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AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING OF" THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 28, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY
HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGIN-
NING AT 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. DISCUSS AWARDING BID FOR NUCLEAR MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE -
J. Joerns
3. DISCUSS PETITION TO REASSIGN HOUSE NUMBERS ON GARFIELD
STREET - J. JOerns
4. DISCUSS FLOOD ZONE ORDINANCE- J. Joerns
5. DISCUSS RESOLUTION REGARDING TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE - B. Herrera
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Date:. 9/19/83
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John Joerns
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution
Ordinance
1. Agenda Date Requested:
Seot. 28. 1983
3.
Proj~ct Summary: Review bids and approve purchase of nuclear moisture density
gauge. Bids were received from Component.Sales & Service, Inc. and Troxler
Electrical and were opened and read aloud on September 7, 1983.
4. Action Required: Acceptance of low ,bid by Troxler Electrical for
Model #3411 3 in ~he amount of $4,265.00
5. Alternative: Reject all bids
6.
Recommendation: I concur with Jackson Ray's recommendation that the
Engineering Department purchase the Troxler Electronics Model #3411 B
in the amount of $4,265.00
7. Exhibits: Attached - Memo from Jackson Ray dated 9-7-83
a.Availability of Funds:
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Other
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General Revenue Sharing
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SEPTEMBER 7, 1983
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SUBJECT: Sealed B
10017: Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge
Advertised sealed bids 10017 for the purchase of a "Nuclear Moisture Density
Gauge" were opened and read aloud in Council Chambers September 7, 1983 at
4 P.M. The gauge will be used to simultaneously and accurately. measure den-
sities and moisture content of fills, embankments, bases, sub-grades, and as-
phaltic concrete by the Engineering Dept. In the past, such tests were done
manually by outside firms at great cost and extensive delays. Nuclear density
gauges provide non-destructive, statistical testing with speed and accuracy.
A survey was taken of agency users of Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges including;
(1) Texas Highway Dept., (2) U.S. Corps of Engineers, (3) Texas A&M University,
(4) Trinity Engineering and Testing, and (5) Brown & Root, Inc. Information
received from these agencies indicated that there were only two competitive units
on the market which would fit the City of La Portes' applications. Bids were
then obtained from both Component Sales & Service Inc. which sells the CPN Model
MC-2 and from Troxler Electrical which sells the Troxler Model #3411B. Both
units are very comparable to each other and meet all specifications set out by
the Engineering Dept.
I therefore recommend accepting the low bid by Troxler Electronics on their Model
#3411B in the amount of $4,265.00. I trust this recommendation will meet with
your approval.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution
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1. Agenda Date Requested: Workshop - Sept. 28. 1983
3. Proj~ct Summary: The property owners on Garfield have presented a signed
petition requesting that the existing house numbers on Garfield be reassigned
by the City due to the confusion. caused by the existing numbers
4. Action Required: Review of plan proposed by Engineering Dept.
5. Alternative: Leave as is or provide alternate solution
6. Recommendation: Approve recommendation by Engineering Dept.
7. .Exhibits: Maps to be provided
a.Availability of Funds:
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We, the undersigned property o'~ers, have become increasin~ly aware
that the house numbering system on Garfield Boulevard is inadequate
and unsafe. The numbers are disordered to the extent that emergency
vehicles often waste precious time looking for an address.
We request that the City of LaPorte reassign house numbers on our
street to conform with the pattern established throughout the rest
of the city.
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MEMORANDUM
September 23, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Flood Zone Ordinance
John Joerns will be at the meeting September 28 to give
a presentation and discussion of the above referenced item.
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MEMORANDU1~
September 23, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Tax Anticipation Note
Bob Herrera will have a presentation on the above referenced
topic at the September 28, 1983, meeting. '
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: JACK OWEN
DATE: 9-28-83
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SUBJECT: TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE
DEFINITION:
This particular type of note, sometimes called
warrants, is issued in anticipation of collection
of taxes, usually retireable only from tax
collections, and frequently only from the proceeds
of the tax levy whose collection they anticipate.
HISTORY:
July 1, 1981, the City of La Porte acquired a debt
of the above nature for the La Porte Area Emergency
Ambulance Coporation (LPAE'AC). Each year since
then, the unpaid principal balance has been refi-
nanced based on the amount that the LPAEAC has
refunded to us and the current interest rate. The
payment from LPAEAC is reflected by a reduction
from their monthly contract payment. At this point
the principal is approximately half paid and the
interest paid equals slightly over $6,000. At this
rate the note would be paid out by September 30,
1985, making this a four year project. Please note,
this program does not cost the City of La Porte, we
are merely providing a service.
PROPOSAL:
The City of La Porte could pay this note and finance
for LPAEAC, and LPAEAC could continue to pay the
City of La Porte at the current rate of principal
and interest. This procedure would avoid the necessity
of another bank agreement with Baysnore Bank and
enable the City of La Porte to earn interest for their
services. We would reflect approximately $6,000 from
interest earned over the remaining two year life.
ALTERNATIVE:
Continue as historical records suggest.
FINANCIAL:
Princ~pal balance 9-30-83 equals $ 21,235.77
Interest rate quoted to finance equals 7.5%
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of this administration that we
payoff the note with Baysho~e, continue the repayment
schedule with LPAEAC, and reflect revenue in our budget
1983-1984.
