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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
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LA PORTE CITY COMMISSION, LA PORTE, TEXAS
FEBRUARY 20, 1980
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.
r~IEMBERS OF THE CONLNIISSION ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT: J. R. Hudgens, City Administrator;
Margie Goyen, City Clerk; Gail Hamilton, Assistant City Attorney;
H. F. Freeman, Chief of Police; Jack Burks, Director of Public Works;
Joe Sease, Fire Chief; D. R. McLaughlin, Fire Marshal, Paul Hickenbottom,
Assistant Fire Marshal; David Paulissen, Inspector.
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OTHERS PRESENT: H. P. Pfeiffer, Chairman, Charter Revision Committee.
PRESIDING: r4ayor J. J. Meza.
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1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meza called the meeting to order.
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2. INVOCATION - The invocation was given by Commissioner Tom C.
Simons.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 6, 1980 -
- SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 13, 1980 -
r4otion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded y Commissioner
Kibodeaux to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
February 6, 1980, and the special meeting of February 13, 1980.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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4. PRESENT CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
CONSIDERATION - MR. H. P. PFEIFFER - Mr. Pfeiffer was recog-
nized and copies of the recommendation were distributed.
Mr. Pfeiffer stated as outlined in the cover letter, a special
meeting was held for the Charter Revision Committee to give final
approval to revisions to the proposed Charter districting plan,
and districting map. Attached to the letter, is a district
map showing how the various districts are drawn and a proposal
for electing various commissioners and the Mayor. Copies are
• attached and made a part of these minutes.
Mr. Pfeiffer stated that all the single member districts have
been approved by all concerned and felt that they would meet
with the approval of the Justice Department. There are no
objections at this time.
There are six single member districts. The boundary lines are
good and clear, using major thoroughfares and the railroad.
Making it easy for election judges to determine what district a
person may reside.
Also recommended by the Committee to the City Commission, is two
at large positions. This was approved by a seven to two vote.
Those opposed simply wanted to have more at large positions.
Mr. Pfeiffer stated that the Committee recommended that the
Commission take action; they felt it would work and would help
in any way they could to see that the election carried at the
time that it was called. Mr. Pfeiffer stated that he had no
further questions unless there were questions of him.
Mayor Meza asked if the Commission had any questions?
Mayor Meza expressed appreciation to Mr. Pfeiffer and the
• Revision Committee for the long, hard hours that had been put
in on the proposed revision.
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4. PRESENT CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
CONSIDERATION (CONTINUED
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With no further questions for Mr. Pfeiffer, Mayor Meza excused
Mr. Pfeiffer from the meeting. The entire Commission expressed
thanks to Mr. Pfeiffer for his efforts.
Mayor Meza stated that the recommendation from the Charter
Revision Committee had been received and the ordinance read
in full, and asked for comments.
Commissioner Tomerlin stated that he was aware of the problems
of the Charter Revision Committee and he appreciated the efforts
of the Commissioners, the Mayor, and the City Administrator for
going to Washington, D. C., trying to negotiate a settlement
to this situation. After giving it much thought, although there
were some areas that he didn't basically agree with, felt that
the conclusion of what had happened, that what the Charter
Revision Committee had recommended to the Council, is, under
the circumstances, in the best interest of the City.
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Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Simons
to approve Ordinance No. 1186 as read.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin and Simons.
NAYS: Commissioners Kibodeaux and Cline.
Mayor Meza voted aye to break the tie.
CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE HOME RULE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO SUBMIT THE PORTIONS OF SUCH WHICH AFFECT VOTING, ALONG WITH
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE FOR APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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5. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1187 - ORDINANCE
CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTS TO CONSIDER THE
CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITIES OF LOMAX AND LA PORTS, TEXAS;
MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING
MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD
AND DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS
OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1975; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING P, SAVINGS
CLAUSE:' AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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5. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1187 - ORDINANCE
CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LP; PORTS TO CONSIDER THE
CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITIES OF LOMAX AND LA PORTS CONTINUED)
After the ordinance had been read in full, Commissioner Tomerlin
had a question in section 2, noting that the proposed ordinance
made mention of the School Trustee's Election but no mention of
the City Official Election the same day, and felt it should be
included in the section.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that it had been called
separately and did not feel that it was necessary.
Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner
Simons to approve Ordinance No. 1187 as read. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTS
TO CONSIDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITIES OF LOMAX AND LA PORTS,
TEXAS; MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING
• MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD
ARID DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS
OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1975; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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6. CONSIDER APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH GULF COAST METROPOLITP,N
SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES - It was moved by Commissioner Cline,
seconded by Commissioner Simons to approve the agreement with
Gulf Coast Metropolitan Senior Citizens Services. A copy is
attached and made a part of these minutes. Potion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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7. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1188 - ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON
CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE
DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF - The proposed ordinance was read in
full. It was moved by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by
Commissioner Tomerlin to approve the ordinance as read.
Commissioner Simons stated that he was of the opinion that the
ordinance was to say that you could pay cash only at City Hall
for the bags and not at public works. There was a brief discus-
sion.
Commissioner Cline questioned, purchased by an adult, and a
current water bill or stub, then what if you don't have a water
bill? There was a brief discussion regarding the fact that
you must be a current resident. Commissioner Cline stated that
• some residents didn't pay water bills, but they still have
garbage pickup.
There was a brief discussion on identification for proof
of residence.
The ordinance was corrected to read: Bags must be purchased by
an adult, and a current water bill, stub, or proof of residence
must be shown in order to purchase said bags. The price of
said bags may be paid for by cash at City Hall only or will be
charged to purchaser's water bill and collected at the due date
and shall be considered a part of the purchaser's water bill.
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux to amend his motion to approve
Ordinance No. 1188 as corrected. Motion seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
CAPTION: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "GARBAGE AND TRASH",
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE
TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR
AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO
• HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE
DEEMED A SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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8. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - Mayor Meza called for a break in
the regular order of business and asked that Sergeant Samuel R.
Jacobs come forward from the audience.
Mayor Meza presented a certificate of appreciation to Sergeant
Jacobs, on behalf of the City, for his services to our youth and
the community.
Sergeant Jacobs stated that this certificate meant more to him
than his award from the 100 Club, because it came from the City
officials.
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9. CONSIDER DECISION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS - DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
LOCATED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:
409 N. BROADWAY, LOTS 27 AND 28, BLOCK 85, LA PORTE -
Ms. Ida Chapple.
1028 S. FIRST, LOT 19, BLOCK 179, LA PORTE - R.H. #12 LTD.
400 W. MAIN, LOTS 21 THRU 23, BLOCK 57, LA PORTE -
• MRS. GLEN SEREAU.
1915 CRESCENT VIEW DRIVE, LOT 1, BLOCK 1, CRESCENT SHORES -
D4R. MATTHEW L. GRECO
Commissioner Tomerlin asked if anything had transpired to
change the status of the above buildings since the public hearing?
There was nothing.
Motion by Commissioner Tomerlin, seconded by Commissioner Cline
to declare the buildings to be dangerous and proceed with the
process for demolishion for 409 N. Broadway, 1028 S. First,
400 W. Main, and 1915 Crescent View Drive. Motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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Commissioner Simons asked about the status of the Merritt
property. Mr. Paulissen stated that one letter had been delivered
to Mr. Merritt; he had been filed on in court and another letter
was to be delivered to him. There was a discussion regarding the
fact that Mr. Merritt just keeps on paying when taken to court.
• The Administrator stated that we were working on the weed ordinance
and Mr. Merritt was not the owner of the property, so the owner
was being notified also.
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10. CONSIDER APPROVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE N0. 1189 - ORDINANCE
GRANTING A PERMIT TO FRANK MOHN, HOUSTON, INC., TO CROSS
AVENUE "C" WITH A PRIVATE ELECTRICAL LINE - The proposed
or finance was rea in u
Commissioner Cline asked if there was any difficulty with
the Light Company regarding this permit?
The Administrator stated that he haid discussed it with the
Light Company representative, Mr. Wyatt and he did not know
whether or not they would issue him service or not. He further
stated that he had discussed it with the electrical board and
there were no objections.
