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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 23, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:05 P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Deotis Gay, B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke
Members of city Council Absent: Councilperson Alton Porter
Members of city Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City
Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant
City Manager John Joerns, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager
Louis Rigby, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood,
Police Chief Bobby Powell, Assistant Director of Public Works
Buddy Jacobs, Planning Director Chuck Harrington, Building
Inspector Mark Lewis, Golf Course Superintendent Dennis
Hvalaty, Police Administrative Assistant Elaine Bonner,
Finance Officer Linda Stubbs, Finance Director Jeff
Litchfield, Senior Services Superintendent Karen Beerman, Golf
Course Manager/Golf Pro Alex Osmond, Athletic Coordinator
David Hyde
Others Present: Roy Johnson, Ben Renfro, Frances Dalmolin,
Jim Counts, approximately 25 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Cooper.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular
meeting of Council held February 24, 1992.
Motion was made by Councilgerson Skelton to aporove the
Februarv 24 meetina as presented. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Skelton and Mayor Malone
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilpersons Gay and Clarke
4. Council considered approving minutes of the public hearing and
regular meeting held March 9, 1992.
Thrower,
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Thrower to aoprove the March
9 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland.
The motion carried, 5 ayes, 0 nays, 3 abstain.
Nays;
Abstain:
Councilpersons Sutherland,
MCLaughlin, Skelton
None
Councilpersons Gay and Clarke
Cooper,
Thrower,
Ayes:
and Mayor Malone
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
March 23, 1992, Page 2
5. Mayor Malone presented Centennial certificates of Appreciation
to Ben Renfro, Frances Dalmolin, Elaine Bonner and Jim Counts.
6. Mr. Ben Renfro, representing Dow, and Mr. Roy Johnson,
representing DuPont, made a special presentation to the city
of a time capsule. This capsule is a part of the City IS
Centennial celebration. Special envelopes will be sold to
persons wishing to place items in the capsule, which will be
buried at City Hall. Mayor Malone purchased the first
envelope. The capsule will be unearthed and opened in 50
years.
7. There were no citizens wishing to address Council.
8. Council considered ordinances declaring dangerous buildings.
The City Attorney read the caption for the ordinances and
named the following buildings: (A) building located on see
attached metes and bounds, William M. Jones Survey, further
described as 3321 Bernard, La Porte, Texas, record owner Avis
Aline smith (Ord. 1815); (B) building located on Lot 50, Block
3, Spenwick Place Section I, further described as 9402
Montgomery, La Porte, Texas, record owner James A. Womack
(Ord. 1816); (C) building located on Lots 167, 168, Block 10,
Spenwick Place Section II, further described as 9610 Spencer
Highway, La Porte, Texas, record owner Alvin J. and Marie
Hebert, agent: Alva D. Bender et al (Ord. 1817); (D) building
located on see attached metes and bounds, Enoch Brinson
Survey, Abstract 5, further described as 11914 North (east)
"L" Street, La Porte, Texas, record owner Danny Ray White
(Ord. 1818); (E) building located on see attached metes and
bounds, Enoch Brinson survey, Abstract 5, further described as
11918 Avenue "L", La Porte, record owner Howard J. and Lillie
F. Johnson (Ord. 1819); (F) building located on Lots 5, 6 +
27, 28, Block 327, La Porte, further described as 625 North
Broadway, La Porte, record owner Lelius Scott & Claudell
Scott, Jr., agent: Addie Scott (Ord. 1820); (G) building
located on Lot 4, Block 66, La Porte, further described as 224
North 6th Street, record owner Johnny Joe Evans and Prentice
C. Evans, agent: Johnny Joe Evans (Ord. 1821); (H) building
located on Lots 27, 28, Block 1373, Town of La Porte, further
described as 2512 Westview, record owner J. R. McGee (I)
building located on south 7 I of Lot 5, + 6, 7, Block 8,
Bayfront, further described as 609 South Utah, record owner
William D. and Gloria Gamble, agent: Louise A. Quitta (Ord.
1823); (J) building located on Lot 5, Block Oak Grove, Bay
Shore Park, further described as 921 Oakgrove, record owner R.
B. & Betty Rogers, c/o Colleen Woodard Pecora (Ord. 1824); (X)
building located on lots 16-19, Block 305, La Porte, further
described as 1039 San Jacinto, record owner R. B. Taylor (Ord.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
March 23, 1992, Page 3
1825); (L) building located on tracts 1B & 2B + Lots 3, 4,
Block 49, Sylvan Beach First Addition, further described as
511 Circle Drive, record owner Hazel Lee (Ord. 1826).
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Gay to adoDt Ordinances 1815
throuah 1826 as read bY the City Attorney. Second by
Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Sutherland that the city
Manaaer work with those on the demolition list who had
reauested extensions. and that any extensions aranted be for
90 days and that taxes be current and weed liens paid before
an extension is aranted. Second by councilperson McLaughlin.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
9. Council considered an ordinance amending Chapter 21, "Streets
and Sidewalks", Article III, "Vacating, Abandoning and Closing
Streets and Alleys."
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1827 - AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 21, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS", ARTICLE III,
"VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING STREETS AND ALLEYS", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Skelton to adoDt Ordinance
1827 as read by the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Sutherland. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
10. Council considered an ordinance adopting a City Financial
Management policy.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1828 - AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA PORTE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY
DATED MARCH 23, 1992; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City council
March 23, 1992, Page 4
Motion was made bY CouncilDerson COODer to adoDt Ordinance
1828 as read bY the city Attorney. Second by councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
11. Council considered an ordinance setting rates for use of
Municipal Recreation and Fitness Center.
councilperson Gay had a concern with what he felt was "double
paying" by citizens, that is, tax money is being used to build
the facility and then the citizens are going to be charged to
use it. He also had concern with senior citizens being
charged. Stan Sherwood explained that all seniors who were
part of the Senior citizens program do not have to pay to use
the facility for Senior citizen-related activities. If they
use the facility after the Senior citizen program is over for
the day, then they would pay one-half price.
David Hyde reviewed the proposed fee structure. Stan Sherwood
answered questions from Council. Discussion was held
regarding not allowing 16-year olds to use the facility unless
they are accompanied by their guardian or other adult. It was
explained that this is not in the ordinance, but appears in
the policy manual for the use of the facility.
Motion was made by Councilperson Gay that since this should
probably be a Dart of the ordinance. to table the ordinance
until the next meetinq. Second by councilperson Skelton. The
motion was defeated, 2 ayes and 6 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Gay and Skelton
councilpersons sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Thrower,
Councilperson Sutherland recommended some revisions to the
ordinance: (1) change requirement that a member of the family
apply in person for membership, to require an adult member of
the family apply in person for membership; (2) would like to
see the $10.00 sign up fee waived for the first 30 days of
enrollment.
There was discussion regarding fees for senior citizens and
also use of the facilities by the general public during times
that classes for the seniors are in session.
councilperson Skelton expressed concern that senior citizens
would be charged too much, even at half price. Dan Kennedy,
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who was in the audience, addressed this issue. In his
opinion, seniors want to pay their fair share, and he sees
nothing wrong with paying half price.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1829 - AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING RATES FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL RECREATION AND
FITNESS CENTER
Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to adoDt Ordinance
1829 as read by the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 1 nay.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Councilperson Gay
Ayes:
Councilperson Gay wished to state for the record that his nay
vote was because he feels the citizens already pay taxes and
if they have to pay to use the facility, they are being double
taxed.
12. Council considered an ordinance closing a portion of South
17th Street.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1830 - AN ORDINANCE
VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF SOUTH 17TH
STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson McLauahlin to ado~t Ordinance
1830 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
13. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing an
occupancy agreement between the City of La Porte and the Texas
Department of Human Resources.
The city Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1831 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES,
DATED MARCH 11, 1992; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
March 23, 1992, Page 6
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Clarke to adoDt Ordinance
1831 as read bY the City Attorney. Second by councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
14. Council considered an ordinance amending Ordinance 1808,
calling the City of La Porte regular annual election.
The city Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1808-A - AN ORDINANCE
CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE;
CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; DESIGNATING ELECTION
PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF VOTING
MACHINES; APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR METHOD
AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING; PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING
BALLOT BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF
SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR FILING
DEADLINE AND FILING FEES FOR CANDIDATES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adoDt Ordinance
1808-A as read bY the city Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
15. Council considered a resolution supporting solutions to
criminal justice challenges.
Motion was made by Councilperson COODer to aDDrove Resolution
92-05. sUDDortina solutions to criminal iustice challenaes.
Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes
and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
16. Council considered ratifying change order to current La Porte
Recreation Center contract.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Thrower to ratifY change
order to the current Recreation Center contract. Second by
Councilperson Skelton. The motion carried, 7 ayes, 0 nays
(Councilperson Cooper was away from the Council table).
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
March 23, 1992, Page 7
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Thrower, McLaughlin,
Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Nays:
17. Council considered approving payment of invoice from Texas,
Water Commission and approve transfer from utility Fund
Contingency Fund to so do.
Motion was made by CouncilDerson Skelton to aDDrove Davment of
invoice to TWC and aDDrove transfer of $7.316.00 from the
utility Fund Contingency Fund to do so. Second by
Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
18. Council considered a consent agenda, as follows: (A) Consider
approving replacement of pick up truck; (B) Consider awarding
bid for office furniture for City Hall front lobby; (C)
Consider awarding bid for chemicals and fertilizer; (D)
Consider awarding bid for batteries; (E) Consider awarding bid
for hot mix-Mod D; (F) Consider awarding bid for janitorial
services; (G) Consider awarding bid for water and sewer
supplies.
Motion was made bv councilt)erson Thrower to aDDrove the
consent aaenda as Dresented. Second by Councilperson Gay.
The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays.
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
19 . Administrative reports: Stan Sherwood addressed Council
retarding Shell oil Company's SERVE program. This group of
volunteers from Shell plan to repair and/or paint 13 homes in
La Porte belonging to La Porte's elderly. Some 200 volunteers
will be utilized to complete the repairs, which will take
place March 28 and April 4. The Senior citizens' Center will
serve as coordination and food site. Many local organizations
and individual citizens have donated manpower, money and/or
food for the volunteers. H. B. Zachry Company will do roof
repairs on four of the homes. This is certainly a worthwhile
program, and La Porte is very appreciative of these efforts on
behalf of its elderly residents.
20. Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Gay,
Skelton and Clarke brought items to Council's attention.
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March 23, 1992, Page 8
21. Council adjourned into executive session at 8:03 P.M. under
V.A.T.S. Article 6252-17, as follows: (A) Section 2(E) -
(Legal) - Discuss Glen Angel contract; (B) section 2 (E) -
(Legal) - Review Brady contract and proposed settlement; (C)
section 2(R) - (Conference) - Receive report on Sunbelt Hotel;
(D) Section 2 (G) - (Personnel) - Receive report from City
Manager on personnel matters. Council returned to the table
at 9:50 P.M. No action was taken.
22. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:52 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
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~~an L. Malone, Mayor
RE~EST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested: March 23, 1992
Requested by: Charles Harrinqton Department: Community Dev.
x
Report
Resolution
x
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1.
2.
status update on buildings under
consideration
Condemnation ordinance for each building
under consideration
Video presentation of buildings being
considered (to be shown only if requested by
Council)
Supplementary memorandum.
3.
4.
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Summary:
On March 9, 1991, City Council, in accordance with the
provisions of Ordinance 1145, conducted a public hearing
regarding the possible condemnation of thirteen dangerous
buildings. Council is now asked to consider ordinances
condemning and ordering the demolition of twelve of these
structures. A separate ordinance has been prepared for each of
the buildings being considered.
Staff will provide a final update regarding the status of each
structure during the April 23rd meeting.
Recommendation:
Pass ordinances condemning and ordering the demolition of
all twelve buildings under consideration.
Action Required by Council:
Consider passage of condemnation ordinances.
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Availability of Funds: Not applicable to this phase of project.
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Waste
General Revenue Sharing
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
Funds Available: ____yes ___No
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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CIlY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 18, 1992
FROM:
Charles Harrington, Director of Planning
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TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: Dangerous Buildings
Due to the numerous individuals appearing at the March 9th, Public Hearing and requesting
to demolish their own structures, staff has become concerned about the demolition
procedure.
In the past, problems have arisen when individuals were granted a period of time in which
to demolish their structures and for one reason or another, the demolition was not
completed. It delayed the City in completing the demolition for periods of up to one (1)
year.
In order to avoid such problems in the future and at the same time allow the owner a
period of time to demolish, the staff proposes the following:
· AlI,properties listed on the agenda will have the Condemnation
Ordinance completed.
The owner will be granted a period of time, not to exceed ninety (90)
days to complete the demolition. The clock would begin upon passage
of the demolition ordinance.
All property owners desiring to demolish their own structure must sign
the "Consent to Destruction" agreement with an effective date ninety
(90) days from passage of the Condemnation Ordinance. This
agreement would be signed at the time of permitting for the
demolition.
The staff feels that this proposal will allow the City to complete the demolition of all
condemned structures within a reasonable period of time and it will avoid any problems
experienced in the past.
Thank you for your considerations.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING SPRING 1992
LOCATION STATUS
I. 3256 BERNARD NO CHANGE
II. 9402 MONTGOMERY NO CHANGE
I I I. 9610 SPENCER HWY NO CHANGE
IV. 11914 NORTH "L" DEMOLITION ONGOING BUT
NOT YET COMPLETE
V. 11918 NORTH "L" NO CHANGE
VI. 625 NORTH BROADWAY NO CHANGE
VII. 210 WEST POLK OWNER HAS SUBMITTED
"CONSENT TO DEMOLISH."
NO FURTHER COUNCIL
ACTION REQUIRED.
VIII. 224 NORTH 6TH NO CHANGE
IX. 2512 WESTVIEW NO CHANGE
X. 609 UTAH NO CHANGE
XI. 921 OAK GROVE NO CHANGE
XII. 1039 SAN JACINTO DEMOLITION ONGOING BUT
NOT YET COMPLETE.
XIII. 511 CIRCLE DRIVE NO CHANGE
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT SEE ATTACHED MEETS
~Nn ROTTNOS DESCRIPTION, BLOCK WILLIAM M. JONES SURVEY_
, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT AVIS ALINE SMITH
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
TIllS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THg CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
,
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous bUilding; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~er5 of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot
See attached Meets and Bounds description; which is further
described as 3256 Bernard.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING I~aPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
3256 Bernard
OWNER
Avis Aline Smith
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS 3321 Bernard - La Porte, Tx 77571-3827
BLOCK * Lo'r ( S ) SURVEY/SUBDIV.
OCCUPANCY TYPE R ZONING R-l
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER x SANITARY SEWER x
ELECTRICAL POWER .: x GAS x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS 1 V ACAN'r x OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE Nl145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF TilE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OU'l'LINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117).
(x) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED '~Y
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(X ] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
N.QTE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL \-JELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
ILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
~,
IRE MARSHAL'S
OFFICE
* SEE ATTACHED METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION
A = Adequate
1.
, E.
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BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST
0= Deficient
B.
C.
D.
F.
G.
N/A = Not Applicable
COMMENT/EXPLANATION
N/A
STRUCTURAL
A. Foundation
1. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
Walls
1. Exterior
2. Interior
Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior
b. Exterior
2. Porchs, Steps,
Stairs
3. Windows
Roof
1. Rafters
2. Deck, Shingles
Ceilings
1. Joists
2. Ceiling
Floors
Other
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D
2. Wiring n
3. Lights, Switches .lL-
4. Outlets D
5. Other N/A
B. Plumbing
I; Fixtures
a. Sink D
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets D-
d. Tub/Shower D
e. Water Heater D
2 . Wa t e r Pip i n g D ,-
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank N.lA
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D
2. Air Conditioning t!LA-
D
D
D
Unlevel
Rot
Unstable Floor
D
D
Rot. Holes
HQles, Water Damage
D
D
Most Misl'dng
, Missing
A
_IL-
Broken r.l~RR & Frames
D
D
Rot Evident - Flat Roof
Too Manv Lavers of Shingles
D
D
D
JlLL
Sasudng Ceilings
Water Damaged
,. Unstable
Deteriorated. No Deadfront
RVpOlil<>d \01-1 ri ng
Weather Damaged
Too Few: Un~rounQed
Inoperable
Inoperable
Inoperable
Inoperable
l1issinR
DeteJ:i.aL.ated
HOllRP. Settling
Undetermined
Gas Meter Pulled
Not Installed
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures N/A
2. Cortdition of Grounds ~
3. Other N/A
Grasst StandinR Water
COMMENTS: Sidin(: Contaiqs ARbestos (Transite Siding)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 50
, BLOCK 3; Spenwick Place, _
Section I : ., HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT James A. Womack
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCII
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authoiized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-l18(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous bUilding; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-1l8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the bUilding located on Lot
Lot 50; Block 3; Spenwick Place, Section I which is further
described as 9402 Montgomery.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INS~ECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
9402 Montgomery
OWNER
James A. Womack
AGENT
NIA
MAILING ADDRESS
9402 Montgomery - La Porte, Tx 77571
BLOCK
3
LOT(S)
50
SURVEY/SUBDIV. Spenwick Place, S. I
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-1
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 81145, SECTION 6-116,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 81145,
SECTION 6-117).
[ x) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
( x) 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
l'IQTE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
fINDINGS AND CONCLUSION~ OF TIiE BO^RD OF rNS~ECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. TillS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIHUH HOUSING STANDARDS DEEHED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL \~ELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
UILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
t/l-li.It./.I./t
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A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A :: Not Applicable
I . STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab D Cracked (Garage)
2 . Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Rot
b. Sills D Rot
c. Joists D Rot
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Rot
2 . Interior D Rot
C. Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D Non-Operable
b. Exterior D I Non-Operable
2 . Porchs, steps,
StaIrs D Cracked
3. Windows D Non-Operable
D. Roof
1. Rafters D Rot
2 . Deck, Shingles p jo t
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists D Rot
2. Ceiling / D Rot
F. Floors D 'Rot
G. Other N/A
II. t-fECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. ElectrIcal
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D Not To Code
2 . Wiring D Water Dama2e
3 . Lights, Switches IL- Water Dama(l:e
4- Outlets D Water Damaie
5., Other N/A
B. Plumbing
1''- FIxtures
a. Sink D Deteriorated
b. Lavatories D Deteriorated
c. Water Closets -D- n~t-~rinr;lt-~d
d. Tub/Shower n Deteriorated
e . Water Heater -D- Nnt Tn c.nc1F~
2. Water Piping n Deteriorated
3 . Drain, Waste
& Vent D Deteriorated
4 . Sewer/Septic Tank D' *
5. Gas System D Not '1'0 Code
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D Not Installed
2. Air Conditioning N/A
I I I.
