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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 27, 1988
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Alton Porter
at 6:00 P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Pro Tern Porter,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, Mike Cooper, Ed Matuszak (arrived
at 6:05), Mike Shipp, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke
Members of Citv Council Absent: Mayor Norman Malone
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City
Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant
City Manager John Joerns, Assistant to the City Manager Janie
Bais, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood,
Assistant Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Director of
Community Development Joel Albrecht, Finance Director Jeff
Litchfield, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Purchasing Manager Louis
Rigby, City Engineer Bob Speake
Others Present: Ruben Benavides and Dick Root, Public Works;
Carlos Smith and Fred Beck, H. Carlos Smith Engineers and
Surveyors; John Black, Bayshore Sun; 6 citizens
2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Askins.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the called meeting
of Council held June 7, 1988.
Motion was made by Councilperson Shipp to approve the minutes
of June 7 as presented. Second by Councilperson Waters. The
motion carried, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain (Councilperson
Matuszak had not yet arrived).
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Shipp, Gay, Skelton and
Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Clarke
4. Council considered approving the minutes of the public hearing
and regular meeting held June 13, 1988.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 27, 1988, Page 2
Motion was made bv Councilperson Skelton to approve the
minutes of June 13 as presented. Second by Councilperson
Shipp. The motion carried, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain
(Councilperson Matuszak had not yet arrived).
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Shipp, Gay, Skelton and
Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Clarke
5. Ruben Benavides was named Employee of the Quarter for March
through May, 1988. Mayor Pro Tern Porter presented Mr.
Benavides with a plaque.
6. Item 6 was cancelled.
7. Mrs. Linda Westergren was to address Council but had requested
to be put on the agenda at a later date.
Mr. Charlie Young addressed Council regarding the replacement
of the zoning map.
8. Council connsidered appointing members to La Porte Electrical
Board.
It was moved bv Councilperson Skelton that this item and item
9 be addressed after the executive session. Second by
Councilperson Shipp. There was no objection.
9. See above.
10. Council considered a resolution authorizing replacement of the
official City of La Porte zoning map.
Motion was made by Councilperson
replacement of the official City
Second by Councilperson Cooper.
and 0 nays.
Waters to authorize
of La Porte zoning map.
The motion carried, 8 ayes
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 27, 1988, Page 3
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 88-11 - A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ACCEPTING THE REVIEW AND WRITTEN
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST SAID NEW OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP AND AFFIX THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
11. Council considered approving a contract with Bayport Services
Corporation for City of La Porte ambulance service.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Skelton to aporove the
contract with Bayport Services Corporation for City ambulance
service. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
12. Council considered approving purchase of an ambulance through
H-GAC.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Waters to aporove purchase of
an ambulance through H-GAC. Second by Councilperson Gay. The
motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
13. Council considered acceptance of the preliminary engineering
report for East "E" Street improvements from San Jacinto
Street to Park Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to postpone this item
until the meeting of July 11. The motion died for lack of a
second.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 27, 1988, Page 4
After Council discussed with the engineers and Director of
Community Development Joel Albrecht whether the delay would
impact the time line on this project and receiving information
that it would not, motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to
table this item until the meetin~ of Julv 11. Second by
Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem Porter
Nays: None
14. Council considered approving the consent agenda as follows:
A. Award a bid for police uniforms; B. Award a bid for
concrete; C. Award a bid for cement stabilized sand; D. Award
a bid for chlorine; E. Award a bid for asphalt supplies; F.
Award a bid for automotive parts.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Waters to approve the consent
a~enda as presented. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The
motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tem Porter
Nays: None
15. Workshop Item: Council discussed the request of Councilperson
Gay for additional funds for the expansion of the Jennie Riley
Community Center.
Councilperson Gay and Director of Parks and Recreation Stan
Sherwood addressed Council on this item. Mr. Sherwood
presented three expansion plans and their costs. There was a
suggestion that perhaps revenue sharing funds could be used to
supplement the Harris County Community Development funds if
plan 3 were approved. It was agreed that an agenda item will
be placed on the July 11 agenda to address this matter.
16. Administrative Reports: The City Manager reminded Council
that there is a workshop scheduled for June 29 at 6:00 P.M.
He asked Council which date was set for the first economic
development public meeting, July 20 or July 27. Council
agreed to have the first public meeting on July 20. Janie
Bais will complete the information for the post cards and
invitations and get them to the printer's immediately.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 27, 1988, Page 5
He also reminded Council that he had requested vacation time,
and would be out from July 5 through July 11, so he would not
be at the meeting on July 11, but that the Assistant City
Manager would cover that meeting.
17. Council Action: The Mayor Pro Tern requested that this item be
held until after the executive session.
18. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:15 P.M. and
returned to the Council table at 8:17 P.M.
Council then addressed agenda items 8 and 9 as follows:
8. Council considered appointing members to La Porte Electrical
Board.
Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to table this item
until the July 11 meeting. Second by Councilperson Clarke.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
9. Council considered appointing members to La Porte Planning and
Zoning Commission.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Skelton to table this item
until the July 11 meeting. Second by Councilperson Shipp.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Shipp, Gay,
Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Pro Tern Porter
Nays: None
17. Council Action: Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak,
Shipp, Gay, Skelton, and Mayor Pro Tern Porter brought items to
Council's attention. The City Manager reported that he will
get an outside firm to do a study to respond to the stop sign
inquiries for Myrtle Creek.
19. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:39 P.M.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
June 27, 1988, Page 6
Respe~~
Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
11th day of July, 1988
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EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER
MARCH, APRIL AND MAY, 1988
Ruben Benavides has been an employee of the City since July 14,
1977. He has been in the Equipment Services his entire 11 years
of service.
Ruben has advanced from tire repair to preventive maintenance to
his current position of mechanic. He has, in a short time period,
obtained knowledge to diagnose with O.T.C. Monitor 2000 software.
His dependability and his ability to get along with his peers make
him an outstanding employee.
It is with great pleasure that Ruben Benavides is named Employee
of the Quarter for March, April and May, 1988.
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
June 27, 1 gBB
Requested By:
K. Askins
Department:
Lellal
Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance 1590
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Terms of Electrical Board members have expired, although they are
still in good standing until their successors are chosen. The
attached ordinance appoints members to the Electrical Board for a
term to expire April 30, 1990.
Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1590
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (Motor Pool Replacement Fund)
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES _ NO
Apnroved for City Council Agenda
Glm
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1590
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE ELECTRICAL
BOARD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
appoints the fOllowing members to the City of La Porte Electrical
Board, for the term expiring April 30, 1990, and until their
successors shall have been duly appointed and qualified.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
, Position- 4
In addition to the four members stated above, the City
Attorney of the City of La Porte shall fill position 5, and the
Chief Electrical Inspector of the City shall be an ex officio
member.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
Section ~. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ____ day of , 1988.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
June 27, 1988
Requested By:
K. Askins
Department:
Leg:al
Report
Exhibits: Ordinance 1591
Resolution
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Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Several terms of members of the La Porte Planning & Zoning
Commission have expired. These members, however, are still in
good standing until their successors are appointed. The attached
ordinance appoints members to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1591
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (Motor Pool Replacement Fund)
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES _ NO
ApDroved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE
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ORDINANCE NO. 1591
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A CHAIRMAN; A MEMBER, DISTRICT 1; A
MEMBER, DISTRICT 4; A MEMBER, DISTRICT 5; AND A MEMBER, DISTRICT
6, TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION, FOR A
TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 30, 1990; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
appoints the following members to the City of La Porte Planning
and Zoning Commission, for a two year term to expire April 30,
1990:
, Chairman
, Member, Dist. 1
, Member, Dist. 4
, Membe~, Dist. 5
, Member, Dist. 6
All members shall serve until their successors shall have been
duly appointed and qualified.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict
only.
Section ~. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the sUbject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the day of , 1988.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By:
, Department:Communitv Development
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Report
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Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: (1) Official Zoning Map (damaged copy)
(2) Zoning Adminstrator's copy of Zoning Map
(3) Letter of recommendation from P & Z regarding
zoning map replacement
(4) Resolution authorizing replacement of the
Zoning Map
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Due to damage suffered during the cleaning of City Hall's
carpets, the Official City of La Porte Zoning Map has been
effectively destroyed. In accordance with the provisions of
Section 2-600 of the City's Zoning Ordinance, a report regarding
this matter has been presented to the Planning & Zoning
Commission. The Commission has forwarded the attached letter of
recommendation to Council. This letter recommends replacement of
the official zoning map using the Zoning Administrator's copy of
the zoning map as a guide for replacement.
Under the provisions of Section 2-600, Council is required
to pass a resolution authorizing replacement of the Official
Zoning Map.
Action Required by Council:
Consider passing the attached resolution authorizing
replacement of the Official City of La Porte Zoning Map.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES _ NO
ADproved for City Council ARenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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DATE
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RESOLUTION 88- 11
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ACCEPTING THE REVIEW AND WRITTEN
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST SAID NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND AFFIX THE
OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Section 1.
La Porte met in regular session on the 21st day of April, 1988, to
consider a request by Irvin J. Griffith, Chief Building Official
and Zoning Administrator of the City of La Porte, seeking the
replacement of the official zoning map of the City of La Porte,
pursuant tc Section 2-600 of the City of La Porte Ordinance No.
1501, due to the inadvertent destruction of the original zoning
map.
Upon presentation of the request and consideration thereof,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte un-
animously recommended replacement of the original mylar copy of the
City of La Porte's official zoning map. A copy of the Planning and
Zoning Commission's
recommendation, labeled
Exhibit "A", is
attached to this resolution as if set forth herein verbatim.
Section 2.
The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
accepts the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of La Porte as set forth in Exhibit "A", and authorizes a
new official zoning map to be prepared, in accordance with Section
2-600 of the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance based upon the mylar
copy from the official map assigned to the zoning administrator's
office, which the City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds
to be a true and accurate copy of the official zoning map of the
City of La Porte.
Section 3.
The Mayor of the City of La Porte is hereby
authorized to sign, and the City Secretary of the City of La Porte
is hereby authorized to sign and affix the official seal of the
City of La Porte to, the new official zoning map of the City of La
Porte, as prepared in accordance with the resolution and the
official recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of
the City of La Porte.
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Ordinance No. 88-~, Page 2
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all time during which this resolu-
tion 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 Resolution shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of June , T982.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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CITY OF L~ PORTE
PHONE 1713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box IllS . LA. PORTE. TEXA.S 77571
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April 21, 1988
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
RE: Replacement of the City of La Porte's Official Zoning Map
Honorable Mayor and Council,
It has come to the attention of the Planning & Zoning Commission
that the original mylar copy of the City's Zoning Map has been
damaged. The damage appears to have been caused by water and cleaning
chemicals being absorbed by the map. This apparently occurred while
the City Hall carpets were being cleaned. -
Having inspected the official map, the Commission feels the damage
is severe enough to warrant replacement of this document. As required
by Section 2-600 of Ordinance No. 1501, we are therefore, forward ing
this report to City Council with a recommendation that a resolution be
passed, authorizing replacement of the official zoning map. Further,
having also inspected the mylar. copy from the official map assigned to
the Zoning Administrator's office) the Commission finds this map to be
a true and accurate copy of the official zoning map. vie therefore,
recommend that this map be used 'for the preparation .of a new offic ial
map.
Respectfully submitted,
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Doug L~imer, Chairman,
April 21, 1988
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Commission
EXHIBIT A
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REQUEST4IPR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IT~
Agenda Date Requested:
June 27, 1988
Requested By:
J . L. Sea s e
Department:
Fire
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
ATTACHED
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte received a request to consider providing
Ambulance service to the Bayport Industrial area in August of 1987.
After a presentation to the Bayport group, their organization has
requested that the City agree to provide protection for an annual
fee of five dollars ($5.00) per employee and the normal charge per
call. Based on past run data for the Bayport area and their average
number of employees this would amount to approximately $30,000.00 in
revenues per year.
If approved this contract would become effective on October 1, 1988.
BIA has requested that the City approve this contract prior to
July 1, 1988, so that ninety (90) days notice may be given to the
current provider of services as required.
If recommend that the City agree to enter into this contract.
This contract will not adversely effect the City's ability to
respond to calls within the City nor will it require additional
personnel.
Action ~equired by Council:
Approve or disapprove contract with Bayport Services Corporation.
