HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-11 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 11, 1993
1. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Malone at 6:00 P.M.
Members of City Council Present: Mayor Norman Malone,
Councilpersons Guy Sutherland, Mike Cooper, Bob Thrower, Bob
McLaughlin, Alton Porter, Deotis Gay, Jack Maxwell, Jerry
Clarke
Members of City Council Absent: None
Members of City Staff Present: City Manager Bob Herrera, City
Attorney Knox Askins, City Secretary Cherie Black, Assistant
City Manager John Joerns, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager
Louis Rigby; Director of Public Works Steve Gillett, Director
of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood, City Engineer Fred
Thompson, Recreation Superintendent Tim O'Connor, Finance
Director Jeff Litchfield, Finance Officer Linda Stubbs, Lt.
Carl Crisp, Lt. Aaron Corrales, Buyer Susan Kelley
Others Present: Lou Lawler; members of Finance Department
Sukki Choi and Shirley Mosely; John Black, Bayshore Sun; 14
citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson McLaughlin.
3. Council considered approving minutes of the regular meeting
and citizens participation meeting held December 14, 1992.
Councilperson Thrower pointed out that on item 9, the motion
had been made by Councilperson Maxwell, rather than himself.
otion was made by CouncilpersonMcLaumhlin to approve t
December 14 minutes as corrected. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
The Mayor asked that item 4 be deferred for a few minutes and
addressed item 5.
5. City Manager Herrera made a special presentation to the
Finance Department in honor of their receiving a plaque for a
certificate of achievement for excellence in financial
reporting. This is a significant achievement for the Finance
Department, and this is the loth consecutive year that the
Finance Department has received this particular certificate.
Finance Director Jeff Litchfield accepted the plaque for the
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January 11, 1993, Page 2
Department, and introduced the personnel who were in
attendance: Linda Stubbs, Shirley Mosely and Sukki Choi.
6. Mr. Doyle Westergren addressed Council regarding the
development of plans for a hotel -convention center. He asked
questions regarding this subject, and when he had concluded,
City Manager Herrera noted that he would hope to answer them
when he addressed Council on item 12.
7. Council considered an ordinance amending Ordinance 1829,
establishing rates for use of the La Porte Recreation and
Fitness Center.
Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood reported that
the ordinance does not increase any rates; the amendments
address clarifying intents and reducing verbiage.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1829-A - AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE LA PORTE RECREATION
AND FITNESS CENTER
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to adopt Ordinance
1829-A as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
At this time, Mayor Malone asked that Lou Lawler approach the
Council table. Item 4 was then addressed.
4. The Mayor presented Lou Lawler with a proclamation naming
January 11, 1993, as Lou Lawler Day in the City of La Porte,
in honor of her many contributions to the community. Mrs.
Lawler expressed her thanks to all those who have helped her
in her endeavors, especially her family.
8. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a
lease for fixed base operations for City of La Porte Municipal
Airport between the City of La Porte and Gulf Central
Aviation, Inc. This ordinance had been tabled by
Councilperson Maxwell at the December 14 meeting.
Councilperson Maxwell requested that this item be brought back
to the Council table.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 11, 1993, Page 3
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1877 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS
FOR CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, LESSOR, AND GULF CENTRAL AVIATION, INC., LESSEE; MAKING
VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT;
FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
otion was made by Councilperson Sutherland to adopt Ordinanc
1877 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Clarke. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
9. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing
contract between the City of La Porte and Ray & Hollington,
Architects, for renovations to the City jail; and
appropriating funds for said contract.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1880 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND RAY & HOLLINGTON, ARCHITECTS, FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE
CITY JAIL; APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT;
MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to adopt Ordinance
93-1880 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Thrower. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
10. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a
contingency of $9,096..00 on the contract between the City of
La Porte and Uretek, USA, Inc., to rehabilitate West Coupland
Drive.
Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to approve and authorize
the contingency of $9.096.00 on the Uretek contract. Second
by Councilperson Cooper.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 11, 1993, Page 4
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1881 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION OF
$9, 096.00 ON THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND
URETEK USA, INC., TO REHABILITATE WEST COUPLAND DRIVE;
APPROPRIATING $9,096.00 TO FUND SAID CONTINGENCY CONTRACT;
MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
The vote was taken and the motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
11. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a
contract between the City of La Porte and Manning Engineering
Corporation for evaluation and design of Lift Station 30
improvements.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve and
authorize the contract with Manning Engineering Corporation.
Second by Councilperson Sutherland.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1882 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND MANNING ENGINEERING CORPORATION, FOR PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LIFT STATION 30 PROJECT; APPROPRIATING
$12,300.00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH
THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
The vote was taken and the motion carried, 8 ayes and 1 nay.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower, Porter,
Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: Councilperson McLaughlin
12. Council considered an ordinance authorizing an agreement with
Sunbelt Hotels, Inc., for development of preliminary plans for
a hotel -convention center within the City of La Porte.
At this time, the City Manager reviewed the procedures to be
done by Sunbelt Hotels with the passage of the ordinance, and
addressed the questions raised earlier by Mr. Westergren.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 11, 1993, Page 5
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1883 - AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNBELT HOTELS, INC., FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR A HOTEL -CONVENTION CENTER
WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF
$12,500.00 FROM THE HOTEL -MOTEL TAX FUND; FINDING COMPLIANCE
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Motion was made by Councilperson Porter to authorize the
agreement with Sunbelt Hotels. Inc. Second by Councilperson
Gay. The motion carried, 8 ayes and 1 nay.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Clarke and Mayor Malone
Nays: Councilperson Maxwell
13. Council considered awarding a bid for athletic field fencing.
Motion was made by Councilperson Maxwell to award the bid for
athletic field fencing to Withers Fence. in the amount of
$20.189.00. Second by Councilperson Gay. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
14. Administrative Reports
A. The City Manager reported that an H-GAC grant in the
amount of $14,305.50 had been approved for the purchase
of six additional used oil collection containers to
enhance our current waste oil program.
B. Mr. Herrera thanked Council for a most interesting 1992;
a lot of things were accomplished and he looks forward to
an even greater 1993.
15. Council Action: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor Malone
brought items to Council's attention.
16. There was no executive session necessary, as the item Mr.
Herrera wished to address was done so during the meeting.
17. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 11, 1993, Page 6
Respectfully submitted:
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Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved, this the 25th
day of January, 1993
N an L. Malone, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
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Lou Lawler has given her time, talent, energy and
enthusiasm to this community and its citizens for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Lou has served or is currently serving on committees and boards
too numerous to mention, but which range from Crime Stoppers to Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
and everything in between, including being awarded a special Medal of Honor from the Vatican
in Rome at the Apostleship of the Sea World Conference held in Houston in September 1992;
and
WHEREAS, Lou and husband John "lack" Lawler have been married for 46
years, and are parents of two children, Patsy Frey and Hal Lawler; and grandparents of four -
Todd Soloman and Jeremy Frey and Katy and John Lawler; and
WHEREAS, Lou has always put family first and community service next, and
has done so with grace and skill; and
WHEREAS, Lou is a loving Mother and a terrific Grandparent, a loyal and
kind friend to all who know her, and is a great asset to this community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NORMAN L. MALONE, MAYOR of the City
of La Porte, do hereby proclaim January 11, 1993, as
LOU LAWLER DAY
in the City of La Porte, to honor her for her many outstanding contributions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City to be affixed hereto, this the 11th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 11. 1993
Requested By: Stan Sherwood
Department: Parks & Rec.
Report Resolution XX Ordinance
Exhibits: A. Ordinance #1829 Approved: March 23, 1992
B. Amended Ordinance #1829-A
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Upon the conclusion of the first quarter of operations at La Porte's Recreation and
Fitness Center, staff has reviewed the current rate ordinance and recommends the
following amendments:
1. Section I.B. La Porte Commercial
To include definition for La Porte Industrial.
2. Section I. Membershio Information
Amended to read "one-time" $10.00 sign-up fee if membership is
renewed within sixty (60) days of expiration date.
3. Section II. Membership Fees
Deleted #6-Aerobics on original ordinance as to not restrict programming
to $20.00/eight week sessions.
4. Section II. Membership Fees - Item #6 (Plan F)
Amended this item in order to clarify the intent, and to include non-
resident usage fees.
5. Section II. Membership Fees - Item #7 (Plan G1
Amended this item in order to clarify the intent.
6. Section II. Membership Fees - Items A,B.C.D. & E
Condensed these membership plan definitions to simplify intent and
reduce verbiage. Item E was amended to include membership fees for
La Porte Industrial Classification.
7. Section II. Definition of Family
Revised this definition to be consistent with other municipal ordinances
and the Internal Revenue Service definition.
8. Section III. Promotional Flexibility
This is a new section that provides staff the opportunity to develop and
implement special membership and renewal promotions.
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Request for City Council Agenda Item
Agenda Date - January 11, 1993
Proposed Amendment to Ordinance 1829-A
9. As a result of the new Section III "Promotional Flexibility" we made the original
Section III/Section IV with no changes, and the original Section IV/Section V
with no changes.