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. other
~
JL
D
Unmaintained
Junk Vehicle
COMMENTS:
* There is a Deep Depression in the Side Yard That
Appears to be a co11aDsed Septic Tank
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 167, 168
, BLOCK 10: Spenwick Place, _
SECTION II: , HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Alvin J. & Marie Hebert;
AGF~T. A1v~ D. Bender et aIlS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
TillS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 6-115 through 6-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
,
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on LotS 167, 168;
Blo~k 10: Spenwick Place. S. II; which is further described as
Qh10 Spencer Highway
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INSP~CTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
9610 Spencer Highway
OWNER
Alvin J. & Marie Hebert
AGENT
Alva D. Bender. Et Al
MAILING ADDRESS
3002 Strawberry, RIA - Pasadena, Tx 77502
BLOCK
10
.
LOT(S)
167,168
SURVEY ISUBDI V. Spenw1 ck Pl ac.e, S. JI
OCCUPANCY 'fYPE
Conunercial
ZONING
G.C.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER --K____
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
o
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA ~ORTE ORDINANCE '1145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINIO~, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CI'l'Y OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE IH145,
SECTION 8-117).
( x I 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x I 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPAN'l'S OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING S~RUCTURES.
l':fQT.E: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
I~ PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUN HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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OFFICE
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A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1- Slab NfA
2 . Pier & Beam
a. Footings A
b. Sills D Deteriorated
c. Joists D Deteriorated
B. Walls
1- Exterior D Deteriorated
2. Interior D Fire & Water Damaged
C. , Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D MissinR or Inoperative
b. Exterior D I MissinR or Inoperative
2 . porchs, steps,
Stairs ]) Deteriorated
3 . Windows D Glass MissinR
D. Roof
1- Rafters D Deteriorated
2. Deck, shingles D Metal Roof Comin2 Off
, E. Ceilings
1- Joists D Deteriorated
2 . Ceiling - D Fire & Hater Dama2ed
F. Floors D 'Deteriorated
G. Other NfA
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1- Service Entrance
& Panel D Fire Damaged
2. Wiring D Fire Damaged
3 . Lights, Switches D Fire & Water Damaged
4 . Outlets D Fire & \~ater Damaged
5. Other N/A
B. Plumbing
1''- Fixtures
a. Sink D Missing
b. Lavatories D Inoperable
c. Water Closets JL Inoperable
d. Tub/Shower N/A Inoperable
e. Water lIeater l!- Missing
2 . Water Piping D Deteriorated
3 . Drain, Waste
& Vent D Deteriorated
4 . Sewer/Septic Tank JL Open Gre~se Trap
5 . Gas System D No Meter
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1- Heating D Furnace Missin2
2. Air Conditioning .lL- Condenser Missin2
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures NfA
2. Condition of Grounds ~
3. Other NfA
Unmowed
COMMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT SEE ATTACHED MEETS
AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION, BLOCK ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY, _
ABSTRACT-5 , HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Danny Ray White
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDlNG; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
,
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot
See attached Meets and Bounds descriptions; which is further
described as 11914 North (East) "L" Street
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DANGE~OUS BUILDING IN~PECTION FORM
DATE
01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
11914 North (East) "L" Street
OWNER
Danny Ray White
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS 1907 Sens Road - La Porte>> Tx 77571
BLOCK * LOT(S) SURVEY/SUBDIV.
OCCUPANCY TYPE R ZONING B.1.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER x SANITARY SEWER x
ELECTRICAL POWER, x GAS x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS 1 VACANT x OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 81145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CI'J'Y OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117).
( x) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
( x) 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
( x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
l:iQTE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF T~E BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD. AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE>> 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION>> THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY>> HEALTH>> AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
UILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
FIRE MARSHAL'S
OFFICE
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A = Adequate D= Deficient NIA = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EX~LANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2 . ~ier & Beam
a. Footings N/A Not Inspected
b. Sills N/A Not Inspected
c. Joists N/A Not.Inspected
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Damaged By Fire
2 . Interior D -Damaged By Fire
C. , Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D Damaged By Fire
b. Exterior D . Damaged By Fire
2. ~orchs, Steps,
Stairs A Damaged By Fire
3. Windows D Damag~d By Fire
D. Roof
1. Rafters n Damaged By Fire
2 . Deck, Shingles p Damaied By Fire
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists D Damaged By Fire
2 . Ceiling D Damaged By Fire
F. Floors D 'Oamaged By Fire
G. other N/A
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D Not To Code
2 . Wiring D Damaged By Fire
3. Lights, Switches D Damaged By Fire
4 . Outlets D Damaged By Fire
5. other N/A
B. Plumbing
1. '. Fixtures
a. Sink N/'A Not Inspected
b. Lavatories N/A Not Inspected
c. Water Closets t:UA Not Inspected
d. Tub/Shower NIA Not Inspected
e . Water Heater .....!L Damaged By Fire
2 . Water Piping D Damaged Bv Fire
3 . Drain, Waste
& Vent A
4 . Sewer/Septic Tank A_ .
5. Gas System D Damaged Bv Fire
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D Damag,ed Bv Fire
2 . Air Conditioning .J1lA
I I I .
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
.A-
..A-
D
Junk Vehicles
COMMENTS:
This Structure Received Major Fire Damage on November 22, 1989.
Evaluation based on Exterior Inspection on January 13, 1992. Interior
Inspection Was Made During Course of Fire Investigation.
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FIRE LOSS REFJRT
STATE FIRE I~ARSHAL
FIRE PREVENTION .SECTIOU
J
.IE .OF
~.~i'l 8:13pmOATE
11/22/89
19 .
C lTY. OR COUNTY La POIl.te.
La POIl.te.
. TEX:'S
:ATIOiI
11914 NOIl.th Ave.nue. L
. TEXAS
:U P ft.i:Cf
Re..6ide.nc.e.
COtISTRUCTION Woad allame..
NUl-\BER OF PERSONS HADE HOl'-lELESS 4
ADDRESS Mii..i..wauk'e.e., W,[,6 c.o n.6in
. .
, :
:U?AlIT
':ER F! ee.t').M Oll.t,g ag e. C Ollp
Vanny R. Whi.te.
'.,
.... ','
. ....
:;:\E DID THE FIRE ORIGINATE? (bedroom, bath, garllge. yard. etc.) Wa.te.1l he.a.te.1l c.!0.6e..t.'
~T STARTED THIS FiRE? (cigarette, tool, applia1cc. match, etc.) Unde..te.llritine.d
./{
.'-
. .' \.'
,I TY?E pF HATERIAL IGNITED? (paper, gas', gaso'line, fabric, etc.) M,[,6c.e.i..i..ane.ou.6 Ma.te.Jc.ia:l::i"
~T AIDED HI THE fIRE SPREAD? (curtain, mattress~' I'tall covering, etc.) We.n.t 'Unno.tic.e.a
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. "..
. I
FIRE LOSS INFORMATION
. '1
VALUE
I NSUrV\NCE
COVERAGE
LOSS'
. SUSTA HIED
: L 0 IIIG . .. . . . .. . . $
$ 33,000
S 22,000
$
$
$
'-'-'1-5 S
I I CJ I ..........
'~"l' $
: :::'l'\. . . . . . . . . . . . .
r
;~
'.' . ',.
$ 55,000
'ALS. . . . . . . . . . . . S
$
. .
'E: IF LOSS EXCEEDS $250,000. OR INVOLVEO !-lOR: TIIMI 10 UUILDIlIGS, OR I~ILLED 3 OR ~IOP.E
PERSOilS, PL EASE I!-ICLUDE ^ SEP/W.I\TE, DET/\ I L to REPOI\T.
':~EIITS: Thi.6 6i/te. 1..6 .6:t1.ll unde.1l inve..6:tiga:tion a:t :the. :time. iJ 6 ,:thi.6 lle.pOIl:t.
Pa.ul R. Hic.ke.nbo:t,.tom- F1./te. Ma.Jc..6 hal
~. }93 ~~iI1CJ f' ,lo,-l)
t;:tV-( K..
HIS RE:?O?T TO:
Ci:ty 06 La. Po Il:t e. , Te.xa..6
( l. i tIt: }
~'f^,l'e. FU\t HI\I\SHf,L
STi\TE GOARD OF H~S~~:',i:C E
1110'SAil J/\CliITO
, AUST Ill. TEXAS 70736
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT SEE ATTACHED MEETS
AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION, BLOCK ENOCH BRINSON SURVEY;
ABSTRACT 5- ,HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Howard J. and
Lillie F. Johnson IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILD~NG; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authoiized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaInt of any citIzen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous buIlding exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspectIon provided for in this Section has
been made, with or wIthout the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writIng to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot
See attached meets and bounds description; which is further
described at 11918 Avenue "L"
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
11918 Avenue "L"
OWNER Howard J. lie Lillie F. Johnson
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS
P 0 #668 - La Porte. Tx 77572-0668
BLOCK
*
,
L0'r ( S )
SURVEY/SUBDIV.
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
B.1.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
V ACAN'l'
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE jl145, SECTION 8-116,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR 'l'IlE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117). /
( X) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[ x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED 'BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(X) 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES. .
1iQTE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE aOA~1) OF I Nt) PECTl.Qli:
IT IS THE OJ.>lNION OF TUlS lNSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
I.A PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS. NOT REPAIRABLE. AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC IHNlMUll HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
UILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
* SEE ATTACHED
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OFFICE OFFICE
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A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
1. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab NIA
2 . Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Settling
b. Sills D Rot
c. Joists D Rot
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Holes. Asbestos Siding
2 . Interior D Holes. \-later Damage
C. , Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D Missing
b. Exterior D ' Missing
2 . Porchs, steps,
Stairs D Cracked Porch Slab
J . Windows D Missing Glass & Frames
D. Roof
1. Rafters A
2. Deck, Shingles D Holes. Missing Sheets of Roofing
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists D Rot
2. Ceiling D Holes. Water Damage
F. Floors D 'Water Damage
G. Other NIA
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel . If
2. Wiring D
J. Lights, Switches JL-
4. Outlets D
5. Other NIA
B. Plumbing
1'; Fixtures
a. Sink n
b. Lavator ies D
c. Water Closets ~
d. Tub/Shower D
e.. Water Heater -IL
2. Water Piping D
J. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank ~
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D
2. Air Conditioning ~
Not Uo To Code
Water Damaged
Water Damaged
Water D::Im::lged
Nnn-Oper::lh1p
Non-Operable
Non-ODerable
Non-Operable
Missina
Non-Operable
Non-Operable
Non-Opet!able
Non-Operahle
Not lnstalled
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures D
2. Cortdition of Grounds 1l-
3. Other N/A
Stable, Deteriorated
Unmowed
COMMENTS: 'Transite Siding. Contains Asbestos
01-'92 Rev. a:dangbldg.frm/dangerous building
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 5, 6 + 27, 28
, BLOCK 327; La Porte'
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
DEgI~~ ~UC~tBU~DING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Lelius Scott %
~~~r Aa8~e Sc~ft IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-ll8(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the memgers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot
TDts 5, 6 + 27. 28: Blk 327; La Porte; which is further described
~s 625 North Broadway.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
ST~EET ADDRESS
625 North Broadwav
OWNER
Lelius Scott
AGENT
Addie Scott
MAILING ADDRESS
% Claudell Scott, Jr. - 5722 Kenilwood - Houston, Tx 77033
BLOCK
327
LOT(S) 5,6 + 27,28 SURVEY/SUBDIV.
La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
G.C.
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE .1145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CI'I'Y OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117).
(xl 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED :BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[xl 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
lfQ.TE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD or INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSP~CTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEHOLISBED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMID1 HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
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(jj;(t.d.LtJt,~x 1',;/ r{ - < ~.
IRE MARSHAL I S / FIRE ciUEF I S
OFFICE OFFICE
UILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
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BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST
A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Deteriorated
b. Sills D Deteriorated
c. Joists D Deteriorated
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Deteriorated
2. Interior N/A *
C. Means of Egress
1. Doors
a . Interior N/A *
b. Exterior D ' Deteriorated
2. Porchs, Steps,
Stairs D Deteriorated
3. Windows D Deteriorated
D. Roof
1. Rafters D Deteriorated
2 . Deck, Shingles D Deteriorated
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists N/A *
2 . Ceiling -N/A *
F. Floors N/A '*
G. Other N/A
II.
I I I .
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights,
4. Outlets
5. other
B. Plumbing
1'; Fixtures
a. Sink N/A
b. Lavatories N/A
c. Water Closets NlA
d. Tub/Shower N/A
e. Water Heater Nll:-
2. Water Piping D
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank ]fA
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Hea t i ng NI A
2. Air Conditioning t!l.A-
D
N/A
Switches N/A
NM
N/A
Deteriorated, Not to Code
*
*
*
*
*
*
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*
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Condition Undetermined
Meter Pulled bv Entex
*
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PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
N/A
-1L
N/A
Maintained by City
COMMENTS:
* House Secured. Exterior InsDection Only
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01-'92 Rev.
a:dangbldg.frm/dangerous building
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT
, BLOCK 66; La Porte
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE I~~lACT ~ N~SANCE'
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT ~R~iceoC. ~~RRs~
AGENT: Johnny Joe Evans IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
4
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 4;
Block 66; La Porte which is further described as 224 North 6th
Street
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
224 North 6th Street
Evans
OWNER Johnny Joe Evans lit Prentice C. AGENT
Johnnv Joe Evans
MAILING ADDRESS
212 North 8th Street - La Porte, Tx 77571
BLOCK
66
LOT(S)
4
SURVEY/SUBDIV.
La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-l
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL ,POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
V ACAN'l'
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA ~ORTE ORDINANCE j1145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117).
(x] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2} BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY O'l'flER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 3} BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED :BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[x] 4} BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING S~RUCTURES.
tf.QTE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF TUE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE DEHOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL HELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
p~
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
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FI RE HA'RSHAL I S
OFFICE
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BUILDING EVALUATION CUEGK~
A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
1. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Deteriorated
b. Sills D Deteriorated
c. J 0 i s ts D Deteriorated
B. Wa 115
1. Exterior D Deteriorated
2. Interior D Deteriorated
C. , Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D Missin~
b. Exterior D ' Inoperative
2 . Porchs, Steps,
Stall'S D Missin~
3 . Windows D Deteriorated
D. Roof
1. Rafters D Deteriorated
2 . Deck, Shingles D Deteriorated
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists D Deteriorated
2. Ceiling / D Deteriorated
F. Floors D Deteriorated
G. Other N/A
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D
2. Wiring D
3. Lights, Switches ~
4. Outlets D
5. Other N/A
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink D
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets ~
d. Tub/Shower D
e. Water Heater --1L
2. Water Piping D
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4 . Sewer/Sept Ic Tank tUA
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating n
2. Air Conditioning ~
Deteriorated. Not To Code
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Inadequate. Deteriorated
Missing
tUssing
Missing
Missin~
Missing
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Undetermina1
Deteriorated
No Permanent HeRt
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures ~
2. Cortdition of Grounds ~
3. Other
Unmaintained
COMMENTS: ~~h & Debris in House
01-'92 Rev. a:dangbldg.frm/dangerous buildIng
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 27, 28
, BLOCK 1373
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT J. R. Mc Gee
_ IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspe~tion to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authorized representative, the. Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lots 27, 28
R1n~k 1171: La Porte which is further described as 2512 Westview
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING INS~ECTrON FORM
DATE
01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
2512 Westview
OWNER
J. R. Me Gee
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS
114 Howald Court - l,a Porue, Tx 77571-6620
BLOCK
1373
t.OT(S)
27,28
SURVEY/SUBDIV.
La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-l
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE Dl145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 8-117).
ex) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUEN~ED,BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[x] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
liQT&: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
, IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD. AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE. 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION. THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS. BU~ STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRED
TO BE DONE SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE HITH ALL CITY OF I~ PORTE CODES
AND ORDINANCES APPLICABLE. IF THE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS ORDER IS NOT
COHPLIED WITH WITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT.IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE
NO. 1145. IT IS THEN THE UNANIMOUS OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT
THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
D/~
iUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
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A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2 . Pier & Beam
a. Footings A
b. Sills A
c. Joists A
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Deteriorated
2 . Interior ., D Deteriorated, Vandalized
C. Means of Egress
'1. Doors
a. Interior D Inoperable
b. Exterior D Inoperable or Missing
2 . Porchs, Steps,
Stairs D Deteriorated
3. Windows D Deteriorated
D. Roof
1. Rafters A
2 . Deck, Shingles _1L- Leaks
E. Ceilings
..
1. Joists A
2 . Ceiling D Water Damage
F. Floors D Deteriorated
G. other D House Full of Trash & Debris
II.
I I I.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights, Switches
4. Outlets
5. Other
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink D
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets D
d. Tub/Shower _ D
e. Water Heater IL-
2. Water Piping D
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank D
5. Gas System _~
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating ~_
2. Air Conditioning N/A
Deteriorated. Not Up to Code
Not UP to Code
Not UP to Code
Not Up to Code
D
D
1L-
D
N/A
Not Functional
Not Functional
Not Functional
Not Functional
Not Functional
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Deteriora,ted
Meter Removed by Entex
No Permanent Heat
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
Uetal Shed. Deteriorated
Tall Weeds. Unmaintained
.JL
.JL
N/A
COMMENTS: House Vandalized (Sprav Paint on Walls. Broken Glass. Etc.)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT So. 7' of
Lot 5 + 6, 7 , BLOCK 8; _
BAYFRONT, , HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCEi
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT William D. & Glorla Gamble
AGRT\1'T'~ T.nlli!=lp- A. Quitta IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILPING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THg CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
,
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
S 7' of
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot o.
Lot 5, + 6, 7; Block 8; Bayfront which is further described as
609 South Utah.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
609 South Utah
OWNER William D. & Gloria Gamble
AGENT
Louise A. Quitta
MAILING ADDRESS
BLOCK 8
609 South Utah - La Porte, Tx 77571
So. 7 I 0 f 1.0 t 5)
LOT(S) + 6.7 SURVEY/SUBDIV.
Bavfront
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-l
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE .1145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE .1145,
SECTION 8-117). /
(x] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
NQT&: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSP~CTION BOARD) AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE) 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION) THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS) BUT STILL REPAIRABLE. ALL REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS REQUIRED
TO BE DONE SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY OF LA PORTE CODES
AND ORDINANCES APPLICABLE. IF THE REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS ORDER IS NOT
CONPLIED WITH HITHIN THE TIMETABLE SET OUT IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE
NO. 1145) IT IS THEN THE UNANU10US OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD THAT
THIS BUILDING BE DEMOLISHED.
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OFFICE
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FIRE MARSHAL'S
OFFICE
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FIRE CHIEF'S
OFFICE
A = Adequate
I.
, E.
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D= Deficient
STRUCTURAL
A. Foundation
1. Slab
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings
b. Sills
c. Joists
Walls
1. Exterior
2. Interior
Means of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior
b. Exterior
2. porchs, steps,
stairs
3. Windows
Roof
1. Rafters
2. Deck, Shingles
Ceilings
1. Joists
2. Ceiling
Floors
Other
B.