SEE ATTACHMENTS:
1 - Prior year Tax Anticipation Note
2 - Prior year Resolution
3 - Current year Tax Anticipation Note
4 - Current year Resolution
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CITY OF LA PORTE
La Porte, Texas
TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE
For the Fiscal Year Beginning October 1, 1983
Ending September 30, 1984
$ 21,235.77
La Porte, Harris County, Texas,
October 5, .;1983
For value received, the CITV OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation,
Harris County, Texas, does hereby promise to pay to the order of
BAYSHORE NATIONAL BANK OF LA PORTE, a national banking association, at
its banking offices in the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, not
to exceed the ,sum of'TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS
AND SEVENTY SEVEN CENTS ($21,235.77), in legal and lawful money of the
United States of America, with, interest thereon "from date hereof until
maturity at the rate of seven and one-half per cent (7-1/2%) interest
per annum; the interest payable with principal; matured unpaid principal
and interest shall bear interest at the rate of ten per cent (10%), per
annum from date of maturity until paid.
This note is due and payable as follows, to-wit:
The entire principal balance, plus interest
thereon at the rate of seven and one-half per cent (7-1/2%)
per annum on the unpaid balance of principal, shall
be due and payable on or before September 30, 1984
In the event default is made in the prompt payment of this note
when due or declared due, and the same is placed in the hands of an
attorney for colleciton, or suit is brought on same, or the same is
collected through Bankruptcy or other judicial proceedings, then the
makers agree and promise to pay ten per cent (10%) additional on the
amount of principal and interest then owing, as attorney's fees.
Each maker, surety and endorser of this note expressly waives all
notices, demands for payment, presentations for payment, notices of
intention to accelerate the maturity, protest and notice of protest, as
to this note, as to this note and as to each, every and all installments
hereof.
Payment hereof ,is secured by an appropriation from current tax
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revenues and cash on deposit of the City of La Porte. A certified copy
of the Resolution authorizing the borrowing of the sum'of TWENTY~ONE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY SEVEN CENTS
($21,235.77) and the issuance of this Tax Anticipation Note, is hereto
attached.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black Assistant City Secretary
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO BORROW THE SUM OF
TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY
SEVEN CENTS ($21,235.77) TO BE EVIDENCED BY A TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE,
PAYABLE OUT OF CURRENT TAXES COLLECTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1983, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1984.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the City Council of the City
of La Porte (hereinafter "City"), that a necessity exists to borrow
not to exceed the sum of TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE
DOLLARS AND SEVENTY SEVEN CENTS ,($21,235.77), for payment of lawful
expenses of the City, and that the anticipated current revenue from
ad valorem taxes for fiscal year 1983-1984 will amount to far in
excess of Twenty-one Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Five Dollars and
Seventy Seven Cents ($21,235.77); and
WHEREAS, Bayshore National Bank of La Porte, Texas, has agreed
to make the City a loan in said sum, to be paid with seven and one-
half per cent (7-1/2%) ,interest per annum thereon, on or before the
30th day of September, 1984, and
WHEREAS, The City will have current revenue from the collection of
said taxes, together with existing cash on deposit, available and
sufficient to pay said obligation at maturity;
THEREFORE.. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, that the Mayor be author.ized to issue a promissory note of the
City (a true and correct copy of ' which is attached .hereto as Exhibit
"A", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all
purposes), to be designated "Tax Anticipation Note for the Fiscal Year
Beginning October 1, 1983, Ending September 30, .1984," such note to be
in the principal sum of Twenty-one Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Five
Dollars and Seventy Seven Cents ($21,235.77), to bear interest at the
rate of seven and one-half per cent (7-1/2%) per annum until maturity,
providing for ten per cent (10%) per annum interest on matured unpaid
principal and interest from date of maturity until paid, and ten per
cent (10%) attorney's fees, such note to be due and payable on or before
the 30th day of September, 1984, and that said note be sold by the City to
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Bayshore National Bank of La Porte, Texas, at not less than par value.
When such note has been duly executed by the Mayor, and attested by
the City Secretary, and delivered to said Bank, with a certified copy of
this Resolution, such indebtedness 'thereby evidenced shall be fully
binding upon the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City hereby appropriates and sets
aside. the sum of Twenty-One Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Five Dollars
and Seventy Seven Cents ($21,235.77) out of the current revenues "from
the collection of ad valorem taxes, and cash on deposit, for the payment
of such indebtedness.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, .the City Council of the City of La Porte
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 of the City of La Porte was posted at a place conven-
ient to the public at the City Hall, City of La Porte, La Porte, Texas,
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 resolution and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The
City Council of the City of La Porte further ratifiesr approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof,
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
, 1983.
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, Assistant City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 83-21
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FOR AIRPORT PROJECT NO.
3-48-0127-01
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, Texas (termed "Sponsor"
herein), and the Department of Transportation, Federal Avia-
tion Administration (FAA), desire to enter into a certain
Grant Agreement which provides, federal participation in an
Airport Master Plan update for the La Porte Municipal Airport;
and
WHEREAS, in response to a request duly filed by Sponsor,
the FAA has prepared said Grant Agreement, a copy of which is
attached, and has submitted it to Sponsor for acceptance and
execu tion; and
WHEREAS" it is determined to be in the interest of Sponsor
and 'FAA to accept said Grant Agreement;
NOW, THERE'FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of La Porte
does hereby accept the provisions of said Grant Agreement for
Project No. 3-48-0127-01,' a copy of which Grant Agreement is
attached hereto; and
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of La Porte is
hereby authorized and directed to execute said Grant Agreement
for and .on behalf of the City of La Porte.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of September, 1983.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED: ,
City Attorney
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AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING OF'THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 28, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY
HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGIN-
NING AT 7:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
DISCUSS AWARD~G BID FOR NUCLEAR MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE -
J. Joerns ~ 8'1>\ ~ -r t'iJ.4; 5'
DISCUSS PETITION TO REASSIGN HOUSE NUMBERS ON GARFIELD
STREET - J. Joerns 1= 7.,(/"~~
DISCUSS FLOOD ZONE ORDINANCE.- J. Joerns_
3.
