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• MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 7, 1979
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor J. J. Meza;
Commissioners John Tomerlin, I. J. Kibodeaux, Virginia Cline and
Tom C. Simons.
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER .CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator;
Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Knox Askins, City Attorney; Stan Sherwood,
Parks & Recreation Director; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal;
Paul Hickenbottom, Assistant Fire Marshal, and James La Fitte, Police
Department.
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OTHER CITY OFFICIALS ABSENT: Joe Sease, Fire Chief; and
H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police.
OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Corbin of Busch, Hutchison & Associates;
M. D. and Martha Rose, John Courville; and Betsy Webber, La Porte
Bayshore Sun.
PRESIDING: Mayor J. J. Meza.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meza called the meeting to order.
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2. INVOCATION - COMMISSIONER TOM C. SIb40NS - The invocation was
given by Commissioner Tom C. Simons.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 1979 -
Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner
Kibodeaux to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 17, 1979, as presented. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Cline stated that she would abstain
since she was not present at the meeting of
October 17th.
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• 4. ACCEPT BIDS - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF CONSTRUCTION AT THE
LA PORTS NUTRITION CENTER - There were no bids received for
the miscellaneous items of construction at the La Porte
Nutrition Center. One bid was received for floor covering
only which was returned unopened to M & M Construction.
After a brief discussion, motion by Commissioner Tomerlin,
seconded by Commissioner Cline to authorize the City Administra-
tor to negotiate for the miscellaneous items of construction
to complete the finishing of the Nutrition Center. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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5. ACCEPT BIDS - FURNISHING AND INSTALLING A PASSENGER ELEVATOR
AT THE LA PORTE NUTRITION CENTER - The following bids were
opened and read aloud:
GULF COAST ELEVATOR COMPANY
P. 0. Box 1431
Pearland, Texas 77581 $19,978.00
SCHINDLER HAUGHTON ELEVATOR CORP.
5151 Mitchelldale St., Suite B-11
Houston, Texas 77092 $27,500.00
MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY
30 Twentieth Street $28,222.00
Moline, Illinois 61265 Alternate - $ 2,190.00
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The Administrator requested consideration in authorization
to award the bid to the low bidder provided that the bid
met all specifications.
• Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin to accept the recommendation of the City Administrator
and award the bid for furnishing and installing a passenger
elevator to the low bidder, Gulf Coast Elevator Company, in the
amount of $19,978.00 subject to the approval of the Engineer.
A copy of the Engineer's recommendation is attached and made a
part of these minutes.
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6. CONSIDER APPROVING UTILITY EXTENSION AGREEMENT- MR. BRUCE-ANGEL -
The Administrator stated that e had had another request for
utilities that might join in with Mr. Angel on the extension of
utilities.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Simons to approve the Utility Extension Agreement with
Mr. Bruce Angel. A copy of the agreement and the proposed
extension is attached and made a part of these minutes. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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7. CONSIDER APPROVING. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1173 - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; PROVIDING THAT
EACH NON-OWNER APPLICANT SHALL FILE A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR
( 500.00) CASH BOND; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE
TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR
AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO
HUNDRED ($200.00); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF -
Based on the recommendation of the Board of Inspection, motion
by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to
approve Ordinance No. 1173 as read. Motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES CONCERNING DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES;
PROVIDING THAT EACH NON-OWNER APPLICANT SHALL FILE A FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLAR ($500.00) CASH BOND; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING
• THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MIS-
DEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT MORE
THAN TWO HUNDRED ($200.00); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
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8. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING STREET LIGHTS TO BE LOCATED ON "L"
STREET "P" STREET, AND IOWA STREET - Motion by Commissioner
Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons to authorize three
street lights to be located on "L" Street, "P" Street, and
Iowa Street. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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9. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE N0. 1174 - AN ORDINANCE
SETTING MINIMUM FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR CITY OF
LA PORTE MUNICIPAL COURT - After the proposed ordinance was
read in full, there was a discussion regarding the need to
add: Following too close to emergency vehicle - $35.00;
Increase: Failure to follow truck route from $20.00 to $35.00;
Change: Destruction of City Property and Personal to:
Destruction of City Property or Private Property.
Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons
to approve Ordinance No. 1174 as amended. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FINES
FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL
COURT; AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF SUCH SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM
FINES ON THE REVERSE OF THE VIOLATOR'S COPY OF TRAFFIC
CITATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - A. The Administrator stated that
he had received a proposal from Ray Farias of the Baptist
Church to purchase the pews from the old City Hall at a
price of $2.00 each.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Charter requirement
regarding competitive bidding and the fact that you can not
donate City property.
After further discussion authorization was given to advertise
an auction to be held at 10:00 A.M., November 28, 1979, at the
old City Hall, to auction off the pews and any other miscellaneous
items in the old City Hall and jail.
B. There was a brief discussion regarding the Greco property
and the fact that no progress had been made on the remodeling
permit; however, there is still a 30-day time limit remaining
on the permit.
C. The Administrator stated that there had been two Utility
• Extension Agreements requested for Bay Plumbing and Fred
Westergren and the Public Works Director would like to schedule
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONTINUED)
the work to be done in house. It was determined that each of
the lines would be approximately 130 feet. Bay Plumbing, on
Polk; and Fred Westergren's building on the corner of 9th Street
and West Madison.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Cline to approve the Utility Extension Agreements with Bay
Plumbing and Fred Westergren, and authorize the Public Works
Director to schedule the work to be done in house. Copies of
the Utility Extension Agreements are attached and made a part
of these minutes. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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11. COUNCIL ACTION - A. Commissioner Cline stated that she had
• attended the T.M.L. Convention in Houston and felt that the
session had been very good; however, most of her time had been
taken up by the Clear Lake City Coalition Group. The only
session she was able to attend was because she was moderating.
B. Mayor Meza complemented Commissioner Cline on her moderation
and the excellent job she had done.
C. Commissioner Simons felt that a good time had been had by
all.
D. The Administrator informed the Commission that he and Dave
Corbin were going to Austin on Thursday to meet with the Texas
Department of Water Resources regarding the E.P.A. Grant; with
the B.O.R. and Texas Aeronautics Commission.
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12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 -
TON AND PERSONNEL) -
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin that the meeting recess for an executive session.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The meeting recessed at 7:31 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:15 P.M.
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13. ADJOURNMENT - Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by
Commissioner Kibodeaux that the meeting adjourn. Motion
carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 P.M.
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Marge Goyen
City Clerk
Passed and Approved this the
28th day of November, 1979.
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J. J. Meza
Mayor
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G~'~~SCH, HUTCHIS~ & ASSOCIATES, IN~
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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November 9, 1979
1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE . BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77520 . PHONE (713) 422.8213
3011 SAN JACINTO, SUITE fOE . HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004 . (713) 523.2367
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of La Porte
P. 0. Box 11115
La Porte, TX 77571
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ELEVATOR CONTRACT
I have personally visited with the low bidder on the elevator for the Nutrition
Center, Gulf Coast Elevator Co. and I am satisfied that they possess the exper-
tise and equipment to do the job.
Additionally, I have spoken with three references he supplied and all of them
spoke very highly of the company's ability, integrity and dependability.
With your permission I shall prepare contracts for Gulf Coast to sign and there-
after issue them a work order for the job.
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ame~~s P.~Hutchison, P.E.
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COUN'T'Y OF IInRRIS X
This agreement, made this ~ day of ~G~ ~15~~-- , 19~,
by and between the City of La Porte, herein cal
herein through its ~( y~~~•J/s ~o~
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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 /,~,9 ~~
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(2) Owner is the owner of certain property in the City of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, identified as
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Cii~y's utility m~.la.n:~ clo not prescnt].y r..xt~~nd to said Pr.ope.rty.