Motion by Commissioner Cline, seconded by Commissioner Simons
to approve Ordinance No. 1189 as read. Motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
• CAPTION: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PERMIT TO FRANK MOHN HOUSTON,
INC., FOR A FIFTEEN FOOT (15') WIDE UTILITY EASED~IENT ACROSS
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WEST "C" STREET, ADJACENT TO THE WEST
FIFTEEN FEET (W.15') OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK SEVEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY-SEVEN (787), AND LOT SIXTEEN (16), BLOCK SEVEN HUNDRED
SIXTY-TWO (762), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND
PROVIDING THE TERMS OF SUCH PERMIT AND EASEMENT; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - A. The Administrator stated that he
had distributed a memo updating projects from all department
heads.
B. A memo from the Tax Assessor-Collector regarding disability
exemptions had been distributed for consideration. If the
Commission wished to allow disability exemptions we would have
to pass an ordinance the first week of March.
A discussion followed regarding the disability exemption.
C. The Administrator stated that Chief Freeman, Lieutenant
• La Fitte, Sergeant Powell and himself would be in Houston
tomorrow getting recertified for defensive driving instructors.
D. The Administrator requested an executive session for legal
and contractural matters.
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12. COUNCIL ACTION - Commissioner Tomerlin stated that Commissioner
Kibodeaux had located six 90-foot creosote poles at a price
of approximately $4,000.00 and asked for permission to deal for
the poles. It is nearly baseball season. The poles are in
Houston and will have to get them to La Porte. The company will
not deliver. It was determined that these were surplus and a
decision must be made before Friday.
There was a brief discussion regarding prices.
Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner
Tomerlin to leave to the discretion to Commissioners Tomerlin
and Kibodeaux if the poles were to be purchased or not after
getting comparative prices and the funds to come from the
Revenue Sharing Fund. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
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COUNCIL ACTION - Commissioner Cline asked about the rezoning
of the property where the old Ted True building was located.
She had heard that Pierside Industries was selling the property
and not going to use it after it was rezoned to light industry.
There was a brief discussion regarding properties being rezoned
for one use and then sold and used for another use, and the
need to put special use conditions on properties when they were
rezoned.
Commissioner Cline stated that she was concerned and wanted the
entire Commission to be aware.
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13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17 - SECTION 2 -
(E), (F), AND (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL) -
Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by Commissioner
Simons 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 7:53 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:45 P.M.
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14. ADJOURNMENT ~ Motion by Commissioner Kibodeaux, seconded by
Commissioner Simons that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Kibodeaux, Cline, and Simons.
NAYS: None.
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 P.M.
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Margie oyen, Ci y Clerk
Passed and Approved this the
5th day of March, 1980.
• J. J. Meza, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. (~
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE REVISIONS TO THE HOME RULE CiiARTER
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
SUBMIT T:iE PORTIOPIS OF SUCH WHICH AFFECT VOTING, ALONG WITH
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, TO THE UPIITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE FOR APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
tiVHEREAS, the Charter Revision Committee has made its final
recommendation for revisions to the Home Rule Charter of the
City of La Porte and some of such revisions are changes affecting
voting in the City of La Porte;
6VHEREAS, Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 of the
United States, Public Law 89-110, requires submission of all pro-
• posals for changes affecting voting rights prior to malting such
change; and
WHEREAS, the passage of this ordinance constitutes final
action on the wording of such changes affecting voting prior to
the election concerning such changes; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The revisions to the Home Rule Charter of the
City of La Porte as submitted by the Charter Revision Committee
are hereby approved as submitted and the City Attorney is hereby
authorized to submit to ttie United States Department of Justice
all such revisions which will affect voting, along with support-
ing documentation requested by the Department of Justice.
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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 February, 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
• J. J. Meza, :layor
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Ordinance No.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1187
AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTS TO CON-
SIDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITIES OF LOh1AX AND LA PORTS,
TEXAS; h1AKING FINDINGS OF FACT; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTIhIG
MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD
AND DATES OF ABSENTEE VOTING; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS
OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1975; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; FINDING COMPLI-
ANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SAVIPJGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte,
pursuant to Art. 1188, et. seq., Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,
;C hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
• (1) That the proposition of consolidation with La Porte
received a majority vote in favor thereof, at an elec-
tion in the City of Lomax, held on January 19, 1980,
the results of which were canvassed by the City Council
of the City of Lomax on January 21, 1980.
(2) That the Cities of Lomax and La Porte are each incor-
porated cities in this State, adjoining. and contiguous
to each other in Harris County, Texas.
(3) That the City of Lomax is the smaller of said cities,
and that the City of La Porte is the larger of said
cities.
(4) That petitions bearing the signatures of more than
100 registered voters of the City of La Porte have
been duly filed with the City Clerk of the City of
La Porte.
Section 2. An election shall be held within the corporate
limits of the City of La Porte, on the 5th day of April, 1980,
such day being the first Saturday in April, 1980, between
• seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) P.M., for the
purpose of considering the question of whether the City of Lomax,
should be consolidated with the City of La Porte. Said election
shall be held in conjunction with a Trustee's election to be held
on the same date(s) by the La Porte Independent School District,
and the appointed officials who shall be appointed to conduct
the La Porte Independent School District election, will also be
• allowed to conduct the consolidation election for the City of
La Porte.
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Section 3. Said election shall be held at each of the
following voting places within said City, and the following
named persons, each of whom is a registered voter residing in
the City of La Porte, to-wit:
Election Precinct No. l: All voters livin.-, in such Pre-
cinct No. 1 (consisting of that portion of the City of La Porte
which is located east and north of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road) shall vote at the La Porte Senior High School Student
• Student Lounge, which is located at Park Street and East Fairmont
Parkway in the City of La Porte, Texas, with the following
election officers:
LOU LA6VLER , Presiding Judge
D. O. LAIRD , Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct No. 2: All voters living in such Pre-
cinct No. 2 (consisting of that portion of the City of La Porte
which is located west and south of the Southern Pacific Rail-
road) shall vote at the Baker School Cafetorium, which is
located at West Main Street and Underwood Road, La Porte,
Texas, with the following election officials:
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B .T y W TFTt , Presiding Judge
CAROL GRABBE , Alternate Presiding Judge
The Presiding Judge at each of the above specified polling
places shall appoint as many clerks as he or she deems neces-
sary for the proper conduct of said election at said polling
place, provided that at least two clerks shall be appointed
in each case.
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Section 3. Voting at said election, including absentee
voting, shall be by the use of voting machines, and the ballots
of said elections shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as
amended.
Absentee voting shall be conducted by a cler'.; for absentee
voting, namely, LOU LAPILER
and the place
at which the absentee voting shall be conducted is designated
as the Administration Building, La Porte Independent School
• District, 301 East Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, to which
address ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be
mailed. Said clerk shall keep said office open for absentee
voting during his regular working hours and in any event for
at least eight (8) hours on each day which is not a Saturday,
a Sunday, or an official State holiday.
Section 4. The ballot for the election shall have printed
thereon the following:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
FOR Consolidation-
AGAINST Consolidation
Section 5. That all election materials including notice
• of the election, ballots, instruction cards, affidavits and
other forms which voters may be required to sign and all absentee
voting materials shall be printed in both English and Spanish,
or Spanish translations thereof shall be made available in the
circumstances permitted and in the manner required by law.
Section 6. The City Clerk of the City of La Porte shall
forthwith issue Notice of said election by causing a substantial
• copy of this Ordinance to be published one time in the BAYSHORF
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SUN, which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of
general circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days
nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said
election.
Section 7. Said election shall be held in accordance with
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the provisions of the City Charter of the City of La Porte, and
the general election laws of the State of Texas governing
general and municipal elections, so far as same may be applicable
thereto.
Section 8. Immediately after said election, the officers
holding the same shall make and deliver the returns of the
results thereof and the accompanying records for use in the
official canvass to the City Commission of the City of La Porte,
and the City Commission shall canvass said returns at the
earliest practicable time, and shall, immediately after can-
vassing the returns, declare the results of the election.
