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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 26, 1985
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Delbert Walker, John Lloyd, Ed Matuszak, Betty
Waters, Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Linda
Westergren
Members of City Council Absent: None
Members of Citv Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City
Attorney Knox Askins, Assistant City Secretary Gwen Vann,
Director of Community Development John Joerns, Director of
Public Works Jerry Hodge, Purchasing Agent Jackson Ray,
Administrative Assistant Olivia Moeller, Director of Parks and
Recreation Stan Sherwood
Others Present: Buford Leonard, VFW; Bill Metzger and Neil
Bishop, Turner Collie & Braden; Charles Hudgins and Pam Smith,
Bayshore Sun; 4 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Gay.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular
Council meeting held August 12, 1985.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve the
minutes of the Ay,gust 12, 198 meeting as presented. 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
4. Mr. Buford Leonard, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars,
inquired about getting flag poles at the local cemeteries.
The Mayor stated that revenue sharing or tax monies cannot be
used to purchase items to be placed on private property, and
that is all he could tell him at this point.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 26, 1985
5. Council considered an ordinance amending Pipeline Ordinance
915-K.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 915-K-(A): AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING A PERMIT GRANTED UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF ORDINANCE
N0. 915, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS; AND
APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CONOCO, INC., SUCCESSOR TO
CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY, DATED AUGUST 2, 1985, FOR THE
AMENDMENT OF THE PERMIT GRANTED UNDER ORDINANCE 915-K ON
SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, TO TRANSPORT ETHYLENE, OIL, GAS, AND THE
PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS THEREOF, INCLUDING ETHYLENE, ETHANE
AND NATURAL GAS THROUGH SUCH PIPELINE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Floyd to adopt Ordinance
415_K-(A) as read by the City Attorney. Second by
Councilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
6. Council considered a resolution requesting approval of release
of funds from escrow (College View bond funds).
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 85-11: RESOLUTION
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM ESCROW.
Motion was made by Councilperson Gav to ,adopt Resolution 85-11
as read by the Citv Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Pfeiffer. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
7. Council considered awarding a bid for a trailer mounted
man-lift. This item had been tagged from the August 12
meeting by Councilperson Walker.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 26, 1985, Page 3
Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to award the bid
for the trailer mounted mad-lift. as re~Qmmended by staff.
Second by Councilperson Walker.
Councilperson Westergren amended the motion to include
transfer of $2,87 from the revenue sharing eQ~,~ingency.fund.
The amendment was seconded 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
8. Council considered awarding a purchase contract for general
auto supplies.
Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to accegt staff
recommendation and award bid 0101 to Allen & Kerber Parts for
general auto supplies; bid 0102 to Les Marks Chevrolet for
Chevrolet dealer parts; bid 010 to South Loop Ford Truck
Sales, Inc., for Ford dealer parts; and bid 0104 to Char~,ie
Thomas Chrvsler Plvmouth. I~c,_,__for__Chr_vsler dealer Darts.
Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried, 9 ayes and
0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Lloyd, Matuszak, Waters,
Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
9. Workshop Items
A. Discuss an ordinance regarding street and alley closings
was tabled at the request of the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
B. An overview of possible utility revenue sources and
capital recovery fees was presented by the City Manager and
Mr. Bill Metzger of Turner Collie & Braden.
Further study and action on this item will take place at a
special called meeting on August 28.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 26, 1985, Page 4
10. Administrative Reports
The City Manager reminded Council of two meetings scheduled
for this week: one on the budget on August 27 and one on the
bond sale and the water rate study and recommendations on
August 28.
He also asked that Council have their ranking of revenue
sharing funds available by Tuesday night.
11. Council Action:
Mr. Lloyd asked if there would be a sufficient number of
people to attend the meeting on Tuesday night? Several
Councilpersons responded that they might not be able to
attend. It was decided to add the budget workshop meeting to
the called meeting on Wednesday night.
12. There was no executive session.
13. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Gwen Vann, Assistant City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
9th day of September, 1985
N -rfian Malone, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. 915-K-(A)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A PERMIT GRANTED UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 915, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER
18-A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS;
AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CONOCO, INC., SUCCESSOR TO
CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY, DATED AUGUST 2, 1985, FOR THE AMENDMENT
OF THE PERMIT GRANTED UNDER ORDINANCE 915-K ON SEPTEMBER 20,
1978, TO TRANSPORT ETHYLENE, OIL, GAS, AND THE PRODUCTS AND
BY-PRODUCTS THEREOF, INCLUDING ETHYLENE, ETHANE AND NATURAL GAS
THROUGH SUCH PIPELINE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte has
received an application dated August 2, 1985, from Conoco, Inc.,
Successor to Continental Oil Company, requesting an amendment
to its permit under Section 18-A-3 of Ordinance No. 915, being
Chapter 18-A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte,
which permit was granted by Ordinance 915-K, passed and approved
on September 20, 1978, to expand the allowable products to be
transported through its eight inch (8") and six inch (6") pipe-
lines crossing the City of La Porte, to includ a oil, gas, and
the products and by-products thereof, including ethylene, ethane,
and natural gasoline, all as shown on said application. The
application of Conoco, Inc., has been reviewed by the City's
Director of Public Works, who had found that said application
meets all requirements of said Ordinance No. 915, and has re-
commended its approval.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte
hereby approves the application of Conoco, Inc., dated August
2, 1985, to amend its permit, and this Ordinanc a shall con-
stitute a permit to Conoco, Inc., to operate a six inch (6")
and an eight inch (8") pipeline, to transport oil, gas, and
the products and by-products thereof, including ethylene, ethane,
and natural gasoline.
