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Home My WebLink About1984-04-18 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council ~ ~ • MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 18, 1984 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cline at 7:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Virginia Cline, Councilpersons Kevin Graves, Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Linda Westergren, Norman Malone, John Longley, Ed Matuszak Members of City Council Absent: None Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City Attorney Knox Askins, Assistant City Secretary Laura Hall, Administrative Intern Doug de la Morena, Police Chief Herb Freeman, Director of Parks & Recreation Stan Sherwood, Pur- chasing Agent Jackson Ray, Assistant Director of Public Works Luther Maxey, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom, Fire Chief Joe Sease • Others Present: Jim Wyatt, Debbie Rihn, M. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dewalt, Robert Head, Charlie Perry, Mike Martinez, Dennis Dunham, Paul Felgner, John Albanese, Mark Hill, Arlene Arends of the Bayshore Sun-Broadcaster, 8 citizens 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Gay. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular meeting held April 4, 1984. Councilperson Skelton had several additions to the minutes: (a) on item 7, he had commented that AMI had made their interest know in the City of La Porte and said they could move beds from one city to another, so they may have gone ahead and started a request; (b) on item 8, he requested staggered terms for the members of the Health Facilities Development Corporation board; (c) on item 11, had requested Mr. Owen to prepare a safety plan covering evacuation and safety measures in the event of a pipeline disaster. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the minutes as amended to include his comments. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. • .Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays : Nzone I • • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 2 4. Mayor Cline proclaimed April 23 through 29, 1984, as Energy Conservation Week. Mr. Jim Wyatt of Houston Lighting & Power accepted the proclamation. 5. Council considered electing a Mayor Pro Tem. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to move agenda items 5, 7 and 10 to an executive session on personnel. Second by Councilperson .Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None 6. Council considered approving the sale of beer on City property for an air show at La Porte Municipal Airport on May 27 and 28,1984 . Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak that the sale of • ~ beer on City property be permitted for the air~show at La Porte Municipal Airport on Ma 27 and~28, 1984, for the Inter- national Aerobatic Club, the time being 30 minutes before the air show. until 30 minutes after the show, a roximatel a three 3) hour period, with a fee of $5.OO~for each day. . Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None 7. Item 7, appointing a health officer, was moved to executive session. 8. Council. considered ratifying~a resolution supporting Texas Municipal League's "Pothole Bill." City Attorney Askins read: RESOLUTION 84-3 - SUPPORTING INCREASE 'STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING, PASSAGE OF THE POTHOLE BILL AND INCREASED HIGHWAY USER CHARGES Motion was made by Councilperson Longley to approve Resolution 84-3 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Pfeiffer. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. • Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak. and Mayor Cline Nays: None • • • ~ Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 3 9. Council considered a resolution concerning Banking Institutions. City Attorney Askins read: RESOLUTION 84-4 - CONCERNING BANKING INSTITUTIONS. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton. to adopt Resolution 84-4 as read by~the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Matuszak.. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons.Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and. Mayor Cline Nays: None 10. Item 10, board appointments, was moved to executive session. 11. Council considered proposal No. 1 of the La Porte Area Emergency Ambulance Corps concerning purchase of new units. After a presentation by Robert Head and discussion and questions from Council, motion was made by Councilperson • Graves that proposal No. l~as presented by the La Porte Area Emergency Ambulance Corps, with the City going out for bids, be approved. Second.by Councilperson Malone. Motion was made by_Councilperson Skelton to table this item for a workshop and bring it back to thenext regular meeting for a vote, said workshop to be held at 6:00 P.M. on May 2. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 6 ayes, 3 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay,.Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Matuszak Nays: Councilpersons Graves, Malone and.Mayor Cline 12. Council considered updating the wrecker ordinance. After questions from Council and a short report from Tim Dewalt, representative of the wrecker board, motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to table this item for further stuay of rates cities. Secon 8 ayes, 1 nay. n carried, Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline • Nays: Councilperson Graves I • • • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 4 13. Council considered amending ordinance 1168, Regulating Drilling of Water Wells within the City. City Attorney Askins read: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1168, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF WATER WELLS WITHIN THE CITY; REGULATING THE USE AND. SALE OF WATER WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM~NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLPiRS ($200.00); CONTAINING A SEVERABILI'TY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN~MEETINGS LAW;~AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to adopt Ordinance No. 1168-A as read by the City Attorney. Second by Council- person Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline • Nays: None 14. Council considered the consent agenda: (a) award bid for high pressure wash unit (b) award bid for electrical repairs at water well #4 (c) award bid for annual contract to purchase front loading solid waste containers (d) approve advertising for bids to concrete parking areas behind the fire administration building and police adminis- tration building and authorize transfer of $15,000 from Capital Improvement Contingency Fund. Councilperson Graves requested that item 14 (a) be removed for discussion. Motion was made by~Councilperson Westergren to approve items 1 b, awar bid for electrical repairs on water wel in•the amount of 6,200; item 14c, award bid for front loading solid waste containers to Scott & Hill Steel; and item 14d, advertise for bids to concrete parking areas at the~fire administrat~.on building and police administration building and transfer $15,000 from the Capital Improvement Contingency Fund. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- . gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None I • Minutes, Regular Meeting ~La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 5 After questions to the Purchasing of Public Works had been answered, person Graves to award the bid for to Acme Cleaning Equipment in the by Councilperson Matuszak. The m • Agent and Assistant Director motion was made by Council- high pressure wash unit amount of $7,150. Second otion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None Mayor Cline read a proclamation designating April 22 through 28, 1984, as National Dance Week. Councilperson Matuszak accepted the proclamation. 15. Administrative Reports Mr.~ Owen called Council's attention to the addendum to the agenda, which is to appoint a hearing officer in regards to the junk vehicle ordinance. Two people had been contacted • and agreed to serve: Andrew Wilson and Edward "Buddy" Felscher. Motion was made by Councilperson Graves to appoint Andrew Wilson as hearing officer with Edward Felscher as alternate. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Graves, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Wester- gren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and. Mayor Cline Nays: None Mr. Owen stated that during Comprehensive Plan meetings, a marina for the area had been .brought up. several times. Our engineers contacted the Corps of Engineers and there is a very good chance of their making a feasibility study if such marina would be feasible for our shoreline area. It would require a request from the City to have such and study made, and the City would not.be obligated in any way. Mr. Owen was instructed to go ahead with it. Mr. Askins reported. that the Secretary of State has chartered the City of La Porte Health Facilities Development Corporation and we have received the charter back from them. Mr. Askins also reported that Harris County District Court • Judge Cochran has granted a permanent injunction in favor of the City of La Porte against the construction of the Fairmont Mobile Home Park. I i ~ • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 6 Mr. Owen reminded Council of Mrs. Lou Lawler's request for help for the Seamen's Center. At that time it was reported that the City might have a van they would be releasing. A 15 passenger van will be available in about a couple of weeks. What would Council like to see done with the van? It was decided .that Council would study the matter and make a recommendation. 16. Council Action G_~: Thanked everyone for coming out. Skelton: Offered to take Resolution 84-4 to the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association meeting if Council so desired. Stated the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan has been set back, with no reschedule date as yet.' The meeting with the steering commi~tee tok.go over the draft will probably be in a couple of weeks. • Westergren: Are we going to put grass on the landscaped area along Fairmont Parkway? Mr. Owen: We will have to get funds from another source; we did not budget funds for that. Malone: Requested an executive session on a legal matter. Also, has been getting reports on "The Cave", the teen-age club on Underwood. Kids have been walking down Underwood, which is dangerous, and there has been a report they are trying~to buy beer at "Sweet Pea's" next door. Mr. Owen is going to check this out for him. Owen: Has a memo from the Building Inspector he received just before 5 o'clock. He will put .a copy in Council's boxes. Cline: Has received several calls, also. If it meets the requirements of the Code Ordinance, doesn't know what the City can do to stop it. Longley: Is excited about the possibility of a marina. It would be a good thing for the City. Matuszak: Expressed gratitude to everybody concerned in the action taken against the mobile home park. It allows it to • go through the regular process now, which he hopes will have the same outcome. I • • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte~City Council April 18, 1984, Page 7 Gratified that we are going to move along with a feasibility study on the marina. Certainly hopes it will come back in the affirmative. Cline: Put a letter in Council boxes from Mark Goode of the State Highway Department, saying we are going to get the overpass. Owen: The speed limit signs are up and should be uncovered in the next day or two. 17. Council adjourned into executive session at 8:55 P.M. and returned to the Council table at 9:40 P.M. Item 5 was addressed: Motion was made by Councilperson Malone to elect Deotis Gay Mayor Pro Tem for 1984-85. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Councilperson Graves had left the Council table to go to work. • Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None Item 7 was addressed: Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to appoint Dr. P. J. Mock, Jr., as City Health Officer. Second by Councilperson Pfeiffer. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None Item 10 was addressed: Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to appoint Richard Matthews and Betty T. Waters to the La Porte Area Water Authority and to appoint Marty Manning as Advisor. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to increase the Ambu ance Board from 7 to 9 members and to appoint Johnny Land and Bobby Powell (Powell subject to legal approval) to serve • on this board. Second by Councilperson Malone. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. _J • ~ • • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 8 Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and. Mayor Cline Nays : None Appointments to the Fire Code Review Committee were postponed until Council gets advice from Staff as to what direction the board needs .to take. Councilperson Skelton requested the attendance records of members in order to appropriately appoint members, and also requested copies of minutes from all meetings of all commissions and boards be given to Council. Industrial Development Corporation: Councilperson Longley has asked to be removed from this board.. Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to appoint B. Don Skelton to re- place Mr. Longley. Second by Councilperson Malone. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and.Mayor Cline Nays: None • Board of Adjustment appointments were postponed until Council gets advice from Staff. Motion was made. by Councilperson Malone to reappoint Karl Johnston and Bobby Blackwell to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Second by Councilperson Longley. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak and Mayor Cline Nays: None Mayor Cline reported she had received an invitation from Mayor Ritterhouse of Shoreacres to attend a meeting on the TXTX Corporation. Since it conflicted with the Council meeting, Staff member David Paulissen had attended. Mr. Paulissen gave a short report on the meeting, and stated that there has been a steering committee formed to address the problems with TXTX. A member of our City Council to serve on the committee has been requested. Councilperson Matuszak agreed to serve on the committee. 18. There being no further business to come before the Council, • the meeting was duly adjourned at approximately 9:55 P.M. I • • Minutes, Regular Meeting La Porte City Council April 18, 1984, Page 9 Respectfully s bmitted: Laura Hall Assistant City Secretary .Passed & Approved this the 2nd day of May, 1984 lei Vi inia Cline Mayor • • • ojfi~e of the MAYOR CITY OF ;~:. LA PORTS ,.. .~ ~*: Gave~cnon Ma~cf2 G1h.%te and the Pub.ei.c U~,c.~i~y Comm,i,da.con have .in,i,#,iated a pnognam en~it2ed, "Rea-cden~ia.~ Fnengy Caa~ Con~ica.~ Pnog~cam"; and GINFRRAS, the goa~2 a~ said p+wgnarn .ta ~o he.2p ned.identi,~.~ cav~umena con~iw.~ #heih. uti,Q,ity cobra .in the aho~ct Senn #hlwugh a coope~ra~,ive p~cognam ~,nva.2v~.ng gaveh.nment, community angani.za~;i.ona, u~.ie<,ti.ea and .~ndi.v.~dua.e e~~ohta; and U1HFR~AS, f~occ6~on L~,gh~i.ng ~ Pow~r..ca~ dea.ignated as ~h.e coondina~,i,ng u~t~i,?.ity company .in ~h.e ffaua#on area and .ca asge~ci,n9 aeve~caQ new pnagnamb .c.n. auppont o~ ~h.ia e~~oht; and GlNERRAS, .ct .ca an~,i.c~ipa~ed ~ha~t ~lte citi.zena a~ the C.cty a~ La Porte w~ 6e pnov.cded w~,th ~'a.ng~.6.~e aenv.ice.a wh,i.c.h can help them ga~tn cpntJco.~ aver ~heiJc eneng y coma dough ~hi~ pnog~tm; and GlH~REAS, the a~tac.hed ~,nsa~rmcrti.on aut~i.nea ice acape o~ aa,id program; NOGI, THER~i:OR~, I, • VIRGINIA CLTN~, MAYOR a~ the C.~,ty o~ La Porte, do helceby pnoceaim #h.e weefz o~ Apnie 23 .through 29, 1984, as C~ ~NRRGy•CONS~RVATION GIE~K .cn the C.cty a~ La Porte, and urge ccti.zen duppa~rt a~ the Rea.c.den~,i.a.Q .~ne~cgy Coal Con~co.2 Program. IN UlITNFSS wHFR~OP, i have heneun#o ae~ my hand and caused the Seal o~ the C.cty ~0 6e a~~.ixed helreto, #h,ia ~h.e 18~h day a~ Apni.Z, 1984. r -ucgtin~ca. ne, ayon ~- ~ ~ • OPERATION WRAP UP Basic Description - The Operation Wrap Up Program is designed to promote the cost control benefits of installing a hot water heater insulation jacket. - HL&P will purchase the jackets and will be reimbursed by various distributing organizations as the jackets are sold. - District offices will serve as distribution points for the organizations to receive the jackets. Special Program Benefits - The program gives HL&P the latitude of not only advocating the installation of insulating jackets, but providing an easy mechanism for the customer to purchase this beneficial cost saving item. - The program strengthens our support of and working relationship with such community organizations as the Boy Scouts of America. This enables us to, once again, demonstrate our commitment to assist worthy community project efforts and associations. • Targeted Participation - All HL&P customers will be eligible for the Wrap Up Program. - Our minimum participation goal is 10,000; however, we will strive to achieve a 20,000 goal. Possible Long Term Program Applications - We will evaluate the possibility of extending this program independently or attaching it as an auxillary to other con- servation programs. - We will continue to work with those community organizations which might be receptive to assisting us in this type or con- servation program. • THE TEXAS TDNE UP • Basic Description • - For~$40 or less per central unit, an independent heating and cooling contractor will perform a thorough check-up of a customer's air conditioner or heat pump to be sure that it operates at peak efficiency. - Participating and/or certified contractors will offer this service through May 31, 1984. - The ten areas which are inspected by the contractors are the following: 1. Inspect condenser coil and clean, as necessary. 2. Check compressor against rated amperage. 3. Check refrigerant charge (Does not include adding Freon). 4. Inspect thermostat for proper operation. 5. Check filters and recommend replacement, if needed.* 6. Check condensate pan and drain lines for blockage, if accessible.* 7. Inspect evaporator coil, if accessible.* 8. Inspect and tighten incoming electrical connections, as necessary. 9. Lubricate fan motor and all bearings, as necessary. 10. Check fan belts and make adjustments. * Does not include cleaning or replacement. Special Program Benefits - The program emphasizes to our residential customers the importance of efficient air conditioning systems. - The program will serve as an outstanding and effective source of positive public relations with the air conditioning industry and the residential customer. Targeted Participation - Of those HL&P customers whose central equipment qualify for the Texas Tune Up inspection, we anticipate reaching a 30,000 participant goal. Possible Long Term Program Applications - Since this program has been extremely popular for us during the last three years under the Ten Point Tune Up format, we will continue to offer it in the spring to our customers. • - As the Texas Tune Up Program was more closely coordinated with the Houston Air Conditioning Council this year than in previous years, we may see variations of this program extended beyond the duration of the Governor's Plan. • • • THE i~ALR THROOGH HOME ADDIT PROGRAM Basic Description - The Walk Through Home Audit Program is a shorter version of our more intensive, time-consuming Residential Conservation Service (RCS) audit. - This new audit provides our customers with a personal Light Company contact for an individualized conservation consultation. - Special attention will be given to those areas of the home which would benefit from a weatherization kit application, an attic door overcoat kit, or an electric hot water heater insulation jacket. Special Program Benefits - The Walk Through audit does not place the time requirements on either the auditor or customer as the RCS audit currently does. - Our customers are provided with a hands-on demonstration of conservation techniques as well as one-to-one HL&P contact. • - At the time of the audit, customers will be informed of other cost control programs available to them; thus, this program will serve as an informational tool. - HL&P will provide a tangible demonstration of cost effective conservation measures by distributing some of those items which have proven records of quantifiable value. Targeted Participation - This program will be available to the first 10,000 customers who request it. - Special consideration will be given to those individuals who consistently have unusually high bills or who live in total electric homes. Possible Long Term Program Applications - The Walk Through audit will be compared to the RCS audit for cost effectiveness. - The Walk Through Audit Program will undergo intense evaluation as a possible replacement for the federally mandated RCS Program which is somewhat limited due to rigid requirements and strictly • specified areas of weatherization analysis. TEXAS ENERGY COST CONTROL PROGRAM HOUSTON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANY CUSTOMER NAME ADDRESS HLBP ACCT. N: The items with a check mark (~) are recommended for your home: 1) Your existing insulation is• ~ Your existing R-Value is: which is inches. Install additional attic insulation: Add R- _ 2) Air-conditioning/heating ducts need taped. 3) Return air needs to be sealed: _ 4) Replace air filter. Check monthly _ 5) Air Conditioning Condenser coil needs cleaning. Do not block air flow to unit. 6) Replace freon pipe insulation. 7) Caulking is necessary at window and door frames, building joints; plumbing protusions, etc. _ 8) Weatherstrip doors; weatherstrip windows - 9) Shade EastMlest windows. (consider reflective film; solor screen; awnings; trellises; etc.) _ 10) Hot water as measured was F°.140 °F or less is recommended. -11) An insulation jacket is recommended for your water heater "1 authorize the energy auditor to insulate my electric water heater." Auditor: Date: • • • THE QUEST HOME ENERGY ANALYSIS Basic Program Description - QUEST (Quick Energy Savings Test) is a new and unique self- administered residential energy audit. This home energy analysis will be performed with information provided directly from the consumer on a standard fourteen question form. - The information will be compared with similar and energy- efficient households in the customer's area. The comparative information along with low cost/no cost recommendations will be returned to the homeowners to help them identify areas where they can exercise .more. control~.over their energy costs. Special Program Benefits - This self-conducted audit is particularly appealing to those customers who either do not have the time for the lengthy Residential Conservation Service (RCS) audit or do not prefer to have an HL&P inspector visit their homes. - The QUEST audit may be used by itself to provide personalized written conservation guidelines or it may be used in conjunction with the Walk-Through Audit Program. • - Unlike other audit results, the QUEST analysis provides a comparison between a particular customer's home, a hypo- thetically similar home, and an energy efficient home with a comparable mix of appliances, number of family members, and square footage. No other program provides our customers such a baramoter with which to gauge and compare their energy consumption patterns. Targeted Participation - Our goal is to perform 50,000 QUEST analyses for those customers whose needs would best be met by this particular audit procedure. Possible Long Term Program Applications Extended beyond the time period of the Governor's Plan, this program could be effectively employed for the following purposes: - The short form QUEST analyses may be employed at seminars, workshops, and as a part of any education outreach programming. - It provides HL&P with another viable technique for helping to resolve high bill complaints. • ,. • CONSERVATION AWARENESS TAPES Basic Description - Available in English and Spanish, our new taped "Energy Talks" will advise customers of ways to control their energy bills. - The 18 tapes may be heard Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. by dialing 229-1030 in the Houston area and 1-800-392-5922 outside the Houston area. - Topics of the tapes cover a variety of subjects which are conservation related; however, other information includes ways to manage electric bills better and how to obtain help in meeting payments. Special Program Benefits - Customers may receive reliable, credible information from a central source by calling "Energy Talks". - The customer may call at his convenience in the comfort of his own home, to obtain the