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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 9, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of ci ty Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, Mike Cooper, Bob McLaughlin,
Alton Porter, Deotis Gay (arrived at 6:05), Jerry Clarke
Members of citv Council Absent: Councilpersons Ed Matuszak
and B. Don Skelton
Members of Citv 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, Finance Director Jeff Litchfield, Director of Community
Development Joel Albrecht, Director of Parks and Recreation
Stan Sherwood, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, city
Engineer Steve Wenzel
Others Present: Marie Coffman and Josie Hernandez; Jim Lewis,
Harris County; John Brock, President of Houston Economic
Development Council; John Black, Bayshore Sun; 20 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Waters.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the Public Hearing
and Regular Meeting of Council held September 25, 1989.
Motion was made by Councilperson McLauqhlin to approve the
September 25 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays (Councilperson
Gay had not yet arrived).
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
4. The Mayor proclaimed Retired Senior Volunteer Day. Ms. Marie
Coffman, accompanied by Ms. Josie Hernandez, accepted the
proclamation on behalf of the Volunteers.
The Mayor delayed proclaiming Bay Area Chapter Ducks Unlimited
Day until a representative from that organization was present.
When the representative arrived later in the meeting, the
proclamation was read.
5. Mr. Jim Lewis, of Harris County, and Mr. John Brock, President
of the Houston Economic Development Council, addressed Council
with a presentation on the advantages of reinvestment zones.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 9, 1989, Page 2
6. Mr. Neil Woodard addressed Council regarding the Myrtle Creek
traffic problem.
7. The Mayor called to order the public hearing on the request
of William S. Davis for a Special Conditional Use permit to
allow raising and breeding of emus.
Joel Albrecht, Director of Community Development, reviewed the
request for Council.
The Mayor read three letters received in opposition to the
request.
Mr. William Davis, requestor, addressed Council in favor of
the request, and answered questions from Council regarding the
raising and breeding of emus and what is required to do so.
Mr. A. C. Wandell and Ms. Mary Lamb addressed Council in
opposition to the request.
The Mayor asked for further public input. There being none,
the public hearing was closed.
8. Council considered granting a Special Conditional Use Permit
to william S. Davis, DBA Ratite Ranch, to allow raising and
breeding of emus.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Porter to deny the Special
Conditional Use permit to William S. Davis for the raisina and
breeding of emus. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The
motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
9. Council considered an ordinance setting the FY 1989-90 tax
rate. Finance Director Jeff Litchfield reviewed the ordinance
for Council.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1669 - AN ORDINANCE LEVYING
TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT TO
TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED
NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD;
CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 9, 1989, Page 3
Motion was made bv CouncilDerson Waters to adoDt Ordinance
1669 as read by the city Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
10. Council considered an ordinance granting a pipe line permit
to Enterprise Products.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 915-BB - AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 915,
"PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DATED NOVEMBER 25,
1975, TO CONSTRUCT A 6-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF BUTANE/PROPANE MIXTURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Porter to adoDt Ordinance
915-BB as read bv the city Attornev. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
11. Council considered a resolution appointing a nominee to the
Harris County Appraisal District Board.
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 89-15 - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, NOMINATING
A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Motion was made by CouncilDersons Waters to aDDrove Resolution
89-15 as read bv the city Attornev. and name Lee TiDton as the
ci tv I s nominee. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
12. Council considered approving the La Porte Area Water Authority
budget.
Motion was made bv CouncilDerson Gav to approve the La Porte
Area Water Authority budqet as Dresented in the agenda.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 9, 1989, Page 4
Second by Councilperson Waters. The motion carried, 7 ayes
and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
13. Council considered awarding a bid for light fixtures and cross
arms at Northwest Park.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Waters to award the bid for
light fixtures and cross arms at Northwest Park to SUDerior
Electric. in the amount of $7.010.24. Second by Councilperson
Porter. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
14. Under Administrative Reports, City Manager Bob Herrera wished
Councilperson Betty Waters a happy birthday. He then reminded
Council of the joint workshop meeting with the school board
on October 17.
City Engineer Steve Wenzel gave an update on the Myrtle Creek
traffic situation. He presented a plan to put speed zones at
the intersections where the pipeline "hump" is, and hopefully,
with cooperation from the State, perhaps stop signs in the
near future.
15. Council persons Waters, Cooper, Me Laugh 1 in, Porter, Gay, Clarke
and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. All
who spoke wished Doug de la Morena, Human Resources Manager,
the best in his new position with private industry.
16. There was no executive session held.
17. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting adjourned at 8:18 P.M.
R~l~tted:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
23rd day of October, 1989
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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:05 P.M.
Members of Ci tv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Betty Waters, Mike Cooper, Ed Matuszak, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Jerry
Clarke
Members of City Council Absent: None
Members of Citv 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 Public Works Steve Gillett, Finance Director
Jeff Litchfield, Purchasing Manager Louis Rigby, Fire Chief
Joe Sease, Director of Community Development Joel Albrecht,
Police Chief Charles Smith, Golf Professional Alex Osmond
Others Present: Neil Woodard; Terry Leppla, Arco Pipe Line
Company; John Black, Bayshore Sun; 6 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Gay.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the public
hearings and regular meeting of Council held September 11,
1989.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Skelton to approve the
minutes of September 11 as presented. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain.
Ayes: CouncilpersonsCooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilperson Waters
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Mr. Neil Woodard, 925 Myrtle Creek, addressed Council
regarding the traffic problems on Myrtle Creek. He asked for
information regarding what criteria is used in performing a
traffic study, and asked for Council's help in resolving the
traffic problems.
5.
The Mayor called the public hearing on the FY 1989-90 tax rate
to order.
Finance Director Jeff Litchfield reviewed the background for
the tax rate increase.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 25, 1989, Page 2
The Mayor called for pUblic input. There being none, the
Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
6. Council considered an ordinance granting a pipeline permit to
Arco Pipe Line Company.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 915-AA - AN ORDINANCE
GRANTING A PERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-A-3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 915,
"PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DATED NOVEMBER 25,
1975, TO CONSTRUCT AN 8-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF ISOBUTANE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to adopt Ordinance
915-AA as read by the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. Mr. Terry Leppla, representing Arco Pipe Line
Company, answered questions from Council. The vote was taken
and the motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
7. Council considered a resolution adopting an official zoning
map for the City of La Porte.
Joel Albrecht, Director of Community Development, advised
Council that the new map is one that shows the entire City
limits, including the recently annexed BayMUD area and that
also incorporates zoning changes that have been made since the
adoption of Ordinance 1501.
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 89-14 - A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A NEW OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF LA PORTE
AS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to approve Resolution
89-14 as read by the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
CouncilpersonsWaters, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Nays:
8. Council considered appointing a voting delegate and alternate
voting delegates for National League of cities annual Congress
of cities meeting.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
september 25, 1989, Page 3
Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to name Mayor Malone
as the voting delegate and B. Don Skelton and Jerry Clarke as
alternate delegates. Second by Deotis Gay. Councilperson
Clarke withdrew his name from consideration and asked that
Deotis Gay be named in his place.
Councilperson Matuszak amended his motion to reflect Deotis
Gay as the other alternate delegate. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
CouncilpersonsWaters, Cooper, Matuszak, MCLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
9. Council considered authorizing entering into Emergency
Management Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Pasadena.
Motion was made by Councilperson Waters to authorize enterinq
into an Emergency Manaqement Mutual Aid Agreement with the
city of Pasadena. Second by Councilperson Matuszak. The
motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Nays:
10. Council considered authorizing entering into a reciprocal fire
protection agreement with Texas Air National Guard fire
department.
Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to authorize entering
into a reciprocal fire protection aqreement with Texas Air
National Guard fire department. Second by Councilperson
Waters. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
11. Council considered appointing a nominee for the Community
Justice Council.
Motion was made by Councilperson Matuszak to nominate Elinor
Tinsley for the community Justice Council. Second by
councilperson Porter. Councilperson Skelton moved that the
nominations cease. The motion to nominate Elinor Tinsley
carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
September 25, 1989, Page 4
Nays:
councilpersonsWaters, Cooper, Matuszak, McLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
12. Council considered a consent agenda, as follows: (A) Consider
awarding bid for polymer; (B) Consider awarding a bid for
reinforced concrete pipe; (C) consider awarding a bid for
concrete golf course paths; (D) Consider awarding a bid for
aggregate for surface treatment; (E) Consider awarding a bid
for sign material; (F) Consider awarding a bid for PVC pipe
and fittings, cast iron fittings, gate valves, and fire
hydrants.
Motion was made bv Councilperson Waters to approve the consent
agenda. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
CouncilpersonsWaters, Cooper, Matuszak, MCLaughlin,
Porter, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
13. There were no administrative reports.
14. Councilpersons Waters, Cooper, Matuszak, Gay, Skelton, Clarke
and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention.
15. Council adjourned into executive session at 6:35 P.M. to
discuss the following items: (A) Under section 2(R) - Receive
a report from the city Manager on reinvestment zone as a tax
abatement program; (B) Under sections 2(E) and 2(F) - Meet
with Attorney to discuss land acquisition. Council returned
to the table at 7:35.