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Ordinance No. 915-K-(A) , Page 2.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED ,AND APPROVED this the day of
1985.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Ask ins, City Attorney
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Right of Way and
Claims Division
August 2, 1985
City Secretary
LaPorte, TX 77571
Ms. Margie Goyen,
City of LaPorte
P.O. Box 1115
Dear Ms. Goyen:
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Conoco Inc.
P.0. Box 2197
Houston, Texas 77252
RE: ORDINANCE NO. 915-K, PIPELINE CROSSINGS OF THE CITY OF
LAPORTE (OUR FILE NO. 1978-0226)
Ordinance No. 915-K was passed and approved by the City of
LaPorte on September 20, 1978 allowing for the construction
of an ethane and ethylene pipeline crossing the City.
We would like to transport other products through these
lines also, which would include oil, gas, and the products
and by-products thereof, including ethylene, ethane and
natural gasoline.
We ask that you please prepare the necessary amendment to
this ordinance allowing these additional products to be
transported or advise our office what procedure to take for
this request.
Your prompt assistance in this matter will be greatly
appreciated and should you need additional information, call
me at (713) 293-2172.
Continental Oil Company is now Conoco Inc. by name change
only, so any amendment prepared should read Conoco Inc.
Yours very truly,
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Analyst
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THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF IiARRIS X
CITY OF LA PORTE X
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I, Margie Goyen, City Clerk of the City of La Porte,
Texas, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. gig_~ passed and approved
and adopted by the City Commission of the City of La Porte
at a regular meeting thereof duly called and held on the
20 day of September. , 19~~_, as same appears
of record in the minutes of said meeting, at which meeting
a quorum of the City Conunission was present and all present
voted for the approval, passage and adoption of said
Ordinance.
TO CERTIFY WHICH WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF
the City of La Porte, this the 27 day of September
1978, A.D.
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OP.UINANCE NO. 915-K
T.N ORDIINANCE GRAN'I'ING A PERMIT UNf)ER SECTION 18-A-3 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 915, "PIPI:LINF. TRANSPORTATION," IIEING CHAPTER
18-A O1' THE CODE OI' ORDINT.NCES OF TIIE CITY OF LA PORTE,
`t'EXAS; AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CONTINENTAL O'IL
COMPANY DATED JULY 20, 1978, TO CONSTRUCT AN EIGiiT-INCH
ETHYLENE PIPE LINE, AND TO CONSTRUCT A SIX-INCH ETHANE
PIPE LINE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
has received an application dated July 20, 1978, from
Continental Oil Company, requesting a permit under Section
18-A-3 of Ordinance No. 915, being Chapter 18-A of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, to construct an
eight-inch ethylene pipe line crossing the City of La Porte,
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1 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of La Porte
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dated July 20, 1978, and this"•Ordinance shall constitute
a permit to Continental Oil Company to lay and construct
said pipe line within the City of La Porte, all in conform-
ance with the requirements of said Ordinance No. 915.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 20th day of September, 1978.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: Jack Owen
City Manag r
FROM: John Joern
Director of unity Development
DATE: August 1, 1985
SUBJECT: Release of Escrowed Funds by Texas Water Commission
Based on my conversation with Cecil Allen of Turner Collie &
Braden and review of inter-office memorandum to the Texas Water
Commission dated January 9, 1984, the following must take place
before the Texas Water Commission will order the release of the
escrowed funds.
1. Plans & Specifications for the
expansion to the wastewater
treatment plant with City's
approval.
2. Amended waste discharge permit
for the wastewater treatment
plant expansion.
3. Plans & Specifications for the
sanitary sewer installation to
serve the former College View
M.U.D. with City's approval.
4. Plans & Specifications for the
elevated storage tank.
5. Resolution adopted by the City
asking for the release of finals.
6. Copy of memorandum & order from
the Texas Water Commission.
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Received from TC&B
6/5/85. Reviewed by
Staff and with minor
modifications will be
approved.
Received
TC&B estimates
delivery of plans &
specifications on or
about August 7th.
Staff review to
follow.
Not applicable at
this time.
Knox Askins will need
to prepare for
Council approval.
Copy of memorandum
attached. Order from
Texas Water
Commission should be
in City's files.
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August 1, 1985
Memorandum
Once these items are completed and delivered to the Texas Water
Commission it will take approximately 30 days for review,
approval, and release of funds.
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• TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
1700 N. Congress Avcnue
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TEXAS WA•1'C•.R DIiVF.I.()PMI:N'T It()AILI) '+~~'• ' ~ ~".
