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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 26, 1987
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00
P.M.
Members of Citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons John Lloyd, Alton Porter, Mike Shipp, Deotis
Gay, B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke
Members of Citv Council Absent: Councilpersons Betty
Waters and Ed Matuszak
Members of Citv Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera,
City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black,
Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Administrative
Assistant to the City Manager Janie Luna, Director of
Community Development Joel Albrecht, Police Chief Charles
Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood, Fire
Marshal Paul Hickenbottom, Finance Manager Robert Stewart,
Ross Cox, Capital Improvements Project consultant
Others Present: Ralph Johnson, Sabra Gill, Martin Brendan,
Gil Higgins, Robin Lloyd, Norm Radford, Dr. C. E. Bradley,
Dr. David Hurley, Dr. Michael Wille, Dr. Mark Woods, Don
Landry, Ken Womack, Riley Walker, Melissa Doyle of the
Bayshore Sun, 5 citizens
2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Askins.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the Special
Called Meeting held October 19, 1987.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Skelton to aoorove the
minutes of October 1q after changing item 11(b) to reflect
the correct third choice name for the golf course as
"Forest Bav." Second by Councilperson Porter. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
4. Mayor Malone proclaimed November as Spinal Health Month.
Dr. David Hurley, Dr. Michael Wille, Dr. Mark Woods and Dr.
C. E. Bradley accepted the proclamation.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
October 26, 1987, Page 2
5. Mr. Ralph Johnson and others addressed Council regarding a
research project planned at Dixie Chemical, in the Bayport
Industrial District.
6. Council considered an ordinance approving settlement
agreement relating to the sanitary landfill permit
protest.
Mr. Robin Lloyd addressed Council in this regard.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1564 - AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26,
1987, BETWEEN BOC GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AND
THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Llovd to adoot Ordinance
1S64 as read bY the City Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
7. Council considered an ordinance amending Ordinance
915-K-CA), to approve a pipeline permit application of Cain
Chemical, Inc., assignee of Conoco, Inc.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Porter to adopt Ordinance
g15-K-(B). Second by Councilperson Lloyd. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
8. Council considered a resolution for payment of an arson
reward.
The City Attorney read Resolution 87-20.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to aoprove
Resolution 87-20. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
October 26, 1987, Page 3
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
9. Council considered a resolution opposing H-GAC by-laws
amendment.
Councilperson Skelton addressed Council regarding this
item, and made one change to the resolution: the words
"two-thirds vote" in paragraph 5 was changed to read
"seventy-five percent (75%) vote."
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Skelton to aporove
Resolution 87-21 with the change in paragraoh 5. Second by
Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Copies of the resolution will be sent to our area H-GAC
representatives and also to H-GAC home rule cities and the
Chairman of H-GAC.
10. Council was to consider approving an agreement with Berdon
Lawrence providing for improvements to City of La Porte
park facilities.
The City Manager reviewed the item and requested that no
action be taken at this time until a letter of approval
from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been
received.
11. Council considered approving expenditure for providing
electricity for lighting and stormwater pumps in the golf
course tunnel.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Porter to approve the
exoenditure for these items. Second by Councilperson
Lloyd. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
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Nays: None
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
October 26, 1987, Page 4
12. Council was to consider approving a contract with CRSS
Constructors, Inc., for project management professional
services.
The City Manager requested that no formal action be taken
at this time in order that the contract could be "fine
tuned." He then introduced Mr. Don Landry of CRSS, who
addressed Council regarding background on the company.
13. Council considered approving a professional services
agreement with Klotz Associates for design of Broadway
Street improvements.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Skelton to aoorove the
orofessional services contract with Klotz Associates in an
amount not to exceed $84,500.00. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
14. Council considered approving a name for the municipal golf
course.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Shioo to name the golf
course "La Porte's Bav Forest Golf Course". Second by
Councilperson Lloyd. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0
nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Lloyd, Porter, Shipp, Gay, Skelton,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
15. Administrative Reports:
The City Manager announced that there will be a workshop on
November 2 to discuss the animal ordinance, and also at
that time a called meeting in order to hold a public
hearing on the tax rate and to review the City Manager.
16. Council Action: Councilpersons Skelton and Clarke and
Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
October 26, 1987, Page 5
17. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:35 P.M. to
discuss with the City Attorney TABC regulations regarding
operations at Sylvan Beach Convention Center. Council
returned to the table at 8:08 P.M.
18. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
9th day of November, 1987
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Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
October 26, 1 g87
Requested By:
Robert T. Herrera Department: Administration
Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance No. 1564
Letter from Lloyd, Gooselink, Ryan & Fowler, P.C.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Ordinance No. 1564 authorizes the execution of an agreement
between BOC Group, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City of
La Porte. The agreement represents the City of La Porte's
commitments regarding our proposed Municipal Solid Waste Disposal
site:
Action Required by Council:
Approve Ordinance No. 1564 authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement regarding Municipal Solid Waste Disposal
Site.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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LLOYD, GOSSELINK, RYAN & FOWLER, P.c.
Attorneys at Law
Post Office Box 1725
Austin, Texas 78767
ROBERT H LLOYD
PAl'L G GOSSELI~K
BRE~T W RYA~
ROBERT D. FOWLER
CHESLEY ~. BLEVIl\'S
JI\.1 MATHEWS
Office (512) 472-4551
Telecopier (512) 472-0532
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GEORGE V BASHAM ]J]
S. RHETT ROBIJ\;SO:\
ROGER G. WORTHIJ\;GTO:\
ELIZABETH V ROOD
\.1AR) ELIZABETH HERRI:\G
October 20, 1987
FEDERAL EXPRESS
Mr. Norman D. Radford, Jr.
Vinson & Elkins
3300 First City Tower
Houston, Texas 77002-6760
Re: City of La Porte - Landfill - 47100
Dear Norm:
Enclosed are duplicate original contracts for execution by BOC.
As I told you by telephone, I have been asked to attend the City
Council meeting Monday night to discuss the settlement agreement.
I am prepared to recommend that the City Council enter into the
agreement in the form in which I am providing it to you. My
recommendation to the City Council that this agreement be
executed is conditioned upon you having your client execute the
duplicate originals provided herein and returning them to Knox
Askins' office no later than 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 26, 1987.
Timing has become fairly important. I have notified the Texas
Department of Health that this matter will probably be settled.
Although the Department has promised me it is still maintaining
all of our hearing days, subject to settlement, we have agreed to
put on a pro forma case to the Examiner on Thursday, October 29,
1987. In order to meet thi s schedu Ie, it wi 11 be necessary for
the City Council to consider the settlement agreement at its
meeting on Monday, October 26.
If for any reason, you are not in a position to deliver executed
duplicate originals to Knox by 5:30 p.m. Monday, please call me
no later than 12: 00 p.m. Monday in order that I can cancel my
trip. Absence of the executed documents would simply mean a
wasted trip and needless expense for the City.
I am pleased it looks like this matter will be amicably resolved,
and we will not be tied up in a long hearing. If I do not hear
1800 One Congress Plaza
111 Congress Avenue
Austin. Texas 78701
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Mr. Norman D. Radford, Jr.
October 20, 1987
Page 2
from you to the contrary, I will assume that everything is going
well and will see you at the City Council meeting Monday evening.
ver~s,
Robert H. Lloyd
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Enclosures
cc w/enc: Mr. Robert Herrera
Mr. John Joerns
Mr. Steve Gillett
Mr. Knox W. Askins
Mr. Bill Hindman
Mr. Bill Stafford
Mr. B. Kent Merritt
Mr. Robert M. Valentine
Mr. Willard Ent
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ORDINANCE NO. 1564
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 26,
1987, BETWEEN BOC GROUP, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AND THE CITY OF LA PORTE;
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 approves that
certain "Agreement Regarding Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Site", dated October
26, 1987, by and between BOC Group, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and the City of
La Porte, in form attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", incorporated py
reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes. The City Manager is
authorized to sign on behalf of the City, and the City Secretary to attest, the
multiple originals of such agreement.
Section 2. 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 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage
and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of October, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION
UNDER THE TEXAS GENERAL ARBITRATION ACT
STATE OF TEXAS S
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COUNTY OF HARRIS S
AGREEMENT REGARDING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte, a municipal corporation in
Harris County, Texas ("La Porte"), has applied for a solid waste
disposal permit from the Texas Department of Health ("TDH") for a
solid waste landfill (the "Landfill"), on property located
approximately 0.5 miles south of the intersection of Bay Area
Boulevard and Fairmont parkway and immediately east of Bay Area
Boulevard in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of La
Porte in Harris County, Texas;
WHEREAS, La Porte has obtained a permit for an air curtain
destructor from the Texas Air Control Board and in the future La
Porte may expand operations at the Landfill to include resource
recovery operations (all operations at the Landfill are included
within the term "Landfill" for purposes of this Agreement);
WHEREAS, the BOC Group, Inc. ("BOC"), a Delaware corporation,
successor to Airco, Inc., a Delaware corporation owns property to
the north of the proposed Landfill where it operates an air
separation plant which produces oxygen, nitrogen, and argon
wherein the oxygen product specification might be adversely
affected by methane emissions from the proposed Landfill;
WHEREAS, BOC has been opposing La Porte's application for a
TDH permit for the Landfill; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties hereto have determined that it is in
their best interests to enter into this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the
respective agreements set forth herein, the Parties agree as
follows:
1. La Porte shall limit use of the Landfill to the disposal
of municipal waste generated in La Porte and the City of
Seabrook, Texas, or the disposal of ash from an incinerator used
by La Porte or the City of Seabrook or both to incinerate all or
part of the municipal waste generated by each.
2. La Porte agrees to limit the future use of the property
on which the .Landfill is located to industrial activities or
municipal activities of an industrial nature such as equipment
maintenance facilities, warehouses and vehicle storage areas. La
Porte further agrees the property shall not be used for
residential, commercial, recreational, park, or educational
purposes or any use that would be inconsistent with the
industrial character of the Bayport Industrial Area in which the
Landfill is located.
3. La Porte shall require all trucks delivering waste to the
Landfill to be properly covered or contained so as to prevent
waste from spilling onto roadways and property in the Bayport
Industr ial Area. La Porte agrees to remove promptly any such
spillage, and endeavor to accomplish same by no later than the
close of business on the day after such event is reported.
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4. La Porte shall minimize traffic congestion by providing
waiting and parking areas off of public roads for trucks
delivering waste to the Landfill.
5. La Porte shall take all reasonable measures to prevent
vehicles leaving the Landfill from tracking mud onto the access
roads to the Landfill.
6. La Porte agrees to notify BOC wi thin 10 days following
the submittal of any applications for permits, authorizations,
licenses, or the like, including amendments thereto, with respect
to the Landfill property.
7. La Porte agrees that, wi thin 60 days of acquiring the
site for the construction of the Landfill, to place of record in
the Real property Records of Harris County, Texas, the covenants
and restrictions contained in this Agreement restricting (a) La
Porte I s operation of the Landfill and (b) future uses of the
land. Such recorded restrictions shall be considered and
construed to be covenants running with the land, binding upon
each successive owner of any part of the land, and shall be for
the benefit of and enforceable by the Parties' hereto or their
successors and assigns.
8. As described in La Porte's Landfill application currently
pending before the TDH, the landfilling shall be conducted to
achieve final grade in an area as soon as practicable and the
final cover material shall include at least 1.5 feet of
impermeable clay as specified for bottom and side liners in the
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Landfill. La Porte shall also remove abandoned pipeline segments
from the active landfill area and properly backfill the pipeline
routes to minimize subsurface landfill gas migration.
9. The Parties understand that the decomposition of
municipal solid waste when interred in a landfill generates
methane gas. The Parties further understand that the TDH and
other regulatory agencies are concerned that concentrations of
methane at the properly line of a landfill not exceed the lower
explosive limit, such concentration being five percent (5%) of
the air by volume or 50,000 parts per million ("ppm") of methane.
However, because Boe operates an air separation facility located
approximately ,3,000 feet north of the proposed Landfill, and
because methane levels in excess of 2.9 ppm at the Boe intake
structure may affect the ability of Boe to produce oxygen meeting
Boe specifications, the Parties hereto agree to the following:
9.1 The current ambient air concentration of methane at
the Boe facility is approximately 2.11 ppm. This
concentration is calculated from concentrations of methane
which Boe has measured in its product.
9.2 Methane is concentrated in the oxygen portion of
Boe I s product and can be measured in the reboiler at the
plant.
9.3 Boe has a product specification that methane in its
oxygen shall not exceed 25 ppm.
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9.4 Boe will monitor methane in its reboiler at Boe's
expense. Boe shall provide La Porte all data pertaining to
methane levels in the reboiler in a quarterly report. In the
event that (1) the two hour average concentration of methane
in the reboiler exceeds 20 ppm during three or more days in
any consecutive 30-day period; (2) the prevailing wind was
from a generally southerly direction during the times when
such 20 ppm or greater concentration of methane was measured;
(3) Boe concludes that the operation of the Landfill is the
primary cause of the increase of such methane concentrations;
and, if so, (4) that such events can be reasonably
anticipated to cause Boe to exceed the methane specification
of 25 ppm in its oxygen product, Boe shall notify La Porte in
wri ting that such event has occurred and shall provide La
Porte with all data in BOC's possession which is relevant to
the issue of the concentration of methane in BOC I S oxygen
product, including but not limited to laboratory data and
wind direction.
9.5 La Porte shall have 30 days in which to examine the
data and determine whether it contests the accuracy of the
data and to determine if the Landfill is the primary cause of
the increase in methane concentrations and, if so, that such
events can be reasonably anticipated to cause Boe to exceed
the methane specification of 25 ppm in its oxygen product.
In the event that La Porte does not contest the accuracy of
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the data nor the assertion that the Landfill is the primary
cause of such events and, if so, that such events can be
reasonably anticipated to cause Boe to exceed the methane
specification of 25 ppm in its oxygen product, within 30 days
after receipt of such data, La Porte shall, within 30 days of
the expiration of the 30 day period, notify Boe as to its
selection of one of the remedial actions described in
paragraph 9.5a and 9.5b below.
9.5. a. If La Porte selects this remedial action
within 30 days of its selection notice to Boe it shall
pay BOe $117,650.00 in 1987 dollars for the installation
of a 100 foot high, 34 inch diameter, intake stack at
BOC IS facility. This cost shall be recalculated in
current dollars by applying an inflation factor derived
by dividing the most recent annual Implicit Price
Deflator for Gross National Product published by the
U . S. Department of Commerce in its Survey of Annual
Business by the annual Implicit Price Deflator for 1987.
If La Porte does not make a remedy selection within the
specified 30 day period or make the required payment
within the 30 day period after its selection of this
remedy, Boe has the right to proceed with installation
of the higher intake and proceed with its claim against
La Porte at a later time.
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The parties understand and agree that all money
paid to Boe by La Porte under this section is intended
to be used for the construction of an intake stack
which, at a minimum, meets the size standards set forth
herein. Should Boe receive payment under this section
from La Porte and should Boe fail without good cause to
construct a stack which at least meets the
specifications stated herein wi thin 240 days from the
date of payment, La Porte shall have no further
obligation hereunder and La Porte shall be released from
any liability with respect to methane emissions. Once
the stack is constructed, Boe has the duty to properly
use, operate and maintain same.
9.5. b. If La Porte selects this remedial action,
within 60 days of its selection notice to Boe it shall
begin the installation of the landfill gas collection
and flaring system constructed and designed in
accordance with then current technology and sound
engineering practice. Installation of the landfill gas
collection and flaring system shall be completed within
240 days of La Porte I s selection notice to Boe. When
completed, the landfill gas collection and flaring
system shall be operated in accordance with sound
engineering practice.
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9.6 If, after implementation of one of the remedial
actions described in paragraph 9.5, the methane conditions
described in paragraph 9.4 occur again, Boe shall provide La
Porte with the notice and data specified in Paragraph 9.4.
La Porte shall then have the 30 day review period provided in
Paragraph 9.5. In the event that La Porte does not contest
the accuracy of the data nor the assertion that the Landfill
contributes to the methane conditions described in paragraph
9.4, and, if so, that such events can be reasonably
anticipated to cause BOe to exceed the methane specification
of 25 ppm in its oxygen product, La Porte shall implement the
remedial action in Paragraph 9.5 that was not previously
implemented. Implementation shall be completed wi thin the
time specified in paragraph 9.5 for the remedial action using
the end of the 30 day review period in Paragraph 9.5 as the
date of the selection notice.
9.7 Should La Porte contest the conclusion that the
methane level in the reboiler reached a two hour aver~ge of
20 ppm over three or more days in any consecutive 30-day
period, or contest the fact that the Landfill is the primary
cause of the increase of such methane concentrations, and, if
so, that such events can be reasonably anticipated to cause
BOe to exceed the methane specification of 25 ppm in its
oxygen product, La Porte and Boe agree to arbitrate the
dispute. La Porte shall give Boe written notice of its
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decision to use arbitration within the 30 day review period
specified in paragraph 9.5. It is the intent of the parties
that there be a panel of three arbitrators, each of whom is
to be familiar with the technical issues associated with the
dispute. Each of the two Parties shall name a technical
expert as a representative wi thin 15 days of the notice to
use arbitration and the two arbitrators named shall select a
third technical expert within 15 days after the Parties have
each named an arbitrator. The arbitration panel shall
determine whether the events described in Section 9.4 have
occurred, and if so, whether the Landfill is the primary
cause of the increase in methane concentrations and whether
such events can be reasonably anticipated to cause Boe to
exceed the methane specification of 25 ppm in its oxygen
product. The Parties agree to be bound by the decision of
the arbitration panel, as evidenced by a majority vote of the
panel. Each party agrees to compensate the arbitrator who it
has appointed, and agrees to pay one-half of the costs of the
third arbitrator. Unless otherwise ~greed to in writing by
the Parties, the arbitration panel shall conduct its
activities in a manner and on a time schedule such that the
panel will render a decision within 60 days of the selection
of the third arbitrator. It is the intent of the Parties
that this agreement comply with and be in conformance with
the terms and conditions of the Texas General Arbitration
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Act. The parties also
pre-arbitration discovery
other.
agree to
at the
cooperate in expedited
written request of the
9.8 BOe shall continue to monitor methane as described
in paragraph 9.4 herein and provide La Porte with the results
of same during the period when La Porte has a landfill gas
collection and flaring system in operation. At such time
that La Porte determines that the landfill gas collection and
flaring system is no longer needed because methane generation
at the Landfill has decreased to a level that elimination of
the gas collection and flaring system will not cause BOe to
exceed the methane standard of 25 ppm in its oxygen product,
La Porte shall notify Boe of its intent to cease operating
the system. Boe shall have 30 days to determine whether it
concurs that the landfill gas collection and flaring system
is no longer needed. Should Boe choose to contest this
conclusion, the Parties agree to arbitrate the issue in
accordance with pa~agraph 9.7 herein. The arbitrators shall
decide whether the elimination of the landfill gas collection
and flaring system at the Landfill will cause Boe to exceed
the methane standard of 25 ppm in its oxygen product.
10. The Parties hereto agree to allow representatives of the
other Party to enter and inspect each Party I s facility during
normal daylight business hours Monday through Friday to protect
the integrity of this Agreement.
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11. As consideration for La Porte I s agreeing to the above
conditions, Boe agrees to withdraw its opposition to La Porte's
pending application to the TDH for a solid waste disposal permit
for the Landfill and not to oppose same in any other forum.
Addi tionally, Boe shall not in any way encourage, directly or
indirectly, including financial contributions, other than
mandatory dues and assessments paid to Bayport Industrial
Association, any other person, firm, or entity to oppose or in
any other manner attempt to prevent La Porte from operating the
Landfill that is the subject of this Agreement. Provided,
however, Boe is in no way limited in exercising whatever rights
or remedies which may be available to see that the Landfill is
operated in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements,
to enforce the terms of this Agreement, or to protect its
facility or recover damages in the event the remedial actions
provided for in Paragraph 9.5 are inadequate to prevent the
methane specification of 25 ppm from being exceeded in Boe's
oxygen product.
12. The terms of this Agreement and other restrictions are
40 years, or the longest period permitted by the laws of the
state of Texas.