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DISCUSS RESOLUTION REGARDING TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE - B. Herrera
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Report
Resolution
Ordi.nance
1. Agenda Date Requested:
Seot. 28. 1983
3.
Proj~ct Summary: Review bids and approve purchase of nuclear moisture density
gauge. Bids were received from Component.Sales & Service, Inc. and Troxler
Electrical and were opened and read aloud on September 7, 1983.
4. Action Required: Acceptance of low bid by Troxler Electrical for
Model #3411 3 in ~he amount of $4,265.00
5. Alternative: Reject all bids
6. Recommendation: I concur with Jackson Ray's recommendation that the
Engineering Department ,purchase the Troxler Electronics Model #3411 B
in the amount of $4,265.00
7. Exhibits: Attached - Memo from Jackson Ray dated 9-7-83
a.Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvmt.
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
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SEPTEMBER 7, 1983
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10017: Nuclear Moisture Density Gauge
Advertised sealed bids 10017 for the purchase of a "Nuclear Moisture Density
Gauge" were opened and read aloud in Council Chambers Septe~ber '7, 1983 at
4 P.M. The gauge will be used to simultaneously and accurately, measure den-
sities and moisture content of fills, embankments, bases, sub-grades, and as-
phaltic concrete by the Engineering Dept. In the past, such tests were done
manually by outside firms at great cost and extensive delays. Nuclear density
gauges provide non-destructive, statistical testing with speed and accuracy.
A survey was taken of agency users of Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges including;
(1) Texas Highway Dept., (2) U.S. Corps of Engineers, (3) Texas A&M University,
(4) Trinity Engineering and Testing, and (5) Brown & Root, Inc. Information
received from these agencies indicated that there were only two competitive units
on the market which would fit the City of La Portes' applications. Bids were
then obtained from both Component Sales & Service Inc. which sells the CPN Model
MC-2 and from Troxler Electrical which sells the Troxler Model #3411B. Both
units are very comparable to each other and meet all specifications set out by
the Engineering Dept.
I therefore recommend accepting the low bid by Troxler Electronics on their Model
#3411B in the amount of $4,265.00. I trust this recommendation will meet with
your approval.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Report
Resolution
Ordi,nance
1. Agenda Date Requested: Workshop - ,Sept. 28. 1983
3. Proj~ct Summary: The property owners on Garfield have presented a signed
petition requesting that the existing house numbers on Garfield be reassigned
by the City due to the confusion, caused by the existing numbers
4. Action Required: Review of plan proposed by Engineering Dept.
5. Alternative: Leave as is or provide alternate solution
6. Reconmendation: Approve recommendation by Engineering Dept.
7. Exhibits: Maps to be provid~d
a.Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvmt.
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We, the undersigned property owners, have become increasin~ly aware
that the house numbering system on Garfield Boulevard is inadequate
and unsafe. The numbers are disordered to the extent that emergency
vehicles often waste precious time looking for an address. .
We request that the City of LaPorte reassign house numbers on our
street to conform with the pattern established throughout the rest
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September 23, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Flood Zone Ordinance
John Joerns will be at the meeting September 28 to give
a presentation and discussion of the above referenced item.
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September 23, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Tax Anticipation Note
Bob Herrera will have a presentation on the above referenced
topic a.t the September 28, 1983, meeting.
. 'Jack Owen
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AGENDA
WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 14, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL,
604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT
7:00 P.M.
. 1. CALL TO ORDER
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CABLE TV - CONCERNING LOCAL PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE
HUGH LANDRUM - CONCERNING POSSIBLE NEW INDUSTRIES TO BE___n.t-l- ~~
ADDED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (~,..u;t lVJ'\. ~do.1r: 'W~ ~~ )
DISCUSS STREET PAVING ON SOUTH 15TH STREET - ~F~~~~~~
DISCUSS CLOSING ~~Y IN BLOCK 830''lTOWN OF ~ PORTE .~/.
F.. Boyle, Jr. (~~a.~ D% I1..Q/,tl: ~ ,
DISCUSS ORDINANCE REGULATING W~~R~D ~Eclq~Q:. ~~l'rLJt~J
DISCUSS ORDINANCE REGULATING GARBAGE RATES - ~~. o~en .k.^..... ~~~
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DISCUSS AWARDING BIDS FOR REtNFO"ACED ~CRETE P~E - J ~dge . JI~
DISCUSS AWARDING )nD FOR TRAF~GNALI~ MAI~ANCE ~
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DISCUSS MICRO COMPUTER FOR E~;~N~RING D~MENT - J. Joerns
DISCUSS ANNEXATION(~S~W~~w~~~GE VIE~^-~~owen
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DISCUSS CONTRACT (1H,.lA~S ct-~J S 6::e';:;;'~~~ $.j1 :11*)
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As requested, I am submitting to you the cost for constructing
l,200 linear feet of street following the Texas Highway specifications
listed below.