C.
D.
F.
G.
N/A = Not Applicable
COMMENT/EXPLANATION
D
Garage Slab Cracked
D
D
D
Severe Settling & Shifting
Deteriorated & Collapsing
Deteriorated
D
N/A
Deteriorated
*
N/A
D
*
, Deteriorated
D
D
Unleve1
Deteriorated
D
D
Deteriorated
..-ShingleR Deteriorated, Too Many Layers
N/A
'N/A
N/A
N/A
*
*
'.Jc
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D DeteriorRted, Not IIp to Code
2 . Wiring N/A *
3 . Lights, Switches liLA.- *
4. Outlets N/A *
5. Other N/A
B. Plumbing
1''- Fixtures *1
a. Sink D
b. Lavatories D *1
c. Water Closets JL *1
d. Tub/Shower D *]
e . Water Heater JilA. *
2 . Water Piping D *1
3 . Drain, Waste *1
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank JL *1
5. Gas System D Meter Removed by Entex
C. Heating &Air Conditioning
1. Heating N/A *
2. Air Conditioning N/A . ..
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory structures N/A
2. Condition of Grounds -n-
3. Other N/A
Maintained by City
COMMEtiTS :*Garage is Open & Unsecured. House is Otherwise Locked &
Inaccessible. Report Based on Exterior Inspection Only, Except for Garage.
*1 Settling of Foundation System ~s Severe Enough to Cause Serio~s Problems
With Plumbing. This Will Prevent Noted Fixtures From Functioning Properly.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 5
, BLOCK OAK GROVE:
BAY SHORE PARK., HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT R. B. & Betty Roqers c/o
Colleen Woodard Pecora IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THg CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the mem~ers of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lot 5;
Block Oak Grove; Bay Shore Park; which is further described as
921 Oakqrove.
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
921 OB;k~rove
OWNER Ransom B. & Betty Ruth Rogers
AGENT
Colleen Woodard
MAILING ADDRESS
,
806 South 6th Street - La Porte) Tx 77571
BLOCK Oak GrpveLOT ( S )
5
SURVEY/SUBDIV. Bay Shore Park
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-1
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE Dl145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPEC~ION MADE AN INSPECTIPN OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1145,
SECTION 8-117).
(-~] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(xl 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(~] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECU~ED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
"
(x] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPAN'rS OF 1'1' OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
liQ.TE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CIIECJ(LIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECrIQH:
IT IS THE O:PINlON OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD) AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE) 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION) THAT TillS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS) NOT REPAIRABLE) AND SHOUlD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMillf HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY) HEALTH) AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE
CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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, IRE MARSHAL IS /' FIRE CHIEF I S
OFFICE OFFICE
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A = Adequate 0= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
1. STRUC'l'URAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Un~table
b. SIlls D Unstable
c. Joists D Deteriorated
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Deteriorated
2. Interior D l-later Damaged
C. Means 0 of Egress
1. Doors
a. Interior D Deteriorated
b. Exterior D Deteriorated
2 . Porchs, steps,
Stairs D Deteriorated
3 . Windows D Deteriorateil
D. Roof
1. Rafters D Deteriorated
2 . Deck, ShIngles D .R9pf.S~ction6 Mi,6sing
E. Ceilings
1. Joists D Deteriorated
2 . Ceiling D .
Sertinn~ Mi~sing
F. Floors D -SecLions Mi~~in8
G. Other N/A
II.
I I I .
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D
2. Wiring D
3. Lights, Switches D
4. Outlets D
5. Other N/A
B. plumbing
1. Fixtures
a . Sink D
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets ~
d. Tub/Shower D
e. Water Heater ~
2. Water Piping D
3. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank ~~
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D
2. Air Conditioning N/A
Not UP to Code
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Inoperable
]nQperable
InoPQJ:a~Q
Inoperable
.Inopp-rah l!'!.,
DetP-Tinraf'pd
Deteriorated
Undetermined
Meter Removed by Entp.x
No Permanent Heat
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
N/A
D
N/A
Unmaintained
COMMENTS:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 16-19
, BLOCK 305; LA PORTE
TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT R. B. TAYLOR
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or is duly
authorized representative, the,Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous bUilding exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report its conclusion in writing to each
of the members of the City Council and to the City Attorney.
Such reporf shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the building upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the building located on Lots 16-19
Block 305; La Porte which is further described as 1039 San Jacinto
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DANGEROUS BUILDING INSRECTION FORM
DATE
01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
1039 San Jacinto
OWNER
R. B. Taylor
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS
P 0 #687 - Seabrook. Tx 77586
BLOCK
305
.
LOT(S)
16-19
SURVEY/SUBDIV.
La Porte
OCCUPANCY TYPE
Business
ZONING
R-3
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
o
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 81145, SECTION 6-116,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 81145,
SECTION 8-117). /
( x) 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
( x) 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
( x) 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
( x) 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE 0CCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
tfQTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
~DINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOAR~F INSPECTfON:
'IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD. AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD BUILDING CODE~ 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING TIlE INSPECTION. TIIAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS. NOT'REPAlRABLE. AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT MEET THE lUNIMUM STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE OCCUPANCY
AND USE BY THE PUBLIC FOR A CO~lERCIAL STRUCTURE AND IS THEREFORE A
THREAT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY. HEALTH AND GENERAL HELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
m' LA PORTE.
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OFFICE.
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OFFICE
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A ::: Adequate 0= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1- Slab D '*
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings D '*
b. Sills D *
c. Joists D *
B. Walls
1- Exterior D *
2 . Interior D '*
C. Means of Egress
,
1- Doors
a. Inter ior, D '*
b. Exterior D *
2. Porchs, steps,
stairs D '*
3. Windows D *
D. Roof
1- Rafters D *
2 . Deck, Shingles D *
,E. Ceilings
1. Joists D *
2 . Ceiling ,D *
F. Floors D *
G. Other N/A
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical '.
1- Service Entrance
& Panel D *
2 . Wiring D '*
3 . Lights, Switches IL- '*
4. Outlets D *
5. Other NtA
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Sink D *
b. Lavatories D '*
c. Water Closets D *
d. Tub/Shower D *
e. Water Heater -1L '*
2. Water Piping D *
3 . Drain, Waste
& Vent D *
--
4. Sewer/Septic Tank D *
5. Gas System D '*
--
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D '*
2 . Air Conditioning ~ *
I I I.
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. other
-1L
-1L
NtA
*
*1
COMMENTS: ~il.d1ng iR Partially Demolished. Remaining Portions
of Structure are Unsound.
*1 Weeds. Buildin~ Debris.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON TRACT'S> IB & 2B +
LO~S 3, 4 , BLOCK 49; Sylvan Beach _
First Addition , HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Hazel Lee
IS THE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY;
ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON
SAID BUILDING; ORDERING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF
THIS ORDI~ANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SAID
PREMISES BY THg CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN
THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and approved Sections 8-115 through 8-126 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the BUilding Inspector or is duly
,
authorized representative, the Fire Chief or his duly authorized
representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly authorized
representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(aa) of said Sections provide that:
Whenever it shall come to the attention of the Board
of inspection or any member thereof, by reason of the
carrying out of the necessary duties of such member, or by
reason of a complaint of any citizen of the City or of the
City Council, that a dangerous building exists, the Board
shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt of said
complaint, make a thorough inspection of said alleged
dangerous building; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this Section has
been made, with or without the aid of experts, the Board
shall immediately report Its conclusion In wrIting to each
of the mem~ers of the City CouncIl and to the City Attorney.
Such report shall state the circumstances and the condition
of the bUilding upon which such conclusion was based. The
report shall be filed in all cases no matter what conclusion
is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of the
Board of Inspection that the buIlding located on Lot
~rAr.r(s) IB & 2B + Lots 3, 4; Block 49; Sylvan Beach First
Aoo;r;on; which is further described as 511 Circle Drive
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE 01-14-92
STREET ADDRESS
511 Circle Drive
OWNER
Nannie Breitkreutz
AGENT
Nannie Jarmillo
MAILING ADDRESS
1736 Pasadena Street - Houston, Tx 77023
BLOCK
l,9
LOT(S)
5,6
SlJRVEY/SUBDIV. Sylvan Beach First Addn.
OCCUPANCY TYPE
R
ZONING
R-}
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATER
x
SANITARY SEWER
x
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
2
VACANT
2
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA fORTE ORDINANCE 11145, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE 11145,
SECTION 6-117).
ex] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE HAZARD; OR
(x) 2) BEC~USE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
ex] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED ,BY
MALEFACTORS OR DISORDERLY PERSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
(x] 4) BEC~USE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES.
NQT&: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST ON REVERSE SIDE FOR
THE REMAINDER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF IMftPECTIOK:
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS INSPECTION BOARD. AFTER USING CITY OF
LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION) AS
ITS GUIDE IN MAKING THE INSPECTION, THAT THIS BUILDING IS IN FACT
DANGEROUS. NOT REPAIRABLE. AND SHOULD BE DEMOLISHED. THIS BUILDING
DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE AND HEALTHFUL LIVING FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A
THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY. HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS
OF LA PORTE.
UILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
~.-fI?,ltbA~ -/.-//..<<
RE MARSHAL'S / FIRE CHIEF'S
OFFICE OFFICE
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BUILDING EVALUATION CHECKLIST
A = Adequate D= Deficient N/A = Not Applicable
I. STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab N/A
2 . Pier & Beam
a. Footings D Deteriorated
b. Sills D Deteriorated
c. Joists D Deteriorated
B. Walls
1. Exterior D Deteriorated
2 . Interior D Deteriorated
C. , Means of Egress
1. Doors
a . Interior D Inoperative
b. Exterior D · Inoperative
2. Porchs, Steps,
Stairs D Deteriorated
3 . Windows D Deteriorated
D. Roof
1. Rafters N/A Undetermined
2 . Deck, Shingles D Roof Leaks
, E. Ceilings
1. Joists N/A \ Undetermined
2 . Ceiling / D Water Damaged
F. Floors D loft Soots, Unlevel
G. Other N/A
II.
I I I.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. Service Entrance
& Panel D
2. WiringD
J. Lights, Switches -1L
4. Outlets D
5. Other N/A
B. Plumbing
I'" Fixtures
a. Sink D
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets D-
d. Tub/Shower D
e. Water Heater -D-
2. Water Piping D
J. Drain, Waste
& Vent D
4. Sewer/Septic Tank MiA
5. Gas System D
C. Heating & Air Conditioning
1. Heating D
2. Air Conditioning N/A
Deteriorated. Not to Code
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Deteriorated
Inoperable
Inoperable
Tnnp~rAhl~
Tnnp~rl'lhl~
TnnpprAhlp
D~t~ri nrl'll-p,t
Deteriorated
Undetermined
Meter Removed bv Entex
No Permanent Heat Source
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
N/A
-A-
N/A
COMMENTS:
a:dangbldq.frm/dangerous buIlding
01-'92 Rev.
.
.
CONSIDER ORDINANCES DECLARING BUILDINGS TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING RECORD OWNER OF SAID
PROPERTY, ORDERING SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH
BUILDING; ORDERING SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR
DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; ORDERING BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE NOTICE ON SAID
BUILDING; ORDERING CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS
ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PREMISES BY
THE CITY OF LA PORTE IF NOT REMOVED BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED HEREIN - AS FOLLOWS:
A. BUILDING LOCATED ON SEE ATTACHED METES AND BOUNDS, WILLIAM M.
JONES SURVEY, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 3321 BERNARD, LA PORTE,
TEXAS; RECORD OWNER AVIS ALINE SMITH (Ord. 1815)
B. BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 50, BLOCK 3, SPENWICK PLACE, SECTION
I, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 9402 MONTGOMERY, LA PORTE, TEXAS;
RECORD OWNER JAMES A. WOMACK (Ord. 1816)
C. BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 167, 168, BLOCK 10, SPENWICK PLACE,
SECTION II, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 9610 SPENCER HIGHWAY" LA
PORTE, TEXAS; RECORD OWNER ALVIN J. AND MARIE HEBERT; AGENT:
ALVA D. BENDER ET AL (Ord> 1817)
D. BUILDING LOCATED ON SEE ATTACHED METES AND BOUNDS, ENOCH
BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 11914 NORTH
(EAST) "L" STREET, LA PORTE, TEXAS; RECORD OWNER DANNY RAY
WHITE (Ord. 1818)
E. BUILDING LOCATED ON SEE ATTACHED METES AND BOUNDS, ENOCH
BRINSON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 5, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 11918 AVENUE
"L", LA PORTE; RECORD OWNER HOWARD J. AND LILLIE F. JOHNSON
COrd. 1819)
F. BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 5, 6 + 27, 28, BLOCK 327, LA PORTE,
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 625 NORTH BROADWAY, LA PORTE; RECORD
OWNER LELIUS SCOTT & CLAUDELL SCOTT, JR.; AGENT: ADDIE SCOTT
(Ord. 1820)
G.
BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 4, BLOCK
DESCRIBED AS 224 NORTH 6TH STREET;
EVANS AND PRENTICE C. EVANS; AGENT:
1821)
66, LA PORTE, FURTHER
RECORD OWNER JOHNNY JOE
JOHNNY JOE EVANS (Ord.
H. BUILDING, LOCATED ON LOTS 27, 28, BLOCK 1373, TOWN OF LA PORTE,
FURTHER DESCRIBED AS 2512 WESTVIEW; RECORD OWNER J. R. McGEE
(Ord. 1822)
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED March 9. 1992
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT Director of Finance
REPORT
RESOLUTION
xx
ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS: Memorandum to John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Ordinance
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Throughout its existence, the City of La Porte has been asked by property
owners to sell them unimproved street and/or alley rights-of-ways that are
adjacent to their property. When the City, and appropriate utility companies
have no foreseeable uses for the property, the property is normally "sold" to
the property owner.
The method of calculating the value of the property being "sold" to the
property owner was changed in 1987. Prior to 1987, the process required that
an appraisal be obtained by an independent fee appraiser. This process was
determined to be time consuming and costly. In some instances, the cost of
the appraisal exceeded the value of the property being sold. In May of 1987,
the City Council changed the method by which the property values were
obtainpd. The method included the obtainment of a base "prime" square foot
rate from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) and multiplying this
rate by 150% to arrive at the "selling" square foot rate.
Because of apparent discrepancies between the "prime" rates obtained from HCAD
and the City's inability to receive this information on a timely basis, I
reviewed the process and have concluded that we can meet the objectives of the
ordinance in an easier and more understandable manner.
Staff recommends that, in lieu of the "prime" square foot rate at a factor of
150%, the City use the square foot rate that is on the most recent certified
tax roll and apply a factor of 175%. This change will provide a "selling"
price that is easier to obtain and more understandable for the parties
involved, without any apparent financial impact on the City.
In addition, because of the sporadic nature of the closings, the revenue
stream that is provided varies greatly from year to year. The sales of these
types of property are a loss of a City asset. They are not properties that
the City has purchased and held for resale. I believe that the loss of a City
asset of this type should be reinvested into another asset and not be used in
ordinary maintenance and operation. To use these funds for maintenance and
operation expenses could greatly upset continuity between the City's revenue
and expense streams. Staff recommends that the proceeds received from the
sale of streets and/or alleys be deposited into the General Capital
Improvement Fund for use in general capital improvements.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Approve or deny the passage of the Ordinance which changes the method of
valuation and provides instructions on the deposit of the proceeds.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA
CITY MANAGER
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DATE
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
FRO~ff Litchfield, Director of Finance
DAT~- February 25, 1992
SUBJECT: Review of Street and Alley Closing Sales Price
I have completed a review of the current process we use in determining the
sales price of public rights-of-way that the City owns when an adjoining
property owner requests closure of the property.
We currently utilize the method of obtaining the "prime" rate for adjoining
property from the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) and authorize sale
of the property at 150% times the "prime" rate. If either the City or the
purchaser disagrees with the sales price, they may, at purchaser's expense,
request an appraisal by an independent appraiser. Because of apparent
discrepancies between "prime" rates for similar properties and the inadequate
response time from HCAD, I was asked to review the process.
I contacted Linda Gutierrez, Jurisdiction Support, with HCAD. I was told the
following:
HCAD does not have a "prime" rate for all properties. They do have a
series of different rates that they use to appraise certain, but not all
properties. One of the rates does relate to the properties access to
major thoroughfares and another relates to "back forty" type of
property. She never named the first rate but I assume that is what we
call the "prime" rate.
The above mentioned rate does not exist for every piece of property in
the City, therefore, they sometimes have to create the rate for property
when we request a rate. In calculating the "prime" rate for property
that we need the rate for, they take into consideration the use or
potential use of the property. She specifically mentioned that if the
property is surrounded by property owned by one individual, it has a
very small market value because the only individual that could feasibly
use it would be that one property owner.
My observations after talking to Linda were that we have been asking them to
perform a service that is outside the scope of our relationship and for which
they do not have standard procedures to follow. When asked, she indicated
that we are the only entity that requests such service from them.
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With this in mind, I went back to the primary reason for the process. It is
my understanding that the purpose of using the "prime" rate was to speed up
the process of determining a sales value and to provide an escape for small
properties where potentially the cost of the appraisal would be greater than
the value of the property.
The other concern is the time it takes to get a rate from HCAD. Recently, I
had five properties to get rates for. I faxed them to HCAD on January 16,
1992. After several calls of inquiry, I finally received the values on
February 6, 1992, which was three weeks later.
If one of the objects of using HCAD to provide a "prime" rate for the property
is to render an accurate mechanism of determining the value of the property
without having the proposed buyer obtain a property value appraisal, I suggest
that we utilize values that are on the published tax rolls. Using the
published values on the tax rolls has several merits, including, the values
are available to the general public and do not appear to come out of the air
as some of the prime rates do, the values are easily obtainable by staff and
would greatly enhance our project turn around time, and the values are
supposed to represent some sort of market value.
For the same five properties that it took HCAD three weeks to calculate, I
calculated in less than one hour. The process I followed for each property
was to look up all surrounding properties that touch the property being
requested to be sold. I obtained a weighted average of the properties on a
square footage basis. This is what I found.
Total value of properties being sold at the prime sq. ft. rate
$39,859.33
Total prime sq. ft. rate times the 150% factor.
59,788.50
Total value of properties being sold at published sq. ft. rate
35,910.72
If the City were to utilize the published tax roll rate, for the above five
properties, the markup factor needed to obtain the same revenues as provided
by the current method of prime rate times 150% would be 167%. I would
recommend that the City use a factor of 175%. The City or the proposed
purchaser would still be able to obtain a private appraisal (at purchasers
cost) if they so desired.
While the ordinance is open, there are two additional areas that need to be
addressed.
A statement should be entered that would order the deposit of the funds into
the General Capital Improvement Fund. These sales of property are a loss of a
City asset. They are not properties that are held by the City for resale at a
gain. A loss of a City asset should be reinvested into the City in another
Capital Asset and not be used in ordinary maintenance and operations.