Action Required by Council:
To pass and approved Ordinance Amendment 1829-A for La Porte's Recreation and
Fitness Center establishing rates for usage.
Availability of Funds: N/A
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number: N/A
Approved for City Council Agenda
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: _ YES _ NO
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
d&NANCE NO. 1829-A
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE LA PORTE
RECREATION AND FITNESS CENTER.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE.
Section I. Admission to the La Porte Recreation and Fitness
Center may be obtained by purchase of a membership
or by paying a general admission fee.
A. Memberships for the La Porte Recreation and Fitness
Center may be purchased at the Parks and Recreation
Office. A member of the family must apply in person for
the membership.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: For purchase of resident
memberships, residents must present current water and
sewer bill, rental receipt or tax statement with valid
Texas Drivers License. (Drivers License not acceptable
proof by itself) .
B. LA PORTE COMMERCIAL: Is defined as employees and owners
whose workplace is a business or corporation physically
located within the corporate City Limits of the City of
La Porte, where taxes on the property owned or leased,
are paid at loot valuation.
Fees established for memberships are as follows:
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
Section II. MEMBERSHIP FEES
1) PLAN A - FACILITY USE MEMBERSHIP
2) PLAN B - FACILITY USE PLUS
RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL MEMBERSHIP
3) PLAN C - FACILITY USE PLUS SWIMMING POOL
MEMBERSHIP
4) PLAN D - FACILITY USE, RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL
AND SWIMMING POOL MEMBERSHIP
5) PLAN E - COMMERCIAL MEMBERSHIP
6) PLAN F - SWIM AND HANDBALL/RACQUETBALL PER
DAY/HOUR USAGE FEES
7) PLAN G - GUEST FEES
A. Facility Use Membership - Plan A
Plan A Membership entitles holder to the use of all
facility amenities except the swimming pool and
racquetball/handball courts.
• Reside* Non -Resident
1. Daily $ 7.50 $ 15.00
2. Individual Annual $ 60.00 $120.00
3. Individual Quarterly $ 25.00 $ 50.00
4. *Annual Family $140.00 $280.00
5. *Quarterly Family $ 45.00 $ 90.00
6. Senior Citizens
(60 & over) 1/2 price
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B. Facility Use Plus Racquetball/Handball Membership - Plan
B
Plan B Membership entitles holder to the use of all
facility amenities except the swimming pool.
Resident Non -Resident
1. Daily $ 10.50 $ 21.00
2. Individual Annual $120.00 $240.00
3. Individual Quarterly $ 40.00 $ 80.00
4. *Family Annual $200.00 $400.00
5. *Family Quarterly $ 60.00 $120.00
6. Senior Citizens
(60 & Over) 1/2 Price
C. Facility Use Plus Swimming Pool Membership - Plan C
Plan C Membership entitles holder to the use of all
facility amenities except the racquetball/handball
courts.
1.
Daily
2.
Individual Annual
3.
Individual Quarterly
4.
*Family Annual
5.
*Family Quarterly
6.
Senior Citizens
(60 & Over)
Resident
Non -Resident
$ 8.50
$ 17.00
$ 90.00
$180.00
$ 35.00
$ 70.00
$185.00
$370.00
$ 60.00
$120.00
1/2 Price
D. Facility ae, RacquetballjHandball ad swimming Pool
Membership - Plan D
Plan D Membership entitles holder to the use of all
facility amenities.
Resident Non -Resident
1. Daily $ 11.50 $ 23.00
2. Individual Annual $150.00 $300.00
3. Individual Quarterly $ 45.00 $ 90.00
4. *Family Annual $230.00 $460.00
5. *Family Quarterly $ 70.00 $140.00
6. Senior Citizens
(60 & Over) 1/2 Price
*Two adults and children 18 and under or full time
college student/students living at home to the age of 24.
E. Commercial Membership - Plan E
Plan E Membership entitles holder to the use of all
facility amenities.
1. Individual
$135.00
...... 50,
$270.00
Annual Plan D
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* Resident employees of a Non -La Porte Commercial entity
may purchase a resident membership independently, and be
counted as one of that entities enrollment.
F. Daily
swimming Pool
usage Fees & Hourly
Racquetball/Handball
Usage
Fees.
This
option is only available to current
members who hold
a Plan A, B, or C membership.
Resident
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1.
Daily Swim Pass:
Individual
$1.00
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$1.50
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2.
Hourly Racquetball/
Handball Pass:
$3.003s
3.
Senior Citizens
(60 & Over)
1/2 Price
G. Guest Fa - Plan G •
Any La Porte Recreation/Fitness Center member is allowed
up to three (3) guests per visit. Members assume
responsibility for their guests and must participate
together in racquetball/handball activities.
1. There will be a $3.00 per day per guest Facility
Use Fee.
2. There will be a $1.00 per guest charge for the
swimming pool.
3. An additional $3.00 charge per hour/per court for
racquetball/handball will be levied to each guest
participating. When guest is participating with a
Plan B or Plan D member, the fee will be waived.
(RESERVATIONS ONLY)
4. Senior Citizens (60 & Over) 1/2 price
Section IV. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites
and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour,
place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at
a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for
the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the
Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes
Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the public as
required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered, and formally
acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section V. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its
passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins
City Attorney
day of
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
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RE&ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENLOITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 11. 1993
Requested By: S. Gi Lett Department: Public Works
Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 1877
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement
Lease Agreement
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City of La Porte leases three (3) acres to Gulf Central Aviation, Inc.
at the La Porte Municipal Airport. The lease, at a rental rate of
$2,613.60 per year, expired June 30, 1992. The City has negotiated a new
lease with Gulf Central, increasing the lease area and rate, for a period
of twenty (20) years.
The proposed lease adds 0.6065 acres, which provides for aircraft parking.
Currently, aircraft are stored on property outside the existing lease. The
proposed lease also provides an option, in the form of first right of
refusal, to lease an additional 2.057 acres for ten (10) years, under the
same rentals and charges, and other terms and provisions of the lease.
Finally, the rental rate is increased from $871.20 per acre to $1,215.32
per acre, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. First
year rental under the terms of the new lease total $3,645.97, payable in
twelve (12) monthly installments. The terms and conditions of the proposed
lease are the same as those contained in previous leases with Bayport
Aviation and Cliff Hyde Flying Service.
Gulf Central Aviation, Inc. will pay the City of La Porte, on a prorated
basis under the existing lease, rental for the period July 1, 1992 through
December 31, 1992, in the amount of $1,306.80.
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance No. approving and
authorizing a lease for fixed base operation for the La Porte Municipal
Airport between the City of La Porte and Gulf Central Aviation,Inc.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
Capital Improvement
Other
Account Number:
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Funds Available: YES NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 1877
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A LEASE FOR FIXED BASE
OPERATIONS FOR CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE, LESSOR, AND GULF CENTRAL AVIATION, INC.,
LESSEE; 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 Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such
document and all related documents on behalf of the City of La
Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to all
such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
ORDINANCE NO. 1877
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 14th day of December, 1992.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. As ins
City Attorney
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AGREEMENT AND LEASE
FOR FIXED BASE OPERATIONS
FOR CITY OF LA PORTE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
THIS AGREEMENT AND LEASE, made and entered into this 1st day
of January, 1993, by and between the City of La Porte, a municipal
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Lessor" and Gulf Central
Aviation, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of Texas, hereinafter referred to as "Lessee."
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Lessor controls and operates an airport known as
La Porte Municipal Airport, located in the City of La Porte, State
of Texas, which airport and any additions or improvements thereto
or changes therein which the Lessor hereafter makes or authorizes
are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Airport", and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into an Agreement
and Lease for the use of premises and facilities at the Airport
all as more fully hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, the Lessor and the
Lessee do hereby mutually undertake, promise and agree, each for
itself and its successors and assigns, as follows:
ARTICLE I - TERM OF AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement and Lease shall be for the period
commencing January 1, 1993, and terminating December 31, 2013,
unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided.
ARTICLE II - LEASED PREMISES AND FACILITIES
1. The Lessor, in consideration of the compensation and sundry
covenants and agreements set forth herein to be kept and performed
by the Lessee, does hereby, and by these presents, demise and lease
unto the Lessee, upon the conditions hereinafter set forth, all of
which the Lessee accepts, the exclusive use and occupancy of the
Leased Premises, to -wit:
Property at La Porte Municipal Airport, consisting of 3.6065
acres, more or less, identified as "Fixed Base Operator Area"
on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of this
Agreement.
The location and boundaries of said Leased Premises, as indicated
on Exhibit "A", attached hereto, are stipulated and agreed between
the parties to be correct and by reference are made a part hereof.
2. Lessee takes all of such property in its present condition "as
is", and except as otherwise specifically provided herein, agrees
to provide all necessary and reasonable maintenance and repairs in
order to maintain such property in a usable condition.
3. Lessee shall make available to the public for rental purposes,
the T-Hangars and tie -down facilities leased to Lessee herein. In
its rental of such T-Hangars and tie -down facilities, the Lessee
shall provide reasonable rental rates, consistent with industry
standards for this region. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this Agreement, the parties recognize and agree that Lessee is not
herewith given and shall not exercise exclusive control over the
ramp area not specifically leased under this Agreement; and that
the public shall have the right, at all time, to ingress and
egress, over and through said area, as reasonably necessary for the
use by the public of airport facilities at La Porte Municipal
Airport.
