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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 24, 1987
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, John Lloyd, Ed Matuszak,
Alton Porter, Mike Shipp, B. Don Skelton, and Jerry Clarke
Members of City Council Absent: Councilperson Deotis Gay
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera,
City Attorney Knox Askins, Assistant City Secretary Jo Ann
Bayes, Assistant City Attorney John Armstrong, Director of
Community Development Joel Albrecht, Assistant City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant to the City Manager Janie Luna,
Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Fire Chief Joe Sease,
Revenue Controller Charlene Eldridge, Police Chief Charles
Smith, City Engineer Bob Speake, Director of Parks &
Recreation Stan Sherwood, and Inspector Mark Lewis
Others Present: Gary Greene and Tom Parker, Harris County
Flood Control District; Don Holloway, Landvec Engineers; Roy
Peyton and Helen Little, Black & Veatch; and 103 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Betty Waters.
3. Mayor Malone asked whether Mr. Blake Page or Lee Allen were
present to receive the Proclamation on the 1994 Soccer World
Cup Support. No one was present to receive the proclamation.
4. Mayor Norman Malone opened the Public Hearing to discuss the
FY 87-88 Budget.
City Manager Bob Herrera reviewed the FY 87-88 Budget.
The Mayor called for public input regarding the FY 1987-88
Budget. There was none, and the Mayor declared the Public
Hearing closed.
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5. Council considered approving the Minutes of the Public
Hearings and Regular Meeting of Council held August 10, 1987.
Motion was made by
August 10, 1987
Councilperson Clarke.
Councilperson Skelton to approve the
Minutes as presented. Second by
The motion carried 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Counc ilpersons Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
Nays: None.
Abstain: Councilperson Waters
Shipp,
6. At this time, it was requested that item 7 be considered
before item 6.
7. Council considered adopting Master Plan as presented by
Harris County Flood Control of Master Drainage Plan for Lomax
Area.
Joel Albrecht made a brief presentation and then introduced
Tom Parker of the Harris County Flood Control District.
Mr. Parker further explained the Master Drainage Plan for the
Lomax Area.
11Q..t..in was made by Counc ilpe rson Haters to adopt the Master
Plan as oresented by Harris County Flood Control of the
Master Drainage Plan for the Lomax Area. Second by
Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
Ayes:
Item 6, petitions, remonstrances, communications, and
citizens and taxpayers wishing to address the City Council,
was then addressed.
A. Jim Pendland, Houston Chemical Services, addressed the
Council regarding the proposed Resolution opposing the
permit for an incinerator to be located on Fairmont
Parkway. On behalf of Houston Chemical Services, he
pointed out the ignorance of the citizens at the Town
Meeting on August 22, 1987, in regards to the permit
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process. Once the permit is approved for construction
it does not give HCS the authority to operate beyond the
initial testing of the facility. If HCS is unable to
operate sufficiently, the permit will never be granted
and the project will stop.
B. J 0 Dav is deferred her right to comment unt il after
Council acted on Resolution No. 87-10.
C. Cindy Remick deferred her right to comment until after
Council acted on Resolution No. 87-10.
D. Lynn Biggerstaff at 3831 Red Budd Drive, a supporter of
HCS, spoke on behalf of HCS.
E. Mike Cooper at 9802 Rustic Gate spoke against the
proposed incinerator by HCS.
F. D. E. hTestergren spoke in opposition to the proposed
incinerator by HCS.
G. Helen Clingan, 8810 Gladwyne Court, La Porte, Texas,
spoke in support of the proposed incinerator by HCS.
H. Jimmie Jean Hayes, 8315 Center Street, La Porte, Texas,
spoke in support of the proposed incinerator by HCS.
8. Council considered an ordinance adopting the City of La Porte
FY 1987-88 Budget.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 1556 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1987, THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 1988; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY
HAVE BEEN DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET;
FINDING COMPLIANCE hTITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Lloyd to adopt Ordinance No.
.l5.5...Q.. Second by Councilperson Hatuszak. The motion carried
8 ayes and 0 nays.
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Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
At this time, Art Kelly asked to be recognized, and addressed
the Council, thanking the Mayor and Council for their support
for his candidacy for the Port Commissioner.
9. Council considered an ordinance authorizing and approving the
closing of the alley in block 1142, lots 1-32, Town of
La Porte to facilitate planned development of the block.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 1557 - AN ORDINANCE
VACATING, ABANDONING, AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN BLOCK ONE
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-THO (1142), IN THE TOWN OF
LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE HITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Waters to authorize and
approve the clos ing of the alley in Block 1142, Lots 1- i2,
Town of La Porte. Second by Councilperson Shipp. The motion
carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
10. Counc il considered ordinance appointing members to the La
Porte Area Water Authority.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 1558 - AN ORDINANCE
APPOINTING A DIRECTOR, POSITION 4, AND A DIRECTOR, POSITION
5, OF THE LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY, FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE
SEPTEMBER 1, 1989 ; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve Ordinance
No. 15S8 appointing members to the La Porte Area Water
Authority. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion
carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
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Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
11. Council considered approving a resolution relating to the
proposed site location of Houston Chemical Services, Inc.
Councilperson Lloyd made a brief presentation summarizing the
findings and the recommendation of the Incinerator Site Study
Committee.
Councilperson Porter proposed an amendment to the Resolution
No. 87-10 replacing paragraph 6 and Section 2.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to pass Resolution
No. 87-10 as amended. Second by Councilperson Lloyd.
Councilperson Lloyd stated the changes made to Resolution No.
87-10 more accurately reflect the findings of the committee.
The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
12. Council considered a resolution supporting the passage of SJR
12.
The City Attorney read:
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
PASSAGE OF SJR 12,
EXEMPTIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-12 - A RESOLUTION
THE CITY OF LA PORTE SUPPORTING THE
REGARDING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
Motion was made by Councilperson Skel ton to approve
~olution No. 87-12. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The
motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
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1 3.
Council considered staff's request
ins truc t an archi tec t to prepa re bid
proposed EMS facility.
for authorization to
specifications on the
Mr. Roy Peyton with Black & Veatch made a presentation to the
City Council. He presented renderings of the proposed EMS
facility, pointing out the fact the facility is designed for
expansion.
Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to authorize staff to
instruct the architect to prepare bid specifications for the
proposed EMS facility. Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The
motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
14. Council considered authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a professional agreement to update the City's Water and Sewer
Financial Plan.
Mr. Herrera made a brief presentation pointing out the need
for this agreement to be authorized. The financial plan will
help staff to assess the City's short-term and long-term
financial liabilities and assets.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to authorize the
City Manager to enter into a professional agreement to update
the City's Water and Sewer Financial Plan. Second by
Councilperson Porter. The motion carried 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
Nays:
At this time, the following citizens addressed Council:
A. Charles Young, 214 Reynolds, La Porte, Texas, addressed
the Mayor and Council in regards to the workshop item
reviewing the proposed animal ordinance.
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B. Cindy Remick addressed the City Council thanking
everyone for their efforts and hard work in relation to
the proposed incinerator by HCS.
15. Workshop Items:
Council discussed the workshop item reviewing the proposed
animal ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilperson
the Council Agenda for September
Second by Counc ilperson Porter.
and 0 nays.
Waters to put this item on
14, 1987 for consideration.
The motion carried 8 ayes
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter,
Shipp, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone.
None.
16. Administrative Reports:
Mr. Herrera made a presentation to the City Council on a
project entitled "Getting to Know Your Neighbor" being
sponsored by the Bayport Industrial District. Several
representatives from the Bayport Industrial District have
requested to meet with the City Council. They would like to
plan this meeting for sometime in mid-September at the
Houston Yacht Club.
Mr. Herrera also addressed Council on the tunnel for cart
paths at the Municipal Golf Course. John Joerns and Joel
Albrecht have met with the State Highway Department and came
back with a proposal saving the City approximately $16,000.
17. Council Action: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak,
Porter, Shipp, Skel ton, Clarke and Mayor Malone expressed
appreciation to staff for the job they have done on the
budget and the town meeting.
18. Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:45 P.M. and
returned to the Council table at 8:34 P.M. after discussing
the following items:
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August 24, 1987
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A. Legal - Discuss proposed USI tax abatement contract with
Attorney
B. Personnel - Discuss appointments to La Porte Area Water
Authority
C. Land Acquisition - Discuss acquisition of park property
with City Attorney
D. Personnel - Discuss management of Finance Department
19. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF HARRIS)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00
P.M. on August 24, 1987, by the City Council of the City of La
Porte, Texas, in the Council Chambers of the La Porte City Hall,
604 West Fairmont Parkway. The purpose of this hearing is to
provide citizens the opportunity to comment on the use of Revenue
Sharing entitlement monies, the overall budget and the
relationship of entitlement monies to the overall budget.
The City of La Porte must, by Charter requirement, adopt its
fiscal budget by September 30, 1987. Within thirty days
thereafter, copies of the adopted budget will be available for
public inspection and copying at the office of the City
Secretary, City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, and the Edith
Wilson Public Library, 526 San Jacinto Street, during normal
business hours.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Cherie Black
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
Joel Albrecht, Director of Community Development
Bob Speake, City EngineergcS
August 19, 1987
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SUBJECT: Lomax Drainage Improvements
Capital Improvements Program
SUMMARY
Harris County Flood Control District ("Flood Control") will brief City
Council August 24, 1987 on proposed drainage capital improvements in
Lomax. These improvements have been recommended by Landev Engineers,
Inc. in a recently completed "Master Drainage Plan and Interim
Improvements Recommendations for Unit F101-00-00." A summary of that
document is attached as a part of the agenda packet, along with a
cover letter from Flood Control. Staff has worked closely with Flood
Control in the development of this master drainage plan for Lomax.
City concerns have been fully cared for in this plan and staff
.. recommends acceptance of the plan by City Council.
BACKGROUND
Shallow flooding in Lomax is identified in the city comprehensive plan
as one of the major drainage problem areas of the city. The proposed
solution suggested in the comprehensive plan is to divert the runoff
from the western portion of the Lomax watershed to Big Island Slough
(B106). (Landev investigated this possibility as Alternatives III and
IV. )
The capital improvements program citizens advisory committee concluded
in the Spr ing of 1985 that the Lomax area, along with Little Cedar
Bayou, should be the focal point for stormwater improvements during
the 1985-90 time frame. The committee recommended that $3.775 million
in bonds be authorized for these improvements in those two areas.
A total of $3.0 million in general obligation bonds for stormwater
improvements were authorized by the voters in June 1985 and $1.0
million in such bonds were sold in September 1985.
In November 1985, the city approached Flood Control about a
joint-venture project and obtained Flood Control's support for such a
project.
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As a first step, Flood Control agreed to fund two master watershed
studies at a cost of about $150,000 each. The District entered into
agreements with Landev Engineers (Lomax) and Espy-Huston (Little Cedar
Bayou) in the summer of 1986. (The Little Cedar Bayou study is about
three months behind the Lomax study.)
Staff met with Flood Control and Landev in November 1986, March 1987,
and July 1987 (twice) to rev iew prel iminary find ings, the ultimate
improvements plan, and the interim improvements plan. Councilperson
Betty Waters participated in the July 10, 1987 meeting.
CITY ENGINEER COMMENTS
Four alternative plans were considered in the study. A table
comparing those alternatives is attached to this memorandum.
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The master drainage plan chosen by Flood Control for Lomax departs
from the city comprehensive plan approach of diverting the runoff from
the western part of Lomax to Big Island Slough. The study contractor
looked at (1) diverting the runoff from the land west of the
north-south Exxon pipeline corridor which crosses the airport
(AI ternat i ve III) and (2) divert ing the runoff from enough land in
Lomax to keep from having to enlarge the culverts under Strang Yard
(Alternative IV). Both these alternatives were studied under the
restriction that Armand Bayou must not be harmed by drainage
improvements to Big Island Slough. Consequently, a regional detention
"lake" at the confluence of Armand Bayou and Big Island Slough would
be required to capture excess runoff caused by these improvements.
And, since Flood Control does not plan to update its model of the
Armand Bayou watershed until 1988 or later, the cost of this detention
facility is not available; nor is that cost included in the cost of
Alternatives III and IV.
Another problem with diversion of some of Lomax's runoff to Big Island
Slough is that the land in that area of Lomax is several feet lower
than it is at the Slough. This means the maximum water surface
profile in the slough would have to be lowered to accept Lomax's
runoff. Because Armand Bayou must be left alone, the Slough would
have to be widened as much as 70 feet to increase its carrying
capacity. This widening would require enormous amounts of excavation
and concrete slope paving. It would also lead to a need to enlarge or
replace the bridges at Red Bluff, Fairmont, Hillridge, Spencer, and
North "L".
In short, the Big Island Slough downstream costs generated by
diversion of ~ of the Lomax runoff to the Slough are so prohibitive
that city staff agrees with Flood Control that Alternatives III and IV
are not viable alternatives.
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Alternatives I and II were the other approaches studied. Alternative
I is a straight-forward solution involving the enlargement of several
eXisting Flood Control open channels in Lomax, the construction of
four north-south lateral channels, and associated structural
improvements at roads, highways, and railroads. Alternative II
examines the possibility of constructing a 70-acre detention pond west
of Strang Yard to reduce the cost of improvements under and east of
Strang Yard. Alternatives I and II can be compared purely on a cost
basis. The table below shows that comparison:
ALTERNATIVE I ALTERNATIVE II
(Million $) (Million $)
Galveston Bay to Strang Yard 1.364 1 .064
Strang Yard to EXXON Pipel. Corr. 1 .424 1 .052
West of EXXON Pipel. Corr. 1.384 1.362
Detention Facility and Weir None 2.145
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TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST 4.172 5.623
Pipeline Adjustments 0.400 0.400
Utility Adjustments 0.050 0.050
Channel Right of Way 1. 136 1.060
Detention Pond Site None 1.050
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. TOTAL NON-CONSTRUCTION COST 1 .586 2.560
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TOTAL PROJECT COST 5.158 8.183
Alternative II results in a $770,000 savings in channel right-of-way
acquisition and construction costs. However, the cost of land and
construction of the detention pond is estimated to cost $3,195,000.