UNIT PRICE
AMOUNTS
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry L. Hodge, Director of Public Works
(~s Morris, Street s~
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SUBJECT: Street Construction Cost
FROM:
JOB DESCRIPTION
UNIT QUANTITY
sq., yii's. 3467 .
$4.00
$13,868.00
1 1/2 ' Asphaltic
Concrete Mod "D"
26' width
6" line staba1ized
sub grade (28' width)
sq. yds. 3734.
$2.40
$ 8,961.60
6" Crushed Limestone
Base (26' width)
sq. yds. 3467.
$5.83
$20,212.61
Ditch Excavation cu. yds.
(2400 1.f. x 1.0 cu. yd./1.f.)
2400.
$4.75
$11.400.00
TOTAL
$54,442.21
* Total cost for this project FIFTY FOUR THOUSP~ FOUR HUDNRED FORTY TWO DOLLARS AND
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WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 14, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL,
604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
JIM HAUEISEN, VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, KIP LEE
CABLE TV - CONCERNING LOCAL PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE
HUGH LANDRUM - CONCERNING POSSIBLE NEW INDUSTRIES TO BE
ADDED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
DISCUSS STREET PAVING ON SOUTH 15TH STREET - G. Faris
DISCUSS CLOSING ALLEY IN BLOCK 830, TOWN OF LA PORTE -
F. Boyle, Jr.
DISCUSS ORDINANCE REGULATING WATER AND SEWER RATES - J. Owen
DISCUSS ORDINANCE REGULATING GARBAGE RATES - J. Owen
DISCUSS AWARDING BIDS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE - J. Hodge
DISCUSS AWARDING BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION MAINTENANCE -
J. Hodge
DISCUSS MICRO COMPUTER FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - J. Joerns
DISCUSS ANNEXATION OF SPENWICK AND COLLEGE VIEW MUDs - J. Owen
DISCUSS CONTRACT WITH EAGLES LODGE - S. Sherwood
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City Manager
FROM:
Robert T. Herrera
Date: Sept. 7, 1983
TO:
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
2.
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Report
Resolution
OrdiJ"!ance
1. Agenda Date Requested: Sent. 14, 1983
3. Proj~ct Summary:
Hugh Landnm1, the Cities" Valuation Engineer, has
discovered same'business in our Industrial Districts which
possibly should be contacted for Industrial District's
contracts.
4. Action Required:
Penni. t Mr. Landrum to address the City Council on his
findings, and -also, allow M. Landrum to discuss his' future
role with the Harris County Central Appraisal District.
5. Alternative:
6. Recommendation:
Allow Mr. Landrum,to address the City Council on the
above subject.
7. Exhibits:
letter dated July 29, 1983 from Hugh Landrmn and Associates.
a.Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvmt.
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Avail ab le:
Yes
No
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HUGH L. LANDRUM & ASSOCIATES, INC.
VALll'ATION ENGINEERS
1820 SOll'TB LOOP 'VEST. SUITE IB
PHONE '118/'199.03'18 OB 98'19
H0118TON. TExAS 770CS4
July 29, 1983 '
Mr. Bob Herrera, Director Adm. Services
City of ~a Porte
P. O. Box lll5
La Porte, Texas 7757l.
Dear Bob:
This will confirm our discussion yesterday ~egard~ng ad valorem taxes
and related matters.
In keeping with your idea that we should use the Industrial Districts
to encourag~ industrial growth, but at the same time, administer it fairly
and impartially, I recommend that the following new businesses be contacted
for Industrial District contracts:
Heller Warehouse
Safeway Scaffolds .
Texas Electric
Drago Supply
Kinco Equipment
Dunn Equipment
M.I.P. (a new equipment rental place)
If you agree with this, I will get additional information on them for
Mr. Askins to initiate the contracts.
Regarding
by ear to
on them.
on this.
inventories stored in the new warehouses, I suggest we play this
find out the amount of revenue and problems involved in collecting
However, I would like an opinion from you and/or the City Commission
At this time, I have no idea what the Harris County Appraisal District is going
to do regarding your 19a4 industrial appraisals. For 1983, they farmed out a
small percentage of the work to appraisal firms in School Districts where they
had been working. For example, we had worked 76 industries in Galena Park I.S.D.
in 1982, and they contracted with us to do only the personal property for 37
in 1983. If this trend is maintained, we may get to work some of the industries
in the La Porte I.S.D. for 1984, and therefore some of yours.
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However, several of the industries in your Battleground Industrial District
are in the Deer Park I.S.D., and it is doubtful that the Appraisal District
would contract with us to work them. In short, we ma~ get to work some of
your properties for the Appraisal District, but it will probably be less
than half of them.
The residential and land appraisals will all come from Region 6 of the
Appraisal District. Mr. Hutton, who heads up that ~egion, is very capable
and in my opinion, will do as good a job as is possible. Unfortunately,
even with the best job, there are still going to some problems that will
need to be worked out. He will work with us, I am sure.
On the matter of our continuing to work for the City, I feel there is a
definite service we can provide, the magnitude will depend on what the
H.C.A.D. does. In any case, you are going to need someone with knowledge
of the Industrial Districts and Contracts to pull the ~nformation together
in a usable form. Also, to see that you pay H.C.A.D. for only the taxable
property appraisals and not the "in-lieu" portions. My suggestion is that
you budget about $30,000 for this item, but that we enter into a contract
for only those services we are sure you will need from us. We can ammend
the contract later, after we find out what the H.C.A.D. is going to do.
