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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-1983 Regular Meeting• • MINUTES. OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL MAY 4, 1983 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cline at 7:00 P.M. Members of the Cit .Council Present: Mayor Virginia Cline, Counci persons Norman Ma one, Jo n Longley, Ed Matuszak, Kevin Graves, Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Linda Westergren Members of the City Council Absent:. None Members of the Cit Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City. ttorney Knox As ins, Assistant City Secretary Cherie Black, Director of Administrative Services Bob Herrera, Assistant Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Chief of Police Herb Freeman, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Graduate Engineer John Joerns, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood, Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham, Purchasing Agent Jackson Ray Others Present: Betty Chappee, Nell Lange, Dortha and Archie Gray, Frie a Beaty - Baytown Sun, Melissa Lestarjette - Bay- shore Sun, Jeff Patterson, SoutheastWeekl~~ 5.4 citizens 2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Askins 3. Council considered the Regular Meeting of the 1983. Motion was made approve the minutes as Skelton. T e motion c, minutes of the Public Hearing and La Porte City Council held April 20, b Council erson Pfeiffer to acce t and resented. Second by Counci person arrie ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren. and Mayor Cline Nays: None 4. Mayor Cline presented a proclamation to Mrs. Betty Chappee designating "Special Olympics Day." 5. Mayor Cline presented the Employee of the Month award for March to City Employee Nell Lange. 6. City Attorney Askins read: ORDINANCE No. 1361.- AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER'OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO- . TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS FOR THE TERM MAY 1, 1983, UNTIL APRIL 30, 1984; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council May 4, 1983, Page 2 Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve and adopt Ordinance 1361 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Council- person Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays, l abstain. Ayes:. Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton and Mayor Cline Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Westergren 7. Council considered .giving authorization to hire a landscape architect. Motion was made`by Councilperson Matuszak to authorize the Cit Mana er to hire a landsca e architect. .Second by Council- person Westergren. Counci erson S e ton moved to amend the motion to keep the price within the 5.00 set asi a or t is pu~r~ose. City Manager Owen assured Counci tat t is price would probably be much less and that the contract would have to come before Council for final approval. Councilperson Skelton withdrew his motion to amend. • The original motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, .Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 8. City Attorney Askins read: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE WALKWAY ON COLLINGS- WOOD TO CONNECT FAIRMONT PARK EAST, SECTION TWO,~._AND FAIRMONT PARK, SECTION TWO; AUTHORIZING THE OBTAINING OF NECESSARY EASEMENTS FROM EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to adopt and annrove Ordinance No. 1362 as read by the City Attorney, amended to read the ri ht-of-wa be six (6) feet instead of ten (10) feet. Secon by Counci person Westergren. The motion Carrie 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren-and Mayor Cline Nays: None 9. Council considered appropriating additional funds for repair of Water We11 ~~5. Motion was made b Council erson Graves to • approvriate an additional 4,.888.56 for repairs to Water We ~5. Second`by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. • • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council May 4, 1983, Page 3 Ayes:- Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 10. City Attorney Askins read:. ORDINANCE N0. 1363 - AN ORDINANCE 'AMENDING ARTICLE 2, SECTION 2-19, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BRINGING SAID CODE SECTION INTO CON- FORMITY WITH ARTICLE 2, SECTION 209(d) OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER BY PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY CITY COUNCIL; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made b Councilperson Skelton to approve and adopt Ordinance 1363 as read b the Cit Attorne Second by Council- person P ei er. T e motion Carrie ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None • 11. Council considered negotiating a lease/purchase agreement for a Sutphen aerial tower. fire truck. Motion was made b Council erson Wester ren to authorize the Cit Mana er to ne otiate a ease urc ase contract in t e amount o 3 ,7 .00 or a Sut hen_aeria tower. ire truck. Secon y Counci person Matusza T e motion Carrie ayes and 0 nays. Ayes:. Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 12. Council considered approving a lease for Fairmont Park East, Section Two, for swimming-.pool and bath house facility. Motion was made b Council erson Graves to authorize the Ma or to si nand the Cit Secretar to attest, t e ease or Fair- mont Park .East, Section Two, swimmin oo an ath house aci ity. Secon y Counci person Gay. T emotion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley,.Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer., Gay, Skelton, Westergren and-Mayor Cline Nays: None • • • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council May 4, 1983, Page 4 13. Council considered appointments to various Boards. Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to discuss these a ointments in executive session at t e en o t e meetin . Secon y Counci person Westergren. T e motion Carrie , ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 14. Council considered ratifying the purchase of a land site for fire station ~~2. Motion was made b- Counei erson Skelton to ratif the urchase of the land site for fire station ~2 in the amount of 55,860.00. Second by Counci person Matusza T e motion Carrie 9 ayes and. 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline • Nays: None 14a. City Attorney Askins read: ORDINANCE 1364 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE V, SECTION 25-81 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING TO THE CURRENT DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TWO ADDI- TIONAL TRUCK ROUTES; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); CONTAINING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made b Ordinance 136. as person Westergren Councilperson Pfeiffer to a read b the Cit Attorne . The motion Carrie 9 ayes rove and ado t econd y Council- and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 15. There were no Administrative Reports 16. Council Action: Council erson Lon le Reported he had been getting complaints about bui ing restrictions as they pertain to encroachments on .easements from residents in Fairmont Park, and proposed that this be put on a workshop for discussion to see if the ordinance needs to be changed. CJ • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council May 4, 19.83, Page 5 Mentioned letter to editor by Po11y Myers regarding leash laws and asked that dogs be "chased" a little better, if possible. Council erson Matuszak: Thanked the residents of Collingswood or coming out an the efforts they had put forth trying to get Collingswood closed. He feels we need an access for ve- hicular traffic closer to the school, preferably up along the Catlett. access for almost entirely school traffic. He stated the School Board needs to be contacted to see if a solution can be reached. Mr. Matuszak also thanked Stan Sherwood for a fine job on the Sylvan Beach City float. Council erson Graves: Thanked people for coming out and ex- presse is ope t at interest in the meetings would continue. Council erson Ga Thanked people for coming out. Reported t at t e oca paper had mis-stated in their editorial about ;• the City having Eddie Gray over a barrel. Mr. Gray has always been most cooperative in anything the City asked of him. Expressed his concern about a parking lot one of the churches is putting in and hoped some solution could be reached. Council erson Skelton: Reported that Council had quite a time. on t e oat in t e. Sylvan parade; the float won a first place trophy for originality. He stated it is good to see all our neighbors participating, working together to have fun and to make the City a better place to live, especially during the month of April on the Clean Up - Green Up we've had and partici- pation of Sylvan Beach. Mayor Cline: Expressed appreciation to the Staff for the float - they did a super job. 17. Executive Session Council adjourned into executive session at 7:54 P.M. and returned to the Council .table at 9:05 P.M. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1365 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING .AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-19, OF THE CODE OF ORDLNANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS, LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE. DATE HEREOF. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City .Council May 4, 1983, Page 6 A motion was made b Council erson Wester ren to a rove and a o t Ordinance 3 5 as rea the Cit Attorne Second by Counci person Ma one. T e motion carrie 7 ayes and 2 nays.. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren Nays: Councilperson Graves and Mayor Cline Motion .was made b Council erson Wester ren to a Dint C. D. Boyle, Fre Bec Norma Hutc ins, C ar a .Young an Jimmy Crate to the A riasa~ Review Board. Second y Councilperson Gay. The motion carrie 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None Motion was made b Council erson Skelton to a Dint Dr. G. Maxwell Miller as Health 0 icer. Second y Councilperson Graves.. T e motion carrie. ayes and 0 nays. • Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None Motion was made by Council~~erson Skelton to reappoint Car Burnley, .Albert Fie ds, Travis Dou ht Susan Gi Ilan , and Jerry Bramlett to't e La Porte Area Water gut obi rity Board. Second by Councilperson P ei er. T e motion carrie ayes, 0 nays and 1 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Longley 18. There-being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted: r r Cherie Black Assistant City Secretary Passed & Approved this the • 18 day of May, 1983 Vi inia Cline, Mayor • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council April 6, 1983, Page 3 A motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to approve and adopt Ordinance No..1134-A as read. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and O nays. Ayes; Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None 12. City Attorney Askins read: AN,ORDTI~ANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL OF THE ALLEYS IN BLOCK SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY- THREE (733) AND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (734), TN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS A motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to table action on a ordinance as read until utility verifications have been made with the proper au orities. Second by Councilperson Longley. The motion carried, 8 ayes and l nay. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves,. Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, and Mayor Cline Nays: Councilperson Westergren 13. Council "considered information concerning Water Well #5 (25th Street) . After reviewing the information concerning the need for repairs, Council considered declaring an emergency,. A motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to declare an emer- gency on the 25th Street Water We ,.authorize Layne Texas '.,later Well Company to do the needed repairs, and allocating 12,000 from the Water and Sewer Contingency to ma e t e repairs. Second by Counci person Graves. T e motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Cline Nays: None N J 14. City Attorney Askins read: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 1/2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 4 1/2-l, ET. SEQ. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ADDING DEFINITIONS OF SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER, AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF GAME HALL; FURTHER. AMENDING CHAPTER 4 1/2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 4 1/2-18, BY CHANGING THE HOURS OF OPERATION THAT GAME HALLS AS DEFINED MAY REMAIN OPEN, AND RESTRICTING THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF ANY SKILL OR PLEASURE ORIENTED COIN OPERATED MACHINE IN"COMMERCIAL ESTABLISH- MENTS; ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 4 1/2, ARTICLE I, BEING SECTION 4 1/2-27, SAID NEW SECTION REQUIRING A NOTICE TO BE • i • r ORDINANCE NO. 1361 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE TERM MAY 1, 1983, UNTIL APRIL 30, 1984, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF . BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints LINDA G. WESTERGREN, one of its members, to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of La Porte, for the term May 1,.1983, through April 30, 1984, and until her successor shall have been duly appointed and have qualified. Section 2. Said appointee shall perform. all the duties of the Mayor in her absence or disability. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, _~ as required~by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas C • Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and. the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the con- tents and posting thereof. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of May, 1983. • CITY OF LA PORTE By r nia C ine, Mayor ATTEST: r , ~~~G City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney .. ~ __ _ • CJ ~~ ORDINANCE NO. 1362 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE WALKWAY TO CONNECT FAIRMONT PARK EAST, SECTION TWO, AND FAIRMONT PARK, SECTION TWO; AUTHORIZING THE OBTAINING OF NECES- SARY EASEMENTS FROM EXXON PIPELINE COMPANY; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte authorizes the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle walkway, not to exceed six feet (6') in width, centered on the center line of Collingswood Road, Fairmont Park, Section Two, and Collingswood Drive, Fairmont Park East, Section Two, and extend- ing from the East right-of-way line of Old Hickory Road, across the Exxon Pipeline Company fifty foot (50') right-of-way, to the West property line of Fairmont Park East, Section Two, being the western terminus of Collingswood Drive, Fairmont Park East., _~ Section Two. Section 2. The City Attorney of the City of La Porte is authorized to obtain necessary easements for said pedestrian and bicycle walkway from Exxon Pipeline Company. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City • Council was posted at a place convenient to .the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such • written notice and the contents and posting there of. • • Ordinance No. 1362, Page 2. • Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of May, 1983. CITY OF LA PORTE By V' ginia ine, Mayor ATTEST: ' ~ City Secretary APPROVED: ~~ City Attorney • • CITY OF LA PORTS • MENF~RANDUM DATE OF MEETING: .April 27, 1983 AGENDA ITEM: Item #5 - Additional Funds for Repair of Water Well #5 ORIGINATED BY: Jerky Hodge, Director of Public Works PROJECT SUN~IARY: Repairs to 200 HP electric well motor, downhole column shaft, bearings, and turbine pump and bowls. FISCAL SUMMARY: Balance in water contingency fund: $64, 952.00 Total needed from fund: $16,888.56 Total allocated 4/6/83: 12,000.00 Additional funds needed: 4,888.56 • ACTION REQUIRED: Council approval to pay invoices for repair work ALTERNATIVES: None RECOPM~NDATION: pay invoices to Layne Texas Company E~IBITS: Memo from Water/Wastewater Superintendent Copy of minutes from Council meeting 4/6/83 ~MET~Z: Jerry Hodge, Director of Public Works • • CITY OF LA PORTE ' INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ' ~ r T0: Jerry Hodge, Dix-~ctor~Qf=Public Works .; DATE: April. 