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Home My WebLink About1985-10-14 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 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, Ed Matuszak (arrived at 6:12), Lindsay Pfeiffer, Deotis Gay (arrived at 6:03), B. Don Skelton, Linda Westergren Members of City Council Absent: Councilpersons John Lloyd and Betty Waters Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant City Manager Richard Hare, Administrative Assistant Olivia Moeller, Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge, Project Manager Luther Maxey Others Present: Buddy Jacobs, Water & Wastewater Superintendent; Michael Kerr, Dr. Sion Harvey, Hurdis Rhodes, Marshal Horton, Charles Hudgins, Cary Burnley, Gordon Robb, Doug Perfect, Lee Watkins; Pam Smith, Bayshore Sun; approximately 22 citizens 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Skelton. 3. 4. Council considered approving the minutes of the Regular meeting held September 23, 1985. Motion was made by Councilperson Westergren to approve the minutes of the September 2~ meeting as ,presented. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays. (Councilperson Matuszak had not yet arrived.) Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None Council considered approving the minutes of the Special Called Meeting held September 24, 1985. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council October 14, 1985, Page 2 Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to approve the minutes_of the September 24 meeting as presented. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Pfeiffer, Gay, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None Abstain: Councilperson Skelton (was not present at meeting on Sept. 24) 5. The following persons addressed Council: Michael Kerr - regarding speed limits in Meadowcrest Subdivision Dr. Eion Harvey - regarding a potential hazard at the Municipal Airport Mr. Hurdis Rhodes - regarding speed limits in Meadowcrest Subdivision Mr. Marshal Horton - regarding speed limits in Meadowcrest Subdivision Mr. Charles Hudgins - regarding a proposed golf course for the City Mr. Cary Burnley - regarding redistricting Gordon Robb - regarding redistricting Mr. L. D. Perfect - regarding sewer system on North "D" Street Mrs. Lee Watkins - regarding sewer system and black topping of road 6. Council considered an ordinance establishing new district boundaries for the residence and election of district councilpersons. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council October 14, 1985, Page 3 The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE N0. 1471 - AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE POPULATION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AS OF MARCH 4, 1985; FINDING THAT THE DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION AMONG THE VARIOUS COUNCIL DISTRICTS IS MATERIALLY UNBALANCED; ESTABLISHING NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR THE RESIDENCE AND ELECTION OF DISTRICT COUNCILPERSONS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Westergre to adopt Ordinance 1.471 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Pfeiffer. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 1 nay. Ayes: Councilpersons Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: Councilperson Walker 7. Council considered an ordinance adopting the tax rate for FY 1985-86. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1472 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to adopt Ordinance 1472 as read by the Citv Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 8. Council considered an ordinance closing the alley in Block 1129, Town of La Porte. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council October 14, 19$5, Page 4 The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE N0. 1473 - AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ELEVEN TWENTY-NINE (1129), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LYING AND BEING SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS SIX (6) THROUGH NINE (9), BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND LOTS TWENTY-FOUR (24) THRU TWENTY-SEVEN (27), BOTH INCLUSIVE, BLOCK ELEVEN TWENTY-NINE (1129), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. ~ptinn was made by Councilperson Skelton to adopt Ordinance 147 as dead by the Citv Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 9. Council considered an ordinance adopting Texas Municipal Retirement System Service Credits. Assistant City Manager Richard Hare explained the reasoning behind updating service credits on an annual basis. Several members of Council requested that Gary Anderson, Administrative Assistant with Texas Municipal Retirement System, be invited to address Council at a later date to explain the System in more detail. Mo~~on was made ~y Linda Westergren to accept the Alan as presPntPri and at a later date have a representative come down to explain the p1~B. in detail. Second by Councilperson Walker. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council considered appointing a member to the La Porte Electrical Board. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE N0. 1475 - AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING TERRY R. GROFF, JR., TO THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WALTER GERNAND ON THE CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTRICAL BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council October 14, 1985, Page 5 Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to adopt Ordinance 1475 as read by the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. Council considered a resolution opposing deductibility of state and local taxes from Federal income tax. The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 85-16 - OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL ELIMINATING THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF STATE AND LOCAL TAXES FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX Motion was made by Councilperson Gav to adopt Resolution 85-16 as read by the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson Westergren. ~ot~nn was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to amend the ~~cnli~tinn to include the statement "excegt state and local income taxes". Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion to amend carried 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None The original motion was voted on and carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 12. Council considered approving a resolution supporting the new Texas Water Plan. The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 85-17 - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE NEW TEXAS WATER PLAN AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 1985 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ELECTION • • Minutes, Regular Meetingg, La Porte City Council October 14, 1985, Page 6 Motio wa ade b C u c' son Skelton t~dont Res~olutio~ - ead y the City ttornev. Second by ouncilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays. (Councilperson Westergren was away from the Council table.) Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, and Mayor Malone Nays: None 13. Council considered awarding an annual contract for furnishing sign material. Motion was made by Councilperson Pfeiffer to award the bid for sign material to the low bidder,. Vulcan Signs, Inc. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays. (Councilperson Westergren was away from the Council table.) Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton and Mayor Malone Nays: None 14. Council considered setting public hearing dates to hear the request of Ron McCrary to rezone lots 1-32, Block 653, from Commercial to Industrial, and to hear the request of Al Pardoe to rezone a tract of land at Highway 225 and Highway 146 (the old Westinghouse site) from Commercial to Industrial. Motion was made by Councilpersons Westergren to set the public hearings for November 11. Second by Councilperson Pfeiffer. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone Nays: None 15. Workshop item: Project Manager Luther Maxey presented Council with an update of the Capital Improvement Program and a preliminary copy of the Management Plan. 16. Administrative Reports City Manager Owen requested an executive session on a legal matter. • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council October 14, 1985, Page 7 17. Council Action Councilpersons Walker, Matuszak, Pfeiffer, Gay, Skelton, Westergren and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. Councilperson Westergren requested an executive session on personnel. 18. Council adjourned into executive session at 8:34 P.M. and returned to the Council table at 10:01 P.M. 19. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 10:01 P.M. Respectfully submitted: C ~~~=E~iZC-e- Cherie Black City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 28th day of October, 1985 Orman Malone, Mayor • • ORDINANCE NO. 1471 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE POPULATION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE AS OF MARCH 4, 1985; FINDING THAT THE DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION AMONG THE VARIOUS COUNCIL DISTRICTS IS MATERIALLY UNBALANCED; ESTABLISHING NEW DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR-THE RESIDENCE AND ELEC- TION OF DISTRICT COUNCILPERSONS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFEC~IVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ~ITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. The City Council of the. City of La Porte has heretofore, on January 7, 1985, appointed a City Council Re- Districting Committee, pursuant to the requirements of Article 2.01 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, which re- quires an investigation and determination of the population of each of the Council Districts from which District Councilpersons are to be elected, five (5) years after the 1980 Federal Census. Pursuant to the mandate of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte, a census of the City of La Porte was conducted, to determine the population of the City on March 4, 1985. The methodology of the census is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. The City Council of the City of La Porte approves the census methodology, and finds that such determination was based upon the best available data, including, but not limited to, the most recent Federal Census. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds that the population of the City of La Porte as of March 4, 1985, was 23,270 persons. The population by present council districts and ethnic breakdown, is as shown on Exhibit "B", attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte finds, determines and declares that the distribution of population among the various council districts is materially unbalanced. Section 3. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby establishes polling places and new district boundaries for the residence and election of District Councilpersons, effective I • • ORDINANCE NO. 1471 Page Two with the election of April 5, 1986, as shown by the legal descri- ptions on Exhibit "C" attached hereto, incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purpose~s~. A plat showing the new district boundaries is attached heret~ as Exhibit "D", incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 5. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval. The re-districting shall be effective April 5, 1986. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 14th day of October, 1985. CITY OF LA PORTE By Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Cherie Black, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney ~a • ~ • METHODOLOGY OF THE 1985 LA PORTE REDISTRICTING PROJECT by Doug de la Morena Staff Liaison to the La Porte Redistricting Committee June 24, 1985 C3 • ~ • 1985 La Porte Redistricting Methodology Pro igc~Description Pursuant to Article 2, Section 1 of the City of La Porte's Charter, "Immediately following publication of the 1980 federal census, and at least every five (5) years thereafter, City Council shall conduct an investigation and determine the population of the City and the population of each of the districts from which district councilpersons are to be elected.... After such determination, if the distribution of population among the various districts is determined by City Council to be materially unbalanced, the City Council shall establish new boundaries for the election of district councilpersons," the City of La Porte has undertaken to conduct a Redistricting Census. The first phase of the Redistricting Project has been the census of the entire City employing a variety of survey methods. The objective of this project phase was the scientific quantification of population by current political district and by racial demographic. The need for such an extensive census is contingent upon the fact that a) La Porte has experienced significant population shifts in the first half of this decade as a result of the "Southwest Rush" associated with the burgeoning Petro-chemical Industry and its subsequent decline and b) La Porte has annexed the township of Lomax and the College View MUD including Spenwick Place since the 1,980 federal census . ~ , r . ~ • The second phase of the Redistricting Project will employ a sophisticated computer modeling system to equalize populations by district while ensuring that minorities' voting strengths are not diminished. Extreme care has been taken by the management of the Redistricting Project to leave a clear and recognizable audit trail of all actions taken to reach equitable redistricting. Phase One of the Redistricting Project officially concluded May 31, 1985. Contract programming for phase two has been concluded and all that remains is the actual interactive modeling of population scenarios. Phase One_ The 1985 Redistricti.b.~ Census A City Council-appointed, eleven (11) member Redistricting Committee was commissioned to conduct the redistricting of La Porte, Texas (see exhibit A in appendix). This racially diverse committee shaped the methodology of the census and its administration through an automated database entitled SURVEY. City staff assisted this citizens' committee in the administration of SURVEY and with the administration of a $10,000 Redistricting Fund appropriated specifically for the redistricting effort. -. The initial method selected to conduct the city-wide census was a series of directed mailings to all residential dwellings in La Porte. This mailing universe was derived from the City's utility billing master computer file since all residents of La Porte are tied to water service through a distinct water meter account number. Since the committee's sole interest was to Cs _ • f • survey La Porte residents, the recorded service address was the basis of the three separate mailings. Each mailing, separated by two (2) week periods, contained a letter explaining the need for such a census and a postage-paid census card (see Exhibits B and C in Appendix). Each letter also featured an explanation of the census in the Spanish Language. As the census cards were received at La Porte City Hall, the data on the cards was inputted onto the SURVEY Database. The conceptual linkage was, therefore, a water billing account number, a single family dwelling (and duplexes) and the number and racial composition of the residents surveyed. The mailing list was "frozen" as of March 4, 1985 from the utility billing master. The second and third mailings were specifically directed to those residents failing to respond to the previous mailings(s). The SURVEY System generated mailings of the nonrespondents. Since apartment complexes and mobile home parks are tied to only one water meter account number, the Redistricting Committee undertook a door-to-door survey of apartments and mobile homes. Dummy account numbers were assigned to mobile home parks (800 . , series accounts) and apartment complexes (900 series accounts) and the cards were inputted just like the residential responses. In the residential accounts, as with the dummy accounts, the official date of census for the redistricting project was set as March 4, 1985. The treatment of vacancies throughout the city was resolved by C ~ _ ~ • mailing to known vacants on the first mailing in order to ensure accountability of all La Porteans. U.S. Post Office - returned correspondence stamped, "vacant" served as the second tier of vacancy accountability. Other categories of undeliverables included "no such number." No such number or address pertains to those locales that have been designated a water meter account number for future residential development. No such number and vacants were further confirmed by the eventual door-to-door survey of final nonrespondents. Prior to that approach, however, an intermediate phone-bank method of population survey was undertaken. The three distinct, directed mailings resulted in a 68 percent response rate. While this is generally considered to be an excellent response rate for a universe of over 8000 accounts, it was deemed that this percentage could be improved by complementing the direct mailing method with a five-session telephone survey conducted by all members of the Redistricting Committee. A prepared dialogue was used by committeemembers to conduct the phone portion of the census (see exhibit D of appendix). Data obtained via this method was inputted onto the same SURVEY System. An additional 12 percent response rate was attained in the phone-bank method of surveying, thus boosting the overall response rate to 80 percent. The Redistricting to hire door-to-d~ Staff, in turn, working hours) to previous census Committee then decided to authorize City Staff nor census walkers to complete the census. hired public works employees (after normal survey those residences failing to answer any inquiry. During a three week period, census n i ~• walkers of all races canvassed the City, and in the process increased the overall response rate to over 98 percent. By canvassing the city with this field 'methodology, the Redistricting Committee ensured that La Porteans of all means and races were contacted on at least 5 distinct occasions. Additionally, vacant homes and "no such addresses" were again physically verified and accounted for. ~Jith a final response rate exceeding 98 percent in all areas of the city, the Redistricting Committee stands poised to undertake the redrawing. of political jurisdictions in conformance with federal, state and local laws. Data Collection and Manipulation An automated data collection and manipulation process was designed in order to facilitate effective and efficient survey accounting practices and to simplify the redistricting modeling process. The initial database was established primarily to gather demographic data corresponding to a particular water billing account number. Since completion of the census, however, a second database, designed to extract from and streamline the old database, has been completed. The new, more efficient database has been created to greatly enhance modeling capability. A random page of computer printout taken from the same reports but from different databases indicates that all data from the initial database also resides on the new database (see exhibits E and F in appendix). The new database, however, .also contains information integral to Phase Two of the Redistricting Project - Redistricting Modeling Process (RMP).. C~ ~ • Phase Two: RM~ Exhibit G is the official compilation of census figures by both current single-member districts and by racial demographics. With this dataformat and the new modeling database, the Redistricting Committee will be able to redraw district lines by hypothetically moving city blocks into proposed districts and by observing the percentage change in the overall population distribution. All residences in La Porte have been assigned a specific subdivision and block number in order to facilitate the modeling process. The aforementioned modeling process has been tested against a copy file of the demographics database and has been proven both operational and reliable. Much care and effort has gone into the design of the Redistricting Modeling Process. RMP is tested and available for use. It will, no doubt, simplify a lengthy process by providing interactive results. The City of La Porte has made quite a committment to efficient and fair representation to its citizenry. In La Porte, the future is here today! /me C9 • .. ~ • APPEfJDIX ~~~ • - • Exhibit A REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE - 1985 District 1 - William Bowers (White) 9206 Spencer Highway 479-1037 District 2 - Terry Robbins (White) 5409 Beaver Creek 471-0469 District 3 - Andy Wilson (White) 3870 Pecan Circle P.O. Box 1443 471-8699 work - 337-2516 At Large A - Lawrence Farias (Brown) 1215 Park P.0. Box 39 471-1638 At Large B - Hurdis Dean Rhodes (Black) 9902 Cardinal 471-7209 Mayor - Jesus Vega (Brown) 9749 Rustic rock (Unlisted Number) District 4 - Lola Phillips (Black) 432 North Fifth 471-2301 District 5 - Robert Swanagan (Black) 100 Park 471-7655 (home) 383-2411 x 5153 (work) District 6 - Jack Gresham (White) 829 South Fourth 471-1474 Alternates: Terry Fletcher (White) Best Maintenance 318 North 16th 471-6342 Mrs. Vivian Covington 11601 Avenue L 471-6979 (unlisted) 479-6522 - (work) ~~ I i ... ..-- . <~ r J.;' ...i.. ~ e. 'i k ,. `~ ~ t f .~t ~ ~ .~ ,. ~ a r~ f , ~ ,. ' i r<P~~'~.~hl~'T' Y. ~^~ ~ ~~~~~y~~{s s~ ~"" '~ t ~ t~~~.~r ~y ~~ ~ „ : ` Dear La Portean: March 11, 1985 • Exhibit B .CITY OF LA PHONE ( 713 ) 471.5020 • P. O. BOX 1 1 15 FORTE • LA FORTE. TEXAS 77571 The City of La Porte order to comply with Charter. The census March 4, 1985. The 1986 elections, must Voting Rights Act. must conduct a census of the entire City in the re-districting requirements of the City will be of all residents of La Porte as of re-districting, to take effect in the April be conducted in accordance with the Federal Enclosed is a postage-paid reply card for you to complete and mail as soon as possible. The information being requested is strictly confidential and will be used solely for the fairest re-districting effort possible. We encourage the prompt return of the card in order to avoid the unnecessary expense to us all of having to conduct a door-to-door census survey of non-returns. This reply card should be returned no later than March 22, 1985. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and will help determine your political representation in the future. Should you have any questions, please call 471-5020. CITY OF LA FORTE City Council Re-Districting committee Andy Wilson, Chairman NOTA: Si usted necesita ayuda direjase a este telefono de la Ciudad de La Porte, 471-5020, y pregunte por alguien que hable espanol. Muchas gracias por completary enviar sus targetas to mas pronto posible. C.. ~ oZ • ~ L~- CITY OF LAPORTE Exhibit c Presorted P.O. BOX 1115 First Class Mail LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 La Porte, TX 77571 Permit 5 IMPORTANT C 13 DOCUMENT - DO NOT DESTROY • / • t ~~ Please write the numbers of persons living at this address on March 4,1985, in the appropriate box: (_) Caucasion-American (White) (_) Hispanic-American (Brown) (_) Afro-American (Black) (_) Asian-American (Oriental) (_) Other: ~~ Please mail immediately. This Post Card requires no Postage. This infor- mation is absolutely confidential, and will be used only for statistical purposes. • / • Exhibit D TELEPHONE SURVEY DIALOGUE Good (morning/afternoon evenin I'm calling on behalf of the ----City of La Porte's Re istricting •Committee. As you probably know, the City of La Porte is conducting .a very ~mpo~tant census. Our records indicate that we have not ye.