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And finally, the current ordinance requires that a plot plan, drawn by a
licensed Texas public surveyor, be included with the application. For many of
the properties requested to be closed, there exist a recorded plat that
contains all the information that the plot would provide. It would be
beneficial to allow someone from the city, preferably the City Engineer, to
waive the requirement of the plot plan if sufficient information is contained
on the recorded plat.
Recommendation
The City should change the method of obtain values of public rights-of-ways
that are sold to an adjoining property owner. Ordinance 1550 should be
changed to reflect that the City of La Porte will utilize the published tax
value on the most recent tax roll to determine the square foot value and apply
a factor or markup of 175% to this value to obtain the sales price. The
change to the ordinance that would accomplish this would occur in the
paragraph that begins "Upon agreement" and would be to delete the words "Prime
Rate" and to change the factor to 1.75.
In addition, the ordinance should be amended to state that, unless otherwise
directed by City Council, all proceeds from the sale of these types of
properties should be deposited into the General Capital Improvement Fund for
future reinvestment in the City. This would help prevent the dilution of City
assets while still providing Council the means of diverting these funds as
they see fit.
Finally, the ordinance should be amended to provide the City Engineer, or his
designee, the latitude to waive the requirement for the plot plan when the
recorded plat contain the information that would be gathered by the plot plan.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS", ARTICLE III,
"VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING STREETS AND ALLEYS", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Sect ion 1.
Section 21-24, "Application Generally," under Chapter 21,
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS", paragraph 1 (2) is hereby amended and shall hereafter
read as follows:
"( 2) A plot plan, showing the street or alley sought to be vacated,
abandoned and closed, or portion thereof, by a licensed Texas
public surveyor, drawn to a scale of not less than one inch
equals fifty (50) feet, shall be attached to such application.
, The City Engineer, or his designee, may waive this requirement
where, in his sole determination, a recorded plat contains
sufficient evidence to determine legal description and area
of property sought to be vacated, abandoned and closed;"
Section 2.
Section 21-28, "Final Determination by City Council;
Appraisal; Conveyance" under Chapter 21, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS", Article III,
"Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys", of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of La Porte, paragraph 3, is hereby amended and shall hereafter read
as follows, to-wit:
"Upon agreement by the Applicant and the City Manager, or his
designee, the fair market value of the land or the interest being
conveyed, sold, or traded shall be determined by averaging on a
square footage basis, the appraisal of the adjoining tracts of land,
exclusive of any improvements thereon, as said appraisal is
established by the most recent certified appraisal by the Harris
County Appraisal Distract, before reduction by any applicable tax
exemptions, which average square footage fair market value appraisal
shall be multiplied by the total square footage contained in the
tract of land sought to be closed, which product shall be then
multiplied by a factor of 1. 75. "
Section 3.
Section 21-28, "Final Determination by City Council;
appraisal, conveyance; exemptions" under Chapter 21, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,"
Article III, "Vacating, Abandoning and Closing Streets and Alleys," of the Code
of Ordinance of the City of La Porte, is hereby amended by adding the following
paragraph:
"The fair market value received in the vacating, abandoning and
closing of the street, alley or easement, unless otherwise directed
by City Council, shall be deposited by the City into the General
Capital Improvement Fund to be used for general capital improvements
throughout the City."
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Section 4.
The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject
of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the
public at the City Hall of the city for the ti~e required by law preceding this
meeting, as required by the Open Meeting Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as
required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon.
The City
Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 5.
This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage
and approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
fZy.cJ
Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA DATE REQUESTED March 23. 1992
REQUESTED BY Jeff Litchfield
DEPARTMENT Director of Finance
REPORT
RESOLUTION
xx
ORDINANCE
EXHIBITS: Ordinance
Proposed Financial Management Policy
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
In conducting its daily business, the City of La Porte has come to operate
under a set of known but unwritten policies. Attached to the enclosed
ordinance is a "Financial Management Policy" that addresses these practices.
The policy puts on paper the majority of the financial issues that we
currently operate under. Staff believes that it would be in the city's best
interest to have these policies adopted by the City Council.
An excerpt from the policy cover page states:
"The City of La Porte Financial Management Policies provide a basic
framework for the overall fiscal management of the City. The
policies represent a foundation to address changing circumstances
and conditions, and assist in the decision making process. The
financial policies represent guidelines for evaluating both current
activities and proposals for future programs.
The Financial Management Policies reflect long-standing principles
and practices which have enabled the City to maintain its financial
stability. It is intended that the policies be reviewed annually so
that the guidelines represent a realistic, current framework for
public policy decisions. Policy statements are included for the
following areas:
Operating Budget
Revenue
Reserve
Debt
Capital Budget
Accounting
Investment"
The City will benefit in two ways from the adoption of these policies. First,
we will have a reference guide to refer to when dealing with financial issues,
and second, credit agencies such as Moody's and Standard and poor's, will see
evidence of the city's ability to properly manage its operations.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Adopt or deny the passage of the Ordinance regarding the city's Financial
Management Policies.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
OTHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
YES
NO
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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ROBERT T HERRERA
CITY MANAGER
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA PORTE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICY DATED
MARCH 23, 1992; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETING LAW; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby adopts the
"City of La Porte Financial Management Policy" dated March 23, 1992, a true
and correct copy of which is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A",
incorporated by reference herein, and made a part hereof for all purposes.
Section 2. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part of any
section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance of the City of La
Porte Financial Management Policy Manual hereby adopted, shall for any reason,
be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of
this Ordinance, or said Financial Management Policy Manual, 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 3.
The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and
declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject
of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the
public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meeting Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice
and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 4.
This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage
and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Norman Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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City of La Porte, Texas
Financial Management Policy
Adopted by the City Council
of the City of La Porte
on March 23, 1992, by
Ordinance No.
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City of La Porte, Texas
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
Jeff Litchfield, CPA, CGFO
Director of Finance
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CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES
The City of La Porte Financial Management Policies provide a basic framework for the
overall fiscal management of the City. The policies represent a foundation to address
changing circumstances and conditions, and assist in the decision making process.
The financial policies represent guidelines for evaluating both current activities and
proposals for future programs.
The Financial Management Policies reflect long-standing principles and practices which
have enabled the City to maintain its financial stability. It is intended that the policies
be reviewed annually so that the guidelines represent a realistic, current framework for
public policy decisions. Policy statements are included for the following areas:
Operating Budget Policies
Revenue Policies
Reserve Policies
Debt Policies
Capital Budget Policies
Accounting Policies
Investment Policies
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Table of Contents
1. Operating Budget Policies
Balanced budget
Borrowing for operating expenditures (expenses)
Performance evaluation
Budgetary controls
Self-supporting enterprises
Service planning
Contingencies
GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
2. Revenue Policies
Revenue structure
Revenue collection
Sources of services financing
Tax base capacity
User fees
Cost of service
Policy and market considerations
Bi-annual review
Non-resident charges
Water and sewer rates
Internal service fees
Donated revenues
Administrative transfers
Flat fee transfers
Transfer from Golf Course Fund
Transfer from Commercial Solidwaste Fund
3. Reserve Policies
Operating funds
Debt service fund
4. Debt Policies
General obligation bonds or certificates of obligations
Revenue supported bonds
Debt management
Bond term
5. Capital Budget Policies
Capital improvement program
Operated budget impacts
Repair and replacement
6. Accounting Policies
Accounting standards
Annual audit
GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award
7. Investment Policies
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Financial Management Policies
1. Operatin~ Budget Policies
The objectives of the operating budget policies is to maintain adequate service
levels at reasonable costs by following sound financial management practices.
Balanced budget
The operating budget shall be balanced. For each fund, ongoing costs shall
not exceed ongoing revenues plus available working capital balances in
accordance with the Reserve Policies listed in Section 3.
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Borrowing for operating expenditures (expenses)
The City shall not use debt or bond financing to fund current operating
expenditures (expenses).
Performance evaluation
Performance measurement and productivity indicators shall be integrated into
the annual budgeting process. All departments shall be reviewed annually by
the City Manager for such performance criteria as program initiatives,
compliance with policy direction, program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Budgetary controls
The City shall maintain a budgetary control system to ensure adherence to the
adopted budget and associated appropriations. Regular reports shall be
provided comparing actual revenues and expenditures (expenses) to budgeted
amounts.
Self-supporting enterprises
All enterprise activities of the City shall be self-supporting to the greatest extent
possible. These activities include, but are not limited to, Water and Sewer Utility
Service. Sylvan Beach Pavilion, Airport, La Porte Area Water Authority I and the
Golf Course.
Service planning
All departments shall share in the responsibility of meeting policy goals and
ensuring long-term financial viability. Future service plans and program
initiatives shall be developed reflecting policy directives, projected resources
and future service requirements.
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Contingencies
The City shall budget a contingency in each of its operating and capital
improvement funds. The contingency amount shall be used at the discretion of
the City Manager for items that were unexpected or unforseen during the formal
budget process.
GFOA DistinQuished Budget Presentation Award
The City shall annually submit necessary documentation to obtain the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as awarded by the Governmental
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
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2. Revenue Policies
The objectives of the revenue policies is to ensure that funding for public programs
is derived from a fair. equitable and adequate resource base, while minimizing tax
differential burdens.
Revenue structure
The City shall attempt to obtain a diversified and stable revenue system to
shelter programs from short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source.
Potential revenue sources will be evaluated and, if feasible. initiated.
Revenue collection
The City shall follow an aggressive, but humane, policy of collecting revenues.
Sources of services financing
Services which have a city-wide benefit shall be financed with revenue sources
which are generated from a broad base. such as property and other taxes.
Services where the customer determines the use shall be financed with user
fees, charges and assessments directly related to the level of service provided.
Tax base capacity
The objective of the City is to ensure that local general tax resources are not
increased faster than the tax base capacity of the community.
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User fees
The City shall maximize the utilization of user charges in lieu of general revenue
sources for services that can be individually identified and where costs are
directly related to the level of service.
Cost of service - The City shall establish user charges and fees at a level
which reflects the costs of providing the service, to the extent legally
allowable. Operating, direct, indirect and capital costs shall be considered in
the charges. Full cost charges shall be imposed unless it is determined that
policy and market factors require lower fees. An example of this type of an
exception is the residential solidwaste service, which will be funded equally
with user fees and property tax revenues.
Policy and market considerations - The City shall also consider policy
objectives and market rates and charges levied by other public and private
organizations for similar services when fees and charges are established.
Bi-annual review - The City Manager shall direct a bi-annual review of fees
and charges for services and will make appropriate modifications to ensure
that charges grow at a rate which keeps pace with the cost of efficiently
providing the service and to assure that one group of users are not
subsidized by the general populace.
Non-resident charges - Where practical, user fees and other appropriate
charges shall be levied for activities or facilities in which non-residents
participate in order to relieve the burden on City residents. Non-resident
fees shall be structured at market levels so that resident users are
subsidized to the greatest extent possible.
Water and sewer rates - User charge fees for water and sewer shall be
sufficient to finance all operating, capital and debt service costs for these
utilities. Rates will be set such that these enterprise funds are never in a
cash deficit position during the year. Additionally, where feasible, rates will
be established where each portion of the service will cover the cost of the
service provided.
Internal service fees - When interdepartmental charges are used to finance
internal enterprise functions, charges shall reflect full costs, including all
indirect expenses.
Donated revenues - All private money donated or contributed to the City for
operations, maintenance, purchase of equipment, supplies, land or capital
facilities shall be subject to current budget policies. The donated or
contributed funds shall be deposited as miscellaneous revenues into the
appropriate fund and the expenditure (expense) shall be budgeted (through
a formal budget amendment, if required).
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Administrative Transfers
The City shall recover from selected enterprise operations an administrative fee.
The fee shall be considered a payment for certain administrative functions
(oversight management, accounting, human resource assistance, etc) and for
payments in-lieu of taxes (Le. if the operation was operated by someone other
than the City, the City would receive property tax revenues).
Flat Fee Transfers - Transfers from the Utility and La Porte Area Water
Authority Funds to the General Fund will be determined by City management
during the budget process and shall not exceed an overhead allocation
, where administrative fees are distributed to all City divisions based on their
share of non-capital expenditures (expenses) as compared to all City non-
capital expenditures (expenses).
Transfer from Golf Course Fund - An administrative transfer from the Golf
Course Fund to the General Fund shall be based on 10% of its estimated
ending working capital balance, as long as its the transfer does not cause its
working capital balance to fall below its targeted reserve balance as
established in Section 3.
Transfer from Commercial Solidwaste Fund - Upon successful privitation of
the commercial solidwaste operation, the Commercial Solidwaste Fund will
be dissolved by an administrative transfer to the General Fund. These
transfers will occur over a multi-year period to minimize the impact on
ongoing General Fund revenues.
3. Reserve Policies
The objectives of the reserve policies is not to hold resources solely as a source of
interest revenue, but rather to provide adequate resources for cash flow and
contingency purposes, while maintaining reasonable tax rates and charges for
services. In addition, the City's proximity to the Gulf Coast provides the very real
possibility of a damaging tropical storm or hurricane.
Operating funds
The City shall strive to maintain a targeted working capital balance of 90 to 120
days of operating capital in its operating funds. The number of days of working
capital shall be calculated by taking the budgeted expenditures (expenses) for
the fund (including capital outlay), dividing by 365 days and multiplied by 90
days for the lower limit and 120 days for the upper limit.
Debt service fund
The Debt Service Fund will strive to maintain a targeted working capital balance
of 60 days 'of- service requirements. Any excesses over this amount will be
used over a sufficient length of time as to provide a minimum impact on the
City's Interest and Sinking portion of the tax rate.
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4. Debt Policies
The objectives of the debt management policies is to maintain the City's ability to
incur present and future debt at minimal interest rates in amounts needed for
infrastructure and economic development of the City without endangering the City's
ability to finance essential City services.
General obligation bonds or certificates of obligations
The City shall utilize tax supported general obligation bonds or certificates of
obligations to finance only those capital improvements and long term assets
Which have been determined to be essential to the maintenance or development
of the City.
Revenue supported bonds
The City shall utilize, where feasible, revenue supported or backed bonds to
finance public improvements for its enterprise operations.
Debt management
The City shall strive to maintain a balanced relationship between debt service
requirements and current operating costs, encourage growth of the tax base,
actively seek alternative funding sources, minimize interest costs and maximize
investment rate of returns.
Bond term
The City shall issue bonds with terms no longer than the economic useful life of
the project. For revenue supported bonds, principal repayments and
associated interest costs shall not exceed projected revenue streams.
5. Capital Budget Policies
The objective of the capital budget policies is to ensure that the City maintains its
public infrastructure in the most efficient manner.
Capital improvement program
The City shall prepare and adopt a five-year Capital Improvement Program
which shall detail each capital project, the estimated cost, and funding source.
An adopted priority system shall be used to rank recommended projects.
Operated budget impacts
Operating expenditures (expenses) shall be programmed to include the cost of
implementing the Capital Improvement Program and shall reflect estimates of all
associated personal expenditures (expenses) and operating costs attributable to
the capital outlays.
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Repair and replacement
The City shall maintain its physical assets at a level adequate to protect the
City's capital investments and minimize future maintenance and replacement
costs. The capital budget shall provide for the adequate maintenance, repair
and orderly replacement of the capital plant and equipment from current
revenues where possible.
6. Accounting Policies
The objectives of the accounting policies is to ensure that all financial transactions
of t~e City are carried out in accordance to the dictates of the City Charter, State
Statutes, and the principles of sound financial management.
Accounting standards
The City shall establish and maintain accounting systems according to the
generally accepted accounting principles and standards (GAAP) of the
Governmental Finance Officers Associations (GFOA) and the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB). The central system shall be used for
financial transactions of all City departments.
Annual audit
An annual audit shall be performed by an independent accounting firm which
will issue an official opinion on the annual financial statements with a
management letter detailing areas that could be improved.
GFOA Certificate of Achievement Award
The City shall annually submit necessary documentation to obtain the Certificate
of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting as awarded by the
Governmental Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
7. Investment Policies
The objectives of the investment policies is to ensure that all revenues received by
the City are promptly recorded and deposited in designated depositories, and if not
immediately required for payments of obligations, are placed in authorized
investments earning interest income for the City according to the adopted
Investment Policy.
The City's formal Investment Policy, as adopted by Ordinance 1802 on January 13,
1992, governs the City's investments.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL
RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE.
section I.
A.
Admission to the Municipal Recreation and
Fitness Center may be obtained by either
purchase of a membership or by paying a
general admission fee.
Memberships for the La Porte Recreation and
Fitness Center may be purchased at the Parks
and Recreation Office. A member of the family
must apply in person for the memberships.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: For purchase of resident
memberships, residents must present current
water and sewer bill, rental receipt or tax
statement with valid Texas Drivers License.
(Drivers License not acceptable proof by
itself) .
B. LA PORTE COMMERCIAL: Is defined as a business
or corporation paying ad valorem taxes at a
rate of 100 % valuation and located entirely
within the corporate limits of the City of
La Porte.
Fees established for memberships are as
follows:
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
All membership plans wil1 have a $10.00 sign-up fee with
the exception of daily fees.
section II.
1)
2)
3)
4)
6)
7)
8)
MEMBERSHIP FEES
PLAN A - FACILITY USE MEMBERSHIP
PLAN B FACILITY USE MEMBERSHIP PLUS
RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL
PLAN C - FACILITY USE MEMBERSHIP PLUS SWIMMING
POOL
PLAN D - FACILITY USE, RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL
AND SWIMMING POOL MEMBERSHIP
PLAN E - COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP
PLAN F - AEROBICS
PLAN G - SWIM AND HANDBALL/RACQUETBALL
PER DAY/HOUR USAGE FEES
9) PLAN H - GUEST FEES
A. Facilitv Use Membership - PIan A
Facility Use Membership consists of weight room,
basketball court, locker room, sauna room, etc.
Does not include swimming pool, racquetball, and
aerobics room unless the aerobics room is not in
use by a class. We have a separate charge for
" these amenities.
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Resident Non-Resident
1.
Daily
$ 7.50
$ 15.00
3.
Individual Annual
Membership
Individual Quarterly
Membership
'$ 60.00
$ 25.00
$120.00
$ 50.00
4.
*Annual Family
Membership
$140.00
$280.00
5.
*Quarterly Family
Membership
$ 45.00
$ 90.00
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senior citizens
(60 & Over)
1/2 price
* Two adults and children under 18 living at home.
B. Handball/Racquetball Membership , Facility Use
Membership ~ PIan B-
Allows free access and equipment use of
handball/racquetball courts. The following
membership fees are a combined Facility Use and
Handball/Racquetball Membership. This membership
does not include the swimming pool and aerobics
room unless the aerobics room is not in use by a
class. We have a separate charge for these
amenities.
Resident Non-Resident
1.
Daily
$ 10.50
$ 21. 00
2.