L~uris A. Itrcchcrl. Jr., Chainn:m ~ I~ ~•~i~
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Lonnic A. "Ito" Pilgrim tiri•cutivc I>ircca~r
Louie Wclch
January 12, 1984
Mr. R. D. chards, Jr.
Baker & B is
Attorney at Law
One Sh 1 Plaza
Hous n, Texas 77002
TEXAS WATER CUMAIISSION
Paul Hopkins. Chairman
Lee B. M. 13iggart
Ralph Roming
Re: Application by College View Municipal Utility
District for Approval of $3,350,000 Bond Issue,
For Consideration and Action
Dear Mr. Richards:
This is to advise you that the Commission will consider
the above-referenced matter at its regular agenda meeting of
January 24, 1984, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 118 of the Stephen
F. Austin State Office Building, Austin, Texas.
Should you have any questions, please let us know.
Very truly yours,
TEXAS WATER COMMISSION
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Mary Ann efner
Chief C rk
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ccs: s. Rebecca G. Olive, Turner Collie & Braden, Inc.
Mr. David Fetzer, Moroney, Beissner & Co.
Mr. Tom Tarver, President, College View MUD
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1700 N. Congress Avcnue
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Louis A. Bcecherl, r., Chairman •~ yT- vr•••
Ceorge W. McCloskey, Vice Chairman '~~;3 "''* :~
Glcn E. Roney ~e'-. a~•~
W.O. Bankston Charles E. Nemir
Lonnie A. "Bo'• Pilgrim Executive Director
Louie Welch January 12, 1984
Mr. R. D. Richards, Jr.
Baker b Botts
Attorneys at Law
One Shell Plaza
Houston, Texas 17002
TEXAS WATER CUMh11SSION
Paul Hopkins, Chairman
Lee B. M. Biggart
Ralph Roming
Re: College View Municipal Utility District. Application for Approval of $3,350,000
Tax and Revenue Bonds. 10~ Interest. Third Issue, Series 1984, Pursuant to Chapter
51 of the Texas Water Code.
Dear Mr. Richards:
Enclosed is a copy of the Districts Section memorandum which has been forwarded to
the Commission for final consideration of the captioned project. You will be advised
for the date and time the item appears on the Commission's agenda. For further
assistance please contact Tony Gregg at (512) 415-2536.
Very truly yours,
Ken Schroeder, P.E.
Chief, Districts Section
Enclosure
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cc: Rebecca G. Olive, P.E. - Turner Collie 8 Braden, Inc.
David Fetzer - Moroney, Beissner 8 Co.
Tom Tarver - President, College View MUD
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INTEROFFICE MEh1URANUUNI
To Texas Water Commission
THRU Director, Permits Division
GATE: January 9, 1984
FROM Districts Section
SUBJECT: College View Municipal Utility District. Application for Approval of
$3,350,000 Tax and Revenue Bonds, lOX Interest, Third Issue, Series 1984,
Pursuant to Chapter 51 of the Texas Water Code.
I. GENERAL INFOR~MTION
On November 11, 1983, the Department received an application from the District
requesting approval of $3,350,000 in bonds. The bond issue is required to finance:
1. A 550,000 gpd expansion to the City of La Porte sewage treatment plant.
2. An 18" sanitary sewer main from the District to the City of La Porte
sewage treatment plant.
3. A 310,000 gallon elevated storage tank.
The District was annexed by the City of La Porte on December 28, 1983. The
construction of proposed facilities in this bond issue is supported by the City of
La Porte.
Under the District's first and second bond issues a total of 118 acres were
developed. A third bond issue for $1,500,000 was approved by the Texas Water Rights
Commission. These bonds were never sold. The projects included in that bond issue
have been constructed by the developer. The Commission should rescind approval for
the $1,500,000 bond issue.
The District has in the past and is continuing to require the developer to pay
100 of internal water, sewer, and drainage lines. Currently the District has 540
single-family connections and 6 commercial connections. In 1912, when the District's
third bond issue was approved, the projection was for 3058 connections in the District
by January 1, 1983. The difference is due to the multi-family housing that was pro-
jected but never built. The engineer is now projecting a total of 1900 equivalent
connections at full development. According to the engineer, the District has had
formal utility requests for a total of 1154 equivalent single-family connections
within the last year for the following areas:
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Brookglen, Section 3
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January 9, 1984
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The District has an existing sewage treatment plant which was originally designed
for 400,000 gpd. The District's waste discharge permit has since been renewed and the
effluent is required to meet much more stringent parameters because of discharge into
the Clear Creek watershed. According to the engineer, the existing plant actually has
a capacity of only 100,000 gpd. The engineer has estimated that it would cost about
$2/gallon to raise the capacity of the plant back to 400,000 gpd.
The engineer has proposed instead to construct a 550,000 gpd expansion to the City
of La Porte plant located at the intersection of South Fourth Street and West "L"
Street. The discharge parameters are less stringent at this plant. The City has not
yet amended its waste discharge permit to allow such an expansion. In the event that
the City does not receive approval to amend its permit, the District could purchase
400,000 gpd of excess capacity in the La Porte plant and upgrade the existing plant
to provide the remaining 150,000 gpd.
