasterly direction, following a curve to the right, said curve ..having a radius of 30 feet and a central angle of 117 15', a curve distance of 61.39 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for a point of tangency in a 'Westerly projection of the South right-of -way line of Last "D" Street, based on a right-of -way width of 80 feet; Thence, Fast, along the 'westerly projection of the South right-of-way line of ^ast "D" Street, a distance of 91.41 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set at the point of intersection of the South right-of-way line of ~a.st "D" Street with the tdest line of the 16 foot wide alley in said Block • 986, said point being also the ?northeast corner of said I~ot 13; Thence, s 40~ 33' 49" W, along the Northwest line of Lot 13, Block 986, a distance of 135.00 feet to the POINT Cr BEGINNING. _/ ~~E Q F~. H, Carlos Smith li..c~,rt.c•.,,,, . '.. . Texas Registered Fublic Surveyor No. 1228 ..o;. 12.. s Job No. 1100-78 December 14, 1978 ~~~~='r- ~ ' ~~~' S ~ `. • '. EXHIBIT A t ~. / I w 1 H ~L ME'S AIiE'N!/E ~ /S L Y • ~ ~ .v-.... .s cU ... . -. .. _. ~ 1 F.vo. N 27-is'w /7~1. ss' -t if ~ sj ~ ~ .. a e~ "' ..,. V• s. s~.to' ~e~~ sY ~~ r ~ ~~ s p g ,/ + a ~ I ~ ~ / ^ ~ o , v ~ , ' ~ / n ~ ` A 0 / 0 e ~ P 9 IO '; // I i ti 0 0 /L /3 P ~ P r ~ A q u \1. ' as' t3' ts' 1S' sso~' ` /~ ~~~r t~rv.v. qy.~„ iiv0. 5 27•iS'E //4.07' ALLEY ~` v a off, ~~ v'~ -0~ ~ ~+ "~~ ~°c Yy -9i- ~':. ~~ ~_ `"~ ~, ••. EXHIBIT B r • RESOLUTION NO. 78-~/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY APPLICATION INSTRUMENTS TO APPLY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ANY OTHER AGENCY FOR GRANT FUNDS TO FUND A TRAFFIC SIGN REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE. WHEREAS, Federal funds have been made available through the State of Texas for traffic sign replacement programs aimed at bringing all warning and regulatory signs into compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte wishes to apply for a grant • for a traffic sign replacement program in order to bring all regulatory and warning signs within its jurisdiction into com- pliance, or to increase the degree of compliance of regulatory and warning signs within its jurisdiction, with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways; and WHEREAS, the City of La Porte intends to inventory and main- tain all warning and regulatory signs procured under this grant; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: THAT, the City Administrator of the City of La Porte, Texas, be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute the necessary appli- cation instruments-to apply to the State of Texas Office of Traf- fic Safety and any other State or Federal Agency for grant funds to fund a traffic sign replacement program for the City of La Porte. This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after • its passage by the City Commission of the City of La Porte. PASSED AND APPROVED, this day of , 1978. CITY OF LA PORTE By J. J. Meza,'Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk City Attorney • • I- z ~- .~ 0 ~? • .. ,1, 1.L ~5~~ r _ ~~~~. ~~/ ~.r v 1 7 ~_ :, .J • C. Administration CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: MAYOR & CITY COMMISSIONERS DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 1978 FROM' PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION • ~ PAT MUSTON, CHAIRr4AN ' SUBJECT REQUEST TO REZONE BLOCK 831, TOWN OF LA PORTE FROM R-2 TO COMMERCIAL - CHARLES D. BOYLE The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends that the above property be rezoned from Residential 2 to Commercial. Respectfully, A~ ~ x.~ "~ ~7 Pat Murton, Chairman • ~ ~ • MEMORANDUM December 18, 1978 T0: Mayor & Council FROM: J. R. Hudgens SUBJECT: Creekmont Section I; and Myrtle Creek Extension Final inspections of the above utilities have been made. A11 of the facilities are complete and ready for acceptance with the exception of two items. 1. H.L. & P. extending electrical service to the lift station. 