Section 9. If a majority of the-qualified voters at said
election shall vote in favor of consolidation, the Mayor shall
not certify to the Secretary of State said approval, pursuant
to Art. 1192, Revised Civil Statutes, until each of the follow-
ing events shall have occurred:
(1) Preclearance of the consolidation by the United
States Department of Justice, pursuant to Section 5
of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
(2) Acceptance by the City Commission of any terms and
conditions which may be placed upon said preclearance
by the United States Department of Justice. Such
acceptance shall be evidenced by an ordinance duly
enacted by the City Commission.
• (3) The final completion and fulfillment of any terms
and conditions required by said preclearance, and
by said acceptance ordinance, including, but not
limited to, the adoption by a majority of the quali-
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fied voters at an election called for said purpose,
of any charter amendments which may be required
by said preclearance.
Upon completion of each of the above matters, such fact shall
be evidenced by a final ratification ordinance, duly enacted
by the City Commission, which shall authorize the Mayor to
certify to the Secretary of State, final approval by the voters,
and compliance with Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965,
C as amended, following which the consolidation of such cities
• shall be held thereupon to be consummated. Otherwise, such
consolidation shall be null and void and of no force and
effect.
Section 10. Each and every provision, paragraph, sen-
tence and clause of this Ordinance has been separately con-
sidered and passed by the City Commission of the City of
La Porte, Texas, and each said provision would have been
separately passed without any other provision, and if any
provision hereof shall be ineffective, invalid or unconstitu-
C tional, for any cause, it shall nnt-__~mpair or affect the
remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion
shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone.
. Section 11. This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately
upon its passage and approval.
Section 12. The City Commission officially finds, deter-
mines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Commission was posted at a place convenient to the public
at the City Hall of the City for the time required by lava
• preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law,
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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 Commission further rati`ies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 20th day of February, 1980.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By "~=~`s--- ~_ __
J. J. Meza, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
City Attorney
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ORDENANZA NU. 1187
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UNA ORDENANZA LLAMANDO UNA ELECCION EN LA CIUDAD PARA
CONSIDERAR LA UNIFICACION DE LAS. CIUDADES~DE LA PORTE Y LOMAX,
TEJAS; ESTABLECIENDO EL HECHO; PROPORCIONANDOSE USO DE LAS
MAQUINAS PARR VOTAR; NOMBRANDO LOS OFICIALES DE LA ELECCIbN;
PROPORCIONANDOSE EL M~TADO Y LA FECHA DE LA VOTACI~N DE LOS
AUSENTES; PROPORCIONANDOSE PARA EL REGRESO Y EL CONTAR DE LOS
VOTOS DE DICHA ELECCION; PROVEYENDO PARR CONSENTIMIENTO CON
EL ACTO DE LOS DERECHOS DE VOTAR DE 1975; PROVEYENDO PARA
NOTICIAS; HALLANDO CONSENTIMIENTO CON LA LEY DE LAS SESIONES
ABIERTAS; PROVEYENDO UNA CLAUSULA DE REPASO; Y PROVEYENDO UNA
FECHA EFECTIVA.
SEA ORDENADO POR LA COMISInN MUNICIPAL DE LA PORTE:
Seccion 1. La comision municipal de La Porte, de acuerdo
con articulo 1188, leyes civiles revisadas de Tejas aqui halla,
determine, y declare to seguiente:
(1) Que la idea de la unificacion con La Porte recibio
• la mayoria de los votos a favor, en una eleccion en la ciudad
de Lomax, llevada a cabo el 19 de enero, 1980, los resultados
de la cual eran confirmados por el ayuntamiento de Lomax, el
21 de enero, 1980.
(2) Que las ciudades de Lomax y La Porte cede una son
entidades de este estado, la una al lado de la otra, con
frontera comun.
(3) Que la ciudad de Lomax es la mas pequena de las dos,
y que La Porte es la mas grande.
(4) Que pedidos con las firmas de mas de 100 votantes
certificados de la ciudad de La Porte hen sido registradas con
el dependiente municipal de La Porte.
Seccion 2. Una eleccion se celebrara dentro de los
• limites de La Porte, el 5 de abril, 1980, este die siendo el
primer sabado de abril, 1980, entre las horas de 7 y 7, con
el proposito de considerar la cuestion de la consolidacion de
La Porte y Lomax. Dicha eleccion se celebrara junto con una
eleccion de los fideicomisarios del distrito escolar de La Porte,
y los oficiales nombrados pars dirigir la eleccion de los
fideicomisarios tambien seran los mismos en la eleccion de la
unificacion de La Porte y Lomax.
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Seccion 3. Dicha eleccion se celebrara a cada uno de Los
• siguientes lugares dentro de dicha ciudad, y Las siguientes
personas, cada una que es votante registrado viviendo en la
ciudad de La Porte, seran jueces de la eleccion:
Distrito electoral 1 - Todos Los votantes viviendo en este
distrito (que consiste en esa parte de La Porte al este y al
norte del ferrocarril) votaran en el salon social de estudiantes
de la escuela superior de La Porte, ubicada a la calle Fairmont
Parkway y la calle Park, en La Porte, con Las siguientes
oficiales:
LOU LAWLER _, juez
D. O. LAIRD , juez alternativo
Distrito electoral 2 - Todos Los votantes riviendo en este
distrito (que consiste en la parte de La Porte que esta al oeste
• y al sur del ferrocarril) votaran en la cafeteria de Baker School,
ubicada en la calle West Main y Underwood, con Los siguientes
jueces presentes:
BETTY WATERS
-CAROL GRABBE
juez
juez alternativo
Los jueces presentes en cada de Los lugares de votar citaran
tantos dependientes como ellos Crean necesarios para dirigir
la dicha eleccion al dicho Lugar, dado que por to menos dos
dependientes seran disponibles en cada caso.
Seccion 3. La votacion en dicha eleccion, inclusive la
votacion de Los ausentes, llevara a Cabo por Las maquinas de
votar, y Las balotas tienen que conformar al codigo de elecciones
• de Tejas, como enmendado.
La votacion de Los ausentes se dirigira por un dependiente
para Los ausentes, en efecto, LOU LAWLER , y el Lugar
en donde la votacion para Los ausentes se conducira es nambrado
como el edificio de administracior~ del distrits escolar de La Porte,
301 East Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Tejas, y a esta direction se
debe enviar Las aplicaciones para balotas. Dicho dependiente
guardara su oficina abierto durante Las horas normales de trabajo,
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o por to menos ocho (8) horas en Los dias que no sor sabado,
domingo, o dia de vacation estatal.
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Seccion 4. La balota de la eleccion lucira to siguiente:
BALOTA OFICIAL
A FAVOR DE LA UNIFICACION
CONTRA LA UNIFICACION
Seccion 5. Todas las materias, inclusive noticias de la
eleccion, las balotas, las tarjetas con instrucciones, las
declaraciones juradas, y otras formes que los votantes tengan
que firmer, y todas las materias para la votacion de los ausentes,
se escribiran en ingles y espanol, o una traduccion espanola
estaran hechos disponibles, segun las circunstancias y en la
manera requerida por la ley.
Seccion 6. E1 dependiente de la ciudad de La Porte pronto
dare noticia de dicha eleccion por causer que copies de esta
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ordenanza seen publicadas una vez en al BAYSHORE SUN, to que
debidamente se declare ser un periodico comun en esta ciudad,
en no menos de diez (10) dies, ni mas de treinta (30) dies en
advance de la eleccion.
Seccion 7. Dicha eleccion se celebrara de acuerdo con
las provisiones de la Carta constitucional de la ciudad de
La Porte, y de las leyes generates de elecciones en Tejas, si
estas tienen importancia en este caso.
Seccion 8. Inmediatamente despues de dicha eleccion, los
dirigentes, o jueces, de la eleccion devolveran resultados y
documentos para que la comision municipal los pueda user para el
recuento official, y la comision municipal tiene que contar los
votes tan pronto posible, y entonces tiene que declarer los
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resultados de la eleccion.
Seccion 9. Si una mayoria en la eleccion vote en favor de
la unificacion, el alcalde no puede certificar al secretario del
estado su aprobacion haste que hayan ocurrido Cade uno de los
siguientes eventos:
(1) Permiso de antemano para la unificacion por el
departamento de justicia federal, acuerdo con seccion 5 del
acto de los derechos de voter de 1965, Como enmendada.
