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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-08 Regular Meeting• ~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 8, 1992 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Jack Maxwell, Jerry Clarke Members of City Council Absent: Councilpersons Alton Porter and Deotis Gay Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Attorney. Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager Louis Rigby, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Planning Director Chuck Harrington, Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Finance Officer Linda Stubbs Others Present: Barry Beasley, Southwestern Bell; two citizens 2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Clarke. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular meeting held May 18, 1992. City Secretary Cherie Black asked that times be given for the adjournment of the executive session and the meeting. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve the May 18 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 5. Council considered an ordinance on second reading, for proposed franchise agreement between the City of La Porte and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1834 - AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING ITS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS, THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL MAINTAIN AND CONSTRUCT ITS POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, FIBER, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS AND OTHER PHYSICAL PLANT AND APPURTENANCES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS, • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council June 8, 1992, 1992, Page 2 6. 7. SIDEWALKS, BRIDGES OR PUBLIC WAYS IN SAID CITY; PRESCRIBING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION DUE THE CITY UNDER THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION WORK ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS; PROVIDING AN INDEMNITY CLAUSE; SPECIFYING GOVERNING LAWS; PROVIDING FOR A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS UNDER PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE CONTINGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE TELEPHONE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR A TERM AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adopt Ordinance 1834 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Council considered an ordinance granting wine and beer on premise permit for Mario's Pizza. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1000-CC - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to adopt Ordinance 1000-CC as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None Council considered an ordinance authorizing and approving contract for construction of City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Dechlorination facilities. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1844 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE NUNN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DECHLORINATION FACILITIES; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED ~ ~ Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council June 8, 1992, Page 3 $135,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to adopt Ordinance 1844 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 8. Council considered an ordinance authorizing and approving a contract for City-wide paving project. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1845 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND DERK HARMSEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR A CITYWIDE PAVING PROJECT, CITY OF LA PORTE PROJECT X91-4402; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $86,703.90 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to adopt Ordinance 1845 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 9. Council considered approving annual contract with Harris County for fire protection in unincorporated areas (zone 34). Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council considered setting a public hearing date for Ordinance 1501 amendments, regarding bed and breakfast regulations. Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to set the public hearing date for July 13, 1992. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council June 8, 1992, Page 4 Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 11. Council considered an ordinance authorizing and approving a contract award for demolition of condemned structures. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE NO. 1846 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ALL TEXAS DEMOLISHING, FOR DANGEROUS BUILDING DEMOLITION; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $10,801.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adopt Ordinance 1846 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 12. Council considered a list of appointees to City of La Porte Boards and Commissions and their date of expiration. This item was taken to executive session. 13. Council considered a consent agenda, as follows: (A) Consider awarding a bid for maintenance of traffic control equipment; (B) Consider awarding a bid for plastic garbage bags; (C) Consider awarding a bid for janitorial supplies. Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 14. There were no administrative reports. 15. Mayor Malone reminded Council of the Police Officers Appreciation Banquet on June 10, and urged their attendance. He will call Elaine with their reservations if they have not. 16. Council adjourned into executive session 6:30 P.M. to address the following items under V.A.T.S. - Article 6252-17, Sections 2(E), (F), (G) and (R) - (Legal, Land Acquisition, Personnel, Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council June 8, 1992, Page 5 and Conference(s) with Employee(s) to Receive Information): (A) Section 2 (E) - Legal - Receive report from City Manager on Industrial District Contracts; (B) Section 2(R) - Conference - Receive report from City Manager on Boards and Commissions. Council returned to the Council table at 8:48 P.M. and addressed item 12. Consensus was for Council to talk with members of various Boards and Commissions and bring this item back to executive session at a later time. 17. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M. Respectfully submitted: L ~~~ Cherie Black, City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 22nd day of June, 1992 G%~'J~~l ~~~~~ G~~ Norman L. Malone, Mayor • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: JUNE 8. 