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MINUTES OF THE
PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 17, 1985
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilmembers Delbert Walker, John Lloyd, Ed Matuszak, Betty
Waters, Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton and Linda
Westergren
Members of Citv Council Absent: None
Members of City_Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City
Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Director of
Public Works Jerry Hodge, Assistant Director of Public Works
Steve Gillett, Chief Building Official David Paulissen, Police
• Chief Herb Freeman, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan
Sherwood, Director of Community Development John Joerns,
Assistant Fire Chief John Dunham, Administrative Assistant
Doug de la Morena
Others Present: Virginia Cline, Paula Bridges, Doug Latimer,
Richard Hare, Pam Smith of the Bayshore Sun, 14 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Mayor Malone.
3. Special presentations were given to~former Mayor Virginia
Cline and former Councilperson Paula Bridges. A plaque an a
resolution of commendation were presented to each of them.
4. The Mayor proclaimed National Building Safety Week. Chief
Building Official David Paulissen accepted the proclamation.
Under the emergency addendum, the Mayor read Resolution 85-6:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS,
TEXAS, OPPOSING THE PROPOSED MOBILE HOME LEGISLATION BY THE
TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Motion was made ~ Council ep rson G~ to adopt Resolution 85-6
as read. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion
carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
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La Porte City Council
April 17 ,' 1985, Page 2
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
The City Manager introduced Richard Hare, who will become
Assistant City Manager for La Porte on May 1, and welcomed him
to La Porte.
5. The Public Hearing on a Dangerous Building was called to
order.
Building Inspector Mark Lewis reviewed the dangerous building,
located in block 330, lots 1-14, La Porte.
The Mayor called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of
declaring the building dangerous.
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Councilpersons Gay and Lloyd spoke in favor of demolishing the
building.
The Mayor called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to
declaring the building dangerous. No one came forward.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
6. Council considered approving the mi~,u.tes of the Special Called
Meeting held April 10, 1985.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to aPerove the
minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Waters. The
motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain.
Ayes: Councilpersons
Pfeiffer, Gay,
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilpers
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7. Doug Latimer, Chairman
presented an update on
Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Skelton and Mayor Malone
on Westergren (was not present at April
of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
the Comprehensive Plan.
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La Porte City Council
April 17 ,' 1985, Page 3
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8. Council considered an ordinance on a dangerous building.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1439 - AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 1-14, BLOCK 330, LA
PORTS TRACT, TOWN OF I.A PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN
FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING
THAT J. L. BOARD C/0 COLIDA B. GRAY IS THE RECORD OWNER OF
SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR
TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE
SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF
INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID
OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY
OF LA PORTS IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN~MEETINGS LAW.
Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to adopt Ordinance 1439
as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None ~-
9. Council considered approving change~„to the Employee Health
Care Program.
Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to approve Exhibit
B of the proposed plan. (A copy is attached to these
minutes.) Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried,
8 ayes and 1 nay.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: Councilperson Gay
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10. Council considered a budget transfer for maintenance of
esplanades in Fairmont Park.
Mr. Jimmie Ray Spradling addressed Council briefly in support
of this item.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
April 17; 1985, Page 4
Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to approve a
budget transfer in the amount of $18'8,6 87 for the
maintenance of Fairmont Park esplanades. Second by
Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
(Councilperson Gay was away from the Council table.)
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
11. Council considered declaring an emergency and appropriating
funds for repair and replacement of a garbage truck.
Assistant Director of Public Works detailed the circumstances
for Council.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to accept Staf 's
• recommendation to declare an emergency and appropriate funds
from the Motor Pool Contingency for repair and replacement of
a 1984 residential~arbage truck. Second by Councilperson
Matuszak. The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None -
13. The Mayor requested that_.item 13 be,a,ddressed before item 12.
Council considered an ordinance changing day for Council
meetings.
Motion was made by Councilperson Wester ren to hold re ular
council meetings on the second and fourth Monday and-hold
workshop meetings on the third Monday, as needed,_be~inning
the second Monday in May. Second by Councilperson Walker.
The motion carried, g ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
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La Porte City Council g g g
April 17, 1985, Page 5
12. Item 12 was then addressed: Council considered appointing a
Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilperson Gay nominated B. Don Skelton to be Mavor Pro Tem
for the coming year.
Councilperson Lloyd nominated Ed Matuszak to be Mavor Pro Tem
Motion was made ~ Councilperson Walker that the nominations
cease. Second by Councilperson Westergren.
Councilperson Matuszak was elected Mayor Pro Tem by a vote of
5 to 4 by a show of hands.
14. Council considered setting a date for public hearing to hear
the request of Glenn Tolar to rezone block 10, lots 165-166,
Spenwick Place, from residential to commercial to accommodate
development of a day care center.
• Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to set the date for
public hearing on Ma~1~, at 6:00 P.M. Second by Councilperson
Westergren. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd,-Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
15. John Joerns presented an_.update on ~h,e proposed Highway 225
improvements.
16. Council discussed, under a workshop item,-the recommendation
of the capital improvement committee. City Manager Owen
apprised Council of certain items recommended by the
improvement committee that have project deadlines that must be
met in order to be in compliance with EPA regulations and
those that need to be met in order to be started before the
overpass at Highway 146 and Fairmont Parkway is begun.
Each item recommended by the capital improvement committee was
discussed in detail by Council. Recommendations as to how to
group the items were made. Three items were recommended for
removal: the Sylvan Beach project, training facility for the
fire department and land for that facility.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
April 17, 1985, Page 6
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17. Administrative Reports: Mr. Owen requested an executive
session on legal matters (contracts on airport.)
18. Council Action: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak,
Waters, Pfeiffer, Skelton and Westergren brought items to
Council's attention. Mayor Malone announced there would be a
special workshop meeting for April 22 at 6:00 P.M.
19. Council adjourned into executive session at 9:57 P.M. and
returned to the Council table at 10:23 P.M.
20. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 10:23 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
13th day of May, 1985
Orman Malone
Mayor _ ,.