information which best meets his/her needs. • - Since the tapes are available in both English and Spanish, we can be sure that our ethnic customers may benefit from the informational tapes. - The fact that this is a free service demonstrates our concern for helping customers at all income levels. Targeted Participation - During the three month period of the Governor's Plan, we anticipate reaching 10,000 customers. Possible Long Term Program Applications - This program will continue as a special service to our customers after the expiration of the Governor's Plan. • • • • CONSERVATION AWARENESS TAPES 1. The Heat Pump: Two Machines In One 2. Selecting A Central Air Conditioner 3. Room Air Conditioners 4. High Efficiency, Your Guide To Air Conditioning Economy 5. Lower Water Heating Costs Through .Heat Recovery 6. Automatic Clock Thermostats Help You Save 7. Energy-Saving Tips For Windows And Doors 8. Where And How To Caulk 9. Insulation: Types and R-Values 10. Attic Ventilation, Insulation's Partner 11. Building An Energy-Efficient Home 12. Energy Rules To Remember When Buying An Existing Home 13. Winter Energy Hints For Renters 14. Summer Energy Hints For Renters 15. Keeping Comfortable With Fans 16. The Energy-Efficient Swimming Pool 17. What To Do Before You Go On Vacation 18. Programs For Low and Fixed-Income Customers • • • EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM • Basic Description - The .Educational Outreach Program is intended to involve local school districts in the statewide residential energy cost control program at no cost to the districts. HL&P will offer educational materials to supplement existing energy conser- vation instructional efforts in local high schools and middle schools. - High school teachers in appropriate grade/subject areas will be given information packets containing the QUEST survey, to be completed by students and their families. The finished questionnaires will be processed by Planergy and individual home energy analyses returned to students. - For middle school teachers, HL&P will provide "Conservation Concepts: Saving Energy and Dollars" workbooks. These workbooks contain an energy checklist which students can use at home to evaluate family energy usage. Special Program Benefits - Community wide involvement in the statewide program will be significantly enhanced by direct involvement of the various • public school systems in our service area. - This outreach effort will strengthen existing ties with educational institutions by providing direct energy cost control assistance materials. - Through this intensive program, HL&P has the opportunity to help students learn cost control strategies before many of them begin paying their own utility bills. Targeted Participation - Our goal is to reach 10,000 students in high schools and middle schools within the HL&P service area. Possible Long Term Program Applications - To evaluate the continuation of this type of educational outreach we will assess the program by: 1. Teacher response forms 2. Tallying processed QUEST surveys 3: Record the number of workbooks distributed. n ~J • • • MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor Cline and Councilpersons FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Sale of Beer, Air Show, International Aerobatic Club DATE: April 12, 1984 In reference to the above mentioned item, Ordinance 1217 permits the Staff to issue special permits for non-commercial events. I feel that beer sold at this particular event, would be a commercial event and is therefore, excluded from the authority of the Staff. It has been requested by the International Aerobatic Club that they be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of the La Porte Municipal Airport. This permission can only be granted by waiver of the ordinance by Council. ack Owen JO/llh • ~~1~ . April 12, 1984 Mr. Jack Owen City Manager City of LaPorte 604 W. Fairmont Parkway • LaPorte, TX 77571 Dear 'Mr. Owen: The Space City International Air Show is scheduled to be held at the LaPorte Airport on May 26-27, 1984. This is to request a waiver of the ordinance on alcoholic beverages on City property in order that we may sell beer during these two days. We would certainly appreciate any help you can give us. Sincerely, Mel Brewer 3310 South Richey Houston, Texas 77017 713 - 943-2626 • • RESOLUTION 84-3 SUPPORTING INCREASE STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING, PASSAGE OF THE POTHOLE BILL AND INCREASED HIGHWAY USER CHARGES WHEREAS, authoritative surveys reveal that: (1) Texas leads the nation in the number of deficient bridges (172,000) and deteriorated state roadways (7,740 miles). (2) The State's 5 cent per-gallon motor fuel tax is the lowest in the nation, and has not been increased in 27 years. • Moreover, in 19b5, 27°6 of the State budget went for transportation, while in 1982 only about 10$ of the State budget was spent for transportation-related purposes. (3) Each Texas motorist pays a "bad roads" tax averaging $291 per year for wasted gasoline, tire wear, car repairs, insurance and medical bills. (4) Additional transportation spending of $51 billion will be needed over the next 20 years to overcome the current backlog of needs--including $6.2 million for road and bridge rehabilitation, $30.3 billion for reconstruction, $6.7 billion for new roads and $7.7 billion for maintenance; and WHEREAS, the State's transportation funding problems are reflected at the local level, as follows:• • (1) The current backlog of city street repair needs exceeds $1 billion. Texas cities are spending an estimated $193 • million per year on street repairs--more than ever before. But • they are still falling further behind each year, because the street repair backlog is growing at rates that exceed local spending increases. The cities must have State financial assistance in order to bring their streets and bridges up to standard. (2) Upwards of 20 percent of all municipal streets--more than 13,000 miles--are currently in need of major repair. (3) The deterioration of city streets and bridges will accelerate in the future. The 10 million motor vehicles already in the State are wearing out local roads and bridges faster than they can be repaired; twenty years from now, the cities will have 16 million vehicles to contend with--more than half again today's volume; and WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League supports the State funding • and tax increases necessary to bring our State-local roads and bridges up to par; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of La Porte that the Texas Legislature is urged to enact a State-local and bridge financing package composed of the following: (1) An increase of $1 billion per year in funding for the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. (2) $100 million per year for the City Street Improvement Fund (the "Pothole Bill") proposed, but not approved, during the 1983 Legislative session. (3) Doubling the rate of the State motor fuel tax to 10 cents/gallon and increasing motor vehicle license fees as • necessary to generate adequate funding. • PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of • La Porte, this the ~ of April, 1984. APPROVED: MAYOR ATTEST: ~ .e~.;. ,~~. M • RESOLUTION 84-4 • f i ~ CONCERNING BANKING INSTITUTIONS • WHEREAS, the governing bodies of municipalities within the State of Texas are custodians of the revenues derived from taxing of their citizens and their taxpayers, and WHEREAS, our recent experience with rampant inflation has reemphasized the need for good money management to combat the devastating effects of such inflation, and WHEREAS, the need and demand to maximize the return on its cash deposits is frequently critical to the balancing of the budget and maintaining the financial stability of the municipality, and WHEREAS, by the use of the vehicle of bank holding companies branch banking is an accomplished fact in the State of Texas, thus further reducing the number of independent banks • within any given municipality, and WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Texas has over the years by its legislative acts determined the boundaries, rules and limitations upon the kinds and places of depositories of the municipal funds, and . WHEREAS, such statutes have from time to time been amended to meet the ongoing needs of the municipalities and its taxpayers, and WHEREAS, Article 2559 V.A.C.S. as amended in 1971, now provides that a city that has two or more banking institutions doing business within a city shall receive and consider applications to become a depository of said municipality only from such banks within the city, and • WHEREAS, since the legislative adoption of this restrictive proviso in 1971, there has been, and will be in the • future, instances where a municipality may not receive an .application from two or more banks located within the city to • accept the funds of such municipality on any terms, thus making it impossible for such municipality to comply with the present law, and WHEREAS, the end result of the application of such restrictive statutory provisions is to reduce municipal revenues, thus penalizing the citizens and taxpayers of the State of Texas, and WHEREAS, to insure a more competitive procedure and to give the citizens and taxpayers a better return of their tax monies, the proviso and restriction of Article 2559, which limits the right of a city having two or more banking institutions within the city from having a depository other than one or two of such banks should be amended or, in the alternative, repealed, now therefore. BE IT RESOLVED by the Harris County Mayors and Councils • Association and the Mayor and Council of the City of La Porte, duly assembled that to rekindle and reinstate the competitive bidding for the rights of a bank to be a municipal depository, the following portion of Article 2559 should be~amended by repealing: ". provided, however, that if any city has two or more banking institutions doing business within the city, the city shall consider bids and applications from only those institutions." PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City, of La Porte, this the r~~ of April, 1984. APPROVED . . MAYOR • ATTEST: v ~.l ,, • • MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor Cline and Councilpersons FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: New Ambulance Units, Item ~~11, Council Agenda DATE: April 13, 1984 Attached is the proposition supplied by the La Porte Area Emergency Ambulance Corp concerning the purchase of new ambulance units. This information should be added as back-up information for their presentation on Wednesday night. / l lh • PROPOSITION 1 2 Type 1 1984 1 Type 2 1984 TOTAL 68,000 25,000 93,000 26,000 14,000 81,000 Less: Trade Ins Add: Loan Balance #502 TOTAL Debt service @ 36 mos. _ PROPOSITION 2 2 Type 1 1984 Less: Trade Ins Add: Loan Balance $2,600/mo (94%) 72,000 26,000 TOTAL 46,000 #502 14,000 TOTAL 60,000 Debt service @ 36 mos. _ $2,275/mo (9;%) PROPOSITION 3A 1 Type 1 1984 36,000 1 Type 2 1984 26,000 Refurbish #502-3rd Out 18,500 TOTAL 80,500 Less: Trade In #502 9,000 TOTAL 71,500 Add: #502 Loan Balance 14,000 TOTAL 85,500 Add: Expected Repair 2,500 TOTAL 88,000 (1) Debt service @ 36 mos. _ $2,733/mo (9k%) - all inclusive (2) Debt service @ 36 mos. _ $1,982/mo (9~%) - $62,000 @ 12 mos. _ $1,620/mo (94%) - $18,500 @ 5 mos. _ $1,100/mo (94%) - $ 5,000 TOTAL $4,702/mo • • 0~ ORDINANCE NO. ORDII~TANCE AtdENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, "AUTO WRECKER AND TOWING VEHICLE"; REGULATING AUTO WRECKERS AND TOWING VEHICLES; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINAATCE SHALL BE DEE~~IED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPOIJ CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUDi NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN ,MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUi4CIL OT THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, is >>ereby amended by repealing Chapter 6, Section 6-1 tY~rough Section 6-26, both inclusive, thereof, and substituting therefore the following, to-wit ~r • ~ Ordinance Fage 2 Sec. 6-1. Definitions (a) Towing Vehicle. The term "towing vehicle," as used in this chapter, shall mean any automobile, truck, or other motor vehicle used for the purpose of towing, carrying, pushing, or otherwise transport- ing any motor