HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-01-25 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF LA PORTE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 25, 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, Police Chief Bobby Powell, Finance
Director Jeff Litchfield, Fire Chief Joe Sease, Planning
Director Chuck Harrington, Assistant Director of Public Works
Buddy Jacobs, Human Resources/Purchasing Manager Louis Rigby
Others Present: Honorable Jim Fonteno, Commissioner Precinct
2; Golf Course Superintendent Dennis Hlavaty; Officer Donna
Cook; Reserve Police Officer Pat O'Connor; Buyer Susan Kelley;
11 citizens
2. The invocation was given by Councilperson Clarke.
3. Council considered approving the minutes of the regular
meeting of Council held January 11, 1993.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve the
January 11 minutes as presented. Second by Councilperson
Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
4. Honorable Jim Fonteno, Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner,
addressed Council to personally thank the City, its citizens,
and its employees for the help given to Precinct 2 after the
devastation from the recent tornados in the Channelview area.
Our help was sincerely appreciated, and he would be happy to
reciprocate if there is ever anything Precinct 2 can do to
help La Porte.
There were no citizens wishing to address Council at this
time.
5. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing a
contract between the City of La Porte and the Port of Houston
Authority for provision of fire suppression services.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 25, 1993, Page 2
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1884 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVISION OF FIRE
SUPPRESSION SERVICES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO THE PROT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY; 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 Sutherland to adopt Ordinance
93-1884 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
6. Council considered an ordinance approving and authorizing
contract between the City of La Porte and Port of Houston
Authority for provision of emergency medical services.
The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 93-1885 - AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE AND PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVISION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO THE PORT
OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY; 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 Gay to adopt Ordinance 93-
1885 as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson
Maxwell. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
7. Council considered a resolution designating representatives to
Houston -Galveston Area Council General Assembly and Board of
Directors.
Motion was made by Councilperson Gay that Guy Sutherland be
designated as Representative and Alton Porter be designated as
Alternate Representative. Second by Councilperson Cooper.
Councilperson Porter stated that he enjoyed serving on H-GAC,
but if someone else wanted to volunteer to serve it would not
hurt his feelings, as his business is taking up most of his
time these days.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 25, 1993, Page 3
At this point, Councilperson Jerry Clarke volunteered to be
the Alternate Delegate.
Councilperson Gay amended his nomination to name Guy
Sutherland the Delegate and Jerry Clarke the Alternate
Delegate. Councilperson Cooper seconded the motion. The vote
was taken, and the motion passed, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
8. Council considered approving a resolution for fourth -year
participation in computer aided dispatch (CAD) grant through
Houston -Galveston Area Council.
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 93-02 - A RESOLUTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
FOR A PROGRAM KNOWN AS INFORMATION SYSTEMS/COMPUTER AIDED
DISPATCH.
It was pointed out that on the second line of the Resolution,
the word "County" should be changed to read "City."
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to approve Resolution
93-02 with the change noted. Second by Councilperson
McLaughlin. 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 a resolution for second -year participation
in DARE grant.
The City Attorney read: RESOLUTION 93-03 - A RESOLUTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
FOR A PROGRAM KNOWN AS JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION ACT.
Motion was made by Councilperson Cooper to approve Resolution
93-03. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried,
9 ayes and 0 nays.
Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 25, 1993, Page 4
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
10. Council considered approving amending FY1992-93 budget by
transferring funds from General Fund account to EMS Capital
Expenditures account.
the General Fund to budget code 001-500-517-821. 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
11. Council considered awarding a bid for golf course equipment.
Motion was made by Councilperson Thrower to award bid for golf
in the amount of $53.462.00. Second by Councilperson Cooper.
The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
12. Council considered awarding a bid for vehicles for CID
Division.
Motion was made by Councilperson McLaughlin to award the bid
for vehicles for CID Division to Enterprise Leasing Car Sales,
in an amount of $12,604.80 for each vehicle. Second by
Councilperson Cooper. The motion carried, 9 ayes and 0 nays.
Ayes: Councilpersons Sutherland, Cooper, Thrower,
McLaughlin, Porter, Gay, Maxwell, Clarke and Mayor
Malone
Nays: None
13. Council considered declaring an emergency and approve purchase
of 4-inch process water transfer pump in an amount not to
exceed $7,000.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 25, 1993, Page 5
Motion was made by Councilperson Sutherland that an emergency
be declared and authorize emergency purchase of plant water
pump in an amount not to exceed $7.000. and that transfer of
funds from 002-806-807-402 to 002-806-807-821 be authorized to
cover the expenditure. Second by Councilperson Cooper. 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, at 6:37 P.M., Council took a short break to view the
DARE truck recently put into use. The meeting reconvened at 6:45
P.M.
14. Workshop Item: Discussion of proposed juvenile curfew
ordinance.
Police Chief Bobby Powell addressed Council to explain the
reasoning behind proposing this ordinance. He then answered
questions from Council.
Ms. Brenda Bobino addressed Council in favor of having a
curfew ordinance. She felt it would help alleviate some of
the problems her neighborhood has been experiencing.
Ms. Cathy Supak addressed Council in favor of the ordinance.
Her family had a serious incident in which a window was broken
by a thrown bottle, which greatly frightened her child.
Ms. Bertha Cook related incidents to Council that she had
experienced. She feels a curfew ordinance would be very
helpful.
15. Administrative Reports
City Manager Bob Herrera asked if Council wished to direct
that the curfew ordinance be put on the next regular meeting
agenda for action. The answer was in the affirmative, and the
ordinance will be placed on the next agenda.
Mr. Herrera announced that the grant for airport improvements
at La Porte Municipal Airport had been approved, and that the
Federal portion of the grant would be for one million eight
hundred fourteen thousand four hundred and ninety dollars.
The City's portion of approximately 10% of that has been
budgeted in this year's budget.