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CITY OF ~,:., :! LA POR
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~p~*: Gavennan Manfz Glh~.~e, ~,n co n1unc~.ion w.i~h the
mode.2 Cade gnoup~ ob the S~a~e, hays dec.~aned .the weeFz ab
Apn~..2 14 ~hnough 20, 1985, a~ Na~~,ana.~ 8u~..~d~,ng Sabe~y Gieefz;
and
UIHEREAS, the ~sabe~y ob our bu~..~d~,ng~ ~i,~ ab pn~.me concern
~o the c~..t~.zen~s ab La Pane; and
UIHEREAS, the pub.~~.c need ban pnaZec~.an beam d~.~aa~en due
~a b~.ne, ~s~nuc~tuna.2 ca.~.~ap~se and genena.~ de~en.Lona~~,an unden-
~scone~s the need ban modenn cade~ and ~he,~n adm.Ln~,d~na~~.an; and
GIHI=RYAS, the negu.~a~~.an a~ bu~..~d~.ng cade~ can be ~naced
~hnaugh necanded h~,~~any bon oven 4000 yeana; and
WHEREAS, modenn . bu~..~d.ing codes a.~.2aw b.~ex~.b~..2~.~y ob de~s~.gn
~a anch~.~ec~~, eng~.neen~, and can~nac~on~ ~a ~ha~ they may
~aFze advantage ab the .~a~e~~ ~echna.~og~,ca~. advance~5 a.ccammada~ed
~,n ~he~e codes w-L~h ne~u2~an~ ~,av~,ng~5 ~a the cu~~omen;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN MALONE, MAYOR ab the C~,~y ab
La Pane, do hereby pnac.2a~.m the pen~,ad bnom Apn~,.2 14, 1985,
~a Apn~.~. 20, 1985, ass
NATIONAL BUILIJING SAFETY WEEK
~.n La Pone, and urge a2.~ c~.~~,zen~s ~0 1a.i..n w~.~h ups and the
Gavennon ab the S~a~e ab Texans, ~o use ~h~.~s ~~.me ~o .~eann about
bu~,.2d.ing codes and haw they he.2p maize aun bu~,~.d~.ng env~.nonmen~~s
~sabe and hea.~~hy ban a.~.2 wha use them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have heneun~a ~se~ my hand and caused
the Sea.2 ab the C~,~y ~o be abb~.xed hene~a, ~h~.~s the 1I5h day ob
Apn.i2, 19 8 5 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
OPPOSING THE PROPOSED MOBILE HOME LEGISLATION BY THE TEXAS LEGIS-
LATURE.
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of La Porte, Texas, a home
rule city, chartered pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the
State of Texas, have availed themselves of the right of local self
government; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas,
has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens for
their general health, safety, welfare, and protection of property
values to restrict the location of mobile homes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of La Porte, Texas:
RESOLVED, that the proposed mobile home legislation is not
in the best interest of the citizens of Texas because of the
threat it poses to the doctrine of local self determination; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we oppose any legislation which
in any way would abolish or limit the power of any city in the
State of Texas, to restrict the location of mobile homes or enact
any other restriction they deem necessary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the State
of Texas be asked to oppose and defeat any such legislation
including but not limited to S.B. 621.
DULY RESOLVED this 17th day of April, 1985.
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTS
DANGEROUS BUILDING
INSPECTION FORM
DATE May 5, 1984
STREET ADDRESS 606 N. 4th
OWNER J . L . Board %Colida B. Gray
OCCUPANT None
ADDRESS7422 Homestead Rd. - Houston, Tx 77028-
3014
AGENT
SURVEY OR
SUBDIVISIOII LP
ZONING R
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER R
ELECTRICAL POWER X
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS 1
BLOCK 330
LOT 1-14
TYPE OCCUPANCY
SANITARY SE~~TER X
GAS R
VACANT X OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTS ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-118, THE.
BOARD OF INSPECTION I•IADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROP-
ERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR-OPINIOiQ,
IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: (AS
OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTS ORDINANCE #1145, SECTION 8-117).
(1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
X REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, TT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS
LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR BY COL-
X LAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF .SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
g MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
g OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR NEIGH-
BORING STRUCTURES.
(SEE INSPECTION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE WHICH IS A PART OF THIS
REPORT.)
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
1) It is the unanimous opinion of this Inspection Board, after using
itv of La Porte Ordinace X61060 (Standard Housing Code, 1976 Edition)
as its guide in making the inspection, that this building is in fact
dangerous, not repairable, and should be demolished. This building does
not provide the basic minimum housing standards deemed essential for
safe and healthful living for a residential occupancy and is a threat to
Public safety, health, and General welfare of the Citizens of La Porte.
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LA PORTS ORDINANCIr # 1191
(STANDARD HOUSING CODE,
1979 EDITION)
1. Means of Egress x
2. Room Sizes
3. Privacy of Bath x
4. Privacy of Bedrooms x
5. Free of Infestations _
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6. Garbage Storage x _
7. Ceilinq Eieights -
8. Windo~~ Clearances
9. Window Area
10. Windoca Openable
Areas x
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11. Window Sash x
12. Screens x
13. Window Frames ~~ _
14. Foundation x _
15. Piers
16. Floor Framing x _
17. Flooring x
18. Exterior Walls x
19. Columns
20. Exterior Steps
21. Exterior Stairs 1
22. Roofing
23. Roofing Flashing
24. Roof Rafters
25. Sheathing x
26. Exterior Doors
27. Interior Doors
28. Partitions
29. Interior Stairs _
N/A
30. Ceiling Joists x
31. Hardware x
32. Mechanical Ventila-
tion
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33. Electric Lights x
34. Electric Switches x
35. Electric Gtitlets x
36. Electric Panel x
37. Heating Equipment x
38. Sink x
39. Lavatory x
40. t9ater Closet x
41. Bath Tub
42. Plumbing Drainage
43. Iiot F•~ater
44. Cold Water
45. Water Eteater ~ --
46. Grass yes
47. Trash yes
48. Appliances no
49. Furniture yes
50. Automobiles no
5].. Secondary Structure no
CODE VIOLATION
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ORDINANCE N0. 133
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS ,L2~4, BLOCK
3.~O,LA PORTS TRACT, TOWN OF LA PORTS, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO
BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING
THAT J. L. Board ~ Colida B. Gray IS THE RECORD OWNER SAID
PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR
DOWN SUCH BUILDING;' ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID
REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO
PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ,ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR
THE REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTS IF NOT
REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8~
Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
Inspection to be composed of the Building
authorized representative, the Fire Chief
representative, and the Fire Marshal
representative; and
-126 of the Code of
creating a Board of
Inspector or his duly
or his duly authorized
or his duly authorized
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(a) of said Sections provide that,
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board of
Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the carrying out
of the necessary duties of such member, or by reason of a
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complaint of any citizen of the City or of the City Council,
that a dangerous building exists, the Board shall, within
twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said complaint, make a
thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that, after the
inspection provided for in this Section has been made, with or
without the aid of experts, the Board shall immediately report
its conclusion in writing to each of the members of the City
Council and to the City Attorney. Such report shall state the
circumstances and the condition of the building upon which such
conclusion was based. The report shall be filed in all cases no
matter what conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lots 1-14; Blk.
3.30, LA PORTE Tract, Harris County, Texas, has, for the reason
of neglect or misuse, been allowed to deteriorate into a
condition of decay or partial ruin or has become a fire hazard,
as defined in Section 8-117 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated May 5+ 1984, finding said
building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Council receive
notice to the record owner of
Colida B. Gray, whose address is
Texas 77028-3014 that a hearing as
Ordinance would be held at 604
~ such report, and ordered
said property, J. L. Board ~
7422 Homestead Rd. Houston
provided in Section 5 of said
blest Fairmont Parkway, at the
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Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the
Council would hear evidence for and against the conclusions of
the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of
said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner
received said notice on March 28,, 198, a date more than ten
(10) days before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in
regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions
ofthe Board of Inspection;
WHEREAS, City Council, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order;
and
WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on January 7~ 1985
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its
conclusions, based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
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Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said
hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of
the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by
reference herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section ~. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such
building condemned.
Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that J. ~a Board ~ Colida B. Gray, who resides at ~~
I~me~te~~d. Houston, Texas 27028_014, is the record owner of
the property on which this building is situated, and as such
record owner, the said J. L. Board % Colida B. GraX has been
duly and legally notified of these proceedings.
section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said
J. ~.~~ard %_Colida B. Gray to entirely remove or tear down
such building, and further orders the said J. L. Board ~ Colida
B. Gr~.y to commence such removal within ten (10) days from the
effective date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal
or demolition of such building within a reasonable time.
ec~on 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed in
one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
which notice or shall not be removed or defaced by any person,
under penalty of law.
Sec~on 7. The City Council hereby orders the City
Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
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record owner of said property, the said J. L1 Board Colida B.
Grav, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said ~J. L. Board ~ Colida B. Grav
not comply with
the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the removal
or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after
service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the City of La
Porte shall enter upon said premises with such assistance as it
may deem necessary, and cause the said building to be removed or
demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure
shall be charged against the said ~. ~. Board ~ Colida ~. Gray
record owner of said property, and shall thereupon become a
valid and enforceable personal obligation of said owner of such
premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully
compute the cost of such removal or demolition, which cost shall
be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such
building, and made a lien thereon.
Section 9. The City Council officially finds, 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 Statuses 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.
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ction 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~ day of April 1985.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
FOR
THE CITY OF LA PORTE
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Prepared By:
Fred. S. James & Company
350 Glenborough, Suite 100
' Houston, Texas 77067
Phone: (713) 444-7509
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' SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVE REVIEW
t This analysis of The City of La Porte Employee Medical Plan is made with
the overriding priority in mind that coverage for employees and their
dependents remain available at no cost to them. Containing plan costs
' therefore can be achieved through changes in benefit levels and through
more efficient claim filing practices.
' The following recommendations have resulted from this study.
1. Modify the medical plan's benefits to effect a more prudent
sharing of the cost between employee and the City, and to
' encourage the use of lower cost alternatives procedures. The
current benefits provide excellent financial protection but
' have no emphasis on cost containment. By inserting specific
incentives and disincentives, employees will be encouraged to
seek the most cost effective care without sacrificing quality
or physician selection (see Exhibit 6, C, & E).
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s Personnel
2. Shift the claim filing responsibility from the City
Department to the employees. This is suggested to accomplish
' the following:
- Relieve the City of an administrative burden;
' - remove the City from a precarious legal position with regard
to the confidentiality of employee medical claims;
- avoid an increase in the claims administration fee by
reducing the number of claims submissions, i.e. claims
currently being filed as incurred would be filed only after
' the deductible is met. (See Exhibit D).
If implemented, these changes would preserve the non-contributory status
now enjoyed by City employees and will allow the fund contributions to
' remain at 1984/85 levels through March 31, 1986.
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EXHIBIT A
1984/85 Plan Year Analysis
10 Months Experience (April -January)
Paid Claims $276,413.
Projected Annualized Claims 331,695.
Expenses (Annualized)
Aggregate Stop Loss Premium 7,500.
Individual Stop Loss Premium 13,624.
Administration & Consulting
(4.5% of annualized claims) 14,926.
Miscellaneous (printing, accounting, 1,000.
etc.)
Projected Annualized Cash Flow 365,745.
*Increase in Reserve Requirement 2,339.
Total Contributions Needed for 84/85 368,084.
Current Monthly Contribution Level $ 40,879.
Annualized $490,548.
Plan Loss Ratio 75%
Anticipated Surplus for 84/85 $122,464.
*Reserves for Incurred but Unreported Claims
Estimated Reserve needed as of 3/31/85 - $66,339.
Estimated Reserve needed as of 3/31/84 - $64,000.
Increase in reserve $ 2,339.
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EXHIBIT B
Recommended Medical Plan Changes
Coverage Current Plan Proposed Plan Reduction
o~CTa ms
Benefits Levels:
Deductible $100 *($200 family) $200 *($400 family) 7.5%
Coinsurance Limit $2,000 $3,000
Individual Out-of-
Pocket Limit $500 $800
3.0%
Cost Containment
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Outpatient Pre-
Admission Testing 80% after deductible 100%, no deductible
Outpatient Surgery 80% after deductible 100%, no deductible
Mandatory focused 100% after deduct. 100% no deduct.
Second Surgical 50% coverage of all
Opinion** related expenses when
no second opinion is
rendered
24-hour Birthing
Alternative
Hospice Care
80% after deduct.
Not covered
100% no deduct.
100% first 60 days,
80% thereafter
Employee Hospital
Review Incentive
No incentive
Employee receives 50%
of corrected errors up
to $250 per confinement
1.2%
1.2%
2.5%
.24%
Unknown
.24%
15.9%
*Currently stated as two deductibles per family, if family deductible is
$400, then savings are reduced to 6.5%.
**This focus will be placed on a stated list of procedures which, in some
cases, are performed without medical justification (see Exhibit E).
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EXHIBIT C
1985/86 Plan Year Projections
Current Benefits Proposed Benefits
Paid Claims (1984/85) $331,695.
Trend for Inflation + 17%
388,083. *$326,378.
Expenses
Aggregate Stop Loss Premium $ 7,500. $ 7,500.
Individual Stop Loss Premium $ 28,524. $ 28,524.
Administration & Consulting $ 17,464. $ 14,678.
Miscellaneous $ 1,000. $ 1,000.
Cash Flow $442,571. $378,080.
**Increase in Reserve Requirement $ 22,175. $ 9,277.
Total Contribution Needed $464,746. $387,357.
Contributions at Current Level $490,548. $490,548.
Plan Loss Ratio 95% 79%
Surplus for 85/86 $ 25,802. $103,191.
*This total represents a 15.9% reduction in expected claims for plan
design changes. (see Exhi bit B).
**Reserves for Incurred but unreported claims.
Current Proposed
Benefits Benefits
Estimated reserve needed as of 3/31/86 - 88,514 75,616
Estimated reserve needed as of 3/31/85 - $66,339 $66,339
$22,175 $ 9,277
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EXHIBIT D
Claims Submissions Overview
10 Months Experience (April - Jai
Paid Claims
No. of Paid Claims
*Average Claim Payment
National Average Claim
James Benefits Clients
Claims Payment
wary)
$276,413.
1,648.
$167.72
Payment $250.00
Average $231.00
*The unusually low average claim payment results from:
- Low deductible.
- Overly frequent filings. Forty-nine percent (49%) of filings were
for prescription drugs and doctors office visits, yet these
accounted for only 10.5 of paid claims.