Funding is included in this bond issue for $1,342,000 to construct 25,900 feet of
18" sanitary sewer line, 3500 feet of 12" force main, and two 1390 gpm lift stations
to carry the District's wastewater to the La Porte treatment plant. According to the
engineer,a 24" or 36" line will actually be built and the $1,342,000 will be applied
to the District's pro rata share of this line.
The District is proposing to construct a 310,000 gallon elevated storage tank.
Construction of this tank will meet the Texas Department of Health "Approved System"
requirements of 55 gpcd for elevated storage for the design population of 5500. The
City of La Porte currently has an "Approved System" according to the engineer.
Plans, specifications, and required approvals have not been received for any of
the construction projects proposed in this bond issue and therefore $2,532,000 in
construction costs and contingencies should be escrowed.
The District has not yet executed a contract with the bond attorney.
According to minutes of the District's Board of Directors meeting on November
15, 1983, the Board voted to take three actions which do not appear to be allowable
under the Texas Water Code.
1. A motion was carried to "raise the Director's per diem to $100 per month
regardless of the number of meetings per month".
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2. Another motion was carried "to reimburse the loss of income and all expenses
incurred by any Board member, at the discretion of the Board, for taking
care of the District's business".
based on 1983 revisions to Section
is entitled to compensation of not more
duties as a director, with a maximum of
authorization for a director of a water
reimbursement for loss of income or eves
district.
51.080 of the Texas Water Code, a director
than $50 a day for each day of performing
$200 for any one month. There is no apparent
control and improvement district to receive
n for expenses incurred on behalf of the
3. The Board also voted "to give Holiday Gift Certificates to all the District's
employees and the Board members for $20.00 worth of merchandise from Kroger~~,
While it may be allowable pursuant to Section 51.092 of the Water Code for District
employees to receive this $20.00 bonus, the Board of Directors are not authorized to pay
this bonus to themselves.
The District should revise its bylaws for compensation of directors to be in
accordance with Section 51.080 of the Texas Water Code. The District should seek reim-
bursement of any unauthorized fees, expenses, bonuses, or other payments that may have
been paid to any of the directors.
The District's registration is current.
The Department's General Counsel staff has reviewed the file and found no defi-
ciencies.
The District was inspected on January 2, 1984 by Tony Gregg. Utility and road
construction was underway in the Northeast Tract and in Brookg]en, Section 3.
II. CONCLUSIONS
Based on the engineering report, the project is considered feasible since the
District has been annexed by the City of La Porte which will assume all debt responsi-
bility associated with this and previous bond issues.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Rescind approval of the District's $1,500,000 bond issue approved on January
2, 1973.
2. Approve the $3,350,000 bond issue as requested.
3. Direct the District to escrow $2,532,000 from the proceeds of the sale of
bonds to be released only upon written order of the Commission after receipt
and approval. of ttle_~pllorring: •.-,.t.~-•••~.....,
a) ;pTa s~;~~~sficat~oi~s, and ~an•.a eke ~,.waste~~discharge permit' for the
550,000 gpd expansion to the•City~•of La Porte sewage treatment plant
($632,500);
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4. Direct the District to revise its bylaws regarding compensation of directors
to be in accordance with Section 51.080 of the Texas Water Code and to seek
reimbursement for any unauthorized payments that may have been made.
IV. PRESENTATION OF DATA
HISTORY
College View Municipal Utility District of Harris County was created by the
60th Legislature of the State of Texas, Chapter 635, effective date June 16, 1967,
operating under the general laws of a water control and improvement district.
Originally the District contained 333.24 acres; however, by order of the Board
of Directors of the District dated January 2, 1968, there were added 144.10 acres,
so that the District now contains 471.34 acres.
A bond election was held on June 1, 1968, at which time the qualified voters of
the District authorized the issuance of $4,500,000.
The Commission approved the $1,150,000, 6 percent, first bond issue on October
1, 1968. Proceeds from the sale of the first issue were to be used to construct a
water well, water plant and water distribution lines, sanitary sewer lines, sewage
treatment plant and sewage lift station, storm sewers, and drainage to serve Brookglen,
Section I, containing 51 acres (182 residential lots and 9 acres of unrestricted
reserves), and Brookglen, Section II, containing 61 acres of land (197 residential
lots and 9 acres of unrestricted reserves).
The District sold $800,000 bonds from the authorized first issue, leaving $350,000
unsold bonds due to the low interest rate. This outstanding portion of the first issue
was cancelled and reissued under the second bond issue.
At an election held on November 22. 1969, the qualified voters in the District
authorized the issuance of $3,950,000 bonds at the maximum rate of interest allowed
by law.
The Commission approved the $600,000 8-2 percent, second bond issue on September
9, 1970, which was used to complete the improvement program under the first bond issue
(;159,450), to provide underground utilities in Luella Boulevard from Spencer Highway
to Fairmont Parkway ($151,085) and to pay accounts payable under current construction
contracts ($72,110), for a total construction cost of $382,645.