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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council
January 25, 1993, Page 6
16. Council Action: Councilpersons Sutherland, Thrower, Gay,
Clarke and Mayor Malone brought items to Council's attention.
The Mayor inquired how many of Council would attend the
Legislative briefing in Austin on February 8. When it was
determined that there would not be a quorum to attend the
scheduled February 8 Council meeting, Council declared that
the Council meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 9.
17. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:13 P.M. to
address the following items under V.A.T.S. - Article 6252-17,
Section 2(E), (F), (G) and (R) - (Legal, Land Acquisition,
Personnel, and Conference(s) with City Employee(s) to Receive
Information): (A) Section 2(E) - (Legal) - Meet with City
Attorney to discuss Industrial District contract renewals; (B)
Section 2(G) - (Personnel) - Discuss Appointments) to Boards
and Commissions. Council returned to the table at 9:12 P.M.,
with no action taken.
18. There being no further business to come before the Council,
the meeting was duly adjourned at 9:13 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
A,t� �/Z�
Cherie Black, City Secretary
Passed & Approved this the
9th ay of February, 1993
N an L. Mal e, Mayor
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 1/25193
Requested By: J. L. Sease Department: Fire
Exhibits:
Report
Resolution XX Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Fire Protection Contract
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City presently has a Contract to provide secondary fire
protection at the Port of Houston Barbour's Cut Terminal. This
contract has been in effect for many years and calls for a monthly
fee of $450.00 be paid to the City.
An ordinance with a new contract is attached for Council's approval
to update the contract. The only significant change to the
contract is to increase the monthly fee to $600.00
Action Required by Council:
Approve the Ordinance authorizing a new contract
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: NIA Funds Available: Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 93-
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVISION OF
FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO THE PORT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY; 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.
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-
Page 2
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APP D:
Knox W. As ins
City Attorney
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CONTRACT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
This Agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY
OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas,
hereinafter referred to as "LA PORTE" and the PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY, a body politic of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "PORT",
W I T N E S E T H•
WHEREAS, PORT is in need of certain governmental services for
the benefit of the people and property at its Barbour's Cut
Terminal; and
WHEREAS, LA PORTE is able and willing to provide said
governmental services to PORT, upon the terms, conditions, and
covenants herein contained:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the
Interlocal Cooperation Act (Article 4413(32c), V.A.T.S.), and in
consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to
both parties, it is hereby agreed as follows:
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
I.
For and during the year beginning on the 1st day of January
1993, and ending on the 31st day of December 1995, LA PORTE agrees
to furnish to PORT, the fire suppression services hereinafter more
specifically described. This agreement shall remain in effect
after December 31, 1995, until cancelled by either party hereto
giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party hereto.
II.
For and in consideration of the governmental services to be
provided by LA PORTE to PORT, PORT agrees to pay LA PORTE the
monthly sum of Six Hundred Dollars, $600.00. Such charges to be
paid in full by PORT to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the
month following the month in which such services were rendered.
LA PORTE will not be liable for loss or damage to person or
property arising from or caused by or resulting from alleged
negligence of LA PORTE, its officers, employees, or volunteers, in
carrying out this contract. PORT agrees to release, and save and
hold LA PORTE harmless, from any such claim for loss or damage by
itself, or by any person, firm, corporation, or association, in
connection with this contract. PORT further agrees to reimburse
CITY the fair market value of any of CITY'S equipment damaged or
destroyed while engaged in fire suppression services in behalf of
PORT hereunder.
IV.
PORT shall provide primary fire suppression service. LA PORTE
agrees to provide secondary fire suppression services for real and
personal property situated within PORT'S Barbour's Cut Terminal,
(but not including on -board vessel fires), for the term of this
agreement, upon the terms and conditions herein contained, when, in
the judgment of PORT employees, such service is necessary to deal
with a specific emergency.
V.
Sole discretion will rest with the LA PORTE Fire Chief, or his
duly authorized assistants, as to the personnel and equipment that
will answer each fire alarm, provided that protection will be
adequate (meaning reasonable protection, considering available
personnel and equipment of LA PORTE'S Fire Department), and sending
of personnel and equipment to protect property within PORT will be
subordinate to requests for, and rendering of, fire protection
within LA PORTE.
VI.
PORT agrees to authorize LA PORTE duly authorized officers the
right to inspect property within PORT'S Barbour's Cut Terminal.
VII.
This Contract shall become effective at 12 am Central Time, on
the 1st day of January 1993, and shall remain if full force and
effect until the 31st day of December 1995, unless otherwise
cancelled as provided in Paragraph I above. This contract is
entered into subject to the Charter and Ordinances of the City of
La Porte, and all applicable State and Federal Laws.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the 1st day of
January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:
Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
ATTEST:
BY:
City Secretary
BY:
ATTEST:
BY:
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 1125193
Requested By: J. L. Sease / Department: Fire
Exhibits:
Report
Resolution XX Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Emergency Medical Services Contract
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The City presently has a Contract to provide Ambulance Service at
the Port of Houston Barbour Is Cut Terminal. This contract has been
in effect since 1987 and calls for a monthly fee of $600.00 be paid
to the City.
An ordinance with a new contract is attached for Council's approval
to update the contract. The present contract expired in 1990 and
the PORT has requested that a new contract be executed. The
proposed monthly fee is still set at $600.00 monthly and is in line
with our other ambulance contracts.
Action Required by Council:
Approve the Ordinance authorizing a new contract
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: N/A Funds Available: Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 93-
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY, FOR PROVISION OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE BY THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO THE PORT OF
HOUSTON AUTHORITY; 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.