Avai'lability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Fund Available:
YES
NO
Approved for Citv Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: R. 1i. Herrera,' City Manager
FROM: J. L. Sease, Fire Chief I-/d-
SUBJECT: AMBULANCE CONTRACT WITH BAYPORT SERVICES CORPORATION
DATE: 6-19-88
Bayport Industrial Association has requested that
a con:tract to provide Ambulance service to the
plants. A draft contract has been prepared
consideration.
the City enter into
Bayport industrial
for the Council's
Entering into this contract will not effect our ability to provide
services to our citizens, but. will allow us to more fully utilize our
personnel and equipment and increase our revenue generation. Based on)
B.I.A. 's average number of employees and the average number of calls
t? this area, this should generate approximately $30,000.00 per year.
If we are to enter into this contract, it is important that the Coun-
cil approve the contract prior to July 1 so that B.I.A. can give the
present provider ninety days notice.
INTEtlfFFICE MEMORANDUM- ADMINI~ATION
CITY OF LA PORTE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
TO: FIRE CHIEF JOE SEASE
FROM: GARY WILLIAMS- EMS CHIEF Ai~
DATE: 6/6/88
SUBJECT:
PROPOSAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUEST FOR A CONTRACT TO
PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE
BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT THROUGH THE BAYPORT
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION (B.I.A.)
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tlaROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT SERV~ES
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In August of 1987, a request was received from Dr. Marcel Olbrecht
of Lonza-Bayport. The request was for the City of La Porte'~ Emergency
Medical Services to submit a proposal for provision .of service to the
Bayport Industrial District.
The nature of the request was presented to City Manager Robert Herrera
for the approval to proceed. With tentative approval of this project, a
proposal to provide contract services was submitted to the Bayport
Industrial Association (B.I.A.) on August 8, 1987.
After a study of current services, as compared to services offered by
the City of La Porte was conducted by the B.I.A., a decision of the general
membership was made to enter into contract negotiations with La Porte.
The legal counsel of the B.I.A. approved for use bur existing industrial
contract with only slight modifications.
The service to be provided to the B.I.A. will be identical to our
current standards. This provision of services will not hinder the ability
to provide service to La Porte's citizens. This expansion will not limit
our ability to provide service to the planned annexation area of Bay Mud.
MEMORANDUM: Joe seas~
RE: PROPOSAL FOR CONT~T SERVICES
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The B.I.A. has between 5,000 and 6,000 employees, including the
permanent contractors. The contract will require an annual payment to the
City of La Porte of five dollars ($5.00) per on-site personnel (including
permanent and repeat contractors). The annual fee is in addition to the
normal user fee.
Statistics have indicated a monthly call volume for the B.l.A. of
up to seven runs per month. The annual fee, in addition to the user fee,
could result in annual revenues of $30,000.
The draft of the proposed contract will be included with this
document when returned by our legal staff. The planned effective date
of this contract is for October 1, 1988, and is requested to be effective
for a period of three (3) years. The B.l.A. has requested, if possible,
for the contract to be signed no later than June 30, 1988, in order to
allow for ninety-day (90) notice of termination to their current contractor.
Respectfully submitted;
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~lliams
EMS Chief
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Enclosures
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. O. Box 1115 .
LA PORTE. TEXAS 77571
August 7, 1987
Dr. Marcel A. Olbrecht
Plant Manager
Lonza/Bayport
P.O. Box 1400
La Porte, Texas 77571
Dear Dr. Olbrecht:
Submitted for your consideration and approval is a copy of La
Porte's proposal to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the
Bayport Industrial Association.
We hope this proposal meets the needs of your Association. Should
any questions concerning this proposal arise, please contact either
Mike Martinez, EMS Chief, or Gary Williams, Assistant EMS Chief, at
471-9244.
Thank you for taking the time to review our proposal.
Sincerely,
Q~T..~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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LA PORTE EMS
I. HISTORY OF LA PORTE EMS
The City of La Porte EMS was founded in 1981 as a non-profit
organization known as the La Porte Area Emergency Corp. The
service began as an advanced life support service utilizing two
modular ambulances and employing six full-time, paid Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics. In 1983 the staff
was expanded to nine full-time personnel with Paramedics on
duty at all times. In 1984, the City of La Porte approved the
purcha se of three new un its for the Erne rgency Corp. Inc luded
in the purchase were two type I modular ambulances and a type
II unit to be used as a reserve/back-up unit.
On October 1, 1984, the La Porte Area Emergenc y Corp was
adopted into the City government by action of La Porte City
Council. The adoption of EMS was based upon a history which
demonstrated effic ient operat ions and prudent budgetary
management.
Our cu rrent Mob ile Intens i v e Care Un it (MICU) serv ice level
began in mid 1984 with a paramedic on duty on each unit at all
times. On March 15, 1985, the sta ff was inc rea sed to the
current level of twelve full-time EMT's/Paramedics and a
part-time staff of six Paramedics.
The City of La Porte EMS has a long standing reputation as the
finest service in the Gulf area as well as one of the best
state-wide. The reputation is a direct result of the
consistently high level of service provided, exceptional
response times, innovative programs, continuing education, and
most of all, dedicated personnel.
II.' GENERAL OPERATIONS
The City of La Porte EMS staff is comprised of the EMS Chief,
Assistant Chief, two Senjor Paramedics, four Paramedics, one
advanced Intermed ia te EMT, and three bas ic EMT' s. Both the
Chief and the Assistant Chief are experienced Paramedics and
serve in dual job func t ions. This prov ides eight exper ienced
Paramedics.
The Paramedic staff are highly experienced individuals, with a
multi-faceted medical background. The City of La Porte
requires its Paramedics to have a current Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (A.C.L.S.) certification as provided by the American
Heart Association.
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The La Porte EMS currently operates two Mobile Intensive Care,
Type I, modular units on a continuous basis with a third, Type
II un it ut il ized a s a reserve/back-up/th ird-out un it. Eac h
unit is identically equipped with EKG Heart
Monitor/Defibrillator, UHF Medical Telemetry, Thumper CPR
Device, I.V. equipment and supplies, and the most comprehensive
stock of drugs of any EMS unit in the State.
The City of La Porte EMS currently provides EMS coverage to the
entire City of La Porte, the Battleground Industrial District,
the San Jacinto Battleground/Battleship Texas, the City of
Morgan's Point, the Port of Houston, and the West Gulf Maritime
Association. In spite of this diverse service area, La Porte
EMS consistently has an average response time of 4 4.5
minutes. This average is compiled by the State Department of
Health EMS Division and is a service provided to a select few
services in Texas. The State service includes quarterly,
computer generated reports detailing all aspects of an EMS
System. Statistical information reflected includes not only
response times, but also information regarding patient
treatment and outcome; patient profiles, time of day profiles,
and area profiles. This service has assisted La Porte EMS to
effectively service all areas. Additionally, this service is
used as a guideline to serve new areas.
The City of La Porte EMS has a strong, on-going continuing
education program administered by the Education Department of
Humana Bay town Hospital. La Porte EMS has an active employee
step program to aid personnel in advancing their training level
as well as preparing for job advancement. This insures
consistent service levels in the event of employee turn-over,
illnesses, and vacat ions. La Porte EMS is well-tra ined in
infection control procedures designed to safeguard not on.ly
themselves, but their p8tients. Additionally, La Porte EMS
holds an excellent safety record. This was established through
the implementation of a carefully planned safety program. This
program is administered by educating all personnel to adhere to
established safety policies and to utilize all provided safety
equipment.
III. MEDICAL DIRECTQB
The City of La Porte med ical d irec t ion is prov ided by Dr.
Virgilio Suarez, M.D.. Dr. Suarez is an experienced emergency
physician and received his medi~al education at the University
of Mexico. Dr. Suarez served his residency as a General
Surgeon in Canada and spec ial i zed a s a Canc er Surgeon in New
York City.
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La Porte EMS
The La Porte EMS currently operates two Mobile Intensive Care,
Type I, modular units on a continuous basis with a third, Type
II un it ut il ized a s a reserve/back-up/th ird-out un it. Each
unit is identically equipped with EKG Heart
Monitor/Defibrillator, UHF Medical Telemetry, Thumper CPR
Device, I.V. equipment and supplies, and the most comprehensive
stock of drugs of any EMS unit in the State.
The City of La Porte EMS currently provides' EMS coverage to the
entire City of La Porte, the Battleground Industrial District,
the San Jacinto Battleground/Battleship Texas, the City of
Morgan's Point, the Port of Houston, and the West Gulf Maritime
Association. In spite of this diverse service area, La Porte
EMS consistently has an average response time of 4 4.5
minutes. This average is compiled by the State Department of
Health EMS Division and is a service provided to a select few
services in Texas. The State service includes quarterly,
computer generated reports detailing all aspects of an EMS
Sy stem. Sta t ist ical information reflec ted includes not only
response times, but also informat ion regard ing pat ient
treatment and outcome, patient profiles, time of day profiles,
and area profiles. This service has assisted La Porte EMS to
effectively service all areas. Additionally, this service is
us~d as a guideline to serve new areas.
The City of La Porte H1S ha s a strong, on-going cont inu ing
educat ion program admin iste red by the Ed ucat ion Depa rtment of
Humana Bay town Hospital. La Porte EMS has an active employee
step program to aid personnel in advancing their training level
as well as preparing for job advancement. This insures
consistent service levels in the event of employee turn-over,
illnesses, and vacat ions. La Porte EMS is well-tra ined in
infection control procedures designed to safeguard not on;Ly
themselves, but their patients. Additionally, La Porte EMS
holds an excellent safety record. This was established through
the implementation of a carefully planned safety program. This
program is administered by educating all personnel to adhere to
established safety policies and to utilize all provided safety
equipment.
III. MEDICAL DIRECTOR
The City of La Porte medical direction is provided by Dr.
Virgilio Suarez, M.D.. Dr. Suarez is an experienced emergency
physician and received his medi~al education at the University
of Mexico. Dr. Suarez served his residency as a General
Surgeon in Canada and specialized as a Cancer Surgeon in New
York City.
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Dr. Suarez moved to Houston 15 years ago to prac t ice a s a
Cancer Surgeon at M.D. Anderson Hospital. For the past 10
yea rs, Dr. Sua rez ha s served a s an erne rgenc y physic ian in the
Bay town area. Eight of those ten years includes experience as
a Medical Director for various EMS Services. Dr. Suarez is a
member of the Harris County Medical Society, the American
College of Emergency Physicians, as well as an instructor of
Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
IV. PROPOSAL
The City of La Porte proposes to provide its Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) to the Bayport Industrial Association. EMS
services included in this proposal are as follows:
o two continually staffed MICU's;
o a reserve back-up ambulance;
o 911 Emergency Network availability;
o maximum response time of ten minutes;
o decontaminat ion and transportat ion of exposed plant
workers; and
o mutual aid agreements with Deer Park and Bay town, in the
event of calamity or disasterous conditions.
A copy of our existing industrial contract is enclosed in this
report.
V. RAt.1iS
The EMS rates submitted for consideration are as follows:
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o five dollars per plant employees including all other
on-site personnel (i.e. contractors); and
0* Transports: $100 for up to 15 mile transport and $125 for
all transports beyond 15 miles.
* (Note: These rates may increase, pending outcome of
proposed ,transport rate increase. If approved, the new
rates will be: $175 for up to a 15 mile transport; and
$200 for all transports beyond 15 miles)
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CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF HARRIS
THIS CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT made and entered into on this the 1st
day of October, 1988, by and between BAYPORT SERVICES CORPORATION, a
Texas Non-Profit Corporation, hereinafter called "B.S.C.", and CITY OF
LA PORTE, a Texas Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called "CONTRAC-
TOR", and containing all terms of the agreement between said parties.
WIT N ESE T H:
That Contractor agrees, as an independent contractor, at 'its own
cost and expense, to furnish Emergency Medical Service (EMS) on Service
Area as outlined on ~xhibit "A", attached hereto and fully incorporated
by reference herein, which shall hereafter be referred to as the
"Service Area", in compliance with the terms and conditions, covenants
and agreements hereinafter set forth; provided, however, that B.S.C.
hereby' agrees and promises to pay Contractor the sum specified in
paragraph XIV below per year, in advance, for such services.
Contrac-
tor will provide space for housing ambulances and personnel.
I.
AMBULANCES PROVIDED
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As part of the consideration expressed herein, Contractor agrees
to furnish ambulances and the personnel to man those ambulances, said
Emergency Medical
Service being available on a constant basis.
Contractor shall regularly maintain said ambulance units, keep them in
good working condition at all times, normal wear accepted. Contractor
shall further keep in full force and effect, collision and liability
insurance on said ambulances in accordance with the provisions of
paragraph IX infra. B.S.C. shall be named as an additional insured on
said policies.
II.
EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish ambulance service in
compliance with the following requirements:
(1) Contractor shall have and maintain at least two (2)
ambulances and crews available twenty-four (24) hours
daily for emergency dispatch, in conformity with the
standards set forth in Paragraph III hereof. Contractcr
reserves the right to arrange for back-up units when
both of the two (2) ambulances are in service, and the
further right to activate mutual assistance agreements
with other governmental entities in the event of
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calamity or disaster conditions. Nothing set forth
herein is meant to diminish the ability of Contractor to
arrange for back-up units when both of the two ambulan-
ces are in service, or diminish the right of Contractor
to activate mutual assistance agreements with other
governmental entities in the event of calamity or
disaster conditions.
(2) Equipment and crews shall be located at a point or
points within the City of La Porte to be selected by
Contractor. It is the intention of the parties that
same shall be so located that an ambulance can reach any
area within the Service Area within a reasonable period
from time of dispatch, and it is within the contempla-
tion of the parties that ten (10) minutes is deemed to
be a reasonable period of time.
III.
STANDARDS REQUIRED FOR AMBULANCES
AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT
Contractor covenants and agrees to furnish at his own expense
ambulances and accessory equipment which comply with the following
standards:
(1) A total of not less than two (2) Mobile Intensive Care
ambulances shall be furnished by the Contractor twenty-
four (24) hours a day, to the Service Area.
Provided, that said two (2) ambulance requirements shall
not apply, when either or both of said units are engaged
in providing emergency ambulance service to a point or
points as contemplated within the Service Area, said
Service Area specified in paragraph XIII. One of said
units may be on call at a backup location within the
City of La Porte or the Service Area upon dispatch of
the initial unit required to be maintained within the
City of La Porte. Each vehicle must have a patient
capacity of not less than two (2) patients.
{2) All ambulances must be inspected and approved by the
Chief of Emergency Medical Services of the City of La
Porte and must be of a type and design suitable for
transporting injured persons. Said vehicles shall be at
all times in a state of good mechanical repair and shall
be equipped with tires in good condition and not showing
unusual wear.
(3) All such ambulances must be licensed as Mobile Intensive
Care Units in compliance with Article 44470 of the
Revised C'ivil Statutes of the State of Texas, and
amendments thereto, and in compliance with the Rules and
Regulations of the State Board of Health.
( 4 ) (a) Each ambulance sha 11 be equ ipped with a two-way
radio which transmits and receives on frequencies
designated for use by the City of La POrte.
(b) Radios will be operated on City of La Porte local
government frequency - 155.625 megacycles, or such
other frequency which the City may designate.
( c )
Radios must be maintained to meet
specifications. The maintenance
borne by the Contractor.
current F.C.C.
costs will be
(d)
Radios must have an annual frequency
City of La Porte Radio Technician.
check by the
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(e) Contractor will comply with all F.C.C. regulations.
The assigned radio
City services.
messages brief and
sary transmissions.
frequency is shared with other
Contractor shall keep all radio
clear, and shall avoid unneces-
(7) The Emergency Medical Services Chief of the City of La
Porte shall determine the standards for ambulance
equipment. In determining the adequacy of the equip-
ment, the Emergency Medical Services Chief shall take
into consideration the current list of minimal equipment
for ambulances as required by Article 44470 of the
Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas.
IV.
INSPECTION AND APPROVAL OF AMBULANCES
AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT BY CITY
All ambulances and accessory equipment shall be subject to
inspection by the Emergency Medical Services Chief of the City of La
Porte, or his duly appointed representative, and if at any time same
are not in compliance with the provisions hereof, or if any ambulance
is in need of mechanical repairs in order to insure its satisfactory
condition, then such ambulance shall not be used until all defects are
remedied to the satisfaction of the Emergency Medical Services Chief.
Appropriate substitute equipment shall be provided in the event any
vehicle or equipment is not available for service for one (1) week, and
immediate written notice of such shall be furnished by Contractor to
B.S.C..
V.
TRANSPORTATION TO HOSPITAL
Contractor shall
transport patient to the nearest hospital
providing an emergency service, that will take the patient, unless the
patient's safety or the patient him or herself specifically dictates
otherwise.
In the event that the patient is incapacitated, the
Paramedic attendant shall designate transportation of patient to the
nearest hospital.
VI.
CHARGES PERMITTED CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall be permitted to charge the following base charge,
to-wit:
(1) Ambulance Service and Invalid Coach Service:
(a) Contractor shall be entitled to charge fees for its
services rendered, said fees being subject to
change from time to time upon thirty (30) days
written notice from Contractor to B.S.C.. The fees
chargeable by Contractor to 8.S.C. on the effective
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date of this Contract are specifically enumerated
on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and fully incor-
porated by reference herein. Contractor shall be
entitled to change said fees upon written notice to
B.S.C., said fee change becoming effective on the
thirtieth (30th) day following delivery of the
written notice from Contractor to B.S.C..
(b) Method of dividing cost among patients if more
than one if carried in the same ambulance
simultaneously to one hospital:
One and one-half (1/2) times the regular rate,
divided by the number of patients transported;
each patient to pay equal amount.
Contractor shall never deny emergency service
because of a person's inability to pay.
(c) The collection of such fees shall be the sole
responsibility of the said Contractor.
Contractor shall vigorously pursue the
collection of any such fees. Fees specified
in said Exhibit "B" may be subject to change,
upon approval of the B.S.C., from time to
time.
VII.
DISPATCHING
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Contractor shall have its own telephone number, with a minimum of
two (2) incoming lines. Emergency calls shall be received by Contrac-
tor at the 911 Emergency Service number.
VIII.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW AND ORDINANCES
Contractor agrees to operate the ambulances in accordance with the
requirements of the State and Federal law, and applicable municipal or
county ordinances, as the same now exist, and as may be amended from
time to time hereafter.
IX.
LIABILITY INSURANCE
During the term of this contract and any extensions thereof,
Contractor shall purchase and keep in full force and effect, public
liability insurance on each of its ambulance units, and professional
liability insurance (malpractice insurance) on each of its employees
administering patient care, with minimum limits of One hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00) for property damage; One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000.00) for each person~ and Three Hundred Thousand DolJars
($300,000.00) for each accident.
In addition, Contractor shall keep
and maintain Worker's Compensation
insurance
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its
employees.
In
addition, Contractor shall keep and maintain Worker's Compensation
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insurance on its employees.
In addition, Contractor shall maintain
collision and liability insurance on the ambulances described on
Exhibit "C", with at least maximum limits of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence property damage; One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per person, and Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence for bodily injury; and uninsured
and under-insured motorists coverage providing at least One Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per person, and Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000.00) per occurrence on bodily injury. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Contractor shall not be required to obtain insurance in
excess of liability limits established in the Texas Tort Claims Act,
Vernon's Revised Civil Statutes, Art. 6252-19 et seq, in cases where
said Act is applicable.
Contractor shall file certificates of in-
surance coverage with B.S.C. during the term of this contract and any
extensions thereof. On all said insurance policies, B.S.C. shall be
named as an additional insured.
X.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
It is expressly agreed and understood by all parties hereto that
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Contractor is an independent contractor in his relationship to B.S.C..
Nothing herein contained at any time or in any manner shall be con-
strued to (1) effect an agreement of partnership or joint venture, or
(2) render any party hereto the employer or master of any other party
and/or its employeei, agents or representatives, and (3) Contractcr
shall be deemed sole provider to the B.S.C..
XI.
INDEMNIFICATION AND ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY
Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, and does hereby
indemnify, hold harmless and defend, B.S.C.,
its agents, servants or
employees, from and against any and all claims for damages or injuries
to persons or property of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or
asserted, arising out of or incident to the operation of its emergency
ambulance service and all other of its operations arising under or
otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract; and Contractor
hereby assumes all liability and responsibility for injuries, claims or
suits for damages to persons or property, of whatever kind or charac-
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ter, whether real or asserted, occurring during the term of this
agreement, arising out of or by reason of the operation of its emergen-
cy ambulance service and all other of its operations arising under or
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otherwise incident to the provisions of this contract.
XII.
REVOCATION OF CONTRACT
B.S.C. and Contractor may cancel this contract, without cause,
after ninety (90) days prior written notice from the cancelling party
to the other party. Such notice shall be sent by Contractor to B.S.C.
at: 2525 Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 600, Houston, Texas
77058. Such
notice shall be sent by B.S.C. to Contractor at: City of La Porte, Post
Office Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77572-1115, Attn: City Manager.
XIII.
SERVICE AREA
Contractor's primary obligation hereunder is to serve the area
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described on Exhibit "A" referred to in Paragraphs II and III above,
plus the area within the City of La Porte's Battleground Industrial
District, the City of La Porte's Bayport Industrial District, and any
other entities within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
La Porte.
Contractor, however, shall have the, right and privilege to
furnish ambulance service to other entities, including cities and water
districts, within the boundaries of the La Porte Independent School
District; provided, that the basic level and quality of service to
B.S.C., as provided for herein, is not diminished. Contractor shall
not enter into any contract with any such other city, water district or
industry, containing terms and provisions more favorable to any such
city, water district or industry,
than
those contained herein.
Contractor shall be entitled to retain revenues received under such
other contracts. Contractor shall charge its usual and customary fees
for such service within such other cities and entities, which fees
shall not be less than those prescribed hereunder.
Contractor shall
file a copy of any such other agreement with B.S.C., within fifteen
(15) days of the execution thereof.
XIV.
PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR
B.S.C. shall make a payment to Contractor on or before the 1st day
of October,
1988, of Five Dollars ($5.00) per on-site employee of the
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BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION members, comprised within the service
area.
The employee count, which B.S.C. represents to Contractor to be
approximately between Five Thousand (5,000) and Six Thousand (6,000),
on an annual basis, shall be based upon the number of permanent, on-
site employees and shall include the number of recurring-contract
workers (such as maintenance contracts that are used for scheduled
plant maintenance). The number of covered personnel is to be estimated
by each individual plant within the service area and furnished to the
BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION for the computation of the annual fee,
which shall occur on or before October 1, the anniversary date of each
year of this contract. B.S.C. shall furnish to Contractor said census
count, furnished to them from the BAYPORT INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION during
the month of September during each year of this contract.
xv.
TERM
This Contract shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. Central
Daylight Time, on the 1st day of October, 1988, and shall remaln in
full force and effect until the 30th day of September, 1991, unless
otherwise cancelled as provided in paragraph XII above. This Contract
is entered into subject to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of La
Porte, and all applicable state and federal laws.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the
day of
, 1988.
By:
ATTEST:
By:
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED FOR FORM:
By:
John D. Armstrong
Assistant City Attorney
City of La Porte
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REQUEST~OR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IT~
Agenda Date Requested:
June 27, 1988
Requested By:
J.L. Sease
Department:
Fire
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
Attached
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
During the budget process for the present budget the decision not to
purchase a new ambulance this year was made. This decision was
based on the condition of the units and maintenance records.
Since that time maintenance problems have increased greater than
expected. ~eliability of the units have decreased to the point
that having two MICU units in service regularly is a problem.
I recommend that the Council be requested to authorize an immediate
purchase through HGAC for one (1) new ambulance. The purchase price
is $52,463.00 less $10,000.00 trade in.
Action Required by Council:
Approve or disapprove purchase of new ambulance.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
x Other Motor Pool Replacement Fund Balance
Account Number:
Fund. Available: .Jl YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manar;er
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
CITY OF LA PORTF
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: R. ~. Herrera, City Manager
DATE: 6-19-88
FROM: J. L. Sease, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR EMS AMBULANCES
As discussed during recent meetings, t.he online reliability of our
current ambulances has become suspect. Since the budget process when
it appeared that replacement would not be needed this budget year,
the situation has changed somewhat. We are now having too much down
time on our ambulances, 50 much in fact that it is becoming a problem
to have two MICU units in service as needed on a regular basis.
I would like to institute a replacement program based on a life ex-
pectancy of three years per unit. This would mean replacing a unit
every year based on our present nl~ber of units. It is possible after
using this program for several years and gaining historical data,
that it may be possible to modify t.he program some\.<lhat to
occasionally skip a year without replacing a unit. All new units will
have diesel engines, which should improve the life of the unit. Also
moving into our new station should prolong the bodies on the units
due to protect.ion from the elements.