On January 2, 1973, the Commission approved the issuance of $1,500,000 in bonds.
These bonds were not sold. The developer constructed the facilities included in that
bond issue.
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LOCATION
The District is located about 18 miles southeast of downtown Houston on the
La Porte-Spencer Highway. The District is bounded on the north by the La Porte-
Spencer Highway, on the east by the Spenwick Municipal Utility District, on the
south by the Fairmont Parkway, and on the west by the San Jacinto College.
TOPOGRAPHY
Land within the District is typical coastal prairie. Willow Springs Gully flows
from north to south through the central part of the District to Middle Bayou, a
tributary of Clear Lake. A smaller unnamed drain flows from east to west across the
northeast quarter of the District and joins Willow Springs Gully.
Ground elevation varies from 31 feet at the northwest corner of the District to
25 feet near the banks~of Willow Springs Gully.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
1. 550,000 gpd expansion to the City of La Porte sewage treatment plant.
2. 310,000 gallon elevated storage tank.
3. Sanitary sewer trunk line: 25.900 feet of 18" pipe, 3500 feet of 12" force
main, and two 1390 gpm lift stations.
NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed facilities are necessary to meet projected growth in the District.
BASIS OF DESIGN
1) Water System: 150 gpcpd
2) Wastewater System: 100 gpcpd
FEASIBILITY OF PROJECT
The annual debt service requirements, including previous bond issues, will range
from $294,050 in 1984 to $604,850 in 1985 and average $408,056 for the 21-year life of
the bonds. The first payment on principal will be $150,000 in 1985.
The District was annexed by the City of La Porte on December 28, 1983. The City
of La Porte will assume all debts held by the District. Tax rates will be set by the
City based upon their tax base which will include the District's assessed valuation.
If the City of La Porte had not annexed the District, this bond application would not
have been feasible since a District tax of more than $2.00 per $100 valuation would
have been required.
PURCHASE OF EXISTING FACILITIES
OR ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACTS
None
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Memo to the Commission -6- January 9, 1984
SUMMARY OF COSTS
I. Construction Costs
1. Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion
2. 18-inch Sanitary Sewer Collection Line
3. Elevated Stora a Tank
4. Contingencies ~15% of Items 1-3)
5. Engineering (15% of Items 1-4)
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
(86.9% of BIR)
II. Nonconstruction Costs
1. Legal Fees
2. Fiscal Agent Fees
3. Capitalized Interest (6 mos. @ 10%)
4. Bond Discount
5. Administration and Printing Expenses
6. Engineering Report
TOTAL NONCONSTRUCTION COSTS
TOTAL BOND ISSUE REQUIREMENT
Amount
$ 550,000
1,342,000
310,000
330.000
380,000(1}
$2,912,000
Amount
$ 67,000
67,000
167,500
100,500
16,000
20,000
$ 438,000
$3,350,000
Note (1): Estimated engineering fees of 15% of construction costs are considered
higher than average.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Engineer: Rebecca G. Olive. P.E. - Turner Collie b Braden, Inc.
Attorney: R.D. Richards, Jr. - Baker b Botts
Fiscal Agent: David Fetzer - Moroney Beissner b Co.
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1701 PENNSYLVANIA AV E.. N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
G-24,447-C
Mr. Jack Owen
City Manager
City of La Porte
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Jack:
Sincerely,
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R. D. Richards, Jr.
Pursuant to your request, I have prepared and
enclose herewith several copies of a Resolution for adoption
by your City Council for the purpose of requesting the Texas
Water Commission to release the sum of $2,175,500 (plus
accumulated interest thereon) from the escrow established by
College View Municipal Utility District in connection with
the sale of its Waterworks and Sewer System Combination Tax
and Revenue Bonds, Series 1984, in March, 1984. As you
know, this will leave $356,500 (plus interest) in escrow
until plans and specifications for the elevated storage tank
are submitted to and approved by the Commission.
A certified copy of the Resolution should be sent
to the Texas Water Commission, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, P.O.
Box 13087, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711, together
with the related plans and specifications and a check in the
amount of $25.00 in payment of the required filing fee.
I am sending a copy of the Resolution to Knox
Askins with his copy~of this letter. If either of you have
any questions or if we can otherwise help further, please
call Rowland Geddie (at 229-1704) since I shall be out of
the office most of next week.