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-
Page 2
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and it is so ordered.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 25th day of January, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY
Norman L. Malone
Mayor
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
APPROV D:
Knox W. s ins
City Attorney
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CONTRACT
STATE OF TEXAS {
{ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF HARRIS {
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the CITY
OF LA PORTE, a municipal corporation of Harris County, Texas,
hereinafter referred to as "LA PORTE" and the PORT OF HOUSTON
AUTHORITY, a body politic of Harris County, Texas, hereinafter
referred to as "PORT",
WITNESSETH•
WHEREAS, PORT is in need of certain governmental services for
the benefit of the people and property at its Barbour's Cut
Terminal; and
WHEREAS, LA PORTE is able and willing to provide said
governmental services to PORT, upon the terms, conditions, and
covenants herein contained:
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by the
Interlocal Cooperation Act (Article 4413(32c), V.A.T.S.), and in
consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to
both parties, it is hereby agreed as follows:
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
I.
For and during the year beginning on the 1st day of January,
1993, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1995, LA PORTE agrees
to furnish to PORT, the emergency medical services hereinafter more
specifically described. This agreement shall remain in effect
after December 31, 1995, until cancelled by either party hereto
giving ninety (90) days written notice to the other party hereto.
II.
For and in consideration of the governmental services to be
provided by LA PORTE, PORT agrees to pay LA PORTE the monthly sum
of Six Hundred Dollars, $600.00. Such charges to be paid in full
by PORT to LA PORTE, on or before the tenth day of the month
following the month in which such services were rendered.
LA PORTE will not be liable for loss or damage to person or
property arising from or caused by or resulting from alleged
negligence of LA PORTE, its officers, employees, or volunteers, in
carrying out this contract. PORT agrees to release, and save and
hold LA PORTE harmless, from any such claim for loss of damage by
itself, or by any person, firm, corporation, or association, in
connection with this contract. PORT further agrees to reimburse
LA PORTE the fair market value of any of LA PORTE's equipment
damaged or destroyed while engaged in emergency medical services
on behalf of PORT hereunder.
IV.
LA PORTE agrees to provide emergency medical services at
PORT's Barbour's Cut Terminal. LA PORTE shall transport emergency
medical service patients to the nearest hospital providing an
emergency service, that will take the patient, unless the patient's
safety or the patient himself or herself specifically dictates
otherwise. In the event that the patient is incapacitated, the
Paramedic Attendant shall designate transportation of patient to
the nearest hospital. LA PORTE shall be permitted to charge its
usual and customary charges to each patient.
V.
Sole discretion will rest with the LA PORTE Director of
Emergency Medical Services, or his duly authorized assistants, as
to the personnel and equipment that will answer each emergency
medical services request, provided, emergency medical services
protection will be adequate (meaning reasonable protection,
considering available personnel and equipment of LA PORTE's
Emergency Medical Services) and dispatch of personnel and equipment
to provide emergency medical services within PORT's Barbour's Cut
Terminal, will be subordinate to requests for, and rendering of,
emergency medical services within the corporate limits of the City
of La Porte.
VI.
This contract shall become effective at 12:00 A.M. Central
Time, on the 1st day of January, 1993, and shall remain in full
force and effect until the 31st day of December, 1995, unless
otherwise cancelled as provided in Paragraph I above. This
Contract is entered into subject to the Charter and Ordinances of
the City of La Porte, and all applicable state and federal laws.
EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, as of this the 1st day of
January, 1993.
BY:
ATTEST:
City Secretary
CITY OF LA PORTE
Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
BY:
ATTEST:
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY
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Houston -Galveston Area Council Office of the Executive Director
PO Box 22777 • 3555 Timmons • Houston, Texas 77227-2777 • 713/627-3200
January 12, 1993
Hon. Norman Malone
Mayor, City of La Porte
P O Box 1115
La Porte, TX 77572-1115
Dear Mayor Malone:
I am writing regarding designation of your city's representatives to H-GAC's 1993
General Assembly and Board of Directors.
H-GAC's Bylaws authorize each member city with a population of at least 25,000 but
not in excess of 99,999 according to the last preceding Federal Census (1990) to select one
member of its governing body as its representative and one member of its governing body as an
alternate to the Houston -Galveston Area Council General Assembly.
H-GAC's Bylaws also stipulate that your Board of Directors representative shall be the
General Assembly delegate. Therefore, the official chosen to serve as the General Assembly
representative will also be designated to serve on H-GAC's Board of Directors.
I have enclosed the appropriate form for your convenience.
The 1993 designated representatives begin their terms of office at the Annual Meeting
on January 29, 1993.
If more information concerning General Assembly and Board of Directors membership
would be useful, please contact me or Cynthia Marquez of the staff. Thanks for your help in
selecting H-GAC's 1993 General Assembly and Board of Directors.
Sincerely,
Jack Steele
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Enclosure
xc: City Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 93-01
DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
*********************************
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of La Porte, Texas that the following be, and they are
hereby, designated as the representative and alternate of the General Assembly of the Houston -
Galveston Area Council for the year 1993:
REPRESENTATIVE
ALTERNATE
FURTHER THAT, they are hereby, designated as the representative and alternate to the Board
of Directors of the Houston -Galveston Area Council for the year 1993.
THAT, the Executive Director of the Houston -Galveston Area Council be notified of the
designation of the hereinabove named delegate and alternate.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this the 2 5 t h day of January , 1993.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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RA&ST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENS ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 18, 1993
Requested By: Bobby L. Powell Department: Police
Exhibits:
Resolution
Report X Resolution
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Ordinance
The Police Department is presently assembling the forth year SF-F01
Computer Aided Dispatch Grant through HGAC. We are asking for a
Resolution from Council to participate in the grant for the year
1993-94. Before the Grant can be turned in for review, we must
forward a resolution approved by Council to participate in the
grant.
SF-F01 provides for funding to develop Criminal Justice automation.
We are only requesting personnel cost for our Public Safety
Computer Specialist this year, which will be on a 40-60 basis, with
the city paying 60% of the cost.
The grants availability of funds would take a burden off the
budget. However, HGAC advised us that The Criminal Justice
Division has revised their definition for computer projects. To be
eligible we have to consist of two or more agencies cooperating to
share direct Criminal Justice information that will enhance their
ability to be responsive, productive, and efficient. As a result
HGAC was advised verbally that our project and many more may no
longer be considered eligible for continuation funding. We will
submit a grant request that we hope will meet the guidelines as we
have other agencies that receive data from our Communication
Division. Such as Morgans Point PD, Constables, Harris County and
ShoreAcres PD.