13. The Parties understand and agree that if for any reasons
La Porte does not receive a permit to operate a landfill at the
site contemplated by this Agreement, or for whatever reason does
not begin the disposal of waste at the site, all provisions of
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this agreement are null and void save and except paragraphs 2 and
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14. This agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to
the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the
Parties hereto.
15. The Parties hereto covenant and agree to execute such
other and further documents and instruments as are or may become
necessary or convenient to effectuate and carry out the
objectives of this Agreement.
16. This Agreement was lawfully approved pursuant to eity of
La Porte Ordinance No.
adopted by the eity Council of
the ei ty of La Porte by the maj or i ty vote on Agenda Item No.
at the eity eouncil meeting on , 1987.
17. Any notices related to this Agreement must be made in
writing and may be given or served by depositing the same in the
Uni ted states mail postpaid and registered or certified, with
return receipt requested. Notices shall be sent to the following
designated representatives at the addresses indicated:
If to La Porte, to:
eity Manager
eity of La Porte
Post Office Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
If to BOe, to:
Production Superintendent
Airco Industrial Gases
13440 Bay Area Boulevard
Pasadena, Texas 77507
The designated representatives and their addresses can be
changed with at least 15 days written notice to other parties.
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Executed in multiple originals, this
day of
, 1987.
THE eITY OF LA PORTE
By
eity Manager
Attest:
eity Secretary
THE BOe GROUP INC.
By
e.J. Mceoy
Vice President of Operations
and Technology
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STATE OF NEW JERSEY
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eOUNTY OF UNION
This instrument
1987, by
Technology of the Boe Group,
behalf of said corporation.
was acknowledged before me on ,
, Vice President of Operations and
Inc., a Delaware corporation, on
Notary Public in and for the
State of New Jersey
Notary's name (printed):
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 26, 1987
Requested By: Robert Herrera
Department: Administration
Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
Ordinance No. 915-K-(B)
Letter from Conoco
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Ordinance No. 915-K-(B) amends a permit granted to Conoco, Inc.
under Section 18-A-3 of Ordinance 915 to reflect the change of
ownership from Conoco, Inc. to Cain Chemical, Inc.
Action Required by Council:
Approve Ordinance No. 915-K-(B)
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Q~'c ~_
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 915-K-(B)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A PERMIT GRANTED UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 915,
"PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS; AND APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CAIN CHEMICAL, INC.,
ASSIGNEE OF CONOCO, INC., DATED OCTOBER 5, 1987, FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE PERMIT
GRANTED UNDER 915-K ON SEPTEMBER 20, 1978, AS FURTHER AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 915-K-
(A), TO TRANSPORT ETHYLENE, OIL, GAS, AND THE PRODUCTS AND BY-PRODUCTS THEREOF,
INCLUDING ETHYLENE, ETHANE AND NATURAL GAS THROUGH SUCH PIPELINES; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAPORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of LaPorte has received an
application dated October 5, 1987, from Cain Chemical, Inc., Assignee of Conoco,
Inc., requesting an ammendment to its permit under Section 18-A-3 of Ordinance
915, being Chapter 18-A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of LaPorte, which
permit was granted by Ordinance 915-K, passed and approved on September 20, 1978,
and amended by Ordinance 915-K-(A), to reflect the change of ownership from
Conoco, Inc., to Cain Chemical, Inc. In all other respects, the permit, as
amended, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of LaPorte hereby approves the
applicaton of Cain Chemical, Inc., dated October 5, 1987, to amend its permit, to
show Cain Chemical, Inc., as the new owner of the pipelines described in said
permit.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 26th day of October, 1987.
CITY OF LAPORTE
BY
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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City A~torney
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Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
October 5, 1987
City of LaPorte
Arlene Mann
P.O. Box IllS
LaPorte, Texas 77571
Re: Yearly Pipeline Assessments - General Ledger # 001100110002
Ownership Change
Dear Ms. Mann:
Please be advised that ownership of the subject pipelines has
changed effective June 9, 1987.
The pipelines (one six (6) inch and one eight (8) inch), formerly
owned by Conoco Inc. are n6w owned by Cain Chemical Inc., 11
Greenway Plaza, Suite ~, Houston, Texas 77046.
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Future assessment invoices should be mailed to South Texas
P iJ>~J. i o.e-C.o.mp-g.I1Y.r_ R t . 1 , Box 14 1 P, Bay C i t Y , T e x a s 7 7 4 14 ,
~;::9ion Sam C. Hsie-h-~-\Director of Pipeline Operations. phone
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TO: .OM: Paul R. Hic.k.enbottom e Date: 10/19/87
City r~anager
REQU~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 2. Report
X Resolution
1. Agenda Date Requested: 11/26/87 Ordinance
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3. Project Summary:
Payment 06 AMon Re.wand M peJt La POflte Fbte Code, Atr.:Uc1e 2, Viv.6ion 4,
Section 2.25, Sub.6ection (al to Clayton Glenn Gone, 5413 Roc.k. SpflLng.6,
La Ponte,TeXM 77571
4. Action Required:
PM.6age 06 Re.6olut1on
5. Alternative:
V16appnoval
6. Recommendation:
PM.6age 06 ne.6olut1on-Payment o~ AMon Rewand
7. Exhibits:
Memo to Ro beJLt T. H eJUteJta, LeXteJt 6nom M.6t. V16,ttU..c..t Attonne(f,
La Ponte Fbte Code Atr.:Uc1e, Fbte Vep~tmel1t Re.6pon6e Sheet, State Fbte Lo~.6
Repont
Account Number:
X General Fund
Capital Improvmt.
Other
001-500-501-620 FdA'l b1 X Y
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P.ccucstcd By
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
a.Availabi1ity of Funds:
9.Approved for City Council Agenda
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FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
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TO: Robvz;t T. HeJ1JLeJU1-C..uy Manag~
FROM: Paul R. Hickenbottom
SUBJECT:
ARSON REWARD PAYMENT TO MR. CLAYTON GLENN GORE
On Apill 6, 1987 at 8:09 am, the La PolLte Fbte VepaJttment !l..ecuved a gen~al
alaJun 6bte c.ill to !l..e6pond to 901 South BJwadway.
A6t~ the 6bte in tw bU6ine6-6 Wa6 eilinguL6hed and a6t~ I had completed my
inve6:Uga.:ti..on, I c1..a6-6i6ied tw 6bte a6 an IncendiCVLY (ARSON) Fbte.
On Apill 8, 1987, I !l..ecuved a telephone cali 6!l..om CLAYTON GORE who told tw
o 6 6ic~ that
on Apill 6, 1987.
and
had -6et the 6bte at 901 South BJwadway
On Apill 9, 1987 I went to the La PolLte High School wh~e I took into cU6tody
the two a60!l..ementioned juvenite6 and tJr..a.nopolLted them to the La PolLte Police Sta.:ti..on,
wh~e, dwUng qUe6:Uoning, the two juvenite6 adrn.i.ft.ed to theJJt involvement in the 6bte
at 901 South BJwadway, and gave -6ta.tement-6 to that e66eet.
BecaU6e 06 the in60Jz.ma.:ti..on that CLAYTON GORE gave, tw 6bte 066enoe Wa6 quickly
-6olved and the people that w~e !l..e6ponoible w~e taken into cU6tody and cha.Jr..ged w..uh
ARSON.
rh~e60!l..e, I am !l..eqUe6:Ung that :the c..uy 06 La PolLte AMon RewCVLd 06 $250.00 und~
O!l..dinance #1388, AJz;t[c1..e 2-Vivi6ion 4-Sewon 2.25, be 066~ed to MJr... Clayton Glenn GO!l..e
06 5413 Rock SpJr..ing-6 La PolLte,Texa6.
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DON STRICKLIN
FIRST ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUILDING
201 FANNIN, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002
JOHN B. HOLMES. JR.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
HARRIS COUNTY. TEXAS
October 16, 1987
Mr. Paul Hickenbottom
LaPorte Fire Marshall's Office
P.O. Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77571
Re: Cause Number 61393
and 61395
Your Case Number 86-8967
Dear Mr. Hickenbottom:
This is in reference to the arson of the Dairy Queen Store at
901 S. Broadway, LaPorte, Texas, that was committed on April 9,
1987.
These cases were heard in the 3l4th District Court in Harris County,
Texas.
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The two Juveniles stipulated to committing this offense and were
declared JO .. e engaged in delinquent conduct. On June 24, 1987,
was placed in the custody of the Chief Juvenile
for placement at the Harris County Youth Village.
received the same ~SPosition on July 15,
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touching an~ter under examination. or who is gUilt_any
contemptuous conduct during any of the proceedings of t fire
marshal in the matter of such investigation or inquiry. after
being summoned to give testimony in relation to any matter
under investigation. shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
and it shall be the duty of the fire marshal to cause all such
offenders to be prosecuted.
(el If the fire marshal is of the opinion that there is
evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson.
or with the attempt to commit the crime of arson, or of conspiracy
to defraud or criminal conduct in connection with any fire. he
shall causc such person to bc lawfully arrcstcd and chargcd
with such offense or either of thcm and shall furnish to thc
proper prosecuting attorney all such evidence. together with
the names of witnesses and all of the information obtained by
him. including a copy of all pertincnt and material testimony
taken in the case.
Sec. 2.25 'R~ard for information leadinr, to arrest and final
conviction of person ~uilty of arson.
(a) There is hereby offered to any person who shall be respon-
sible for, or who shall furnish information leadin~ to, the arrest
and conviction of any person guilty of arson committed within
the city limits. a reward in the sum of two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250,00). Such reward shall be paid to such person
by the city treasurer out of the general funds of the ciry upon
proof to the city commission that such person is in fact responsible
for, or has furnished information leading to . the arrest and
conviction of such criminal, and after a resolution has been
duly passed by the city sommission finding such facts and
authorizing such payment.
(b) No officcr in the employ of the city, county or state,
whose duty it is to detect violations of the law or make arrests
in connection therewith. shall be entitled to any reward [or
information leadinR to ~he arrest or conviction of any person
guilty of arson.
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SCHOCL ^IRCR^rT f"UI:L DPILL TPAUIt NURBINO HOME
CHU-':C~ CHEM-GAG RELEA!lE SMOKE RAILROAD OUTOUILDING
I CAY CARE BOAT INOU!lTRIAL DUMPBTER BUMO CALL
YEHICLE LICENSE NO OTHER
I BRIEf" DETAIL or OPERATION ^T rlRE IT Iii 9 !lECTION TO DE COMPLETED BY f"IREMAN IN CHAROEI i
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TYPE or 5Th~E rLOOR TYPE I HEIOHT esTOR IESI
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FIRE LOSS REPORT
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FIRE PREVENTION ,SECTION
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T!;':~ .OF
ALA;:{j.! 8:09am DATE
4/6/87
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CITY,OR COUNTY
La Porte
, TEX;"S
901 South Broadway
La Porte
LOCATIOii
, TEXAS
OCCUP;,ncy
Mercantile
conSTRUCTION
Brick v,eneer
OCCU?'".ilT
Pat's Dairy Queen
NUi'IBER OF PERSONS l.jADE HQ:'!ELESS
506 Cr~gtwood El Lag~"Texa~
ADDRESS ,~ .
O~:~:ER
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DID THE FIRE ORIGINATE? (bedroom, bath, garage, yard, etc.)
Counter Top-south wall'
lnterlor
~HAT STARTED THIS FIRE? (cigarette, tool, appliance, match) etc.) Match
~:HAT TY?E OF HATERIAL IGNITED? (papel", gas) gasoline) fabric, etc.) Paper/Plastic
WHAT AIDED IiI THE FIRE SPREAD? (curtain, mattress: \'Iall covering, etc.) Pape~/Pl~strc'
~1iscellaneous
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FIRE LOSS INFORj.1ATION
VALUE
I NSUR,lINCE
COVERAGE
lOSS
SUSTAH1ED
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$
$ 650.00
COilTEilTS......... .$
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$ 1,000
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iDTE: IF LOSS EXCEEDS $250,000, OR INVOlVEO t'iORE THMI 10 BUILDInGS, OR KILLED 3 OR ~IORE
PERSOilS, PLEASE INCLUDE A SEf'i\~YrE, DET,\ILr:O REPorn.
-G:.~'~Er:iS :
Fire was intentionally set,juvenile related arson.
4/9/87--2 arrests made.
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STATE FIRE MARSHAL
S T;\ T E GOARD OF I U SL';-;i'\;~C E
1110 sr,n J,\C uno
. AUSTIll, TEXAS 78736
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-20
WHEREAS, Article 2, Division 4, Section 2.25, Subsection (a)
of Ordinance 1388, the City of La Porte Fire Code, addresses
offering a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) reward to any
person responsible for furnishing information leading to the
arrest and conviction of any person guilty of arson committed
within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clayton Glenn Gore, 5413 Rock Springs, La Porte,
Texas, came forward with information regarding a fire at 901 South
Broadway, La Porte, Texas, that occurred on April 6, 1987; and
WHEREAS, as a result of Mr. Gore's statement, two juveniles
were arrested and subsequently were found guilty of arson, and are
presently placed at the Harris County Youth Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
Section 1.
Glenn Gore has
1388 regarding
and conviction
rewards for
of any person
That Mr. Clayton
met the
requirements set out in Ordinance
information leading to the arrest
guilty of arson.
Section 2. That Mr. Clayton Glenn Gore is qualified to
receive a two hundred and fifty dollar ($250.00) reward for his
efforts in said arrest and conviction, and shall have a check
forwarded to him by the City of La Porte in the amount of two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), payable from the City of La
Porte General Fund.
Section ~. This resolution shall be in effect from and after
its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 26th day of October, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
10/26/87
Requested By:
B. Don Skelton
Department: City Council
Report
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Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: Resolution 87-21
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The current Board of Directors of Houston-Galveston Area Council
are proposing anamendment to the by-laws concerning the method of
amendment of H-GAC by-laws. The amendment, as proposed, could
limit the effectiveness of smaller cities which are members of
H-GAC.
The attached resolution is a resolution opposing the change of the
H-GAC by-laws as pertains to Section IX Amendments.
Action Required by Council: Passage of Resolution 87-21
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-21
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
OPPOSING THE CHANGE OF THE H-GAC BY-LAWS AS PERTAINS TO SECTION
IX AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Article II of the By-Laws of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council states that the objectives of
the Houston-Gal veston Area Counc il shall be to encourage and
permit local units of government to join and cooperate with
each other to improve the health, safety and general welfare of
their citizens and to plan for the future development of the 13
county regions; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has fulfilled all membership
requirements, including the payment of dues and the adoption of
the Houston-Gal veston Area Counc il By-Laws by passage of an
ordinance, minute order, resolutions or other appropriate legal
action; and
WHEREAS, the current Board of Directors are directing that
a proposal to amend Article IX concerning the method of
amendment of By-Laws be placed on the October H-GAC agenda; and
WHEREAS, Article IX of the H-GAC By-Laws mandates the
unanimous vote of the members of the Board of Directors for the
By-Laws to be amended; and
.WHEREAS, a proposed two-thirds vote by the current
composition of the Board of Directors to change the current
By-Laws as proposed, or any other vote other than a unanimous
vote could limit, or exclude membership on the Board, raise
dues, or alter any other provision of the H-GAC By-Laws to suit
a non-representative minority or majority of current members;
and
WHEREAS, the authors of the original By-Laws in their
wisdom sought to preserve the rights of small or disadvantaged
entities to maintain a balance and provide a mechanism to
encourage the active participation of all governmental entities
to obtain the objectives of the Houston-Galveston Area Council;
and
WHEREAS, these proposed amendments, no matter how well
intended, jeopardize these rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Counc il of
the City of La Porte opposes any at tempt to amend the vot ing
requirements of Section IX of the By-Laws of the
Houston-Galveston Area Council; and instruct our
representa t i v es on the H-GAC Board of D i rec tor s, the i r
alternates or successors, to vote against any change to Section
IX of Houston-Galveston Area Council By-Laws.
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FURTHER, the City Council of the City of La Porte
strongly urges the other member cities of the H-GAC Board of
Directors to do likewise, with the full realization that this
amendment is fundamentally and equally onerous to all members,
be they a Home Rule city, General Law city, school d istr ic t,
conservation district, County, or any member out of favor for
any reason at any time.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 26th day of October, 1987,
by the City Council of the City of La Porte.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By:
Joel H Al
eartment: Community Deve.
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Report
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Letter from Houston Lighting & Power Co.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The 1986 Bonds for the Golf Course included funds for a
crossing of Wharton Weems Blvd. for golf course maintenance
equipment and golf carts. The City Council, on August 10,
1987, did approve of construction of a tunnel to connect the
two (2) portions of La Porte's Bay Forest Golf Course.
The staff has worked with Houston Lighting and Power Co. on
electrical utility needs for the golf course. Through these
discussions we were able to get 2,000 feet of electrical line
extension at no cost to the City. However, we can not get
the electric extension for the lighting and the sump pump to
drain water from the tunnel completely at no cost. Houston
Lighting and Power has agreed to furnish the transformer,
meter and drop, but cost of the extension and poles will need
to be borne by the City of La Porte. The cost of the 775'
of electric utility extension will be $6,572.00.
Staff does recommend approval of this request by Houston
Lighting and Power Company.
Action Required by Council:
Approve request
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
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Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Aooroved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
OCTOBER 20, 1987
TO:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
THRU:
John Joerns, Asst. City Manager
Developmec:J~~
Golf cour~-
FROM:
Joel H. Albrecht, Director of Community
SUBJECT:
Power to tunnel at LaPorte's Bay Forest
On August 10, 1987 the City Council approved a contract with Allgood
Construction Conlpany to build a tunnel across Wharton Weems Road,
connecting the two sections of the golf course.
Part of the construction of the tunnel includes the placement of
lighting for the tunnel and a sump pump to remove water that would
drain into it from rain or irrigation.
The staff has met several times with Houston Lighting and Power
Company to discuss the extension of electrical utilities to the golf
course and was able to get two thousand (2000') feet of electric
utilities extended at no cost to the City, but this last extension of
seven hundred seventy-five (775') feet will need to be at our expense
with Houston Lighting and Power Company providing the transformers,
meter and drop.
The cost for the overhead extension from Broadway Street to the site
will be $6,572.00 or $8.48 per foot.
Staff does recommend approval of this 5tem to complete the electricaJ
work at the tunneJ.
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Houston Lighting & Power P. O. Box 597 Seabrook, Texas 77586 (713) 474-4151
October 14, 1987
City of La Porte
Mr. Pat O'Malley
P. O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Subject: Extension of 240/120 volt three phase
electric service to 200 Wharton Weems
Dear Pat:
We would like to confirm the information recently
you regarding the extension of electric service to the
sump pump at 200 Wharton Weems.
given
tunnel
For an installation such as the one you are requesting,
it is our policy to provide only transformers, meter and drops at
Company expense. All other necessary line construction is done
at the customer's expense. Your portion of the construction cost
for electric service at the specified location is $6572.00, which
amount is not subject to refund.
We would be pleased to discuss this information in
further detail if you desire. We would appreciate your
indicating acceptance by signing in the space below and returning
the original of this letter to us along with your remittance in
the above amount. Your acceptance and remittance will be our
authority to proceed with the work.
Sincerely,
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Power Consultant
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Servi<a.,. Outlet Location and Data Statement
H~ON LIGHTING & POWER COMPANe
Date October
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5, 87
HL&P 20 (12-82)
Address
200 Wharton Weems
City of La Porte Municipal Golf Course
Owner's Name
Prepared by
A. Jaramillo
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Owner's Address
Type of Occupancy
Pump for Tunnel
Location Requested by
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120
Service:
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7, 100
Contingent upon acquisition of proper right-of-way
(YES)
240 4
Volts
Ultimate 171,800
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Amperes RMS Symmetrical at
240 Volts
No
Contingent upon Contractual agreement with HL&P Company Customer Relations Department
Remarks: Copies to: (1) Nelly Trevino
(2) City of La Porte
Mr. Reagan McPhail P. O. Box 1115 LaPorte,Texas
77571
* Service to permanent meter pole. LOG #0925117
H.L. & P. CO., ENGR. DEPT., MUST REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE REVISION AFTER APRIL 5, 1988.
Service outlet, point of attachment for service drops and meter location must be in accordance with Company's
Service Standards. ELECTRIC METERS MUST BE PLACED IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION.