4. The Lessor expressly reserves from the lease of the Leased
Premises the following:
A. All gas, oil and mineral rights in and under the soil.
B. The right to grant utility rights -of -ways to others over,
under, through, across or on the Leased Premises,
provided that such use will not unreasonably or
materially interfere with the Lessee's use of the Leased
Premises.
ARTICLE III - RENTALS AND CHARGES
1. For the Leased Premises, as described in Article II, the basic
ground rental calculated for an index value of 100.0 is Eight
Hundred Seventy-one and 20/100 Dollars ($871.20) per acre per year.
The actual rentals for the Leased Premises, to be paid to the
Lessor by the Lessee, shall be determined by multiplying said basic
rentals specified under paragraph 1 above by the index value
determined for successive calendar years in the manner herein set
forth.
The index value for the calculation of actual rental rates shall
be based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, using
as base year 1982-84 = 100, published by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the United States Department of Labor, and shall be
calculated as follows:
A. The index for any particular lease year shall be the
index for the month of December of the calendar year next
preceding the year for which the calculation is made.
The index for the year 1991 is 139.5, resulting in an
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annual rental rate of Twelve Hundred Fifteen and 32/100
Dollars ($1, 215.32) per acre for the lease year beginning
January 1, 1993. This rate results in a total 1993 lease
year ground rental for the Leased Premises of Thirty-
six Hundred Forty-five and 97/100 Dollars ($3,645.97).
B. The actual rental rate shall be determined prior to
January 1st of each lease year and shall be effective for
that lease year.
C. In the event that the United States Department of Labor
discontinues publication of the above index or data from
which the index can be directly computed, or if the
method for the determination of such index is
substantially different than that existing at the time
this Agreement and Lease is executed, the basis for the
rental rate adjustment shall be the most closely
comparable index published by the U.S. Government.
2. The parties recognize that Lessee shall lease to tenants,
facilities for the storage and/or tie -down of aircraft within
leased properties described as "Designated Use Area" on Exhibit
"A". The Lessee shall have the right to provide additional T-
Hangar or tie -down facilities on the property leased herein, but
any such additional facility shall only be provided after specific
written authorization from the Lessor. Additional facilities shall
be provided only in areas specifically authorized by the Lessor and
shall be hardsurfaced rather than grass areas. The parties further
agree that no aircraft will be tied -down on grass surface areas
within Lessee's leased premises after the year 1994.
3. The rental above provided for during the term of this
Agreement and Lease shall be paid monthly, in sum equal to 1/12 of
the annual rental due hereunder, in advance on the first day of
each and every month. In the event that this Agreement and Lease
commences or terminates other than on the first or last day of the
month, pro-rata payments shall be made for the fractional part of
a month involved.
4. The Lessor is entitled to collect and the Lessee agrees to
pay, all rentals due under this Agreement and Lease to the City of
La Porte, La Porte Municipal Airport, La Porte, Texas, without
notice to the Lessee. Rentals more than thirty (30) days past due
may be subject to a service charge of one percent (1%) per month,
based on an annual rate of twelve percent (12%).
5. Without prejudice to any other remedy which otherwise might
be used for arrears of rent or other breach of this Agreement, if
the Lessor is required or it elects to pay any sum or incurs any
obligations or expense, by reason of a failure, neglect or refusal
of the Lessee to perform any one or more of the terms, conditions
or covenants of this Agreement and Lease or as the result of any
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act or omission of Lessee contrary to said terms, conditions and
covenants, the sum or sums so paid or the expense so incurred,
including all interest, costs, damages and penalties may be added
to any installment of rent thereafter due hereunder and each and
every part of the same shall be and become additional rent
recoverable by the Lessor in the same manner and with like remedies
as if it were originally a part of the rent as set forth
hereinabove.
ARTICLE IV - ACTIVITIES, USES, PRIVILEGES AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE LESSEE
1. A Fixed Base Operations is defined as a commercial aviation
activity conducted by a person, partnership, firm or corporation
engaged in the hangaring, maintenance, care and operation of
aircraft for,use by the public, and such other activities as may
be pertinent to such use. This definition specifically includes
all terms as set forth in Minimum Standards for Equipping &
Operating A General Fixed Base Operation at the La Porte Municipal
Airport, made a part hereof by reference and attached as Exhibit
"B".
2. During the term of this Agreement and Lease, the Lessee agrees
to use the Leased Premises for the purposes or activities stated
above, subject to the conditions generally or particularly set
forth herein, and not to use or permit the use of the Leased
Premises or any part thereof for any purposes or activities other
than those specifically stated above without first obtaining the
express, written approval of the Lessor.
3. Lessee agrees that the rights and privileges granted herein
are non-exclusive except as to the Leased Premises which shall be
for the exclusive use of the Lessee.
4. The Lessee agrees that the Lessor has the right to adopt and
enforce reasonable rules and regulations and that it and all its
employees, agents and servants will faithfully observe and comply
with all rules and regulations as may from time to time be
promulgated by the Lessor, the United States of America or by any
department or agency thereof, the State of Texas and the City of
La Porte.
5. The Lessee agrees, at its own expense, to pay any and all
taxes levied by the City, County or other appropriate governmental
units and to pay any and all costs or charges for utility services
furnished to or required by the Lessee.
6. The Lessee will not suffer or permit to be maintained upon the
Leased Premises or upon the exterior of any improvements or
appurtenances thereto any billboards, signs or other advertising
media except those which have prior written approval of the Lessor.
Flashing, rotating, animated or intermittent illuminated type signs
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7. Lessee shall utilize on the Airport, only service contractors
authorized to operate at the Airport, including, but not limited
to vendors of aircraft, aircraft parts, service and fuel, car
rental service, taxicab service, vending machine service and the
like; it being understood that fees may be imposed or collected by
the Lessor from such contractors for the privilege of operating at
the Airport.
ARTICLE V - RIGHTS AND COVENANTS OF THE LESSOR
1. The Lessor covenants that it is well seized of the Leased
Premises and has good title thereto free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances and has full right and authority to lease the same as
herein set forth.
2. The Lessor covenants that the Lessee shall have peaceful
possession and quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises during the
term hereof so long as the Lessee performs and observes all of the
covenants, agreements, terms and conditions hereof.
3. The Lessor reserves the right to maintain and keep in repair
the landing area of the Airport and all publicly owned facilities
of the Airport, together with the right to direct and control all
activities of the Lessee in this regard.
4. The Lessor reserves the right further to develop or improve
the landing area and all publicly owned air navigation facilities
of this Airport as it sees fit, regardless of the desire or views
of the Lessee, and without interference or hindrance.
5. The Lessor reserves the right to take any action it considers
necessary to protect the aerial approaches of the airport against
obstruction, together with the right to prevent the Lessee from
erecting, or permitting to be erected, any building or other
structure on the airport which in the opinion of the Lessor would
limit the usefulness of the Airport or constitute a hazard to
aircraft.
6. During time of war or national emergency Lessor shall have the
right to enter into an agreement with the Unites States Government
for military or naval use of part or all of the landing area, the
publicly owned air navigation facilities of the Airport. If any
such agreement is executed, the provisions of this instrument,
insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of the
agreement with the Government, shall be suspended.
7. This Agreement shall be subordinate to the provisions of any
outstanding agreement between Lessor and the United States relative
to the maintenance, operation or development of the Airport.
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8. It is understood and agreed that
Agreement will not be exercised in such
or adversely affect the use, operation,
of the Airport.
the rights granted by this
a way as to interfere with
maintenance or development
9. There is hereby reserved to the Lessor, its successors and
assigns, for the use and benefit of the public, a free and
unrestricted right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the
airspace above the surface of the premises herein conveyed,
together with the right to cause in said airspace such noise as may
be inherent in the operation of aircraft, now known or hereafter
used for navigation of our flight in the air, using said airspace
for landing at, taking off from, or operating on or about the
Airport.
ARTICLE VI - IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE
1._ Lessee agrees that construction of all facilities,
improvements or appurtenances on or in connection with the Lease
Premises is prohibited without the express written consent of the
Lessor before commencement of said construction. All facilities,
improvements, or appurtenances proposed for construction shall
comply with all existing applicable codes, ordinances, laws and
regulations relating thereto.
2. Lessee agrees that T-Hangars constructed within the designated
"T-Hangar Development Area" will be built in structures containing
no fewer than ten (10) units each.
3. The Lessee agrees that no obstruction to air navigation as
such are defined from time to time by application of the criteria
of Part 77 of the Federal Aviation Regulations or subsequent and
additional regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration will
be constructed or permitted to remain on the Leased Premises. Any
obstructions shall be removed by the Lessee at its expense. The
Lessee agrees not to increase the height of any structure or
objects or permit the growth of plantings of any kind or nature
whatsoever that would interfere with the line of sight of aircraft
operating on or above the Airport in airspace protected under rules
prescribed by FAR Part 77. The Lessee further agrees not to
install any structures, objects, machinery or equipment that would
interfere with operation of navigation aids or that would interfere
with the safe and efficient operations of the Airport, or interfere
with the operations of other tenants and users of the Airport.