The cost for the year 1993-94 are listed:
CJD
CITY
Personnel $13,329 $20,053
Indirect 635
Subtotal $13,964 $20,053
Total Grant Request
Action Required by Council:
Approve Resolution as submitted
ALTERNATIVE:
Rewrite Resolution for approval
Availability of Funds:
$34,017
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (None required)
Account Number: Funds Available: YES
***Funds will be requested in Fiscal Budget Year 1994.
Approved for City Council Agenda
G?T, � - ao-q 3
Robert T. Herrera DATE
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RESOLUTION
93-02
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR
FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR A PROGRAM
KNOWN AS INFORMATION SYSTEMS/COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH.
WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF La Porte, Texas, have
the moral obligation to the citizens and taxpayers of the County of
La Porte, Texas, to ensure that the criminal justice system
operates in the most efficient and coordinated way possible; and
WHEREAS, the Council is aware that there are limited special
services available to or provided to the victims of all crimes; and
WHEREAS, the Council feels that the addition of the program
known as Information Systems/Computer Aided Dispatch will
materially enhance the administration of justice in the City of La
Porte, Texas, for all crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund vital parts of this
program through the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
La Porte, Texas, that the city submit a grant request to the Office
of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in
the funding of the program of Information Systems/ Computer Aided
Dispatch.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this day of
County of
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Mayor
,1993.
Texas
I, Cherie Black, City Secretary for the City of La Porte, do hereby
certify this to be a true and exact copy of the City of La Porte
Resolution No. , adopted by La Porte City Council, (date)
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 18, 1993
Requested By:
Exhibits:
Resolution
Bobby L. Powell Department: Police
Report X Resolution Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
The Police Department is requesting permission to enter into
a Grant through HGAC for an expansion of the DARE Program in LPISD.
We are asking for a Resolution from Council to participate in the
grant for the year 1993-94. Before the Grant can be turned in for
review, we must forward a resolution approved by Council to
participate in the grant.
16.540 provides for funding for Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
Prevention Act. We are only requesting personnel cost for this
year which will be on a 80-20% basis. Subsequental years 3-5 will
be shared 60-40, 40/60 and 20/80 basis.
The cost for the year 1993-94 are listed:
CJD CITY
Personnel $33,906 $8,476
Indirect 1,390
Subtotal $35,296 $8,476
Total Grant Request
Action Required by Council:
Approve Resolution as submitted
ALTERNATIVE:
Rewrite Resolution for approval
Availability of Funds:
$43,772
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (None required)
Account Number:
Funds Available: YES NO
**Funds will be requested in 1993-94 Budget.
Approved for City Council Agenda
QJ4�'_k -T. kL�_ • 1.ao-a3
Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
RESOLUTION
93-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PORTE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
REQUEST TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR
FUNDING TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, FOR A PROGRAM
KNOWN AS JUVENILE JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT.
WHEREAS, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF La Porte, Texas, have
the moral obligation to the citizens and taxpayers of the City of
La Porte, Texas, to ensure a drug free living, working and learning
environment in the most efficient and coordinated way possible; and
WHEREAS, the Council is aware that there are limited funds
available to operate drug abuse and awareness education programs;
and
WHEREAS, the Council feels that the Drug Abuse Resistance and
Educational Program that's established in the La Porte Independent
School District is a viable, workable and desirable way to further
our gaol of a drug -free community and will enhance the DARE PROGRAM
now in place in the City of La Porte, Texas, for all children and
adults alike; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes that an expansion of the DARE
program to grades K-4 will only enhance and improve the
effectiveness of the DARE Program; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity exists to fund an expansion of the
DARE Program in our community through the Office of the Governor of
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
La Porte, Texas, that the city submit a grant request to the Office
of the Governor of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, to assist in
the funding for the expansion of the DARE program.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this day of
County of
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Mayor
,1993.
Texas
I, Cherie Black, City Secretary for the City of La Porte, do hereby
certify this to be a true and exact copy of the City of La Porte
Resolution No. , adopted by La Porte City Council, (date)
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: 1/25/93
Requested By: J.L. Sease Department: Fire
X Report
Exhibits:
Resolution Ordinance
Memo from C. Osten to Fire Chief
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Recently the City received 3 donations from area companies to use
towards Emergency Medical Services equipment and training. Quantum
donated $5000.00, Akzo donated $1000.00, and FMC-Bayport donated
$100.00.
Under the law all funds received must be placed in the General Fund
account. We are requesting that the Council approve amending the
budget to allow the funds to be transfered to 001-500-517-821.
This will allow the funds to be used for the purchase of medical
equipment and training aids as requested by the donating companies.
Action Required by Council:
Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $6100.00 to budget code
001-500-517-821.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: N/A Funds Available: Yes No
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
•
CITY OF LA PORTE
EMS DIVISION
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CHIEF JOE SEASE
FROM: CHRIS OSTEN EMS CHIEF
RE: QUANTUM,AKZO DONATION
DATE: 1-5-93
I REQUEST THAT YOU APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING EMS
AND TRAINING SUPPLIES. THE MONIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THESE WOULD
COME FROM MONEY DONATED FROM QUANTUM AND AKZO CHEMICAL COMPANIES.