20, 1983 FROM:- Luther Maxey, Water/Wastewater Superintendent SUBJECT: Water Well #5{,25th Street) >' On January 26 , 1983, Layne Texas Company was:: requested by us to remove. and repair the 200 HP electric motor on tirell #5• The work was.dompleted~,on ~'ebrua" _~, :.1.93,." with a charge of 'T'HREE THOUSAND EIGHT. HUNDRED 'TWENTY TWO DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($3,822.90) from Layne Texas Cc~mpanr. ExCessive_~condensation had collected in.the-windings of the motor and when the well was called to come on the motor direct shorted oz~ two fields, causing the motor to essentially t1blow up". After the motor had been repaired and put back in service, our monitoring of .the well showed other irregularities.` Layne Texas Company technicians ; were called back out to determine what the problems were. It was determined that dpwhhole bearings were worn out. An estimate of approxima~Eely TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12y(}00.00) was given,,{:.and thought to be a,high • estimate) for repairs necessary downYiole. After exfraction:-,of the downhole components .of the well, other problems were found. Three of the drive shafts were badly bowed and had to be . replaced.. Two joints of the 8" x 20' column. casing pipe were pitted .from corroaon.and needed to be replaced. To correct all problems brought the total cost of-this service to THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIXTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SIXTY SIX CENTS ($23,065.66). The total cost of repairs and amount of funds necessary~f~'~n the contingency fund is as follows: Repairs to Electric motor $ 3,822.90 Downhole repairs 13 065.66.:. -~~ . 5~ Council has approved TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000,00) for repairs to Well #5• An additional FOUR THOUSANn EIGHT IIUND~ED EIGHTY EIGHT- DOLLARS AND-FIFTY SIB CENTS {$~+,$88.56)°will_be necessary to cover the added ~o.~t~ Please call if I can be of further assistance. LM/me •_ KNOX W. ASKINS, J. D., P. C. • ATTORNEY AT LAW 702 W. FAIRMONT PARKWAY P. O. BOX 1218 JOHN D. ARMSTRONG. J.D. LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571-1218 ASSOCIATE January 27, 1983 TELEPHONE 713 471-1886 Hon. Mayor and City Council CITY OF LA PORTE City Hall La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Following the discussion of the Planning and Zoning Appointment Ordinance Amendment at the January 26, 1983, Workshop, I have revised the ordinance to reflect the fact that the "phase-in" period to full • 3-year terms has been completed. Yours very truly, r . L/~/ . ~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney City of La Porte KWA:jm Enclosure • ORDINANCE NO. 1363 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-19, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; BRINGING SAID CODE SECTION INTO CONFORMITY WITH ARTICLE II, SECTION 2.09(d), OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER, BY PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF- THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. Article II, Section 2-19, of the Code of Ordi- r nances of the City of La Porte is hereby amended to .read as follows, to-wit: "Sec. 2-19. Appointment of members by City Council; qualifications; terms. "The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. "Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be resident electors of the City Qf La Porte at the time of their appoint- ment;` and continuously during their terms of office. A District member of Planning and Zoning Commission shall be a resident of his District at the time of his appointment and continuously during his term of office. • "The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of a member from each of the six (6) Council Districts, and a Chairman, for a total of seven (7) members. The term of the six (6) members from the six (6) Council Districts shall coincide with the term of office of the Councilperson for said District. The term of office for the Chairman shall coincide with the term of office of the Mayor of the City of . La Porte. "The term of each member shall terminate on April thirtieth of the year in which the term expires, or when his successor has been appointed and qualified." Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or • any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council ., • Ordinance No. 1363 , Page 2. to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in f l force from and after its passage and approval. Section 4. The City Council 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 Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, T.