4. The Lessee agrees that all utility services required by it
during the lease term for the Lease Premises must be paid for by
the Lessee including the maintenance cost of service lines.
5. The Lessee agrees, at its own expense, to cause the Leased
Premises and any improvements and appurtenances thereto to be
maintained in a tenantable and in a safe, neat, clean and
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presentable condition including, but not limited to, the necessary
mowing and snow removal of the Leased Premises during the
appropriate periods of the year.
6. The Lessee agrees, at its own expense to keep and maintain in
good repair, all structures, pavements, utilities and all other
improvements and appurtenances within and upon the Leased Premises.
Lessee further agrees that Lessor shall have no maintenance
responsibilities with respect to the Leased Premises.
7. Lessee agrees, at his own expense, to remove all waste,
garbage, and rubbish from the Lease Premises, and agrees not to
deposit the same on any part of the Leased Premises except
temporarily in connection with collection for removal. No waste,
garbage or rubbish will at any time be deposited on any other area
of the Airport.
8. Lessee agrees to provide, at its own expense, such janitor,
toilet, and cleaning services and supplies as may be necessary or
required in the operation and maintenance of the Leased Premises
and the improvements and appurtenances thereto.
9. The Lessor and its authorized officers, employees, agents,
contractors, subcontractors, and other representatives shall have
the right to enter upon or in the Leased Premises and any
improvements thereon for the following purposes:
A. To inspect the Leased Premises and any improvements
thereon at reasonable intervals during regular business
hours or at any time in case of emergency, to determine
whether the Lessee has complied and is complying with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and Lease with
respect to such Leased Premises.
B. To perform any and all things which the Lessee is
obligated to do and has failed, after reasonable notice
to do, including maintenance, repairs and replacements
of any portion of the Leased Premises, improvements or
appurtenances thereto, in which event the Lessee agrees
to reimburse the Lessor for reasonable costs thereof
promptly upon demand, as set forth herein before.
C. In the exercise of the Lessor's police power.
D. To inspect the Leased Premises and perform any and all
things with reference thereto which the Lessor is
obligated or authorized to do as set forth herein.
No such entry by or on behalf of the Lessor within or upon the
Leased Premises or any improvements thereon shall cause or
constitute a termination of the letting thereof or be deemed to
constitute an interference with the possession thereof by the
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Lessee.
10. Upon termination of this Agreement and Lease at the expiration
of the term or for any other reason or cause, the Lessee shall have
the right to remove any structures or other improvements and all
machinery, fixtures, apparatus and equipment owned by the Lessee
and located on the Leased Premises for a period of 120 days after
said termination date and upon payment of rentals as provided in
Article III hereof to the date of removal of said improvements.
The Lessor shall be entitled to have the Lease Premises herein
demised returned to it clear of all improvements owned by the
Lessee and may require the Lessee to make such restoration by
written notification within 120 days following termination of this
Agreement and Lease; and, in the event of the failure by the Lessee
to restore the Leased Premises as herein required, within 120 days
of said written notification, then the Lessor may make such
restoration at the Lessee's expense. In the event that Lessee does
not remove all said improvements or equipment, and the Lessor
elects not to require said restoration of the Leased Premises, then
upon the expiration of 120 days from the date of termination of
this Agreement and Lease, all structures or other improvements and
all machinery, fixtures, apparatus and equipment located on the
Leased Premises shall become the property of the Lessor.
ARTICLE VII - INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE
1. The Lessee covenants and agrees to indemnify and save harmless
the City of La Porte, its officers, agents and employees, their
successors and assigns, individually or collectively, from and
against all liability for any fines, claims, suits, liens, demands,
actions or cause of action of any kind or nature for personal
injury or death, or property damage in any way arising out of or
resulting from any activity or operation of the Lessee on the
Leased Premises or in connection with its use of the Leased
Premises, and the Lessee further agrees to pay all expenses in
defending against any such claims made against the Lessor,
including reasonable attorney's fees; provided, however, that the
Lessee shall not be liable for any injury, damage or loss
occasioned by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the
Lessor, its agents or employees. The Lessee and the Lessor shall
give prompt and timely notice of any claim made or suit instituted
which, in any way, directly or indirectly, contingently or
otherwise, affects or might affect either party. If the Lessee
fails, after written notice from Lessor, to so save harmless and
indemnify Lessor, Lessor shall have the right, in addition to its
other legal remedies, to declare a default in Lessee's obligation
to fulfill and comply with the terms and conditions of this Lease,
and Lessor may then proceed to termination of the Lease pursuant
to Article IX hereof.
2. The Lessee shall procure and maintain in effect during the
term of this Agreement and Lease insurance with companies licensed
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to do business in the State of Texas, and naming the Lessor as an
additional insured and containing a cross liability agreement,
providing the following coverages:
AIRCRAFT LIABILITY
Bodily Injury One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) each person
One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) each accident
Property Damage
Passenger Legal Liability
Or alternatively a single limit
liability and property damage) of
($1,000,000) which may include
Dollars ($100,000) each person.
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) each accident
One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) each passenger seat
legal liability policy (public
not less than One Million Dollars
L limit of One Hundred Thousand
COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC LIABILITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE
Bodily Injury One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) each person
One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) each accident
Property Damage
Or alternatively a single limit
liability and property damage) of
($1,000,000) which may include
Dollars ($100,000) each person.
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000) each accident
legal liability policy (public
not less than One Million Dollars
i limit of One Hundred Thousand
3. A certified copy of each policy evidencing the existence
thereof shall be delivered to the Lessor within ten (10) days after
the execution of this Agreement and Lease. Each such copy shall
contain a valid provision or endorsement that the policy may not
be cancelled, terminated, changed or modified without giving ten
(10) days written advance notice thereof to the Lessor. Each such
policy shall not, without obtaining express advance permission from
the Lessor, raise any defense involving in any way the immunity of
the City of La Porte, its members, officer, agents, or employees,
the governmental nature of the Lessor, or the provisions of any
statutes respecting suits against the City.
4. The Lessee shall furnish to the City satisfactory evidence
that it carries Workmen's Compensation Insurance in accordance with
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the laws of the State of Texas.
5. In the event that any repairs, alterations, additions, or
improvements are made, in, on or to the Leased Premises by reason
of the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises by the Lessee, then
the Lessee covenants and agrees to make such repairs, alterations,
additions, or improvements in, on or to the Leased Premises at its
own expense. The Lessee covenants and agrees to indemnify and save
harmless Lessor from and against all expenses, liens, claims, or
damages to either persons or property which may or might arise by
reason of any repairs, alterations, additions, or improvements made
by the Lessee in, on or to the Leased Premises.
ARTICLE VIII - TERMINATION OF LESSEE
1. In addition to all other remedies available to the Lessee, this
Agreement and Lease shall be subject to cancellation by the Lessee
should any one or more of the following events occur:
A. The permanent abandonment of the Airport.
B. The issuance by any court
any injunction preventing
Airport in such manner as
Lessee from conducting its
remaining in force of such
(60) days.
of competent jurisdiction of
or restraining the use of the
to substantially restrict the
fixed base operation, and the
injunction for at least sixty
C. The breach by the Lessor of any of the terms, covenants,
or conditions of this Agreement and Lease to be kept,
performed, and observed by the Lessor, and the failure
of the Lessor to remedy such breach for a period of sixty
(60) days after written notice from the Lessee of the
existence of such breach.
D. The assumption by the United States Government, or any
authorized agency thereof, of the operation, control or
use of the Airport and its facilities in such a manner
as to substantially restrict the Lessee from conducting
its operation, if such restrictions be continued for a
period of three (3) months or more.
ARTICLE IX - TERMINATION BY LESSOR
1. In addition to all other remedies available to the Lessor, this
Agreement and Lease shall be subject to cancellation by the Lessor
should any one or more of the following events occur:
A. If the Lessee shall file a petition of bankruptcy; or if
proceedings in bankruptcy shall be instituted against it
and it is thereafter adjudicated a bankrupt pursuant to
proceedings; or if a court shall take jurisdiction of the
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Lessee and its assets pursuant to proceedings brought
under the provisions of any Federal Re -Organization Act;
or if a Receiver for the Lessee's assets is appointed;
or if the Lessee shall be divested of its rights, powers
and privileges under this Agreement and Lease by other
operation of law.
B. If the Lessee shall default in or fail to make any
payments at the times and in the amount required of it
under this Agreement and Lease.
C. If the Lessee shall abandon and discontinue the conduct
of a fixed base operation.
D. If the Lessee shall fail to perform, keep and observe all
the covenants and conditions contained in this Agreement
and Lease to be performed, kept and observed by it.
E. If the Lessee shall fail to abide by all applicable laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations of the United States,
State of Texas, or the City of La Porte.