SEE ATTACHED SKETCH AND SPECIFICATIONS
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PROPOSED WOOD POLE
EXISTING DOWN GUY
PROPOSED DOWN GUY
EXISTING O/H PRIMARY LINE
PROPOSED O/H PRIMARY LINE
EXISTING O/H TRANSFORMER
PROPOSED O/H TRANSFORMER
EXISTING LINE FUSE
PROPOSED LINE FUSE
PROPOSED SERVICE SECONDARY
CUSTOMER METER POLE
NOTICE. DANGER
Construction work near power lines can be dangerous. Most HL&P overhead lines are energized at voltages in excess of
7,000 volts and are bare metal with no protective covering. Contact can result in serious injury or death.
HL&P cannot supervise your construction work. Only you and those working with you can assure safety from power line
contact.
To enforce safety near high voltage wires, Texas law requires persons responsible for construction work to call HL&P
~nd conform to legal procedures before beginning any work in which persons or things might possibly come within six (6)
feet of a high voltage overhead line. A copy of this law, which carries both criminal and civil liability, is printed on the back
this form.
o protect your people and obey the law. call HL&P at 228-7400 before problems start.
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(A) within _ equipment readily visible to the
operator of s~equipment when at the controls of
such equipment; and
(B) on the outside of equipment in such number and
location as to be readily visible to mechanics or other
persons engaged in the work operations; and
(2) there shall be installed an insulated cage-type
guard or protective device about the boom or arm of all
equipment, except backhoes or dippers and, where the
equipment includes a lifting hood device, all lifting
lines are equipped with insulator links on the lift hook
connection.
Art. 1436c. Safety of persons engaged in activities
in proximity of high voltage electric lines;
restrictions
Definitions
SECTION 1. In this Act:
(1) "High voltage" means voltage in excess of 600
volts measured between conductors or measured bet-
ween a conductor and the ground.
(2) "Overhead line" means all bare or insulated
electrical conductors installed above ground except
those conductors that are de-energized and grounded
or that are enclosed in rigid metallic conduit.
(3) "Authorized person" means:
(A) employees of a light and power company.
(4) "Warning sign" means a weather-resistant sign
of not less than five inches by seven inches with a
yellow background and black lettering reading as
follows:"WARNING. UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE
LINES."
Ten.foot Restriction; Operation of Equipment
SECTION SA. In addition to the minimum distances
prescribed in Sections 3 and 4 of this Act, the operation
of equipment or machines described in Section 5 or
any part of such equipment or machines within 10 feet
of any high voltage overhead line shall be unlawful
unless danger against contact with high voltage
overhead lines has been effectively guarded against
pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of this Act.
Posting of Warning Signs, Insulated Guards
SECTION 5. No person, firm, corporation, or
association shall, individually or through an agent or
employee, or as an agent or employee, operate any
crane, derrick, power shovel, drilling rig, hayloader,
hays~acker, ,mechanical cotton picker, pile driver,
hOlstmg eqUIpment, or similar apparatus, any part of
which is capable of vertical, lateral, or swinging mo-
tion, unless:
(1) there is posted and maintained a warning sign,
as herein defined, legible at 12 feet and placed as
follows:
Temporary Clearance of Lines
SECTION 6. When any person, firm or corporation
desires to temporarily carry on any function, activity,
work, or operation in closer proximity to any high
voltage overhead line than permitted by this Act, the
person or persons responsible for the work to be done
~hall promptly notify the operator of the high VOltage
line. The work shall be performed only after satisfac-
tory mutual arrangements have been negotiated bet-
ween the owner or the operator of the lines or both and
the person or persons responsible for the work to be
done for temporary mechanical barriers separating and
preventing contact between material, equipment, or
persons and high voltage electric lines, temporary de-
energization and grounding, or temporary relocation or
raising of the lines. The actual expense incurred by any
operator of high voltage lines in providing clearances
as above set out shall be paid by the person or persons
responsible for the work to be done in the vicinity
thereof and the operator of the lines may require such
payment in advance, such operator being without
obligation to provide such clearance until such pay-
ment shall have been made. Should the actual expense
be less that the payment made the difference shall be
refunded. The operator of the lines shall be given not
less than 48 hours advance notice to arrange for such
temporary clearances.
Violations and Penalties
SECTION 7. (a) Every person, firm, corporation, or
association and every agent or employee of such per-
son, firm, corporation, or association who violates any
of the provisions of this Act shall be fined not less than
$100, nor more than $1,000 or confined in jail for not
more than one year or both.
(b) If a violation of this Act results in physical or
electrical contact with any high voltage overhead line,
the person, firm, corporation, or association violating
the provisions of this Act, shall be liable to the owner or
operator of such high voltage line for all damage to
such facilities and for all liability incurred by such
- owner or operator as a result of any such contact.
Six.foot Restriction; Functions or Activities of
Employees
SECTION 3. Unless danger against contact with
high voltage overhead lines has been effectively guard-
ed against pursuant to the provisions of Section 6 of
this Act, no person, firm, corporation, or association
s,hall require any employee to perform and no person,
firm, corporation, or association shall, individually or
through and agent or employee, perform any function
or activity upon any land, building, highway, or other
premises if at any time during the performance of any
function or activity, it is possible that the person per-
forming the functio"n or activity shall move or be placed
within six feet of any high voltage overhead line or if it
is possible for any part of any tool, equipment,
machinery. or material used by such person to be
brought within six feet of any high voltage overhead
line during the performance of any such function or
activity.
Six.foot Restriction; Operation of Machinery, Etc.
SECTION 4. Unless danger against contact with
high voltage overhead lines has been effectively guard-
ed against pursuant to the provision of Section 6 of this
Act, no person, firm, corporation, or association shall
individually or through an agent or employee, erect, in:
stall, operate, move, transport, handle, or store any
tool, machinery, equipment, supplies, materials,
house, or other buildings or structure or any part
thereof within six feet of any high voltage overhead
line.
Acts 1971, 62nd leg., p. 76, ch. 41, eff. March 30,1971.
This is only a part of the entire act. The complete act is
available for review.
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IIIWI" .TIlleE IIIES- "'ST EIlTEIID II" FROM
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NlIIEIITU I DOTI FI ED, SEE IOTE 2.
COIDUI T- RI81D OR E. M. T. (SI ZED FOR liRE).
I TH'S INSHlLlTlON RECO*ElDED FDR RESIDEllTlll
SERVICES OF lOT MORE THAI 200 lIIPS C"ACITY
liD COMMERClll SERVICES OF lOT lORE THAI ISO
lNl'S ClPlCI TV.
COPPER OR llUllIIUN SEIVICE EIIT1AICE IllES
MlY BE USED. COPPER IEUTlll NAY IE I≦ &LUll-
'"UM NEUTRAL MUST BE IISUllTED.lOAD COIIDUCroR Alll'ACITY
SHOU.O HOT EICEEO llHE COIDUCTOR lIlPlCITY BY lORE THlI 10%.
3. IECESSARY POLE HEI GIlTS liD ClEUAlCES TO IE
Sl'ECIFIEO BY SElYICE CElTEI EI811EEllS RE-
QUIRED BY RATlOIll ElECTlIC CODE, SECT. 2:1O-2tl.
~IIIMUIlPOlE REQUIREMENTS: 16' POlE- SET ~, DEEP.
ij. b~TH 511 TCH BOI liD ~ETER SOCIET MUST IE FREE
OF HOLES. HlVE WlTERTlGIIT FITTIIGS. liD IE SE-
CUREl' ATHCH" TO THE POLE. SWI TCH 101 SHlI.l
COITAIH 10 lORE THlI 6 NAil IRUIERS II THE
01 STR' BUTI 01 PRREl.
s. GROIIID liRE ~lY IE llUN11UN OR CO"ER( SI ZED FOR
lOlO). HOIlEVER, lI.UNllUN liRE MlY lOT IE II
01 RECT COWHCT WITI MASOUY or. IITH!I II" OF TltE
EARTH. &LUNIIUN WilE MUST IE llSUlATEO liD SHOULD
lOT IE COllECTED 01 RECTU TO COPPEl CLlD GRDUIO
ROO. All COlDUCTOR "llLER THlI .~ MUST IE
SIt I ElOED.
6. l. I F CUSTOMER PLlIS TO USE IOIILE ItONE POWER
CORD. CUSTOMER SItOUlO INSTALL lREUEI 101
"' TH RECEPTACLE FOR POIER CORD.
I. I F CUSTOMER PLlIS TO USE UIDERGRDUID SERYI CE
LEUS TO IOIILE HOME, CUSTOMEI SHOULD INSTAll
IRUIER 101 liD COIDU I T TO lCCOMMOOlTE UI,
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COIDUIT _lO IE TERIlIRATEO HElE WITH PlASTI C OR FIIIE
BUSHII. liD Mill..... COYEI IICREASED TO Z""
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POl.!- ROIIIO PEIITl OR CREOSOTE, PRESSURE
TREATED WITIt l Mill..... TOP OllllETER OF I".
HE 1 GIlT OF POI.I SHALL IE AS REQUIRED FOR
DROP CLEUAlCE. SEE IOTE 10
COlDUIT OR "PE STIlP.. FOR SUPPORT, Sl'lCEO
lOT lORE TIAII 5' "UT.
METER RECEPTAClE- FURI'SHEO
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WUTHER TIGHT FUSED SWITCH GE&I(IIEUEI
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GROUIO WI RE " OR URUEI MlY IE ATTACHED
DIRECTlY TO THE POLE, liRE SMALLER THAI .~
MUST IE '" COIIDUIT. SEE IOTE 5.
GROUID CLAIII' TO BE "PROVED TYPE'"UTER
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Service drop conductors shall
have at the lowest point of
the drop conductors 12 feet
of clearance to ground.
Customer conduit to have 24"
of cover.
Point of attachment shall not
be more than 25 feet above
ground nor more than 18" left
or right of service outlet.
Not less than 6" nor more
than 12" below the service out-
let.
Meter socket base, metering
current transformer box and
metering potential transform-
er box, although furnished
by the company, shall be
installed by the customer's
contractor.
For the twisted type service
drop, the service outlet shall
be within 18 inches above the
point of attachment.
The company shall make all
connections between the com-
pany's equipment, cables, or
conductors and the Customer's
Service Entrance Conductors.
The Customer's Installation
shall meet all requirements of
the National Electrical Code,
The National Electrical Safety
Code and local regulations in
force.
The Company reserves the right
to decline to connect H.L.&P.
facilities to Customer's Service
Extension Support and, or en-
trance conductors which, in its
judgement, constitutes a hazard
to life or property.
Customer's conduit installed
on poles shall be either
rigid metal, intermediate
metal or PVC schedule 80.
Aluminum or intermediate
metal conduit shall not be
installed within 12 inches
of ground level.
~EOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL 1ItNDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October 26, 1987
Requested By:
Department: Administration
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Proposed Contract with CRSS Constructors, Inc. for Project
Management Services.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
A proposed Contract for Project Management Services is attached
for Council's consideration. The Agreement provides for a Project
Director to assist the City as an extension to the City's staff
in management planning, coordination, construction contracts
management, and reporting. The Contract also stipulates that the
City may have the Project Director assist in the management of the
delivery of other Capital Improvement Projects not initially
contemplated by this Agreement. The City will be responsible for
providing an office, telephone, consumable office supplies,
postage and clerical support sufficient to accomplish typing,
filing and and other clerical needs. The City may elect to
provide a vehicle or reimburse the Project Director for the use of
a personal vehicle at the rate of $0.215/mile.
The Contract is for services through October 31, 1988. The
compensation for these services shall be according to the
following schedule and estimate:
Lump Sum
$ 17,800
Reimbursable Labor for Project
Director $64.80/hr.
139,968
Reimbursable Expenses at Cost;
Estimated at
7,000
Other reimbursable labor expenses
as approved shall be established
as follows:
Salary X 1.35 (fringes) X 1.65 (G&A) X 1.1
= per hour compensation; estimated at
S,OOO
$169,768
This amount represent approximately 3.6% of 4.68 million dollars.
Action Required by Council:
Approve Contract with CRSS Constructors, Inc. to provide Project
Management Services for portions of the City's Capital
Improvement Program. The Contract shall be funded from the
interest earned on the 1985 series General Obligation Bonds.
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General Fund . Water/Wastewater
X Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:
Funds Available: X- YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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CRS SIRRINE
20 October 1987
City of La Porte, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571
Attn: Bob Herrera
City Manager
RE Draft Project Management Agreement
BOB, attached is a draft copy of our proposed Agreement for Proj ect
Management Services for the City's review.
I believe that we have incorporated all the ideas that you put forth
at our meeting last week.
After you have a chance to review this draft, please give me a call
with any changes you see as being needed to get the basics squared
a way.
If the basics are pretty close, you can forward a copy to the City
Attorney for rei vew of the techni ca 1 aspects. I will be gal d to
work with him over the telephone to expedite the review process.
I expect the process will require at least one more draft before we
get to an Agreement that is satisfactory to all.
Particular attention is brought to page one. In our last meeting we
agreed that the project description needed to be expanded in terms
of the detai 1 of each of the four primary improvement proj ects. I
need some help to expand these descriptions.
I also need some he 1 p to get the si gnature page adj u sted to meet
City requirements. Perhaps the City Attorney can help on this.
Alternately you could provide me with a signature page from a design
contract or some other agreement.
My direct office line is 552-2487. Feel free to call me any time.
Sincerely, /\
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Ken F. Womack
Vice President Construction
CRSS Constructors, Inc.
1177 West Loop South
Post Office Box 22427
Houston, Texas 77227
713 552.2000
· Telex 6868544
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AGREEMENT
for
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT
Made this
Hundred and Eighty Seven
day of October, in the year of Nineteen
BETWEEN
The City,
City of La Porte
604 West Fairmont Parkway
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
and
Project Manager, CRSS Constructors, Inc.
1177 West Loop South
P. O. Box 22427
Houston, Texas 77227
For services in connection with the following Project:
Portions of the Capi ta 1 Improvements Program - La Porte, Texas,
including specifically the following items from the Description of
Capital Improvements Projects (Exhibit A):
1. Improvements of Land
Little Cedar Bayou Park
2. Storm Water Drainage, Phase I
3. Broadway from "G" Street to Fairmont
Parkway
4. Improvements of Land
Northwest Park (Lomax)
The City and Project Manager agree as set forth below:
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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND EXTENT OF AGREEMENT
The Project Manager accepts the relationship established between him
and the Ci ty by thi s Agreement. He covenants wi th the Ci ty to
furnish his skill and jUdgment, and to cooperate with the
Architect/Engineer in furthering the interests of the City. He
agrees to furnish business administration and to use his efforts to
endeavor to complete the Project in an expeditious and economical
manner.
1.1 Extent of Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the Ci ty and the Project Manager and supercedes
all prior negotiations, representations or agreements. This
Agreement shall not be superceded by any provisions of the documents
for construction and may be amended only by written instrument
signed by both the City and the Project Manager.
1.2 Definitions
1.2.1 The Project is the total construction to be managed under
this Agreement.
1.2.2 The Work is that part of the construction that a particular
Trade Contractor is to perform.
1.2.3 The term day shall mean calendar day unless otherwise
specifically designated.
1.2.4 Archi teet/Engineer shall mean those parties engaged by the
City to provide design, architectural and engineering services.
ARTICLE II PROJECT MANAGER'S SERVICES
2.1 The Project Manager will appoint a Project Director,
subject to the City's approval, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. The Project Director will perform all of the
basic services. The Project Director will be assigned to the
Project for the contract period.
2.1.1 Should the City become substantially dissatisfied with the
performance of the Project Di rector, Ci ty sha 11 gi ve noti ce of such
dissatisfaction to Project Manager, citing the reasons therefore.
Notice shall describe areas of dissatisfaction. The Project Manager
wi 11 promptly correct the performance of the Project Di rector or
replace the Project Director as set forth in 2.1.2.
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2.1.2 Should the Project Director be removed from the Project
pursuant to 2.1.1 or for any other reason, such as termination of
employment, then the Project Manager sha 11 appoi nt a rep 1 acement
Project Director, subject to City's approval, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld. The replacement Project Director will
meet the minimum requirement of having an Engineering or
Architecture degree and at least eight years of experience in
program management, including projects similar to the City's. The
City reserves the right to waive such minimum requirements, as
deemed to be in City's best interests.
2.2 The basic services to be provided by the Project Director
include assisting the City as an extension to the City's staff in
management planning, coordination, construction contracts
management, and reporti ng through 31 October 1987. Speci fi c areas
of assistance are itemized as follows:
2.2.1 Review status of each applicable Capital Improvement
Project and assist The City of La Porte <City) in the development of
a coordinated delivery plan, including a scheduling of key
activities required to meet a specific completion date and an
accompanying budget.
2.2.2 For those portions of the projects which have not been
fully des.igned, assist The City in expediting design completion by
the Architect/Engineer.
2.2.3 Assist The City in soliciting bids for portions of the Work
and in the evaluation of bids.
2.2.4 Review out-of-budget bids and recommend alternatives to
lower costs, such as re-packaging and re-bidding the Work,
substitution of materials, reductions or other changes to scope, etc.
2.2.5 Assist The City in contract negotiations and contract
administration for design services, consultants, testing labs, soils
investigation, and other related services and Work.
2.2.6 Maintain files of project documents in an orderly,
retrievable manner.
2.2.7 Prepare monthly report for City indicating progress to
date, anticipated completion, cost status, and other cogent
information.
2.2.8 Present summary reports at City Council meetings from time
to time, as requested.
2.2.9 Assist The City in the administration of construction trade
contracts, including, but not limited to:
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Review and recommend action on Trade Contractor Schedule of
Values.
Review and recommend action on Trade Contractor Payment
Applications.
Review and recommend action on Trade Contractors
construction schedule.
Monitor submittals process for shop drawings and data.
Review and recommend action on contractor Change Orders.
Assist in negotiation of Change Orders as required.
Assist in defending City's position in the event of a
disputed trade contractor claim (this does not include
legal defense efforts or costs).
Monitor progress of Trade Contractor's work through
frequent touring of job sites.
Attend City/Trade Contractor progress meetings.
Upon Trade Contractor completion, assist City in contract
close-out, such as in soliciting final lien releases,
affidavits of payments of debts and claims, as-built
drawings, warranties, maintenance/operating manuals.
2.3 From time to time The City may have the Project Director
assist in the management of the delivery of other portions of the
Capital Improvement Program not otherwise contemplated in the
Project. The City expressly agrees that such assistance may dilute
the Project Director's efforts in fulfilling the basic services
itemized in Paragraph 2.2, and the City assumes full responsibility
therefor.
2.4 Project Manager wi 11 provide Executive Management as
required to administer this Agreement. Executive Management is
anticipated to require approximately 100 manhours of Executives
(Vice Presidents) time. Executives will monitor and provide
guidance to Project Director, arrange for and coordinate the efforts
of Project Manager's support staff, assure quality of services
provided, remain available to City to assist in Project problems
which may arise.
2.5 During the ten days following the delivery of the personal
computer to the Project Di rector's offi ce, the Project Manager wi 11
provide personnel to Initialize the Computer Systems. Initializing
the system includes interconnecting computer components and loading
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software onto computer system, all as deemed necessary by the
Project Manager. Software includes operating system, standard
programs purchased for Project and several of Project Manager's
proprietary systems. The latter are to be removed from the computer
upon cessation of services under this Agreement. Initialization of
system also includes establishing and inputting preliminary schedule
and cost data, all as deemed necessary by the Project Manager to
effectively manage the Project. The initialization of the system is
anticipated to require 160 manhours of Project Manager's support
personnel, including programmers, estimators and schedulers.
2.6 The Project Manager will not provide any design service or
provide any direct construction Work. The Project Manager may make
suggestions from time to time as to design, construction means and
methods, construction safety and other project issues. Such
suggestions shall not in any way be construed as providing design
services or for directing the doing of any Work, whether such
suggestions are implemented by The City or others in the direct or
indirect employ of The City.
2.7 Observation of Work and Safety: Observe the Work of Trade
Contractors for defects and deficiencies in the Work without
assuming any responsibility or liability for such defects or
deficiencies or any responsibility or liability for design or
inspection. Initially, generally and non-exhaustively review the
wri tten safety programs of each of the Trade Contractors and make
recommendations. In making such recommendation, he shall not be
required to make inspections or exhaustive, subsequent or continuous
reviews to check quality of work or safety precautions and programs
in connection with the Project. By performing the foregoing, the
Project Manager shall not assume any responsibility or liability for
performance of the work, or for the safety of persons and property,
or for compliance with federal, state and local statutes, rules,
regulations and orders applicable to the conduct of the Work.