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(2) La aceptacion por la comision municipal de todas Las
• condiciones y acuerdos que el departamento de justicia haya
puesto sobre este permiso anterior. Tal aceptacion se manifestara
por una ordenanza mandada por la comision de la Ciudad.
(3) La termination final y el cumplimiento de condiciones
requeridas por de dicho permiso, y por dicha ordenanza de
aceptacion, inclusive, pero no limitada a, la adoptacion por una
mayoria de Los votantes calificados en una election llamada para
tal proposito, de cualquier enmendaciones de la Carta constitutional
que Sean requeridas por el permiso federal.
Al completer cada uno de Los asuntos anteriores, tal hecho se
manifestara por una ordenanza de ratification, efectuada por la
comision de la Ciudad, la cual darn permiso al alcalde para
certificar al secretario del estado, aprobacion final por Los
• votantes, y conformidad con seccion 5 del acto de Los derechos
de Los votantes de 1965, Como enmendado, y despues la consolidacion
de estas ciudades se llevara a Cabo. De otra manera, la
consolidacion sera invalida por completo.
seccion 10. Cade provision, parrafo, oration, y Erase de
esta ordenanza hen sido considerados, y pasados por la comision
municipal de La Porte, Tejas, y cada dicha provision hubiera
sido pasado sin otra provision, y si cualquier provision en este
documento sea inefectiva, invalida, o contra la constitution,
no importa la cause, no puede impedir ni danar la parte que
queda, sino la parte valida queda en fuerza Como si hubiera
pasado sole.
• seccion 11. Este ordenanza estara en vigor inmediatamente
al ser pasada y aprobada.
seccion 12. La comision municipal oficialmente halls,
determine, recite, y declare que suficiente noticia de la fecha,
hors, Lugar, y contenida de esta session fue hecho publics en
un Lugar conveniente al publico en el ayuntamiento durante el
tiempo requerido en adelante por la ley, Como requerido por la
ley de Las sessiones abiertas.
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E1 articulo 6252.17, las leyes civiles anotadas; y que
• esta session ha estado abierta al publico durante todas discusiones
y deliberaciones tocante a esta session como requiere la ley.
Mas, la comision ratifica, da su aprobacion, y confirma tales
noticias, escritas, el contenido, y el hacer disponible al
publico de estas noticias.
PASADA Y APROBADA este dia el 20 de febrero, 1980.
LA CIUDAD DE LA PO RTE
BY /s/ J. J. MEZA
J. J. Meza, Alcalde
Deposicion:
• /s/ MARGIE GOYEN
Dependiente Municipal
APROBADO:
/s/ KNOX W. ASKINS
Licenciado Municipal
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MEMORANDUM
October 30, 1979
T0: Mayor and Council
FROM: James R. Hudgens
SUBJECT: Nutrition Center
The Nutrition Center operated
funded by a grant under Title IIIC
which is administered through Gulf
and Gulf Coast Metropolitan Senior
(GCMSCS), a non-profit corporation
the grant funds.
by the City receives meals
of the Older Americans Act
Coast Community Services
Citizens Services, Inc.
established to administer
Attached hereto is a copy of the proposed contract GCMSCS
is requesting the City to enter into in order to remain eligible
to receive the meals. The contract outlines the assurances and
requirements GCMSCS expects the City to comply with. Please
review the document, as it wil a workshop agenda item in the
near future.
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ty Administrator
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cc: Knox Askins
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AGRtE:'iENT EETv'EE"~ GULF COAST i•1ETROPOLITAid SEi~IOn i,ITiZEi;S, i"vC.
AND CITY OF LAPORTE
• THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS )
THIS AGREEMENT is made the ~_day of 19 ~ a ,
by and bet~~~een Gulf Coast Metropolitan Senior Citizens .Services, Inc., an non-profit
corporation under the alws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called "GCh1SCS" and the
CITY OF LAPORTE, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Texas, here-
inafter called "City:"
W I T N E S S E T H
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, City and
GCMSCS agrees as follows:
1. City covenants and agrees that it will establish and maintain the hereinafter
mentioned site and provede those services as set forth in its Application For Nutrition
• Project Award, under Title II IC of the Older American Act; said application is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof for all intents and purposes. Should there
be any conflict between the terms and provisions of said application and this agreement,
this agreement will control.
2. City covenants and agrees that the site will be located at LaPorte Senior Center,
911 S. 8th St., LaPorte, Texas 77571. City may relocate the site, temporarily or per-
manently, provided City first obtains approval from the Project Director of GCMSCS.
3. GCMSCS will receive attendance sheets, activity records and other data as requir-
ed by GCMSCS and the Governor's Committee on Aging from the City.
4. City retains full and complete responsibility for the operation of the program
in keeping with the policies and procedures established by GCMSCS.
5a. City, whenever feasible, ~vill recruit workers from the target area's older popula-
tion for any site operation. The Site Director will attend the training sessions provid-
• ed by GCi~SCS, and the site's progr-am will be monitored by GCMSCS.
5b. For purposes~of this Agreement eligible individuals are those persons sixty (60)
years of age or over and who: 1) cannot afford to eat adequarely, and/or; 2) lack the
skills and/or knowledge to select and peepare nourishing and well-balanced meals, and/or;
3) have limited mobility which may impair their capacity to shop and cook for themselves,
and/or; 4) have feelings of rejection or loneliness which obliterates the incentive ne-
cessary to prepare and eat a meal alone. In addition to the foregoing, spouses of such
individuals are also considered eligible individuals.
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6a. City agrees to maintain such accounts and supporting documents as will serve
• to permit an accurate and expeditious determination to be made at any time of the stztus
of funds, including the disposition of all monies received as well as all contributions
either cash or inkind made or received by City and used in the operation of the program.
Accountion records are to be maintained in sufficient detail to show the nature of all
receipts and disbusements.
6b. City agrees to maintain all records fora perod of three (3) years after the
end of the budget period, in audit by or on behalf of the State of Texas has occurred by
that time, the records will be maintained until audit or until five (5) years following
the end of the budget period, whichever is earlier, and in all cases records will be
kept until resolution of any audit questions.
7. City has no obligations to provide meals. It is understood that GCMSCS will
arrange for food services with its food vendor, but that GCh1SCS shall have no liability
in connection with the food services provided by the vendor except as outlined in the
• contractual agreement between GCMSCS and food vendor. City will be held accountable to
the GCMSCS for all meals received.
8. City agrees to secure and/or provide all funds for the site operations includ-
ing staff, supportive services, and transportation described in the attached application.
9. All contributions received for meals shall be deposited regularly with GCMSCS.
10. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties that GCMSCS has
and/or contemplates entering into several other agreements for the purpose of carrying
out the terms of the hereinafter grant award and notwithstanding anything to the contra-
ry, or which may be construed to the contrary, the collective liability of GCMSCS regard-
ing the several agreements shall be limited to the funds received for such purpose under
Gulf Coast t~etropolitan Nutrition Project Award under Title ~IICof the Older Americans Act
of 1965, as amended, and that in no event shall County be obligated to expend any funds
over and above those received pursuant to said A~vard.
• 11. If, through any cause, City shall fail to fulfill in timely and proper manner
its obligations under this Agreement, or if City shall violate any of the convenants,
agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, GCMSCS shall thereupon have the right
to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to City of such termination and spe-
cifying the effective date thereof, at least ten (10) days before the effective date of
such termination.
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' 12. GC."SCS, on auth`SFization of t!;e Soard of Directs, or City, ,,,ay ter•~;,inate t:~is
Agree~~.ent at any time by giving at least thirty (30) days notice in ~~~riting from one tc
• the other. If this Agreement is treminated due to the fault of City, Section II hereof
relative to termination shall apply.
13. Any notice permitted or required to be given to City by GCP~SCS hereunder may be
given by Certified United States Mail, Return Receipt Requested, addressed to PARKS ;;;JD
RECREATION, City of Laporte, P.O. Box 1115, Laporte, Texas 77571 and shall be considered
exercised and completed upon deposit in the United States f•1ai7.