~ received a census card • from your address. It would help us tremendously if you would provide us with the needed information over the phone. Basically, the City of La Porte needs to know the number of persons living at your address on March 4, 1985. (Pause) We also need to know whether the i.ndi`viduals were or are Caucasion, Hispanic, Black, Asian or other. (Pause) We thank you for this information and remind you that you no longer must return your census card. Thank you. Reminders: 1. Even if the individuals tell you that they have alread sent their card please obtain the information from the• 2. 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Election Precinct # 2 Polling Place: Baker School Cafetorium West Main Street and Underwood Road La Porte, Texas Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Wilmont Street and Fairmont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the east boundary line of San Jacinto College; THENCE north along the east boundary line of San Jacinto College to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Underwood Road; THENCE north along Underwood Road to the north boundary of Creek- mont Subdivision; THENCE east along the north boundary of Creekmont Subdivision to Big Island Slough; THENCE south along Big Island Slough to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE west along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Myrtle Creek Drive; THENCE south along Myrtle Creek Drive to Cedarmont Drive; THENCE southerly along Cedarmont Drive to Willmont Drive; THENCE southerly along Willmont Drive to Fairmont Parkway. c~ • -2- Election Precinct # 3 Polling Place: Rizzuto Elementary School 201 Farrington Boulevard La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of the Exxon Pipeline Easement and Fairmont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to Willmont Road; THENCE northerly along Willmont Road to Cedarmont Drive; THENCE northerly along Cedarmont Drive to Myrtle Creek Drive; THENCE northerly along Myrtle Creek Drive to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Exxon Pipeline Easement; THENCE southerly along Exxon Pipeline Easement to Fairmont Park- way. Election Precinct # 4 Polling Place: DeWalt Special Services Center Madison and North 6th Street La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of North Broadway Street and the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks; THENCE south along North Broadway Street to West "A" Street: THENCE west along West "A" Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks; THENCE north along the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks, following a curve to the east of said railroad tracks; THENCE easterly along the Southern Pacific Railraod tracks to North Broadway Street. Election Precinct # 5 Polling Place:. La Porte Senior High School 301 E. Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Barbour's Cut Boulevard and North Broadway Street; ~~I • • -3- THENCE south along Broadway Street to the south City Limit line; THENCE east along the south City Limit line to the shoreline of Galveston Bay; THENCE northerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to Donaldson Avenue; THENCE northwesterly along Donaldson Avenue to Barbour's Cut Boulevard; THENCE west along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to North Broadway. Election Precinct # 6 Polling: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 Boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of West "A" Street and South Broadway; THENCE south along South Broadway Street to McCabe Road; THENCE west along McCabe Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks; THENCE north along the Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks to Fair- mont Parkway; THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to Exxon Pipeline Easement; THENCE north along Exxon Pipeline Easement to Spencer Highway (West Main Street); THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks; THENCE south along Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks to West "A" Street; THENCE east along West "A" Street to South Broadway Street. Absentee Polling Place: La Porte City Hall 604 West Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Texas 77571 ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ', 1 1' ~ + _ ~ , 9 . i i i ' - ~ ° /~ ~ ,~ . ~ '' ~ ---,'~ ~ V J ~ .... - -,j !' -- ~~ ~~^ i ' ~ ~ ~ - - ~ ~ - - - -- m . .. ... 111 ~ ~ - ~ ~ p ~ ~ I ~ ~ ~ m ', _ ~ ._. ._ ~ ,~ (._. O ,~ i o w~ i M j ~~ I ~; - ~ ~ ~; ~ ~ ~ 0 - 4-- -=.-~-7 W ..~ i ' ^ ~ , j O , ' ~ \ \ _ ,' i - _.. . ~ ~ • __- ~ .. .__ i , ~_____ ~~ ~ I 1 •/\ ~ ._. -_ w InN ;I N N L--~ . .... ( ~ ~ O _ ~ _/~ i ~ m N '~ ~ U H ~ `` / I + ~ N ~ 1 r N I I 1 I - Q I ~ ~/ yy ~ N F ~~ - Z a°r ~ oa W ~ ~ ~ o ~ a J W c~ o w EXHIBIT ~~DI~ J z o ( J a ~ ° ~ a n ~ '~ ~ lA ti ~~ ~ ~ -~~ .. ~ • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: Richard Hare DATE: 10/9/85 Jack Owen REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested: 10/1~4/8~ 2. REPORT; RESOLUTION; XX ORDINANCE 3. PROJECT SUMMARY: Review Tax Ordinance for approval. 4. ACTION REQUIRED: Pass Tax Ordinance. 5. ALTERNATIVE: 6. RECOMMENDATION: 7. EXHIBITS: Adopt Ordinance. 8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other 9. ACCOUNT NUMBER: FUN AVAILAB _YES ~NO 'c a e REQUESTED BY: 10. APPR D TY COUNCIL AGENDA October 9,, 1985 _ ack wen DATE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE ~/ • ORDINANCE N0. 14721 • AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS; AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTS; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS. Sections That there is hereby levied for the current fiscal year beginning October 1, 1985, and ending September 30, 1986, on all real property situated and all personal property owned within the taxable limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first day of January, 1985, except so much as may be exempt under the Constitution and laws of the United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following taxes: (1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the nine cents ($.4647) on the ($100.00) cash value thereof, currency of the United States f for the support,maintenance, City Government of said City of rate of four six one one hundred dollars estimated in lawful ~r the current expenses and improvement of the La Porte,Texas. (2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of two five zero nine cents ($.2481) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States, to pay current interest on and provide one year's sinking fund and to pay all of the principal and interest accruing on all outstanding bonds lawfully issued by the City of La Porte. Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove levied shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100) of the estimated market value thereof. Section ~. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of the City of La Porte. section 4. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any section, sentence,. phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid. Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. • • ORDINANCE N0. 1472 PAGE 2 Section 6. 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 ~.aw, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated and that this meeting has been open to the public as required. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of October, 19$5. CITY OF LA PORTE By Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Cherie Black, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox Askins, City Attorney 1~3 • CITY OF LA PORTE • NOTICE OF CALCULATION OF EFFECTIVE TAX RATE, ESTIMATED UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCES, AND DEBT SCHEDULE I, Charlene Campbell, Tax Assessor/Collector for City of La Porte, in accordance with Sec. 26.04, Property Tax Code, have calculated $ .7872 per $100 of value as the tax rate which may not be exceed- ed by more than three percent by the governing body of the City of La Porte without holding a public hearing:_as,required by the code. The estimated unencumbered fund balance. for Ma~i~tenance & Oper- ation fund: $3,.64,149. The estimated unencumbered fund balance for Int~rest & Sinking fund : $.Q~0,,0_g3 The following schedule lists debt obligations that 1985 property taxes will pay: General Obligation Bond and Revenue Bond Retirement Summary Fiscal Year Budget 1985-1986 ISSUE *1956 WATER DISTRICT BONDS *1962 WATER DISTRICT BONDS X1963 [dATER DISTRICT BONDS 1965 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS @1968 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS *1970 WATER DISTRICT BONDS @1970 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS *1970 WATER DISTRICT BONDS X1971 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS !1973 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 1979 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS +1979 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 1980 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 1980 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION BONDS 1984 WATER/WASTEWATER BONDS-COLLEGE VIEW ESTIMATED 1985 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ESTIMATED 1985 REVENUE BONDS NOTES PAYABLE TOTAL AMOUNT EEOUIREMENT- $ 29,080 29,000 13,000 50,925 63,300 11,950 60,975 3,600 12,100 52,350 150,100 22,600 393,937 114,100 443,250 700,000 885,000 4~.sQs $3,184,176 *ASSUMED BY CITY OF LA PORTE IN FAIRMONT PARK ANNEXATION. !ASSUMED BY CITY OF LA PORTE IN LOMAX ANNEXATION. @ASSUMED BY CITY OF LA PORTE IN COLLEGE VIEW ANNEXATION. +ASSUMED BY CITY OF LA PORTE IN SPENWICK ANNEXATION. CALCULATIONS USED TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE I. DATA 1. 1984 Total tax levy from the 1984 tax roll... $ 2. 1984 Tax rate ($.4921 M&0 and $.2207 I&S).... $ 3. 1984 Debt service (I&S) levy. ........... $ 4. 1984 Maintenance & operation (M&0)........... $ 5. 1984 M&0 taxes on property in territory that has ceased to be a part of unit in 1985. $ 6. 1984 M&0 taxes on property becoming exempt in 19 85 ...................................... $ 7. 1984 M&0 taxes on taxable value lost because prope rty is appraised at less than market value in 1985 ................................ $ 8. 1985 Total taxable value of all property..... $ 9. 1985 Taxable value of new improvements added since Jan. 1, 1984 ........................... $ 5,864,034 .7128/$100 1,815,646 4,048,388 -0- 49,178 42,838 826,090,950 34,055,373 ~~ • • Page -2- 10. 1985 Taxable value of property annexed since Jan. 1, 1984...... ... ....... ....... ... ~ $ -0- 11. 1985 to satisfy debt service Tax levy needed 12 (I&S) Rate .......... ........................... to raise 1984 tax due levy to appraisal $ 2,049,176 . roll errors (lost dollars divided by 1985 taxab le value) ............................... 1984 due to t i $ 0/$100 13. Rate n to regain taxes los appra isal roll errors (lost dollars divided by 19 85 taxable values) ...... ....... ....... • $ 0/$100 14. 1984 lost 1.983 levy. M&0 Taxes used to regain $ -0- ~', II. CALCULATION MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION (M&O) TAX RATE 1. (A) 1984 Total tax levy (Data 1) ............... $ 5,864 034 (B) Subtract 1984 debt service levy (Data 4~)... $ 1,501,452 (C) Subtract 1984 taxes on property no longer i n (D) unit (Dat Subtract a 5) ...... 1984 taxes ................ ...... for exemptions (Data 6) $ $ -0- 49,178 (E) Subtract 1984 taxes for productivity valuation (Data 7) . ..... .......... ....... ~ $ ~ 42,838 (F) Subtract 1983 taxes to regain lost used 1983 taxe s used to regain lost 1983 levy (G) (Data 14) Ad t d ...... ... 1984 M&0 l ........................ . ev $ $ -0- 4 270 566 jus e y .................... , , 2. (A) 1985 Total Taxable value of all property (Data 8). . ....... ..... ......... ..... $ 826,090,950 (B) Subtract 1985 value of new improvements (Data 9). . . ....... ....... ...... ...... $ 34,055,373 (C) Subtract 1985 value of annexed property (D) (Data 10) Adjusted .. . 