2.8 The Project Manager shall not be liable nor responsible for
the detail ed means, methods, or sequence and safety measures
employed by others to accomplish their Work, nor shall the Project
Manager be liable or responsible for the acts or omissions of those
employed by the City or the Architect/Engineer in any capacity for
performing such Work.
ARTICLE III ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1 The City, 'v/ithout invalidating this Agreement, may require,
with Project Manager's approval, additional services within the
general scope of this Agreement consisting of services described in
Paragraph 3.3 below, the Project Manager's Compensation and the Term
of Agreement will be adjusted accordingly.
3.2 A Change Order is a wri tten order to the Project Manager
signed by the City and the Project Manager and issued after the
execution of this Agreement, authorizing a change in the scope of
the Project, services to be provided, the Project Manager's
CO,mp,ensa t i on or the Term of Agreement.
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3.3 The following services are deemed to be additional services:
3.3.1 Any services provided after 31 October 1988, including
those of the Project Director.
3.3.2 Construction cost estimating, except as provided by Project
Director.
3.3.3 Computer programming required to meet specific City
requirements or to customize Project Manager's standard software to
meet City requirements, except such programming that might be
provided by Project Director.
3.3.4 Preparation of computerized CPM schedules, except as
prepared by Project Director.
3.3.5 Management of contractor claims or assistance to The City
in the defense of contractor claims, except as provided by the
Project Director.
3.3.6
Manager's
Services.
Other project management services provided by Project
personnel, other than those contemplated in the Basic
ARTICLE IV OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 The City shall provide full information regarding his
requirements for the Project.
4.2 The City identifies Bob Herrera, the City Manager, as the
Administrator of this Agreement. He shall be the primary point of
contact for the Project Director and shall oversee and give
direction to the Project Director as needed. The Administrator
shall be authorized to represent the City in all matters arising out
of this,Agreement. The City may change the designated Administrator
by giving written notice to the Project Manager.
4.3 The City shall be responsible for and shall retain an
Architect/Engineer for design and to prepare construction documents
for the Project. The Architect/Engineer's services, duties and
responsibilities are described in the Agreement between the City and
the Architect/Engineer, a copy of which will be furnished to the
Project Manager. The Agreement between the Ci ty and the
Architect/Engineer shall not be modified without written
notification to the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall
neither be responsible not liable for any damages arising from the
services, duties, and responsibilities of the Architect/Engineer.
The City shall be responsible for the Architect/Engineer's
exercising proper professional care and skill in rendering the
services and duties required.
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4.4 The City shall provide, free of charge, an office for the
Project Director and for additional personnel provided at La Porte,
pursuant to Arti c 1 es II and II 1. The offi ce shall contain all the
normal appurtenances customarily provided by the City to its
professional employees.
4.5 The City shall furnish, free of charge, consumable office
supplies, as the Project Manager may reasonably require.
4.6 The City shall furnish and pay for telephone service to the
Project Director solely for the use of conducting City business.
4.7 The City will provide access, free of charge, to
reproduction equipment.
4.8 The City will provide postage and shipping, free of charge,
as required for the Project Manager to best fulfill its needs in
executing City business.
4.9 The City will provide a vehicle, free of charge, for the
Project Director's use in conducting City business, such as site
visits. The City shall maintain the same limits and types of
insurance upon such vehicle as it does upon other simi 1ar vehicles
used by City employees. The City shall bear all costs of owning,
operating, maintaining and insuring vehicle. The Project Director's
use of such vehicle will be governed by the same rules or
requirements applicable to City employees who use similar vehicles.
No personnel of the Project Manager, except the Project Director are
authorized to operate a City vehicle.
4.10 The City will provide sufficient clerical support to the
Project Director to efficiently accomplish his typing, filing and
other clerical needs.
4.11 Periodically the Project Manager conducts internal qual ity
control audits of its various projects, to help assure that the
Project Manager's personnel are fulfilling the Project Manager's
obligations and to improve the performance of services. It is
anticipated that on one or more occasions that the services provided
pursuant to thi s Agreement wi 11 be subject to such an audi t. The
City Manager, or his appointee will participate in portions of the
audit, for the purpose of assessing the City's degree of
satisfaction with services provided and to identify areas where
service can be improved to better meet City needs.
4.12 The City shall be responsible for and shall retain an
Architect/Engineer for design and to prepare construction documents
for the Project. The Architect/Engineer's services, duties and
responsibilities are described in the Agreement between the City and
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the Architect/Engineer, a copy of which will be furnished to the
Project Manager. The Agreement between the City and the
Architect/Engineer shall not be modified without written
notification to the Project Manager. The Project Manager shall
neither be responsible nor liable for any damages arising from the
services, duties and responsibilities of the Architect/Engineer.
The City shall be responsible for the Architect/Engineer's
exercising proper professional care and skill in rendering the
services and duties required.
4.13 . The City shall furnish for the site of the Project all
necessary surveys describing the physical characteristics, soil
reports and subsurface investigations, legal limitations, utility
locations, and a legal description.
4.14 The City shall secure and pay for necessary building
permi ts, speci a 1 permi ts, and envi ronmenta 1 permi ts, and approva 1 s,
easements, assessments and charges required for the construction,
use and occupancy of permanent changes in existing facilities.
4.15 The City shall furnish such legal services as may be
necessary for providing the items set forth in Paragraph 4.14, and
such auditing services as he may require.
4. 16 If the Ci ty becomes aware of any fau 1 t or defect in the
Project or non-conformance with the Drawings and Specifications, he
shall give prompt written notice to the Project Manager.
ARTICLE V TRADE CONTRACTS
5.1 All portions of the Project shall be performed under Trade
Contracts including contracts for general construction work with
several construction trades. The Project Manager shall assist the
City in requesti ng and recei vi ng proposals from Trade Contractors
and Trade Contracts will be awarded by the City after the proposals
are reviewed by the Project Manager and City.
5.2 Trade Contracts wi 11 be between the Ci ty and the Trade
Contractors. The contents and form of the Trade Contracts including
the General and Supplementary Conditions shall be satisfactory to
the Project Manager. For example, if requested by the Project
Manager, the Trade Contracts shall also contain broad form indemnity
clauses and insurance clauses in favor of the City, the Project
Manager in a form satisfactory to the Project Manager.
5.3 The phrase Trade Contractor shall be deemed to also include
suppliers throughout this agreement unless expressly stated
otherwise.
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ARTICLE VI PROJECT MANAGER'S COMPENSATION
6.1 In consideration of the performance of the Agreement, the
City agrees to pay the Project Manager in current funds a~
compensation for his services a Project Manager's Compensation. The
Project Manager's Compensation includes the Lump Sum, Reimbursable
Labor and Reimbursable Expenses, all as set out in Subparagraphs
6.1.1 through 6.1.4, inclusive.
6.1.1 The Lump Sum is for Executive Management and to Initialize
the Computer Systems pursuant to paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5. The Lump
Sum is the stipulated sum of $17,800.00.
6.1.2 Rei mbursab 1 e Labor i nc 1 udes the manhours expended by the
Project Director in the performance of Basic Services times the
hourly rate of $64.80. No increase in the hourly rate will be made
on account of overtime expended by the Project Director to
accomplish Basic Services.
6.1.3 Reimbursable Labor includes the manhours of Project
Manager's personnel expended in providing Additional Services times
the hourly rates listed as follows:
Reimbursable Labor Schedule
Pos it i on
Hourly Rate
Effective through
31 October 1988
Project Director
Estimator
Scheduler
Accountant
Programmer
Field Manager
Safety
Clerical
Executive
$ 64.80
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58.81
38.87
58.81
41.23
53.00
23.55
100.00
Hourly rates not listed above, due to omission of a position or
because service is provided subsequent to 31 October 1988 will
be established as follows. Hourly rate will be equal to Direct
Hourly Payroll Expense (D.P.E.) times 1.65 plus 10%. D.P.E. is
defined to be equal to emp1oyee's annual base salary divided by
2080 hours, plus 357. for payroll taxes, insurance and other
customary or mandatory benefits and cost.
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6.1.4 Reimbursable Expenses are those expenses reasonably incurred by
the Project Manager in the performance of direct or additional services
including, but not limited to, the following items at actual cost to
Project Manager, and all of which are subject to City's authorization in
advance of expenditure or billing to City:
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Travel, lodging and meal expense;
Mileage in personal autos @ $0.215 per mile;
Reproduction by outside vendor;
Long distance charges;
Home office computer and plotter @ $5.00/Hour;
Postage and shipping;
Personal computer, printer, appurtenance and software; and,
Other City-approved direct expenses.
* The personal computer, appurtenances and software are requ i red to
accomplish Basic Services. All (except Project Manager's
proprietary software) become the property of City upon payment
thereof by City. The total expense of these items is estimated at
$6,500.00. The Project Manager will consult with City prior to
recommending procurement of specific items and requesting approval
for expenditure. The City's approval of this expenditure will not
be unreasonably withheld.
6.2 The basics for compensation of Additional Services may be
structured differently than as provided in 6.1, if the City deems such
different basis to be in the City's best interest, and subject to Project
Manager's agreement in writing.
ARTICLE VII PAYMENTS TO PROJECT MANAGER
7.1 The Project Manager sha 11 submit month ly to the City a
statement, sworn to, if required, showing Lump Sum, due or owed
Reimbursable Labor by position and name, and Reimbursable Expenses
itemized. If required, Project manager will provide copies of individual
timesheets and accounting documents to support labor and expense portions
of a statement. Payment by the Ci ty to the Project Manager 'of the
statement amount shall be made within 15 days after it is submitted.
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7.2 Project Manager's final statement will be noted as "Final
Statement." The Project Manager's submission of Final Statement and the
City's making of final payment to Project Manager shall constitute a
waiver of all claims, presently known or unknown, against the Project
Manager.
7.3 If the City should fail to pay the Project Manager at the time
that the payment of any amount becomes due or owed, then the Project
Manager may, upon five (5) days written notice to the City, stop
providing services until payment of the amount owing has been received.
7.4 All amounts due or owed the Project Manager but unpaid shall
bear interest at the rate of one and one half percent (1-1/2%) per month
(or the applicable maximum lawful limit, if less), plus attorney's fees
and legal costs to collect same.
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ARTICLE VIII INSURANCE, INDEMNITY AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATING
8.1 Indemnity
8.1.1 The City shall cause all Trade Contractors to agree to indemnify
the City, Project Manager and the, and hold them harmless from all claims
for bodily injury and property damage that may arise from that
contractor's operations. Such provisions shall be in a form satisfactory
to the 'Project Manager, and apply regardless of fault or negligence of
Project Manager.
8.1.2 The City shall indemnify and hold the Project Manager harmless
from all claims, costs, damages, liabilities and attorney fees that may
arise from and as a result of the City's operations and responsibilities
under this Agreement, regardless of the fault or negligence of the
Project Manager.
8.2 Insurance
8.2.1 The Project Manager shall purchase and maintain such insurance
as will protect him from the claims set forth below which may arise out f
or result from the Project Manager's operations under this Agreement.
8.2.1.1 Claims under workers' compensation, disability benefit and other
similar employee acts which are applicable to the work to be performed.
8.2.1.2 Claims for damages because of bodily lnJury, occupational
sickness or disease, or death of his employees under any applicable
employer's liability law.
8.2.1.3 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, or death of any
person other than his employees.
8.2.1.4 Claims for damages insured by usual personal lnJury liability
coverage whi ch are sustained by any person as' a resul t of an offense
directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by the
Project Manager.
8.2.1.5 Cl aims for phys i ca 1 property damage, other than to the work
itself or to other property to be insured under Article 10.4.
8.2.1.6 Claims for damages because of bodi ly injury or death of any
person or property damage (other than to the Work i tse 1 f or any other
property to be insured under Article 8.4) arising out of the ownership,
maintenance or use of any motor vehicle.
8.2.2 The Project Manager's Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
shall include premises - operations (including explosion, collapse and
underground coverage), elevators, independent contractors, completed
operations, and blanket contractual liability on all written contracts,
all including broad form property damage coverage.
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8.2.3 The Project Manager's Comprehensive General and Automobile
li abi 1 i ty Insurance, as requ i red by Subparagraphs 8.2. 1 and 8.2.2 sha 11
be written for not less than limits of liability as follows:
a.
Comprehensive General
Liability
1. Personal Injury
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Aggregate
2. Property Damage
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Aggregate
b.
Comprehensive Automobile
L i ab i 1 i ty
1. Bodily Injury
2. Property Damage
$1 ,000,000 Each Person
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
$1,000,000 Each Occurrence
8.2.4 Comprehens i ve General L i abi 1 i ty Insurance may be arranged under
a single policy for the full limits required or by a combination of
underlying policies with the balance provided by an Excess or Umbrella
Liability policy.
8.2.5 The foregoing policies shall contain a provision that coverages
afforded under the policies will not be cancelled or not reviewed until
at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice has been given to the
Owner. Certi fi cates of Insurance showi ng such coverages to be in Force
shall be filed with the city prior to commencement of the Work.
8.3 City's Liability Insurance
8.3.1 ; The City shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining his
own liability insurance and shall purchase and maintain such insurance as
will protect him against claims which may arise from operations under
this Agreement.
8.4 Insurance to Protect Project
8.4.1 The City shall purchase and maintain builder's risk insurance in
a form acceptable to the Project Manager upon the entire Project for the
full cost of replacements as of the time of any loss. This insurance
shall include as named insured, with waivers of Subrogation against, the
Ci ty, the Project Manager, the Archi tect/Engi neer, Trade Contractors and
their Trade Subcontractors and shall insure against loss from the perils
of Fire, Extended Coverage, and shall include "All Risk" insurance for
physical loss or damage including, without duplication of coverage, at
least theft, vandalism, malicious mischief, transit, storage. collapse,
flood, earthquake, testing, and damage resulting from defective design,
workmanship or material. The City will increase limits of coverage to
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reflect estimated replacement cost. The City will be responsible for any
co-insurance penalties of deductib1es. If the Project covers an addition
to or is adjacent to an existing building, the Project Manager,
Architect/Engineer, Trade Contractors and their Trade subcontractors
shall be amended as Additional Named Insured with insurer's waiver of
subrogation against them under the City's Property Insurance covering
such building and its contents, with an endorsement if necessary to
effect coverage during construction.
8.4.1.1 If the City finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or
portions of the Project prior to Substantial Completion thereof, such
occupancy shall not commence prior to a time mutually agreed to by the
City and Project Manager and to which the insurance company or companies
providing the property insurance have consented by endorsement to the
policy or policies. This insurance shall not be cancelled or lapsed on
account of such partial occupancy.
8.4.2 The City shall purchase and maintain such boiler and machinery
insurance as may be requi red or necessary. Thi s insurance shall waive
subrogation against the Project Manager, Architect/Engineer, Trade
Contractors, and Trade Subcontractors and shall name the Project Manager,
Archi tect/Engi neer, Trade Contractors and Trade Subcontractors as
Additional Named Insured along with the City.
8.4.3 The Ci ty sha 11 purchase and ma i nta in such insurance as wi 11
protect the City, Project Manager and Architect/Engineer as Additional
Named Insureds and with waivers of subrogation against them, against loss
of use of City's property due to those perils insured pursuant to
Subparagraph 8.4.1. Such policy will provide coverage for expediting
expenses of materials, continuing overhead of the City and Project
Manager, necessary labor expense including overtime, loss of income by
the Ci ty and other determi ned exposures. Exposures of the Ci ty and the
Project Manager sha 11 be determi ned by mutua 1 agreement and separate
limits of coverage fixed for each item.
8.4.4 The City shall file a copy of all policies with the Project
Manager before an exposure to loss may occur. Copies of any subsequent
endorsements will be furnished to the Project Manager. The Project
Manager will be given sixty (60) days prior written notice by City and
City's insurer of cancellation, non-renewal or any endorsements
restricting or reducing coverage and such requirements shall be stated in
certificates from such insurers and provided to the Project Manager. The
City's obligation to provide such notice to Project Manager shall also be
evidenced in certificates of insurance provided by City's insurers to the
Project Manager, which certificates shall also evidence City's insurer's
obligations to provide such prior written notice as specified above to
the Project Manager. If the Ci ty does not intend to purchase such
insurance, he shall inform the Project Manager in writing prior to the
commencement of the Work. The Project Manager may then effect insurance
which will protect his interests and/or those of others and related to
the Project, the cost of which shall be reimbursable pursuant to Article
6. The foregoi ng notwi ths tand i ng. if the Project Manager is damaged by
failure of the City to purchase or maintain any such insurance, the City
shall bear all reasonable costs properly attributable thereto.
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8.5 Property Insurance Loss Adjustment
8.5.1 Any insured loss shall be adjusted with the City and the Project
Manager and made payable to the City and Project Manager as trustees for
the insureds, as their interests may appear.
8.5.2 Upon the occurrence of an insured loss, monies received will be
deposited in a separate account and the trustees shall make distribution
in accordance with the agreement of the parti es in interest, or in the
absence of such agreement, in accordance with judicial or arbitration
award. If the trustees are unable to agree on the settlement of the
loss, such dispute shall also be submitted to litigation or arbitration.
8.6 Waiver of Subrogation
8.6.1 The City and its insurers waive all rights against Project
Manager for damages caused by perils covered by insurance to be provided
under Article 8.4, except such rights as they may have to the proceeds of
such insurance he 1 d by the Ci ty and Project Manager as trus tee s. The
City shall require similar waivers from all Trade Contractors and their
Trade Subcontractors.
8.6.2
Manager
Project
similar
The City and its insurers waive all rights against Project
for loss or damage to any equipment used in connection with the
and covered by any property insurance. The Ci ty sha 11 requi re
waivers from all Trade Contractors and their Trade Subcontractors.
8.6.3 The City and its insurers waives subrogation against the Project
Manager on all property and consequential loss policies carried by the
City on adjacent properties and under property and consequential loss
policies purchased for the Project after its completion.
8.6.4 If the policies on insurance referred to in this Article require
an endorsement to provide for continued coverage where there is a waiver
of subrogation, the owners of such policies will cause them to be so
endorsed. Ci ty and its insurers shall also ev i dence such wa i vers of
subrogation required above as well as all other obligations and
requirements of Article 8 by and in the certificates of insurance
provided by City's insurers to the Project Manager and all renewals
thereof.
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8.7 Failure of a party to obtain insurance, endorsements, provide
certificates or provide proper insurance, endorsements, or certificates
or failure of the other party to object to improper, or lack of,
insurance, endorsements or certificates shall not serve to waive
diminish or reduce the first party's contractual obligations 0;
requirements with respect to providing and satisfying all of the
insurance, named insureds. wa i ver of subroga t i on and other requ i rements
and obligations required by this Article 8.
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ARTICLE IX TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT
9.1 Termination by the Project Manager
9.1.1 If the Project, in whole or substantial part, is stopped for a
period of thi rty (30) days under an order of any court or other pubi c
authori ty havi ng juri sdi ction, or as a result of an act of government,
such as a declaration of a national emergency making materials
unavailable, through no act or fault of the Project manager, or if the
City fails to make any payment or perform any obligation hereunder, then
the Project Manager may, upon seven (7) days' written notice to the City
and the Architect/Engineer, terminate this Agreement and recover from the
City payment for all work executed, the entire unpaid balance of Project
Manager's Compensation, and for any loss sustained upon any materials,
equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, services and
other items, cancellation charges on obligations, plus reasonable profit
and overhead, plus damages and costs incurred, including attorney's fees,
legal expenses, plus any amount owed Project Manager hereunder or at low
or equity.
9.2 Termination by City Without Cause
9.2.1 If the City terminates this Agreement, they shall reimburse the
Project Manager for any unpaid Reimbursable Expenses and Reimbursable
Labor of the Project due him under Article 6, plus the entire unpaid
balance of the Lump Sum. The City shall also pay to the Project Manager
fair compensation, either by purchase or rental, for any equipment used
or retained. In case of such termination of the Agreement the City shall
further assume and become liable for all obligations, commitments and
unsettled claims that the Project Manager has undertaken or incurred in
good faith in connection with said Project, including Project Manager's
attorney's fees and legal expenses. The City shall also be liable for
all of the Project Manager's other costs incurred in connection with the
Project, plus Project Manager's attorney and accounting fees, including
those incurred in obtaining the payments it is entitled to receive.