14. The term of this Agreement shall begin on December 1, 1978, and continue in full
force and effect fora period of twelve (12) months to November 30, 1979, unless ter,:~i-
Hated earlier as provided.
15. City agrees to observe the schedule for service delivery as directed by GCMSCS.
Said schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part hereof for all intents
and purposes. No holidays other than project holidays will be observed.
16. City agrees to cooperate and assist in any efforts undertaken by GCMSCS or the
• Governor's Committee on Aging to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, and costs of
the program.
17. City agrees to provide one representative and one alternate to be elected by
and from among program participants at the above mentioned site to serve on the Project
Council for the election of representatives and their alternates.
18. City agrees that no personal information obtained from an individual in con-
junction with the program shall be disclosed in a form in which it is identified with
him without written consent of the individuals concerned.
19. City agrees to keep records and make such reports in such form and containing
such information as may be required by GCMSCS and in accordance with guidelines issued
by the Administration on Aging.
20. City is cognizant of and agrees to operate the program fully in conformance
• with all applicable State and local standards, including fire, health, safety and sani-
tation standards, prescribed in law or regulations. Additionally, City covenants and
agrees that it will comply with any and all Federal statutes, laws and regulations re-
garding its obligations and duties undertaken herein and pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement and said grant award and application.
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21. City agrees to comply with Title `~'I# of the Civil 2iehts .=+ct of 1954 (?.L.
• 88-353), and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. An ;assurance of Compliance
with such regulation (form AOA-441) is attached hereto as Exhibit "C." City further
certifies that it has no commitments or obligations which are inconsistent with compliant
with these and any other agency, organization, or party which participates in this pro-
gram shall have no such commitments or obligations.
S~venf ~~'re C7~
22. The site will serve a minimum of ~~~~) meals a day. Failure by City to
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see what a constant outreach and transportation effort is maintained will be grounds for
GCMSCS to terminate this Agreement insofar as it pertains to the site. Any deliberate
falsification of records by City and/or failure to comply with Title IIICguidelines or
other conditions of this Agreement will be sufficient grounds for GCMSCS to terminate
this Agreement. In the event of such cancellation, GCMSCS, will see that the eligible
participants in the site area are provided meals and services in accordance with standards
required by the Title IIICguidelines.
EXECUTED in duplicate originals, this ,~! day of ~~.~ ~ 1979
ATTEST
CITY OF LAPORTE
B
Secreta Mayor
APROVED AS TO FORM GULF COAST METROPOLITAN SENIOR CITIZENS
SERVICES, INC.
By gy
Project Director
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EXHIQIT Q
Project Holidays
The following Holidays shall be observed as official Holidays.
New Year's Day January 1st
Good Friday Friday before Easter
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day First Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
• ~ Christmas Day December 25th
If a Holiday occurs on a Saturday, the preceeding Friday shall be observed
as a Holiday. If a Holiday occurs on a Sunday, the following Monday shall
be observed as the Holiday.
In addition, the Executive Director, on special occasions, consistent with
religious and local business practices, may excuse staff members from work.
4lhenever possible twenty-four (24) hour notice will be given in advance of
discretionary holidays.
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B~~J~1 1, HUTCHISON & ASSOCIATES ~i V~. CONSULTING 6NGIN EER3
1107 FLEETWOOD DRIVE . BAYTOWN. TEXAS 77820 . PHONE (719) 422.8219
~~ ,,,%' 9011 8AN JACINTO. SUITE 10S . HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004 . (719) 523.2887
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February 7, 1980
City of La Porte
P. 0. Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77571
Attn: James R. Hudgens
NORTH 16th STREET SANITARY SE~rJER LINE TO SERVE CHEMLIME CORPORATION
I have recently been, in contact with Carl Coleman of Fireman's Fund Insurance
Company to discuss the referenced project. Mr. Coleman is of the opinion that
the original owner, Chemlime Corporation, is the party that should contact
Fireman's Fund for possible additional work on the sewer line. Since evidence
indicates that fraudulent construction practices were utilized, Chemlime may
have some recourse with Fireman's Fund.
I believe it would be appropriate for the City to consult with its attorney re-
garding this project. Mr. Coleman indicated he was willing to meet with the City
to discuss the matter further.
Please notify us as to what course of action the City intends to pursue.
Sincerely,
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David A. Corbin
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TO: Jim Hudgens, City Administrator DATE : February 13, 1980
F ROh1: D. A. Paulissen, City Inspector
SUBJECT: Signs.
We have recently been directed to start enforcing the provisions of
chapter 23 of the Standard Building Code,_requiring a permit for ground
signs. This includes the so called Portable Signs.
Enclosed you will find copies of two letters that have been mailed to owners
and operators ,of portable signs. One letter concerns only non-flashing signs
(portable). The other letter concerns flashing electric signs.
According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws, Article 111, section36, Sub-sect.
C and E, no person shall place or maintain a flashing light or flashing
electric sign of any color within 1000 feet of any intersection, unless,
a permit is granted by the State Highway Commission.
Mr. Hudgens and myself have talked with Mr. James Hurt of the Texas
Right of Way Commission, he inspects and permits only flashing signs on
which he recieves a complaint.
There has been a great deal of abuse of public right of ways by owners and
operators of portable ground signs.
• We are not allowing flashing signs and no signs on public right of way.
A letter of concent from the property owner is required for signs
located on private property.
I have enclosed the entire chapter 23 of the Standard Code which deals
with signs and outdoor displays.This Department has followed all requir-
ments specified in this chapter.
We are trying to acquire self adhesive permit numbers for these signs
as required by the code, presently,owners must supply their own numbers.
To date, we have not sent letters on all signs in violation, but will do
so before the week is out.
We have mailed 26 letters, 7 permits have now been issued.
We are currently. working with Knox Askins on a portable sign ordinance,
hoping for more specific control over this growing problem.
Respectfully,
D. A. Paulissen
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Date
Certified Mail-return receipt requested.
Re: Flashing Signs.
Gentlemen;
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e LA FORTE, TEXAS 77571
It has come to the attention. of the In~pecticr. Department of the City of
La Porte that you are operating a flashincr sgr_ located at
• According to the Texas Motor Vnhic_7e Laws, Article III, Section 3n,
sub-section C and F,, no person shall place or rain_tain a Flashing Licht
or Flashing Electric Sigr. of any color within ore thousand (1000) feet
of any ir_tersection unless a permit is granted by the State Highway
Commission for such flashir•g light or electric sign.
In addition to being a misdemeanor as set olit in Section 14.3, "Every such
prohibited sign, signal, light or marking is hereby declared to be a
public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highcti~ay is
hereby empowerc-d to remove t1.e same or cause it to be removed without
notice".
In audition, it should be noted that a sign may not be placed on a public
right of way. If your sign is on such a rigi~t of way it must be removed
within 10 days.If corrective action is not taken within 10 days,the sign
wi11 be removed without further notice, by a Iicer_sed Auto F~'recker, and
placed ir. storage at your expense.
Sincerely,
City of La Porte,
Irspectior. De~:artmcnt
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Certified Mail- Return receipt requested.
Re: Portable Sigr_s.
Gentlemen;
It has come to the attention of the Inspecticn Department of the City of
• La Porte that a Portable Sign, owned or operated by your firm is located
at
This sign has been placed without a sign permit from this office. A
permit must be taken out within 10 days, written consent of the property
owner must be filed with the permit applicaticn.
It should be noted that a sign may not be placed on a public right of
way. If your sian is vn such. a right of way it must be removed withir:
10 days. Ir_ the event of failure to secure a permit, or failure to
remove sign from public right of cvay, the sign will be removed without
further notice, by a Zicersed Auto Gti'recker, and placed in storage at
your expense.
Sincerely,
City of La Porte,
Inspecticn Department
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• LOCATION
PER1`IIT i~
OWNER,
LESSOR
ILLUMINATED
TYPE:
SPECTACULAR SIGN
GROUND SIGN
ROOF SIGN
WALL SIGN
PROJECTION SIGN
MARQUE SIGN
SHINGLE SIGN
• REMARKS:
ADDRESS
SIZE
ADDRESS
FLASHING
NOTICE
PER'~LIT I~~IBER MUST BE POSTED ON FRONT OF SIGN.