16. There being no further business to come before the council,
the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Cherie Black, city Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
9th day of October, 1989
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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CONSIDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR
MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
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Mo~~ than 230,000 H~ County ~~id~~
aJl.~ 65 y~a.M on ag~ o~ oldeJr.. will .tU.c.h
ye.aJL.6 on plWmL6~ .6:UU. b~no~~ them, and
many On OUll. old~~ c.J;t[Z~YL.6 hav~ giv~n and
c.ont{nu~ to giv~ th~ b~t to H~
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WHEREAS, R~:tUr.~d S~rU.o~ Vofunt~vz. P~ogll.aJn R~c.ongilion Vay ,i4
a Um~ nO~ ail. c.J;t[z~YL.6 on La PoJc;t~ to ~~ne.w th~ ~~c.ognLt.i.on, :th~ ~~p~c;t
and th~ ae.:Uv~ c.onc.eJr..n whic.h plWpeJLty be...tong.6 to OUll. oldeJr.. cA.;UZeYl..6 and
to ac.lmowt~dg~ that m0.6.t oldeJr.. peJL60YL.6 aJl.~ not meJr..~ on.tookeJL6 in OUll.
.6oue;ty, but:that th~y ~ema.in vil.a1., VeJL6a:tU~, and IU.ghiy vaf.u~d c.on-
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WHEREAS, actioYL.6 on b~haf.n on oUll. oldvz. c.J;t[Z~YL.6 .6hould b~
d~igned to n~~~ and a,M,i4t .6 ~rU.o~ cft,[z~YL.6 .6 0 that th~y may ~~ma.in
activ~ and involv~d in way.6 on th~ own c.hoo.6ing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN MALONE, MAYOR On th~ City On La Po~,
do heJr..~by p~oc..fLUm Oc.:to beJr.. 10, 1989, a6
RETIREV SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECOGNITION VAY
A..n .:the cay On La. Pott:te, and uJtge ail. c.,U.,tzeYL.6 ;to join me in a.pplLopJUa.:te
Jte.c.ognLt.i.on on OUll. RetUr..~d S~rU.o~ Volunt~eJL6 who annua.t.ty c.on.:tJUbu;t~
mo~~ than 20,000 hOuM tJvl..Oughout OUll. c.ommurU..ty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hav~ heneunto .6e;t
my hand and c.a.u6~d th~ S~af. On th~ City
to b~ an6b(~d heJr..eXO, .th-L6 th~ 9th day
On Oc..tobeJr.., 1989.
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Request CODE EN.fORCEMENT
City Council Public Hearing
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Special Conditional Use Permit
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To Whan It May Concern:
I bought my property in 1976 and built a brick hane on it in 1980. I
waited four (4) years to find out about zoning and the effect of flood
control ditch, being concerned about flooding or the possibility of
such. After the stom "Claudette" I decided to go ahead and build. At
that tiIre, I was assured that the property was zoned single dwelling
residential. I built my house facing east approximately 102 feet fran
the boundary line on my east side. I attended the recent meeting at
city hall and heard that the birds, emu, did not have a discernible
smell fran their droppings. Being reared up on the farm where we had
chickens, turkeys, caws, etc., I find this difficult to believe. I
also heard that emu did not make very much noise . Only a hissing noise
when they were disturbed, but if the proposed 200 birds or animals are
disturbed by stray dogs or other, they could be fairly loud with their
hissing noises.
My main concern is what effect a ranch of this type located 102 feet
fran the front of my house would have on my property value. Many
people would not care to live directly across fran a farm such as this,
thus reducing my selling price if I should ever decide to sell.
It is my understanding that intense agricultural use of this property
would qualify for Agricultural use and lawer the revenue in taxes to
the city, school and county, while I would continue to pay on appraisal
value of approximately $ 14,000 per acre.
I believe the property should remain zoned as single dwelling law
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Although I appreciate Mr. Davis' ideas on emu raising and find them
interesting and therefore hope he can partly understand my reasons for
objections to it being located so close to my hare.
Sincerely yours,
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J.B. Ralls
APPLICATION FOn TAX ABATEMENT IN HARRIS COUNTY
This application should be filAllbt least 90 days prior to the iIlinning of construction or the
installation of equipment. The filing of this document acknowledges familiarity and conformance
with Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone Created in Harris
County (attached). This application will become part of the agreement and any knowingly false
representations will be grounds for Harris County to void the agreement. Original copy of this
request should be submitted to County Judge Jon Lindsay, Harris County Administration Building,
1001 Preston, Suite 911, Houston, Texas 77002.
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Applicant Information
Company Name
Address
MUST SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORT.
Number of Employes
Annual Sales(period)
Corporation ( ) Partnership (
Date_/~_
See Instructions.
( )
Proprietorship (
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Project Information
Type of Facility Manufacturing ( )
See Instructions. Regional Service ( )
Location Address and Legal Description
Reg. Distribution Center ( Research Facility ( )
Reg. Entertainment Center( ) Other Basic Industry( )
School District
College District
City or Town
Attach map showing proposed site
Describe Product or Service to be provided.
Project Description:
Attach statement fully explaining project, describe existing site and improvements, describe all
proposed improvements and provide list of improvements and equipment for which abatement is
requested.
NEW PLANT () EXPANSION () MODERNIZATION (
Economic Information
Construction Estimates
Start Month/year /
Completion Date /
IF MODERNIZATION:
Estimated Economic
Of Existing Plant
Added Economic Life
Modernization
Life
Construction Manyears
Peak Construction Jobs
years
from
years
Permanent Employment Estimates (FTEfs)
Current Plant Employment
Number of plant jobs retained
at start/opening
5 years into operation
) or created ( )
in year
in year
Estimated Appraised Value on Site
Value January 1 preceding abatement agreement................
Est. Value of abated properties after abatement expires......
Value-upon completion of project personal property and
project improvements not subject to abatement .............
Personal
Property
Improve-
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Land
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VARIANCE
Is the applicant seeking avariance under Section 3(f) of the Guidelines? YES () NO ( )
If "YES" attach required supplementary information.
OTHER ABATEMENTS. Has company made application for abatement of this project by another taxing
jurisdiction or nearby counties? YES ( ) NO ( ) If "YES" provide dates of application, hearing
dates if held or scheduled, name of jurisdictions and c~ntacts, and letters of intent.
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1. EDC contact
2. Precinct
3. Jurisdictions notified
4. Initial review completed
5. Review circulated
6. ISD concurrence?
7. College concurrence?
8. City concurrence?
9. Letter of Intent
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10. Hearing noticed on agenda
11. Public hearing
12. ISD action
13. College action
14. City action
15. Agreement signed
FOR PROCESSING PURPOSES ONLY
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Applicants and projects must meet the requirements established by the Harris County
Guidelines and Criteria (attached) in order to receive positive consideration. Section 2 of
the Guidelines, for example, sets out regulations governing eligible facilities, eligible and
ineligible improvements, terms and economic qualifications. Conformance with all sections,
however, is required for eligibility.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
The taxing unit may consider applicant financial capacity in determining whether to enter
into an abatement agreement. Established companies for which public information is available,
or the wholly owned businesses of such companies, should include with the application a copy
of their latest annual report to stockholders- Other applicants and new companies shoulc
attach statement showing when the company was established, business references (name, contact
and telephone number of principal bank, accountant and attorney) and may be required. to
submit an audited financial statement and business plan.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Only facilities listed in Section 2 (a) of the Guidelines may receive abatement without
applying for a variance. Check guideline definitions in Section 1. to see if project
qualifies. If project is a Regional Entertainment Facility, Regional Service Facility
Regional Distribution Center Facility or Other Basic Industry, the application should include
market studies, business plans, agreements or other materials demonstrating that the facility
is intended to serve a market the majority of which is outside of the Harris County region.
ECONOMIC INFORMATION
Permanent Employment Estimates - In estimating the permanent employment, include the tota:"
number of jobs retained or created at this site by your firm as well as known permanant jobs
of service contractors required for operation.
Estimated Appraised Value on Site - The value January 1 preceding abatement should be the
value established by the Harris County Appraisal District. If the applicant must estimate
value because the taxable value is not known or is combined with other properties under a
single tax account, please so state. To qualify, the abated properties must be expected to
result in an addition to the tax base of at least five million dollars after the period of
abatem~nt expires. Projections of value should be a "best estimate" based on taxability in
Texas. The projection of project values not abated should include personal .property and
ineligible project-related improvements such as office space in excess of that used for plant
administration, housing, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS
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Name and Title of Company Official
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HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT
JON LINDSAY.
COUNTY JUDGE
EL FRANCO LEE.
COMMISSIONER. PRECINCT 1
JIM FONTENO.
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 2
STEVE RADACK.