PRESENTLY THE MONEY IS IN THE GENERAL FUND. WITH YOUR APPROVAL I
WILL SEND IN AN AGENDA REQUEST TO HAVE THIS MONEY PUT INTO 500-
517-821 WITH CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE
REQUESTED:
1. ONE COMPUTER TO TRACK CONTINUING EDUCATION AND ASSIST IN
EDUCATION. PRICE $1000 ( WITH APPROVAL FROM M.I.S. )
2. ONE SONY 8 MM. VIDEO CAMERA MODEL CCDFX510.TO BE USED FOR
TAPING SPEAKERS AND SCENES FOR FUTURE TRAINING.MCDUFF ELECTRONICS
477-0041. PRICE $997. CONTACT MIKE
3. ONE STAINLESS STEEL STOKES RESCUE BASKET. JUNKIN MILITARY
TYPE 1 WITHOUT LEG DIVIDERS. RESCUE CONCEPTS 475-8205. PRICE $374
4. ONE AA750 ARRYTHMIA GENERATOR. THIS IS USED IN ECG
RECOGNITION. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL 370-6565. CONTACT DAVE MINKS.
5. ONE RESSI JUNIOR. USED FOR CPR TRAINING. PRICE $520.
6. ONE RESSI BABY. USED FOR CPR TRAINING. PRICE $325
7. ONE AIRWAY MANAGEMENT TRAINER. USED FOR PARAMEDIC LEVEL
AIRWAY MANAGEMENT. PRICE $ 1207.50
8. ONE INFUSION TRAINER. USED FOR IV PRACTICE. PRICE $350.
ITEMS 5,6,7, AND 8 LAERDAL MEDICAL 1-914-273-9404. CONTACT RON
ZARING.
THE TOTAL PRICE OF THE ABOVE ITEMS IS $5776.55. $6000 WAS
DONATED.
RESPECTFULLY
olm,
CHRIS OSTEN
E.M.S CHIEF
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 25, 1993
Requested
By: Alex Osmond
Department:
Administration
X
Report
Resolution
ordinance
Exhibits: 1) Sealed Bid 10521
2) Bid Tabulation & Vendor List
3) Budget/Recommendation Chart
4) Equipment Specification Deviations
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Sealed Bids #0521 for Golf Course equipment were opened and read on
January 4, 1993. Bid requests were mailed to six (6) vendors with
six (6) returning bids.
The equipment includes a 6 ft. flail mower, off -road utility
vehicle, riding greens mower, triplex reel mower, boom flail mower,
300 gallon sprayer, and tow -type spreader.
Staff recommends awarding bid to Brookside Equipment Sales, Inc.
(Low bidder meeting all specifications) for two items: one (1) 6
ft. flail mower; and one (1) boom flail mower.
Staff recommends awarding bid to Watson Distributing Company, Inc.
(Low bidder meeting all specifications) for five items: one (1)
off -road utility vehicle; one (1) riding greens mower; one (1)
triplex reel mower; one (1) 300 gallon sprayer; and one (1) tow -
type spreader.
Due to higher than anticipated usage and the reduced cost of the
current bid, staff also requests the purchase of an additional
replacement off -road utility vehicle, at the same unit cost
provided by Watson Distributing Company, Inc. to replace Unit #11-
34, which is due for replacement in the 93-94 budget year.
Sufficient funds have already been set aside in the Motor Pool Fund
for the purchase of this item. Replacement fund for unit 11-34 is
$3,136.00.
Total of Bid Awarded to:
Brookside Equipment Sales, Inc.
Watson Distributing Company, Inc.
Total
Total Budgeted
Action Required by Council:
Award bids as recommended by staff.
Availability of Funds:
$ 5,921.48
$ 53,462.00
$ 59.383.48
$ 61,436.00
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
X Other
Account Number: Various Funds Available: X YES _ NO
ARProved for City Council Agenda
Q� T. I W rtl
Robert T. Herrera Date
City Manager
CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 18, 1993
TO: DENNIS HLAVATY, GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
FROM: SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER
SUBJECT: SEALED BID #0521 - GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
Advertised, sealed bids #0521 - golf course equipment were
opened and read on January 4, 1993. Bid requests were mailed to
six (6) vendors with six (6) returning bids.
Copies of the bids are attached for your review.
Please submit your recommendation with an agenda request form
by the prescribed time before the next regular council meeting. If
there is a need to delay bringing this bid before council, please
notify me.
Attachment: Bid Copies
Bid Tabulation
Bid List
•
BID TABULATION - GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT
BROOKSIDE
WATSON
GOLDTHWAITE
LANSDOWNE-
E-Z-GO DIV.
TURF
DESCRIPTION
EQUIPMENT
DISTRIBUTING
OF TEXAS
MOODY
CO.
OF TEXTRON
INDUSTRIES
1. 6' FLAIL MOWER (1)
$2,050.00
NO BID
NO BID
$2,864.00
NO BID
NO BID
OPTIONS: FINE CUT KNIVES (1 SET)
$397.88
REPLACEMENT BELTS (1 SET)
$49.60
TOTAL ITEM #1
$2,497.48
2. OFF -ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE 0)
$6,873.00
$7,900.00
$9,719.25
NO
BID
$6,029.00
NO BID
OPTION: FLAT BED DUMP BOX 0)
$327.00
$795.00
$734.40
TOTAL ITEM #2
$7,200.00
$8,785.00
$10,453.65
3. RIDING GREENS MOWER (1)
$9,988.00
$10,298.00
$11,140.28
NO
BID
NO BID
NO BID
OPTION: 3 VERTICUT REELS W/ACC. (1 SET)
$1,649.00
$1,775.00
$1,415.22
TOTAL ITEM #3
$11,637.00
$12,073.00
$12,555.50
4. TRIPLEX REEL MOWER (1)
$11,252.00
$16,470.00
$11,228.03
NO
BID
NO BID
NO BID
OPTION: 3 WHEEL DRIVE
$393.00
N/C
$522.21
TOTAL ITEM #4
$11,645.00
$16,470.00
$11,750.24
5. BOOM FLAIL MOWER (1)
$3,424.00
NO BID
NO BID
NO
BID
NO BID
NO BID
6. 300 GALLON SPRAYER (1)
$3,379.00
$6,580.00
$6,804.30
NO
BID
NO BID
NO BID
OPTIONS: CHEMICAL WASH TANK (1)
$165.00
NO BID
NO BID
200' OF 1/2" HOSE
$240.00
$210.00
$215.00
HOSE REEL (1)
$409.00
$348.00
$357.50
TOTAL ITEM #7
$4,193.00
$7,138.00
$7,376.88
7. TOW -TYPE SPREADER
$2,359.00
$2,334.00
$2,595.00
NO
BID
NO BID
$2,629.60
• • •
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CITY OF LA PORTE
BIDDERS'S LIST
GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT - SEALED BID #0521
GOLDTHWAITES
220 FARISS
HOUSTON, TX 77054
ATTN: TRACY SCHLEIBEL
BROOKSIDE EQUIPMENT SALES, INC.
