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MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING
LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 12, 1992
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of citv Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell, Jerry
Clarke (arrived at 6:08 P.M.)
Members of City Council Absent: None
Members of ci tv Staff Present: Ci ty Manager Bob Herrera, City
Attorney Knox ASkins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant
City Manager John Joerns, Planning Director Chuck Harrington,
Police Chief Bobby Powell, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager
Louis Rigby, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Fire Marshal Paul
Hickenbottom, Building Inspector Mark Lewis, Assistant
Director of Public Works Buddy Jacobs, Finance Director Jeff
Litchfield
Others Present: Howard Ebow, Creekmont civic Association; Boy
Scouts Justin Barnhill and Michael McDonald; 16 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Mayor Malone.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular
meeting held September 28, 1992.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Sutherland to aoorove the
Seotember 28 minutes as oresented. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays (Councilperson
Clarke had not yet arrived).
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell and Mayor Malone
None
Nays:
4. Mr. Howard Ebow, 5405 Beaver Creek,President of the Creekmont
civic Association, addressed Council regarding continuing
traffic problems on Myrtle Creek and aSking for the City to do
everything possible to alleviate these problems.
Mayor Malone called forward Justin Barnhill and Michael
McDonald, Scouts who are working on their communications
badge. The Mayor asked Councilpersons Thrower and Gay to
present each of the young men with City pins.
5. Mayor Malone called the public hearing regarding demolition of
dangerous buildings to order at 6:15 P.M.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 12, 1992, Page 2
Mark Lewis, Building Inspector, reviewed the list of dangerous
buildings, and reported that the property at 11527 Spencer
Highway and at 3242 Hillsdale had been removed from the list
because the property owners had waived their right to public
hearing and presented the City with notarized consent to
demolish. He also stated that the owner of the property at
117 North 4th has obtained a permit and proceeded to demolish,
but sufficient progress has not been made at this time to
warrant taking it off the list for consideration.
Questions from Council regarding some of the properties on the
list were answered by Mr. Lewis.
The Mayor asked for public input. Mr. curtis Thompson
addressed Council asking for additional time to demolish the
structure at 117 North 4th Street, as he is doing it himself.
Mr. stanley Green addressed Council requesting additional time
to demolish the structure at 201 North 5th Street.
There being no further public input, the Mayor declared the
public hearing adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
6. Council considered ordinances declaring dangerous buildings.
Item 6A and Item 6E were deleted from the list.
B. The City Attorney read the full caption of the first
ordinance: ORDINANCE 1865 - AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE
BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 17-20, BLOCK 66, TOWN OF LA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE;
ORDERING SUCH BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT EVERLENA
THORNTON C/O STANLEY GREEN 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 BY
SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
Motion was made by Counciloerson Sutherland to adoot Ordinance
1865 with an extension of time to 120 davs. Second by
Councilperson Maxwell. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 12, 1992, Page 3
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
C. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1866 - PROPERTY LOCATED
ON LOTS 11-12, BLOCK 39, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, RECORD OWNER ROBERT LEE BIAZA, JR.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson McLauahlin to adopt Ordinance
~. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
D. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1867 - PROPERTY
LOCATED ON LOT 41, BLOCK 34, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORD OWNER CHARLES & JENNIFER MATTOX
Motion was made bv Councilperson Maxwell to adoot Ordinance
1867. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 9
ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
F. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1868 - PROPERTY
LOCATED ON LOTS 27-30, BLOCK 56, TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, RECORD OWNER CURTIS THOMPSON
Motion was made by Counciloerson Clarke to adoot Ordinance
1868 and extend the time to 120 davs. Second by Councilperson
Porter. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Nays:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
7. This item was requested to be taken to executive session.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 12, 1992, Page 4
8. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a
contract between the City of La Porte and Pas-Key Construction
Service, Inc., for sanitary sewer extensions; appropriating
$144,775.18 to fund said contract.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1870 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND PAS-KEY CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, IN., FOR SANITARY
SEWER EXTENSIONS; APPROPRIATING $144,'775.18 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 Counciloerson Gay to adoot Ordinance 1870
as read bv the City Attornev. and authorize transfer of
$39.158.70 from the utilitv Fund Continaencv Account. Second
by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0
nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Nays:
9. Council considered amending the capital improvement budget by
$25,000.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson McLaughlin to amend the
caoital imorovement budget in the amount of $25.000. Second
by Councilperson Thrower. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0
nays (Councilperson Gay was away from the table).
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Nays:
10. Council considered setting a meeting schedule for the holiday
season.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Sutherland to hold the
November meetina on November 16 and the December meetina on
December 14. Second by Councilperson Thrower. The motion
carried, 7 ayes and 2 nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
MCLaughlin, Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Councilpersons Porter and Maxwell
Nays:
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 12, 1992, Page 5
11. Council considered a consent agenda as follows: (A) Consider
awarding bid for Christmas decorations; (B) Consider awarding
a bid for bio-monitor laboratory analysis; (C) Consider
awarding a bid for polymer.
Councilperson Gay requested that item B be pulled and
Councilperson McLaughlin requested that item C be pulled.
After Council questions were answered, motion was made bv
Counciloerson Cooner to aoorove the consent aaenda as
oresented. Second by Councilperson Sutherland. The motion
carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes:
Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke
Malone
None
Thrower,
and Mayor
Nays:
12. Administrative Reports:
A. City Manager Herrera reported that the Hillridge Bridge
first stage has been completed and should be open soon.
B. A reminder was given by Mr. Herrera of the dedication of
the fire training facility at 9:30 A.M. on October 17.
He urged Council to please attend, as there would be a
special treat in store.
C. Police Chief Bobby Powell reported to Council on an
incident in Morgan's Point in which the La Porte police
assisted.
13. Council Action: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to
Council's attention.
14. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:18 P.M. to
address the following items under V.A.T.S. - Article 6252-17:
(A) section 2 (E) (Legal) Receive report from Attorneys
regarding Houston Chemical Services, Inc. /Southern Ionics,
Inc.; (B) Section 2(G) - (Personnel) Receive report from City
Manager regarding a personnel matter; (C) Article 2 (G)
(Personnel) Discuss appointment to Board of Adjustment (item
7 on agenda which was requested to go to executive session).
Council returned to the table at 8:13 P.M.; no action was
taken during executive session.
Council at this time addressed item 7.
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Minutes, Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
La Porte City Council
October 12, 1992, Page 6
7. Council considered an ordinance appointing a member, Alternate
1, of the La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment, to fill the
unexpired term of Bob Capen, term to expire May 30, 1994.
Motion was made bv Counciloerson Clarke to anooint Ruben
Salinas to the oosi tion of Al ternate 1 of the Board of
Adiustment and adont Ordinance 1869 to do so. Second by
Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 0 nays
(Councilperson Sutherland had left the meeting at 8:00 P.M.)
Nays:
Councilpersons Cooper, Thrower, McLaughlin, Porter,
Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
None
Ayes:
15. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:14 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the 26th
day of October, 1992
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested: October 12. 1992
Requested By: Charles R. Harrinaton~~partment: Plannina
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Report
Resolution
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Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. List of six (6) buildings being considered for condemnation.
2. Condemnation ordinance for each of the six (6) buildings.
3 . Dangerous building inspection reports (attached as exhibits or
ordinances).
4. Video Presentation (to be shown only if requested by Council) .
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Summary
City Council, on September 14, 1992, authorized a public hearing
for the purpose of considering condemnation on six (6) substandard
and dangerous buildings. Council is asked to take testimony from
the building owners and any concerned citizens as to whether or not
the buildings should be condemned and demolished. At the close of
the hearing, Council will consider passage of the condemnation
ordinances.
Reoommendation
Order demolition of all six (6) structures by passage of
condemnation ordinances.
Action Required by Council:
1. Conduct Public Hearing
2. Consider Passage of condemnation ordinances
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Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund
capital Improvements
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue
Sharing
Account No.:
Funds Available:
Yes
No
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Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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Date
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DANGEROUS BUILDINGS FALL/WINTER 1992
11527 Spencer Hwy.: Single story frame home.
foundation, large barn and other out buildings.
Block
201 North 5th: Single story frame
foundation, unpainted plywood on front
Collapsed shed in rear yard.
home. Block
of structure.
III. 115 1/2 South 3rd: Single story, white, frame
structure. Block foundation located adjacent to
La Porte Fire Station HI parking lot.
IV.
9811 Shellrock: Single story brick home.
damaged. Collapsed roof.
Fire
V. 3242 Hillsdale: Single story frame home. Block
foundation, white aluminum siding. Fenced yard.
VI.
117 North 4th:
Mobile Home.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TilE BUILDING LOCATED ON OUTLOT PT. Q~
, BLOCK . TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCII BUILDING
CONDEMNED; FINDING TIIAT One Spencer IIwy. Ltd. % Kenneth Schicl[,
Trustee IS TilE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING TilE SAIl>
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCII BUILDING; ORDERING TilE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM TilE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TillS ORDINANCE; ORDERING TilE
BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING
TilE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF TillS OHDINANCE TO SAID
OWNER; PROVIDING FOn TilE REMOVAL BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER
pnOVIDED HEnEIN; PHOVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE IIEHEOF; AND FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH TilE 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 01 La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector 01' his duly
authorized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly
authorized representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(a) of said Sections provide
t ha t :
Whenover 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-lour
(24) hours 01 the recoipt of said complaillt, make a
thorough inspection of said alleged dangerous building;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided for in this
Sectioll hus be 011 made, wilh or without the aid of
exports, the Board shall immediately report its
cOllclusion in writing to each of the members of the
City Council and to the City Attorney. Such report
shall slate the ci1'cumstances and the condition of the
building upon which such cOllclusion lVas based. The
report shall bo filed in all cases 110 mattfn- whal
conclusion is stated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it has heretofore come to the attention of tho
Board of Inspection that the
building located on Outlot.-r.L:...
66; La Porte
Outlots which is fu.!th~esc!,ibed as 115~_I_~J?~nCJ~X_
!.!.!A!tway.
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Ordinance No.
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IIU1'l'is County, Texas, has, for the reason of neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a lire hazard, as delined in Section 8-117 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City oC La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said BOU1'<I of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed
its wl'itlon report, dated
8-5-92
finding said
building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS,
City Council received such report,
and ordered
notice
to lhe
record owner of said property,
One Spencer
IIwv. Ltd. % Kenneth Schicle, Trustee, whose address is
9601 K.a.LY..
Frwy. #202 Houston, Tx. 77024-1332
that a hearing as provided
inS 0 c t Jon 5 0 f s aid 0 l' din an C El W 0 u I d be he 1 d a t 6 0 4 W 0 s t F El i l' m 0 n t
Pal'ltway, al the Coufl(.:JI Chambers, Clly Hall, elly of La Porle,
Texas, at which time the Council would hear evidence for and
against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has hel'etoCore sel'ved notice oC
said heal'Jng upon said ownel', by regJstel'ed mail, retUl'fl receipt
requosted,
which rolurn ~cceipt
Jndicates
that said ownet'
received said nolJco on
9 - 2 3 - 9 2 , a d ate mal' e t h a n 1 en (1 0 )
days beCore the date sol for said hearJng;
WHEREAS, al saJd date, time, and place, City Council met In
l'ogulal' sessIon to cUIHJucl such publIc hearIng, at which lime
evJdence was (>l'esented both for and against the conclusions of
the Board of InspectIon.
WHEREAS, Clly Council, after due deliberation,
and wIthIn
flfleen
(15) days after
the tel'mlnation of lhe heal'lng, Is
t'equil'ed to malte lls decIsIon in wrllJng and enlel' its order; and
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Ordinance No.
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WHEREAS,
ell y C () un c lIe n tel' 0 d It s () r del' 0 n Dc t 0 bel' 12. 1992
a day IVhlch Is withIn fifteen (15) days after the termination or
1 he hea 1'1 ng; NOW THEHEFOllE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This 01'dlnance conlalns tha findings and ol'dcl'S
of the City Councilor Lhe City of La Porte, and Its conclusions,
based upon the evIdence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on Lhe evIdence presented at said heal'lng,
t he C 1 t y COli n c II he I' e b y ad opt s t he a t t a c h e d l' e port () f t he Boa l' d
or InspectIon, In full, and Incol'porates such by reCerence herein
as r 1I11 y a s t hough set 0 u 1 he I' e In.
Section 3.
The City Council hereby finds, determInes and
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declares such buildIng to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4.
The CIty CouncIl hereby finds, dotermlnes and
declares Lhat One Spencer "wy. Ltd. % Kenneth SchIck. Trustee.
IV h 0 l' e sId a sat 9601 Ka L y F l' W y. 1# 202
Houston. Tx. 77024-1332
r e C 0 1'(J 0 w n e I' 0 r the pro perL yon IV hI c h t his bull dIn g Is situ ate d ,
and that as such
record owner,
the saId
Ono Spence l' J!.!!.Y~
Ltd. % Kenneth Schlclc.
Trust_~ has been duly and legally
noLlrIed or these IH'oceedlngs.
Section 5.
The CIty CouncIl hereby orders the saId
One
Spencer IJWY. Ltd. % I{enneth Schick. Trustee to entirely l'emove or
tear down such buildIng, and
further orders the said One
:~, " .~, ,.(. . ~j'.)~ ~:":i,.:,;~l':
Spencer IIwy. Ltd. % I{ennet.h SchIcle. Trustee
to commence such
I' em I) val wIt hi n ten ( 10) day s fro m the e C r e c t I ve d ate 0 f t hIs
Ordinance, and to complete such removal or demolItion ot. sllch
building within a l'easonable time.
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Ordinance No.
, Page 4
Section 6.
Inspection of the
The City
City of
Council hereby orders the
La Porte to cause a notice
Board of
oft he
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed in
one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
w h i c h not ice 0 l' not ice s s hall not be l' em 0 v e dol' d e fa c e d b Y any
person, under penulty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hel'ehy orders t.he City
Secretal'y to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
rueord owner of said property, the said _QnJL~Q!'H.LQ.~r--H!!.Y--.:-
Ltd. % Kenneth SeJde'" Trustee, by l'egistered mail, return
receipt requested.