1992 Requested By: KNOX ASKIN5 Department: CITY ATTORNEY Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: APPROVED MINUTES APRIL 27, 1992 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ***************************************************************** SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council approved a franchise agreement between The City of La Porte and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (Ord. 1834), on April 27, 1992. A copy of the minutes is attached, refer to item 6, page 1 & 2. This is the required second reading under the provisions of Article VII, Franchises and Public Utilities, of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte. A copy of the existing franchise was given to Council previously and a copy is available in the office of the City Secretary for your review. Action Required by Council: Consider second reading for proposed franchise agreement between the City of La Porte and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. ***************************************************************** Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO ***************************************************************** Approved for City Council Agenda ~~~ i , Il~~~-. cam- ~ ~g z. Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager ***************************************************************** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 27, 1992 1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M. Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone, Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob McLaughlin, Alton Porter (arrived 6:05), B. Don Skelton, Jerry Clarke (arrived 6:03) Members of City Council Absent: Councilperson Deotis Gay Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant City Manager John Joerns, Finance Director Jeff Litchfield, Planning Director Chuck Harrington, Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager Louis Rigby, Chief Building Inspector Ervin Griffith, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom, Recreation Supervisor David Hyde Others Present: Dexter Joyner, delinquent tax attorney; John McGinnis, Southwestern Bell; Ophelia Hernandez, San Jacinto College; John Black, Bayshore Sun; three citizens 2. The invocation was given by City Attorney Knox Askins. 3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular meeting held April 13, 1992. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve the April 13 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 6 ayes and 0 nays (Councilpersons Porter and Clarke had not yet arrived; Councilperson Gay was absent) . Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Skelton and Mayor Malone Nays: None 4. A proclamation for Mathematics Awareness Week was delayed until the recipients arrived, and was presented after item 6 to representatives from San Jacinto College. 5. There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 6. Council considered an ordinance on first reading, for proposed franchise agreement between the City of La Porte and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1834 - AN ORDINANCE WHEREBY THE CITY OF LA PORTS, TEXAS, AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AGREE THAT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING ITS • • Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council April 27, 1992, Page 2 TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS, THE TELEPHONE COMPANY SHALL MAINTAIN AND CONSTRUCT IT5 POLES, WIRES, ANCHORS, FIBER, CABLES, MANHOLES, CONDUITS AND OTHER PHYSICAL PLANT AND APPURTENANCES IN, ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER ALL PUBLIC STREETS, AVENUES, HIGHWAYS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS, BRIDGES OR PUBLIC WAYS IN SAID CITY; PRESCRIBING THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION DUE THE CITY UNDER THIS ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION WORK ON PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS; PROVIDING AN INDEMNITY CLAUSE; SPECIFYING GOVERNING LAWS; PROVIDING FOR A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS UNDER PRIOR ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE CONTINGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC NOTICE OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ORDINANCE BY THE TELEPHONE COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR A TERM AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to adopt the first readincr of Ordinance 1834 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Clarke. Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to amend the motion by calling for charges for the second and subsequent years of the ordinance be no less than the amount for the first year and that adjustment for growth factor be made on the effective anniversary date of the ordinance. Second by Councilperson Skelton. The motion failed with a tie vote of 4 ayes and 4 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton and Mayor Malone Nays: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower and Clarke The original motion was voted, and carried, 6 ayes and 2 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: Councilpersons Porter and Skelton 7. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing employment agreement between the City of La Porte and the City Manager of the City of La Porte. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1835 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE; Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council April 27, 1992, Page 3 MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adopt Ordinance 1835 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 8. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a contract between the City of La Porte and Soules & Wallace, Attorneys-at-law and approve appropriation of funds. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1836 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND SOULES & WALLACE, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Clarke to adopt Ordinance 1836 as read by the City Attorney, and to authorize the General Fund Contingency account Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 9. Council considered an ordinance amending Chapter 13, Article II, Section 13-27, Section 13-28, Section 13-29, and Section 13-30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte by providing a fee schedule; method of billing; providing minimum charge. (This is the "weed ordinance".) The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1837 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE II, SECTION 13-27, SECTION 13-28, SECTION 13-29, AND SECTION 13-30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, BY PROVIDING A FEE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING A METHOD OF BILLING; PROVIDING A MINIMUM CHARGE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON CONVICTION BE FINED NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00), AND EACH DAY OF VIOLATION SHALL BE DEEMED A Minutes, Regular Meeting „ La Porte City Council April 27, 1992, Page 4 SEPARATE OFFENSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to adopt Ordinance 1837 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson McLaughlin. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 10. Council received a status report on delinquent tax collection presented by Finance Director Jeff Litchfield. He stated that he found two items that accounted for a jump of 21.5$ in outstanding delinquent taxes: (1) there were still accounts on the official roll that should not have been there, and (2) several properties were added to the roll for property that had been omitted in prior years. Difficulty in dealing with the Harris County Appraisal District adds to the problem. The collection rate of current taxes is excellent at this time. Dexter Joyner, delinquent tax collector for the City of La Porte, addressed Council and agreed with Mr. Litchfield's assessment of the situation. 11. Council received a status report from the City Manager regarding the smoking ordinance. City Secretary Cherie Black, Fire Marshal Paul Hickenbottom and Chief Building Inspector Ervin Griffith spoke on this matter and outlined plans to enhance the methods of enforcing this ordinance. 12. Council considered awarding a bid for fitness center equipment. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to award the bid for fitness center equipment to Haden Industries in the amount of $30,039.24. Second by Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 13. There were no administrative reports. Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council April 27, 1992, Page 5 14. Council Action: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention. Mayor Malone also announced that the meeting on May 4 would begin at 5:30 P.M. 15. There was no executive session. 16. There being no further business to be brought before the Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:06 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Cherie Black, City Secretary Passed & Approved this the 18th day of May, 1992 Norman L. Malone, Mayor • • ORDINANCE NO. 1000-CC AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 1000 OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, DESIGNATING THE AREAS WHERE BEER FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES MAY BE SOLD AND PROHIBITING THE SALE ELSEWHERE; PROVIDING FOR HOURS OF OPENING AND CLOSING; DEFINING SOURCE OF AUTHORITY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT NO LICENSE SHALL BE ISSUED EXCEPT FOR THE AREAS HEREIN DESIGNATED; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, the City of La Porte desires to regulate the sale of beer and prescribe premises in accord Alcoholic Beverage 105.06; and in acc Alcoholic Beverage et seq; the hours when it may be sold, for consumption on with provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Code, Chapter 105, Section 105.05 and Section ord with the provisions of Texas Codes Annotated, Code, Chapter 109, Subchapter C, Section 109.31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. DEFINITIONS: Restaurant: A building or portion of a building, not operated as a dining room in connection with a hotel or boarding hotel, where the primary business is the on-premises sale of prepared food, with adequate kitchen facilities for the preparation of the food to be sold, the adequacy of said kitchen facilities to be based upon the seating capacity of the restaurant and the type of menu offered, and where alcoholic beverages may be sold under the following conditions: (1) At least sixty-five percent (65$) of the gross income shall be derived from the sale of prepared food. (2) Any outside .entrances, outside separate identification, outside signs or other advertising shall not use any of the words "bar," "tavern," "lounge," "ice house," or "beer," or any word of like import, to identify the business. (3) Beer shall be served as a beverage only in connection with the service of prepared food to a customer. (4) Whenever the building official on the basis of a sworn complaint from any credible person determines that a violation of this section exists, he may require any person serving alcoholic beverages as an incidental use to provide the City, within thirty (30) days of notification, a verified audit for each of the preceding four (4) calendar quarters, showing the gross income derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages and the gross income derived from the sale of food. Such verified audit shall be supported by copies of licensee's invoices and cancelled checks to substantiate its beer and food purchases. No more than two (2) audits per year shall be required. Section 2. In addition to the locations specified in Section 1 of Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of La Porte, passed and approved by the City Commission of the City of La Porte on August 19, 1974, • ORDINANCE N0. 