Thus, Alternative II would cost about $2,425,000 more than Alternative
I.
CONCLUSIONS
1. Diversion of part of Lomax's runoff to Big Island Slough would
have substantial downstream impacts on the Slough. Accordingly,
Alternates III and IV are not economically feasible options.
2. Alternate II offers no advantage over Alternate I and costs
over 40% more.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council accept Alternative I, as presented
by Flood Control, as the master drainage plan for Lomax.
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HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
JAMES B. GREEN, P.E.
DIRECTOR
August 13, 1987
Mr. Robert C. Speake, P.E.
City Engineer
City of La Porte
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Master Drainage Plan for
Harris County Flood Control Unit FIOl-OO-OO
Dear Mr. Speake:
We are pleased to inform you that the Master Watershed Study for the
Lomax area, Harris County Flood Control District Unit No. FIOl-OO-OO
has been completed to the satisfaction of the Flood Control District,
and approved. A complete advanced copy of the final report is enclosed
for your records. Please note that this final version has been
revised in accordance with our July 23, 1987, letter agreeing to
address a number of concerns expressed by City staff.
To assure continued coordination of our efforts with the City of
La Porte, representatives of the Flood Control District plan on
attending the regular meeting of City Council scheduled for
August 24, 1987, to answer any questions concerning this project. To
facilitate the presentation of the report, a brief synopsis is
enclosed consisting of the report summary and selected displays.
To implement the improvements the Flood Control District is
recommending that $3,000,000.00 be budgeted in the proposed Harris
County bond program which is scheduled to be voted upon in November.
It is our understanding that additional funding will be forthcoming
from the City of La Porte and possibly the Southern Pacific Railroad.
We will coordinate the project with the Texas Department of Highways
and Public Transportation as well. Provided sufficient funding can be
obtained from the various interested parties, it will be our
recommendation to proceed with the ultimate improvements as
recommended in the report. Currently we are negotiating an
engineering services contract with our consultant for the production
of construction plans and specifications based on the now completed
preliminary engineering report.
9900 NORTHWEST FREEWAY, SUITE 220, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 713.684.4000
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Page Two
Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact
myself or Tom Parker, P.E., Watershed Coordinator.
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Enclosures: Report
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MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
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INTERIM IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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August, 1987
LANDEV ENGINEERS, INC.
1706 Seamist Drive
Houston, Texas 77008
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In August, 1986, Landev Engineers, Inc. was contracted by Harris County Flood
Control District to develop a master drainage plan for Unit Fl01-00-00. The
scope of work called for the analysis of several possible alternatives which are
briefly described here and in detail in the body of the report.
The entire Fl01-00-00 drainage system in its present state is inadequate to
hand 1 e a maj or flood event. However, several problem areas ex is t and 1 ead to
the alternatives analyzed during the course of this study. The two major
problem areas are the culverts which cross under the Southern Pacific railway
yard and a maj or Exxon pi pe 1 i ne corr i dor wh i ch d is sects the watershed. The
following paragraphs briefly describe the alternatives analyzed.
Alternative I is the proposed alternative which involves the construction of
improvements to the Fl01-00-00 drainage system as needed to contain the 100
. year flood event.
Alternative II provides an adequate volume of detention storage west of the
Southern Pacific Railway yard to limit the resulting 100 year flood discharges
to the existing capacity of the railway yard culverts and thereby eliminates the
need for improvements to these culverts.
Alternative III is the diversion of 550 acres, to Unit B106-00-00, the approxi-
mate F101-00-00 drainage area west of the Exxon pipeline corridor. This alter-
native el iminates the need for improvements across the pipel ine corridor, and
reduces the extent of other downstream improvement requirements.
Alternative IV is the diversion of 1100 acres to the Unit B106-00-00 watershed.
The acreage to be diverted was estimated by determining the existing capacity of
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the railway yard cu~rts, and then determining the~reage which would produce
this flow rate. The acreage in excess of this estimated acreage (1100 acres)
. was analyzed for diversion. This alternative eliminates the need for improve-
ments at the railway yard.
The four (4) alternatives were analyzed using the hydrologic and hydraulic
methodologies defined by the scope of work and by Harris County's 'Criteria
Manual for the Design of Flood Control and Drainage Facilities'.
Each alternative was analyzed in sufficient detail to determine the construc-
tion cost and R.O.W. requirements. In aggregate, these two items produce the
estimated cost of each alternative.
For the diversion alternatives (III and IV) the BIOG-OO-OO watershed was first
analyzed to determine the ultimate drainage improvements and associated costs
required for full development of BlOG-OO-OO watershed. Then each di vers ion
tit alternative was analyzed to determine additional improvements required for
diversion and their associated costs. These additional costs were then added to
the cost of the associated FIOI-OO-OO drainage improvements.
Alternative I, the improvement of the FIOI-OO-OO channel and structures,
proved to be the most cost efficient alternative. Since the FIOI-OO-OO
watershed drains directly to San Jacinto Bay, the impact of full development on
downstream systems will not be realized. Whereas the diversion to BIOG-OO-OO
has considerable impact on Armand Bayou downstream of the BIOG-OO-OO outfall.
Therefore, Alternative I is proposed for the Master Drainage Plan for Unit
FlOI-OO-OO.
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The ultimate improvements provided in the proposed Alternative I are structural
improvements at the major crossings of S.H. 14G, the Southern Pacific Railway
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yard, Sens Road and Valley View Street. The ultimate channel will average four-
teen feet in depth and range in bottom wi dth from 8 to 60 feet. Several new
lateral channels are proposed to convey the storm runoff to the primary drainage
system. The construction will require the acquisition of 56.8 acres of drainage
right-of-way.
The ultimate construction and right-of-way acquisition are estimated to cost
$5,758,000.00.
The improvements consistent with this master plan required to solve the
existing drainage problems were estimated to cost $4,325,500.00. These impro-
vements include the installation of the ultimate major structures and a chan-
nel which averages fourteen in depth and has a bottom width which ranges from
8 to 40 feet.
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COST ESTIMATE FOR PROPOSED
ULTIMATE IMPROVEMENTS (CHANNELIZATION)
TABLE 6A
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE COST
1. Add 11.0 C.M.P. @ S.P. 95 LF $ 1,000.00 $ 95,000.00
R.R.
2. Excavation S.P. to 55,000 CY 2.50 137,500.00
SH 146
3. Concrete Slope Paving 8,500 SY 25.00 212,500.00
Sta 21+10 to SH 146
4. Bridges @ SH 146 9,440 SF 45.00 424,800.00
5. Traffic Control 1 LS 35,000.00
6. Safety Barri er 2,000 LF 10 . 00 20,000.00
7. Detours 5,400 SY 22.00 118,800 . 00
8. Remove Existing Boxes 200 LF 100.00 20,000.00
9. Excavation SH 146 to 120,000 CY 2.50 300,000.00
S.P. Yard
10. Add 2-10x10 C.B.C. 412 LF 2,000.00 824,000.00
@ S.P. Yard
11. Excavation S.P. Yard 80,000 CY 2.50 200,000.00
to Sens Road
12. Replace Bridge @ Sens 4400 SF 45.00 198,000.00
Road
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Exxon Corridor
14. Concrete Slope Paving 4000 SY 45.00 180,000.00
@ Exxon Corridor
15. 6x3 C.B.C. @ Exxon 540 LF 250.00 135,000.00
Corri dor
16. Concrete Low Flow Section 4000 SY 40.00 160,000.00
17. Replace Bridge @ Valley 1800 SF 45.00 81,000.00
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18. Excavation Exxon to 50,000 CY 2.50 125,000.00
Lomax Road
19. Sheet Pil e Drop 8 LF 10,000.00 80,000.00
81 Bottom
20. Excavation F101-06-01 73,700 CY 2.50 184,250.00
21. C.B.C. @ North Ipl St. 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
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ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE COST
22. Excavation F101-06-02 34,000 CY $ 2.50 $ 85,000.00
23. C.B.C. @ North 'pl 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
St. 2-lOx8
24. Excavation F101-06-03 15,000 CY 2.50 37,500.00
25. Excavation F101-06-04 13,150 CY 2.50 32,875.00
26. Sloped Drop F101-06-04 1 LS 5,000.00 5,000.00
27. Misc. Rip Rap 3,000 SY 20.00 60,000.00
28. Backslopes Drains 36 EA 2,700.00 97,200.00
29. Backslope Swales 10,000 LF 0.50 5,000.00
30. Hydromulch Seeding 54 AC 1,000.00 54,000.00
Total Construction Cost $4,172,325.00
l. Pipeline Adjustments 7 LS 400,000.00
2. Utility Adjustments 50,000.00
3. Right-of-Way 56.8 AC 20,000.00 $1,136,000.00
Total Non-Construction Cost $1,586,000.00
. TOTAL PROJECT COST $5,758,325.00
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INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS
TABLE 6B
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ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE COST
I. Excavation 277,000 CY $ 2.50 $ 692,500.00
2. Concrete Slope Paving 8,500 SY 25.00 212,500.00
3. Bridges @ SH 146 9,440 SF 45.00 424,800.00
4. Traffic Control 1 LS 35,000.00
5. Safety Barrier 2,000 LF 10.00 20,000.00
6. Detours 5,400 SY 22.00 118,800.00
7. Remove Existing Boxes 200 LF 100 . 00 20,000.00
8. Add 2 10x10 C.B.C. @ 412 LF 2,000.00 824,000.00
S.P. Yard
9. Replace Bridge @ Sens Road 4,400 SF 45.00 198,000.00
10. Concrete Slope Paving 4,000 SY 45.00 180,000.00
@ Exxon
II. Concrete Slope Paving 3,200 SY 25.00 80,000.00
Exxon to Sta 30+00
12. Replace Bridge @ Valley 1,800 SF 45.00 81,000.00
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13. Misc. Rip Rap 2,000 SY 20.00 40,000.00
14. Excavation F101-06-01 18,000 CY 2.50 45,000.00
15. 10x8 C.B.C. @ North P 48 LF 260.00 12,480.00
16. Excavation F101-06-02 9,400 CY 2.50 23,500.00
.17. 2-3611 R.C.P. Culverts 96 LF 50.00 4,800.00
@ 'pl St.
18. Excavation F101-06-03 7,600 CY 2.50 19,000.00
19. Excavation F101-06-04 13,150 CY 2.50 32,875.00
20. Sloped Drop F101-06-04 1 LS 5,000.00 5,000.00
21. Backslope Drains 36 EA 2,700.00 97,200.00
22. Backslope Swales 10,000 LF 0.50 5,000.00
23. Hydromulch Seeding 54 AC 1,000.00 54,000.00
Total Construction Cost $3,225,455.00
1. Pipeline Adjustments 5 LS 300,000.00
2. Utility Adjustments LS 50,000.00
3. Interim R.O.W. 37.5 AC 20,000.00 750,000.00
Total Non-Construction Cost $1,100,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $4,325,455.00
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TABLE 6C
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ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE
I. Excavation S.P. R.R. 46,000 CY $ 3.50 $ 161,000.00
to SH 146
2. Concrete Slope Paving 7,000 SY 35.00 245,000.00
Sta 21+10 to SH 146
3. Deepen Boxes @ SH 146 200 LF 1,800.00 360,000.00
4. Excavation SH 146 to 85,000 CY 3.50 297,500.00
S.P. Yard
5. Excavation S.P. Yard 147,000 CY 3.50 514,500.00
to Sens Road
6. Replace Bridge @ 5,250 SF 45.00 236,250.00
Sens Road
7. Excavation Sens Road 86,000 CY 3.50 301,000.00
to Exxon Corridor
8. Concrete Slope Paving 4,000 SY 60.00 240,000.00
@ Exxon Corridor
9. 6x3 C.B.C. @ Exxon 540 LF 250.00 135,000.00
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10. Concrete Low Flow Section 4,000 SY 40.00 160,000.00
II. Replace Bridge @ Valley 1,800 SF 45.00 81,000.00
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12. Excavation Exxon to 50,000 CY 3.50 175,000.00
Lomax Road
. 13. Sheet Pile Drop 81 Bottom 8 LF 10,000.00 80,000.00
14. Excavation F101-06-01 73,700 CY 3.50 257,950.00
15. C.B.C. @ North 'p' St. 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
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16. Excavation F101-06-02 34,000 CY 3.50 119,000.00
17. C.B.C. @ North 'pl St. 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
2-10x8
18. Excavation FI01-06-03 15,000 CY 3.50 52,500.00
19. Concrete Overflow Weir 1 LS 120,000.00 120,000.00
20. Excavation Detention 810,000 CY 2.50 2,025,000.00
Storage
Total Construction Cost $5,623,100.00
I. Pipeline Adjustments 7 LS $ 400,000.00
2. Utility Adjustments 50,000.00
3. Detention Pond Site 70 AC 15,000.00 1,050,000.00
4. Right-of-Way 53 AC 20,000.00 1,060,000.00
Total Non-Construction Cost $2,560,000.00
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1. Excavation S.P. R.R. 38,000 CY $ 3.50 $ 133,000.00
to SH 146
2. Concrete Slope Paving 5,600 SY 35.00 196,000.00
Sta 21+10 to SH 146
3. Deepen C.B.C. @ SH 146 200 LF 1,800.00 360,000.00
4. Excavation SH 146 to 91,000 CY 3.50 318,500.00
S. P. Yard
5. Add 1-10x10 C.B.C. 412 LF 1,000.00 412,000.00
@ S.P. Yard
6. Excavation S.P. Yard 66,000 CY 3.50 231,000.00
to Sens Road
7. Replace Bridge @ 4,400 SF 45.00 198,000.00
Sens Road
8. Excavation Sens Road 48,600 CY 3.50 170,100.00
to Exxon Corridor
9. Excavation Diversion 205,900 CY 3.50 720,650.00
Channel
10. Excavation F101-06-01 73,700 CY 3.50 257,950.00
11. C.B.C. @ North 'pi St. 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
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12. Excavation F101-06-02 34,000 CY 3.50 11 9 , 000 . 00
13. C.B.C. @ North 'P' St. 60 LF 520.00 31,200.00
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14. Excavation F101-06-03 15,000 CY 3.50 52,500.00
15. Culverts @ Lomax School 60 LF 600.00 36,000.00
Road
Total Construction Cost $3,267,100.00
1. Pipeline Adjustments 3 LS $ 200,000.00
2. Utility Adjustments LS 50,000.00
4. Right-of-Way 62 AC 20,000.00 1,240,000.00
Total Non-Construction Cost $1,490,000.00
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BI06-00-00 IMPROVEMENTS
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE COST
1. Channel Excavation 1,150,000 CY $ 3.50 $ 4,025,000.00
2. Concrete Slope 40,000 SY 35.00 1,400,000.00
Paving
3. Drop Structure 1 LS 200,000.00
4. Bridge Replacement 16,900 SF 45.00 760,500.00
Total Construction Cost $ 6,385,500.00
1. Utility Adjustments LS $ 271,000.00
2. Pipeline Adjustments LS 500,000.00
4. Right-of-Way 35 AC 15,000.00 525,000.00
Total Non-Construction Cost $ 1,296,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $12,438,600.00
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to SH 146
2. Concrete Slope Paving 5,600 SY 35.00 196,000.00
Sta 21+10 to SH 146
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S.P. Yard
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to Sens Road
6. Replace Bridge @ 3,680 SF 45.00 165,600.00
Sens Road
7. Excavation Sens Road 20,500 CY 3.50 71,750.00
to Exxon Corridor
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14. Excavation F101-06-03 15,000 CY 3.50 52,500.00
Total Construction Cost $3,075,300.00
I. Pipeline Adjustments 3 LS $ 200,000.00
2. Utility Adjustments LS 50,000.00
4. Right-of-Way 58.0 AC 20,000.00 1,160,000.00
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2. Concrete Slope 42,000 SY 35.00 1,470,000.00
Paving
3. Drop Structure 1 LS 200,000.00
4. Bridge Replacement 23,700 SF 45.00 1,066,500.00
Total Construction Cost $ 8,301,500.00
1. Utility Adjustments LS $ 283,000.00
2. Pipeline Adjustments LS 750,000.00
4. Right-of-Way 47 AC 15,000.00 705,000.00
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To the Honorable Mayor
and City Council Members
of the City of La Porte
My name is Jim Pendland, representing Houston Chemical Services, and I thank you
for the opportunity to speak with you this evening.