See ti on 8. Shou 1 d the sa i d One~p-encer IIwy. Lt d. % Kenne t h
S c1d c " , T l' us tee, Il 0 t com ply with the 0 l' d e l' s con t a in e din lid s
OnJ!nance relating to the removal or demolition of such building
within ten (10) days after service hereof, then the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porle shall entel' upon the said
premises with such assIstance as it may deem necessal'y, and causu
the said buildillg to be removed or demolished wilhout delay, and
Lhe expenses of such procedure shall be chal'ged against Lhe
sa i d One _u~pc !lC~LH~y"~ ~ t.!!_u__u%. J{e"-n~Jl1__~Qh19Jt.J. __I!'-!1S t13_~, r ec or d
owner of said f>l'OfH.lrty, and shall lhel'uu,'on lll'come a val ill and
enfol'ceable personal obligation of said ownel' of such premises,
and the said IJoard of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost
of such removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter
assessed against the land occupied by such building, and made a
lie nth e I' I) 0 n .
Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hOUl', place or 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
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for lhe 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 tafce effect and he in
force Crom and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12 day of
October
1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
CUy Secretary
APPROVED:
CiLy AlLorll~Y
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CITY OF LA I'OIlTH
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OUTLOT(S) PT. _66i I SUIlVEY/SUDIJIV. LP Outlots
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MAILING AOIJHfiSS
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OCCUPANCY TYPfi
FACILITIES AVAILAnLfi: WATfill
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GAS
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NO. Oli JJ\~ELLI NG UNITS ___-1__
VACANT --.--X__
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AS HEQUlnlW IN CITY OF LA PORTE OltOINANCE #1146, SECTION 8-118,
TilE UOAIlD 01' INSPECTION MAUE AN INSPECTION 01' TilE AFOHEAlENTIONEU
PROPERT Y, ANn DETEIlM I NED TilE au I LD I NG LOCA TEU TJIl!llEON, I N TilE I It
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEHOUS UUILIHNG, Fon TilE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY '01' LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1146,
SECTION 8-117).
[X] 1) D~CAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PHOPEH
HEPAIIl 011 ANY o TIlE 11 CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
I'IHE ANU CONSTITUTES A FIHE IIAZARD; OR
[X] 2) BECAUSE OF Ii AUL TY CONSTRUCT I ON OR ANY OTIIEIl CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR fALL OF ANY PART OF SAiD STRUCTURE; Oil
[X] 3) DECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECUHED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND fREQUENTED DY
MALEFACTOIlS on DI SORDERLY PEHSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUl,
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE I OR
[X] 4) DECAUSE OF ITS CONDITIVN, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
ilEAL TII AND MA Y CAUSE OR A I DIN TilE SPRe:AD OF IJ I Se:ASIE
OR I NJ UIlY 1'0 TilE ilEAL TII OF TIlE OCCUPANTS OF IT 011
NIT I GlUlOH I NG STHUCTUIlES.
tlOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECI<LIST ON ne:VEIISE SIDE Fon
TilE REMAINonH OF TillS JlEPOItT
Ii I NllHfgLMW_.r;.Q1iC;klJ.~J.Y.NS 01~[JJtJ; BO.MUL..QE..J.rt~"pEG..ILQH:
IT IS TIlE UPINION OJ7 'fillS INSPl!G'fION UOAIW.. AfTI!H lISINO CITY
OF LA I'OItTE OIWINANCE NO. 1180 (STANDAIlIJ HOUSING conE, 1991
EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAI<ING Tile: INSPECTION, TIIAT TillS
BUILDING IS IN FACT UANGEI10US, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SUOULD BF.
DlIMOL I SJIlW. 1'111 S UU I LD I NG nOES NOT PIlOV I DE TIIIJ: BAS I C M I N I MUM
1I0US I NO STANDAIlDS DEEMED IJ:SSENT I AL, FOR SAFE AND IIEALTIWUL L I V I NG
FOR A RES I DENT I AL OCCUPANCY AND I S A TIIREA T TO PUBL I C SAfETY I
HEALTII ANI) Tile: GENERAL WELFARE OF TilE CITIZENS 01' LA PORTE.
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A = Adequalo
D= Uellclelll
N/A = Not Applioable
COMMENT/EXPLANATION
I .
STHUCTUHAL
A. Foulldallon
1, Slab
2. Pi el' & 8eam
fl. Footings
b. Sills
c, .Jolsts
B , '~llll s
1 , E x leI' lor
2 . I nl e I' I () I'
C, Means of Egress
1. Doors
a , I n t e r I 0 I'
1I . E x tel' lor
2 . POI' C h s, S t e PS,
S t a I I' S
3. Windows
D. Roof
1. nu II ers
2. Uecle, Shingles
E. CellillK's
1. Joists
2. Celllllg
Ii'. Floors
G. Other
-_!!_-
-p-
o U
..liLA_
N/A
n
-IL_
l)
D
n
: a ;' '- l: I:
_D-
_12-
Ll
___.Jl_
-1L_
__' U
II, MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1 . S e I' v Ice En t r a II c e
& Panel -tlLA-
2 . W I I' I n g 0
3. Lights, Slvltches -D_
4, Outlets __IL
6. Ot he r _lfLA.-
B. Plumbing
1. Flxtul'es
11. Sink D
b. Lavatol'les n
c. Water Closets D-
d. Tub/Shower D
e, Water Heater NLA
2, Wa tel' Pip I nK' _lL
3 . () I' a I n I Was l a
& Vent .--It_
" , Sew a I' / S e p tic Tan Ie fiLA
6. Ua s Sys t em _._~..lL-
C. Haating & Ail' Conditioning
1 . H Bat I n g __11-
2, Air COlldJtloning --1U.A
III. PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures _ll_
2 . Con d i t Ion 0 r G r 0 u n d s ..Jl_
3 . 0 the I' ---liL.A.
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Se tt It nj{
_.n 0 t
_ll 0 t
----llituu:1J!.r u led
Ue tel"l 0 I' ate d
---1)e l!!U_Qf.!!t e!L____
--1u.Ql!.!UJ!!!le
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_.ll.l!.llUJ..Qj'.1!.t !u! _.___-_
__J!p-.llil.rJ.,ltrJtl.Y \.1.. _____.._
"__ .U.!! ! .@'Ll.!~ .r.41.1!l.!L.. ...-- -
ColllUUJJllK.____
~.t_u.j_q.r.A1.!l..!L_
_lUA
-Ill1 a 11 I e LoA ceo s s
-1Ja.!!u~
_l.n!u!.!!..9 u ate
-11ladegua t e
N/A
Inoperable
InoperaJlle
-111.Q.eH.Al! 1 e.
-I.n.Q.R~r..!.!!l e
-1.nQill!tJt!!lJ!____
_li) !UHU'_~l!.lJL_ ----
_ill I!d~Jl!!.4l.u.__._. ____
_.J&Y..Lcl._.Nj)_LY~ f_l.LY__
_..Jill [!~ r.J!p',l.!L.._ .__.___
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_tiQUJt.JJl.JJ.9..!L.!l~__
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--I!!.LLW.!!!H!~__
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COMMENTS: Da.r.!!L~!8bl e.!Lfi'eno Illgill.Q..QJU.1UllL.J!U-t!LlB!Ql'__.____
_..QQ!l d I.l.ll!h..-
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a:dangbldg.frm/dallgBI'OlJS bulldillK'
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TIlE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS 17-20
, BLOCK 66 , _TOWN OF LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT Everlena Thornton % Stanl~y
Gl'eene IS TilE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID
OWNER TO ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING TIlE
SAID OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FROM TilE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE
BOARD OF INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDINGj ORDERING
THE CITY SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF TillS ORDINANCE TO SAID
OWNER; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER
PROVIDED HEnEIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH TilE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, passed
and aPP1'oved 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 his duly
authol'ized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly
authorized representative; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(a) of said Sections provide
t ha t :
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
(21) 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 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
17-20L
B I 0 c k 6 6 ; Tow n 0 f I... a po..r.JJL. w h i chi s fur the r des c rib e d as 2 0 1
Nor t h 5t!~L~.~.L~--
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Hal'l'ls County, Texas, has, tOt' the reason of neglect or mIsuse,
been allowed to <.Ietcl'lol'ate into a condition of decay or pal'tial
l' U 1 nor has be com c a f I l' e h a z a r d, a s d e fIn e din See t Ion 8 - 11 7 0 f
the Code of Ordinances of the CIty of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board of InspeclJon has heretofore made and
filed Its written report,
dated
8 - 5 _-=-J!.?____L-_f i n din l{ s a I d
building to be in fact a danl{erous buildIng;
WHEREAS, City CouncIl receIved sllch report,
and 0 t' d e t' e d
notice
lo the
l' e cord
owner
of s a I d pr opel' t y, __~Y~~-'la_
Thor.nton % Stanley Greene
whose addl'ess is
P.O. Box
17 l__.__La_ POl' 1.~J__Tx-:._-.715 7 2 =~.!.lL__._....._ __.__._______.____ ____....___.1__ t ha t a
heat'ing as provided in Section 5 of said Ol'dinancc would he held
al. G04 West fall'mont l'arlcway, at the Council Chambel's, City Hall,
City of La Porte,
Texas, at which tIme the CouncIl would hear
evidence for and agaInst the conclusions of the Hoard;
WHEREAS, the City Secretal'Y has heretofol'e sOl'ved notice of
sa i d he a I' In g u I' (I n sa i d 0 W IIll r, h y l' C g i s tel' e d ma i ], t' e t 1I1' Il I' e c; e I p t
l' e que s t ed,
which
r e t u l' n t' e c (~ i P t
Indicates
t Ita t
s a I d 0 W n e I'
received said nollce on
Undelivered
--------------------_._.._~-_. -----,
a dale
more than tell (10) days before the dale set fot' said hearing;
WlIEHEAS, at said date, time, and place, City Coullci] mel In
reg ul a I' S e s s i () 1'1 I 0 c () n d u c t S 1I C h pub 1 i c h ear i n g, a t.
which lime
BV i dence was pl'BsenllH.! bot It for an<.l aga i ns t the concIu:; ions of
l he Doun.! of Inspect ion,
WHEREAS, CHy CoufwlI, after due deliberation, ancl within
fifteen (15) day." afler
lhe termination of the heal'ln~,
is
l'f~quil'ed lo lIlalre lis d(~cJsion in IHltln~ and onlel' It.s Ol'(1fH'j and
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WHEREAS. Ci t y Counci 1 entered its ol'der on 9cJ_Q..I.!.~.L_tfJ._1J!~_g,
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY TilE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and orders
of the CHy Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2, Based on the evidence presenled at said hearing,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspect ion, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein
as fully as lhough sel out hel'ein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that Everlena Thornton % Stanley Greene. who resides at
5199 Bush Rd. Bay town. Tx. 77621 record owner of. the
property on which this building is situated, and that as such
record owner, the said Everlena Thornton % Stanley Greene
has been duly and legally notified of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said
Everlena Thornton % Stanley Greene to entirely remove or tear
down such building, and further orders the said Everlella
Thornton % Stanley Greene to commence such removal within ten
(10) days from the effective date of. this Ordinance, and to
complete such removal or demolition of such building within a
reasonable time.
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Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, illsanita1'y condition of the building to be affixed in
olle or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
whlch notice or notices shall 1I0t be removed or defaced by any
pet'son, uncler penalty of law.
Section 7.
The City Council hereby orde1's the City
Secretary to fot'ward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Everlena
Th or n t 01~--~_~.!l.L~-Y____G.!:.JL~!l~._, by l' e g i s tel' ed ma iI, l' C l urn l' ece i pt
l' e que s l 0 d .
S e c LJ_~-I!__~:. S h () ul d the s aid _'. Eve l:.L~:.!la _ Tho r1!LC!!L~_2t a III ~
Greene not comply with the orders contained in this Ordinance
relating to the removal. Ot. demolition of such building within ten
(1 0 ) day salt e l' s e l' v ice he t' e 0 f, the nth e Boa l' d 0 fIn s pee t1 0 n 0 f
the Cily of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
ass is tan c e as i t ma y de e m nee e s s a r y , and c au set he sa i d b u i 1 din g
to be removed 01' demolished without delay, and t.he expenses of
such procedure shall be charged against the said
Everlena Thornton % Stanley Greene record owner of said
property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable
personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the said
Board of Inspection shall carefull~ compute the cost of such
removal or demolition, which cost shall be hereafter assessed
against the land occupied by such building, and made a lien
thereon.
Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares lhat a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place or subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of fhe City
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No. 5
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 take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the _....!.!-_ day of
October
1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Ma yo r
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY 01' LA POHTE
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IMNUlWOUS DUILVINU INSPECTION Foml
D ATE ----A.!!gJ!.:!.L.hl..!!.~
STnEET AlwnESS
201 N2t'th FIlth
O'~NEn
E v B l' 1 B 11 a Tho r III 0 Il
AGENT _~lll!lJLY_!L._.nL.~JU1B__
MAILING ADunESS
P.O, Dox lll. La Porte. Tx. 71ij..12-0171
BLOCI{
66
LOT(S)
17-20
S U 11 V E Y I SUB V I V. To IV II 0 I LaP 0 t' L~_
OCCUPANCY TYPE
n
ZONING
n-1
fA elL I TIE S A V A I I... A J3 I... E : '~A l' E Il __L-
SANITARY SEWEll
x
I~LECTll I CAL (101mn
x
GAS ___---K___
NO. Of DlmLL I NG UN ITS
1
VACANT ___>L-
OCCUPIED
AS nEQUIIlEU IN CITY Of LA POIlTIr OIWINANCE 111146, SECTlONS-l1B,
Tim UOAllO OF I NSPECT ION MAUE AN I NSPECT ION Of TIm AFOnEMITNT lONE"
PllOPEnT Y, ANU VETEnM I NEU TilE flU I LV I NG LOCA TEll T IIIHl EON , I N TilE I It
OPINION, IS IN liACT A UANGEItOUS DUILlJINU, fit)fl TilE FOLLOWINU
flEASONS: (AS OUTLINIW IN CITY OF LA PonTE OIWINANCE #/1146,
SECTION 8-117).
[X] J) nECAUSII OF FAULTY CONSTnUCTlON, AUE, LACI{ OF PIlOPEIl
nEPA III on AN Y OTIIEIt CAUSE, I TIS ESPEC I ALL Y L I AOLE TO
FinE ANI) CONSTITUTES A FlUE IIAZAHUI on
[X J 2) BECAUSE OF Ii AUL TY CONSTRUCT ION on ANY OTIIEIl CA USE, IT
IS LIAULE TO CAUSE INJUIlY on IJAAfAGF. BY COLLAPSINU on
IJ Y COLLAPSE on I' ALL OF ANY PAHT Oli SA If) STlWCTUnE I on
LX] 3) IIECAlJSrr OF ITS CONU I 1'1 ON on OECAUSE OF LACI( OF SECUnEIJ
UOOIlS Oil WINJJO'~S, IT IS AVAILAULE TO ANn FnEQUENTED BY
MALEFACTons Oil VI SOllJJEIlLY PEHSONS WIIO AIlE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SA I D STHUCTlJllE, on
LX] 4) BECAlISE OF ITS CONIJITION, IT IS IlANGEnOUS TO PUDLIC
IIEALTIl ANU MAY CAUSE Olt AIV IN TilE SpnEAIJ OF IJISEASE
on I NJ tin Y TO TIlE IIIIAL I'll OF TIlE OCCUPANTS OF IT Oll
NEIUIIBOIlING STHUCTunES.