1000-CC PAGE 2 the sale of beer and wine shall also be permitted during the hours set by the general laws of the State of Texas, consistent with Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, Chapter 105, Sections 105.05 and 105.06, at the following location by a retailer selling beer and wine for consumption on premises, to-wit: STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1128 South Broadway, La Porte, Harris County, Texas 77571 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Fifteen (15), Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17), Block Eleven Hundred Nine (1109), Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. NAME OF APPLICANT: Rosario Orsino ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: 1803 Hartt, Baytown, Texas 77520 TRADE OR BUSINESS NAME OF RESTAURANT BUSINESS: Mario's Pizza Section 3. Except and to the extent amended hereby, Ordinance No. 1000 shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. This ordinance shall constitute a permit for the operation of a restaurant, as above defined, at the above location, which permit shall be personal to the applicant, and nontransfer- able, and shall be further conditioned that the permittee shall comply with the provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including other provisions of this ordinance. Section 5. It is expressly provided that this ordinance is not an attempt to create a zoning district or comprehensive zoning as authorized by Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Local Government Code, State of Texas, but rather is to designate that area wherein beer for consumption on premises may be sold in accordance with the Authority granted by the Texas Codes Annotated, Alcoholic Beverage Code, State of Texas. Section 6. Hereafter no license for the sale of beer for consumption on premises where sold shall be issued or approved, save and except the areas designated in Ordinance No. 1000 of the City of La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and amendments thereto. Section 7. All rights or remedies of the City of La Porte, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of Ordinance • • ORDINANCE N0. 1000-CC PAGE 3 No. 1000 or any amendments thereto, or any other ordinance, statute, or code, that permits and regulates the subject matter of this Ordinance, that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and as to such accrued violation, any court shall have all the powers that existed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Section 8. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not effect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Section 9. 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 10. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of June, 1992. CITY OF LA PORTE BY _ Norman L. Malone, Mayor ATTEST: Cherie Black, City Secretary AP~VED: z~. ~: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney REST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~TEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8 19~ Requested By: S. G' et Report Exhibits: Ordinance No. Engineer`s Recommendation Department: Public Works Resolution XXXXX Ordinance SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte's recently renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for the Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant requires the construction of facilities to remove chlorine from the plant's discharge. Council approved a contract with Manning Engineering Corporation on December 9, 1991 to design the required facilities. The Project is budgeted in the 1984 GO Bond Fund (Fund 018) in the amount of $135,000. The Project budget is outlined below. Engineering $ 10,000 Construction 89,110 Contingency (50) 4.955 Total $104,065 Bids were opened on May 26, 1992 for the construction of dechlorination facilities. Three bids were received, with low bid submitted by Nunn Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $89,110. Attached is the Engineer`s recommendation and bid tabulation. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Nunn Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $89,110 for the construction of dechlorination facilities at the Little Cedar Bayou Wastewater Treatment Plant. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater XXX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 018-806-720-510 Funds Available: XX YES NO A~pprpove,d for Cites Council Agenda ~'i'1 t9.~11~7'~ t , ~e ~ 3 ~ Z Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager May 28, 1992 CITY OF LA PORTE P.O. Box 1115 La Porte, Texas 77572-1115 ATTN: Steve Gillett Director of Public Works • 1425 26TH STREET LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 713. / 471-7590 RE: City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Plant Dechlorination Facilities Bid Recommendations Dear Mr. Gillett, Attached is the Bid Tabulation to construct the City of La Porte Wastewater Treatment Dechlorination Facilities. The low bidder was Nunn Constructors, Inc. with a bid of $89,110.00 with 180 calendar days to complete the project in full. It is our recommendation that the City of La Porte award the contract to the low bidder, Nunn Constructors, Inc. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. You ,~ Truly, William T. Manni P.E. R.S. President :wtmj Attachments B I D T A B U L A T I O N CITY OF LA PORTE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DECHLORINATION FACILITIES PAGE 1 OF 1 DATE: MAY 26. 1992 TIME: 2.00 P.M. CALENDAR DAYS TO BID CONTRACTOR ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 5 TOTAL BID COMPLETE BOND CAJUN CONTRACTORS INC. 82,500 9,900 17,200 2,300 3,700 115,600 120 YES HOLLOWAY COMPANY, INC. 63,048 6,600 17,000 2,500 2,220 91,368 210 YES • NUNN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 59,800 8,150 16,960 2,350 1,850 89,110 180 YES PREP BY MANNING ENGINEERIN~CORPORATION L~~ ~!~/~~ r "' WILLIAM T. MANNING,`P.E, R. PRESIDENT ORDINANCE NO. 1844 • AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE NUNN CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DECHLORINATION FACILITIES; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED .$135,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; 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 substantially 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. City Council appropriates the sum of $135,000.00 from the 1992 Capital Improvement Fund, 1984 GO Bond Fund (Fund 018), to fund said contract. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of June, 1992. ATTEST: CITY OF LA PORTE BY Norman L. Malone, Mayor Cherie Black, City Secretary AP .ROVED:~'~ ~-ti Knox W. Askins, City Attorney • • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8, 1992 Requested By: Charles R. Harrington ~~Department: Planning X Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: 1) Bid Tabulation 2) Ordinance No. 1845 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION • On May 28, 1992, bids were opened for the City-Wide Paving Project - CLP No. 91-4402. A total of four (4) bids were received. • The bids ranged from $86,703.90 to $163,256.00 with the low bid being submitted by Derk Harmsen Construction Company, Inc. • Staff recommends the awarding of the contract for the Paving Project to Derk Harmsen Construction Company, Inc. on the basis of their low bid in the amount of $86,703.90. • Staff recommends Council approve Ordinance No. 1845 subject to execution of the contract with Derk Harmsen Construction Company, Inc. Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. 1845 which approves award of the construction contract in the amount of $86,703.90. Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater X Capital Improvements General Revenue X Other Sharing Account No.: 015-800-520-510 Funds Available: X Yes No 028-800-811-829 028-800-811-832 Approved for City Council Agenda _ ~~ 1 Robert T. Herrera City Manager c~ • ~-az Date CITY OF LA PORTE CITY-WIDE PAVING PROJECT #91-4402 BID TABULATION MAY 28, 1992 • CONTRACTOR 596 BID BOND ATTACHED ACKNOWLEDGE ADDENDUM TOTAL LABOR TOTAL MATERIAL COMBINED TOTAL I. Derk Harmsen Const. Yes Yes 27,214.58 59,489.32 86,703.90 ~. Long & Son Yes Yes 46,089.85 63,911.53 110,001.38 3. McKey Construction Yes Yes 75,411.45 49,022.33 124,433.78 4. Cajun Contractors Yes Yes 82,404.00 80,851.00 163,256.00 S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. • ORDINANCE N0. 1845 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTS AND DERK HARMSEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR A CITYWIDE PAVING PROJECT, CITY OF LA PORTS PROJECT #91-4402; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $86,703.90 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; 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 PORTS: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the contract, agreement or other undertaking described in the title of this ordinance, in substantially 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. City Council hereby appropriates a sum not to exceed $86,703.90, to fund said contract. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of June, 1992. ATTEST: CITY OF LA PORTS BY Norman L. Malone, Mayor Cherie Black, City Secreta y APPRO ~ Knox W. Askins, City Attorne • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8, 1992 Requested By: J. L. Sease ~~~ Department: XX Report Resolution Fire Ordinance Exhibits: New Harris County Fire Protection Contract for 1992 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Harris County Fire Protection Contract is in need of renewal. The contract is for the protection of the area North of Highway 225 and East of Battleground Road. This area is referred to as Zone 34 in the contract The amount of $7,430.00 is allotted in the contract for the services, which is a slight increase over the 1991 amount of $7,345.00 Recommend approval of the Contract. Action Required by Council: Approve or Disapprove Contract Availability of Funds: N/A General Fund Capital Improvement Other Account Number: Approved for City Council Agenda ~~~ ~~ ~~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: Yes No ~- ~-~.2, Date • D:/FIRE/Agreement ~4-,jaa A G R E E M E N T THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HARRIS THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between HARRIS COUNTY, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes called "County," acting herein by and through its County Judge duly authorized to so act by an Order of the Harris County Commissioners Court, and the City of LaPORTE , a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter sometimes called "City," acting herein by and through its Mayor duly authorized to so act by an Ordinance duly passed by the City. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, Harris County desires to provide fire fighting and fire protection services to certain unincorporated areas of Harris County hereinafter designated to preserve the property of the County and to preserve and protect the public health of the citizens of the County; and WHEREAS, the City is willing to furnish fire fighting and fire protection services to said unincorporated areas of Harris County for the considerations hereinafter provided; NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to both parties, it is AGREED as follows: I. During the term of this agreement, the City agrees to furnish fire fighting and fire department protection services to the unincorporated areas adjoining the corporate limits of this City designated by Zone Number 34 on the official fire protection zone map of Harris County, to which reference is here made. II. Harris County agrees to pay the sum of $ 7,430.00 to the City for fire fighting and fire protection services to the unincorporated area of Harris County designated in Paragraph I of this agreement. The County agrees that said sum is to be paid to the City within thirty (30) days after the execution of this contract. • • M III. The term of this agreement shall be one (1) year beginning January 1 , 19 92 , and ending Decemt~er , 19 92 IV. It is hereby agreed and understood that the fire fighting and fire protection services to be furnished by the City under this agreement shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Answering all calls for help and assistance in extinguishing fires in the area designated in Paragraph I of this agreement; furnishing fire fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to fight all fires within the said area; and answering all calls and furnishing fire fighting personnel, equipment and supplies to protect persons and property within the said area which are endangered by fires in adjacent areas; provided that the above described personnel, equipment and supplies are not otherwise engaged in fire fighting within the City. V. The City shall observe and comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in any manner affecting the conduct of the services herein provided and performance of all obligations undertaken by this agreement. VI. It is exxppressly understood that the County has the maximum sum of $ 7,430.60 specifically allocated to fully discharge its obligations under this agreement and it is expressly understood that in no event shall the County be obligated to pay the City more than the sum of $ 7,430.00 under the terms and provisions .of the agreement. VII. It is further agreed that in the performance of all obligations undertaken by this agreement, the City has the right to supervise, manage, control and direct the performance of fire fighting and fire protection services; the County shall look to the City for results only and the County shall have no right at any time to direct or supervise the City or its agents or employees in the performance of such services or as to the manner, means or method in which the services are performed. -2- • -- ... ~. VIII. • The City agrees to deliver to the Fire Marshal of