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' EXHIBIT E
COST CONTAINMENT FEATURES
' A. Mandatory Focused Second Surgical 0 ip'nion
When surgery is unnecessary, patients are unwisely subjecting
themselves to substantial physical risk and expense. A Mandatory
' Focused Second Surgical Opinion Program will assist the patient in
determining when surgery is necessary and if it is necessary, whether
it can be performed on an outpatient basis.
' Proposed Changes•
' James Benefits proposes that the City r~egui~re its employees and their
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dependents to receive a second surgica
opinion for those elective
procedures listed below, and if the second opinion conflicts with the
first opinion, provide an option for the employee or their dependent
to receive a third o
inion
p
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1. Bunionectomy (removal of bunions)
' 2. Removal of Cataract
3. Cholecystectomy (removal of gall bladder)
4. Coronary bypass
5. Dilation and curretage
' 6. Hemorrhoidectomy (removal of hemorrhoids)
7. Hysterectomy (removal of uterus)
' 8. Inguinal herniorrhapy (repair of inguinal hernia)
9. Knee arthroscopy and surgery
10. Laminectomy (removal of part of vertebrae)
11. Ligation and stripping of varicose veins
' 12. Mastectomy and other breast surgery
13. Prostatectomy (removal of part or all of prostrate gland)
14. Submucosus resection (repair of deviated septum)
15. Temporomandibular Joint Surgery
' 16. Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy (removal of tonsils and/or
adenoids)
' Continuing the current practice, eligible expenses for the second and
if necessary, the third opinion should be covered 100%. However, if
employees or their dependents receive any surgery listed above
without first receiving a second surgical opinion, it is recommended
' that all charges associated with the surgery be subject to the
deductible and be paid at 50%; thereby requiring a 50% copayment of
' the patient. Also this 50% patient copayment should not contribute
to out-of-
ocket limits for thi
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Estimated Net Savings:
' James Benefits projects an estimated net savings of 2.5% of total
paid claims. for 85/86 projected claims, this would result in a
dollar savings of:
( 2.5% x 388 ,083 = $9 ,702. )
B. Hospice Care Alternative
Unfortunately, a lingering, terminal illness can affect the young and
' old alike. When employers provide an appropriate hospice care alter-
native to inpatient confinement for terminal illness, both the
employees, his family and the City benefit greatly.
Hospice care is for the terminally ill and medical attention is
generally limited to relief from paid. In August 1982, the
Congressional Budget Office estimated that hospices served 50,000
' people - 10% of the potential users. On the average, all but 5% of
hospice patients are suffering from terminal cancer. In December
1982 the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals estimated
' that there were 790 hospice programs either operational or under
development across the United States.
Numerous federal and private studies have documented that hospice
' care costs approximately 30%-50% less than inpatient hospital care of
the terminally ill. In addition to the cost savings of hospice care
other hospice goals include:
1. Helping patients and their families to live as fully and comfort-
ably as they choose.
' 2. Maintaining dying patients at home as long as possible when de-
sirable and feasible.
' 3. Supplement, not duplicate, existing health and social services.
4. Develop a bereavement program for the patient and surviving
' family.
5. Manage distressing physical and psychological symptoms of dying
patients.
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Proposed Changes:
James Benefits encourages the City to include a hospice care benefit
as an alternative to inpatient hospital care for the terminally ill.
This should be provided as an alternative to the initial hospital
admission and as an alternative to continued hospital care if
hospital confinement is initially required. The benefit should
require no out-of-pocket copayment. In addition, the City should
consider a limit for this financial incentive to be 60 days. (Note:
In December 1982 a Washington, D.C. research group estimated the
average length of hospice care to be 50 days.) Any hospice care
exceeding 60 days should be paid at the usual 80% of eligible
expenses.
Estimated Net Savings:
James Benefits is unable to estimate the percent of
that the City could save with the hospice care
above. This estimate is not available because
national data indicating the incidence of hospice
individuals per year. As such statistics become a
Benefits underwriter can project net savings for
benefits.
total paid claims
benefit proposed
of insufficient
care per 1,000
vailable, a James
a hospice care
C. 24 Hour Birthing Alternative
Inhospital maternity care represented a significant portion of the
health care service provided to the City's employees and their
families. Current health care competition enables employees and
their families to choose from at least two types of birthing alterna-
ti ves .
In addition to licensed free-standing birthing centers which provide
maternity care that averages 12-18 hours length of stay, hospitals
are competing with these birthing centers by offering 24-48 hour flat
maternity programs. Many such programs also include a rebate to the
patient when the length of stay does not exceed 24 hours (after
delivery occurs).
' Proposed Changes:
' James Benefits suggests that the City provide a 24 hour birthing
alternative to its employees and their covered spouses. This benefit
should include both 24 hour maternity care that occurs in a hospital
or in a licensed free-standing birthing center. As an incentive for
' this cost effective benefit, eligible expenses should be paid at
100% and these expenses should not be subject to the individual
deductible.
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Estimated Net Savings:
James Benefits projects an estimated net savings of at least .24% of
total paid claims. This results in a dollar savings of
(.24% x 388,083 = $931.)
D. Employee Hospital Bill Review Incentive
It is not uncommon for hospital billing errors to occur. Unfortu-
nately the dollar amount represented by a hospital billing error can
be much greater than those occurring on routine grocery bills or
automobile repair bills.
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Hospital billing errors cost both the City and the patient unnecees-
sary expense. With the proper incentive, patients can be motivated
to review their hospital bills and correct any identified errors.
When patients review their hospital bill prior to discharge or imme-
diately thereafter, there is a high likelihood that they will
discover obvious hospital billing errors.
Proposed Changes:
James Benefits encourages the City to include an Employee Hospital
Bill Review incentive to encourage employees to review their hospital
bill and correct any identified errors. It is suggested that
employees be reimbursed 50% of the corrected overcharged hospital
billing amount up to a maximum of $250 per confinement.
Estimated Net Savings:
James Benefits projects an estimated net savings of 0.24% of total
paid claims. This results in a dollar savings of
(.24% x 388,083 = $931.)
E. Pre-Admission Testing and Outpatient Surgery
When in-patient surgery is required, a successful method of reducing
the number of hospital days is to have the required diagnostic
testing performed on an out-patient or re-admission basis. The plan
should require that testing be complete wit in ive days of the con-
finement to assure that it will be medically valid.
Additionally, many surgeries can now be safely performed on an out-
patient basis. The cost advantages of avoiding a hospital admission
are obvious.
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`-' Proposed Changes:
James recommends that the City encourage the use of preadmission
~-' testing and outpatient surgery by providing a direct financial incen-
tive for the employee. It is suggested that the Plan reimburse 100
~' of eligible expenses. In addition, the expense should not be subject
to the deductible.
Estimated Net Savings:
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`-' James Benefits projects an estimated net savings for each of these
measures of at least 1.2~ of total paid claims. This results in a
dollar savings of:
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(2.4X x 388,083 = $9,314.)