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3
E. A. LYONS. JR.
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1001 PRESTON
SUITE 938
HOUSTON. TEXAS 77002
(713)221-5113
GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR GRANTING TAX ABATEMENT
IN A REINVESTMENT ZONE CREATED IN HARRIS COUNTY
Whereas, the creation and retention of job opportunities
that bring new wealth is the highest civic priority; and
Whereas, new jobs and investment will benefit the area
economy, provide needed opportunities, strengthen the real estate
market and generate tax revenue to support local services; and
Whereas, the communities within Harris County must compete
with other localities across the nation currently offering tax
inducements to attract new plant and modernization projects; and
Whereas, any tax incentives offered in Harris County would
reduce needed tax revenue unless strictly limited in application
to those new and existing industries that bring new wealth to the
community; and
Whereas, any tax incentives should not adversely affect the
competitive position of existing companies operating in Harris
County; and
Whereas the abatement of property taxes, when offered to
attract primary jobs in industries which bring in money from
outside a community instead of merely recirculating dollars
within a community, has been shown to be an effective method of
enhancing and diversifying an area's economy; and
Whereas effective September 1, 1987, Texas law requires any
eligible taxing jurisdiction to establish Guidelines and Criteria
as to eligibility for tax abatement agreements prior to granting
of any future tax abatement, said Guidelines and Criteria to be
unchanged for a two year period unless amended by a
three-quarters vote; and
Whereas to assure a common, coordinated effort to promote
our communities' economic development, any such Guidelines and
Cri teria should be adopted only through the cooperation of
affected school districts, cities and Harris County; and
Whereas Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the
circulation of the attached Guidelines and Criteria to affected
taxing jurisdictions for consideration as a common policy for all
jurisdiction which choose to participate in tax abatement
agreements;
Now, therefore be it resolved that Harris County does
hereby adopt these Guidelines and Criteria for granting tax
abatement in reinvestment zones in Harris County.
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DEFINITIONS Section 1.
(a) "Abatement" means the full or partial exemption from ad
valorem taxes of certain real property in a reinvestment
zone designated for economic development purposes.
(b) "Eligible jurisdiction" means Harris County and any
municipality, school district or college di.,strict, the
majority of which is located in Harris County, that levies
ad valorem taxes upon and provides services to property
located within the proposed or existing reinvestment zone.
(c) "Agreement" means a contractual agreement between a
property owner and/or lessee and an eligible jurisdiction
for the purposes of tax abatement.
(d)
"Base year value"
property January 1
plus the agreed
improvements made
of the agreement.
means the assessed value of eligible
preceding the execution of the agreement
upon value of eligible property
after January 1 but before the execution
(e) "Economic Life" means the number of years a property
improvement is expected to be in service in a facility.
(f) "Deferred maintenance" means improvements necessary for
continued operations which do not improve productivity or
alter the process technology.
(g) "Expansion" means the addition of buildings, structures,
fixed machinery or equipment for purposes of increasing
production capacity.
(h) "Facility" means property improvements completed or in the
process of construction which together comprise an integral
whole.
(i) "Manufacturing Facility" means buildings and structures,
including fixed machinery and equipment, the primary
purpose of which is or will be the manufacture of tangible
goods or materials or the processing of such goods or
materials by physical or chemical change.
(j) "Modernization 11 means the replacement and upgrading of
existing facilities which increases the productive input or
output, updates the technology or substantially lowers the
unit cost of the operation. Modernization may result from
the construction, alteration or installation of buildings,
structures, fixed machinery or equipment. It shall not be
for the purpose of reconditioning, refurbishing or
repairing.
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(k) "New Facility" means a property previously undeveloped
which is placed into service by means other than or in
conjunction with expansion or modernization.
(1) "Other Basic Industry" means buildings and structures
including fixed machinery and equipment not elsewhere
described, used or to be used for the production of
products or services which primarily serve a market outside
the Houston Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area
(CMSA) and result in the creation of new permanent jobs and
bring new wealth in.
(m) "Regional Distribution Center Facility" means buildings and
structures, including fixed machinery and equipment, used
or to be used primarily to receive, store, service or
distribute goods or materials owned by the facility
operator where a majority of the goods or services are
distributed to points at least 100 miles from any part of
Harris County.
(n) "Regional Entertainment Facility" means buildings and
structures, including fixed machinery and equipment, used
or to be used to provide entertainment through the
admission of the general public where the majority of users
reside at least 100 miles from any part of Harris County.
(0) "Regional Service Facility" means buildings and structures,
including fixed machinery and equipment, used or to be used
to service goods where a majority of the goods being
serviced originate at least 100 miles from any part of
Harris County.
(p) "Research Facility" means building and structures,
including fixed machinery and equipment, used or to be used
primarily for research or experimentation to improve or
dev'e10p new tangible goods or materials or to improve or
develop the production processes thereto.
ABATEMENT AUTHORIZED Section 2
(a) Authorized Facility. A facility may be eligible for
abatement if it is a: Manufacturing Facility, Research
Facility, Regional Distribution Center Facility, Regional
Service Facility, Regional Entertainment Facility or Other
Basic Industry.
(b) Creation of New Value. Abatement may only be granted for
the additional value of eligible property improvements made
subsequent to and listed in an abatement agreement between
the County and the property owner and lessee (if required),
subject to such limitations as Commisioners Court may
require.
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(c) New and Existing Facilities. Abatement may be granted for
new facilities and improvements to existing facilities for
purposes of modernization or expansion.
(d) Eligible Property. Abatement may be extended to the value
of buildings, structures, fixed machinery and equipment,
site improvements plus that office space and related fixed
improvements necessary to the operation and administration
of the facility.
(e) Ineligible Property. The following types of property shall
be fully taxable and ineligible for abatement: land;
inventories; supplies; tools; furnishings, and other forms
of movable personal property; vehicles; vessels; aircraft;
housing; hotel accommodations; deferred maintenance
investments; property to be rented or leased except as
provided in Section 2(f); improvements for the generation
or transmission of electrical energy not wholly consumed by
a new facility or expansion; any improvements, including
those to produce, store or distribute natural gas, fluids
or gases, which are not integral to the operation of the
facility; property which has an economic life of less than
15 years; property owned or used by the State of Texas or
its political subdivisions or by any organization owned,
operated or directed by a political subdivision of the
State of Texas.
(f) Owned/Leased Facilities. If a leased facility is granted
abatement the agreement shall be executed with the lessor
and the lessee.
(g) Value and Term of Abatement. Abatement shall be granted
effective with the January 1 valuation date immediately
following the date of execution of the agreement. One
hundred percent of the value of new eligible properties
shall be abated for up to two years during the period of
construction and for five years thereafter. If the period
of construction exceeds two years the facility shall be
considered completed for purposes of abatement and in no
case shall the period of abatement inclusive of
construction and completion exceed seven years.
If a modernization project includes facility replacement,
the abated value shall be the value of the new unit(s) less
the value of the old unit(s) .
(h) Economic Qualification. In order to be eligible for
designation as a reinvestment zone and receive tax
abatement the planned improvement:
(1) must be reasonably expected to increase the value of
the property in the amount of $5 million after the
period of abatement has been expired;
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(2) must be expected to prevent the loss of employment,
retain or create employment for at least 30 people on
a permanent basis in Harris County;
(3) must not be expected to solely or primarily have the
effect of transferring employment from one part of
Harris County to another; and,
(4) must be necessary because capacity cannot be provided
efficiently utilizing existing improved property when
reasonable allowance is made for necessary
improvements.
(i) Taxability. From the execution of the abatement to the end
of the agreement period taxes shall be payable as follows:
(1) The value of ineligible property as provided in
Section 2(e) shall be fully taxable;
(2) the base year value of existing eligible property as
determined each year shall be fully taxable; and,
(3) the additional value of new eligible property shall
be taxable in the manner described in Section 2(g).
APPLICATION Section 3.
(a) Any present or potential owner of taxable property in
Harris County may request the creation of a reinvestment
zone or tax abatement by filing a written request with the
County Judge.
(b) The application shall consist of a completed application
form accompanied by: a general description of the new
improvements to be undertaken; a descriptive list of the
improvements for which an abatement is requested; a list of
the kind, number and location of all proposed improvements
of the property; a map and property description; a time
schedule for undertaking and completing the proposed
improvements. In the case of modernization a statement of
the assessed value of the facility, separately stated for
real and personal property, shall be given for the tax year
immediately proceeding the application. The application
form may require such financial and other information as
the County deems appropriate for evaluating the financial
capacity and other factors of the applicant.
(c) Upon receipt of a completed application, the County Judge
shall notify in writing and provide a copy of the
application to the presiding officer of the governing body
of each eligible jurisdiction.
(d) After receipt of an application for creation of a
reinvestment zone and application for abatement, the County
shall prepare a feasibility study setting out the impact of
the proposed reinvestment zone and tax abatement. The
feasibility study shall include, but not be limited to, an
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estimate of the economic effect of the creation of the zone
and the abatement of taxes and the benefit to the eligible
jurisdiction and the property to be included in the zone.
(e) The County shall not establish a reinvestment zone or enter
into an abatement agreement if it finds that the request
for the abatement was filed after the commencement of
construction, alteration, or installation of improvements
related to a proposed modernization, expan~ion or new
facility. An applicant is ineligible for abatement if a
decision to commence a modernization, expansion or new
facility in Harris County has been formally announced on or
before the date of adoption of these guidelines and
criteria.
(f) Variance. Requests for variance from the provisions of
Subsections (a), (e) and (g) of Section 2 may be made in
written form to a designated member of Commissioners Court,
provided, however, the total duration of an abatement shall
in no instance exceed seven years. Such request shall
include a complete description of the circumstances
explaining why the applicant should be granted a variance.