I'WT~: SEE OUILOING EVALUATION CIIECKLIST ON IlEVEHSE SlUE FOH
TilE IIEMAINDEIl OF TillS JlIlPOItT
fJ1W I fiuS ~J~~Ytl~k.uS I oN~_Q.E..._.IlH~_ uOllliP Of-1llSfEkIl of'!,:
IT IS TilE OPINION OF TillS INSPECTION UOAIlU, AFTEIl lISINli CITY
01' LA POIlTll OHlJlNANCE NO. 1786 (STANDAllll 1I0USINU COUll, 1091
EUITION) AS ITS GUIllE IN MAICINU TilE INSPECTION, TIIAT TillS
UlI I Ln I NO J SIN FACT UANUlllWtlS, NOT BEPA IIlAOLIl, ANn SHOULD HE
I1EMOLISIIEn. TillS OUILDING nOES NOT pnOVIDE TilE BASIC MINIMUM
1I0tlSI NO STANUAIWS UIlEMED ESSENTI AI... FOil SAlirr AND IIl!AL'J'IIFUL 1...1 V I NU
(itH I A II IT S lUll N T I A L 0 C CUP A N C Y AN JJ I S A TlIIl IT AT TOP U n I... I C SA F E T Y ,
IIEALTII, ANIl TilE (JENEIlAL WELl' AIlE O(i TilE C I T I ZENS OF LA POll TE .
M~,d-u~
~~(AnSIIAL' s
OFFICE
/frliff:i, ffr. ' s
OFfiCE
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A = Adequate 1)= Dellolent N/A = Nol Applloable
I . srnUCTUIlAL COmfITNT/EXPLANAT ION
A. Foundation
1 . Slab _N...L1L No Slah
2. Pie a' & Deam
a. Foollngs D Severe S ell ! l 11JL.:....
b. Sills D Deteriorated
o. of 0 I s l s D =Dete;T~rated
D, Wa lis
1. E x 1 e.' lor >> -Pe l eUltrAud
2, Inlerlor jiLL House LQohed
C. Moans of E g t' 0 S S
1. IJ 0 0 a' s
Il. I n let' I 0.' jiLL II 0 use L 0 0 I, e 1I
h. Ex l 0 l' lor D O;re1'j ol'ated--
2, Po a' a h s , Slops,
S 1 ala' s >> ---1!~!!!..rJJ!_rAl!! d
3, WIllc.Jows D 'Deterloraled
U, noof
1. 1111 It 0 t' s _IL- Uellirloraled
2, I) e a I, , Shlllgles D ---I.2. 0 M.a n.L La y e r s
E. Ceilings
1. Joists N/A ---1! 0 use !&.Q.!l e d
2. Cel ling N/A _.!!Q.!! s e L !!.Q" e d
F. F I 0 0 l' S D Out of Level
G, 01 hel' ..JilL _NLA
I I .
I I I .
A1ECIIANICAL SYSTEMS
A . E 1 6 0 l1' l a Il I
1. Sea'vlae Elltranoe
& Panel
2 . W l I' I n g
3. Lights, Swltohes
" . Ou tIe 1 s
G . 0 l he I'
B, Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. S 1111, _lUlL
b. Lavalorles '~t1LL
a. Water Closets tlL..A-
c.J. 'Tub/Shower NIA
e . \II ale t' II e ale r -IL-
2 . '~Ill e r Piping D
3. I)t'a~lI, Waste
& Venl U
4, Sower/Sept 10 Talll, .JiLA
6 . Ga s S y s t em D
G. lIeallng & All' ConditIoning
1. Ilealing D
2 . Ala' Cond III 011 i IIg -1U.A
D
D
L
D
N/A
Inad~,..9ua t e
--LnadJUluate
-Lua d e q.Y.At e
-Lqad equa t e
, N/A
-1!Q.!!!Lb 00 I, e d
-1loU!.LLool,ed
-1!QusJLLoo!led
_U2.!!! e Lool, ed
-1J!U!.r..Q~ e r Ve Il.l!nL
Improper Malerlal
_tiLX!lnU1!K
--Mnable to VerIfy
Meler Removed
--1!o Venled I!eal
N/A
pnOPEnTY CONDITIONS
1. Aoaessory Struoturos
2, Condllion of Grounds
3. Other
~lla~l!ed Shed
-1L
_A-
N/A
~/A
COMMENTS. ---11 CODl!!!.!!lIts regardlnL!.n.uuor lased on observallon
tl! r 0 U K.!!.-1t!11!!QJ[!..~~UH e set t 11 JUt 0 S t l' U 0 t u rJL...!!!ltl.!!ll d .
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a I d a n g IJ I cJ g , I.' m / d a n if e .' 0 \I S b u I I dIn g
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ORUINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TilE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS _ll-lL_
, BLOCK 39 _____-L-TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRI S
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE: ORDERING SUCH BUILDING
CONDEMNED: FINDING THAT Robert Lee Diaza Jr. IS TilE RECORD
OWNER OF SAID PROPEHTY: ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCII BUILDING: ORDERING TilE 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 TilE CITY
SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER:
PROVIDING FOR TilE REMOVAL BY SAID OWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED
HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH TilE 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 his duly
authorized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly
authol'ized representative: and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(a) of said Sections provide
t ha t :
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 01 said alleged dangerous building;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provides that:
After the inspection provided lor 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 report
shall state the circumstances and the condition of the
building upon which such conclusion was based. The
repod 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
11-12;
Blocle 39: Town Of La Porte. which is further described as 1151/2
South 3rd Street.
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Or din a IH.: Po No.
, Pa ge 2
Han'is County, Texas, has, for the reason ol neglect or misuse,
been allowed to deterioa'ate into a condition of decay oa' partial
ruin or has become a fia'e hazard, as defined in Section 8-117 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Doard of InspectJon has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated __~.-27-9~ finding said
building to be In fact a dangerous buildIng;
WHEREAS, Clly Council receIved sllch report, and oa'dered
notice to the record owner of said property, _!lob~LL.Le_e_
Blaza Jr. , whose address Is P.O. Box 162 La PorJ..~t Tx.
77572-0162...L that a hearing as provided In SectIon 5 of saId
Ordinance would be held at 604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the
CouncIl Chambers, Clly Hall, City ol La Porte, Texas, at whIch
time the CouncIl would hear evidence tor and against the
conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of
saId hearing upon saId owner, by regIstered mall, return receIpt
requested, whIch relurn receipl indicates that said owner
received saId notIce on 9-23-92 , a date more than ten (10)
days before lhe date set for saId hearing;
WHEREAS, at saId date, time, and place, City Council met in
regular session to conduct such publlc hearIng, at whIch time
evidence was presented both lor and against the conclusions of
the Board of Inspection.
WHEREAS, City Council, after due dellberation, and within
lIfteen (15) days after the termination of the hearIng, Is
required to make Its decisIon in writing and enter Its order; and
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WHEREAS, City Council entered Its order on October 12, 1992
a day which is within fIfteen (15) days after the termination of
lhe hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ol'dinance contaIns the findIngs and ordel's
of lhe City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusIons,
bas e d u p 0 n l he e v Ide n c e pI' e s e n t e d a t s a I d h ear In g .
Sectioll 2. Based on the evidence presented at saId hearIng,
the City CouncIl hereby adopts the attached l'epol't of the Boal'd
of InspectIon, ill full, alld Incorporates such by reference herein
as fully as lhough set out hercIn.
ScctIon 3. The City Council hereby fInds, determines and
declares such buIlding to be a nuIsance, and orders such buildIng
condemned.
Sec!i2J~_L The City Council hereby fInds, determines and
d e c I are s 1: hat Rob e I' 1: Lee D I a z a J I' . , who l' e s 1 tI e sat P . O. n () x
1 6 2 LaP 0 l' t e. . T x :__1-1 5 7 ~Q..t~_L--L l' e cor d 0 w n e l' 0 f the pI' 0 pert y 0 II
which thIs building Is situated, and that as such record
ow II e l' , the s aid H 0 IJ e r t Lee B 1 a z a Jr. ______ has bee n d u I y
amI legally notifIed of lhese proceetlIngs.
SectIon 5. The CIty CouncIl hel'eby ordel's the saId
Robert Lee Diaza Jr. to entIrely remove or tear down such
buJIdIng, and ful'lhcr ol'ders the said Robert Lee llIaza Jr.
to commence such removal withIn ten (10) days from the effective
date of this OrdInance, and to complete such rembval or
demolition of such buildIng withIn a reasonable time.
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Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Doard of
Inspection of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed in
one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any
person, under penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders the City
Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said Robert Lee
Bia~L:-, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Robert Lee Biaza Jr. not comply
with the orders contained in this Ordinance relating to the
removal or demolition of such building within ten (10) days after
set'vice hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the City of La
Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such assistance as
it may deem necessat.y, and cause the said building to be removed
or demolished without delay, and the expenses of such procedure
shall be charged against the said _u__~_ob~tt.LJ..J:l_~~iaza Jr.___,
record owner of said property, and shall thereupon become a valid
and e n f 0 t' C e a b 1 e per son a lob I i gat ion 0 f s aid 0 w not. 0 r s 1I c h
premises, and the said Board of Inspection shall carefully
compute the cost or such removal 01' demolition, which cost shall
be hereafter assessed against the land occupied by such building,
and made a lien thereon.
Sectioll 9._ The City Council officially finds, delet'minns,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place 01' subject of this meeting of the City Council
was post.ed at a place convenient to the public at the City lIall
of the City
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No. 5
lor the lime 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 take eflect and be in
force from all<.l after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12
day of
Oct obel'
1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Ma yor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
DANGEROUS DUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE AUGUST 21. 1992
STnEET ADDHESS
116 1/2 SOUTU 3RD
OWNEH
ROBERT LEE BIAZA JR.
AGENT
N/A
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. BOX 162 LA-PDRTE, TX. 77572-0162
DLOCI{
39
LOT(S)
11-12
SURVEY/SUBDIV, TOWN OF LA _POllIE
OCCUPANCY TYPE
ZONING
G~__
('ACll1}TIES AVAILABLE: WATER _"--
SANI TAllY SEWEn _x__
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
VACANT
x
OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1146, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE AFOREMENTIONED
PROPERTY, AND DETERMINED THE BUILDING LOCATED THEREON, IN TIIEIH
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS BUILDING, FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1146,
SECTION 8-117).
[X] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIHE ANn CONSTITUTES A FI~E IIAZARD; OR
[ ] 2) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTIIER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJUHY OH DAMAGE BY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR FALL OF ANY PART OF SAIn STRUCTURE; OR
[X] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION OR BECAUSE OF LACK OF SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAIl.JABLE TO ANn FREQUENTEIJ BY
MALEFACTORS Oil DISOflDERLY PEIlSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
[X] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDItION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTH AND MAY CAUSE on AID IN TilE SPREAD OF DISEASE
on INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF THE OCCUPANTS OF IT OR
NE I GlIBOR I NG STRUCTUHES.
NOTE: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CHECRLIST ON REVEIlSE SinE FOR
THE REMAINnER OF THIS REPORT
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF THE BOARD OF INSPECTION: .
IT IS TilE OPINION OF TillS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY
OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1786 (STANDARD HOUSING CODE, 1991
EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAIUNG TilE INSPECTION, THAT TillS
BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEROUS, NOT REPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
DEMOLISHED. TillS 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 TilE GENERAL WELFARE OF TilE CITIZENS OF LA PonTE.
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FInE fARSIIAL'S
OITF I CE
BUILDING OFFICIAL'S
OFFICE
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A = Adequate n= Deficient N/A = Not Applicahle
I . STI1UCTUI1AL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. FoundatJon
1. Slab j!LJL
2. Pier & Beam
a . Footings _A-
h. Sills A
c. Joists _A_
n. '~a 11 s
1. Exlerior -1!- _.llETEIlIOBATED
2, Interiol' -----1!_ _QETE!lIOIlAJED
C, Means of Egress
1. D 0 0 I' S
a. Illl e,' i 0 r n ItlOP!U!A TJ.YK::.Ml;iS I tfli
b. ExterJor D -1.NQ~EI1A Cf.YI::
2. Po,' 0 h s , Steps,
Stail's _!L_ _m~I!UllQ.f!AIEll_---
3, Windows _l!_ HHH~IHIATJJ'.l);- B!W!H~1i__
n, Hoof
1. l1a f tel's _11-_ ----------------
2. Deol( , Shingles __IL__ _._~!tAKS___________
E. Ceilings
1. Joisls _I!- --1 NAmm LJ A 1'11-______
2. CeilJng __1L- _A kl1_.{; 0 ItkA r.S !llL_-.-
Ii' . F 1 0 0 I' s __IL- _ !)IJ:.JIUILQIlATElL__-
G, Other _!iLj\._
COMMENTS: ____UQU.SJLU-~-QIU.ruliAI.tI~X-...ArL-A~G~~~QJl.L-nW~L.kl-ti~L-----'-'"
L01;ATE.D DEllI NO Atl-AfAIITMEl:fLP'U i Lbl.lli.i-L--AtAltLSIJUJrnnlLiHUlNrruA.NU
WAL!mMOL I SnEll.i-__IllIHllE_LLSIlJJL_JlKlUU S FlillALAlAltL..sIlHl!;.l'.1HlILUlL-
rnO~EI1TV , C I TI_JlECOI1DS !!(LliOT I N!!J...c..uIL.AN-Anllng::J~-EOILREMAl1Hlill
Sl'llM~I!lnli.~_-ll!L1L~..~Il!LlIAS~N ASS I GNIULE.!ULTEM POfiAI1 V
I DENT IF I C!tTJ Otl.i________
II. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrical
1. ServJoe Entrallce
& Panel D
2. WJrJllg D
3. Lights, Switches J.l.-
4. Ou tIe t s _0._
6. Ol hel' .JiLL
B. Plumbing
1. fi'JxtuI'es
a. Sinle IJ
b. Lavatories D
c. Water Closets ~
d. Tub/Shower_--11-
e. Water Heatel' lL-
2, Wate,' PJping __,.Jl_
3. Dr'ain, Waste
& Vent _11_
4 , S e lye I' / S e p t J c T a Ill( J-l.LJ\.