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
APRIL 4, 1985
TO: Jack Owen, City Manager
FROM: Stan Sherwood, Director Parks & Recreation~•
SUBJECT: Fairmont Esplanades
As per your request, here is the cost estimate for maintenance of
Fairmont esplanades for the fiscal year 1984-85.
Account # 001-800-800-101
Two part time workers, working twenty (20) hours a '
week for two (2) months (May & October) at $4.25/hr.
for forty (40) hours per week:
$ 1,360.00
In the summer these two (2) part time workers would
work forty (40) hours a week for four (4) months
(June, July, August, September) at $4.25/hr. for
eighty (80) hours per week: 5 440.00
Additional funds for overtime to compensate for
unforeseen emergencies which may arise due to
increased work load: Snn nn
TOTAL: 7,300.00
Fica: 514.65
workmans Comp: 302.22
SUB TOTAL: $ 8,116.87
Equipment:
1 - 18 H. Tractor with Belly Mower 9,295.00
1 - Power Trimmer 775.00
1 - Lawnmower ~Sn nn
$10,720.00
GRAND TOTAL: $18,836.87
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
NOVEMBER 7, 1984
TO: Jack Owen, City Manager
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FROM: Stan Sherwood, Director Parks & Recreation
SUBJECT: Fairmont Park Homes Subdivision
The following is a list of right-of-ways and medians mowed by the Fairmont
Park Homes Association. At present they have one (1) full time person,
two (2) tractors, several lawn mowers and edgers. To take over this job,
the Parks Department would need one (1) additional man and one (1) medium
size tractor.
Entrance at Fairmont and Farrington plus both sides of roadway on
Fairmont.
Entrance at Farrington and Spencer plus both sides of roadway on
Spencer and thirteen (13) medians on Farrington.
Entrance on Valley Brook and Spencer both sides plus two (2)
medians on Valley Brook.
Entrance on Myrtle Creek and Spencer and two (2) medians.
Entrance on Stonemount and Underwood.
16 hours on median - 1 small tractor
2 hours picking up trash
6 hours weed eater
6 hours edging
30 Total man hours
TOTAL: 213,989 sq.ft.
4.9 acres
Right-of-way on Old Hickory: 249,750 sq.ft.
5.73 acres
16 hours large bush hog
8 hours weed eater
4 hours edging
2 hours picking up trash
30 Total man hours
60 TOTAL MAN HOURS
If there is any further information needed, please advise.
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airmont Park Homes Association, Inc.
POST OFFICE BOX 1192 • LA PORT E. TEXAS 77371
February 3, 1985
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Attention: Mr. Jack Owen
City Manager
Gentlemen:
Since annexation by the City of La Porte, Fairmont Park
Homes Association has maintained care and mowing of the vacant
lots, entrances and esplanades in Fairmont Park at no expense
to the City. As long as adequate funds were available the Homes
Association was agreeable to this. With the fixed tax situation
and higher operating costs each year the Homes Association is no
longer able to operate the swimming pool, police deed restrictions,
and mow and maintain the esplanades and entrances.
Consequently, as of March 1, 1985, the Fairmont Park Homes
Association will no longer be handling all these duties and requests
that the City of La Porte assume the responsibility for mowing
and maintaining the following esplanades and entrances in Fairmont
Park:
Farrington Boulevard Entrance at Stonemont
Valley Brook Easement on east side of
Myrtle Creek Old Hickory
We will continue mowing vacant lots within our jurisdiction.
We would expect these areas to be maintained in the same
manner as those on Fairmont Parkway near City Hall.
If you have any questions, or if we can give you any
assistance, please give me a call.
Very truly yours,
FAIRMONT PARK HOMES ASSOCIATION
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Jimmie R. Spradling
Vice President and Manager
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T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE:
. .. Jelvcy L. Had e App 10 1985
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2. ~ Report
1. Agenda Date Requested: A}~hc.e 17, 19&5 Resolution
Ordinance
3. Project. Summary: Reque!s~ emergency bund~5 ~a ne~.2ace cam~ac~an body and ne~a.ilc.
ca.b and cha~s~s.i~s on 1984 ne~~.derrt%a,2 garbage ~cucfz.
4. Action Required: ~ec,2ane an emergency and appnaryc,%a~e ~und~s ~otc. ne~a,vr. and
nep.2a.cemev~t
5.. Alternative: Go ac.Lt ~yatr. b~.d fan nep.eacemev-~ any ~a.cfzeh. bady and ne~a.ilc ob
~Jtu.cf2. .
6. Recommendation Dec.P~cuce an emergency and apryca~tcicrte ~uncLs {yon ne~a,uc
and ne}aea.cemev~t. A~ ~h-c%s ~%me a~ year., the va.~ume ab
gatcbag e ~.nch.ea~5 ens ~~.gvr,%~~.can~y. Glcthau.t ~immed.ia to ne-
}~.~a.cemev-,t a~ the ~acFzer, bady and hepaiJc o~ the ~trucFz,
~her.e ~ a chance ~ha~ garbage may nab be 1a~i.efzed up on
~. zdre ~chedc.,,eed dale.
7. Exhibits: Ca~s~ dada. w.%~. be ava,%2a.b.~e ~atr. A~n,%~ 17 Cauna%,e mee~%.ng.
8. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing
~_Other Genefcae Fund ~Can~%ngency
Account Number: Funds Available: Yes No
este~y
9. Approved for City Council Agenda
City P~Ianager
Date
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ack en Manager DATE: April 10, 1985
,,?rector of Public Works
ti~/G~rbage Truck
On April 8, 1985, at 4:00 P.M., a 1984 residential garbage truck was involved
in a one-vehicle accident. The truck was traveling on FM 1405 in Chambers
County, returning from Hazelwood Landfill. The driver, who was by himself,
lost control of the vehicle on a curve and overturned the truck. He was
cut slightly on the hand. .. -
The vehicle was towed to the Service Center and evaluated the following day
by representatives of the chassis and body manufacturers. Although the
actual cost to repair is not complete, the chassis appears to be repairable.
The body, which was empty at the time of the accident, was severely distorted,
and has been determined to be a total loss.
Repair costs for the chassis, and replacement cost for the body will be
completed by next Wednesday, in time for the Council meeting.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
JLH/lw
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CITY OF LA PORTE
TO: Jack Owen, City Manager
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUP4
DATE: April 15, 1985
FROM: Ste lett, Public Works Assistant Director
SUBJECT: Garbage Truck Repair
On April 8, 1985, a residential garbage truck overturned on Spur 1405, returning
from the landfill, sustaining extensive damage. The truck was inspected by the
manufacturer's representatives of both the body and chassis the next day.
The chassis sustained damage to the cab, various mechanical parts, and the drivetrain.
The transmission case is cracked, and cannot be repaired. In addition, it is
unknown if the frame is damaged. This will be checked by machine when repairs are
begun.