19003 I - 45 NORTH
SPRING, TX 77388
ATTN: TONY MAY
LANSDOWNE - MOODY COMPANY, INC.
1600 FM 528
WEBSTER, TX 77598
ATTN: RICHARD BEAN
WATSON DISTIBUTING
P.O. BOX 36211
6335 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
HOUSTON, TX 77236-6211
ATTN: GREG BOCHOLT
TURF INDUSTRIES, INC.
7478 HARWIN
HOUSTON, TX 77036
952-4488
ATTN: BRENT RATCLIFF
EZ - GO TEXTRON
8515 E. NORTHBELT
HUMBLE, TX 77347-1569
441-1101
ATTN: RODNEY SCHLIPF
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Budget/Recommendation Chart
Description
Budgeted
Recommended
Vendor
il Mower
3,000.00
2,497.48
Brookside Equipment -
ffFt.
meets all specifications
Utility Vehicle
8,000.00
8,785.00
Watson Distributing -
meets all specifications
Riding Greens Mower
13,000.00
10,298.00
Watson Distributing -
meets all specifications
Purchase of option -
Set of verticut reels
not necessary for
this mower.
Triplex Reel Mower
15,000.00
16,470.00
Watson Distributing -
meets all specifications
Boom Flail Mower
9,200.00
3,424.00
Brookside Equipment -
meets all specifications
Tow -Type Spreader
3,100.00
2,334.00
Watson Distributing -
meets all specifications
Off -Road Utility
3,136.00
8,785.00
Watson Distributing -
Vehicle #11-34
meets all specifications
Subtotal
54,436.00
52,593.48
300 Gallon Sprayer
7,000.00
6,790.00
Watson Distributing -
(Budgeted as Capital Item)
meets all specifications
Purchase of option -
Hose reel not
necessary for this
Sprayer.
Total
619436.00
59,383.48
January 19, 1993
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Off -Road Utility Vehicle
Specification Deviations
Specifications
Deviations
Horsepower:
Horsepower:
• 22 H. P. Minimum
•
20 H. P.
Transmission:
Transmission:
• High -Low Range
•
No High- Low Range
• 3 - Speed Forward
•
5 Synchronized Forward Speeds
• 1 - Reverse
•
1 - Reverse
Live hydraulics for accessory
Hydraulic Dump only.
equipment attachments.
!I • > '' ,<
Specifications
Deviations
3 Wheel Chassis
4 Wheel Chassis
Horsepower:
Horsepower:
•
22 H. P. Minimum
•
18 H. P.
•
Air Cooled
•
Water Cooled
Transmission:
Transmission:
•
High -Low Range
•
Hydrostatic
•
3 - Speed Forward
•
1 - Reverse
Option:
r
Flat Bed Dump Box
•
Flat Bed Dump Box not
47" X 12" X 53"
available
January 19, 1993
•
Riding Greens Mower
Specification Deviations
Specifications
Deviations
Horsepower:
Horsepower:
•
16 H. P. Minimum
• 8 H. P.
Bore and Stroke:
Bore and Stroke:
•
3.75" X 3.25"
• 2.5" X 2.875"
Displacement:
Displacement:
•
35.9 Cubic In.
• 35.7 Cubic In.
Purchase of Riding Greens Mower from Brookside Equipment Sales, Inc. would also require the
purchase of the option: A set of 3 verticut reels with shields, frame work, and solid rollers.
This would bring the total purchase price to $11,637.00. The Golf Course already has a set of
verticut reels that will attach to a Riding Greens Mower from Watson Distributing.
January 19, 1993
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Triplex Reel Mower
Specification Deviations
Specifications
Deviations
Engine:
Engine:
a
Diesel
a
Gasoline
a
3 Cylinder
a
2 Cylinder
Displacement:
Displacement:
a
36.61 Cubic In.
a
35.7 Cubic In.
Hydraulic Reel Drive:
Hydraulic Reel Drive:
a
3 Section Pump
a
Single Pump
Cutting Units:
Cutting Units:
Reels -
Reels -
a
10 Blade Minimum
a
8 Blades
a
84" Width of Cut Minimum
a
72" Width of Cut
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January 19, 1993
300 Gallon Sprayer
Specification Deviations
Specifications
Deviations
Tank:
Tank:
• 300 Gallon
• Broyhill Accumaster 200
• Trailer Mounted
Gallon
• Not Available - Must be
mounted on John Deere 1800
Utility Vehicle.
• Fiberglass
• Polyethylene
• Dual "Anti -Surge" Baffles
• Not Available
January 19, 1993
I
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 18, 1993
Requested By: Bobby L. Powell Department: Police
X Report
Resolution Ordinance
Exhibits:
(1) Letter: Purchasing... Re: Sealed bid #0511
(2) Fact Sheet on vehicles.
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Advertised, sealed bids #0511 - rental vehicle were scheduled to be
opened and read on November 9, 1992. Bid requests were mailed to
seven (7) vendors with no bids returned. We checked with the local
vendors and they did not have any rental vehicles that met our
specifications available.
We checked with Enterprise Leasing Car Sales, 17724 Northwest
Freeway, Houston, Texas 77065, and they have two rental vehicles
that will meet our specifications for CID vehicles. These vehicles
will be purchased through the Motor Vehicle Replacement Funds.