Individual Annual
Membership
$240.00
$120.00
3.
Individual Quarterly
Membership
$ 80.00
$ 40.00
4.
*Family Annual
Membership
*Family Quarterly
Membership
$120.00
$200.00
$400.00
5.
$ 60.00
6.
senior citizens
(60 & Over)
1/2 Price
*Two adults and children living under 18 living at home.
c. Swimminq Pool , Facility Use Membership - Plan C
Allows for annual use of the La Porte
Recreation/Fitness indoor pool. The following
membership fees are a combined Facility Use and
Swimming Pool membership. This membership does not
include the racquetball/handball courts and
aerobics
room unless the aerobics room is not in use by a
class. We have a separate charge for these
amenities.
Resident Non-Resident
1.
Daily
$ 8.50
$ 17.00
2.
Individual Annual
Membership
$180.00
$ 90.00
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Individual Quarterly
Membership
*Family Annual
Membership
$ 35.00 $ 70.00
$185.00 $370.00
4.
5.
*Family Quarterly
Membership
Senior citizens
( 60 & Over)
1/2 Price
$ 60.00 $120.00
6.
* Two adults and children under 18 living at home.
D. ComDlete Facility Membership - PIan D
Allows for use of Facility (swimming pool,
racquetball/handball courts, gymnasium, weight room
and sauna). This membership does not include
aerobics room unless the aerobics room is not in
use by a class. We have a separate charge for this
program.
Resident Non-Resident
1.
Daily
$ 23.00
$ 11. 50
2.
Individual Annual
Membership
$300.00
$150.00
3.
Individual Quarterly
Membership
$ 90.00
$ 45.00
4.
*Family Annual
Membership
$460.00
$230.00
5.
*Family Quarterly
Membership
$140.00
$ 70.00
6.
Senior citizens
( 60 & Over )
1/2 Price
* Two adults and children under 18 living at home.
E. Commercial Membership - PIan E
Allows for use of facility (swimming
racquetball/handball courts, gymnasium, weight
sauna). This membership does not include the
room unless the aerobics room is not in use by
We have a separate charge for this program.
pool,
room and
aerobics
a class.
La Porte
Non-La
Porte
Commercial
Commercial
1.
Individual Annual
Membership
(10-100-Employees)
10 % Discount $135.00
$270.00
2 .
Individual Annual
Membership
(101 and Over-Employees)
15 % Discount $127.50
$255.00
F. Aerobics - PIan F
I.-There is a $20.00 charge per individual for an
'eight week aerobics session.
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G. Swim and Handball/Racauetball Per Day/Hour Usaae
PIan G
For members that have a facility membership
1.
swim ticket (per day)
per person
per family
$1. 00
$1. 50
2.
Racquetball/Handball (per hour)
By reservation only.
$3.00
3 .
senior citizens ( 60 & Over )
1/2 price
H. Guest Fees - Plan H
Any La Porte Recreation/Fitness Center member can bring
a guest (3). Members assume responsibility for guest (3)
and must participate together.
,1. There will be a $3.00 per day per guest Facility
Use Fee.
2. There will be a $1.00 per guest charge for the
indoor swimming pool.
3. There wil1 be a $3.00 charge per hour for
racquetball/handball courts unless they are a guest
of a racquetball/handbal1 membership member.
(RESERVATIONS ONLY).
4.
senior citizens ( 60 & Over )
1/2 price
section III. The City council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City
council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the
City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding
this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article
6252-17, Texas Revised civil statutes Annotated; and that this
meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all
times during which this ordinance and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed, considered, and formally acted
upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section IV. This ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
day of
1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
March 19, 1992
TO:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
Stan Sherwood, Director of Parks and Recreatio$
La Porte Recreation/Fitness/Senior Citizens Center Fee
Ordinance Justification
FROM:
SUBJECT:
As a result of concerns expressed by members of our City Council at the March 9, 1992 Council
meeting, staff has prepared the following information regarding those concerns.
I. SENIOR CITIZENS FEE PLAN:
Area residents 60 years or older and/or their spouses who participates in Senior
Services scheduled physical fitness and water exercise classes would not be
required to purchase a membership plan for the facility.
However, senior citizens utilizing the facility outside the parameters of Senior
Services programming areas and times would be required to purchase a
membership plan of their choice at the proposed senior citizen discount of 50%.
II. ANNUAL ENROllMENT FEES:
We are proposing a $10.00 enrollment fee each time the member buyslrenews
his/her plan. This is to help offset the following enrollment package that each
member will receive.
A. The paper work to process the membership the plan
B. Photo J.D.
C. Reminder of expiration of membership sent to members a month before
expiration date
D. Quarterly newsletter
E. Special Guest - Example: Nurse checking blood pressure
F. Update members medical history once a year in computer file
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III. STAGGERED ENROllMENT PERIODS:
In order to accommodate all interested La Pone taxpayers who wish to become
members of this facility, it was determined equitable to incorporate the following
enrollment schedule:
A. La Pone residents: First thirty (30) days
B. La Pone business and indUStry: Day thirty one (31) thru day sixty (60)
c. Open enrollment: Beginning on day sixty one (61).
The dates and times for these enrollment periods will be determined at a later
date.
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RECREATION/FITNESS
FACILITY COMPARISON CHARTS
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ENROLLMENT FEES
AREA FITNESS CENTERS
,
$500
$400 - - . - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - . - . - - - . - . - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - -
$300 ... - - - - - . . - . - - - - - - . . . - - - . - . . . - - - - - - . . , - - - - - . .
$200 - - - - . . . . - - - - - . . . - - - - - - . . . - - - - - . . . - - - - -
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TX CITY PARD . $0
CLEAR LAKE PARD . $75
PROPOSED LP PARD . $10
YMCA . $75
WORLD GYM . $200
PRES FIRST LADY . $400
$1 00 - - - - . - . - - . - - - . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . - - - - - - - -
FAt1ILY MEMBERS~P (FULL PACKA~E)
AREA FITNESS CENTERS
$600
$500 e
$400
$300
$200
$100
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NON-RESIDENT $347.5 $225 $460
IN~VIDUAL MEMBER~HIP (FULL PACKA~E)
AREA FITNESS CENTERS
$350
$300
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NON-RESIDENT . * $227.5 $100 $300
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BR~KDOWN OF INDIVIDUAl AND FAMILY MEMBE~HIP
FULL PACKAGE, RESIDENT ONLY
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
ANNUAllY
QUARTERLY
MONTHLY
DAilY
INDIVIDUAL . $150 $45 $12.5 $0.41
FAMILY . $230 $70 $19.16 $0.63
* La Porte Center Only
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AMENITIES
A. DEER PARK RECREATION CENTER
GYMNASIUM, WEIGHT ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM
(AEROBICS), RACQUETBALL AND LOCKER ROOMS.
B. TEXAS CITY RECREATION CENTER -
GYMNASIUM, WEIGHT ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM
(AEROBICS), PING-PONG ROOM, SWIMMING POOL,
RACQUEfBALL, CARDIOVASCULAR EQUIPMENf ROOM,
LOCKER ROOMS, READING ROOM AND SAUNA.
C. CLEAR LAKE RECREATION CENTER -
GYMNASIUM, EXERCISE ROOM (AEROBICS), WEIGHT
ROOM, LOCKER ROOM AND RACQUETBALL ROOM.
D.
LA PORTE RECREATION/FITNESS CENTER-
GYMNASIUM, WEIGHT ROOM, CARDIOVASCULAR
EQUIPMENf ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM (AEROBICS),
SWIMMING POOL, RACQUETBALL, SAUNA, LOCKER
ROOM AND SITTING SERVICE ROOM.
E. YMCA - WEIGHT ROOM, DAY CARE ROOM,
GYMNASIUM, SWIMMING POOL, EXERCISE ROOM
(AEROBICS), SAUNA AND LOCKER ROOMS.
F. WORLD GYM - WEIGHT ROOM, EXERCISE ROOM
(AEROBICS), SAUNA AND LOCKER ROOMS.
G.
PRESIDENTS 1ST LADY - WEIGHT ROOM, INDOOR
TRACK, SWIMMING POOL, EXERCISE ROOM
(AEROBICS), SAUNA, JACUZZI, DAY CARE ROOM,
HEALTH BAR AND LOCKER ROOMS.
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BREAKDOWN OF ALL :MEMBERSIllP FEES
YEARLY - MONTHLY - DAILY (RESIDENTS ONLY)
PLAN A
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL
$60.00 . 12 = $5.00 . 30 = .16
FAMILY ANNUAL
$140.00 . 12 = $11.66 . 30 = .38
PLAN B
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL
$120.00 . 12 = $10.00 . 30 = .33 (Racquetball $5.00 per month)
FAMILY ANNUAL
$200.00 . 12 = $16.66 . 30 = .55 (Racquetball $5.00 per month)
PLAN C
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL
$90.00 . 12 = $7.50 . 30 = .25 (Swimming $2.50 per month)
FAMILY ANNUAL
$185.00 . 12 = $15.41 . 30 = .51 (Swimming $3.75 per month)
PLAN D
INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL
$150.00 . 12 = $12.50 . 30 = .41
(Swimming & Racquetball $90.00 . 12 = $7.50 per month)
FAMILY ANNUAL
$230.00 . 12 = $19.16 . 30 = .63
(Swimming & Racquetball $110.00 . 12 = $9.16 per month)
~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested:
March 23. 1992
Requested By: J. Joerns
Report
Department: Administration
Resolution X Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance
Application for street closing
Map of location
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
Mr. John Andre of Blue Flash Express, Inc., and Mr. Robert
Reichert, have made j oint application to close 17th street between
Blocks 1141 and 1142. The City Secretary has contacted all
franchised utility companies and City departments requesting review
and comment. All comments have been recei ved. There were no
objections to the proposed closing if the owners would agree to
accept the ownership and maintenance of existing drainage swale in
the former right-of-way of South 17th Street.
The Harris County Appraisal District appraised value of the
property in question is $.40 per square foot. The total fair
market value for this closing is $14,400.00, which per the
ordinance, is derived in the following manner:
24,000 sq. ft. x $.40 per sq. ft. x 1.5 = $14,400
The ordinance closing, vacating and abandoning the street has been
prepared and the applicants have been notified of the following
provisions which need to be met prior to delivering a certified
copy of the ordinance.
Property owners accepting ownership and maintenance of the
existing drainage swale in the former right-of-way of South
17th Street. (Included in Ordinance.)
A check in the amount of $7,200 from each of the property owners
has been received.
Action Required bv Council: Staff recommends the closing, vacating
and abandoning of 17th Street between Blocks 1141 and 1142 by
adopting the attached ordinance.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:
N/A
Funds Available:
YES
NO
ApDroved for city Council Aaenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF SOUTH
17TH STREET, IN THE TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has been
requested by record owners of all of the property abutting the
hereinafter described portion of South l7th Street, in the Town of
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, to vacate, abandon, and permanently
close that portion of South 17th Street; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte has
determined,and does hereby find, determine and declare that the
hereinafter described portion of South l7th Street, Town of La
Porte, Harris County, Texas, is not suitable, needed, or beneficial
to the public as a public road, street and alley, and that the
closing of the hereinafter described portion of South 17th Street,
Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is for the protection of the
public and for the public interest and benefit, and that the
hereinafter described portion of said South 17th Street, should be
vacated, abandoned, and permanently closed.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. Under and by virtue of the power granted to the
City of La Porte under its Home Rule Charter and Chapter 13, Title
28, Article 1175, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of
Texas, 1925, the hereinafter described portion of South 17th Street,
Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, is hereby permanently
vacated, abandoned and closed by the City of La Porte, to-wit:
Being a portion of the right-of-way of South 17th Street, lying
and being situated between Blocks 1l4l and 1142, Town of La
Porte, Harris County, Texas, and lying and being situated
between the south right-of-way line of West "L" Street and the
north right-of-way line of West "M" Street, Town of La Porte,
Harris County, Texas.
By acceptance of this ordinance, the abutting property owners,
their successors and assigns, accept the ownership and maintenance
of the existing drainage swale in the former right-of-way of South
l7th Street.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites ~nd declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
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posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotatedl and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at a11 times during which this ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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City Attorney
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
March 23. 1992
Requested By:
Robert T. Herrera
Department:
Administration
Report
Resolution
x
Ordinance
Exhibits:
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The attached contract is one whereby the city is contracting office
space with Confrontation Church of God in Christ then subleasing
the property to the Texas Department of Human Services. Please
recall at one time the Texas Department of Human Services leased
from the City of La Porte office space adjacent to the Police
Department. Sometime in 1991 they moved their offices out of La
Porte into Bay town.
The Texas Department of Human Services has made a commitment to
reopen a food stamp division of their agency in La Porte. The
office will be open twice a week for the next eight (8) months.
The Department of Human Services has also committed to expanding
the services they offer in La Porte on a long term basis. They are
currently negotiating with Reverend Joe Lewis for such an
opportunity.
I truly believe this agreement will benefit many.
· Those in need of social services
Church is provided with new steady income stream
The City's Police Department has additional office space
to meet growth by assuming the space once occupied by
Texas Department of Human Services
The City's role in this arrangement is one whereby we recognize a
need within the community that can be better fulfilled by another
public agency and put the parties together. The city is not
spending any money nor does the ci ty make any money on this
proposal.
Action Required by Council:
Adoption of Ordinance
Availability of Funds:
General Fund water/wastewater
capital Improvement General Revenue sharing
Other
Account Number:
Funds Available:
YES
NO
Approved for city council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
Date
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES, DATED MARCH 11, 1992; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the
contract, agreement or other undertaking described in the title of
this ordinance, in substantial1y the form as shown in the document
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute such document and
all related documents on behalf of the City of La Porte. The City
Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all such signatures and
to affix the seal of the City to all such documents.
Section 2.
The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City HaIl 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 bylaw at all times during which this ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 23rd day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. MaIone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPROJlBj): rrJ~
a-ui . h .
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into by and between the Confrontation
Church of God in Christ (hereinafter referred to as the "Church"),
and the City of La Porte, Texas, a municipal corporation, acting by
and through its City Manager (hereinafter referred to as the
"City"}.
, I.
Church agrees to provide 481 square feet of office space to City at
50l West Main Street, La Porte, Texas 77571. All utilities and
janitorial services necessary for the use of the said office space
shall be included at the sole expense of Church.
II.
For the above described services, City agrees to pay Church a rate
of $.95 per square foot of office space per month, or the sum of
$456.95 per month. Payments shall be made by the fifteenth day of
each month to Church, P.O. Box 1452, La Porte, Texas 77572-1452.
III.
This agreement is made upon the following expressed conditions and
limitations:
a. City shall have the right to sublease the premises to the Texas
Department of Human Services. All obligations of City
hereunder, shall be contingent upon performance of obligations
by the Texas Department of Human Services, in an occupancy
agreement between City and the Texas Department of Human
Services.
b. The premises sha11 be used solely for the purpose of
administration of programs by the Texas Department of Human
Services pursuant to state law, including but not limited to the
following programs: AFDC, Food Stamps, and Expended Medical
Programs.
c. Building maintenance to include, but not limited to, air
conditioning and heating, to be the responsibility of Church.
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d. All utllity costs to include electrical, water and gas to be
paid by Church.
e. Janitorial services for the above premises shall be the
responsibility of Church.
IV.
The term of this Agreement shall be for the period beginning March
1, 1992, and ending December 31,-1992.
V.
This agreement is made and entered into in accordance with the
provisions of the Emergency Space Architectural Barriers Compliance
Checklist, and is made contingent upon the continuation of federally
funded programs, or upon the availability of appropriated state
funds, to the Texas Department of Human Services. In the event such
federally funded programs are not continued, or in the event
appropriated state funds are not available, City shall have no
further obligation hereunder.
VI.
Church agrees to provide all utility services except telephone
service. The Texas Department of Human Services shall, at its own
expense, install and operate telephone services.
VII.
City, on behalf of the Texas Department of Human Services, agrees
that: (a) it has made its own inspection of the premises; (b) it
accepts the premises in the conditions in which they exist on the
beginning date of the term of this agreement; (c) it has made its
own determinations as to the suitability of the premises for the
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uses to which it is hereunder agreed the Texas Department of Human
Services may put same; (d) it is receiving from Church hereunder
absolutely no warranty or representations as to the condition of, or
such suitability of the premises; (e) the Texas Department of Human
Services, as sublessee of City, wil1 use the premises for only the
purpose of the administration of programs administered by the Texas
Department of Human Services pursuant to state law and as specified
in Section 111.1., of this lease agreement; (f) the premises will
not be used for any activity which is not supervised by the Texas
Department of Human Services; (g) the Texas Department of Human
Services wil1 at all times comply with such reasonable regulations
and policies, and amendments thereto, as are issued by Church for
purposes of maintaining an orderly and compatible use of the
premises by all parties involved.
IN TESTIMONY OF WHICH this Occupancy Agreement has been
executed this 11th day of March, 1992.
CONFRONTATION CHURCH
OF GOD IN CHRIST
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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Texas~)
Deparfment
HumanoServices
INTERIM
COMMISSIONER
Burton F. Raiford
P.O. Box 16017, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77222
(713) 692-3236
Mr. Robert T. Herrera
city Manager
City of LaPorte
P. o. Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115
, RECEIVED
fIlR il 0 1992
BOARD MEMBERS
Cassandra C. Carr
Chairman, Austin
David Herndon
Vice Chairman, Austin
Bob Geyer
EI Paso
Yava D. Scott
Houston
Pau la Gomez
ownsville
March 3, 1992
Re: 501 West Main
LaPorte, Texas 77571
CITY MANAGERS
OFFICE
Dear Mr. Herrera,
I received your documentation regarding leasing space at 501 West
Main, LaPorte, Texas.
The Texas Department of Human Services is interested in leasing
this space and appreciates the interest and effort demonstrated
by yourself, Mayor MaIone, Senator Chet Brooks, Reverend Lewis,
and several other interested members of your community.
The General Services Commission is the leasing agent for State
Agencies in the State of Texas. A representative from General
Services will have to sign the lease.
I have enclosed a Negotiated Lease which is a standard lease form
used by this agency when negotiating contracts with other
governmental entities, such as cities like the City of LaPorte.
If you would please sign the enclosed lease and then return it to
me, I will forward it to Austin.
There is one discrepancy noted in your letter of March 2, 1992.
Reverend Lewis and I discussed a full service lease at $.95 per
square foot. This was to include the lessor paying for all
utilities and janitorial services. Janitorial Services was
omi tted from your proposal but is included in the negotiated
contract.
John H. Winters Human Services Center · 701 West 51st Street
Central Office Mailing Address P.O. Box 149030 · Austin, Texas 78714-9030
Telephone (512) 450-3011 · Call your local DHS office for assistance.
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I look forward to working with you on the permanent space and
thank you for your participation in this project. The Department
of Human Services is looking forward to returning to LaPorte.