The body was severely distorted, and is not repairable. A quote was given by the
body distributor for a new body, less a trade in on the old one. The quote was
figured using a 1985 bid proposal to the City of La Porte, less the cost of the
cab and chassis.
In summary, the following cost estimates reflect the cost to repair the truck.
Repair and inspect various mechanical components,
including .engine
Recore radiator, buy rebuilt transmission, including
core change
Straighten frame, if needed, and align front end
Repair cab (Equipment Services Division)
New body, including installation
(Less trade-in on damaged body)
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR
$ 1,508.87
2,966.44
1,017.50
1,761.45
28,711.00
(5,800.00)
$ 30,165.26
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Jack Owen, City Manager
Garbage Truck Repair
April 15, 1985
Page Two
Some costs, such as frame straightening, could be less, or possibly eliminated,
after closer inspection. In addition, possible hidden damage could increase the
cost to repair certain items.
I recommend that the City Council declare an emergency, and appropriate the
necessary funds to make repairs, and purchase a new body, for this unit.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
SG/lw
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA PORTS
T0: Mayor Malone and Councilpersons
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
SUBJECT: Request of Glen Tolar to Rezone Block 10,
Lots 165 and 166, Spenwick Place, from
Residential to Commercial
DATE: April 5, 1985
Mr. Glen Tolar met with the Planning and Zoning Commission in
Public Hearing on April 4, 1985, and requested that a tract of
land namely, Block 10, Lots 165 and 166, Spenwick Place, be
rezoned from "Residential" to "Commercial" to accommodate the
development of a daycare facility.
The Planning and Zoning Commission respectfully requests that
City Council set a date for a public hearing to consider Mr.
Tolar's request.
Respectfully submitted:
Dou~ Luatimer Chairman
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Planning & Zoning Commission
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 780, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, a public hearing will be held at
7:00 P.M. on April 4, 1985, by the La Porte Planning and Zoning
Commission to consider rezoning Block 10, Lots 165 and 166, Spenwick
Place, from residential to commercial to accommodate the development
of a daycare facility.
This hearing will be conducted in the Council Chambers of the
La Porte City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway. Letters concerning
this matter should be addressed to the City Secretary, P. 0.
Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77571. Those wishing to address this
matter pro or con during the meeting will be required to sign in
before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTS
G
Cherie Black
City Secretary
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BOX 423
SEER PARK, TEXAS 77536 ~ ~~ 713 / 479-9791
February 12, 1985
Ms. Black
City Secretary
La Porte, Texas
Dear Ms. Black:
I am requesting rezoning of Lots 165 and 166, Block 10
of SPENWICK PLACE, SECTION TLJO (2) from residential to
commercial.
The purpose of this rezoning is to allow a day care
center to be constructed on this site. The lots are
located two hundred (200) feet west of Underwood Road
on Spencer Highway.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely yours,
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Glenn Tolar
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF HARRIS ~'
That I, DELBERT BROD,
of t}ic County of Harr i s
and State of Texas
for and in
consideration of the sum of
TEN AND NO/100 ($10.00)----------------------------
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and other valuable consideration to the undersigned paid by the grantee herein named, the receipt of v<~hich
is hereby acknowlcdaed, and the further consideration of the execution and delivery by
J Grantee of his promissory note of even date herewith in the principal
sum of $60,000.00, payable to the order of ALLIED DEER PARK BANK, at the
office in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas, as therein specified, and bearing
interest at the rates therein specified and providing for acceleration of
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cif the County of Harris and State ~f Texas .all ~f the follow•in` described rral
pn~pcrty in Harris County, Texas, tc~-~~•it:
Lots 165 and 166, Block 10, of SPENWICK PLACE, SECTION TWO (2), an
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
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That I, DELBERT BROD,
of the County of Harris
consideration of the sum of
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and other valuable consideration to the undersigned paid by the grantee herein named, the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged, and the further consideration of the execution and deliverx by
Grantee of his promissory note of even date herewith in the principal
sum of $60,000.00, payable to the order of ALLIED DEER PARK BANK, at the
office in Deer Park, Harris County, Texas, as therein specified, and bearing
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of the County of Harris and State of Texas .all of the follrn~•ing described real
property in Harris County, Tcxas, to-~~•it:
Lots 165 and 166, Block 10, of SPENWICK PLACE, SECTION TWO (2), an
addition in arras County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof :.
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CITY OF LA PORTS
INTER-OFFICE MEMO
T0: BOB SPEAE:E
FROM: D ~LISSEN
DATE: 2/25/85
SUBJECT: RE-ZOP]ING BLOCK 10, LOTS 165 & 166, SPENWICK PLACE
The City has received and reviewed a request dated 2/12/85 for
are-zoning from Mr. Glen Tolar on the above described property
REQUEST
Mr. Glen Tolar of the Glen Tolar Company has requested a re-zoning of
Block 10, Lots 165 & 166, Spenwick Place. The request is to re-zone
the tract from its temporary "R-1" residential zoning classification
to "C" commercial to allow the construction of a day care center.
This use is allowable in a "C" zone under the terms of the. Zoning
Ordinance.
ANALYSIS
As you know, this property is in the newly annexed area of Spenwick.
It still maintains its temporary "R-1" zoning classification due to
the annexation and is recommended to be "R-1" single family in the
proposed master plan. The property lies along the North side of West
Main (Spencer Hwy.) about 200 feet West of Underwood Road. It is
adjoined on the West side by an existing retail strip center that was
built by Mr. Tolar just prior to annexation: It is adjoined on the
East side by a small restaurant. This site is directly across West
Main from the large Safeway shopping center and is surrounded on both
sides by existing commercial, uses. The use is compatible with
existing uses in the area.
RECOMMENDATION
This request is in keeping with the Planning and Zoning Commissions
policy for the annexed area in that there is a specific use indicated
on the request. The described use is compatible with the area and
would not have a negative impact on the community. Based on these
facts the staff would recommend the granting of is this request to
re-zone the above described property from temporary "R-1" to "C"
commercial to allow the construction of a day care.
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REPORT OF THE
CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
TO
CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF
January 14, 1985
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CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. Recommendation
III. Commentary
IV. Attachments:
Program Descriptions
Debt Service Schedules
Tax Rate Calculations
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I. INTRODUCTION
On behalf of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, I am pleased to
have been given the opportunity tonight to present the final
report of the Citizen's Advisory Committee, which you appointed
September 12, 1984. This Committee's purpose was two-fold, one
being to review the work done by the Comprehensive Plan Steering
Committee, and the other being to advise a suitable bond issue to
implement the first phase of the Plan.
This 35+ member committee worked many weeks to educate
themselves on the items contained in the Plan, to provide their
ideas as to the worth of each individual item, and to determine
each item's affordability. These people, whose names are listed
below, are to be commended for both the amount of this volunteer
effort, as well as the quality of the work they brought forward.