SIGNS ARE PROHIBITED ON PUBLIC RIGHT OF 4~Y.
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CHAPTER XXIII
C SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
SECTION ?301 -GENERAL
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2301.1 - OI'TDOOR aI)~"IatTISI\G DISYL:IFS
C outdoor adeertising displays, means an5• letter, figure, character,
mach, plane, point, marquee sign, design, poster, pictorial, picture,
stroke, stripe, line, trademark, reading matter or illuminated seraice,
~~-hich shall be so constructed, placed, attachedi, painted, erected, fas-
tened or manuFu•turcd in any nunu~er ~ehatsoe~-er, so that the sauce
shall be used for the attraction of the public to any place, subject,
person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine or
merchandise, ~ehatsoe~-er, «~hich are displa~•ed in any manner ~ehat-
C soe~-er out of doors. I?~~ery outdoor display shall be classified and
conform to the requirements of that classification as set forth in this
rhaptcr.
2301.2 - CL_1SS1 FICATlO\ S
(a) Fur the purpose of this chapter and the regulations and pro-
f ~~i~ions thereof, outdoor ad~rrtising displays shall be classified into
_ one ul' the following type signs:
i. Spectacular Sign,-nu:~ns an "Outdoor .Advertising Display
Sign" ad~•ertising copy usually animated, constructed of metal, wired
for lights or luminous tubing, or both, with copy action controlled h}•
C the flashed circuit hreal:ers or matographs and attached on an open
face steel structure built especially for the purpose.
Spectacular signs may be built upon the ground, attached to a
call, ur ahu~'e the roof, or projecting from a ~~'all, provided that such
~poctacul~n~ sign meets the requirements of the pro~•isions of. this Cede
go~~eruing ground, roof, ~~~all, projection or nru'quee sign, depending
upon ~chcre such sign is built, as set i'orth belo~~•.
Spectacular signs shall be illuminated «•ith electricity onl~•.
f~ " Ground Sign-means an "Outdoor _~d~rrtising Display Sign,
~~~hen such sign is supported by uprights or braces in or upon the
ground.
,. Koof Sign--means nn "Outdoor :~deertising Display Sign',
crcctc~l, constructed, ur nuiintained abo~~e the roof of any building.
~l. ~~'all Sign-rnrans an `Outdoor :~d~-r~rtising Display Sign"
that. shall be affixed to the ~~~all of any building, ~ehen such sign shall
In•oject not mare than t~~~cl~e l1'?) inche> from the building.
5. I'roj~~ction sign-nu~ans an "Outdoor :Ad~~~~rtising Display
sign" ~chich is affixed to any building call or structure and extends
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more than tweh~e (12) inches.
f. '.1'Iarquee Sign-means a projecting sign attached to or hung
from a marquee and said marquee shall be known to mean a canopy
or co~•ered structure projecting from anti supported by a building,
tehen such canopy or covered structure extends beyond the building,
building line •or property line.
7. Shingle Sign-means a projection or wall sign not over six
(6) square feet in area, constructed of metal ot• otltet• non-combustible
material attached securely to a building and not projecting more
than twenty-tour (29) inches over public property.
2301.3 - PTJR\IITS I~P:(~li IItFll
• (a) An "outdoor Advertising Misplay Sign" shall not hereafter he
erected, constructed, altered or maintained except as provided in
this Code, until after hermit for the same has been issued by the
Building Official as required in Sections 105 and lOf :uul the fee paid
as specified in Section 107, 1 ees.
. ... ,,,,;,~;.,..,:;;4;.>; (b) A permit fee shall not be required for a shingle sign over a
show window or door of a store or business establishment, announcing
without display or tlahoratiun, only tht name of the proprietor and
nature of the business; nor shall a permit hr; rerluired for a ground
Sign advertising .for sale or trot properh~, providing such sign is not
over fifteen (15) square .feet in :trc:t.
' 2301.•1 - il).1:\'TII.~ IC:1'1'IO\ O1~ SIC \ S
lwery Outdoor Advertising Display Sign hereafter erected, con-
structed or maintained, .fur which a permiL• is required shall be plain-
ly marked Keith the name af. the person, firm or corporation errcting
and maintaining such sign and shall have affixed on the .front thereof
the permit numbr~r issued for said sign by tho Ihriliiing Official.
2301.5- A\N[I:-1. 1\51'I:CTIO\
It shall },e the duty of the building Official or his aulhorixed
agent to inspect every ground sign, roof: sign, wall sign, and projec-
tion sign at least once annually.
'2:301.6 - li \ ~:11~ Is SIC \ S
Should :ur;• sign become insa:ure nr in d:utl;er of falling or other- •
wise unsafe in the opiniun of the Building 1)I'ficial. the otvncr thereof,
ar the person, m• firm maintaining the s:une, shall ul,on ~eritten Holier
from the Building Ufficial, forth~eith in the rase of immediate danger' '
and in :ury rase n•ithin ten (10) day., sartn•e the same in a manner tr, `-
be approeed by the Building i)ffirial, in cnnformit}• with the !n•oei-
sions of this C:nde nr remoee such sign. 11' such order is not cnmplierl
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the expense of the owner or lessee thereof.
2301.1 -.IIAIN'fENANCF.
All signs for which a permit is required, together with all their
supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in repair and unless
of galvanized or non-corroding metal shall be thoroughly painted at
least once every t~~•o years. The Building Official may order the re-
. moval of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the
r provisions of this section. Such removal shall be at the expense of
the o~~•ner or lessee.
2301.8-UNI.AWFUI, SIGNS
In case any sign shall be installed, erected, or constructed in
violation of any of the terms of this Code the Building Official shall
notify by registered mail or written notice served personally, the
/ owner or lessee thereof to alter such sign so as to comply 1~•ith this
Code or of the 'Coning Regulations and to secure the necessary per-
mit therefor, or to remove the sign. If such order is not complied
with in ten (10) days the Building Official shall remove such sign
at the expense of the owner or lessee thereof.
C 2301.9 -LOCATION RESTRICTIONS
an Outdoor advertising Display Sign shall not be erected, con-
structed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape or any ~~•indo~c
or door or opening used as a means of egress ot• so as to prevent free
passage from one port of a roof to xny other part thereof.~a sign shall
not be attached in any form, shape or mannet• to a fire escape, nor be
placed in such manner as to interfere ~~•ith any opening required for
legal ventilation.
2301.10-SIG\S I'KOJF,CTI\C. OVI•:K PUBLIC PNOI'ERTF
Signs projecting from a building or extending over public proper-
ty shall maintain a clear height of nine (9) feet above the sidewalk
and all such signs shall not extend more than eighteen (18) inches
( of the curblinc.
SECTION 2302 -STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
2302.1 -DESIGN AND STRESS DIAGKA~[S I:F.QUIKED
Before a permit shall be granted the erector of evet•y Outdoor
advertising Sign with the exception of shingle signs and light cloth
temporat•y signs, shall submit to the Building Official a desig^ and
stress diagram or plan, containing the necessary information to enable
the Building Official to determine that such sign complies with all
the regulations c f this Code.
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In the design anti erection of all Outdoor Advertising Display
Signs, the effect of «•ind shall be carefully considered. All signs shall C
be so cottstt•ttcted as to withstand the wind pressure as specified in
Section 1205.
2302.3 - ~VORI~ING STRESSES
(a) In all Outdoor Ad~•ertising Display Signs, the allo«•able
~vot•king stresses shall conform with the requirements of Section 1205
of this Code, except as specified below.
1. The allowable working stresses for steel and q•ood shall be
in accordance with the provisions of Chapter SV-"Steel Construc-
tion" and Ghapter \V1[-"Wood Construction."
?. The working strength of chains, cables, guys or steel rods
shall not exceed one-fifth (1/5) of the ultimate stt•engtlt of such
chains, cables, guys or steel rods. {
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2303.1.-GItOU\D SIGNS
(a) :~ ground sign constructed entirely of wood material shall nut
be at any point Deer twenty-four (?•I) feet above the ground level
or located in the Fire District, except where the facing of a {,hound
sigu is constructed entirely of sheet metal or other non-combustible
material such ground sign may he et•ected inside or outside the Fire
District and the supports, braces, battens, ornamental moulding,
lilatt.'orm and decorative trittt may be of good material.