In order to implement this program and bring our reliability up to
needed standards, I feel that it is necessary to purchase an
ambulance as soon as possible. We have contacted HGAC and we can
purchase an ambulance through them that will meet our specifications
for $52,~63.00 less $10,000.00 trade in. I request that the City
Council be asked to approve this purchase as soon as possible. I have
also proposed in the budget package for the coming year an increase
in Vebicle Replacement funds for EMS 1::.0 allow this program t,o be
initiated for the future.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
Joel H. Alb
Requested By: i e
Community Development
Department: Public Works
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Preliminary Engineering Report for East "E" Street
Improvement
2. Memo from City Engineer
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
H. Carlos Smi th has submitted the Preliminary Engineering
Report for East "E" Street Improvements for approval by the
City Counc il. The staff has reviewed the report and does
recommend that East "E" Street be constructed as a 32' wide
paved street which will allow for two continuous moving lanes
and still provide for emergency parking on one side.
The engineer does recommend East "E" Street to be constructed
with 40 foot wide pavement even though ten residents will
lose their head-in parking for their garages. The staff also
does recommend the centerline for the 32 foot wide street to
be shifted one foot the the north. By shifting the
centerline and using the facts presented in the report, all
driveways fronting East "E" Street will have at least the
minimum of a 20 foot head-in parking space.
The staff does concur with the other sections of the
which includes the provision of a sidewalk on one side
street the need to relocate certain utilities, and the
drainage plans. We do however need to be sure the
area of drainage can be handled by the design for
drainage.
report
of the
future
larger
storm
The estimated costs proposed by the engineer for East "E"
Street with a 40 foot pavement area are $1,240,358.35. The
staff recommendation for a 32 foot pavement area does reduce
the estimated costs by $104, 6 ~7 .46 to an estimated cost of
$1,135,720.89 for the project.
Action Required By Council:
Acceptance of
Carlos Smith
instructions to
foot wide paved
the preliminary engineering report from H.
for East "E" Street Improvements and
proceed with the final design phase for a 32
street.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number:
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: __ Yes __ No
Approved For City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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THE CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MENORANDUM
JUNE 22, 1988
TO:
THRU:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Joel H. Albrech~ector of Community Development
Preliminary Engi~ering Report
East "E" Street Improvements
SUMMARY
H. Carlos Smith, the Engineer for the proposed East "E" Street
improvements, has submitted his preliminary engineering report for the
project. Staff has reviewed this report and is forwarding it for
cons iderat ion by C it y Counc i1. Sta ff' s recommendat ions are somewhat
at variance with those of the engineer. The key recommendations are
as follows:
ITEM
ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION CITY STAFF
01. Pavement width
40 feet 32 feet
02. Sidewalks
One side of street Agrees with engineer
03. Drainage Storm sewers sized to
serve drainage areas
shown on Exhibit "D"
of the report
Storm sewers sized to
drainage areas shown
on both Exhibit "B"
and "D" of the report
04. Existing utilities Relocate as needed
depending on pave-
ment width selected
Agrees with engineer
Neighborhood impact from a 40 foot paving width are substantial:
twenty off-street parking spaces are eliminated, thirteen in one two
block area. For a 32 foot pav ing width there will be no adverse
impact on the neighborhood if the centerline of the pavement is
shifted one foot north of the centerline of the right-of-way.
Additionally, the Engineer estimates completion of design by late
September, while Staff bel ieves it can ea s il y be d imished by early
September.
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Preliminary Engineering Report
East "E" Street
June 22, 1988
Page 2
PAVEMENT WIDTH
Staff used the guidelines for residential streets of the Institute of
Transportation Engineers in arriving at a recommended paving width of
32 feet. Exhib it " A" ex pIa ins sta ff' s think ing in apply ing these
guidelines to East "E" Street. The following table summarizes Exhibit
"A".
PROVIDE FOR
PAVING \HDTH
THIS ITEM SUBTOTAL
01- Two unobstructed traffic lanes 24' 24'
02. Curb parking for unplanned stops 8' 32'
03. Pedestrians Sidewalk 32'
04. Bicyclists and joggers Sidewalk and 32'
unplanned parking area
DRAINAGE
The Engineer wishes to plan for the future when perhaps more of the
streets in the East "E" Street area have been converted to curb and
gutter drainage. Therefore, he recommends the area drainage map shown
on Exhibit "D" of the report. The storm sewers for this project
(Exhibit "E" of the report) will be sized to handle the "East E Street
Drainage Areas" and will also be designed to accommodate future
conversion of the crossing streets to curb and gutter.
Staff supports the Engineer's approach, but wishes to insure the
proposed storm sewers are sized to handle the area ~ draining to the
existing East "E" Street roadside ditches (Exhibit "B" of the Report).
The Engineer has given staff verbal assurances that this is the case
and will furn ish sta ff with his dra inage calculat ions for
verification.
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East "E" Street Improvements
June 22, 1988
Page 3
UTILITIES
The Public Works Department has determined that the sanitary sewers on
East "E" Street must be replaced immediately and, at City Council's
direction, is negotiating a separate contract with Mr. Smith to
engineer the sanitary sewer 1 ine replacement. Therefore, the only
city utilities to be relocated under this project are the water lines
referred to in page 8 of the report, that is:
1. The 6" line between Iowa and Utah streets, and
2. The 6" water line crossing shown on Exhibit "K" of the report
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS
A paving width of 40 feet would have major impact on off-street
parking on East "E" Street. Ten of the garages which face East "E"
Street have driveways which are under 24 feet long; with a 40 foot
street pavement, those driveways would be under 16 feet long. Staff
agrees with the Engineer that the minimum driveway length should be 20
feet. Thus, these ten driveways would no longer be available for
off-street parking and twenty off-street parking spaces would be
eliminated. Thirteen of these spaces are concentrated in a two block
area between Utah and Ohio streets.
If a paving width of 32 feet is selected, at best five (5) driveways
would be a ffec ted. No off-street park ing spac es would be lost, but
their driveway lengths would be reduced from 24' to 19', which is
below the minimum of 20'. However, by shifting the centerline of the
pavement one foot north of the centerline of the right-of-way,
widening East "E" Street to 32 feet can be accomplished and each
driveway will be at least 20' long.
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELECTING THE
APPROPRIATE PAVING WIDTH FOR
THE EAST "E" STREET IMPROVEMENTS
1 . GENERAL.
These considerations are suggested by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers in their pamphlet "Recommended Guidelines
for Subd i v is ion Streets", 1984. They are 1 isted below, followed
by staff commentary in bold print.
2. STREET CLASSIFICATION: Local streets serve adjacent land use.
Collector streets transfer traffic from local streets to
thoroughfares.
East "E" street is intermediate between a local street and a
collector, since it primarily transfers traffic from local streets
to a collector street (San Jacinto).
3.
MINIMUM PAVING WIDTH:
streets in medium
neighborhoods.
28' for local streets and 36' for collector
density (2-6 dwelling units per acre)
The area served by East "E" street is an R-1 Zone, which has a
density of 4.8 units per acre. Therefore, it's minimum paving
width should be between 28'and 36'.
4. PROVIDE FOR UNOBSTRUCTED TWO-WAY TRAFFIC
The Engineer's report specifies
traffic flows expected over the
pavement. A traffic lane is 12',
24' roadway.
two traffic lanes, based on
20 year design life of the
so two-way traffic requires a
5. PROVIDE CURB PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF THE STREET FOR UNPLANNED STOPS
(i.e. vehicle breakdowns, deliveries, and occasional overflow
parking) .
An additional 8' of pavement width should be provided for
unplanned stops.
6. PROVIDE CURB PARKING IF SUFFICIENT OFF-STREET PARKING IS NOT
AVAILABLE.
The City Zoning Ordinance specifies two (2) off-street parking
spaces per dwelling unit in R-1 zones.
All residences on East "E" street have at least two (2) off-street
parking spaces, except three (526 S. Virginia, 602 S. Virginia,
and 526 S. Utah).
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR SELECTING THE
APPROPRIATE PAVING WIDTH FOR
THE EAST "E" STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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7. PROVIDE FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC.
A sidewalk along one side of the street will provide for
pedestrian traffic.
8. PROVIDE FOR BICYCLE TRAFFIC.
Wheel chair ramps for the sidewalk at street intersections will
provide for the smaller school children riding their bicycles to
and from school.
The 8' of pavement next to the curb reserved for unplanned stops
could be used by older school children and recreational
bicyclists.
9. MINIMIZE CURB PARKING TO INCREASE SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS CROSSING
THE STREET BETWEEN OR BEHIND PARKED CARS.
Prohibiting curb parking might be necessary at some future date,
although all but three (3) residences on East "E" have adequate
off-street parking and are unlikely to be parking on East "E"
street.
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Agenda Date Requested: June 27, 1C}88
Requested By: Charles E. Smith
Department: Police
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
See enclosed:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Uniform Sealed bids were received and opened on May 23, 1988 in
the City of La Porte Council Chamber's. Copies of bids were mailed
to sever'al companies and of those the following three responded
with the following bids:
1) Factory Sales $ 13,906.02
2) Martin's Uniforms 15,061.94
3) Burke Uniforms 16,326.20
I recommend accepting the bid made by Factory sales, as it is the
lowest bid meeting specifications.
Action Required by Council:
Approval of recommendation.
Availability of Funds:
---X-- General Fund
_ Capital Improvement
_ other
_ Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001502xxx20~ Funds Available: .JL Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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TO:
Mr. Bob Herrera, City Manager
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Charles E. Smith, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:
Uniform Bids
DATE:
June 14, 1988
Sir:
Sealed bids 110255 were received and opened on May 23,
1988. Samples of uniforms were viewed on June 7th and 9th.
Three companies returned bids:
1) Factory Sales
2) Martin's Uniforms
3) Burke Uniforms
$ 13,906.02
15 ,061. 94
16,326.20
I recommend accepting the bid made by Factory Sales. It
was the lowest bid meeting specifications.
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Chief of Police
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Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By:
Steve
Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
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Report
Exhibits:
1. Bid recap Sealed Bid #0260.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised sealed bids #0260 for the supply of concrete was opened
and read on June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to five area
suppliers with only two returning bids.
Low bidder meeting specifications was submitted by Dorsett Brothers.
The total dollar amount fqr this material is as follows:
5 sack concrete - $ 5,130.00 - $42.75 per cubic yard
6 sack concrete - 11,437.50 - 45.75 per cubic yard
TOTAL
$16,567.50
Staff recommends award to low bidder meeting specifications, Dorsett
Brothers with a contingency contract to Houston Shell and Concrete.
Action Required by Council:
Award contract to low bidder meeting specifications, Dorsett Brothers.
Award contingency contract to Houston Shell and Concrete.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
various
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JUNE 21, 1988
TO:
Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manage~~
Sealed Bid #0260 - Concrete
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Advertised, sealed bids #0260 for concrete were opened and
read on June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to five area
suppliers with only two returning bids: 1) Dorsett Brothers and
2) Houston Shell and Concrete.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Dorsett
Brothers. Total dollar amount for estimated quantities, would be
$16,567.50, which breaks down as follows:
5 - Sack
6 - Sack
$ 5,130.00
11,437.50
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this before council, please
notify me.
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Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
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Orville Burgess, wi attachment
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SEALED BID fl0260 DORSETT HOUSTON
CONCRETE BROTHERS SHELL &
CONCRETE
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1. CONCRETE - 5 SACK 42.75 45.00
2. CONCRETE - 6 SACK 45.75 47.50
* 1" ROCK OR SMALLER ADD $1.00
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Agenda Date Requested: :::: ~~~
Requested By: Steve Gill___ ~partment:
X Report Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid recap Sealed Bid #0257.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised sealed bids #0261 for the supply of cement stabilized
sand and 7% cement stabilized utility bedding were opened and
read on June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to six area
suppliers with four returning bids.
Low bid for the stabi1ized sand was submitted by Mobil Mining
and low bid for the utility bedding was submitted by Gulf States.
BreakdoWlof the requested quantity is:
Stabilized sand
Utility bedding
TOTAL
$13,095.00 - $14.55 per ton
7,425.00 - 8.25 per ton
$20,520.00
Of the 900 tons estimated for each item, 800 tons is for the
Street Division, and 100 tons for the Water/Wastewater Division.
Staff recommends award of contract for stabilized sand to the
low bidder Mobil Mining with a contingency contract to Parker
Brothers, second low bid.
Staff recommends award of contract for 7% cement stabilized
utility bedding to Gulf States with a contingency contract to
Mobil Mining, second low bid.
Action Required by Council:
Award bid for stabilized sand to Mobil Mining, with contingency
contract to Parker Brothers.
Award bid for 7% cement stabilized utility bedding to Gulf States
with a contingency contract to Mobil Mining.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
various
Funds Available:
X
YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JUNE 21, 1988
TO:
Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manager~~
Sealed Bid #0261 - Cement Stabilized Sand
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Advertised, sealed bids #0261 for cement stabilized sand and
7% cement stabilized utility bedding were opened and read on
June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to six area suppliers
with the following four returning bids: 1) Gulf States Materials,
2) Dravo Basic Materials, 3) Mobil Mining and Minerals, and 4)
Parker Brothers.
Low bid for the stabilized sand was submitted by Mobil Mining
with second low bid by Parker Brothers. Low bid for the utility
bedding was submitted by Gulf States with second low bid by Mobil
Mining.
Using low bid and yearly estimated quantities, the total
dollar amount is $20,520.00, which breaks down as follows:
Stabilized sand
Utility bedding
$13,095.00
7,425.00
Of the 900 tons estimated for each item, 800 tons is for the
street division and 100 tons will be used by the waterlwastewater
division.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this before council, please
notify me.
LR/gr
Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
xc: Buddy Jacobs, wi attachment
Curtis Herrod, wi attachment
Orville Burgess, wi attachment
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SEALED BID 110261 GULF STATES DRAVO MOBIL PARKER
CEMENT STABILIZED SAND MATERIALS BASICS MINING & BROTHERS
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2. 7% CEMENT STABILIZED UTILITY BEDDING 8.25 14.61 10.58 13.55
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Agenda Date Requested: June 27, 1988
Requested By: Steve Gillett ~tI~rtment: Public Works
X Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid recap Sealed byd #0262.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised sealed bids #0262 for liquid chlorine were opened
and read on June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to five
area suppliers with four returning bids.
Suppliers were asked ~o submit firm pricing on one ton and 150#
cylinders.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Dixie Chemical.
Their cylinders are subject to demurrage for any kept more than
30 days. However, cylinders kept for even 90 days would still
cost less than second low bid.
Breakdown of the requested quantity is:
One ton cylinders
150# cylinders
$ 18,900.00 - unit price - $420.00
1,575.00 - unit price - 52.20
TOTAL
$ 20,475.00
The 150# cylinders will be equally divided by Public Works,
Parks and the Golf Course.
Staff recommends award to the low bidder meeting specifications,
Dixie Chemical.
Action Required by Council:
Award bid to low bidder meeting specifications, Dixie Chemical,
for supply of liquid chlorine.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
various
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JUNE 21, 1988
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manage~~~
Sealed Bid #0262 - Liquid Chlorine
Advertised, sealed bids #0262 for liquid chlorine were opened
and read on June 20, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to five area
suppliers with the following four returning bids: 1) Jones
Chemical, 2) Thompson-Hayward Chemical, 3) Dixie Chemical, and 4)
Van Waters and Rogers.
Suppliers were asked to submit firm pricing on one ton and
150# cylinders. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by
Dixie Chemical. Their cylinders are subject to demurrage for any
kept more than 30 days. However, cylinders kept for even 90 days
would still cost less than second low bid.
The total amount of the contract, using estimated yearly
quantities, would be $20,475.00 which breaks down as follows:
One ton cylinders
150# cylinders
$18,900.00
1,575.00
The 150# cylinder will be equally divided by Public Works,
Parks, and the Golf Course.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this before council, please
notify me.
LR/gr
Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
xc: Buddy Jacobs, wi attachment
Curtis Herrod, wi attachment
Bert Clark, wi attachment
Alex Osmond, wi attachment
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SEALED BID 110262 JONES THOMPSON- DIXIE VAN WATERS
LIQUID CHLORINE CHEMICAL HAYWARD CHEMICAL & ROGERS I
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2. 15011 CYLINDER .50/1b NB 52.50* .448**/lb
3. DELIVERY 3-5 days 2-4 days 2-3 days 2 days
* SUBJECT TO DEMURRAGE
** ORDERS LESS THAN 1,000 LBS. SHIPPED
FREIGHT COLLECT.
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Agenda Date Requested: June 27, 1988
Requested By: Steve Gillett~~tment: Public Works
X Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid recap Sealed Bid #0258
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised sealed bids #0258 for street materials were opened and
read on June 7, 1988.
Bid requests were mailed to five (5) distributors with four (4)
returning bids.
In Section I - cut back a~phalt, low bid was submitted by Wright
Asphalt for Items A-G and I. Gulf States was the only bidder on
H,J,K, and L.
In Section II, liquid asphalt cement, low bid was submitted by
Prime Material and Supply.
In Section III, catalytically blown asphalt joint and crack sealer,
low bid was submitted by Shepler Equipment.
Breakdown of the requested quantities are as follows:
Section I
Section II
Section III -
- $ 73,240.00
20,980.00
11,000.00
TOTAL
$105,220.00
Staff recommends award of contracts to those low bidders listed
meeting specifications. Staff also recommends that a contingency
contract be awarded to Gulf States in Section II.
Action Required by Council:
Award bid to low bidders meeting specifications, as stated above.
Award contingency contract to Gulf States for liquid asphalt cement
in Section II.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
various
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
June 8, 1988
TO:
SUBJECT:
Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Menager~~
Sealed Bid 110258 - Street Materials
FROM:
Advertised, sealed bids #0258 for street materials were opened and read on
June 7, 1988. Bid requests were mailed to five distributors with the following four
returning bids: 1) Gulf States Asphalt, 2) Shepler Equipment Company, 3) Prime Materials,
and 4) Wright Asphalt. Bidders were requested to submit pricing on cut back asphalt
and liquid asphalt cement in various quantities, and catalytically blown asphalt
joint and crack sealer.
In Section I - cutback asphalt, low bid was submitted by Wright Asphalt for
items A-G and I. Gulf States was the only bidder on items H, J, K, and L. Low bid
on Section II - liquid asphalt cement, was submitted by Prime Materials and Supply.
Low bid on Section III - catalytically blown asphalt joint and crack sealer, was
submitted by Shepler Equipment.
Based on estimated yearly quantities, the total dollar amounts using low bids
are as follows:
Section I - Wright Asphalt $ 59,340.00
Gulf States 13,900.00
SUB-TOTAL $ 73,240.00
Section II - Prime Materials $ 20,980.00
Section III- Shepler $ 11 , 000. 00
TOTAL STREET
MATERIALS $105,220.00
Although Wright Asphalt's address is in Dallas, and orders must be placed through
that office, they have several plants in the area and have assured me of next day
service. Wright also added a maximum escalation clause not to exceed $.0215 per
gallon per quarter.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed
time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing
this bid before council, please notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
xc: Buddy Jacobs w/attachment
Orvi.lle Burgess w/attachment
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STREET MATERIALS PRIME
GULF STATES SHEPLER MATERIALS WRIGHT
\ ASPHALT EQUIPMENT SUPPLY ASPHALT ,
I. CUT BACK ASPHALT
A. MC-30 Delivered, 5,000 gallons .85 NB NB .561
B. RC-2 Delivered, 5,000 gallons .85 NB NB .561
C. MC-800 Delivered, 5,000 gallons .80 NB NB .561
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E. RC-2 Delivered, 1,000 - 5,000 gallons .95 NB NB .75
F. MC-800 Delivered, 1,000 - 5,000 gallons .90 NB NB .75
G. MC-30 Picked Up, 100 - 1,000 gallons 1.00 NB NB .69
H. RC-2 Picked Up, 100 - 1,000 gallons 1.00 NB NB NB
I. MC-800 Picked Up, 100 - 1,000 gallons .95 NB NB .69
J. MC-30 Picked Up, 55 gallon drum 2.00 NB NB NB
K. RC-2 Picked Up, 55 gallon drum 2.00 NB NB NB
L. MC-800 Picked Up, 55 gallon drum 1.90 NB NB NB
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A. AC-5 Delivered, 5,000 gallons or more .50 NB .46 . .5085
B. AC-10 Delivered, 5,000 gallons or more .49 NB .46 .50
C. AC-5 Picked Up, Less than 1,500 gallons .65 NB .43 .65
D. AC-10 Picked Up, Less than 1,500 gallons .64 NB .43 .64
III. CATALYTICALLY BLOWN ASPHALT JOINT AND
CRACK SEALER .28 .275 NB NB
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Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By:
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Public Works
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Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid recap Sealed Bid #0259.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0259 for assorted automotive supplies
were opened and read on June 13, 1988. Bid requests were mailed
to six area suppliers with three returning bids.
Low bidders, meeting specifications, by sections are as listed:
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Section I: Bulk oil, grease, and transmission fluid - Jones Oil
Section II: Antifreeze and lubricants:
Jones Oil - Items 1,2, and 3
Quaker State - Items 4,5,6, and 7
Section III:Assorted Supplies:
Items 2,3,4,7-12,24-26,28-47 - Motor Machine & Supply
Items 5,12-17 - Quaker State
Items 1,6,18-23,27 - Jones Oil
Some items are not recommended to the lowest bid, and these items
were left in groups of like items to facilitate ordering and product
consistency.
Breakdown of the requested quantities are as follows:
Section I
Section II
Section III -
$ 6,708.62
2,724.98
3,263.57
TOTAL
$12,697.17
Jones oil also gave firm pricing for 120 days with any any price
adjustments having a 30 day written notice. Quaker State also noted
A t:'hJ'tt orice.s are s~iect'lto change with a 30 day written notice.
c1:"r01'l ~liequlrea oy vO"unCl :
Award bid to low bidders, meeting specifications, as stated above.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
various
Funds Available: X YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JUNE 20, 1988
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Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manage~~
Sealed Bid #0259 - Assorted Automotive Supplies
TO:
FROM:
Advertised, sealed bids #0259 for assorted automotive
supplies were opened and read on June 13, 1988. Bid requests were
mailed to six area suppliers with the following three returning
bids: 1) Motor Machine & Supply, 2) Quaker State, and 3) Jones
Oil.
Recommended bid awards by section are as follows:
Section I: Bulk Oil, Grease, and Transmission Fluid - Jones Oil
Section II: Antifreeze and Lubricants:
Jones Oil - Items 1, 2, 3
Quaker State - Items 4, 5, 6, 7
Section III: Assorted Supplies:
Motor Machine & Supply - Items 2, 3, 4, 7-12, 24-26, 28-47
Quaker State - Items 5, 13-17
Jones Oil - Items 1, 6, 18-23, 27
Although some items were not recommended to the lowest bid,
these items were left in groups of like items to facilitate
ordering and product consistency.
Using estimated yearly quantities and the above
recommendation, the total dollar figures are as follows:
Section I
Section II
Section III
Total
$ 6,708.62
2,724.98
3,263.57
$12,697.17
Also, be advised that Jones Oil gave firm prlclng for 120
days with any price adjustments having a 30 day written notice.
Quaker State also noted that prices are subject to change with a
30 day written notice.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this before council, please
notify me.
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Attachment:
Bid Tabulation
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BULK OIL,GREASES,TRANSMISS.
EXXON TORQUE FLUID NB 2.91 2.27 2.289
BULK MOTOR OIL NB 2.81 1. 99 1. 81
BULK TRANSMISSION FLUID NB 2.71 2.16 1.92
BULK OIL NB 305.08 150.31 147.72
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ANTIFREEZE & LUBRICANTS
MOTOR OIL HDX #30 NB .95 .78 .69
MOTOR OIL 20W-50 NB 1.028 .81 .73
MOTOR OIL 10W-30 NB 1. 015 1.08 1.03
ANITFREEZE NB 4.52 NB 2.44
TWO CYCLE MOTOR OIL NB 1.06 1. 29 1. 22
CHASSIS GREASE NB .8774 .89 .89
DEXRON II NB .935 .94 NB
SECTION III:
ASSORTED SUPPLIES'
OIL DRY 3.90 3.00 2.61 2.61
ARMOR ALL 1. 65 NB NB 1.45
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID .36 NB .75 .36
PENETRATING OIL, LUBRICANT 1.51 1.54 NB 1.50
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Attached for your review are items brou ht up durin Council
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John E. J oerns, Ass istant City Manager ~"E:-_~~,"-,--,
June 16, 1988
Council Meeting of 6/13/88
Items brought up during Council Action
Status of the repairs of Valley Brook Drive
south of Spencer Hwy.
The City received a proposal from Stiver
Engineering, Inc. which is attached. Early
estimates for repairs call for approximately
1 ,500 sq. yd s. of pavement repa ir and 1,100
linear ft. of curb repair. The proposal
anticipated a scope of services that includes
a review of construction alternatives with
particular attention to traffic
control/rout ing and safety. We have
experienced recent pavement costs @ $17.50 per
sq. yd. and curb cost @ $2.00 per 1 inear ft.
Application of these unit costs results in
approximately $28,450.00 in construction costs
which doesn't include demolition and removal
of the existing street. The scope of the work
is beyond our in house capabilities. These
repairs were not anticipated in the FY 87-88
budget nor were they anticipated as part of
our pavement ma intenance operat ions. Please
advise if you wish us to (1) pursue another
proposal, (2) bring this contract for
Eng ineer ing Serv ic es to Counc iI, or (3)
consider these repairs during 1988-89 Budget
sessions. My review of Public Works
expenditures through the first six months
indicates funds are available for engineering
services.
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Status of evaluation and improvements of .Lift
Station No.5.
On Hay 26, 1988 the City approved the report
on Lift Stat ion No. 5 Serv ice Area and
directed Manning Engineering Corporation to
proceed with detailed design. Once the design
is complete the City will review plans and
beg in advert isement for bid s. We should be
out for bids by the end of August and under
contract prior to end of FY87-88. Attached is
the letter authorizing Manning Engineering to
proceed with the design and a copy of the
report evaluat ing Lift Stat ion No. 5 Serv ice
Area.
Status of Schedule for Heavy Trash Pick-up
Attached is the schedule for the City Brush
and Heavy Trash Collect ion. A new schedule
will be developed in July for the upcoming
months.
Status of pav ing scheduled for N. Brownell,
two blocks in length of N. Main Street.
N. Brownell is not currently paved and
therefore is considered under the City's new
construction program. Attached is a list of
drainage reconstruction, street
reconstruction, over-lay and seal coat
operations for 1988. As you can see
reconstruction for Brownell, south of E. Main
is proposed, however, currently there is no
proposed new construction for N. Brownell.
The City did not budget for any new
construction during 1987-88 budget process.
Streets remaining on our new construction list
will be considered in the 1988-89 budget list.
(See attached list)
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MIKE COOPER:
Status of Traffic and Speed Limits on Myrtle
Creek.
Steve Gillett has prepared a memo with backup
informat ion regard ing past requests for stop
signs in this area and outlining the
recommendations of a traffic engineering study
conducted in 1985. His memorandum and support
information is attached. I concur with the
general statement that stop signs should not
be used as a speed control device. If
excessive speed is the sole problem, it should
be corrected through increased patrol
efforts. I would suggest that we target the
time of day when the nuisance traffic is
cut t ing through the subd i v is ion and inc rea se
our enforcement of speed limits during these
times. We will proceed with the development
of a simple scope of work and contact a
traffic engineering firm and obtain an
estimate for studying the Myrtle Creek
situation.
MIKE SHIPP:
Discuss possibility of examining all
subdivisions to ascertain what streets have
become thoroughfares through increased traffic
volumes brought on by other concerns.
This is the first request for this item. I
would 1 ike to v is it with you and Counc ilman
Shipp on this matter prior to developing any
strategies.
DEOTIS GAY:
Expressed concern for children wondering
around storm sewers located near Broadway and
Adams Street areas.
I have asked Public Works to look into this
matter and if necessary consider placement of
grate over the opening to prevent access by
children. I will inform you once I have a
recommendation from Public Works.
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PHONE \713) 471.5020 . P.O Box 1115 · LA PORTE. TEX"S 77571
May 26, 1988
William T. Manning, P.E.
President
Manning Engineering Corporation
1425 26th Street
La Porte, Tx. 77571
RE: Lift Station No.5 Service Area Investigation
Phase II - Detailed Design
Dear Bill:
The City of La Porte has received your report on the above
referenced project. Subject to changes and corrections outlined at our
meeting dated May 25, 1988, the City of La Porte accepts your report.
You are hereby authorized to proceed with Phase II, Detailed
Design, as outlined in Attachment A of your proposal dated February 8,
1988, in an amount not to exceed $5,402.31, the amount remaining from
the original $8,000.00 authorization. As per Attachment Band C of the
above proposal, work will be compensated on a time and material basis.
The scope of work should include interim recommendations, with the
force main and lift station modifications shown as alternates, to allow
the City the option of constructing these improvements with force
account labor should bids exceed current funding levels.
Sincerely,
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Director of Public Works
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Buddy Jacobs, Assistant Public Works Director
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ITEM
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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EVALUATION OF LIFT STATIONS NO. 4 L 5
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COLLECTION SYSTEM DISTRIBUTED CONTRIBUTION AT PEAK FLOW
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COLLECTION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
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LIFT STATION MODIFICATIONS
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CONCLUSIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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EXHIBIT NO. 1 LIFT STATION NO. ~ SEWAGE COLLECTION SERVICE
AREA AND PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
EXHIBIT NO. 2 LIFT STATION NO. ~ SEWAGE COLLECTION SERVICE
AREA AND PROPOSED FORCE MAIN
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1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The Lift Station No. 5 service area consist of nearly 12,000
feet of eight inch diameter pipe 6 to 12 feet deep all of
which is suspected to have significant infiltration problems
during periods of wet weather.
During wet weather periods there have been a number of citizen
complaints concerning sewage back-up and, on occassion, man-
hole overflows have been observed.
Most of the complaints are from the south side of the service
area and "are suspected to be aggravted by the additional
gravity sewer loading of Lift Station No. 4Ps discharge into
the upper reaches of the south east area gravity system.
The purpose of this evaluation is to identify the collection
system hydraulic problems and pose solutions for the short and
long term.
The key assumptions for the analysis and recommendations are
as follows:
1. The ultimate peak flow for the service area is 2.25 MGD.
2. The ultimate and current peak flows are evenly distributed
throughout the service area collection system.
3. Lift Station No. 4 will continue to discharge into the
service area in the near term.
4. The service area cannot be relieved by a gravity sewer.
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All interim improvements should
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2. EVLUATION OF LIFT STATIONS NO.'S 4 & S
A. LIFT STATION NO. 4
Lift Station No. 4 serves a residential area consisting of
an apartment complex and single family resdience~. The
lift station force main discharges into the furthest reach
of the Lift Station No.5 service area (see Exhibit One).
The lift station has two belt driven self priming pumps
rated at 100 gpm each.
An evaluation of water use and return flows of the complex
for the previous year indicates that a reduction from 100
gpm to 60 gpm could accommodate current pe~k flow
conditions.
B. LIFT STATION NO. 5
A pumping test was performed on Lift Station No. 5 during
non-surcharged conditions.
Both pumps had an individual flow rate of near 180. gpm and
a combined rate of 320 gpm.
3. COLLECTION SYSTEM DISTRIBUTED CONTRIBUTION. AT PEAK FLOW
The collection system hydraulic evaluation assumes that infil-
tration is an area wide problem. When the system is fully
charged and prior to manhole overflow the collection system
has a carrying capacity of approximately 400 gpm to Lift
Station No.5.
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that at ultimate development the collection
to carry up to 1500 gpm to Lift Station No.
It is estimated that the current short term peak flow may be
in the 500 to 800 gpm range.
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COLLECTION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
In order to meet the short term or long term area needs a
relief sewer is required to reduce the sewage back-up to non-
critical elevations in the south portion of the collection
area. A 15" diameter and 18" diameter relief collector shown
in Exhibit No. 1 is proposed to carry the ultimate development
peak flow.
Because of potential overflow and recirculation of sewage
through the interconnect on the north side of the service
area, the systems should be partitioned by City forces where
indicated on Exhibit No.2
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LIFT STATION MODIFICATIONS
Lift Station No. 4 should be re-shieved to pump 60 gpm with
back-up pump control set to allow maximum sewage storage by
surcharging. Ultimately Lift Station No. 4 should be
diverted out of the Lift Station No. 5 service area.
Lift Station No. 5 should be temporarily upgraded with an
additional pump to provide a combined pumping capacity of
1,000 gpm. Ultimately Lift Station No.5 should be upgraded
to 1500 gpm with a transfer line interconnect to the relief
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sewer to be constructed along the east side of Broadway from
the existing K Street sanitary sewer north to the north side
of Fairmont Parkway.
The relief sewer along Broadway and Fairmont Parkway is
referred to the "City of LaPorte Comprohensive Wastewater Col-
lection and Treatment Plan, May, 1984, Exhibit No. 5 Proposed
(Short Term) Gravity Sewer".
The force main proposed in this report would replace the short
term gravity sewer from node 110 to the K Street manhole.
6.
ESTIMATED COST OF MODIFICATIONS
ITEM
COLLECTION SYSTEM
15" Diameter line 940 long
Man Holes 2
18" Diameter line 560' long
Man Holes 4
Bore Under Storm Sewer
Lift Station Connection
LIFT STATIONS
No. 4
No. 5
1-750 gpm Pump with level controller
electrical modifications.
2-750 gpm Pump, Wet Well, and Elec-
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FORCE MAIN
10" Diameter line 1,040' long
Man Holes 3
SUB-TOTAL
CONTINGENCY 107.
ENGINEERING
COST
INTERIM ULTIMATE
$17,390
2,400
13,440
4,800
2,000
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250
22,274
60,000
15,600
3.000
$62,864
$79,790
6,286
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TOTAL $77.150
8.000
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CONCLUSIONS
A. The collection system cannot transfer current peak flow to
Lift Station No.5 without backing up to critical levels
for residential' connections on the south end of the
service area.
B. Lift Station No. 4 operations heighten the problems
described in A.
C. The current peak flow exceeds the capacity of Lift Station
No.5.
D. Relief sewers are necessary to convey the current peak
flow to Lift Station No.5.
E. Lift Station No. 5 capacity must be increased to meet
current peak flow conditions.
8.
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Provide modifications and upgrading in a staged manner
that will compliment ultimate requirements.
B. For ultimate collection system relief provide parallel
relief sewers of 15" and 18" diameter as shown in Exhibit
One. The 1811 diameter sewer is required to meet current
conditions but the 15" diameter sewer can be deferred to
some future date.
C. Ultimately three 750 gpm pumps with a new wet well will be
required at Lift Station No.5. Current conditions can be
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controller operating in parallel with the
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D.
The ultimate force main <10" diameter) should be
constructed to the existing K Street intercepter and in
the future extended to the new K Street relief sewer when
constructed. The force main will replace the proposed
gravity sewer from Lift Station No. 5 to the K Street
manhole.
E.
In order to control cost the 1S" diameter relief sewer
with man holes should be deferred to a later date. This
will reduce the estimated cost by $21,769 for a revised
total of $77,150.
F.
Utilizing City work forces to install the 10" diameter raw
sewage force main from Lift Station No. 5 to the K Street
intercepter as shown on Exhibit Two will reduce capital
outlay by $9,900 for a revised total of $67,250.
G.
An additional $8,250 could be saved if the City purchases
and installs the lift station equipment under the
Engineer~s supervision. The revised minimum capital
outlay if all recommendations are accepted would be
$59,000.
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exhibit(s) one and two. However,
viewing copy is on file.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Gillett, Director of Public Works
FROM: Orville Burgess, Street Superintendent ~
DATE: March 8, 1988
SUBJECT: REPAIRS TO VALLEYBROOK AND E. "H" STREETS
Per your request, I have prepared an estimate for approximate square
yardage of concrete street repairs for Valleybrook and East "H" streets.
On Valleybrook, the necessary repairs need to be effected from Spencer
Highway to Old Orchard in both lanes of travel. There is a median
dividing the lanes and all curbs will be replaced as well as the street
itself. The estimated amount of concrete street needing repairs is 1,500
square yards and 1,100 linear feet of curbs which includes all around the
median and both sides of Valleybrook.
On East "H" street repair is approximately 690 square yards and 440
linear feet of curbs. Only one lane of traffic is affected on East "H"
along with the curb line. There is one small section in the adjoining
lane that should be replaced at the same time and I have included it in
this estimate. If you have any further questions, please advise.
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STIVER ENGINEERING, INC.
March 29, 1988
Mr. Steve Gillett
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77571
Re: Repairs to Valleybreok Street
Dear Mr. Gillett:
We have reviewed the requirements for preparation of a
preliminary engineering report, detailed design, and construction
administration for the pavement replacement/repair on Valleybrook
Street at its intersection with Spencer Highway. The following is
an estimate of the engineering time and activities required for
the project:
Engineering
Drafting
Support
Initial meeting -
review scope of work
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Detailed design
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Specifications
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Bidding
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Review
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The preliminary engineering report shall provide a review of
the construction alternatives, particularly with respect to
traffic control or routing and safety. We will be prepared to
make recommendations to you concerning the alternatives based on
safety, total costs, and ease of construction. The report shall
also comment on various alternatives to upgrade the intersection
in terms of current engineering standards.
You shall provide us with your record information concerning
the subdivision and the roadways. We have already made inquiry to
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determine of the intersection design is available from the
County. If so, some reduced level of design effort may be
warranted. We also understand that you will also provide
horizontal and vertical control and routing survey information to
us.
Our services shall be performed on a time and expense basis
with a budget ranging from $7,500 to $10,000. Our services shall
be performed and invoiced in accordance with our attached Standard
Schedule of Compensation~and General Conditions. My time shall be
charged as a Senior Engineer.
We understand the scope of work for the project and the
critical nature of providing continuance of orderly traffic flow,
emergency service, and convenience for the project's neighbors.
We will attempt to utilize all existing and available information
to minimize the engineering costs.
We look forward to discussing this project with you further.
Should you have any questions, please advise.
MES:hdh
1816-8812
Very truly yours
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Attachment
AGREED AND ACCEPTED this
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, 1988.
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STANDARD SCHEDULE of COMPENSATION and GENERAL CONDITIONS
STANDARD SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION - For services furnished on an hourly basis, our billing rates are as
follows:
Personnel Classification
Principal Engineer
Senior Engineer
Technical - Drafting
Support Services - Clerical
Rate hour
75.00
65.00
35.00
25.00
The above schedule is subject to periodic revision. The schedule includes payroll costs, ordinary
overhead, and profit. Applicable expenses for travel and subsistence, incidental out-of-pocket costs,
communications, report preparation, mileage, printing, outside consultants or services, etc., are
reimbursable at invoice cost plus fifteen (15%) percent. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.25 a mile.
PAYMENT TERMS - Monthly statements -Shall be submitted for services rendered and reimbursable expenses
incurred. If payment due for services and expenses is not made within thirty (30) days after receipt of
statement, the amounts due shall include a charge at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2%) percent per
month from said thirtieth day, and in addition, services may be suspended until payment in full has been
received for all amounts due for services and expenses.
INSURANCE Stiver Engineering, Inc. maintains Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance
in conformance with applicable state law. In addition, we maintain Commercial General Liability
Insurance with limits of $500,000 per occurance and $500,000 aggregate for claims arising out of our
premises or operations and Automobile Liability Insurance with $500,000 combined single limit for bodily
injury and property damage liability. A certificate of insurance can be supplied evidencing such
coverage which contains a clause providing that thirty (30) days written notice be given prior to
cancellation. Cost of the above coverage is included in our quoted fees. If additional coverage or
increased limits of liability are required, Stiver Engineering, Inc. will endeavor to obtain the
requested insurance and charge separately for costs associated with additional coverage or increased
limits.
STANDARD OF CARE - The only warranty or guarantee made by Stiver Engineering, Inc. in connection with the
services performed hereunder, is that we will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised
under similar conditions by reputable members of our profession practicing in the same or similar
locality. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made or intended by our proposal for consulting
services or by our furnishing oral or written reports.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY Client agrees that Stiver Engineering, Inc.'s liability for any damage on
account of any error, omission or other professional negligence will be limited to a sum not to exceed
Stiver Engineering, Inc. 's fee.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS - All documents, including, but not limited to, drawings, specifications,
reports, field notes, calculations and estimates, prepared by Stiver Engineering as instruments of
service pursuant to this Agreement, shall be the sole property of Stiver Engineering, Inc. Client agrees
that all documents of any nature furnished to Client or Client's agents or designees, if not paid for,
will be returned upon demand and will not be used by Client for any purpose whatsoever. Client further
agrees that under no circumstances shall any documents produced by Stiver Engineering, Inc., pursuant to
this Agreement, be used at any location or for any project not expressly provided for in this Agreement
without the written permission of Stiver Engineering, Inc.
SAFETY Should Stiver Engineering, Inc. provide periodic observations or monitoring services at the job
site during construction, Client agrees that, in accordance with generally accepted construction
practices, the contractor will be solely and completely responsible for working conditions on the job
site, including safety of all persons and property during the performance of the work, and compliance
with OSHA regulations, and that these requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal
working hours. Any monitoring of the contractor's procedures conducted by Stiver Engineering, Inc. is
not intended to include review of the adequacy of the contractor's safety measures in, on, adjacent to,
or near the construction site.
GOVERNING LAW - This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
03/29/1988
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BRUSH AND HEAVY TRASH COLLECTION DATES
For the Period of October 5, 1987 - September 30, 1988
ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5
OCT. 05 & 06 OCT. 07 & 08 OCT. 09 & 12 OCT. 13& 14 OCT. 15 & 16
OCT 19 & 20 OCT 21 & 22 OCT 23 & 26 OCT 27 & 28 OCT 29 & 30
NOV 02 & 03 NOV 04 & 05 NOV 06 & 09 NOV 10 & 11 NOV 12 & 13
NOV 16 & 17 NOV 18 & 19 NOV 20 & 23 NOV 24 & 25 HOLIDAY
NOV 30/DEC 01 DEC 02 & 03 DEC 04 & 07 DEC 08 & 09 DEC 10 & 11
DEC 14 & 15 DEC 16 & 17 DEC 18 & 21 DEC 22 & 23 HOLIDAY
DEC 28 & 29 DEC 30 & 31 JAN 04 ONLY JAN 05 & 06 JAN 07 & 08
JAN 11 & 12 JAN 13 & 14 JAN 15 & 18 JAN 19 & 20 JAN 21 & 22
JAN 25 & 26 . JAN 27 & 28 JAN 29/FEB 01 FEB 02 & 03 . FEB 04 & 05
FEB 08 & 09 FEB 10 & 11 FEB 12 ONLY FEB 16 & 17 FEB 18 & 19
FEB 22 & 23 FEB 24 & 25 FEB 26 & 29 MAR 01 & 02 MAR 03 & 04
MAR 07 & 08 MAR 09 & 10 MAR 11 & 14 MAR 15 & 16 MAR 17 & 18
MAR 21 & 22 MAR 23 & 24 MAR 25 & 28 MAR 29 & 30 MAR 31 ONLY
APR 04 & 05 APR 06 & 07 APR 08 & 11 APR 12 & 13 APR 14 & 15
APR 18 & 19 APR 20 & 21 APR 22 & 25 APR 26 & 27 APR 28 & 29
MAY 02 & 03 MAY 04 & 05 MAY 06 & 09 MAY 10 & 11 MAY 12 & 13
MAY 16 & 17 MAY 18 & 19 MAY 20 & 23 MAY 24 & 25 MAY 26 & 27
MAY 31 ONLY JUNE 01 & 02 JUNE 03 & 06 JUNE 07 & 08 JUNE 09 & 10
JUNE 13 & 14 JUNE 15 & 16 JUNE 17 & 20 JUNE 21 & 22 JUNE 23 & 24
JUNE 27 & 28 JUNE 29 & 30 JULY 1 ONLY JULY 05 & 06 JULY 07 & 08
JULY 11 & 12 JULY 13 & 14 JULY 15 & 18 JULY 19 & 20 JULY 21 & 22
JULY 25 & 26 JULY 27 & 28 JULY 29/AUG 01 AUG 02 & 03 AUG 04 & 05
AUG 08 & 09 AUG 10 & 11 AUG 12 & 15 AUG 16 & 17 AUG 18 & 19
AUG 22 & 23 AUG 24 & 25 AUG 26 & 29 AUG 30 & 31 SEPT 01 & 02
SEPT 06 ONLY SEPT 07 & 08 SEPT 09 & 12 SEPT 13 & 14 SEPT 15 & 16
SEPT 19 & 20 SEPT 21 & 22 SEPT 23 & 26 SEPT 27 & 28 SEPT 29 & 30
BRUSH AND BULKY TRASH COLLECTION
Brush and bulky trash (furniture, appliances, etc.) will be collected twice
each month. The City has been divided into five lones, each taking two
days to complete. On your designated days, brush and trash MUST be
placed out by 7:00 a.m. on the first day of your pick up. It will be
picked up sometime during your two designated days. Brush should be
stacked neatly at the curb away from fences, trees and electrical wires.
Vehicles parked in front of brush piles may prevent collection. Small
trash items should be gathered into disposable boxes or bags. Cuttings
and brush should be piled separate from appliances, furniture and junk.
BUILDING MATERIALS, BY CONTRACTORS, ROOFING, ROCK,
CONCRETE, BRICKS, DIRT, ASHES AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
WILL NOT BE COLLECTED BY THE CITY AND SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON THE CURB.
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This brochure was prepared by the City of La Porte Public Works
Department to help you make the best use of your municipal
solid waste services.
The chart to the left lists dates for brush & heavy trash collection in
your neighborhood. This schedule will enable you to plan ahead
for efficient disposal of brush and bulky items. SAVE THIS
BROCHURE .- YOU'LL WANT TO REFER TO IT OVER THE
NEXT 12 MONTHS
Additional copies of this brochure are available at the Municipal Service
Center, 471 - 5020, ext. 322 and the City Hall Customer Service Office at
471.5020, ext. 248.
HUNICIPAL SERVIC~S
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CITIZEN'S TELEPHONE GUIO~
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT......... ... ..471-5020
Garbage, brush, trash
collect ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ext 330
Drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. ext 332
Sewer or water leaks............. ext 336
Potholes. . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. ext 332
GARBAGE SERVICE PROVIDED TWICE WEEKLY
.rbage service is provided twice weekly to
each residence on Monday and Thursday or on
Tuesday and Friday. When a holiday falls on
your scheduled collection day, the gar'bage
pickup will be deferred until the next
scheduled collection day.
Garbage must be placed at the curb in plastic
bags tightly closed. Place garbage bags at
the curb by 7:00 a.m. Trucks run each street
only once. Small amounts of brush and trash
will be collected during garbage pickup 'if
containerized in disposable containers or .in
small bundles not exceeding four (4) feet in
any dimension or weighing more than ~O
pounds. Plastic bags should not contairt
sharp objects that might injure sanitation
workers. Pets allowed to run loose
frequently cause garbage spills. Keep your
tits contained and report strays to animal
ntrolofficers. A little ammonia splashed
to garbage container before closing will
deter animals.
POLICE DEPARTMENT....................471-3810
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Report stray animals
Report abandoned vehicles on streets
Dead animal pickup
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT................471-5020
ext 252
Report junk cars {must be inoperable, in
wrecked or dismantled condition, and
lacking current stickers.
Dilapidated buildings
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Unsightly property (junk and trash)
HAZELWOOD LANDFILL...................383-2454
Garbage and Trash
When a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will
be observed. When a holiday falls on Sunday,
Honday will be ob;,erved. I f your regular
garbage day is on one of these hol idays,
pickup will be on the next regular scheduled
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THE CITY OF LA PORTE OBSERVES THE FOLLOWING
HOLIDAYS:
NEW YEAR'S DAY
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY
GOOD FRIDAY
MEMORIAL DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
LABOR DAY
THANKSGIVING (4TH THURS AND fRI IN NOV)
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
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PROPOSED DRAINAGE RECONSTRUCTON 1988
1. North Side Phase IV
2. North Bay Side - (80% complete)
3. South 8th - Main to Fairmont
4. Build outfall structure at West "H" & S. 8th
5. North East Side
6. Build driveway at Lomax Firestation
8. Parkway - Park to Bayshore
9. Build headwalls on "B" St. (80% complete)
10. SPRR - 146 area
11. Gaucho Circle
Total estimated cost is $80,000.00 includes all materials needed,
i.e., pipe, bricks, wire mesh, re-bar, cement, concrete, stabilized
sand, limestone, white rock, etc.
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PROPOSED STREET RECONSTRUCTION 1988
1. South Circle - ALL
2. South Brownell - East liB" to East "E"
3. South Brownell - Park to Roscoe
4. South Blackwell - Park to Roscoe
5. South Kansas - East "C" to East "E"
6. South Kansas - East "G" to East "H"
7 . South 4th - t1ain to West "A"
8. South 4th - Fairmont to Treatment Plant
Total 13 blocks
Total square yards = 13,900
Total approximate material cost = $75,000
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(Cut-out and Patch)
BLOCKS
1. North 11th - Main to Barbours Cut
2. South 1st - West "A" to West "E"
3. South 2nd - Main to West "D"
4. South 3rd - Main to "A" (36ft. wide)
5. South 7th - Main to West "I"
6. North 6th - West Madison to Barbours Cut
7. Forest - Bayshore to Oregon
8. South Virginia - East Main to Park
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2
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10
Total 36 blocks
Approximately 4,266 tons hot mix @ $24.00 = $102,384.00
Approximately 4,922 gallons tack oil @ $.98 = $4,892.00
TOTAL COST = $107,276.00
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(Cut-out and Patch)
BLOCKS
1. South Nugent - East "A" to East "E"
2. South Brownell - Main to East "C"
3. South Kansas - East "B" to East "c"
4. South Kansas - East "E" to Park
5. East "A" - San Jacinto to South Brownell
6. South Holmes - Main to East "E"
7. Texas - Fairmont to "K" Street
8. Texas - East "G" to Fairmont
9. ilK" Street - Texas to Oregon
10. West Madison - Broadway to North 7th
11. West Tyler - Broadway to North 9th
12. West "H" - Broadway to South 3rd
13. South 4th - West "A" to West "B"
14. South 2nd - Main to West "D"
15. Crescent Shores - ALL
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6
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7
9
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Total 58 blocks
Approximately 18,560 gallons oil @ $.64 = $11,878.00
Approximately 773 tons of PE4 chips @ $26.00 = $20,098.00
Approximately $5,000.00 for chip sealing
Total estimated cost = $36,976.00
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NEW CONSTRUCTION REMAINING (UNPAVED STREETS)
STREET NAME
LOCATION
East D
Old La Porte Rd.