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Knox Askins
BAKER & BOTTS
ONE SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
TELEPHONE (7131 229-1234
TELECOPIER 17131 229-1730
TELEX 76-2779
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1410 UNITED BANK TOWER
400 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET
AUSTIN, 7EXA5 78701
August 17, 1985
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL
OF RELEASE OF FUNDS FROPd ESCROW
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[dHEREAS, the Texas Water Commission (the "Commis-
Sion"), by Order dated February 17, 1984 (the "Order"),
approved an application for approval of an engineering
project and bonds in the amount of $3,350,000 submitted by
College View Municipal Utility District (the "District");
and
WHEREAS, the Order required, among other things,
that the District deposit in escrow the sum of $2,532,OO~O.of
the proceeds from the sale of such bonds until the Commission
had received and approved plans and specifications for the
construction of (a) a 310,000 gallon elevated water storage
tank ($356,500), (b) an 18" sanitary sewer main from the
District to the City of La Porte's sewage treatment plant
($1,543,000) and (c) a 550,000 gpd expansion to the City of
La Porte's sewage treatment plant ($632,500, the Order also
requiring an amended waste discharge permit for such
expansion); and
[•IHEREAS, the District subsequently issued and
sold, pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the
Order, its Waterworks and Sewer System Combination Tax and
Revenue Bonds, Series 1984, dated as of February 15, 1984,
in the aggregate principal amount of $3,350,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the
Order, the District placed in escrow with First City National
Bank of Houston (the "Bank") the sum of $2,532,000 pursuant
to an Escrow Agreement between the Bank and the District
dated Diarch 26, 1984 (the "Escro~v Agreement"), providing for
such sum to be held in escrocv by the Bank until it received
written authorization, approval or other instructions from
the Commission to deliver said sum or any part thereof and
any interest earned thereon to, or in accordance c•~ith the
directions of, the District; and
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;•:HEREAS, by Ordinance No. 1393, the City Council
of the City of La Porte, Texas (the "City"),,duly annexed
all of the territory within the District and,~by operation
of law, the District was abolished on March 27, 1984, and on
such date the City took over all of the properties and
assets of the District, assumed all debts, liabilities and
obligations of the District and commenced to perform all
functions and services of the District; and
64HEREAS, the City has now obtained an amended
waste discharge permit authorizing said 550,000 gpd expansion
of its sewage treatment plant and its engineers have now
prepared, and the City plans to submit to the Commission,
plans and specifications for the construction of such
expansion and for the construction of said 18" sanitary
sewer main (collectively, the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to secure the release
from escrow of 'the amount of $2,175,500 in order to proceed
with the construction of the Project; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That the recitals in the preamble of
this Resolution be, and are hereby, adopted as findings of
fact by the City Council of the City and made a part of this
Resolution for all purposes, and the terms defined in said
recitals shall have the same respective meanings when used
in the body of this Resolution.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution, duly
certified by the City Secretary, shall be filed with the
Texas Water Commission as a formal request by the City for
authorization, approval or instruction of the release of the
amount of $2,175,500, plus all interest earned thereon, from
escrow with the Bank pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, in
order that such funds may be utilized to pay the costs of
construction of the Project.
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Section 3. That the appropriate officers of the
City and the City's Engineer and Attorney be ,, and they are
hereby, respectively authorized and directed to execute and
deliver all such documents and take all such further action
as they, or any of them, may deem necessary or appropriate
in order to secure the release of such funds from escrow or
otherwise to carry out the spirit and intent of this Reso-
lution.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective
from and after its adoption.
Passed and approved on the day of August,
1985.
Mayor, City of La Porte
ATTEST:
Cit;: Secretary, City of
La Porte
[SEAL]
APPROVED:
Cit;~ Attorney, City of
La Porte
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CITY MANAGER FROM:
DATE:.•
PUBLIC WORKS• ~ July 30, 1985
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL~AGENDA ITEM 2. X Report
1. Agenda Date Requested: August 12, 1985
- Resolution
Ordinance
3. Project Summary:
Sealed bid for trailer mounted man-lift. Low bid totals $13,973.
Budgeted amount is $11,000. Funds are budgeted in Revenue Sharing.
Budgeted unit was non-insulated model. Bid unit was for insulated
model.
~+. Action Required:
Approve low bid. Appropriate additional $2,873 from Revenue Sharing
contingency fund.
5.. Alternative:
Reject alt bids.
6. Recommendati•gn
Approve low bid. Appropriate additional funds needed from Revenue
Sharing Contingency Fund.
7. Exhibits:
Attached.
8. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Waste rater
Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing
R Other REVENUE SHARING
025-700-705-828
Account Number: 025-600-600-891 s Available: X Yes Nb
J d e Public Works Directo
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Jack Ow C' Manager DATE:
FROM: Jerry <L. od ctor of Public Works
SUBJECT: SEALED ID ;~r B E INSULATED MANLIFT
August 1, 1985
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The City of La Porte has received bids for the purchase of a trailer
mounted, insulated, manlift. Low bid was submitted by Kinko, Inc.,
in the amount of $13,973.
The Traffic Control Division, along with the Street Division, will
utilize this equipment for several jobs. Because the Traffic Contol
truck is to light weight to mount a permanent manlift, the trailer
mount was selected. This unit will be used for changing traffic signal
lights, adjusting and aligning signal heads, and other minor adjustments
that are presently contracted out.
A similar unit is rented every year to install Christmas decorations
around town. This unit will serve to install established locations,
as well as to construct additional locations. The unit will also be
used to trim trees and brush presently inaccessable.
The cost savings of this unit are several. The cost to change a
signal light can exceed $100.00 by contract. The Traffic Control Division
can perform routine preventative maintenance, and avoid the expense of
callouts to the contractor, especially on weekends and at night.