Provided that upon happening of any of the contingencies recited
in subparagraphs B, C, D and E above the Lessor shall give written
notice to the Lessee to correct or cure such default, failure to
perform, or breach, and if, within thirty (30) days from the date
of such notice, the default, failure to perform or breach
complained of, shall not have been corrected in a manner
satisfactory to the Lessor, then, and in such event, the Lessor
shall have the right at once and without further notice to the
Lessee to declare this Agreement and Lease terminated and to enter
upon and take full possession of the Leased Premises and Leased
Facilities and, provided further that upon the happening of any one
of the contingencies enumerated in subsection A hereof, this
Agreement and Lease shall be deemed to be breached by the Lessee
and thereupon ipso facto and without entry or any other action by
the Lessor, the Agreement and Lease shall terminate, subject to be
reinstated only if such involuntary bankruptcy or insolvency
proceedings, petitions for reorganization, trusteeship, receiver
ship, or other legal act divesting the Lessee of its rights under
this Agreement and Lease shall be denied, set aside, vacated or
terminated in the Lessee's favor within forty-five (45) days from
the happening of the contingency. Upon the happening of said
latter event, this Agreement and Lease shall be reinstated as if
there had been no breach occasioned by the happening of said
contingencies provided that the Lessee shall within ten (10) days
discharge any and all sums of money which may have become due under
this Agreement and Lease in the interim and shall then remain
unpaid and shall likewise fully perform and discharge all other
obligations which may have accrued and become payable in the
interim. The acceptance of rentals and fees by the Lessor for any
period or periods after a default of any of the terms, covenants,
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and conditions herein contained to be performed, kept and observed
by the Lessee shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights of the
Lessor to cancel this Agreement and Lease for failure by the Lessee
to so perform, keep, or observe any of the terms of this Agreement
and Lease to be kept, performed, and observed by the Lessee.
ARTICLE X - ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
1. The activities, uses, privileges and obligations authorized
herein are personal and the Lessee agrees that it will not assign,
subcontract, sublet, or underlet the same or any portion thereof,
or assign, subcontract, sublet or underlet the Leased Premises or
any portion thereof without the expressed consent of the Lessor in
writing and any purported assignment or subcontract in violation
hereof shall be void. In no case, however, may the activities,
uses, privileges and obligations authorized herein or the Leased
Premises or any portion thereof be assigned, subcontracted, sublet,
or underlet by the Lessee for any use other than herein specified.
All provisions of this Agreement and Lease applicable to the Lessee
hereunder shall be equally binding upon any party to which the
activities, uses, privileges and obligations authorized herein,
leased Premises are assigned, subcontracted, sublet or underlet.
2. The Lessor will not be unnecessarily arbitrary in granting
said permission, but the Lessor shall be the sole judge as to the
reliability, capability, character, and desirability of the parties
involved.
ARTICLE XI - HOLDING OVER
1. In the event the Lessee shall hold over and remain in
possession of the Leased Premises herein leased after expiration
of this Agreement and Lease without any written renewal thereof,
such holding over shall not be deemed to operate as a renewal or
extension of this Agreement and Lease but shall only create a
tenancy from month to month which may be terminated at any time by
the Lessor
ARTICLE XII - SUCCESSOR AND ASSIGNS BOUND BY COVENANTS
1. All covenants, stipulations and agreements in this Agreement
and Lease shall extend to and bind the legal representatives,
successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
ARTICLE XIII - GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Notices to the Lessor provided for in this Agreement and Lease
shall be sufficient if sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to the City Manager, City of La Porte,
P.O. Box 1115, La Porte, Texas 77572, and notices to the Lessee if
sent by certified or registered mail, postage paid addressed to
Gulf Central Aviation, Inc., P.O. Box 656, La Porte, Texas 77572,
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or to such other respective address as the parties may designate
to each other from time to time.
2. The Lessee represents that it has carefully reviewed the terms
and conditions of the Agreement and Lease and is familiar with such
terms and conditions and agrees faithfully to comply with the same
to the extent to which said terms and conditions apply to its
activities, authorized and required by this instrument.
3. The term "Lessor" as used in this Agreement and Lease means
the City of La Porte, and where this Agreement and Lease speaks of
approval and consent by the Lessor, such approval is understood to
be manifested by act of the City Manager, except as otherwise
expressly stated in this Agreement and Lease.
ARTICLE XIV - INVALID PROVISION
1. In the event that any covenant, condition or provision herein
contained is held to be invalid by any Court of competent
jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such covenant, condition, or
provision shall in no way affect any other covenant, condition or
provision herein contained; provided that the validity of any such
covenant, condition, or provision does not materially prejudice
either the Lessor or the Lessee in its respective rights and
obligations contained in the valid covenants, conditions, or
provisions of this Agreement and Lease.
ARTICLE XV - FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. The right to conduct aeronautical activities or furnishing
services to the public is granted the Lessee subject to Lessee
agreeing to:
A. Furnish said services on a fair, equal and not unjustly
discriminatory basis to all users thereof, and
B. Charge fair, reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory
prices for each unit or service; provided, that the
Lessee may be allowed to make reasonable and
nondiscriminatory discounts, rebates, or other similar
types of price reductions to volume purchasers.
2. The Lessee in exercising any of the rights or privileges
herein granted to it shall not on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin discriminate or permit discrimination against any
person or group of persons in any manner prohibited by Part 21 of
the Regulations of the Secretary of Transportation. The Lessor is
hereby granted the right to take such action, anything to the
contrary herein notwithstanding, as the United States may direct
to enforce this nondiscrimination covenant.
3. The Lessee assures that it will undertake an affirmative
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action program as required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E, to insure
that no person shall on the grounds of race, creed, color, national
origin, or sex be excluded from participating in any employment
activities covered in 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E. The Lessee
assures that no person shall be excluded on these grounds from
participating in or receiving the services or benefits of any
program or activity covered by this subpart. The Lessee assures
that it will require that its covered suborganizations provide
assurances to the Lessee that they similarly will undertake
affirmative action programs and that they will require assurances
from their suborganizations, as required by 14 CFR Part 152,
Subpart E, to the same effect.
ARTICLE XVI - FAVORED NATIONS CLAUSE
1. Lessor covenants and agrees not to hereafter enter into any
lease, contract, or agreement, nor any renewal of any existing
leases, with any other party with respect to the Airport,
containing more favorable terms than this lease or to grant to any
other operator rights, privileges or concessions with respect to
the Airport which are not accorded to Lessee hereunder, unless the
same rights, privileges and concessions are concurrently and
automatically made available to Lessee. It is understood and
agreed that the intent of the parties in this paragraph is to
provide that Lessee shall not be put at a competitive disadvantage
with any other operator rights, privileges or concessions which
have not been granted to Lessee or terms and conditions more
favorable than those enjoyed by Lessee.
ARTICLE XVII - OPTION TRACT
1. Lessor grants to Lessee, an option, in the form of a right of
first refusal upon thirty (30) days written notice from Lessor to
Lessee, whereby Lessee may lease from City, the hereinafter
described Option Tract. Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as additional
rental, in the event Lessee exercises its option to lease said
Option Tract, an annual rental as calculated under the terms and
provisions of this lease, for the balance of the term of the lease.
Lessor shall give Lessee thirty (30) days written notice of any
offer by a third party to lease such Option Tract, in which case
Lessee hereunder may either accept the option to lease all of said
Option Tract by giving written notice to the City of its desire to
do so, or, in the absence of such written notice, upon Lessee's
refusal to lease said Option Tract, City shall be free to lease
same to said other third party. In the event Lessee accepts and
exercises its option hereunder, the term of the lease for said
Option Tract shall extend for the full remaining term of the
primary lease hereunder. This option shall continue in force to
December 31, 2002.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused these presents to
be signed by their duly authorized representatives.
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
APPROVED:
Knox W. Askins, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Sylvia L. Miller
Secretary
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BY:
BY:
Lessor:
CITY OF LA PORTE
Norman Malone, Mayor
Lessee:
GULF CENTRAL AVIATION, INC.
Thomas F. Helenberg
President
TRACT ONE•
Being a tract of land out of the La Porte Municipal Airport, said
Airport being 300 Acres, more or less, out of the W.J. Payne
Subdivision of the W.M. Jones Survey, A-482, Harris County, Texas,
more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING for reference at a 1/2" iron pipe found for the Southwest
corner of the La Porte Municipal Airport, said point being in the
North right-of-way line at Spencer Highway;
THENCE, S890331E, a distance of 100.01 feet along the North right-
of-way line of Spencer Highway to a point for corner;
THENCE, North, a distance of 452.47 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING
of this tract;
THENCE, continuing North, a distance of 261.64 feet to a point for
the Northwest corner of this tract;
THENCE, N52°54148"E, a distance of 129.82 feet to a point for the
Northeast corner of this tract;
THENCE, S37°0511211E, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for the
Southeast corner of this tract, said point being 300 feet
Northwesterly of the center line of the Southwest -Northeast Runway
of the La Porte Municipal Airport;
THENCE, S52°54148"W, parallel to and 300 feet Northwesterly of the
center line of said Southwest -Northeast Runway, a distance of
287.581 to the POINT OF BEGINNING of this tract;
Said tract containing 1.0000 Acres of land.