ARTICLE X ASSIGNMENT, GOVERNING LAW AND LIMITATION
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10.1 Neither the City nor the Project Manager shall assign his
interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other
except as to the assignment of proceeds. Any assignment made in
violation of this provision shall be void.
10.2 This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the place where
the Project is located.
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10.3 Any other provision notwithstanding, in no event shall the
Project Manager be liable for consequential, incidental, indirect or
special damages in any way related to this Project or this Agreement by
way of action in contract, warranty, tort (including negligence),
contribution, indemnity, strict liability or otherwise. Conseque'ntial
damages shall be defined to include, without limitation, loss of use,
profit, interest, and revenues, business interruption, cost of capital
and rent, cost of replacement output, third party claims, etc.
10.4 It is agreed by the City and the Project Manager that this
contract is intended for the benefit of the City and the Project Manager
only, and not for the benefit of the Architect/Engineer, Trade
Contractors, Trade Subcontractors, including suppliers, any of their
employees or agents, or any other person.
10.5 Any other provision notwithstanding, in no event shall the
Project Manager be liable for anyone or more injuries, claims, losses,
expenses, or other damages whatsoever in any way related to this Project
or this Agreement (whether by way of action in contract, warranty, tort,
including negligence, indemnity, contribution, strict liability or
otherwise) for any amounts which in the aggregate exceed the compensation
that Project Manager has received hereunder.
10.6 The term Project. Manager in Articles 10.3 and 10.5 shall also
include Project Manager's affiliates, officers, stockholders, directors
employees, agents and subcontractors.
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10.8 The provisions of this contract are severable and if for any
reason any provision of provisions in this Agreement are determined to be
invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect
any other provision of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XI TERM OF AGREEMENT
11.1 The services to be provided by the Project Manager shall
commence on 12 October 1987 and terminate on 31 October 1988, unless
modified pursuant to Article 3 Additional Services or Article 9
Termination of Agreement.
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12.1 The original of all correspondence pertaining directly to this
Agreement shall be directed to:
City,
City of La Porte
604 West Fairmont Parkway
P .0, Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Attn: Bob Herrera, City Manager
Project Manager,
CRSS Constructors, Inc.
1177 West Loop South
P.O. Box 22427
Houston, Texas 77227
Attn: Ken Womack
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CRSS CONSTRUCTORS
By:
Donald E. Landry, P.E.
Group Vice President
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Robert Herrera
City Manager
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
Ross Cox
Requested By: Joel H. Albrecht
Department: Community Deve.
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Attachments
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Design contract for the reconstruction of Broadway Street
CLP #86-40-101
In the 1985 Bond election the voters approved the sale of
bonds for the reconstruction and widening of Broadway. A
total of $749,000 in bond money was allocated for this
project.
On October 6, 1987, City Staff received a proposal from
Klotz/Associates Consulting Engineers to complete the
design for compensation:
BASIC SERVICE:
% Of
Construction
Preliminary design
Final design
Bid & Awarding for
City utilities
Const. Phase for
City utilities
Additional Services
TOTAL BASIC SERVICE
$15,000.00
$50,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,500.00
$17,000.00
$84,500.00
2.0%
6.7%
0.1%
0.2%
2.~%
11.28%
Staff has reviewed Klotz/Associates proposal and recommends
that Council approve this proposal and allow staff to
negotiate a contract with Klotz not to exceed $84,500.00.
Action Required by Council:
Approval of contract
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
XXX Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 011-700-701-S06
Funds Available: X- YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
OCTOBER 22, 1987
TO:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
SUBJECT:
John Joerns, Asst. City Manager
Joel H. Albrecht, Director of Community Developmen~~
Broadway Street
THRU:
FROM:
In 1985, the City of La Porte did approve through a bond election, the
widening of Broadway Street. Upgrading the structure to a four (4)
lane facility with left turn lanes. This improvement is to start at
Avenue "G" and cont inue south through Fa i rmont Parkway. The bond s
totaled Seven hundred forty-n ine thousand dollars ($7 L19, 000) for the
total project which included 1800 feet of pavement, 3600 feet of curb
and gutter and the intersections of Avenue "G" and Fairmont Parkway.
Staff has met on several occasions with Riley Walker and Wayne Klotz
with the firm of Klotz and Associates to discuss this project and to
see how we, through their assistance, could get the project rated
higher on the Texas Department Highways and Public Transportation's
priority list to get it constructed in time to meet our bond
obligations.
Staff requested that Klotz and Associates represent the City to
discreetly discuss our project with the Highway Department officials
in Austin at the September meeting of the Highway Commission.
Resulting from these discussions, our project has received some
special attention and has been raised in priority to a position that
it could be considered now instead of in 1991 as programed, if we met
certain criteria. The Highway Department was requesting the total
$749,000.00 to be used for construction only and that an additional
$50,00.00 be committed to the project by the City. The Highway
Department also would not let the cost of design fees or the utility
relocation fees be removed from the bond funds because the total bond
funds and the $50,000.00 were needed to reach the specific rating that
would allow construction to take place this year.
Klotz and Associates did work with the Highway Department to get the
concept design changed that reduced the overall cost estimate for the
project from $1,360,000.00 to $1,175,000.00 and thereby eliminated the
additional $50,000.00 requirement of the Highway Department.
Staff spoke to Mr. Grayson of the Highway Department last Friday and
got them to allow the engineering fees from Klotz and Associates to be
deducted from the $749,000.00 leaving to our responsibility the
relocation of utilities. The funds for the utility relocation will
need to come from interest income or some other source and will amount
to an estimated $40,000.00.
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Broadway street
October 22, 1987
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Based on our conversation with Mr. Grayson, a minute order has been
Hritten by the District 12 office of the Highway Department and has
been submitted to the Tex as H ighHay Commi ss i on for app rov al of ou r
project.
On October 6, 1987, we received a proposed contract from Klotz and
Associates to prepare the preliminary and final plans for the street
project and the water line relocation. (See attached draft copy)
Klotz and Associates will need to get the plans finished and submitted
to the Highway Department by the end of November for approval. This
will allow for a bid letting by the Highway Department in April of
1988. Staff has additionally asked the HighHay Department to allow
our $749,000.00 to be used for specific items that would be completed
on or before October 1, 1988, wherein we Hill be in compliance with
the bond requirements. These items would include site work, drainage
and other items to make up a total of $749,00.00.
Staff does recommend acceptance and approval of the attached contract.
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BROADWAY WIDENING PROJECT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Allocated funds will be used to
accommodate four-lane t~roughfare
gutters, and drainage improvements.
this project is August, 1988.
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widen Broadway Boulevard to
traffic complete with curbs,
The target date for completion of
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REVENUES:
ORIGINAL
ALLOCATIOnS
1985 General Bonds
$74g,000
$74C).000
TOTAL REVENUES
APPROPRIATIONS:
Engineering
Administrative/Professional Services
Concrete Testing
Construction
$ 64,000
8,000
1,500
600,000 .
Sub-Total
$673,500
CONTINGENCY:
$ 7S,SOO
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$74c).000
(74
1C)87-1C)88
$749,000
$74c).000
$ 64,000
8,000
1,500
600,000
$673,500
$ 71:5,SOO
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KL01Z/ LaOCL6.TES, INC.
Consulting Engineers
Ass Dairy Ashford
~uite 705
Houston, Texas 77079
(713) 589-7257
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October 6, 1987
Mr. Pat O'Mally
CIP Project Manager
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Proposed Contract for the Reconstruction of
Broadway Street
Dear Mr. O'Mally:
Enclosed for your review is a proposed contract for Professional
Services for Reconstruction of Broadway Street from East G Street
to Fairmont Parkway. This contract includes those items we
discussed in our meeting on September 30.
This contract is being submitted prior to a meeting with Mr. Milton
Dietert of the State Department of Highways & Public
Transportation. Weare scheduled to meet with him on October
7. However, we are sending you this contract so that you can meet
your council agenda deadline. Any necessary amendments or
substitutions can be made before the actual council meeting. Also,
we are prepared to execute the contract upon your review.
I propose that we try to discuss the contract after you have reviewed
it and we have met with the State Department of Highways & Public
Transportation. Please allow me to make a few comments for
your consideration.
1. The terms of this document are consistent with the letter
contract you sent to me. We would prefer to use the standard
form because it will be more consistent with the construction
documents on the plans for the City utility adjustments and
with the SDHPT scope requirements.
KLOlZ/ 6.Cl.t~TES, INC.
Consulting Engineers
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October 6, 1987
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2. The contract assumes that two sets of plans and specifications
will be prepared: one for your utilities and one for the SDHPT
portion.
3. The contract includes Bidding and Basic Construction Phase
services for the utilities contract, only.
4. The compensation compares favorably to an analysis of TSPE
Curve B with one construction contract. The Curve explanations
indicate that Curve A would normally be used for each
construction contract. We are satisfied that we can provide
the services at the lump sum quoted.
5. Specific language regarding trench safety is included.
Please contact me when you are ready to discuss this submittal.
We appreciate the opportunity to assist the City on this project.
Sincerely,
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Executive Vice President
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respect to its completion or modification.
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STANDARD FORM OF AGREElvlENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND ENGlNEER
FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Prepared by
ENGINEERS' JOINT CONTRACT DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE
and
Issued and Published Jointly By
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
A practice division of the
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
AMERICAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS COUNCIL
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
EJCDC l"o 191~1 (I'i~ Ed.:lOn)
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TABLE OF COi\7ENTS
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTIES ........................................................... J
DESCRlrnON OF THE PROJECT ............................................................... 1
SECTION I-BASIC SERVICES OF ENGINEER ................................................................ J
1.1. General .................................................. ................. .., ....................
1.2. Stud y and Report Phase ........................................................................
1.3. Preliminary Design Phase ...................................................................... 2
1.4. Final Design Phase .............................................................................. 2
1.5. Bidding or Negotiating Phase .................................................................. 3
1.6. Construction Phase ............................................................................. 3
1.7. Operational Phase.................................. ............................................. 5
SECTION 2-ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF ENGINEER ....................................:.................. 5
2.1. Services Requiring Authorization in Advance ................................................ 5
2.2. Required Additional Services ........ ....... ...... ........ ........................... ..... ..... 7
SECTION 3-OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES ................ ........ ................................... ....... 7
SECTION 4-PERIODS OF SERVICE ............................................................................ 8
SECTION 5-PAYMENTS TO ENGINEER ...................................................................... 11
5.1. Methods of Payment for Services and Expenses of ENGINEER ............................ II
5.2. Times of Payment ............................................................................... 12
5.3. Other Provisions Concerning Payments ....................................................... 12
5.4. Definitions ........................................ .............. ................................. 12
SECTION 6--CONSTRUCTION COST AND OPINIONS OF COST ........................................... 15
6.1. Construction Cost................................. .............................................. 15
6.2. Opinions of Cost ................................................................................ 15
SECTION 7-GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ............... ................................................... 15
7.1. Termination ................. ........ ..... .... ......... ............................... ........... IS
7.2. Reuse of Documents ............................................................................ 16
7.3. Insurance ........................................................................................ 16
7.4. Controlling L.aw ................................................................................. 16
7.5. Successors and Assigns... ...... ............. ...... ..... ........................... ............. 16
7.6. Arbitration........................ ........ .... .................................. ........... ...... 17
SECfIO:--: &-SPECIAL PROVISIO~S. EXHIBITS A~D SCHEDULES .............._...............:....... 19
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or modification.
STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
OWNER AND ENGINEER
FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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THIS IS AN AGREEMENT made as of
between
the City of La Porte, Texas
Klotz/Associates, Inc.
(OWNER) and
(ENGINEER).
OWNER intends to
reconstruct Broadway Street (Loop 410) from East G Street to Fairmont :e.arkway
including utility adjustments and storm drainage.
(hereinafter called the Project).
OWNER and ENGINEER in consideration of their mutual covenants herein agree in respect of the performance
of professional engineering services by ENGINEER and the payment for those services by OWNER as set forth
below.
SECfION I-BASIC SER VICES OF ENGINEER
1.1. General.
1.1.1. ENGINEER shall provide for OWNER profes-
sional engineering services in all phases of the Project
to which this Agreement applies as hereinafter pro-
vided. These services will include serving as OWNER's
professional engineering representative for the Project,
providing professional engineering consultation and
advice and furnishing customary civil. structural,
mechanical and electrical engineering services and cus-
tomary architectural services incidental thereto.
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1.2. Study and Report Phase. Section 1.2 is
not applicable.
After written authorization to proceed, ENGINEER
shall:
1.2.1. Consult with OWNER to clarify and, define
OWNER's requirements for the Project and review
available data.
1.2.2. Advise OWNER as to the necessity of OWN-
ER's providing or obtaining from others data or ser-
vices of the types described in paragraph 3.3. and as.sist
OWNER in obtaining such data and services.
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1.2.3. Identify and analyze requirements of govern-
mental authorities having jurisdiction to approve the
design. of the Project and participate in consultations
with such authorities.
1.2.4. Provide analyses or OWNER's needs, planning
surveys, site evaluations and comparative studies of
prospective sites and solutions.
1.2.5. Provide a general economic analysis of OWN-
ER's requirements applicable to various alternatives.
1.2.6. Prepare a Report containing schematic layouts,
sketches and conceptual design criteria with appropri-
ate exhibits to indicate clearly the considerations involved
(including applicable requirements of governmental
authorities having jurisdiction as aforesaid) and the
alternative solutions available to OWNER and setting
forth ENGINEER's findings and recommendations. This
Report will be accompanied by ENGINEER's opinion
of probable costs for the Project, including the following
which will be separately itemized: Construction Cost,
allowance for engineering costs and contingencies, and
(on the basis of information furnished by OWNER)
allowances for such other items as charges of all other
professionals and consultants. for the cost of land and
rights-of-way, for compensation for or damages to
properties, for interest and financing charges and for
other services to be provided by others for Owner
pursuant to paragraphs 3.7 through 3.11, inclusive. The
total of all such costs, allowances, etc. are hereinafter
called "Total Project Costs".
1.2.7. Furnish five copies of the Study and Report doc-
uments and review them in person with OWNER.
The duties and responsibilities of ENGINEER during
the Study and Report Phase are amended and supple-
mented as indicated in paragraph 2 of Exhibit A "Fur-
ther Descriptions of Basic Engineering Services and
Related Matters".
1.3. Preliminary Design Phase.
After written authorization to proceed with the Prelim-
inary Design Phase, ENGINEER shall:
1.3.1. In consultation with OWNER 3Vld SR tR~ easis
gf tRr: :lcCGJ3ttld ~tyey :ans R~flort eecYR'lenls., deter-
mine the general scope, extent and character of the
Project.
1.3.2. Prepare Preliminary Design documents consist-
ing offinal design criteria. preliminary drawings. ~e
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1.3.3. Advise OWNER if additional data or services
of the types described in paragraph 3.4 are necessary
and assist OWNER in obtaining such data and services.
1.3.4. Based on the infonnation. contained in the pre-
liminary design documents, submit a revised opinion
of probable Total Project Costs.
1.3.5. Furnish five copies of the above Preliminary
Design documents and present and review them in per-
son with OWNER.
The duties and responsibilities of ENGINEER during
the Preliminary Design Phase are amended and sup-
plemented as indicated in paragraph 3 of Exhibit A
"Further Description of Basic Engineering Services
and Related Matters".
1.4. Final Design Phase.
After written authorization to proceed with the Final
Design Phase, ENGINEER shall:
1.4.1. On the basis of the accepted Preliminary Design
documents and the revised opinion of probable Total
Project Costs prepare for incorporation in the Contract
Documents final drawings to show the general scope,
extent and character of the work to be furnished and
performed by Contractor(s) (hereinafter called "Draw-
ings") and Specifications (whiCH 'viII 138 pr@par@g H;
eORf-effiial'lee witH tHe sixteel'l eivisiel'l fef'ffiat of tbE
CORstroetiel'l SI'~eiReatiel'ls hlstitute).
1.4.2. Provide technical criteria, written description~
and design data for OWNER's use in filing application~
for permits with or obtaining approvals of such gov
ernmental authorities as have jurisdiction to approvf
the design of the Project, and assist OWNER in con
sultations with appropriate authorities.
1.4.3. Advise OWNER of any adjustments to the lates
opinion of probable Total Project Costs caused b
changes in general scope, extent or character or desig
requirements of the Project or Construction Costs. FUI
nish to OWNER a revised opinion of probable Tot~
Project Costs based on the Drawings and Specific<:
tions.
1.4.4. Prepare for review and approval by OWNEF
its legal counsel and other advisors contract agreemel
forms. general conditions and supplementary cond
tions. and (where appropriate) bid forms, invitations'
bid and instructions to bidders (all of which shall k
consistent with the forms and pertinent guide shec
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prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents
Committee or the Texas State Dept. of Highways &
Public Transportation), and assist in the preparation
of other related documents.
1.4.5. Furnish five copies of the above documents and
of the Drawings and Specifications and present and
J"Cview them in person with OWNER.
The duties and responsibilities of ENGINEER during
the Final Design Phase are amended and supplemented
as indicated in paragraph 4 of Exhibit A "Further
Description of Basic Engineering Services and Related
Matters" .
1.5. Bidding or Negotiating Phase.
After written authorization to proceed with the Bidding
or Negotiating Phase, ENGINEER shall:
1.5.1. Assist OWNER in advertising for and obtaining
bids or negotiating proposals for each separate prime
contract for construction, materials, equipment and
services; and, where applicable, maintain a record of
prospective bidders to whom Bidding Documents have
been issued, attend pre-bid conferences and receive
and process deposits for Bidding Documents.
1.5.2. Issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify
or expand the Bidding Documents.
1.5.3. Consult with and advise OWNER as to the
acceptability of subcontractors, suppliers and other
persons and organizations proposed by the prime con-
tractor(s) (herein called UContractor(s)") for those por-
tions of the work as to which such acceptability is
required by the Bidding Documents.
1.5.4. Consult with OWNER concerning and deter-
mine the acceptability of substitute materials and equip-
ment proposed by Contractor(s) when substitution prior
to the award of contracts is allowed by the Bidding
Documents. .
1.5.5. Attend the bid opening, prepare bid tabulation
sheets and assist OWNER in evaluating bids or pro-
posals and in assembling and awarding contracts for
construction, materials, equipment and services.
The duties and responsibilities of ENGINEER during
the Bidding or Negotiating phase are amended and
supplemented as indicated in paragraph 5 of Exhibit A
"Further Description of Basic Engineering Services
and Related Matters".
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1.6. Construction Phase.
During the Construction Phase:
1.6.1. General Administration of Construction Con-
tract. ENGINEER shall consult with and advise
OWNER and act as OWNER's J"Cprcsentative as pro-
vided in Articles 1 through 17, inclusive, ofthe Standard
General Conditions of the Construction Contract, No.
1910-8 (1983 edition) of the Engineers Joint Contract
Documents Committee. The extent and limitations of
the duties, responsibilities and authority of ENGI-
NEER as assigned in said Standard General Conditions
shall not be modified, except to the extent provided in
paragraph 6 of Exhibit A UFurther Description of Basic
Engineering Services and Related Matters" and except
as ENGINEER may otherwise agree in writing. All of
OWNER's instructions to Contractor(S) will be issued
through ENGINEER who will have authority to act on
behalf of OWNER to the extent provided in said Stan-
dard General Conditions except as 'Otherwise provided
in writing.
1.6.2. Visits to Site alld Observation of Construction.
In connection with observations of the work of Con-
tractor(s) while it is in progress:
1.6.2.1. ENGINEER shall make visits to the site
at intervals appropriate to the various stages of con-
struction as ENGINEER deems necessary in order
to observe as an experienced and qualified design
professional the progress and quality of the various
aspects of Contractor(s)' work. In addition, ENGI-
NEER shall provide the services of a Resident Proj-
ect Representative (and assistants as agreed) at the
site to assist ENGINEER and to provide more con-
tinuous observation of such work. Based on infor-
mation obtained during such visits and on such obser-
vations, ENGINEER shall endeavor to determine in
general if such work is proceeding in accordance with
the Contract Documents and ENGINEER shall keep
OWNER informed of the progress of the work.