The Federal Revenue Sharing Budget presently has allocated $11,000 for
the purchase of this unit. The funds were budgeted for a non-insulated
model. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that an
insulated unit be purchased.
I recommend that the City award the bid to Kinko, Inc., in the amount
of $13,973 for the purchase of a Champ-Uni Lift #538B. I recommend that
the additional $2,973 be appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing
Contingency Fund for the balance needed.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
JLH/lw
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JULY 16, 1985
T0: S. Gillett - Asst. Direct` of Public Works
FRONT: J. Ray - Purchasing Agent /
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SUBJECT: Sealed Bid ~~0108 - Towable-7~nsulated Boom Lift
Advertised, sealed bids ~~0108 for the purchase of a Champ-Uni Lift
46538B were opened and read in City Council Chambers July 15, 1985 at
4 p.m. Bid invitations were mailed to the manufacturer and area distri-
butors of this unit.
Specifications were based upon a towable man-lift capable of rotating
360 degrees, with a working height of 38 feet, and an outreach of 24 feet.
The unit specified is also 5 feet, 10 inches wides, insulated to 69 KV, and
battery operated.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Kinco, Inc. in the
amount of $13,973 and a delivery time of 21-30 days. A total of $11,000
is presently appropriated in account number 025-700-705-828 (Revenue Sharing)
to acquire this unit. Should you wish to procure this item a total of $2973
will need to be appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing Contingency Fund.
If funds are available I recommend purchasing the Champ Uni Lift ~6538B
from Kinco, Inc. on the basis of low bid meeting specifications in the amount
of $13,973. I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval.
Attachment: Sealed Bid Tabulation X60108
cc: R. Hare - Assistant City Manager
J. Hodge - Director of Public Works
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SEALED BID ~~0108: Towable Insulated
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Kinco Inc. Vol m Champ Uni
~nc~'e~ing Lift
1. Cham Uni Lift Model 4~538B or A roved E ual 13,829.00 14,400.00 14,400.00
2. 25 ft. Power Cord 80.00 80.00 80.00
3. Trailer Power Cord 64.00 64.00 64.00
4. Estimated Deliver Time in Da s 21-30 Days 30 Days 30~Days
5. State Warrant 90 Da s 90 Days 90 Days'
6. Prom t Pa went Discount N/A 2Z Disc. N/A
7. Parts and Service Location La Porte Houston E. Moline,
' Illinois
8. Miscellaneous Char es None 985. Frt. 975. Frt.
9. Total 13,973.00 15,529.00 15,519.00
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: Jerry Hodge, Director of Public Works 8-21-85
FROM: St illett, Asst. Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Traf is Signal Repairs
Per you~'request, I have researched the invoices of Traffic
Maintenance and Construction, the City's traffic signal
contractor, to determine the extent of repairs done that could
be done by City crews. The invoices were for the period from
September 1984 through July 1985.
Individual intersection cost sheets pulled were those for bulb
replacement, lens replacement, and alignment. For the period of
the research, the total amount billed for all signal maintenance
is $50,198.70. This amount also includes the emergency
replacement and repairs of the signal and controller at Highway
146 and Harbours Cut. This one incident cost in excess of
$15,000.
The total amount billed during this period for bulb and lens
replacement, and signal alignment is $4,006.46. Subtracting the
cost of materials, the total labor charge for this period is
$3,620.34. Material totaled $386.12. The average charge to
change out bulbs is $88.78.
If you should have any question, please advise.
SG/me
~= CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE:.~
.. August 7, 1985
' PUBLIC. WORKS. .DIRECTOR
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL'AGENDA ITEM 2. X
Report
1. Agenda Date Requested: '
Resolution
Ordinance
3. Project Summary:
Purchase contracts on General Auto Supplies and Dealer Parts.
~+. Action Required:
Council consent.
5.. Alternative:
Purchase spot market.
6. Recommendatgn
Accept bids as listed on memorandum from Purchasing Agent.
7. Exhibits:
Memorandum from Jackson Ray, Purchasing Agent.
8. Availability of Funds: X General Fund X Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing
Other .
Account Number: ~~(~.-~C~p FLnds Ava~l~le: Li Yes Nb
Jer'x~IL
ctor of Public Works
wpproved for C}ty Counc
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July 19, 1985
T0: L. Maxey - Asst. Director/of Public Works
FROM: J. Ray - Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #0101, 0102, 0103 nd 0104
Advertised, sealed bids 40101, 0102, 0103 and 0104 for the purchase
of General Auto Parts and Dealer Parts were opened and read in City
Council Chambers June 10, 1985 at 4 p.m.
Sealed bids 440101 for General Auto Supplies were mailed to sixteen area
dealers with six dealers returning bids. (See Tabulation) Specifications
were based upon vendors bidding a discount off of manufacturers' list price.