Approval of a request for variance requires a three-fourths
(3/4) vote of the Commissioners Court.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL Section 4.
(a) The Commisioners Court may not adopt a resolution
designating a reinvestment zone until it has held a public
hearing at which interested persons are entitled to speak
and present evidence for or against the designation.
Notice of the hearing shall be clearly identified on the
Commissioners Court agenda at least 30 days prior to the
hearing. The presiding officers of eligible jurisdictions
shall be notified in writing at least 15 days prior to the
hearing.
(b) Prior to entering into a tax abatement agreement the
Commissioners Court may, at its option, hold a public
hearing at which interested persons shall be entitled to
speak and present written materials for or against the
approval of the tax abatement agreement.
(c) In order enter into a tax abatement agreement, the
Commissioners Court must find that the terms of the
proposed agreement meet these Guidelines and Criteria and
that:
(1) there will be no substantial adverse affect on the
provision of the jurisdiction's service or tax base;
and
(2) the planned use of the property will not constitute a
hazard to public safety, health or morals.
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(d) Any applicant requesting a variance under Section 3 (f)
shall be approved by a vote of at least three-fourths (3/4)
of the Commissioners Court. No application which deviates
from the requirements of these Guidelines and Criteria
shall be approved unless accompanied by a request for
variance as provided under Section 3(f).
AGREEMENT Section 5.
(a) After approval the County shall formally pass a resolution
and execute an agreement with the owner of the facility and
lessee as required which shall include:
(1) estimated value to be abated and the base year value;
(2) percent of value to be abated each year as provided
in Section 2(g);
(3) the commencement date and the termination date of
abatement;
(4) the proposed use of the facility; nature of
construction, time schedule, map, property
description and improvement list as provided in
Application, Section 3(b);
(5) contractual obligations in the event of default,
violation of terms or conditions, delinquent taxes,
recapture, administration and assignment as provided
in Sections 2(a), 2(f), 2(g), 6,7 and 8, or other
provisions that may be required for uniformity or by
state law, and;
(6) amount of investment and average number of jobs
involved.
Such agreement shall normally be executed within 60 days
after the applicant has forwarded all necessary information
and documentation to the County.
RECAPTURE Section 6.
(a) In the event that the facility is completed and begins
producing product or service, but subsequently discontinues
producing product or service for any reason excepting fire,
explosion or other casualty or accident or natural disaster
for a period of one year during the abatement period, then
the agreement shall terminate and so shall the abatement of
the taxes for the calendar year during which the facility
no longer produces. The taxes otherwise abated for that
calendar year shall be paid to the County within sixty days
from the date of termination.
(b) Should the County determine that the company or individual
is in default according to the terms and conditions of it's
agreement, the County shall notify the company or
individual in writing at the address stated in the
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agreement, and if such is not cured within sixty (60) days
from the date of such notice ("Cure Period"), then the
agreement may be terminated.
(c) In the event that the company or individual (1) allows its
ad valorem taxes owed the County to become delinquent and
fails to timely and properly follow the legal procedures
for their protest and/or contest; or (2) violates any of
the terms and conditions of the abatement agreement and
fails to cure during the Cure Period, the agreement then
may be terminated and all taxes previously abated by virtue
of the agreement will be recaptured and paid within sixty
(60) days of the termination.
ADMINISTRATION Section 7
(a) The Chief Appraiser of the County shall annually determine
an assessment of the real and personal property comprising
the reinvestment zone. Each year, the company or
individual receiving abatement shall furnish the assessor
wi th such information as may be necessary for the
abatement. Once value has been established, the Chief
Appraiser shall notify the affected jurisdictions which
levies taxes of the amount of the assessment.
(b) The agreement shall stipulate that employees and/or
designated representatives of the County will have access
to the reinvestment zone during the term of the abatement
to inspect the facility to determine if the terms and
conditions of the agreement are being met. All inspections
will be made only after the giving of twenty-four (24)
hours prior notice and will only be conducted in such
manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the
construction and/or operation of the facility. All
inspections will be made with one or more representatives
of the company or individual and in accordance with its
safety standards.
(c) Upon completion of construction the County or the
jurisdiction creating the reinvestment zone shall annually
evaluate each facili ty receiving abatement to ensure
compliance with the agreement and report possible
violations to the contract and agreement to the
Commissioners Court and the County Attorney.
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ASSIGNMENT Section 8
Tax abatement agreements may be assigned to a new owner or lessee
of the facility with the written consent of the Commissioners
Court, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any
assignment shall provide that the assignee shall irrevocably and
uncondi tionally assume all the duties and obligations of the
assignor upon the same terms and conditions as set out in the
agreement. Any assignment of a tax abatement agreement shall be
to an entity that contemplates the same improvements or repairs
to the property, except to the extent such improvements or
repairs have been completed. No assignment shall be approved if
the assignor or the assignee are indebted to the County for ad
valorem taxes or other obligations.
SUNSET PROVISION Section 9.
(a) These Guidelines Criteria are effective upon the date of
their adoption and will remain in force for two years, at
which time all reinvestment zones and tax abatement
contracts created pursuant to its provisions will be
reviewed by the County to determine whether the goals have
been achieved. Based on that review, the Guidelines and
Criteria will be modified, renewed or eliminated.
(b) This policy is mutually exclusive of existing Industrial
District Contracts and owners of real property in areas
deserving of special attention as agreed by the affected
jurisdictions.
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Availability of Property Tax Abatement in Harris County
In most areas of Harris County, abatement of city, ~chool and
county property taxes is available for new investments and
expansion or modernization of existing businesses. One hundred
percent of the increase in value is abated for five years and up
to two years during construction. Properties must have an
economic life of 15 years and must result in an increase in
appraised value of at least $5 mil]ion at the end of the
abatement period. Furthtr, a minimum of 30 permanent jobs must be
created or retained. Eligible are manufacturing facilities,
research facilities and other basic industry. Also qualifying are
regional distribution, service or entertainment facilities which
draw a majority of their customers from outside a 100 mile radius
of Harris County. Ineligible properties include land,
inventories, movable personal property, hotel accommodations,
co-generation facilities and improvements for which there is
existing capacity already available.
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REOUES~OR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA I~
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Agenda Date Requested: October 9, 1989
Requested By:
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Department: Community Development
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: 1.
2.
staff Report
Letter of Transmittal from Planning & Zoning
Commission
Special conditional Use Permit: SCU89-005
Transparencies
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4.
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Summary:
The Planning & Zoning Commission at their Sept. 14, 1989
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting considered a request by Mr.
William (Bill) Davis for a special Conditional Use Permit. The
purpose of the request is to allow development of a facility for
the breeding and raising of emu's. The proposed facility is to
occupy the 10100 block of North "L" Street. The legal
description of the property is the West 1/2 of Outlot 444.
Council Option:
At the close of the public hearing:
1. Approve the Special conditional Use Permit in the form
recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
2. Approve the Special Conditional Use Permit with amended
conditions.
3. Table the request for further consideration at a future
date.
4. Deny the Special Conditional Use Permit.
Recommendation:
The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of
this request subject to the conditions specified in the attached
conditional use permit #89-005.
Action Required by Council:
1. Hold public hearing.
2. At close of public hearing, consider approval or denial
of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU89-005.
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Availability of Funds:
N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available:
Yes
NO
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Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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certified Plans Submitted:
( ) General Plan () Major Development Site Plan
( ) Minor Development Site Plan ( ) Preliminary Plat
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Conditions:
Zoning Administrator
Date
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SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
SCU89-005
Requested For:
West 1/2 of Outlot 444; La Porte Outlots (See
Exhibit A)
Location:
10100 Blk of North "L" st.
ReQuested By:
Mr. William S. Davis
Property Zoninq:
R-1, Low Density Residential
Purpose of ReQuest: Development of a facility devoted to the
raising and breeding of Emu's
Backqround:
Zoning Ordinance 1501 designates "Agricultural Specialties
(Animal Specialties)" as a Conditional Use in R-1 Zones. This
use is conditional when it is to be the primary activity on a
tract of property. As there is not a home presently located on
this property (a future home site is proposed), this use will be
considered as primary.
The Zoning Ordinance prerequisites for this type of activity
are as follows.
1. The tract must be classed as "Large Lot Residential"
cone.lstlng of an acre or more (Section 10-300.10). The
applicant's tract consists of approximately five (5)
acres.
2. Livestock must be penned at least twenty-five (25) feet
from any property line except where adjoining property
is also used to house livestock (Section 10-300.10).
3. While there are no limits on the number of fowl which
may be housed on a given tract, the property must be
maintained in a manner which will not constitute a
health hazard or constitute a violation of City
Ordinance 1358 (Section 10-300.10).
Note: Ordinance 1358 deals with public nuisances
including weeds and debris as well as "obnoxious,
unwholesome and insanitary" property conditions.
Emu's are large, flightless birds which are native to
Australia. Adult birds stand approximately five (5) feet in
height. Based on specimens observed by staff, mature birds
appear to weigh approximately sixty (60) to eighty'(80) pounds.
