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1984-08-01 Regular Meeting
~- • INCORPORATED CITIES SERVED BY HL&P COMPANY P /`9Bf, ~~~1 RETAINING ORIGINAL JURISDICTION GVI~I' /G ~~~ '40 J; •6, ~~. ~~ ^ Baytown Pasadena J'f ~: ~~% `J Beach City Pearland ~ j;!:~ Bellaire Piney Point Village ~G~,-~ri. ~c~ Brookshire Pleak ~~G'~fyf Brookside Village Prairie View Bunker Hill Quintana Clear Lake Shores Richmond 'flute Rosenberg Danbury Santa Fe Deer Park Seabrook E1 Lago Shore Acres Freeport Simonton Fulshear South Houston Galena Park Southside Place Galveston Spring Valley Hedwig Village Stafford Hunters Creek Sugar Land Jersey Village Surf side Beach Village Jones Creek Taylor Lake Village Lake Jackson Thompsons LaPorte Tiki Island ' Manuel Webster Meadows West University Place Missouri City Wharton Mont Belvieu Oyster Creek ~ ~ ORDINANCE N0. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF La Porte , FOR THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL(S) AT THE LOCATION(S) SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF La Porte ; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF La Porte SECTION 1. That the certain agreement dated between the State of Texas and the City of La Porte for the continued existence, use, operation, and maintenance of certain highway traffic signal(s) at the~:location(s) shown on EXHIBIT 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof, in the City of La Porte , be and the same is hereby approved, and The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of La Porte , and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. SECTION 2. That this Ordinance takes effect immediately from and after its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained. PASSED: APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor Secretary City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney 3A ORDINANCE (TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TYPE 4A) 5A 8-69-802 D-18T File 18.228 1-1 • AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD AUGUST 1, 1984, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL, 604 WEST FAIRMONT PARKWAY, LA PORTE, TEXAS, BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. Next Ord. No. 1409 Next Res. No. 84- 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION BY CITY ATTORNEY RNOX ASKINS 3. CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL HELD JULY 18, 1984 VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren _________._ Malone _.______r_ Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay _r_._____ Skelton C 1 ine ___ _______ Motion carried ____~__,~ Defeated Tabled 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO JOAN LONGLEY (Res. 84-8) 5. PAULA BRIDGES, BOB BIARENSEN, TERRY ROBBINS, RHONDA BROCK, WANDA BOYD - REGARDING WATER RATES 6. MARY HANKS - REGARDING WATER BILLS 7. REPORT ON STATUS OF INITIATIVE PETITION - K. Askins 8. CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Ord. 1409) - R. Herrera VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone __._._______ Matuszak _.__._._~__ Graves Pfeiffer Gay _______.__ Ske 1 ton _.._________ Cline _ Motion carried ~ Defeated ______.___._ Tabled 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE REGULATING SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS - (Ord. 1410) - K. Askins VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled 10. CONSIDER APPROVING EMERGENCY REPLACEMENT OF SEWER MAIN BETWEEN BROADWAY AND FIRST STREET - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled 11. CONSIDER APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY FOR TYPE I MUNICIPAL LANDFILL PERMIT APPLICATION - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline _______ Motion. carried Defeated ____-__.__ Tabled 12. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDINGS - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer _ Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled 13. CONSIDER AWARDING ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LIME SLURRY - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline _-~__ Motion carried Defeated Tabled 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION (Ord. 1411) - J. Owen VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak _________ Graves ~ ________r_ Pfeiffer Gay _.___r____. Ske 1 ton ____r.___ Cline Motion carried __..____._._ Defeated Tabled ~J ,~ 15. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR RESTORATION OF CARTER TRUST PROPERTY - J. Joerns VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone _.__.____.__ Matuszak __~___.__ Graves ______r Pfeiffer ___.___r_ Gay Skelton Cline ------~- Motion carried _r__..____._ Defeated Tabled 16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN COALITION OF CITIES WITH ORIGINAL JURISDICTION IN HL&P RATE CASE (Res. 84-9) - V. Cline VOTE: FOR AGAINST Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer .__.____._._ ___r__rr__. Gay ----- Sk e 1 to n _r~___.~_ Cline _______ Motion carried Defeated Tabled 17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 18. COUNCIL ACTION Wester~re~ ABSTAIN Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Sa.~,Y C 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2(E), (F), (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL) Time out: Time in: 20. ADJOURNMENT Time: s• COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ROBERT C. LANIER, CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ROBERT H. DEDMAN P. O. Box 1386 JOHN R. BUTLER, JR. HOUSton, T?.XaS 77251 July 16, 1984 Traffic Signal Agreement Hon. Virginia Cline Mayor, City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Cline: ENGINEER-DIRECTOR MARK G. GOODE IN REPj,Y,~FER TO FILE N Reference is made to our letter of April 5, 1984, (see Attachments) concerning the maintenance of traffic signals on State designated highways in Ia Forte: A municipal traffic signal agreement is required when transferring responsibil- ities from the State to a City. Attached for your consideration are four copies of the State's agreement (Traffic Signal-Type 3A Mod.), the accoi~anying Ordinance, City Secretary's Certificate, and a list of power source locations for electrical payments to the utility company. Please execute and return the following to this office: 1. Official Action -Original and three copies of the Ordinance and City Secretary's Certificate. 2. Agreement -Original and three copies signed by the proper officials. One Dopy of the Agreement with supporting documents will be returned to you upon completion by the State. We are, by copy of this letter, notifying the local poRaer company in your area. They will send all billings for power consumed after April 15, 1984, to you. 1886 ~W ~p~` 1986 v Hon. Virginia Cline July 16, 1984 Page 2 All future traffic signals constructed on State designated highways that are not controlled access will be the responsibility of the City. If we can be of further assistance, please advise. Yours very trul , r Amer F. Poorman District Engineer District No. 12 Attachments cc: Houston Lighting & Power Company - ~~c~ _o~~ ~, ~ '~t"~4~ .- ~.~ cornv~issioN STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGH~VAYS~ ~ eNCiNEER-DiRECroR ROE3ERT C. 1-ANIER, CHAIRMAN Ai'Vll PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MARK G. GOODE ROEiERT H. OEOhtAN JOHN R. BUTLER. JR. P . O . BOX 1386 Houston, Texas 77251 ri April 5, 1984 DME Traffic Signal Maintenance In La Porte Mr. Jerry Hodge ~~~ ~ Director of Public Works .... ~ C i ty of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Sir: ~~~' .'`.The construction has been completed on modification of the traffic signals through the City of La Porte and all signals are to current State standards. "~ `~ This letter will serve as your notification that we will transfer maintenance ...... responsibility for the signals effective April 15, 1984. The State will continue to maintain .the-illuminati.on.along.S.H 146 but that ..~... illumination which~is associated with the traffic signals should be maintained ~~~~.; by the City of La Porte. >,..... Very truly y©vrs, H. F. Garrison District Maintenance Engineer .District No. 12 ~.. ~` ~'`~ JNL . sw Attachment cc: Houston Lighting & Power Co. bcc: Mr. Jarvis w/attach ....,.. 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SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO JOHN LONGLEY (Res. 84-8) 5. PAULA BRIDGES, BOB BIARENSEN, TERRY ROBBINS, RHONDA BROCK, WANDA BOYD - REGARDING WATER RATES ~6. MARY HANKS - REGARDING WATER BILLS 7)~ REPORT ON STATUS OF INITIATIVE PETITION - K. Askins C /- /.~ 8. CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS (Ord. 1409) - R. Herrera VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren ___-r___ ______,~__ Malone ______r,_ Matuszak ______~__ Graves Pfeiffer Gay _r~__~-__ Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated __-___~ Tabled • ~~®~ 9. CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE REGULATING SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS - (Ord. 1410) - K. Askins VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren II Malone ~+ Matuszak ~_ Graves i Pfeiffer Gay Skelton ~- Cline 1 q Motion carried U Defeated Tabled ~~~- ~ 10. CONSIDER APPROVING EMERGENCY REPLACEMEkN~T OF SEWER MAIN BETWEEN BROADWAY AND FIRST STREET - J. Hodge ~ /S 3 sc VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled ~~~~~ 11. CONSIDER APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WOODWARD-CLYDE CONSULTANTS FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING STUDY FOR TYPE I MUNICIPAL LANDFILL PERMIT APPLICATION - J. Hodge ~'`~c~i . t~~ , VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves _ Pfeiffer Gay ~ ______.___ Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled ~~- ~ 12. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDINGS - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated Tabled ~r. 3 13. CONSIDER AWARDING ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LIME SLURRY - J. Hodge VOTE: FOR AGAINST Westergren ~ ________ Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline Motion carried Defeated ABSTAIN ~, ~ ~~ ` ~~ . ~~ °~ Tabled ~/• ~ 14. CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION (Ord. 1411) - J . Owen VOTE: Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton C1inA Motion carried FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN Defeated Tabled AGAINST ABSTAIN G FOR ~"I~ ~ 15. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR RESTORATION OF CARTER TRUST PROPERTY - J. Joerns VOTE: FOR AGAINST ABSTAIDI Westergren Malone _.._ Matuszak Graves _ Pfeiffer Gay _ Skelton Cline Motion carried ,~,_ Defeated _.,_. Tabled ~~®~ 16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN COALITION OF CITIES WITH ORIGINAL JURISDICTION IN HL&P RATE CASE (Res. 8~+-9) - V. Cline VOTE: Westergren Malone Matuszak Graves Pfeiffer Gay Skelton Cline ~=. Motion carried Defeated / ~. 17 .= ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS ~_ -- :~~- -_'--- ._.~,... 18. COUNCIL ACTION Wes_ter~ren to e atuszak V°N~~~1~ ~~ • AGAINST Tabled ABSTAIN ~L~ ~-`~ G CC~~~~ 11 D..~., 9P ~~1 n,.~~ A.,d'` ~ ~ d~~ ._~~ ~ ~~ ~ - ~~ ~ G ~~ J ~~u, ~~,, ~ ~e wry I ~ ~il~V~"-A J~~ ~ ,`; ~~ ~Q,~c~-, ~~ __ __~ _., • Graves ~-~,~~ ~~~ri ~s Pfeiffer Sa~Y Skelton 19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - V.A.T.S. - ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2(E), (_F), (G) - (LEGAL, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL) ~~ Time out: Time in: 20. ADJOURNMENT Time: • • f~ ~e C MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JULY 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 B. Don Skelton, Linda Westergren, Norman Malone, John Longley, Ed Matuszak, Kevin Graves, Deotis Gay Members of City Council Absent: Councilperson Lindsay Pfeiffer Members of City Staff Present: Director of Administrative Services Bob Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secre- tary Cherie Black, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham, Police Lieutenant Robert Hall, Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge, Director of Community Services John Joerns, Purchasing Agent Jackson Ray, Chief Finance Office Debbie Cole Others Present: Kathy Hutton and daughter; Nell Lange; member C of the La Porte Area Emergency Ambulance Corps; Larry Richardson, HDR; Carlos Smith; Arlene Arends, Bayshore Sun-Broadcaster; Linnea Schlobohm, Baytown Sun; 3 citizens 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Deotis Gay. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 1984. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Malone. The motion car- ried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 4. Council considered approving the minutes of the special called meeting held July 11, 1984. Motion was made by Councilperson Longley to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Malone (was not present at July 11 meeting) Councilperson Matuszak was away from the Council table. A~ .~ • - • ~-- ~~ C Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 2 5. Mayor Cline read a proclamation declaring July 20 as POW-MIA Recognition Day. 6. Mayor Cline presented a plaque to Kathy Hutton, Finance Department, for being .named Employee of the Quarter, and commended Kathy for her service to the City. 7. Council considered approving a contract with HDR for sanitary landfill design and permit application. Larry Richardson of HDR was present to answer questions. Councilperson Skelton congratulated Mr. Richardson on his recent promotion. There were no questions from Council regarding the contract. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the contract with HDR for sanitary landfill design and permit application. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. r Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, \ Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 8. Council considered hiring the firm of Lloyd, Gosselink and Ryan to represent the City for the sanitary landfill permit application. The City Attorney reported that this firm is expert in the field of landfill permit applications. Such application are highly technical, and the City Attorney feels the firm will do an excellent job for the City. Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to hire the law firm of Llo d, Gosselink and Ryan to represent the City for the sanitary landfill permit application. Second by Council- person Malone. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 9. Council considered change of street names in Brookglen Section ITI. City Attorney Askins read: ORDINANCE 1408 - AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAMES OF CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN BROOKGLEN SUB- DIV:CSION, SECTION III; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ~~ • r-_ ~i~ C Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 3 Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to adopt Ordinance 1408 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 10. Council considered accepting bids for street paving and drainage improvements. John Joerns presented the bid tabulations to Council. They will be attached to the minutes. Several paving material options for residential and commercial streets had been con- sidered for the project. Mr. Joerns detailed each of them for Council. After questioning from Council regarding prices, materials, areas to be paved, engineering fees, addition funds needed, etc., motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to accept Alternate I and II. Second by Councilperson Graves. C After further discussion and questions, Mr. Herrera asked that before the vote was taken, that the motion include the transfer of whatever funds are necessary from the General Fund contingency fund . Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to amend the motion, & to accept the second recommendation for $398,152.04. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The amendment was defeated, 2 ayes, 3 nays, 3 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren Nays: Councilpersons Matuszak, Graves, ai~d.Mayor Cline Abstain: Councilpersons M~lo.ne, Longley, Gay The vote on the main motion was then taken; to accept Alternate I and II for $473,760. The motion carried, 4 ayes, 3~nays, 1 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Longley, Matuszak, Graves and Mayor Cline Nays: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Gay Abstain: Councilperson Malone 11. Council considered approving a resolution for the termination of Step I of EPA Grant, Lomax planning area. City Attorney Askins read: RESOLUTION 84-6 - A RESOLUTION R~QESTING TERMINATION OF STEP I EPA GRANT NO. C-481176-01-3;' FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. A3 • _ • ~.~ ---~ Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 4 c~ Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to adopt Resolution 84-6 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None At this point it was pointed out by Councilperson Westergren that the transfer of funds was not in the motion to award the bid for street paving and drainage. Council erson Matuszak then made the motion to transfer funds from the General Fund Contingenc Fund to the Public Works Street Improvement Fund .in the amount of~ 40,500 for the street paving and drainage project. Second by Councilperson Graves. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None C Councilperson Malone was away from the Council table. 12. Council considered awarding a bid for fire apparatus. Motion was made by_Councilperson Skelton to award the bid for fire apparatus to Sutphen Corporation in the amount of $133,561. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion car- ried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays : None Councilperson Malone was away from the Council table. 13. Council considered approving an agreement with Harris County for fire protection in unincorporated areas. Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to approve the agreement with Harris County for fire protection in unincorporated areas. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None Councilperson Malone was away from the Council table. A'~ C • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 5 ~~ --~~ 14. Council considered a resolution for authorizing a lease-purchase agreement funding for La Porte Area Ambulance Corps. Mr. Herrera stated the ambulances had been authorized on June 13 and were scheduled for delivery in late July or early- to mid-August. The total cost is estimated to be $85,000. Staff recommends a lease-purchase agreement whereby the City of La Porte will borrow from a bank on a promissory note with a three year pay out and an interest rate of 8.6$., The City will then lease the equipment to the La Porte Area Ambulance Corps at a monthly fee of $2,600 for 36 months. City Attorney Askins read: RESOLUTION 84-7 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO BORROW THE SUM OF EIGHTY- FiVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($85,000), FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE AMBULANCES, WHICH PROMISSORY NOTE SHALL BE ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE TEXAS PUBLIC PROPERTY FINANCE ACT, AND SHALL BE SECURED BY THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE. C Motion was made b Councilperson Westergren to adopt Resolution 84-7 as read b the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 15. Council considered approving a contract with Carlos Smith for engineering services for the restoration of the Carter Trust property. Mayor Cline inquired if anyone had received word regarding the purchase of this property. Mr. Hodge reported they have asked for a letter but it has not been received as yet. He had been in telephone contact with FEMA, and was informed that under their guidelines they are not allowed to fund any purchase of any rights-of-way and/or property or lands. Councilperson Matuszak inquired if we had received a request from the Carter Trust to restore the property. City Attorney Askins reviewed the events leading up to the present action, and stated it will be carried on the City of La Porte books as "hurricane damage" in order that the City can attempt to recover 75$ of the cost from FEMA. After the figures are complete and the bid is let, a formal settlement agreement and release will be drawn up between the City of La Porte and the owner. ~~ • •~ • ~~, Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council C July 18, 1984, Page 6 Mr. Matuszak asked if the Carter Trust had formally requested in writing, for the City to restore the property. The City Attorney replied that although it had not been explicitly re- quested, there had been quite a good bit of exchange of corres- pondence between the City and Carter Trust attorneys that could legally be regarded as a formal request. Councilperson Matuszak asked if the contract should have the City of La Porte called "owner" since they are not the owners. Mr. Askins replied that normally. the contracting party or the paying party is called the owner in contracts of this type. Councilperson Matuszak asked why there was a difference in engineering fees in this project and the street paving project. It was explained that charges are done on a curve - the lower the cost, the higher the fee. Councilperson Skelton asked if we could get the City to where we would not be obligated for any liability after the work is done and the release is signed if at some time in the future the property is sold. City Attorney Askins said that we will get a full and final release covering every type of claim and be binding on the owner and his asignees. The next stage of C the work will be for the City Engineer to certify to the City and to the Carter Trust the plans and specs. At that point we will sign a release before them. Mayor Cline questioned whether or not a price had been set on the purchase of the land. Mr. Hodge replied that he thoug}t it was around $300,000. Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to~approve the contract with Carlos Smith for engineering services for the restoration of the Carter Trust property. Second by Councilperson Wester- gren. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays and 1 abstain. Ayes: Skelton, Westergren, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays.: None Abstain: Councilperson Malone 16. Council considered awarding an annual contract for street materials. Purchasing Agent Jackson Ray stated that the recommendations are all low bid meeting specs, and asked for a contingency contract to the second low bidder. Mr. Gay inquired where the funds were budgeted, and was in- formed they are budgeted in the streets or maintenance depart- ments . ~b •~ • C Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 7 Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to accept staff's recommendation and award the bid for street materials to Parker Brothers for hot mix and black base and to Radcliff Material for hot mix-cold laid asphalt, and award a con- tingency contract to Radcliff Material for hot mix and black base should Parker be unable to perform during the life of the contract. Second by Councilperson Graves. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 17. Council considered a resolution appointing a chairman of the Sesquicentennial Committee. Mayor Cline reported that all the necessary information was not ready to act on at this time and requested this item be postponed. C Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to table this item. Second by Councilperson Malone. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays . Ayes: Councilpersons Skelton, Westergren, Malone, Longley, Matuszak, Graves, Gay and Mayor Cline Nays: None 18. Administrative Reports Mr. Herrera reported that the City of Paris, Texas, visited our computer site, and that the City of Friendswood would be here July 19. The City of Ft. Walton, Florida will visit possibly August 15 or 16, and the City of Ft. Walton would like their City Manager to meet with our City Manager. 19. Council Action Westergren: Asked, in regard to the Lakeland Group, if the City had heard anything from the Subsidence District in regard to the pumping of water. Mr. Herrera replied that we have not heard anything back from them. Asked if we contacted them and asked for comments. Mr. Herrera replied he has conferred with Jack Owen for their response. Longley: Mayor, I would like to defer my comments to you. Matuszak: Did we learn anything about the signal lights on Farrington and Spencer? Understood that the County had ap- proved that light - the funding of it. Asked Mr. Herrera to check on it. A7 • ~"' ' C Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council July 18, 1984, Page 8 He has been named as the small cities' representative to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for Houston-Galveston Area Council. Will be studying all the various effects of pollution on our natural resources. The major sources of pollution, as he understands it, are the ship channel and Lake Houston. It will be an exciting committee and he will keep Council informed on everything. Mayor Cline: Congratulations on your appointment. Did you get this from serving on the TXTX for us? G_~: Is glad to be at the meeting. Would like to acknowledge our sister city of Shoreacres who is visiting tonight. Hopes they will come back again. Mayor Cline: Reminded Council of the meeting of the La Porte Area Water Authority on Thursday night. Skelton: And, tomorrow night is the meeting of the Harris County Mayor and Council, also. Mayor Cline: Announced she had an unpleasant chore to do. She then read.a letter of resignation from John Longley, Council- ` person representing District 2. Mr. Longley is moving from this area. The Mayor offered her regrets that i~Rr. Longley has tendered his resignation and stated we hate to see Mr. Longley leave. Longley:Thank you. I really hate to leave. The letter cannot come close to the emotions I truly feel. It was extremely dif- ficult for me and certainly a hard decision I had to make, and it was not made lightly and it is~something I'll have to live with. I do appreciate everyone. Mayor Cline: John,~you've done an excellent job and you served on our IDB, you were here at the onset of that Board, and seen some of the things that came and worked hard to get them. And you have helped a great deal with the progress of the City, and we're all going to miss you very much. Skelton: John, I would like to echo that, also, for all the many contributions you've made to the City of La Porte. I thank you. Matuszak: And I'd like to second that, also. I know we'll all miss you. John gave us quite a bit of history here. I believe you're the only one in this town that's ever had a tied election. Ap . • r~ --~ C Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council - July 18, 1984, Page 9 Malone: John knows how I feel. I've enjoyed working with you, John. I've never worked with a "landslider" before. I've enjoyed attending meetings with you and just being up here with you in association. Although we like you, we don't like the person who's taking you away. Gam: I have enjoyed, too, working with you for the number of years we have had together. We have had some beautiful times on Council and various other meetings, and I'm also going to miss you. Westergren: John, it's difficult to lose you because you have added considerably to this group as a governing body, and I wish it weren't true, but unfortunately, it is, and we will sincerely miss you, and thank you for the time you've given in this period of time. Graves: I guess I'll have to echo it, also. I was prepared for a roast. Since I don't have anything nice to say--no, really, it's been good working with you. I'll never forget the truck ordinance. C Mayor Cline: We do want you to come back and visit us every chance you get, John. 20. There was no executive session. 21 .' There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting wad duly adjourned at 8:38 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Cherie Black City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 1st day of August, 1984 Virginia Cline, Mayor ~9 • RESOLUTION 84-8 JOHN D. CARR LONGLEY, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 2 WHEREAS, Jahn D. Catch Lang.~ey has been a members o~ the La Pane C~.~y Counc~..~ ad Repneden~a~.Lve ob D~,.a~n.Le~ 2; and WHEREAS, John had .a enved the Cti~y and D~.a~n~.e~ 2, we.2.~ fan the paa~ ~hnee and arse-ha.2~ yean~; and WHEREAS, due ~o h~.e ne.2oea~i.an ~nam ~h~..a area, Jahn hab ned.igned h~..a paa~.~~,an ad Caune~,.2man a5 D~..a.tn~.c~ 2; and WHEREAS, the La Ponxe C~.~y Counc.i.~ and the c~.~~.zena o~ La Pone gnea~.2y appnee~.a~e John'b a~,gn~.s.ican~ can~n.Lbu~.i..ana ~a the C~.~y and negne~ h.ia ne~s~.gna~~.an, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the C.L~y Caunc~..2 as the C~.~y a~ La Pane, 7HAT, ~.n neeogn~.~~.an a~ John D. Cann Lang.~ey'~ yean~ o~ ~a~.~h~u.2 ~env~.ee ad a ded~.ea~ed members ob the C~.~y Counc~..2 a~ the C~.~y a~ La Pane, the Mayon and Caune.L.~membend have hereby d~.nee~ed the C~.~y Seene~any ~a prepare ~h.L.~ neda.2u~~.an as an expneaa.Lan a~ gnaz~.~ude and eb~eem ion aun ea.22eague and w.ibh h.im we.L.2 ~.n h.Ld ~u~une endeavon~s . PASSED AND APPROVED b y the Mayan and C~.~y Caune~..L a b the C.L~y a~ La Pane, ~h~..~ the 1d~ day o~ Augud~, 1984. vtitc~n.ca c;xti'ne, -Mayan anman L. a arse Ltin .aay ti etc Caunc~..~pendan, D~..a~n~,c~ l Caunc~..2peneon-a~-Lang Poa.L~/'~a' 8 ;l O ' Ewan Maud za Dea~.c.a a y Counc.L.~pendon, D~.~s~n~.c~ 3 Caunc~..2penbon, D~,b n.ic~ 4 K vtin Gnave.a B. Dan S e fan Counc~..Lpenb n-a~-Lange Caunc~..~penean, D.id~n~.c~ 5 Po.a~.#~.o n A ~~ ~ -~- :Ltin a Wea~engnen Caunc~.2peneon, D~..a~n~.c~ 6 ~i .~ i' ~~E o~-. ~~; = ~ ~~ '^ ~~'~ r ~ r: COMMISSION STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ENGINEER-DIRECTOR ROBERT C. LANIER, CHAIRMAN AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MARK G. GOODS ROBERT H. DEDMAN P. 0. HQX 1386 JOHN R. BUTLER, JR. Houston, Texas 77251 July 16, 1984 IN REPJ~,~FER TO FILE N Traffic Signal Agreement Hon. Virginia Cline Mayor, City of La Porte P. O. Bax 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mayor Cline: Reference is made to our letter of April 5, 1984, (see Attachments) concerning the maintenance of traffic signals on State designated highways in Ia Porte: A municipal traffic signal agreement is required when transferring responsibil- ities fran the State to a City. Attached for your consideration are four copies of the State's agreement (Traffic Signal-Type 3A Mod.), the accompanying Ordinance, City Secretary's Certificate, and a list of pacer source locations for electrical payments to the utility cxxnpany. Please execute and return the following to this office: 1. Official Action -Original and three copies of the Ordinance and City Secretary's Certificate. 2. Agreement -Original and three copies signed by the proper officials. One copy of the Agreement with supporting documents will be returned to you upon ooanpletion by the State. We are, by copy of this letter, notifying the local pacer ca~any in your area. They will send all billings for powler consumed after April 15, 1984, to you. ~~ ~~ >sss :;;:5g11Y~EN1ENW1~~sas rr -' Hon. Virginia Cline July 16, 1984 Page 2 All future traffic signals constructed on State designated highways that are not controlled access will be the responsibility of the City. If we can be of further assistance, please advise. Yours very trul , Omer F. Poorman District Engineer District No. 12 Attachments cc: Houston Lighting & Power Canpany • • !"~ v COr~liL51SSI0iJ -- . ROt3ERT C LAN!ER, CI{r~!Rh4AN F{OF3ERT H. DEDP.IAN JOHN R. BUTLER. JR. April 5, 1984 ra ENGIi•1'cER-DIRECTOR MAIiY, G. GOODE DME Traffic Signal Paintenance . In La Poi°t2 . ~ . h1r. Jerry Hodge ~~ :~ Director of Public k'orks . ~ City of La Porte P. 0. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 f ~``~>~ Dear Sir `.The construction has been completed on modification of the traffic signals `through tfie City of La Porte and all signals ar•e to current State standards. ~~~ ~~ This letter will serve as your notification that we will transfer raintenance ..... responsibility for the signals effective April 15, 1984. The State will continue to maintain the illumination along SH 146 but that :-~..~::~~~:.:.:. illumination which is associated ~rrith the traffic signals should be maintained •:; by the City of La Porte. Very tru~,y yours, =~ ~~~ J Pd L : s w Attachment cc: Houston Lighting & Power Co. bcc: h1r. Jarvis w/attach •~ Acctg ti•~/attach Sig-Maint 'r,~~L,. .,~ti G, - iY>+~' srATi; DrnA~T~~~r}.n-T o~• xrrl-i«~A~~s~ Ai1'll PtJI2LIC TRAl~'SPORI:A'rION P. 0. Box 1386 Houston, Texas 77251 ~ -..... H. F. Garrison District Maintenance Engineer District No. 12 ~~ • • ORDINANCE N0. 1409 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 1984, BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE, FOR THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That the certain agreement dated August 1, 1984, between the State of Texas and the City of La Porte, for the continued existence, use, operation, and maintenance of certain highway traffic signals at the locations shown on EXHIBIT 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof, in the City of La Porte, be and the same is hereby approved, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of La Porte, and to transmit the same to the State of Texas for appropriate action. Section 2. That this Ordinance take effect immediately from and after its passage. Section 3. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of August,~1984. CITY OF LA PORTE By Virginia Cline, Mayor ~~ C~ Ordinance No. 1409, Page 2 ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney ~ S~` • !'~~ ~. E•:XlliE3~l'1' i t,OC/11'IUNS SH 146 at Fairmont Parkway SH 146 at LP 410 (Spencer Highway) SH 146 at Crest Lane LP 410 at 8th Street LP 410 at 4th Street LP 410 at Broadway (Five Points) LP 410 at Fairmont Parkway LP 410 at Ave G LP 410 at Ave C SH 225 at Sens Road SH 225 at Miller Cut Off SH 225 at Ohmstede Machine • • .. .. TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO BE MAINTAINED BY CITY OF LA PORTE Location Meter Address Account Number SH 146 at Fairmont Parkway 1021 Hwy 146S 318603001 SH 146 at LP 410 (Spencer Highway) 1005 W. Main 318695201 SH 146 at Crest Lane 701 N. 10th Street 11262575 LP 410 at 8th Street 32303400 LP 410 at 4th Street ~ 32290930 LP 410 at Broadway (Five Points) 103 N. Broadway 32262950 LP 410 at Fairmont Parkway .1035 S. Broadway 30425061 LP 410 at Ave G 800 S. Broadway 304275851 LP 410 at Ave C 401 S. Broadway 319010351 SH 225 at Sens Road 10001 LaPorte Rd 121053002 SH 225 at Miller Cut Off 10255 LaPorte Freeway 120850001 SH 225 at Ohmstede Machine Power by Railroad & Ohmste de Company .. Sig-Maintl r"= • • !'rte ' ~, CITY SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY C-F HARRIS Form No. 1074 Rev . 7-72 I~ ,the duly appointed, qualified and acting city secretary of the City of La Porte , Texas, hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of an ordinance resolution duly passed by the City Council at a meeting held on , A. D., 19 , at o'clock M. To certify which, witness my hand and seal of the City of La Porte Texas, this day of 19 at La Porte ,Texas. City Secretary of the City of La Porte ,Texas ~e 6 • • i STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS This Agreement, dated this day of ,19 , by and between the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "State," Party of the First Part; and the City of La Porte Harris County, Texas, acting by and through its duly authorized officers under an Ordinance/ Resolution, passed the day of ,19 , hereinafter called the "City," Party of the Second Part, is made to become effective when fully executed by both parties. W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, there are highway traffic signal(s) in place at the location(s) shown on EXHIBIT 1, attached hereto and made a part hereof, said highway traffic signal(s) having been installed, operated, and maintained by the State at a time when said location(s) were covered under other existing agreements. WHEREAS, it is not now the policy of the State to install, operate, or maintain highway traffic signals inside the corporate limits of cities of 15,000 population and over (latest Federal Census), except on expressway type facilities; and WHEREAS, the City, which now equals or exceeds 15,000 population, has requested the State to leave the highway traffic signal(s) in place at the location(s) shown on EXHIBIT 1 and has authorized the continued existence, use, operation, and maintenance of the highway traffic signal(s) by Ordinance passed on the day of ~Q 19 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TYPE 3A MOD.)1-4 6-82 • • r~ -' ~. A G R E E M E N T NOW, therefore, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties hereto to be by them respectively kept and performed as hereinafter set forth, it is agreed as follows: 1. The State will leave the highway traffic signal(s) in place at the location(s) shown on EXHIBIT 1. 2. The City will operate and maintain the signal(s) at their expense. 3. The City will pay all power costs for operating the signal(s). 4. The City will obtain written approval of the State Department of Highways and ~'ublic Transportation before making any changes in the design of operation and timing of the signal(s) or before removing any part of the installation(s). 5. The City will return any and all parts of said highway traffic signal installation(s) to the State should (they) be removed by the City for any reason other than for installation on a State or Federal numbered highway route at a location approved by the State. 6. In the event the signal installation(s) covered by this Agreement become unnecessary or (are) removed for any reason, this agreement shall terminate. 7. Indemnification. The City agrees to indemnify the State against any and all damages and claims for damages to adjoining, abutting or other property for which the State is or may be liable arising out of, incident to or in any way connected with the existence or the use of such signal installation(s) and does hereby agree to indemnify the State against any and all court costs, attorney's fees and all expenses in connection with suits for such damage and shall, if requested to do so in writing, assist or relieve the State from defending any such suits brought against it. 1 AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TYPE 3A MOD.) 2-4 6-82 .~ • • !-- , Nothing herein contained shall be construed to place upon the State any manner of liability for injury to or death of persons or for damage to or loss of property arising out of or in any manner connected with the use of the project, and the City will save the State harmless from any damages arising from said maintenance and/or use of said project. 8. The Department will not incur any financial obligation to the City as a result of this agreement. I AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TXFE 3A MOD.) 3-4 6-82 • • ~, ' IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed in triplicate on the dates shown hereinbelow. ATTEST: Secretary for City Executed on behalf of the City, this day of 19 By: STATE OF TEXAS Mayor Certified as being executed for the purpose and effect of activating and/or carrying out the orders, established policies, or work programs heretofore approved and authorized by the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission: APPROVED: day of By: 19 Chief Engineer of Safety and Maintenance Operations Executed and approved for the State Highway and Public Transportation Commission under Authority of Commission Minute 78501 and Administrative Order No. 29-81 RECOMMENDED FOR EXECUTION: District Engineer AGREEMENT (TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TYPE 3A MOD.) 4-4 6-82 • ORDINANCE NO. 1410 • AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN PARTS OF WEST MAIN STREET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNATING MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS UPON SAID PARTS OF WEST MAIN STREET; ESTABLISHING SCHOOL ZONES UPON CERTAIN PARTS OF WEST MAIN STREET AND UPON CERTAIN PARTS OF FARRINGTON BOULEVARD, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING SAID SCHOOL ZONES AND THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS APPLYING TO SAID SCHOOL ZONES AT THE TIME SPECIFIED HEREIN, AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CHIEF OF POLICE BE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO POST SIGNS AT BOTH ENDS OF SAID SPECIAL SPEED ZONES, INCLUDING SAID SPECIAL SCHOOL ZONES CREATED HEREIN IN SAID SPEED ZONES, ALL AS LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALLE BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $200.00; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, provides that whenever the governing body of the City of La Porte shall deter- mine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facie speed limit therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under conditions found to exist at any inter- section or other place or upon any part of a street or highway within the City of La Porte, taking into consideration, but not limited to, the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said governing body may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signage giving notice thereof is erected at such intersection or other place or part of said street or highway; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has directed that an Engineering and Traffic Investigation take place for the purpose of ascertaining reasonable and safe prima facie speed limits on certain street or highways within the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the results of said Engineering and Traffic Investi- gation have become known unto the City Council of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte finds that it I ORDINANCE NO. 1410 Page 2 CJ is consistent in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of La Porte to designate maximum speeds upon said certain streets and highways of the City of La Porte based upon the results of said Engineering and Traffic Investigation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: SECTION 1. Upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investi- gation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the following