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MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL - LA PORTE, TEXAS
December 3, 1980
1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Meza at 7:00 P.M.
Members of the City Council Present: Mayor J. J. Meza;
Councilwoman Virginia Cline, Councilman Tom Simons,
Councilman Norman Malone.
Members of the City Council Absent: Councilman John Tomerlin,
Councilman I. J. Kibodeaux.
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Other City Officials Present: City Manager James R. Hudgens;
City Attorney Knox Askins; City Secretary Betty T. ~9aters;
City Engineer John Joerns; Police Chief H. F. Freeman;
Director of Public taorks Jerry Hodge; Fire Marshal Paul Hic-
kenbottom; Parks Director Stan Sherwood; Chief Inspector
David Paulissen.
Others Present: Lou Lawler, Stanley Florance, Robert Florance,
Richard Florance, Hoyt Gibbs, President of Trans-Continental
Service, Larry Barrows, Layne Texas.
2. The invocation was given by Councilman Norman Malone.
3. Mayor Meza asked if anyone present wished to present a bid.
No one came forward. Mayor Meza declared bid period closed.
Bids submitted prior to 7:00 P.M. were opened and read:
Hyco Equipment, Inc. John Deere Cyclone 60
7630 Hansen 401B - $11,684. mower
Houston, Texas 301A - $ 9,828. $2,812
Plains Machinery
P.O. Box 2089
Houston, Texas
International
240A - $ 9,470.
Modern mower
$4,750
Jim Ball International
3300 North Main
Baytown, Texas
International
240A - $10,226.80
250A - $13,410.
• Case Power & Equipment Case
5935 Griggs 380CK - $9,344.
Houston, Texas 390 - $12,465.
Cyclone 60
mower
$2,687
No mower bid
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Lansdowne-Moody Co. Ford Bush Hog
8445 I-10 East 2600 - $ 8,623. $1,506.42
Houston, Texas 3600 - $ 8,966. Cyclone 60
4600 - $10,167. $1,644.03
Motion was made by Councilwoman Cline to refer these bids to
the Director of Public Works for tabulation and set December
17 as award night. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Simons. The motion carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Cline, Simons, Meza
Nays: None
4. Minutes of the November
presented for approval.
to pass and approve the
Councilman Simons. The
Ayes: Councilpersons C
Nays: None
19, 1980 Regular Council Meeting were
Motion was made by Councilwoman Cline
minutes as presented. Seconded by
motion carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Line and Simons; Mayor Meza
5. The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation's
Railroad Signal Master Agreement for Federal Aid Projects was
presented for City Council's authorization of payment. This
• project was a budgeted item in the 1979-80 Lomax Budget. The
request for the federal aid project had been handled by Mayor
Norman L. Malone prior to the La Porte-Lomax Consolidation.
In May of this year, Public Works Director for the City of
La Porte met with officials from the Highway Department to
determine what kind of railroad signal would best serve this
location (26th Street at S. Highway 225). The total cost of
the project will be $62,800. The City's 5~ is $3,140.00, this
amount to be paid to the State Treasurer, Account of Trust
Fund No. 927.
Motion was made by Councilman Simons to appropriate the sum of
$3,140.00 from the General Fund Contingency for payment of the
City's 5~ of the railroad crossing project and authorizing the
Mayor to sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Cline. The motion carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Cline and Simons; Mayor Meza
Nays: None
6. A request for extension of water and sewer mains to service
property owned by B & S Enterprises was reviewed by Council.
The Council found all documents to be in order and complimented
the staff on the new forms. Councilwoman Cline asked who
B & S Enterprises is. City Manager Hudgens advised her it was
Fred Beck and Carlos Smith and the project was a car wash on
• Spencer just east of Farrington. Councilwoman Cline asked if
the Fairmont Park Homeowners Association had approved the car
wash. Hudgens advised her this strip of land does not fall
within their jurisdiction. Motion was made by Councilman
Simons to approve the utility extension for B & S Enterprise.
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Seconded by Councilwoman Cline. The motion carried, 3 ayes
and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Cline and Simons; Mayor Meza
Nays: None
7. On recommendation of the Public Works Director, Council con-
sidered awarding Highway Equipment Company a bid for a road
broom. they submitted last March. Hodge reported that Asphalt
Pavers and Supply of Channelview, Texas, was awarded a bid
last March on a pull-type road broom. They delivered the frame
in July but failed to deliver the broom. After several calls
over a period of some eight weeks, Hodge asked them to pick
up their frame because it became evident they could not de-
liver the broom. Highway Equipment Company was next low bid-
der and have advised Hodge they would keep their bid price of
$4,600.00, which is well within the allocated funds.