vehicle which has collided with another motor vehicle or other object, or which has been wrec'xed or disabled in any manner, from one place to another for any purpose, including but not limited to the purpose of wrec'xing, storing, or repairing the vehicle, and does not appear at the scene of an accident where a vehicle has been disabled • upon a public street or public place for the purpose or expectation of towing one of the vehicles from the scene. The term "towing vehicle" shall not be construed to include a service car or other vehicle not equipped with mechanical devices for transporting wrecked vehicles and not used for such purposes, such. as service cars, equipped with compressed air containers and tools for repairing punctured tires or otherwise equipped with tools for performing minor repairs not involving towage or transportation of wrec'xed or disabled vehicles. (b) Auto Wrecker. The term "auto wrecker", as used in this chapter, shall mean a towing vehicle which may lawfully appear at the scene-of an accident where a vehicle has collided with anot]zer vehicle or other object or which has been wrecked or disabled in any manner for the purpose or expectation of towing, removing or hauling away the wrec]:ed vehicle or vehicles from the scene of the accident without having been expressly summoned there by the police department or the owner of one of the vehicles involved in the accident. (c) Person. The term person shall include both singular and plural and shall' mean and include any individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership. (d) Wrecker Driver. The term "Wrecker Driver" as used in this ` '~ • • Ordinance __, page 3 chapter, means any individual who actually operates and drives an "Towing Vehicle" or "Auto Wrecker" on the streets of the City of La Porte, either on his own account or in the employ of another. (e) Owner. The term Owner, as used in this chapter, shall be construed to mean any person engaged in the business of towing motor vehicles for hire or engaged in the business of storing, wreck- ing or repairing motor vehicles for hire and who owns or is entitled to use any "Auto Wrecker", or "Towing Vehicle", and who uses same in the conduct of his business or any part thereof. • (f) Committee. The term "Committee", as used in this chapter, shall mean the City Council Wrecker Committee. The City Council Wrecker Committee shall be composed of the following persons: 1. The Chief of Police, City of La Porte, or his duly designated representatives; 2. A Member of the City Council of the City of La Porte; 3. A duly appointed representative of the La Porte Wrecker Association; 4. City Manager of the City of La Porte or his duly designated representative; 5. A business or professional person, a citizen residing within the City limits of the City of La Porte, not an elected or appointed official or an employee of the City of La Porte, or a representative of the La Porte WrecY.er Association. Sec. 6-2. Permits Required. (a) Towing Vehicle. It shall be unlawful for an y person to drive or operate or cause to be driven or operated any towing vehicle as heretofore defined upon any public street in the city for the purpose of towing or hauling wrecked or disabled vehicles, either for hire, or as an incident to obtaining the business of storing, wrecking or repairing such wrecked or disabled vehicles without having first obtained a towing vehicle permit, from the City of La Porte, duly issued to such person to operate the vehicle on the streets of the ~~ • • Ordinance Page 4 city under the terms and provisions of this chapter. (b) Auto Wrecker. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate or cause to be driven or operated anx auto wrecker, as that term has been heretofore defined, upon any public street in the city for the purpose of towing or hauling wrecked or diabled vehicles, either for hire or as an incident to obtaining the business of storing, wrecking or repairing such wrecked or disabled vehicles, without having first obtained an auto wrecker permit, from the City of La Porte, duly issued to such person to operate an emergency auto wrecker on the streets of the city. The holder of an auto wrecker permit shall not be • required to obtain a towing vehicle permit in addition thereto. (c) In any prosecution for a violation of this subsection, proof than an owner's wrecking vehicle was present at the scene of a collision or accident in which a vehicle was wrecked or disabled shall constitute prima facie evidence that such owner was operating or caus- ing to be operated his wrecking vehicle as an unlicensed towing vehi- cle or auto wrecker as the case may be. Sec. 6-3. Insurance required. (a) Before any permit shall be issued to any owner of an auto wrecker or emergency auto wrecker, or before any renewal of said perrnit shall be granted, the owner shall be required to file an in- surance policy and or certificate of insurance policy and or certifi- cate of insurance with the City Secretary, evidencing insurance cover- age complying with the requirer;~ents contained in paragraph (b) below. (b) Insurance coverage in paragraph (a) above mea!ZS an insurance policy or policies and/or a certificate, or certificates of insurance covering all license3 towing vehicles or auto wrec'rers of the insured, issued by a company or companies qualified to do business in the State of Texas and perforrnable in Harris County, Texas. All insurance policies or certificates of insurance, including garage liability T-~ • • • Ordinance Page 5 policies must show the year, maY.e and model, state license number and motor number of all towing vehicles or auto wreckers, which have been authorized to operate by the City of La Porte. Further, all insurance policies or certificates of insurance must include an endorsement listing the City of La Porte as an additional named insured party. All such insurance policies and/or certificates of insurance must contain a provision, or an endorsement, requiring that the City Secretary shall be given at lease ten (10) days' written notice prior to the date of cancellation before such policy may be cancelled • by the insurer, for any cause. All such policies shall provide the minimum coverage to show "proof of financial responsibility" as that term is defined in the Texas rotor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, as now in force or hereafter amended. However, in no event shall insurance coverage on either type of wrecker be less than the amount of ~~oo~ 6Q0. - ($ j o~ooo_) for bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident and, subject to said limita- tion for one person, in the amount of ~QQ~O~~ • ___ ($joo,oon ) for bodily injury to or death of two ( 2 ) or more persons in any one accident, and in the amount of ~~Q ~Qa. ($ ~0 000• ) for -- -~--- injury to or destruction of property of others in any one accident. The city shall immediately suspend, cancel or revoke any towing vehicle or auto wrecker permit heretofore issued without further • notice to the owner, if satisfactory insurance as h erein required is not in full force and effect at all times, with satisfactory evidence that said insurance is in full force and in effect, being on file with the City Secretary of the City of La Porte. Sec. 6-4. Application for Towing Vehicle Permits. -------- Any owner desiring to operate a towing vehicle or vehicles in the city shall apply in writing for a permit to the City Secretary, and shall state the following in his application: (1) The name and address of the owner. If an individual, T- ~ • • L~ Ordinancei_ Page 6 the application shall so state. If a partnership, the partnership name and address shall be given together with na.-nes and addresses of all partners. If a corporation, the corporate name and office address shall be given, together with the names and addresses of the president and secretary. (2) The number of towing ve}~icles the owner desires to operate, listing the make, model,. motor number and correct state license number of each towing ve}~icle. • (3) The true o~mership of each towing vehicle. If not owned outright by the owner, as defined in this chapter, the name and address of the true ow~rier shall be given. If the towing vehicle is operated under the terms of a contract with some company other than the owner, a copy of the contract shall also be attached. (4) A statement that the owner will obey the provisions of this chapter, the rules and regulations promulgated by the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte, and all other ordinances and statutes applicable to motor vehicles and agrees that upon his failure to so obey such laws that his permit may be revoked or s;aspended without notice to tl~e owner. • (5) The application shall Ue signed by the owner. If a partnership, it shall be signed by a member of the firm. If a corporation, it shall be signed by the president and attested by the secretary and the corporate seal affixed. In all cases, the person signing shall execute an affidavit, on the application form, that the statements contained in such affidavit are true and correct. Such application shall • be accompanied by an annual towing vehicle permit fee of THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS ($35.00) a year for each towing vehicle ~~ 10 • • • Ordinance Page 7 the owner desires to operate. All permits shall expire on the 31st day of December each year and shall then be renewed upon submission of a properly executed application and the annual auto wrecker permit fee until the next succeeding 31st day of December. If a permit is granted subsequent to the 1st day of January in any permit year, the fee shall be paid pro rata for the balance of the year, and any portion of a month shall be considered as an entire month in calculating the fee to be charged. • Sec. 6-5. Issuance of Towing Vehicle Permits. After the owner has filed his towing vehicle application, Hermit fee, and insurance policy, and the City Secretary has examined same and found them to be in compliance with the terms of this chapter, he shall issue to the owner a permit for each towing vehicle licensed, which permit shall bear upon its face a notice that the same expires on the succeeding December 31st. Each permit shall be dated and numbered and shall show on its face the make, model, motor number and state license number of the towing vehicle licensed. The Committee is empo~eered to prescribe regulations for the displaying of signs on towing vehicles showing that the same have been licensed as ~Zerein provided. • Sec. 6-6. Additional and Replacement Towing Vehicle Permits. (a) When an owner has obtained an towing vehicle permit and thereafter desires to increase the number of towing vehicles to be operated, he shall file a supplemental application setting forth His permit number and the fact that he desires to operate additional tow- ing vehicles, giving the make, model, ,notor number and state license number of each additional towing vehicle. He shall also file the proper permit fee to cover the additional number of towing vehicle permits. ~" • • Ordinance page g (b) He shall also file with the City Secretary a new insurance .policy or a proper endorsement on the existing policy, covering the additional towing vehicles. (c) The Cite Secretary shall examine such supplemental towing vehicle application, fee and policy, and if the same are in order, shall issue towing vehicle permits covering each additional towing vehicle. (d) t~~fienever an owner wishes to discontinue the use of an • towing vehicle during the period covered by his permit and replace it with another, he shall file an affidavit stating that he has discontinued using the towing vehicle covered by his permit, and desires to use another towing vehicle in its place. He shall also attach a certificate from his insurer that such insurer has been notified thereof and has agreed to make the appropriate transfer of coverage. The City Secretary shall, upon the payment of a TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) transfer fee, issue the owner a new permit covering the replacement towing vehicle as provided in 6-5, and cause the old towing vehicle permit to be cancelled and voided. In the affidavit, as well as the certificate from the insurer, the old and new towing vehicle shall be described by make, model, motor number and state license number. • Sec. 6-7. Application