There is before you tonight a proposed resolution in which this body would
oppose the pending permit application submitted by HCS to operate a waste
incinerator in the Bayport Industrial Park.
Before you take 'action on the proposed resolution presented to you by the
Incinerator Study, Committee, we at Houston Chemical Services would like to make
several points that we consider pertinent.
First, during last Saturday's Town Meeting, we heard a number of comments that
led us to believe that some members of the audience did not fully understand the
permitting process for the proposed incinerators. They seemed to believe that
should a permit be granted by the regulatory authorities, the citizens of La Porte
will have no further recourse. The fact is that the 'permit we seek initially would
not give us the right to operate. It would only give us the right to construct and
test the facility in order to prove that we can operate without danger to our
employees and neighbors. Should any problem develop during this trial period, we
will not be permitted to operate and unless we correct any such problems to the
satisfaction of the regulatory bodies, we will never receive our final operating
permit.
Second, while we believe that the Town Meeting was a valuable exercise in free
speech and was conducted fairly and impartially, we question whether you can make an
informed decision on the proposed resolution based only on the attendance at the
Town Meeting and the results of the exit poll. We suggest that, in a city of 25,000
residents, neither the exit poll numbers in favor of our permit nor the numbers
opposed to ,it are sufficiently representative of community sentiment to justify your
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taking a position tonight on either side of the question.
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The permitting process is a long one but it offers ample opportunity for the
City or any individual citizen to register their concerns on this matter.
Throughout this period, we shall continue to work with the officials and people of
La Porte in any way we can. As we have in the past, we stand ready to talk about
our plans with anyone who wants to talk --any time, any place -- and to answer all
questions posed to us. We also have repeated our offer to the Citizens for Quality
Environment to help fund their participation in resolving disagreements regarding
our permit application.
The facility we propose to operate will be clean and safe. Through the new jobs
created, it will have a substantial positive impact on the economy of La Porte. In
addition, the waste management service provided to local industry will assure the
continued operation of the industrial life blood of La Porte, thus protecting the
existing jobs. The new jobs, we submit, will not be created at the expense of the
health of our employees or our neighbors. The ultimate effect of our operation, by
disposing of hazardous wastes, will be to make La Porte an even safer and
better place to live than it already is.
We understand this council's desire to take a position on this matter. A
resolution stating such a position at this time is, however, premature.
Now is not the proper time to act, there are events that should occur first:
1. Completion of the technical review by the regulatory agencies.
To have the benefit of their review and determinations.
2. Further negotiations between HCS and CQE.
We may be able to reach agreement on all or part of the application.
3. TACB completion of its health risk assessment.
The conclusions may put citizen concerns to rest.
4. Presentation of expert testimony at the official public hearing
anticipated sometime after the first of the year.
An informed decision can only be reached when the facts are available.
For all these reasons, we urge you to allow the permitting process established
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by law to proceed without your intervention at this time. We ask that you either
reject or take no action on the resolution presented to you this evening. In
exchange Houston Chemical Services pledges its complete cooJrperation and candor to
resolve any disagreements relating to our application.
Thank You,
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Bob Herrera
City Ma~~.f-/
August 24, 1987
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive Annual Budget
FY 1987-1988
The FY 1987-1988 Budget presented to you this evening varies from
the one presented during budget workshops. The first difference
you will note is the addition of two CIP projects carried forward
to FY 1987-1988. These projects are:
Sylvan Beach - Levee Repair:
The plans and specifications for this project are complete and
Harris County has completed their review as required by the
lease agreement. It was doubtful that the bid proposal and
other bidding documents could be completed in time for
advertisement and award of a construction contract during this
fiscal year. Therefore, this General Fund/CIP project is
being carried forward with intentions for a FY 1987-1988
1st-quarter bid opening.
Driveway at Fire Station III:
Bids for this General Fund/CIP project exceeded the budgeted
funds. Staff plans to evaluate the objectives together with
plans and specifications and the overall size of the project
to see if construction costs can be reduced. Staff will
consider force account participation while evaluating the
project. This project should also be completed during the 1st
quarter of FY 1987-1988.
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Comprehensive Annual Budget
Disk Drive:
The second item is related to improvements to the City's mainframe
computer. According to the City's original plan for expansion, we
a re scheduled for the installat ion of an add it ional disk dr i ve.
Recently HMS, softwa re suppl ie r and consul tan t to the City was
purchased by Network Computing, Inc. (NCI). The City has met with
staff members of NCI/HMS to discuss our ongoing data processing
problems and past service. NCI/HMS has been given instructions to
clean up certain system applications by October 1, 1987. Their
success/failure and the City's ultimate decision to continue our
contractual relationship with them will have direct bearing on our
needs and the timing for the proposed system enhancements.
Therefore, it is advisable to delay this improvement until their
performance can accurately be gauged. This will resul t in the
re-appropriation of 28,000 in Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1556
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1987, THROUGH SEPTEMBER
30, 1988; FINDING THAT ALL THINGS REQUISITE AND NECESSARY HAVE BEEN
DONE IN PREPARATION AND PRESENTMENT OF SAID BUDGET; FINDING COMPLI-
ANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the Ci ty of La Porte, Texas, and the
Statutes of the State' of Texas, require that an annual budget be
prepared and presented to the City Council of the City of La Porte,
Texas, prior to the beg inning of the fiscal year of said City, and
that a public hearing(s) be held prior to the adoption of said Budget;
and
WHEREAS, the Budget for the fiscal year October 1, 1987, through
september 30, 1988, has heretofore been presented to the City Council
and due deliberation had thereon, and a public hearing(s) having been
held as required by law and all comments and objections have been
considered.
WHEREAS, the following is a summary of the sources of revenue,
and of the amounts appropriated and the purposes for which the same
shall be spent.
GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
REVENUES:
SUB-TOTAL
$ 630,000.00
487,233.00
75,979.00
$ 1,193,212.00
$ 8,992,667.00
781,000.00
56,575.00
1,500.00
1,895,445.00
326,900.00
1,000.00
202,650.00
$ 12,257,737.00
$ 13,450,949.00
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Beginning Balance
Administrative Transfer In
Use of Fund Balance
SUB-TOTAL
Taxes
Franchise
License & Permits
Fines
other Revenues
Parks & Recreation
Miscellaneous Revenue
Municipal Court
TOTAL ADOPTED REVENUES
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APPROPRIATIONS:
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SUMMARY:
Administration
Finance
Fire
police
Public Works
Parks
Community Development
SUB-TOTAL
OTHER APPROPRIATIONS
Debt Service
Ralph Andersen Study
Administrative Transfers Out
Contingency
SUB-TOTAL
TOTAL ADOPTED GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
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$ 1,278,496.00
550,487.00
806,986.00
2,654,354.00
2,941,360.00
1,076,070.00
636,135.00
$ 2,041,212.00
145,000.00
961,953.00
358,896.00
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND
REVENUES:
Estimated Beginning Balance
Interest Income
Future Allocations
TOTAL ADOPTED REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS
Data Processing System Inst.
Gulf Coast Community Transfer
Land Acquisition/CIP/
Little Cedar Bayou
Equipment Purchases-
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Furniture Replacement/
Civic Centers
Medical Telemetry
Fire Dept./Radios
Fire Dept./Nozzles
Parks & Recreation/Elevator Control
police Vehicles (2)
Police Dep./portable Radios (2)
contingency
TOTAL ADOPTED APPROPRIATIONS
$
307,100.00
12,000.00
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$
28,000.00
10,000.00
41,100.00
49,700.00
3,250.00
10,000.00
6,000.00
3,000.00
12,500.00
20,000.00
3,600.00
131,950.00
$ 9,943,888.00
$ 3,507,061.00
$13,450,949.00
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$
319,100.00
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$
319,100.00
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HOTEL MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX SUMMARY
REVENUES:
Projected Revenue
Interest Income
Estimated Fund Balance
TOTAL ADOPTED REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Development
Economic Development
Advertisement (Golf Course)
Contingency
TOTAL ADOPTED APPROPRIATIONS
$ 42,000.00
6,000.00
47,414.00
$ 95,414.00
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$ 10,080.00
16,000.00
30,000.00
10,000.00
29,334.00
$ 95,414.00
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E N T E R P R I S E FUN D S
UTILITY FUND SUMMARY
REVENUES:
Beginning Balance
Use of Fund Balance
SUB-TOTAL
Water Revenue
Wastewater Revenue
Other Revenue
utility Fund CIP Balance
SUB-TOTAL
TOTAL UTILITY FUND REVENUE
APPROPRIATIONS:
Maintenance & Operations
Utility Fund Debt Service
Ralph Anderson Study
General & Administrative Fee
Capital Improvements/Utility Fund
contingency
TOTAL UTILITY FUND APPROPRIATIONS
$
125,000.00
523,547.00
$ 648,547.00
$ 1,637,305.00
1,589,398.00
93,182.00
339,000.00
$3,658,885.00
$4,307,432.00
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$ 2,266,536.00
1,311,863.00
32,800.00
487,233.00
109,000.00
100,000.00
$4,307,432.00
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AIRPORT FUND SUMMARY
REVENUE:
Transfer from General Fund
TOTAL REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
operations
$
11,300.00
SYLVAN BEACH FUND SUMMARY
REVENUE:
Transfer from General Fund,
TOTAL REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
personnel
Materials & Supplies
Maintenance Bldg. & Equip.