TRACT TWO•
Being a tract of land out of the La Porte Municipal Airport, said
Airport being 300 Acres, more or less, out of the W.J. Payne
Subdivision of the W.M. Jones Survey, A-482, Harris County, Texas,
more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at the most Northeasterly corner of the M.L. Miller One -
acre lease area of the La Porte Municipal Airport; hereinafter
referred to as Tract No. 1;
THENCE, N52°54-48"E, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for
corner;
THENCE, S37°05112"E, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for
Exhibit "A"
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corner;
THENCE, S52°5414811W, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for
corner; said point being the Southeast corner of Tract No. 1;
THENCE, N37°0511211W, a distance of 208.72 feet, along the East line
of Tract No. 1, to the PLACE OF BEGINNING;
Said tract containing One (1) acre of land.
TRACT THREE•
Being a 1.00 acre tract of land located in the City of La Porte
Municipal Airport, Harris County, Texas, and being hereinafter
referred to as Lease Area Tract No. 3, as shown on Exhibit "B",
attached hereto, said 1.00 acre Tract No. 3 being more particularly
described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of the La Porte Municipal
Airport, La Porte, Harris County, Texas;
THENCE, S89°331E, along the South line of the La Porte Municipal
Airport, said line being the North right-of-way line of Spencer
Highway, a distance of 100.01 feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, North, along the East side of a 100 foot wide drainage and
roadway reserve, a distance of 714.11 feet to a point for corner,
said point being the Northwest corner of Lease Tract No. 1;
THENCE, N52°54148"E, along the Northwest line of Lease Tracts No.
1 and 2, a distance of 338.54 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of
this Lease Tract No. 3;
THENCE, S37°0511211E, along the Northeast line of Lease Tract No.
2, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for corner, said point
being 300 feet Northwesterly from the center -line of the N.E. -
S.W. Runway of the La Porte Municipal Airport, and the Southeast
corner of Lease Tract No. 2;
THENCE, N52°54148"E, along a line parallel to and 300 feet
Northwesterly from the center -line of the N.E. - S.W. Runway, said
line also known as the Airport Building Line, a distance of 208.72
feet to a point for corner;
THENCE, N37°0511211W, a distance of 208.72 feet to a point for
corner;
THENCE, S52°5414811W, a distance of 208.72 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING.
Exhibit "A"
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TRACT FOUR•
Being a 0.6065 acre (26,418 sq. ft.) tract (Tract 4) comprising
part of that certain City of La Porte 300.14 acre municipal Airport
tract (Vol. 1614, Pg. 190, Harris County Deed Records), W. M. Jones
Survey, A-482, Harris County, Texas.
All coordinates and bearings are referred to the Texas
Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone, as defined in the
Texas Natural Resource Code, Section 21.071, et seq., and are based
on the position of "La Porte 1952", having published coordinates of N
4,209,400.770 and E 980,752.809 meters, and N 13,810,342.36 and E
3,217,886.51 U..S. Survey Foot; and having a scale factor of
0.9998798..
The 0.6065 acre tract as surveyed by H. Carlos Smith, Engineers
& Surveyors, Inc. on November 25th thru December 1st, 1992, is more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows;
COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of said 300.14 acre La Porte
airport tract, having coordinates of N 13,810,198.10 and E
3,216,126.75.
Thence N 86 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds E; coincident with the
North right-of-way line of West Main Street (Spencer Highway) (100'
ROW); a distance of 100.01 feet to a point for corner.
Thence N 03 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds W; passing at 452.47
feet the Southwest corner of Tract 1 of the existing Gulf Central
Aviation, Inc. Lease Tract; for a total distance of 714.11 feet to a
5/8 inch iron rod set for the Northwest corner of said Tract 1, the
POINT OF BEGINNING of this 0.6065 acre tract and having coordinates
of N 13,810,916.12 and E 3,216,182.88.
Thence N 03 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds W a distance of 62.68
feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the Northwest corner of this
0.6065 acre tract.
Thence N 49 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds E a distance of 509.46
feet to a 6/8 inch iron rod set for the Northeast corner of this
0.6065 acre tract.
Thence S 40 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds E a distance of 50.00
feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the Southeast corner of this
0.6065 acre tract.
Thence S 49 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds W; coincident with the
North line of the existing Gulf Central Aviation, Inc. Lease Tracts
1, 2, and 3; a distance of 547.26 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Exhibit "A"
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OPTION TRACT:
Being a 2.057 acre (89,616 sq. ft.) tract (Option Tract 5)
comprising part of that certain City of La Porte 300.14 acre
municipal Airport tract (Vol. 1614, Pg. 190, Harris County Deed
Records), W. M. Jones Survey, A-482, Harris County, Texas.
All coordinates and bearings are referred to the Texas
Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone, as defined in the
Texas Natural Resource Code, Section 21.071, et seq., and are based
on the position of "La Porte 1952", having published coordinates of N
4,209,400.770 and E 980,752.809 meters, and N 13,810,342.36 and E
3,217,686.51 U. S. Survey Foot; and having a scale factor of
0.9998798.
The 2.057 acre tract is more particularly described by metes and
bounds as follows;
COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of said 300.14 acre La Porte
airport tract, having coordinates of N 13,810,198.10 and E
3,216,126.75.
Thence N 86 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds E; coincident with the
North right-of-way line of West Main Street (Spencer Highway) (100'
ROW); a distance of 100.01 feet to a point for corner.
Thence N 03 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds W; passing at 452.47
feet the Southwest corner of Tract 1 of the existing Gulf Central
Aviation, Inc. Lease Tract; passing at 714.11 feet a 5/8 inch iron
rod set for the Northwest corner of said Tract 1 and the Southwest
corner of a 0.6065 acre tract (Tract 4); for a total distance of
776.79 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the Northwest corner of
said Tract 4, and the POINT OF BEGINNING of this 2.057 acre tract
and having coordinates of N 13,810,978.67 and E 3,216,179.04.
Thence N 03 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds W a distance of 260.74
feet to the Northwest corner of this 2.057 acre tract.
Thence N 49 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds E a distance of 352.23
feet to the Northeast corner of this 2.057 acre tract.
Thence S 40 degrees 35 minutes 60 seconds E a distance of 208.00
feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set for the Northeast corner of said
0.6065 acre tract and the Southeast corner of this 2.067 acre tract.
Thence S 49 degrees 24 minutes 10 seconds W; parallel with and
50 feet North of the North line of the existing Gulf Central
Aviation, Inc. Lease Tracts 1, 2, and 3; a distance of 509.46 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Exhibit "A"
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PREPARED FOR: CITY OF LAPORTE
PREPARED BY : H. CARLOS SMITH , E 4 S, INC.
DATE: DEC. It 1992
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UNANIMOUS CONSENT
OF THE DIRECTORS OF
GULF CENTRAL AVIATION, INC.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 9.10, Texas Business
Corporation Act, the following action is taken without a meeting by
the undersigned, being all of the Board of Directors of GULF CENTRAL
AVIATION, INC.
The following resolutions were adopted:
"RESOLVED, that Gulf Central Aviation, Inc. enter into an
Agreement And Lease For Fixed Base Operations For City Of La Porte
Municipal Airport, with the City of La Porte, Lessor, and Gulf
Central Aviation, Inc., Lessee.
"RESOLVED FURTHER, that the President be authorized to execute
said lease on behalf of the corporation."
Dated December 7 , 1992
DIRECTORS:
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 11, 1993
Requested By: Charles Harrington, Department: Planning
Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 93-1830
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Background
As a part of the FY 1993 Capital Improvement Budget, City Council
authorized the expenditure of $ 100,000 for improvements to the
Municipal Jail Facility. These improvements are in response to a
study of the facility, including the entire building, which pointed
out several potential problems that needed to be addressed. This
was followed by a separate report from Chief Bobby Powell in 1992,
which emphasized the need to complete improvements to the jail as
soon as possible.
We are now to the stage that design work must be started in order
that the project may be finished in a timely manner. In order to
accomplish this task, the firm of Ray & Hollington Architects is
prepared to complete design plans for the project at the fee of
$ 8,000. This sum amounts to 8% of the cost of the project figure
of $ 100,000.
Recommendation
The staff recommends approval of an ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with the firm of Ray & Hollington
Architects in the amount $ 8,000 for the design of improvements to
the jail facility.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a contract with Ray & Hollington Architects to design
improvements to the Municipal Jail facility.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
XX Capital Improvements
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue
Sharing
Account No.: 015-700-430-900 Funds Available: xx Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
G?J3-2� T -1-q3
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 93-1880
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND RAY & HOLLINGTON, ARCHITECTS, FOR
RENOVATIONS TO THE CITY JAIL; APPROPRIATING $8,000 .00 TO FUND
SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO
THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in
the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of
La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to
all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $8,000.00 from
the Capital Improvement Fund to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
ORDINANCE NO. 93- 18 0
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPR
Knox W. As ins
City Attorney
BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT,
IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA.