for auto wrecker permits. Any o~~ner desiring to operate an emergency auto wrecker or wreckers in the city shall make application to the City Secretary for an auto w.rec'rer permit or permits. Such application shall be sub- mitted upon form to be furnished by the City Secretary and the applicant shall furnish the following proof and information with his application. (a) The name and address of the a~vner shall be stated, and if the auto wrecker is to be operated under the name of some T- S' • • Ordinance- , Page 9 company other than the name of the owner, then the name of the company shall be stated. Accompanying the application shall be a signed copy of the agreement and contract between the owner and the company in whose name the auto wrecker is to operate. The auto wrecker permit shall be issued in the joint names and no transfer from one company to another company by the owner shall be pennitted. If any individual, the application shall so state. If a partnership, the partnership na,-ne and address shall be given together with • the names and addresses of all partners. If a corporation, the corporate name name and office address shall be given, together with the na~~es and addresses of the president and secretary. All of the provisions and requirements applicable to persons in this chapter shall apply to and be required of each partner or each principal officer and the failure of any of them to meet such requirements shall be grounns to deny the application of the corporation or partnership. All changes of such officers or partners shall be reported to the City Secretary within ten (10) days after the change and such new officers or partners shall individually file applications certifying to their individual qualifications • within such time, and the failure to certify within such time or to possess such qualifications required of such persons under this chapter shall be cause for the suspension of all permits held by such corporation or partnership. (b) The application shall list the make, model, motor number . and correct state license number of the vehicle to be licensed by the applicant as an auto wrec'-ser. (c) Any person making application for an auto wrecker permit shall deposit with the City Secretary, upon making application T~"1 • • Ordinance Page 10 a sum of money in the amount of ONE iiUNDRED DOLLARS ( $100.00) . Said sum shall be used to pay for the advertising of such application in the newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks. Within fifteen (15) days after receiving such sum and qualifying data, the city shall cause to be published in the newspaper for two (2) consecutive weeks a notice to all holders of auto wrecker permits and all other in- terested persons. Such notice shall advertise the time and place of public hearing, which said hearing shall be • held not less than twenty (20) days from the date of the first publication. Such notice shall give the name of the applicant, the name of the business under which the appli- cant proposes to operate and any other pertinent data that the City Secretary may deem necessary. If such deposit is in excess of the cost of advertising, the City Secretary shall cause such excess to be returned to the applicant and likewise if the amount is insufficient to pay the cost of th a advertising, the City Secretary shall then require the applicant to pay for the deficiency. Hearings and investigation for the purpose of determining whether or not the application for an auto wrecker permit will be granted, based upon the number of permits outstanding and whether or not the granting of the application will not be detrimental to the public convenience and necessity shall be heard before the committee at the time and place designated. (d) The committee shall have in attendance at such hearing a representative from the city legal department, and any . other persons that it may deem necessary to conduct said hearing. At the time of the hearings and investigation with reference to whether or not public convenience and necessity exists for the issuance of such permits the T-- /a • • • Ordinance Page 11 committee shall consider all the evidence of the applicant and his witnesses. It shall further hear all the evidence of any protestants and their witnesses and shall have the right to call such other witnesses as the councilmen may deem necessary. (e) In determining whether a greater number of permits would create a public inconvenience, the committee shall take into consideration the following: (1) The financial responsibility of the applicant; (2) The number of vehicles to be operated; (3) Make, model and type of vehicle or vehicles to be used; (4) The effect of additional vehicles upon traffic congestion, vehicular and pedestrian alike; (5) t~'hether or not all insurance required by this Chapter has procured or will be procured; (6) That the applicant has a properly fenced storage facility for wrecked vehicles, the size of his business location and lot, and that the lot is located within th e City Limits of the City of La Porte; (7) Determine that all city ad valorem taxes and other taxes of the applicant have been paid; • (8) Whether the vehicle shall be operated by the owner, or by his employee with bona fide employer/employee relationship; (9) WY:ether the applicant proposes to own, rent or lease the vehicle to be used; (10) The number of auto wreckers then in existence and ~~ • s Ordinance Page 12 licensed; (11) Whether the requirements of public convenience and necessity can be met and complied with only by the issuance of additional certificates of public conven- fence and necessity for auto wreckers; (12) Any and all other facts the committee may deem rele- want. Sec. 6-8. Issuance of Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for Auto Wrecker permits. • If the committee finds after the hearing and investigation that public convenience and necessity exists for the operation of said auto wreckers that }gave been applied for, the committee shall then instruct the City Secretary to notify the applicant in writing within ten (10) days from the last date of the hearing that such vehicle or vehicles are authorized to operate under the provisions of this chapter so long as t}zey are in compliance with all of the provisions hereof and all federal, state, county and city laws and ordinances. The committee shall also instruct the City Secretary to publish an official notice of its findings in the ne~•spaper within such time. Sec. 6-9. Denial of Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for Auto Wrecker permits. • If the committee finds from its hearings and investigation that convenience and necessity does not exist for the operation of the vehicle or vehicles applied for, it shall instruct the City Secretary to so notify the applicant in writing within ten (10) days from the last date of the hearing. An applicant who has been denied a permit or~permits by the committee, and whose appeal to the City Council as h ereinafter provided, is denied, or the decision not having been • appealed to the committee, shall not be permitted to make another application for six (6) months from the date of his filing of the ~`` I a- • • • Ordinance Page~13 application for the auto wrecker permit. Sec. 6-10. Appeal from the Findings of the City Council Wrecker After the committee has made its findings and declares same, the applicant, or any person opposing the said application who entered an appearance at the hearing before the committee, shall have the right to file an appeal within ten (10) days from the receipt of the City Secretary's written notice, or from the date of the published notice, as applicable. The appeal shall be in the form of a letter addressed • to the City Secretary stating that an appeal from the decision of the committee is desired. The City Secretary shall notify the City Council of such appeal, and the Council, as soon as practicable, after receiv- ing said notice of appeal together with the findings of the committee, shall grant or deny, in open session, such application for a hearing. If a hearing is granted, the City Council shall sustain, modify or reverse the findings made by the committee and shall so notify the City Secretary of its findings. The findings of the City Council shall be final. If no appeal is made to the City Council from the committee's decision within ten (10) days, as indicated above, then such decision shall become final. Sec. 6-11_ Fee for auto wrecker permits. • The permit fee to operate an "auto wrecker" or "auto wreckers" shall be THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS ($35.00) per year for each "auto wrecker" which the owner is licensed to operate. All permits shall expire on the 31st day of December of each year and shall then be renewed until the next succeeding thirty-first day of December. If a permit is granted subsequent to the first day of January in any permit year, the fee shall be paid pro rata for the balance of the year, • and any portion of a month shall be considered an entire month in calculating the fee to be charged. Sec. 6-12. Issuance of Auto Wrecker Permits. T._~~' • s Ordinance- Paye 14 After the owner has filed his application for an auto wrecker permi±, a hearing held and public convenience and necessity found to exist, and the applicant has filed the required insurance, and the City Secretary and City Attorney have examined same and found there to be in compliance with the terms of this chapter, the City Secretary shall issue to the owner a permit to operate an auto wrecker in the city upon the public streets, which permit shall bear upon its face the make, model, motor number, permit number and the license number of the auto wrec}cer. Said Permits shall be issued by the City Secret- . ary upon authorization of the Committee to be attached to the auto wrecker, said permits to be attached to the front windshield of the auto wrecker, placed immediately above the inspection sticker that has been issued by the State of Texas for said auto wrecker. These permits are and shall always remain the property of the City of La Porte. In the event of suspension or revocation of a permit or permits, for any cause, it shall be unlawful for the owner of said permits to retain such permit, and he shall cause said permit to be destroyed or surrendered to the City Secretary of the City of La Porte immediately upon notification or such suspension or revocation, as is feasible. Sec. 6-13 Revocation or Suspension of Auto Wrecker or Permits or Towing Vehicle Permits. • (a) Upon a complaint being filed by any person with the City Secretary of a violation of any of the tee-ms or provisions of this chapter or the violation of any of the laws of the state, federal government or city, or upon motion of any member of the committee, the committee may, after ten (10) days' written notice to the permit holder stating the grounds of said complaint, conduct a hearing to hear evidence with reference to such complaint or motion. Should . such hearing reveal a violation of any of the terms of this chapter or the laws of this state or federal government or other ordinances ~`~ia~ • • • Ordinance Page 15 of the city, the committee may suspend, cancel or revoke the permit or permits of such permit holder, as the offense may direct. (b) After the committee has held its hearing and investigation upon the complaint or motion for the suspension, cancellation or revocation of a permit of any owner of an towing vehicle or auto wrecker, it shall make its findings and direct the City Secretary to declare the same in writing to the owner or operator of such towing vehicle or auto wrec'rer within ten (10) days after said hear- ing. The owner. of such towing vehicle or auto wrecker shall have • the right to appeal to the City Council within ten (10) days from the receipt of the written decision of the committee only in the event of a revocation of the permit of the owner by the committee. Such appeal shall be in the form of a letter addressed and .delivered to the City Secretary, stating than an appeal is desired from the revocation of the committee. The City Secretary shall notify the City Council of such appeal, and the council, as soon as practic- able thereafter, shall notify the appellant as to whe±her or not such an appeal will be heard. If the City Council grants such an appeal, it shall either sustain or reverse the revocation of the co:n;nittee. If no appeal is taken from the committee's action within ten (10) days, as set out above, then the decision of the committee shall be final. Con ~-~ /1 Tr-.. .