~xas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of May, 1983. • CITY OF LA PORTE By V' ginia ine, Mayor ATTEST: ~Qa~Q~Ga~xc. City Secretary • APPROVED: ~; City Attorney ` ~ • MEMORANDUM April 22, 1983 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Fire Truck As you are aware, we elected not to budget funds neces- sary to purchase the aerial tower fire truck, but decided to arrange a lease/purchase loan through one of the .local banks. The truck will be delivered approximatelg May 25. We there- fore need permission to negotiate a lease/purchase agreement in the amount of $341,790.00. Jack Owen • JO/ cb • ~ SUTPHEN COI~P4I~ATION Fire Apparatus Since 1890 • • n U April 13, 1983 Mr. Jack Owen, City Manager City of LaPorte F. 0. Box 115 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Owen: PQr. Dick Shumaker informed me you were concerned about the delivery date of your Sutphen aerial tower now in process. We are currently holding. on schedule and hopefully will make delivery the week of May 23, 1983; barring any un- foreseen delays. Sincerely, y~~~~ ~ ~ GEORGE D. CLARK Sales Engineer GDC/nm ~- cc: Dean Shumaker Dick Shumaker 7000 Columbus-Marysville Road P.O. Amlin, Ohio 43002 614-889-1005 ~ • GRAY ENTERPRISES 707 MEMORIAL DRIVE P.O. BOX 638 BAYTOWN, .TEXAS 77520 713-422.3677 March 25, "i98.3 Knox Askins P. 0. Box 1218 LaPorte, Texas 77571 Dear Knox; Enclosed please find a copy of the Lease Agreement and Deed on the Subdivision Community Center for Fairmont Park East. This swimming pool and bathhouse facility will be located in Fairmont Park East, Section Two. This lease agreement is the same lease that was approved and signed in Fairmont Park West. Enclosed is a copy of the lease and deed on the pool area in Fairmont Park West. Please review these documents and let us know if they meet your approval. We will then submit them to the City of LaPorte for signatures. Yours truly, Janet L. Gray Fairmont Park Joint Venture JLG/ls Encl. . ~.~ I'reparcd b} the State T3ar'd exas or use }' aw~~ers only. l7tevicwed " 1-1-76. R~cd to include grantee's address (art. 6626,) 1-I-82. WARRANTY DEED • THE STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF HARRI S That Eddie V. Gray, Trustee and G. Decker McKim, Trustee both of the County of Harris and State of Texas for and in consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 ($10.00) --------- DOLLARS and other valuable consideration to the undersigned paid by the grantee herein named, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, • have GRANTED, SOLD AND CONVEYED, and by these presents do GRANT, SELL AND CONVEY unto City of LaPorte, a municipal corporation of the County of Harris and State of Texas ,all of the following described real property in Harris County, Texas, to-wit: That certain lot, tract, or parcel of land, known as the Subdivision Community Center, containing 82,543.05 square feet, more or less, as shown on the plat of Section Two (2), Fairmont Park East as recorded in Volume Page of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and .appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging, unto the said grantee its successors and assigns forever; and they do hereby bind themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators to WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND all and singular the said premises unto the said grantee ,its succes- sots and assigns, against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof. • EXECUTED this day of , A.D. 19 -----•E~de~~V.- Gray'..Trustee ......................................__. ~. Decker-~McKm, Trustee ~~ i~f~`ling address of each grantee: Nbmc:' City of LaPorte • Namc: • Address: P . 0 . BOX 111 S Address: LaPorte, Texas 77571 (Acknor~•lcdgment) STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of by My commission expires: •~ Notary Public, State of Texas ......................•---.....-----..........-----•--.. .......---•---- Notary's printed name: (Ackno~~~ledgmcnQ STATE OF TEXAS 1 COUNTY OF J} This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of ~y My commission expires: ...................__..---.._.._..............---------..................---- Notary Public, State of Texas Notary's printed name: (Corporate Ackno~~•ledgment) STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me on the day of by , of a corporation, on behalf of said corporation: My commission expires: -------•---------------------------------------. Notary Public, State of Texas _ Notary's printed name: .AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: • l9 , 19 , 19 , H3 LJ •a ~ f THE STATE OF TEXAS X X COUNTY OF HARRIS X • • KNOW ALL ~9EN BY TIiESE PRESENTS This Agreement of Lease, made the 1st day of April , 1983, by and between the CITY OF LA PORTE, a municipal cor- poration, }iarris County, Texas, hereinafter called LESSOR, and FAIR~IONT PARK EAST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Texas non- profit corporation having its principal office in Harris County, Texas, hereinafter called LESSEE, 1V I T N E S S E T H: That the Parties hereto, for and in consideration of the premises, and the rents, covenants and agreements contained herein, agree as follows; I. LESSOR hereby leases and rents to LESSEE, the following described tract of land, hereinafter referred to simply as "Park,".and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: That certain lot, tract, or parcel of land, known as the Subdivision Community Center, containing 82,543.05 square feet, more or less, as shown on the plat of Section Two (2), Fairmont Park East, as recorded in Volume Page of the Map Records of Harris County, Texas, reference to which is hereby made for all purposes. The term of this lease is for a period beginning on the 1st day of April 1983 and ending on the 31st day of March 2023 Upon the expiration date of this lease, no notice to quit possession shall be necessary, and LESSEE covenants to peaceably surrender possession of the premises to LESSOR on that date. III. As rent for the use and occupancy of the leased premises, • LESSEE hereby agrees, binds and obligates itself to pay unto LESSOR the total sum of Forty Dollars ($40.00), in advance upon the execstion hereof, representing an annual rental of One