Profesisonal Services
sundry
utilities
TOTAL SYLVAN BEACH APPROPRIATIONS
$
86,076.00
$
8,662.00
1,000.00
2,500.00
10,500.00
20,056.00
43,358.00
EMS BUDGET SUMMARY
REVENUES:
Federal Revenue sharing
Contract Revenue
patients Revenue
Transfer
TOTAL EMS REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
EMS/Operations & Maintenance
TOTAL EMS APPROPRIATIONS
$
10,000.00
25,000.00
110,400.00
425,747.00
$
571,147.00
GOLF COURSE BUDGET SUMMARY
REVENUES:
projected Revenue
Administrative Transfer Hotel/Motel
TOTAL GOLF COURSE REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
personnel
Material/Supplies
Maintenance
Other
Promotional/Advertisement
contingency
TOTAL GOLF COURSE APPROPRIATIONS
$
280,000.00
10,000.00
$
116,000.00
44,800.00
57,340.00
36,629.00
10,000.00
25,231.00
$ 11,300.00
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$ 11,300.00
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$ 86,076.00
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$ 86,076.00
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$ 571,147.00
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$ 571,147.00
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$ 290,000.00
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$ 290,000.00
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COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SUMMARY
REVENUES:
Transfer from General Fund
$
233,830.00
TOTAL REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
personnel
Materials & Supplies
Maintenance Bldgs. & Equip.
sundry & Landfill Fees
Capital Outlay
$
39,578.00
5,700.00
84,588.00
94,964.00
9,000.00
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
INTERNAL_SERVICE_FUNDS
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
REVENUES:
Beginning Balance
Enterprise Fund
General Fund
Internal Service Fund
$
-0-
157,596.00
592,564.00
8,000.00
$
TOTAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REVENUE
APPROPRIATIONS:
Vehicle Maintenance Division
$
727,818.00
TOTAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE APPROPRIATIONS
FUNDS AVAILABLE 9/30/88
MOTOR POOL REPLACEMENT FUND
REVENUE:
Lease Revenues
Estimated Interest Income
sale of Equipment
Beginning Balance
$
480,438.00
30,000.00
10,000.00
377,243.00
TOTAL MOTOR POOL REVENUES
TOTAL MOTOR POOL APPROPRIATIONS
BALANCE AS OF 9/30/88
$ 233,830.00
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$ 23.3,830.00
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$ 758,160.00
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$ 727,818.00
$ 30,342.00
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$ 897,681.00
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$ 458,225.00
$ 439,456.00
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MEDICAL FUND BUDGET
REVENUES:
Estimated Available Fund Balance $
City Contribution to Medical Fund
Employee Contribution to Medical Fund
Interest Income
224,102.00
557,750.00
32,676.00
20,363.00
TOTAL MEDICAL FUND REVENUES
$ 834,891.00
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APPROPRIATIONS:
Estimated Medical Claims
Stop Loss Premiums
contractual Services
$
516,717.00
38,975.00
23,000.00
TOTAL MEDICAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
$ 578,692.00
ESTIMATED RESERVES 9/30/88
$ 256,199.00
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DEBT SERVICE FUND
REVENUES:
Property Taxes
utility Fund
$ 2,041,212.00
1,311,863.00
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND REVENUES
$3,353,075.00
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APPROPRIATION:
General Obligations Bonds
General Obligation Bonds/water
Wastewater
Revenue Bonds/water Wastewater
$ 2,041,212.00
496,913.00
814,950.00
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND APPROPRIATIONS
$3,353,075.00
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GENERAL FUND/CIP SUMMARY
REVENUE:
Driveway Fire Station III
Sylvan Beach (levee)
EMS Facility
Emergency Generator Relocation
Data Processing Room Renovation
Update M.I.S. Plan
Micro Computers
SETCIC & JIMS Interface
Furniture
$ 61,415.00
206,470.00
$ 267,885.00
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$ 11,000.00
25,270.00
100,000.00
55,000.00
15,000.00
13,000.00
30,615.00
8,000.00
10,000.00
$ 267,885.00
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Beginning Balance
FY 1986-1987 Carry Over
TOTAL GENERAL FUND/CIP REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
TOTAL GENERAL FUND/CIP APPROPRIATIONS
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UTILITY FUND/CIP SUMMARY
REVENUE:
Beginning Balance
FY 1986-1987 Carry Over
$
109,000.00
200,000.00
TOTAL UTILITY FUND/CIP REVENUES
$ 309,000.00
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APPROPRIATIONS:
DATA PROCESSING IMPROVEMENTS
Update M.I.S. Plan
utility Hardware Enhancement
Update Utility Rate Study
$
17,000.00
18,000.00
14,000.00
$ 49,000.00
SUB-TOTAL
WATER/WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Trunk Main thru LCB Park
L.S. #5 Renovation
$
200,000.00
60,000.00
SUB-TOTAL
$ 260,000.00
TOTAL UTILITY FUND/CIP APPROPRIATIONS
$ 309,000.00
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
section 1: That the Budget for the City of La Porte, Texas, now
before the said City Council for consideration, as hereinabove summari-
zed and a complete copy of which is on file with the City Secretary,
be, and the same is hereby adopted as the Budget for the said City of
La Porte, Texas, for the period of October 1, 1987, through September
30, 1988.
Section 2: Be it FURTHER ORDAINED, that the said Ci ty Council
finds that all things requisite and necessary to the adoption of said
Budget have been performed as required by charter or statute.
Section 3: The City Council officially finds, determines, re-
cites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted
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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 Ordina.nce 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 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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CITY OF LA PORTE
APPLICATION FOR THE CLOSING OF STREETS AND ALLEYS
Date July 1. 1987
I, the undersigned owner George Sheffield of
(or option holder, etc)
the following desc r ibed real property loca ted within the City of La
Porte, Texas, hereby request and make application under the terms of
Ordinance Number 155Q for the vacating, abandoning and closing of the
following Streets and/or Alleys:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF STREETS AND/OR ALLEY~
Street(s)
Alley(s) Block 1142, Lots 1 throu~h ~2, Town of La Porte
16' x 400 ' = 6400 square feet
REASON FOR REOUEST
Planned development of the block
Re: letters from applicant dated 2/1/87 and 7/1/87
Plot Plan Attached Yes
Proof of Ownership
Attached
Submitted herewith is an application
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Signature of Applica
JiLt S.B~(')P-O(LAYI L-Agr JcJK
Address
4-1 CJ - ;;)L~ 3/
Telephone Number
HCAD Prime Rate $.75
APPRAISAL INFORMATION
/sq. ft.
Average of HCAD Prime Rate
Appraisal of Adjoining
Tracts of Land: $.75 /sq. ft.
(See sketch at right) N/A
Concurrence of Revenue Controller:~aAiiAL{ ~~L~~
(Signature)
*Fee to be Collected by City per terms of Ord. 1550
6400
sq. ft x
$.71)
sq. ft x 150% = $7200.00
ACTION
Recommended action to City Council
City Council Action
Date
Ordinance No.
dated
*Ordinance 1550 provides for an independent fee appraisal, at the
applicant's expense, if either the applicant or the City Manager do
not agree on the result obtained.
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City Of LaPorte
P.O. Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77571
ATTN: Cherie Black
To Whom It May Concern:
In regard to the application for request of alley closing on February 11,1987,
please accept this letter as request to void the original application and to
resubmit the application under the new street and alley guidelines as amended
by ordinance 1550 by the City of LaPorte.
Sincerely,
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February 11, 1987
Cherie Black-City Secretary
c/o City of LaPorte
P .0. Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77571
Dear Mrs. Black,
I am the owner of Lots 1 through 32, Block 1142, Town of LaPorte. This is the
third block South of Fairmont Park on the West side of S. 16th St.
Please consider this letter of application to close the alley in Block 1142. The
reason for the request is for planned development of the block.
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GENERAL WARRANTY DEED WITH ASSUMPTION
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STATE OF TEXAS
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THAT FRED E. WESTERGREN. JR.. TRUSTEE
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of Harris County. Tp"".. ,hereinafter called Grantor (whether one or more),
for and in con.alderatlon of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollan ($10,00) cub and other good and val Ie
consid'l1l.t1o-Pa to m.J 10 handj>aId by GEORGE SHEFFIELD TRUSTEE
ADDRESS OF GRANTEE: 714 S. Broadwav. La Porte. Texas 77571
of Harris County, Texas ,hereinafter called Grantee (whether one or more),
rec:elpt of whleb II bereby acknowledged and confeaed, and the further consideration of the auumptlon and
qreement b7 the GranlH herein to payoff and dilchanle .. the WIle shall become due and payable, the balance
due on that one certain promluory note dated November 4. 1977 ,In the orillnal principal
~of THRITY FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100--------------------_____________Dollan
($ 35,OUU.00 ),executed by ROBERT A. CHASE
payabletotheortlerof MELVIN S. COHN. TRUSTEE
hereinafter called Mortppe, Aid note being payable In inItallmenll, bearing interest at the rate therein apeclf1ed,
proridinc fO&' attorney'. f_ and acceleration of maturity at the rate and In the eventl therein aet forth, and pay.
ment of aid note beInc JeCUred by vendor'. lien and Superior TiUe retained therein In fayor of laid Mortpcee,
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all of Block One Thousand One Hundred Forty-two (1142),
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compan Y Houston Lighting & Power p, 0, Box 597 Seabrook, Texas 77586 (713) 474-4151
January 20, 1987
Ms. Cherie Black, City Secretary
City of La Porte
Post Office Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Ms. Black:
You have requested our comments concerning a request to
close the alley in Block 1142, Lots 1 thru 32 and further described
on the attached plat.
Houston Lighting & Power Company has investigated this
request and determined we have no fcilities located within the area
to be closed. Therefore, our Company interposes no objection to
the request as filed.
If we may be of any further assistance, please advise.
Yours trUlY~ ;I
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District Manager
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ENIEX
P,O, BOX 937, LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
March 16, 1987
Cherie Black
City Secretary
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77571
RE: Close the alley in Block 1142, lots 1 through 32
Town of La Porte
Dear Ms. Black:
Entex, Inc. does not have any natural gas lines in said described
alley. We hereby release and abandon our rights to the above
described request, providing similar releases are obtained from the
other utility companies having the right to the described streets.
Sincerely,
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W. C. Randall
Manager, Entex, Inc.
La Porte, TX
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cc: Mr. John Brashear, Jr.
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510 Crown
Room 214
Houston, Texas 77020
March 2, 1987
Ms. Cherie Black
City of La Porte
City Secretary
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Ms. Black:
Regarding your letter dated February 18, 1987 be advised that
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company has no facilities in that portion of
Block 1142, Lots 1 through 32, in the Town of La Porte, Harris County,
Texas and has no objections to the abandonment and closing of the above
mentioned parcel of land.
Any further requests for telephone service within this area
will require easements or structures provided at the owners expense and
at no cost to the telephone company, to conform to any further development.
Any further questions regarding this matter may be directed to
Jim Neas on 672-5734.
Sincerely,
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!Manager-Eng1neer1ng (Des1gn)
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FILE II:
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CASE II: _______
KEY MAP REI:j:~EN~E: t-~ J r-~
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CITY OF LA PORTE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Checklist for Street & Alley/Easement Closing Requests:
(1) Public Utilities
(a) The City shall check for
existing utilities in the J_ IILI r
ROH's, Alleys, or Easements hio E.XI~TL~_!::O:J~It=..?
(b) Other public utilities will
be checked by the individual
franchises; i.e. Entex, Bell ~ I
Telephone, HL&P, Cable TV ee: tJl+_~~-T-_ .'
(2) Effect on adjacent property and property in surrounding
area. (Does the stree~ closing request "landlock" or
seriously diminish access of adjacent land?)
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(3) Effect on access by fire and other emergency vehicles.
t::bt=~ ~~+- .brt"'f ~-:'.~
(4) Review the closing request in regards to future needs
(whether immediate or long-term) for:
(a) Utilities (water or (sewer)~ ~D CU~De. Fu+u~
~~ Ig -t1J1~ Ar?r=^ .
(b) Streets/Thorough~res/Traffic patterns* ~ UJeea-t+-
Crt.. EIrh!P~ ~!:>
(c) Drainageways*' t--./o "p~ -to f'...pr::;A. ~11.bJ~
(d) Other Comprehensive Plan Considerations:
V't..and Use Plan
VThoroughfare*
v1Jtilities*
v'Qfficial Parks & Rec. Map
VCommunity Facilities Plan
v'Safety Plan
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(5)
Furnish small plat (81/2" x 14" max.) of the proposed
closings, the status of adjacent street's (open or closed),
property owners adjacent to (or nearby and possible affected)
the proposed closing.
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(6) Receipt of comments from Public Works.
~ttached L7 Forwarded to City Secretary
(7) Comments/Recommendation(s):
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Forwarded to City Secretary
by
Date
City Council Action:
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Department Updates
Tax Maps
1" = 100' u. v.
Copy of Ord. in log
Files
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1:';5T. CITY MANAGER
OFFICE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
John Joerns, Assistant City
M~nager ~!.fA' LL
Duector ~ ~
Steve Sillett, Public Works
March 9, 1987
SUBJ'ECT ~ ALLEY CLOSURE REQUEST
The Public Works Department has no objections to
the request by Mr. George Sheffield to close the
alley in block 1142, lots 1 through 3~. No Public
Works present or future facilities will be
affected by this closure.
SG/gs
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TITLE COMPANY OF HOUSTON
712 W, Fairmont Parkway P.O. Box 936 La Porte, Texas 77571 (713) 471-2600
AUgust 20, 1987
CITY OF LA PORTE
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
ATTN: Cheri Black
RE: GF#8717400
Dear Ms. Black:
In reference to the above captioned file, this letter is to inform
you that Commonwealth Land Title Company is holding monies in escrow
in the amount of $7,200.00 for the purchase of the alley in Block 1142.
This money will be paid to the City of La Porte when the ordinace is
adopted. .
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Gladys Roth
Branch Manager
If you should have anything further please do not hesitate to call our
office.
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TITLE INSURANCE SINCE 1876
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AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING THE ALLEY IN
BLOCK ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO (1142), IN THE TOWN
OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the sa id alley in Block One Thousand One Hundred
Forty-two (1142) 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 Ci ty Council of the Ci ty of La Porte has
determined and does hereby find, determine and declare that
the here inafter described alley is not sui table, 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. The alley located in Block One Thousand One
Hundred Forty-two (1142) of the TOWN OF LA PORTE, Harris County,
Texas, is hereby permanently vacated, abandoned and closed by
the City of La Porte.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, deter-
mines, reci tes and declares that a suff icient wri tten 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 Ci ty Hall of the Ci ty 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 Ci ty Council further ratif ies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
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Ordinance No.
, Page 2.
section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black,
city Secretary
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Norman Malone &
Members of City Council
DATE: August 19, 1987
FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Appointments-
La Porte Area Water Authority Board
At the City Council Meeting on Monday, August 24, 1987, you will be requested
to consider appointing members to the La Porte Area Water Authority Positions
4 and 5. Presently serving in those positions are Mr. Rick Matthews and
Mr. Jerry Bramlett, respectively.
Both of these gentlemen have done an outstanding job for the City in their
roles on the Board. Their reappointment would aid in the expeditious handling
of the important issues now facing the Board. I would appreciate your
considering reappointment of these members.
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HEMORANDUH
August 6, 1987
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cherie Black, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Appointments to La Porte Area Water Authority
The terms of Rick Mathews, Position 4, and Jerry Bramlett,
Position 5, on the La Porte Area Water Authority Board will
expire on September 1, 1987.
I bring this to your attention at this time so that you may
consider these appointments and your recommendations for these
positions. I will have an Ordinance prepared for these
appointments for adoption at the August 24 Council meeting if you
so desire.