~. F., ,- ..F T..i .~ r.r._.. ..i, .. .~ n.-__ ~. • Whenever an owner wishes to discontinue the use of an auto wrecker during the period covered by his permit and replace it with another, he shall file an affidavit stating that he has discontin- ued using the auto wrecker covered by his permit, and desires to use another auto wrecker in its place. He shall also attach a certificate from his insurer that such insurer has been notified thereof and agrees thereto. The City Secretary shall, upon the • payment of a Tk'ENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) transfer fee, issue the owner a new permit covering the new auto wrecker, as provided in ~'- /S • • Ordinance- _, Paye 16 section E-12 hereof, and cause the old auto wrecker per;nit to be cancelled and voided. In the affidavit, as well as the certificate from the insurer, the old and new auto wrec'rer shall be described by make, model, motor number and state license number. Sec. 6-15. Permits are Personal to Owners Thereof. (a) A permit issued hereunder for an towing vehicle or an auto wrec'rer shall be a personal permit to the owner and shall not entitle any other person or corporation to operate such towing vehicle or auto wrecker. The per,nits issued pursuant to this chapter are • transferable as between owners only upon the express approval of the committee, and shall be subject to a TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) transfer fee, if apporoved. A denial of the right to transfer a permit may be appealed to the City Council, in compliance with the terms of section 6-10 ]iereof. Upon cancellation of any permit no portion of the permit fee shall be refunded to the owner thereof. Sec. 6-16. Ad Valorem Taxes. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or partner- ship to use the streets of the City for the operation of an towing vehicle or auto wrecker unless all city ad valorem and other city taxes on all properties used and useful in the furnishing of towing vehicle and auto wrecker service shall 'nave been first paid. (b) The owner or operator of any property used and useful • in the furnishing of towing vehicle or auto wreckers shall, on or before the 31st day of January of each rear, furnish the City Secretary with satisfactory zvioence that all ad valorem and of}zer taxes due the city have been duly paid. If an investigation by the City Secretary discloses that such taxes were not in fact paid, the owner's permit shall be automatically suspended, and if such taxes are not paid in full within sixty (60) days thereafter, the • committtee may cause such permit to be indefinitely suspended, ~~/~ • Ordinance Page 17 cancelled or revoked. Sec. 6-17. Regulations On Operations. (a) The committee is hereby authorized to promulgate any and all rules and regulations relating to the operation of towing vehicle and auto wreckers, insofar as such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with any of the provisions of this chapter, deemed necessary to protect public safety and welfare. Specifically, but without limitation, the committee is hereby authorized to promulgate any rules relating to restrictions on the number of auto wreckers which may operate on the streets of the City of La Porte at any one time. The committee shall cause the City Secretary to serve copies of such rules on owners at their registered addresses by certified ~~~ail. Such notices shall fully set out any rules promulgated, and the effective dates thereof. Any permit holders shall have the right, in accordance with the provisions of section 6-10, to appeal to the City Council with regard to any rules and restrictions promulgated by the committee felt by such permit holder to be unduly onerous. Sec. 6-18. Procedure by Auto Wrecker Operators at Scene of n; ~~~i ea vet,; ...i ,~ -- (a) Whenever an auto wrec}cer arrives at the place where a motor vehicle has been disabled by an accident, the auto wrecker driver shall legally park his vehicle as clcse to the street curb as possible and otherwise dispose of it in such a manner as not to inte rfere with traffic. He shall not park his vehicle within a distance of fifty (50) feet from a wrecY,ed or disabled vehicle. (b) It shall be unlawful for any wrecker owner, driver or agent to solicit the business of towing, removing or repairing any wrecked or disabled vehicle at the place where an accident has occurr- ed, by words, cards, circulars or gestures. (c) All auto wrecker drivers arriving at the place where any accident has occurred shall obey all orders given them by any police ~' ~ ~ • • Ordinance , Page 18 officer of the city investigating such accident and shall not in any manner interfere with such police officer in the performance of his duty. (d) No auto wrecker or auto wrecker driver shall remove any wrecked or disabled vehicle from the place where an accident has occurred, or attach his wrecker to the wrecked or disabled vehicle, until: (1) the police officers have completed their investigation; a n3 (2) the driver of the said vehicle, or the police officer where the driver is unable, has given permission. (e) The fact that no police officer of the city is present at the scene of the accident when an auto wrecker or a towing vehicle that has been summoned to the scene by the vehicle owner arrives shall not constitute an exception to this section and it shall be the duty of any wrecker oN=ner to cause the police department of the city to be notified of the occurrence of the accident and to await the arrival of the police officers of the City and the completion of their investigation. (f) All wrecker drivers shall, at all times, obey all traffic laws of the State of Texas and the City of La Porte. Sec. 6-19. Wrecker Rotation List • (a) All auto wreckers desiring to be called for wrecker service by the City Police Department shall request in writing to be placed on a qualified auto wrecker ,rotation list to be maintained by the Police Department. (b) The qualified auto wrec',cer rotation list shall be used for all vehicles on which a pull is requested by the La Porte Police Department. (c) When a police officer investigating an accident determines that any vehicle which has been involved in a' collision or accident T- f8 • • Ordinance Page 19 C7 upon a public street is unable to proceed safely under its own power, or when the o'~ner thereof is physically unable to drive such vehicle, the officer shall request the owner to designate the wrecker company the owner desires to remove that vehicle. 1~1}--en the owner has design- ated the wrecker company desired, the police officer shall communicate the fact immediately to Police Department Headquarters, and it shall be the duty of the dispatcher receiving such information at Head- quarters to call the designated company provided the company has previously obtained a valid auto wrecker permit to operate in the • city. In the event the company does not have a valid auto wrec',cer permit the owner shall be so informed and given an opportunity to designate another company. (d) In the event the owner of a vehicle involved in an accid- ent or collision is physically unable to designate the wrecker company desired, or refuses to designate one, the investigating officer shall communicate that fact immediately to Police Depart- ment Headquarters. The Police Departanent shall maintain a wrecker rotation list which shall contain the names and addresses of each wrecker service company that complies with the provisions of this ordinance in order that said company might be called upon for wrecker service by the Police Department. The police officer receiving a call at the Police Headquarters for wrecker service shall call the first wrecker company on the list to tow the disabled vehicle or move the same from the public streets of the city. After the company at the top of the list receives a call then the company's name shall be placed at the bottom of the list and the next company shall be moved to the top of the list and it shall receive calls. This process shall be repeated until each company providing wrecker service under the provisions of this ordinance has received calls. The Police Department shall notify each wrecker company in sufficient time prior to its rendering said wrecker service in order that the company ~~~9 t • Ordinance- Page 20 might adequately provide the necessary rnen and equipment to answer said calls. (e) In the event a wrecker service company is requested by the Police Department to make a call and the company agrees to make said call then the company shall proceed immediately to the scene where it is directed and shall be given a reasonable length of time in which to reach said location. If the wrecker service company answer- ing said call has not reached said location within a reasonable length of time then the officer at the scene may proceed to call the next • wTrecker service company on the list and that company shall have priority over that particular call. In the event that the wrecker service company called fails to comply with the provisions of the ordinance by proceeding to the designated place within the time specified above then this wrecker service company shall be removed from the top of the list and placed at the bottom of the list. Sec. 6-20. Specifications and Required Equipment. (a) Minimum Size. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall not be less than one (1) ton in size and shall be equipped with booster brakes. (b) Standards of Winch. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall be equipped with a power taY.e-off operated winch, • winch line and boom, with a factory rated lifting capacity (or city tested capacity) of not less than five tho;:sand (5,000) pounds, single line capacity. The winch line shall be three-eights (3/8) inch in diameter. (c) Flashing Light. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto wrecker shall have a flashing light of at least four (4) inches in diameter on the top of the cab, as prescribed or permitted by State law, visible from both the front and rear of the truck. (d) Wheels and Tires. Each auto wrecker and emergency auto ~~~ • • a Ordinance Page 21 wrecker shall have dual wheels on the rear with heavy duty tires thereon. (e) Each emergency auto wrecker, and all auto wreckers that are to be eligible to be summoned to an accident scene when requested by a driver, shall be provided with the following: (1) Fire extinguishers; said fire extinguishers being defined as that piece of equipment commonly carried to extinguish fires caused as a result of an auto accident or collision. Said fire extinguisher to be a standard type, chemical fire extinguisher designed to combat motor vehicle fires. (2) Parking flares; said parking flares being defined as that piece of~ equipment commonly used in motor transportation as a signal flare or light to warn of an obstruction on the high;vay. 22 (3) Two bars; said tow bars being that piece of equipment sometimes known as the A-frame, which is a part of the auto wrecker and is used to hold a vehilcle which has been elevated for towing, rigid and to prevent swinging of said raised vehicle as it is being towed. When a vehicle is being towed the tow bar shall be in place to prevent swing- ing. • (4).Broom and sand box; said broom and sand box with at least a three (3) gallon capacity for the purpose of cleaning up oil and other liquids. (5) Shovel and pinch bar. (6) A container to hold glass and debris. (7) A permanently affixed sign, with minimum four (4) inch lettering, identifying the owner of said emergency auto • wrecker, with said owner's phone number, address, and the name of his business. ~~~ • Ordinance Page 22 C`. Every emergency auto wrec}cer and those auto wreckers which are to be eligible to be summoned to an accident scene shall carry the above named equipment at all times. Every emergency auto wrecker and those auto wreckers which are to be eligible to be summoned to an accident scene shall be annually inspected by the Police Department of the City of La Porte for compliance with the above equipment requirements. (f ) It shall be the duty of the driver of each emergency auto wrecker and auto wrecker that picks up a wrecked or disabled