2. Installation of stabilized backfill under the existing pavement at Myrtle Creek and Old Orchard. It is recommended that Council authorize the acceptance for • maintenance of the above referenced facilities and appurtenances subject to the satisfactory comp of the aforementioned items. . Hudgens ity Administrator JRH/cb n LI INTER OFFICE MEMO December 20, 1978 T0: Jim Hugens FROM: Stan Sherwood • SUBJECT: Air Condition at Southside Civic Center The Civic Center has (3) three 7~ ton heating and air condition units, which have never been replace. These units are around (13) thirteen years old. Two of these units have been out of service for the past several weeks, both units are in bad shape. One unit has completely rusted out and can not be repaired. The • other unit is badly rusted but with major repair could run again. Because of the Silver Club and dance lessons held at the Civic Center it is necessary that the unit be repaired or replaced. The following is (3) three proposal I have received for replacing the unit. Prices include labor and parts. Lon Air Company .. ..............$5,435.75......Pasadena Barretts Air Condition.......... $5 ,628.OO......LaPorte Bay Breeze Air ..................$4,790.OO......Baytown ~~e rw¢ d2~~ Parks ~ Rec. Dir. SS/prd ass /~ ~"~° r Proposal Proposal No. FROM ~~ ~`~~ ~.z ~ ~r`~ ~' Sheet No. Date ~~o~,~q.. © Proposal Submitted To Work To Be Performed At Name Street Street L City State City Date of Plans State Architect Telephone Number We hereby propose to furnish all the materials and er rm all the abor necessar for the completio f / v / ~ ~~ / v / ~/ i ~ ~ U 7" ~ r d ~ E~ / C' ~. ~ i All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workmanlike manner for the sum of Dollars ($ ). with payments to be made as follows: Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs, will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance upon above work. Workmen's Compensation and Public Liability Insurance on above work to be taken out by Respectfully submitted Per Note -This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within ~ days ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. Accepted Signature Date Signature TOPS FORM 3450 ~ITNO IN U. S. A. QUOTATION From • BARRETT'S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING P. 0. BOX 748 LA PORTS, TEXAS 77571 Terms NET 30 DAYS _ Prices quoted are F.O.B. TO CITY OF LA PORTS P. 0. BOX 1115 LA PORTS, TEXAS 77571 ATTN: STAN SHERWOOD We are pleased to quote as follows. Your inquiry Quantity Description 1 • t Inquiry No. 1967 - Date 12-21-78 Del Price I Amount 7-1/2 TON LENNOX SELF CONTAINED, GAS FIRED, ROOF TOP CONDENSING UNIT COMPLETELY INSTALLED AT THE SOUTH SIDE CIVIC CENTER, 618 SAN JACINTO. WE CERTAINLY APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY OF SUBMITTING OUR QUOTATION AND IF WE CAN BE OF ANY HELP TO YOU PLEASE LET US HEAR FROM YOU. TOPS FORM 3448 LI7H0 IN U. S. A. $ 5,749.28 A. P. BARRETT ORIGINAL Proposal Number P~POSAL AND AGREEMENT~R H~Ef ATING AND AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT SELLER .~.Q~ll...._...r.7...~~'........~.(1..~I'j..a(~..r!!y ..................................................._......_---....._......_......_..---.._.......__..........._.. DATE...-~.2..."...1~~.-...7...~ ....- ADDRESS -.~ 1.d..~..---?1.'.' .~YX ~.`Q ~V ................................~Q.S..4.~iP.,V...lL.----------......_._........------- -------- 3. PURCHASER 4. PURCHASER'S ADDRESS .TYPE CONSTTRUCTION: NEW..........._..... OLD ................_ 5. INSTALLATION ADDRESS .L,J..I..D!.!'.C-......(,(?.-~1'>FE.i!.:.._..._-----------------------------------------------...----------__.._......_......._......._....._....._._..._--------------._...._........_ 6. NUMBER OF INSTALLATIONS IN AGREEMENT.. ................PROJECT OR JOB NAME......................._................_................_......._.......__ EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS 7. A survey has been completed at the above address and we are pleased to s/ubmit the following: 8. Cooling Load..........!Y'~._' ..................................Btuh Heating Load........