Golden Lane
North Utah
E. Sunset Ridge
Mary Lane
W. Plainbrook
East Madison
Cedar
Boyett
N. Brownell
E. Madison
Calvary
South 14th
Lucky
Twinn Cannon
vI. Fieldcrest
South Idaho To South Ohio
ALL
ALL
North to East Main to End
ALL
ALL
ALL
N. Carroll to N. Lobit
ALL
ALL
North of East Main
N. Brownell to N. Broadway
ALL
West B to West Main
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ALL
TOTAL 13,500 LINEAR FEET OR 2.55 MILES
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LINEAR FEET
300
2,200
700
350
700
800
800
350
300
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.STREET NAME
LOCATION
West D
South 17th
~lest A
Oakhurst
West North E
North 16th
South 16th to South 18th
West Main to West A
South 16th to South 17th
South Broadway to South 1st
North 11th to North 10th
Barbours Cut to North H
TOTAL 2,730 LINEAR FEET OR .51 MILES
LINEAR FEET
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT:
JOh~P~J~14-ASsistant City Manager
St ~t, Public Works Director
TRA FIC ON MYRTLE CREEK DRIVE
DATE: June 16, 1988
TO:
FROM:
Myrtle Creek Drive is a residential collector street for the Creekmont
Subdivision, and extends between Underwood Road and Spencer Highway.
The street is 4,200 feet long and 40 feet wide. The current speed
limit is 30 mph. The only traffic controls, other than speed limits,
are a stop sign at Underwood Road and signalized intersection at
Spencer Highway.
In July of 1985, Traffic Engineers, Inc. presented a city-wide speed
limit study to the City Council, which adopted all recommended speed
limits by Ordinance. As shown on the attached Table II from this
study, the existing speed limit, in 1985, on Myrtle Creek Drive was 20
mph, with a recommended speed limit of 30 mph. The 30 mph speed limit
was adopted, along with many other recommended speed zones, in
September, 1985.
Myrtle Creek Drive is used by many motorists to avoid the lack of a
left turn lane on Underwood Road at Spencer Highway. Although many of
these motorists frequently exceed the speed limit, lowering the speed
limit would not correct the problem. Additionally, there are no
intersecting streets on Myrtle Creek Drive that remotely approach the
traffic volumes necessary to justify the installation of stop signs on
Myrtle Creek Drive. Attached is a memo dated August 9, 1982 outlining
the stop sign warrants as outlined in the Texas Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices. Section 25.43 Code of Ordinances states that
"all traffic control signs, signals, and devices shall conform to the
manual and specifications approved by the 3'afre- Highway Department."
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There is no available information to justify lowering the speed limit,
or the erection of stop signs, on Myrtle Creek Drive. Because most
traffic is experienced in early morning and late afternoon, increased
speed enforcement at these time would be the most effective solution.
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION
MYRTLE CREEK DRIVE
The purpose of this investigation is to determine current traffic
conditions, and recommend traffic control devices necessary to ensure
compliance with an appropriate speed matched to existing conditions.
In order to accomplish this goal, the following scope of work is
proposed:
1. Investigate current conditions, including geometry, accident
records, existing traffic control, vehicle counts, and 85th
percentile speed.
2. Tabulate data and recommendations, to include:
A. Recommended speed limit
B. Placement of stop signs
C. Other recommended improvements
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RECOMMENDED SPEED LIMITS
Speed 85th
Zone Percentl1e EXISTING RECOMMENDED
Length Speed Speed Limit Speed limit
STREET ( fee t) (mph) (mph) (mph)
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Underwood - SH'255 to North P '.
6,500 55 45 50
Underwood - North P to Spencer 7,500 48 45 45
Underwood - Spencer to S. of Carlow Ln. 1,800 * 35 35
Underwood - S. of Carlow Ln. to Fairmont 3,000 48 35 45
Spencer Hwy. - Luella Blvd. to W. of Fern Rock 2,000 * 40 40
Spencer Hwy. - W. of Fern Rock to W. of Underwood 5,200 51 50 45
Spencer Hwy. - W. of Underwood to E. of Myrtle Creek 2,100 * 40 35
Spencer Hwy. - E. of Myrtle Creek to W. of Farrington 2,800 . 40 40
Spencer Hwy. - W. of Farrington to E. of Farrington 2,050 * 40 35
Spencer Hwy. - E. of Farrington to E. of 26th St. 7,850 52 40 50
Spencer Hwy. - E. of 26th St. to SH 146 4,200 40 35 35
Myrtle Creek - Underwood to Spencer Hwy. 4,200 35 20 30
North H St. - Lomax School Rd. to 26th St. 8,300 **49,51 30 40
North L St. - Underwood to W. of Lomax School Road 4,000 *.45,48 40 40
North L St. - W. of Lomax Sch. Rd. to E. of Lomax Sch. Rd. 3,600 .*45,48 40 35
North L St. - E. of Lomax Sch. Rd. to 26th St. 5,500 **45,48 40 40
North PSt. - Underwood to 26th St. 13,100 49 40 40
26th St. - SH 225 to Spencer Hwy. 9,300 **48,50 40 40
Driftwood - Spencer Hwy. to Fairmont 4,700 *.41,43 30 35
Fairmont - Bay Area Blvd. to W. of SPRR 2,400 56 55 55
Fairmont - W. of SPRR to SH 146 2,500 . 45 45
Fairmont - SH 146 to Broadway St. 4,000 41 35 35
Fairmont - Broadway St. to Park Ave. 1,800 30 30
16th St. - Barbours Cut to Spencer Hwy. 2,850 46 35 40
16th St. - Spencer Hwy. to S. of CSt. 1,500 35 35
16th St. - S. of C St. to Fairmont Parkway 3,300 48 35 40
Barbours Cut Blvd. - 16th St. to SH 146 2,050 46 35 40
Barbours Cut Blvd. - SH 146 to Broadway 3,100 41 35 35
Park Ave. - San Jacinto to Bayridge Road 4,900 43 30 35
. Street segment not surveyed
*. Street segment surveyed at two locations \
Revised 7/22/85
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Jack Oven, City Manager
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DATE: August 9. 1982
FROM:
SUBJECT:
, Assistant Public Works Director
The Texas Manual on Unifo~ !raftic Control Devices details specific varrants
for the placement ot stop signs.' There are two (2) types of intersections
Hsted, vith various warrants ot e~ch type. These are two-way stop, and
multivay stop signs.
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^ two-way stop sign may be warranted at the intersection ot a less important
road vitb a main road where the right-of-way role is unduly hazardous, at a
street entering a through highway or street, or at an unsignallze4 Intersection
in ~ signalized area. It may also be warranted ut intersections where a
combination ot high speed, restricted view, and serious accident record indicate
the need tor a stop sign.
Multi-way stop signs should only be used vh~re the volume of traffic is approximately
'~qual. A multi-way stop 1s warranted if traffic Gignals are needed and the stops
are installed as an interim measure. Five (5) or core accidents ot the right
and left turn type at one (1) location in a twelve (12) IllOnth period might also
warrant a multi-way stop.
The minimum traffic volumes needed at a multi-way' stop is 500 vehicles per hour
In an eight (8) hour period, from all approaches. The minor street at the
intersection must have at least 200 vehicles per hour in the same eieht (8) hour
period. If the speed limit at the approach Is over ~O M.P.H., these volumes can
be reduced by 30%.
In all cases, stop signs should not be used for speed control.
If you should have any questions, please advise.
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Steve
DATF: November 10, 19R7
TO:
FRon:
uhlic Works Director
SIJP.JECT: SPEED
The law governinv. the City's power to regulate speed limits is found
in Article 6101d, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. Articles XIX,
Section 166 (a) states that, "Except when a special hazard exists that
requires lower speeds," the prima facie speed lioit shall be "Thirty
(30) miles per hour in any urban district." "Urban District" is later
defined in the same section as "the territory conti~uous to and
including any hi~hway or street which is built up with structures
devot~d to business, industry, or dwelling houses, situated at
intervals of less than one hundred (100) feet for a distance of
or.e-quarter (1/4) of a mile or more on either side."
Section 161 gives authority to "determine upon the basis of an
en~ineering and traffic investigation that any priMa facie ~axiMum
speed limit hereinbefore set forth is greater or less than is
reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist." This section
allows sp~eds greater or less than the prima facie speed if special
conditions and hazards exist.
Due to the lack of a traffic engineering study and ordinance
regulating speed, the City had a study performed in March of 1985, and
passed an ordinance in September 1985 regulating speeds. Numerous
residential areas previously posted at 20 miles per hour were raised
to the correct speed limit of 30 miles per hour.
The concentration of children at specific times and locations (school
zones) meet the requirement of a "special hazard" required to lower
the speed limit below the prima facie speed. The fact that children
live in a neighborhood does not constitute a special hazard. If
motorists are ignoring the 30 mile per hour speed limit, lowering the
speed limit to 20 miles per hour will have no effect. Str~ct
enforcement by polic~ patrol is the only answer to sp~edinr.
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INTER-QFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Jack Owen, City Manager
DATE: May 5, 1983
FROM: Steve Gillett, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Stop Sign Requests
Myrtle Creek, in the Creekmont Subdivision, is a collector street for
that subdivision. There are no intersecting streets on Myrtle Creek
that would justify installing stop signs on Myrtle Creek.
The posted speed limit, 20 mph, is not being observed by all motorists.
However, the use of stop signs to control speed would not solve the problem,
and would possibly compound it. Motorist contempt for unjustified stop
signs would result in the "rolling" stop, and could cause serious accidents.
If a stop sign was proved to be unwarranted, the City could be liable for
damages. .
The intersection of Dover-Hill and Hillrdige is a "T" intersection, with
Hillridge dead ending at Dover Hill. Any control at this intersection would
only be warranted on Hillridge. Placing stops on Dover Hill to control
speed would result in liability to the City in case of accident.
Driver contempt for unwarranted stop signs create more hazardous situation
than the use of speed limits. Issuing traffic tickets on a regular basis
would effectively slow traffic to the posted speed.
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stances as viewed from the actor's standpoint. (Ord. No.
928,5 1,7-3-72; Ord. No. 1046, 5 1,8-2-76; Ord. No. 1244, 5
1, 12-17-80)
Sees. 25-34-25-42. Reserved.
ARTICLE m. TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES.
See. 25-43. Conformity with manual and speeificatlons of
state highway department; uniformity.
All traffic-control signs, signals and devices shall conform
to the manual and specifications approved by the state high-
way department. All signs and signalS required under this
chapter for a particular purpose shall, so far as practicable,
be uniform as to type and location throughout the city. All
traffic-eontrol devices so erected and not inconsistent with
the provisions of state law or this chapter shall be official
traffic-control devices.
State laW' reference-Similar provisioDs, VernoD's Ann. Civ. St. art.
6701d, A 31.
See. 25-44. General powers and duties of chief of pollee rela-
tive to devices.
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The chief of police shall place and maintain traffic-con-
trol signs, signals, and devices when and as required under.
this chapter and other traffic ordinances of this city to make
effective the provisions of this chapter and such ordinances,
and may place and maintain such additional traffic-co>>:trol
devices as he may deem necessary to regulate traffic under
the traffic ordinances of this city or under state law, or to
guide or warn traffic. (Ord. No. 261, Art. III, fi 1, 5-10-37)
.Crosa reference-Railroads, Ch. 20.
State law reference-Authority of city to regulate traffic by means of
traffic-c:ontrol devices, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. art. 670ld, fili 27(a) (2),
(31).
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