1.6.2.2. The Resident Project Representative (and
any assistants) will be ENGINEER's agent or
employee and under ENGINEER's supervision. The
duties and responsibilities of the Resident Project
Representative (and assistants) are set forth in Exhibit
B "Duties. Responsibilities and Limitation of
Authority of Resident Project Representative".
1.6.2.3. The purpose of ENGINEER's visits to
and representation by the Resident Project Repre-
sentative (and assistants. if any) at the site will be to
enable ENGINEER to better carry oul the duties and
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responsibilities assigned to and undertaken by
ENGINEER during the Construction Phase, and, in
addition, by exercise of ENGINEER's efforts as an
experienced and qualified design professional, to pro-
vide for OWNER a greater degree of confidence that
the completed work of Contraetor(s) will confonn
generaIly to the Contract Documents and that the
integrity of the design concept as reflected in the
Contract Documents has been implemented and pre-
served by Contractor(s). On the other hand, ENGI-
NEER shall not, during such visits or as a result of
such observations ofContractor(s)' work in progress,
supervise. direct or have control over Contractor(s)'
work nor shall ENGINEER have authority over or
responsibility for the means, methods, techniques,
sequences or procedures of construction selected by
Contractor(s), for safety precautions and programs
incident to the work ofContractor(s) or for any failure
of Contractor(s) to comply with laws, rules, regula-
tions, ordinances, codes or orders applicable to Con-
tractor(s) furnishing and performing their work.
Accordingly, ENGINEER can neither guarantee the
performance of the construction contracts by Con-
tractor(s) nor assume responsibility for Contrac-
tor(s)' failure to furnish and perform their work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.6.3. Defective Work. During such visits and on the
basis of such observations, ENGINEER may disap-
prove of or reject Contractor(s)' work while it is in
progress if ENGINEER believes that such work will
not produce a completed Project that conforms gen-
erally to the Contract Documents or that it will preju-
dice the integrity of the design concept of the Project
as reflected in the Contract Documents.
1.6.4. Interpretations and Clarifications. ENGINEER
shall issue necessary interpretations and clarifications
of the Contract Documents and in connection therewith
prepare work directive changes and change orders as
required.
1.6.5. Shop Drawings. ENGINEER shall review and
approve (or take other appropriate action in respect 00
Shop Drawings (as that term is defined in the aforesaid
Standard General Conditions), samples and other data
which Contractor(s) are required to submit, but only
for conformance with the design concept of the Project
and compliance with the information given in the Con-
tract Documents. Such reviews and approvals or other
action shall not extend to means, methods. techniques,
sequences or procedures of construction or to safety
precautions and programs incident thereto.
1.6.6. Substitutes. ENGINEER shall evaluate and
determine the acceptability of substitute materials and
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equipment proposed by Contractor(s), but subject to
the provision of paragraph 2.2.2.
1.6.7. Inspections and Tests. ENGINEER shall have
authority, as OWNER's representative, to require spe-
cial inspection or testing of the work. and shall receive
and review all certificates of inspections. testings and
approvals required by laws, rules, regulations, ordi-
nances, codes, orders or the Contract Documents (but
only to determine generally that their content complies
with the requirements of. and the results certified indi-
cate compliance with, the Contract Documents).
1.6.8. Disputes between OWNER and Contractor.
ENGINEER shall act as initial interpreter of the
requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of
the acceptability of the work thereunder and make deci-
sions on all claims of OWNER and Contractor(s) relat-
ing to the acceptability of the work or the interpretation
of the requirements of the Contract Documents per-
taining to the execution and progress of the work.
ENGINEER shall not be liable for the results of any
such interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith.
1.6.9. Applications for Payment. Based on ENGI-
NEER's on-site observations as an experienced and
qualified design professional, on information provided
by the Resident Project Representative and on review
of applications for payment and the accompanying data
and schedules:
1.6.9.1. ENGINEER shall determine the amounts
owing to Contractor(s) and recommend in writing
payments to Contractor(s) in such amounts. Such
recommendations of payment will constitute a rep-
resentation to OWNER, based on such observations
and review, that the work has progressed to the point
indicated, and that, to the best of ENGINEER's
knowledge, information and belief, the quality of
such work is generally in accordance with the Con-
tract Documents (subject to an evaluation of such
work as a functioning whole prior to or upon Sub-
stantial Completion, to the results of any subsequent
tests called for in the Contract Documents and to any
other qualifications stated in the recommendation).
In the case of unit price work. ENGINEER's rec-
ommendations of payment will include final deter-
minations of quantities and classifications of such
work (subject to any subsequent adjustments allowed
by the Contract Documents).
1.6.9.2. By recommending any payment ENGI-
NEER will not thereby be deemed to have repre-
sented that exhaustive. continuous or detailed reviews
or examinations have been made by ENGINEER to
check the quality or quantity of Contractor(s)' work
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sibilities specifically assigned to ENGINEER in this
Agreement and the Contnct Documents. ENGI-
NEER9s review of Contractor(s)' work for the pur-
poses ofrccoUlIDcnding payments will not impose on
ENGINEER responsibility to supervise. direct or
control such work or for the means, methods tech-
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mques, sequences. or procedures of construction or
safety precautions or programs incident thereto or
Contrnctor(s) compliance with laws. rules. regula-
tions, ordinances, codes or orders applicable to their
furnishing and performing the work. It will also not
impose responsibility on ENGINEER to make any
examination to ascertain how or for what purposes
any Contractor has used the moneys paid on account
of the Contrnct Price, or to determine that title to
any of the work, materials or equipment has passed
to OWNER free and clear of any lien, claims, security
interests or encumbrances, or that there may not be
other matters at issue between OWNER and CON-
TRACTOR that might affect the amount that should
be paid.
1.6.10. Contractor(s)' Completion Documents. ENGI-
NEER shall receive and review maintenance and oper-
ating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds and
certificates of inspection, tests and approvals which are
to be assembled by Contractor(s) in accordance with
the Contrnct Documents (but such review will only be
to determine that their content complies with the
requirements of, and in the case of certificates of in spec-
tion, tests and approvals the results certified indicate
compli~ce with, the Contract Documents); and shall
transnut them to OWNER with written comments.
1.6.11. Inspections. ENGINEER shall conduct an
inspection to determine if the work is substantially
complete and a final inspection to determine if the com-
pleted work is acceptable so that ENGINEER may
recommend, in writing, final payment to Contrnctor(s)
and may give written notice to OWNER and the Con-
uactor(s) that the work is acceptable (subject to any
conditions therein expressed), but any such recom-
mendation and notice wiJ) be subject to the limitations
expressed in paragraph 1.6.9.2.
1.6.12. Limitation oj Responsibilities. ENGINEER shall
not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any
Contrnctor, or of any subcontractor or supplier, or any
of the Contractor(s)' or subcontractor's or supplier's
agents or employees or any other persons (except
ENGINEER's own employees and agents) at the site
or.otherwise furnishing or performing any of the Con-
tractor(s)' work: however, nothing contained in para-
graphs 1.6. I thru 1.6.11 inclusive. shall be construed
to release Er--.:GI:--:EER from li3bility for failure to prop-
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erly perform duties and responsibilities assuDJCill 'by
ENGINEER in the Contract Documents.
L1. Operational Phase. Section 1.7 is Not
Applicable. .
During the Operational Phase. ENGINEER shall, when
requested by OWNER:
1.7.1. Provide assistance in the closing of any financial
or related transaction for the Project.
1.7.2. Provide assistance in connection with the refin-
ing and adjusting of any equipment or system.
1.7.3. Assist OWNER in training OWNER's staff to
opernte and maintain the Project.
1.7.4. Assist OWNER in developing systems and pro-
cedures for control of the operation and maintenance
of and record keeping for the Project.
1.7.5. Prepare a set of reproducible. record prints of
Drawings showing those changes made during the con-
struction process, based on the marked-up prints, draw-
ings and other data furnished by Contractor(s) to ENGI- .
NEER and which ENGINEER considers significant.
1.7.6. In company with OWNER, visit the Project to
observe any apparent defects in the completed con-
struction, assist OWNER in consultations and discus-
sions with Contrnctor(s) concerning correction of such
deficiencies, and make recommendations as to replace-
ment or correction of defective work.
The duties and responsibilities of ENGINEER during
the Operational Phase are amended and supplemented
as indicated in parngraph 7 of Exhibit A "Further
Description of Basic Engineering Services and Related
Matters" .
SECfION 2-ADDITIONAL SERVICES OF
ENGINEER
2.1. Services Requiring Authorization in Ad,.ance.
Ifauthorized inwriting by OWNER, ENGINEER shall
furnish or obtain from others Additional Services of
the types listed in paragraphS 2.1. I through 2.1.14.
inclusive. These services are not included as part of
Basic Services except to the extent provided otherwise
in Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Engineering
Services and Related Matters"; these will be paid for
by OWNER as indicated in Section 5. .
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2.1.1. Preparation of applications and supporting doc-
uments (in addition to those furnished under Basic Ser-
vices) for private or governmental grants, loans or
advances in connection with the Project; preparation
. or review of environmental assessments and impact
statements; review and evaluation of the effect on the
design requirements of the Project of any such state-
ments and documents pTCpared by others; and assis-
tance in obtaining approvals of authorities having juris-
diction over the anticipated environmental impact of
the Project.
2.1.2. Services to make measured drawings of or to
investigate existing conditions or facilities, or to verify
the accuracy of drawings or other information furnished
by OWNER.
2.1.3. Services resulting from significant changes in the
general scope, extent or character of the Project or its
design including, but not limited to, changes in size,
complexity, OWNER's schedule, character of con-
struction or method of financing; and revising previ-
ously accepted studies, reports, design documents or
Contract Documents when such revisions are required
by changes in laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes
or orders enacted subsequent to the preparation of such
studies. reports or documents, or are due to any other
causes beyond ENGINEERS's control.
2.1.4. Providing renderings or models for OWNER's
use.
2.1.5. Preparing documents for alternate bids requested
by OWNER for Contractor(s)' work which is not exe-
cuted or documents for out-of-sequence work.
2.1.6. Investigations and studies involving, but not lim-
ited to, detailed consideration of operations, mainte-
nance and overhead expenses; providing value engi-
neering during the course of design; the preparation of
feasibility studies. cash flow and economic evaluations,
rate schedules and appraisals; assistance in obtaining
financing for the Project; evaluating processes available
for licensing and assisting OWNER in obtaining process
licensing; detailed quantity surveys of material, equip-
ment and labor; and audits or inventories required in
connection with construction performed by OWNER.
2.1.7. Furnishing services of independent professional
associates and consultants for other than Basic Services
(which include, but are not limited to, customary civil.
structural. mechanical and electrical engineering and
customary architectur<il design incidental thereto); and
providing data or services of the types described in
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paragraph 3.4 when OWNER employs ENGINEER to
provide such data or services in lieu of furnishing the
same in accordance with paragraph 3.4.
2.1.8. If ENGINEER's compensation is on the basis
of a lump sum or percentage of Construction Cost or
cost-plus a fixed fee method of payment, services
resulting from the award of more separate prime con-
tracts for construction, materials or equipment for the
Project than are contemplated by paragraph 5.1.1.2. If
ENGINEER's compensation is on the basis of a per-
centage of Construction Cost and ENGINEER has been
required to prepare Contract Documents on the
assumption that more than one prime contract will be
awarded for construction, materials and equipment, but
only one prime contract is awarded for construction,
materials and equipment for the Project, services attrib-
utable to the preparation of contract documentation
that was rendered unuseable and any revisions or addi-
tions to contract documentation used that was neces-
sitated by the award of only one prime contract.
2.1.9. Services during out-of-town travel required of
ENGINEER other than visits to the site or OWNER's
office as required by Section 1.
2.1.10. Assistance in connection with bid protests,
rebidding or renegotiating contracts for construction,
materials, equipment or services, except when such
assistance is required to complete services called for
in paragraph 6.2.2.5.
2.1.11. Providing any type of property surveys or related
engineering services needed for the transfer of interests
in real property and field surveys for design purposes
and engineering surveys and staking to enable Con-
tractor(s) to proceed with their work; and providing
other special field surveys.
2.1.12. Preparation of operating, maintenance and staff-
ing manuals to supplement Basic Services under para-
graph 1.7.3.
2.1.13. Preparing to serve or serving as a consultant or
witness for OWNER in any litigation. arbitration or
other legal or administrative proceeding involving the
Project (excep~ for assistance in consultations which is
included as part of Basic Services under paragraphs
1.2.3 and 1.4.2).
2.1.14. Additional services in connection with the Proj-
ect. including services which are to be furnished by
OWNER in accordance with Article 3. and services
nol otherv.'ise provided forin this Agreement.
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2.2. Required Additional Services.
When required by the Contract Documents in circum-
"stances beyond ENGINEER's control, ENGINEER
shall furnish or obtain from others, as circumstances
TCqUirc during construction and without waiting for
specific authorization from OWNER, Additional Ser-
vices of the types listed in paragraphs 2.2.1 through
2.2.6, inclusive (except to the extent otherwise pro-
vided in Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Engi-
neering Services and Related Matters"). These services
are not included as part of Basic Services. ENGINEER
shall advise OWNER promptly after starting any such
Additional Services which will be paid for by OWNER
as indicated in Section 5.
2_2.1. Services in connection with work directive
changes and change orders to reflect changes requested
by OWNER if the resulting change in compensation
for Basic Services is not commensurate with the addi-
tional services rendered.
2_2.2. Services in making revisions to Drav.rings and
Specifications occasioned by the acceptance of substi-
tutions proposed by Contractor(s); and services after
the award of each contract in evaluating and determin-
ing the acceptability of an unreasonable or excessive
number of substitutions proposed by Contractor.
2.23. Services resulting from significant delays, changes
or price increases occurring as a dire"ct or indirect result
of material, equipment or energy shortages.
2.2.4. Additional or extended services during con-
struction made necessary by (1) work damaged by fire
or other cause during construction: (2) a significant
amount of defective or neglected work of any Contrac-
tor, (3) acceleration of the progress schedule involving
services beyond normal working hours, and (4) default
by any Contractor.
2.2.5. Services (other than Basic Services during the
Operational Phase) in connection with any partial uti-
lization of any part of the Project by OWNER prior to
Substantial Completion.
2.2.6. Evaluating an unreasonable or extensive num-
ber of claims submitted by Contractor{s) or others in
connection with the work.
SECfION 3--0WNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
OWNER shall do the following in a timely manner so
as not to delay the services of ENGINEER:
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3.1. Designate in writing a person to act as OWNER's
representative with respect to the services to be ren-
dered under this Agreement. Such person shall Rave
complete authority to transmit instructions, receive
information, interpret and define OWNER's policies
and decisions with respect to ENGINEER's services
for the Project..
3.2. Provide all criteria and full information as to
OWNER's requirements for the Project, including design
objectives and constraints, space, capacity and perfor-
mance requirements, flexibility and expandability, and
any budgetary limitations; and furnish copies .of all
design and construction standards which OWNER will
require to be included in the Drawings and Specifica-
tions.
3.3. Assist ENGINEER by placing at ENGINEER's
disposal all available infonnatiot:l pertinent to the Proj-
ect including previous reports and any other data rel-
ative to design or construction of.the Project.
3.4. Furnish to ENGINEER, as required for perfor-
mance of ENGINEER's Basic Services (except to the
extent provided otherwise in Exhibit A "Further.
Description of Basic Engineering Services and Related
Matters"), the following:
3.4.1. data prepared by or services of others,
including without limitation borings. probings and
subsurface explorations, hydrographic surveys, 'lab-
oratory tests and inspections of samples, materials
and equipment;
3.4.2. appropriate professional interpretations of
all of the foregoing;
3.4.3. environmental assessment and impact
statements;
3.4.4. property, boundary, easement, right-of-way,
topographic and utility surveys;
3.4.5. property descriptions;
3.4.6. zoning, deed and other land use restriction;
and
3.4.7. other special data or consultations not cov-
ered in Section 2;
all of which ENGINEER may use and rely upon in
performing services under this Agreement.
3.5. Provide engineering surveys to establish reference
points for construction (except to the extent provided
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otherwise in Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic
Engineering Services and Related Matters") to enable
Conlraclor(s) to proceed with the layout of the work.
3.6. Arrange for access to and make all provisions for
ENGINEER to enter upon public and private property
as required for-ENGINEER to peJform services under
this Agreement~ .
3.7. Examine all studies, reports, sketches, Drawings,
Specifications~ . proposals and other documents pre-
sented by,ENGINEER, obtain advice of an attorney,
insurance counselor and other consultants as OWNER
deems appropriate for such examination and render in
writing decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable
time so as not to delay the services of ENGINEER.
3.8. Furnish approvals and permits from all govern-
mental authorities having jurisdiction over the Projecf
and such approvals and consents from others as may
be necessary for completion of the Project.
3.9. Provide such accounting. independent cost esti-
mating and insurance counseling services as may be
. required for the Project, such legal services as OWNER
may require or ENGINEER may reasonably request
with regard to legal issues pertaining to the Project
including any that may be raised by Contractor(s), such
auditing service as OWNER may require to ascertain
how or for what purpose any Contractor has used the
moneys paid under the construction contract, and such
inspection services as O\VNER may require to ascer-
tain that Contractor(s) are complying with any.law,
role, regulation, ordinance. code or order applicable to
their furnishing and performing the work.
3.10. If OWNER designates a person to represent
OWNER at the site who is not ENGINEER or ENGI-
NEER's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities
and limitations of authority of such other person and
the affect thereof on the duties and responsibilities of
ENGINEER and the Resident Project Representative
(and any assistants) will be set forth in an exhibit that
is to be identified, attached to and made a part of this
Agreement before such services begin.
3.11. If more than one prime contract is to be awarded
for construction, materials. equipment and services for
the entire Project, designate a person or organization
to have authority and responsibility for coordinating
the activities among the various prime contractors.
3.12. Furn~h-to-ENGINEER data or estimated figures
as to OWNER's anticipated costs for services to be
provided by others for O\VNER (such as services pur-
suant to paragraphs 3.7 through 3.11. inclusive and
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other costs of the types referred to in paragraph 1.2.6)
so that ENGINEER may make the necessary findings
to support opinions of probable Total Project Costs.
3.13. Attend the pre-bid confcrence, bid opcning, pre-
construction conferences, construction progress and
other job related mcctings and substantial completion
inspections and final payment inspectio~.
3.14. Give prompt written notice to ENGINEER
whenever OWNER observes or otherwise becomes
aware of any development that affects the scope or
timing ofENGINEER's services, or any defect or non-
conformance in the work of any Contractor.
3.15. Furnish, or direct ENGINEER to provide. Addi-
tional Services as stipulated in paragraph 2. I of this
Agreement or other services as required.
3.16. Bear all costs incident to compliance with the
requirements of this Section 3.
SECfION 4-PERIODS OF SERVICE
4.1. The provisions of this Section 4 and the various
rates of compensation for ENGINEER's services pro-
vided for elsewhere in this Agreement have been agreed
to in anticipation of the orderly and continuous progress
of the Project through completion of the Construction
Phase. ENGINEER's obligation to render services
hereunder will extend for a period which may reason-
ably be required for the design. award of contracts.
construction and initial operation of the Project includ-
ing extra work and required extensions thereto. If in
Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Engineering
Services and Related Matters" specific periods of time
for rendering services are set forth or specific dates by
which services are to be completed are provided and
if such dates are exceeded through no fault of ENGI-
NEER, all rates, measures and amounts of compen-
sation provided herein shall be subject to equitable
adjustment.
4.2. The services called for in the Study and Report
phase will be completed and the Report submitted within
the stipulated period indicated in paragraph 2 of Exhibit
A "Further Description of Basic Engineering Services
and Related Matters" after written authorization to
proceed with that phase of services which will be given
by OWNER within thirty days after ENGINEER has
signed this Agreement.
4.3. After acceptance by OWNER of the Study and
. Report Pha5e documents indicating any specific mod.
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ifications or changes in the general scope, extent or
character of the Project desired by OWNER. and upon
written authorization from OWNER. ENGINEER shall
proceed with the performance of the services called for
in the PrefuninarY Design Phase, and shall submit pre-
liminary design documents and a revised opinion of
probable Total Project Costs within the stipulated period
indicated in paragraph 3 of Exhibit A "Further Descrip-
tion of Basic Engineering Services and Related Mat-
ters .. .