~cerelftcJ
Lin<&vit
Director, Business Services
Attachments:
Negotiated Lease
cc: Mamie H. Ewing
Lee Adams
Frank Sudela
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
March 2, 1992
Lindy Levit, Director of Business Services
Texas Department of Human Services
P.o. Box 16017
Houston, TX 77222
RE: Housing for Food Stamp Division
Dear Ms. Levit
Please be advised the City of La Porte has contracted with
a land owner for the temporary housing of office personnel
for the Texas Department of Human Service Food Stamp
Division.
The lessor is Confrontation Church of God in Christ located
at 501 West Main street. Reverend Joe Lewis is very pleased
with this opportunity and has agreed to lease 481 sq. ft.
to the City at ninety-five cents (.95) per square foot
including utilities. The term of the lease will be for
eight (8) months beginning on March 1, 1992, and expiring
on December 31, 1992. Lease payments will be due on the
15th of each month. In turn, the City will contract with
the Texas Department of Human Services for the same lease
requirement stipulations.
The City is also closely negotiating a permanent lease
agreement with Reverend Lewis for the remaining portion of
the office space for the expansion of the Food stamp
Division of the Texas Department of Human Services in La
Porte. Once we have completed this effort the same lease
terms will be honored by the City and forwarded to your
office under a separate lease.
I truly want to thank you for returning the Food Stamp
Program to La Porte, Texas. I am convinced without your
sincere efforts and leadership this much needed social
service program would not have returned.
P,U,Bllxlll'). Ll Pllrte, Texas 77')72-1 II') · (713)471-5020
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If you are in agreement with the contents of this letter,
please execute below.
Sincerely,
G?~ 1: ~
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED:
Lindy Levit, Director of Business Services Date
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested:
March 23. 1992
Requested By: K. Askins
Report
Exhibits: Ordinance 1808-A
Department: Leqal
Resolution X
Ordinance
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
Two discrepancies in the ordinance calling the annual genera 1
election (Ordinance 1808) were recently found. The first is in the
legal description of District 5, Tract II, which used "easterly"
on one of the directions that should have read "westerly".
The second discrepancy is in the legal description of District 6,
which included a description of land that has been disannexed.
Corrections have been made to the ordinance and all information
included has been thoroughly checked. The attached ordinance will
replace Ordinance 1808, which was adopted February 10.
Action Required bv Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1808-A
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
other
Account Number:
N/A
Funds Available:
YES
NO
ADDroved for city Council Aqenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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AN ORDINANCE CALLING THE REGULAR ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE 1 CALLING A RUN-OFF ELECTION, IF NECESSARY1 DESIGNATING
ELECTION PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES1 PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF
VOTING MACHINES1 APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICIALS1 PROVIDING FOR METHOD
AND DATES OF EARLY VOTING1 PROVIDING FOR AN EARLY VOTING BALLOT
BOARD 1 PROVIDING FOR RETURN AND CANVASS OF VOTES OF SAID ELECTION1
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE1 PROVIDING FOR FILING DEADLINE AND FILING FEES
FOR CANDIDATES1 PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE1 FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW 1 AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. An election shall be held within the corporate
limits of the City of La Porte, Texas, on the 2nd day of May, 1992,
such day being the first Saturday in May, 1992, between seven
o'clock (7:00) A.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) P.M., for the purpose
of electing the following City officials:
Councilperson-at-Large--Position A, for a 3 year term
Councilperson--District 4, for a 3 year term
Councilperson--District 5, for a 3 year term
A run-off election, if necessary, shall be held on May 30,
1992, between the same hours.
Section 2. Said election shall be held at each of the
following voting places within said City, and the following named
persons are hereby appointed as officers of said election, to-wit:
Election Precinct i 1
Polling Place: Lomax Elementary School
10615 North Avenue "L"
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks and Spencer Highway (West Main Street)1
THENCE westerly along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to
Big Island Slough1
THENCE northerly along Big Island Slough to north boundary of
Creekmont Subdivision1
THENCE west along north boundary of Creekmont Subdivision to
Underwood Road1
THENCE north along Underwood Road to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks1
THENCE southeasterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks, following a curve to the south, and continuing in a
southerly direction along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks
to Spencer Highway (West Main Street), to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Kenny Price
, Presiding Judge
Betty Price
, Alternate Presiding Judge
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Election Precinct # 2
Polling Place: Baker School Cafetorium
West Main Street and Underwood Road
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of the center line of Big Island
Slough and Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the east boundary line of
the one-hundred forty one (141) acre San Jacinto Junior College
Site, same being the west boundary line of the former College
View M.U.D. as described in Article 8280-381, V.A.T.S.;
THENC~ northerly along the west boundary line, and a northerly
projection thereof, of said (College View M.U.D.) to Spencer
Highway (West Main);
THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to the
center line of Myrtle Creek Drive;
THENCE south along Myrtle Creek Drive to Cedarmont Drive;
THENCE southerly along Cedarmont Drive to its intersection with
the westerly projection of the rear lot lines of Block 17 in
Fairmont Park West Section One;
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THENCE southeasterly along the rear lot lines of Block 17 in
Fairmont Park West Section One, passing through parkmont Drive
and following the rear lot line of Block 18 of Fairmont Park
West Section Two, to Quiet Hill Road;
THENCE westerly along Quiet Hill Road to Willmont Road;
THENCE southerly along Willmont Road to its intersection with
the westerly projection of the rear lot line of Block 35 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE easterly along the rear lot lines of Block 35 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two to the center line of Roseberry
Drive;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to
the center line of Hillridge Road;
THENCE easterly along the center line of Hillridge Road to the
center line of Big Island Slough;
THENCE southerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to
the intersection of Fairmont Parkway, to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Inge Browder
, Presiding Judge
Anita Drake
, Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct . 3
Polling Place: Rizzuto Elementary School
" 3201 Farrington Boulevard
, La Porte, Texas 77571
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Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of an Exxon Pipeline Easement and
Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to center line of Big Island
Slough;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Big Island Slough to
the center line of Hillridge Road;
THENCE westerly along Hillridge Road to the center line of
Roseberry Drive;
THENCE southerly along the center line of Roseberry Drive to
the intersection with the easterly projection of the rear lot
line o! Block 35 in Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE westerly along the rear 10t line of Block 35 in Fairmont
Park Section Two to the center line of Willmont Road;
THENCE northerly along the center line of Wil1mont Road to the
center line of Quiet Hill Road;
THENCE easterly along the center line of Quiet Hill Road to the
intersection of the southeasterly projection of the rear lot
line of Block 18 in Fairmont Park West Section Two;
THENCE northwesterly along the rear lot line of Block 18 in
Fairmont Park West Section Two, passing through parkmont Drive
and becoming the rear lot line of Block 17 Fairmont Park West
Section One to Cedarmont Drive;
THENCE northerly along Cedarmont Drive to Myrtle Creek Drive;
THENCE northerly along Myrtle Creek Drive to Spencer Highway
(West Main Street);
THENCE west along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to
Underwood Road;
THENCE north along Underwood Road to the north boundary of the
Creekmont Subdivision;
THENCE east along the north boundary of the Creekmont
Subdivision to Big Island Slough;
THENCE southerly along Big Island Slough to Spencer Highway
(West Main Street);
THENCE east along Spencer Highway (West Main Street) to an
Exxon Pipeline Easement;
THENCE southerly along an Exxon Pipeline Easement to Fairmont
Parkway, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
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Georgette Oliver
, Presiding Judge
, Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct i 4
Polling Place:
Dewalt Special Services Center
Madison and North 6th Street
La Porte, Texas 77571
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Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of North Broadway Street and the
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks;
THENCE south along North Broadway Street to Barbour's Cut
Boulevard;
THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to North Brownell
Avenue;
THENCE south along North Brownell Avenue to East Madison
Street;.
THENCE east along East Madison Street to North Holmes Avenue;
THENC~ southerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Main Street;
THENCE westerly along East Main Street to South Broadway
Street;
THENCE south along South Broadway Street to West "An Street;
THENCE west along West "A" Street to State Highway 146;
THENCE south along State Highway 146 to West "B" Street;
THENCE west along West "B" Street to South 13th Street;
THENCE south along South 13th Street to West "E" Street;
THENCE west along West "E" Street to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks;
THENCE north along Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, following
a curve to the east of said railroad tracks;
THENCE easterly along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to
North Broadway Street, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Pauline Lewis
, Presiding Judge
Anna Humphrey
, Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct # 5
Polling Place: La Porte Senior High School
301 East Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
TRACT I
BEGINNING at the intersection of Barbour's Cut Boulevard and
North Brownell Avenue;
THENCE east along Barbour's Cut Boulevard to Donaldson Avenue;
THENCE southeasterly along Donaldson Avenue to the shoreline of
Galveston Bay;
THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the
north city limit line of Shoreacres, (or the south line of
Tract I):
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THENCE west along the north city limit line of Shoreacres (or
the south line of Tract I) to South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146);
THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to
East Main Street;
THENCE easterly along East Main Street to North Holmes Avenue;
THENCE northerly along North Holmes Avenue to East Madison
Street;
THENCE west along East Madison Street to North Browne11 Avenue;
THENCE north along North Brownell Avenue to Barbour's Cut
Boulevard, to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
TRACT II
BEGINNING at the intersection of South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146) and the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or
the north line of Tract II);
THENCE easterly along the south city limit line of Shoreacres
(or the north line of Tract II) to the shoreline of Galveston
Bay;
THENCE southerly along the shoreline of Galveston Bay to the
south city limit line of La Porte (or the south line of Tract
II);
THENCE westerly along the south city limit line of La Porte (or
the south line of Tract II) to South Broadway Street (Old
Highway 146);
THENCE north along South Broadway Street (Old Highway 146) to
the south city limit line of Shoreacres (or the north line of
Tract II) to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Sarah Odell
, Presiding Judge
Lorraine Miller
, Alternate Presiding Judge
Election Precinct t 6
POlling Place: La Porte City Hall
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Boundaries:
BEGINNING at the intersection of West "A" Street and South
Broadway Street;
THENCE south along South Broadway Street to the south city
limit line of La Porte;
THENCE west along the south city limit line of La Porte to the
west right-of-way line of State Highway 146;
THENCE northeasterly along the west right-of-way line of State
Highway 146- to McCabe Road;
THENCE west along McCabe Road to the Southern Pacific Railroad
tracks;
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THENCE north along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to
Fairmont Parkway;
THENCE west along Fairmont Parkway to the Humble Pipeline
Company right-of-way;
THENCE northeasterly along the Humble Pipeline Company right-
of-way to West Main Street;
THENCE east along West Main Street to the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks;
THENCE south along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to West
"E" Street;
THENCE east along West "E" Street to South 13th Street;
THENCE north along South 13th Street to West "B" Street;
THENCE east along West "B" Street to State Highway 146;
THENCE north along State Highway 146 to West "A" Street;
THENCE east along West "A" Street to South Broadway Street and
the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Election Officials:
Barbara Moser , ~residing Judge
Theresa Sabin , Alternate Presiding Judge
Early Voting Place: La Porte City Hall
604 West Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Section 3. voting at said election, including early voting,
shall be by the use of voting machines, and the ballots of said
election shall conform to the Texas Election Code, as amended.
Section 4. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby created to
process Early voting results for the election and the runoff
election, if necessary.
Charlotte Boudreaux
is appointed
Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board. At least two (2)
other members of the Early voting Ballot Board shall be appointed by
the Presiding Judge, in the same manner as the precinct election
clerks.
Early Voting by personal appearance shall begin on the 20th day
and shall continue through the 4th day preceding the day of
election.
Early Voting by mail shall begin on the 20th day preceding the
date of the election and shall continue until ten o'clock (10:00)
A.M. on the second day preceding election day.
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Early voting shal1 be conducted by a clerk for Early voting,
namely, Betty Waters , and the place at which the Early
voting shall be conducted is designated as the La Porte City HaIl,
604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas, to which address ballot
applications and ballots voted by mail may be mailed. Early Voting
by personal appearance shal1 be conducted on the weekdays of the
early voting period and during the hours that the City Secretary's
main business office is regularly open for business.
sectlon 5. The Council Conference Room of the La Porte City
Hall is hereby designated as the Central Counting Station to receive
all ballots cast at said election, and Cherie Black is hereby
appointed the Presiding Judge for said Central Counting Station.
Said Judge shall appoint any clerks necessary to assist in receiving
ballots and other records and in performing the other duties of said
Judge in this regard. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to obtain, or cause to be obtained, the necessary
electronic tabulating equipment, to arrange for the testing thereof
as provided by law and to employ a duly qualified manager and a duly
qualified tabulation supervisor to perform the duties respectively
imposed on them by law with respect to the processing and tabulation
of ballots at the Central Counting Station.
Section 6. That all election materials including notice of the
election, ballots, instruction cards, affidavits and other forms
which voters may be required to sign and all early voting materials
shall be printed in both English and Spanish, or Spanish
translations thereof shall be made available in the circumstances
permitted and in the manner required by law.
Section 7. The City Secretary of the City of La Porte shall
forthwith issue Notice of said election by causing a substantial
copy of this Ordinance to be published one time in the BAYSHORE SUN,
which is hereby found and declared to be a newspaper of general
circulation in said City, not less than ten (10) days nor more than
thirty (30) days prior to the date of the said election.
Section 8. Upon a candidate tendering his application on the
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form prescribed, the City Secretary shall furnish to such candidate
all information relative to the qualifications for the office being
sought; the method of placing the candidate's name on the ballot;
the amount of the required filing fee; and any other pertinent
information concerning said election.
Section 9. Each candidate for the office of Councilperson must
be a resident elector of the City. Each candidate for the office of
District Councilperson must also be a resident of the district for
which he ~iles.
Section 10. The deadline for a candidate to make application
to have his name appear upon the ballot for such election, is hereby
designated and established as 5:00 o'clock P.M., Wednesday March 18,
1992. No application shall be accepted for filing prior to February
17, 19~2. The filing fee for each candidate for the office of
Councilperson is hereby established as Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The
filing fees shall be used to defray the cost of the election, and
said fees shall be prorated and any surplus shal1 be refunded to
said candidates. As an alternative to paying a filing fee, a
candidate may obtain a place on the ballot by filing a petition as
provided for in City of La Porte Home Rule Charter, Article 2.04
c.3.
Section 11. Said election shall be held in accordance with the
provisions of the City Charter of the City of La Porte, and the
general election laws of the State of Texas governing general and
municipal elections, so far as same may be applicable thereto.
Section 12. Immediately after said election, the officers
holding the same shall make and deliver the returns of the results
thereof and the accompanying records for use in the official canvass
to the City Council of the City of La Porte, and the City Council
shall canvass said returns at the earliest practicable time, and
shal1, immediately after canvassing the returns, declare the results
of the election. The Mayor shall immediately thereafter deliver to
the candidate-fOr whom the majority of votes has been polled for
each respective office, a certificate of election. Such elected
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officials shall assume their duties within ten (10) days thereafter,
Sundays, excluded, upon their taking the oath of office.
Section 13. Each and every provision, paragraph, sentence and
clause of this Ordinance has been separately considered and passed
by the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas, and each said
provision would have been separately passed without any other
provision, and if any provision hereof sha11 be ineffective, invalid
or unconstitutional, for any cause, it sha11 not impair or affect
the remaining portion, or any part thereof, but the valid portion
shall be in force just as if it had been passed alone.
Section 14. This Ordinance shal1 be in effect immediately upon
its passage and approval.
Section 15. The City Council officia11y finds, determines,
recites'and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City BalI of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated, and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:
Norman MaIone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED: . ;/
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Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
· CITY OF ~OUSTON
Post Office Box 1562 Houston, Texas 77251 713/247-2200
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Bob Lanier, Mayor
February 19, 1992
Mayor Norman Malone
City of La Porte
P.O. Box ll15
La Porte, Texas 77572-l115
Dear Mayor Malone:
The City of Houston and Harris County are dedicated to reaching
solutions to the criminal justice challenges facing local
communities today. One of the great challenges is the early
release of parolees back into our community.
In this regard, the City Council and Commissioners Court have
adopted a joint resolution that solidifies our commitment and
outlines a short-term agenda for bringing this goal to fruition.
Please find this resolution attached for your review. This agenda
is not a panacea, but one that will bring about worthwhile changes
to the current system. We will continue to look at other
administrative and legislative solutions to our state's criminal
justice problems.
We encourage you to adopt similar strategies in lobbying our State
representatives on these issues. We must make ourselves heard in
Austin. We urge you to join our fight for meaningful reform.
Sincerely,
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Bob Lanier
Mayor
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'County Judge
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-05
WHEREAS, rampant crime continues to be the number one problem
in Houston/Harris County, resulting in law-abiding citizens living
in fear of crime; and
WHEREAS, a leading cause of crime in Houston/Harris county is
the early release of parolees who have not served significant
portion of their sentence; and
WHEREAS, the early release of parolees in Texas has been
caused by a severe shortage of state prison and correction
facilities for felons and by overly restrictive court orders agreed
to by the state in the Ruiz prison overcrowding lawsuits; and
WHEREAS, early release has become so extensive that convicted
felons are routinely released on parole having served less than one
month for each year of their sentence; and
WHEREAS, lack of adequate supervision of parolees by the state
in Houston/Harris county. has made this region a parolee haven,
especially since a lack of corrections facilities for parole
~iolators allows parolees to violate the terms of their parole with
impunity; and
WHEREAS, fear of crime has resulted in the 10ss of convention
business in Houston/Harris County and damaged the ability of
Houston/Harris County to attract new businesses to the region.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
section 1. That the Greater Houston Partnership should
immediately to take action to assist Houston and Harris County
Officials in the effort to end the early release of parolees.
section 2. The Governor of Texas is requested to work with
the City of Houston and Harris County to develop reliable and
objective numerical information on parolees, their destinations,
and the allocation of parole officers per parolee.
section 3. The Governor of Texas is requested to work with
the city of Houston and Harris County to reform the process by
which parolees are released in the Houston area, including improved
communication between Pardons and Paroles and 10cal law enforcement
agencies.
section 4. State officials are requested to work with City
of Houston and Harris County on the availability of substance abuse
beds for juvenile offenders and on legislati ve proposals for
enhancing the effectiveness of juvenile programs.
section 5. State Officials are requested to establish as soon
as possible an intermediate sanctions facility for parole violators
in Houston/Harris County.
section 6. The Attorney General should immediately request
the Federal Courts for an expedited hearing of the State's attempt
to reverse the earlier Ruiz court actions and that the State must
fight the Ruiz plaintiffs and Judge Justice by not compromising nor
settling for a hollow victory that ends the Ruiz lawsuit yet leaves
in place the expensive restrictions of that litigation.
section 7. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice should
change the policy on "gate money" to require parolees to check in
to their halfway house before receiving all $200 instead of the
present practice of receiving all of the money upon leaving prison.
Further, the ,money should be disbursed over the term of their stay
at thehalfway house.
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Section 8. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice should
transport parolees to halfway houses using TDCJ buses when those
vehicles are scheduled to travel empty ,outbound from Huntsville to
retrieve new admissions into the State prison system.