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Cherie Black
City Secretary
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ORDINANCE NO. 1558
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A DIRECTOR, POSITION 4, AND A DIRECTOR,
POSITION 5, OF THE LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY, FOR A TERM TO
EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 1, 1989; CONTAINING A REPEALING 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 PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La .porte hereby
appoints as Director, Position 4, of the La Porte
Area Water Authority, and hereby appoints
as Director, Position 5, of the La Porte Area Water Authority, for
the term expiring September 1, 1989, and until their successors
shall have been duly appointed and qualified.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
Section ~. 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 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ____ day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-10
WHEREAS, the special committee appointed to study the
application of Houston Chemical Services, Inc., to incinerate
hazardous waste at the site of the former Quaker Oats facility in
the Bayport Industrial District, has concluded their study; and
WHEREAS, the committee has presented a copy or their
recommendations to the La Porte City Council; and
WHEREAS, Houston Chemical Services, Inc., has applied to the
Texas Water Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency to
incinerate hazardous waste; and
WHEREAS, the site of the proposed incinerator is less than
one mile from residential neighborhoods and 1.1 mile from Jennie
Reid Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the prevailing wind will direct stack emissions
toward these areas approximately fifty percent of the time; and
WHEREAS, the long-term health effects of incinerator stack
emissions are not known with regard to their effect upon the
general population.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Section 1. THAT a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to
the public hearings to be held by the Texas Water Commission and
the Environmental Protection Agency, and that said Resolution
shall be read into the minutes of said public hearings as
testimony in the hearings.
Section 2. THAT the City Council of the City of La Porte
advises the agencies responsible for the permitting of hazardous
waste incinerators that it is opposed to the location of this
application due to uncertainty over the potential long-term
health effects of stack emissions.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF SJR 12, REGARDING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTIONS
WHEREAS, the personal property taxes
items of personal property, such as
recreational vehicles, and watercraft used
to be an undue hardship on taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, SJR 12, which resolution will be brought before the
voters on November 3, 1987, will exempt all non-income producing
personal property except residential structures.
now imposed on certain
personal aircraft,
for pleasure, are felt
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Sec t ion 1. That the City Counc il of the City of La Porte
supports the passage of SJR 12 on the November 3, 1987, ballot.
Sec t ion 2. That the City Counc il of the City of La Porte
urges the voters of the City to vote in favor of the passage of
SJR 12 on the November 3, 1987, ballot.
Section '=l. This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
August 24, 1987
Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department:
Administration
XX Report Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Memo dated March 4, 1987
Report & Proposal on Present and Long-Term Needs of
Emergency Medical Services Division dated 2/10/87
Minutes of June 8, 1987 City Council Meeting
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Dur ing the August 24, 1987, City Counc il Meeting, staff will be
making a presentation on the City's proposed EMS facility.
Enclosed is pertinent information leading up to the current status
of this project.
Taking the lead
Black & Veatch.
quality control
spent.
in staff's presentation will be Mr. Roy Peyton of
Mr. Peyton was engaged to assist us in four (4)
elements to insure that our tax dollar is wisely
1. That a maximum useful floor space is obtained.
2. That a cost effective structure is designed with regards
to a heating and ventilation system.
3. That appropriate building finishes are of specifications
for commercial grade.
4.
Building will
expansion and
manner.
be architecturally designed
growth in an orderly and
for future
documented
A tremendous amount of work has been devoted by the City's Fire
Chief, Police Chief, and myself to this project. We feel we have
developed a package that reflects the current and future growth
needs of the City's EMS Division.
City Council is requested to review the layout of the proposed
new facility, its traffic pattern, its functionability and
authorize me to instruct the architect to prepare the appropriate
bid specifications if they meet Council approval.
Staff is anxious to proceed wi th this project as our current
building lease does not meet our needs physically in protecting
our capital assets or financially as their rates have increased.
Funding for this project totals $170,000 for fiscal year 1987-88
of which $100,000 is a carryover from the prior budget year.
Action Required by Council:
Authorize the preparation of bid specifications.
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Norman Malone &
Members of City Council
DATE: March 4, 1987
FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: EMS/Fire Facility
A need currently exists to relocate the Emergency Medical Services
(ENS) Division of the City of La Porte. The Division is now
located in a temporary facility in the 1000 block of South 8th
Street. The facility provides very poor living and working
conditions for the ENS personnel who must work 24-hour shifts. As
you are aware, the number of La Porte ENS personnel has grown from
eight (8) full-time employees to fifteen (15) within the last
year. They are housed in a building which is approximately 1500
sq. ft.
Several alternatives to the present facility have been
investigated. The most cost-effective and service responsive
solution is a new EMS facility located on City owned property
known as the Fire Training property. This location decision is
made on long-term benefits, to be derived, coupled with fiscal
reasoning. It would be in the City's best financial interest to
spend a little more money now than what was budgeted. Economic
conditions are favorable for construction costs associated with
labor and materials for building a new facility. Further,
develop ing ou r own bu ild ing allows the City to reta in funds it
currently pays for rent ($845.00 month). In addition, by building
on our own piece of property, the City keeps from taking another
piece of property off of the tax rolls.
Compared to the facility needs, the funds available for this
project are extremely limited ($100,000.00). In all likelihood
the cost to relocate our ENS Division will cost more than what was
budgeted. To resolve the anticipated shortfall, staff is
prepar ing some c reat i ve financ ing othe r than tapp ing into the
General Fund directly. Before staff proceeds further with this
project, we will come to the City Council for further direction.
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Since we will need to derive the maximum benefit from each dollar
spent, I recommend retaining through negotiation the services of
an architect experienced in the design of municipal service
facilities. An architect will provide four (4) important quality
control elements needed to insure that our tax dollar is wisely
spent.
1. That a maximum useful floor space is obtained.
2. That a cost effective structure is designed with regards
to a heating and ventilation system.
3. That appropriate building finishes are of specifications
for commercial grade.
4.
Building will
expansion and
manner.
be architecturally designed
growth in an orderly and
for futu re
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Attached please find an in-house proposal on the present and
long-term EMS needs prepared jointly by the City's Fire Department
along with the City's Police Department.
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REPORT AND PROPOSAL ON PRESENT AND LONG TE~~ NEEDS
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EMERGENCY NEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION
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PREPARED for
ROBERT HERRERA
CITY t1k\lAGER
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
PREPARED by
FIRE CHIEF JOE SEASE
POLICE CHIEF CHARLES SHITH
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JOHN C. DUNHA}l
SUBMITTED by
JOHN DUNHAM
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
FEBRUARY 10, 1937
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This report and proposal is a combined effort of the Fire and Police
Departments staff to offer potential solutions for future housing of the
Emergency Hedical Services Division.
GOALS ~~ OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives are to identify the present and long term needs of
the Emergency Medical Services Division of the City of La Porte, and to offer
possible solutions for those needs.
The Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS), of the City of La Porte, is
currently housed in a small, crowded, temporary facility in the 1000 block of
South Eighth Street. The facility has no means for housing the three (3) ambulances
inside, out of the weather, and very poor living quarters for the personnel who
work twenty-four (24) hour shifts.
Information provided to me from Police Chief Smith is that there has been a
search for options to solve the problems of the Emergency ~ledical Services Division
since January 5, 1987.
ALTERNATIVES DISCUSSED ARE AS FOLLOHS
1. Purchasing an older home and remodeling it to convert it to the necessary needs.
This could involve extensive remodeling which could exceed the budgeted amount of
$100,000 and not solve the long term problem.
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2. The new Fire Station II building and site was discussed. Due to the
non-availability of space on tl:e site, and the increased travel distance and
response time because! of the location of the site, it ,,,as found to be unsuitable.
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3. The soon to be vacated Fire Station II located on Hillridge in Fair~ont Park
was discussed. This alternative was discarded because of; lack of room for
expansion, longer response times, primarily residential area, and not enough room to
house all three ambulances inside out of the weather.
4. Existing commercial type unoccupied buildings in to~vn were investigated.
Problems encountered were the costs involved in renovating or remodeling to suit
the needs, adequate ingress and egress for ambulances, and increased response ti~es
due to non-centralized locations.
5. Property presently owned by the City was examined and found that there was only
one piece of property that fit the criteria set forth for the project.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING SUITABLE LOCATION AND STRUCTURE
TO HOUSE THE EHS
1. Centralized location in the City to provide quick access to the three (3)
major areas of tm,m, via major streets and free~.,ays.
2. Accessible to utility needs.
3. Preferably on land already mvned by the, City..
4. The structure should fulfill the present and long term needs, by allowing
for building expansion, for apparatus and equipment, and necessary personnel.
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The Fire Department staff has been discussing and drawing various layouts
of buildings and types of construction to come in around the $100,nOO budget.
The City recently purchased a five (5) acre parcel of land north of Public Works,
to build the Fire Training Facility.
tve feel there would be ample land to allocate a portion of the southwest
corner of the property on which to construct the Emergency Medical Services
Station.
This will allow all the money budgeted to go into the'structure and
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to the area could benefit the Fire Training Field, the E11S Station, and the
impound yard east of the Public Works Center.
The preliminary layout ideas for a structure include a four bay station of
approximately 4000 square feet, located and designed in such a manner to allow for
expansion in several directions, with ample storage space, dormitory and kitchen
facilities, and office.
SUMMARY
The committee consisting of myself, Fire Chief Joe Sease, and
Police Chief Charles Smith, assigned to investigate this project, presently feel
the best solution to remedy the needs of the Emergency Medical Services Division,
is to proceed with the idea of constructing a new ill~ Station on a portion of the
property near the Public Horks Center for the the Fire Training Facility, as this
is in the best interest of the City of La Porte.
cspectfully submitted;
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J hn C. Dunham
AsSistant Fire Chief
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 8, 1987, Page 4
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Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Porter, Shipp,
Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
15. Administrative Reports
Director of Public Works Steve Gillett reported on an
adjusted budget for materials testing services for McClelland
Engineers, who will provide soils and materials testing for
the Fairmont Parkway relief trunk sewer and the main
treatment plant expansion. The trunk sewer was overestimated
and the main treatment plant expansion was underestimated.
The revised budget will be $4,000 for the trunk sewer and
$20,000 for the treatment plant expansion. The updated
projection reflect~ a total reduction of $7000 over the
original estimate.
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Fire Chief Joe Sease addressed Council regarding the
relocation of the Emergency Medical Services division. They
have outgrown their facility. A committee, comprised of
Chief Sease, Assistant Fire Chief Champ Dunham, and Police
Chief Charles Smith, has investigated several options, and
have concluded that the most optimum solution would be to
incorporate the EMS facility with the new fire training
facility. At the conclusion of the presentation, Council
indicated that they had no objections to this, and for staff
to pursue that route.
City Manager Bob Herrera advised Council that he would like
to have a ground breaking ceremony at the golf course within
the next week or two. It was decided that the ground
breaking ceremony would be held Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00
P.M.
16. Council Action: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak,
Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought
items to Council's attention.
Staff was asked for reports on the proposed animal ordinance;
the proposed sign ordinance; and to investigate several
locations for placement of stop signs.
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TML Region 14 meeting at Sylvan Beach on August 20. Mayor
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La Porte Emergency Medical Services Facility
Background
. Asked to develop design for EMS facility.
. Design a facility within a minimum budget.
. Design an appearance consistent with a public facility.
. Yorked with Fire Dept./Police Dept./EMS.
. Develop goals.
Goals
. House 4 ambulances in weather protected-heated structure.
. Provide living quarters and work space for daytime crew
of five to seven and storm crew of thirteen.
. Provide work space for a chief and two duty persons.
. Provide indoor generator.
. Provide locked space for medical sto.
. Provide small shop.
. Provide general storage.
Design Criteria
. Structural - support foundation on belled piers.
. Design for 130 m.p.h. wind.
. Design for 8.2 inches of rain per hour with 100% safety
factor.
. Design scuppers for excessive rain.
. Design single-ply EPDM roofing.
. Design wall supported, steel joist roof system.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
August 24, 1 q87
Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department: Administration
XX Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits:
Proposal for Professional Services related to
updating the City's Water & Sewer Financial Utility
Plan
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Attached please find a proposal for professional services related
to updating the City's Water and Sewer Financial Utility Plan.
The City needs its Financial Utility Plan updated for the
following reasons:
1 . Some of the assumptions bu il t into the orig inal plan
have changed, including:
a. At one time the City considered adopting a Capital
Recovery Fee Program. As a result of the economic
downturn in Houston, this program did not
ma ter ial ize. However, the F inanc ial Ut il i ty PI an
referenced revenue provided by staff to be
considered in developing the cash position of the
Utility Fund. The results of this change should be
corrected.
b. The Plan required an annual in-house review by
La Porte staff. This review was not done during
the last two (2) years. Mainly due to staff
turnover but also because no one was specifically
trained on how to use the computer models.
c. The Plan did not take into consideration the net
dollar effect of going to surface water.
d. Population growth assumptions declined due to the
Houston economy.
2. A Financial Utility Plan should be viewed as a strategic
planning tool utilized to help access and identify the
short-term and long-term asset and liability positions
of the City. A plan of this type forecasts operational
expenses comfortably 3 to 5 years into the future.
3. The document should be followed so that when one year of
the five (5) year plan ends the next year becomes the
foundation of the Utility Fund Budget.
La Porte's future is based on the planning that takes place now.
Action Required by Council:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Services Agreement with Administrative
Consulting Services in order to update the
& Sewer Financial Utility Plan
Professional
and Fiscal
City's Water
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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Fiscal Consulting Services, Inc.
BrookhoIIow North/IH35 . CoIporate Dr.
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Lewisville. Texas 75067
(214) 221-7591
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City Nanager
City or La Porte
60~ W. Fairmount Parkway
La Porte, T~~ 77571
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Dear Bob:
Thank you for the opportunity to submi~ a proposal for professional
services related to a ~ater and sewer financial plan update for the City of
La Porte. I believe our qualifications are well suited for the scope of this
project. An outline for a water and sewer financial plan update st~v is
presented in this proposal. There were two ma,jor steps involved in the study
completed two years ago:-ll Preparing the multi-year financial plan for the
water and se\o.-er funds to determine the revenues needed to be generated by the
Water & Sewer Rates and 2) Developing several rate-design alternatives that
would generate the dollars needed.