U1~lIll:7' ha ~ rCCjue::t~:d Ca.ty 'to extcilc] uti].ii~y mains to Owner's said
prcj>c~rty .
(an in~/diviclual doing business as
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• (3) City hereby ac~rccs to con:~truct and install an CXteI1S1.0I1
of its utility m:~:i.ri (s) to "aid prc~pc:rty conuneno.inc~ at the nearest
er.isti.ncf utility main(s) of stltficic:rit size and capacity. 'i'herlce
along/L11ru City of: La I~ortc rights-of-or:.~y and/or easements to paid
Owner's property. Provided, lio~•revcr., that should City not possess
all necc~sary right:-of-~•ray and/or ea:-~eu~ents to complete said
extension(s), Owner shall be solely responsible for obL-ai_ning said
additional rights-of--way and/or casements at no cos L- to City.
(9) Owner agrees to pay alJ. costs related to the construc-
tion and installation oL- 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 p1alls alld specifications to be prepared
• by City's engineer. Prior to City auL-horizing 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). UpoI1 completion of plans
and specifications City will place the project for bid. When bids.
ar_e received they shall be tabulated by the City and a copy of
said tabulation shall be provided to Owner. Thereat ter_, G~•mer
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 O~•;ner does not relieve Owner
from paying for any unforseen costs and/or cost overruns in file
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 conrlcction 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 file preparation of engineering
plans and construction speci~ications for said extension(s), and
to begin construction thereof as soon as file 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.
(£3) II1 the event that other owners of property abutting the
line(s) extended by O~•mer under this contract, as shown on the
plat attached hereto as Lxhibit ~ and incorporated by reference
her_eS_n, 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) ycar_s from and after the date City
has accepted the construction of said facilities by the contractor,
City agrees to colJ_ect from said prober. ty owners, its prevailing
square rootac;e and/or from foot:lge connection fees from said
proper L-y OWI1CrS and to re:l.lill~Lll:;e Owner l:hc amount co.llcc tcd from
such property owners, until Owner has been rci.mbur~ed a maximum
total of- the sum p:la.d by O~•r~1c:r. to the City under the: terms of
thi acJr.r_crnerlt, 7.ess Owncl:•'s own w:it~~r ~lnd/Or sawcr squar.c~ toot~ige
and/or front lootacJe connection cllarc1es.
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• 1N ~^]T'1'NLSS I~~'IIERLO , the Parties to these hrescnt have e::ccuted
L-liis agreement in several coun~eri~~zrt:~, e~ich ot• which shall be
deemed an original, in the year and day fist mentioned above.
(Seal)
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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T0: JIM HUDGENS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: BOARD OF INSPECTION
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 1146 - CASH BONDS
DATE: OCTOBER 15, 1979
When Ordinance No. 1146 was passed, April 4, 1979, w~ the Board
of Inspection, had requested in Section 8-147 of said Ordinance,
a $250.00 cash bond from the owner of the building when they were
the contractor.
Since the passage of this Ordinance we have found the $250.00
cash bond required of the owner of the building, when they were
the contractor, to have caused undue hardships.
Therefore, the Board of Inspection is~requesting this requirement
of Section 8-147 of Ordinance No. 1146 be deleted.
Section 8-147 as revised would read as follows:
"AT THE TIME OF MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT
UNDER THIS DIVISION, WHERE THE APPLICANT IS THE OWNER
AND CONTRACTOR OF THE BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED, NO'
CASH BOND IS REQUIRED. WHERE THE PERSON MAKING
APPLICATION IS A CONTRACTOR AND NOT THE OWNER OF THE
BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED, A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($500.00)
CASH BOND IS REQUIRED. THE BOND SHALL BE CONDITIONED THAT
THE PRINCIPAL, IF GRANTED A PERMIT, WILL ACCOMPLISH SUCH
DEMOLITION IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS
ARTICLE, AND WILL PAY TO THE CITY ANY EXPENSE INCURRED BY
IT IN ELIMINATING FIRE HA7,ARDS OR OTHER CONDITIONS CREATED
BY SUCH DEMOLITION WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC
WELFARE. SUCH BOND SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY
AND SF3ALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PERSON DAMAGED OR
INJURED, IN ANY MANNER, BY THE PRINCIPAL OBLIGOR BY REASON
OF SUCH DEMOLITION, EXCEPT THE AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES
OF THE PRINCIPAL OBLIGOR."