Staff has located a small local facility (located at
Guardian Fire Services, 2202 Underwood Road) which currently
houses three (3) adult pairs of Emu's. The owners stated the
pens, which were very clean and virtually odor free, require.very
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little maintenance. They further indicated that Emu's are hardy
birds which are not prone to disease and also that the birds make
very little noise. This appears to corroborate the information
contained in the applicant's development proposal (See Exhibit
B). Staff found the birds at the Underwood facility to be docile
and friendly.
The pens and sheds at this facility, although configured
somewhat differently, appear to be very comparable to those
proposed by the applicant and completely adequate to maintain the
birds in safe and healthful manner.
Analysis:
As noted in the background section of this report, the
applicant's property is an approximately five (5) acre tract. It
therefore qualifies as a "Large Lot Residential" tract.
A review of the applicant's start up and long range
development plans (See Exhibits C & D) indicate that bird pens
are to be setback over one hundred fifty (150) feet from the
front property line. This places the pens well behind existing
homesites and adjacent to pasture area (See Exhibit E). The
proposed pen layout therefore appears to conform with City
ordinance.
The applicant does not indicate the number of birds which he
ultimately intends to house on this property. Although the
Zoning Ordinance does not directly limit the number of fowl which
may be kept on a given tract, it is within the Commission's scope
of authority to impose such a limit as a special condition. This
is an issue which the Commission may wish to address.
While the amount of information staff has been able to
gather regarding Emu's is admittedly rather limited, everything
learned so far indicates that the birds are not unduly dangerous.
They also appear to be hardy animals who, if properly cared for,
will not pose a health hazard for humans or other animals.
The conditions which staff would ask the Commission to
consider are as follows.
1.
A maximum of
property at one time.
Emu's shall be housed on this
2. No other type of livestock shall be housed on this
property without prior approval from the Planning &
Zoning Commission.
3. Facility shall comply with La Porte Ordinance #1358 and
its future revision or amendments.
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Conclusion:
This request meets Zoning Ordinance prerequisites and is
therefore eligible to be considered for a Special Conditional Use
Permit.
Options:
I. Recommend City Council approval of this request:
A. As submitted by applicant
B. With conditions recommended by staff
C. With additional conditions (or deletion of
conditions) as felt necessary by the Commission
II. Table request for further discussion at a future date
III. Recommend City Council denial of this request
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APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The property is located between 10114 and 10130 North L
street. It is the West half of outlot 444.
This application is to raise emu's on that property.
Emu's are flightless birds about 5 feet tall, when fully
grown, native to Australia. Adult birds are maintained as
pairs to prevent inbreeding, a major cause of deformed legs.
Eggs are laid on the ground and collected to be incubated.
Two to three years are required for birds to mature.
Younger birds flock together. Multiple pens for the
younger birds keep the flocks to.a manageable size. Large
enough to meet the birds needs and small enough to prevent
the larger birds from injuring the smaller ones. It also
insures the smaller birds will have an equal chance for feed.
Sketches showing facilities that would be constructed in
the near future and long range plans are attached.
Once the birds are a couple of months old they prefer
being outside. Shelters are planned for each pen - 8x10 for
adult pairs and 10x16 for younger birds - for use when they
choose and to have a place keep their feed dry.
The amount of space provided and the birds preference
for out of doors prevents odors from being a problem.
Noise is not a problem as the birds make a hissing sound
when frightened. It is audible within a few feet but is not
loud and raucous. Adult females make a drumming sound like a
low tom-tom that is audible only for a short distance.
Markets exist for emu meat, hide, feathers and fat.
Birds require about 18 months to reach marketable size.
Meat is a no cholesterol red meat that looks and tastes
like pot roast.
Hides are tanned and used for clothing and boots.
Feathers are used for decorations and feather dusters.
The fat is rendered for oil which is used in cosmetics.
None of the slaughtering, tanning or rendering will be
done here.
Please let me know if there are questions or if I can
prOVi~~i~~ation.
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CUOf ENFORCEMENT
Please find attached survey information describing the
land being considered for this permit.
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It is my intention have a 6 ft chain link perimeter
fence. This would insure the birds stay in and deter people
who want to make mischief. Pen fences would be 5 ft
constructed of either chain link or "horse panels".
It is important to have a fence with small enough
openings so the emu cannot stick their head through or have
large openings with no sharp burrs or wire ends. Emus are
inquisitive birds and tend to stick their head and neck
through openings to investigate. Any sharp burrs or cut ends
on wire may cause a cut in their necks. Since the neck skin
is thin and soft the cuts are usually significant.
The plans I included with the site plan included an area
labeled Ponds. These ponds are existing at this time. I is my
intention the ponds will remain. As time permitted it would
be a spot to relax and enjoy.
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That we, James Edward Harris and wife, Frances J. Harris
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for and In con~ideration
Ilf the ~1Il11 (If Ten and nO/lOO ($10.00) Dollars and other valuable consideration to the
undersigned paid by the Grantees herein named, the receipt of which is hereby
aCknowledged, and the further consideration that Grantees hereby assumes and promises
to pay, one-half (~) of, all principal and interest now remaining unpaid on that.
one certain promissary note in the original principal sum of $45,000.00, dated . I
March 4, 1977, executed.by James Edward Harris, et ux, Frances J. Harris and Aaron "
Lavon Pettis, et ux, Barbara June Pettis, 'and payable to the order of J. A. Mills, ~
et ux, Fran~es L. Mills, and secured by a vendor's lien retained in Deed of even date
therewith filed for record in the Official Public Records of Real Property of Harris
County, Texas', on Ap~il 5, 1977, under File No. 604036 and recorded under Film. COde'l~
No. 162-08-1341, and additionaily secured by a Deed of Trust of given date therewitp
to Beck Smith, Trustee; and Grantees also assumes ~nd promises to keep and perform
all covenants and obligations of Grantors named in same Deed of Trust.
have Granted, Solrl and Conveyed. anrl by these presents rlo Grant. Sell and Convey unto the said
of the County of
Aaron Lavon Pettis and wife, Barbara June Pettis
Harris
State of Texas
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West ~ of lot 444 of the LaPorte Outlots as recorded.in Volume 61, Page 374 of the
Deed Records of Harris County, Texas, and being more fully described by metes and
bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at the Northwest corner of said Outlot 444 in the South line of "L" Stree~;
THENCE Southerly with the West Line of Outlot 444 a distance of 900' to the. Southwest
corner of Outlot 444;
THENCE East 242' along the South line of Outlot 444 to a point for corner;
THENCE North 900' parallel to and 242' East' of the West line of Outlot 444 to a
point in the South line of "L" Street and the North line of Outlot 444;
THENCE West 242' to the PLACE OF BEGINNING.
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rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging IInto the said Aaron Lavon Pettis and wife,
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
september 14, 1989
SUBJECT:
Additional Emu
Director of CO~ity
City Inspec~~
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Development
TO:
Joel Albrecht,
FROM:
Mark S. Lewis,
I contacted Ms. Carol Nixon, with the Houston
Discovery (children's) Zoo. Emu's are displayed
children's zoo area. The birds are displayed in a
enclosure rather than the petting zoo area.
Zoo's
in the
fenced
Ms. Nixon described the birds as non-aggressive
startled. When startled the birds usually flee but,
escape perceived danger, will defend themselves by
powerful kick.
but, easily
if unable to
means of a
She further stated that the birds which are very inquisitive
by nature, are attracted to and will peck at shiny objects as
well as moving or flapping items such as loose articles of
clothing.
In Ms. Nixon's opinion, the fencing proposed by Mr. Davis is
adequate to contain the birds. -She did however suggest either
double fencing or a fence mesh which is small enough to prevent
the birds from pecking through the fence. She feels the greatest
hazard posed by the birds has to do with their pecking. She
cited an instance in which a small child put his face up to the
fence of an Emu pen and was pecked in the eye.
Ms. Nixon also indicated that as with all other types of
livestock, there are diseases and parasites which may be passed
between Emus or humans and other animals. This however, appears
to be fairly, rare with the degree of hazard being a good deal
less than is normally associated with other, more conventional
forms of poultry and fowl.
For further information, Ms. Nixon referred me to Mr. & Mrs.
Phillip Minnaa~ of Emu World in Brenham and Mr. John Chapman.
I spoke to Mr. Minnaar and he basically confirmed all other
information staff has received to date. The Minnaar's maintain a
flock of approximately 300 Emu's. To date, the most serious
health problem they have experienced is Fowl Pox. This is a
disease which is primarily transmitted from chickens. It is not
transmittable to humans.
Emu Research
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his personal experience, Mr. Minnaar stated
with extensive research projects, conducted
University and the Australian Wildlife
Mr. Chapman has not yet returned my call.
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As promised, I vis~ted tne Houston LOO. I was referred to Carol
Nickson who was very knowledgable about emus. Ihe zoo gets b~rds
on a rotating basis from John Chatfield, a breeder near Waco
(5i2-392-0522). Another breeder who would answer questions is
Sue & Phillip Uinnaar at Brenham (409-830-8878). The Zoo vet is
Gary Harwell (64i-260i).
Carol aovises that there ~s no ooor or noise proDiem. When
excited the birds make a noise which can be heard up to 30 feet
away. They are normally placid and only get exc~ted when
strangers enter their pen. They are a very curious bird and will
investigate unusual activity. Their only bad feature is a
powerful defensive kick. Emus are the most disease free of all
birds.