6 , Oa s S y s t em ___..!!-
C. lIeatillg & Air Conditioning
1.lIealJng _11-
2 . Ail' Condit Jon J n g fiLA.
III. PI10PERTY CONDITIONS
1. Accessory Structures NLA
2. Cand It Jon 0 f Gr ounds J.l.-
3. Other ~LA
-I.NAUE!H!ATE __
_HlAmHl U ATE
-INADE!HIATE
jHAQlHlliAIE
-IlETEllI OnATED
J1ETEll.I OI1A TED
_Ql~. TEll lQItA.IIU1____
_DETEl1lQilATED
.-MlSSlN!L .
_.ll~ T EfiLQRAIEU________
_.J..N Al!.IHl !!.ATL___
.J'HL H~__.M.JnE!L --------
_N{rLlMIA!,klU~. _ _ __u_
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a : d a n g bId g . r ,. 01/ d a n g a.. 011 S b u i 1 d J n g
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING 'LOCATED ON LOT 41
, BLOCK 34 , TOWN OF LA PORTE, HARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH BUILDING
CONDEMNED; FINDING TIIAT Charles & Jennifer Mattox IS THE HECOIlD
OWNER OF SAID PROPERTY; ORDERING THE SAID OWNER TO ENTIRELY
REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING TilE SAID OWNER TO
COMMENCE SA I D REMOVAL OR DEMOL I T ION WITH I N TEN (10) DAYS FROM THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING THE BOARD OF
INSPECTION TO PLACE A NOTICE ON SAID BUILDING; ORDERING TilE CITY
SECRETARY TO FORWARD A COpy OF THIS ORDINANCE TO SAID OWNER;
PROVIDING FOR TilE REMOVAL 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
Ol'dinances oC the City of La Porte, creating a Board of
Inspection to be composed of the Building Inspector or his duly
authorized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly
authorIzed representatIve; and
WHEREAS, Section 8'-118(a) of said SnclIons provJde
t ha 1 :
W h e rHl v e r J L s hall com e tot he a t ten t i on () C the
Board of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of
the carryIng out of the necessary dutIes of such
me m b e r , 0 I' b Y l' e a son 0 C a com pia i n t 0 fan y c I t I zen 0 C
L he C I t y 0 I' 0 f the C i t Y Co u n c ii, t hat a d a n gel' 0 u s
building exists, the Board shall, within twenty."four
( 2 1 ) h () 1I1' S of t he r e c e i p toe sa I d com p I a i nt, m 11 Ie n a
thorough inspection of said alleged dangel'ous buIldIng;
and
WHEREAS, Section 8--118(c) provides that:
^ r tel' the J n s p e c t ion pI' 0 v Ide d f 0 I' i nth i s
Section has been made, with 01' wiLhout the aid of
expel'ts, the Roal'lJ shall immediately report its
conuluslon in writIng to each of the members of the
City Council and to the City Altol'ney. Such I'eport
shall slatu the cil'cumstances and the condition of the
building "pon whJch such conclusion !vas based. The
rcpol't shall be filed in all cases no mallol' what
conclusJon is staled by the Boal'd; and
WIJEHE^S, it has heretofol'e come Lo Lhe attenLioll of Lhe
R 0 a I' d 0 f
Inspection that the
buJlding located
on Lot
41'
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Block 34; Fairmont Park West Section IV which is further
des cr 1 bed as 98J,X5ho U.L.Q_CJL~_
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lIa r r i s Co u n t y ,
been allowed to
Texas, has, fOl' the reason of neglect or misuse,
deteriorate inlo a condition of decay or pal'tial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in SeclIon 8-117 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, saId Board of InspectIon has heretofore made and
filed its writlen repol't, dated 8-26-92 findillg said
building 10 be in fact a dangerous buIlding;
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
nolice to the I'ecord oWller of said property, Charles &.
Jennifer Mattox whose address is 201 West Vaughn Deer ParlL_
Tx. 7753L.. that a hearing as pI'ovided in Section 5 of said
Ordinance would be held at 6 0 4 1\1 est r a ii' m 0 n t Parle way, all he
Coupcil Chambers, City Hall, Cit~ of La Port.?, Texas, at which
time the Councll would heal' evidence for and against lhe
conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served nollce of
said hearIng upon said owner, by registel'ed mail, retuI'1I l'ece1pt
requesled, which ruluI'n receipt indicates that saId owner
receIved said nolice on 9-24-92 , a date more than ten (10)
days before the date set for said hearIng;
WHEREAS, at said date, tIme, and place, City Coullc11 mel In
I' e g u I a l' S e s s 1 on toe 0 n due t sue h pub Ii c he a l' 1 n g , a t IV h 1 c h t I me
e v 1 den c e IV asp)' e s c n t e d bot h f 0 I' and a g a ins t the con c 1 us Ion s 0 f
the Boa I' d 0 fIn s pee t ion.
WHEREAS, City CouncIl, after due deliberation, and within
fIfteen (15) days after the termination of the hearIng, Is
!'l:!(Jull'ed 10 lIIa'ep. Us decIsIon in wrUing and enter Its order; and
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WHEREAS, City Council entel'ed its ordel' on Octobel' 12. 1992
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
GE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
S e c t ion 1. T his 0 l' din a n c e con t a ins the fin din g san d 0 l' d e r s
of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its conclusions,
based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Gased on the evidence presented at said hearinK,
the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of the Hoard
of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by reference herein
as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
d e c: I a l' e s s u (; h h u i I d in g t 0 be a n u i s a 11 c e , and or d e r s sue h b ui I din g
condemned.
Section 4. The City Council
declares that Charles &. Jennifer
West Vau~hn Deer Park. Tx. 77536.
hereby finds, determines and
Maltox . who resides at ~
record owner of the property
on which this building is situated, and that as such record
ow lie l' , the s aid C h a r I e s &. J en n i fer Mat t 0 x has bee n d u I y a n cJ
logally nol1fied of L1wse pl'oceedings.
~.ec LL~L~...:.. The City Counc 11 her e by or del's t he sa i d _~..!!_l,l.rl es
&. Jenllifer Mattox.._ to enlil'ely remove 01' tear down such building,
and further orders the said Charles &. Jennifer Mattox to
commence such removal wllhin ten (10) days from the effective
d ate 0 f LId s Or d in a nee, and t 0 com pie t e s u c h rem 0 valor
demolltJolI IIf slIch buildtn)\ {vUllin a. reasonable tJI\l~,
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So C II 0 n 6 . T h ~ City Co u n c 11 her e b y 0 l' dei's the Boa r d 0 f
Ins p e c t Ion 0 f the C 1 t Y 0 f La POI' t e toe au sea not. ice 0 f the
d a n gel' 0 us , ins ani tar y con d i t i on 0 f t he b u il din g t 0 be a f fix e din
one 01' more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
19 h i c h not 1 ceo I' not ice s s hall not bel' em 0 v e dol' d e fa c e d b y any
I'cl'son, lHltler penalty of law.
Section 7. The City Council hereby orders
the CIty
s C C I' eta I' y t () for' 19 a r d ace d. 1 fl e d cop y 0 f t his 0 r din a n c C , tot h e
r e c; () l'{J own e l' 0 f s aid p I' 0 per t y , the s aid C h a r 1 e s &.
Jennifer Mattox., by registered mall, return receipt l'equested.
So c tl Ol!_~.. Shoul d the sa i d __~ha l~..1..Q.~_~___.-.J~-,.u!lj~LJtl!!!.9..~___n () t
comply with tho or'tlel's contaIned In this Ordinance relating to
1 h 0 rem 0 va 1 0 I' d em 0 11 t 1 on 0 f s u c h b u i 1 d In g with In ten (1 0) day s
a ft e (' SOl' V ice her e 0 f, the nth e Boa r d 0 fIn s p e c ti 0 nor the City 0 f
La Porte shall onter' upon the said [)l'omises with such assistance
as it Ulay deem necessary, and cause the said buIldIng to be
I' em 0 v f~ d 0 l' d em 0 lIs h u d w i 1 h 0 u t del a y , and the e x pen s e s 0 f s u c h
pl'ocedure shall be charged against ,the said Charles &.
Jennifer Mattox, recortl owner of saId property, and shall
lhel'oupon lJecomu a val1t1 anti enforceable personal obligation of
saId owner of such premises, and the said Board of Inspection
shall carefully compute the cosl of such removal or demolition,
which cost shall be her'ealler assessed against the land occupied
by such building, and made a lien ther'eoll.
Section 9. The City CouncIl offIcially finds, determines,
recHes anti declares that a sufficient written nolice of the
date, hour, place or subject. of thts meetlngof. the City Council
was post.ed at. a place convenIent t.o t.he publJc at. t.he CUy Hall
of the CIty
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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.
Sect ton 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12 day of October 1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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I)^NGJWOUS OU I L.U I NO I NSPI!CT ION I' 0 IlAI
DATll: _J\~_q~-:iL..~~Ll!!'!)-~_-.
STHEET AIJlHlESS 9811 SIIELLHOCl<
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OWNlm ~.!i~~E9.-~-J.~-liNli'-E.B...-MAT.TJ).X
AllJ!NT ..__ _ _ .___.____.__N.LA---.-..--... ...-
AlA I LING A IWHESS __~ Ql..WEST._VAUGHbl-"-!rn.~-~-'~ARK~--..TX.,-.-7J.53.6.--.-----'--.--.---'-..':'
ULOCI{ ___;LL_ LOT (S) _--1.L___ S\lItVI!Y / SUDJ> I v. _f....:..P....:.JY.L--U'...-------.
FM::IL.ITlES AVAILABLE: WATEn ..__~__
EL.ECTIlI CAL POWEll ___JL._.-
ZON I NG --'1.:.L___.____
SAN I TArlY SEWll:1l _.JL____.__
GAS
OCCUPANCY TYPE .llE~Ul_ENI!.4L
NO. OF D\mLLI NG UN I TS __-X___
V A CAN l' ___.)J__...
OCCUPIED
AS JlEQUlnEIJ IN CITY Of L,A POnTE OIlDINANCE #J.146, SECTION 8-118,
Till! DOAnl) 011 INSPF.GTION MAUl! AN INSPI!CTION OF TilE AFOnl!MENTIONIW
PItOPl!nTY J AND DI!TEnM I NED TilE BU I LU I NO LOCA TEU THEnEON, I N THE III
OPINION, IS IN FACT A UANGl!nOUS BUILUING, Fon TilE FOLLOWING
mi;ASONS: (AS O"TI...I NI!O IN CITY OF LA POIlTI! OltD I NANCE # U. 4 B J
SHCT I ON 8 - J J 1)'.
rX] 1) DECAUSI! OF FAULTY CONSTHllCTION, AGI!, LACR 01' I'IWPl!1l
nf!PAIJt on ANY OTlmn CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIIlE ANI> CONSTITUTES A finE IIAZAIlDI on
[X] 2) DECAUSE Of I' AUL TY CONSTIlUCT ION Oil ANY OTJmn CAUSE, IT
IS l,l A IILE TO CAUSE I NJ UItY Oil nAMAGE OY COLLAPS I NG OJl
BY COLLAPSE on fALl... OF ANY PAnT OJI SA I J) STIlUCTurm; on
( ] 3) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION Oil BECAUSE 01' LACI{ OF Sl!ClIIlEU
uoons on WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILAULE TO AND FnEQUENTEU UY
MALE I' AeTons on U I SOJ1DEItl, Y PEnSONS WIIO Arm NOT LA \~fUIJ
OCCUPANTS 01' SAIl> STnUCTunE; on
[X] 4) nEC^USE OF ITS CONDITION, 11' IS UANGEIlOUS TO PUOLIC
IIEALTII AND MAY CAUSIE Oil ^IU IN TilE SPIlEAD OF DISEASE
on I N.IlIH Y TO TilE ilEAL I'll OF TilE OCCUP^NTS OIi I T Oil
NI!IGIIIlOnINGSTIlUCTunES.
NOTE: SEE nUl LI> I NG EV AI...UATI ON CIIECI{L 151 ON nEVEIlSE Slim fion
TIIIi. nEMA I NnEH 01' Till S HEPOIlT
I' 1..NHJ.tfQS _At:HLC..QNC.k'!:u9N1LJW--IJlE-~tHV\JlJLJ!f_.U:!SPE.J;T llitf:
IT IS TilE OPINION Of TillS INSPECTll'N OOAJllJ.1 ^"TEIl lISING CITY
OF LA POIlTE olllllNANCE t"o. 1780 (STANUAJlU 1I0llSING COilE, :lOtH
EDITION) AS ITS GUIIlE IN MARING Till! INSPECTION, TIIAT TIllS
Uti J I.U I NG I SIN FACT IIANGI!1l0tJS, NOT ImPA IIIAULE J ANII SIIOULU nE
Uf!MOLISJlEll. TillS BtJILJ)ING IJOES NOT PIlOVIDI! TilE nASIC MINIMUM
II0U SING ST ANUAIWS IlEEMIW ESSEN'" I AL FOil SAFE ^ND IIIi.AL TIJliUL L I V I NG
fon A IlIrs IIH!NTI AL OCCUPANCY ANn IS ^ TIIIlEA T TO PUnL I C SAfETY I
II~AI~~IJ TilE llENEIlAL WELfAl1Il Of TilE elll ZENS OF LA [,OIlTE.
'u, LIlI Nr~5-1' I 1l!~~lUt 2_j{~Effs
OFF I CE OfF I CI! / OFf I r.E
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u= Uoflelont
BI!l.L.D I NG EV A!!.tJA T ION CHECI{L 1ST
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STRUCTlJnAL
A, Foundation
I, SInh
2 , Pie I' &. Il e a m
n. Footings
h. Sills
n, .Jolsts
Wa 11 s
1 . Ex tor I 0 I'
2 , In Lei' I 0 I'
Means of Egress
.1 , Do 0 I' S
a , J n L a I' I () I'
h, Exterior
2 , POI' C h S ,St e p S ,
S t a I I' S
3. 'Hllllows
Roof
1, Raftel'~
2, Uecl" Shingles
Ceilings
1. .J 0 1st s
2. Ceiling
F 1001' s
Other
B,
c.
n.