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIOPdS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING DEt4OLITION OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; PROVID-
ING THAT EACH NON-OWNER APPLICANT SHALL FILE A FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLAR ($500.00) CASH BOrID; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING
THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A P4IS-
DEt'[EANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT MORE
THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMt4ISSI0N OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Section 8-147 of the Code of Ordinances, City
of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 8-147. Applicant's bond.
• "At the time of making an application for a permit under
tizis Division, the applicant shall file with the build-
ing inspector, a five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash bond,
except that where the applicant is the owner of the property,
no bond shall be required. The bond shall be conditioned
that the principal, if granted a permit, will accomplish
such demolition in strict accordance with the terms of this
article, and will pay to the City any expense incurred by
it in eliminating fire hazards or other conditions created
by such demolition which are detrimental to the public
welfare. Such bond shall be made payable to the City and
shall inure to the benefit of any person damaged or injured,
in any manner, by the principal obligor by reason of such
demolition, except the agents, servants or employees of
the principal obligor."
Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or
any part of any section, sentence,~phrase, or clause, of this
ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and
it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Commission
• to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part
theereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence,
phrase or clause, or part ttlereof, may be declared invalid.
Section 3. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27), Texas
Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordinance,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall
be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
• Each day any violation of this ordinance shall continue shall
constitute a separate violation.
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section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14)
days after its passage and approval. The City Clerk shall give
notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption
hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of
La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage
of this ordinance
Section 5. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
1979.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
J . J . Poe za , Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED: ~'
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City Attorney
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H. F. FREEMAN, JR
CHIEF
• CITY OF LAPORTE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO : Mr . Jim Hudgens
FROM: H.F. Freeman Jr.
SUBJECT : Street Lights
R. R. HALL
ASST CHIEF
DATE:
October 22, 1979 .
After a survey of the areas, I recommend street lights at the following locations:
1. Between the 800 and 900 block of Kansas
2. One light on L Street halfway between 26th and dead end
(south end)
3. One light on P halfway between 26th and dead end (.south end)
Respectfully;
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H.F. r an Jr. -
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: J. B. WILLIAMSON
FROM: JAMES R. HUDGENS
SUBJECT: FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
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DATE: OCTOBER 29, 1979
I appreciate your courtesy of advising the Council and me of the
Courts proposed new minimum fines prior to implementation.
State Statute and our municipal ordinances establish, as you are
aware, a maximum fine of $200.00 for all offenses over which
municipal courts have original jurisdiction. In my judgement, and
I feel sure the Council will agree, the imposition of a fine within
that guideline for a specific violation falls totally within the
jurisdiction and discretion of the Court:
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cc: Mayor and Council
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CITY OF L FORTE
PHONE ( 7 ~ 3 ) 47 ~ -BOZO ~ P. O. BOX 1 ~ ~ $ ~ LA FORTE, TEXAS 77571
October 1, 1979
Mr. J. R. Hudgens
City Administrator
Re: Minimum Fines for
Traffic Violations
Section 25-11
Dear Mr. Hudgens:
I am attaching herewith a copy of the new proposed
minimum fines for traffic violations for the City of
La Porte. I would appreciate your notifying me as soon as
possible as to the approval on said increase of fines.
By copy of this letter, I am notifying the Mayor
and City Council of such request.