Dollar ($1.00), payable in advance for the entire lease term. F~ ~ • s. f -~- IV . • LESSEE shall not have the right to sell or assign this lease, or to sublet the leased premises, or any part thereof. V. This lease is entered into pursuant to the authority of City of La Porte Ordinance No. passed and approved by the City Council of the City of LaPorte on the - day of LESSEE certifies that it is a duly qualified homeowner's association, which meets the minimum standards promulgated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment, for qualification for FHA and/or VA loans; and that it has .been incorporated as a Texas non-profit corporation. LESSOR leases the demised premises to LESSEE, for operation by LESSEE as a park and recreation area, for the recreation of residents and their guests of Sections One (1) and Two (2) and future Sections. Three (3), and four (4), all in Fairmont Park East, all being subdivisions in the W. M. Jones Survey, A-482, Harris County, Texas, according to the respect- ive maps or plats thereof which have been filed, or which hereafter may be filed, in the office of the County Clerk of Harris County, Texas, reference to which is here made for all purposes. Section One (1) has Two Hundred Fifty-four (254) building VI. LESSEE shall not place or suffer any Deed of Trust, Mortgage, Mechanic's, or any other type of lien, on the demised premises, or upon the permanent improvements thereon erected, and any person, f irm or corporation making any loans sites; Section Two (2) has Two Hundred Thirteen (213) building sites; Section Three (3) will, when developed, have approximately Two Hundred Ninety-three (293) building sites; and Section Four (4) will, when developed, have approximately Two Hundred Sixty- four (264) building sites. ~-~ 5 • ! • f -3- • or advances to LESSEE, for such improvements, shall look solely to the revenues of LESSEE for the retirement of any such indebtedness by LESSEE. • VII. LESSOR reserves the right,~from time to time, acting by and through its City Council, to establish minimum standards for the type and quality of facilities to be erected by LESSEE on the demised premises, and for the maintenance thereof, and for the staffing of such facilities; providing minimum ratios of off street ark~~jjng,.`~ppased upon r o~ ~2 0~ 'E~E? Prp~~f._cc~~-~c.~r~~-Es (a.6c~cWs~~~-~ cLPzc~;~nSav~~' ~Lv~ e~o nf~ac-rPaa~-in the demised premises; and such other ~n~~aa matters regarding the health, welfare, and safety, of the • persons utilizing such facilities as the City Council in its discretion may from time to time promulgate. Nothing contained in this lease shall be construed as a restriction upon the power of the City~Council of-the City of LaPorte, from time to time to promulgate, by Ordinance, such reason- able rules and regulations concerning the maintenance, oper- ation, health, safety and welfare of the park facility herein demised, and of the persons utilizing the same. VIII. Ordinance No. of the City of LaPorte, together with Exhibit "A" attached thereto, containing the current minimum standards of the United States Department of Housing • and Urban Development, for homeowner's associations, are hereby incorporated by reference in this lease, and made a part hereof for all purposes. IX. LESSEE shall be obligated to maintain its leased premises in a good state of repair and neat appearance, and keep the grass mowed at all times. LESSEE shall provide adequate refuse containers on the demised premises, and regularly deposit the contents of same into such refuse con- tainers as may be required by the LESSOR, from time to time, F~ ~ •. • • -4- • or by such independent contractor as may serve the area, if the general area in which the demised premises is located is not provided refuse collection service by LESSOR. LESSEE shall provide necessary permanent sanitary facilities, telephone, and other services that may be required to protect the health, welfare and safety of LESSEE'S patrons. X. LESSEE agrees to obtain and maintain at its sole cost and expense, public liability insurance and property damage insurance on the leased premises to protect LESSOR and LESSEE against all loss or damage from the claims of all persons who may be in or on these. premises by the invitation, consent or • sufferance of LESSEE. Such public liability insurance shall have minimum bodily injury limits. of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for each person and Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300x000) for each. accident, and property damage limits of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for each accident with respect to any accident occurring on the leased premises. LESSEE shall furnish LESSOR certificates of all insurance coverage. XI. LESSEE shall use due care and diligence in all activi- ties and operations on the premises, and will indemnify and save harmless from any liabilities, loss, costs or other • expense of any nature. LESSEE shall give LESSOR immediate notice of any matter covered hereby and shall forward to LESSEE every demand, notice, summons or other process received in any claim or legal proceeding covered hereby. XII. In case of bankruptcy or insolvency on the part of • LESSEE, or in case of any receiver being appointed to take charge of the property, or any portion of the property of LESSEE, in or upon the premises hereby leased, then and in N~7 I. •' . • -5- such event the LESSOR may, at its option, declare this