4.4. After acceptance by OWNER of the Preliminary
Design Phase documents and revised opinion of prob-
able Total Project Costs, indicating any specific mod-
ifications or changes in the general scope, extent or
character of the Project desired by OWNER. and upon
written authorization from OWNER, ENGINEER shall
proceed with the performance of the services called for
in the Final Design Phase; and shall deliver Contract
Documents and a revised opinion of probable Total
Project Costs for all work of Contractor(s) on the Pro}":
ect within the stipulated period indicated in paragraph
4 of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Engi-
neering Services and Related Matters".
4.5. ENGINEER's services under the Study and Report
Phase, Preliminary Design Phase and Final Design Phase
shall each be considered complete at the earlier of (1)
the date when the submissions for that phase have been
accepted by OWNER or (2) thirty days after the date
when such submissions are delivered to OWNER for
final acceptance. plus in each case such additional time
as may be considered reasonable for obtaining approval
of governmental authorities having jurisdiction to
approve the design of the Project.
4.6. After acceptance by OWNER of the ENGI-
NEER 's Drawings, Specifications and other Final Design
Phase documentation including the most recent opinion
of probable Total Project Costs and upon written autho-
rization to proceed, ENGINEER shall proceed with
performance of the services called for in the Bidding
or Negotiating Phase. This phase shall terminate and
the services to be rendered thereunder shall be consid-
ered complete upon commencement of the Construc-
tion phase or upon cessation of negotiations with pro-
spective Contractor(s) (except as may otherwise be
required to complete the services called for in para-
graph 6.2.2.5).
4.7. The Construction phase will commence with the
execution of the first prime contract to be executed for
the work of the Project or any part thereof. and will
terminate upon written recommendation by ENGI.
NEER of final payment on the last prime contract to
be completed. con!etion Phase.D~Ien-
dered at different times in respect of separate prime
contracts if the Project involves more than one prime
contract.
4.8. The Operational phase will commence during the
ConstIUction phase and will tenninate one year after
the date of Substantial Completion of .the last prime
contract for constroction. materials and equipment on
which substantial completion is achieved.
4.9. If OWNER has requested significant modifications
or changes in the general scope, extent or character of
the Project, the time of performance of ENGINEER's
services shaH be adjusted equitably.
4.10. If OWNER fails to give prompt written authori-
zation to proceed with any phase of services after com-
pletion of the immediately preceding phase, or if the
Construction phase has not commenced within J.2.!l-
calendar days (plus such addition3;l. time as may be
required to complete the services called for under para-
graph 6.2.2.5) after completion of the Final Design Phase,
ENGINEER may, after giving seven days' written notice
to OWNER, suspend services under this Agreement.
4.11. If ENGINEER's services for design or during
construction of the Project are delayed or suspended
in whole or in part by OWNER for more than three
months for reasons beyond ENGINEER's control,
ENGINEER shall on written demand to OWNER (but
without termination of this Agreement) be paid as pro-
vided in paragraph 5.3.2. If such delay or suspension
extends for more than one year for reasons beyond
ENGINEER's control, or if ENGINEER for any rea-
son is required to render Construction phase services
in respect of any prime contract for construction, mate-
rials or equipment more than one year after Substantial
Completion is achieved under that contract, the various
rates of compensation provided for elsewhere in this
Agreement shall be subject to equitable adjustment.
4.12. In the event that the work designed or specified
by ENGINEER is to be furnished or perfonned under
more than one prime contract, or if ENGINEER's ser-
vices are to be separately sequenced with the work of
one or more prime contractors (such as in the case of
fast-tracking). OWNER and ENGINEER shaH, prior
to commencement of the Final Design phase, develop
a schedule for perfonnance of ENGINEER's services
during the Final Design. Bidding or Negotiating and
Construction Phases in order to sequence and coordi-
nate properly such services as are applicable to the
work under such separate contracts. This schedule i!:
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to be prepared whether or not the work under such
contracts is to proceed concurrently and is to be included
in Exhibit A .. Further Description of Basic Engineering
Services and Related Matters", and the provisions of
paragraphs 4.4 through 4.10 inclusive, will be modified
accordingly.
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LUMP SUM METHOD OF PAYMENT
SECI10N S-PA YMENTS TO ENGINEER
5.1. Methods or Payment for Services and Expenses or
ENGINEER.
5.1.1. For Basic Services. OWNER shall pay ENGI-
NEER for Basic Services rendered under Section 1 (as
amended .and supplemented by Exhibit A "Further
Description of Basic Engineering Services and Related
Matters") as follows:
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~ 5.1.1.2. SeveralPrimeContracts.lfmorethanone
g but less than 3 separate prime contracts are
~ awarded for construction, materials and equipment
:; for the Project, a lump sum fee of $ 67,500.00
~ for all Basic Services (except services of ENGI-
~ NEER's Resident Project Representative (and assis-
~ tants) furnished under paragraph 1.6.2.1 and Oper-
-; ational Phase services furnished under paragraph 1.7);
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_ ti <Ie. SaviFlgs flra',isioRs for Cealr:acter's g~ic cgm-
pcn:i:6ti88, Ii lump stirn fe.e. sf $ f.gr
such services.
5.1.1.3. Resident Project Services. For services of
ENGINEER's Resident Project Representative (and
assistants) furnished under paragraph 1.6.2.1. on the
basis of Salary Costs times a factor of 1..5 for
services rendered by principals and employees
assigned to resident Project representation.
Not
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cable
5.1.1.4. Operational Phase Services. For Oper-
ational Phase services furnished under paragraph 1.7,
an amount equal to EN GIN EER' s Salary Costs times
a factor of for services rendered by prin-
cipalsand employees engaged directly on the Project.
5.1.2. For Additional Services. OWNER shall pay
ENGINEER for Additional Services rendered under
Seclion 2 as follows:
5.1.2.1. General. For Additional Services of
ENGINEER's principals and employees engaged
directly on the Project and rendered pursuant to para-
graph 2.1 or 2.2 (except serviCes as a consultant
or witness under paragraph 2.1.13), on the basis
of ENGINEER's Salary Costs times a factor of
2.5
5.1.2.2. Professional Associates and Consultants.
For services and Reimbursable Expenses of inde-
pendent professional associates and consultants
employed by ENGINEER to render Additional Ser-
vices pursuant to paragraph 2.1 or 2.2, the amount
billed to ENGINEER therefor times a factor
of 1.1
5.1.2.3. Serving as a Witnes;s:. For services ren-
dered by ENGINEER's principals and employees as
consultants or witnesses in any litigation, arbitration
or other legal or administrative proceeding in ac-
cordance with paragraph 2.1.13, at the rate of
S ROO per day or any portion thereof (but com-
pensation for time spent in preparing to appear in
any such litigation. arbitration or proceeding will be
on the basis provided in paragraph 5.1.2.1). Com-
pensation for ENGINEER's independent profes-
sional associates and consultants will be on the basis
provided in paragraph 5. I .2.2.
5.1.3. For Reimbursable Expenses. In addition to pay-
ments provided for in paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2,
OWNER shall pay ENGINEER the actual costs of all
Reimbursable Expenses incurred in connection with all
Basic and Additional Services.
5.1.4. The terms "Salary Costs" and "Reimbursable
Expenses" have the meanings assigned to them in para-
graph 5.4.
5.2. Times of Payments.
5.2.1. ENGINEER shall submit monthly statements
for Basic and Additional Services rendered and for
Reimbursable Expenses incurred. The statements will
be based upon ENGINEER's estimate of the propor-
tion of the total services actually compleled at the time
of billing. OWNER shall make prompt monthly pay.
ments in response to ENGINEER's monthly st~te-
mcnts.
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5.3. Other Provisions Concerning Payments.
5.3.1. If OWNER fails to make any payment due
ENGINEER for services and expenses within thirty
daysafterrccciptofENGlNEER's statement therefor,
the amounts due.ENGINEER will be increased at the
rate of 1% per month from said thirtieth day, and in
addition, ENGINEER may, after giving seven days'
written notice to OWNER. suspend services under this
Agreement until ENGINEER has been paid in full all
amounts due for services, expenses and charges.
5.3.2. In the event .of termination by OWNER under
paragraph 7.1 upon the completion of any phase ofLhe
Basic Services, progress payments due ENGINEER
for services rendered through such phase shall consti-
tute total payment for such services. In the event of
such termination by OWNER during any phase of the
Basic Services, ENGINEER will be paid for services
rendered during that phase on the basis of ENGI-
NEER's Salary Costs times a factor of 2.5 for
services rendered during that phase to date of termi-
nation by ENGINEER's principals and employees
engaged directly on the Project. In the event of any
such termination, ENGINEER also will be reimbursed
for the charges of independent professional associates
and consultants employed by ENGINEER to render
Basic Services, and paid for all unpaid Additional Ser-
vices and unpaid Reimbursable Expenses, plus all ter-
mination expenses. Termination expenses mean Reim-
bursable Expenses directly attributable to termination,
which, if termination is at OWNER's convenience
shall include an amount computed as a percentage of
total compensation for Basic Services earned by EN GI-
NEER to the date of termination, as follows:
20% if termination occurs after commencement of
the Preliminary Design Phase but prior to commence-
ment of the Final Design Phase; or
10% if termination occurs after commencement of
the Final Design Phase.
5.3.3. Records of ENGINEER's Salary Costs perti-
nent to ENGINEER's compensation under this Agree-
ment will be kept in accordance with generally accepted
accounting practices. Copies will be made available to
OWNER at cost on request prior to final payment for
ENGINEER's services.
5.3.4. Whenever a factor is applied to Salary Costs in
determining compensation payable to ENGINEER that
factor will be adjusted periodically and equitably to
reflect changes in the various elements that comprise
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such factor. All such adjustments will be in accordance
with generally accepted accounting practices as applied
on a consistent basis by ENGINEER and consistent
with ENGINEER's overall compensation practices and
procedures.
5.4. Definitions.
5.4.1. The Salary Costs used as a basis for payment
mean salaries and wages (basic and incentive) paid to
all ENGINEER's personnel engaged directly on the
Project, including, but not limited to, engineers, archi-
tects, surveyors, designers, draftsmen, specification
writers, estimators, other technical and business per-
sonnel; plus the cost of customary and statutory ben-
efits including, but not limited to, social security con-
tributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes,
workers' compensation, health and retirement benefits,
sick leave, vacation and holiday pay and other group
benefits. For the purposes of this Agreement, the prin-
cipals of ENGINEER and their current hourly SalaJ:y
eusts--aRH charges are:
D. Wayne Klotz, P.E.
$80/Hollr
Bernard H. Shield, P .E.
$80jHour
The hourly Salary Costs of principals of ENGINEER
will be adjusted equitably to reflect changes in person-
nel and in ENGINEER's overall compensation pro-
cedures and practices.
The amount of customary and statutory benefits of all
other personnel of ENGINEER will be considered equal
to 30 % of salaries and wages, subject to equi-
table adjustment to reflect changes in ENGINEER's
overall compensation procedures and practices.
5.4.2. Reimbursable Expenses mean the actual expenses
incurred by ENGINEER or ENGINEER's indepen-
dent professional associates or consultants. directly or
indirectly in connection with the Project, such as
expenses for: transportation and subsistence incidental
thereto; obtaining bids or proposals from Contractor(s);
providing and maintaining field office facilities including
furnishings and utilities; subsistence and transportation
of Resident Project Representatives and their assis.
tants; toll telephone calls and telegrams; reproduction
of reports, Drawings. Specifications. Bidding Docu-
ments. and similar Project-related items in addition to
those required under Section I; and, if authorized in
advance by OWNER. overtime work requiring higher
than regular rates.
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SEcrION 6-CONSTRUCTION COST AND
OPINIONS OF COST
6.1. Construction Cost.
The construction cost of the entire Project (herein referred
to as "Construction Cose') means the total cost to
OWNER of those portions of the entire Project designed
and specified by ENGINEER, but it will not include
ENGINEER's compensation and expenses, the cost of
land, rights-of-way, or compensation for or damages
to, propenies unless this Agreement so specifies, nor
will it include OWNER's legal, accounting, insurance
counseling or auditing services, or interest and financ-
ing charges incurred in connection with the Project or
the cost of other services to be provided by others to
OWNER pursuant to paragraphs 3.7 throughh 3.11,
inclusive. [Construction Cost is one of the items com-
prising Total Project Costs which is defined in para-
graph 1.2.5.]
6.2. Opinions of Cost.
6.2.1. Since ENGINEER has no control over the cost
oflabor, materials, equipment or services furnished by
others, or over the Conlractor(S)' methods of deter-
mining prices, or over competitive- bidding or market
conditions, ENGINEER's opinions of probable Total
Project Costs and Construction Cost provided for herein
are to be made on the basis of ENGINEER's experience
and qualifications and represent ENGINEER's best
judgment as an experienced and qualified professional
engineer, familiar with the construction industry; but
ENGINEER cannot and does not guarantee that pro-
posals, bids or actual Total Project or Construction
Costs will not vary from opinions of probable cost
prepared by ENGINEER. If prior to the Bidding or
Negotiating Phase OWNER wishes greater assurance
as to Total Project or Construction Costs, OWNER
shall employ an independent cost estimator as provided
in paragraph 3.9.
Section 6.2.2 is Not ApplicablE:'. . .
6.2.2. If a Construction Cost hmlt IS establIshed by
written agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER
and specifically set forth in this Agreement as a con-
dition thereto, the following will apply:
6.2.2.1. The acceptance by OWNER at any time
during the Basic Services of a revised opinion of
probable Total Project or Construction Costs in excess
of the then established cost limit will constitute a
corresponding revision in the Construction Cost limit
to the extent indicated in such revised opinion.
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6.2.2.2. Any Construction Cost limit so estab-
lished will include a contingency often percent~s
.- another amount is agreed upon in writing.
6 , , 1. ENGINEER will be permitted to deter-
mine what types of materials, .eqbipdacnt and com- .
ponent systems arc to be included in the Dra~
and Specifications and to make reasonable adJust-
ments in the general scope, extent and character of
the Project to bring it within the cost limit.
6.2.2.4. If the Bidding or Negotiating phase has
not commenced within six months after completion
of the Final Design Phase, the established Construc-
tion Cost limit will not be binding on ENGINEER,
and OWNER shall consent to an adjustment in such
cost limit commensurate with any applicable change
in the general level of prices in the construction indus-
try between the date of completion of the Fmal Design
phase and the date on which proposals or bids are
sought. '.
6.2.2.5. If the lowest bona fide proposal or bid
exceeds the established Construction Cost limit,
OWNER shall (1) give written approval to increase
such cost limit, (2) authorize negotiating or rebidding
the Project within a reasonable time, or (3) cooperate
in revising the Project's general scope, extent or
character to the extent consistent with the Project's
requirements and with sound engineering practices.
In the case of(3), ENGINEER shall modify the Con-
tract Documents as necessary to bring the Construc-
tion Cost within the cost limit. In lieu of other com-
pensation for services in making such modifications,
OWNER shall pay ENGINEER, ENGINEER's cost
of such services, all overhead expenses reasonably
related thereto and Reimbursable Expenses,trot
without profit to ENGINEER on account of such
services. The providing of such service will be the
limit of ENGINEER's responsibility in this regard
and, having done so, ENGINEER shall be entitled
to payment for services in accordance with this
Agreement and will not otherwise be liable for darn-
ages attributable to the lowest bona fide proposal or
bid exceeding the established Construction Cost.
SECTION 7-GENERAL CONSIDERATION
7 .1. Termination.
The obligation to provide further services under this
Acreement may be tenninated by either party upon
~ days' written notice in _the event of substantial
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the tenns hereof through no fault of the terminating
party.
"7.:1. Reuse or Docaments. .
All documents including Drawings and Specifications
prepared or furnished by ENGINEER (and ENGI-
NEER's independent professional associates and con-
sultants) pursuant to this Agreement are instruments
of service in respect of the Project and ENGINEER
shall retain an ownership and property interest therein
whether or not the Project is completed. OWNER may
make and retain copies for information and reference
in connection with the use and occupancy of the Project
by OWNER and others; however, such documents are
not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by
OWNER or others on extensions of the Project or on
any other project. Any reuse without written verifica-
tion or adaptation by ENGINEER for the specific pur-
pose intended will be at OWNER's sole risk and without
liability or legal exposure to ENoGINEER, or to ENGI-
NEER's independent professional associates or con-
sultants, and OWNER shall indemnify and hold harm-
less ENGINEER and ENGINEER's independent
professional associates and consultants from all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees
arising out of or resulting therefrom. Any such verti-
fication or adaptation will entitle ENGINEER to further
compensation at rates to be agreed upon by OWNER
and ENGINEER.
7.3. Insurance.
7.3.1. ENGINEER shall procure and maintain insur-
ance for protection from claims under workers' com-
pensation acts, claims for damages because of bodily
injury including personal injury, sickness or disease or
death of any and all employees or of any person other
than such employees, and from claims or damages
because of injury to or destruction of property including
loss of use resulting therefrom.
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7.4. Controlling Law.
. .This Agreement is to be governed by the law of the
principal'place of business of ENGINEER. .
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7.5.1. OWNER and ENGINEER each is hereby bound
and the partners, successors, executors, administrators
and legal representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER
(and to the extent permitted by paragraph 7.5.2 the
assigns of OWNER and ENGINEER) are hereby bound
to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners,
successors, executors, administrators and legal repre-
sentatives (and said assigns) of such other party. in
respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations of
this Agreement.
7.5.2. Neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall assign,
sublet or transfer any rights und~~ or interest in (includ-
ing, but without limitation, moneys that may become
d~e or moneys that are due) this Agreement without
the written consent of the other, except to the extent
that any assignment, subletting or transfer is mandated
by law or the effect of this limitation may be restricted
by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any
written consent to an assignment, no assignment will
release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under this Agreement. Nothing con-
tained in this paragraph shall prevent ENGINEER from
employing such independent professional associates
and consultants as ENGINEER may deem appropriate
to assist in the performance of services hereunder.
7.5.3. Nothing under this Agreement shall be con-
strued to give any rights or benefits in this Agreement
to anyone other than OWNER and ENGINEER. anci
all duties and responsibilities undertaken pursuant H.
this Agreement will be for the sole and exclusive benefi
of OWNER and ENGINEER and not for the benefi
of any other party.
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7.6. Arbitration.
7.6.1. All claims. counterclaims. disputes and other
. matters in question between the panies hereto arising.. .
out of or relating to this Agreement orthe breach thereof.
will be decided by arbitration in accordance with the
Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the Amer-
ican Arbitration Association then obtaining. subject to
the limitations and restrictions stated in paragraphs
7.6.3 and 7.6.4 below. This Agreement so to arbitrate
and any other agreement or consent to arbitrate entered
into in accordance herewith as provided in this para-
graph 7.6 will be specifically enforceable under the
prevailing law of any court having jurisdiction.
7.6.2. Notice of demand for arbitration must be filed
in writing with the other parties to this Agreement and
with the American Arbitration Association. The demand
must be made within a reasonable time after the claim.
dispute or other matter in question has arisen. In no
event may the demand for arbitration be made after the
date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings
based on such claim. dispute or other matter in question
would be barred by the applicable statute oflimitations.
7.6.3. All demands for arbitration and all answering
statements thereto which include any monetary claim
must contain a statement that the total sum or value in
controversy as alleged by the party making such demand
or answering statement is not more than $200.000
(exclusive of interest and costs) and the arbitrators will
not have jurisdiction. power or authority to render a
monetary award in response thereto against any pany
which totals more than $200,000 (exclusive of interest
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7.6.5. By written consent signed by all the panies to
this Agreement and containing a specific reference hereto.
the limitations and restrictions contained in paragraphs
7.6.3 and 7.6.4 may be waived in whole or in pan as to
any claim. counterclaim. dispute or other matter spe-
cifically described in such consent. No consent to arbi-
tration in respect of a specifically described claim.
counterclaim. dispute or other matter in question will
constitute consent to arbitrate afiy other claim. coun-
terclaim. dispute or other matter in question which is
not specifically described in such consent or in which
the sum or value in controversy exceeds $200,000
(exclusive of interest and costs) or which is with any
party not specifically described therein.