vehicle for the purpose of towing the same away to clear the street of any and all debris, parts or glass. In the event two (2) or more wreckers pick up vehicles for towing, it shall be the duty of each driver to clear the street of debris, parts or glass. Sec. 6-21. Permissible Fees and Charges. (A) (1 ) The standard charge for a "normal tow" from the scene of the accident in the city limits of the City of La Porte to the place of business of the wrecker operator, or other location instructed by the owner, will not exceed FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($45.00). If the owner of the vehicle being towed requires the vehicle to be moved or transferred after the ve}iicle has been towed to a location specified in the wrecker ticket, there may be an additional charge of FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($15.00) for transferring the vehicle within the city limits. A "normal tow" is defined as "picking up the vehicle or moving and towing the vehicle from the street to a location." (2) An additional charge may be made for the following additional labor that is not required in a "normal tow", to-wit: ~M • • • Ordinance- Page 23 (a) An additional charge, not to exceed SIXTY DOLLARS ($60.00) may be made for a ditch pull and/or rollover in those cases where two separate pulls with the wrecker's winch line are actually required. (b) An additional charge, not to exceed TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) may be made for disengag- ing and removing the drive shaft, or for other exceptional labor. (3) A charge not to exceed SIXTY r'IVE DOLLARS ($65.00) may be made when it is required to "dolly" a wrecked vehicle. This charge shall be all inclu- sive, and no other c}~arge may be imposed when it is made. (4) Except in the event of an dolly charge, the maximum charge for any and all tows from the scene of an accident in the city limits shall be SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($75.00). (5 ) A charge not to exceed FIVE DOLLARS AND FIB"rY CENTS ($5.50) per day :nay be made for the storage of wrecked vehicles. (B) Every holder of an emergency auto wrecker permit and • those auto wrecker permit holders that are eligible to be summoned to scenes of accidents shall utilize an official wrecker ticket provided by the City of La Porte containing the following informa- tion: (1) (2) (3) • (4) (5) Name and Time and Place to Descript: parts of Itemized address of wrecker company. location of accident. which vehicle is to be towed. ion of vehicle and general description of vehicle that have been damaged. list of services to be performed, charges .J '~~.~ • ~ Ordinance_ Page 24 for each, and total charges. (6) Places for signature of auto owner or other person (including a police officer) authorizing tow of vehicle. (7) One copy of the wrecker ticket is to be given to the customer, and one copy is to be given to the investigating police officer. Sec. 6-22. Miscellaneous Provisions and Restrictions. (a) The selling or other granting of the right to tow any • disabled vehicle is prohibited. The person signing for the disabl- ed vehicle shall be able to account for the vehicle at all times. A violation of this section shall constitute the basis of cancell- ation of the license without further notice. (b) Once a wrecker has been attached to a vehicle for the purpose of towing it to a location, the wrec'rer driver shall not disengage such vehicle and leave it parked prior to its arrival at the designated location. C o .. t ; .~,., 7 The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open h;eetings 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 comfirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after ~`-~ • • • Ordinance , Page 25 its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at lease twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordi- nance. Sertinn d_ If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the • remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Sectinn S_ An~- person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00). PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1984. CITY OF LA PORTE By _ VIRGIIvIk CLINE, MAYOR ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: r 1 U City Attorney T • •~ `~ • • ORDINANCE NO. 1168-A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1168, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DRILLING OF WATER WELLS WITHIN THE CITY; REGULATING THE USE AND SALE OF WATER WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. From and after the effective date hereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to drill a water well to provide water for human consumption, or for residential or commercial • purposes within the City of La Porte. Section 2. From and after the effective date hereof, it shall be unlawful for any person to use, sell, barter, give away or offer for sale, offer to barter, or offer to give away, for human consumption, or for residential or commercial purposes, water originating from any source other than the Water Department of the City of La Porte, to any other person within the City of La Porte, except such City. Section 3. T$e provisions of this Ordinance shall not be applicable to the sale of distilled water, or other bottled water approved for human consumption, by the Texas Department of Health. In addition, the provisions of this Ordinance shall not be appli- cable to the collection of rain water for use to water vegetation. • Section 4. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or • any part of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity ~1 U Ordinance No. 1168-A, Page 2. shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Commission to have passed each section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sen- tence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 6. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this ordi- nance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars • ($200.00). Each day any violation of this ordinance shall con- tinue shall constitute a separate violation. Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further • ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 18th day of April, 1984. CITY OF LA PORTE By Virginia Cline, Mayor • • • Ordinance No. 1168-A, Page 3. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: ~~ r City At orney • • • ---~ CITY MANAGER FROM: Jerry Hodge DAT$:.: March 20, 19 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL~AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested• April 11, 1984 Ordinance 3. Project Summary; Installation of~high pressure wash unit to maintain appearance of city vehicles and equipment. 4. Action Required• Council approval to expend budgeted funds. 5... Alt~ernat~ive: Maintain existing unit which does not function at this time. 6. Recommendation Allow purchase of new unit from Acme Cleaning Equipment, Inc. of Seabrook for $7,150.00. 7. Exhibits: Purchasing bid spread sheet. 8. Availability of Funds: X General Fund Water/Wastewater ______ Capital Improvmt._ General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 00~-700-704-902 Funds Available: X Yes No • 9. Approved for C City Manager 2. X Report Resolution Jerry Hodge Date • • INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MARCH 5, 1984 T0: D. Root - Equipment Services Superintendent FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing Ag ant l~ -~ ~- SUBJECT: Sealed Bid ~~0034 ~ % ~/ • Advertised sealed bids ~~0034 for the purchase and installation of a skid mounted, high-pressure cleaning system were opened and read in City Council Chambers February 27, 1984 at 4 p.m. It is the intent of the Equipment Ser- vices Division to use this unit to replace an Advance Washer Model ~~800-830 that is presently in use. The existing Advance washer was purchased in March of 1982 for approximately $700. The pump and motor in this unit have been replaced three times and the unit is presently in need of repairs to the heat- ing unit. Sealed bids were mailed to five area equipment vendors with bids being returned by the following firms: (1) Acme Cleaning Equipment, Inc., (2) Hotsy of Houston, and (3) Delco Cleaning Systems Inc. Hotsy of Houston also submitted two alter- . natetiids bringing the total number of proposals submitted to five. Alternate bid 4~2 submitted by Hotsy of Houston and the original bid submitted by Delco Cleaning Systems were both rejected due to their failure in meeting specifica- tions. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Acme Cleaning Equipment of Houston for the Niagara Model 41509. This unit exceeds the spec if ications in both gallons per minute output and BTU/hr. heat output. I hereby recommend accepting the low bid meeting specifications from Acme Cleaning Equipment, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a Niagara 441509 pressure cleaning system in the amount of $7150. A total of $7200 is presently appropriated in account 4001-700-704-902 to fund completion of this project. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval. JR/mb cc: B. Herrera l L . Maxey ~,/ J. Hodge • Sealed Bid 4f0034: One (1 _ New, Unused, Skid Mounted High Pressure .Cleaning Acme Hotsy of System Consisting of a Cleaning Houston Natural Gas Fired Heating Equip., Inc Unit, Electric Motor & Pump Installed Complete Hotsy of Hotsy.of Delco Houston Houston Cleaning lternate Alternate Systems !t 1 1~ '2 SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Skid Mounted Yes Yes Yes Yes Bid Re ect 2. Ca acct Submitted A. 1 Gun-9 Gal.@ 1500 PSI @'1500 PSI Yes @.2000 PSI @1200-*1 Tmproperly B. 2 Guns-4.5 Gal•;,@1500 PSI @ 1500 PSI Yes @ 2000 PSI o @1200 PSI 3. Pum Ceramic Plungers --- --- ---. --- Pump- 9.5 GPM @ 1000 PSI Yes S.S. P @600 PSI PSI S.S. o @ 1000 PSI Nozz e 4. Guns: (2) 4' Wands Control Yes Yes Yes Yes 5. Ti s: A. 0 Tip (2) Yes Yes Yes 'Yes B. .25 Tip (2) Yes Yes Yes Yes C. .40 Tip (2) Yes Yes Yes Yes 6. Electric Motor:lOHP 220/60/ Yes HP 220/60/3 220/60/3 o 220160/3 7. Heatin Unit: Natural Gas 90 BTU/Hr BTU/Hr BTU/Hr , BTU/Hr Fired - 860,000 BTU/Hr Min. --- --- --- --- 8. Hose: (2) 50' Section of ~" Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Wire Braid Hose 9000 PSI --- --- --- --- 9. Hose S stem: Swivel Mounted Yes Yes No (2) -4 Boom Yes on (2) 8' Booms --- --- --- --- 10. Tub: Stainless Steel Yes No Coated Steel No Coated Steel No Polyuretha e 11. DEMA Chemical In'ector Yes otsy Suc- ion&Meter Hot y Sucti ng ~etering n Hotsy Metering aloe 12. State Model Bid Niagara ~E1509 ots 9000 Hotsy 9000, 9015,9462Co Hotsy b. 5832 Delco /l960 Price Includin Installation. 7,150.00 7,990.00 $9,000.00 $5,995.00 $b,274.13 arrant Terms 1 Year Parts&Labor 1 Year arts&Labo 1 Year Parts&Labor 1 Year arts&Labo 90 Day Warranty n enance A reement None $180 er uarte $180 Per uarter $1$0 er uarte None m n as 14Das 30Das 30Das lODas 7-lODas *,. Bid Rejected !! !/ Low Bid_Meetin~ Snecificarinn~ • • ~: CITY MANAGER FROM: DAT~;,~ ' ' ' ' Jerry Hodge, Director ~~', ruhlj.c Works ~ ~k-10-81} REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL'AGENDA ITEM 2. X Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: Resolution Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Electrical repairs at Water Well #~+. 4. Action Required: Council Approval. 5... Alt•~rnative: Retain current status, which would eventually render the well out of service. • 6. Recommendation Approve bid from Gulf States Electric of $6,200.00. 7.' Exhibits: Bid sheets. 8. Availability of Funds: General Fund ~_Water/Wastewater _, Capital Improvmt._ General Revenue Sharing Other $8,000 budgeted Account Number: 002-801+-801+-902 Funds Available: X ~ Yes Nb Hedge, Director of Publi.