A task of this nature is difficult, both for those who plan
and dream, and those who fund and enjoy. All participants in this
project are La Porte taxpayers who realized going into this task
that there are truly "no free lunches," and that the ideas
presented in the Turner, Collie & Braden issue of the
Comprehensive Plan would not come cheap if fully implemented. The
designation of the Plan by some as the "wish list" was evidence
that not all items in the Plan would likely be passed in a bond
issue. Care was taken throughout the whittling process to make
sure that the final product would stand the test of affordability,
and include the best possible mix of service- and esthetics-
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oriented projects. It is the belief of the Committee that the
recommendation given addresses all of those areas of concern,.
The final arbiter of any issues raised by the Plan, as well as
approver of any future course of action, is, of course, the
citizenry. Thus, it is the further recommendation of the Citizen's
Committee that the separate issues be put up for election
essentially as presented. It is felt that should one issue fail to
pass the election, other issues would not be unnecessarily
penalized, as could be the case if the entire program were
presented as a single issue.
Finally, the Committee gratefully acknowledges the assistance
and support of the City Staff in preparing these recommendations.
Specifically, thanks are given to Laura Hall, Karen Goza, Tina
Anger, Jack Owen, Bob Herrera, John Joerns, Bob Speake, Luther
Maxey, Stan Sherwood, Debra Cole, Buddy Jacobs, Steve Gillett,
John Dunham, Paul Hickenbottom, and Herb Freeman.
For the Committee,
Respectfully submitted,
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John R. Lloyd
Chairman
MEMBERS OF THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY CObIMITTEE
Gary Aldrich
Martha Balusek
James Bedford
Edra Blackwell, Chair, sub-committee on Recreation & Open Space
(continued)
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MEMBERS OF THE CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE (continued)
Liz Brandt
Barbara Brechtel
Robert Glowers - D~~~ _- '~~-;~~,~-...`~ --_ ,--.,..~::.'>_..,:1
Evelyn Craig
Mike Cox
Stanley Davenport
Wade Davis
Lawrence Farias
La Rue Grant
Fred Hanzelka
Dana Harris
Robert Head, Chair, sub-committee on Finance
Tim Hootman
Hal Lawler
Lou Lawler, Chair, sub-committee on Community Facilities
John Liddell
John Lloyd
Darl Messenger
Jerry Nutting, Chair, sub-committee on Utilities
Norma Repman
Terry Robbins
Linda Speedy
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David Turner
Rosalie Weir
Mike Westergren
Andy Wilson, Chair, sub-committee on Thoroughfares and Stormwater
Lonnie Wisdom
Ronald Woolcock
Zelda Wright
Charlie Young
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II. RECOMMENDATION
The Committee urges Council to cause to have prepared six (6)
separate bond issues covering the areas summarized below:
1. Utilities Projects: $8.2 million in Revenue Bonds, for
expenditure within 12 months of passage, including:
Water Supply & Distribution $ 104,000
Main Plant Plase I Expansion 3,614,000
Fairmont Parkway Interceptor 4,434,000
Water Tower and Lines 1,076,000
East La Porte/Bayshore Sewer Relief 1,380,000
Big Island Slough/Other Sewer Projects 1,455,000
Contingency 37,000
Sub-total _
$ 12,100,000
less: College View Bond Sale Proceeds < 3,400,000>
Total $ 8,700,000
2. Thoroughfare and Stormwater Projects: $5.5 million in General
Obligation Bonds, for expenditure within 12 months of
passage, including:
Project F101-00-00, Channel Diversions
from northwest areas of La Porte to
Big Island Slough to B106-00-00 $ 901,000
Project B106-00-00 Channel lining of
portion of Big Island Slough to
acomodate growth and additional flow s 675,000
Curb and Gutter and widen to 4 lanes
Broadway from Ave. "G" to Fairmont 749,000
Curb, gutter, Stormwater improvements
to East "E" from San Jacinto to Park 1,742,000
Project F216-00-00 Little Cedar Bayou
upstream improvements from Barbours
Cut to "H" or "L" Street in Lomax 1,424,000
Contingency 9,000
Total $ 5,500,000
3. Landfill Site: $ 4.0 million in General Oblig ation Bonds for
purchase and construction of a municipal landfill for
expenditure within 12 months of passage (which cost is
to be off-set through user fees).
Total $ 4,000,000
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4. Open Space and Pedestrian Projects:
(a) $3.5 million in General Obligation Bonds,
within 12 months of passage, including:
Regional Park
Recreational Facilities, including
basketball, tennis, volleyball,
football/soccer, softball, and
contingency
Sub-total
(b) $0.9 million in General Obligation Bonds,
within 36 months of passage, including:
Community Park
Contingency
6~ Inflation Factor
Sub-total
Total
for expenditure
$ 1,522,000
78, 000
$ 1, 600, 000
for expenditure
$ 815,000
35,000
50, 000
$ 900,000
$ 2,500,000
5. Recreation Project: $1.5 million in General Obligation Bonds,
for expenditure within 12 months of passage for the
construction of one 8,000 square foot gymnasium and
support pavilions.
Total
6. Community Facilities Projects:
(a) $1.3 million in General Obligation Bonds,
within 12 months of passage, including:
Renovation of Sylvan Beach Pavilion
Relocation of Fire Station II
Purchase of Land for Fire Department
Training Facility
Contingency
Sub-total
(b) $l.l million in General Obligation Bonds,
within 36 months of passage, including:
Construction of Fire Department
Training Facility Building
Contingency
Sub-total
Total
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$ 1,500,000
for expenditure
$ 216,000
500,000
500,000
84,000
$ 1,300,000
for expenditure
$ 1,000,000
100,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 2,400,000
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REVENUE TO BE RAISED THROUGH BOND ISSUES
Revenue Bonds, Year 1 $ 8,700,000
General Obligation Bonds
Year 1 $ 13, 900, 000
User fee off-set < 4,000,000>
Sub-total 9,900,000
Year 3 2,000,000
Total Capital Needed $ 20,600,000
Total of Bond Issues $ 24,600,000
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III. COh1MENTARY
Presented as attachments are program descriptions for-each of
the areas addressed in the recommendations. The comments given in
this section are general for these areas, and are not meant to be
all-inclusive. The Committee and/or City Staff stand ready to more
fully amplify on any of these, should such amplification be
desired. Additional information is also attached to this report,
or appears in the final issue of the Comprehensive Plan, Volume I.