Harris County a certified copy of the Ordinance authorizing the City to enter this Agreement within five (5) days after the execution of this agreement. IX. The City agrees to furnish the Fire Marshal of Harris County, not later than the fifth (5th) day of each month, a monthly report listing the total number of runs made into the area of Harris County designated in Paragraph I of this agreement for the previous month and such other information relating to fire fighting and fire prevention services of the City as may be requested by the Fire Marshal of Harris County. Said report shall be made on the form provided by the Harris County Fire Marshal and shall be signed and certified by an officer of the City. X. In the event the parties hereto shall hold over and carry forward the services herein provided for after the expiration of this agreement without a written renewal thereof, such holding over shall not be deemed to operate as a renewal or extension of this agreement but shall only create an agreement from day to day at a daily rate of N/A , which may be terminated at any time by either the County or the City. EXECUTED this the day of ATTEST: Secretary CITY OF LaPORTE By Mayor HARRIS COUNTY By JON LINDSAY, County Judge -3- 1992. APPROVED AS TO FORM: MIKE DRISCOLL County Attorney MARILYN BARNES Assistant County Attorney I hereby certify that funds are available in the amount of $ 7,430.00 to pay the obligation of Harris County under and within the foregoing contract. TOMMY J. TOMPKINS County Auditor Harris County, Texas -4- ORDER AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN. HARRIS COUNTY AND CITY OF LaPORTE THE STATE OF TEXA5 § COUNTY OF HARRIS § On this the day of 1992 , the Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, being duly convened at a regular meeting of the Court, upon motion of Commissioner seconded by Commissioner , duly put and carried, It is ORDERED that County Judge Jon Lindsay be, and he is hereby authorized to execute an agreement to provide fire fighting and fire protection services between Harris County and the City of LaPORTE , said Agreement being incorporated herein by reference for all purposes as though fully set forth word for word. • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8, 1992 ~~~~~~'( Requested By: Charles R. Harrington~'"i'"Department: Planning X Report Resolution X Ordinance Exhibits: ------------------------------------------------------------- SUNIlKARY & RECOMMENDATION The Planning & Zoning Commission, at City Council's request, has reviewed and recommended amendments to the Bed and Breakfast regulations contained in Zoning Ordinance 1501. The sections being considered for amendment are as follows: I. Section 3-100, Definitions II. Section 5-600, Residential Table A III. Section 5-800, Special Use Performance Standards IV. Section 10-609, Parking Standards Before taking formal action to approve or deny these amendments, they must be considered by Council in a public hearing. Staff requests a public hearing date of July 13, 1992. Action Required by Council: Authorize a public hearing date of July 13, 1992. --------------------------- --------------------------- Availability of Funds: N/A Account No.: General Fund Capital Improvements Other Approved for City Council Agenda Robert T. Herrera City Manager Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Funds Available: Yes No ~' 3 '`l`Z Date • • REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8, 1992 Requested By: _Charles-__Harrington _C~l~~ Department:~Planninc~ X ` Report _~_ __~_ Resolution __ X Ordinance Exhibits: 1) Bid tabulation & staff memo. 7.) Update regarding status of buildings condemned by City Council. SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Summary: City Council on March 23, 1992 passed ordinances condemning and ordering demolition of 14 structures. An additional building (210 W. Polk) was scheduled for demolition after the owner submitted a Voluntary Consent to Demolish Form. The City has received bids for 10 if these structures. A separate memo regarding the status of the remaining structures is attached. Five contractors responded to the City's bid invitation. All Texas Demolishing with a proposal of $10,801.00, is the low bidder. All Texas Demolishing has satisfied all bid specifications. A total of $21,282.00 is currently available as budgeted dangerous building funds. Staff intends to utilize the remainina_ funds for adc7itiona]. demolitions and m~;or property clean i_tps before the end of the budget year. Recommendation: Award contract for demolition of condemned structures to All Texas Demolishing. Action Required by Council: Ai~}rrove contract award for demolition of condemned structures. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Availability of Funds: ___ General Fund _ _ _ Water/Wastewater ___. Capital Improvement ______._'_ General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: OOl.-900-902-60G F~_~nc] ~ Available : X Yes No Approved for City Council Agenda: Robert T. fierrera City Manager ~~l2Jti-~-~' ._ _-__-.-----_-__ _. Date c~ C~c.Caz .. • • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MAY 20, 1992 T0: Ervin Griffith, Chief Building Official FROM: Susan Kelley, Buyer SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #0483 - Demolition of Buildings Advertised, sealed bids #0483 for Demolition of Buildings were opened and read on May 18, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) suppliers with five (5) returning a bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by All Texas, for a total of $10,801.00. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. SK/jm xc: Mark Lewis BID TABULATION - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS • LOCATION ALL TEXAS DANIEL'S TRUCK GULF COAST CRERRY MOOING ARK WRECKING 3256 Bernard $1,380.00 $2,100.00 $3,299.60 $2,119.00 $3,916.00 11918 N. "L" $1,489.00 $2,100.00 $4,130.85 $2,345.00 $3,848.00 625 N. Broadway $595.00 $600.00 $850.00 $918.00 $1,147.00 210 W. folk $1,417.00 $1,500.00 $1,385.10 $2,016.00 $2,310.00. 