~ Works Manager Date • • INTER-OFFICE ME14U?ANDUM • APRIL 10, 1984 T0: L. Maxey _ ssi_tant Director of Public Works ~_ ~. , •' FROM: J. Ray l SUBJECT: Sealed Bid X0038: Electrical Repairs of Water Well ~t4 ~~ Advertised, sealed bids ~~0038 for the repair and replacement of various electrical components at Water Well 4~4 were opened and read in City Council Chambers April 9, 1984 at 4 p.m. Sealed bids were mailed to seven electrical contractors who are licensed to do business in the City of La Porte. Contractors were required to attend a pre-bid conference March 27, 1984 at 10:30 a.m. to qualify for consideration of their proposals. This pre-bid meeting was attended by the following contractors; (1) Gulf States Inc., (2) Tex-All Electrical Contractors, and (3) Bayshore Electric. All contractors indicated that they understood and would complete the work as specified by the City of La Porte. Low bid was submitted by Gulf States Inc. of La Porte, Texas in the amount of $6,200 and a completion time of fourteen days. Gulf States, Inc. has also • certified their intent to comply with the City of La Porte's 100% performance' bond requirement. I hereby recommend that the City of La Porte award the contract for specified repairs to Water Well 4~4 to Gulf States, Inc. in the amount of $6,200. Payment will be made in a lump sum upon completion and acceptance by a designated City of La Porte representative. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval. JR/mb cc: B. Herrera S. Gillett J. Hodge • Sealed Bid 4/0038: Electrical Repairs of • Water Well 444 1. Labor to complete all repairs as specified 2. Material Total Cost 3. Adjustment 4. Performance Bond 5. Grand Total 6. Estimated Completion Time (Days) Gulf States Tex-All Bayshore Inc. Electrical Electric ontractors 463 443 443 $2565.00 $2700.00 $1795.77 3560.00 3500.00 3922.26 -- 28% -- 75.00 150.00 750.00 $6200.00 $6350.00 $6468.43 1~1Days 5 Days 5 Days (Successful Contractor will be paid lump sum upon completion and acceptance by designated owner representative) 441 - 9 Days for Material Delivery - 5 Days on Jobsi 462 - Designates Low Bid 463 - Attended Pre-Bid Conference • T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE~~~~April 11, 1984 '' '' Public Works .Director. .. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL~AGENDA ITIIK 2. X Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: April 18, 1984 _ Resolution Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Annual contract to purchase front loading solidwaste containers. 4. Action Required: Approve recommendations to accept low bid and execute contract. 5 .. Alt~ernat~ive • Buy containers on spot market. 6. ~ RecoigmendatOn Accept low bid. 7.' Exhibitss~ Attached. 8. Availability of Funds: ~_General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 1-700-703-902 Fonds Available: X Yes No . ~ ' • Hodge, Public Works Director sted By 9. ppr ved for y Council ends / ' .. ~ =' %I ~= ~A~ C Mans er ~ Date • • •. 1 ~/ r ~ "'UUU INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM APRIL 3, 1984 T0: FROM: SUBJECT: i Sonny Hubbard - Sanitation Superintendent J . stay ~~ - - - - Sealed ~d_ 0036 - Front Load Container . Advertised, sealed bids ~~0036 for the furnishing of front load containers were opened and read in City Council Chambers Apri1.2, 1984 $t 4:00 •p .m. Sealed bids were solicited to replace Contract ~~022-4-84 held by Duncan Equipment Company for the period April, 1983 to April, 1984. A total of ten vendors-were invited to participate in the bidding and the following six bidders submitted proposals; (1) Duncan Equipment Co., (2) Scott & Hill Steel Co., (3) Industrial Disposal Supply Co., (4) Environmental Systems, (5) Brent Steel and Equipment Co., and (6) May Fabricating Inc. The low bid submitted by Scott & Hill Steel Company reflects a one-percent reduction over prices currently being paid for front load containers under the present contract. Scott & Hill Steel Company indicates that they will be able to meet all specifications set forth by the City of La Porte. I hereby recommend-that the City of .La Porte award the annual-contract for front-load containers to Scott & Hill Steel Company on the basis of low bid meeting specifications. Front load containers will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the 1983-84 fiscal year. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval. cc: J. Hodge B. Herrera S. Gillett n _ ~ • - . SEALED BiD 40036: ~ Duncan Scott & Industrial Environ- Brent May Front Load Containers Equipment Hill Steel isposal mental ~5tee1 & Fabricating • Company Company Supply Co. Systems quip. Co. Co., Inc. * 1. '.'3".Cubic Yard Containers $270.00 $256.00* $274.75 307.00 DID NOT 278.34 Estimated Annual Quantity=30 $8,100.00 $7,680.00- 8,242.50 ~ 9 210.00 MEET DIMEN- SION SPECS-. 8 350.2 2. "4" Cubic Yard Containers $298.00 292.00 * 308.75 353.00 321.33 Estimated Annual antit -30 8,940.00 8 760.00 9 262.50 10 590.0 9 639.0( 3. "6" Cubic Yard Containers $429.00 $410.00 * 450.50 483.00 453.80 Estimated Annual uantity -20 $8,580.00 8,200.00 9 010.00 9 660.00 9 076.0( 4. "8"Cubic Yard Containers $496..00 489.00* 495.75 538.00 523.90 stimated Annual antit 4,960.00 4,890.00 4,957.50 5 380.00 5 239.( Prices Fi 180 Da s Prices Fi 180 Da, s Prices Firm 180 Da s _ Prices Fir 180 Da s . ~ rices Fi 180 Day Discount for Prom t Pa nt 3X Net 2~0 Da s None None None 2X Net 10 Deliver Time in Da s 30 Da s 60 Da s* 30 Da s 90-120 Da 14 Da.s * Denotes Low Bid PRICE COMPARISON: FRONT LOAD CONTAINERS • ~- 1983-84 Sealed Bid Contract X0036 Low 4022-4-84 Bid 1984- 85 Scott- & 1 Percentage Increase/ ecrease Over 1983- 311 84 Prices S teel Co. 1. "3" Cubic Yard Containers $259.00 $256.00 1X Decrease 2. "4" Cubic Yard Containers $295.00 $292.00 1X Decrease 3. "6" Cubic Yard Containers _ $417.50 $410.00 1X Decrease 4. "8" Cubic Yard Containers $497.00 $489.00 1X Decrease • n ~J MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor Cline and Councilpersons FROM: Bob Herrera SUBJECT: Staff Recommendation for Parking Lots for Police Admini- stration and Fire Administration Buildings DATE: April 12, 1984 The Staff recommends that $15,000.00 be approved for transfer from the Capital Improvements Contingency Fund and that advertising for bids be considered in reference to concreting parking areas behind the Police and Fire Administration Buildings. • If you have questions in reference to this matter, please advise. ~~ Bob Herrera /llh • • r • q T0: FROM: J.L: Sease Date: March 27, 1984 City Manager REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEiIDA ITEM 2. x Report Resolution 1. Agenda Date Requested: April 11, 1984 Ordinance • 3. Project Summary: Concreting the parking area behind the new Fire Administration Building. (SEE ATTACHED MEMO). 4. Action Required: City Council agree to and authorize bidding to have area concreted. 5. Alternative: Not bid and explore for other ways to hard surface area. 6. Recommendation: Advertise for bids to concrete area. • 7. Exhibits: Memo attached explaining problem. • 8,Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: Yes No To be discussed at time of presentation to council. ~ ~~~~ P.eQUested By J.L. Sease 9,Approved for~City Council Agenda ~~-~'°~,z T. ~.~~ .. _ ~ jag ~ 1 a8 City Manager ~ Date • . .~ i • .. • ~_ ~~• ~ ~~. J ~) CITY OF LA PORTE INTLR-OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE : ,larch 27, 1984 T0: Jack Owen FROM: J.L. Sease SUBJECT : PARKING AREA IN REAR OF NE[B] FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING When construction originally was planned, the existing slabs were to be left in place. However, the contractor selected, removed the slabs which gave us a better building. Doing this removed concrete which should have been in the parking area. Also, the sewer line to the old section was not where originally thought. This required removing more of the old asphalt topping. A total of approximately one third of the parking area is now untopped soil. After careful consideration we feel that the best choice is to concrete the entire area. The estimated cost would be twelve to fifteen thousand dollars. • If the City cannot find excess funds to cover this, the Fire Department has funds budgeted for some items that could be put off until the next budget. If it is thought that this is an excessive amount to spend, the next alternative would be to purchase the materials for approximately eight thousand dollars ($8,000) and the Fire Department will pour the slabs in sections. The building contractor presented a cost of fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000), but I feel this can be lowered by bidding the job. ,y~~~ J.L. Sease • I~"~' • .. • ti~ ~ _ ~ ~~ ( ~ ~. r' C ~ MEMORANDUM C ~ CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor Cline and Councilmembers ~. ~ FROM: Jack Owen C SUBJECT: Paving Parking L ot at the Police Department ~ ~ ~~ DATE: April 6, 1984 ~ ~ ~ A parking lot was budgeted in the Capital Improvement Fund to relieve the parking problems at th e Police Station. The amount budgeted for ~ the project is $53,250.00. Should the Council approve the request of ~ the Fire Department for co ncrete paving at the new Fire Department Administration Building, I would suggest that both projects be bid at the same time in the hopes of getting a better price. John Joerns has { almost completed the plans for the Police Department parking lot. Should you have questions concerning this information, please do not C sitate to contact me. ~~ C (, ack Owen ~ JO/llh ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L • -~ X13 ._ ~ ~ ~ . ~ • • 0 ~ ~ e of 'the MAYQR • _ ~`~,~ pF L A pa+f~ CITY OF y~ ~ LA PORTE ~~,'~~ouii~~`~~ x~~Xa~ma~~~m, *: The art off. dance .~.nvo~2vea the phya.ica.2 expnesb~.on a~ a ~braugh~, ~ee.?.%ng, an ~.dea.; and WH~R~AS, ea.id ant 6hinge eu.P.#xvca,e awaneneb.a ~o ~h.e community; and • Wf]~R~AS, aweviceneab e-vuehed the .?.i.~ea~y.2e as eammun.ity nea.identa and ~h.ei~c. ~ami,P,i.eb; and WH~RFAS, pub.P.ic. euppont a ~ ..~oea~2 ei.v.ie endeavor ~,n the art o ~ dance .i.6 ebaenti.ae; and WH~R~AS, the Raya.~ Ba~e~ Thea#ice os Texan ha~~ prcav~.ded nun area wcth many exerting pfrodueti.ovi,a ~hn.aughaut the paa~ aevenae yeas; and WN~'R~AS, .area citi.zew,3 .eooFz ~anwand each yeah ~a auppant%ng ~heae eventa, NOW, TH~R~~OR~, I, VIRGINIA CLINE, MAYOR o~ the C.cty a~ La Pa~cte, Texan, do heneby pnoe.~a~i.m the weeF~ a ~ Apni,C 2 2 - 2 8, ] 9 84, as "NATIONAL ~ANC~ WEAK" .Ln the C.cty a~ La Ponce, and urge a.~2. actizen6 ~a abdehve and pa~rtie,%pa~e fi~vraugh ~.ne~ceabed ~uppant as the Acct o~ Dav-.ee. • IN WITNESS W]IEREOE, I have heneunta bed my hand and eauae the Sea.2 a~ the City ab La Pante, Texas, ~0 6e a~~.Lxed hen.e~a, ~hi.a the 18fih day o~ Apn,i,e, A.~., ]9'84. VIRGINIA CLINE, MAYOR J • ~~~ • ADDENDUM TO AGENDA AN ADDENDUM TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD APRIL 18, 1984, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY • HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, I.A PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. ADDENDUM 1. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A HEARING OFFICER - J. Owen (Ord. No. 1387) • • MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE • T0: Mayor Cline and Councilpersons FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Hearing Officer, Junked Vehicles Ordinance No. 1387 DATE: April 13, 1984 The City is now beginning to have complaints registered concerning the Junked Vehicle Ordinance No. 1387. In order to deal with these complaints, it is my recommendation that a Hearing Officer be named to handle such complaints for public hearing as provided for under the Ordinance. • Your consideration of this request is appreciated. Jack Owen /llh • • MEMORANDUM • CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor Cline and Councilpersons FROM: Jack Owen SUBJECT: Board Expirations of Terms DATE: April 12, 1984 The following list of Boards and Commissions include expiration of terms PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Member R. J. Blackwell - District 1 Expires: 4/30/84 Member Karl Johnston - District 6 Expires: 4/30/84 APPRAISAL REVIEW BOARD Member Charles Boyle Expires: 4/30/84 • "Member .Fred Beck Expires: 4/30/84 Member C.D. Young ~ Expires: 4/30/84 Member Norma Hutchins Expires: 4/30/84 Member Jimmy Crate Expires: 4/30/84 LA PORTE ELECTRICAL BOARD Member Walter Gernand Expires: 4/30/84 Member Knox Askins Expires: 4/30/84 Member David Paulissen Expires: 4/30/84 Member Lindsay Pfeiffer Expires: 4/30/84 Member Gene Pfeiffer Expires: 4/30/84 Member C. E. Brown Expires: 4/30/84 LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY BOARD Member Susan Gilliland Moved to Virginia Member Travis Doughty Moved to Shady River, Bay Municipal Utility District AMBULANCE BOARD Please see bylaws attached FIRE CODE REVISION COMMITTEE Please see attached memo and information INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION • Please see attached Resolution No. 82-10 FIREMEN'S PENSION BOARD Please see attached information