A motion was made by Councilman Simons to award the bid for
a "Pull Tvpe Road Broom" to Hiahwav Equipment Companv for t
amount of $4,600.00. Seconded by Councilwoman Cline. The
motion carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Cline and Simons; Mayor Meza
Nays: None
8. Mayor Meza stated it is the time once again to designate the
City of La Porte representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area
Council General Assembly. Motion was made by Councilman
Simons to continue in service those representatives presently
serving, Councilwoman Cline to serve as the Delegate and
Councilman Tomerlin as the Alternate. Seconded by Councilwoman
Cline. The motion carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Cline and Simons; Mayor Meza
Nays: None
9. Planning and Zoning Chairman Pat Muston appeared before City
Council to make a recommendation concerning a proposed project
by Trans-Continental Services, Inc., whose representatives met
with Planning and Zoning on December 1, 1980, to discuss a
tract of land located at the east side of the intersection of
State Highway 225 and 146.
Their wish is to construct a complete transportation facility
on the property to serve Barbour's Cut Terminal. The facility
would include storage and repair of oceanic containers, ware-
housing, truck terminal, office buildings and rail service.
The prospectus indicates a great deal of thought in planning
• the facility. Planning and Zoning feels the property is well
suited for such use and were prepared to recommend that a
special use permit be granted; however, after consultation with
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the City Attorney, Planning and Zoning finds their recommenda-
tion does not fall within the terms of Ordinance #780XX,
which requires container storage and repair be placed in an
industrial zone. Planning and Zoning and the City Attorney
recommend a public hearing be set to re-zone the property to
permit this use.
Mr. Stanley Florance and Mr. Hoyt Gibbs answered any questions
the Council had. Motion was made by Councilman Simons to set
January 7, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. as a date for "Public Hearing"
on this project. Seconded by Councilwoman Cline. The motion
carried, 3 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Cline and Simons; Mayor Meza
Nays: None
10. Larry Barrows, representing Layne Texas, presented a TV tape
made in water well #2 at Fairmont Park. The tape revealed a
crimp in the well casing, allowing sand to infiltrate the well.
This crimp is due to shifting of the different water sands.
Barrows proposes to hammer the crimp out slowly to try to pre-
vent any damage to the casing and then place a new screen
permanently in the well. The cost at this time is in excess
• of the $30,000 Barrows quoted on his visit to Council a few
weeks ago. He now projects the cost at around $50,000 to
$60,000. He stated he felt the well would continue for some
time to be one of the best producing wells La Porte has. City
Council unanimously authorized Layne Texas to proceed with
the well project.
11. Administrative Reports:
Dave Corbin reported on the progress of the Water Bond Project
#4 being done by Jess Lovelace. Corbin reported the project
over 32~ complete. Estimate #2 for month of November is com-
plete and in the hands of Accounting. The line from the
airport east down North D and into Battleground Vista and to
26th Street is in service. The line on 8th Street is being
chlorinated and tested. They are moving in on Barbour's Cut
Boulevard this Friday.
Mayor Meza asked that the Engineers furnish a chart of fire
hydrant and cut off valves to Public Works and the Fire Depart,
ment. Corbin agreed. Carbin reported on the bids he had
taken to Austin on the sewer plant project and the minority
business information. E.P.A. found all things to be in order,
and he expects to get an O.K. to award the contract in a couple
of weeks.
• Hudgens relayed to Council an error made in the water billing
by Ad Valorem Computer Service and their letter correcting
that error set at their cost.
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Hudgens reported the Spenwick sewer system is on line now
and he and the engineering staff are presently preparing a
sewer rate charge for that subdivision.
Code Enforcement reported most of the dangerous buildings
so designated by Ordinance have been demolished and cleaned
up. Paulissen said new bid forms are being drawn up and he
and the Fire Marshal are at this time preparing a new list
of buildings to be condemned.
Hudgens asked for a brief executive session to discuss a
contractural matter.
12. The Council had nothing to bring at this time.
Mayor Meza adjourned the meeting into an executive session at
8:40 P.M.