lease to be terminated or forfeited by the LESSEE; and LESSOR shall be entitled in such event to the immediate possession of such premises and no receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, or assigns for the benefit of creditors shall acquire in any such case any of the rights of the LESSEE hereunder; the landlord's lien, however, in such event, shall not cease and the liability of the LESSEE for the damages on account of breach of any obligation to be performed by the LESSEE under the terms of this lease shall continue and remain in full force and effect. XIII. Failure on the part of the LESSEE to perform any of the • terms, agreements, conditions and covenants imposed by this lease shall, at the option of the. LESSOR, cancel the lease and all rights of LESSEE shall be thereupon terminated and all buildings and permanent improvements placed on said Park by LESSEE shall become the property of the LESSOR; provided, however, LESSEE shall have sixty (60) days written notice from LESSOR in which to correct any default before cancel- lation. In the event that LESSEE .fails to correct any such default during such sixty (60) day period, LESSOR, its agents or attorneys, shall have the right to re-enter and remove all persons therefrom without being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass and without prejudice to any remedies for arrears • of rent or breach of covenant, or LESSOR, its agents or attorneys, may resume possession of the premises and re-let the same for the remainder of the term for the best rental it may obtain, for account of LESSEE, which shall make good any deficiency. The failure of the LESSOR to insist in any one or more instances upon performance of any of the terms • or conditions of this lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the future performance of any such term or condition. Ng • ~ • -6- • XIV. Upon the termination of this lease, it is understood and agreed between the parties that any permanent improvements erected on the leased premises by LESSEE shall be the property of LESSOR. XV. LESSOR covenants that LESSOR has good right and lawful authority to execute this Lease, that throughout the term hereof LESSEE shall have, hold and enjoy peaceful and uninter- rupted possession of all of the premises hereby leased and granted, subject always to the performance of the covenants, as herein provided to be paid and performed by LESSEE. • XVI. Notices provided for in this Lease shall be sufficient if sent by registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed, if to LESSOR, to the City of La Porte, 604 W. Fairmont Parkway,. Attention: Mayor, La Porte, Texas; and, if to LESSEE, to its registered agent, Eddie V. Gray, 707 Memorial Drive, Baytown, Texas 77520, or to such other respective addresses as the Parties hereto may designate in writing from time to time. ' XVII. Nothing in this Lease contained shall be construed as requiring LESSEE to allow the use of the demised premises by • persons other than the lawful residents of the said Sections One (1) , Two (2) , Three (3) , and Four (4) , Fairmont Park East Subdivisions, Harris County, Texas, and their invitees. However, members of the Association and their invitees shall be entitled to use of such facility on a non-discriminatory basis, subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of • LESSEE. XVIII. All references herein contained to LESSOR and to LESSEE, shall be deemed to include the successors, assigns, and legal representatives of each. I-~ q __ _. • - 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have hereunto signed and sealed this instrument in several duplicate originals, this the day of , ATTEST: City Secretary ATTEST: Secretary CITY OF LA PORTS By (LESSOR) Virginia Cline, Mayor FAIRMONT PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIOr (LESSEE) By .... Eddie V. Gray, President THE STATE OF TEXAS § " COUNTY OF HARRIS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day person- ally appeared known to me to be the person whose • name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consider- ation therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the day of _ A.D. Notary Public in and for Harris County, Texas ~} ~ a • • -$- THE STATE OF TEXAS § ' . § COUNTY OF HARRIS § BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day person- , ally appeared EDDIE V. GRAY, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consider- ation therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN UNDER I~iY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the day of , A.D. • Notary Public in and for liarris County, Texas }-~ • MEMORANDUM April 28, 1983 TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JACK OWEN SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS The following boards will need to have members appointed to them: A. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman District 4 member District 5 member These positions are presently held by: Chairman - Vacant District 4 - Reagan Franks District 5 - Lawrence Farias B. Zoning Board of Adjustment • 5 members 2 alternates These positions are presently held by: Sidney Grant Bill Thompson John Albanese Linda Mains John Rivard Morris Rose (alternate) Mr. Rivard has expressed that he would. like to be taken off the board,. due to pressing family obligations. One alternate position is vacant. C. Board of Equalization 2 members These positions are currently held by Lawrence Farias and John Young D. Health Officer This position is currently held by Dr. Maxwell Miller. Dr. Miller has expressed a willingness to continue as Health Officer for the City if you so desire. • • Mayor and Council April 28, 1983 Page 2 E. La Porte Area Water Authority 2 members • These positions are currently being held by Cary Burnley and Al Fields Jack Owen JO/cb • • ~ ~ • ORDINANCE NO. 1365 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-19, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints the following persons to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, for terms expiring as specified below: District Term Expires* Appointee 1 April 30, 1984 R. J. BLACKWELL ;r 2 April 30, 1985 BRUCE HAMMACK 3 April 30, 1985 JANET GRAVES 4 April 30, 1986 LOLA PHILLIPS • 5 Apri1.30, 1986 6 April 30, 1984 HAROLD PFEIFFER KARL JOHNSTON Chairman April 30, 1985 DOUGLAS LATIMER • *The term of each member shall terminate on April 30th of the year in which the term expires, or when his or her successor has been appointed and qualified, pursuant to Article II, Section 2-19, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte. • Ordinance No. 1365 , Page 2. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby appoints members to the Board of Adjustment of the City of La Porte, for terms expiring as specified below: Position Term Expires* Appointee 1 April 30, 1985 SIDNEY GRANT 2 April 30, 1985 RONNIE ROWELL 3 April 30, 1985 LINDA MAINS 4 April 30, 1985 LAWRENCE FARIAS Chairman April 30, 1985 ANDY WILSON Alternate 1 April 30, 1985 ROBERT SWANAGAN Alternate 2 April 30, 1985 C. D. YOUNG C *The term of each member shall terminate on • April 30th of the year in which the term expires, or when his or her successor has been appointed and qualified, pursuant to Section 16-101, of the Ordinance No. 780, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con- flict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such con- • flict only. • • Ordinance No. 1365 Page 3. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of May , 1983. CITY OF LA PORTE C By V ginia ine, Mayor ATTEST: ~ City Secretary • APPROVED: ( Gam/ City Attorney • • CITY OF LA PORTS MENfl~RANDUM • DATE OF MEETING: May 4, 1983 AGErIDA TTE[ri: # 14 ORIGINATED BY: Jack Owen PROJECT SUMMARY: Confirm purchase of land on Spencer Highway for fire station site FISCAL SUMMARY: Funds .budgeted in amount of $69, 825.00 in Revenue Sharing Budget Purchase price $55,860.00 • ACTION REQUIRED: Confirm purchase by minute order ALTERNATIVES: RECONA~IENDATION : EXHIBITS: SUBMITII;R: Jack Owen • }. • MEMORANDUM April 29, 1983 T0: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Truck Route Ordinance • An ordinance is being prepared to designate 23rd Street between West Main (Spencer Highway) and "C" Street, 8th from Barbour's Cut to West Polk as truck routes. A copy of the ordinance will be placed in your mail box early next week. Jack Owen JO/cb y • • Section 1. Chapter 25, Article V, Sec. 25-81,.of the to hereinafter read as follows, to-wit: "Sec. 25-81. Designation. For the purposes of this article, those streets and thoroughfares within the corporate limits of the city which are enumerated as follows are hereby designated as truck routes: Route Extent State Highway 225 Entire extent within corporate limits ORDINANCE NO. 1364 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE V, SECTION 25-81, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE BY ADDING TO TO THE CURRENT DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TWO ADDITIONAL TRUCK ROUTES; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); CONTAINING SEVERABILITY AND REPEALING CLAUSES; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte is hereby amended ' New State Highway 146 Entire extent within corporate limits Barbours Cut Boulevard New State Highway 146 east to (formerly Crest Lane) corporate limits __ ___ _ _ _ .._ , • 16th Street West Main (formerly known as ' Spencer Highway) south to Fairmont Parkway (formerly known as South J Street) • Fairmont Parkway (a?so known as South J Street) South Broadway Street (also known as Spur 501) to west corporate limits • South Broadway Street (also known as Spur 501) Wharton Weems Boulevard (also known as Spur 498) Fairmont Parkway (also known as South J Street) to south corporate limits Entire extent within corporate limits West Main Street (also 9th Street to west corporate known as Spencer Highway) limits North 8th Street North 23rd Street North Barbours Cut Boulevard to North Polk Street North Avenue C to West Main Street (formerly known as Spencer Highway) • • Ordinance No. 1364 , Page 2. c Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,' sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 3. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the ordi- nance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon convic- tion shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the C date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The • City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. u • Ordinance No. 136 , Page 3. C • Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this Ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City. of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 4th day of May , 1983. ~~. CITY OF LA PORTE . By Vi inia C ine, Mayor ;~ ATTEST: • ~s~~~O~i~'LCG~t/ /~ !~i~~~ City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney • ,,,. ;;. . '~~. '~ ,.