A COPY OF THE CONTRACT IS LOCATED IN THE
CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE SHOULD YOU WISH TO VIEW IT.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 11, 1993
Requested By: Charles Harrington (4-f Department: Planning
Report Resolution XXX Ordinance
Exhibits: 1. Ordinance 93-18.81
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Background
During the November 16, 1992, City Council meeting, Council
authorized the expenditure of $ 90,960 for the rehabilitation of
Coupland Dr. During the report on the project, the discussion
centered around the injection process of Uretek USA, Inc that would
lift the street and create a positive drainage flow of water. The
firm has basically completed their portion of the project, but the
process has revealed some additional work necessary to complete the
project which we could not have anticipated in our original
proposal.
In raising the street, we have created some ponding in several
driveways that were not connected to the street. In order to
correct the problem, we are proposing to use the Uretek process and
raise these driveways to meet the new elevation requirements. In
addition, several sections of curb and gutter are missing and the
lack of curb constraints has caused some runoff water to pool in
adjoining lots. We propose to install approximately 300 ft. of
curb and gutter to enhance the water flow in those areas. The
final item needing to be addressed is that of adjoining properties
now being lower than the back of the curb. In order to solve the
situation, we propose to provide stockpiles of sand in strategic
areas that property owners may use to gradually raise the elevation
of their property.
Recommendation
The staff recommends the transfer of $ 9,096 from the Capital
Improvement Contingency Fund to the Coupland Dr. Project to create
a contingency account for the completion of the project.
Action Required by Council:
Approve an ordinance authorizing the transfer of $ 9,096 from the
Capital Improvement Contingency Fund to the Coupland Dr. Project to
create a contingency account.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
XXX Capital Improvements General Revenue
Other Sharing
Account No.:015-700-430-900 Funds Available: XX Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1881
AN ORDINANCE . APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTINGENCY
APPROPRIATION OF $9,096.00 ON THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND URETEK USA, INC., TO REHABILITATE WEST COUPLAND DRIVE;
APPROPRIATING $9,096.00 TO FUND SAID CONTINGENCY 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 $9,096.00 from
the Capital Improvement Fund Contingency Account to fund said
contract.
section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1881
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considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APP ED:
Knox W. As ins
City Attorney
Agenda Date Requested: January 11. 1993
Requested By: S. Q llett Department: Public Works
Report Resolution XXXX Ordinance
Exhibits: Ordinance No. 93-1882
Professional Engineering Services Proposal
Severe deterioration of the Lift Station 30 structure, located at Fairmont
Parkway and Big Island Slough, prompted a structural and hydraulic
evaluation in 1992. The study recommended diversion of the force main from
Northwest La Porte, and rehabilitation or replacement of the lift station.
Plans and specifications were prepared, and the force main was diverted to
the Fairmont Relief Sewer, removing this flow from Lift Station 30. The
repair/replacement of Lift Station 30 was deferred to the current fiscal
year. Funds in the amount of $100,000 were budgeted in the 1992-93 Utility
CIP Fund.
Manning Engineering Corporation, who performed the original evaluation and
engineering for the force main diversion, has provided a proposal to
provide engineering services to evaluate and recommend repairs, and to
provide plans and specifications, as well as construction phase services
for this project. The budget for engineering services is as follows.
Preliminary Engineering Phase $ 3,000
Design Phase 5,600
Bidding Phase 500
Construction Phase 300
Subtotal $ 9,400
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (Estimated cost not to exceed)
Governmental Approval and Inspection S 2.900
TOTAL ENGINEERING $ 12,300
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION, TESTING AND CONTINGENCIES 87,700
TOTAL PROJECT COST
$100,000
Action Required by Council: Approve Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Manning Engineering Corporation for
the evaluation and design of Lift Station 30 improvements in the amount of
$12,300.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
XXXX Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 003-668-730-100 Funds Available: _XX_YES NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 93-1882
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND MANNING ENGINEERING CORPORATION, FOR PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LIFT STATION 30 PROJECT; APPROPRIATING
$12,300 .00 TO FUND SAID CONTRACT; MAKING VARIOUS FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes
the contract, agreement or other undertaking described in the
title of this ordinance, in substantially the form as shown in
the document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute
such document and all related documents on behalf of the City of
La Porte. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to attest to
all such signatures and to affix the seal of the City to all such
documents. City Council appropriates the sum of $12,300.00 from
the Utility CIP Fund to fund said contract.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the
date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council
was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall
of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas
Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further
ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the
contents and posting thereof.
ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1882
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 11th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPR�D:
Knox W. As ins
City Attorney
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1425 26TH STREET
LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
713 / 471-7590
December 28, 1992
CITY OF LA PORTE
P.O. Box 1115
LaPorte, Texas 77572-1115
ATTN: Steve Gillett
Director of Public Works
RE: Technical Services Proposal/Agreement
City of LaPorte
Replacement of Raw Sewage Lift Station Number 30
LaPorte, Texas
Dear Mr. Gillett,
This letter is Manning Engineering Corporation's Technical
Services Proposal and if approved by signature it shall become our
Technical Services Agreement.
Manning Engineering Corporation agrees to perform the various
services as outlined in Attachment A, Scope of Services, and in
consideration for those services the City of LaPorte shall pay
Manning Engineering Corporation according to Attachment B, Payment
Schedule, or Attachment C, Schedule of Charges. Work authorized
outside of the initial Scope of Services shall be paid on a
negotiated basis.
This constitutes the proposal. If acceptable, please sign as
indicated below and return one copy for my file.
Yours
truly,
C/����uGQ/i� " • aG�2�G�L
William T. Manning, .E., R.S
President
SIGNATURE:
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Attachments
Date
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF LA PORTE
REPLACEMENT OF RAW SEWAGE LIFT STATION NUMBER 30
SCOPE OF SERVICES
BASIC SERVICES
A. PRELIMINARY PHASE
1. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION - THE INVESTIGATION WILL
DETERMINE THE ULTIMATE SERVICE AREA, THE LOCATION AND
INVERT ELEVATIONS OF ALL SANITARY GRAVITY LINES AND FORCE
MAINS IN AND AROUND THE LIFT STATION 30 STRUCTURE, DEPTH
OF EXISTING WET WELL, WET WELL DEPTH NEEDED TO PROPERLY
DRAIN COLLECTION SYSTEM, THE ALTERNATIVES OF USING THE
EXISTING STRUCTURE OR A NEW WET WELL STRUCTURE, PROVIDE
COST ESTIMATES, AND THE LOCATION OF ANY NEW STRUCTURES OR
LINES.
2. PREPARE A PRELIMINARY REPORT BASED UPON THE PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION. PROVIDE THREE (3) COPIES FOR THE CITY.
3. MEET WITH CITY OF LA PORTE TO DISCUSS THE PRELIMINARY
REPORT AND DETERMINE WHICH ALTERNATIVE WILL BE SELECTED
AND ANY ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
FINAL DESIGN.
THE CITY OF LA PORTE WILL PROVIDE THE SURVEY INFORMATION
NEEDED FOR LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS OF STRUCTURES AND LINES.
B. DESIGN PHASE
1. PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND AN ENGINEERING REPORT
FOR REVIEW BY CITY OF LA PORTE STAFF. THE MATERIAL SHALL
AT A MINIMUM SHOW THE NEW STATION STRUCTURE IN PLAN AND
PROFILE, THE PUMP CONTROLS AND THE FORCE MAIN. THE
DESIGN WILL BE FOR THE ULTIMATE BUILDOUT OF THE LIFT
STATION SERVICE AREA.
THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION DESIGN CRITERIA WILL BE
FOLLOWED IN ALL ITS PARTICULARS.
2. UPON COMPLETION OF CITY OF LA PORTE REVIEW, MAKE THE
INDICATED REVISIONS AND/OR ADDITIONS.
ATTACHMENT A CONTINUED -2
CITY OF LA PORTE
REPLACEMENT OF RAW SEWAGE LIFT STATION #30
SCOPE OF SERVICES
C. BID AND AWARD PHASE
1. PREPARE BID DOCUMENT UTILIZING CITY OF LA PORTE STANDARDS
TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE.
2. AID IN THE BID SOLICITATION/ADVERTISEMENT AND OPENING
INCLUDING PRE -BID MEETING AND BID TABULATION AND
RECOMMENDATION.
3. NOTICES TO BIDDERS RELATING TO COUNCIL ACTION.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
A. GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
1. PROCESS PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR APPROVAL FOR
CONSTRUCTION THROUGH AND BY THE TEXAS WATER COMMISSION.
B. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. PROVIDE FIELD INSPECTION DURING CRITICAL PERIODS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION WORK.
2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PAY ESTIMATES.
3. START UP LIFT STATION WITH CITY OF LA PORTE STAFF.
4. CERTIFY PROJECT UPON COMPLETION.
5. PROVIDE THREE (3) SETS OF MANUFACTURER MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION (UNBOUND).
CITY OF LA PORTE WILL PROVIDE FOR ALL SURVEYING AND GEOTECHNICAL.
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ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF LA PORTE
REPLACEMENT OF RAW SWEAGE LIFT STATION #30
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
BASIC SERVICES
A. PRELIMINARY PHASE
1.
INVESTIGATION
$2,200.00
2.
REPORT
$ 800.00
3.