E,
F,
G,
N/A = Not Applicable
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A . E 1 e c t I' I n a I
1. Service Entrance
& Panel ~_
2 , W J r I n g _p. ~_
3 . L I g h t s I S 1'1 I t c h e s !L_
4 . 011 tie t s _11-
6. ,ot he r _.N.iA_
n, Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. SJ nl[ _.!L
h. Lavatories ..-l!_
c, Watel' Closets_...!L-.
d, Tub/Showel'.---!L
e. Water Heater -1)_.
2, Water PlplnK 0
3 , Ill' a I n I Wa.9 t e
&. Vent D
4 , Sewer / S B P tic T 8 n I[ t:U.lL-
6. Ga.9 System N/A
C. HeaLIng & AIr Conditioning
1. Heating _IL-
2. A I r Cond I t Ion I ng ~
III, PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1 . Ace e s SOl' Y S l r U 0 t U res liLA
2 , Con d I t Ion 0 f G r 0 u n d s _ll_
3, ot hel' -HL!
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AN ORDINANCE DECLARING TilE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOT 1
,BLOCK [) -L-TOWN OF LA PORTE, IIARRIS
COUNTY, TEXAS TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCII BUILDING
CONDEMNED; FINbING TIIAT John DavId Thomas % Ma1'Jorle lona Thomas
IS TIlE RECORD OWNER OF SAID PHOPERTYj ORDERING TIlE SAID OWNER TO
ENTIRELY REMOVE OR TEAR DOWN SUCH BUILDING; ORDERING TilE SAID
OWNER TO COMMENCE SAID REMOVAL OR DEMOLITION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TillS ORDINANCE; ORDERING TilE 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 TilE HEMOVAL BY SAID OWNER IN TIlE MANNER PROVIDED
HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF; AND FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW.
WHEREAS, the Clly CUIIllcl1 of the (;1 ty or La Porte, passed
and approved Secllons 8,-115 through 8-12G of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte, creatinlt a Board of
Ins p e c It 0 n t 0 be com po sed 0 f the B u tl dIn R Ins pee bH' 0 r his d u ] y
aut h 0 r I zed l' e pre s e n l a t I ve , and the Fir e Mars h a lor his d 1I1 Y
all tho l' I zed l' e pre s e /I tat I ve ; and
WHEHEAS, Section 8-1.18(a) of saId Sections pr'ovidc
t ha t :
Whenever It shall come to the attention of Lhe
noal'd of Inspection or any member thereof, by reason of
the carrying out of the necessary duties of such
member, 01' 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
tho l' 0 ugh Ins p e c t i on 0 f sa I d a 11 e g e d danger 0 u s b u il dIn g ;
and
WIlEREAS, Section 8-118(c) provIdes that:
A fl e l' the Inspect ion pro V Ide d for in this
SectIon has been made, wIth or wIthout the aId of
experts, the Board shall immedIately report Its
cOllcluslon In wl'ltlng to each of the members of the
City CouncIl and to the City Attorney. Such report
shall state tho cIrcumstances and the conditIon of the
buIldIng upon whIch such conclusIon was based. The
report shall be flIed in all cases no matter what
conclusion Is stated by the Board; and
WIIEREAS, I t has Jleretofore come to the attentIon of Lhe
Boal'd of Inspection that the buIldIng located on Lot 5;
Bl ocle ~penw I clc
PI ace See t Ion L..._wh!.Q.!LJ s fur t her des cr ibed as
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Ha l' l' i s Co u n t y , T e x as, has, lor the l' e a son 0 l n e g I e c tor m i s 1I s e ,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition ol decay or partial
ruin or has become a lire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Doard ol Inspection has heretofore made and
Ciled its written I'eport, dated 8-26-92 finding said
building to be in lact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, Cily Council received such report, and ordered
nolice to the recol'd owner of said property, John David
Thomas % Mar .J....Qr...!~__C<!~_Thoma~, whos e addr ess i s __~lJL__ W~ll~_OJJ!.
Houstolli-Tx. ~7018_---L that a hearing as provided in Secllon 5 of
said Ordinance would be held at 601 West Fairmont Pad{way, al lhe
Council Chambers, City Hall, City of La Porte, Texas, at which
time the Council would hear evidence for and against the
conclusions of the Board;
ImEREAS, the Ctly Seel'f:~tal'Y has heretofore served notice of
s aid he a l' i n g up 0 II S aid 0 w n e r, b y l' e g i s tel' e d mail, r e t u I' n l' e c e i p t
)' e q 11 est fHI , w h i c h l' e t U I' n I' e c e i p tin d i cat est hat s aid 0 w n e l'
received said notice on 9-24-92 , a date more than ten (10)
days before lhe date set for said hearing;
WfJEHEAS, al: saJd dale, lime, and place, City CouncJ I mel in
regular session lo conducl such public hearing, at which tJme
evJdence was presented both Cor and against the conclusJons of
t h t-~ Boa I' d 0 fIn s p e c t I 0 11 .
WHEREAS, City CouncJl, after due deliberation, and within
CifteclI (15) days after the terminatJon of the hearing, is
I'cquired to mal{e Jls decision in writJng and ellter tls order; and
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WHEREAS, City Council entered its order on October 12. 1992
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the tel'mination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
DE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the lJndilll{s and orders
of the City CouncJl of Lhe City of La Porte, and its conclusiolls,
based UpOIl the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said hearinl{,
the City CouncJl hereby adopts the attached report of the Board
of Inspection, in Cull, and incorpol'ates such by reference herein
as fully as though sel ouL herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4. The City ConncJl hereby finds, determines and
declares that John David Thomas % Marjorie lona Thomas. who
resides at 810 West 30th Houston. Tx. 77018 record owner of
the properly on which this building is situated, and that as
such recol'd owner, the said John David Thomas % Marjorie lona
Thoma~ has been duly and legally notified of these proceedings.
Section 5. The Clly CouncJl hereby orders lhe said John
David Thomas % MarhrJe 1.Q..IJ.iL..:rhom!!.~ to entirely remove or tear
down such buildIng, and further ordel's the said John David
Thomas % Mal' J or i e lona Thomas to commence such I' emova I wIt h in
len (10) days from the effeclIve daLe
c 0 PI pIe t e :i U C II l' e PI 0 val 0 I' d e mol i t ion
reasonable Lime.
of lhIs Ordillance, and lo
of such buildIng wIthIn a
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Suction 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of
Inspeclion of the City of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, insanitary condition of the building to be affixed in
one or more conspicuous places on the exterior of the building,
which notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any
person, under penalty of law.
Seclion 7. The City Council hereby orders the City
Secretary to forward a certified copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner of said property, the said John David
Thomas % MarJor1.!LJ-9_!la TholDas, by registered mail, return receipt
requested.
Section 8. Should the said --.Joh!' David Thomas % Marh.rJ~
Jona Thomas not comply with tbe orders contained in this
Ordinance relaling to the removal or demolition of such building
within ten (10) days after service bereof, then the Board of
Inspection of the City of La Porte shall enter upon the said
p l' em i s e s wit h sue has s i s tan c e as i t ma y doe m nee e s s a l' y, and c au s e
lhe said huilding lo be removed or demolished without delay, and
the expenses of such procedure shall be charged against the
said John David Thomas % Marjorie lona Thomas, record owner of
said property, and shall thereupon become a valid and enforceable
personal oL>ligatlon of said owner of such premises, and the said
Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost of such
,. e m 0 val 0 " d e mol 1 t Ion , w hie h C 0 s t s h a 1 I b e her e aft era sse sse d
against
theroon.
Scclio)) 9. The Clly Council officially finds, delermines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
dale, hour, place 01' subject of this meetinJ1; of the City Council
1V asp 0 s t e d a tap I ace con v e n i en t tot he pub 11 cat the City Ua 11
the land occupied by such building, and made a lien
of lhe City
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for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required
by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6262-17, 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
o l' din a nee and the sub j e c t mat tel' the reo f has bee n d i s c u sse d ,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
l' a l if i e s , a p pro v e san d con fir m s sue h writ ten n 0 ti c e and the
contents and posting thereof,
Section 10. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and approval,
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12 day oC Octoher 1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
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ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA POHTE
DANGEROUS BUILDING INSPECTION FORM
DATE AUGUST 26, 1992
STREET ADDnESS
3242 IIILLSDALE
OWNER
JOHN DAVID THOMAS
AGENT MARJORIE IONA THOMAS
MAILING ADDRESS
810 WEST 30TH HOUSTON, TX. 77018
ULOCI{ __L_._ LOT ( S )
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SURVEY/SUBnl V. ~PEN.wlJ~JLPL~!..__
OCCUPANCY TYPE -DESI Df!;NI1AJ.L
ZON I NG ___.ll.::-_L_.____
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: WATEn __--X__
SAN I TARY SEWER __X_____
ELECTRICAL POWER
x
GAS
x
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS
1
VACANT __J_
OCCUPIEIJ
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1146, SECTION 8-118,
TIlE BOARD OF INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION OF TIlE AFOREMENTIONEU
PROPERTY, ANIJ DE'I'EnMINEU THE BUILDING LOCATED TIIEREON, IN THEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEROUS DUILUING, Fon THE FOLLOWING
REASONS: (AS OUTLINEIJ IN CITY OF LA PonTE ORIJINANCE #1146,
SECTION 8-111).
[X] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPER
REPAIR OR ANY OTIIER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIABLE TO
FIRE AND CONSTITUTES A FIRE I1AZARD; OR
[ ] 2) BECAUSE OF fi AULTY CONSTRUCT ION OR ANY OTIIER CAUSE, IT
IS LIABLE TO CAUSE INJURY OR IJAMAGE DY COLLAPSING OR
BY COLLAPSE OR fiALL O~ ANY PART OF SAID STHUCTURE; OR
[X] 3) BECAUSE Ofi ITS CONDITION on BECAUSE OF LACK Ofi SECURED
DOORS OR WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND FREQUENTED BY
MALEfiACTons OR DISOnUERLY PERSONS WIIO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; OR
. , .
[X] 4) BECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC
HEALTII AND MAY CAUSE OR AID IN TilE SPREAD OF DISEASE
OR INJURY TO TilE IIEALTH OF TilE OCCUPANTS OF IT on
NE I GlIBOR I NG STHUCTURES.
N.Q.IE.: SEE BUILDING EVALUATION CIIECKLIST ON REVERSE SlUE FOR
TilE HEMAINDER OF TillS HE PORT
lif NDI NGS ANU CONCLUS IONS OF TilE BOARD OF I NSPECT I Off:
IT IS TilE OPINION OF TillS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY
OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE NO. 1188 (STANDAHD HOUSING CODE, 1991
EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAKING TilE INSPECTION, TIIAT TillS
BUILDING IS IN FACT DANGEHOUS, NOT ItEPAIRABLE, AND SHOULD BE
DEMOLISHED. tillS BUILDINO DOES NOT PROVIDE TilE BASIC MINIMUM
I10USING STANDARDS DEEMED ESSENTIAL FOR SAfiE AND I1EALTllfiUL LIVING
FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUBLIC SAfiETY,
HEALTH, AND TilE GENERAL WELFARE 'OF TilE CITIZENS OF LA PORTE.
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OFFICE OFFICE
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A = Adequate J)= Defiolent N/A = Not Applloable
I . STRUCTURAL COMMENT/EXPLANATION
A. Foundation
1. Slab ..l!LL
2. Pier & Beam
a. Footings II HOUSE UNLEVEL
b. Sills D UETERIORATED
o. Joists n DET~IlIOnATED
B. Wa 11 s
1. Exterior D UETER lOR..! TEl>
2. Interior D j}ETERIORATED
C. Means of Egress
1. Doors
a . Interior -11_ j!!TERIOHATgO
b. Exterior D DETEll..1ORATED-MISSING
2. POl'ohs, Steps,
Stairs _ll- _llOTTEO WOOD 1)ECI{
3. Windows _IL- -1lROItJ!N GLASS
n. Roof
1. Ratters _A-
2. Decl{ , Shingles D r.;VlllENCE ROOF LEAK~
E. Ceillngs
1. Joists A
2. Ceiling U ..-WAIgILD ~MM!!L
I' . Floors -11_ _ OUJ:.~Ll&Yjn~___
G. ot hel' JiLL
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
A. Electrioal
1. Service Entranoe
& Panel
2. Wiring
3. Lights,
4 . Ou tl e t 8
6. Other
B. Plumbing
1. Fixtures
a. Slnl{ A
b. Lavatories A
o. Water Closets -A
d. Tub/Shower A
e . Wa t e r lie ate r --I!
2. Water Piping A'
3. Dr a in, Wa s t e
& Vent A.
4 . Sewer / S e p tic Tan Ie -A
6. Oas System _HIA-
C. lIeatlng & Air Conditioning
1. Ilea tJ ng _I!-
2. Air Conditioning 1iLA.
UNSAFE
j}ETgR I ORA TEll___
-IlETEfilQfiAIEIL--
j}ETEJlIOflATED
D
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Switohes --D-
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N/A
-1l~S I NG
NOT IN HOUSE
PROPERTY CONDITIONS
1. Aooessory Struotures
2. Condition of Grounds
3. Other
MLA
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N/A
GRASS & TRt\SII
COMMENTS: HOUSE I S Q(l~N ANI) UN~ECUlll!D. SErnJlAL noOfrtS FULk
011 TRA~II & DEOftlS.. PROPfUlTY UNMOW&O.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE BUILDING LOCATED ON LOTS _~1.=.~_
__, BLOCK 56 ___--1.- _TOWN OF LA PORTE,
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO BE IN FACT A NUISANCE; ORDERING SUCH
BUILDING CONDEMNED; FINDING THAT CURTIS THOMp~ON
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 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 ot 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 his duly
authorized representative, and the Fire Marshal or his duly
authorized representative; and
WHEREAS, Seclion 8-118(a) of said Sections provide
t ha t :
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
WIIEREAS, 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 t.he
City Council and to the City Attorney. Such l'eport
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
WIIEHEAS, it has heretofore come to the at.tenllon of the
Hoard
of Inspection that the
building
located
on Lots
27-30'
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B I 0 c !LJ~..~j---I.QJ!- n 0 f _~ a_.-rQ.!....llL-1'Jt!.91L_1..~ fur the r des c rib e d a.s 11 7
North 4th Street.