7.6.6. The award rendered by the arbitrators will be
final. judgment may be entered upon it in any court
having jurisdiction thereof. and will not be subject to
modification or appeal except to the extent permitted
by Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act
(9 U .S.C. ~~ 10. 11).
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SECTION 8-SPEClAL PROVISIONS. EXHIBITS and SCHEDULES.
8.1. This Agreement is subject to the following special provisions.
8.1.1. Trench safety systems will be included in the plans, specifications, and bid documents. Trench
safety systems will meet Occupational Safety and Health .Administration and State Dept. of Highways
& Public Transportation criteria in effect at the date of this Agreement.
8.1.2. This Agreement will result in the production of two separate sets of construction documents -
one for the City of LaPorte utility relocations and one for the roadway and its appurtenances. No bidding
and construction phase services are anticipated for the roadway contract.
8.1.3. The Engineer will coordinate the preparation of documents with the State Dept. of Highways
& Public Transportation. The Engineer will also provide timely information to the State Dept. of
Highways & Public Transportation for their review. .
8.2. The following Exhibits are attached to and made a part of thiS Agreement:
8.2.1. Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic Engineering Services and Related Matters" consisting of h
pages.
8.2.2. Exhibit B "Duties, Responsibilities and Limitations of Authority of Resident Project'Representative"
consisting of 3 pages.
8.2.3. Exhibit C "Services To Be Provided By The State Department of Highways & Public Transportation'
consisting of 1 page. -
8.3. This Agreement (consisting of pages 1 to 18 , inclusive) together with the Exhibits and schedules
. identified above constitute the entire agreement between OWNER and ENGINEER and supersede all prior
written or oral understandings. This Agreement and said Exhibits and schedules may only be amended.
supplemented, modified or cancelled by a duly executed written instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as of the day and year first
above written.
OWNER:
ENGINEER:
D. Wayne Klotz, P.E.
Executive Vice President
City of La Porte
Address for giving notices:
Klotz/ Associates, Inc.
Address for giving notices:
P.O. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77571
713/471-5020
1155 Dairy Ashford, Suite 705, Houston, Texas
77079
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EXHIBIT "A" TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OWNER AND ENGINEER FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, DATED
, 19
Further Description of Basic Engineering Services-and Related Matters
1. This is an exhibit attached to, made a part of and incorporated by reference
into the Agreement made on , 19 between the City of La Porte
(OWNER) and (ENGINEER) providing for professional engineering services. The
Basic Services of Engineer as described in Section 1 of the Agreement are
amended or supplemented as indicated below and the time periods for the
performance of certain services as indicated in Section 4 of the agreement are
stipulated as indicated below.
2. The scope of work for the project is described as follows:
REVIEW AND EVALUATE EXISTING DATA
A. Review and evaluate all data provided by SDHPT.
B.
Obtain and review necessary plans and data from the City of La
Harris County, Harris County Flood Control District, and
companies.
Porte,
utility
FIELD SURVEY
A. Establish project baseline on-the-ground for limits of project and tie
to SDHPT control points. The project baseline must be coincidental
with, or parallel to, the stationed "Design Centerline." Establish
baseline control points using 5/8" iron rods, 36" long, at P.C.'s,
P.I's, and P.T.'s of horizontal curves and at 1,000 feet maximum
intervals on tangents. Baseline control points (iron rods) will be
set and offset on both sides near existing R.O.W. lines.
B. Locate previously set bench marks and run levels to prove their
validity. Establish additional benchmarks at intervals not to exceed
1,000 feet for limits of project and tie to project baseline.
Benchmarks shall be 3/4" diameter iron rods 4 feet long located near
the right-of-way line. Tie benchmarks to SDHPT elevation datum. Loop
benchmarks in accordance with good surveying practice.
C. Perform topographic survey as required to update project planimetric.
D. Perform topographic survey and obtain existing cross-sections of
existing public cross-streets/"T" intersections for a distance of 300'
from the proposed R.O.W. line.
E. Obtain existing roadway cross-sections as required to supplement
cross-sections provided by SDHPT.
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F. Locate ex~ng utilities within the existtll and prop~se~~.~ ~J
the limits of the project. Tie utilities to the project ~~<<:'~n
determine elevation.
G. Set location of proposed soil borings, or tie holes after boring and
determine top of hole elevation.
H. Office calculations and plotting as needed to perform the above field
services.
I. Obtain cross-sections and profiles of stream crossings at 200-foot
intervals for a distance of 600 feet each way, and as required to
perform a THYSYS and HEC-2 analysis.
K. Any traverse related to the project will be performed with appropriate
modified second order procedures by closed loop into project hori-
zontal control points. Closures will be one part in 20,000 or better.
L.
All control leveling work will be performed
second order procedures with closed loops
control. Closures will be better than 0.02
of the number of miles in the loop.
using appropriate modified
into the project vertical
foot times the square foot
M. Document all field work and submit field data to SDHPT and-the City of
La Porte.
ROADWAY PLANS
A. Develop typical sections for roadways.
B. Perform geometric design for horizontal alignment.
C. Plot existing topographic features as required to update project
planimetric.
D. Plot location of existing utilities in plan and profile.
E. Develop design profiles.
F. Prepare roadway plans and details.
G. Show existing utilities including those which are in conflict with the
proposed construction. Identify potential conflicts.
H. Prepare intersection layouts. Prepare intersection plan and details.
CITY OF LA PORTE UTILITY PLANS
A. Plot location of existing City utilities in plan and profile.
B. Develop new horizontal and vertical location of utilities.
C. Prepare utility plans and details.
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D. Prepare ~lete bid package for City uti~es which will be separate
from the roadway plans.
E.
Submit to SDHPT for review and approval.
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UTILITY
A. Contact the utility owners and locate existing utilities on the
ground.
B. Evaluate utility conflicts with proposed construction.
C. Prepare and submit to City of La Porte drawings for required utility
agreements. The following information will be submitted for each
required utility agreement.
1) A reproducible drawing 8 1/2" x 11", 11" x 17", or 22" x 36" (as
appropriate) and title sheet for each utility agreement.
2) Drawing will include the following:
a) Existing and/or proposed R.O.W. lines.
b) Existing and/or proposed roadways.
c) Proposed storm sewers.
d) Underground utility in plan and profile.
e) Limits of existing casing pipe.
f) Owner of utility.
g) Control of access line.
h) Copies of correspondence with utility companies.
i) If contact was made by phone, provide name of company and
representative's name and telephone number.
3) Detailed list of all conflicts with utilities. List must include
the following information:
a) Highway station number.
b) Name of utility company and type of facility.
c) Proposed highway facility - the conflict with: storm sewer,
roadway, drainage ditch, drill shaft, etc.
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STORM DRAINAGE PLANS AND DETAILS
A. Prepare drainage area maps.
B. Compute storm runoff.
C. Locate and size storm sewer inlets.
D. Design storm sewer for collection and discharge of runoff.
E. Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for storm sewer and
outfall systems.
F. Analyze storm sewer system utilizing THYSYS program available from
SDHPT.
G. Analyze outfall ditch utilizing HEC-2 program.
H. Coordinate drainage plan with City of La Porte and HCFCD.
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
A. Determine the project construction sequence and design a traffic
control plan based upon the MUTeD and the latest District 12 traffic
control design requirements. This shall include traffic counts and
field investigations into such items as any storm sewer work,
utilities, R.O.W. restrictions, adjacent properties and cross street
access and other items which may ultimately affect the safe handling
of traffic during the construction sequence.
B. Meet with District 12 personnel early in the project design as soon as
a construction sequence is developed, and periodically as the design
continues, (25%, 50%, 90% reviews).
D. Prepare a drawing to 1" = 40' scale for each phase, based upon the
agreed sequence of construction. A smaller scale will require prior
approval of the SDHPT. The drawings shall indicate traffic lanes vs.
work zones per phase including all required detours. Consideration
shall be given to the use of temporary traffic control signals and, if
needed, how to utilize and coordinate with the various phases. The
drawings will be used by the District to obtain final approval of the
TCP at the monthly Safety Review Team Meeting.
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Based on~ results of the Safety Revie~eam meetinJ:)~~~a~ed
Traffic Control Plans, Specifications and Estimate will be completed.
SIGNING, SAFETY LIGHTING, PAVEMENT MARKING, DELINEATION AND SIGNALIZATION
A. Perform an inventory of all existing signs on the project. Prepare a
work sheet showing the location of each existing sign and sign text.
B. Determine location and type of warning signs, regulatory, and guide
signs according to criteria furnished by SDHPT (Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and prepare signing plans and
details.
C. Determine location and type of required roadway illumination for
safety lighting according to Texas MUTCD criteria and prepare lighting
plans and details.
D. Prepare plans and details for all required pavement marking and
delineation.
E.
Conduct traffic surveys and obtain
signalization warrants (if required).
data and warrants at each location for
approval. (Assumed __2__ signals).
accident data for
Prepare signal
submittal to
intersection
justification
the SDHPT for
F. Prepare plans and details for intersection signalizations warranted
according to SDHPT criteria. Obtain SDHPT approval prior to design.
(Assumed --7__ signals).
G. Coordinate with District 12 and City of La Porte representatives.
EARTHWORK
A. Prepare reproducible earthwork cross-sections on grid for submittal to
SDHPT and tabulate earthwork quantities.
GENERAL NOTES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND STANDARD DRAWINGS
A. Develop required general notes and special provisions.
B. Prepare any additional special provisions or special specifications
required.
C. Prepare general notes, specification data and plans estimate on a
51/4" IBM PC-XT compatible diskette.
D. Select the standard SDHPT drawings applicable to the project, modify
as required, and fill in the title blocks.
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A. Prepare list of construction bid items.
B. Compute estimated quantities for all bid items.
C. Develop basis of estimate.
D. Compute estimated cost of construction work based on current unit
prices and estimated quantities.
E. Prepare Estimate of Quantity Sheets showing a separate breakdown of
quantities for any local participation that may be involved.
CONSTRUCTION CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)/CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO SDHPT
A. Prepare a detailed construction CPM based on standard, intermediate,
and accelerated production rates to verify the construction time
required to complete the project.
B. Revise plans, specifications, and estimate to incorporate comments
from 100 Percent Review Submittal.
All schedule information is after receipt of written authorization to proceed
with a phase by the OWNER. Schedule does not include review by the City of La
Porte, SDHPT, or HCFCD.
3. The Project schedule is estimated to be as follows:
Roadway Plans
Preliminary Engineering & Surveying 30 days
Final Design 45 days
Coordination of SDHPT Review 30 days
City Utility Plans
Preliminary Engineering & Surveying 30 days
Final Design 45 days
Bidding and Award 30 days
Construction Phase 60 days
4. The anticipated breakdown of compensation is as follows:
Basic Services
Preliminary Design
Final Design
Subtotal:
$15,000.00
50,000.00
$65,000.00
Total Basic Services:
$1,000.00
1,500.00
$67,500.00
Bidding and Award for City Utilities
Construction Phase for City Utilities
(Basic Services Only)
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These services will be performed as authorized by the O\~ER.
Field Surveys
Geotechnical Investigations
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis
(if required)
$4,400.00
2,600.00
$10,000.00
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EXHIBIT B TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND
ENGINEER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, dated
,19_ (for use with No. 1910-1, 1984 Edition).
A LISTING OF THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY.OF THE RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE.
This is an Exhibit attached to. .made a part of and incorporated by reference with the Agreement made on - ·
19_, between the CIty of La Porte (OWNER) and (ENGINEER)
providing fQr professional engineering services.
ENGINEER shall furnish a Resident Project Representative (RPR), assistants and other field staff to assist
ENGINEER in observing performance of the work of Contractor. .
Through more extensive on-site observations of the work in progress and field checks of materials and equipment
by the RPR and assistants, ENGINEER shall endeavor to provide further protection for OWNER against defects
and deficiencies in the work of CONTRACTOR; but, the furnishing of such services will not make ENGINEER
responsible for or give ENGINEER control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures
or for safety precautions or programs, or responsibility for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and in particular the specific limitations set forth in paragraph 1.6 of the
Agreement are applicable.
The duties and responsibilities of the RPR are limited to those of ENGINEER in ENGINEER's agreement with
the OWNER and in the construction Contract Documents, and are further limited and described as follows:
.
A. General
RPR is ENGINEER's agent at the site, will act as directed by and under the supervision of ENGINEER, and
will confer with ENGINEER regarding RPR's actions. RPR's dealings in matters pertaining to the on-site work
shall in general be with ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR keeping OWNER advised as necessary. RPR's dealings
with subcontractors shall only be through or with the full knowledge and approval of CONTRACTOR. RPR shall
generally communicate with OWNER with the knowledge of and under the direction of ENGINEER.
B. Duties and Responsibilities of RPR
1. Schedules: Review the progress schedule, schedule of Shop Drawing submittals and schedule of values
prepared by CONTRACTOR and consult with ENGINEER concerning acceptability.
2. Conferences and Meetings: Attend meetings with CONTRACTOR, such as preconstruction conferences,
progress meetings, job conferences and other project-related meetings, and prepare and circulate copies
of minutes thereof.
3. Liaison:
a. Serve as ENGINEER's liaison with CONTRACTOR, working principally through CONTRACTOR's
superintendent and assist in understanding the intent ofthe Contract Documents; and assist ENGINEER
in serving as OWNER's liaison with CONTRACTOR when CONTRACTOR's operations affect OWN-
ER's on-site operations.
b. Assist in obtaining from OWNER additional details or information, when required for proper execution
of the Work.
4. Shop Drawings and Samples:
a. Record date of receipt of Shop Drawings and samples.
b. Receive samples which are furnished at the site by CONTRACTOR, and notify ENGINEER of avail-
ability of samples for examination.
c. Advise ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR of the commencement of any Work requiring a Shop Drawing
or sample if the submittal has not been approved by ENGINEER.
5. Review of Work. Rejection of Defective Work, Inspections and Tests:
a. Conduct on-site observations of the Work in progress to assist ENGINEER in determining if the Work
is in general proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents.
b. Report to ENGINEER whenever RPR believes that any Work is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective or
does not conform to the Contract Documents, or has been damaged, or does not meet the requirements
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of any inspection, test or approval required to be made; and advise ENGINEER of Work that RPR
believes should be corrected or rejected or should be uncovered for observation, or requires special
testing, inspection or approval.
c. Verify that tests, equipment and systems startups and operating and maintenance training are conducted
in the presence of appropriate personnel, and that CONTRACTOR maintains adequate records thereof;
and observe, record and report to ENGINEER appropriate details relative to the test procedures and
startups.
d. Accompany visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction over the Project,
record the results of these inspections and report to ENGINEER.
6. Interpretation of Contract Documents: Report to ENGINEER when clarifications and interpretations of
the Contract Documents are needed and transmit to CONTRACTOR clarifications and interpretations as
issued by ENGINEER.
7. Modifications: Consider and evaluate CONTRACTOR's suggestions for modifications in Drawings or
Specifications and report with RPR's recommendations to ENGINEER. Transmit to CONTRACTOR
decisions as issued by ENGINF,ER.
8. Records:
a. Maintain at the job site orderly files for correspondence, reports of job conferences, Shop Drawings
and samples, reproductions of original Contract Documents including all Work Directive Changes,
Addenda, Change Orders, Field Orders, additional Drawings issued subsequent to the execution of the
Contract, ENGINEER's clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents, progress reports,
and other Project related documents.
b. Keep a diary or log book, recording CONTRACTOR hours on the job site, weather conditions, data
relative to questions of Work Directive Changes, Change Orders or changed conditions, list of job site
visitors, daily activities, decisions, observations in general, and specific observations in more detail as
in the case of observing test procedures; and send copies to ENGINEER.
c. Record names, addresses and telephone numbers of all CONTRACTORS.. subcontractors, and major "
suppliers of materials and equipment.
9. Reports:
a. Furnish ENGINEER periodic reports as required of progress of the Work and of CONTRACTOR's
compliance with the progress schedule and schedule of Shop Drawing and sample submittals.
b. Consult with ENGINEER in advance of scheduled major tests, inspections or start of important phases
of the Work.
c. Draft proposed Change Orders and Work Directive Changes, obtaining backup material from CON-
TRACTOR and recommend to ENGINEER Change Orders, Work Directive Changes, and Field Orders.
d. Report immediately to ENGINEER and OWNER upon the occurrence of any accident.
10. Payment Requests: Review applications for payment with CONTRACTOR for compliance with the estab-
lished procedure for their submission and forward with recommendations to ENGINEER, noting partic-
ularly the relationship of the payment requested to the schedule of values, Work completed and materials
and equipment delivered at the site but not incorporated in the Work.
11. Certificates. Maintenance and Operation Manuals: During the course of the Work, verify that certificates,
maintenance and operation manuals and other data required to be assembled and furnished by CON-
TRACTOR are applicable to the items actually installed and in accordance with the Contract Documents,
and have this material delivered to ENGINEER for review and forwarding to OWNER prior to final
payment for the Work.
12. Completion:
a. Before ENGINEER issues a Certificate of Substantial Completion, submit to CONTRACTOR a list of
observed items requiring completion or correction.
b. Conduct final inspection in the company of ENGINEER. OWNER, and CONTRACTOR and prepare
a final list of items to be completed or corrected.
c. Observe that all items on final list have been completed or corrected and make recommendations to
ENGINEER concerning acceptance.
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c. Limitations of Authority
Resident Project Representative:
1. Shall not authorize any deviation from the Contract Documents or substitution of materials or equipment,
unless authorized by ENGINEER.
2. Shall not exceed limitations of ENGINEER's authority as set forth in the Agreement or the Contract
Documents.
3. Shall not undertake any of the responsibilities of CONTRACTOR, subcontractors or CONTRACTOR's
superintendent.
4. Shall not advise on, issue directions relative to or assume control over any aspect of the means, methods,
techniques, sequences or procedures of construction unless such advice or directions are specifically
required by the Contract Documents.
5. Shall not advise on, issue directions regarding or assume control over safety precautions and programs in
connection with the Work.
6. Shall not accept Shop Drawing or sample submittals from anyone other than CONTRACTOR.
7. Shall not authorize OWNER to occupy the Project in whole or in part.
8. Shall not participate in specialized field or laboratory tests or inspections conducted by others except as
specifically authorized by ENGINEER.
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Services to Be Provided By the State
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) will be asked
to furnish to the Engineer the following items:
1. Furnish available horizontal control points.
2. Furnish bench mark elevations and descriptions for vertical control.
3. Furnish listing of horizontal alignment coordinates for baseline
control only.
4. Furnish data the SDHPT has on file concerning this project.
5. Furnish available existing right-of-way plans for entire project.
6. Furnish available interface data for any projects adjacent to this
project.
7. Furnish copies of available existing standard plans for reference.
8. Provide available and applicable special specification, special
provisions, and updated list of bid items applicable to the project.
9. Furnish available reproducible tracings (planimetric drawings) on
mylar showing existing features of the area.
10. Furnish available and applicable blue linaprints of_design standards,
blank plan and profile sheets, blank film sheets with SDHPT title
block.
11. Furnish available traffic counts, as necessary, for development of the
traffic control plan.
12.
Assist the Engineer,
data and information
agencies.
as necessary, in order to obtain the
from other local, regional, State and
required
Federal
13.
Provide the Engineer with timely
order to permit the Engineer to
schedule.
review and decisions necessary in
maintain an agreed upon project
14. Make available to the Engineer and the appropriate project files of
the District 12 office.
Make available to the Engineer computer facilities. Should the
Engineer need to use SDHPT's computer facilities, data input will be
by SDHPT personnel. Data must be submitted in a format acceptable to
the SDHPT.
15. Furnish a copy of the environmental assessment, if required.
16. Furnish a tabulation of applicable unit prices.
17. Furnish available existing roadway cross-sections.
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REQUES4ItOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I~
Agenda Date Requested:
10/26/87
Requested By: Robert T. Herrera Department:
Administration
xx Report Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Golf Course Advisory Board would like to recommend the following names
be considered for the La Porte Municipal Golf Course:
1) Bay Forest Golf Course
2) La Porte Bayshore Golf Course
3) Forest Bay Golf Course
Staff has contacted Knox Askins, City Attorney, to check and see if any of
these names are registered with the State.
Action Required by Council: Choose a name for the La Porte Municipal
Golf Course
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Approved for Citv Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE