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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 1986
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, John Lloyd, Alton Porter, Deotis
Gay, B. Don Skelton, Linda Westergren
Members of Cit}~ Council Absent: Councilpersons Ed Matuszak
and Lindsay Pfeiffer
Members of Citv Staff Present: City Manager Jack Owen, City
Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Police
Chief Charles Smith, Acting Director of Public Works Steve
Gillett, Purchasing Agent Tim Blackwell
Others Present: Members of the Colt 45s baseball team and
coaches; Michael Collins and Red Westen; Melissa Lestarjette,
Bayshore Sun; approximately 20 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Skelton.
3. Proclamations were presented to the Colt 45s girls baseball
team and to Michael Collins.
4. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular
Council meeting held July 28, 1986.
Motion was made by Council
of the Julv 28 meeting as
seconded, on the condition
to show that the Mayor and
absent from the July 28 me
and 0 nays.
person Llovd to agprove the minutes
presented. Councilperson Skelton
that a correction be made to item 3
Councilperson Pfeiffer were also
eting. The motion carried, 7 ayes
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
5. There were no citizens wishing to address Council.
6. Doug Latimer, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
presented a status report regarding the proposed zoning map.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 11, 1986, Page 2
7. Council considered an ordinance approving a beer and wine
retailers permit for Viokers Inn Restaurant.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1000-V - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE
PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE;
PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF
BEER FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED;
DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL
BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; DEFINING
RESTAURANT; GRANTING A PERMIT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made b~ Councilperson Westergren to adopt Ordinance
1000-V as read by the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. Council considered a resolution to stop diversion to other
purposes of Texas highway funds.
The City Attorney read Resolution 86-25. Motion was made by
Councilr~erson Skelton to a~nrove Resolution 86-25 as read by
the Citv Attorney. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
9. Council considered a resolution urging Texas Congressional
delegates to support Texas receiving a fair return of Federal
highway user taxes.
The City Attorney read Resolution 86-26. Motion was made by
Councilperson Gav to approve Resolution 86-26 as read by the
City Attornev. Second by Councilperson Westergren. The
motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 11, 1986, Page 3
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
10. Council considered approving fabrication of Hobas pipe
manholes to replace manholes deleted by change order ~~ 1 of
Fairmont Parkway relief sewer.
";otion was made by Councilperson Lloyd to agprove fabrication
of Hobas~ipe manhole., in the amount of $4.500. Second by
Councilperson Porter. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
11. Council considered awarding a bid for four chlorine scales.
i-otion was made by Councilperson Westergren to award the bid
for four chlorine scales to the low bidder meeting ^
8 00. Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion carried,
7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
12. Council considered awarding a contract to build an animal
holding facility.
__"~ot~on was made by Council~ersonLloyd to award the contract
ro build an animal holding facility to Trident Constru_ ~on;_
~n the amount of $87,000. Second by Councilperson Skelton.
The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton,
Westergren and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
13. Administrative Reports: The City Manager announced that
budget workshop sessions would be held August 12, 13 and 14,
beginning at 5:30 P.M., and that the budgets were nearly ready
to be distributed to Council.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
August 11, 1986, Page 4
14. Council Action: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Gay, Skelton
and Westergren brought items to Council's attention.
15. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:10 P.M. to
review City Manager applications, and returned to the Council
table at 8:30 P.M.
16. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cherie Black
City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
25th day of August, 1986
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Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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wooed .Q,i.Fte ~a pnaeeai,m ~ha~ the C.rty a~ La Porte .cam veJcy proud a~ the
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The Vickers Inn Restaurant, 122 South First Street,
is applying for a wine and beer retailers permit. Passage
of Ordinance 1000-V would enable the owner, Tom Barrett,
to complete the paperwork necessary to apply for the permit.
All City requirements have been met; therefore, passage
of Ordinance 1000-V is recommended.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1000-V
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE
PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVID-
ING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; PROVIDING SALE OF BEER
FOR CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISES SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED; DEFINING
SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED
EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; DEFINING RESTAURANT;
GRANTING A PERMIT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS
LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to regulate the
closing hours for the sale of beer by retailers selling beer
for consumption on premises in accord with provisions of Vernon's
Texas Codes Annotated, Section 109.32 of the Alcoholic Beverage
Code of the State of Texas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. DEFINITIONS:
Restaurant: A building or portion of a building,
not operated as a dining room in connection with a hotel
or boarding hotel, where the primary business is the on-
premises sale of prepared food, with adequate kitchen
facilities for the preparation of the food to be sold,
the adequacy of said kitchen facilities to be based upon
the seating capacity of the restaurant and the type of
menu offered, and where alcoholic beverages may be sold
under the following conditions:
(1) At least sixty-five (65) percent of the gross
income shall be derived from the sale of prepared
food.
(2) Any outside entrances, outside separate identi-
fication, outside signs or other advertising
shall not use any of the words "bar," "tavern,"
"lounge," "ice house," or "beer," or any word
of like import, to identify the business.
(3) Beer shall be served as a beverage only in con-
nection with the service of prepared food to a
customer.
(4) Whenever the building official on the basis of
a sworn complaint from any credible person deter-
mines that a violation of this section exists,
he may require any person serving alcoholic
beverages as an incidental use to provide the
City, within thirty (30) days of notification,
a verified audit for each of the preceding four
(4) calendar quarters, showing the gross income
derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages and
the gross income derived from the sale of food.
Such verified audit shall be supported by copies
of licensee's invoices and cancelled checks to
substantiate its beer and food purchases. No more
than two (2) audits per year shall be required.
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Ordinance~No. 1000-V, Page 2.
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Section 2. In addition to the locations specified in Sec-
tion 1 of Ordinance No. 1000, passed and approved by the City
Commission of the City of La Porte on August 19, 1974, the sale
of beer shall also be permitted during the hours set by the
general laws of the State of Texas at a restaurant, as herein
defined, to be located at the following location, by a retailer
selling beer for consumption on premises, to-wit:
STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 122 South 1st Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Seventeen (17) through
Twenty-three (23), inclusive, Block Thirty-eight (38), Town of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, as recorded in Volume 57, Pages
320 and 321 of the Harris County Deed Records.
NAME OF APPLICANT: Thomas S. Barrett
ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 120 West A Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
TRADE OR ASSUMED NAME OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS:
"The Vickers Inn Restaurant"
Section 3. This Ordinance shall constitute a permit for
the operation of a restaurant, as herein defined, at the above
location, which permit shall be personal to the applicant,
and non-transferable, and shall be further conditioned that
the permittee shall comply with the provisions of the Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Code, and all other applicable federal,
state, and local laws and ordinances, including the provisions
of this Ordinance. The City Council may revoke the permit
granted hereby if it finds that any of the conditions imposed
hereby are not met, or hereafter cease to exist, or in the
event licensee ceases business and closes to the public for
at least ninety (90) consecutive days.
Ordinance No. 1000-V, Page 3.
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Section 4. Except and to the extent amended hereby, Ordi-
nance No. 1000 shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. 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 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~~ day of 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By ~ "~-~`
Orman Mal ne, ayo
ATTEST:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
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Preface
Council is asked to consider approving Resolution 86-25,
which requests the Texas Legislature to honor a commitment
made in the 1984 Special Session of the Legislature to
repair and improve the State's highways, rather than to
divert highway funds to other uses.
Staff recommends passage of Resolution 86-25.
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TEXAS GOOD ROADS/TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
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OFFICERS Suite 408, Vaughn Building
e Austin, Texas 78701
DAVID GLASS 'fr ~~ A/C 512 478-9351
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first Vin C/rairman Ij~-1/~ ASS
HARRY LEDBETTER
Fort Worth
Sxord Vin Chairman
LAWRENCE STANGE May 30, 1986
San Mareos
Traasunrr
JAMES E. SAXTON, JR.
Austin
PAST CHAIRMEN
LANDON ALFORD
'CHARLES DEVALL
"°°~°"°n TEXAS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, CITIES,
-70M K. EPLEN
Kilgore COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTS, ASSOCIATIONS:
Abilene
CALLAN GRAHAM
Junction
DICK HARRIS
Amarillo
'CHARLES F. HAWN After years of neglect the Texas Highway System is finally being
Athero
JACK JEFFREY rehabilitated, improved, and upgraded to serve the rapidly increasing
Wxo
RAY M.KECK,JR. ~• number of cars and trucks.
Larctb
JACK H. KULTGEN
Weeo
WADE LORENZ That's the good news. The bad news is that some members of the Texas
Freeport
VIRGIL P. PATTERSON Legislature and U.S. Congress want to divert highway revenue -which
Amarillo
'RUSSELDLaI PERRY comes from fees and taxes paid by those who use the highways - to
OLIVER THOMps other purposes.
Lubbock
FRITZ THOMPSON
Borger
'Honorary Members We need your help to stop the raid on Texas highway funds.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
R. T. BEALL
Dada: We urge you to have your Chamber of Commerce, City Council, County
BOB BEARD
Dally Commissioners Court, Association, or other or anization to ado t the
WARREN G. BURRES 9 P
BRUCE CLOUD attached resolutions and send them to TGR/TA. We wi 11 send copies
San Antonio to state officials members of the Texas Legislature and Texas
EDWARD J. DAVIS ~
Houston Congressional Delegation.
LUTHER DeBERRY
Austin
RONALD HALE
RICHARD HARRIS The attached backoround paper should answer any questions you may
Amarillo have .
PETER M. HOLT•
Corpus Chnsti
CHARLES D. KIRKHAM, JR.
R.LaLEW15 Please act on this as soon as possible.
Austin
J. NEAL MILLER, JR.
Austin
SCHULER NELSON
Fart Worth Sincerely
BOB NOLAN ,
Houston
PHILIP PARKER
San Antonio ~
JAMES D. PITCOCK, JR. ~
Houston
JERE RUFF
p. SAM WALDROP
L°°~"°" Eugene W. Robbins
Abilene
JACK WORLEY
Della EWR : am
HONORARY MEMBERS
ZACK BURKETT Enclosures
Gramm
JOE M, DEALEY
Della
J. C. DINGWALL
Comanche
L. P. GILVIN ~ i ~~ ~~
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CHARLES E. SIMONS
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STAFF
EUGENE W. BOBBINS
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DONALD M. WARD A~±qI rP'll/l.~
E+ecuriw Dinetor l-s11-fir ,({V'
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Diraerw o/ Aa'minirtr~riw Sarviear
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BACKGROUND PAPER:
STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING
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TEXAS GOOD ROADS/TRANSPORTATION
ASSOCIATION
408 VAUGHN BUILDING
AUSTIN, TEXAS 713701
512/478-9351
June 1, 1986
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STATE HIGHWAY FUNDING
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The Texas economy is troubled and in transition. Primary causes of
these changes are continuing decline in oil prices and production - and
what amounts to a depression in agriculture. When oil and agriculture are
in trouble, we are all in trouble.
We obviously have problems to deal with. The Texas economy has to
diversify - and grow in other areas to take up the slack.
One of the strongest assets of the Texas economy is our transportation
system. It is a well kept secret that Texas is Number One in transportation.
* Texas has 250,000 miles of roads and streets - more than any other
state.
* Texas {gas more miles of railroads than any other state - 13,000 miles.
~~* Texas has 1200 airports - more than any other state.
* Texas has 426 miles of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the longest
segment of any state, and ten major seaports.
* Texas leads the nation with more than 200,000 miles of oil and gas
pipelines.
According to the Texas Transportation Institute, transportation accounts
for 25 percent of the value of all goods and services in our gross state
product.
Transportation is the key to our economic well being in Texas. Any
economic development program that fails to recognize that basic fact is not
likely to succeed.
This year - 1986 - as we observe the Texas Sesquicentennial - more than
38 million tourists will come to the Lone Star State. These visitors will
spend about $16 billion while they are in Texas. They will provide 279,000
jobs for Texans with hotels, motels, restaurants, retail stores, and other
businesses.
Most of those visitors (about 85~) will arrive in Texas in automobiles and
buses on Texas highways. The others will arrive at airports. To put it very
simply, without transportation, there would be no tourist industry.
The highway construction industry itself is a major generator of jobs.
The current level of highway construction in Texas creates or sustains 120,000
jobs. That includes 60,000 jobs on and off site in construction and allied
industry and another 60,000 indirect jobs created under a multiplier effect as
a result of highway construction expenditures in local communities.
This level of emaloyment is the result of $2 billion in highway construc-
tion contracts that will be awarded this year - and that will be a new record
in dollar volume.
Add to the number of jobs related to highway transportation in Texas
523,700 in the truck and bus industry, 194,349 in motor vehicle manufacturing,
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If the user fees produce more revenue than is needed (which has never been the
case), they should be reduced. The fact is that the needs are much greater than
the revenues available. Huge balances have been built up in the funds by red tape.
These trust fund balances only distort the budget deficit by making it appear smaller
than it really is.
Some otherwise intelligent Congressmen have suggested increasing the federal
fuel tax up to 50d a gallon to reduce the deficit in the federal budget.
Meanwhile, the Texas Legislature is preparing to meet in January in what may be
one of its most difficult and challenging sessions. Facing a revenue shortfall of
$1.3 to $3 billion, lawmakers will be struggling to make ends meet. The choices are
to cut the budget, increase taxes, or do some of both.
There is a~common misconception among the public and members of the Legislature
that the state highway fund has a huge surplus which can - and should - be tapped
to solve the current crunch in the state budget.
There is a balance in the fund of $700 to 800 million, as revenues from the
increased user fees are paid. As the revenues flow in, contracts are awarded to
upgrade and improve the state's roads. The balance in the fund builds up until the
work is completed and actually paid for. At any given point in time, obligations
against the state highway fund will exceed the balance.
We should also be aware of the fact that the State Treasurer utilizes the state
highway fund balance in managing the state's cash flow. The dollars are never just
sitting idle.
In 1985, the Department of Highways and Public Transportation awarded $1.4 billion
in highway construction contracts. That was a new record in dollar volume. The De-
partment's goal is to award $2 billion in contracts in 1986. These contracts average
30 to 36 months to pay out. When the pay out occurs about three years from now, the
so called "surplus" will vanish.
Part of the bad news is that while highalav funding fias been increased,available
revenues still lag far behind the needs.
When we say a new record of $2 billion in highway construction contracts will be
awarded this year, we are not saying more highways will be built than ever before in
our history. As a matter of fact, if you convert the $2 billion to constant dollars,
you will find that Texas was actually building more highways back in the 1960's and
1970's than it is now.
In 1983 the Department said it needed $3 billion a year to meet the needs. The
Legislture provided $2.5 billion, so there was a shortfall of 25~ to begin with.
While the highway funding situation in Texas is vastly improved over what it was
in 1983, it is still inadequate. According to a report published in the May 11,1986,
Austin American Statesman, Texas ranks 37th in per capita spending on highways. Can
Texas expect to have the best highways in the nation when 36 other states spend more
per capita than Texas does? Not likely.
We started out in 1984 with a shortfall of 256 in highway funds. Texas has al-
ready lost $28.7 million in federal highway funds due to Gramm-Rudman - and may lose
$300 million more if some deficit reduction measures are adopted by Congress. And
some members of the Legislature say they will raid the highway fund next year to bal-
ance the state budget.
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RESOLUTION N0. 86-25
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted in a Special Session in
the summer of 1984 to address a crisis caused by the deterioration
of the 72,000 mile state highway system; and
WHEREAS, years of neglect resulted in Texas having more
obsolete and substandard roads and bridges than any other state;
and
WHEREAS, lack of state highway funding made it impossible for
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to
adequately maintain and expand roads to serve increasing numbers
of vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the state's deteriorating highway network threatened
the safety, economic health, and quality of life of every Texas;
and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature acted with courage and wisdom
to address the highway funding crisis by increasing fees and taxes
paid the Texas highway users; and
WHEREAS, all of the increase in state highway funds came from
increases in the state motor fuel tax, vehicle registration fees,
and vehicle sales tax; and
WHEREAS, Texas highway users supported these increases in
fees and taxes with the understanding that revenues would be used
to maintain and improve their roads; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of revenues from fees and taxes paid
by highway users from the State Highway Fund to general revenues
is a breach of faith; and
WHEREAS, Texas voters have consistently supported the concept
that those who use the highways should pay for them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
That we hereby ask the members of the Texas Senate and Texas
House of Representatives to honor the commitment made in the 1984
Special Session of the Legislature to repair and improve the
state's highways. Essential highway improvement funds must not be
diverted to other uses. Projects to prevent traffic accidents,
reduce congestion, and improve mobility of all Texans must be
completed without delay.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of August, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Q.Gl
City Secretary
Preface
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Council is requested to consider approving Resolution
86-26, which deals with urging the Texas Congressional
Delegation to support legislation favorable to Texas
receiving a fair return of federal highway user taxes.
Staff recommends passage of Resolution 86-26.
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RESOLUTION N0. 86-26
WHEREAS, Congress increased the federal fuel tax to 9 cents
a gallon in the Surface Transportation Act of 1982; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to that legislation sponsored by
Senator Lloyd Bentsen provided equity to each state by
guaranteeing a return of at lease 85 percent of federal highway
user taxes collected in that state; and
WHEREAS, prior to the enactment of the Bentsen amendment,
Texas was receiving less than 75 cents for each dollar paid into
the Highway Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the increase in the federal fuel tax and adoption
of the 85 percent provision substantially increased the federal
highway funds received by Texas; and
WHEREAS, the increased federal highway funds, together with
additional state funds provided by the Legislature, are being used
in a long overdue program to rehabilitate, improve, and expand the
72,000 mile Texas highway system; and
WHEREAS, the Reagan Administration has proposed legislation
which would prevent Texas from receiving a fair return of federal
highway user taxes collected here by destroying the equity
achieved by the Bentsen Amendment; and
WHEREAS, Congress is considering legislation to reauthorize
federal highway and transit programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS
That members of the Texas Congressional Delegation be urged to
support legislation which includes the following:
1. Continue the present 85~ minimum allocation program.
2. Remove transportation trust funds from the Unified
Federal Budget, allowing revenues from user fees to
flow unimpeded to provide improvements in
transportation facilities. Funding levels should
_ fully utilize revenues available in the trust funds.
3. Authorize the Secretary of Transportation to approve
the Interstate Cost Estimate Administratively.
4. Provide adequate general revenue appropriations to
meet transit capital needs.
5. Continue to dedicate all fuel tax revenues to the
Highway Trust Fund.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of August, 1986.
CITY OF LA PORTS
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N rman Malone, ayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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Pref ace
Council is asked to consider approving an expenditure
of $34,500 for fabrication of Hobas pipe manholes. Although
the substitution of Hobas manholes was approved in Change
Order #1, approved by Council on July 14, 1986, the approval
of the actual fabrication is needed for documentation pur-
poses.
Staff recommends approval of this item.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO: Jack Owen, City Manager DATE:
FROM: St ett, Acting Public Works Director
SUBJECT: FAI ONT PARKWAY RELIEF SEWER
MANHOLE FABRICATION
CIP NO. 84-7151
August 4, 1986
Included in Change Order No. 1, approved by Council on July 14, 1986,
was the substitution of installation of manholes fabricated from
Hobas Pipe. These manholes replace pre-cast reinforced concrete
manholes originally specified, for a net installation savings of $118,016.
Research of past council actions reveal that, although the original
pipe order and subsequent addition of 180 feet of additional pipe
were approved, the actual fabrication of the manholes has not been
approved. The fabrication of Hobas pipe will be as follows:
TOTAL
1. Two ( 2 )
2. Two (2)
3. Ten (10)
Hobas 60" x 10' @ $ 3,600.00
Hobas 54" x 10' @ 2,400.00
Hobas 48" x 10' @ 2,250.00
TOTAL
$ 7,200.00
4,800.00
22,500.00
$ 34,500.00
Because this material is necessary to carry out Change Order No. 1, I
recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of the above
manholes for $34,500.00.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
SG/lw
xc: John Joerns
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Preface
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Council is asked to consider awarding a bid to Moody
Brothers, Inc., in the total amount of $8,800 for four (4)
chlorine scales used to weigh one~(1) ton cylinders. These
scales are required by Texas Department of Health regula-
tions. Failure to comply could result in possible legal
action by the Texas Department of Health.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to the low bidder
meeting specifications, Moody Brothers, Inc a
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JULY 30, 1986
T0: Buddy Jacobs - Water/Wastewater Superintendent
FROM: Tim Blackwell - Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: Sealed Bid 40155 - Chlorine Scales
Advertised, sealed bids 40155 for the purchase of four (4) ea. chlorine
scales, were opened and read in Council Chambers July 28, 1986 at 4:00 p.m.
Bid invitations were mailed to five companies with the following returning
bids: (1) Alief Environmental, Inc., (2) Eagle Microsystems, (3) Force
Flow Equipment, Inc., (4) Moody Brothers Inc. and (5) Gulf Gate Engineering.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Moody Brothers, Inc. in the
amount of $2,200.00 each totaling $8,800.00
I recommend that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications,
Moody Brothers, Inc.
Please submit your recommendation along with an Agenda Request Form and all
attachments to the City Manager's Administrative Assistant no later than
5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the next regular Council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid to the Council, you should con-
tact me immediately so that arrangements can be made to extend the quoted
bids.
TB/mb
cc: Richard Hare
Steve Gillett
Dick Root
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
SEALT~D BID 40155: Chlorine
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Scales.
Moody Bro.
Force Flow Alief
Equip. Environ-
mental
Gulf gate Eagle
Engineeri Micro-
system
1. Model 446D40A Chlorine Scale 2,200.00 2,385.00 2,340.00 2,.457.00 2,215.00
2. Delivery Time in Da s 10-14 Da s 14 Da s 7-14 Days . 14 Da s 42 Days
3. Terms Net 30 1/2~ 10 Day Net 30 19 10 Da 2~ 10
Net 30 Net 30 Net 30
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Preface
Council is requested to consider awarding a bid for
an animal shelter facility. RFPs were mailed to five (5)
contractors; two (2) proposals were received.
Trident Construction, Inc., submitted the low proposal -
a lump sum bid of $93,987. After negotiating with Trident,
the size of the building was reduced and fencing, heaters,
fans and an overhead door were added, and a turn key job
for a total price of $87,000 was reached.
Further modifications to the specs may be necessary in
order to meet Texas Department of Health standards and
receive their approval of the facility.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for the animal
shelter facility to Trident Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $87,000.
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
AUGUST 4, 1986
T0: Charles Smith - Police Chief
FROM: Tim Blackwell - Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: R.F.P. ~~0007 - Animal Shelter Facility
Advertised, sealed proposals for building an Animal Shelter Facility were
opened and read in Council Chambers on July 28, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. Request
for proposals were mailed to five contractors with the following two returning
proposals: (1) Trident Construction, Inc. and (2) Howcon, Inc.
Howcon, Inc. proposed to build a facility for a lump sum of $113,663.00 and
Trident Construction, Inc. submitted a lump sum of $93,987.00
Because this was a proposal and we have budgetary limitations, I met with
the low bidder, Trident Construction, and we took a closer look at the speci-
fications and drawings. We reduced the size of the building from approximately
2,568 square feet to 2,128 square feet. We also added fencing, heaters, fans
and an overhead door. We nogotiated a total turn key job for a total of
$87,000.00
I recommend that the contract for building an Animal Shelter Facility be
awarded to Trident Construction, Inc. for a total of $87,000.00 per their
amended agreement dated July 31, 1986.
Please submit your recommendation along with an Agenda Request Form and all
attachments to the City Manager's Administrative Assistant no later than
5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the next regular Council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid to the Council, you should contact
me immediately so that arrangements can be made to extend the quoted bids.
TB/mb
cc: Richard Hare
Preface
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Council is requested to consider awarding a bid for
an animal shelter facility. RFPs were mailed to five (5)
contractors; two (2) proposals were received.
Trident Construction, Inc., submitted the low proposal -
a lump sum bid of $93,987. After negotiating with Trident,
the size of the building was reduced and fencing, heaters,
fans and an overhead door were added, and a turn key job
for a total price of $87,000 was reached.
Further modifications to the specs may be necessary in
order to meet Texas Department of Health standards and
receive their approval of the facility.
Staff recommends awarding the contract for the animal
shelter facility to Trident Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $87,000.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
T0: CITY MANAGER FROM: CHIEF OF POLICE
Jack Owen C.E.SMITH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
DATE: AUGUST 11,1986
1. Agenda Date Requested: AUG.11,1985
2. ~_ REPORT; RESOLUTION; ORDINANCE
3. PROJECT SUMMARY:
ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY...PROPOSAL TO BUILD
4. ACTION REQUIRED:
COUNCIL APPROVAL
5. ALTERNATIVE:
NOT ACCEPT PROPOSALS
RECOMMENDATION:
THE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING THE ANIMAL SHELTER BE AWARDED TO
TRIDENT CONSTRUCTION,INC. FOR THE TOTAL OF $87,000 PER THEIR
AMENDED AGREEMENT.
7. EXHIBITS:
SEE ATTACHED
8. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
~_ Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
9. ACCOUNT r7UMBER: FUNDS AVAILABLE: X YES _NO
QUESTED BY:
10. AP ROV D FOR CITY COUPICIL AGENDA
DATE
CIT MAP]AGER'S OFFICE
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
AUGUST 4, 1986
T0: Charles Smith - Police Chief
FROM: Tim Blackwell - Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT: R.F.P. 40007 - Animal Shelter Facility
Advertised, sealed proposals for building an Animal Shelter Facility were
opened and read in Council Chambers on July 28, 1986 at 4:00 p.m. Request
for proposals were mailed to five contractors with the following two returning
••proposals: (1) Trident Construction, Inc. and (2) Howcon, Inc.
Howcon, Inc. proposed to build a facility for a lump sum of $113,663.00 and
Trident Construction, Inc. submitted a lump sum of $93,987.00
Because this was a proposal and we have budgetary limitations, I met with
the low bidder, Trident Construction, and we took a closer look at the speci-
fications and drawings. We reduced the size of the building from approximately
2,568 square feet to 2,128 square feet. We also added fencing, heaters, fans
and an overhead door. We nogotiated a total turn key job for a total of
$87,000.00 ,
I recommend that the contract for building an Animal Shelter Facility be
awarded to Trident Construction, Inc. for a total of $87,000.00 per their
amended agreement dated July 31, 1986.
Please submit your recommendation along with an Agenda Request Form and all
attachments to the City Manager's Administrative Assistant no later than
5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the next regular Council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid to the Council, you should contact
me immediately so that arrangements can be made to extend the quoted bids.
TB/mb
cc: Richard Hare