This second step was not designed to be evaluated annually unless staff
or council considered. the rate-design. 801 ternati ves to need review. Thus, we
are proposing to update the multi-year plan only. Some of the more
significant steps that I see being accomplished by this study are outlined in
the following paragraphs.
SCC>PE & ,APJ?RC)ACH
A. w"E wiLL DEfER.'1INE THE ~1' FINA1\;CIAL CQ,,\lHTION:
Data Collection: We will review the 198,-88 buci.e:et, 1985-86 audited
financial statements, and the most recent capital improvement program for
\o.ater and sewer construction to determine the fiscal position of the City at
the present time. T";e will also gather all necessary information to include
the effect of the funding of the La Porte Water Authority. We will work with
your Finance department and independent auditors to split the consolidated
Water & Sewer Statements into the Operating fund, the Debt-Service fund, and
the Capital Improvement fund. We will establish what the financial oondition
of each of these funds are, independent of each other. Our goal will be to
use any data from these sources which can serve as a base for supporting
assumptions used in the study.
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Financial Plan: Next we will visit with staff in a series of meetings
to determine growth assumptions and seek decisions on any policy issues which
can be decided by staff. A five-year financial plan will then be developed
reflecting both staff grow"'th assumptions and those policy issues decided by
staff and Council. As mentioned above, the plan will be organized in a
........orking Capital Requirements" format and will illustrate the revenues
required to fund the City's working capital needs while adequately meeting
all debt coverage ratios stipulated in your revenue bond covenants. This
model will be an expansion of the one developed for the Ci ty two years ago.
We will enhance the model to give you more detailed information so that you
and your staff will be able, with the help of the consultant, to include
demand and inflation drivers over the next five years.
Salaries and related costs will be driven by individual positions within
the departments. (Exhibit A). You will be able to forecast position by
position wnat the probable average increase in salary costs will grow to over
the five-year period. Salary-related lineitems will be forecast based upon
percentages you and your staff will determine in the planning process
IE.'Chibit AI.
Large capital items will be detailed by showing each item replaced or
newly purchased (Exhibit AI.
Materials, supplies and maintenance costs will be driven on inflation
and demand drivers decided upon by you and your staff. A Master Assumpdon
Table will be linked to all the costs centers involved in the Water & Sewer
operating funds.
The model will estimate the rate requirements of w~ter and sewe~
separately., and will also calculate a General & Administrative charge to the
water and sewer funds by the general fund.
C. ~~"E WILL PRESEN"T THE OPTIONS:
Presentation of Study: The multi-year financial plan will be organized
in a succinct report to the Ci ty Council. All assumptions and supporting
policy decisions will be documented and all supporting schedules will te
included. for the purpose of "tracking" the numbers. We will also prepare a
sensitivity analysis which will show the incremental impact on working
capital, debt coverage calculations and revenues should rates be at various
levels. This is beneficial because it will answer those "what if" questions
decision-makers often need to review before determining what the "best"
answer will be.
Microcomputer Software: All schedules will be develoI~ using
electronic spreadsheet softwareiLotus 1-2-3). We will leave all l~orksheets,
hard copies of schedules, and actual computer models with the City. This
software will be made available to the City for internal purposes only. I
ask that this be viewed as proprietary information una\~ilable for uses
outside the City. We will train a person on the details of these financial
models and how they were constructed. It will be very important this person
is alre~Y familiar with Lotus and the microcomputer.
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Cities are findiru; it necessary to make rat.e and fee revieH par~ of
their annual budgeting process. It was planned t...o years ag;o that a staff
person ...ould become intimate with the ~,orkin~s or these models and update
them armually without the consultant's assistance. This did not happen
because of the turnover of the City's staff. If a designated staff person can
become knowledgeable wi th the model and annually carryon the process, I
believe this greatly enhances the value of our consulting services.
staff Assistance: The outlined proposal assumes that you and your staff
will be available when needed to review financial-planning assumptions, to
review interim results, and to answer questions ...hich arise from the data
analysis aspect of the study.
J::o'~S & TIMING
The proposed fees for the financial plan up:iate and enhancement 1S
513,000. In addition, there will be travel and long-distance costs of
approximately S500. Bob, it is my understanding that you desire to have this
project star~ed in October 1987. We will be available to start October 1st
and take approximately fh'e-six ~"eeks to finish the plan.
BENEFITS OF T:HE STUDY
Bob, I would like to point out some of the tenefi 1:.S other cities have
gained from preparing a water & sewer financial plan and having a person
trained to update it annually. First, the plan includes all the vital
operating and fiscal factors which need to be understood over a multi-year
period. This tends to weave together a comprehensive picture of operating
needs, capi tal needs, debt requirements, and any contractual arrangements
which will affect the City of La Porte over the next few years. In essence,
it prcduces the answer t.o the question of "wbere are we going and how are ,,'e
going to get. there?" Many cities have realized the importance of stratei5ic
planning \~hen done in a practical and straightforh~rd manner.
Another advantage of our approach is that it is totally designed to be
instructi ve to the City staff and City Council. The supporting schedules,
the presentation of alternatives, and the explanation of the impact of
policy issues are all developed with the idea that all city representatives
have a responsibility to be students of good strategic-planning techniques.
Much time will be spent ex~laining the studJr steps to the staff so that the
knowledge gained from the analysis wori{ will be transferred to the City.
A particularly important benefit from which I take great pride is ...hen
my studies are used as a primary corrnnunication document to the bond-rar.ing
agencies. Cities have found the multi-year financial plan document to be a
invaluable source to answer many questions of interest to the NeH York rating
agencies and have forwarded them to New Yorl{ as they have been updat.ed.
annually. This is a natural characteristic of ITl,V studies since I have been
involved in presentations to the bond-rating agencies over the last twelve
years. The stu~. will present a story of responsible government management
of a ,.;ater and sewer utility, an on-going concern wi th the rating agencies.
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Bob, I believe that I can conduct a high-quality financial plan update
for a very reasonable fee. I place a major emphasis on supporting details,
projections that can be tied to historical numbers, and presentations that
can explain the story to laypersons. I value La Porte as one of my best
clients, and I take pleasure in contributing to the improvement of the
Strategic-Planning process, one management tool that is a sign of sound
financial management.
The majority of my consulting is repeat business which stems from
satisfied clients. It is with this care that I perform all my professional
work. I look forward to this project and the opportunity to work with you,
your staff, and the City Council.
APFR..C)V AI...
If the scope, timing, and fees outlined
indicate your agreement to proceed below.
o(,z..v ,; i In <- ct ""l.: _ f
L€His F. Mclain, Jr., President
Administrative & Fiscal
Consulting Services, Inc.
above meet your approval, please
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
City of La. Porte
(.JlJLV :J I, 1 !JB7 I
Rfil'LACDlENT PIirGWI 15-36
e EXIIIBIT A
CITY OF CAROOWfCiJ
DEPAmMENTAL EXPENDI'Ilnms
REPLACEMENT PIUiRAN
P LAN NED
1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 ------------------------------------
ACCUJNT ACfUAL ACfUAL REVISED ~lUSED 19B8-89 1989-90 1990-91
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
PERSONAL SERVICES
1110 Regulal' Salaries - Full TilDe
1111 Regular Salaries - Purt Time
J J J2 Overtime
11 J3 lAlngevi ty
J 114 Car All owance
lllg r~!~~~l~~inuation
1117 Stcp Up Pay
I J 18 H,:scl've Pool
J I J9 Deferred Comp
I J 20 FICA - Ht,d i care
1210 Regular Salaries - Temporary
1220 Regular Salaries - Seasonal
1310 Vacation - LIS Distributions
1320 Siclt Leave - LIS Distributions
1410 Hedical InsurWlce Premium
1415 l.ife InsurWlce PremilulI
1420 Hetirelllcnt (T,M.R,S.)
1430 Worker's Compensation Insuranc
1440 Unemployment
1450 &Iucational Incentive
1460 Tuition Reimbursement
1470 Relocation Allowance
* Subtotal *
MATERIALS & SUPPLIFS
2110 Office Supplies
2120 Pos tage
2210 landscape Materials
2212 Chemicals
2213 Juni\.orial Supplies
221.\ Food
2215 Qlsolines & ~uels
2216 Motor Vehicle Fluid Supplies
2217 Uniforms and Clothing
2290 Other Operational Supplies
2310 RIM Sup.-Structures
2:111 HIt! 8ul"- Aulos & Tnl<:ks
2:.1 12 U/~I Sup. - lIeavy E<Jui puent
2313 nm Sup.- Other Equipnent
2316 Rm SUJl.- Water & Sewer System
2317 nm Sup.- Wut.er Huters
2320 Asphalt
2321 Cor.crete
2323 Crushed Stone
2330 Medical Gases
2410 Hand Tools
* Subtotal *
SERVICES & CHARGES
3\J2 Legal Services
3lJ 3 Engineering Service
3114 Architectural Services
3115 Surveyinat/Appra.iul Service.
3116 Hi;tdicnl Servleoa , PhYll !xQ.e
123 149
, 0
25 , 705
160
o
8
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
6,080
o
8,160
8,351
o
273
o
o
$171 ,878
168
o
3,033
o
o
o
12,472
1,798
1,176
3,638
o
o
o
o
o
o
21,638
50,809
o
o
823
$95,555
140,385
o
13,416
452
o
9~
o
o
50
126
o
o
o
o
9,931
37
11 ,804
3,120
o
o
o
o
$179,415
48
o
1,427
o
4
30
9,140
3,297
692
5,405
o
3,5!11
3,996
151
3,720
o
6 137
54;354
679
o
2,092
-----------
$94,763
o
o
o
o
o
100,700
o
9,532
963
o
31
o
o
827
430
o
2,860
791
322
5,184
707
8,646
o
o
o
o
o
-----------
$131,096
200,500
o
15,000
1,776
o
8
u
o
4,707
233
o
2,860
o
o
11 ,400
1 539
15:480
o
o
o
o
o
$253,495
200 270
4 0
2,000 2,500
o 0
6 30
300 405
o 0
o 0
2,000 2,000
4,654 5,000
o 0
o 0
o 0
o 0
65,000 75,000
o 0
3 000 5,000
30:220 3,000
6,500 8,000
o 0
1,500 1,500
----------- -----------
$115,384 $102,705
o
o
o
o
100
o
o
o
o
o
210,920 221,598 232,817
000
42,180 44,320 46,560
1,980 2,190 2,420
000
888
000
000
5,060 5,430 5,820
360 490 630
000
3,005 3,157 3,317
000
000
12,110 12,830 13,600
1 730 1 930 2 140
16;390 17;330 18;320
000
000
000
000
000
--$2~~)735- --$3b~)275- --$3~~)623-
----(11---- ----(21---- ----(31----
290 310 330
000
2,680 2,880 3,120
000
30 30 30
430 460 500
000
000
2,110 2,230 2,380
5,280 5,590 5,980
000
000
o () 0
000
80,690 87,020 94,800
000
5,380 5,800 6,320
3,230 3,480 3,790
8,610 9,290 10,120
o 0 0
1 610 1 740 1 900
--sliAI340- --$li~1830- --il~~1270-
----(11---- ----(21---- ----(31----
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
FORECASTED
8% 8% 9%
(1) (2) (3)
5% 5% 5%
NA NA NA
181% 5% 5%
11% 11% 11%
0% 0% 0%
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
7% 7% 7%
55% 36% 29%
NA NA NA
5% 5% 5%
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
6% 6% 6%
12% 12% 1 J%
6% 6% 6%
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
8% 8% 9%
---- ---- ----
16% 5% 5%
e
7% 7% 8%
13% 4% 15%
7% 7% 8%
11% 11% 12%
7% 7% 8%
7% 7% 8%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
6% 6% 7%
6% 6% 7%
8% 8% 9%
B% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
B% B% 9%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% !I%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
8% 8% 9%
---- ---- ----
7% 8% 9%
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o
o
o
o
o
!IX
8%
8%
8%
8"
9% 1 0%
8% 9%
8" 9%
G =
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(JULY 31, 1987)
EXHIBIT A
REf'LACEl'IENT ~n:RAM 15-36
CITY OF CARIlOIL'IW
DEPAR'lMENTAL EXPENDI'llJRES
REPIACF.MENT ~
Fall':CA.',,'TED
P L A N N E D 8% 8% 9%
1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 ------------------------------------ ---.------------
A<XnJNT AC'ltJAL AC'ltJAL REVISED ~~ED 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 (1) (2) (3)
---_P._------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)---- ---- ---- ----
3130 Temp Contract Labor - ~ency 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3190 Olhcl' Professional Scrv ccs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3210 Telecomolunications 0 0 114 200 230 250 270 14% 9X lOX
3310 Conferences & Training 0 306 250 850 910 980 1,070 8X 8X 9X
3311 Travel 0 0 572 874 940 1,010 1,100 8X 8X 9%
3312 MembershipDues 0 30 60 135 150 160 170 8% 8% 9%
3313 SubscriptIons & Publications 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8X 9%
33 16 I'Ii I ell~ Re i mburs~ent 0 0 0 100 110 120 130 8% 8X 9%
3410 Gopy chine Charges 0 0 140 300 320 350 380 8% 8X ~~
3411 PrInting, Ijhoto~l-aphic Service 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8X 8%
3510 RIl'l Sel'v Ices - lructure 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8X 8% 9%
3(;11 HIM Sel'viccs - Auto & TI'lJUk 10,846 12,780 19 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3512 R/H Sel'\' iccs - IIcavy Equi Iluent 7,514 6,825 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8~ 9%