Council returned to the Council table and a motion was made by
Councilwoman Cline to adjourn. There being no further business
to be brought before the Council, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 P.M.
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Passed and Approved this
the 17th day of December, 1980
J. J. Meza, Mayor
Respectfully submitted,
ett T. Waters
City Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 3, 1980
T0: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Secretary
SUBJECT: 1980 Federal Railroad Program
26th Street (Sens Rd.) Crossing
At a May 1980 Workshop the City Council authorized
Jack Burks to meet with representatives from the State
Department of Highways to discuss a railroad signal crossing
at the above location. This was a budgeted item in the
• Lomax budget for 1979-80.
We recommend this agreement be executed and the City's
5% be paid from the General Fund Contengency.
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COMMISSION
A. SAM WALDROP, CHAIRMAN
DEWITT C. GREEK
RAY A. BARNHART
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STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
P. 0, Box 1386
Houston, Texas 77001
November 14, 1980
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Harris County
Project RRP OOOS(177)
Control 912-?1-132
Sens Road - DOT No. ?58 847D
1980 Federal Railroad Program - Signals
in LaPorte
Hon. Jo Jo Meza
Mayor, City of LaPorte
P. Oo Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77571
Attention: Mro Jack Burks
Director of Public Works
Dear Sir ;
ENGINEER-DIRECTOR
M. G. GOODE
Enclosed herewith for your permanent file is a copy of the executed
State-Railroad Signal Master Agreement and layout sheet covering the in-
stallation of automatic flashing light signals at the above identified
location.
Also enclosed for your file is a copy of the detailed estimate of
cost in the total amount of $62,800.00, The estimate includes all ma-
terial and labor required by the Railroad and State Forces to complete
this installation. The City's 5% contribution, based on the total
estimated cost, is $3,140."~. Please forward the check at this time,
made payable to the State Treasurer, Account of Trust Fund No. 927.
Your cooperation in candling the above matter will be greatly
appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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Omer F. Poorman
District Engineer
District Noo 12
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• ST~1'rE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
RAILROAD SIGNAL MASTER AGREEMENT
FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
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THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this / ~ day of
.,~~~y 19 ~, by and between the State of
Texas, hereinafter called the STATE, and the~Southern Pacific Transportation
Company hereinafter called the RAILROAD.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the STATE and the RAILROAD propose to install highway-
railroad grade crossing warning systems at the crossings shown on the
lists marked EXHIBIT L, attached hereto and made a part hereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual undertakings as
herein set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
• 1. RIGHTS. -The RAILROAD hereby gives the STATE and certain
MUNICIPALITIES the right to install t}~e~•grade crossing warning systems
and to use the crossings across its property at the intersections of
the track, highways and streets listed on EXHIBIT L.
2. CONDITIONS. These rights, given hereby, shall not in any way
conflict or interfere with any prior or existing rights"of the RAILROAD
at the crossings. It is agreed that if there are future track modifi-
cations at the crossings, the RAILROAD will restore the highways or streets
to proper condition and restore the. functional operation of the warning
systems.
3. PLANS AND DESIGN. The STATE and the RAILROAD agree jointly to
prepare plans and estimates based on specifications approved by the STATE
for the proposed grade crossing warning systems and after having been
approved in writing by the STATE, said plans and estimates are to be
marked EXHIBIT B which, by reference to, are to be made a part hereof.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The RAILROAD, unless otherwise provided, shall make changes
or alterations in the tracks, wire lines, drainage or other facilities
• located in the crossing rights-of-way which may be required by construction.
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i .Such work will include continuous rail and road operation and restoration
to former condition upon completion of the projects.
b. The STATE shall furnish the MUNICIPALITIES (with juris-
diction over streets and roads not on the State Highway System as shown
in EXHIBIT L), appropriate plans which shall be .approved by signature
upon these-plans by the duly authorized official representing the
MUNICIPALITY, prior to any work done at the site of the project..
c. The STATE shall make reimbursement to the RAILROAD for all
approved work performed, as specified under paragraph 6, "PAYMENTS."