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lIa r r i s Co u n t y , T e x as, has, for the l' e a son 0 f n e g I e c tor m i s use,
been allowed to deteriorate into a condition of decay or partial
ruin or has become a fire hazard, as defined in Section 8-117 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Inspection has heretofore made and
filed its written report, dated 8-26-92 finding said
building to be in fact a dangerous building;
WHEREAS, City Council received such report, and ordered
notice to the record owner of said property, Curtis
Thompson , whose address is 5199 Bush
Rd. Bay town. Tx. 77521____.1_ that a
hearing as provided in Section 5 of said Ordinance would be held
at 604 West Fairmont Parkway, at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
City of La Porte, Texas, at which time the Council would hear
evidence for and against the conclusions of the Board;
WHEREAS, the City Secretary has heretofore served notice of
said hearing upon said owner, by registered mail, return receipt
requested, which return receipt indicates that said owner
received said notice on September 24. 1992 ,a date
more than ten (10) days before the date set for said hearing;
WHEREAS, at said date, time, and place, City Council met in
regular session to conduct such public hearing, at which time
evidence was presented both for and against the conclusions of
1 he Boal'd of Ins pect ion.
WHEREAS, City CouncJl, after due deliberation, and within
fifteen (15) days after the termination of the hearing, is
required to make its decision in writing and enter its order; and
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, Page 3.
WHEREAS, Ci ty Counc i 1 entered its order on October 12, 1992
a day which is within fifteen (15) days after the termination of
the hearing; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. This Ordinance contains the findings and
orders of the City Council of the City of La Porte, and its
conclusions" based upon the evidence presented at said hearing.
Section 2. Based on the evidence presented at said
hearing, the City Council hereby adopts the attached report of
the Board of Inspection, in full, and incorporates such by
reference herein as fully as though set out herein.
Section 3. The City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares such building to be a nuisance, and orders such building
condemned.
Section 4.
declares that
The City Council hereby finds, determines and
Curtis Thompson , who res ides at
5199 Bush Road, Bay town. Tx 77521
,
is the record owner of the property on which this building is
situated, and that as such record owner, the said Curtis
Thompson has been duly and legally notified
of these proceedings.
Section 5. The City Council hereby orders the said
Curtis Thompson to entirely rem,ove or tear down such
bu i ld i ng, and further orders the sa id Curtis Thompson to
commence such removal within ten (10) days from the effective
date of this Ordinance, and to complete such removal of
demolition of such building within a reasonable time.
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Section 6. The City Council hereby orders the Board of
InspectIon of the CIty of La Porte to cause a notice of the
dangerous, Insanitary condItion of the building to be affIxed in
one or more conspIcuous places on the exterIor oC the buildIng,
whIch notice or notices shall not be removed or defaced by any
person, under penalty oC law.
SectIon 7. The CIty CouncIl hereby orders the CIty
Secretary to forward a certifIed copy of this Ordinance, to the
record owner oC said property, the saId __._~ur~~_
Thompson , by registered mall,
return receIpt requested.
Section 8. Should the said Curtis Thompson
nol comply wllh the orders contaIned In this Ordinance relating
lo the removal or demolItIon of such building wIthin ten (10)
days aCter service hereof, then the Board of Inspection of the
City of La Porte shall enter upon the said premises with such
assistance as It may deem necessary, and cause the saId buIldIng
to be removed or demolIshed wIthout delay, and the expenses of
such procedure shall be charged agaInst the said
~ur tt~_._n!~!~WS~I-'_______ ____.__._.______.._____._ ______.__ record owner of
said property, alld shall lhereupon become a valld and enlorceable
personal obligation of said owner of such premises, and the saId
Board of Inspection shall carefully compute the cost oC such
rem 0 val 0 I' d em 0 1 I t I on , w h I c h co s t s hall be her e aCt e I' ass e sse d
agaInst the land occupIed by such building, and made a lien
t hel. eon.
Section 9. The Cily Council officially finds, determines,
recItes and declares that a sufficient written notIce of the
date, hour, place or subject of this meeting of the CIty Council
was po s t e d a tap 1 ace con v e III en t tot he pub 11 cat t he C II y Ha 11
of the City
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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 durin~ 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 thereot.
Section 10.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage aqd approval.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12
day of
October
1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
By
Ma YOI'
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
City Attorney
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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DANGEIWUS nUILDING INSPECTION fORM
IJ ATE __A~QY ST __~.~ L~_~j_
STREET ADDRESS
111 NOIlTIl 4TH STREET
,
OWNER CURTIS THOMPSON
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OCCUPIED
AS REQUIRED IN CITY OF LA PORTE ORDINANCE #1146, SECTION 8-118,
THE BOAHn 01' INSPECTION MADE AN INSPECTION 01' TilE AI'OREMENTIONEJ>
PHOPERTY, ANn DETERMINED TilE DUILDING LOCATED TIIEIlEON, IN TIIEIR
OPINION, IS IN FACT A DANGEHOUS BUILlHNG, FOil TilE FOLLOWING
m~ASONS : (AS oun.1 NED IN CITY OF LA PORTE olln I NANCE # 114 6,
SECTION 8-111).
[X] 1) BECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION, AGE, LACK OF PROPEIl
REPAIR on ANY OTlIER CAUSE, IT IS ESPECIALLY LIADLE TO
FIIlE ANn CONSTITUTES ^ FinE HAZARnj OH
[X] 2) DECAUSE OF FAULTY CONSTRUCTION OR ANY OTIIEIl CAUSE, IT
IS L I ADLE: TO CAUSE I N.JtJRY OR DAMAGE DY COLLAPS I NG OR
DY COLLAPSE OR I' ALL OF ANY PAIlT OF SA I D STRl/CTUIlE; OR
[X] 3) UECAlISE OF ITS CONIH T ION on DECAUSE OF LACK OF SECUHEU
DOORS Oil WINDOWS, IT IS AVAILABLE TO AND fllE:QUENTED BY
MALEFACTORS Oil DISORDEIlLY PEIlSONS WHO ARE NOT LAWFUL
OCCUPANTS OF SAID STRUCTURE; Oil
(X] If) RECAUSE OF ITS CONDITION, IT IS UANGEIlOllS TO PUBLIC
IlEAL/I'll AND MAY CAUSE Oil A I DIN TilE SPREAD OF n I SEASE
OR INJURY TO THE HEALTH OF TIlE OCCUPANTS OF IT Oil
NE I GlInOR I NG STRUCTURES.
tlJtTE: SEE IlU I LlH NO EV ALU AT ION CIIECI{L I ST ON IlEVEIlSE S I DE: FOil
TilE HEMAINDEH OF TillS HEPOIlT
FJJ'HHtH!~._ MHL.q.)N(:.I.~U~ I PN~.. 01_'. TilE.. U9MUt ..W~JJ'lS.P~C.J.JJ)N:
IT IS TilE OPINION OF TillS INSPECTION BOARD, AFTER USING CITY
01' LA PORTE OJWINANCE NO. 1786 (STANUAnn HOUSING CODE, 1991
EDITION) AS ITS GUIDE IN MAI<INO THE INSPECTION, TIIAT TillS
IllIILDINO IS IN FACT UANGEIlOllS, NOT HEPAlnAIlLE:, AND SIIOULD 1m
DEMOLISHED. TillS nUILDING nOES NOT PROVIDE THE BASIC MINIMUM
HOUSING STANDAnDS IJEI~MEU ESSENTIAL Fon SAfE AND HEALTHFUL LIVINO
FOR A RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AND IS A THREAT TO PUDLIC SAFE:TY,
HEALTII, AND THE GENERAL WELFAIlE OF TilE: CITIZENS OF LA PonTE.
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~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~
Agenda Date Requested:
October 12. 1992
Requested By: R. Herrera
Report
Exhibits: Ordinance 1871
Department: Administration
Resolution X Ordinance
SUMMARY , RECOMMENDATION
At its September 28, 1992, meeting, the City Council appointed Bob
Capen to Position 2 on the La Porte Board of Adjustment. The
attached ordinance appoints a member to fill Mr. Capen's unexpired
term as Alternate 1.
Action Required bv Council: Adoption of Ordinance . 1871
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number:
N/A
Funds Available:
YES
NO
AD~roved for city Counoil Aaenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 1871
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF BOB
CAPEN AS ALTERNATE 1, ON THE LA PORTE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT,
TO EXPIRE MAY 30, 1994; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The city Council of the City of La Porte hereby
appoints ~ *'-J~ to the position of Alternate
1 on the City of La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment, to fill the
unexpired term of Bob Capen, said term to expire May 30, 1994, or
until a successor shall have been duly appointed and qualified.
section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of conflict only.
section 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
ci ty for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 12th day of october, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, city Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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Agenda Date Requested: October 12. 1992
Requested By: Charles R. Harrinaton~Department: Plannina
Report
Resolution
x
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Map of Project
2. Memo on Project
3 . Ordinance
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SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Baokaround
In 1991, the City appropriated $120,094.00 for sanitary sewer
improvements to serve several areas within the corporate limits
that were without service. The project has been designed and bid
twice for construction. The first bid was rejected as there was
only one bid received. The project was rebid on August 18, 1992,
and a total of three bids were received. The bids are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Pas-Key Construction
MEB Engineering
T & R utilities
$ 144,775.18
$ 180,597.00
$ 187,415.00
As these bids exceeded the original amount budgeted, staff reviewed
the project for possible ways to cut the project down. We found,
however, that to do so would lessen the intent of the project. As
there are monies in the utility Fund Contingency Account, Staff
feels that a transfer in the amount of $39,158.70 to cover the cost
of the low bid amount plus a ten percent contingency would be the
most viable option.
Reoommendation
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Pas-Key Construction Services, Inc. in
the amount of $144,775.18 for the construction of sanitary sewer
improvements. Staff also recommends the transfer of $39,158.70
from the utility Fund contingency Account to cover the cost of the
project plus a ten percent (10%) contingency or a total amount for
the project of $159,252.70.
Action Required by Council:
1. Pass an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with Pas-Key Construction Services, Inc. in the
amount of $144,775.18.
2. Authorize the transfer of $39,158.70 from the utility Fund
Contingency Account.
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Availability of Funds:
x
General Fund
Capital Improvements
Other
x
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue
Sharing
Account No.: Fund 003
Funds Available: -X- Yes
No
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Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PAS-KEY CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, INC., FOR
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSIONS; APPROPRIATING $144,775.18 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 $144,775.18 from
the Utility Capital Improvement Project Fund #003 to fund said
contract.
seotion 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
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ORDINANCE NO.
Page 2
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
seotion 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 12th day of October, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APP~D:
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Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
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May 12,1992
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John Joerns, Assistant City Managf~
Charles A. Harrington, Director of Planning
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SUBJECT: Structures Without Sanitary Sewer
During the FY 1991 Budget process, the City Council considered and authorized a project
to provide sanitary sewer and water service to properties without service. As these
projects have now moved forward to the point that the design is complete, J would like
to provide you the following administrative status report.
. Background
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During the budget process, the staff provided a report to the Council that identified.:seven\
(9) pocket areas of La Porte to which there were no sanitary sewer facilities. This IisfwaS'
pared down to seven (7) areas that could be served. Two (2) areas were eliminated due
to the high cost per structure to provide service. The list of properties by area is shown
on Attachment "A" The properties located on North "H" Street were eliminated from the
list as later field investigations revealed a line that placed the eight (8) properties in that
area within a 200 foot distance of sanitary sewer service.
The original concept for the project included several different design elements including
individual grinder pumps and low pressure force mains for twelve (12) of the properties,
gravity flow systems for eighteen (18) of the properties and "throw-away" status for the
pumps and force main systems.
In addition to the sanitary sewer system problems, the staff identified one (1) area along
North "H" Street that was without water service.
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After considering the design problems. the City Council authorized proceeding with the
water and sanitary sewer extensions at a cost of $2,415.00 per structure for water service
and $4,000.00 per structure for sanitary sewer service. The total $137.000.00 was carried
forward into the FY 1992 Budget.
Current Status
The project has now moved forward to the point of design completion for the sanitary
sewer extension. In the design process. we have been able to solve some of the original
problem elements anticipated in the preliminary study phase.
We no longer will have individual grinder pumps and low pressure force mains serving the
previously mentioned twelve (12) properties. The Engineering Division was able to design
gravity flow systems for all of the individual structures and at the same time creating the
need for only two (2) small package type sanitary sewer lift stations to be maintained by
the City. The obvious benefit will be to eliminate the numerous pumps and maintenance
problems that would be inherent in the original design concept. At the same time. it will
add only one (1) lift station to the original approach. The final design was not, however,
able to eliminate the "throw-away" status of some of the project. This situation was
created by the decision to provide service to an area that will ultimately be served in a
different manner when fully developed. This "temporary" service will be provided for
anywhere between five (5) and ten (10) years depending on development activity. At that
point in time, the City will abandon a portion of the lines shown on the accompanying
map (Attachment B). These will include all of line #7, and the lift stations and force mains
of lines #3 and #5. While this proposal has the lines being abandoned at a cost of
$26,165.20, it will not have the expense of grinder pumps that would have been
abandoned in the original approach.
The new design proposal has an estimated cost of $95,254.30 as shown in the
breakdown sheet for the project (Attachment C). This is to be taken from a total of
$120,094.00 available from the Utility CIP Fund.
In regard to the water line extension project, there have been some additional delays
incurred. We will not begin the final plans and implementation until we have a final
alignment of the storm sewer outfall proposed for North "H" Street that supports Harris
County's Underwood Road project. Depending on final alignment, it may be necessary
to delay installation of the water line until the storm sewer outfall is installed. There are
$16,906.00 available for this project.
As it stands now, I anticipate advertising the project for bids during the next two (2) weeks
and then submitting the bids for City Council action on either June 8, or June 22, 1992.
The actual date for authorization to construct is dependent on securing easements along
Buchanan from three (3) property owners and one (1) easement that will facilitate the
service along Brownell Street.
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One additional issue that will require policy action by the Council by the time we award
the contract is that of front foot fee assessments. During past service extensions, the
most recent being Battleground Vista, we assessed the front foot fees. Those were done,
however, prior to the new rates established in 1990.
I trust this will provide you with an accurate update on the project but should you have
any questions, please let me know.
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Robert T. Herrera, City Manager a@}
John Joems, Assistant City Mana9f;~
Charles A. Harrington, Director of Planning
THRU:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Structures Without Sanitary Sewer
During the FY 1991 Budget process, the City Council considered and authorized a project
to provide sanitary sewer and water service to properties without service. As these
projects have now moved forward to the point that the design is complete, I would like
to provide you the following administrative status report.