Section 9. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice should
expedite the expansion of prison facilities, especially
construction of the new Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities,
authorized by the November 1991 State bond election.
section 10. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards and Texas
Department of Criminal Justice should responsibly implement all of
the provis~ons of H.B. 93 of the second called session of the 72nd
Legislative and the County/State litigation settlement agreement.
section 11. Harris County and the city of La Porte support
the State's efforts to reform the penal code to provide adequate
punishment for criminal behavior while wisely utilizing state
prison resources though s~ch an effort should not be used to shift
the cost of felony punishment onto local property taxpayers.
section 12. The Texas Comptroller should direct his ongoing
Texas Performance Review audit team on Pardons and paroles with a
focus on improving the effectiveness of parole supervision in urban
areas.
~ASSED & APPROVED this the 23rd day of March, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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Agenda Date Requested:
3-3-92
Requested By:
Charles R. Harrinqton Department: Comm. Develop.
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Attached is a memo from Ray & Hollington, Architects regarding
proposed change orders for the La Porte Recreation Center. These
change orders amount to $15,924.00. The current Contingency Fund
of $45,279.00 would be reduced to $29,355.00 if these change orders
are approved as recommended.
The change orders as requested have been created by a number of
factors which were unpredictable at the start of the proj ect.
Items "c" and "F" were due to unknown situations in the existing
building that now must be corrected to interface with the new
construction. Items "A", "D", and "E" were due to equipment and
design changes. Items "G" and "H" were changes required by the
State of Texas to meet handicapped accessibility requirements.
Item "B" was a requirement of the Fire Marshall. Item "I" was
required as we have now acquired the property to the north and must
make allowances to incorporate it into an overall site plan.
The staff is satisfied that the proposed change orders are
necessary to complete the project and therefore, recommend that
the total of $15,924.00 be added to the contract with Marcus Thomas
and Company, Inc.
Action Required by Council:
Approve staff recommendations for changes to the current contract
in the amount of $15,924.00.
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Availability of Funds:
x
General Fund
Capital Improvements
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue
Sharing
Account No.: 034-800-520-920
Funds Available: -X- Yes
No
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City Manager
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MAR- 4-92 WED 1~:~6 RAV ASSOCXATES
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Architect.
S=:II"l QF LA PORTS RECREATION C~
Summary of Outstanding Revisions/Proposal Requests
ITEM $TATU~ ACTIO1\!
A. Provide 220V outlets
for additional equipment
@ kitchen &: machine. +$4,318 C.O. #04
B. Connect kitchen exhaust
hood to fire alarm. +$714 C.O. #04
C Add galvanized lintel
CD AA windows, +$323 C.O. #04
D. Ceiling revisions @ locker
room &: machin~ area. +$3,085 C.O. #04
E. Add mirrors @ aerobics
&: weight room. +$3,507 C.O. #04
F. Modify gutter detaU to
existing condi lion. +$1,432 C.O. #04
G. ModiIy ramp access to platform
for He accessibility. +$1,300 C.O. #04
H. Modify showers lor He
accessibility. +$875 C.O. #04
I, Delete north curb.
Add expo Jt. &: wheel stops. +$370 C.O. #04
Subtotal A-I +$15,~24 C.O. ;/#()4
Ray~IloUin&IOII.4rchlJea:l . 2472 Bor.'IOW &M.teSsr.l1oufilOR. Taos 17CJOS. Telephone 1131524.6131
~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: March 23. 1992
Requested By: Steve Gillett ~~epartment:
XXX Report Resolution
Public Works
Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Memorandum from Curtis Herrod
2. Invoice from Texas Water Commission
3. TWC Explanation of Fees for Regional Water Quality
Assessment Program
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 818 in the regular 1991 session
calling for a comprehensive water quality assessment in each river basin in
Texas. This bill allowed the Texas Water Commission to recover reasonable
fees from the state wastewater discharge permit holders to fund this
program.
Most cities were not aware of the fee portion of this bill. The City of La
Porte did not budget for this expenditure. The city's fee for this
assessment is seven thousand, three hundred and sixteen dollars
($7,316.00). This expenditure would have a major impact on the Wastewater
Treatment Operating Budget. The line item to be used for this type fee is
also used to cover costs of wastewater treatment from the South La Porte
(Bay MUD) area at the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority along with other
fees and costs of required sampling. The Gulf Coast Waste Disposal
Authority has notified the City of a large rate increase and required Bio-
Monitoring of Plant effluent will begin this summer. Staff expects this
line item to be expended by the September 30, 1992 end of the current
fiscal year.
staff recommends approval of payment of the Texas Water Commission Regional
Water Quality Assessment Program fee of $7,316.00. Staff further
recommends transfer of funds from the Utility Fund Contingency Fund to
cover this expenditure. As of February 29, 1992, the Utility Contingency
Fund had a balance of $57,416.40.
.
Action Required by Council:
Approve transfer of $7,3l6.00 from Utility Fund Contingency Fund and
payment of $7,316.00 to the TWC for Regional Water Quality Assessment
Program Fee.
Availability of Fundsl
xxx
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other - Utility Fund Contingency
Water/Wastewater
_ General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 002-810-810-904
Funds Available: -XX-YES ____ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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City Manager
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j ntel"ClffJ.cE:' i\'lemc,randum
i\la,::ch 9, 1992
TO:
Steve Gi 11 et t ~'irectur of Publ ic Works
Curtis HerreId; Utility Superintendent
FROt-l:
Subject: Water Quallty Assessment Fee
The Texas Water Commission has implemented a Regional Water Qnality
Assessment Program. effective June 1991. This program
promulgated by Senate Bill 818 requires The Texas Water Commission
to assess the water quality in the State's river basins and recover
reasonable cost of administering the program from wastewater permit
holders.
The attached invoice in the amount of seven thousand three hundred
sixteen dollars ( 7,316.00 ) reflects the assessment fee based on
our flow and traditional pollutants limits. A further explanation
of the assessment fee is attached for your review.
This expenditure was not anticipated 1n our FY: 91-92 budget
therefore no monies were budgeted. Our present budget in
002-806-807-507 ( professional serVIces) IS S 110,618.00.
The follov.:i.ng will illustrate the most significant projected
expenditures for this account:
ExpendIture
Treatment elf D0mest ic Waste
T~vC Inspection Fee
Registration Fee F0r
Sludge Transportation
* Bio-Monitoring
lndust r ia 1 Wast e ~]oni tor in~l
Budgeted To Date
S 70,500.00 S 21,025.18
S 10,000.00 c 11,000.00
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S :i00.00 S 500.00
S 20,000.00 5 000000.00
S 9,000.00 5 4,000.00
*
Will not be performed until new NPDES permit goes into effect
sometime this April.
SubmItted for your review, it is requested for the reason stated
above, thdt tbis expense be funded thn.lu~lh other resources
available to prevent undo hardships to this account.
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Attdchment:
E' x: Bud d y J ;; ( . (1 b s; ~\ S !:; i s tan t D ire c t (I r (\ f Pub lie 'N 0 r k s
halter Bal.nf~s; Tre...drnent Plant Sllper\-lSOr
FilE'
~iLLlNG DATE: 02/28/92_
DET ACH THIS PORTION AND RETURN WITH
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO:
ACCOUNT NO. ALANCE DUE DA TE DUE
0000601623 7,316.00 03/31/92
PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE ON BACK
TEXAS WATER COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 100580
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77212
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LA PORTE, CITY OF
P . o. BOX 111 5
LA PORTE
0000601623 0013376 00007316000331920
TX 775710000
LPS Form AR40A (Rev, 02-20-92)
TEXAS WATER COMMISSION
PAGE
DATE........ ...'...,REFERENCe. '1 '/DESCRIPTION:" .....',. , ,..... ..,., AMOUNT........... I .' B'ALANCE
. . .
J2/21/92 WQAOO01684 PERMIT 10206-001 FY: 92 7 , 316.00 7,316. C
WQ ASSESSMENT FEE
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FEES CALC1!JLATED FROM] PERMI T STATUS AS OF SEPT. 1, 1991.
TOP PORTI<pN OF BILL MtlJST BE RETURNED WITH CHECK.
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ACCOUNT' NO; ,......,.pREV10US
, . . BALANCE, .,
,>... :PAYMENTS,&:.,y+.CHARGES8t+',LATE FEES
':::CREDITS: '.H<> <'(ABJUSTMENTS'
- BALANCE DUE
BILLING DATE:
LAST PAYMENT:
0.00
02/28/92
0.00
7,316.00
0.00
7,316"
0000601623
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SEE REVERSE FOR
EXPLANA TION OF CHARGES
AND TWC CONTACT
TaEPHONE NUMBERS
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PLEASE PAY THIS AMOUNT .......
BY 03 / 3 1 / 92 - INCLUDE
ACCOUNT NUMBER ON CHECK
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NAME CHANGE AND/OR
ADDRESS CHANGE ONLY
PLEASE INDICATE ADDRESS CHANGE BELOW:
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Detach payment coupon from top of form and return with payment in the envelope enclosed.
Your check, certified check or money order should be made payable to the Texas Water Commission. Please include your account number
on your check to ensure that payment is properly credited.
If you think your bill is wrong, or if you need more information about a transaction, please address your questions to:
Texas Water Commission
Fiscal Services Section
P,O, Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
In your correspondence, please give us the following information:
1. Your name and account number
2. The dollar amount of the suspected error
3, The date and reference number of the transaction(s) in question
4, Description of the suspected error
Written notice of a billing error must be received within 45 days of the date of the billing statement. Prompt payment must be made for any
part of the bill not in question, The collection of disputed charges and the accrual of interest and penalities will be suspended until we have
resolved the suspected error or explained the assessments which are due.
The suspension of charges and penalties cannot be guaranteed without written notice, however, you may telephone the Texas Water
Commission if there is a problem with your bill:
Water Quality Assessment Billing Information ,................,....,.................................,.........,........... 512/463-8267
EXPLANATION OF CHARGES
The basis for each charge is identified by the facility, permit. application or other appropriate activity to which a charge may be applied. The
state fiscal year (FY) and the quarter of the year (QTR) to which the payment will be credited are shown where applicable. Current statutes
may prescribe penalties regarding delinquent payments.
PREVIOUS BALANCE is the amount which was billed in your last statement. PAYMENTS AND CREDITS are items which have been
credited to the previous balance due. CHARGES AND ADJUSTMENTS are the current items being billed in this statement. LA TE
FEES are charges applied to an unpaid balance for late payment.
LPS Form AR4OC1 (Rev, 02-20-92)
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RECEIVED
EXPLANATION OF FEES
REGIONAL WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROG
MAR 2 1992
Ci I" MANAGERS
OFFICE
Senate Bill 818, which was passed by the Texas Legislature in the
1991 regular session and went into effect in June, 1991, requires
a comprehensive water quality assessment in each river basin. In
most cases, the assessment will be done by a river authority, or
other designated local government, under supervision of the Texas
Water Commission.
The bill requires the Commission to recover the reasonable costs of
administering the assessment program from wastewater permit holders
and water right permit holders. Commission rules (TAC, Sections
320.21-320.22) were adopted to provide an equitable funding
procedure, and the resulting fee calculation method is as follows:
Wastewater Permits The fee is assessed on the basis of final
flow and traditional pollutant limits. Flow calculations are
based on the daily average flow limit in the permit; where the
permit does not specify a daily average flow limit, the charge
is based on 50% of the daily maximum flow limit. The fee per
facility is the sum of the following:
contaminated flow $300 per MGD, for 100 MGD or less
$10 per MGD, over 100 MGD
Uncontaminated flow $1 per MGD
Traditional pollutants $2 per lb per day
For permits which authorize a discharge, and/or with flow or
pollutant limits, the fee will not be less than $200 nor more
than $35,000.
For permits without an authorized discharge, and without flow
or pollutant limits, the fee is $150. For inactive permits,
the fee is $100.
Water Riqht Permits Charges for water rights are not included
here, but will be billed separately within the next few weeks.
Water right permit holders who have a water right for
municipal or industrial use and who also have a wastewater
permit will not be assessed a fee for the municipal or
industrial portion of that wat~r right, but will be assessed
a fee for the associated wastewater permit and a fee for any
water right uses other than municipal or industrial.
A copy of your permit may be purchased by contacting the TWC's
Records Services at 512/463-8562.
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Copies of the fee rules (TAC, sections 320.21-320.22) for this
'program may be purchased from either of the following:
Agency Information Consultants
P.o. Box 2181
Austin, TX 78768-2181
Ph: 512/478-8991
Texas Register
P.O. Box 13824
Austin, TX 78711-3824
Ph: 512/463-5561
An order for these rules will be handled easier if you provide the
following reference information: 2/14/92 Texas Register; 17 TexReg
1267.
For questions regarding the water quality assessment program, you
may call 512/463-8443.
See the back of the bill form for additional information,
particularly regarding payment instructions.
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REOUEST POR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Requested By:
Louis
March 9. 1992
RiqbY~~Department:
Resolution
purchasinq
Agenda Date Requested:
Report
Ordinance
Exhibits:
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
On February 4th of this year, an employee from the treatment plant
was invol ved in an accident which totalled the City's vehicle. The
other person invol ved in the accident was at faul t and their
insurance adjuster agreed that our vehicle could not be repaired
and they issued the city a check for $6,289.43. Lease fees paid
on the wrecked vehicle to date are $7,157. Total available funds
to purchase a new vehicle are $13,446.43.
Les Marks Chevrolet, who had the last pick-up bid, and Knapp
Chevrolet, who currently has the state bid, were contacted about
a replacement vehicle. Les Marks quoted $11,132.75, with a 9 week
delivery. Knapp Chevrolet quoted $9,523.00 for the same type
vehicle with a 6 to 7 week delivery.
staff recommends purchase of pick-up truck from Knapp Chevrolet
for $9,523.00, to replace unit 86-03.
Action Required by Council:
Approve replacement of pick up truck for $9,523.00 from Knapp
Chevrolet.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
x
Account Number: 009-806-806-851
Funds Available: -X- Yes
No
Approved for city council Aqenda
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City Manager
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REOUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
March 9. 1992
Requested By: Robert T.Herrera Department:
Administration
X Report Resolution
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bids for office furniture for the front lobby consisting of
three (3) secretarial work stations and file cabinets to be used
by the City Manager Secretary, Asst. City Manager Secretary, and
Records Management Clerk, were opened on February 24, 1992. Bid
requests were mailed to nine (9) vendors with four (4) bids from
area suppliers returning bids.
Staff recommends awarding bid to Finger Office Furniture, low
bidder meeting specifications, in the amount $9,467.55.
A total of $15,000 was budgeted for this purchase.
Action Required by Council:
Approve awarding bid to low bidder, Finger Office
Furniture.
Availability of Funds:
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
other
Account Number:
001-600-600-811 Funds Available: X- YES
NO
Approved for city Council Aqenda
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City Manager
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
MARCH 3, 1992
TO: Marlene Schonauer. City Manager Secretary
FROM: Susan Kelley, Buyer
SUBJECT: Office Furniture
Advertised. sealed bids #0472 for office furniture were opened
and read on February 24, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to nine
(9) vendors with four (4) returning bids.
Finger Furniture submitted low bid with a total of $9,467.55.
Please review the attached and submit your recommendation with
an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next
council mee'ting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council,
please notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0472 - O~FICE FURNITURE
FINGER OFFICE FURNITURE
P.O. BOX 263
HOUSTON, TX 77001
HUGHES OFFICE SUPPLY
321 WEST l"lAIN
LA PORTE, TX 77571
ATTN: AVA KORAB
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
fVlINKS FURNITURE
130 SOUTH 4TH STREET
LA PORTE, TX 77571
l"lATHERNE'S
119 W. PIERCE
BA'frOIAl,J LA ronTE, TX 77:'71
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
ATTN: VELMA MINKS
G & P FURNITURE
212 W. 1~IAIN
LA PORTE, TX 77571
8 & B OFFICE SUPPLY
3923 GARTH ROAD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
ATTN: JOHN COX
BAYSHORE OFFICE SUPPLY CO.
222 N 16 STREET
LA PORTE, TX 77571
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
MOORE OFFICE SUPPLY
1309 W. FAIRMONT PKWY
LA PORTE, TX 77571
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
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SEALED BID # 0472
OFFICE MATHERNETS FINGER OFFI E B & B
AVILION INC. URNITURE OFFICE
SUPPLY
WORK STATION I $ 3,189.88 6 3, 11 7 . 85 $ 2,994.30 $ 3,984.(
WORK STATION II $ 6,627.66 6,712.45 $ 6,473.25 $ 7,924.5
TOTAL $ 9,817.54 $ 9,830.30 $ 9,467.55 ~ 11,908.5
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
March 9, 1992
Requested By: Alex Osmond, Golf Pro/Manager Department: Golf Course
xx
Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1 . Interoffice memorandum from Susan Kelley, Buyer.
2. Bidders List
3. Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed Bids #0471 for chemicals and fertilizers to be used at the City of La Porte's
Golf Course and Parks Maintenance Department were opened and read on February
24, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to eight (8) vendors with six (6) returning bids.
This is a 4% decrease from last year's bid.
Bids will be awarded in each section to the vendor meeting all required specifications.
Section Vendor !Q1Bl
Pesticides Van Waters and Rogers 3,996.80
Herbicides Turfco 14,118.40
Fungicides Turfworld 9,724.22
Other Products Turfco 5,176.45
Greens Grade Fertilizer Sports Turf 5,008.00
Fairway Fertilizer Turfco 8,460.00
Total 46,483.87
Sufficient funds are available in the Golf Course Maintenance and Parks Maintenance
budgets. Golf Course Maintenance will provide 90% of the funding and Parks
Maintenance will provide 10%.
Action Required by Council:
Award bids as per above recommendation.
Availability of Funds:
XX General Fund
Capital Improvement
XX Other (None required)
WatertvVastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: Various
Funds Available:
XX YES NO
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INTER-O~FICE MEMORANDUM
NARCH 3, 1992
TO: Dennis Hlavaty, Golf Course Superintendent
FROM: Susan Kelley, Buyer
SUBJECT: Chemicals & Fertilizer
Advertised, sealed bids 10471 for chemicals and fertilizer
were opened and read on February 24, 1992 _ Bid requests wer-e
mailed to eight (8) vendors with six (6) returning bids.
Using the low bidder that bid each item of a sect ion. the
total estimated cost would be $46,48:3 _ 87 _ ~his is a 4;.~ decrease
from last year's bid.
Please review the attached and submit your reeommendat,icJt1, with
an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next.
council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council.
please notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
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SEALED BID #0471 - CHEMICAL & FER'fIr~IZER
TURF WORLD INC.
P. O. BOX 114
ALIEF, TX 77411
498-1570
SPORTS TURF SUPPLY, INC.