:The STATE will be reimbursed from Federal funds for these projects;
therefore, the RAILROAD hereby agrees to abide by directives established
under the following:
(1) Federal Highway Administration, Federal Highway
Program Manual (FHPM), Volume 1, Chapter 4,
Section 3. (Reimbursement)
(2) Federal Highway Administration, Federal Highway
Program Manual (FHPM), Volume 6, Chapter 6,
Section 2, Subsection 1. (Railroad-Highway Projects)
• (3) Federal Highway 'Administration, Federal Highway
Program Manual (FHPM), Volume 6, Chapter 6,
Section 2, Subsection 2. (Insurance)
(4) .Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
(5) State Department of Highways and Public Trans-
portation current policies and practice on sub-
mission of plans, estimates and billings.
and any supplements thereto or revisions thereof, which, by reference
hereto, are made a part hereof. .
5. CONSTRUCTION. The STATE agrees to furnish such construction
stakes and elevations as are required for the installation. The R11IL-
ROAD shall commence the installation of the .individual projects within
two weeks after receipt of WORK ORDER from the STATE for such individual
projects, and shall proceed diligently to completion of the installation.
Materials and labor required for the installation of the warning systems
are to be furnished by the RAILROAD. Materials are to be of the kind
and quality detailed in the EXHIBIT B. Assembly of materials should be
undertaken sufficiently in advance to assure prompt delivery to the job
• site. Payment for any expense whatsoever in connection with the project
will be contingent upon issuance of a WORK ORDER.
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6. PAYMENT - ACTUAL COST. Estimates for each individual project
• shall be furnished to the STATE for review and approval prior to any
installation work. These estimates shall be sufficiently detailed to
show the work to be done and the materials to be installed.
The RAILROAD may submit monthly bills of at least .$500.00 prepared in
satisfactory form for work performed and materials installed. Payment
will be made for as much as 90% of the costs detailed on the bill.
The RAILROAD will, in any event, submit a complete and final bill,
including all .costs, when the project is completed and the STATE will
pay to the RAILROAD as much as 90/ of the costs detailed on the bill.
After the final audit, the STATE will make a final payment of the re-
maining balance due the RAILROAD.
The RAILROAD may also request, under current STATE policies, payment
for. materials in reasonable proximity to project, but not in place.
The RA~YLROAD shall retain adequate cost accounting records for auditing
purposes for three years after the final :payment.
7. MAINTENANCE. The RAILROAD shall maintain and operate these
• highway-railroad grade crossing warning systems as installed and in
accordance with the design of~operation as shown in the EXHIBIT B.
No changes are to be made in the design, operation or location of the
warning systems without the written. approval of the STATE or MUNICIPALITY
of jurisdiction.
8. All provisions concerning the STATE which are -stipulated herein
shall automatically cease and terminate upon official completion of the
projects and payments of the final bill, where the crossings covered
herein are not on the State Highway System. The MUNICIPALITIES of
jurisdiction in such case shall assume the rights of the STATE after
payment of the final bill.
9. PROJECT ADDITIONS AND CANCELLATIONS. Individual projects may
be added to or cancelled from the EXHIBITS L attached hereto and made
a part hereof with the mutual consent of the STATE and RAILROAD,
As the Federal Government plans to continue contributing funds for im-
provement and/or installation of warning devices for at least four years,
the STATE .may submit additional EXHIBITS L listing additional individual
projects to be attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed in duplicate on the day above stated.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY
B ~ '
(Title) Assistant Manager
.Eontract Dept,.