These vehicles are:
Year Make Model Style Color Milage Total Cost
1992 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 4dr. Blue 18,448 $12,604.80
1992 Buick Regal 4dr. Gray 22,407 $12,604.80
We are requesting your permission to purchase these two listed
vehicles.
ALTERNATIVE:
Try to locate other vehicles to meet the specifications.
Availability of Funds:
X General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (None required)
Account Number: 001502506850 Funds Available: X YES NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Q
Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
JAN-19-93 TUE 11:17 CITY OF LA PORTE FAX NO. 4715068 P.02
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF LA PORTLY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
JANUARY 18, 1993
BOBBY POWELL, POLICE CHIEF
SUSAN KELLEY, BUYER
SEALED BID 40511 - USED RENTAL VEHICLE
Advertised, sealed bids #OS11 - used rental vehicle were
scheduled to be opened and read on November 9, 1992. Sid requests
were mailed to seven (7) vendors with no bids returned.
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REST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDdk TEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 1993
Requested By: Steve Gillett Department: Public Works
XXX Report
Resolution
Exhibits: 1. Memorandum From Public Works
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Ordinance
One of the two process water pumps at the Treatment Plant has failed. The
pump is part of the original plant equipment installed in the early 80's.
These pumps supply treated effluent for wash down, chlorination equipment,
dechlorination equipment, belt press, and to seals in many of the lift
pumps. One pump can provide all of the needed water for the plant;
however, a failure of the remaining pump will not allow operations to
continue in many of the plant units. Should this occur, the plant will be
unable to continue meeting the parameters of its discharge permit.
The failed pump was inspected by Layne -Texas Company and was found to have
severe deterioration in the pump bowl, pump column, line shaft, and
mechanical seal. A price of $5,812.00 for repairs to the pump was quoted
by Layne -Texas. A new pump, installed, was quoted at $6,840.00. The
Purchasing Department has contacted several vendors for pricing of
replacement, and is in the process of evaluating this equipment, with the
assistance of the Treatment Plant Supervisor. Of critical importance in
this replacement is the delivery time required, whether installation is
included, and the specifications of the equipment quoted, in addition to
the price. Purchasing will continue investigating the quickest, most cost-
effective vendor for purchase of the pump.
Because of the critical importance of this equipment to the plant process,
it is recommended that an emergency be declared, and the purchase of a pump
be authorized not to exceed $7,000.00 with the vendor selected on the basis
of delivery time and cost in relationship to service and specification. It
is further recommended transfer of funds within the Wastewater Treatment
Operating Budget be authorized, from the Equipment Maintenance portion of
the budget to the Capital Equipment portion.
Action Required by Council:
Authorize emergency purchase of plant water pump in an amount not to exceed
$7,000.00. Authorize transfer of funds from 002-806-807-402 to 002-806-
807-821 to cover the expenditure.
Availability of Funds:
General Fund XXX Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other
Account Number: 002-806-807-821 Funds Available: X_YES NO
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Cinager
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CITY OF LA PORTE
INTER -DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM
January 11, 1993
TO: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
FROM: a Gillett, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Emergency Replacement of Pump and Blower at Treatment
Plant
One of the plant water pumps at the treatment plant has failed.
Layne -Texas Company inspected the pump and found severe
deterioration in the pump bowl, pump column, line shaft, and
mechanical seal. Repairs to the pump would cost approximately
$5,812.00 versus $6,439.00 to replace with a new pump.
Staff recommends replacing the current 3" pump with a new 4" pump.
The plant piping is sized for 4" equipment and parts for 3" pumps
are difficult to locate. The 4" is standard and parts are readily
available locally.
In addition to the pump failure, one of the blowers supplying air
to plant processes has failed. Oliver & Laughter Equipment
inspected the blower and found substantial interior damage caused
by a bearing failure. By their estimate, repairs to the unit would
cost $$4,889.19 versus $4,577.76 for the cost of replacement with
a comparable new unit.
The pump and the blower are both integral parts of the treatment
plants equipment. There are backups for both units; however, any
additional equipment failure could impact the ability of the plant
to meet the parameters of the discharge permit.
Due to the $627 difference in the cost of a new pump versus
repairing the old and the repairs to the blower being above the
cost of a new pump, staff recommends purchase of a new pump and new
blower to replace the failed units. Staff further recommends an
emergency purchase of these units. The total cost of both units
will be approximately $11,017.00. With your approval, these units
will be purchased immediately and presented to City Council for
formal approval at the January 25, 1993 meeting.
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Emergency Pump & Blower Purchase
January 11, 1993
Funds are available for these purchases in the Wastewater Treatment
Operating Budget in account number 002-806-807-402. However, due
to the purchases being of capital equipment, a budget transfer is
required from the 402 account to 002-806-807-821. A transfer of
$11,500.00 is proposed to cover both purchases and a budget
transfer document is attached for your approval.
SG/bj
attachment
xc: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager
Louis Rigby, Purchasing/Human Resources Manager
Curtis Herrod, Utility Superintendent
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested: January 25,1993
Requested By: Bobby L. Powell Department: Police
Report
EXHIBITS:
Resolution X Ordinance
Proposed Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
We are proposing an ordinance to establish a daytime and night time
Juvenile Curfew. We are requesting this ordinance because of the
increase in juvenile violence, juvenile gang activity and increase
in crime by persons under the age of eighteen in the City of La
Porte.
We are obligated to provide for the protection of minors from each
other and from other persons, for the enforcement of parental
control of and responsibility for their children, for the
protection of the general public and for the reduction of the
incidence of juvenile criminal activities.
The police department currently enforces State Truant Laws by
detaining the truant and releasing the juvenile either to the
school or to their parents. Enforcement will be no different,
however, this gives us a process to get the juvenile and/or parent
before the judge quickly, therefore; addressing the problem of
truancy in a more timely manner.
ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL:
Workshop item or nothing.