Bob, I apologize for this letter being so long and not being more concise,
but our situation is not clean cut. I have made suggestions, but I will
be happy to work with you, Jack, the Mayor, and Commission in any way that
you feel may benefit the City.
Thank you for your time and interest, and I will look forward to hearing
from you as to where I should go from here.
Very truly yours,
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Mr. Jack Owe n
Ci ty Ma nager
CITY OF LA PORTE
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. OWen:
I hand you herewith executed Deed of the We st 16 feet of Lots 1
through 16, both inclusive, Block 830, Town of Ia Porte, Harris
County, Texas, to the City of La Porte, for street right-of-way
and public utility easement purposes.
It is my understanding that the Ci ty of La Porte will not record
this Deed, until such time as the City Council of the City of La Porte
has vacated, abandoned and closed the alley in Block 830, Town of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, which is the consideration for this
Deed. It is my understanding that the alley closing will be com-
pleted within 30 days.
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Frank R. Boyle, ~~
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF LA PORTE
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MEMORANDUM
September 9, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Items 6 and 7 on Agenda
Ordinances on water, sewer and garbage rates are being
prepared by our Legal staff. They will be ready for presen-
tation at the September 14 meeting.
Jack Owen
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AGENDA
CALLED WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD
AT 5:45 P.M'~ ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF
THE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, TO
BE FOLLOWED BY A PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING AND THE OVER-
ALL BUDGET AND A REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M.
WORKSHOP MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRESENTATION OF INSURANCE PROPOSALS BY KATHY GIBSON OF RIMCO
3. DISCUSS AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND TRASH DISPOSAL -
J. Hodge
4 . ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING
Next Ordinance No. 1374
Next Resolution No. 83-17
1 . CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION BY CITY ATTORNEY ASKINS
A'-~ 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING
HELD AUGUST 19, 1983, THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
HELD AUGUST 24, 1983, AND THE SPECIAL CALLED EMERGENCY
MEETING HELD AUGUST 30, 1983
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skel ton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
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4. DICK BELL - REGARDING HURRICANE ALICIA AND CITY EMPLOYEES
5. BILL ANGEL - REGARDING SEWER LINES AT TOONEY'S
6. GUS FARIS - REGARDING STREETS
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING AND OVERALL BUDGET
PUBLIC INPUT
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
8. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR INSURANCE - J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skel ton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Defeated
Tabled
9. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFERS TO A HURRI-
CANE EMERGENCY FUND - J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skel ton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Ma tus zak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Defeated
Tabled
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CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR COLD MIX LIMESTONE ROCK ASPHALT
PAVEMENT - GRADES A-D - J. Hodge
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Defeated
Tabled
el-~ll. CONSIDER CLOSING ALLEY IN BLOCK 1123,' TOWN OF LA PORTE -
J. Kiibler
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
VI
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Defeated
Tabled
12. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ON ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT AT MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT - J. Hodge
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Ma tuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
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Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
18. COUNCIL ACTION
Pfeiffer:
Gay:
Skel ton:
Westergren:
Malone:
Longley:
Matuszak:
Graves:
Defeated
AGAINST
Tabled
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19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2(E),
(F), (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL)
Time out:
Time in :
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
DATE: 9/2/83
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Insurance Bids
All of the bids received are on file iti the City Secretary's
office. Since we only have one copy, I would appreciate
your contacting Cherie if you desire to read the bids.
Kathy Gibson will be at the 5:45 p.m. workshop on September
7th to answer any questions you may have.
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September 2, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Solid Waste and Trash Disposal Contracts
These contracts are currently being reviewed by the City
Attorney. The w~ll be presented at the meeting on Sept. 7.
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MINUTES
OF THE
SPECIAL CALLED EMERGENCY MEETING
OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 19, 1983
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cline at 8:30 A.M.
Members of the City Council Present: Mayor Virginia Cline,
Councilpersons John Longley, Edward Matuszak, Kevin Graves,
Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay~ B. Don Skelton
Members of the City Council Absent: Councilpersons Norman
Malone, Linda Westergren
Members of the City Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen,
Assistant City Secretary Cherie Black, Director of Adminis-
trative Services Bob Herrera, Police Chief Herb Freeman,
Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge, Assistant Fire Chief
John Dunham, Building Official David paulissen
2. Council and Staff members discussed situations caused by
Hurricane Alicia and what was being done to alleviate them.
After discussion, motion was made by B. Don Skelton to authorize
the City Manager to expend any monies necessary to get the City
back in order as quickly as possible. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Pfeiffer,
Gay, Skelton and Mayor Cline
Nays: None
3. There being no further business to be brought before the
Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Assistant City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
day of , 1983
Virginia Cline, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
DATE: 9/2/83
SUBJECT: Insurance Bids
All of the bids received are on file iti the City Secretary's
office. Since we only have one copy, I would appreciate
your contacting Cherie if you desire to read the bids.
Kathy Gibson will be at the 5:45 p.m. workshop on September
7th to answer any questions you may have.
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MEMORANDUM
September 2, 1983
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jack Owen
SUBJECT: Solid Waste and Trash Disposal Contracts
These contracts are currently being reviewed by the City
Attorney. The will be presented au the meeting on Sept. 7.
Jack Owen
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Ordinance No.