RECOMMENDED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney for Railroad
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Certified as being executed for
the purpose and effect of acti-
vating and/or carrying out the '
orders, established policies, or
work programs heretofore approved
and authorized by the State Highway
and Public Transportation Commission:
Bridge~ngineer ~/
Under authority of State Highway and
Public .Transportation Commission
Minute Order No. .7.0104, dated
June 20, 1975
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
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DU~~tor, F finance
Su ervising Office Engineer
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• STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED COST
1980 FEDERAL RAILROAD SIGNAL PROGRAM - FLASHING LIGHT SIGNAL PROJECT
November 5, 1980
Harris bounty
Project RRP OOOS(177)
Control 912-71-132
Sens Road: In LaPorte .(Strang)
DOT No. 758 847D
P. D. No. 6508
1. Work to be done by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company
Furnish and Install Flashing Light Signals $ 58,800.00
(See Detail Attached)
2. Work to be done by State Forces
• Furnish and Install 25 feet of Concrete Curb 800.00
Furnish and Place Fill for Instrument Case
and Signal Foundations 600.00
Inspection and Construction Engineering 600.00
3. Preliminary Engineering 2,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $ b2,800.00
S UMI~IA RY
Federal Participation (90/) $ 56,520.00
State Participation ( 5%) 3,140.00
City Participation ( 5%) 3,140.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $ 62,800.00
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IN WORK FUNCTION OESCRIVTION T pWNTITY LABOR MATERI
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SIGNAL WORK TO BE PERFORMED
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GATE COMP W/ARM 8 LT UNITS E
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STOP SIGN EA
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I LLUMI NATED SIGN E 2
SRTC EA 2
MOTION DETEC70R EA 2
MOTI ON SENSOR EA 9-140 2
G C P U N I T (400 E 320 2
ADJ t NDUCTOR EA 0 2
TRACK DRIVE TRANS EA 55 2
STYLE C` TRACK CIRCUIT EA 2
OVERLAY TRACK CIRCUIT E 2
NARROW BAND SHUNT EA 2 180 2
~ WIDE BAND SHUNT EA 1 2i.o 2
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EA
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CABLE DROP EA I
SELECTOR WIRED SWITCH EA 2
SHUNT WIRED SWITCH EA 2
OPER BAT (Ep-Z.4o~ EA 9 40 1
TRANSFORMER (vV-8oo> EA ~ 320 1
AUTO RECT ('+o AMF~ EA ~ 3G 1
TRACK BAT 9 BOX EA `'foo 2
HOUS 1 NG (~~q~~~ EA I 1375 1
PN-1508 RELAY W/BASE EA ~ '360 2
PN-1508SR RELAY W/BASE EA 2
PN-150BT RELAY W/BASE EA IO~o 2
PN-150P RELAY W/BASE EA ~ 4S 2
L PN-150T RELAY W/BASE EA 2
PT - 150 RELAY W1 BASE EA 2
PN- 150HD RELAY W/BASE EA 7"70 2
PF-256 RELAY W/BASE EA ~~10 2
KB RELAY W BRACKET EA 2
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INS BOND STRAND WIRE
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EIN WORK FUNCTION DESCRIPTION T OUANTiTY LABOR MATERIAL OTHER TOTAL
UG CABIE ( F 1
+/6 1 NS WI RE FT ~9 1~0 $1 2
A~1 O INS WIRE F ~OSD -~C' 2
CONDUIT W~FI TTI NGS FT 160 1120 I
MI SC SIG MTL qi5 1
LABOR TO INSTAII ABOVE 4-30
TRAVEL EXPENSE IS o
I NSTAL L WARNING DEVICE G30O 31~F~0
PERSONAL EXPENSE 5D I
WIRE RELAY HOUSING EA ( $Sb 2,00 32
AC SERVICE µO0 µ0D 31
INS J T E ~A 3qq 0 i
SET OF INS PLTS d RODS E I
LA80R TO INSTALL PLTS 6 RODS 3
LABOR TO INSTALL INS JTS 140 3
REPLACE INS JTS EA I
( LABOR TO REPLACE INS JTS ~ 3
RELOCATE INS JTS EA 31
REMOVE RETIRED MTL 3
REARRANGE CI RCUI TS g2
. REARRANGE POLE LINE 31
REARRANGE TRACK CIRCUITS 32
COMMUNI CATION WORK
SUB TOTAL
EQUI PMENT RENTAL
FRET GHT
PRELIM 1 NARY ENGINEERING
MTL HAND( l NG CHARGE
VACATI ON ALLOWANCE
HOLI DAY PAY
HEAL TH d WELF ARE
RET a UNEMP TAX
PD P L 8 WC INS
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CONTi NGENCES
TOTAL COST
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CITY OF LA PORTE
COMMERCIAL
PETITION FOR EXTENSION
OF
WATER AND SEWER MAINS
NAME OF PERSON MAKING REQUEST B 8 S Enterprise s
STREET ADDRESS 10 4 2 4 West Main
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY See Attached
FEES
WATER FRONT FT. FEE _ $1.73 per 120 Sq. ft. 201.84
WATER TAP 1 1/ 2" tap 8 8 4.4 5
TOTAL WATER
SEWER FRONT FT. FEE $2.88 per ZZO sq. ft.