1985 ............................. taxable value for M&0........ $ $ -0- 792,035,577 3. (A) Divide the adjusted 1984 M&0 levy (1-G above) by the adjusted 1985 taxable value for M&0 (2-D above) ($4,270,566 divided by $792,035,577) ..............................$ .005391 (B) Multiply by $100 valuation ...............x 100 (C) Efective M&0 rate for 1985....•••••••••••••$ •5391/$100 INTEREST AND SINKING (IBS) TAX RATE 4. (A) 1985 I&S levy needed to satisfy debt (Data 11) .......................................$ 2,049,176 (B) 1985 Total taxable value for all property (Data 8)........ ..... ...............$ 826,090,950 (C) Divide the 1985 I&S•levy (4-A above) by the 1985 total taxable value (4-B above) ($2,048,176 divided by 826,090,950).......$ .002481 (D) Multiply by $100 valuation.. .............x $100 (E) Effective I&S rate for 1985.......••••••••$•2481/$100 APPRAISAL ROLL ERROR RATE 5. (A) Rate to raise the 1984 levy due to appraisal errors (Data 12) ...............$ -0- (B) Add rate to regain taxes lost due to errors (Data 13)• •••••••••••••••••••••••$0/$100 (C) Total rate to adjust for appraisal roll errors ...................................$0/$100 ps • Page -3- TOTAL EFFECTIVE TAX RATE FOR 1985 6. (A) EFFECTIVE M&0 RATE (3-C ABOVE) .............$.5391/$100 (B) Add effective I&5 ... ............ ........+$.2841/$100 (C) Add rate to adjust for appraisal (5-C above). ..... .......................+$0/$100 (D)1985 Effective~Tax~Rate .....................$.7872/$100 1985 Effective Tax Rate published as re- quired by Sec. 26.04, Property Tax Code ~6 • • ORDINANCE NO. 1473. AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK .ELEVEN-TWENTY-NINE (1129), TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS,LYING ,AND BEING SITUATED BETWEEN LOTS SIX (6) THRU NINE (9), BOTH 7~TCLUSIVE, AND LOTS T6VENTY-FOUR (24) THRU TWENTY-SEVEN (27), BO INCLUSIVE, BLOCK ELEVEN TWENTY-NINE (1129), TOWN OF LA POR E, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, the said alley in Block Eleven Twenty-Nine (1129) of the Town of La Porte has never been opened or used as a public thoroughfare, and the public utilities now making use of such alley have all given their written consent for its closing; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte 'nas determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that the said alley is not suitable, needed, or beneficial to the public as a public alley, and should be vacated, abandoned and permanently closed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That portion of the Alley in Block Eleven Hundred Twenty-Nine (1129) of the TO~~1N OF LA PORTE, Harris County, Texas, lying and being situated between Lots Six (6) thru Nine (9), both inclusive, and Lots Twenty-four (24) thru Twenty-seven (27), both inclusive in said Block, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, deter- mines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject L~ ~ L / • Ordinance No. 1473 Page 2. matter thereof has been discussed, 'considered and formally ~ '` acted upon. The City Council further rati~Eies, approves and confirms such written notice and the conlltents and posting thereof . Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of October, 19$5. CITY OF LA PORTE By Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Cherie Black, City Secretary APPROVED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney ~' ~~~415 CpGy~ JAMES B. GREEN, P.E. * * * DIRECTOR ~o 0 ~~~NTR01.~~ HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT 8615 NORTH MAIN STREET PHONE (713) 691-8600 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77022 September 12, 1985 Mr. Knox W. Askins Attorney at Law 702 W. Fairmont Parkway P.O. Box 1218 LaPorte, Texas 77571-1218 RE: Flood Control Unit F216-00-00, Tract 01-01].2 Little Cedar Bayou Drainage Area, Precinct 2 Dear Mr. Askins: The Harris County Flood Control District is in the process of acquiring additional right of way on Little Cedar Bayou. Please advise as to whether or not the alley on the enclosed tract plat has been abandoned. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Yours truly, James B. Green, P.E. Director Rhia D. Mangum Right of Way Agent JBG:RDM:ld encl. {-- r • F216-00-00-01-011.2 Grace Brcadwater A tract of land situated in the County of Harris, State of Texas; being part of the JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY, Abstract No. 35; also being all of Lots Nos. 6,7,8,24,25 and 26 and part of Lot No. 27, Block No. 1129 of the Town of LaPorte; conveyed to Grace Broadwater by Quitclaim Deed from Mary Carolyn Brcadwater Glover, et al recorded under County Clerk's File No. G561117, Film Code 159-87-2017, and having been supported by Affidavit of Heirship recorded under County Clerk's File No. G561118, Film Code 159-87-2019, respectively of the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris County, Texas; and being m~ re particularly described, in two parcels, as folloTas: PARCEL "A" COMMENCING from the northwest corner of aforesaid Block No. 1129 South 00°09'45" East, 124.99 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 89°50'15" East, 124.99 feet to a point; THENCE South 00°09'45" East, 74.99 feet to a point; THENCE South 89°50'i5" West, 124.99 feet to a point; THENCE North 00°09'45" West, 74.99 feet to the POIIv'T OF BEGINNING containing 9,373 square feet (0.215 acres), more or less. PGR('FT. "R" COMMENCING from the northeast corner of said Block No. 1129 South 00°09'45" East, 149.99 feet to the POZNT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 00°09'45" East, 74.99 feet to a point; THENCE South 89°50'15" West, 124.99 feet to a point; THENCE North 00°09'45" West, 99.99 feet to a point; THENCE South 71°43'34" East, 79.05 feet to a point; THENCE North 89°50'15" East, 50.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING containing 10,310 square feet (0.237 acres), more or less, together with 9,373 square feet (0.215 acres), more or less, from Parcel "A" for a total of 19,683 square feet (0.452 acres), more or less. r 0394R v srnae:T i O 0 l •TOfET NtA i f100D f#i/T110L DISTRICT 11.0.11. tA1~Q 'A' ~ 0. fm! fW.F7. ~ •.lfi! AC. 'AACEL '!' ~:0.>If02 lO.fT. ~ 0.lS72-AC- TOTAL ~ f0, N32 lO.FT. ~ 0.022 AC. r z r ALL OF LOTS nas.6,7,a,~,rs,zs ANO MRT of LOT N0.27 , BLOCK NO.1129 ..- TOWN OF LA PORTE ~~ AND PART OF THE JOHNSON HUNTER SURVEY , A - 35 HARRIS COUNTY ,TEXAS a 0 • z r I is r OCALE fM /([l 100 O WO 700 HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT LITTLE ' ~ = ~p.YOU ___ , ubmitted: ~c. ~ ate: ou.~ _. _ - ralvn: M wc_ ~ __--- ~Z./G~d~DO-O/-~O 1I ~2. K 1jT0,EET • • ~~ ~~ CITY COUiJCIL AGEi1DA ITEMS T0: CITY MAIJAGER FROM: Richard Hare DATE 20-9-85 Jack Owen REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested: 10-14-f~5 2. REPORT; RESOLUTION; _.~_ ORDINAIJCE 3. PROJECT SUMMARY: An ordinance approving the updated service credits o members of the City-TMRS system and also approving increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; and establishing an effective date. 4. ACTION REQUIRED: Passage of Ordinance 1474. Funds have already been budgeted for the increase in the City's contribution to the system. This year's contribution will be $475,074 or $55,154 more than last year's contribution. 5. ALTERI~IATIVE:Nonpassage of Ordinance 1474 for 1986 would result in • bstponing a routine adjustment in the s stem, which in- ~uture years might prove more costly to ~he City. 6. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance 1474. 7. EXHIBITS: Explanatory memorandum from TMRS and cost analysis of recommended updates. 8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: ~_ General Fund x Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing x_ Other ' :.. , . . ' 9. ACCOUNT NUMBER: ~~tTicinnal lino itamgFUNDS AVAILABLE: X YES _NO 114. Richard Hare TYPE NAhIE IN REQUESTED BY: 10. APPRO ED R CI Y C U??CIL AGENDA Jack wen DATE CITY I4ANAGER' S OFFICE ~' • • ~,,,' •~ RETi~ 4 ~ j ~Z-a 1~ N ti s~~f ~usr~a ~'~ ORDINANCE NO. 1474 •, ~` TMRS-C (Rev. 6-83) TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND ALLOWING, UNDER THE ACT GOVERNING THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, "UPDATED SERVICE CREDITS" IN SAID SYSTEM FOR SERVICE PERFORMED BY QUALIFYING MEMBERS OF SUCH SYSTEM WHO PRESENTLY ARE IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE; PROVIDING FOR INCREASED PRIOR AND CURRENT SERVICE ANNUITIES FOR RETIREES AND BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED RETIREES OF THE CITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH ACTIONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA FORTE, TEXAS: Section 1. Authorization of Updated Service Credits. (a) On the terms and conditions set out in Sections 63.401 through 63.403 of Title 1108, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, each member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System who has current service credit or prior service credit in said System in force and effect on the 1st day of January, 1985, by reason of service in the employment of the City of La Porte, and on such date has at least 36 months of credited service with said system, shall be and is hereby allowed "Updated Service Credit" (as that term is defined in subsection (d) of Section 63.402 of said title) in an amount that is 100% of the "base Updated Service Credit" of the member (calculated as provided in subsection (c) of Section 63.402 of said title). The Updated Service Credit hereby allowed shall replace any Updated Service Credit, prior service credit, special prior service credit, or antecedent service credit previously authorized for part of the same service. (b) On the terms and conditions set out in Section 63.601 of said title, any member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System who is eligible for Updated Service Credits on the basis of service with this City, and who has unforfeited credit for prior service and/or current service with another participating municipality or municipalities by reason of previous service, and was a contributing member on January 1, 1985, shall be credited with Updated Service Credits pursuant to, calculated in accordance with, and subject to adjustment as set forth in said 63.601. (c) In accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 63.401 of said title, the deposits required to be made to the Texas Municipal Retirement System by employees of the several participating departments on account of current service shall be calculated from and after the date aforesaid on the full amount of such person's earnings as an employee of the City. ~~ • • ~"' _,~ y` Updated Service Credit Ordinance (continued) Ord. 1474 Page 2. Section 2. Increase in Retirement Annuities. (a) On terms and conditions set out in Section 64.203 of Title 1108, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, the City of La Porte hereby elects to allow and to provide for payment of the increases below stated in monthly benefits payable by the Texas Municipal Retirement System to retired employees and to beneficiaries of deceased employees of this City under current service annuities and prior service annuities arising from service by such employees to this City. An annuity increased under this Section replaces any annuity or increased annuity previously granted to the same person. (b) The amount of annuity increase under this Section is computed as the sum of the prior and current service annuities on the effective date of retirement of the person on whose service the annuities are based, multiplied by 70% of the percentage change in Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, from December of the year immediately preceding the effective date of the person's retirement to the December that is 13 months before the effective date of this ordinance. (c) An increase in an annuity that was reduced because of an option selection is reducible in the same proportion and in the same manner that the original annuity was reduced. (d) If a computation hereunder does not result in an increase in the amount of an annuity, the amount of the annuity will not be changed hereby. (e) The amount by which an increase under this Section exceeds all previously granted increases to an annuitant is an obligation of this City and of its account in the municipality accumulation fund of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Section 3. Effective Date. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees of Texas Municipal Retirement System, the updated service credits and increases in retirement annuities granted hereby shall be and become effective on the 1st day of January, 1986. Passed and approved this the 14th day of October , 19 8 5 ATTEST: City Secretary or Clerk APPROVED: Mayor APPROVED: r City Attorney • • r ~-'~ ', d, PE rpFti 2 ~2 ~ ~ f y J~ y 0 3f +uar~M ~ TEXAS MIiNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1200 NORTH INTERSTATE 35, AC 5I2i476-7577 POST OFFICE BOX 2225 AUSTIN. TEXAS 78768 June 27, 1985 Mr. Doug Morena Director of Personnel City of La Porte P. O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Morena: The Updated Service Credit and Annuity Increases study for the City of La Porte has been completed. Enclosed you will find the specifications used in computing the retirement and annuity increase estimates and in calculating the City's contribution rate under the proposed plans of Updated Service Credit and Annuity Increases. Also, we have enclosed benefit estimates for both active employees and retirees under the various proposed plans. In looking at the various proposed plans, you will note that under Plan 1, the City can ado t 10096 Updated Service Credit, including the Updated Service Credit for 9 transfer member(s) with unforfeited credit in other TMRS member cities. In addition, the City could adopt Plan A under Annuity Increases, which would grant each retiree an increase equal to 70% of the change in the Consumer Price Index, less previously granted increases. If the benefits of Plan 1 (Updated Service Credit) and Plan A (Annuity Increases) are adopted, the City's 1986 contribution rate will be 6.86%. In looking at the City's rate to adopt these increases, you will note that the 1986 rate is only slightly more than the 1985 rate the City is currently paying. The primary reason for this slight increase is due to the fact that the City will have a new 25 year amortization period in which to amortize the additional cost. For an individual contemplating retirement in 1985, the deferment of retirement until 1986 should be considered, since in most cases the adoption of Updated Service Credit will significantly improve retirement benefits. In any case, employees should compare retirement benefits under the City's present plan with the estimated benefits shown on the attached listing before finalizing their retirement decision. The TMRS Act allows member cities of TMRS to adopt Updated Service Credit and Annuity Increases on an annual basis and we have had a great deal of interest from member cities in these benefits. Should you have any questions concerning the study or the retirement estimates, please feel free to call us for an explanation. We look forward to working with you in providing increased retirement benefits for your employees and retirees. Sincerely, i~ ~~ ~~~ Gary W. Anderson, Administrative Assistant GWA/pjh Enclosures F ~- • • M, C TMRS UPDATED SERVICE CREDIT AND ANNUITY INCREASE STUDY EXPLANATION OF PLANS The primary purpose of Updated Service Credits (USC) and annuity increases is to allow retirement plans in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) to be more responsive to inflation. The TMRS Act provides a member city with the opportunity to adopt USC and to increase benefits to annuitants as often as every year; therefore, a member city can provide regular protection against inflation in its retirement plan for both employees and annuitants. The result of a city's adopting 100% USC is that the benefit credit that each member employee has accrued for all service rendered to the city before the "study date" (one year prior to the effective date) is calculated as if (1) the member's salary had always been equal to the average monthly compensation paid to the member by the City during the three years preceding the "study date;' (2) deposits had always been made on that assumed salary at the deposit rate in effect on the effective date of the adoption of USC and (3) the city had always had the matching ratio in effect on the effective date of the adoption of USC. In other words, a member's benefit credit is calculated on the basis of the higher wages the member has recently received instead of on his actual career wages*, and in some instances, on a higher deposit rate and a higher matching ratio than were actually in effect in the past. If the city adopts USC of less than 100% -any multiple of 10% is allowable -the benefit credit for a member will be less. USC plans have been developed for your city based on the following procedures: 1. The first plan is based on the employee deposit rate and the city matching ratio in effect on January 1, 1985, and maximizes benefit credits for the employees. 2. If the city has a city matching ratio other than 2/ 1 or an employee deposit rate other than 7%, then one or more additional plans are shown with a higher city matching ratio or a higher employee deposit rate. 3) If your city requested specific plans (for example, plans including the adoption of the Optional Benefits Package), then those plans are shown. A city can also adopt special USC for eligible transfer employees. If the city adopts this optional feature, the USC will be calculated as if all credited service of the employee in TMRS had been performed with the current employer. An eligible transfer employee is an employee with at least three years of service with the city who has other credited service in TMRS because of previous employment in one or more other cities that participate in TMRS. The adoption of this feature would provide such an employee total credits in TMRS equal to what they would have been if all of the member's credited service had been with the present employer. * In addition, a member's actual deposits to TMRS, at some time in the past, may have been based on less than his full salary because of a maximum salary on which deposits could be made. The adoption of USC not only replaces career wages with recent wages but also compensates for any deposits made on less than full salary. ~s • • .~ ~~ The special USC for transfers may be adopted along with the adoption of regular USC but may not be adopted by itself. The increase in the prior service contribution rate for the special USC is shown separately in case the city decides not to adopt the special USC. Similar in nature to the regular USC, a special USC will not change (except for 5% interest accumulation) until the city again adopts the special USC feature; so it should be considered a companion of the regular USC adoption. A city can adopt increases in the annuities for retired employees or their beneficiaries which are related to changes in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adoption of such increases does not set in motion a series of automatic annual increases that are tied to future changes in the CPI-U. Rather the increases are related to changes in the CPI-U during the period from December just preceding the effective date of retirement to December 1984. In addition, each time the city wants to put increases into effect, it must pass an ordinance. The city specifies a percentage of the change in the CPl-U, which may be at least 10%, not greater than 70%, and may be any multiple of 5%. In selecting the percentage, the city should consider not only the cost of the increases but also the amounts of increase that would be provided to each of the annuitants. The amount of increase with any selected percentage of the CPI-U will vary for each annuitant, depending upon the date of retirement, the original amount of the annuity, and the amount of any previous increases in the annuity. It should be pointed out that it is the original annuity which is increased. Previously granted increases, including those level percentage increases (not to exceed 50%) which may have been adopted from 1976 through 1981, are recognized on an individual basis in determining the amount of increase that a new adoption of annuity increases will provide. For example, suppose a retiree originally received $100 per month. Since his retirement the CPI-U has increased 150%. Granting 70% of 150% would result in an increase of $105 (70% x 150% X $100). However, if the city had previously adopted a 50% increase in 1978 resulting in an increase of $50, then his current annuity would be $150. The calculated $105 increase would be reduced by that previous $50 increase so that the new increase would be $55, and the new total annuity would be $205. Increases in annuities may not be adopted unless the city simultaneously adopts USC. Since USC can be adopted as often as annually, increases in annuities can also be adopted annually. The actuarial liability for the increases in annuities would be an addition to the unfunded accrued liability for the city's retirement plan and would be amortized over the 25-year funding period associated with the adoption of USC. The actuarial cost of funding the increases in annuities is shown, therefore, as a contribution rate which would be added to the prior service contribution rate of the USC plan which the city decides to adopt. The best way to provide continuing protection against inflation for both employees and annuitants is to adopt USC and annuity increases on a regular basis, for example, every year. Yearly adoption not only will provide the best protection for benefits against inflation but also will result in more stable retirement contribution rates over the years. 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SUBJECT: TMRS Cost Analysis - 1986 I have calculated the annual cost of the proposed increase for TMRS concerning updated service credits. The total employed for analysis was 6,925,266. This figure is comprised of FY 1985-86 salary and overtime wages. Present P~.an P~posed Plan 14~. 1986 6.84 ($6,139,168) 6.86% ($6,925,266) $419,920 $475,074 $55,154.00 TOTAL INCREASES The recently approved FY 1985-1986 City Budget encompasses this increase from FY 1984-1985. DM/me 4' y~ SALARIES AND OVERTIME ANALYSIS 500 31,310 501 380,016 502 193,076 503 869,635 506 153,397 507 51,192 508 308,773 600 252,840 601 138,441 602 46,935 603 75 , 919 604 46,460 605 109,981 606 48,347 700 188,122 701 737,506 702 430,692 703 144,455 704 364,425 705 48,000 800 242,699 801 272,662 802 80,689 900 233,292 901 106,025 902 226,407 804 159,974 805 240,746 806 221,526 807 177,881 808 66,083 517 277,760 6925 , 266 F~ ~ • ORDINANCE N0. 1475 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING TERRY R. GROFF, JR., TO THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WALTER GERNAND ON THE CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTRICAL BOARD; 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 hereby appoints TERRY R. GROFF, JR., to the unexpired term of WALTER GERNAND on the City of La Porte Electrical Board, the said WALTER GERNAND having resigned, the said TERRY R. GROFF, JR., to serve for the remainder of the term expiring April 30, 1986, and his successor shall have been duly appointed and have qualified. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of October, 1985. CITY OF LA PORTE By Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney G/ • ~ A Tie Light company Houston Lighting & Power P. O. Box 597 Seabrook, Texas 77586 (713) 474-4151 September 10, 1985 Mr. David Paulissen Building Official Citg of La Porte Post Office Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77571 Dear Mr. Paulissen: Please accept this letter as the resignation of Mr.WaZter D. Gernand, Jr. from the Electrical Board of the Citr~ of La Porte, Texas. Mr. Gernand has transferred to the Company's Brazoria District office as Engineering Supervisor, the same position he held here at the Bayshore office. The name of Terrz~ R. Groff, Jr. is respectiveZz~ submitted to the Citg for consideration as Mr. Gernand's replacement on the Electrical Board. Mr. Groff has assumed the position of Engineering Supervisor here at Baz~shore and has comparable experience in electrical distribution matters. If zve mazy be of anz~ further service in this matter, please advise. incereZy gours, Gvrvk.t~ .i/f~ James L. Wz~att District Manager JLW/,jm C7 ~ • • LA PORTE ELECTRICAL BOARD Walter Gernand P.O. Box 597 Seabrook, TX 77586 474-4151 Knox Askins 702 W. Fairmont Parkway 471-1886 David Paulissen 821 S. Second 471-5020 - work 471-6973 - home Lindsay Pfeiffer 602 S. Nugent P.O. Box 1116 471-4222 - work Gene Pfeiffer P.O. Box 778 Baytown, TX 77520 471-3082 C. E. Brown 115 South 8th 471-4350 Terms expire April 30, 1986 ~3 • • ., ~, QTY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: Richard Hare Jack Owen REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested: 0 4 8,~ 2. REPORT; XX RESOLUTION; _ DATE: 10/03/85 ORDINANCE 3. PROJECT SUMMARY: President Reagan~s Tax Reform proposal would eliminate the deductibility of State and Local Taxes from Federal Income Tax. 4. ACTION REQUIRED: Request Council to adopt resolution opposing the aministration~s proposal eliminating the deductibility of State and Local taxes from Federal Income Tax. 5. ALTERNATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: 7. EXHIBITS: No action on Resolution. Adopt Resolution. 8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: General Fund Capital Improvement Other 9. ACCOUNT NUMBER: 10. APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Jack Owen CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing _ S A LE: _YES _NO Richard T. Hare _ REQUESTED BY: October ~, 1985 DATE ~I ~ • RESOLUTION N0. 85-16 OPPOSING THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL ELIMINATING THE DEDUCTIBILITY OF STATE AND LOCAL TAXES FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX WHEREAS, on May 29, 1985, President- Reagan submitted his tax proposal for "fairness, growth and simplicity" to Congress; and WHEREAS, the Administration's tax reform proposes to eliminate the deductibility of state and local taxes from Federal income tax; and WHEREAS, state and local taxes have been deductible from Federal income tax since its inception in 19?3; and WHEREAS, in our opinion, this provision would have highly adverse effects upon the City of La Porte, Texas; and WHEREAS, repeal of the deductibility of local taxes would likely limit the City of La Porte, Texas, and other cities' abilities to raise taxes; and WHEREAS, the repeal of the deductibility of local taxes may generate pressure for tax reductions, and the predictable result of such a constraint on the fiscal capacity of the City of La Porte, Texas, would be a significant reduction in the availability of municipal services; and WHEREAS, pressure to decrease taxes, in combination with declining Federal assistance to the City of La Porte and other cities, may lead to short-term budget crises which could adversely affect the City of La Porte, Texas, as well as other local and state governments' credit quality. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS: THAT, the City Council of La Porte, Texas, goes on record as opposing eliminating the deductibility of state and local taxes from the Federal income tax, which, if enacted into law would adversely affect the fiscal capacity of the City of La Porte, Texas; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, copies of this Resolution shall be sent to members of Congress urging them to oppose the provision ~~ • Resolution No. 85-16, Page 2 i • of the Presidentts tax proposal which would eliminate the deductibility of state and local taxes from Federal income tax. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1~+th day of October, 1985. CITY OF LA PORTS By Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED: City Attorney ~~ • • CITY_COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: Richard Hare Jack Owen REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 1. Agenda Date Requested: 10/14L8~. 2. REPORT; XX RESOLUTION; _ DATE: 10/9/85 ORDINANCE ~,. 3. PROJECT SUMMARY: The 1985 Texas Legislature ~dopted a new proposed Texas Water Plan that will be submit ed for voter approval this fall. 4. ACTION REQUIRED: Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the new Texas Water Plan. 5. ALTERNATIVE: RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached Resolution. 7. EXHIBITS: City Manager's report to Council. 8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement _ General Revenue Sharing Other 9. ACCOUNT NUMBER: _ DS V ABLE: _YES _NO R'c a d Ha e REQUESTED BY: 10. APPROf~ TY COUNCIL AGENDA ~~ October 9,. 1985 Jack Owen DATE CITY MANAGERS OFFICE =i u CITY OF LA PORTE COUNCIL MEMORANDUM T0: City Council FROM: Jack Owen, City Manager DATE: October 9, 1985 SUBJECT: Proposed Texas Water Plan • The 1985 Texas Legislature adopted a new proposed Texas Water Plan that will be submitted for voter approval this sll. The proposed plan will appear on the November 5, 1985 state-wi e election ballot as Amendment 1 and 2. Adoption of the plan will provide the framework for a coordinated approach to the state's multifaceted water resource challenge and will provide significant benefits to the City of La Porte. COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN The following points are direct excerpts from the attached TML report, and address the specific areas of the Plan which will impact the City of La Porte. 1.) STATE FUNDING FOR RESOURCES - under the proposal, the state could, as one example, provide a major share of the up-front funding for a reservoir designed to meet the water supply needs of a region for 50 years, but with respect to which local government units can only afford to construct a 25 year facility. Later, as the region develops and its financial base expands, participating localities would gradually buy back the state's portion of the project. 2.) STATE LOANS TO LOCALITIES - Amendment 1 would authorize the issuance of $580 million in bonds to be used for state loans to cities and other localities for water resource projects. Of the total amount, $190 million will be allocated for water supply facilities and $190 million for wastewater projects. The balance of $200 million will be made available for state loans on behalf of flood control facilities, which are being made eligible for state financial assistance for the first time. 3.) LOCAL BOND INSURANCE PROGRAM - A third provision of Amendment 1 would create a state bond quaranty program to underwrite bonds issued by cities and other localities. CONCLUSION As stated in the TML report, historically, local water users and local taxpayers have paid, and will continue to pay most of the cost of water supply, sewage treatment and flood control facilities. These demands far exceed the cities financial abilities, therefore, without assistance from the state, the job simply will not be done. RECOMMENDED ACTION I request the Council adopt a resolution supporting adoption of the new Texas Water Plan at the November 5, 1985 constitutional Amendment Election. Jack Owen _1.-- • RESOLUTION N0. 85-17 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE NEW TEXAS WATER PLAN AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 1985 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ELECTION WHEREAS, rapid economic expansion and population growth are taxing the state's existing water resources to their limits; and to meet the current and mid-term needs of the state will require the construction of at least 44 new reservoirs, 200 major wastewater treatment systems and scores of large-scale flood-control projects; and WHEREAS, city governments, which historically have borne the major part of the responsibility for financing water resource facilities, will be required to carry an even greater share in the future due to reductions in federal aid; and WHEREAS, the cumulative cost of the water resource facilities that need to be provided between now and the year 2030 could approach $100 billion - an amount that far exceeds the ability of local governments to finance without state assistance; and WHEREAS, the 1985 Texas Legislature approved a new proposed Texas Water Plan that, upon voter adoption, will establish a sound methodology for addressing the state's diverse water problems, and create a major new role for state government in helping finance the solutions to those problems; and WHEREAS, the new Texas Water Plan will appear on the November 5, 1985 statewide constitutional amendments ballot as Amendments 1 and 2 and, if adopted, would: (1) Create a $400 million state fund to guarantee water resource bonds issued by municipal governments, thus saving city taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in interest costs; (2) Allocate $400 million in funding for state participation in the cost of oversize capacity of reservoirs and other facilities that exceed immediate local requirements, thus alleviating short-term financial strains on local governments; (3) Authorize the issuance of $580 million in state bonds to be used for loans to cities and other local governments, including $190 million for water supply facilities, $190 million for wastewater projects and $200 million for flood-control facilities; and (4) Establish a state loan fund to assist farmers with the purchase of water-efficient irrigation equipment, and provide state financing for agricultural water conservation research programs; and WHEREAS, state legislation that will be implemented upon adoption of Amendments 1 and 2 would enhance the preservation of the state's water resources by establishing safeguards for bays and estuarine areas; providing incentives for water conservation; and by authorizing the creation of voter-approved mechanisms to protect underground water supplies; and WHEREAS, voter adoption of Amendments 1 and 2 is essential to insure the state's future well being and the continued prosperity of Texas cities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Porte endorses Amendments No. 1 and 2, and urges their adoption by the citizens of La Porte at the November 5 constitutional amendments election. • Resolution 85-17, Page 2 PASSED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of October, 1985. CITY OF LA PORTS By Norman Malone, Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary z~ • ,. ~~ T E X A S MUNICIPAL LEAGUE September 18, 1985 MF.MnR ANDIIM T0: Member Cities of the Texas Municipal League ~E~~~u~~ CITY MGF~'S GFFICE FROM: Alan Henry, Mayor of Lubbock and Chairman, TML Water Task Force SUBJECT: Request For Your Help in Passing the New Texas Water Plan As you know, the 1985 Texas Legislature adopted a new proposed Texas Water Plan that will be submitted for voter approval this fall. The plan will appear as Amendments No. 1 and 2 on the November 5 statewide constitutional amendments ballot. Acknowledging the critical importance of water resources to cities, the TML Board of Directors unanimously endorsed Amendments 1 and 2. Now, with the election just six weeks away, it is urgent that city officials take whatever follow-up actions are necessary to insure voter approval of the plan at the November 5 polls. As a first step, we ask that your governing body adopt a resolution expressing its support of the new water plan. (A sample resolution is enclosed.) Also, it would be very helpful if you would contact other governmental units in your area, as well as your chamber of commerce and civic clubs, and ask them to consider adopting similar resolutions. During the past several years, Texas voters have rejected a number of proposed state water plans, the most recent being Proposition No. 4, which was turned down in November 1981. At least part of the reason for those defeats was lack of information, or misinformation, concerning the cost and other aspects of the various plans. This time, we need to do a better job of explaining the specifics of the new water plan to the voting public. As the enclosed news articles indicate, the proposed plan is being supported by numerous political and business leaders across the state. Conversely, the 20,000-member Texas Audubon Society has come out against the proposal, while the influential Sierra Club is taking a neutral position. I hope that you will find the attached information useful in explaining and advocating passage of the new water plan to your local media and others. Your assistance with this important matter will be greatly appreciated, please let me or the TML staff know what we can do to support your efforts. . ~_ ',~ 211 East Seventh, Suite 1020 • Austin, Texas 78701-3283 • (512) 478-5601 • ~ • '"'- -~ T. ~ r V •-.. Summary of the Proposed New ' ' ~ , ' ~ ~, 'r_ -Texas Water Plan i .. ,: •.. . -. l ' • ' _ - .. K~ _ .. ., 4 „J+ ~i '~y ` ;R p ~ W r ~ r I tea ~.