1380
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the
1983.
day of
,
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
Ci ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 1381
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 17,18
,BLOCK 25 Bayfront ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE:
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED: FINDING THAT J .M. Stout
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY:
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING: ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy
OF, THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER: PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF: AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Counc il of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire ,Chief or his duly authori zed repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(a) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by. reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City ,Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said
alleged dangerous building: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, with or without the a id of. experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board: and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 17,18
Block 25 Bayfront
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Ordinance No.
1381
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Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore ~ade and
filed its written report, dated June 27.1983 , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, Ci ty Counc i 1 rece i ved such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property, J .M. Stout
, whose address is Box 8012
, that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on August 4.1983 , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
Anchorage, Ak.
88508
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order;
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1381
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WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4. the City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that
J.M. Stout
, who resides
at
Box 8012 Anchorage. : Ak. 88508
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is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said J.M. Stout
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said J.M.
Stout
to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said
J .M. Stout
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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Ordinance No.
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, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insani tary condi tion of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or. defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said J .M. Stout
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Sect ion 8. Should the sa id J .M. Stout
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cau~e the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said J.M. Stout
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obI i-
gat ion of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by. such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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
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Ordinance No.
1381
, Page 5.
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 J 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 10. Th is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of
,
1983.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Clinei Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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,,1. ORDINANCE NO. ,138,'2
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT
, BLOCK Outlot 381 Tract "c" ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Gerald Chapman
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authori zed repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative; and
WHEREAS, Sect ion 8-118 (a) of sa id Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspect ion of said
alleged dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, with or without the a id of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the.
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that 'the building located, on Lot
Outlot 381 Tract "e"
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Ordinance No.
..1382
, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore ~ade and
filed its written report, dated M~ 12.1983
said building to be in fact a dangerous building:
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
, finding
notice to the record owner of said property, Gerald Chapman
, whose address is 10529 North "p" St.
, that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on August 4.1983 , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said'date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order:
and
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Ordinance No.
1~i'2
, Page 3.
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing: NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the eviden~ presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the ev idence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4. the City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that
Gerald Chapman
, who res ides
at 10529 North Ave. lip" ,
is the record owner of the property on which this building .is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said Gerald Chapman
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Gerald
Chapman to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said Gerald Chapman
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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Ordinance No. 1382
, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insani tary condi tion of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or .defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Gerald Chapman
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said Gerald Chapman
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days afte'r service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
Ci ty of La Porte shall enter upon the sa id premises wi th such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said Gerald Chapman,
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable personal obli-
gation of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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
Ci ty Counc il was posted at a place convenient to the publ ic
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Ordinance No. 138.2
, Page 5.
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 i 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 10. Th is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
1983.
day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 83-
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1983, THROUGH SEPT-
EMBER 30, 1984, FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY
HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of La Porte, Texas, and
the statutes of the State of Texas, require that an annual
budget be prepared and presented to the City Council of the
City of La Porte, Texas, prior to the beginning of the fiscal
year of said City, and :~at a public hearing(s) be held prior
to the adoption of said budget; and,
WHEREAS, the budget for. the fiscal year October 1, 1983,'
through September 30, 1984, has heretofore been pres'ented to
the Ci ty Council and due deliberation had ther'eon, .and a
public hearing(s) having been held as required by law and all
comments and objections have been considered;
WHEREAS, the following is a summary of the 'sources of
revenue, and of the amounts appropriated and the purposes
for which the same shall be spent:
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14.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT.STO LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY - J, Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
15.
CONSENT AGENDA: (Items to be discussed must be removed from
Consent Agenda)
A. CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE _ J. Hodge
,
P I"~
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'R f, j, c.
CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION, MAINTENANCE-
J. Hodge
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF MICRO-COMPUTER FOR ENGINEERING DEPART-
MENT - J. Joerns.
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CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EAGLES LODGE - S. Sherwood
'Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
17. COUNCIL ACTION
Graves:
Pfeiffer:
Gay:
Skelton:
Westergren:
.....
,
,
ORDINANCE NO.
1376
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 31-33
,BLOCK 57
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Ed Wolf
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW~
WHEREAS, the City Counc il of the Ci ty of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authori zed repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative; and
WHEREAS, Sect ion 8-118 (a) of sa id Sect ions prov ide that:
Whenever it shall come to the at tent ion of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough -inspection' of Said
alleged dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, with or wi thout the a id of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 31-33
Block 57 Town of La Porte
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AGENDA '
PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER 21, 1983, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL,
604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT ~:OO P.M.
Next Ordinance No. 1376
Next Resolution No. 83-19
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
INVOCATION BY COUNCILPERSON GAY
fll,q3.
CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE
CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 1983.
'Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
5 1~4. PUBLIC HEARING ON DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
100 BLOCK NORTH 3RD STREET
BLOCK 57, LOTS 31-33, LA PORTE
MR. ED WOLF, 811 BAYSHORE DRIVE, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
203 SOUTH "Y" STREET, OAKHURST ADDITION
BLOCK 1, LOT 4
MR. ED CRATHER, 203 SOUTH "Y" ST., LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
402 NORTH 2ND STREET
BLOCK 86, LOTS 14-16, LA PORTE
MR. ADAM SINEGAL, P.O. BOX 389, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
431 NORTH BROADWAY
BLOCK 85, LOTS 29, 30, LA PORTE
MRS. EDNA B. PALMER, P.O. BOX 1102, LIBERTY, TEXAS 77575
500 SOUTH LOBIT
BLOCK 35, LOTS 23-26, BAYFRONT
MS. "MARY WILSON, 4210 RUSK AVENUE, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77023
700 BLOCK SOUTH BLACKWELL
BLOCK ,25, LOTS 17, 18, BAYFRONT
MRS. J.M. STOUT, BOX 8012, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 99508
10529 NORTH AVENUE "P"
OUTLOT 381, TRACT "C", LA PORTE
MR. GERALD CHAPMAN. 10529 NORTH "P" ST., LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
PUBLIC INPUT ON DANGEROUS' BUILDINGS
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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5. ~ONSIDER APPROVING ORDINANCES ON DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
C,," ,-1 A. ORDINANCE NO.
Motion by
Second by
l376-BLOCK 57, LOTS 31-33, LA PORTE
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
1) ,,,5 B. ORDINANCE NO.
'Mot ion by
Second by
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
1377-BLOCK 1, LOTS 4, OAKHURST ADDITION
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer,
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
~ 1,5 C. ORDINANCE NO. 1378-BLOCK 86, LOTS 14-16, OAKHURST ADDITION
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
f p5 D. ORDINANCE NO.
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Defeated Tabled
1379-BLOCK 85, LOTS 29,30, LA PORTE
FOR
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
Or,,'5 E.
ORDINANCE NO.
Motion by
Second by
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1380-BLOCK 35, LOTS 23-26, BAYFRONT
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
HI'~ F. ORDINANCE NO. 1381-BLOCK 25, LOTS 17,18, BAYFRONT
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
~,..6 G. ORDINANCE NO. 1382-0UTLOT 381, TRACT "C", LA PORTE
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
AGAINST
Defeated
~ '6. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR DEMOLITION
'Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
Tabled
ABSTAIN
ABSTAIN
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K I'~ 7. , CONSIDER ORDINANCE CLOSING ALLEY, IN BLOCK 830, Tmm OF LA PORTE
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
8. DISCUSSION OF WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE RATES BY JIMMY SPRADLING-
PAULA BRIDGES. .
1" I','!J 9. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING WATER AND SEWER RATES- J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
ftll'~10. CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING GARBAGE RATES - J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
N..' 11.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 -
J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
0,..312.
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84 -
J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
13. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - J. Owen
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
FOR
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENTSTO LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY - J, Owen
Motion by
Second by
14.
VOTE:
FOR
CONSENT'AGENDA: (Items to be discussed must be removed from
Consent Agenda)
A. CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE, - J. Hodge
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
15.
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'R {, j, c.
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
,
CONSIDER AWARDING BIDS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION, MAINTENANCE-
J. Hodge
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF MICRO-COMPUTER FOR ENGINEERING DEPART-
MENT - J. Joerns.
:3 ,,~ D. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EAGLES LODGE - S. Sherwood
"Mot ion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
Pfeiffer
Gay
Skelton
Westergren
Malone
Longley
Matuszak
Graves
Cline
Motion carried
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
17. COUNCIL ACTION
Graves:
Pfeiffer:
G~y:
Skelton:
Westergren:
AGAINST
Defeated
Tabled
ABSTAIN
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Malone:
Longley:
Matuszak:
Cline:
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S.-ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 (E),
(F), (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL)
Time out:
Time in:
19. ADJOURNMENT
Time:
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Ordinance No.
1.~i76
, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore ~ade and
filed its written report, dated March 8,1983 , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building:
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of sa id property, Ed Wolf
, whose address is 811 Bavshore Dr.
that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on August 2.1983 , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order:
and
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Ordinance No.
"1376
, Page 3.
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4.
the City Council hereby finds, determines and
Ed Wolf , who resides
declares that
at 811 Bayshor~ nr. ,
is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said Ed Wolf
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the said Ed Wolf
to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said Ed Wolf
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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j.J:76
, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insani tary condition of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or .defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of sa id property, the said Ed Wolf
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Sect ion 8. Should the sa id Ed Wolf
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said Ed Wolf
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a val id and enforceable personal obl i-
gat ion of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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
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, Page 5.
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 10. Th is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of
,
1983.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVE D:
Ci ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. t37J
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 4
, BLOCK 1 Oakhurst ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE:
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED: FINDING THAT Edward Crather
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY:
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING: ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER: PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF: AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authori zed repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-;1.18 (a) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by. reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said
alleged dangerous building: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, wi th or wi thout the a id of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc i1 and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board: and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 4
Block 1 Oakhurst
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1'li 7
, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte 1 and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore ~ade and
filed its wri tten report, dated January 11,1983 , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building1
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of sa id property, 1<',h.7",,..r1 r.,..::at-hPT
, whose address is unknown
, that a hearin9
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board1
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by regist.ered mai 1, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing1
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection1
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order 1
and
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n17
, Page 3.
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing7 NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the ev idence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4. the City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that Edward Crather , who resides
at unknown ,
is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said Edward Crather
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said F.n~~rn
Crather to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said Edward Crather
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or..defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Edward Crather
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said Edward Crather
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cau~e the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
Edward
of such procedure shall be charged against the said
Crather
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a val id and enforceable personal obl i-
gat ion of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall .be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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
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1317
, Page 5.
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 10. Th is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its pass~ge and approva~.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
day of
,
1983.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline,' Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVE D:
Ci ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. l~17B ...