336.00 For Accounting only.
Sewer Tap Fee $149.50
. TOTAL SEWER
INSPECTION FEE $5.75
COMBINED WATER AND SEit~ER
APPROVED
CITY ENGINEER
COMMISSIONERS
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1086.29
5.75 5.75
' $1092 .04
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SIGNATURE OF PERSON MAKING REQUEST
Date of request _ _
Date of Pa ymen t~~ - / 7 - ~j ~t
Receipt number ~~R 71~_
Date cvmpZeted
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MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPT
58765
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UTILITY VERIFICATION
• DATE ~~ /J ~Q
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
STREET ADDRESS:
OWNER/CONTRACTOR
WATER
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SIZE OF MAIN:
LOCATION OF WATER MAIN: STREET EASEMENT
ESTIMATED COST:
FLOW:
,ALLEY
SEWER:
CATION OF SEWER MAIN: STREET EASEMENT ,ALLEY
DIAMETER OF LINE: (Q „
APPROXIMATE ELEVATION OF SEWER MAtN: 4,'
DISTANCE FROM EXISTING MANHOLE TO PROPOSID BUILDING ~ S~ ~
SEWER TAP TO BE MADE BY: CITY CONTRACTOR
ESTIMATED COST:
COMMENTS : c~Q.C~~ j~.~,0 ca~iecv~ J~D " ~ S ~ ~ .~~'~ , N~ Pi~/~i~~~'wy1
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SIGNATURE __
• ~ DATE LD-~Z - d
~~ ~ ~IMATED COSTS FOR SEWER E~NSION
CUSTOMER B & S Enterprises
• LEGAL DESCRIPTION
JOB ADDRESS 10424 West Main -'
gnt.MATERIALS
UNI'C !'RICE TOTAL COSTS
1 ~~
' fiber Hale X9.41
375 75
1 6" clean ou b of 30 00
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1 120' SDR-4 P C i
lid rin cover 1.36 ft.
78,0
16
25 yds. sand
ba of reds-mix cement 4 20 yd
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TOTAL
7 a n n n MATERIAL COST
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10.0
8.2.
7.1
6.7'
6.43
TOTAL LAIIOR COST
lfi0.00 min.
hr.-5 hrs
TOTAL EQUIP~it?N'f COST
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EQUIPMENT
. total SEWt:R EXTL•'NSION COSTS
FOR SEWER DEPARTMENT
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name
date
9,41
751.50
30.00
163.20
78.00
67.20
61.25
1,160.56
_60.00
99.00
71.10 -
67.1~
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160.0
25.00
185.00
$1,707.06
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MEMORANDUM
T0: Jim Hudgens, City Manager
FROP4: r dge, Director of Public k~orks
DATE: e r 26, 1980
°SUBJE Award of Bid on Road Broom
In I~4arch, 1980, we went out for bids on a Pull Type Road Broom.
Asphalt Pavers and supply, Channelview, Texas, was awarded the bid.
Their bid was $3,267.00. They delivered the frame in July, but it
did not have the broom. They stated that the broom Tsould be deliv-
ered within a week. After several calls to them, we asked them to
pick up the .frame in .September because they could not deliver the
broom.
I would like to make a formal request to award the bid to the
next lowest bidder, Highway Equipment. Their bid was $4,600.00.
They have stated they would keep their bid firm.
•
FROM: CITY SECRETARY
In reviewing this item we find there was $5,000 budgeted
for this project and it has not been paid out as of this date.
The Highway Equipment Co. bid is certainly within this amount.
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HOUSTON•GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
MEMORANDUM
LJ
T0: CITIES WITH POPULATION 5,000 to 99,999
FROM: H-GAC
SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES: H-GAC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1981
DATE: November 25, 1980
Inadvertently the attached form was omitted from your mailout re-
garding the designation of representatives to the Houston-Galveston
Area Council General Assembly for 1981.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to
call us at 627-3200, extension 335.
/99
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• fOR CITIES with Population 5,000 to 99,999
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
.GENERAL ASSEMBLY
1981
BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and City Council of ,
Texas, that be, and is hereby, designated as
its representative to the General Assembly of the Houston-Galveston Area Council
for the year 1981.
• QURTHER, that the Offical Alternate authorized to serve as the voting delegate
should the hereinabove named delegate become ineligible, or should he resign, is
THAT, the Executive Director of the Houston-Galveston Area Council be notified
of the designation of the hereinabove named delegate and alternate.
QASSED AND ADOPTED, this the day of 1980.
Mayor
Attest:
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• MEMORANDUM
December 2, 1980
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Trans-Continental Services, Inc.