Background
t-.\\NC
During the budget process, the staff provided a report to the Council that identified:se~
(9) pocket areas of La Porte to which there were no sanitary sewer facilities. This IiSrwas-'
pared down to seven (7) areas that could be served. Two (2) areas were eliminated due
to the high cost per structure to provide service. The list of properties by area is shown
on Attachment "A" The properties located on North "H" Street were eliminated from the
list as later field investigations revealed a line that placed the eight (8) properties in that
area within a 200 foot distance of sanitary sewer service.
The original concept for the project included several different design elements including
individual grinder pumps and low pressure force mains for twelve (12) of the properties,
gravity flow systems for eighteen (18) of the properties and "throw-away" status for the
pumps and force main systems.
In addition to the sanitary sewer system problems, the staff identified one (1) area along
North "H" Street that was without water service.
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After considering the design problems, the ~ity Council authorized proceeding with the
water and sanitary sewer extensions at a cost of $2,415.00 per structure for water service
and $4,000.00 per structure for sanitary sewer service. The total $137,000.00 was carried
forward into the FY 1992 Budget.
Current Status
The project has now moved forward to the point of design completion for the sanitary
sewer extension. In the design process, we have been able to solve some of the original
problem elements anticipated in the preliminary study phase.
We no longer will have individual grinder pumps and low pressure force mains serving the
previously mentioned twelve (12) properties. The Engineering Division was able to design
gravity flow systems for all of the individual structures and at the same time creating the
need for only two (2) small package type sanitary sewer lift stations to be maintained by
the City. The obvious benefit will be to eliminate the numerous pumps and maintenance
problems that would be inherent in the original design concept. At the same time, it will
add only one (1) lift station to the original approach. The final design was not, however,
able to eliminate the "throw-away" status of some of the project. This situation was
created by the decision to provide service to an area that will ultimately be served in a
different manner when fully developed. This "temporary" service will be provided for
anywhere between five (5) and ten (10) years depending on development activity. At that
point in time, the City will abandon a portion of the lines shown on the accompanying
map (Attachment B). These will include all of line #7, and the lift stations and force mains
of lines #3 and #5. While this proposal has the lines being abandoned at a cost of
$26,165.20, it will not have the expense of grinder pumps that would have been
abandoned in the original approach.
The new design proposal has an estimated cost of $95,254.30 as shown in the
breakdown sheet for the project (Attachment C). This is to be taken from a total of
$120,094.00 available from the Utility CIP Fund.
In regard to the water line extension project, there have been some additional delays
incurred. We will not begin the final plans and implementation until we have a final
alignment of the storm sewer outfall proposed for North "H" Street that supports Harris
County's Underwood Road project. Depending on final alignment, it may be necessary
to delay installation of the water line until the storm sewer outfall is installed. There are
$16,906.00 available for this project.
As it stands now, I anticipate advertising the project for bids during the next two (2) weeks
and then submitting the bids for City Council action on either June 8, or June 22, 1992.
The actual date for authorization to construct is dependent on securing easements along
Buchanan from three (3) property owners and one (1) easement that will facilitate the
service along Brownell Street.
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One additional issue that will require policy action by the Council by the time we award
the contract is that of front foot fee assessments. During past service extensions, the
most recent being Battleground Vista, we assessed the front foot fees. Those were done,
however, prior to the new rates established in 1990.
I trust this will provide you with an accurate update on the project but should you have
any questions, please let me know.
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AGENDA DATE REQUESTED October 12. 1992
REQUESTED BY John Joerns
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EXHIBITS: Letter from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Information Packet submitted to Southwestern Bell
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
On August 31, 1992, the City received notification from Southwestern Bell that
the City was the recipient of Southwestern Bell's Economic Excellence Award
Program grant. The grant is in the amount of $10,000 and was the result of a
submission by the City requesting funding for a Bayfront Master Plan. The
grant amount of $10,000 is the maximum amount awarded by Bell.
The scope of the Bayfront Master Plan includes a review of existing planning
data and exploration of La Porte's potential for future development or
redevelopment as a community that utilizes and promotes the attributes of
Galveston Bay. The plan is expected to include the following:
· Identify water front properties desirable for, but not limited to
the development of: marina, water sports complex, full service
conference hotel, waterside restaurants, and offices;
· Supplement residential access to the bayfront through zoning
controls, including, but not limited to: single family low density
residential and high density residential;
· Review present zoning and development ordinances and La Porte
planning documents, to insure that targeted development goals are
realistic and obtainable;
· Inventory current vacant land available for development, and land
available for future development and/or redevelopment; and
· Formulate and adopt an action plan with alternatives for public
and/or private development of leisure/recreational facilities along
the bay shoreline.
The City will need to contribute $15,000 as matching funds for the grant. The
City's portion will come from the donation made by Mr. Berdon Lawrence in
1987. The total amount of Mr. Lawrence's donation (including interest earned)
is $137,207.80 at September 30, 1992
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Amend the Capital Improvement Fund (015) Budget by $25,000. Revenues for the
project will be $10,000 from Southwestern Bell and $15,000 from the Berdon
Lawrence donation.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
GENERAL FUND
UTILITY FUND
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ACCOUNT NUMBER: Fund 015
FUNDS AVAILABLE:
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APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
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City Manager
City of La Porte
P.O. Box 1115
La Porte, Texas 77572-1115
Dear Mr. Herrera:
It is my pleasure to inform you that Southwestern Bell's Economic
Excellence Program will grant $10,000 to the City of La Porte. The
grant is to be used for securing matching funds for the development
of a "Bayfront Master Plan" which would further the community
efforts of economic diversification.
Enclosed are two copies of a Funding Contract. Please complete,
sign and return both copies. We will approve the contract as
completed by you and return a copy to you, along with a check for
$10,000, in about three to four weeks.
I also request that you include us on your mailing list and keep us
posted regularly on the progress of your project. Any materials,
statistics, and information that you generally distribute will be
very helpful for the future work of our company's economic
development program. After a year, we will conduct an evaluation of
your project, and we request that you provide documentation on the
use of this grant at that time.
Southwestern Bell congratulates you for the work you are doing in
the area of economic development, and we will watch with interest as
you continue to expand and develop your program. You and your
organization should be extremely proud of your many accomplishments.
Sincerely,
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Economic Excellence Program
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1992 ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
FUNDING CONTRACT
Name of Organization:
Address:
Telephone:
Board Chairperson/Mayor:
Executive Director/City or Chamber Represelitative:
Amount of Grant:
Use of Grant:
Timeline for Project:
We agree that all funds will be utilized exclusively for the expenditures set
forth in our grant application, including any amendments approved by SWBT's
Economic Excellence Program. If, for ~ reason, we are unable to fulfill the
original intent of the grant purposej and/or are unable to complete the program
within the above timeline, we will contact Southwestern Bell immediately.
We agree that we will complete periodic financial and programmatic reports as
requested by SWBT. We agree to comply with requests from SWBT to observe our
program in operation. We understand and agree that SWBT will continually review
and monitor the expenditure of funds on the project for ~hich we were awarded
and that the SWBT reserves the right to request the return of grant funds in the
event it determines the funds can or will no longer be expended for the awarded
project within a reasonable period of time.
Special Notes/Caveats: Proof of matching funds will need to be provided when
expense reports are submitted.
The information furnished above is correct, and I agree to the stipulations set
forth by the Economic Excellence Program.
Signed
Board Chairperson/Mayor
Date
Accepted by
Director-Economic Excellence Program
Please return form to: Pearl Garza Fracchia
Director-Economic Excellence Program
Southwestern Bell
One Bell Plaza
Room 3040
Dallas, Texas 75202
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Attached is La Porte's application for Southwestern Bell's 1992 Economic Excellence
Program. The City is requesting funding for the development of a Bayfront Master
Plan.
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La Porte continues to pursue both economic diversity and quality of life improvements.
There is, however, an area of economic and recreational opportunity that both citizens
and political leaders wish to enhance. The potential associated with an asset such as
Galveston Bay has not be fully explored or promoted by our community. The
recognition of this resource is repeated and validated in several planning documents
that relied on citizen, business and governmental input. The most recent document,
Visions '89, is included as supplemental information.
Please note that the City is committed to a contribution greater than the $10,000
grant request. I feel strongly that the development of a Bayfront Master Plan is an
important step in capitalizing on the City's enviable position adjacent to Galveston Bay
in bringing new jobs and business opportunities to our community.
I wish to thank you for the opportunity to participate in the program and commend
Southwestern Bell for being an active corporate citizen.
Sincerely,
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City Manager
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1992 TEXAS ECONCMIC EXCE.LLENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION
PLEASE: Submit SEVEN TYPED copies of this proposal and requirements.
This cover sheet must be attached to the front of each grant application.
IMPORTANT DATES:
June 30, 1992 / Deadline for first round
October 30, 1992 / Deadline for second round (contingent on amount of
remaining funds.)
Name of Organization:
City of La Porte
Name of Contact: Robert T. Herrera
Ci ty !':anager
Title:
City/Zip Code: La Porte, 'I'X 77572-1115
Address: PO Box 1115
Telephone Number:
(713) 471-5020
CHECK ONE: Economic Development Organization
If Government Entity
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GRANT AK>UNT REQUESTED:
$ 10,000.00
(Not to exceed $10,000)
AGREEMENT :
If Our organization is awarded a grant of $5,000, Or more, through the Southwestern
Bell Foundation Economic Excellence Program, we will match the award with an equal
amount of cash and/or in-kind contributions (cash must equal SOt of the match). It
is also agreed that our organization will submit a progress report and an accounting
of funds one year from the date the grant was awarded.
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CC>>n'LETE THE FOLLOWING IF GRANT REQUEST REQUIRES CO-APPLICANT: N/A
Name of Co-applicant organization:
Name of Contact:
Title:
Address:
City/Zip Code:
CHECK ONE:
Economic Development Organization
Government Entity
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INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR PROPOSAL:
A. Copy of 501 (c) (3) N/.?\ (goverm:1ent9.
B. Complete budget for Project
C. Timeline for Project
History of agency (including Mission
Statement) and complete discription
of Project (limit: two pages)
Criteria to be used in evaluating Project
success (limit: one page)
brochures or video tapes will be
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NOTE: No funding requests for billboards,
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HISTORY OF AGENCY
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
La Porte was initially developed in 1891 by a group of investors who promoted La
Porte as a bayfront resort. In 1892 the City was incorporated and in the following
years various hotels were developed in order to attract people to the new bay town.
In 1915 much of the area was destroyed by a hurricane but La Porte continued to
thrive due to the popularity of Sylvan Beach Park, which attracted numerous weekend
visitors. It was not until after World War" that La Porte began to witness additional
growth and take on a different character with the emergence of the petrochemical
industry in the area.
In recent years the petrochemical and shipping industries have been the prevalent
economic forces within the City. A by-product of those industries is the perceived
image of La Porte as a "smoke stack" area. Citizens and political leaders have noted
this and have taken definite pro-active steps to provide La Porte with more quality of
life features and economic diversification. The City Council's mission statement that
fostered the Visions '89 Committee reflects this commitment.
-To develop and set into motion a plan that will improve the quality of
Dte and promote responsible and diversified economic growth. -
A sincere area of interest is the development of leisure/recreation activities along the
bayfront. This theme has been repeated in several documents including the La Porte
Comprehensive Plan, Economic Development Strategies Report, and Goals Report of
the La Porte Visions '89 Committee. La Porte's annual population growth has
remained constant over the last five years. The City is now 29,000 strong in
population.
The objective of this grant request is to secure matching funds for the development
of a "Bayfront Master Plan" which would further the community's efforts of economic
diversification.
The scope of the Bayfront Master Plan would include a review of existing planning
data and exploration of La Porte's potential for future development or redevelopment
as a community that utilizes and promotes the attributes of Galveston Bay. As a
minimum, the consultant would investigate and address the following:
· Identify water front properties desirable for, but not limited to the
development of: marina, water sports complex, full service conference
hotel, watersite restaurants, and offices;
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· Supplement residential access to the bayfront through zoning controls,
including, but not limited to: single family low density residential and
high density residential;
· Review present zoning and development ordinances and La Porte
planning documents, to insure that targeted development goals are
realistic and obtainable;
· Inventory current vacant land available for development,. and land
available for future development and/or redevelopment; and,
· Formulate and adopt an action plan with alternatives for public and/or
private development of leisure/recreational facilities along the bay
shoreline.
It is anticipated that the consultants services will be separated into four phases:
Phase I
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Collection and Review of Existing Planning Data - provides
a careful review of available planning studies, land use,
zoning and property data.
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Identify Development Alternatives provides a
determination of potential development plans for bayfront
growth.
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Draft Final Bayfront Master Plan - provides a draft report
and conceptual schemes and studies of the alternate plans
selected for further development upon completion of Phase
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Final Bayfront Master Plan - provides a final master plan of
the bayfront study area, including development concepts,
comments on possible phasing and priorities, and order of
magnitude costs.
It is the City's belief that a Bayfront Master Plan would be well supported and benefit
the entire community by providing a footprint for economic diversification, resurgence
and promotion of the assets of Galveston Bay in a manner that enhances th:e quality
of life of our citizens and our business community.
La Porte's future is not dependent on any single industry for growth. It's future is tied
to diversified growth which turns into synergism. Truly then La Porte's ambition for
master development of it's bayfront is greater than the independent action of those
parts without a fO,cal point.
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The City Manager, Robert T. Herrera, will be the person responsible for evaluating the
success of the project. The following criteria has been initially established for that
purpose. It is quite possible that the planning process may provide other measures
of success.
49 The acceptance and adoption of a Bayfront Master Plan by the La Porte
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.
~ Execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County establishing a
cooperative effort for the master planning of the County's Sylvan Beach
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· Affirmation of or recommend changes to the City's zoning or
development ordinances.
<J Affirmation of or recommended changes to the City's land use plan or
zoning map.
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adjacent to or near Galveston Bay.
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@) The ability to attract a restaurant that features a bayfront atmosphere.
(f) Although not a direct measure, the successful development of a
hotel/conference center (marketing study is underway) is indicative of
the potential for economic diversification.
(t Budgetary action or other fiscal policy decisions made by City Council
that supports economic development or quality of life enhancements that
are identified by the Bayfront Master Plan.
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MEMORANDUM
October 5, 1992
TO: Bob Herrera, city Manager
FROM: Cherie Black, City Secretary
SUBJECT: Holiday Meeting Schedule
Traditionally, City Council has scheduled only one meeting in
November and one meeting in December due to the holiday season. My
suggested meeting dates, if Council should desire to continue this
practice, would be November 9 and December 14. These are the dates
of the first regular scheduled meeting for those months.
If an emergency should arise which needs Council's immediate
attention, a meeting could always be called.