Very truly yours,
Judge J. B. Williamson
cc:
Mayor
City Council
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K MU CIPAL COURT SCHEDULE OF F ES Revised
10-79
ADD $3.50 STATE COURT TAX.FOR EACH OFFENSE
DESTRUCTION OF CITY PROPERTY AND PERSONAL PROPERTY $200.00
DISORDERLY CONDUCT; DISTURBING THE PEACE; INDECENT EXPOSURE;
INTOXICATION;
.MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE; PUBLIC
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SIMPLE ASSAULT; SHOPLIFTING; - 75.00
ANIMAL AT LARGE 20.00
CHANGING LANES - NOT IN SAFETY - 20.00
CONTEST OF SPEED (INCLUDING EXHIBITION OF ACCELERATION;
RECKLESS DRIVING; RACING)- 35.00
CUTTING FUNERAL PROCESSION 15.00
DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT (BRAKES, LIGHTS, ETC.) 15.00
DEFECTIVE EXHAUST; NO MUFFLER; DEFECTIVE MUFFLER OR ILLEGAL .MUFFLER; 20.00
DRIVING LEFT OF CENTER - 20.00
DRIVING ON WRONG SIDE OF ROADWAY 20.00
DRIVING WITHOUT LIGHTS 20.00
DRIVING WRONG WAY ON A ONE WAY OR WRONG WAY ON ONE-WAY 20.00
EXCESSIVE NOISE. 20.00
EXPIRED MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STICKER 15.00
FAILURE TO CHANGE ADDRESS ON DRIVER'S LICENSE. 10.00
FAIL TO FOLLOW TRUCK ROUTE 2 0. 0 0
FAILURE TO CONTROL SPEED TO AVOID ACCIDENT 30.00
FAILURE TO DRIVE IN A SINGLE MARKED LANE 20.00
FAILURE TO REMAIN AT SCENE OF ACCIDENT AND GIVE INFORMATION. 35.00
FAILURE TO STOP FOR PEDESTRIAN IN CROSSWALK. 20.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGN 20.00
FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-b4AY TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE 35.00
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE.- ACCIDENT . 35.00
OLLOWING TOO CLOSE - NON-ACCIDENT
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. 15.00
CORNER;.
CUTTING
U-TURNS);
~LLEGAL PASSING; ILLEGAL TURNS;(INCLUDING 20.00
ILLEGAL PASSING OF SCHOOL BUS. .. 35.00
ILLEGAL PARKING (EXCEPT FOR FIRE ZONE) 5.00
ILLEGAL PARKING IN FIRE ZQNE 15.00
IMPROPER BACKING 15.00
IMPROPER REGISTRATION (EXCEPT FOR ILLEGAL REGISTRATION). 20.00
ILLEGAL REGISTRATION; NO LICENSE PLATES. 35.00
NEGLIGENT COLLISION. 35.00
NO DRIVER'S LICENSE (OPERATOR'S, COMMERCIAL OR MOTORCYCLE) 35.00
NO HELMET WHILE OPERATING A MOTORCYCLE (MINORS ONLY) 25.00
NO P4UD FLAPS 2 5. 0 0
PASSING ON RIGHT SHOULDER OF ROAD ... 20.00
OVERLOADED 2 0. 0 0
PERMITTING UNLICENSED DRIVER TO OPERATE VEHICLE 30.00
RESTRICTIONS ON DRIVER'S LICENSE CODES 25.00
RUNNING OVER A FIRE HOSE 20.00
RUNNING A RED LIGHT OR RUNNING A STOP SIGN 20.00
UNSAFE START FROM A PARKED POSITION. 20.00
FAILURE TO DIM LIGHTS . 15.00
SPEEDING: FIRST 10 MILES OVER LEGAL SPEED LIMIT (EXCEPT SCHOOL ZONE). 25.00
(FINE INCREASES $4/per mile in excess of 10 miles over legal limit)
SPEEDING: SCHOOL ZONE - FIRST 10 MILES. ._ 35.00
~ILURE TO APPEAR 15.00
RRANT FEE 7.50