Representatives of Trans-Continental Services, Inc., met
with Planning and Zoning on December 1, 1980, regarding a tract
of land located at the intersection of State Highways 225 and 146.
Their wish is to construct a complete transportation facility
on the property to serve Harbour's Cut Terminal. The facility
would include storage and repair of oceanic containers, ware-
housing, truck terminal, office building, and rail service.
The prospectus indicates a great deal of thought in planning
the facility. They have planned service roads to facilitate
traffic flow and have placed structures on the property in a man-
ner which will hide the unattractive aspects of such a terminal.
• The loading, unloading, and storage of cargo such as petro-
chemicals, radio-active materials, etc., would of course be
regulated by environmental agencies of the various governments.
Planning and Zoning feels the property is well suited for
such use. It is easily accessible to highway and rail, yet is
rather isolated and well removed from residential areas.
The property is presently zoned commercial or light industrial
if a special use permit is granted. Planning and Zoning recommends
that such a special use permit be granted to enable construction
of this facility.
R pectfully,
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Pat Muston, Chairman
Planning and Zoning Commission
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TRANS-CONTINENTAL SERVICES
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A new concept
of cargo service
The tremendous volumes of cargo
moving through the world's ports
during the 1970's was the
dominant force in the growth of
the intermodal containerization
industry. The Port of Houston,
for example, while recording
healthy increases in cargo tonnage
over the years, is currently
experiencing an explosion in
container freight tonnage.
Container-handling facilities
located at Barbour's Cut on the
Houston Ship Channel, showed
an increase of 97% in con-
tainerized tonnage during 1979.
Internationally, industry estimates
indicates SO% or better of all
cargo moving through world ports
.vas containerized. These signifi-
cant increases have brought about
a need for improved and more
sophisticated intermodal facilities
to better serve mini-landbridge
customers, steamship lines and
leasing companies.
Trans-Continental Services, in
a joint venture with its parent
holding company, Glenor Cor-
poration of Houston, Texas, has
developed a new concept of com-
plete intermodal services for the
handling of customers' con-
tainerized import/export traffic.
Operating one of the South's
largest terminal facilities, Trans-
continental provides efficient and
competitive services for the ship-
per/consignee, as well as leasing
and steamship companies.
design for
A logistical efficiency
Trans-Continental Services'
off-dock located in the heart of
Harris County's marine district,
approximately 3.7 miles from Bar-
bour's Cut. Occupying 49 acres,
the facility includes a 23,000
square foot maintenance and
repair shop, a 200,00 square foot
warehouse and a 30+ acres
storage yard.
With very few exceptions,
customers within the pickup and
delivery limits of Houston,
Galveston, Beaumont, Baytown
and Barbour's Cut, can enjoy full
terminal services. The facility is
linked to these cities by an ex-
cellent highway system, and the
Southern Pacific provides rail
services for the handling of im-
port/export traffic to East & West
Coasts ports.
Nearly any commodity can be
handled with the wide variety of
highway trailer types maintained
and stored in the custom-bonded
terminal yard. Inter-
change/interline arrangements
with connecting carriers opens up
container service to virtually all
major markets throughout the
United States.
aintenance ar~
M repair service
Trans-Continental Services off-
dock maintenance and repair
facility was constructed to provide
the most sophisticated repair ser-
vices available for damaged con-
tainers. The 23,000 square foot,
16-bay shop allows repairs to be
made on steel, aluminum and
fiberglass equipment, whether the
damage is minor, major or simply
cosmetic in nature.
Manned by skilled mechanics
knowledgeable and experienced in
container repair, the Company
also maintains a modern radio-
dispatched mobile repair fleet
available for round-the-clock ser-
vice. Proper maintenance and
repair services for various marine
equipment is handled quickly and
is guaranteed.
Control of the facility's 30
acre storage yard is maintained by
a sophisticated computer system -
the first such system in this area.
All equipment in the staging area
is computer-coded, and wheeled as
well as grounded operations are
available with little or no delay.
Customer storage contracts,
whether long or short term, are
stored in the computer system,
providing immediate access
of equipment inventories upon
request.