maximum speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and prudent; and such speed limits are hereby fixed as the maximum rates of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follows, and any speed in excess of the limits specified and during the times as set out shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable and prudent and that it is unlawful, and that said speed limits upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follows, are established pursuant to the Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, Chapter 25, Traffic, Article 2, Section 25-1 et sec. The above described speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling ~~pon said named streets and highways, or parts thereof, described as follows, to wit: (A) Along West Main from State Highway 146 to a point 150 feet west of 26th Street (Sens Road), a distance of approxi- mately 1.0275 miles; the prima facie maximum speed limit is hereby established at 35 miles per hour. (B) Along West Main from a point 150 feet west of 26th Street (Sens Road) to Underwood Road, a distance of approximately 2.4148 miles; the prima facie maximum speed limit is hereby established at 40 miles per hour. (C) Special School Zones (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, and not by way of limitation of any other heretofore properly designated school zones, it shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle at any rate of speed in excess of 20 miles per hour at any of the following designated school zones: ~~ • ORDINANCE NO. 1410 Page 3 (a) Along West Main Street from a point 540 east of Farrington Boulevard to a point 280 west of Farrington Boulevard, a distance of approximately .1742 miles; (b) Along Farrington Boulevard from West Main Street to a point 850 feet south of West Main Street, a distance of approximately .1610 miles. The speed limit established in this section shall be in effect between seven o'clock a.m. and nine o'clock a.m., and between two o'clock p.m. and four o'clock p.m., Monday through Friday of each week, from the first day of September, or the beginning of the school term, whichever event first occurs, until the last day of May immediately following, or the last day of school, whichever event last occurs, of each and every year when the school zone to which such limit applies is properly signed or posted as a school zone. Timed flashing lights, as well as fixed signs, may be used to sign or post a school zone, as directed by the Chief of Police of the City of La Porte. SECTION 2. 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 reugired by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. 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 the City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. ~~ • • ORDINANCE NO. 1410 Page 4 Section 4. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07 (27), Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of this 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). Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. Section 6. This ordinance shall be effective fourteen (14) days after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper in the City of La Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of this ordinance. PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of 1984. CITY OF LA PORTE By Virginia Cline, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: `~~~~~ ~~ City Attorney D "6 • 003-810-810-000 r- ~. .. T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE;.: ~~ •• •• Public Works Director ~ ~~ July 2Z, 1982 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL•AGENDA ITEM 2. ~ X Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: August 1, 198+ _ Resolution Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Emergency replacement of caved-in sewer main between Broadway and First Street at the First Baptist Church. 4. Action Required: Council approval to fund the project from Water/Wastewater Contingency monies. Charges from McKey Construction are $15,330.31. . 5.. Alternative: Not applicable. 6. Recommendation Transfer $15,330.31 from Water/Wastewater Contingency to Sewer Line Improvements, Account # 003-806-806-803, to fund the emergency project. 7.~ Exhibits: Memorandum attached. 8. Availability of Funds: General Fund ~-Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: -" ; 9. ' Approved for ~ ~ Manager Funds Available; Jerry ,L. Reques, Council Agenda C~ X Yes Nb rector of Public Works Date • !'~- i s C I' ~X OF' Lf~. Pc)R'.1'}~; INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Jerry Hodge, Direct,"o~jr of Public Works DATE: July 27, 1984 FROM: Luther Maxey,, s~~~C~1-/Public Works Director SUBJECT: EYnergency Sewer Work in Alley Between First and Broadway at 'the First Baptist Church The subject sewer main is the original northern section of 'the recently ~°eplacecl sewer line south of the First Baptist Church. It is a concrete line, 11 to 1?_ feet deep, that has been in service for longer than 30 years. T}ie joints are open and the top half of the pipe is missing in numerous areas. The sewer cleaner could not pass th.rou.gh the line to adequately respond to complaints of sewer stoppage. We found. that mud. and sections of -the pipe were falling into the flow line and causing stoppage. Ad.d.itionally, tha water blast of the sewer cleaner would cause more material to break fr•r-.e 'to plug the sewer flow. City craws started the replacement project, however, due to the wet subsurface from the open pipe, the.cquipment and crew could not cope: with the unstable soil. After several cave-ins, I was afraid for the lives of the crew, damage to the City equipment and possible damage to adjacent building slabs. McKey Consi~•ruction, Inc. was contacted to assist with a laz•ge backhoe, adequate shoring materials and a crew experienced in working unstable and caving soil. . To complete the project the sewer pipe was halved 1;0 10 foot joini;s, in lieu of standard 20 foort joints and placed between solid shoring. City crews will complete the cleanup. '" ~ 'The charges from McKey Construction were $15,330.31. If you should have any questions, p7_ease advise. LM/lw ~'® • • ~- -`, T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATA;.: . , • • • Public Works Director July 21+, 1981+ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL~AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested: August 1, 1981+ 2. X Report _ Resolution Ordinance 3. Project Summary: • Geotechnical Engineering Proposal,~Type I~Municipal Landfill Permi.t~Application . from Woodward-Clyde Consultants. 1+. Action Required: To approve the geotechnical engineering study for this permit application., Contract not to exceed $35,000. 5 . , Alt•ernat ive Not to seek a permit/use Baytown Landfill. F. ~ Recorgmendaton To approve the geotechnical engineering study for permit application, contract not to exceed $35,000. 7.' Exhibits: Attached memorandum from Woodward-Clyde Consultants 8. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater X Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 015-600-806-507 Funs Avail~al~le: X Yes No Je' 1L f ~`~/Director~~f-Publi~c -•Work~ / / •. '•! '-~ „ ~ Appr ved fo City Council Agenda ~/ ~ •• •- -• ... ....., _. _:9 .. ~ ~ .... .. r. ~ _ i 'y ~ Manager ~ Date --- - - _ -__. ~~ • !"' 7330 Westview Drive Post Office Box 55869 Houston, Texas 77055 713-688-9111 Telex 762-454 July 19, 1984 Mr. Jerry Hodge Division of Public Works P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Woodv+iard"Clyde Consultants Re: Geotechnical Engineering Proposal Type I Municipal Landfill Permit Application La Porte, Texas WCC File: 84C6014 Dear Mr. Hodge: We are pleased to provide this proposal for the development of an "Attachment 11" report and other geotechnical consulting in preparation of a Type I Municipal Landfill Permit Application for the proposed City of La Porte Landfill. The scope of our consulting services for this project will be designed to satisfy all geotechnical requirements outlined in the Texas Department of Health (TDH) "Municipal Solid Waste Management Regulations" with revisions effective 12 July 1983. Specific phases of the consulting services are: o Geotechnical Field Investigation - We will make additional geotechnical borings (11 to 14 additional borings in the 20 to 40 ft depth range) to complement borings advanced during the preliminary site evaluation. We will also install 3 or 4 permanent groundwater monitoring wells as per the requirements for at least 1 uP9radient and 2 downgradient monitoring wells. If a strong interest is evidenced by the TDH, we will perform resistivity sounding and profiling of~the site. o Laboratory Evaluation - We will conduct a program of index and engineering property tests in our Houston Soil Mechanics Laboratory in order to develop operational and groundwater protection recommendations for the proposed landfill. These tests will include: Consulting Engineers, Geologists and Environmental Scientists Offices in Other Principal Cities • • r- ' Woodward•Clyde Consultants Division of~Public Works Mr. Jerry Hodge July 19, 1984 Page 2 - Index Properties o Natural Moisture Content o Dry Unit Weight o Atterberg Limits o Grain-Size Distribution Analyses o Unconfined Compression Tests - Engineering Properties o Standard Proctor Compaction Tests o Falling Head Permeability Tests on both undisturbed and compacted samples. o Engineering Analysis and Report Preparation - We will prepare a Geotechnical Engineering Report for inclusion as Attachment 11 in the permit application. This report will discuss the general site geology, the specific site subsurface characteristics, the specific site groundwater conditions, the area groundwater regime, and geologic hazards (growth faults and subsidence). The report will also provide recommendations for site specific landfill operation such as excavation depths, safe excavation slopes, field compaction requirements, groundwater protection requirements, soil and liner quality control plans, methane monitoring and/or collection, etc. o Liaison with TDH, Henningson, Durham and Richardson (HDR) and the Division of Public Works (DPW) - Close liaison with the TDH is Austin is necessary to insure compliance with their policies and technical requests during conduct of the geotechnical engineering program and to insure understanding of the results and recommendations prior to formal submission of the permit application. Also, liaison will be maintained between DPW, HDR and WCC during development of the permit application. A proposed budget for this geotechnical engineering study is•provided on the attached table. • • !'