(b) Lighting reflectors may Tn•oject beyon<I the face of the sign.
(c) The bottom coping of every ground sign shall be not less than
three (3) feet above the ground or street level, which space ma~• be
i'illed with platform decorative trim or light wooden construction.
(d) Every ground sign shall provide rigid construction to with-
stand wind action in all directions.
(e) Any person or persons, partnership, firm or corporation oc-
cupying any vacant lot or premises by means of a gtrounri sign, shall
be subject to the 5aIl1C ClatICS and responsibilities as the owner of the
lot ur premises, with respect to keeping the same clean, sanitary. •
inoffensive, i•ree and clear of all obnoxious substances and unsig}ttly
conditions on the ground in the vicinity of such ground sign nn said •
premises for which they may he responsible.
(f) Wherever anchors• or supports consist of wood embe~.lded in
the soil, the wood shall be pressure-treated with an approv~:d pre-
servative.
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(a) All roof signs shall be so constructed as to lea~-e a clear space
C nl' not less than xis (G) feet het~~-een the roof level and the lowest
tart of the sign and shall have at least five (7) feet clearance
Let~~'ec~n the vertical supports thereof; a portion of any roof sign
structure shall not project beyond an exterior ~~~all.
(b) h:~~ery ruof sign shall he constructed entirely of steel con-
struction, including the upright supports and braces, except that only
the ornamental moulding and b;ittens behind the steel facing and the
decorative lattice ~curlc nut~~ he of wood construction.
~' (c) 'hhe bearing plates of ail ruof sign,, shall distribute the load
ilirectl~~ to ur upon masonry calls, steel roof girders, columns or
beam,. '1'hc building shall he designed to avoid overstress of these
memLers.
(d) .A roof sign having ._i tight or solid sru•facc shall not br at
any point over twenty-four ('?~1) feet above the roof leccl.
t• (e) Open roof sign, in which the uniform open area ~; not less
than forty (~1(1) per rent of total gross ;u~ea ma}~ be erected to a height
of seaent}•-Tice (i:i) feet on buildings of Type I or Type 1[ Construc-
tion and on other type buildings to a height of forty (40) feet, all such
signs shrill be thoroughly secured to the building upon ~chich they arc
installed, erected or constructed h~' iron, metal anchors, bolts, sup-
ports, drams, stranded caLlcs, steel rods or braces and the}- shall he
nriintained in good condition as set forth in Section '?301.i.
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2x113.3 - ~1'.U,L SIG \"ti
C fa) ~~'all signs attached to exterior walls of solid masonry, con-
crelc nr sl~un~, shall hr safcl~° :nul securely attached to the same by
mi~:uis of metal anchor;, Lint, or expansion screws of not less ihv~
three-einhths (~', 1 inch in rliametrr aml shall he embedded at least
fi~:~ f:,l inch~•s. A1'ood Llncla shall not L~~ u;wi for anchorngr, except
in tlu~ rater of call sins attached to buildings with walls of wood.
call si~;'n shall not h~~ suplun't~~it by ;inchora~;e.; secured to au un-
I~i;u~r~i li;nal~~ 1 call.
ILj 'fhe surf;ue fare .,f all ~~~all Lu!Ictins mutt he of sheet metal
Luf tlu~ ornauienl;il nnuil~ling :=~.urounding s:une m;~y L~~ .. I' wood
rvni~tl'url inn,.
t~~l 'fi nit~~~rar~~ clout signs ~~~itli ~~.uod fl:uu~•; ma~~ Lr~ I.~~pt in
i~':.. t o~ ;t ~~rri~~~l ~~~~[ ~~zc~~~lin~ thit't~~ IJU) d,tcs.
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ia) .111 t~r~~j~~ciin~; i~;ii< shall i~<• r~~nstrnctr~l i~ntii~~~iy uC metal
~~?i~,~r ;.~in~c~n~,irt.~Ii~,l~~ iua•~•rl;il and s~~curci~' attached to ct iutilding
„~~ sU°~u tur~~ h~' nu~':d : i~tiir,rts such as Lnlts, .u:rh~~rs, s~.iptmrts, chains,
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guys or steel rods. Staples or nails shall not I)e used to secure any
projecting sign to any building or structure.
(b) The cleaci load of projecting signs, not parallel to the btlilcl-
irlg or structure and the load due to \vind pressure shall be supported
with chains, guys, or steel rods having net cross sectional dimension
of not less that three-eiglltlls (~;~) inch in diameter. Sucll sul)1)orts
shall be erected or maintained at angle of at least forte-fi\•e (4i)
degrees \vith the horizontal to resist the dead load and at an angle
of forty-.five (d5) degrects or morn. \\•ith the .face of the sign to resit
the specified \vind pressure. If sur.h projecting sign exceeds thirty (:3U)
square feet in one facial area, there shall be provided at least two (3)
such supports on each side not more than eight (8) feet apart to
resist •the \\•in<I pressure.
(c) All supports shall he securrd to a bolt or expansion scre\\•
that \\•ill develop thr, strength of the supportinfi chain, guys or steel
rod, \vith a minimum five-cighihs (;;) inch bolt or I:tg scre\\•, by an
expansion shield. Turn buckles shall b(: placed in all chains, gu~~s or
steel rods supporting projecting signs. i
• ~ (d) Chains, cables, gu~-s, or steel rods used to support the live
or dead load of. projecting signs may be fastened to solid masonr}•
\valls with expansion bolts ot• by machine screws iu iron supports. but
such supports shall not be attached to an unbt•acc•d p:u•apet \vall.
WIICPC t1lC SUl)1)OYtS InUSt 1)C f:15tCI1Cd t0 \F:11IS Illal'lC of \\'o0c1, t11L' /
supporting anchor bolts must go through the \vall and be plated or
fastened on the inside in a secure manner.
(c) .~ projecting sign shall not Le erected on the \v:dl of. an~•
buildint,• so as to projact above the roof. or c•ornicc: \\•all or above the.
roof level \\•here there is nu cornice \\•all; except that a sign erected at
a )•ight angli• to the building, the hcu•izontal \vidth of \\•hich sign per-
pendicular to such \\•all does nut exceed eighteen (.181 inches nut~• Lc:
erected to a height not exceeding t\\•o (3) feet above the cont. or
cornice \\•:111 ot• abo\•e the roof level \vhere there is no cornice \rall.
• A sign atlached to a cw•ner of a building and parallel to the vertical
line of such corner, shall he deeme(1 to he erected at a right angle
to the building \\•all.
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1[arquee signs shall be constructed entirely of metal or non-com-
bustible nultet•iul and may be attached to, ot• hung from a 11111'gaCC.
and such signs \\•hen hung fl•om a nuu•quee shall be at least eight (S)
fort at its lo\\•est le\•el above the sidc\\•alk or ground le\•el, and fur- •
ther, such signs shall not oxtrnd outside the linr of such marquee.
~Iarquce signs may he :ltt:uhed to the sides and front of :1 marquee. ~
:uul such sign may extend the entire length :tired \\•idth of said ~
marquee, lu•ovicled such sign does not extend more than six (G) leer
abo\•e, nnr nne (11 foot belu\\• such marquee, but under no circum-
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than eight (8) feet.
2303.6 - SPECT_',~iJLAIt SIC.\ S
:~11 permits for spectacular sig^s shall be issued by the Building
Official upon application therefor, after approval by the department
hating jurisdiction over electricity, upon payment of the required
permit Fee. The permit to srect or maintain a spectacular sign shall
be good for one (1) tear. The Building Official ma}' issue a renewal
of the permit issued hereunder upon the expiration thereof or within
~ thirty (1;0) days thereafter upon the payment by the applicant of a
rene~~~al fee of t~eo dollars (~~.00) and by surrendering the old permit,
accompanied by satisfactory proof in the form of an affidavit that
the sign is as safe as when originally licensed and that the wiring
or piping of the same is iu good condition. Al! spectacular signs shall
he con;! rutted of non-combustible materials.