Box 692005-205
Houston, Tx 77070
376-6371
ATTN: TOM LEONARD
ATTN: Natalie Trace
WATSON DISTRIBUTING
P. O. BOX 36211
HOUSTON, TX 77236-6211
771-5771
VAN WATERS & ROGERS
P.O. BOX 4579
HOUSTON, TX 77210
644-1601
ATTN: JOHN WATSON JR.
ATTN: CHUCK COLLINS
CHEMICAL & TURF
20710 SUNSHINE LANE
SPRING, TX 77388
353-0:333
ATTN: JOHN ACREt1AN
TURFCO, INC.
7458 HARWIN
HOUSTON, TX 77036
952-4488
ATTN: BRENT RATCLIFF
AMERICAN PLANT FOOD
P_ O. Box 584
Galena Park, TX 77547
'675-~231 '
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
GOLDTHWAITE ~ ~3
220 Fariss Street
Houston, TX 77054
666-4233
ATTN: JOE CASEY
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1. OFTANOL t f\R nn $ 67.63 $ 72.35 $ 'f\Cj no $ 76_nn NB
2. SIVIN LIQUID $ 22.38 $ 22.60 $ 22.16 $ 24.00 NR NB
3. ORTHO ORTHENE $ 9.75 $ 10.33 $ 10.57 $ 11. 25 $ 10.20 $ 10.83
4. TRUIMPH $ 163.00 $ 157.50 $ 175.03 NB $ 188.00 NB
5. DUROBAN $ 78.75 $ 79.00 $ 81. 49 $ 82.25 NB $ 92.95
6. DYLOX $ 6.40 $ 7.53 $ 39.41 $ 6.25 NB NB
SECTION I. TOTAL $ 3,996.80 $ 4,028.57 $ 5,837.57 $ 2.792. 5( $ 2.128.80 $ 2.118.9
SECTION II - HERBICIDES
1. MSMA $ 18.00 $ 17.20 $ 16.76 $ 15.50 $ 1,\.Q3 NB
2. SUPER TRlMEC $ 44.9'1 $ 41 '1n t l..R l..R t 49.25 NB NB
3. ROUND - UP $ 40.88 $ 48.40 $ 46.36 $ 47.00 $ 49.00 $ 50.25
4. PRE SAN NB $ 74.50 NB $ 71. 00 NB $ 23.85
5. BALAN . $ 22.80 $ 21. 80 $ 22.44 $ 22.50 $ 24.80 NB
6. KERB $ 18.50 $ 19.50 $ 19.94 $ 18 '\n $ 1 Q ..n T\TR
7. COPPER SULFATE $ 29.50 $ 36.00 $ 38.50 NB NB $ 34.62
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9. CUTRINE PLUS LIQUID NB $ 21. 00 NB $ 17.95 1$ 20.48 NB
10. SURFLAN $ 62.40 $ 61. 50 $ 64.QO $ f\1.nn $ 7n nn T\TR
11. DIMENSION $ 190.00 $ 190.00 NB NB NR NR
SECTION II. - TOTAL $ 12,556.6 $ 14,118.4 $ 11.792.2 $ 10 899 (0$R7?Cj hft? f\?R
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1. FORE $ 3 RO' t ~ ~" $ 3.41 $ 3.90 $ 3.60 NB
2. CHIP CO $ 21. 75 $ 22.85 $ 23.52 $ 20.10 $ 23.70 I NB
3. BANOL $ 235.00 I $ 237.07 $ 226.06 $ 240.00 $ 270.00 NB
4. DACONIL $ 7.45 $ 9.00 ~ 7.61 NB N"R - NR
5. BANNER TURF FUNGICIDES $ 222.95 $ 99:00' $ 115.111 ~ 210 00 NB NB
6. CONSAN $ 19.50 $ 22.53 $ 18.86 NB NB t 21. 28
7. SUBDUE $ 185.65 $ 182.94 $ 191.85 $ 190.00 $ 240.00 li 182.69
,SECTION III - TOTAL $ 12, 513 . 00 $ 11,928.77 ~ 9,724.22 $ 12,163.60 $ 7,303.20 $986.12
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1. BEACON ROOT ENHANCER NB $ 26.00 $ 30.28 $ 32.00 NB NB
2. RUFFIN $ 4.10 $ 4.25 $ 8.00 $ 6.00 NB NB
3. GREENS GRAPHIC PAINT NB $ 19.92 $ 34.30 NB NB NB
4. CLEARLY SPRAY TANK CL. $ 2.75 !I: 10 L." $ 5.12 $ 3.50 NR ~ ?_h?
5. BIG FOOT SPRAY INDICATO $ 23.25 $ 25.07 $ '23.20 $ 21. 00 NB NR
6. X -77 STICKER $ 12.50 $ 14.67 $ 12.50 NB NB NB
7. DOLGE LAKE DYE $ 30.70 $ 35.33 $ 30.81 $ 25.00 NB NB
SECTION IV - TOTAL $ 2,040.00 $ 5.176.45 $ 6.365.48. $ 3 326.00 NR II: QLL ~?
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SECTION V - FERTILIZER
1. COUNTRY C 18-0-18 $ 19.85 $ 17.61 $ 17.14 $ 16.60 $ 16.90 NB
2. COUNTRY 8-4-24 $ 15.40 $ 14.80 $ 13.69 $ 13 . 00 $ 13.10 NB
3. COUNTRY 13-25-12 $ 17.75 $ 10.93 I $ 10.70 $ 10.50 $ 10.85 I NB
4. PLANT MARVEL NB $ 21.19 S 22.38 $ 16 2') NB $ 16.64
5. MILORGANITE 6-2-0 NB $ 6.34 $ 5.82 $ 5.75 NB $ 6.54
SECTION V - TOTAL $ 4,240.00 $ 5,582.80 ~ 5,381.60 ~ 5.008.00 $ 3,268.00 l,973.f
SECTION VI - FAIRWAY FERT.
1. BONUS CROP 15-5-10 $ 20') on ~ HI", 00 ~ lQQ nn ~ ??n nn ~ 1 Q" I;n S 1 Q1 ""
2. BONUS CROP 15-5-5 $ 246.00 S 21R On NR S ?L.n.oo S ?L.F. L.O 277 ~Q
SECTION VI - TOTAL $ 9 020.00 $ 8.460.00 $ 1.980 00 $ 9 "nn nn $ A Alr.n nn S 9 1?~
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Requested By: steve Department: _Pub~i~_~Qrks
XXX_______ Report ____________ Resolution _______ Ot"dinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0469 - Batteries
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Advertised, sealed bids #0469 for batteries were opened and read on
February 24, 1992. Did requests were mailed to six (6) vendors with one
(11 returning bids. Exide Batteries, the current supplier, submitted the
only bid.
Using estimated yearly quantities, the total cost of the contract would be
five thousand, two hundred, twenty-five dollars and forty-nine cents
($5,225.49).
staff recommends award of bid to Exide Batteries for the annual supply of
automotive batteries.
Action Required by Council:
Award bid for the annual supply of automotive batteries to Exide Battery.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
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_~XXX ___Other Equipment Services
024-700-704-240
Account Number: 024-700-704-241
Water/Wastewater
_________ General Revenue Sharing
Operating Budget
Funds Available:
XX YES
NO
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDut1
HARCH 3, 1982
TO: Steve Gillette, Public Works Dire,::to:c
FROM: Susan Kelley, Buyer
SUBJECT: Batteries
Advertised, sealed bids #0469 for batteries were opened and
read on February 24, 1992. Bid reques ts were mai led to six (6;
vendors with one (1) returning bids.
Using
$5,225.49.
the estimated annual quantities, the cost
This is a 6% increase over last year's bid.
would be
Please review -the attached and submit your recommendation with
an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the nezt
council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council.
please notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
xc: Rick Steward. Equipment Services Superintendent
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SEALED BID tt04139 - 8ATTER,IE~3
EXIDE BATTERY
1107 DELAND
HOUSTON, TX 77003
ATTN: TOM PAGE
ALLEN & KERBER
518 W. MAIN
LA PORTE, TX 77571
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
ENERGY BATTERY & ELECTRIC
5930 BINGLE ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77092
A~~N: RICK BATTENFIELD
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
3014 OLD SPANISH ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77054
:ATTN ~ I't~.kK t~TAGGS
BATTERY FACTORY
2400 N. PRUETT
BAYTOWN, TX 77520
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
RELIABLE BATTERY
222 T.C. JESTER.
HOUSTON, TX
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
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BATTERIES
SEALED BID II 0469
EXIDE
BATTERY
ALES
1. 12 VOLT LIGHT TRUCK
A. 24 $ 32.00 I
27 F I $ 39.00
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c. 27 $ 39.00
D. 74 $ 33.25 I I
E. 64 $ 36.05
F. 65 $ 58.91 I
TOTAL $ 4,269.30 I
2. 12 VOLT (HIGH AMP / CCC) I I
A. 24 1$ 39.95 I
B. 27 $ 41. 95 I
TOTAL $ 491.40 I
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3. 12 VOLT HEAVY DUTY COMMERICAL
A. 4-D $ 76.18
B. 8-D $ 78.75
TOTAL . $ 464.79
GRAND TOTAL $ 5,225.49
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Agenda Date Hequested: March 10, 1992
Requested By: _Steve Gj~t ~epartment: Public Works
____~XX_____ Report Resol ution _________ Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid Recap Seal~d Bids #0470 - Hot Mix-Mod D
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SUMMARY--& RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0470 for the annual supply of Hot Mix - Mod D were
Url('~ned dnd read on February 24,1992. Bia requests were mailed to five (5)
vendors with two (2) returning bids.
LCHv bid meeting specifications for Mod D - picked up by City crews was
submitted by Parker LaFarge, Inc. at a cost of nineteen dollars and
nineteen cent:s ($19.19) per ton. Low bid meeting specifications for Mod D
delivered to job site was submitted by Redland stone Products Co. at a cost
of twent:y-thre(~ dollars and t,wenty-five cents ($23.25) per ton.
Staff recommends award of bid for the annual supply of Hot Mix - Mod D to
Parker LaFarge, Inc. The largest majority of hot mix used by the City 15
picked up by City crews. Award of the bid to the low bidder on the
delivered product will be the most: cost effective. Staff additionally
recommends a contingency contract be awarded to Redland Stone Products Co.
fOI- the supply of Hot Hix - ~1od D, to be used should the prime supplier not
be able to supply material as needed. Using estimated yearly quantities,
rtlia contract would cost eighty-one thousand, four hundred, sixty dollars
($81,460.00).
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the supply of Hot Mix - Mod D to
Parker LaFarge, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications for material picked
up by City crews. Award contingency contract to Redland Stone Products Co.
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Other
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Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account, Number:
001-700-701-415
Funds Available; xx YES
NO
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INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUH
MARCH 3. 19~32
TO:
Steve Gillette. Public Works Director
FROM:
Susan Kelley, Buyer
SUB.JECT: Hot M:Lx - t'lod D
Advertised, sealed bids 10470 for hot mix - Mod D were opened
and read on February 24, 1992. Bid requests wer-e mailed to five
(5) vendors with two (2) returning bids.
Using
$i31 , 460 . 00 .
the est imated annual quant i ties, the cost would be
This is a 16% decrease from last year's bid.
Please review the attached and submit your recommendation with
an agenda request form by the prescrihed time before the next
council meeting.
If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council,
please notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
xc: Orville Burgess. Street Superintendent
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JANITORIAL SERVICES
SEALED BID iJ0473 , \ , t .-
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'8TM JANITOR~ ~
\QUA.LITY 'rEAM JANIKING A .AFFORDABL
ANI TORIAL BUILDING AL SERVICE CUST. MAIN CLEANING
INC. SERVICE SERVICE SERVICES
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CITY 'RAtTi $ 695.00 $ 849.00 $ 825.00 $ 1,425.0 o $ 2,500.00
PUBLIC WORKS $ 495.00 $ 450.00 $ 730.00 $ 830.00 $ 1.500.00
TOTAL $ 1,190.00 $ 1,299.00 $ 1.555.00 $ 2.255.0 o t 4-000.00
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SEALED BID ~0470 - HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE - MOD D
PAR.KER LA FARGE
P. rJ. BOX 4608
HOUSTON, TX 77210-4608
ATTN: .JOHN MORAN
GULF STATES ASPHALT
300 CHRISTY PLACE
HOUSTON, TX 77002
ATTN: ERIC GIBSON
WRIGHT ASPHALT PRODUCTS
4849 GREENVILLE AVE, SUITE 830
DALLAS, TX 75206-4123
ATTN: GENE BRIDGE::;
RED LAND STONE PRODUCTS
P . o. BO X 467
GALENA PARK. TX 77547
ATTN: WILEY GP~ENE
PRIME MATERIALS. INC.
16920 KUYKENDALL
HOUSTON, TX 77068
ATTN: RONALD LEWIS
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HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ~OD D
SEALED BID # 0470
PARKER REDLAND
AFARGE INC. STONE
PRODUCTS C .
MOD - D DELIVERED
23.89
$ 23.25
$ 19.50 I
MOD - D PICKED UP
$ 19.19
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BIDDEA'S LIST
JANITORIAL SERVICES - SEALEO BID #0473
u.s. MAINTENANCE COMPANY
4119 MONTROSE, SUITE 112
HOUSTON, TX 77006
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
JANIKING JANITORIAL
96 BAYRIDGE ROAD
MORGAN'S POINT, TX 77571
ATTN: LOIS URIBE
W & W MAINTENANCE SERVICE
6223 THEALL
HOUSTON, TX 770b6
ATTN: RICHARt>
STM JANITORIAL SERVICE
P.O. BOX 1380
LA PORTE, TX 7?571
ATTN: BETTY SCHAFMAN
BLANCHARDS CLEANING SERVICE
107 E. TEXAS AVENUE
BAYTOWN, TX 7?521
BID REGUEST ENCLOSED
LIBERTY BUILDING MAINTENANCE~ INC.
2304 WICHITA~ SUITE 172
PASADENA, TX 77502
BID REOUEST ENCLOSED
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DONNA BERTRAN, INC.
9904 ROBIN
LA PORTE. TX 77571
ATTN: DONNA BERTRAN
SUPER JANITORIAL SERVICE
P.O. EOX 772716
HOUSTON, TX 77215-2716
BID REQUEST ENCLOSED
TEAM BUILDING SERVICE
P.O. BOX 1431
ALIEF, TX 77411-1431
ATTN= TAE JEONG
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DISCUSSION
A. CONSIDER APPROVING REPLACEMENT OF PICK UP TRUCK - L. Rigby
B. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR OFFICE FURNITURE FOR CITY HALL FRONT
LOBBY - L. Rigby
C. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZER - A. Osmond
D. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR BATTERIES - S. Gillett
E. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR HOT MIX-MOD D - S. Gillett
F. CONSIDER AWARDING BID FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - L. Rigby
Motion by
Second by
VOTE:
FOR
AGAINST
ABSTAIN
Sutherland
Cooper
Thrower
McLaughlin
Porter
Gay
Skelton
Clarke
Malone
Motion carried
Defeated
Tabled
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
3-:<3-1L
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Requested By: Louis Rigby
X Report
Department:
Resolution
Exhibits:
Purchasing
Ordinance
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0474 for water and sewer supplies
were opened and read on March 9, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to
five area suppliers with four returning bids.
These i terns are kept in warehouse inventory and used by
various departments within the City.
Low bids, by section, are as follows:
Golden Triangle Pipe
Section I. - Service Material,
Brass fittings & Nipples
Section V. - Gate valves w/ access
Fire hydrants wi access
TOTAL
Industrial International
Section II. - Service saddles & clamps,
couplings & repair
Section IV. - PVC pipe
TOTAL
Davis McAllen Pipe
Section III. - Rubber adaptors, SDR35
sewer fittings & saddles
SCH40 water fittings &
lubricants polyethlene
tubing/plastic meter boxes
Section VI. - Ductile fittings wi access.
TOTAL
$ 10,734.76
$ 12,204.80
$ 22,939.56
$ 13,439.03
$ 5,045.00
$ 18,484.03
$ 8,425.10
$ 5,742.80
$ 14,167.90
Total estimated, annual cost'is $ 55,591.49
Action Required by Council:
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number:
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available:
No
YES
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Agenda Date Requested:
Requested By:
Louis
March 9. 1992
Riabv ~Department:
Resolution
Purchasina
Report
Ordinance
Exhibits: Bid Tabulation
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids for janitorial services for City Hall and
Public Works were opened and read on March 2, 1992. Bid requests
were mailed to 10 contractors with five (5) returning bids. Low
bid was submitted by Quality Janitorial, Inc., in the amount of
$695 per month for City Hall and $495 per month for Public Works.
Suff icient funds are budgeted in both departments to pay this
expense.
staff recommends awarding bid to Quality Janitorial, Inc.
Action Required by Council:
Approve awarding bid for janitorial services to Quality Janitorial,
Inc.
Availability of Funds:
x
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: -X- Yes
No
Account Number: 001-XOO-XOO-411
ADDroved for city Council Aaenda
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city Manager
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SEALED BID # 0474 OLDEN NDUSTRIAL o & R AVIS
TRIANGLE INTERNATIO AL UTILITIE MCALLEN
PIPE IPE &
SUPPLY
SECTION I - SERVICE MATERIAL - BRASS FITTINGS $10,734.76 $10,811.95 $10,994.94 $11,368.0'
AND NIPPLES
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SECTION II. - SERVICE SADDLES AND CLAMPS, $13,665.44 $13,439.03 $14,984.41 $14,251.L
COUPLINGS, AND REPAIR I
III. - RUBBER ADAPTORS - SDR 35 $8,480.82 $8,699.47 $9,916.31 $8,425.10
SEWER FITTINGS AND SADDLES - SCH 40 WATER
FITTINGS AND LUBRICANTS - POLYETHLENE TUBING
PLASTIC METER BOXES
SECTION IV. - PVC PIPE $5,659.00 $5,045.00 $5,362.00 $5,860.00
SECTION V. - GATE VALVES W/ACCESSORIES $12,204.80 $13,191. 00 $13,948.72 $13,659.0r
FIRE HYDRANTS W/ACCESSORIES
SECTION VI. - DUCTILE FITTINGS WtACCESSORIES $6,097.18 $6,141.64 $6,453.14 $5,742.80
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GRAND TOTAL $56,842.00 $57,328.09 $61,659.52 $59,306.1
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SEALED BID #0474 - WATER & SEWER SUPPLIES
GOLDEN TRIANGLE PIPE
P.O. BOX 20137
BEAUMONT, TX 77720
757-1264
ATTN: BILLY PETREE
o & R UTILITIES
P.O. BOX 15419
HOUSTON, TX 77220
675-2211
ATTN: BRIAN GROHOSKE
ROHAN
P. o. Box 34493
Houston, TX 77234
943-0380
ATTN: BRUCE DAVIS
INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL INC.
P.O. BO X 1761
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
992-1529
ATTN: LYN COOPER
DAVIS PIPE & SUPPLY
9517 ALMEDA GENOA ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77075
946-9248
ATTN: BILL POTTS