REVENUE BONDS
The $8.7 million revenue bond issue for utilities would fund
the much-needed Fairmont Parkway interceptor to relieve sewage
'load in this area, provide for a 12 inch main along Spencer
connecting the main plant with the College View system, and
provide for expansion of the main treatment plant. Additionally,
similarly needed sewer relief projects in East La Porte and in the
Bayshore area would be accomplished. Also, an elevated water
storage facility to serve College View and adjacent areas would be
constructed. The need for these projects is deemed critical. The
Fairmont Parkway line was undersized as soon as the treatment
plant in that area was dismantled. Raw sewage was observed coming
out of a man-hole during a heavy rain at this site after
dismantling of the old plant. Connection with the College View
system is needed to treat waste in the La Porte plant. Expansion
of the treatment plant is critical, as the City has been placed
unde r a compliance schedule by the Texas Department of Water
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Resources. East La Porte sewer problems have long needed
attention; the sewer relief projects would address this need. La
Porte has been deficient in water storage; the addition of College
View and Spenwick have added to this deficit. The water storage
project would adequately address this shortage.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
The first recommended general obligation bond, $5.5 million
for thoroughfare and stormwater projects, has 4 components. The
first of these is $901,000 for drainage of the Lomax area via Big
Island Slough. Relief of this area is most necessary after heavy
rains, as well as for future development. Second is $675,000 for
the lining of a portion of Big Slough to accommodate the
additional drainage from the first project. Third is widening of
Broadway to four lanes from "G" Street to Fairmont Parkway. This
project was not addressed in the Comprehensive Plan; City Sr_aff is
encouraged to seek State or Federal funding for this project
($749,000). Widening of this major street is seen as of key
importance, as this is a major commercial corridor, both presently
and in the future. Fourth are improvements to East "E" Street from
San Jacinto to Park St. These also were not included in the
Comprehensive Plan, and are felt to be important as replacement
facilities to outdated and undersized equipment that will serve to
enhance area drainage ($1,742,000).
$ 2.5 million dollars in general obligation bonds for park
facilities in two sections~of La Porte has been recommended. One
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of the highest priorities of the citizens completing questionaires
at the outset of the Comprehensive Plan process was for additional
recreational facilities. Further, impressions from first-time
visitors and new residents alike have frequently been, "Where are
the parks?" La Porte has long been deficit in this area. This bond
issue would equip Little Cedar Bayou Park with several ammenities
to raise its status to that of a major attraction for the City,
including a pool, baseball, football/soccer, & tennis facilities,
picnic sites, and several other features. The second park would be
in the Lomax area, a 23 acre park including a pool and other
sports facilities. This park would be built 36 months following
passage of the bond issue. A separate issue is included to build
~an 8000 square foot gymnasium with support pavilions at the Lir_tle
Cedar Bayou location for approximately $1.5 million.
Another of the recommended general obligation bond issues is
$2.4 million for cor~ununity facilities. These include a civic
center and a Fire Department Training facility. A government
services center, as addressed in the Comprehensive Plan, was felt
to be too much, too soon, as compared with other needs of the
City. The concept of a Cultural Center (or Civic Center large
enough to serve 100,000 population), originally a $1.9 million
project, was trimmed to $216,000 by working with Harris County on
an arrangement to lease and refurbish Sylvan Beach Pavilion. Such
an economical and common-sense approach to community facilities is
to be highly commended. Another component of this bond issue is
relocation of Fire Star_ion II, in response to the rapid growth of
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the western half of the City. Land has already been purchased for
this relocation. The third part of this issue is purchase of land
including utilities and roadways for use as a fire department
training facility. Such a training ground is needed due to the
lack of such a facility in La Porte. Current practice of the
department is restricted to parking lots, which do not afford
realistic conditions for practice of firefighting techniques;
additionally, training outside the City limits would pull
equipment from the City that could be needed to fight an actual
fire. Finally, funds are included for the construction of
facilities on the fire training grounds. With the approved
completion of such facilities, a savings would be realized by the
'citizens on their fire casualty insurance of $0.02 per $100, a
premium that has been placed on us by the State Board of
Insurance.
The last of the five recommended general obligation bonds is
to fund the~40 acre municipal landfill on Bay Area Blvd. While a
bond issue of $4 million is needed for this, the savings on a long
term basis that will be generated by not having to transport waste
outside City limits will more than re-compensate the City.
Further, this debt can be financed through user fees, so that no
,tax revenue need be raised to fund this project.
The issue of financing has not yet been addressed for the bond
issues in this report, except in the case or the landfill. lluring
the project review stage, the portion of the Committee studying
finance determined tine limitations on futlding the City mighr_ face,
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based on current tax revenues. While very few citizens enjoy tax
rate increases, recent bond issues in Texas indicate that people
are willing to finance well-thoughtout and appropriate projects.
Additionally, La Porte has the enviable position of having a
sizable industrial base within its jurisdiction, from which
in-lieu-of payments underwrite a significant part of City
government. The finance committee felt that a 7 to 8 cent tax
increase would be a good first estimate, which (depending on
valuations and industrial contracts) could raise in excess of $15
million. Again, the tax load people are willing to pay for City
services and ammenities will determine sucess or failure of the
bond issues. The Committee showed restraint in recommending bond
issues, for the emphasis was placed on preparing a "most-needed"
bond package for Council's consideration.
In summary, the recommended bond issues will create a
sufficiently serviced community, with ammenities that will attract
desirable development as La Porte reaches toward build-out. This
can be accomplished in such a way that no extraordinary burden is
placed on either present or future residents. Home values will be
maintained and enhanced. The quality of life in this City will
improve. These are the issues that we have been instructed to
address through surveys and interviews conducr_ed throughout this
process. It is incumbent upon each of us that we should work to
see that these goals are met.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Jack OwP ,~ City ~Mar~ger DATE: April 18, 1985
FROM: Jer~v L,,,F~IHO3Rfe%X},~r~~r of Public Works
SUBJECT: Air~So~t` ItCt"paEo~.+ei6C~Xlts
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The Federacl/ Aviation Administration has authorized the issue of a grant
to make several improvements at the La Porte Municipal Airport. Plans
and specifications have been completed and approved by the FAA.
Representatives from Turner Collie & Braden will attend the April 24
workshop meeting of the La Porte City Council to fully explain all
proposed improvements. With the approval of plans and specifications
by the FAA, and progress on lease negotiations with Bayport Aviation,
I recommend that the project go out for bid as soon as possible.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
JLH/lw
TurnerCollie~Braden Inc.
April 18, 1985
Mr. Jerry Hodge, P.E.
Director of Public Works
City of La Porte
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Mr. Hodge:
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
PO BOX 13089
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77219
5757 WOODWAY
713 780-4100
TELEX 774185 TCB HOU
The Plans, Specifications and Engineering Report for "La Porte
Municipal Airport" have been completed. Final review comments
from FAA (see Larry Plummer's letter of April 3, 1985) have
been incorporated, and the documents are ready to be advertised
for bid.
Mr. Gillett telephoned and requested that on April 24, 1985,
Turner Collie & Braden Inc. make a presentation to the City
Council members outlining the proposed improvements contained
in this contract. Paul Rushing and I will be there, but would
like to come early and discuss the progress made on the lease
negotiations. The negotiation of the leases will not hold up
advertisement for bid, but should be resolved as soon as possi-
ble so La Porte can be moved onto the FAA Compliance List.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call.
Very truly yours,
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Larr ~ L. Gaines
Senior Technical Coordinator
LLG/dr
cc: Larry Plummer (FAA)
Arch McNeill (TCB)
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