Trans-Continental Services ...the advanta
• Located in the heart of the marine & petrochemical complex
• Complete ramp to ramp rail service
• 23,000 sq. ft. trailer, container & chassis maintenance & repair shop
• 30+ acre storage yard for cotton, petrochemicals & general cargo
• 200,000 sq. ft. warehouse
• All inventories and equipment computer-coded and controlled
• Linked to surrounding cities by excellent highway system
• Wide variety of trucks & trailers available for drayage service
• 5-story office complex
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rucking and ontainer freight r~raps-Continental
drayage services ~ station services J, office com lex
P
Trans-Continental Services has
marshalled a complete fleet of
trucks dedicated exclusively to
drayage service in the Houston-
Barbour's Cut commercial zone.
Equipped to handle import/export
loads and having interchanges
with all major steamship and leas-
ing companies, Trans-Continental
can provide a more direct service
for customers to and from both
vessels and rail. The Company's
storage facilities have 24-hour
security, allowing cargo to be
gathered and customs cleared
before delivery.
The Company maintains rates
competitive with other major car-
riers, yet provides a more per-
sonalized service to customers.
is professional transportation
~t and all cargo is fully covered
by insurance. Rates are furnished
upon request.
Trans-Continental Services'
development plans call for the
construction of a 200,000 square
foot, rail-served, customs
warehouse providing storage for
cotton, petrochemicals and
general cargo. Stuffing and stripp-
ing operations will also be
available at competitive rates.
The Company's full-time
customs inspector, as well as daily
rail and truck service, will
guarantee expedient handling of
import/export cargo. Also, con-
tainers stuffed at this facility for
export to the U.K and Far East
can be released to rail (OBL) at
this terminal, either TOFC or
COFC, reducing transportation
cost, as well as improving transit
time to West coast ports. As
railroads provide only ramp to
ramp service, Trans-Continental
Services receives all rail cargo
without penalty.
The container facility is equip-
ped to handle approximately
100,000 bales of cotton, and all
cargo inventory is computer-coded
for quick identification and
retrieval.
The rapid growth of the marine in-
dustry and its associated handling
and transportation industries in the
Barbour's Cut, La Porte and
Morgans Point areas promises to
continue its expansion. With only
limited space available in this area,
Trans-Continental Services plans
the development of a 5-story office
complex providing space to steam-
ship lines, leasing companies, freight
forwarders, brokers and agents.
As most of these concerns are
currently located in the high-traffic,
congested areas of downtown
Houston the proposed office com-
plex would allow these companies a
more direct access to their actual
point of operation with lower costs
for office space.
In the heart of the Houston
ship channel's petro-chemical in-
dustry, the Trans-Continental office
complex would also allow carriers
to be more conveniently located to
their shippers via the major
thoroughfares located nearby.
Trans-Continental plans to com-
plete development of this complex
within 36 months.
es are obvious
• On-staff customs inspector
• Competitive rates, dependable equipment supply and efficient services
• Stripping/stuffing services available
• Provide scheduled delivery of volume shipments with local drivers
• Located only 3.7 miles from Barbour's Cut.
~ong and short-term storage contracts available
adio-dispatched mobile repair fleet, 24-hours a day
• Facility secured with on-staff, 24-hour security force
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TRANS-CONTINENTAL SERVICES
HWY. 225 & 146 • LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
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7923 Oak/ngton Dr.
• Houston, Texas 77071
Mrs. Betty Waters
City Secretary
City of LaPorte
LaPorte, Texas 77571
Dear Mrs. Waters:
November 25, 1980
The Glenor Corporation, along with its subsidiary, Trans-Continental
Services, Inc. , is hopeful of constructing and opening a complete trans-
portation terminal service at the intersections of State Highways 225 and
146.
We understand that the property is presently zoned for Light Industrial-
Commercial use. We feel that our project falls within the normal defi-
nition of light industrial-commercial use.
We further understand that the City of LaPorte Zoning and Planning
• Commission must make a determination that the project is in fact light
industrial-commercial in nature.
We urgently request the privilege of making a complete presentation of
the project to the Planning and Zoning Commission at its next meeting
on the evening of December 1, 1980.
We are prepared to present renderings and all aspects of the project,
as well as to answer any questions the Commissioners may have.
Please accept this letter as written notification of a request for a
special permit, issued by the City of LaPorte, on the project mentioned
above.
Should you or the Commissioners require anything additional, we will be
most happy to provide it.
Your consideration of the above is sincerely appreciated.
Very truly yours,
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• Stanl`e`y H. Florance,
SHF:vg Treasurer and Secretary
cc: City of LaPorte -
Planning and Zoning
Commission
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