3513 RiM Sel-vices - Olher ~uipllent 3,003 1,601 2,700 2,000 2,150 2 320 2,530 8X 1I% 9X e
3515 HiM Services - Signs/l'lIirklllgs 29 266 500 0 0 ' 0 0 8X 8% 9%
3516 HIM Services - Water/Sewer 149,847 122,174 30,000 131,000 140,940 152,000 165,590 8% 8% 9X
3550 Wrecker Service 0 190 200 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3611 Natural Gas 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8X 9%
3612 Electricity 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14% 14% 15%
3710 Vehicle Usage - O&M 0 0 98,536 126,354 135,940 146,610 159,720 8% 8% 9%
Vehicle Usage - Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3751 Risk Allocation Charge 0 0 27,135 60,525 65,120 70,230 76,510 8% 8% 9%
3813 Suret{ Bonds 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11% 11% 12%
3910 Renta s - l'lachinery & Equip 0 340 1,500 1,500 1,610 1,740 1,900 8% 8% 9%
3911 Rentals - land & Buildings 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3912 Rentals - All Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3920 Freight & TmIlHport 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B% 8% 9%
3990 Other 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
3994 Water - Volunteer Fireman 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8" 9"
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --$3~A)420- --$3~~)770- --$4~~)370- ---- ---- ----
* Subtotal * $171,339 $144,612 $161,726 $323,838 8% 8% 9"
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(IJ---- ----(2J---- ----(3i----
CAPITAl. CXJfLAY
--------------
41 10 Buildi~s 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4112 Disposll Plant 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4113 DisV?sal Plant (Plans) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4201 l'JOblle Equipuent 57,975 55,918 0 57,200 50,000 72,000 0 -13" 44%-100%
4202 Olhcr E(~ir:ment 2,185 0 10,000 2,950 0 0 0 -100% NA NA
4203 Office F mitures/Fixtures 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4206 Storage Tarm 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4250 Meters & Connections 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA e
4251 l'leters & COIUlectiOIlS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4252 l'lains & Extensions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4254 Wuter Wclls & Pumping Equil.men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4300 ('.uti t.al-Rescrvc Pool () 0 () () 0 0 0 NA NA NA
4951 Me ers & Conncction~ 0 () 0 () 0 0 0 NA NA NA
EXPANDED PACKAGES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
---i6o~16o- ---$55~918- ---ilo~ooo- ---$60~150- ---$~A)ooo- ---;~~)OOO- ----(3)-;0- ---- ---- ----
* Subtotal * -17" 44%-100%
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(IJ---- ----(2J---- ----(3)---- ---- ---- ----
TRANSFERS & REIMBURSEMENTS
--------------------------
5002 ~rating Transfers Out 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
5100 Reimbursemnts-Personal Svcs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B% 8X 9%
5200 Reimbursements-Supplies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8" 8% 9%
5300 Reimblu'sements-Sel-vices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
5400 lleimbw'selJlCnts-Capi tal Outlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8% 8% 9%
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(31---- ---- ----
* Subtotal * $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 SO NA NA NA
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----I 1 )---- ----(2)---- ----(31---- ---- ---- ----
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---- ~ 1) ---- ----~2)---- ----~3)---- ---- ---- ----
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
** TOTAL ** $498,932 $474,708 $418,206 $740,188 $8 2 495 $8 5 875 $8 4 263 8% 9% -1%
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ====(li==== ----(2J---- ----(3i---- ---- ----
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
WOOhWAD NEASURES
-----------------
Hell II1CL~J (I.incur FCt~t) NA NA NA 11,384 13,950 0 0 23%-IOlIX NA ~
(JULY 31, 1987)
REPLACDtENT P11OOI1AM 15-36
ACXXX1NT
EXHIBIT A
crry OF CAROOI..LTON
DEPAR'lMENI'AL EXPENDITURES
REPLACEMENT IDX'.RAM
------------------------------ -----------
1984-85
ACl'UAL
1985-86
AC'llJAL
P LAN NED
1986-87 1987-88 ------------------------------------
REVISED PROPOSED 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91
___________ ___________ ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
FORECASTED
8% 8% 9%
---------------
(1) (2) (3)
Pas' STAFFING TABLE
3430 Equipllent Operator II
3440 SerVice Repairer
3510 EquiIIllent uperator
3630 Crew Leadel'
7200 Utility Supervisor
8l<15 Laborer - Seasonal
III
* 'IV/' AL STAFFI NO *
Pos' 10rAL SALAHY (x)sTS PEn l"CSITION
3430 Equipllent Operator II
3440 SerVice Relairer
3510 Equirlllent uperator III
3630 Crew LeuJel'
7200 Utili ty SupcrvhlOr
8145 Laborer - Seasonal
* 1'O'l'AL SALARIES *
REFERENCE-FORECASTED
Posl STAIl1'[NG SAlARY (-'UIl NEW IIIRES
3430 Equipllent Operator II
34010 SerVlCe Repairer
3510 ~uiIlllent Operator III
3630 Cl'ew Leader
7200 Uti I i ty Supervisor
8145 Laborer - Seasonal
* TOTAL *
SALARY -RELATIID ASSUMPfIONS:
Average Merit Increase
Avg Pay structure Adjustment
Overtime
Longevity
Ha lury Conti nunt ion
Un-eu I 1 Pay
Step-Up l'Uy
Resel've Pool
Deferred Comp - City Mut
FICA - Medicare
Regular Salaries - Tcmporury
Vacation - L/S Distributions
Sick Leave - LIS Distributions
Medical Insurance Premium
Life Insurance PremitDIl
Hdircment (T,~I.H.S.)
WOl'kcr's Compensation IntlUl'llI1C
Uncmployment
&Jucation1l1 Incentive
1'ui tion IleilllburSCDleot
Populution
Growth ~reased in X
Overall Inflation Rate
3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0
3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0
1.0 1.0 3,0 3.0
b.O 1.0 2.0 2.0
.0 0.0 1.0 1.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
----------- ----------- ----------- ---------.--
9.0 9.0 11.0 11.0
2.0 2.0 2.0
2.0 2.0 2.0
3.0 3.0 3.0
2.0 2.0 1?'0
1.0 1.0 .0
1.0 1.0 1.0
----(Jll~o- ----(211~o- ----(3tl~o-
----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0%
0% 0% 0%
~O%O%
\J'" 0% 0%
0% 0% 0%
---- ---- ----
0% 0% 0%
----------- ----------- ----------- ------------
e
NA NA 34,268 34,953 36.722 38,582 40,535 5% 5% 5%
NA NA 38,350 39, 117 41 ,097 43,178 45.364 5% 5% 5%
NA NA 58,188 59,352 62,357 65,514 68,830 5% 5% 5%
NA NA 4 1 , 158 41,982 44,107 46,3-10 48,686 5% 5% 5%
NA NA 24,856 25, :153 26,636 27,985 29,402 5% 5% 5%
NA NA 2,860 2,860 3 005 3 157 3 317 5% 5% 5%
--------NA- --------NA- --$199~680- --$203~360- --$21~~925- --$2~i~755- --$2!~~133- ---- ---- ----
5% 5% 5%
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ----(1~---- ----(2~---- ----(3~---- ---- ---- ----
NA NA J8,470 18,470 18,930 19,400 19,890 2% 2% 3%
NA NA 15,808 15,808 16,200 16,610 17,030 2% 3% 3%
NA NA 20,280 20,280 20,790 21,310 21,840 3% 3% 2%
NA NA 20,342 20,342 20,850 21,310 21 , 900 2% 2% 2%
NA NA 31,281 31,281 32,060 32,860 33,680 2% 2% 2%
NA NA 2,860 2,860 2 930 3 000 3 080 2% 2% 3%
--------NA- --------NA- --$l09~041- --$l09~041- --$111~76o- --$11i~55o- --$11~~42o- ---- ---- ----
2% 2% 3%
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ----(1~---- ----(21---- ----(3~---- ---- ---- ----
NA NA NA 2.00% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% 25% 0% 0%
NA NA NA 0.00% 2.50% 2. 50% 2.50% NA 0% 0% e
20.87% 9.56% 9,47% 7.48% 20.00% 20.00% 20,00% 167% 0% 0%
0.13% 0.32% 0.96% 0.89% 0,94% 0.99% 1.04% 6% 5% 5%
O,l)()% 0.07% 0.04% 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% 0,00% NA NA NA
O.O()" 0.00% o . ml% 0,00% o,oox 0,00% O.OOX NA NA NA
0.00% O. 00% 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.00% O,O()% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.04% 0.82% 2,35% 2.40% 2.45% 2.50% 2% 2% 2%
0,00% 0.09% 0.43% 0.12% 0.17% 0.22% 0.27% 42% 29% 23%
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.00% 0.79% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.00% 0.32% 0,00% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% NA NA NA
4.94% 7.07% 5.15% 5.69% 5.74% 5.79% 5.84% 1% 1% 1%
0.00% 0.03% 0.70% 0.77% 0.82% 0.87% 0.92% 6% 6% 6%
6,63% 8.41% 8.59% 7.72% 7.77% 7.82% 7.87% 1% 1% 1%
6,78% 2.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% 0,00% 0,00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.00% 0.00" 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0,00% 0.00% NA NA NA
0 0 73,217 75~300 183000 81~000 85!OOO 4% 4% 5%
NA NA NA .8~ .59% .85% .94% 26% 7% 28%
NA NA NA 4,0 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 0% 0% 0%
~
(JULy 31, 1987)
REPLAC>>tENT ffiOORAM 15-36
CITY OF CAROOILTON
DEPAR1MENTAL EXPENDI'I1.JRES
REPLACEMENT I~
P LAN NED
1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 ------------------------------------
MXXXJN'f AcmJAL AG'TUAL REVISED fR)r09ED 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91
------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
FI..EET REPIACFl1ENTS
4201 20,000 gvw Tl'lIdt
4201 Back-lIoe
4201 20 000 gvw Truck
4201 3/4 - Ton Pickup
4201 16 Yd Dump Tl'uck
<m1ER CAPITAL REPLACEMENTS
4202 Various Tools
Fl..EET EXPANSIONS
4201 None
OTHER CAPITAL EXPANSIONS
3190 Rcp1uccIIICnl
EXPANDED PACKAGES CYrnER THAN
STAFFING &. FlEET
A-Replacement Program (Above)
B-Certification Pay
C-SlIpervisor Reclassification
* 'I\JfAL *
EXHIBIT A
FORECASTED
8% 8% 9%
---------------
(1) (2) (3)
0 0 0 27,200 0 0 0 -100% NA NA
0 () 0 30,000 30,000 0 0 0%-100% NA
0 0 0 0 20,000 0 0 NA -100% NA
0 0 0 0 0 12,000 0 NA NA -100%
0 0 0 0 0 60,000 0 NA NA-lOO%
0 0 0 2,950 0 0 0 -100% NA NA
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA e
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA NA NA
o 0 0 0 000
o 0 0 0 0 0 0
o 0 0 0 0 0 0
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
$0 $0 $0 SO $0 $0 '0
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----(1)---- ----(2)---- ----(3)----
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
NA NA NA
---- ---- ----
NA NA NA
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DRZI..FT DATF:
August 12, 1987
uRDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER FIVE, "ANIMALS AND FOWL", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, AMENDING SECTION 5-5,
"FEES"~ AMMENDING ARTICLE III "DOGS"~ BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
5-38, "RESTRICTION ON NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS IN PROXIMITY TO
RESIDENCE OF ANOTHER" ~ BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5-52, "ABANDON-
MENT OF ANIMALS PROHIBITED" ~ BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE VII,
"KENNELS AND PET ESTABLISHMENTS" ~ PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON
VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY
OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY
SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00)~ FINDING COMPLI-
ANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW~ PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE~ AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Chapter Five, "Animals and Fowl," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is hereby amended by amending
section 5-5, "Fees" , to read as follows, to-wit:
Sec. 5-5. Fees
For each and every animal, other than
dogs and cats taken and impounded there
shall be paid to the City of La Porte by
the owner thereof or his agents the sum
of Thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the
taking up and impounding of same, and the
further sum of Five dollars ($5.00) per
day for each and every day except the
first day that the animal shall remain in
the custody of the Humane Officer. Such
fee being charged for the purpose of
covering the costs of feeding and caring
for such animal, and when such animal or
animals are sold in accordance with the
provisions of this article, the further
sum of Ten dollars ($10.00) shall be
charged for selling same. And further,
for each male animal capable of breeding,
such as boars, stud horses, jacks or
bulls, found running at large and impoun-
ded, there shall be an additional charge
of Fifty dollars ($50.00) each which
shall be paid by the owner or his agent
for the impounding of same.
section 2. Chapter Five, "Animals and Fowls", Article III
of the Code of Ordinances of the Ci ty of La Porte, is hereby
amended to read as follows, to-wit:
ARTICLE III.
DOGS & CATS
Sec. 5-26 Definitions
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the
following terms shall, for the purpose of
this article, have the meanings indicated
in this section:
e
e
urdinance No.
, Page 2.
(a) Cats. Shall mean both male and
female animals of the feline kind.
(b) Dogs. Shall mean both male and
female animals of the canine kind.
(c) Owner. Shall mean any person,
firm, association, partnership, or
corporation owning, keeping or har-
boring an animal or animals of the
dog or cat kind.
(d) At large. Shall mean a dog that
is not confined to the premises of
the owner by a substantial fence of
sufficient strength and height to
prevent the dog from escaping there-
from, inside the house, or other en-
closure, or secured on said premises
by a leash of sufficient strength to
prevent the dog from escaping from
said premises, and so arranged that
the dog will remain upon said premises
when the leash is stretched to full
length in any direction; provided,
however, that a dog shall not be con-
sidered "at large" when held and con-
trolled by some person by means of a
leash or chain of proper strength and
length to control the actions of the
dog or while confined within a
vehicle.
(d) Vaccination. Shall mean an
injection of a vaccine for rabies,
approved by the state veterinarian,
and administered by a licensed
veterinarian.
Sec. 5-27. License and vaccination
required.
All dogs and cats six (6) months of
age or over which are kept, harbored, or
maintained by their owners within the
corporate limits of the city shall be
licensed and vaccinated. Licenses shall
be issued by the City of La Porte upon
payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00)
for each dog or cat from January 1
through March 31 of each calendar year;
after April 1 of each calendar year, dog
or cat licenses shall be issued by the
City of La Porte upon payment of seven
dollars ($7.00) for each dog or cat.
Before a license will be issued, the
owner of the dog or cat must present a
certificate from a licensed veterinarian
showing that said dog or cat has been
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vaccinated within the preceding twelve
(12) months. The owner shall state his
name and address, and the breed, color
and sex of the dog or cat to be
licensed. Said license shall be good
for the calendar year, January 1 to
December 31.
Sec. 5-28. Tag and collar.
Upon payment of the license fee, the
city shall issue to the owner a license
certificate and a metal tag having
stamped thereon the year for which it
is issued, and the number corresponding
with the number on the certificate.
Such tag shall at all times be securely
attached to a collar or harness around
the neck of the animal. In case a tag
is lost, a duplicate will be issued by
the City of La Porte upon presentation
of the receipt showing the payment of
license fee for the calendar year. Tags
shall not be transferable from one dog
or cat to another, and no refunds shall
be made.
Sec. 5-29. Running at Large.
No owner of any dog shall permit such
dog to run at large within the corporate
limits of the city.
Sec. 5-30. Impoundment.
Any dog running at large in the City
of La Porte, or any dog or cat not pro-
vided with a collar or harness to which
is attached a metal license tag and a
tag furnished by the veterinarian show-
ing that said dog or cat has been vacci-
nated, shall be impounded by the Humane
Officer, chief of police, or their
authorized representatives, in a place
provided for that purpose, and if such
dog or cat is not called for by the
owner within seventy-two (72) hours af-
ter impoundment, the dog or cat shall
be destroyed humanely. The owner of any
dog or cat impounded shall be permitted
to reposses such dog or cat upon the pay-
ment to the City of La Porte of a pound
fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00), and
the further sum of Five dollars ($5.00)
per day for each and every day except the
first day that the animal shall remain in
the custody of the Humane Officer, if the
dog or cat is currently vaccinated and
licensed as required by this Code. If
the dog or cat is unvaccinated the pound
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fee shall be Forty-five dollars
($45.00), and the further sum of Five
dollars ($5.00) per day for each and
every day except the first day that
the animal shall remain in the cus-
tody of the Humane Officer, and the
dog or cat shall be vaccinated and
licensed as required by this Code,
at the owners expense, before it shall
be released to the owner. The owner
shall have the burden of proof as to
vaccination and licensing. If the im-
pounded dog or cat is a female in heat,
the pound fees above provided for shall
be doubled.
Sec. 5-31. Confinement of certain dogs
or cats.
No dog or cat of fierce, dangerous,
or vicious propensities, nor a female
dog or cat in heat shall be allowed upon
any street, sidewalk, park or other
public place in the city, whether or not
said dog or cat is under control by
means of a leash, chain or otherwise.
This section shall not apply to such
dogs or cats when confined within a
vehicle.
Sec. 5-32. Vicious dogs or cats.
Any dog or cat which has bitten two
(2) or more persons shall be deemed
vicious, and shall be removed from the
corporate limits of the city within
twenty-four (24) hours from the time no-
tice is given to the owner; otherwise,
the dog or cat shall be impounded and
destroyed in a humane manner.
Sec. 5-33. Procedure when dog or cat
bites person.
If a dog or cat has bitten, scratched
or otherwise attacked a person, the
owner of such dog or cat or any person
having knowledge of such incident, shall
immediately notify the chief of police
and the Humane Officer, and such dog or
cat shall be confined in the city pound
or veterinary hospital for a period of
ten (10) days at the owner's expense,
or shall be immediately and securely
confined by the owner by tying with a
chain of good quality for a period of
ten (10) days in such a place that no
person or animal may be bitten by it,
and such dog shall, during such period
of confinement, be subject to inspection
from time to time by the Humane Officer
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or a licensed veterinarian.
Sec. 5-34. Quarantining of animals
exposed to rabies.
Any animal that has rabies or symp-
toms thereof, or that is suspected of
having rabies, or that has been exposed
to rabies, shall, at the owner's option,
and at the owner's expense, be at once
delivered to the Humane Officer for dis-
posal, or confined in a veterinary hos-
pital, or immedately and securely con-
fined by tying with a chain of good
quality, and kept under supervision
of the Humane Officer for a period of
not less than sixty (60) days.
sec. 5-35. Reporting rabid animals.
It shall be the duty of all prac-
ticing veterinarians to report to the
Humane Officer all cases of rabies
with which he comes in contact or to
which his attention has been directed.
This report shall be made immediately
upon diagnosis or suspicion of such
cases of rabies.
Sec. 5-36. Barking dogs.
Any person who shall harbor or keep
on his premises, or in his control, any
dog which by loud, prolonged or repeti-
tive barking or howling, shall cause a
breach of the peace and quiet of the
neighborhood, or the occupants of sur-
rounding premises to be disturbed, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 5-37. Destruction of certain dogs
or cats authorized.
Any police officer or Humane Officer,
or their designated assistants, may kill
any dog or cat suspected of having
rabies, or any dog or cat manifesting a
disposition to bite or scratch when such
dogs or cats are found at large.
Section 3. Chapter Five, "Animals and Fowl," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is hereby amended
by adding thereto new Section 5-38, Restriction on Number of
Dogs and Cats in Proximity to Residence of Another, to read as
follows, to-wit:
Sec. 5-38. Restriction on Number of Dogs
and Cats in Proximity to
Residence of Another.
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(a) No person shall harbor at any time
more than three (3) dogs or cats over the
age of six (6) months each in any place in
the City, within one hundred fifty feet
(ISO') of any dwelling house in use and
occupied by human beings other than dwelling
house of the owner of such dogs or cats.*
Section 4. Chapter Five, "Animals and Fowl", of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of La Porte, is hereby amended by
adding thereto new Section 5-52, "Abandonment of Animals Prohi-
bited"; reporting violation, to read as follows, to-wit:
Sec. 5-52. Abandonment of Animals
Prohibited.
(a) It shall be deemed unlawful for
any person to abandon or drop any animals
in the City of La Porte.
(b) Any animal found to be restrained
in such a way that it does not have access
to air, food, water, and shelter adequate
to maintain life and health shall be con-
sidered to be abandoned and shall be
impounded.
(c) It shall be the duty of every
person to report immediately to the humane
department, the location and description
of any animal which is in violation of
this section.
Section 5. Chapter Five, "Animals and Fowl," of the Code
of Ordinances of the Ci ty of La Porte, is hereby amended by
adding thereto new Article VII, Kennels and Pet Establishments,
to read as follows, to-wit:
ARTICLE VII.
KENNELS AND PET ESTABLISHMENTS
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 5-81. Definitions
For the purpose of this article, the fol-
lowing definitions and meanings shall apply.
* See the zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte, Ordinance
No. 1501, Code of Ordinances, City of La Porte, for locational
requirements for kennels, vetinary hospitals, and pet esta-
blishments.
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Veterinary Hospital. The term veterinary
hospital means a place where pet animals
or livestock are treated for disease or
injury, or pet animals are boarded under
the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Kennel. The term kennel means any lot,
enclosure, premises, structure or building
whereon three (3) or more dogs and/or cats
over the age of (4) months are kept or
maintained for any purpose whatever, ex-
cept a veterinary hospital operated by a
graduate veterinarian duly licensed by the
state Board of Veterinary examiners;
or the impound facility operated by
the City of La Porte.
Pet Establishment. The term "pet establish-
ment" shall mean any shed, building, store,
lot or other place within the city where
pet animals are sold, offered for sale or
bred for sale or distribution.
Pet Animal. The term "pet animal" shall
mean any mammal, bird, amphibian, reptile
or other animal commonly kept as a house-
hold pet and not governed under Article
II as livestock or Article VI as a wild
animal.
Sec. 5-82. Location near residence, school,
church or hospital.
It shall be unlawful for any person to
keep possess or maintain in the City a ken-
nel or pet establishment within one hundred
fifty feet (ISO') of any actual residence or
habitation by human beings other than the
keeper, possessor or owner of said kennel
or pet establishment or within one hundred
fifty feet (ISO') of any church, school or
hospital. Such distance of one hundred
fifty feet (150') shall be measured in an
straight line from the nearest point of
any kennel, pet establishment, pen enclosure
or other structure in which animals are kept
to the nearest point of such actual resi-
dence, place of human habitation, church,
school or hospital.
Division 2. License
Sec. 5-86 Requirement
It shall be unlawful for any person to
maintain, keep or possess a kennel or pet
establishment without first obtaining a
license under the provisions of this division.
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Sec. 5-87 Application
Application for a kennel or pet establish-
ment license shall be filed with the code
enforcement officer and shall contain all
information reasonably necessary to determine
the size, number, type and arrangement of
the facilities as well as the identity and
business history of all applicant(s). Such
application shall be in a form dictated by
the code enforcement division. all struc-
tures submitted for application as a kennel
or pet establishment either existing or
planned construction must conform to all the
building codes promulgated by the code enforce-
ment division.
Sec. 5-88 Fees
The fee for a kennel license shall be as
follows.
(1) For a kennel of less than five (5)
animals, Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00)
per year or a fraction thereof.
(2) For a kennel of five (5) to ten
(10) animals inclusive, Thirty Dollars
($30.00) per year or a fraction thereof.
(3) For a kennel of eleven (11) to
fifteen (15) animals, inclusive, Thirty-
five Dollars ($35.00) per year or a
fraction thereof.
(4) For a kennel of sixteen (16) to
twenty (20) animals, inclusive, Forty
Dollars ($40.00) per year or a fraction
thereof.
(5) For a kennel of over twenty (20)
animals, Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per year
or a fraction thereof.
Such license shall be for the calendar
year or any part thereof during which a kennel
is maintained, and shall be due and payable
in advance on or before February fifteenth
(15) of each year.
Sec. 5-89 Inspection prerequisite to issuance
No kennel or pet establishment license
shall be issued until an inspection of the
premises is made by the chief Humane Officer
and the premises are found to be sanitary
and that the kennel or pet establishment
complies with all city ordinances and state
laws governing possession or sale of animals.
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Sec. 5-90 Issuance; contents
Upon payment of the prescribed fees and
compliance with all other requirements estab-
lished, the Humane Officer shall issue a
kennel or pet establishment license to the
applicant. Such license shall contain the
name and address of the licensee and of the
kennel or pet establishment, the number of
the license, date issued and amount paid
therefor.
Sec. 5-91 Posting of license
A license issued under this article shall
be posted at all times in a prominent place
in the kennel or pet establishment for which
it is issued.
Sec. 5-92 Not transferable
A license under this division shall not be
transferable and shall not authorize any
person other than the person to whom it is
issued to keep, possess or maintain a kennel
or pet establishment and shall not be
transferable to any location other than the
one shown on the face thereof.
Sec. 5-93 Expiration and renewal
Each license issued under this division
shall expire on December thirty-first (31) of
each year in which issued and shall be renewed
by paying the prescribed fee and complying
with all other provisions of this division.
Sec. 5-94 Records to be kept
The Humane Officer shall keep a permanent
record of all kennel and pet establishment
licenses issued under the terms of this divi-
sion, which records shall show the name and
address of all persons issued a kennel or
pet establishment license, the number of the
kennel or pet establishment license, the date
issued and the amount(s) paid therefor.
Sec. 5-95 Revocation or suspension; Enforce-
ment responsibility of
The Chief Humane Officer may revoke or
suspend the license of any kennel or pet
establishment at any time for failure to keep
the licensed premises in a sanitary condition
or for failure to comply with any City Ordi-
nance or State Law or any law governing the
possession or sale of animals.
It shall be the responsibility of the Chief
Humane Officers or his deputies to inspect
and enforce all provisions of this division.
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Sec. 5-96 Appeal from suspension or revo-
cation
After the suspension or revocation or
denial of a license under this division has
been in effect for three (3) consecutive.
days, the licensee may file written notice of
appeal with the city council of the City of
La Porte and the city council shall investigate
and sustain or overrule such suspension or
revocation. Such notice shall be filed within
ten (10) days after the posting of notice of
the suspension or revocation. Such notice
shall be filed within ten (10) days after the
posting of notice of the suspension or
revocation and the council shall sustain or
overrule the appealed action within ten (10)
days after receipt of the notice of appeal
conclusive notice of the councils action on
such appeal shall be the posting of written
notice thereof by the bulletin board in the
city hall. Failure of council to act on the
appeal within ten (10) days shall constitute
a sustaining and affirmation of the suspen-
sion or revocation.
Sec. 5-97 Reinstatement after suspension
Every suspended kennel or pet establish-
ment license shall be reinstated promptly
upon correction or removal of the viola-
tion(s) specified in the notice of suspen-
s ion.
sec. 5-98 Removal of animals after revocation
All animals must be removed from a kennel
or pet establishment whose license has been
revoked, suspended or denied within ten (10)
days of the date of revocation, suspension,
denial or appeal unless the license has been
reissued. No kennel or pet establishment
license will be issued to a licensee whose
license has been revoked within one calendar
year of the date of revocation. Any animal(s)
remaining shall be impounded and disposed of.
Section 6. Any person, as defined in Section 1.07(27),
Texas Penal Code, who shall violate any provision of the
ordinance, shall be deemed guil ty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed Two Hundred
Dollars ($200.00).
Section 7. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
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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 Ci ty for the time requ i red by law preced ing
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 8. 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 9. This Ordinance shall be effective fourteen
(14) days after its passage and approval. The Ci ty Secretary
shall give notice of the passage of this ordinance by causing
the caption hereof to be published in the official newspaper
in the Ci ty of La Porte at least twice wi thin ten (10) days
after the passage of this ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
1987.
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
John D. Armstrong,
Assistant City Attorney
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