After Carol heard our s~tuat~on she sa~d she saw no problem
providing the following conditions were set.
o Enclose each pen with an 8 foot high heavy wire mesh or
solid board fence.
o Provide good drainage.
o Prompt feces removal from site.
I encouraged her to caii city hall and she was trying to reach
Mark Lewis when I left.
A side comment. YoU ShOUid send somebody to look at the site.
There is a lot of construction debris there includ~n9 Oid
roofing, concrete drain tile, metal, etc - an ~deai breed~ng
ground for rats since it is mostly overgrown. Zoning should set
cleanliness standards.
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SEPTEMBER 22,1989
602 BRADSHIRE
DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536
CITY OF LAPORTE
JOEL ALBRECHT
PO BOX 1115
LAPORTE, TEXAS 77572-1115
RE: Special Conditional Use SCU89-005
DEAR MR. ALBRECHT,
Thank you for your letter of September 15 concerning the
results of Planning & Zoning Commission hearing and meeting.
I would like to add some clarification to one of the
additional conditions approved by that commission:
1. Limit the number of emus to 200. Please add, over 16
weeks of age. If accepted the revised condition would
read: Limit the number of emus, over 16 weeks of age,
to 200.
There will be an overlap each year as eggs are hatched
before birds have reached market size. Including newly
hatched chicks in the total would be very restrictive.
Rewording this to be a maximum of 200 birds over 16 weeks of
age, would satisfy that concern and, I think, meet the over
crowding concern of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Revised sketches showing the Near Term and Long Range
Plan, applying the Planning & Zoning conditions, are
attached.
Also, I have attached a copy of a brochure from the
American Emu Association for your information. I received
this recently with other membership information.
Please let me know if there are other questions or if I
can be of additional assistance.
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PLAN FOR 10 1st YEAR CHICK
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4) FEATHERS
EMU
EMU farming is one of the most exciting new
business concepts of the 1980's. The conversion
ratio of feed to meat, the labor efficiency and the
space required for an intensive farming practice
makes this new agricultural commodity available
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The meat is red in color and has a texture and taste
identical to a cut of beef. The cholesterol content is
less than that of chicken, fish, turkey or beef. In
April 1989, an emu seminar was held in Somer-
ville, Texas. At this seminar, cooked emu and beef
were served identified only by plate A and plate B.
After the meal, approximately 65% of the people
chose the emu as the beef.
LEATHER
The hide is very similar to Ostrich hide. Although it
is thinner, the appearance and durability are the
same. This very fine leather is used for boa
shoes, purses, clothing, briefcases, and many at
accessories.
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The Emu is a flightless bird weighing apRroximately
120-150 pounds. This bird is native to Australia.
The Emu was imported to U.S., as an exotic, to
stock zoos and ranches in the 1930's, 40's, and
50's. The last birds were imported 30 years ago,
then the Australian government put an absolute
ban on exporting the emu. This is also the present
situation. The emu'is of the Ratite bird family in
which the Ostrich, Rhea, Kiwi, and Ca,ssowary also
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Approximately 5 liters of oil can be derived from
an emu at processing time. It comes from a layer of
fat that lays on top of the meat on the back of the
bird. This oil is used mainly in cosmetics. It has a
very deep penetrating ability that is used in facial
creams for wrinkle retardation and softening of the
skin. The oil has been tested at Texas A&M Univer-
sity and found to be hypo-allergenic.
FACTS ON EMU BREEDING
Emu are quite prolific and easy to breed and being
a nonaggressive bird, this makes them an ideal bird
for anyone to raise. Emu should be bred in pairs,
since the female's do not get along well together
during the breeding season. Pen sizes can be' as
large as an acre, or aS5mall as 30 by 30 feet, having
been bred successfully in either size pens, which
makes them attractive for country, urban, or even
city dwellers. The birds reach maturity from 2 to 3
years of age with first year breeders laying from 10
to 20 eggs their first breeding season, then up to 40
or so eggs in the succeeding seasons. Breeding in
the wild has been known to last up to 30 years. The
breeding season begins in the early fall and con-
tinue's till early spring. Ratite rations are available
for both adults and chicks, or many breeders mix
their own feeds. Emu are extremely hardy birds,
taking both heat and extreme cold very well, hav-
ing been bred successfully from Canada to Texas.
Most people who start with one or two pair of
birds, within a short time nearly always increase
the size of their flock. They soon learn that raising
emu's is not only very profitable, but also a very
interesting and fascinating bird to work with and
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The different markets are being pursued at this time
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ECONOMICS
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The American Emu Association was formed by the
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$400-600
We are inviting other people into this industry as
we feel we have a very bright and profitable future.
If you are interested in visiting an'Emu farm or
~ould Iif<e mor~ information on' Emu farming,
plea~e ~ontact:
· American Emu Association
HC 63 Box 231'
Harper, Texas 78631
(512) 997-:6201
· These are prices for the Spring of 1989. Sale
prices for chicks have increa~ed since this time.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
PHONE(713)471.5020 . P.O.8oxII15 . LAPORTE. TEXAS 77571
October 4, 1989
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone & City Council
City of La Porte
RE: Special conditional Use Permit Request #SCU89-005
Dear Mayor Malone,
The Planning & Zoning Commission at our September 14, 1989
public hearing and regular meeting, considered the request by Mr.
William Davis for a Special Conditional Use Permit. The permit
is requested to allow Mr. Davis to develop a facility for the
breeding and raising of emu's.
The Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended approval of
Mr. Davis' request subject to the conditions listed in the
attached Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU89-005.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
ordinance #1501
permit NO. scu89-0005
CLF Job No.
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This permit issued to:
Mr. William Davis
Owner or Agent
602 Bradshire, Deer Park, Texas
Address
For Development of:
Ratite Ranch
(For the breedinq & raisinq of emu's)
Development Name
(Not yet assiqned) 10100 Blk North "L"
Address
West 1/2 of Outlot 444, La Porte Outlots
Legal Description
Zoning: R-1
PERMIT CONDITIONS
Failure to begin construction within one (1) year after issuance
or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use
permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an
extension of time granted after application to the Planning and
Zoning commission.
If construction is terminated after the completion of any stage
and there is ample evidence that further development is not
contemplated the ordinance establishing such special conditional
use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own
motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of
the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is
undeveloped.
Additional Conditions
(See Exhibit A)
Validation Date: October 9, 1989
Zoning Administrator City Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions for Special Conditional Use Permit 'SCU89-005
1. Bird pens shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from the
front property line.
2. A maximum of 200 emu's shall be housed on this property at
anyone time.
3.
No other type
without prior
Commission.
of livestock shall be housed on this property
approval from the Planning & Zoning
4. Facility shall comply with La Porte Ordinance #1358 and its
future revisions and amendments.
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C.NSI.E~ GUNTING SPECIAL C.NJITI.NAL USE PEftMIT Te WILLIAM S.
'AVIS, 'BA ~TITE ftANCH, T. ALL8W ~ISING AND EREEDING OF EMUS -
J. Albrecht
Motion by
Second by
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FOR
VOTE:
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Tabled
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED October 9, 1989
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT Finance
REPORT
RESOLUTION
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ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS:
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
On September 11, 1989, the City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 1989-90 Budget.
The budget was built around a Tax Rate of 71 cents per hundred dollar valuation.
On September 25, 1989, the City Council held a public hearing to discuss setting
the Tax Rate at 71 cents per hundred.
Passage of the attached ordinance will officially establish the Tax Rate for
Fiscal Year 1989-90 at 71 cents.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL: Adopt Ordinance
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTI L ITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER:
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA
CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO. /&61
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES UPON TAXABLE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN AND SUBJECT
TO TAXATION IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF SAID CITY OF
LA PORTE; FINDING THAT ALL REQUIRED NOTICES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND ALL
REQUIRED HEARINGS HELD; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
Section 1. That there is hereby levied for the current fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1989, and ending September 30, 1990, on all real
property situated and all personal property owned within the taxable
limits of the said City of La Porte, on the first day of January, 1989,
except so much as may be exempt under the constitution and laws of the
United States, this State, and the City of La Porte, the following taxes:
(1) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of five one point seven five
cents (.5175) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value
thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States for the
current expenses for the support, maintenance, and improvement of
the City Government of said City of La Porte; and
(2) An Ad Valorem Tax of and at the rate of one nine point two five
cents ($.1925) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value
thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States, to pay
current interest on and provide one year's sinking fund and to pay
all of the Principal and interest accruing on all outstanding
general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation lawfully
issued by the City of La Porte.
That this provides the sum of total Ad Valorem tax at the rate of
seventy-one cents ($.71) on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) cash value
thereof, estimated in lawful currency of the United States.
Section 2. All property upon which a rate of taxation is hereinabove
levied shall be assessed on a ratio of one hundred percent (100X) of the
estimated market value thereof.
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Section 3. That the sums hereinafter accruing and collected from the
hereinabove taxes so levied be and the same are hereby appropriated for
the support, maintenance, and improvement of the City Government of the
City of La Porte.