• ~. a. ,a; ~ ti ~ ~ ' ~ . ~ Texas Municipal League - ~ ~ ' t ~ ' 4 ~; `'~ ~ .k«•: _ , . ~ - 211 East Seventh - .. _ . . • _ ~ _ . • Suite 1020 . , '.. ~{ ~ ~ „Austin, .Texas 78701-3283 ', ', ~• ~ September 18, 1985 - 4'~ .. - - ~ ~ .. - ~ ~ _ .. ,r ~- ~ • i.. ', ~ - - ~l 9' ~ . 1 ` ~ • ' .... . -, Background ~ ~ - ' ~ ~ ~ ' For years, Texans have been repeatedly warned about the seriousness of the ' state's water problems. Now, because of the state's rapid economic expansion "~~= . and population growth, the day of reckoning is approaching. Scores•of local.' water problems now.are threatening to snowball 'into one enormous statewide crisis. .' ~ _ ,. ~ , . Texas, of course, does not have a single statewide water problem. Rather, it ;. . '. , has a variety of related, but distinct, problems that are as diverse as the , ,._, state's geography, economy"and culture--including frequent water shortages, "- ,'. 'flooding, pollution and subsidence. No°area of the state is immune from one or ~'~ more of these .problems. - ~ _ ~ - _ '. .Demands on Texas''limited water resource capabilities have grown geometrically--•,.• to the point -that meeting just• the current and mid-term needs of the state will require the -construction of at 'least 144 new -reservoirs, 200 major wastewater, •~ ,. : - .systems and scores~of large-scale flood control projects. The cumulative cost.`'. - - .. of these projects could approach $100 billion, a sum that exceeds the financial , capabilities of the cities and other localities -that will 'bear the lion's share ~~- of the cost of-these facilities. ~ ~ ~ -. - ' A ., In order to cope with~the huge task at hand, what is needed is an orderly plan-= ~-'.~'.... a new Texas Water Plan that establishes a sound methodology for addressing the'..•„ ` ~, .' ~ • state's .diverse water ;problems, and one that creates a major new role for state ~`-: , government in helping finance the solutions to these problems. ~ ~.,~. ', "Fortunately,- such a plan "exists. •. It~ will appear on the November 5, 1985 state-"~ .' 'wide election ballot .as Amendments 1 and 2. In combination with enabling .. legislation that will.take'effect when theVtwo constitutional amendments are ., ~~ • ~ approved, ':adoption ` of ~' these measures 'will' provide the framework for a coor-~ -: ',. > dinated approach to, :the state's multifaceted water resource challenge. - ~ ~' . _ '~ Components' of the Plan- • The .proposed new • water ,;plan: °consists . of five separate;"`though interrelated, ~ • measures : , (1) .Amendment No. ` 1~ - a - "FOR 'or~ AGAINST",proposition on the November 5` _ ._ ' ,- ballot -that, -' if approved,, :would amend . the_ Texas ~- Constitution to authorize the,; " , ' ' establishment ~of~ a"~ local loan;-guaranty., program and, •the issuance of state; bonds' :, ' „ , to, help fund' ~.eservoirs "'and 'other: facilities; - (2)Amendment, No. 2. - ,a, second '~ . " proposition,. .: .whose;adoption would "amend the Constitution to authoraze•'`the'' , . -establishment ~•of ~ agricultural water conservation programs; ' (3) two proposed,' constitutional' amendments, approved. by the,1985 Texas Legislature, setting out •. .the specific, •language .that would be added. ~.to `the ,Constitution if Amendments 1 and 2 are approved; :and .(4) House Bill 2, also approved by the 1985 Legislature,• ~'~~, . that will, uponadoption ofAmendment 1, amend the Texas Water Code to Ympose ~ • - new responsibilities on the Texas .Water Commission with respect to water.. conservation .programs, bays and, estuaries, and other water-related matters. ,, ~. ' In combination, these•components form the 1985 Texas Water Plan. Highlights of •" the plan are summarized -below.. ` ~ ; •' ~ ~ ~ - ~ . • ° ` • ~ • •---~-ter v~~_.,T.~,-t-. -,. -_-, ~ _ ._,.T. ._ .--. ~_ ~_. .. -.. •_ ._ .. ._ _ ... _ _~ ..__ .-_ , .. 4 .. . ' `.1. State Funding For Reservoirs ~ 4'" " ' The most innovative aspect of the proposed plan is a provision ,for ' state ~ . `~~'.`~~.'• ': , `, participation in the cost of mayor water resource facilities. Under Amendment''.,;~~ ~ , '.• `•. • .~; 1, $400 million in bond funds would be made available for state investments in' ; ' •.,,'; , :'~~ • .•,, the oversize capacity of reservoirs, wastewater projects and flood-control,;,;'", . '.' facilities which exceed short-term local or regional' requirements. ~ ~ ,~ '. ~, ~ Under, the proposal, the state could, 'as~ one example, provide a mayor ',share of ;,~ ;. "~, . • ~ the up-front funding fora reservoir designed to meet the water supply needs''of '; ' f. • '" . a region for SO years, but with respect to :which local governmental units can ~' ; .',~ only afford to construct a 25-year facility. Later,'as~the region develops and ;~ ' • its financial base expands, participating localities -would gradually buy'back~ ~' ,,' .' ., the• state's portion of the project, - .. ' ~ ~ `~' - , , ` ' • ` ,, ' Clearly, the. state '"buy-in".'component . of ..the 1985 water ;plan. will be .highly ~~'' ' ,.beneficial to' cities. '" By,•providing up-front financing, it will significantly,.:-•~:~ ,., alleviate the cost to local governments'of constructing 'large reservoirs and.~~. • other ;water=related,facilities. •~. •'Also,; by strengthening the .ability . of ,,.• ~: .' . .localities to establish regional water .resource systems, it will discourage the.;'` „-~, ' .further proliferation of the small, .inefficient water and wastewater •units that - ' ~;'' ' • , have become ' so commonplace ~ throughout . • the state.because ~of limited "fiscal ~: ~° •, ,b.J ;resources and lack of intergovernmental cooperation.:_ ~:,.' ". ~2. State Loans to Localitiesr ~'' •• ~ A `• ~ - _ . ~ • ,,: , ,Y ' mendment 1 also• would authorize.fthe issuance of $580 million ~in bonds to be ~• ~' . ~ :''y(~ used' for state loans ..to cities'~•and .other localities for water resource, pro3 ects.`. , •' . ' , • ~• Of the total amount $190 ,million ,will be allocated for water supply facilities.`' ;,.''.''"':. ~~ ~ ,.and $190 million for..wastewater ''prod ects.....The balance • of $200 million will be.~•, „,.- :. '%, - made available for state' loans on~ behalf of flood control .facilities, which are •; ?~.y'~ ~;' : ,being made `eligible ~ for state financial assistance for , •the first time. , • • ' ' ~', ~' :~-=~ ~~Under::the ~ various state water plans ,enacted •over• the past 20 years, state fund - .yang` for' water . resource~~°~pro~ ects•:~iaas `generally .limited ~to hardship cases--i:e.~,-~;'.`^'.~' ' 1 ' •~,. - .local•ities. which, because+bf .financial .problems, had trouble •selling their water; - _ :~ 'or sewer ..bonds.'ori• the'operi market. °•;~Therefore,' as ~.a'practical matter .the:."main .• ' ,' function' of,'~the ~ state's .previous, .,financial •;assistance ',programs, was to ;provide ~ ~ ''r • ~ 't :.modest~•loans to'small cities-for .community_.~sewage' treatment' plants,•' elevated Y •` . water' storage:^ tanks ~`~and . ~ the" like:,: "The ', emphasis. "of ~ thin;' approach thus ~ limited i;ts= ;usefulness ~''as a ?vehicle r.for • solving :'the .state's'•broader. ,water.'-r'esource, ~ ~:•"~`'' a 'p'robl'ems:. 'r ~: F ~ r , i., , ,. ,.: 4 .;~ .:;~. • t C .. ~ •.t.• +: " ~Under~ the enat~ling legislation for Amendment, ~1•,' .'two•'significant ,exemptions a're ~, rr.•' ' created from` 'the.'~hardship `~ standard. ' '.,.Tile `~•first •,~is ~ designed to foster ~ the ~_.'':.;- ' ~ develo went ~- Hof :~areawide .:.'facilities •~ • the second will induce cha ' ''~ ~' '~ ~ '• . P _ , ' ngeovers from ~_ ~ , ' ,underground to surface ,water supplies. `: ~ ,, ' . ~ ,~' ' . •' : ; , With respect to the first, exception, the legislation would allow the hardship '„• ~,~ ,' requirement to be waived for any water supply, sewerage or flood control system•~.. which serves an area other than a single county, city or special district. The ;~- • hardship standard also is•subject to waiver for systems operated by individual '. '. ~~ ~.. cities if the plan is to reduce the number of local service providers by absorb- ~~~ ~.` , ~~~ ~ing them into :an areawide .facility. '. •" ~ „ , . ~~ ~ ~ , a ~"~-_- . ~. . The purpose of this change obviously is to encourage regionalization. Under the ' best of circumstances, regional water facilities. are difficult to plan because . • they involve extensive cooperative efforts between local governments. While the • new legislation is by no means a panacea, it will at least offer substantial financial benefits to localities willing to involve themselves in' regional • ' efforts. The second exception is for cities which convert from groundwater to surface ~;' .. _ water supplies. Many cities currently rely on inexpensive groundwater supplies ;.~ '. that will eventually become unreliable because of depletion, contamination or • land .subsidence. Hopefully, .state ,financial assistance will provide 'an ~. incentive for localities to shift to surface supplies in time to avoid emergency . situations. - - - --=-:-- - ' .. .. ~ ~. 3. Local Bond Insurance Program ~ : ~ ,• ' • ~ • ~/ A third provision of Amendment 1 would create a state bond. guaranty program to.' ', underwrite bonds issued by cities and other localities. ' Under the program, which would resemble the municipal bond 'insurance services • offered by private firms, the state would pledge its credit to guarantee 'the - payment of principal and. interest on up to $500 million in bonds issued by local.~•, ; governments to finance water development, flood control and sewerage projects. ~. ' Backed by the• state's promise to pay in' case of default, bonds issued by ,local ... • ' ~• -units would command a higher rating--and; consequently, lower_interest rates--on ~,. the municipal bond market. • ~ -, _ • . For smaller issuers, use of the state's leverage could decrease bond interest ' rates by as much as 1.5 or 2 percent; for larger issuers, .the decrease would be somewhat less. F.-' But „even-a modest reduction in` interest rates would mean . ' .considerable savings for: local taxpayers.' ~ .' - ,. .. ' If, £or instance, a city has a Ba bond rating, the state guarantee would raise ."~ ___it to A.~ If the,city has"a.Baa"rating, the .state's backing would increase it to. ~.. . Aa; and , so on: : ' . - " . ... - ~ , , . ' . `, r _ In the current bond .market, each bond .rating grade is worth about 75. basis ' '," points--in. other:words three-quarters of one percent' of the rate of .interest;,"-'.:,.;, ' payab,leY •on the , ~ bonds: ~ ,.Therefore, . if ;the state were to guarantee $500 million .. ~. worth' of local--,bonds;j.