ALTERNATIVE:
Rewrite ordinance.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
General Fund Water/Wastewater
Capital Improvement General Revenue Sharing
Other (Grant Funded)
Account Number:
Funds Available: _ YES _ NO
Approved for City Council Agenda
Robert T. Herrera DATE
City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 93-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TEXAS, BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 13, RELATING
TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DAYTIME AND NIGHT TIME JUVENILE CURFEW;
CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING
SUBJECT; DECLARING CERTAIN CONDUCT TO BE UNLAWFUL AND PROVIDING
PENALTIES THEREFOR; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there has been
an increase in juvenile violence, juvenile gang activity and an
increase in crime by persons under the age of eighteen in the City
of La Porte; and
WHEREAS, persons under the age of eighteen are particularly
susceptible by their lack of maturity and experience to participate
in unlawful and gang -related activities and to be victims of older
perpetrators of crime; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte has an obligation to provide for
the protection of minors from each other and from other persons,
for the enforcement of parental control of and responsibility for
their children, for the protection of the general public, and for
the reduction of the incidence of juvenile criminal activities;
and
WHEREAS, a curfew for those under eighteen years of age will
be in the interest of the public health, safety, and general
welfare, and will help to attain the foregoing objectives and to
diminish the undesirable impact of such conduct on the citizens of
the City of La Porte;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. That the findings contained in the preamble to
this Ordinance are determined to be true and correct and are hereby
adopted as part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. That Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of La Porte, Texas, is hereby amended by adding a new Article
IV, which shall read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-
"ARTICLE IV. JUVENILE CURFEW.
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Sec. 13.51. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases when used in this
Article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section,
unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another
meaning:
Emergency shall mean an unforeseen combination of
circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate
action. The term shall include but not be limited to a fire,
natural disaster, vehicular accident, or a serious medical
condition of sudden onset.
Guardian shall mean the person who, under a court order, is
the guardian of the person of a minor or the public or private
agency with'whom a minor has been placed by a court.
Minor shall mean any person under eighteen (18) years of age.
Parent shall mean the natural mother or father or adoptive
mother or father of a minor.
Public place means any place to which the public or a
substantial group of the public has access and includes, but is not
limited to, streets, highways, and the common areas of schools,
hospitals, apartments, houses, office buildings, transport
facilities, and shops.
Sec. 13.52 Offenses.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any minor to knowingly remain,
walk, run, stand, drive or ride about, in or upon any public place
in the City:
1. between the hours of twelve o'clock at night
(midnight) and 6:00 o'clock a.m. on any day of the week;
or
2. between the hours of 9:00 o'clock a.m. and 2:30
o'clock p.m. on any day on which classes are in session
in the La Porte Independent School District.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the parent or guardian having
legal custody of a minor to knowingly allow or permit the minor to
be in violation of the curfew imposed in Sec. 13.52(a) of this
Code.
Sec. 13.53 Defenses.
It is a defense to prosecution under Sec. 13.52 of this Code
that:
(a) The minor was accompanied by his or her parent or
guardian;
(b) The minor was accompanied by an adult designated by his
or her parent or guardian;
(c) The minor was on an errand made necessary by an
emergency;
(d) The minor was attending a school, religious, or
government -sponsored activity or was traveling to or from
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a school, religious, or government -sponsored activity;
(e) The minor was engaged in a lawful employment activity or
was going directly to or coming directly from lawful
employment;
(f) The minor was on the sidewalk of the place where he or
she resides;
(g) The minor was on an errand directed by his or her parent
or guardian;
(h) The minor was in a motor vehicle involved in intrastate
or interstate transportation;
(i) The minor was engaged in, participating in, or traveling
to.or from any event, function or activity for which the
application of Section 13.52 of this Code would
contravene his or her rights protected by the Texas or
United States Constitutions;
(j) The minor was married or had been married or had
disabilities of minority removed in accordance with
Chapter 31 of the Texas Family Code; or
(k) With respect to the hours between 9:00 o'clock a.m. and
2:30 o'clock p.m. only, that the offense occurred during
the school summer vacation break period of the school in
which the minor is enrolled or on a holiday observed by
the closure of classes in the school in which the minor
is enrolled or that the minor has graduated from high
school or received a high school equivalency certificate.
Sec. 13.54 Supplemental effect.
The provisions of this article are supplemental and shall be
cumulative with all other laws and ordinances applicable in any
manner to juveniles.
Sec. 13.55 Enforcement
Notwithstanding the penal effect of this article the chief of
police is encouraged to develop alternative enforcement strategies,
which may include but need not be limited to the return of minors
to their residences or schools, counseling with minors and their
parents or guardians, the issuances of warning citations to minors
or their parents or guardians, or the referral of instances that
appear to also involve the violation of school attendance laws to
those officers who are responsible for the enforcement of those
laws. The enforcement strategies shall be promulgated in writing
to members of the police department so that this article may be
enforced in a uniform manner."
Section 3. If any provision, section, subsection, sentence,
clause, or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to
any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, void or invalid, the validity of the remaining
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portions of this ordinance or their application to other persons
or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being
the intent of the City Council in adopting this ordinance that no
portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall
become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality,
voidness or invalidity of any other portion hereof, and all
provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable for that
purpose.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent
with the terms of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided,
however, that such repeal shall be only to the extent of such
inconsistency and in all other respects this ordinance shall be
cumulative of other ordinances regulating and governing the subject
matter covered by this ordinance. Sec. 13.9 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of La Porte is expressly repealed.
Section 5. Any person who violates a provision of this
ordinance, upon conviction in the municipal court of the City of
La Porte, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed two hundred
dollars ($200.00) for each offense.
Section 6. 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
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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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after
its passage and approval, and publication of its caption as
provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this
ATTEST:
Cherie Black
City Secretary
AP VED:: I
W '
Knox w. Askins
City Attorney
day of February, 1993.
CITY OF LA PORTE
By:
Norman L. Malone
Mayor