The final decision on a holiday schedule, of course, rests with
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0507 - Christmas Decorations
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0507 for Christmas Street Decorations were opened
and read on September 28, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to nine (9)
suppliers with seven (7) returning bids.
The low bid in Sections I and II was submitted by Dixie Decorations for a
total cost of seventeen thousand, eighty dollars ($17,080.00). Second low
bid was submitted by Display Sales for a total cost of seventeen thousand
four hundred and forty-five dollars ($17,445.00), a difference of $365.00.
In addition to meeting all technical specifications, all bidders were
required to submit pictures of the items bid for overall appearance
evaluation. The street lines and ornaments and pole ornaments submitted by
Display Sales were superior in appearance to those submitted by Dixie
Decorations.
Staff recommends award of bid for the supply of Christmas Street
Decorations to Display Sales, second low bidder meeting specifications.
Additionally, staff recommends awarding the bid for Section I - Street
Lines for all 100 foot lengths instead of various lengths as stated in the
specifications. This would allow versatility in the placement of the lines
on all streets. This would increase the contract by $545.00. This change
would result in total contract cost of $17,990.00. Funds in the amount of
thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) were budgeted in the Streets Division
92-93 Operating Budget for this purchase.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for Christmas Street Decorations as
recommended by Staff.
Availability of Funds:
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General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
015-665-500-100
Funds Available: ~YES
NO
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 29, 1992
FROM:
STEVE GILLETT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER.A
SEALED BID #0507 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
TO:
SUBJECT:
Advertised, sealed bids #0507 for Christmas decorations were
opened and read on September 28, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to
nine (9) vendors with seven (7) returning bids.
Copies of the bids are enclosed for your review.
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
Copies of Bid
Bid List
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BID TABULATION - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
DIXIE DISPLAY DESIGN HOLIDAY EVANGELINE RICHARD !lAYNE
DESCRIPTION DECORATIONS SALES CREATIONS DECORATIONS SPECIALTIES COMEAUX MFG.
SECTION 1. - STREET LINES
1. 100 FT. RED W/RED BULBS (2) $400.00 $650.00 $724.00 $400.00 $352.05 $390.00 $600.00
2. 100 FT. GOLD II/AMBER BULBS (3) $400.00 $665.00 $724.00 $400.00 $366.53 $405.00 $600.00
3. 100 FT. WHITE II/BLUE BULBS (3) $400.00 $650.00 $724.00 $400.00 $352.05 $390.00 $600.00
4. 90 F'l'. RED Ii/RED BULBS (1) $360.00 $625.00 $680.00 $360.00 $321. 96 $355.00 $545.00
5. 90 FT. GOLD Ii/AMBER BULBS (1) $360.00 $625.00 $680.00 $360.00 $334.23 $360.00 $545.00
6. 90 FT. WHITE II/BLUE BULBS (1) $360.00 $625.00 $680.00 $360.00 $321. 96 $355.00 $545.00
7. 80 FT. RED Ii/RED BULBS (1) $320.00 $600.00 $636.00 $320.00 $291.89 $325.00 $495.00
8. 80 FT. WHITE II/BLUE BULBS (1) $320.00 $600.00 $636.00 $320.00 $291.89 $325.00 $495.00
9. 75 FT. RED W/RED BULBS (1) $300.00 $590.00 $614.40 $300.00 $277.40 $310.00 $465.00
10. 75 FT. GOLD Ii/AMBER BULBS (1) $300.00 $590.00 $614.40 $300.00 $287.44 $320.00 $465.00
11. 75 FT. WHITE Ii/BLUE BULBS (1) $300.00 $590.00 $614.40 $300.00 $277 .40 $310.00 $465.00
12. 65 FT. RED II/RED BULBS (1) $260.00 $555.00 $570.40 $260.00 $247.33 $280.00 $415.00
13. 65 FT. WHITE Ii/BLUE BULBS (1) $260.00 $555.00 $570.40 $260.00 $247.33 $280.00 $415.00
14. SNOWFLAKE - RED W/RED BULBS (18) $260.00 INCLUDED INCLUDED $400.00 $151. 68 $172.00 $275.00
15. SNOIIFLAKE - GOLD II/AMBER BULBS (15) $260.00 INCLUDED INCLUDED $400.00 $126.97 $145.00 $125.00
16. SNOWFLAKE - WHITE Ii/BLUE BULBS (21) $260.00 INCLUDED INCLUDED $400.00 $122.47 $140.00 $125.00
17. SPARE BULBS - RED (200) $0.35 $0.20 $0.30 $0.24 $0.32 $0.35 $0.22
18. SPARE BULBS - AMBER (200) $0.35 $0.20 $0.30 $0.24 $0.32 $0.35 $0.22
19. SPARE BULBS - BLUE (200) $0.35 $0.20 $0.30 $0.24 $0.32 $0.35 $0.22
fOTAL SECTION 1. $11,230.00 $11,320.00 $12,268.00 $13,684.00 $13,157.51 $14,806.00 $19,232.00
SECTION 2. - POLE ORNAMENTS
1. FULL BODY SANTA CLAUSE (2) $270.00 $325.00 $392.00 $439.00 $413.56 $446.50 $375.00
2. CLASSIC WREATH II/CANDLES (7) $240.00 $325.00 $304.00 $249.00 $502.18 $536.50 $415.00
3. STOCKING II/PRESENTS (7) . $240.00 $200.00 $212.00 $199.00 $176.06 $201. 70 $275.00
4. SINGLE CANDY CANE (6) $150.00 $100.00 $112.00 $100.00 $116.98 $145.30 $150.00
5. DOUBLE CANDY CANE (6) $175.00 $200.00 $197.60 $195.00 $209.15 $239.00 $200.00
TOTAL SECTION 2. $5,850.00 $6,125.00 $6,253.60 $5,784.00 $7,531.58 $8,366.20 $7,680.00
GRAND TOTAL $17,080.00 $17,445.00 $18,521. 60 $19,468.00 $20,689.09 $23,172.20 $26,912.00
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BIDDER'S LIST
BID #0507 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
VOGEL DISPLAY
12 SHADY OAK RD.
HOPKINS, MN 55343
EVANGELINE SPECIALTIES
P.O. BOX 3744
LAFAYETTE, LA 70502
1-800-779-0195
1-800-451-0364
DESIGN CREATIONS
P.O. BOX 90
CRAWFORD, TX 76638
RICHARD COMEAUX, INC.
806 JEFFERSON ST.
LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
(817)486-2246
1-800-232-0448
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
P.O. BOX 369
NEW CANEY, TX 77357
WAYNE MANUFACTURING CO.
3834 1/2 DOUGLAS AVE.
DES MOINES, IOWA 50310
ATTN: OWEN DRY
(713) 572-2516
ATTN: WAYNE BURGER
1-800-448-9627
DISPLAY SALES
6365 CARLSON DR.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55346
ATTN: CHERYL LEGAN
1-800-328-6195
~ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~
Agenda Date Requested: october 12, 1992
Requested By: 1r~~ Department:
Public Works
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits:
1. Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0506 - Bio-Monitoring Analysis
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0506 for the performance of Bio-Monitoring
Analyses for the Wastewater Treatment Plant were opened and read on
September 28, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to ten (10) area laboratories
with eight (8) returning bids.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by NDRC Laboratories, Inc.
with an overall total of all required tests of five thousand, three hundred
and eighty-four dollars ($5,384.00).
The performance of the Bio-Monitoring Analyses of the Treatment Plant
effluent is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas
Water Commission as a requirement of the Treatment Plant Discharge Permit.
Staff recommends award of bid for performing Bio-Monitoring Analyses to
NDRC Laboratories, Inc., low bid meeting specifications. Funds for this
contract are budgeted in the Wastewater Treatment Division's 92-93
Operating Budget.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the performance of Bio-Monitoring
Analyses to NDRC Laboratories, Inc., low bid meeting specifications, for a
yearly cost of $5,384.00.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
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Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
002-806-807-507
Funds Available: -XX-YES
NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 29, 1992
TO: STEVE GILLETT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER ~"-
SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0506 - BIOMONITORING ANALYSIS
Advertised, sealed bids #0506 for biomonitoring analysis were
opened and read on September 28, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to
ten (10) vendors with eight (8) returning bids and one (1) no bid.
Copies of the bids are enclosed for your review.
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
Copies of Bid
Bid List
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BID TABULATION - BIOMONITORING ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTAL ESPEY SON
DESCRIPTION HDRC LAB HALLIBURTON ANALYTIKEM ENTERPRISE HUSTON BIO-AQUATIC C-K ASSOC. ENVIRONMENTAL SPL
1. TEST #1 (4) $624.00 $750.00 $795.00 $800.00 $840.00 $825.00 $900.00 $950.00 NO BID
2. TEST #2 (4) $572.00 $750.00 $745.00 $800.00 $840.00 $825.00 $900.00 $950.00 NO BID
3. TEST #3 (2) $150.00 $150.00 $145.00 $100.00 $50.00 $150.00 $175.00 $300.00 NO BID
4. TEST #4 (2) $150.00 $150.00 $125.00 $100.00 $50.00 $125.00 $175.00 $300.00 NO BID
TOTAL $5,384.00 $6,600.00 $6,700.00 $6,800.00 $6,920.00 $7,150.00 $7,900.00 $8,800.00
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BID #0506 - BIOMOXITORIXG ANALYSIS
ANALYTIKEM
2400 WEST LOOP SO.
HOUSTON, TX 77027
ESPEY, HUSTON, & ASSOCIATES
888 WEST BELT DR. SUITE 110
HOUSTON, TX 77042
ATTN: RONALD JOHNSON
(713) 960-8557
ATTN: FAUST R. PARKER, JR.
(713) 977-1500
BIO-AQUATIC TESTING, INC.
1555 VALWOOD PKWY., SUITE 100
CARROLLTON, TX 75006
SPL ENVIRONMENTAL LAB.
8880 INTERCHANGE DR.
HOUSTON~ TX 77054
ATTN: CHRIS ROBASON
(214) 247-5928
ATTN: KIM TOWLER
(713) 660-0901
C-K ASSOCIATES, INC.
1522 HIGHWAY 365
NEDERLAND, TX 77627
SUN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
P.O. BOX 598
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70727
(409) 724-1355
ATTN: GLEN ZIESKE
(504) 346-9941
ANACON, INC.
730 FM 1959
HOUSTON, TX 77034
ATTN: M. FRED KRCH
(713) 922-7000
NDRC
11155 S. MAIN
HOUSTON, TX 77025
ATTN: DE ANNE DOLMAN
(713) 661-8150
ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES
173 COMMERCIAL SQUARE DR.
SLIDELL, LA 70461
ATTN: F. POCHE WAGUESPACK
1-800-966-2788
M.B.A LABS
P.O. BOX 9461
HOUSTON, TX 77261
ATTN: STEVE KRESSE
(713) 928-2701
~T FOR CITY COUNCIL AGEND~TEM
Agenda Date Requested, ~.
Requested By: ~ cobs .
1992
Department:
Public Works
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Report __
Resolution
Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Bid Recap Sealed Bids #0499 - Polymer
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0499 for the annual supply of polymer were opened
and read on October 5, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to eight (8)
suppliers with five (5) returning bids.
All bidders were required to submit their product to field tests to
determine the amount of their product required to produce one (1) dry ton
of sludge. The bid price of their product was used to determine the cost
of producing one dry ton of sludge.
Low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Allied Colloids, Inc.
Results of the field tests indicated a total cost of eleven dollars and
eighty-four cents ($11.84) per dry ton of sludge processed. The cost per
dry ton last year was $10.36. This represents an increase of 14%. This
increase can be attributed to either a change in the character of the plant
influent or a change in the product performance.
Staff recommends award of bid for the supply of polymer to Allied Colloids,
Inc., low bidder meeting specifications. Using estimated yearly
quantities, the cost of this contract would be nine thousand, four hundred
and seventy-two dollars ($9,472.00). Funds for this contract were budgeted
in the Wastewater Treatment Division's 92-93 Operating Budget.
Action Required by Council: Award bid for the supply of polymer to Allied
Colloids, Inc. as recommended by Staff.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
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Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number:
002-806-807-207
Funds Available: ~YES
NO
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
OCTOBER 5, 1992
TO: STEVE GILLETT, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER.-.I~
SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0499 - POLYMER
Advertised, sealed bids #0499 for polymer were opened and read
on October 5, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to eight (8) vendors
with five (5) returning bids.
Field tests were required on polymers submitted for bid, prior
to opening of the bid, to determine the amount of polymer necessary
to produce one (1) dry ton of dewatered sludge. Bid prices per
pound of polymer were used to determine the cost per dry ton of
dewatered sludge.
Low bid was submitted by Allied Colloids, Inc. Using
estimated yearly quantiti~s, the total cost would be $9,472.00.
This is a 14% increase over last year's 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
Bid List
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BID TABULATION - POLYMER
ALLIED MAINTENANCE NALCO FORT BEND ARMSTRONG
DESCRIPTION COLLOIDS ENGINEERING CHEMICAL SERVICES WATER TECH
1. POLYMER (naae ) PERCOL 787 MAGNIFLOC 496C HALCO 9909 MAGNIFLOC 496C POLYCLEAR 500C
Price per lb. $2.05 $2.20 $2.10 $2.15 $2.05
Pounds per dry ton 5.778 6.446 6.975 7.456 9.314
Price per dry ton $11.84 $14.18 $14.65 $16.03 $19.09
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BIDDER'S LIST
SEALED BID #0499 - POLYMER
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
P. O. BOX 1729
HOUSTON, TX 77251
ATTN: DAVID .JAMES
223-2357
NALCO CHEMICALS
P.O. BOX 87
SUGAR LAND , TX 77487
ATTN: ANSELL REED
367-4986
AQUA BEN CORPORATION
1390 N. MANZANITA
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92667
CALGON CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 1346
PITTSBURG, PA 15230
ATTN: .JOHN HARVEY
714-771-6040
ATTN: TONY DECOLA
412-777-8000
ALLIED COLLOIDS, INC.
P.O. BOX 820
SUFFOLK, VA 23434
TEXAS TECHNOLOGY
P.O. BOX 34059
HOUSTON, TX 77234-4059
ATTN: MARK VINEYARD
486-9863
ATTN: LEE HAGGAS
804-934-3700
FORT BEND SERVICES
P.O. BOX 847
SUGARLAND, TX 77487-0847
ATTN: LYN LEVENS
568-7383
ARMSTRONG WATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
18319 HEREFORD AVE.
HOUSTON, TX 77058
ATTN: FRED ARMSTRONG, .JR.
333-3863