~ssued.;.foi. 25 years, the state _guarantee woul~d,,produce,. ,~ savings `of about ~$50. millionN over the life of~ the bonds. • 4. }•Water Conservation - . ' j ~ ' • •. .; The enabling'iegislation for Amendment ~1 would require each applicant for state financial assistance to adopt a water conservation program. In this connection, the Texas Water Development Board would be authorized to mandate cities and '',~ " . other applications to enact a variety of conservation alternatives, .including plumbing code .standards requiring water-efficient devices, universal water '~. metering, conservation-oriented water rate structures, drought contingency plans ~ . and community education programs. "~ ~. _Conservation planning also will be incorporated into the state,°s water permit- ` '. ' ting procedures. Under ,the new legislation, prior to granting a water use .. ~ 3 -. ... '' • u ~ -- . ~ _ _. -' ~- ~~ C t ' permit, the Texas Water Commission must •first determine that the applicant has provided evidence that he/she will utilize the requested allocation in an ' efficient manner. ~ `, 5. Groundwater Management~~ ~ ~ '.~ The enabling legislation for Amendment 1 will require the Texas Water Commission , to study conditions in each of 25 designated regions in the state;"identify .• regions experiencing critical underground water problems, such as water short- • ages, gas, pollution or subsidence; and prepare a plan of proposed actions for overcoming these problems. Upon reviewing the situation in a particular region, ~if the commission determines that a •;regional underground water conservation'' district is the appropriate vehicle for implementing corrective actions,: the ~ ' commission may ,call an election on the question-of creating such district. A district could only be`created upon approval by a majority'of the qualified ~~. ,, voters voting on. the question. If local voters turn down a proposed district, ' •no further action by the commission is .authorized. .. At the same time, however,:.." ~. • upon voter rejection of a proposed district, all .of the localities within the '' district will immediately become ineligible for financial assistance from the state for water resource projects. ~ ~ , , 6., .Protection of Bays` and Estuaries ~ , ~. The new water plan contains extensive provisions to protect the state's coastal ~~ ~ bays and estuaries. .Under • the legislation, the water commission, in the 'course , ' ~ ~~;; of ., granting permits for the construction of reservoirs within 200 miles of the- •. Gulf Coast, must establish requirements necessary to maintain the ecological ". , health of affected bay or estuary systems. Additionally,~the proviso requires :' •~ ~ five percent of the -water .in reservoirs constructed within 200 miles of the~~,~_ ' coast be made ab_ailable for release 'in order to maintain the wellbeing of down-- .stream bays and "estuarine habitats. _ . ' - , .. '. ' 7^. ~ Agricultural Water Conservation - .; • ' _ Amendment 2 on the ~.November,_•5 . ballot •establishes a' $10 million_ trust . fund ~ to, °: ~ " ~ • ~ . . finance -' agricultural ~ "water ~'. conservation research,' ~: technical. assistance • ~. to '. ~ • . ~ • farmer ' s; and desalinization and weather modification programs. ~, ~ .". 'Additionally, ahe~,~amendmenf .creates 'a $5 .million, pilot ,loan program ;to"assist_, ~' - ~ farmer's-with, the ;purchase of-water-efficient',.irrigatiori equipment: If the pilot • ~~~ program ;',is successful;-'.the .Legislature 'will ' be '. authorized to' follow through by, " ~. ~. _, issuing $200" million .:in,, state .bonds, to finance .'a, full-scale equipment loari.'~ 'program. - ., ~ , . .. ~ :. .: . .. ' . ' .. Conclusion , . Historically,~local water users 'and local taxpayers have paid, and will continue - to pay most of the cost of water, supply, sewage treatment 'and flood control ~. ~.~ . facilities. .For local officials, the problem is that the billions of ,dollars,,,. ~__needed for water projects is in addition to the tens of billions cities will • have~to spend during the next several years on other public works, such as ~ ~~ ' -roads, parks and, libraries. These many demands far exceed the cities'. financial '', .- -.4 - .. ti: _ • -..,-. . i r- ., • ~~ ., ~, r' e ~ }~i T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: DATE: ~' ~~ ~ Public.Works .. 10-3-85 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2. ~ Report 1. Agenda Date Requested: 10-14-85 Resolution Ordinance 3. Project Summary: Sealed bid #0116 for annual contract for furnishing of sign material. ~+. Action Required: Award bid to low bidder, Vulcan Signs, Inc. 5.. Alternative: Buy on spot market 6. Recommendati•gn Award bid to low bidder, Vulcan Signs, Inc. 7. Exhibits: Attached. 8. Availability of Funds: XX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvmt. General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-700-705-210 Funds Available• ~ • Yes No Jew' ..Hod ! ~~ -' l -~ ~- Requested' y J y. City Manager Council Agenda J liaLe • r" -~'~ ~~ CITY OF LA PORTE INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Jerry Hod e, DPW FROM: S e fillet, ADPW SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #0116 - Sign Material DATE: 10-3-85 Sealed bids were received by the City of La Porte for the furnishing of sign material for sign fabrication and maintenance. Bid invitations were mailed to six (6) suppliers with responses received from the following vendors: (1) Vulcan Signs,. Inc., (2) Roadrunner Traffic, Inc., (3) Crabtree Barricade, Inc., (4) Smith Municipal, Inc., (5) Safety Lights, Inc. Materials were divided into sections with Section I covering reflective sheeting, letters and n~~bers, and sign faces and Section II covering sign blanks, hardware and channel posts. Law bid was sul~nitted by Vulcan Signs, Inc. for all sections. This bid meets all specifications. I recnd that the City of La Porte award on annual contract to Vulcan Sings, Inc. for both sections of the bid. If you should have any questions, please advise. Attachment: Bid Tabulation xc: Purchasing SG/nb ' ~~ • • 3:t r r SEALED BID 40116 SIGN MATERIAL Tabulation by Section Vulcan \ Sign Foley, Alabama Roadrunner Crabtree Smith Safety Traffic Barricade Municipal Lights Supply Systems Supply Company Ft. Worth,\Beaumont 1Pearland, \ Houston, Tx_ Tx_ Tx_ Tx. 1. Section I: REFLECTIVE SHEETING, LETTERS AND NUMBERS, AND SIGN FACES A. Reflective Sheetin 10,003.15 10,752.62 11,393.10 11 346.00 12 416.85 B. Letters and Numbers 1,998.35- 2,289.88 2,196.00 2 054.55 3 275.31 C. Sign Faces 3,552.32 4,034.17 3,694.85 3 696.67 5 397.35 2. Section II: BLANKS, HARDWARE AND CHANNEL POSTS A. Aluminum Blanks and Hardware 11,127.06 12,518.85 12,888.76 12,421.89 20,023.86 B. Channel Posts 9,282.00 10,151.00 11,308.00 10,025.00 No Bid 3. Delivery Time in Days 21-45 Da s 30-45 Da s 30-45 Da 30-45 Days _ 10-60 4. Prompt Payment Discount (if an ) -- -- -- -- __ _ _ -- __ __ __ _ _ _ - - L - - ~ _ • • MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor and Councilpersons ~~, FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Request of Mr. Ron McCrary to rezone Lts. 1-32, blk. 653 from their present "C" Commercial Classification to "I" industrial. The purpose of rezoning being to make the property consistent with other properties in the immediate area and to make the property easier to sell or lease. DATE: October 10, 1985 Planning and Zoning Commission met in a public hearing on behalf of Mr. Ron McCrary to rezone lts. 1-32, blk. 653 from the above subject description. Mr. David Wheat represented Bayport National Bank on behalf of this request. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby respectfully requests that Council set a date for public hearing to consider this request. Respectfully, ~~~~~ ~~ Andy ilson Chairman gv KI • • ~, CITY OF LA PORTS INTER-OFFICE MEMO T0: La Po e Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: D AULISSEN DATE: 9/27/85 SUBJECT: RE-ZONING LTS. 1-32, BLK. 653 LP The City has received an application from Mr. Ron McCrary for the re-zoning of lts. 1-32, blk. 653 LP from their present "C" Commercial classification to "I" Industrial. The purpose of the re-zoning.is to make the property consistent with other properties in the immediate area and to make the property easier to sell or lease. The property in question is located on the West side of S. 16th between Spencer Hwy. and Barbours Cut Blvd. The site is fenced and the previous tenant used the site as a construction company yard and office. The above use was and is and acceptable use of the property with its present zoning classification. ANALYSIS The site faces S. 16th Street on the front and S. 17th Street on the rear. Other Industrial uses exist within 1/2 mile of the site including BFI Inc. and Chemlime Corp. Both of these use are on the West side of 16th and include heavy trucking in their operations. Without a use proposed it is difficult to judge the overall impact on the area from such a re-zoning. Industrial zoning does fit the character of the area however. The re-zoning to Industrial would be consistent with the proposed new zoning ordinance and map. The proposed map shows the property to be "HI" or Heavy Industrial. The site is within one mile of the Southern Pacific Railyard and within one city block of rail service. $ECOMMENDATION The staff has reviewed this request with respect to the proposed master plan and find it to be substantially in conformance with it. The site is surrounded by both light and heavy industrial uses and fronts on a truck route. The re-zoning in and of itself will not have a negative effect on the area. Any Industrial use must have a special use permit from the P & Z Board of Adjustments so individual uses will still be reviewed based on their merits. Based on the above review, staff would recommend that blk. 653 lts. 1-32 be re-zoned from "C" Commercial to "I" Industrial. I< 3 • ~ • MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA PORTE T0: Mayor and Councilpersons FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: Request of Al Pardoe to rezone a tract of land (legal description attached) at Hwy. 225 and Hwy. 146 from zone "C" Commercial to Zone "I" industrial to allow a new car marshalling yard. DATE: October 10, 1985 Ms. Rita Patterson of Decker McKim Realtors met with the Planning and Zoning Commission in a public hearing on October 3, 1985 on behalf of Mr. Al Pardoe for the above subject rezoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission hereby respectfully requests that Council set a date for public hearing to consider this request. Respectfully, ~~~~ And Wilson Y Chairman gv K~ • .~ ~' CITY OF LA PO RTE INTER-OFFICE MEMO T0: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: D. A, aulissen, DATE: 9/26/85 CBO & Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: Rezoning-A1 Pardoe, Property at hwy. 225 & hwy. 146 The City has received a request from Mr. Al Pardoe to rezone a tract of land (legal description attached) at Hwy. 225 and Hwy. 146 from zone "C" Commercial to zone "I" Industrial to allow a new car marshalling yard. Historv The site in question is Hwy. 225 interchange. The of imported automobiles City utilities, however it tank. Initial interpret will be required. the old Westinghouse tract at the Hwy. 146, site will be utilized for the marshalling and parts. This property is not served by is served by an on-site well and septic ations indicate that no additional utilities The location has been compared to both the proposed land use map and the proposed zoning map for reference. This area is proposed to become "LI" Light Industrial on both maps. The proposed use lends itself well to an "I" Industrial zoning classification as it is the closest zoning classifiction to the "LI" proposed. This property is within 1/2 mile of several marshalling and storage yards including the Barbours Import Service, BMW of North America, and Central Freight Line on the west side of 146. The proposed use of this property as a new car marshalling yard is in line with the comprehensive plan and the proposed new zoning map. A special use permit must also be granted by the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments prior to the development of the site. Based on above review and the comparison to the comprehensive plan staff would recommend that the rezoning from "C" to "I" be granted. Kb