224 N. 6th Street $448.00 $300.00 $850.00 $594.00 $1,075.00 2512 Westview $978.00 $800.40 $889.20 $1,455.00 $1,701.00 609 -S. Utah $1,165.00 $1,500.00 $959.50 $1,513.00 $1,907.00 921 Oakqrove $768.00 $800.00 $1,039.20 $1,123.00 $1,575.00 1039 San Jacinto $976.00 $1,000.00 $850.00 $1,205.00 $1,803.00 511 Circle Drive $1,584.00 $2,200.00 $1,624.50 $2,562.00 $2,515.00 TOTAL $10,801.00 $12,900.00 $15,877.95 $15,950.00 $21,797.00 • • CITY OF LA PORTS INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM MAY 29, 1992 TO: Mayor Norman Malone & City Council _- FROM: Charles R. Harrin to Director of Plannin ~~` / ! iy~~ '~ g ~ g THROUGH: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager SUBJECT: Status Update Regarding Buildings Condemned by City Council on March 23, 1992 City Council, during its March 23, 1992 public hearing, was addressed by the owners of five (5) of the structures being considered for demolition. These structures are as follows: A. 9402 Montgomery James A. Womack, Owner B. 9610 Spencer Hwy. Alva D. Bender, Trustee C. 11914 N. "L" Street Danny R. White, Owner D. 609 S. Utah Shirley Ekstrom, Trustee E. 921 Oakgrove Colleen Woodard, Pecora, Agent Council agreed to grant the owners of each of these structures an additional ninety (90) days to allow them to demolish the structures themselves. The additional 90 days were to be granted subject to the following restrictions: 1. Owner must sign a "Voluntary Consent to Demolish Form". 2. All back property taxes and City mowing liens must be paid in full. 3. June 23, 1992 shall be considered to be the final day of the 90 day period. Four (4) of these five (5) structures have now been demolished by the owners. The remaining structure is located at 609 South Utah. Mrs. Ekstrom, the apparent owner, on Apri11,1992 accepted (by certified mail) the notice of condemnation and letter specifying the conditions for time extension. To date, Mrs. Ekstrom has acted to take advantage of the additional time period, nor has she commenced demolition of her building. This building is now scheduled to be demolished by the City's contractor. • ORDINANCE NO. 1846 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND ALL TEXAS DEMOLISHING, FOR DANGEROUS BUILDING DEMOLITION; APPROPRIATING NOT TO EXCEED $10,801.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; 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 substantially 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. City Council is authorized to appropriate the sum not to exceed $10,801.00, to to fund said contract. Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 8th day of June, .1992. ATTEST: CITY OF LA PORTE BY_ ___ Norman L. Malone, Mayor Cherie Black, City S cretary APP 9VED: Knox W. Askins, City Attorney RE_~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN~TEM Agenda Date Requested: June 8, 1992 Requested By: Steve Gillett Department: Public Works XXX Report Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: A. Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0482 - Maintenance of Traffic Control Equipment SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids # 0482 for the Maintenance of Traffic Control Equipment were opened and read on May 18, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to four (4) suppliers with only one (1), Southwest Signal Supply, returning a bid. Southwest Signal Supply is the current contractor. The maintenance portion of the contract would cost five thousand, one hundred and sixty dollars ($5,160.00) per year, with repairs on an emergency basis as needed. The prices bid are $300. per signal and $150. more per flashing signal than the prices awarded in 1989. However, this contract has not been bid since 1989 and eleven (11) signals previously under this contract are now maintained by the State. Staff recommends award of the bid to maintain traffic control equipment to Southwest Signal Supply. Adequate funds for this contract are budgeted in the Traffic Division's Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Award contract for the maintenance of Traffic Control Equipment to Signal Supply, low bidder meeting specifications. Availability of Funds: _ XXX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-700-705-210 Funds Available: XX YES NO ~gproved for City Council Agenda QU 1 ~ ~~v CP - 3 - 9 2 Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager t • • BID TABULATION - MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST SIGNAL SUPPLY LAST BID'S PRICE (1989) SECTION 1. ANNUAL INSPECTION ~ MAINTENANCE Traffic Signals $540.00 $240.00 Flashing Signals $250.00 $100.00 Repair of loop detectors, including $7.00 $4.00 materials & sealant, when new cuts must be made. (Price per foot). SECTION 2. EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE (price per hour) Mobile bucket truck w/skilled electrician A. Monday - Friday during regular hours $40.00 $28.00 B. Monday - Friday after regular hours $54.00 $38.00 and on a 24 hour basis, Sat. - Sun. Common labor as needed A. Monday - Friday during regular hours $20.00 $18.00 B. Monday - Friday after regular hours $34.00 $22.00 and on a 24 hour basis, Sat. - Sun. Shop labor $45.00 $40.00 All materials at cost plus $ 20$ 20$ t f• ~• CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM 'JUNE 20, 1992 T0: Steve Gillett, Direct r of ublic Works FROM: Susan Kelley, Buyer SUBJECT: Sealed Bid #0482 - Maintenance of Traffic Control Equipment Advertised, sealed bids #0482 for Maintenance of Traffic Control Equipment were opened and read on May 18, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to four (4) suppliers with only one (1), Southwest Signal Supply, returning a bid. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation xc: Buddy Jacobs, w/ attachment Orville Burgess, w/ attachment R~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEN ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 9. 1992 Requested By: Steve Gillett __ Department: Public Works XXX Report __ Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: 1. Bid Recaps Sealed Bids #0484 - Plastic Garbage Bags SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, Sealed bids #0484 for the supply of plastic garbage bags were opened and read on June 1, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to six (6> suppliers with three (3) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Arrow Industries, Inc. at a price of thirty-seven cents ($0.37) per pound for a total cost of thirty- eight thousand, eight hundred and fifty dollars ($38,850.00). HGAC has a contract price of $0.3675 per pound. However, with the addition of the three percent (3%) administrative fee required for purchases through HGAC, Arrow Industries, Inc. has a lower price per pound. Staff recommends award for the supply of garbage bags to Arrow Industries, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications. The price bid is a decrease of two percent (2%) over the last purchase price. Adequate funds for this purchase are budgeted in the Solid Waste - Residential FY 91-92 Operating Budget. Action Required by Council: Award bid for the supply of plastic garbage bags to Arrow Industries, Inc., low bidder meeting specifications. Availability of Funds: XXX General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement - General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: 001-700-700-215 Funds Available: ~_YES NO Approved for City Council Agenda C7?