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 14-16
, BLOCK 86 La Porte ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE:
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED: FINDING THAT Adam Sinegal
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY:
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE: ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING: ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER: PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN: PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF: AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Counc il of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(a) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspect ion of said
alleged dangerous building: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, wi th or wi thout the a id of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
s ion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board: and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 14-Hi
Block 86 Town of La Porte
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1178
, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code ,of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspect ion has heretofore f!\,ade and
filed its written report, dated March 7,1983 , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building:
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of' said property, Adam Sinegal
, whose address is P.D.Box 389
'La Porte, Ix. 77571 , that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on August 4,1983 , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order:
and
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1-:3.7" 8"
, Page 3.
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing: NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4. the City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that Adam Sinegal
, who res ides
at
P.D.Box 3Sg, T~ Pnr~p
,
is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said Adam Sine~al
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The ,City Council hereby orders the said Adam
Sinp.~Rl to entirely remove or tear down such
.building, and further orders the said Adam Sinegal
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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1378
, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
.
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or ..defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary'to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Adam Sinegal
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said
Ar'l"m ~;neg'"
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said Adam
Sine2al
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a val id and enforceable personal obl i-
gat ion of said owner of such premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made, a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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 plac~ convenient to the public
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137 ~
, Page 5.
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 10. Th is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
1983.
day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline, Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVE D:
Ci ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. :. , j;379
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 29,30
,BLOCK 85 ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE ~
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED~ FINDING THAT Edna B. Palmer
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY~
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING~ ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE ~ ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING~ ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER~ PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN ~ PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF~ AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentative~ and
WHEREAS, Sect ion 8-118 (a) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by. reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspect ion of said
alleged dangerous building~ and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, with or without the a id of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the Board~ and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 29.30
Block 85 La Porte
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, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore m,ade and
filed its written report, dated , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building:
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property, Edna B. Palmer
, whose address is P.O.Box 1102
T,ihprt-y J Tpx",~ 77'17'1 , that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by regist.ered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order:
and
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11.79
, Page 3.
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing~ NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the. findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4.
declares that
the City Council hereby finds, determines and
Edna B. Palmer , who re side s
at P.O.Box 1102 Liberty, Ix. 77575 ,
is the record.owner of the property on which this building' is
situated, and that as such reoord owner, the said Edna B. Palmer
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said Edna
B. Palmer to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said Edna B. palmer
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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, Page 4.
Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said
Edna B. Palmer
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said
Edna B. Palmer
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cau~e the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said Edna B.
Palmer
, record owner of said property, and
.
shall thereupon become a val id and enforceable personal obl i-
gation of said owner of such 'premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. The City Council offi~ially 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
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Ordinance No. 137.9
, Page 5.
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 thi~ 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 10. 111 is Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
1983.
day of
,
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Virginia Cline; Mayor
ATTEST:
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVE D:
Ci ty Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.
1380
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 23-26
,BLOCK 35 Bayfront ,
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE ~
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED~ FINDING THAT Mary Wilson
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY~
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING~ ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE ~ ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING~ ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY
OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER~ PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF
SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID
OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN ~ PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF~ AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of Ordi-
nances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of Inspection
to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly authorized
representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authori zed repre-
sentative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized repre-
sentat:ive~ and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(a) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or
by reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of
the City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the
Board shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt
of said complaint, make a thorough inspection of said
alleged dangerous building~ and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section
has been made, with or without the aid of experts, the
Board shall immediately report its conclusion in writing
to each of the members of the City Counc il and to the
City Attorney. Such report shall state the circumstances
and the condition of the building upon which such conclu-
sion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases
no matter what conclusion is stated by the BOard ~ and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 23-26
Block 35 Bayfront
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:1.380
, Page 2.
Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte: and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore ~ade and
filed its written report, dated June 27.1983 , finding
said building to be in fact a dangerous building:
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of sa id property, Marv Wilson
, whose address is 4210 Rusk
Houston. Tx. 77023 , that a hearing
as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held at
604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board:
WHEREAS, the Ci ty Secretary has heretofore served notice
of said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return
receipt requested, which return receipt indicates that said
owner received said notice on August 2.1983 , a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing:
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met
in regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which
time evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
of the Board of Inspection:
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order:
and
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1380
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WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on ,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination
of the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains ~he findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference
herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such build-
ing condemned.
Section 4. the City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that
Mary Wilson
, who resides
at
6.?1n 'Rl1Cll- A.,7Cli l1n"C!t-nn~ Tv 77n?~
,
is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said
Mary Wilson
has been duly and legally noti-
fied of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said M~TY
Wilson
to entirely remove or tear down such
building, and further orders the said Mary Wilson
to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demo-
lition of such building within a reasonable time.
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13'13'0
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Section 6. The Ci ty Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed
in one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the build-
ing, which notice or notices shall not be removed or. defaced
by any person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City Secre-
tary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Mary Wilson
, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said Mary Wil!'lnn
not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating
to, the removal or demolition of such building within ten (10)
days after service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as it may deem necessary, and cause the said build-
ing to be removed or demolished without delay, and the expenses
of such procedure shall be charged against the said Mary Wilson
, record owner of said property, and
shall thereupon become a val id and enforceable personal obl i-
gat ion of said owner of such 'premises, and the said Board of
Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such removal or
demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed against the
land occupied by such building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. 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
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