~- -, Woodwar'd•Clyde Consultants Division of Public Works Mr. Jerry Hodge July 19, 1984 Page 3 ' Typical time required from a notice to proceed to completion of "Attachment 11 geotechnical report is approximately 2 months. However, we anticipate that-additional consultation with DPW and HDR and meetings with the TDH may be necessary after completion of the report. Because of the presence of growth faults in the general area of this site and some evidence that a fault may exist on the property south of the site, some additional geological study will be required relative to the the fault issue. We will try to develop sufficient evidence from existing data (additional aerial photos, geophysically logged borings, etc.) to demonstrate that no active growth faults cross the site. Gathering and interpretation of this type of evidence is reasonably straight-forward and should be budgeted at $1,500 to $3,000. If, however, this type of study does not satisfy the TDH or if intervener claims must be refuted, a more extensive fault study may be required. The more extensive study, commonly referred to as a "Second Phase" study, requires a series of deep geophysically logged borings in order to check for offsets of geologic units (direct evidence of faults). A second phase fault study would be conducted if required to satisfy the TDH or in defense of the permit application. That study would be conducted to verify a fault does not exist on the proposed landfill site or is not present within some distance from the proposed site such that it would affect the site. We anticipate that our work would include the following: o Conduct a field study consisting of geophysically logged boring holes approximately 300 ft deep along traverses normal to suspected fault directions; and o Prepare a report outlining our findings with appropriate maps to illustrate the location of borings, any fault locations, and hazard zones. The most reliable method of establishing fault locations is by geophysically logged boreholes in lines approximately normal to a fault. Typically, three to five boreholes establish fault offset with any degree of reliabilityre Aesingle line of borings may be suitable to resolve the presence or absence of a fault along any one boundary. However, two or more lines of borings may be required to show an absence of faulting on a property, particularly if it is necessary to define the distance to a fault that is nearby but offsite. ~~ • • !„"' ' Woodward-Clyde Consultants Division of Public Works Mr. Jerry Hodge July 19, 1984 Page 4 Based on our experience, costs for such studies typically range from $1,500 to $2,000 per boring including geophysical logging and our report. We anticipate that the costs to conduct the study at and adjacent to the proposed landfill site then might range from $10,000 to $40,000. The magnitude of the second phase study would depend entirely on the reason for conducting the study. If a second phase study becomes necessary, the anticipated time required to complete the study would be 4 to 6 weeks. In summary, we anticipate the geotechnical engineering study for this permit application will require a budget in the range of $20,000 to $35,000. Additional gathering and interpretation of data relative to non-existence of active growth faults on this site may require an additional $1,500 to $3,000. If, in defense of the a second phase fault study is re Permit application, to $40,000. quired, it should be budgeted at $10,000 We look forward to providing these services for you. If you have questions or require additional information, please call. Respectfully yours, ~~ ~ ' B. Rent Merritt, P.E. Project Manager Reviewed by: ~G2~u~ L. A. Wol skill, P.E. Principal BRM:LAW:cjs • • ._ _ ~~ i ' Woodward•Clyde Consultants GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BUDGET - ATTACHMENT 11 FIELD INVESTIGATION Mob/Demob (1 mob./demob.) Est. Borings (11-14 borings) o Continuous Sampling, 0-15', 150-200 ft @ $12.00/ft o Continuous Sampling, 15'-50', 50-130 ft @ $14.25/ft o Intermittent Sampling, 0-75', 40-100 ft @ $9.25/ft Monitoring Wells (3-4 wells) o Reaming of borehole, 75-100 ft. @ $5.00/ft o Materials, Est. @ $175/well o Installation, 12 to 16 hrs @ $55.00/hr Field Resistivity Survey (May not be required) o Resistivity Equipment, 1 wk. @ $150.00/wk o Resistivity Technician/Geologist, 11 man-days @ $500.00/day Field Engineering o Project Manager, 8 hrs @ $75.00/hr o Staff Engineer, 5-7 man-days @ $450.00/day $ 800.00 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 712.50 - 1,852.50 370.00 - 1,110.00 375.00 - 500.00 525.00 - 700.00 660.00 - 880.00 0 - 150.00 0 - 5,500.00 600.00 500.00 - 1,000.00 $ 6,342.50 - $15,492.50 Subtotal - Field * LABORATORY TESTING o Index Tests, Est. @ $5.00/ft o Standard Proctor Tests, 2-4 tests o Falling Head Permeability Tests, 12-16 tests Subtotal - Laboratory Page 1 of 2 As with the preliminary site study, we have assumed that surveying and any special equipment necessary for site access will be supplied by others. $ 1,300.00 - 2,150.00 200.00 - 400.00 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 $ 2,700.00 - 4,150.00 • • ____ r- ' Woodward-Clyde Consultants ENGINEERING ANALYSIS AND PREp~TION OF ATTACHMENT 11 o Principal, 6 hrs @ $100.00/hr o Project Manager, 50-60 hrs @ $75.00/hr 600.00 o Project Geologist, 8-12 hrs @ $65.00/hr 3,750.00 - 4,500.00 o Project Engineer, 40-50 hrs @ $65.00/hr 520.00 - 780.00 o Staff Engineer/Geologist, 30-50 hrs 00/hr @ $50 2,600.00 1 - 3,250.00 o . Draftsman, 12-24 hrs @ $35.00/hr ,500.00 - 2,500.00 o Word Processor, 24-40 hrs @ $35.00/hr 420.00 - 840.00 o Clerk, 8 hrs @ $25.00/hr 840.00 - 1,400.00 o Travel Expenses ** 200.00 600.00 - 1 200.00 Subtotal - Engineering Analysis and Preparation of Attachment 11 $ 11,030.00 - 15,270.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET $ 20,072.50 - $34,912.50 ** Assumes 3-5 trips to TDH in Austin by Project Manager and 3-5 meetings with La Porte Public Works and/or City Council Unknowns which may affect budget: o Additional or different requirements imposed by the TDH; o Additional meeting in Austin (TDH), La Porte (DPW) or Dallas (HDR); o Subsurface anomalies not discovered during preliminary engineering study; and o Additional scope items resulting from operational procedures suggested by DPW or HDR. Invoicing will be monthly with invoiced fees based on the attached schedule of unit fees. Page 2 of 2 • - • Woodward-Clyde Consultants 1 January 1984 SCHEDULE OF FEES -ENGINEERING PERSONNEL Principal, Sr. Consultant Associate, Consultant $100.00/hour Sr. Project Engineer, Geologist $90.00/hour Project Engineer, Geologist $73.00/hour Asst. Project Engineer, Geolo ut $63.00/hour Sr. Staff Engineer, Geologist 8 $60.00/hour Staff Engineer, Geologist $53.00/hour Sr. Technician $30.00/hour Technician $43.00/hour Draftsperson $35.00/hour Technical Typist $33.00/hour Clerk $33.00/hour $23.00/hour EXPENSES Use of micro-computer will be charged at $40.00 per hour. Use of company automobiles will be charged at $0.33 per mile. Automobiles and light trucks assigned to field sites will be charged at $35.00/day (includes allowance of SO miles per day). Excess mileage charged at $0.33 per .mile. Specialized field testing equipment will be charged at a rental rate as determined in the proposal. All other identifiable direct cosu incurred will be charged at cost plus fifteen percent (1346). Examples include: subsistence pay; fares of public carriers; communications; special supplies and/or disposable equipment, tolls and parking; outside drafting, stenographic, or printing supplies (including outside printing of photographs, photostats, blueprints, etc.); special fees and insurance; permits and licenses; shipping charges; outside computer charges and programming. PAYMENT Our invoices will be submitted monthly for work in progress. Payment is due by the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of the invoice. A charge of one and one-half (1-1/296) per month is made for invoices paid more than thirty (30) days after the invoice date. Any attorney's fees or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent amounts shall be paid by the Client. COND_ ITIONS Woodward-Clyde Consultants warrants that our services are performed, within the limits prescribed• by our Clients, with the usual thoroughness and competence of the engineering profession. No other warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is included or intended in our proposals, contracts, or reports. For any damage .on account of any error, omission, other professional negligence, our liability will be limited to a sum not to exceed $30,000 or our fee, whichever is less. In the event that the Client does not wish to limit our professional liability to this sum, we will waive this limitation upon the Client's written request provided that the client agrees to pay for this waiver an additional consideration of 1096 of our total fee or $1,000, whichever is greater. The Client further agrees to notify any contractor and subcontractor who may perform work in connection with any design, report or study prepared by Woodward-Clyde Consultants of such limitation of professional liability for design defect, errors, omissions, or professional negligence, and to require as a condition precedence to their performing their work, a like indemnity and limitation of liability an their part as against Woodward-Clyde Coruuitants. In the event that the Client makes a claim agairut Woodward-Clyde Consultants, at law or otherwise, for any alleged error, omission or other act arising out of the performance of our professional services, and the Client fails to prove such claim upon final adjudication, then the Client shall pay all costs incurred by Woodward-Clyde Consultants in defending itself against the claim, including but not limited to, personnel-related costs, attorneys' fees, court costs and other claim-related expenses. We will not be liable for damage ar injury arising from damage to subterranean structures (pipes, tanks, telephone cables, etc.) which are not called to our attention and correctly shown on the plans furnished us, in connection with work performed by us. x-i r • - • ~~ i 1 January 1984 MOBILIZATION AND TRANSPORTATION SOIL BORINGS ROCK CORING SCHEDULE OF FEES -FIELD Drill rig, water truck Drayage, Permits for equipment Soil Borings, truck mounted rigs on land 0-75' samples at 5 ft intervals Over 75' samples at S ft intervals Over 7S' samples at !0 ft intervals Over 150' 0-15' continuous sampling 15-50' continuous sampling 50-75' continuous sampling Osterberg or Pitcher Sampling surcharge Wash or Auger