MEET WITH CITY
NO CHARGE
SUB -TOTAL
$3,000.00
B. DESIGN PHASE
1.
PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
$5,600.00
2.
REVISIONS
NO CHARGE
SUB -TOTAL
$5,600.00
C. BID
AND AWARD PHASE
1.
PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENTS
$ 200.00
2.
SOLICITATION AND OPENING
$ 300.00
3.
NOTICES
NO CHARGE
SUB -TOTAL
$ 500.00
D. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. PAY ESTIMATES $ 150.00
2. STARTUP $ 150.00
3. CERTIFICATION NO CHARGE
4. MAINTENANCE MANUALS NO CHARGE
SUB -TOTAL $ 300.00
TOTAL $9,400.00
ADDITIONAL SERVICES (Estimated Cost not to be exceeded without
authorization).
A. GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL PHASE
1. PROCESSING PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS (Estimate) $ 800.00
SUB -TOTAL $ 800.00
NOTE: PAY BASIS, SEE ATTACHMENT C FEE SCHEDULE
B. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. FIELD INSPECTION (Estimate) $2,100.00
SUB -TOTAL $2,100.00
TOTAL $2,900.00
NOTE: PAY BASIS, SEE ATTACHMENT C FEE SCHEDULE
PAYMENT BASIS:
MONTHLY PERCENT COMPLETE OR BY TASK NET 15 DAYS
SURVEYING AND GEOTECHNICAL TO BE PASSED THROUGH AT COST.
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ATTACHMENT C
CITY OF LA PORTE
REPLACEMENT OF RAW SEWAGE LIFT STATION NUMBER 30
SCHEDULE OF CHARGE FOR 1992
CLASSIFICATION*
CHARGES
PRINCIPAL
$140/Hour
PRINCIPAL/SENIOR ENGINEER
$ 95/Hour
SENIOR ENGINEER
$ 70/Hour
JUNIOR ENGINEER
$ 55/Hour
SENIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$ 39/Hour
JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
$ 28/Hour
CLERICAL
$ 25/Hour
AUTOMOBILE
$.27.5/Mile
TRUCK
$.55/Mile
COMPUTER SERVICES (Various)
Cost plus 12%
SUB -CONTRACTORS
Cost plus 7%
OTHER
Travel, Lodging, Meals &
Reproduction
Cost plus 12%
*Unclassified labor charges are
calculated at
2.3 times base payroll cost.
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1883
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNBELT HOTELS, INC., FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF PRELIMINARY PLANS FOR A HOTEL -CONVENTION CENTER
WITHIN THE CITY OF LA PORTE; PROVIDING FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF
$12,500.00 FROM THE HOTEL -MOTEL TAX FUND; 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
authorizes an agreement with Sunbelt Hotels, Inc., in accordance
with the terms and conditions of letter of January 4, 1993, from the
City of La Porte to Sunbelt Hotels, Inc., a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, for
development of preliminary plans for a hotel -convention center in
the City of La Porte. The City Council of the City of La Porte
hereby authorizes an appropriation of $12,500.00, from the hotel -
motel tax fund for such purpose.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines,
recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date,
hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was
posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the
City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as
required by the Open Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised
Civil Statutes Annotated; and that this meeting has been open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance
and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and
formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting
thereof.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
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ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1883
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PASSED AND APPROVED, this llth day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black, City Secretary
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Knox W. As ins, City Attorney
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 11, 1993
Requested By: Stan Sherwood
Department: Parks & Rec.
X Report Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits: Memo from Purchasing (Bid Tabulation, Sealed Bid #0520)
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed bid #0520 for Athletic Field Fencing for two (2) ballfields at Little Cedar Bayou
Park and two (2) ballfields at Fairmont Park were opened and read on December 28,
1992. Invitations for bidding the projects were mailed to six (6) vendors with five (5)
of the vendors submitting bids.
Low bid was submitted by Wither's Fence in the amount of Twenty Thousand One
Hundred Eighty -Nine Dollars ($20, 189.00).
Staff recommends that the bid be awarded to Wither's Fence.
Action Required by Council:
Approval of awarding bid to Wither's Fence for athletic field fencing in the amount of
Twenty Thousand One Hundred Eighty -Nine Dollars ($20,189.00).
Availability of Funds:
General Fund
XX Capital Improvement
Other
Water/Wastewater
General Revenue Sharing
Account Number: 001-800-800-821 (LCBP Fences)
015-676-520-100 (Fairmont Fences)
Funds Available: XX YES NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
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Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
January 6, 1993
TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
FROM: Louis Rigby, Human Resources/Purchasing
SUBJECT: Fence Bid
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Bids for ball park fencing were opened on January 4, 1992. Low bid was submitted by Withers
Fence, a La Porte company, for $20,189. Second low bid was from Dow Fence, a Pasadena
company, for $20,252.10, a difference of $63.10.
Mr. Joseph Dow, owner of Dow Fence, attended the bid opening and expressed concern that
Mr. Withers could not complete the project for the amount of the bid. Also, on item three of
the bid, we asked for pricing for two (2) ball fields and Mr. Withers quoted a unit price for one.
Susan Kelley, Buyer, spoke to Mr. Withers and he assured us he could complete the project for
the prices quoted and that he had, in fact, quoted only one ball field for item three but we could
double that cost for two fields. This resulted in his total bid of $20,189.
Mr. Dow has since called Ms. Kelley, stating that the City "rigged the bid" to give it to a local
business, and that he would be contacting you and that we would be reading about this in the
newspaper.
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DECEMBER 30, 1992
TO: STAN SHERWOOD, PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER j 4V_,�J_
SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0520 - ATHLETIC FIELD FENCING
Advertised, sealed bids #0520 - athletic field fencing were
opened and read on December 28, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to
six (6) vendors with five (5) returning bids.
Low bid was submitted by Wither's Fence for a total amount of
$20,189.00.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Tabulation
Bid List
BID TABULATION - ATHLETIC FIELD FENCING
DESCRIPTION
WITHER'S FENCE
DOW FENCE
FOSTER FENCE
BROOK'S FENCE
SUPERVISION PLUS
1. BRONCO FIELD (1)
$7,923.00
$9,034.50
$9,480.00
$9,473.28
$9,486.00
2. T-BALL FIELD (1)
$4,321.00
$4,747.10
$5,830.00
$5,619.84
$6,406.00
3. SOFTBALL FIELD (2)
$3,972.50
$3,235.25
$3,645.00
$7,956.70
$3,582.00
TOTAL
$20,189.00
$20,252.10
$22,500.00
$23,049.82
$23,056.00
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BIDDER'S LIST
ATHLETIC FIELD FENCING #0520
DOW FENCE
P.O. BOX 5380
1802 PRESTON
PASADENA, TX 77508
713-920-1414
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
BROOKS FENCE
4018 ALLEN GENOA
PASADENA, TX 77504
713-947-8440
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
WITHERS FENCE
409 W. MAIN
LA PORTE, TX 77571
713-470-2449
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
ARIES FENCE COMPANY
P.O. BOX 7184
PASADENA, TX 77508
713-998-8381
SEALED BID ENCLOSED
FOSTER FENCE
P.O. BOX 96116
HOUSTON, TX 77213-6116
713-453-0165
SUPERVISION PLUS
1309 R. WEST FAIRMONT
LA PORTE, TX 77571
713-471-4414
ATTN: J.R. COLLINS
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER -DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM k`
January 5, 1993
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
SUBJECT: Solid Waste Grant
The City of La Porte recently applied for grant funds for various
Solid Waste programs from the Texas Water Commission through the
Houston -Galveston Area Council. These funds are to be used for
initiating Solid Waste programs or enhancing current programs. The
City of La Porte received funding for one of the five programs
submitted.
Funding in the amount of $14,305.50 was approved for the purchase
of six additional used oil collection containers to enhance our
current waste oil program. At present, we have one container which
is used to collect waste oil at our Recycling Center only on
Recycling Saturdays. These funds will allow placement of
containers at various sites around the city for the convenience of
our citizens desiring to properly dispose of waste oil.
Sites will be selected to allow easy access to all of La Porte
citizens for waste oil disposal. A receptacle will also be placed
at each site for disposal of used oil containers -and filters. In
addition to the containers, funding was also made for the purchase
of a machine to crush oil filters. This will allow more efficient
storage of filters until disposal is made. Oil filters are no
longer accepted at landfills due to State and Federal regulations.
The total cost of the containers and filter crushing machine is
$15,895.00. The grant will fund $14,305.50 and the Solid Waste
Division will fund the remaining $1,589.50 out of its 92-93
Operating Budget.
Currently approximately 425 gallons of waste oil per month is
collected at the Recycling Center. An increase of approximately 50
per cent in the amount of waste oil collected is anticipated with
the use of the additional collection containers. Funds realized
through the sale of waste oil will be used to offset oil filter
disposal, as well as collection costs of the Recycling Program.
Expansion of the Waste Oil Collection Program will curtail some of
the illegal dumping of waste oil down sanitary sewers, storm
drains, and drainage ditches. This will benefit the appearance of
La Porte as well as protect the environment of our bayous and
Galveston Bay.