Low overall bid based on specifications was submitted by Allen & Kerber Parts,
Inc. of La Porte, Texas based upon the following discounts:
I. A. Engine Parts - List less 517
B. Cooling System Parts - List less 517
C. Electrical Parts - List less 567
D. .Fuel System - List less 517
E. Exhaust System - List less 557
F. Clutch Parts - List less 517
G. Transmission Parts -List less 537
H. Universal Parts - List less 567
I. Differential and Rear Axle - List less 517
J. Brake System - List less 517
Y.. Steering and Front Axle - List less 567
L. Body, Frame and Wheel - List less 537
Bids 440102 for Chevrolet Dealer Parts were mailed to sixteen area
Chevrolet Parts dealers with the following five returning bids: (1)
Jimmie Green Chev., (2) Ron Craft Chev., (3) Bob Robertson Chev., (4)
Jay Marks Chev., and (5) Knapp Chev. Apparent low bid was submitted by
Ron Craft Chev. of Baytown at 287 discount off list and second low bid
was 277 discount off list by Jimmie Green Chev. of Houston. Visits to
both dealerships indicated that they were no better stocked than Les
Marks Chev. who was third low bid at 257 discount off of list price. I
don't feel that the 37 difference between first and third low bid is
significant enough to make up for the increased cost of doing business
with dealerships thirty-five miles from the Public Works Service Center.
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Bids 410103 for Ford Dealer Parts were mailed to seventeen area
Ford dealerships with the following four returning bids: (1) Mort
Hall Ford, (2) South Loop Ford Truck Sales, (3) Charlie Thomas Ford,
and (4) A.C. Collins Ford. Low bid meeting specifications was sub-
mitted by South Loop Ford Truck Sales in the amount of 34~ discount
off of list price. A visit to the dealership indicates a well-stocked
inventory, continuous delivery system, and expanded operating hours
for parts procurement. South Loop Ford Truck Sales does not supply
Ford car parts and will concentrate only on truck parts from 1/2 ton
on up.
Bids 440104 for Chrysler Dealer Parts were mailed to six area Chrysler
dealerships with the following three returning bids: (1) Archer Chrysler
Plymouth, (2) Charlie Thomas Chrysler Plymouth, and (3) Jack Criswell
Chrysler Plymouth. Low bid was submitted by Archer Chrysler Plymouth of
Stafford, Texas in the amount of 30~ off of list price. Second low bid
was submitted by Charlie Thomas Chrysler Plymouth of Houston in the amount
of 25' off manufacturers' list price. Charlie Thomas Chrysler Plymouth is
about 20 miles from the La Porte Public Works Center and has double the
inventory of any other area Chrysler Plymouth dealer. Archer Chrysler
Plymouth is in excess of sixty miles from the La Porte Service Center.
Recommendations by bid number for the aforementioned supply agree-
ments are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sealed Bid 440101: General Auto Supplies - Allen & Kerber Parts, Inc.
low bid meeting specifications.
Sealed Bid 440102: Chevrolet Dealer Parts - Les Marks Chev. Lowest,
most responsive bidder considering physical location.
Sealed Bid 440103: Ford Dealer Parts - South Loop Ford Truck Sales,
Inc. Low bid meeting specifications
Sealed Bid 440104: Chrysler Dealer Parts - Charlie Thomas Chrysler
Plymouth Inc. Lowest, most responsive bidder considering physical
location.
I trust this recommendation will meet with your approval.
Attachment: Sealed Bid Tabulations 440101, 0102, 0103 and0104
cc: D. Root - Equipment Services Superintendent
R. Hare - Asst. City Manager
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S~.AIrELti BID I~0104 • Archer Charlie Jack
-- Chrysler homas Criswell
CHRYSLER DEALER PARTS Plymouth Chrysler Chrysler
Plymouth Plymouth
SECTION I: Manufacturers List Price Less Discount
PARTS:
1. Chr sler Dealer Parts 307 Disc 257 Disc 107 Disc
LABOR
1. Straight Time (Shop) $32. hr $33. hr $31.50 hr
2. Overtime (Shop) $32. hr No Bid No Bid
3. Straight Time (Field) $32. hr No Bid $45. hr
4. Overtime (Field) $32. hr No Bid No Bid
5. Travel $16. hr No Bid $25. hr
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: City Council
FROM: Richard Hare G~
DATE: August 8, 1985
SUBJECT: Appraisals on Alley Closings
Our current alley closing policy requires the appraisal of the
alley as a separate and distinct piece of property. The actual
value assessed to a piece of property is dependent upon the
philosophy of the appraiser.
One school of thought maintains the alley between two properties
is too small to be of any use and therefore has very little
property value. On the other hand, some appraisers feel the
alley possesses more value, because it substantially alters the
use of adjoining property.
A committee consisting of John Joerns, Director of Community
Development; Jerry Hodge, Public Works Director; Knox Askins,
City Attorney; and Richard Hare, Assistant City Manager reviewed
this appraisal policy in an attempt to limit the policy, and to
provide equitable appraisals. The committee has recommended a
policy revision which simplifies the process by relying upon
HCAD~s certified property appraisal of adjoining properties and
taking an average square foot fair market value. This provides
a consistent appraisal philosophy, relieves the citizens of
additional appraisal fees, and eliminates several administrative
steps in the appraisal process of an alley closing request.
The ordinance revision is attached and it is recommended by the
staff that this policy be approved.