Borings Hourly Drilling Rate (no footage charge) Truck Hourly Drilling Rate (no footage charge) B uggY Continuous NX cores, 0-100' Replacement of lost casing and bits INSITU TESTING Field Vane Shear Test, 0-SO' Menard Pressuremeter Tests WCC Cone Penetration Tests Dutch Cone Penetrometer OTHER CHARGES Setting and removing casing Standby of crew and equipment, and moving time in excess of 1/2 hr/boring Rental of special equipment for access Surveying Drilling mud and additives below 200 ft Marsh equipment rental Per diem allowance for crews Inclinometers and static level piezometers (minimum charge $150.00 ea) Pick up truck Sampling Tubes destroyed during Sample Removal NOTES Surcharge for drilling in contaminated material On Request Restoration of site required by the client will be billed additional to the above rates if performed by us. Overtime in excess of 8 hours per day, Saturday, Sunday or holidays at client's request charged at $12.50/hour in addition to standard rates shown above. Drilling will be surcharged $3.00/ft when marsh equipment is required or drilling is over water. Right of entry to exploration sites must be provided by the client unless other arrangements are agreed upon. Woodward•Clyde Consultants $ 3.00/mile Cost + 1596 $ 9.25/foot $11.50/foot $10.50/foot On Request $12.00/foot $14.25/foot $15.50/foot $27.50/sample $ 7.00/foot $95.00/hour $115.00/hour On Request Cost + 1596 $87.50/test On Request On Request On Request $ 6.00/.foot $85.00/hour Cost + 1596 Cost + 1596 Cost + 1596 Cost + 1 S°~ Cost + 1596 On Request $35/day + $0.35/mile Cost + 1596 Prices for items not described above will be furnished on request. H-3 • • -__ r'- • l ]anuary 1984 ~ Woodward•Clyde Consultants SCHEDULE OF FEES -LABORATORY CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX TESTS 101. Visual classification, without subsequent testing 102. Natural water content Unit Price 6.00 ea l03. Dry unit weight do water content $ 7.30/ea Liquid dt plastic limits $ 18.00/ea 103. • b. throneMpo:r ^t method $ 38.00/ea 106. a fall acne method $ 30.00/ea Mechanical analysis $40.00/ea 107. a. Pant P~sinB 0200 sieve 108.. b. sieve analysis through 0200 sieve by wash sieving $ 23.00/ea 109. ~ sieve analysis including hydrometer test 110. Speeifle gravity, single specimen $34.00/ea $68.00/ea 111. Pocket penetrometer or torvane $ 41.00/ea 112. Mlniaturc vane, including crater content ~ S 3.00/ea Permeability $ 24.00/ea 113. a. falling head 114. b. constant head $100.00/ea 113. o constant head, with bade pressure $123.00/ea set ~ equipment usage $400.00/ea 116. Organic content, bun+-oif method S 10.00/day 117. pH $23.00/ea 1i8. Special tats $ 10.00/ea 119. Special handling of samples $ 33.00/hr 120- Slaking Test $ 32.00/hr 121 PinFwle Dtspersim Test $ 83.00/ea • 122: Bulk Density Test ~ $100.00/ea STRENGTH AND COMPRESSieILTY 201. Unconfined comprcssian, soil specimen, inctides natural water On Request TESTS content tk dry unit weight 202. Conilned oom prcssion, soil specimen incl d $30.00/ea , u es natural water content d~ dry unit weight 203. Stress-strain curve far 201. Qt 202. $ 42.00/ea Trlaxial tests (standard 2.9 in. specimen) ~ $ 21.00/ea 204. a.. unconsolidated-undrained (UU) single stage, Per specimen 203. b. unconsolidated-undrained (UU) triple sta e $ 63.00/ea g 206. aconsolidated-isotropically undrained with bade pressure (CIU), Per specimen $140.00/ea 207• d. consolidated-isotropically drained (CID) with back pressure $313.00/ea , 208. a conso~lidategd isotropically drained~(CID) with bade pressure $190.00/ea , s~n~l,triple-stage 209• f. consolidated-isotropically drained (CID) with bade $260.00/ea pressure, stlt/day • Notes for (c), (d), (e), (f) above $470.00/ea • 1. visual Uassification, water content and dry weight determinations 210: 2. pore pressure measurements 211. 3 t i No Charge $120 00/e . r mming each specimen to a reduced diameter 212• 4. preparation for each remolded or rec i . a $ 26.00/ea onst tuted ' specimen 3. tabulation of al-a3,6u, A-factor and al/a3 versus $ 32.00/ea _ axial strain 213. 6. plotting of above data ' No Charge 214• 7: tabulation and plotting of Q, p, E and normalized data Direct Shear $ 36.00/ea $210.00/ea 213. a. unconsolidated 216. b. consolidated-undrained,sand ~ $ 68.00/ea 217. o cronsolidated-drained, silt/clay $137.00/ea 218. Direct simple shear $221.00/ea Consolidation and sweL tests ' On Request - 219, a. set-up 220• b. each 24-hour load unload increment $ 89.00/ea 221, a each t90 plus l-twur load/unload increment 222• d, pteparat[an of remolded specimen $ 29.00/ea $ 37.00/ea EARTHWORK TESTS Moisture-deruity relationships $ 36.00/ea 301. a. ASTM D-698 or AASHTO T-99 4 in. mold 302. b. ASTM D-698 or AASHTO T-99 6 in mold $103.00/ea . 303• a ASTM D-1337 or AASHTO T-180 4 in. mold 304• d. ASTM D-1337 or AASHTO T I80 $L10.00/ea $110.00/ea - 6 in. mold 303. e. sample preparation far replacement of 3/4 in. material Lime/cement stabilization $113.00/ea $ 32.00/ea °• ~6• a. plasticity index, per each lime content 307• b. sample preparation for moisture-d i $ 42'00/ea ens ty relationships 308• a compressive strength, per specimen, including molding do cvri California bearing ratio (CBR) n8 $ 32.00/ea 5113.00/ea 309. a. IaboratorY, Per specimen 310• b. field, per test ~ $L40.00/ea Field in-place density tests (notineluding travel astand-by costs) 311• a. nuclear method (minimum 3 per trip) On Request 312• b. •sand-cone or volumeter method (minimum 3 per trip) $ 23.00/ea $ 40.00/ea NOTE: 23% Surcharge for contaminated sample testing ' ® H-y ~ i ~~ • r- , ~: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATA:. y Director of Public Works Jul 18 1981+ REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL'AGENDA ITEM ~ 2. X Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: August 1, 1981+ - Resolution • Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Reconstruction and repair of Public Works ~+. Action Required: To approve awarding contract to low bidder, De Mar Engineering 5 .. Alt•ernat~ive No alternative 6. Recommendation To approve awarding contract to low bidder, De Mar Engineering for $53,700. 7. Exhibits: See attached. 8. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: ~~'~~ ~Q,.~ST Funs Avai/l~~ile: X Yes Nb • Kpproveu for Cit Counc pirector of. Public, .Works,, - --o----- l~ / / - .. ,. ~ ...~ ...~ ,~ ~- G ~ ~ ~ C~~ Manag ~ Date --- -_- - ._._ ~ i . ~ .,~-... .._ .. ..._ ._ 3 ~~ • INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM JULY 17, 1984 T0: J. Hodge - Director of FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing Ag~ SUBJECT: Sealed Bid 40046 - Reconst 'ction and I:epair of Public Works Advertised, sealed bids 440046 for the Reconstruction of Storm Damage to the I. J. Kibodeaux Memorial Public Works Service Center were opened and read in City Council Chambers July 9, 1984. Plans and specifications for this project were prepared by Gaddy and Paul Inc., Structural Engineers of Houston, Texas. A total of ten sets of specifications and blueprints were picked up from the Engineer's offices and a total of ten bids were received. The bid submitted by Longhorn Welding Service was rejected for lack of bidders bond. Sureties were retained on the low three bidders until a complete evaluation could be made of each firm's proposal. The three low bids are shown below: (1) De Mar Engineering - $53,700 (2) Drymalla Construction Company - $60,018 (3) Moore & Moore General Contractors - $62,820 Low bidder was asked to submit a detailed chronological construction schedule and a list of work references prior to award. All material requested was sub- mitted July 13, 1983. Both the proposed sixty day construction schedule and De Mar Engineerings' list of references were favorable. I hereby recommend awarding the Reconstruction of Storm Damage at the Public Works Facility to De Mar Engineering in the amount of $53,700 and a completion time of sixty days after award. Should ycu have any questions concerning this recommendation please advise. JR/mb cc: B. Herrera S. Gillett L. Maxey ~~ • • r'~ =~_j Sealed Bid ~~0046: RecUnstruction and Repair De Mar Drymalla Moore & G.E.M. Comex Follis of Public Works Eng. Inc. Const. Co. Moore Contractin Corp. Const. Co. Inc. General Co. Contractors Bellair, Tx ~,olumbus La Porte, Houston, Deer Park La Porte x. Tx. Tx. Tx. 1. Base Bid 53,700.00 60,018.00 62,820.00 63,400.00 64,900.00 66,380.0( 2. No. of Days to Start Work 5 Days 30 Days 10 Days 10 Days 10 Days 5 Days 3: Complete Construction Within 60 Days 120 Days 120 Days 90 Days 60 Days 90 Days 4.~Extra Work Performed at 10% 15% 10% 10% 10% 10% Cost Plus % 5.~ Deduct Alternate X61 2,000.00 11600.00 I 2245.00 12655.00 12800.00 ~ 5410.00 6. Deduct Alternate ~~2 6,466.00 7 050 00 7 500 00 4 7. Bid Bond Liquidated Completion of • ~ ,508.00 6,600.00 9,778.00 O.K. O.K. O.K. O.K. O.K. O.K. s for Lat $200/day $200/.day ~. $200/day $200/day $200/day $200/day um 4~1 ~ Yes ~ Yes Yes ~ Yes ~ Yes ~ Yes ~~ Pace 2 Sealed Bid 40046: Rdconstruction and Repair of Public Works • ____ r~ ~ Holley Southwest Cram Longhorn Brothers Construc- Const..Inc. Welding Enterprise tion,.Inc. Service Inc. asadena,Z~c League Cit Pearland, 1. Base Bid 68,650.00 68,764.00 74,999.00 Bid Re'ected No Bond 2.~ Number of Days to Start Work 15 Days 15 Days 10 Days 3. Complete Construction Within Days 120 Days 97 Days 60 Days 4. Extra Work Performed at Cost plus % Not Shown 20% 15% 5. Deduct Alternate 4~1 1,544.00 4,269.00 1,000.00 6. Deduct Alternate 4~2 7,218.00 7,471.00 5,000.00 7. Bid Bond O.K. O.K. O.K. 8. Liquidated Damages for Late Construction $200/day $200/day $200/day 9. Receipt of Addendum 4~1 Yes Yes Yes • • r~ -- ~ P• T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE:. ., „ Public Works Director July 17, 198k REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL~AGENDA ITEM 2. X Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: "`~/f • - Resolution • Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Annual contract to purchase lime slurry. ~+. Action Required: Approve recommendation to accept low bi.d anal execute contract. 5.. Al:t•ernative: Buy on the spot market. 6. Recommendation Accept bid. 7. Exhibits: Attached. 8. Availability of Funds: _ general Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: ' X Funds~Available~ Yes No 9. ty ty council Agenda. :~.. Jerry '~ ., ., equeste~i ,~ 7 ~~ 1-~ - ~ - ~ -~~-~~ . Date ~ ----__ • ~ • !"- - ' INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM JUNE 20, 1984 T0: L. Morris - Street Superintendent J. Hodge - Director of Publie-Wor FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing SUBJECT: Sealed Bid /0044 - Lime Advertised sealed bids X0044 for the City of La Porte's annual "Lime Slurry" contract were opened and read in City Council Chambers June 18, 1984 at 4 p.m. Bid invitations were mailed to five area manufacturers and contractors with the following three vendors submitting proposals; (1) Chemlime Corp., (2) Limeco Inc. and (3) Southwest Basics, Inc. City of La Porte specifications asked for pricing on "Lime Slurry" that would meet specification X264 established by the Texas Highway Dept. in 1982. Pricing was to be submitted for lime slurry picked up at the plant and delivered to the jobsite. Only Chemlime of La Porte, Texas submitted both delivered and picked-up pricing. A low bid of $65.50 per ton of dry solids delivered was submitted by Southwest Basics Co., Inc. of Richmond, Texas. A detailed review of this firm's physical plant reveals the lack of an on site certified weight scale to verify weights before delivery. Since this product is paid for by weight and not by volume, I have rejected the low bid due to their inability to certify true weight. I hereby recommend the City of La Porte award its annual contract for the supply of lime slurry to Chemlime Inc. in the amount of $72.50/ton delivered and $65.00/ton picked up. The delivered price reflects a 9X decrease in the price currently being paid for this product. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval. JR/mb cc: B. Herrera ~~ I~r~ ~i t„' U v~+ L' • ~ i -~_ - r-- ~~ ITEM; SEALED BID X0044 Chemlime Limeco, Inc Southwest olland Pricing Una Lime Slurry ~Orp' Basics Soil 1983-84 Stabilizer :Contract Inc. ~~034-06-8~ 1. A. Lime Slurry - Delivered to $72.50/ton $82.50/ton 65.60/ton No Bid . 79.50/t Jobsite - Full Truckload Quantiti B. Price F.O.B. Plant per Ton Product must comply with Texas Highway Dept. Specification #264 "Hydrated. Lime and Lime Slurry" published in 1982 The term of theis contract is one year with an option to renew for one year. N ~•--_~; ~. ~l CITY OF LA PORTE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Jack Owen - City Manager FROM: John Joerns - Director of H. Carlos Smith, Engineer SUBJECT: Bid Opening & Recommended & Restoration of Mattie K HCS X1675-83 DATE: July 27, 1984 Community Development - 'Site Restoration Project' Award for Site Rehabilitation Carter Trust Property CLP X84-9101 On July 20, 1984 bids for the rehabilitation and restoration of the Mattie K. Carter Trust property were received. There were minor irregularities in two of the bids received. However, neither of these bids were competitive with the low bid of $42,873.25 submitted by B.W.F. General Contractors, Inc. BID. TA~~J~ATION Contractor Total Bi,~ Completion Time (Calendar Days) B.W.F. General Contractors, $42,873.25 30 days Inc. Walker Dumptrucks, Inc. $48,550.00 45 days Hills Sand Co., Inc. $49;852.00 60 days ~MeKey Construction & $86,072.50 30 days Equipment Inc. Engineer's Estimate-_-_-----_$131,350_00----------------___-__-- ~i ~~ ____i r r~ ~~ co mendation The Project Engineer, H. Carlos Smith,. P.E. and staff both recommend the site rehabilitation and restoration contract be awarded to B.W.F. General Contractors, Inc. of La Porte. The total estimated project cost of $57,176.07 is outlined below. TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS SITE REHABILITATION & RESTORATION CONTRACT HCS X1675-83 CLP X84-9101 E._stimpted Total Construction Contract $42,873.25 10~ Construction Contingency 4,287.33 Engineering Fees 3,215.49 Additional Services 4,500.00 Laboratory Services 2,300.00 TOTALS _ $57,176.07 ~G~~ H. Carlos Smith, P.E. Engineer - Site Rehabilitation & Restoration Project HCS X1765-83 ~~ mo t Pd To Date -0- -0- $2,733.17 3,305.40 -0- $6,038.57 .~ ohn J erns Dire or of Community Development CLP X84-9101 -.,..er_.-...._.,~, ..~____ - ._~~.,...,,.,....._..,~.~ i .~ „ xk~ .. ~ ., .. 1 ..3 .>> C / CITY 1;i;Et'~ ~r;=i;;~ • • r-- Kathryn J. Whitmire, Mayor CITY OF HOUSTON Public Service Department Post Office Box 1562 • Houston, Texas 77251-1562 • 713/658-0343 CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Larry McKaskle Ernest McGowan, Sr. George Greanias Rodney Ellis Frank O. Mancuso John G. Goodner Christin Hartung Dale M. Gorczynski • Ben T. Rues • Jim Westmoreland • Eleanor Tinsley • Jim Greenwood • Anthony W. Hall, Jr. • Judson Robinson. Jr. • CITY CONTROLLER: Lance Lalor July 10, 1984 Marsha R. Gardner Director of Public Service The Honorable Virginia Cline Mayor of the City of La Porte Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Re: Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction Dear Mayor Cline: As you may recall, during 1982, the Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction was formed to jointly evaluate the $336 million revenue increase requested by Houston Lighting & Power Company (HL&P). This was accomplished prior to the Public Utility Commission's "rural rate case", and the Coalition therefore participated in the PUC proceedings not only as an intervenor, but also as a group of approximately 60 unified local regulatory authorities from which HL&P appealed a $181.5 million rate decision. These combined voices were heard: the Commission ultimately approved a $182.6 million revenue increase, even though the PUC staff recommended a much higher increase. Because of this success, we propose to take the same approach in the case recently filed by HL&P. Hopefully, our efforts will again play a meaningful role in the regulation of electric rates in this area. I am sending a similar letter to all cities in HL&P's service territory which have retained original jurisdiction. If you wish to participate in this effort, please request authorization of the attached draft resolution from your City Council and forward a copy certified by the City Secretary to me. Upon receipt of these resolutions, we will file a Motion to Intervene on behalf of the Coalition in the PUC proceedings. On a related matter, it is extremely important that by Friday, July 20, 1984, all cities within the Coalition suspend the effective date of HL&P's proposed rate change for a period of ninety (90) days. For your convenience, a copy of a sample resolution is attached. If you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call me or Spring Valley Mayor Diane Tate, Chairman of the Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction. Her tele- phone number is 713/465-8308. I am looking forward to working with you. Very truly yours, ~ ~~~ C~- ane Wilton Cater, Assistant Director Public Service Department JKW:bab Attachment cc: Mayor Kathryn J. Whitmire H-4005-f 1(30) ~ ~ ~~ RESOLIITiON NO. 8 4 -9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ,p, PORTF ,TEXAS, RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE COALITION OF CITIES WITH ORIGINAL JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE DATA SHAR- ING AND INTERVENTION WITH SAID COALITION IN THE HLdtP RATE REQUEST, DOCKET NO. 5779, BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS. WHEREAS, on June 15, 1984, Houston Lighting and Power Company (HLacP) filed a Statement of Intent to change its rates for electric service within the City of T,a p~,-tA ,Texas, and throughout its service area, and has requested that said changes become effective on July 20, 1984; and, WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission of Texas has original jurisdiction over said rate request within the unincorporated areas of the service area; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte ,Texas, has original jurisdiction over said rate request within its corporate limits and; WHEREAS, the complexities of the issues and the magnitude of the requested rate increase requires extensive study, data and analysis for the City to responsibly exercise its original jurisdiction and protect the general welfare of all ratepayers within its boundaries; and, WHEREAS, the City of La Porte ,Texas, desires to cooperate in a joint effort with other cities with original jurisdiction to provide for an adequate analysis of the issues raised by the rate change request and to retain real authority and establish a genuine impact on the rate setting process by municipalities with original jurisdiction; NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE ,TEXAS: THAT the City Council of the City of La Porte ,Texas, hereby ratifies and authorizes the full participation of the City of La Porte ,Texas, in the Coalition of Cities with Original Jurisdiction, to include data and analysis sharing and intervention as a member city of the Coalition in the HLacP Rate Change Application, Docket No. 5779, now pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas. K a- ~ ~ r" ~ RESOLUTION NO. 84-9 A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE PROPOSID IMPLEMENTATION BY HOUSTON LIGHTING 5 POWER COMPANY OF REVISED RATES TO BE CHARGID IN THE CITY OF LA FORTE TEXAS. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, as on June 15, 1984, Houston Lighting & Power Company ("the Company") filed a Statement of Intent to change its rates for electric service within the City of La Porte and has requested that said changes become effective on July 20, 1984; and WHEREAS, the Company has filed revised Tariff Schedules together with statements specifying in detail each proposed change, a rate filing package, and supporting testimony; and WHEREAS, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, Article 1446c, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, gives the governing body of each municipality exclusive original jurisdiction over electric rates within its municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, Section 43(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Act authorizes the governing body of any municipality acting as a Regulatory Authority to suspend the operation of any proposed change in rates for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date on which the scheduled rates would otherwise go into effect; and WHEREAS, .the Company's proposed electric rate changes and the detailed material supporting those changes require comprehensive evaluation and study; NOW, THEREFORE, ` IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Por~i-e Texas: That the change in rates for electric service within the City of La Porte proposed by Houston Lighting & Power Company to become effective on July 20, 1984 should be, and are hereby, suspended for a period of ninety (90) days beyond said proposed effective date, until October 18, 1984. ~ '~ ~ ~ fir- ~v Introduced, read and passed by the affirmative vote of the City Council of La Porte Texas, in regular meeting, on this the 1st day of August , 1984. 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