~`.~.....~........_........---....-----Btuh 9. Outside Temp-------------------------°F. Inside Temp.---•--------............°F. Outside Temp.........................°F. Inside Temp............----.........°F. 10. Basis for cooling and heating load calculations-Commercial only: 11. Number of People ..............-----..._......_ CFM Outside Air................_....._........... Number of Watts......._....._.....-----. Additional Load....._..............._.Btuh 12. ~ Equipment Proposed...........Q..A/...1......._..........Cf..O....~1- Q DD r °l -- ------- -~--G.-.......h...o..r. -#.. --~ 0---~...._~.7 ......................................................................................- 13. Accessory Equipment ...Y..IC.!~.~ ~..r...dr.ca~-----.fD.....R._~i.~,i.~.i..u...~......~.1! .t'~........~R.......'~ Y~- v ~~.~---.....uJ...4~tX--......,ll o.Qq~............_ 14. Total Cooling Capacity A.R.I. Standards ................................------------...Btuh Total Heating (Output) ....._................-----•----------........._---•--......Btuh 15. The following items are or are not furnished and installed depending on "Yes" or "No" in blanks: a. Proposed Equipment.......~.'.!Q..t....... g. Suction Line Insulation...._ ..~"~..-._ .a m. Gas or Oil Piping.....~.yi.~..~4'~. ~_N.._!~..._ ~~ b. Duct; Reg.; Grilles......I.v:........_'....._ h. Condensate Plumbing ......................._......__...... n. Approved Flue or Vent......,lr~.:.,_......._.._ • c. Duct Insulation....-.---.~.r.._~ ~....__ i . ..................Phase Service......----•---•--.--.-~....~ _...._ o. Fuel Tank..--••-•---..._......./.y-..~7_....~........._.._ LL ~~// ... d. Outside Equpt. Base.......... ~ _....~. j. Equipment Wiring....,t..j~i-.= T.[~. ~._ p. Cutting and Patching......~fl..JJ_8.~~~,,.LL'L e. Refrigeration Piping ..............~._~...._...._ k. Control Wiring....._................__!.!......._......._-. q. Seller Keep Used Equpt...~7~.~.1...-Q./.4:~ f. Other ....-----.._.._.-._-----•----...~ L..-._ 1. Other ..----------------------------..__.-------•-------...._ r. Other _...._ ..............._......__...._......_.....---...._....._. SELLER'S PROPOSAL 16. We propose to furnish materials and~or labor sped- P ent to be ade as follows per installation: 17. fied above per installation in consideration of the fol- $_...~..rn ..................~.C.'ash with order (Reed by....._.................._.....-.-......_). 18. lowing sum: ~ $ ...............................Cash on delivery of equipment. 19. $...~.~il/.,~..s..',._75--------_........-•-•---•---....Labor and/or Materials. $ ...............................Cash on rough-in of duct work. 20. $....._....----------•--•--•---......._......_._.----.._......_.__.._. $ ...............................Cash on setting of equipment. 21. $..~.~~..... ~.7~ ..--- Sales Tax. $ ...................•-•-----.....Cash when equipment ready to operate.* 22. $....,J.. ~_...._._... .. _....._ ....................._....TOTAL SALES PRICE. ..........._..................... eferred balance to be financed for 23. _ .................•----...........months at $--...._.._.-...._..._ ._ 24. per month, subject to approval of finance agency. 25. *"Ready to operate" on furnaces means when ready to fire and on air conditioners when ready to cool, regardless of weather 26. conditions. 27. Proposal effective until ....._...f .Q_.-.t~!a ~/...---....._._..._.._..._----._. PURCHASER'S ACCEPTANCE ...._, 19__._ 28. I/WE have read the proposal, have received an exact ropy, and accept the proposal this....._ ..............day of....._......_.__._. subject to the provisions and conditions above and on the back hereof: - - (Purchatar) (Sallar) 31. By_....-...._.....-... _.. _ . ....._......._ By.....__.....__.....__...-....__...._.._............_......_....-....._ ................-•-----._......._._...-....._.......___ (Authorlsad Slpnatun for Purchaser) (Authori:ad Slpnatura for Sallar) Litho U.S.A. ~a• Revsrso Sides- Form No. Mi02-Mt