SECTION 2304 -USE Of PLASTIC MATERIALS
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fa) ?~ot~~~ithstanding any other provisions of this Code, plastic
nriterials ~chich burn at a rate no faster than t~ao and one-half ('~.5}
inches per minute ~ehen tesh•d in accordance Frith '°Pest for Flanuna-
bility of Rigid Plastics (her o.USU Inches in Thickness, _1S•1'~I 11(i;i5",
~_ shall br d~•enx•d appro~~rd plastics and may he used as the display
surface material and for the letters, decorations and facings nn signs
and outdoor display structures, provided, that in the Dire 1listrirt
the. structure of tiu• sign in ~~hich the plastic is mounted or installed
is non-coministihle.
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t~ao hundred ('?flU) s~~uar~~ feet in area. If the area oC a display- sur-
face ~•xcec•ds Uwe hundred (°UII) s~~uare feet, thr at•ea occupied or
co~~ered by ~ipprnecd plastics shrill he limited to l~~~o hundr~ d ('?Ittl)
s~~uare fret plus fift}~ (i~0) pet•cent of the difference het~ceen t~~~o
hundred ('?U(I) si~uare feet and two thousand ('',I)U(~) si~uarc~ fret.
(r) The area of plastic on a display surface shall not in any case
exceed one thousand one hundt•cd (1,lflll) s~~uare feet.
Id) Letters and decorations mounted upon an appt•oved plastic
facing or display surfaco nary he made ol• appro~'ed plastics.
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INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: JIM HUDGENS, CITY ADMINSITRATOR DATE: 2-12-80
FROM: pAUL R. HICKENBOTTOM, ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARITIG ON BUILDINGS AT: 315 G1. MADISON
• 110 SOUTH SECOND
THE BOARD OF INSPECTIONS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS THAT NO
FORMAL ACTION BE TAKEN OrI THE BUILDINGS AT 315 [J. MADISON
AND 110 SOUTH SECOND AT THIS TIME.
BECAUSE OF AN IMPROPER LEGAL DISCRIPTION, THE LETTER TO THE
OYJNER OF THE PROPERTY AT 315 W. MADISON WILL HAVE TO BE
REFILED.
SITICE THE LETTER TO THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY AT 110 SOUTH
SECOND WAS RETURNED TO THE CITY UNCLAIMED, THE LETTER WILL
HAVE TO BE RUN Ir1 THE NE[JSPAPER TWO TIMES .
THE BOARD REQUESTS THAT THESE TWO PROPERTIES BE RESCHEDULED
FOR THE r'lARCH 13TH PUBLIC HEARING.
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COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMEN"T OF HIGHWAYS
A. SAM WALDROP, CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC 'TRANSPORTATION
DEw1TT C GREER ~• O. BOX 1386
RAY A BARNHART Houston, Texas 77001
January 31, 1980
19$1-a2 Federal-Aid Urban System Program
Hon. J. J. Meza
Mayor, City of La Porte
P. 0. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Sir:
to $ 47,000
ENGINEER-DIRECTOR
B.L. DEBERRY
IN REPLY REFER TO
FILE NO.
The State Departrnent of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) is
proposing the formation of a two-year 1981-1982 Statewide Federal.-Aid Urban
System Program. tide request that the City/County recommend eligible projects
• to be considered for inclusion in this two-year program having a tatal cost
in the range indicated on the upper right hand corner of this letter. Each
project should be assigned a priority. It is suggested that projects in
various price ranges be recommended. This will aid in the selection process.
For example, if your selection of projects were as follows:
Priority Project No. 1 = $140,000
Priority Project No. 2 = $ 70,000
Priority Project No. 3 = $100,000
and if we only had funds available for an $80,000 project,
we could probably pick your priority Project No. 2.
The estimated cost should include an allowance for preliminary engineering
(Tae suggest 10%), and construction engineering and contingencies (E&C) of 10%.
An. inflation factor of a% per year should be used for estimating purposes. If
1980 prices are used in preparing estimates, then projects projected to be let
i.n 1982 should be increased 16%, etc.
As one-half of the alloted funds will have to be obligated (under contract)
by September 30, 1984, and the remaining one-half by September 30, 1985, high
priority will be assigned to projects that can advance to contract in a minimum
of time. Maintenance-type projects will not be acceptable for inclusion in the
program,
• Projects must be presently on the Urban System or you must arrange to have
the projects placed on the iJrban System through the Steering Committee of the
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February 15, 1980
r1r. Omer Poorman, District Engineer-
District No. 12
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation
P.O. Box 1336
Houston, Texas 77001
RE: 1981-1932 Federal Aid Urban System Program
City of La Porte
Dear irtr . Poorman
The La Porte City Council has authorized the following
traffic signal improvement projects in order of priority to
be submitted under the above referenced project.
1. Resignalize the intersection of East ~dain at
• Broadway and San Jacinto Streets (Five Points).
2. Resignalize the intersection of Broadway at Avenue C.
3. Resignalize the intersection of East tilain Street
at Eighth Street.
4. Resignalize the intersection of Broadway at
Fairmont ParJcway.
5. Signalize the intersection of San Jacinto at
Avenue C.
The signal installations are to be on ;east arms with metal
standards (no span wires) and control mechanisms shall have the
capability for actuation and interconnection for programed pro-~
gression.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of our projects.
Sincerel>/,
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City Ad:~inistrator
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February 15, 1980
P~Zr. Omer Poorman, District Engineer
District No. 12
Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation
P.O. Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77001
RE: 1981-1982 Federal Aid Urban System Program
City of La Porte
Dear i~Ir . Poorman
The La Porte City Council has authorized the following
traffic signal improvement projects in order of priority to
be submitted under the above referenced project.
1. Resignalize the intersection of East Main at
• Broadway and San Jacinto Streets (Five Points).
2. Resignalize the intersection of Broadway at Avenue C.
3. Resignalize the intersection of East Main Street
at Eighth Street.
4. Resignalize the intersection of Broadway at
Fairmont Parkway.
5. Signalize the intersection of San Jacinto at
Avenue C.
The signal installations are to be on mast arms with metal
standards (no span wires) and control mechanisms shall have the
capability for actuation and interconnection for programed pro-
gression.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of our projects.
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Sincerel ,
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;J. R. F~udgeris
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February 9, 1979
Mr. James Furlow '
11626 North D
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Grass Mowing at, City of La Porte Municipal Airport
Dear Mr. Furlow:
This letter is to confirm our recent converstation, during which
the City of La Porte has offered to allow you to mow the grass
at the City of La Porte Municipal Airport during the calendar
year 1979, in consideration of which you would be allowed to
keep all of the hay that such grass-mowing produces.
You would be obligated to mow the entire fenced airport tract,
with the exception of the leased areas, and with the further
• exception of the areas within fifty feet (50') of the paved
two (2) runways, which you would not be required to mow. How-
ever, you would be required to mow all of the remaining portion
of the Airport, whether or not your mowing would produce usable
hay.
You would be required to mow the Airport property a minimum of
two (2) times during the remainder of the calendar year 1979,
and you may mow it more often, if you so desire.
You would be required to mow up to the taxiways, except in
places where the taxiways are within fifty feet (50') of the
paved runways. In your mo*aing operations, you would be expected
to exercise extreme caution, and avoid contact with aircraft,
both in the air and on the ground.
It would be understood that your relation with the City of
La Porte would be that of an independent contractor, and as
such, you would be expected to furnish all tools, machinery,
etc., necessary for your operation, and be fully responsible for
same, and that you would be fully responsible for any damages
resulting from your operation at the City of La Porte Municipal
Airport.
Finally, it is understood that in the event of failure on your
• part to mow the Airport property as required, the City may can-
cel this agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to you, and
have the work done by itself, or other contractors. The first
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February 9, 1979
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mowing should be conducted as soon as possible after the signing
of this contract, and the second mowing as thereafter required.
If the terms and conditions as set out in this letter are agree-
able to you, please note your acceptance by signing the Xerox
copy of this letter, and returning it to the City, retaining
the original of this letter as your copy of the agreement.
Yours very truly,
CITY OF LA PORTE
Margie `~n
City Clerk
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