Section 4. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that all notices required by law have been published, and that a
public hearing as required by law was duly called and held, and that all
matters prerequisite to the establishment and levy of an ad valorem tax
have been accomplished, all as required by the laws of the State of Texas,
and the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte.
Section 5. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of
any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall, for any
reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining
portions of this Ordinance, and it is hereby declared to be the intention
of this City Council to have passed each section, sentence, phrase, or
clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any other section,
sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be declared invalid.
Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only.
Section 7. 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 conven-
ient 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.
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Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of October, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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J. Litchfield
VOTE:
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ABSTAIN
Motion by
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: October q, 1q8q
Requested By: R. Herrera
Department: City Manag$r
Repo rt
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance 915-BB
Pertinent back up for Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Enterprise Products Company has requested a permit under Section
18-A-3 of Ordinance 915, the City's pipeline ordinance. They wish
to construct and operate a 6-inch pipe line for transportation of
a mixture of butane and propane.
Director of Public Works Steve Gillett has reviewed the request,
and all requirements of Ordinance 915 have been met.
The attached ordinance approves the permit request for Enterprise
Products Company.
Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance' 915-BB
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (Motor Pool Replacement Fund)
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES'
NO
A>>proved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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GULLETT & ASSOCIATES. INC.
7705 SOUTH LOOP EAST
P O. BOX 230187
HOUSTON. TEXAS 77223
PH. 644-3219
October 3, 1989
Mr. steve Gillett
Director of Public Works
city of LaPorte
Post Office Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77572-1l15
Re: Proposed six inch (6") pipeline crossing through the
City of LaPorte, Texas, Enterprise Products Company
Dear Mr. Gillett:
Please find enclosed herewith, alignment sheets showing the
route of the above referenced item, a check in the amount of
Three Hundred Dollars ($300) for application fee.
Construction of said pipeline to commence on October 30,
1989.
said pipeline will carry liquefied petroleum gas products,
mainly a mixture of forty percent (40%) Butane and sixty
percent (60%) Propane.
Carrier pipe specifications are:
6.625" O.D. X 0.280 W.T. (18.97 lbs/ft.)
X-46 ERW pipe TGF-3 coating
Test Pressure 2,200 P.S.I.G.
Min. Yield strength 46,000 P.S.I.
Max. operating Pressure 1500 P.S.I.
Operating Temperature 680F
Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.
notify me upon the approval.
If you have any questions please contact me at 713/644-3219.
Please
Very truly yours,
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Enclosures
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ORDINANCE NO. 915-BB
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A ~ERMIT UNDER SECTION 18-1-3 OF ORDXNANCE
NO. 915, "PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION," BEING CHAPTER 18-A OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DATED NOVEMBSR 25,
1975, TO CONSTRUCT A 6-INCH PIPE LINE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF
9UTANE/PROPANE MIXTURE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEnEOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Po~te has
received an application dated October 3, 1989, from ENTERPRISE
P HODUCTS COMPANY, y'equesting a permi i:. under' Section 18-.'\-3 :of
Or'dinance 915, being Chapter' 18-1'. of t.he Code ()f Or'di.nances of the
City of La Porte, to construct and operate its 6-inch pipe .line
for the transportation of a mixture of 40 percent butane a~d 60
percent prop~ne, crossing the City of La Porte, all ad sho~n on
9aid application. The ~pplication of ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS COMPANY
has been r'evie\o/ed by the City's Dit'ector of Public 1.o1or'ks, who has
found that s&id application meets all requirements of said:
Ordinance No. 915, and has recDmmended its approval.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby
approves the application of ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS CO~PANY, dated
October 3, 1989, and this Ordinance shall constitute a per~it to
ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS COMPANY to operate said pipe line within the
City of !..a Pot'te, alJ. in c'onfor'l11ance with the requirements: of ::lR:i.d
Ordinunce No. 915.
~(:ti;..Q.r.L3.. This Ordinance shall be i.n full for'ce and' effect,
from and after its passage and approval:
PASSED AND APPROVED, thin the 9th day of October, 198~.
CITY OF U\. PO RTE
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COMPANY (Ord. 915-BB) - R. Herrera
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
Waters
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McLaughlin
Porter
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Malone
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REOUEST FOEL~ITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Ag end a D ate Re que s t e d : Oc t oJ~).e J:..-9.,__.llaL
Re que s t e d By: _R...J:!.~.rI_~La.______.__
Department: ~i~nageJ::'_____
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Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: Correspondence from HCAD
Memo from Mayor Malone to Council
ResoluU.on 89-15
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SUMMA RY .JLJIE CJ)MME N12AJI 0 N
Members of the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal
District serve two-year terms beginning January 1 of each
even-numbered year. The election of members of the Board must be
conducted this fall to select those persons who will serve for the
terms beginning January 1, 1990 and ending December 31, 1991.
One of the members of the Board is selected by the governing
bodies of all incorporated cities and towns, excluding the City of
Houston, within the appraisal District. An individual must be a
resident of the Harris County appraisal District and must have
resided in the District for at least two years immediately
preceding the date he or she takes office. An individual may
serve on the governing body of a taxing unit in the Appraisal
District and still be eligible to serve as a director. However,
an employee of a taxing unit that participates in the Harris
County appraisal District is not eligible to serve on the
District's Board of Directors unless such individual is also a
member of the governing body or an elected official of a taxing
unit that participates in the District. For example, a member of
the governing body of a school district who is also a city
employee would be eligible to serve on the appraisal District's
Board of Directors.
The time line for appointment to the Board is as follows:
On or before October 16, 1989 - submit nomination to Chief
Appraiser of HCAD.
On or before October 30, 1989 - ballot delivered to city by
Chief Appraiser of HCAD.
On or before November 15, 1989 - pass resolution casting vote
for one candidate of its choice and submit to Chief
Appraiser.
On or before December 1, 1989 - ballots 1,..]i11 be counted,
results declared, and same submitted to governing body of
each city and town and to each candidate nominated by such
c~.i:.-~r or cOlt.Jn.
The attached resolution is for Council1s consideration in
naming a nominee to the Harris County Appraisal District Board of
D :i. r'ec to rs .
Action Required by Council: Nominate candidate by Res. 89-15
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Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Hanagel'
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September 7,1989
2800 North Loop West
P.O. Box 920975, Houston, Texas 77292.0975
Telephone 713-683.9200
The Honorable Norman L Malone
Mayor
City of La Porte
P.O.Boxll15
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
Re: Selection of Members of the Board of Directors
Harris County Appraisal District
Dear Mayor Malone:
Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code confers on the chief appraiser of an appraisal
district the ministerial functions for the election of members of the board of
directors of an appraisal district.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District serve two-
year terms beginning January 1 of each even-numbered year. Accordingly, the
election of members of the Board of Directors must be conducted this fall to select
those persons who will serve for the terms beginning January 1, 1990, and ending on
December 31,1991.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Property Tax Code and resolutions adopted in 1981
by more than three-fourths of the taxing units entitled to vote on the selection of
members of the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District, the Board
of Directors is composed of five members. Of this number, one director is appointed
by the Commissioners Court of Harris County; one is appointed by the City Council of
the City of Houston; one is appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Houston
Independent School District; one is selected by the governing bodies of all
incorporated cities and towns, excluding the City of Houston, within the Appraisal
District; and one is selected by the governing bodies of all school districts, other than
the Houston Independent School District, within the Appraisal District.
To be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, an individual must be a resident of
the Harris County Appraisal District and must have resided in the District for at least
two years immediately preceding the date he or she takes office. An individual may
serve on the governing body of a taxing unit in the appraisal district and still be
eligible to serve as a director. Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code provides,
however, that an employee of a taxing unit that participates in the Harris County
Appraisal District is not eligible to serve on the District's Board of Directors unless
such individual is also a member of the governing body or an elected official of a
taxing unit that participates in the District. By way of example, a member of the
governing body of a school district who is also a city employee would be eligible to
serve on the Appraisal District's Board of Directors.
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Selection Process, Board of Directors
September 7, 1989
Page 2
House Bill 432, passed by the 1988-89 legislature adds provisions to the Tax Code,
effective September 1, 1989, which prohibit nepotism and conflicts of interest for
appraisal district directors. Amendments made to Sec. 6.05 bars the chief appraiser
from employing any person who is related to an appraisal district director. The
provision would apply to existing appraisal district employees.
Under the new See. 6.035, a board member is barred from serving if the member is
related to a person who is in the business of appraising property in or represents
property owners for a fee in proceedings in the appraisal district. Relatives barred
are those within the second degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage).
These persons include: Spouse; children; brothers and sisters; parents; grand-
parents; grandchildren; aunts and uncles; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
The spouse's relatives in the same degree are included.
Under the new See. 6.036, certain contractors are barred from serving as directors. A
person is ineligible to serve if he or she, or a business in which he or she has a
substantial interest, enters into a contract with the appraisal district or a taxing unit
in the district if the contract activity is governed by the code. Substantial interest is
defined as the person and person's spouse having a combined ownership of at least
ten percent (10%) of the voting stock or shares of a business, or the person or
person's spouse is a partner, limited partner, or an officer of a business. This section
also bars an appraisal district from contracting with a board member or a business
entity in which a board member has a substantial interest. Additionally, it bars a
taxing unit from making a tax-related contract with a member of the board of
directors or a business entity in which the member has a substantial interest.
The procedures to be employed in the selection of members of the Board of
Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for the two-year term commencing
on January 1, 1990, are as follows:
FOR CITIES AND TOWNS OTHER THAN THE CITY OF HOUSTON
Each city and town, other than the City of Houston, may nominate one candidate for
that position on the Appraisal District's Board of Directors to be filled by such cities
and towns. Such nomination must be by resolution duly adopted by the governing
body of such city or town.
On or before October 16, 1989, the presiding officer of each governing
body making such a nomination must submit the name of such city's or
town's nominee to the Chief Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal
District. Such submittal should be in the form of or accompanied by a
certified copy of the resolution making such nomination.
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Selection Process, Board of Directors
September 7, 1989
Page 3
On or before October 30, 1989, the Chief Appraiser of the Harris
County Appraisal District will prepare a ballot, listing the candidates
nominated by such cities and towns alphabetically according to the
first letter in each such candidates surname, and deliver a copy of such
ballot to the presiding officer of the governing body of each such city
and town.
On or before November 15, 1989, the governing body of each such city
and town shall cast, by resolution, its vote for the one candidate of its
choice and submit the same to the Chief Appraiser. Such submittal
should be in the form of or accompanied by a certified copy of such
resolution.
On or before December 1, 1989, the Chief Appraiser will count the
votes cast by such cities and towns, declare the results thereof, and
submit the same to the governing body of each such city and town and
to each of the candidates nominated by such cities and towns. In the
event of a tie vote, the same will be resolved by a method of chance
chosen by the Chief Appraiser.
FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS OTHER THAN
THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The candidates nominated and the candidate selected by all school districts, other
than the Houston Independent School District, within the Harris County Appraisal
District shall be nominated and selected by such school districts at the same time and
in the same manner as that heretofore described for all cities and towns, other than
the City of Houston, within the Harris County Appraisal District.
FOR THE COUNTY OF HARRIS, THE CITY OF HOUSTON
AND THE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
On or before December 1, 1989, each of the governing bodies of the
County of Harris, the City of Houston, and the Houston Independent
School District shall appoint, by resolution, one member to the Board
of .Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District for a two-year term
of office commencing on January 1, 1988.
On or before December 1, 1989, each such governing body shall
deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of the resolution
appointing its representative to such Board of Directors to the
Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal
District.
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Selection Process, Board of Directors
September 7, 1989
Page 4
The names and addresses of the Secretary of the Board of Directors and the Chief
Appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District are as follows:
Mr. M. o. Campbell
Secretary, Board of Directors
Harris County Appraisal District
2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor
P. O. Box 920975
Houston, TX 77292-0975
Mr. Kenneth E. Graeber
Chief Appraiser
Harris County Appraisal District
2800 North Loop West, 8th Floor
P. O. Box 920975
Houston, TX 77292-0975
To assist you in the procedures heretofore described, I have enclosed a suggested
form of resolution for the nomination of a candidate to the Board of Directors of
the Harris County Appraisal District.
Should you have questions regarding the procedure discussed herein, please contact
our office at 957-5291.
Wi h kindest regards,
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Enclosures
cc: City Manager
City Secretary
Tax Assessor
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MEMORANDUM
September 28, 1989
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mayor Norman Malone through Cherie Black, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Harris County Appraisal District Nominations
Bill Black, former Mayor of Deer Park, is interested in being a
nominee for the Harris County Appraisal District Board.
You might keep this in mind as a possible candidate when we
consider nominations for this position at our October 9 Council
meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, those cities and towns, other than the City of
Houston, within the Harris County Appraisal District have the right
and responsibility to elect one person to the Board of Directors
of the Harris County Appraisal District for a term of office
commencing on January 1, 1990, and extending through December 31,
1991i and
WHEREAS, this governing body desires to exercise its right to
nominate a candidate for such position on said Board of Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
section 1. That the facts and recitations set forth in the
preamble of this Resolution be, and they are hereby, adopted,
ratified, and confirmed.
X~ c~;~~/;. AJ
t , be, and he or she is hereby,
nominated as a candidate for that position on the Board of
Directors of the Harris County appraisal District to be filled by
those cities and towns, other than the City of Houston, within the
Harris County Appraisal District for a two-year term of office
commencing on January 1, 1990.
Section 2.
That
section 3. That the presiding officer of the governing body
of this taxing unit be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed
to deliver or cause to be delivered a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Harris County appraisal
District on or before October 16, 1989.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the 9th day of October, 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPOINTING NOMINEE TO HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL
DISTRICT BOARD (Res. 89-15) - R. Herrera
Motion by
Second by
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VOTE:
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Waters
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McLaughlin
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Malone
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REQUe- Fon CITY COUNCIL AGENDA~
Agenda Date Requested:
October 9, 1989
Hequested By: Robert T. Herrera
Department:
La Porte Area Water
Aut hor it y
Ordinance
XX Report
Resolution
Exhibits: Line Item Budget for 1989/90 La Porte Area Water Authority
SUMMARY << RECOMMENDATION
The initial operating budget for the Fiscal Year (FY) 1989/90 operation ol
the La Porte Area Water Authority was presented to the Authority's Board of
Directors at the regular scheduled meet ing called on July 11, 1989. The
Board unallimously voted to approve the budget as presented. The enabling
legislation that created the Authority requires the La Porte City Council
approve the Authority's budget.
Included in the budget are funds for the operation and maintenance ol the
Authority's facilities, funds for the purchase of treated surface water
from the Southeast Water Purlficatlon Plant, and funds allocated for the
debt service payments for fJscal year 89/90. Funding of the budget will be
from revenues collected from the sale of water by the Authority to its
customers: the Cities of La Porte, Morgan's Point, and Shoreacres.
Starf recommends approval of the FY 1989/90 Operating Bud*et tor the
operation of the La Porte Area Water Authority lor the fiscal year
beg inn i n g Oc t 0 b e r 1 , 1 989 .
Action Required by Council:
Approve FY 1989/90 Operating Budget for the operation of the La Porte Area
Water Authority.
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Availability ol Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Wa t er /Was t ewat er
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available: ____yES ____ NO
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DEPARTMENT NUMBER:
DEPARTMENT NAME: LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY
ACCOUNT ACCOUNT TITLE
SUBTOTAL
SUBTOTAL
201 OFFICE SUPPLIES
202 POSTAGE
215 OTHER SUPPLIES
401 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
402 MACHINERY,TOOLS,& EQUIPMENT
412 WATER LINE MAINTENANCE
503 LEGAL
AUDIT
507 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
602 PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION
607 INSURANCE
701 ELECTRICAL
703 TELEPHONE
PRIOR YEARS' O&M COSTS*
COi'H I NGENCY
704 v.JATER
DEBT SERVICE-SERIES I
DEBT SERVICE-SERIES II
TOTAL
*ONE-TIME CHARGE ONLY
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REQUESTED
25()
100
150
3000
3800
2500
3000
5000
41200
250
4250
2500
8000
115000
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418133
403441
1347507
1600000
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CONSIDER APPROVING LA PORTE AREA WATER AUTHORITY BUDGET -
R. Herrera
Motion by
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
OCTOBER 9, 1989
Requested By:
STAN SHERWOOD
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
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Report
Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. BID TABULATION FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND CROSSARMS
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids #0332 for light fixtures and crossarms were opened on September
18, 1989. Invitations for bidding these materials, were mailed to six area
suppliers, four of the suppliers responded with bids.
Superior Electric submitted the low bid in the amount of $7,010.24.
The fixtures will provide lighting for two soccer fields at the Northwest
Park.
Action Required by Council:
Approval of Superior Electric's bid for light fixtures and
crossarms in the amount of $7,010.24.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
X Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
other - Federal Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 011-800-802-500
Funds Available:
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YES
NO
Approved for City Council Aqenda
Q~T,
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 19, 1989
Stan Sherwood, Director of Parks & Recreation
Louis Rigby, Purchasing Manager~~
SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #0342 - Light Fixtures
TO:
FROM:
Advertised, sealed bids #0342 for light fixtures and crossarms
were opened on September 18, 1989. Bid requests were mailed to
six area suppliers with four returning bids.
Low bid was submitted by Superior Electric in the amount of
$7,010.24 with a 30 day delivery.
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.
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Attachment: Bid Tabulation
xc: Bert Clark, wi attachment
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SEALED BID 110342 SUPERIOR WILDCAT A.C.C G. E.
LIGHT FIXTURES ELECTRIC ELECTRIC LECTRICAL SUPPLY
SUPPLY SUPPLY
1. 1500 WATT METAL HALIDE 180.41 188.50 232.00 257.00
LIGHT FIXTURE - INCLUDING LAMP
EXTENDED PRICE 5,773.12 6,032.00 7,424.00 8,224.00
2. CROSSARM 154.64 172.75 93.00 240.00
EXTENDED PRICE 1,237.12 1,382.00 744.00 1,920.00
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3. TOTAL 7,010.24 7,414.00 8,168.00 10,144.00
4. DELIVERY IN DAYS 30 21 14-21 35
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CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AND CROSS ARMS AT
NORTHWEST PARK - S. Sherwood
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