~~i • tom- c~ - ~-~-z Robert T. Herrera DATE City Manager "~ CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM JUNE 2, 1992 TO: STEVE GILLETT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER i<~~~ SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0484 Advertised, sealed bids #0484 for Plastic Garbage Bags were opened and read on June 1, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) suppliers with three (3) returning bids. Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Arrow Industries, Inc. at $.37 per pound for a total of $38,850.00. HGAC's bid for the same bid is $.3675 per pound. Total cost, including the 3°s administrative fee, would be $39,745.13. The low bid from Arrow Industries, Inc. is a 20 decrease over the last purchase. Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please notify me. Attachment: Bid Tabulation xc: Buddy Jacobs w/ attachment Bill Fitzsimmons w/ attachment Garbage Bags (105,000 lbs) • BID TABULATION - GARBAGE BAGS ARROW IND. $0.3700 BEMIS CO. $0.3705 DYNA PAK $0.4899 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Requested By: Louis Rigby Report Department: Purchasing Resolution Ordinance Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Advertised, sealed bids #0480 for chemicals, insecticides, and janitorial supplies were opened and read on May 4, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to twelve (12) area suppliers with six (6) returning bids. These items are kept in warehouse inventory and used by various departments within the City. Low bids, by section, are as follows: Century Papers Section 1. - Chemicals $ 1,060.60 TOTAL $ 1,060.60 Morse Wholesale Section 3. - Paper Products $ 4,013.98 Section 4. - Janitorial Supplies $ 1,034.07 TOTAL $ 5,048.05 Estimated total usage for one year is $6,108.65. This is a 10$ decrease from last ye1r. The three (3) lowest bidders on Section 2. - Insecticides, did not meet specifications. Purchasing recommends deletion of Section 2. from the contract. Action Required by Council: Award: Century Papers - Section 1. - $1060.60 Morse Wholesale - Sections 3. & 4. - $5048.05 Availability of Funds: General Fund Water/Wastewater Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing Other Account Number: Funds Available: YES No Approved for C1i'ty Council Agenda \~tc~~C 1 4~IR.~~-h- ~ ~ 3 - ~ 2 Robert T. Herrera Date City Manager BID TABULATION - CHEMICALS, INSECTIDE, PAPER & JANITORIAL - UNIT PRICES CENTURY MORSE LONE STAR BRAWNER CONTRACTOR B & G SECTION 1. CHEMICALS 1. Bleach (200 gal) $0.90 $0.8583 $1.08 $0.95 $1.50 NO BID 2. Scouring Cleanser {96 cans) $0.59 $0.5745 $0.86 $0.85 $0.99 NO BID 3. General Detergent (30 gal) $2.58 $2.2500 $1.88 $4.50 $11.89 NO BID 4. Dishwashing Liquid (48 qts) $2.52 $1.8100 $1.31 $2.65 $2.94 NO BID 5. Disinfectant (Z00 gal) $2.75 $3.3750 $4.25 $4.45 $11.83 NO BID 6. Glass Cleaner {36 gal) $2.10 $1.7850 $1.29 $2.50 $6.44 NO BID SECTION 2. INSECTICIDES 1. Mosquito Repel (100 cans) $1.47 $2.6266 $2.40 $3.65 $3.62 NO BID 2. Wasp & Hornet (72 cans) $2.04 $2.5216 $2.90 $2.85 $3.97 $4.92 SECTION 3. PAPER PRODUCTS 1. Styrofoam Cups (72 cs) $9.02 $9.7800 NO BID $11.00 $11.07 NO BID 2. Water Cups (20 cs) $38.22 $41.3600 NO BID $38.70 $33.73 NO BID 3. Toilet Tissue (24 cs) $26.12 $24.0000 NO BID $26.65 $25.98 NO BID 4. Multifold Towels (48 cs) $13.14 $12.5000 NO BID $15.50 $17.18 NO BID 5. Singlefold Towels (24 cs) $20.47 $16.1800 NO BID $20.45 $25.57 NO BID 6. Roll Paper Towels (40 cs) $14.00 $13.6800 NO BID $16.75 $14.76 NO BID 7. Facial Tissue (30 cs} $12.88 $12.3700 NO BID $13.00 $14.60 NO BID SECTION 4. JANITORIAL SUPPLY 1. TRASH LINERS A. 15" x 9" x 23" (24 cs) $11.39 $5.2500 $7.29 $5.90 $7.03 NO BID B. 16" x 14" x 36" (24 cs) $7.38 $6.8000 $9.17 $7.45 $8.91 NO BID C. 22" x 14" x 58" (24 cs) $11.69 $10.7500 $15.12 $12.25 $7.14 NO BID 2. 55 Gal Trash Liner (12 cs) $24.04 $14.0000 $15.54 $11.55 $16.19 NO BID 3. MOP HEADS A. 16 oz. Lay Flat (24} $2.07 $1.9100 $2.31 $2.40 $2.67 NO BID B. 24 oz. Lay Flat (18) $2.90 $2.2500 $3.11 $3.15 $3.47 NO BID 4. Mop Handles (24) $2.40 $2.0500 $2.04 $2.45 $2.99 NO BID 5. Household Brooms (30) $4.05 $2.fi800 $3.34 $2.95 $4.39 NO BID 6. Lava Soap (96 bars} $0.60 $0.6822 $0.76 $0.64 $0.67 NO BID 7. Commode Brushes (24 ea) $1.41 $1.5600 $2.26 $1.10 $1.67 NO BID • BID TABULATION - CHEMICALS, INSECTICIDES, & JANITORIAL SUPPLY - TOTAL PRICES CENTURY PAPERS MORSE WHOLESALE LONE STAR BRUSH BRAWNER PAPER CONTRACTORS EQUIP B & G CHEMICAL SECTION 1. $1,060.60 $1,120.45 $1,314.28 $1,513.80 $3,489.26 NO BID CHEMICALS SECTION 2. $293.88 $444.21 $448.80 $570.20 $647.84 $354.24 INSECTICIDES SECTION 3. $4,109.12 $4,013.98 NO BID $4,500.40 $4,561.88 NO BID PAPER PRODUCTS SECTION 4. $1,391.94 $1,034.07 $1,332.18 $1,102.44 $1,182.60 NO BID JANITORIAL SUPPLIES GRAND TOTAL $6,855.54 $6,612.71 $3,095.26 $7,686.84 $9,291.18 $354.24 ~ BID ONLY 1 ITEM OF SECTION ~ ~ 8IDD8R'S LIST S$AL$D BID #0480 - CS$MICALS, INS$CTICIDgS ~c JANITORIAL SUPli'LTSS B & G COMPANY 1225 N. Post Oak Houston, TX 77055 682-4411 BRAWNER PAPER COMPANY, INC. P. O. Box 15272 Houston, TX 77220 675-6584 ATTN: CHARLES CARROLL CENTURY PAPERS, INC. 4902 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77023 928-5171 ATTN: ERIC GITTELMIN GRAY-CHEM, INC. 122 N. Richey Pasadena, TX 77506 920-2121 ATTN: BARBARA GRAY GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY, INC. 437 Commerce Avenue Clute, TX 77531 409-265-6149 ATTN: ED WALKER KEMCO INDUSTRIES, INC. P. O. Box 8705 Houston, TX 77249-8705 227-6459 ATTN; BUTCH FOSTER MgRSF; WHOLESALE 3302 Canal Houston, TX 77003 223-$361 ATTN: JERRY MORSE ,,. ATTN: EVERETT FONTENOT LONE STAR BRUSH & CHEMICAL P. O. Box 29925 DALLAS,TX 75229 713-880-8595 ATTN: $ILL JACOBS SANITARY SUPPLY COMPANY P. O. Sox 5408 Beaumont, TX 77726-5408 1-800-544-1512 ATTN: LARRY GRANTHAM SORB-ALL COMPANY P. O. Box 21148 Houston, TX 77226 223-4575 ATTN: STEVE MONTGOMERY CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT P. 0. Box 1869 Baytown, TX 77522-1869 ATTN: VINCE LIGGIO PREMIUM SUPPLY COMPANY P.O. Drawer A E1 Campo, TX 77437 1-409-543-7113 ATTN; ~~~KI BERNDT ,.